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Heber C. Kimball
111 talks between 1852 and 1868, mostly as First Presidency. 324,708 words in the transcripts.
Talks
111
1852–1868
Words
324,708
in the transcripts
Reading grade
11.5
Flesch–Kincaid, average
Scriptures cited
1
0.0 per talk
Callings
First Presidency
111 talks
Leadership record
linked
in the leadership database
Talks by year
18521868
Signature phrases
Words and two-word phrases this speaker uses far more than the rest of the corpus, by weighted log-odds. Stop words, names of deity and the ordinary vocabulary of a sermon are excluded.
- brigham 597
- got 429
- vine 148
- tree 238
- wheat 160
- take 642
- course 380
- grain 130
- good 835
- potter 69
- fruit 172
- gentlemen 83
Scriptures cited most
- Matthew1
Callings when speaking
- First Presidency 111
As given in the bylines: President
Every talk
- 18 Apr 1852Exhortation to FaithfulnessFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,027 w0 refs
- 11 Jul 1852Believing the Bible—the Gospel—Persecution—Spirit-Rapping, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency2,214 w0 refs
- 28 Aug 1852Instructions and Counsel to Departing MissionariesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,074 w0 refs
- 19 Sep 1852Privileges and Duties of the SaintsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,210 w0 refs
- 23 Sep 1852Funeral AddressFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,207 w0 refs
- 7 Oct 1852Going South—Building the Temple—MurmurersFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,757 w0 refs
- 8 Oct 1852Blessings of Faithfulness—Education of Children—President Brigham Young—The Clay and the PotterFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,629 w0 refs
- 9 Oct 1852Materials for the Temple—The Clay and the PotterFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,601 w0 refs
- 14 Nov 1852Condition of the People—Control of the Body—Individual Responsibility—Heaven and Hell—Building a TempleFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,133 w0 refs
- 6 Apr 1853A PrayerFirst Counselor in the First Presidency903 w0 refs
- 13 Aug 1853Union of the Saints—Authority of the Priesthood—Power of God—Obedience—The Urim and Thummim, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,627 w0 refs
- 19 Mar 1854Education—The Resurrection—The World of SpiritsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency6,137 w0 refs
- 2 Apr 1854Obedience—The Spirit World—The Potter and the ClayFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,321 w0 refs
- 6 Apr 1854Discernment—Importance and Necessity of Being Tested—Honesty of Conduct—Faithfulness—Discipline, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,135 w0 refs
- 16 Jul 1854SanctificationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,799 w0 refs
- 17 Sep 1854Obedience—The Priesthood—Spiritual Communication—The Saints and the WorldFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,047 w0 refs
- 6 Oct 1854Adherence to “Mormonism”—Perpetual Emigration FundFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,944 w0 refs
- 26 Nov 1854Contentment—Home Manufactures—The Priesthood—Tithing—Gathering—Building Up Zion—PurificationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,876 w0 refs
- 17 Dec 1854The Power of the GospelFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,199 w0 refs
- 25 Feb 1855Rebuking Iniquity—The Potter and the Clay—a DreamFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,541 w0 refs
- 10 Jun 1855Those Saints Who Have not Seen the Wickedness of the World Cannot Appreciate Their Blessings—Be Just in All Things—The Evil Results of not Listening to CounselFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,820 w0 refs
- 6 Oct 1855Iniquity—Saints Living Their Religion—Early MarriagesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,240 w0 refs
- 27 Jan 1856The Necessity of a Living Priesthood—The Utah LegislatureFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,066 w0 refs
- 24 Feb 1856Wickedness Among the Saints—The Day of Purification at Hand—Elders Called to Go on MissionsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency694 w0 refs
- 2 Mar 1856Elders Called to Go on Missions—Existence of Good and Evil Spirits, and of Holy AngelsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,526 w0 refs
- 9 Mar 1856The Devil to Be Cast Out of the Earth—The Emigration Fund—Exhortation to Bishops—Laying Up Stores Against a Time of NeedFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,963 w0 refs
- 23 Mar 1856Men Must Save Themselves—No One Can Enjoy the Blessings of the Gospel and Pursue a Wicked Course—Necessity of ObedienceFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,125 w0 refs
- 29 Jun 1856The Saints Should Prepare for Future Emergencies—Evil Spirits—Their Power and Organization—The Chain of the Priesthood—Angels Are Ministering SpiritsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,179 w0 refs
- 21 Sep 1856Application of the Words of Helaman to the Condition of the Latter-day SaintsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,478 w0 refs
- 28 Sep 1856Emigration—The Saints Warned to Repent or Judgments Will Come Upon ThemFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,458 w0 refs
- 5 Oct 1856God is Our Father; Joseph Smith His Representative on the Earth; Brigham Young Joseph's Legal Successor—Call for Teams to Meet the EmigrantsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,005 w0 refs
- 12 Oct 1856Reformation—Satisfaction Should Be Made to Parties Aggrieved—Practical Religion, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,323 w0 refs
- 2 Nov 1856Effects of a Murmuring Spirit—Companies on the Plains—Those Who Enter Heaven Have to Pass the Inspection of the First PresidencyFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,313 w0 refs
