George Q. Cannon

Talks by year

Callings when speaking

• First Presidency 88
• Quorum of the Twelve 39

As given in the bylines: President · Elder · Apostle

Every talk

1. 9 Sep 1860Privileges Enjoyed By the Saints—Confusion Existing in the World, &cQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,396 w0 refs
2. 23 Oct 1864The Increase of Faith Among the Saints—More Implicit in Their Obedience Now Than in the Days of Joseph—Comparisons Made By Men Between the Past and the Present—The Magnitude of the Work of God, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles5,096 w0 refs
3. 13 Nov 1864Blessings of the People of God—Power of Evil and Unseen Influences—Ministration of Angels—Faith Necessary First As A Preparation for Greater Things—Holy Spirit Necessary for the Right Performance of Temporal DutiesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,210 w0 refs
4. 27 Nov 1864Revelation in the Church—Necessity of Obedience to Counsel—Confidence in the Future of the Saints—Duty of Striving to Increase Our FaithQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,758 w0 refs
5. 1 Jan 1865Causes of Gratitude that the Saints Have—Spiritual and Temporal Blessings Enjoyed By Them—Greater Promises Made to Them Than the Ancients—Obedience to Counsel NecessaryQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,487 w0 refs
6. 19 Mar 1865Condition of the Saints, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles1,706 w0 refs
7. 8 Oct 1865Riches of the GospelQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,614 w0 refs
8. 6 May 1866Conflict of Truth Irrepressible—Sin Causes Fear, Then ApostasyQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,289 w0 refs
9. 3 Mar 1867Truth to Be Received for Its Own Sake—Impossibility of Perceiving the Things of God From a Worldly Point of View—Maternal InfluenceQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,846 w0 refs
10. 7 Apr 1867Necessity of Union and Obedience to CounselQuorum of the Twelve Apostles1,638 w0 refs
11. 21 Apr 1867Remarks on Revelation, Missionary Fund, Word of Wisdom, Etc.Quorum of the Twelve Apostles4,423 w0 refs
12. 21 Jul 1867Leaving Nauvoo—No Change Accidental—Divinity Marks the History of the Church—Diligence Will Aid in Securing Success—The Temple in NauvooQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,712 w0 refs
13. 7 Apr 1868Word of Wisdom—Fish Culture—DieteticsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,209 w0 refs
14. 7 Oct 1868Self-Sustaining—Persecutions—Outside InfluenceQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,779 w0 refs
15. 31 Jan 1869Unity and Unchangeableness of the Gospel—New Revelation Needed—SpiritualismQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,826 w0 refs
16. 6 Apr 1869The Order of Enoch—Socialistic Experiments—The Social ProblemQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,720 w0 refs
17. 15 Aug 1869The Gospel of Jesus Christ Taught By the Latter-Day Saints—Celestial MarriageQuorum of the Twelve Apostles8,081 w0 refs
18. 9 Oct 1869Celestial MarriageQuorum of the Twelve Apostles7,434 w0 refs
19. 5 Dec 1869The Right and Authority of President Brigham YoungQuorum of the Twelve Apostles8,012 w0 refs
20. 13 Nov 1870Our Traditions—Receiving CounselQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,330 w0 refs
21. 8 Jan 1871Stirring Times—The Latter-Day WorkQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,640 w0 refs
22. 8 Apr 1871The Building of Temples—The Keys of the ApostleshipQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,589 w0 refs
23. 11 Jun 1871Persecution—First Principles—PriesthoodQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,968 w0 refs
24. 3 Dec 1871The New Birth—Baptism for the Dead—TemplesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles8,551 w0 refs
25. 14 Jul 1872Those Who Hear the Gospel Must Obey It, or They Cannot Be Saved By ItQuorum of the Twelve Apostles6,160 w0 refs
26. 8 Sep 1872TithingQuorum of the Twelve Apostles7,842 w0 refs
27. 8 Oct 1872Gathering—Its Spirit—Its Object—Duties of the Gathered SaintsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,300 w0 refs
