Daniel H. Wells

Talks by year

Callings when speaking

• First Presidency 42
• Other 3

As given in the bylines: President · Elder

Every talk

1. 24 Jul 1854Persecutions, Duties, and Privileges of the SaintsElder2,200 w0 refs
2. 9 Mar 1856Duty of Sustaining and Upholding the First Presidency in All Their Operations, Etc.Elder4,439 w0 refs
3. 22 Feb 1857The Parable of the Sower—The Priesthood Reaches Behind the veil—How Intolerable It Will Be for Those Who Apostatize—Popularity of Governor Young Compared With that of the Rulers of the Nations—The Kingdoms of this World, Etc.Second Counselor in the First Presidency2,721 w0 refs
4. 1 Mar 1857Misapplication of the Term Sacrifice—The Saints Are Gainers By the Work of God—Resistance of Evil—Degeneracy—The Way of Regeneration—How to Treat Our WivesSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,843 w0 refs
5. 22 Mar 1857Lifegiving Influence of Mormonism—The Binding of Satan—The Basis of His Claims—Cleanliness—PreparationSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,535 w0 refs
6. 6 Apr 1857Indebtedness to the P. E. Fund—Public Works—True Prosperity—Dependence on the Lord—Self-ConsecrationSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,349 w0 refs
7. 1 Sep 1859Importance of Home Manufactures, Produce, &cSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,040 w0 refs
8. 7 Oct 1859Privileges and Duties of the Saints—Home Manufactures, &cSecond Counselor in the First Presidency3,885 w0 refs
9. 16 Oct 1859Devotedness to “Mormonism”—ResponsibilitySecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,877 w0 refs
10. 17 Jun 1860Objects of the GatheringSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,333 w0 refs
11. 16 Sep 1860Building Up the Kingdom of God, &cSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,592 w0 refs
12. 30 Sep 1860Privileges and Responsibilities of the Saints—Building Up the Latter-Day KingdomSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,772 w0 refs
13. 7 Oct 1860Duties of the Saints in Rolling Forth the Work of GodSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,429 w0 refs
14. 6 Apr 1861Kingdom of God and the Governments of MenSecond Counselor in the First Presidency3,265 w0 refs
15. 14 Apr 1861The Gospel of Salvation, &cSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,838 w0 refs
16. 9 Jun 1861Facilities in Utah for the Comfort and Prosperity of the SaintsSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,477 w0 refs
17. 10 Sep 1861Building Up of the Kingdom of God—Home ManufacturesSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,502 w0 refs
18. 29 Sep 1861Political EconomySecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,801 w0 refs
19. 6 Mar 1862Agency of Man to Practice Good or Evil PrinciplesSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,161 w0 refs
20. 16 Mar 1862Encouragement of Home Manufactures—Righteous and Unrighteous AmbitionSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,971 w0 refs
21. 7 Apr 1862Instructions on Priesthood—Necessity for Diligence Among the SaintsSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,699 w0 refs
22. 4 May 1862Responsibilities Resting Upon the Saints—Increase of Power and InfluenceSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,608 w0 refs
23. 25 May 1862Influence of Parents in Training Their Children—Power Which Accompanies the Elders When Having the Faith and Prayers of the PeopleSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,434 w0 refs
24. 14 Sep 1862Eternal Salvation—Continued Improvement Brings ExaltationSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,260 w0 refs
25. 26 Oct 1862Enjoyment of Liberty Under the Kingdom of GodSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,464 w0 refs
26. 29 Mar 1863The Great Blessings Enjoyed By the People in Deseret—The Gathering of the Saints—Proper Training of ChildrenSecond Counselor in the First Presidency3,720 w0 refs
27. 6 Apr 1863Building the Temple and a New Tabernacle—Labor Tithing—Call for Faithful LaborersSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,568 w0 refs
