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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. Millennial Star: Vol. 42, 1880. 52 issues. Manchester; Liverpool: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1880.Links to available media:
Chandler, Tertins, and Frank F. Judd Jr. “Reading the Bible.” Contributor 1, July 1880, 225–27.Reasons why the Bible should be read by the youth of the Church
Taylor, John H. “Comprehensiveness of the Lord’s Prayer—The Rule and Government of God—The Revelation of the Father and Son to Joseph Smith, and the Bestowal Upon Him of the Priesthood—Development of Theocratic Laws and Principles—Object of Gathering—Religious Freedom—Our Relations With the General Government.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 61–71.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, at the Quarterly Conference, Sunday Afternoon, January 4, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “A Funeral Sermon By President John Taylor, Preached Over the Remains of Joseph M. Cain, Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Cain.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 14–22.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered In the 14th Ward Assembly Rooms, Salt Lake City, Feb. 8, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “Sustaining the Authorities—Power of the Priesthood—Faithfulness Required, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 207–219.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Kaysville, on Sunday Afternoon, March 1, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Naisbitt, Henry W. “The Principle of Revelation and Its Application to the Several Phases of Life—How the Brotherhood of Man Shall Be Evolved.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 101–111.Discourse by Elder Henry W. Naisbitt, delivered in the 16th Ward Meetinghouse, Sunday Afternoon, March 7, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Great Principles of Truth As Taught By Revelation to the Ancients, and Also to the Saints in Our Day.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 241–256.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Ogden Tabernacle, on Sunday, March 21, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “50th Annual Conference April 1880.” General Conference, April 1880.Links to available media:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 50th Annual Conference April 1880. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880, 119 pages.Links to available media:
Penrose, Charles W. “Difference Between the Latter-Day Saints and All Other Professing Christians.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 137–146.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, April 11, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “Insufficiency of Mere Belief in Christ—Extent and Application of the Atonement—Necessity of Divine Authority to Enable Man to Administer the Gospel—Joseph Smith Called of God.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 80–91.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, April 25, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “Partaking of the Lord’s Supper, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 82–97.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 1, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Morgan, John. “Southern States Mission.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 179–188.Discourse by Elder John Morgan, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 23, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “No Man Can Build Up the Church of Christ Without the Priesthood—Responsibility of the Priesthood—Christ Coming in this Generation—Great Changes and Judgments Approaching—Exhortation to Righteousness.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 121–127.Discourse by Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 6, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Pratt, Orson. “The Power of God to Communicate Intelligence—Difference in Capacity Between the Mortal and the Immortal—The Future of Man, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 256–263.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 13, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Pratt, Orson. “The Gathering of the Saints—Their Sufferings—Ancient Predictions Fulfilled—Crickets and Their Miraculous Destruction—Crops Saved—Desert Made Fruitful—God’s Kingdom in the Mountains—Its Future Destiny—The Coming of the Lord.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 272–280.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 20, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Opinions of the World, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 50–52.Remarks by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon June 27, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Originators of Reports Against the Saints—Feelings of the People in the East, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 53–58.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 27, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Chandler, F. F. “Reading the Bible.” Contributor 1, July 1880, 225–27.Reasons why the Bible should be read by the youth of the Church
Woodruff, Wilford. “Duties and Responsibilities of the Priesthood and Saints Generally—Zion Shall not Be Overcome—The Wicked Shall Slay the Wicked—The End Near.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 189–196.Discourse by Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, at the Semi-Annual Conference, of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion, Saturday Afternoon, July 3, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Responsibilities of the Priesthood—Exhortation to Faithfulness, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 281–286.Discourse by Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, at the Priesthood Meeting, Sunday Evening, July 4, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Pratt, Orson. “Visions of Moses—Rebellion in Heaven—Satan Cast Down—Our First Parents Fell—Before the Fall They Were Immortal—After the Fall, Mortal—The Command to Multiply Was Given to Two Immortal Beings—This Command More Fully to Be Carried Into Effect, After the Resurrection, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 286–296.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 18, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Priesthood, Its Organization, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 193–204.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in The Tabernacle, Ogden City, Sunday Morning, July 18, 1880. Reported By: James Taylor.