28. 12 Jan 1873Universality and Eternity of the GospelCounselor in the First Presidency7,042 w0 refs
29. 23 Mar 1873The Times of Our Savior Compared With the Present—Revelation—Duties of the Saints—Self to Be Overcome—Coming of ChristCounselor in the First Presidency6,499 w0 refs
30. 29 Jun 1873Altered Circumstances of Gathered Israel—Allurements of Satan at Work—Selfishness and Avarice Should Be Cast Aside—Devotion to the Work of God—The Order of Enoch the Means of Establishing An Equality in Temporal Things—Heavenly Agencies Cooperating With the SaintsCounselor in the First Presidency3,978 w0 refs
31. 10 Aug 1873The Authority to Preach—It is God Who Has Guided the Work—Glorious Prospects Before the Faithful—Celestial Marriage—Mission to Arizona—Increasing Negligence of the Saints in Attending Meetings—Consequences of Unvirtuous ActionsCounselor in the First Presidency3,470 w0 refs
32. 6 Oct 1873The Character of the Church of Christ—Testimony is Given by the Spirit—Trials to be Encountered and Sacrifices to be Made in Order to Prove the Faith of the Saints—The Love of WealthCounselor in the First Presidency2,478 w0 refs
33. 12 Jul 1874God Has Created Us to Be Happy—Experience As Delegate From Utah in Congress—There is Nothing Like Communion With the Holy SpiritCounselor in the First Presidency6,320 w0 refs
34. 19 Jul 1874Faith of the Latter-day Saints in Relation to the ResurrectionCounselor in the First Presidency2,826 w0 refs
35. 8 Oct 1874Seek For Perfection—Reign of Righteousness—Live in Union—The United OrderCounselor in the First Presidency9,512 w0 refs
36. 11 Oct 1874Saints Are the Light of the World—Live Down Falsehood—Union in the Church All-ImportantCounselor in the First Presidency2,309 w0 refs
37. 28 Mar 1875Congress and the Saints—Efficacy of Prayer—Strength of Character Necessary—The True Church—Gathering to the MountainsCounselor in the First Presidency6,009 w0 refs
38. 8 Apr 1875There is Cause for Rejoicing—The Hand of Divine Providence Over the Saints—Pleased With Being a Territory—Maintain the Right—Be True to PrincipleCounselor in the First Presidency6,723 w0 refs
39. 9 Apr 1875Cooperation a True Principle—Saints Must Be Self-Sustaining—Patronize Home Manufacturers—Home Industrial InstitutionsCounselor in the First Presidency1,607 w0 refs
40. 6 Oct 1875The Pleasure of Serving God—Importance of the Gathering—Necessity of Obedience to the PriesthoodCounselor in the First Presidency3,928 w0 refs
41. 8 Oct 1875Self Preservation—United Order—Individual Stewardships—Home ManufacturesCounselor in the First Presidency3,373 w0 refs
42. 17 Sep 1876Visit to Sabbath Schools—Reflections on the Course We Pursue—Common Blessings Sometimes Undervalued—The Gospel Guarantees Its Own Testimony—Apostasy Rather An Evidence of Health, Than a Symptom of Disease—TestimonyCounselor in the First Presidency4,156 w0 refs
43. 4 Apr 1877Feelings in the Temple—Value of the Sacred Records—The Gospel Finds Testimony in Opposition—The Gospel Always the Same—Martyrs Versus Heroes—Ordinances for the DeadCounselor in the First Presidency2,539 w0 refs
44. 16 Sep 1877The Rock of New (or Continued) Revelation—Incident in Regard to P. P. Pratt—“One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism”—The Work of the Father Extends Throughout the EternitiesCounselor in the First Presidency1,773 w0 refs
45. 23 Sep 1877Actions Should Harmonize With Professions—“Mormonism” a System of Power—All the Faithful Are Entitled to Revelation—Leading Men But As Instruments in the Hands of GodCounselor in the First Presidency2,129 w0 refs
46. 8 Oct 1877An Important Conference—The Death of Joseph and the Death of Brigham—The Keys of the Apostleship—Revelation for the Guidance of the Church Comes Through the Head—As to the First PresidencyCounselor in the First Presidency4,350 w0 refs
47. 6 Apr 1878Labors and Experience of the Elders—The Work Scarcely Begun—The Power of Union—Temporal Salvation Necessary As Well As Spiritual—Cooperation and the United OrderQuorum of the Twelve Apostles6,667 w0 refs
