George A. Smith

Talks by year

Callings when speaking

• Quorum of the Twelve 51
• First Presidency 29
• Other 9

As given in the bylines: Elder · President

Every talk

1. 1 Oct 1851Plea of George A. Smith, Esq., on the Trial of Howard Egan for the Murder of James MonroeQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,296 w0 refs
2. 4 Jul 1852The Nauvoo Legion—Civil and Religious RightsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,165 w0 refs
3. 24 Jul 1852Liberty and Persecution—Conduct of the U. S. Government, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2,156 w0 refs
4. 28 Aug 1852Responsibilities of the PriesthoodQuorum of the Twelve Apostles697 w0 refs
5. 7 Oct 1853Disobedience of Counsel—The Indian War The Result of the SameQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,189 w0 refs
6. 4 Jul 1854Celebration of the Fourth of JulyQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,728 w0 refs
7. 24 Jul 1854Reminiscences of the Jackson County Mob, the Evacuation of Nauvoo, and the Settlement of Great Salt Lake CityQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,707 w0 refs
8. 6 Oct 1854Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2,270 w0 refs
9. 18 Mar 1855Gathering and Sanctification of the People of GodQuorum of the Twelve Apostles6,218 w0 refs
10. 8 Apr 1855Ordaining Young Men to Office—The Word of Wisdom—UnionQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,401 w0 refs
11. 24 Jun 1855Arguments of Modern Christian Sects Against the Latter-Day SaintsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles7,092 w0 refs
12. 4 Jul 1855Celebration of the Anniversary of American IndependenceQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,896 w0 refs
13. 5 Aug 1855Opposition to the GospelQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,344 w0 refs
14. 12 Aug 1855Preaching the GospelQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,398 w0 refs
15. 23 Sep 1855The History of MahomedanismQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,743 w0 refs
16. 6 Apr 1856The Leaven of the Gospel—The Saints Should Divest Themselves of Old Traditions—Policy of Making Good Farms and Storing Up GrainQuorum of the Twelve Apostles7,160 w0 refs
17. 31 May 1857Result of the Delegation to Congress for the Admission of Utah As a State—Condition of Society in the States—Return of ApostatesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,693 w0 refs
18. 31 May 1857The Sacrament—Slanderers and Lying Spirits—Monogamy and Polygamy, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles1,805 w0 refs
19. 26 Jul 1857A Visit to the House of Congress—Corruption of the United States, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2,028 w0 refs
20. 2 Aug 1857Joseph Smith's Family—Details of George A. Smith's Own Experience, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles7,096 w0 refs
21. 13 Sep 1857Report of a Visit to the Southern CountryQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,989 w0 refs
22. 1 Nov 1857Religious Worship a Natural and Universal Principle—Sincerity No Test of Truth—Priestly Authority, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles5,694 w0 refs
23. 15 Nov 1857Opposition to “Mormonism,” Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles1,459 w0 refs
24. 29 Nov 1857Knowledge Obtained From HistoryQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,720 w0 refs
25. 3 Jan 1858True Government, Union, and Progress—The Priesthood the Channel of Divine RevelationQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,990 w0 refs
26. 10 Jan 1858Divine Origin of “Mormonism”—Doings and Sayings of Early Opposers and ApostatesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,087 w0 refs
27. 4 Sep 1859The Privilege of the Saints to Enjoy the Spirit of ProphecyQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,866 w0 refs
28. 6 Oct 1860Testimony, &cQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,526 w0 refs
29. 6 Apr 1861Sectarian Religion—Democracy, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2,899 w0 refs
30. 10 May 1861Prosperity of Zion, &cQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,734 w0 refs
31. 4 Jul 1861Celebration of the Fourth of JulyQuorum of the Twelve Apostles687 w0 refs
32. 10 Sep 1861Difficulties With Which the Church Has Had to Contend in Its Establishment in UtahQuorum of the Twelve Apostles6,017 w0 refs
33. 20 Oct 1861Covetousness—Labors of the Elders—Mission to Form a Southern Settlement—GrumblingQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,511 w0 refs
34. 6 Feb 1862Blessings Enjoyed By the Saints in Zion, &cQuorum of the Twelve Apostles972 w0 refs
35. 7 Apr 1862Counsel on Cattle HerdingQuorum of the Twelve Apostles454 w0 refs
36. 7 Apr 1862Necessity of Understanding the First Principles of the Gospel—of Union Among the Priesthood, and Attention to Temporal DutiesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,842 w0 refs
37. 8 Apr 1862Corruption Among Government OfficialsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles849 w0 refs
38. 11 May 1862Variety of Gifts—Exhortation to Cultivate a Spirit of ContentmentQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,667 w0 refs
39. 8 Oct 1862The Importance of the Mission to the Cotton CountryQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,003 w0 refs
40. 6 Apr 1863Missionary Fund—Support of the Families of Elders Who Are on MissionsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,004 w0 refs
41. 15 Nov 1863The Sacrament—The Church of Christ—Different Dogmas of Christianity—Book of Mormon—The Testimony of Joseph SmithQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,478 w0 refs
42. 15 Nov 1864Historical DiscourseQuorum of the Twelve Apostles6,840 w0 refs
43. 22 Jan 1865First Principles of the Gospel—Apostasy From the Primitive Faith and Restoration of the Fulness of the GospelQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,464 w0 refs
44. 7 Oct 1865Prosperity of the SaintsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,443 w0 refs