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Cannon, George Q. “Office 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 County.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 98–109.Discourse by Apostle George Q. Cannon, delivered in the 14th Ward Meetinghouse, Sunday Evening, July 25, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Revelation, Prophesying, Predictions of the Servants of God, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 296–302.Discourse by Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Tabernacle, at Logan, Sunday Morning, August 1, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Pratt, Orson. “Introductory Remarks—Heaven and Earth to Pass Away—Not Annihilated—Heaven and Earth not Created From Nothing—Materials Eternal—Materials Under the Dominion of Laws—Central and Orbital Forces—Compound and Elementary Substances—Earth in the Beginning—No Mortality, Then Known, on this Creation—The Fall—The Earth’s Baptism in Water—Its Baptism in Fire—Its Baptism By the Spirit—Its Justification—Its Sanctification—Its Purification—Its Thousand Years’ Rest, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 319–331.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, August 1, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Erastus. “His Late Travels Through the South, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 109–120.Discourse by Elder Erastus Snow, delivered at Paris, Bear Lake, Saturday Afternoon, August 7, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Penrose, Charles W. “The Inspiration of the Lord’s Servants—Revelation—The Resurrection, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 220–232.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, August 8, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Pratt, Orson. “Man to Be Judged By Law—A Law Given to All Things—The Law of Gravitation—How It Varies By Distance—Law of Projection—Law of Elliptic Forms, Having the Same Length of Year—Law of Orbital Velocity—Its Variations Depending on Distance—Wise Adaptation—Intelligent Selections of Law—Laws of Nature Counteracted.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 232–240.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, August 8, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Order and Duties of the Priesthood, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 358–372.Discourse by President John Taylor and Elder Erastus Snow, delivered at Paris, Bear Lake, Sunday Morning, August 8, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Naisbitt, Henry W. “The Increase and Future of the Saints—True Education, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 331–339.Discourse by Elder Henry W. Naisbitt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, August 29, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Pratt, Orson. “The Preaching of the Gospel in the Latter Days—Signs Promised to Follow Believers As Anciently—The Gospel in Force Upon All the World—Sincerity No Excuse for Willful Disobedience—A Positive Personal Testimony Attainable Through Obedience—Unauthorized Administrations Unrecognized of God—New Revelation Essential and Desirable—True and False Charity.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 162–168.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered at the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, September 6, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Pratt, Orson. “A Double Birthday—The Authority of the Priesthood, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 303–316.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt and Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Sept. 19, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Organization of the First Presidency—Responsibility of the Saints, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 316–319.Discourse by Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered at the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Oct. 10, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Pratt, Orson. “The Divine Authority of the Holy Priesthood, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 27–38.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered at the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, Oct. 10, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Organization of the First Presidency, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 38–41.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Oct. 10, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “Difference 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 Dead.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 120–132.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at Tooele City, on Sunday, October 31, 1880. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “How 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 Trial.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 133–141.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, November 14, 1880. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. Millennial Star: Vol. 43, 1881. 52 issues. Manchester; Liverpool: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1881.Links to available media:
Watt, George D. Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. Volume 21 of Journal of Discourses, Reported by George F. Gibbs, John Irvine, and Others. Liverpool: Albert Carrington, 1881.Original title: Journal of Discourses by President John Taylor, His Counsellors, the Twelve Apostles, and Others, Vol 21
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Taylor, John H. “The Eternities Before the Saints—The Sublimity of the Gospel, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 340–350.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, Jan. 2, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Penrose, Charles W. “The Gospel—A Practical and Comprehensive Religion, and the Means of Eternal Exaltation.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 21. 1881, 351–357.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, January 2, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Tithing and Other Matters—Correct Views Necessary.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 5–16.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, January 9, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “The Responsibility to Preach the Gospel, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 204–210.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, at the Half Yearly Conference, of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion, Sunday Afternoon, Jan. 9, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Bywater, George G. “The Peculiarities of the People of Utah, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 59–67.Discourse by Elder George G. Bywater, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Jan. 30, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Penrose, Charles W. “The Spirit of Revelation and Its Operations.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 68–74.