48. 7 Apr 1878Ideas Held By the Latter-day Saints Winning Their Way—Territorial Prosperity—“Mormonism” Not Favored of the Government—Latter-Day Saints to Save the Government—Good Counsel on Many PointsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,177 w0 refs
49. 7 Jul 1878Gratifying Political and General Material Condition of the Saints—Employment for the Poor—Enemies Foiled—Plural MarriageQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,520 w0 refs
50. 21 Jul 1878But One Church of God—Wherein the Saints Are a Peculiar People—Church and State Rule—Religion Should Be No Bar to Political Office—Political Doings Elsewhere—Poverty in the East—Fear of Riots—Labor Question—Trades, Etc., for Young People—Storing of Grain—Troubles Coming—Fortunate Situation of the Saints—ExhortationQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,208 w0 refs
51. 15 Sep 1878Consistency Imperative—The Gospel in Conflict With Man's Fallen Condition—Should Love Our Enemies—The “Golden Rule”—Necessity of the Holy Ghost—Every Tree Known By Its FruitsQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,198 w0 refs
52. 6 Apr 1879Influence of the Latter-Day Saints—Their Mission—The Marriage Relation—Capital and Labor—Religious LibertyQuorum of the Twelve Apostles6,239 w0 refs
53. 20 Jul 1879Necessity of Revelation—Evidences of the Church of Christ—The Future of the Saints—Plural MarriageQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,554 w0 refs
54. 27 Jul 1879Practical Nature of the GospelQuorum of the Twelve Apostles3,296 w0 refs
55. 3 Aug 1879Slain for the Testimony of Jesus—Funeral Rites of Joseph StandingQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,579 w0 refs
56. 5 Oct 1879Spiritual Gifts Attainable—Unchangeableness of God—Universality of the Right to Revelation—The Saints Glorify the God of Revelation—Necessity of Self-GovernmentQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,190 w0 refs
57. 6 Oct 1879The Righteous Suffer Persecution—False Teachers Popular—Saints Should not Retaliate Upon Their Enemies—The Saints Will Have Power to Root Out Evil—Approaching Revolution in the EarthQuorum of the Twelve Apostles5,039 w0 refs
58. 2 Nov 1879Natural Fulfillment of Prophecy—The Israelites and the GentilesQuorum of the Twelve Apostles4,908 w0 refs
59. 27 Jun 1880The Originators of Reports Against the Saints—Feelings of the People in the East, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,400 w0 refs
60. 25 Jul 1880Office of the Holy Spirit—Equality Produced By the Gospel—The Evil of Class Distinctions—Danger of Worldly-Mindedness—Riches Alone not Productive of True Happiness—A Contrite Heart Necessary—Should Be An Increase of Spiritual Gifts—Word of Wisdom—The Return to Jackson CountyFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,223 w0 refs
61. 31 Oct 1880Difference Between the True Church of Christ and the Churches of the World—The Love and Union Begotten By the Holy Spirit—The Glory of the Latter-day Work Belongs to God Alone—Greatness of Celestial Glory—Saints Proved By Trial—Celestial Marriage—Complete Submission to God's Will Necessary—Building of Temples—Salvation of the DeadFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,674 w0 refs
62. 14 Nov 1880How the Gospel is Preached By the Elders—Value of the Training They Receive—Historical Compilation of Experiences of the Elders Would Be Interesting—Prospects of the Rising Generation—Faith of the Ancients Restored—Fulfillment of the Destiny of the Church Cannot Be Hindered—The Saints Purified By TrialFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,944 w0 refs
63. 3 Apr 1881Modern Fulfillment of Ancient Prophecy—Rise of Joseph the Prophet—Organization of the Church of Christ—Persecutions of the Saints—Their Undying Faith in God—The World Proving Joseph Smith a Prophet—Satan Busily at Work—The Gospel of Liberty and HumanityFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,643 w0 refs
64. 5 Apr 1881Education—Its Advantages Among the Saints, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency2,983 w0 refs