45. 8 Oct 1865Synopsis of RemarksQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,963 w0 refs
46. 7 Apr 1867Raising Flax and Wool—Home Manufactures—Church Literature—Folly of Using Tobacco and LiquorQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,238 w0 refs
47. 19 May 1867Prosperity of Southern UtahQuorum of the Twelve Apostles2,703 w0 refs
48. 2 Jun 1867Kindness the True Spirit of Instruction and GovernmentQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,570 w0 refs
49. 7 Oct 1867Condition of The Saints in Great BritainQuorum of the Twelve Apostles675 w0 refs
50. 9 Oct 1867Education—Phonetics—Storing Up Grain—Home ManufacturesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,562 w0 refs
51. 29 Dec 1867Proneness of Mankind to go AstrayQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,352 w0 refs
52. 6 Apr 1868Importance of Observing the Sabbath Day—Emigration of the Poor—Fish Culture—Producing SilkFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,603 w0 refs
53. 21 Jun 1868Necessity of An Inspired Leader in the Church—Christianity and Paganism—AuthorityFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,337 w0 refs
54. 8 Oct 1868Historical AddressFirst Counselor in the First Presidency12,556 w0 refs
55. 6 Apr 1869Contributions for Emigrating the Saints—Word of WisdomFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,113 w0 refs
56. 20 Jun 1869Historical DiscourseFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,928 w0 refs
57. 8 Oct 1869Celestial Marriage—Bishops and Deacons Should Be Married—DivorceFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,311 w3 refs
58. 24 Apr 1870Bearing False WitnessFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,491 w0 refs
59. 5 May 1870Organization of the Church—Different Glories—God's WorkFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,192 w0 refs
60. 6 May 1870Home Manufactures—Union in Business MattersFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,036 w0 refs
61. 20 Nov 1870Written Sermons and Extempore Preaching—The Priesthood—Opposition to ItFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,847 w0 refs
62. 13 Aug 1871The Lord's Supper—Historical Reminiscences—The PuritansFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,657 w0 refs
63. 6 Apr 1872Persecution—Temples—CooperationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,862 w0 refs
64. 7 Apr 1872Persecution—Missionaries—EmigrationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,812 w0 refs
65. 8 Apr 1872Our SchoolsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,234 w0 refs
66. 19 May 1872Patriarchal Marriage—The Settlement of UtahFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,129 w0 refs
67. 7 Jul 1872Sacrament—Self-Examination—Recollections of Early Life—Reflections on Scenes of Childhood, After An Absence of Forty YearsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,094 w0 refs
68. 22 Jun 1873An Account of His Journey to PalestineFirst Counselor in the First Presidency9,121 w0 refs
69. 27 Jun 1873Obedience—By Reason of Their Disobedience, Ancient Israel and the Land of Palestine Were Visited With and Still Remain Under the Curse of God—Tithing a Heavenly RequirementFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,084 w0 refs
70. 7 Sep 1873Visit of the Presidency to the Northern SettlementsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,021 w0 refs
71. 6 Oct 1873A Word of ExhortationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency731 w0 refs
72. 7 Oct 1873The Word of Wisdom—EducationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,389 w0 refs
73. 8 Oct 1873Means Required to Build the Temples—The Word of Wisdom—Unity Needed in Building Up Zion—Sabbath Schools—Journeyings in the Holy LandFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,522 w0 refs
74. 7 May 1874Zion to Be Redeemed Through the Law of Consecration—Persecutions of the Saints—A Oneness Among the Saints Necessary—The Hearts of The Fathers to Be Turned to the Children, and the Children to the FathersFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,539 w0 refs
75. 9 May 1874The Blessings of Eternal Life Attained at the Sacrifice of All Things—Tithing—Economy Necessary to Self-Sustenance—Home ManufactureFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,204 w0 refs
76. 10 May 1874Education of Children—The Necessity of Supporting Home Publications—Ladies' Relief Societies—St. George and Salt Lake Temples—Sabbath SchoolsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,787 w0 refs
77. 24 May 1874General Doniphan's Connection With the Early History of the Church—Persecutions of the Saints—Mormon Battalion—Hardships Experienced in the Settlement of Utah—Plurality of WivesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,270 w0 refs
78. 6 Oct 1874Individual Salvation—The Success of the Work of the Lord Not Dependent on Man—Encourage Home Manufactures—Build Temples—Safety on the Old Ship ZionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,086 w0 refs
79. 11 Oct 1874Prayer Must Be Remembered in Families—Elders to Be Sent on Missions—Building Temples—Temples Necessary to Salvation—Home Manufactures—The United OrderFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,818 w0 refs
80. 11 Oct 1874Faith Without Works is Dead—Pray to God—Keep the Sabbath Day Holy—Encourage Sunday SchoolsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,248 w0 refs
81. Apr 1904UntitledElder · Third Day2,981 w0 refs
82. Oct 1904UntitledElder · Third Day, Closing Session2,339 w0 refs
83. Oct 1915UntitledElder · First Day, Overflow Meeting896 w0 refs
84. Apr 1916UntitledElder · Second Day2,253 w0 refs
85. Oct 1916UntitledElder · Second Day, Afternoon Session3,124 w0 refs
86. Oct 1916UntitledElder · Third Day, Overflow Meeting131 w0 refs
87. Apr 1917UntitledElder · Second Day2,828 w0 refs
88. Oct 1917UntitledElder · Second Day3,830 w0 refs
89. Apr 1918UntitledElder · Second Day3,554 w0 refs