Franklin D. Richards

Talks by year

Callings when speaking

• Quorum of the Twelve 27

As given in the bylines: Apostle · Elder · President

Every talk

1. 6 Oct 1853Advice to ImmigrantsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,743 w0 refs
2. 5 Oct 1856The Handcart Enterprise—Returning Missionaries—Exhortation to the Saints to Rescue the Brethren and Sisters on the Plains, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles3,126 w0 refs
3. 11 Jan 1857Offers of Mercy—The Great Dispensation in Which We LiveQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,252 w0 refs
4. 22 Mar 1857Israel to Be Exalted By Righteousness—The Elders Should At All Times Rebuke IniquityQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,202 w0 refs
5. 28 Jun 1873Improved Circumstances of the Saints in Utah—Potency of the Law of TithingQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,357 w0 refs
6. 6 Oct 1879Preaching of John the Baptist and Restoration of the Gospel Compared—Opposition to Revelation—Gifts of the Holy Spirit—Polygamy—Human Laws Founded Upon the Revealed Law of God—Celestial Marriage Prominent in the Law and the ProphetsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,050 w0 refs
7. Apr 1880UntitledQuorum of the Twelve Apostles · First Day3,270 w0 refs
8. Apr 1880UntitledQuorum of the Twelve Apostles · Third Day1,935 w0 refs
9. 8 Apr 1882The Lord's Work—Warfare not Required of the Saints—An Overruling Providence—Corruption and Perjury in High Places—Violation of the Constitution—False Accusations Against the Saints—Words of Comfort and ExhortationQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,660 w0 refs
10. 6 Nov 1882Tithes and Offerings—Consecrations and Stewardships—The Law of the Lord to the Latter-day Saints—The Meaning of “Surplus Property”—Tithes and Offerings in Ancient Times—The Year of Jubilee or Release—The Importance of Paying Tithing—God the Giver of Every Good Gift—Tithes and Offerings His DueQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,480 w0 refs
11. 7 Apr 1883Causes of Gratitude—The Church Illustrated By a Vine—Priesthood Represented By the Branches—Independence—Case of Lyman Wight—Priesthood on the Earth and in the Spirit WorldQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,642 w0 refs
12. 6 Oct 1883Retrospective Review of the Providences of God in Relation to the Saints—The Wrath and Schemes of Men Turned to the Advantage of God's People—The Order of God's Church Perfect—The Wicked Disturbed By Judgments, While The Righteous Enjoy Peace—The Administration of the Law of God in Relation to Offenses—Should Be Resigned to The Will of God in All ThingsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,642 w0 refs
13. 6 Oct 1883Retrospective Review of the Providences of God in Relation to the Saints—The Wrath and Schemes of Men Turned to the Advantage of God's People—The Order of God's Church Perfect—The Wicked Disturbed By Judgments While the Righteous Enjoy Peace—The Administration of the Law of God in Relation to Offences—Should Be Resigned to the Will of God in All ThingsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,638 w0 refs
14. 4 Nov 1883Occasion for Gratitude—The Rising Generation—Latter-Day Saints Should Sanctify Themselves—Growth of the Kingdom of God—Prosperity of Logan and Cache County—The Introduction of Saloons: A Remedy to Prevent Their Extension—A Time of Peace—Who Are Preached of Righteousness—The Temple: How It May Speedily be Finished—Spreading the Gospel—Gathering of the Jews to Jerusalem—Exhortation to Faithfulness—The Reward of the RighteousQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,567 w0 refs
15. 17 May 1884Temples the Gates of Heaven—Feelings and Reflections—Around in the Temple—The Work Before the Saints—Sayings of the Savior As to Marriage in the Resurrection Explained—Glorious Hopes Inspired By the Gospel—Enoch and His City—The Three Nephites and JohnQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,081 w0 refs
16. 5 Oct 1884RemarksQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,942 w0 refs
17. 5 Oct 1884Blessings Follow Certain OrdinancesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,405 w0 refs
18. 18 Jan 1885Our Labors Are Interesting and Peculiar—Character of the Latter-Day Saints—The Blessing and Privilege of Priesthood—The Primary Associations—Our Warfare is One of Faith—We Must Importune for Our Rights—Necessity for Good Lawyers—The Gift of Wisdom—Persecution Will Tend to Unite Us—We Should Be PureQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,964 w0 refs
19. 4 Apr 1885Present Conditions—The Hatred of the World Toward the Saints—Why the Leaders of the Church Are Attacked—The Purpose of Persecution—The Saints Need not Be Afflicted or Worried About the Present State of Affairs—The Sifting Process—The Epistle of the First Presidency—Work of God Always Met With Opposition—The Gospel Revealed in this Day Was the Gospel that Was Revealed to Adam—More Revelation to Be Given—Saints Must not Borrow Trouble—When a Nation Perverts Justice, Then Commences Its Downfall—The Constitution of the United States—Saints Must Commit No Overt Act—Exhortation to Faithfulness—ConclusionQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,765 w0 refs
20. 6 Apr 1885Prosperous Condition of the Latter-Day Saints in the Valleys of the Mountains—The Kingdom of God is One of Peace, While Those of the World Are Kingdoms of War and Oppression—Exhortations to Faithfulness—We Must Trust in God and He Will Preserve Us—The Saints Are Not Using Carnal Weapons to Defend Themselves Against the Indians, Nor Against Their Enemies—If Necessary, We Should be Willing to Give Our Lives for the Cause of Truth—The Blessings of God Invoked Upon the SaintsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,488 w0 refs
21. 30 Aug 1885Parable of the Ten Virgins—Rapid Development of the Arts and Sciences—The Lord Hastening His Work in Its Time—Enmity Between the Church of Christ and the World—The Gathering Together of People From Every Nation After They Have Been Baptized Into One Spirit—The Law of Tithing—Blessings Which Follow Obedience Thereto—Binding Upon All, Rich and Poor Alike—Giving to the Poor—Power of the Principles of the Gospel and Effects of Their Observance—Jehovah—Jesus Christ—His Ministry—His Followers—Their Mission—Preaching to the Spirits in Prison—Baptism for the Dead—Saviors Upon Mount Zion—Responsibility Resting Upon the Saints—a Word of Encouragement to the MissionariesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,129 w0 refs
22. Oct 1885Our Efforts to Inform the World of Our Doctrines—We Must Expect Persecution—Man Has No Right to Make Laws Contrary to the Law of God—Plural Marriage is No Crime—Bigamy a Crime—There Are More for Us Than Against Us—The Work of God not Upheld By Numbers—The Blood of the Prophets is Upon the American Nation—God Will Test UsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles6,207 w0 refs
23. Oct 1897UntitledQuorum of the Twelve Apostles · Second Day4,175 w0 refs
24. Apr 1898UntitledPresident of the Quorum of the Twelve · First Day2,552 w0 refs
25. Apr 1898UntitledPresident of the Quorum of the Twelve · Fourth Day, Overflow Meeting1,968 w0 refs
26. Oct 1898UntitledPresident of the Quorum of the Twelve · Second Day5,347 w0 refs
27. Apr 1899UntitledPresident of the Quorum of the Twelve · Third Day, Morning Session5,232 w0 refs