65. 24 Apr 1881Revelation—The Privileges of the Saints, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency5,695 w0 refs
66. 8 May 1881The Blessings Enjoyed Through Possessing the Ancient Records, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency5,592 w0 refs
67. 15 May 1881The Gospel Glad Tidings Unto All Those Who Will Receive It—The Free Agency of Man—Truth not Always Popular—God Has His Own Way of Introducing TruthFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,565 w0 refs
68. 12 Jun 1881The Remarks of Brother Woodruff—The Prophets and Servants of God Rejected in Nearly All Ages, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,745 w0 refs
69. 27 Jun 1881Reports Concerning the Saints, Their Prosperity the Result of Prayer and Faithfulness, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency2,525 w0 refs
70. 3 Jul 1881The Present Condition of the Saints—Their Past Trials—The Attempted Assassination of President Garfield, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,503 w0 refs
71. 24 Jul 1881The Gathering—Miracles not Designed to Convert the World, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency6,716 w0 refs
72. 18 Aug 1881The Abundant Testimonies to the Work of God, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,707 w0 refs
73. 9 Oct 1881The Saints a Peculiar People—Their Religion Practical—Sustaining Each Other—Honesty in Trade—The Blessing of God on the Faithful, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency5,450 w0 refs
74. 31 Oct 1881The Saints to Be a Peculiar People, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,643 w0 refs
75. 20 Nov 1881Peace and Prosperity of the Saints—Growing Importance of the Church From Its Organization—The Work of God and Not of Man—God's Blessing Upon the Righteous; His Curse Upon the Unrighteous—The Liberty of the Gospel—The Saints Preserved From War and Bloodshed—Their Union and Universal GoodwillFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,693 w0 refs
76. 25 Jun 1882Hostile Feeling Towards the Saints—Their Morality Compared With that of the World—Laxity of Laws and Immorality in Washington—Object of the Edmunds' Bill—Cause of Former Hostility—Saints to Contend for Liberty—Rights of Congress—Other Things to Be Dreaded More Than Hostile Legislation—Effect of Such Legislation—Shame of Congressmen—Destiny of the SaintsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,177 w0 refs
77. 24 Sep 1882Peace Enjoyed, But Trouble Expected—Falsehoods About the Saints—Power of the Saints Dreaded—Truth and Error in Conflict—Plural Marriage not the Real Objection—Mining for Precious Metals Avoided—Good Effect of Unlawful Legislation and Rulings—Hopes for the FutureFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,349 w0 refs
78. 8 Oct 1882Persecution Fulfilling Prophecy—Vermont, the Birthplace of Prominent “Mormons” and Their Oppressors—The Faith and Integrity of the Saints to Be Tested—Peace Among God's People a Peculiar Characteristic—In Time of Trouble Trust in God, “Watch the Captain”—The Acts of the Utah Commissioners—God's Overruling Power and Wisdom—A Great Work Requires Great Sacrifice—Non-Performance of Duty No Cause for Self-Gratulation—Man's Penalties More Endurable Than God's—The True Saviors of the Latter-day Saints—Better to Disobey Man Than God—The Danger of Disobedience, of Diverse Temporal Interests and Class Distinctions—All God's Gifts Intended for the General Benefit and BlessingFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,912 w0 refs
79. 29 Oct 1882The Power and Authority of the Priesthood Continuous—Pseudo-Prophets and Their Revelations—Ordination Prerequisite to Action in Any Office—Joseph Smith the Head of this Dispensation—The Twelve Ordained By Him to Bear Off the Kingdom—Joseph's Legal Successor and Brigham's—The Priesthood, As It Now Exists, the Rightful Authority of God on EarthFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,512 w0 refs