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Jan. 30, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Nicholson, John. “The Church of Christ Organized Anciently on this Continent—Prophecy Fulfilled and Fulfilling—Preparatory Work for the Gathering of All Israel Commenced—Present Condition of the Nations Foretold—Exhortation to Righteousness and the Avoidance of Hypocrisy and Idolatry.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 17–27.Discourse by Elder John Nicholson, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, February 6, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Persecutions of the Ancient Saints—The Organization of the Church in Our Day—Necessity of Obedience to the Laws of the Gospel, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 42–50.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered at Logan, Feb. 6, 1881 Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Naisbitt, Henry W. “The Advancement of God’s People Under the Influences of the Gospel, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 74–82.Discourse by Elder Henry W. Naisbitt, delivered in the Assembly Hall Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Feb. 20, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “The Saints Have Cause to Rejoice—Their Labors and Future.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 144–149.Discourse by Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered at the General Conference, Sunday Morning, April 3, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “Modern 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 Humanity.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 114–123.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, April 3, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Snow, Erastus. “The Gospel—The ‘Perfect Law of Liberty,’ Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 149–154.Discourse by Elder Erastus Snow, delivered at the General Conference, Monday Afternoon, April 4, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “Education—Its Advantages Among the Saints, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 273–278.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at the General Conference, Tuesday Morning, April 5, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Revelation—The Privileges of the Saints, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 236–245.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, April 24, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Blessings Enjoyed Through Possessing the Ancient Records, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 260–269.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 8, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Truth.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 369–374.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 15, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Naisbitt, Henry W. “The Preaching and Practice of the Gospel—Visitations of Angels, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 375–376.Discourse by Elder Henry W. Naisbitt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 15, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Naisbitt, Henry W. “The Preaching and Practice of the Gospel—Visitations of Angels, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 1–7.Discourse by Elder Henry W. Naisbitt, Continued from Page 376, Journal of Discourses, Vol. XXII, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 15, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “The Object of Assembling Together—The Sacrament, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 169–176.Discourse by Elder Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 12, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Remarks of Brother Woodruff—The Prophets and Servants of God Rejected in Nearly All Ages, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 177–183.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 12, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “The Work of the Saints in this Generation, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 232–236.Remarks by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered at Bountiful, June 26, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Nicholson, John. “The Church Governed By Law, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 183–192.Discourse by Elder John Nicholson, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 26, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Worship of God, the Sacredness of the Sabbath, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 226–231.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Bountiful, Sunday, A. M., June 26, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Privileges of the Saints, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 217–223.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Hooperville, Monday, June 27, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “Reports Concerning the Saints, Their Prosperity the Result of Prayer and Faithfulness, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 286–290.Remarks by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at Hooperville, Monday, June 27, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Present Condition of the Saints—Their Past Trials—The Attempted Assassination of President Garfield, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 133–139.Remarks by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 3, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Saints’ Mission is One of Peace—Sympathy for General Garfield, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 139–144.Remarks by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 3, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “Divisions of Modern Christendom—Effects of Sectarian Proselytism, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 155–168.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 17, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Gathering—Miracles not Designed to Convert the World, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 357–368.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 24, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “The Testimony of the Gospel, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 211–217.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Aug. 14, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Abundant Testimonies to the Work of God, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 252–259.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, September 18, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Duties of the Saints—The Atonement, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 297–312.