28. 31 May 1863Universal Salvation—The Blessings Enjoyed By the Saints in Zion, Etc.Second Counselor in the First Presidency2,706 w0 refs
29. 8 Oct 1865Eternal Life Revealed in the GospelSecond Counselor in the First Presidency5,377 w0 refs
30. 8 Apr 1867Schools And School Teachers—Tithing, Etc.Second Counselor in the First Presidency1,329 w0 refs
31. 30 Jun 1867Joseph Smith Taught By Revelation—The Gospel Reasonable and Consistent—The Lord Works Through Simple Instruments—Mormonism Full of CharitySecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,771 w0 refs
32. 18 Aug 1867Eternal Life—How To Find Out The Truth—The Sacrament—Exhortation to The YoungSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,264 w0 refs
33. 22 Mar 1868Necessity of Living Near to the Lord—Neglected Duties—Cultivation of the Soil—Sustaining the PoorSecond Counselor in the First Presidency3,926 w0 refs
34. 7 Apr 1869Cooperation—Merchandising and Productive Businesses—Doing the Lord's WillSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,802 w0 refs
35. 5 May 1870The Gospel—Building Up the KingdomSecond Counselor in the First Presidency3,074 w0 refs
36. 8 Jun 1872The Gospel Plan—It Must Be Obeyed If Its Blessings Be Secured—God's Kingdom Has ComeSecond Counselor in the First Presidency5,209 w0 refs
37. 23 Feb 1873Character of the Deceased—Manifestations of the Power of God—The Saints Have No Interest Apart From the Kingdom of God—The Fear of DeathSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,359 w0 refs
38. 9 Aug 1873Purpose of God in Creating Man—Man's Agency—Duties of Those Who Have Entered Into Covenant With God—Reward of Faithfulness—Work to Be Accomplished Before the Second Coming of Jesus—Avoid Evil AssociationsSecond Counselor in the First Presidency6,981 w0 refs
39. 6 Oct 1873The Saving Ordinances of the GospelSecond Counselor in the First Presidency997 w0 refs
40. 6 Apr 1875The Saints Have the Priesthood—The Kingdom of Heaven to Be Set Up in the Last Days—The Saints Must Be Self-SustainingSecond Counselor in the First Presidency3,813 w0 refs
41. 7 Oct 1875The Blessing of Life for Evermore—The Lord Commanded the United States Government to Purchase Freedom for Their Slaves—Reformation Necessary that the Saints May Progress Faster—Salvation Comes By Faithfulness and Endurance in ChristSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,980 w0 refs
42. 6 Apr 1876Unbelief of the Present Age—The Saints Called to Build up God's Kingdom—Their Duties and ResponsibilitiesSecond Counselor in the First Presidency2,835 w0 refs
43. 6 Apr 1877Dedicatory PrayerSecond Counselor in the First Presidency1,651 w0 refs
44. 18 Aug 1877Increase of the Stakes of Zion—The Saints Co-Workers With God—The Government and Kingdom of God—Our Inheritances—The Poor Receive the Word—The Gospel Incorporates EverythingSecond Counselor in the First Presidency4,110 w0 refs
45. 1 Jun 1878Opposition to God Among Mankind—Religious Intolerance a Consequence—Infidelity the Result of Departure From Revealed Order—The United Order2,509 w0 refs
46. Apr 1880UntitledTwo Days' Meetings (Assembly Hall)2,442 w0 refs
47. 6 Oct 1882”Mormonism” As True Now As Ever—Many Called But Few Chosen—God's People to Be Tried and Tested—Rapid Growth of His Kingdom—The Blindness of the World—Animosity of Satan—Blessings Cannot Be Withheld From the Faithful—Exhortation Against Covetousness and Other Evils—Ordeals Ordained From the Beginning—The Reward of the FaithfulElder4,816 w0 refs
48. 28 Oct 1883The Principles of the Gospel Promote Unity, Faith and Love—The Human Family Are Free Agents—The Evidence of Our Having Descended From the Gods—The World is Fulfilling Its Destiny—The Church and Kingdom of God Arising in Influence and Power—The Restoration of the Holy Priesthood—Plural Marriage—More Happiness in Doing Right Than Wrong—All Real Enjoyment Comes From God—The Latter-Day Saints Trust in God—“Mormonism” the Only Religion Worth Living For—The Christianity of the Period a Tremendous Imposition Upon the Children of Men—“Mormonism” Will Extend Further and Further—Conclusion4,468 w0 refs