80. 18 Mar 1883Peculiarities of Public Preaching Among the Saints—A Comprehensive Religion—Equality of Man—Saints the Champions of Right—A Providence Over the Saints—Leaven of Truth at Work—Truth Taught By Joseph Smith Now Being Verified—Ignorant Politicians—Effect of Judge Black's Argument—Effectual PrayerFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,431 w0 refs
81. 6 May 1883Blessings Enjoyed By the Saints—Improvement—A Perfect Law—What Would Result If the Saints Obeyed the Word of God in All Things—Perfect Organization of the Church—No Excuse for the Saints Who Sin—How Satan Can Be Bound—Exemption From Disease As a Reward—ExhortationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,531 w0 refs
82. 27 May 1883Improvement Among the People—Interest Manifested by the World in the “Mormons”—Evidences of Divinity in the Work—Same Effects Follow the Gospel in Different Ages—Authority Restored—Proofs of Joseph Smith's Divine Mission—Persecutions Endured By the Saints—Reasons for the SameFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,454 w0 refs
83. 20 Jun 1883Obedience to the Priesthood Objected to by the World—Wisdom in the Counsel of the Priesthood—Prosperity of Those Who Have Obeyed—Temporal and Spiritual Wealth—Effects of the Priesthood's Influence—Loyalty of the Saints—Respect for Law and Hatred of Oppression and Mobocracy—Destiny of the Saints—Their Capacity for Self-Government—Characteristic Virtues—Treatment in Regard to Sexual Crime—Honor in Dealing—Duties Toward FamiliesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,866 w0 refs
84. 15 Jul 1883Need of Inspiration in Preaching—Growth of the Work of the Lord—Distribution of Responsibility—Self-dependence Necessary—The Cause and the People Are Being Tested—Existence of the Work a Proof of Its Divinity—Its Completeness—A Powerless Christianity—Sentiments of the Saints in Regard to MoralityitesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,665 w0 refs
85. 12 Aug 1883The Latter-day Saints Aspire to Celestial Glory—All Our Possessions Placed in Our Hands Merely As Stewards—Is It Appropriate to Make Sacrifices in View of Glory and Exaltation We Aspire To, and To Hold All Things Subject to the Dictation of the Servants of God?—Obedience to the Priesthood, and the Results Flowing Therefrom—The Providence of God Seen in the Selection of All His Servants—Temples, Their Object, and Those Who Are Entitled to the Blessings to Be Manifested Therein—Obedience to the Priesthood a Vital TestFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,363 w0 refs
86. 19 Aug 1883The Spirit of God Necessary for Our Guidance—Failure of the Measures Our Enemies Have Adopted Against Us—The Object of the Edmunds Law—Why All Such Laws Are Failures—They Are Founded Upon Falsehood and Bring Disappointment to Their Framers—The Efforts of Our Enemies Prove the Growth of this Work—Necessary to Pass Through Trials—God Will Always Deliver His People—A Knowledge of the Work of God is Being Disseminated—Two Influences at Work—Many of the Doctrines Taught By Joseph Smith Now Becoming PopularFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,295 w0 refs
87. 26 Aug 1883Growth of the Latter-Day Saints—Necessity of the Spirit of Revelation—Conditional Promises—The Lord Designed Israel to Be a Peculiar and Holy People—And He Has the Same Design Concerning Us—We Will Have to Pass Through the Same Ordeals As They—We Should not Intermarry With Those not of Our Faith—We Should Build Up Nothing that is Opposed to Zion—The Favor of God is Better Than Earthly Riches—Exhortations to FaithfulnessFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,561 w0 refs
88. 2 Sep 1883Traveling Through the Settlements—The Necessity of the Settlements Being Visited—Revelation—Bogus Authority of Sectarian Preachers—The Claim that the Canon of Scripture is Full—The Cause of There Being No Communication With God—Visitation of the Father and Son and Holy Angels to Joseph Smith—Mahomed—The World No Idea of the Character of God—Restoration of the Knowledge of God—Angels not Feathered Beings—No Wonder the World Has Gone Astray—Space Between Death and the Resurrection—The Reign of Satan—Joseph Smith Accomplished His Mission—Persecution—This Nation Making Joseph Smith a Prophet—No Surrendering the Kingdom of God—God Will Deliver His People—Temples—Shall Those Who Have Obeyed the Law of God Be Looked Down Upon By Those Who Have Not?—ConclusionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,165 w0 refs