- 9 Nov 1856Persons Not to Be Baptized Until They Repent and Make Restitution—All Sin to Be Repented of Before Partaking of the Sacrament, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency2,080 w0 refs
- 9 Nov 1856The Emigrant Saints—Children More Susceptible of Tuition Than AdultsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency563 w0 refs
- 4 Dec 1856Remarks at the Funeral of President Jedediah M. GrantFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,184 w0 refs
- 21 Dec 1856Reformation—A Test at Hand to Prove the SaintsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,654 w0 refs
- 11 Jan 1857The Body of Christ—Parable of the Vine—A Wild Enthusiastic Spirit not of God—The Saints Should not Unwisely Expose Each Others' FolliesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency11,348 w0 refs
- 25 Jan 1857Departed Spirits Continue With the Dispositions They Possessed on Earth—The Order and Necessary Unity of the Priesthood Illustrated—Counsel to the MarriedFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,001 w0 refs
- 1 Feb 1857The Presidency—The Continuance of the Head With the Body Depends on the Faithfulness of the Members—Men When They Die Cannot Take Their Earthly Possessions With Them—Elders Going on Missions With Handcarts—The Vineyard, a ParableFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,020 w0 refs
- 8 Feb 1857The Ax that is Laid at the Root of the Tree—Regeneration—Products of Polygamy, a Numerous Offspring, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,750 w0 refs
- 1 Mar 1857Obedience Produces Confidence—Consecration—Concentration of Interests—Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,618 w0 refs
- 15 Mar 1857The “Deseret News,” Its Value—Worth and Virtue of Sacred Relics—Resurrection—Confidence in Our LeadersFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,060 w0 refs
- 6 Apr 1857Temple and Endowments—Raising Grain and Building Storehouses—DedicationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,767 w0 refs
- 19 Apr 1857The Fountain of Truth and the Fountain of Lies—The Work of God Cannot Be Impeded—Oneness in the Priesthood—Election—Self-Justification—Spirit of HumilityFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,566 w0 refs
- 31 May 1857Journey to the North—Folly of Expecting to Sit at Ease in Zion—Progression—The Nations Under God's Control—Prosperity of the Saints—Power of Brigham Young—The Gospel AlphabetFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,942 w0 refs
- 7 Jun 1857Utility of Correction—Necessity of Living Our Religion—Our Own Character Affecting Posterity—The Saints Blessed Above All Other People—Result of Rebellion Against Authority, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,608 w0 refs
- 21 Jun 1857Opposition to the Priesthood, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency697 w0 refs
- 5 Jul 1857Divine Mission of Joseph Smith—Stability of Mormonism—The Saints' Enemies Yet to Come to Them for Succor—Home Manufacture—Distress of NationsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,671 w0 refs
- 12 Jul 1857The Latter-Day Kingdom—Men not to Be Governed By Their Wives—Love to God Manifested By Love to His ServantsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,793 w0 refs
- 26 Jul 1857Oneness of the Priesthood—Impossibility of Obliterating Mormonism—Gospel Ordinances—Depopulation of the Human Species—The Coming Famine, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency6,207 w0 refs
- 2 Aug 1857Organization—Destruction of Zion's Enemies—Oneness of Spirit in the Priesthood, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency6,019 w0 refs
- 16 Aug 1857Limits of Forbearance—Apostates—Economy—Giving EndowmentsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,259 w0 refs
- 23 Aug 1857Faith in the Priesthood—Fruits of Faith—Laying Up Grain—Gleaning—The Holy Ghost—Tree of Life, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency6,616 w0 refs
- 30 Aug 1857Correction—Appointment of Governor—“Our Own Name”—The Coming Test, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,870 w0 refs
- 6 Sep 1857Union of the Priesthood—Salvation of the American Nation—Punishment of the Saints' Enemies, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency5,194 w0 refs
- 20 Sep 1857Possession of the One Spirit—Blessings Pertaining to the Righteous—Trial of the Saints, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,767 w0 refs
- 27 Sep 1857Spiritual Dissolution—Ignorance of the WorldFirst Counselor in the First Presidency5,711 w0 refs
- 18 Oct 1857Divine Communications to the People Through Their Leaders—Peace the Result of Obedience—Prosperity of The SaintsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,286 w0 refs
- 8 Nov 1857Truth, Life, and Light—God Acts Through Agents—Obedience Produces Knowledge, Which Supersedes Faith—The Spirit of Man—Revelation and Obedience Thereto, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency7,602 w0 refs
- 15 Nov 1857Shedding Blood—God's Provision for His SaintsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,675 w0 refs
- 22 Nov 1857Faith and Works—Submission to Authority—The Lord's Provision for His Saints, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,249 w0 refs
- 29 Nov 1857Union—Light of the Spirit—Capabilities of the Saints to Provide for Their Own Wants, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency2,589 w0 refs
- 13 Dec 1857Advancement in Gospel Principles—Order, Unity, and Authority of the Priesthood, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency5,087 w0 refs
- 20 Dec 1857Enmity of Sectarian Priests Towards the Saints—Economy—Home Manufactures, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,666 w0 refs
- 27 Dec 1857Increase in Saving Principles—Dedication—Home Produce and Manufacture, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency5,678 w0 refs