89. 2 Sep 1883Traveling Through the Settlements—The Necessity of the Settlements Being Visited—Revelation—Bogus Authority of Sectarian Preachers—The Claim that the Canon of Scripture is Full—The Cause of There Being No Communication With God—Visitation of the Father and Son and Holy Angels to Joseph Smith—Mahomed—The World Have No Idea of the Character of God—Restoration of the Knowledge of God—Angels not Feathered Beings—No Wonder the World Has Gone Astray—Space Between Death and the Resurrection—the Reign of Satan—Joseph Smith Accomplished His Mission—Persecution—This Nation Making Joseph Smith a Prophet—No Surrendering the Kingdom of God—God Will Deliver His People—Temples—Shall Those Who Have Obeyed the Law of God Be Looked Down Upon By Those Who Have not?—ConclusionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,126 w0 refs
90. 7 Oct 1883Introductory Remarks—Increased Faith in God—The Ideas Advanced By Joseph Smith—Lapse of Eighteen Centuries and No Voice From the Heavenly Worlds!—Joseph Smith's Testimony in Regard to the Father and the Son and Holy Angels—The Effect of His Revelations Upon the Minds of Men—Spiritualism—The One Power Through Which Godliness, the Power of God, and the Gifts of God Can Be Made Manifest With Safety, i.e., the Priesthood—Joseph Smith Did Not Attempt to Preach the Gospel Until He Was Duly Commissioned of God—John the Baptist—The Higher Priesthood—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stands Alone—The Results Following the Restoration of the Gospel—Wonderful Faith of the Latter-Day Saints Considering Their Traditions—Progress of the Church—The Generation Growing Up in These Mountains—ConclusionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,166 w0 refs
91. 2 Dec 1883Conditions on Which the Saints Shall Prevail—Prevalence of Peace—The Feeling in the East—Falsehoods Swallowed By a Credulous Public—No Real Injury—Immediate Promises—Only One Thing to Be Feared—The Saints Shall Prevail—The Saints Shall Prevail Through Faithfulness—This Praise of the World a Signal for Sorrow—Power of a United People—The Fiercest Persecution Antecedent to Polygamy—Salt that Has Lost Its Savor—Only One Channel of Revelation—Vox Dei, Vox Populi—The Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods—Writing and Speaking—Spirits that Peep and Mutter—Deceitful Devices of the Enemy—The Men Who Have Authority—The Parable of the Ship—The Man Who Presides—InvocationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,620 w0 refs
92. 6 Jan 1884Testimonies of the Servants of God—Illogical Manner in Which They Are Met—Only True Way to Obtain a Knowledge of the Gospel—Secret of the Strength of the Church of Christ—Work to Be Accomplished—Struggle Between Satan and God—Influence Brought to Bear Against the SaintsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,910 w0 refs
93. 6 Apr 1884Predictions in the Book of Mormon—Evidence of Its Divinity—Proof that Joseph Smith Was Inspired—Predictions Concerning the Indians Fulfilled—Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon Foretold—Plainness of Its Teachings—Prediction Relating to Sidney Rigdon—Only Two Churches—Other Prophecies Being FulfilledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,864 w0 refs
94. 4 May 1884Kind of God the Saints Believe In—Skepticism in the World—Miracles Not Due to a Suspension of Law—Results of Faith Exercised By the Saints—Providence in Their Favor—Ideas As to the Form and Attributes of Heavenly Beings—How Joseph Smith Obtained His Knowledge—What Our Faith Has CostFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,275 w0 refs
95. 25 May 1884The Logan Temple—Circumstances Under Which the Nauvoo Temple Was Built—Faith Required for Such a Work—Retrospective View—Admission of a Congressman—Completeness of the Gospel not Due to Man's Wisdom—Remarkable Characteristic of Many Early Members of the Church—Salvation for the DeadFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,902 w0 refs
96. 22 Jun 1884The Saints Will Triumph Through Faithfulness—Warfare of Satan to Continue—Joseph's Predictions that the Government Would Be Arrayed Against the Saints, Fulfilled—Internal Strife to Dismember the Government—God the Friend of His PeopleFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,685 w0 refs
97. 10 Aug 1884The Priesthood—The Future Glory in Store for All Those Who Receive and Magnify the Priesthood—Without the Priesthood “No Man Can See the Face of God, Even the Father and Live”—Moses and the Children of IsraelFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,731 w0 refs
98. 23 Aug 1884Attitude of Our Enemies Towards the Latter-day Saints—Their Hatred of the Priesthood—The Blessings Received Through the PriesthoodFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,855 w0 refs
99. 23 Aug 1884The Power of God Manifested in the Gathering of the Saints—Purposes of the Gathering—Satan'S Antagonism to the Work of GodFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,512 w0 refs
100. 24 Aug 1884Respect to the Dead—Consolation to the Bereaved—Instruction to the Saints—Resignation to the Will of the Almighty—Pity for the Murderers—Condemnation Awaiting Them at the Hands of a Just God—Retribution to Be Left for Him to Mete OutFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,911 w0 refs
101. 31 Aug 1884A Peculiar Work—Truth Opposed in All Ages—True Religion Never Persecutes Its Opponents—What the Truth Has Cost—With God on Our Side Victory is Sure—Saints Obligated to Spread the Gospel—Forbearance Commanded—A Temple-Building People—Feeling Manifested Towards the Saints—Civil Strife ComingFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,289 w0 refs
102. 28 Sep 1884The Latter-day Saints Attract Much Attention—They Are the Victims of Scandal and Falsehood, But Have Been Sustained By the Spirit of Peace—God Has Revealed to Us the Purposes of Our Existence—God is the Father of Our Spirits—He Has Given Us An Agency—God Foreseeing that Adam Would Fall Prepared a Redeemer—We Are Here on the Earth to Prove Our Integrity and to Obtain a Knowledge of Good and Evil—The Conscience of Man is the Spirit of God Prompting Us to Do Right—God in His Wisdom Hides From Us the Glories Beyond the Veil—ConclusionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,483 w0 refs
103. 5 Oct 1884The Fulfillment of Ancient and Modern Prophecy—God the Friend of the Saints—Persons Guilty of Adultery Having Had Their Endowments Cannot Again Be BaptizedFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,523 w0 refs
104. 18 Oct 1884Priesthood—Its Authority Necessary to Administer in the Ordinances of the Gospel—This Principle Well Illustrated in the Life and Example of the Prophet Joseph—Jesus Officiated By Virtue of the Melchizedek Priesthood—Descent of the Priesthood From Adam—Necessity of Temples in Which the Power of the Priesthood Can Be Exercised for Those Who Died Without the Gospel—Restoration of the Priesthood in These Last Days—The Legitimate Acts of Those Holding the Priesthood Are Acknowledged and Ratified By the Lord—Binding Power of the Holy Priesthood—Opposition of Satan to the Priesthood—Virtues of the Latter-Day Saints—ConclusionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,247 w0 refs
105. 9 Nov 1884Similarity of Circumstances Surrounding Former and Latter-Day Saints—God is No Respecter of Persons—Revelation to Enoch—Christ Preached to the Spirits in Prison Between the Times of His Crucifixion and Resurrection—All Must Hear the Gospel, and Be Judged Thereby—We Must Progress or RetrogradeFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,127 w0 refs
106. 16 Nov 1884The Law of Marriage in Ancient Israel—Its Application to Us—The Latter-Day Saints Distinct From the Rest of the World—Evils Resulting From Marriages Between the Saints and Those not of Our FaithFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,861 w0 refs