- 28 Aug 1859Greater Responsibilities of Those Who Know the Truth, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,994 w0 refs
- 11 Sep 1859Inspiration—Importance of Heeding the Revelations of God, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,062 w0 refs
- 7 Oct 1859Oneness, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,933 w0 refs
- 1 Jan 1860Oneness of the Priesthood—Independence of Zion—Time and Eternity—Evil Habits and Practices, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,444 w0 refs
- 3 Jun 1860Trials of the Saints, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,464 w0 refs
- 3 Jun 1860Establishment of the Kingdom of God, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,313 w0 refs
- 7 Jun 1860Temporal SalvationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency543 w0 refs
- 10 Jun 1860Practical ReligionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency823 w0 refs
- 12 Jun 1860BlessingsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency504 w0 refs
- 12 Jun 1860Improvement, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency741 w0 refs
- 13 Jun 1860BlessingsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency325 w0 refs
- 24 Jun 1860Salvation By WorksFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,190 w0 refs
- 1 Jul 1860Practical ReligionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,812 w0 refs
- 15 Jul 1860Principles of the Gospel—Consequences of Their RejectionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,757 w0 refs
- 2 Sep 1860The Gospel Commission, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,529 w0 refs
- 2 Sep 1860Gospel of Salvation, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,731 w0 refs
- 6 Oct 1860The Latter-day Kingdom—Connections of the Priesthood—Temporal Salvation, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,979 w0 refs
- 25 Nov 1860Restoration of the Dead, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,683 w0 refs
- 16 Dec 1860Evil Habits and Practices, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,883 w0 refs
- 6 Jan 1861Unity—Commandments of God, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency4,651 w0 refs
- 6 Jan 1861Observance of the Commandments of GodFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,651 w0 refs
- 17 Feb 1861Gathering of the People of God in The Last Days—Return to Jackson County, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,967 w0 refs
- 17 Mar 1861Submission to Reproof, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,911 w0 refs
- 6 Apr 1861Spirit of Unity—Independence of Zion, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,292 w0 refs
- 7 Apr 1861Appreciation of Divine Gifts and Blessings—Return to Jackson County—Encouragement of Home ManufacturesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,267 w0 refs
- 14 Apr 1861Cultivation of the Spirit of Truth—Trials of the Church, &cFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,932 w0 refs
- 12 May 1861Living Our Religion—Obedience to CounselFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,095 w0 refs
- 7 Jul 1861Early Persecutions—Certain RetributionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,485 w0 refs
- 7 Oct 1861Building of the Temple—Necessity of UnionFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,378 w0 refs
- 6 Feb 1862How to Gain Eternal Life—the Gathering of the Saints and the Agency By Which It is to Be Accomplished—Angels—Who and What Are TheyFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,372 w0 refs
- 9 Feb 1862Gathering the Poor—Prosperity of the Gathered Saints—Home ManufacturesFirst Counselor in the First Presidency3,852 w0 refs
- 7 Apr 1862Necessity of the Saints Possessing the Spirit of RevelationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency499 w0 refs
- 27 Apr 1862The Course the Saints Should Pursue and the Spirit They Should CultivateFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,012 w0 refs
- 4 May 1862Practical Religion—Instruction to Elders Going on MissionsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,674 w0 refs
- 7 Jun 1862Proclamation of the Gospel to the Dead—Exhortation to ImprovementsFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,616 w0 refs
- 19 Jun 1862Obedience to the Commandments and Revelations of GodFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,997 w0 refs
- 8 Oct 1862Our Duties to God Paramount to All Other Obligations—Danger of SpeculationFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,122 w0 refs
- 6 Apr 1863Building the Temple—Endowments—Counsel to Missionaries, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,905 w0 refs
- 27 Jun 1863Advancement of the Saints—Unity of the Temporal and Spiritual Interests of the People—Faith and Works Inseparably Connected, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency3,611 w0 refs
- 19 Jul 1863The Young Missionaries—Increasing Unbelief of the People of the World—Teachings of Jesus and His Disciples, Etc.First Counselor in the First Presidency5,532 w1 ref
- 1865Eternity of the Kingdom of God—Continued Faithfulness of the Saints—Honesty to Be Practiced By ThemFirst Counselor in the First Presidency1,484 w0 refs
- 19 Feb 1865Men Ought to Practice What They Teach—Necessity of Faithfulness on the Part of the Saints—the Young Ought to Live Their Religion—Blessings Received Through the Exercise of FaithFirst Counselor in the First Presidency4,097 w0 refs
- 6 Oct 1865Others' Sins No Justification of OursFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,603 w0 refs
- 4 Apr 1866Blessings Secured By FaithfulnessFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,237 w0 refs
- 12 Apr 1868Forbearance to Each Other—Necessity of Reading the Bible and Book of Mormon—Counsel to the Young BrethrenFirst Counselor in the First Presidency2,388 w0 refs