107. 20 Nov 1884Causes that Govern Us in Settling New Places—Our Respect for the Constitution of Our Country—We Must not Concede Principle for the Privilege of State Government—Practical Men Have Held Office—The Kingdom of God Protects All Religion—Holding the Priesthood Should not Disqualify From Holding Civil Office or Giving CounselFirst Counselor in the First Presidency8,529 w0 refs
108. 23 Nov 1884The Way to Find Out God—Testimony of the Elders—“Whoso Receiveth You Receiveth Me”—The Missionary Learns to Know God is His Friend—We Must Suffer Persecution—Fruits of the Spirit—“Mormon” Society—Trouble for the Wicked in the Future—Saints to Maintain Freedom and to Uphold the ConstitutionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,891 w0 refs
109. 7 Dec 1884The Second Coming of Our Savior—Preaching of the Gospel and the Signs Following—the Gathering—Hatred of the World Toward the Latter-Day Saints—No Power Can Overthrow the Work of God—Exhortations to FaithfulnessFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,112 w0 refs
110. 14 Dec 1884Power Attending the Action of General Conferences—God Confirms the Authority of His Servants By Manifestations of His Power and Favor—Joseph Smith Chosen and Ordained to Organize the Church of God—The Lord Revealed to the Saints His Choice of President Brigham Young, and Also of President John Taylor—God Blesses Every Man Who Will Magnify His Office and Calling, and Gives to One Man Only at a Time, Revelation to Govern the Church—Folly and Wickedness of WitchcraftFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,904 w0 refs
111. 18 Jan 1885Importance of Our Sunday Schools and Mutual Improvement Associations—The Good Work Done By Them in Qualifying Young Men to Be Missionaries—Necessity of Teaching Our Children the Principle of Virtue—Determination of Our Enemies to Destroy the Work of God—The Lord Will Build Up His Kingdom in His Own Way—He Will Stand By Us If We Are Valiant—God Raised up Men to Form the Constitution and Establish the Government of the United States—Self-Preservation Requires Us to Be United—All Reputable Men Among the Latter-Day Saints Hold the Priesthood—We Have to Contend With Mobocracy in Legal Form and Guise—this Work Depends Upon God—Our Enemies Have No Power to Injure Us—No One Has Prospered in Opposing the Work of God—The Lord Will Stand By Us in the Hour of Need—ConclusionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency7,449 w0 refs
112. Oct 1897UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Second Day5,003 w0 refs
113. Oct 1897UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Third Day5,145 w0 refs
114. Apr 1898UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · First Day5,626 w0 refs
115. Apr 1898UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Second Day2,446 w0 refs
116. Apr 1898UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Fourth Day, Overflow Meeting4,463 w0 refs
117. Oct 1898UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · First Day2,481 w0 refs
118. Apr 1899UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · First Day, Afternoon Session2,934 w0 refs
119. Apr 1899UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Third Day, Closing Session3,094 w0 refs
120. Oct 1899UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Second Day5,647 w0 refs
121. Oct 1899UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Second Day, Overflow Meeting9,320 w0 refs
122. Apr 1900UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Afternoon Session2,862 w0 refs
123. Apr 1900UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Third Day, Closing Session4,275 w0 refs
124. Oct 1900UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Third Day, Closing Session4,946 w0 refs
125. Oct 1900UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Deseret Sunday School Union125 w0 refs
126. Oct 1900UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Deseret Sunday School Union1,386 w0 refs
127. Oct 1900UntitledFirst Counselor in the First Presidency · Deseret Sunday School Union263 w0 refs