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Provo, Sunday Afternoon, August 28, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Pratt, Orson. “The Great Principles of Salvation, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 223–226.Last Discourse of Apostle Orson Pratt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, September 18, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Lyman, Francis M. “The Character of God’s Work—True Riches—Our Responsibilities, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 245–251.Discourse by Apostle Francis M. Lyman, delivered at the General Conference, Friday Morning, October 7, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Smith, John H. “The Calling of Missionaries—The Proper Training of the Young, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 269–272.Remarks by Apostle John H. Smith, delivered at the General Conference, in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning, October 8, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “The Channels of Communication From God to Man—Dreams, Visions, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 330–335.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered at the General Conference, in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday, A. M., Oct. 8, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Priesthood—God’s Love for the Human Family, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 290–297.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at the General Conference, in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Oct. 9, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Saints a Peculiar People—Their Religion Practical—Sustaining Each Other—Honesty in Trade—The Blessing of God on the Faithful, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 321–330.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at the General Conference, in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, Oct. 9, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Building Up of Zion—Gratitude to God, Enduring Trial, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 312–321.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Box Elder County, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Work of God Only Partially Understood—Manifestation of the Father and Son to the Prophet Joseph—The Priesthood Conferred Upon Him—Kirtland Temple, and the Ministrations of Moses and Elijah—Benefits and Uses of Temples—Public and Private Improvements Advocated—Children Should Be Properly Taught—Wives Should Be Kindly Treated—Exhortations to Virtue and Purity.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 105–113.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Malad, Oneida County, Idaho, Wednesday Morning, October 20, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Liberty of Conscience—The Unrighteousness of Religious Persecution—Eternal Truths Revealed—Indestructibility of the Principles of the Gospel, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 341–347.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, October 23, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Saints to Be a Peculiar People, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 278–285.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at Meadow Creek, Millard County, October 31, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Settling of Southern Utah—Building of the Temple, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 11–20.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the St. George Tabernacle, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 9, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “Peace 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 Goodwill.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 93–106.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, November 20, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Travels of the First Presidency and the Twelve—Temporal and Spiritual Condition of the Saints—Their Educational Progress—Temple Building, Its Object—Organization of the Priesthood, Its Duties—The Gathering and General Duties of the Saints of God, Their Ultimate Destiny.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 20–27.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, December 11, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Morgan, John. “The Southern States Mission—Faithfulness of Young Elders—Opposition to the Truth—Gradual Spread of the Gospel—Changes in Religious and Political Sentiment—Hard Times in the South—Vice and Degradation—The Colorado Settlements.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 38–47.Discourse by Elder John Morgan, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, December 18, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Brain, Ed E. “The Bible.” Contributor 3 (Mar. 1882): 175–77.
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Watt, George D. Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. Volume 22 of Journal of Discourses, Reported by Geo. F. Gibbs, John Irvine, and Others. Liverpool: Albert Carrington, 1882.Original title: Journal of Discourses by President John Taylor, His Counsellors, the Twelve Apostles, and Others, Vol 22
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Taylor, John H. “The Position of the Latter-Day Saints—Morality and Sobriety Required—Transgressors to Be Dealt With, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 335–341.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Jan. 1, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Funeral Discourse.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 347–350.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the 14th Ward Assembly Rooms, at the Funeral Services of Sister Elizabeth H. Cannon, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1882. Reported By: Unknown.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Funeral Discourse.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 350–353.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered in the 14th Ward Assembly Rooms, at the Funeral Services of Sister Elizabeth H. Cannon, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1882. Reported By: Unknown.
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Taylor, John H. “Funeral Discourse.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 353–357.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the 14th Ward Assembly Rooms, at the Funeral Services of Sister Elizabeth H. Cannon, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1882. Reported By: Unknown.
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Snow, Erastus. “The Indians—The Influence of the Elders Among Them in the Interest of Peace, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 7–10.Discourse by Elder Erastus Snow, delivered at Logan, Sunday Afternoon, February 5, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “Hostility of the World to the Gospel—Rebellion of Lucifer in Heaven—Seth Given in Place of Abel—Wickedness of the Antediluvians—Enoch’s Zion—Necessity of Opposing Powers and Principles, that Men May Be Tested—Difference Between Bigamy and Plural Marriage—Our Marriage Covenants Are Eternal—Enmity of Religious Teachers—Our Children Should Be Correctly Taught.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 87–97.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, February 12, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Snow, Erastus. “The Marriage Question—Lawful Concubinage and Its Unlawful Counterfeit—Various Views Concerning the Union of the Sexes—Plural Marriage Among the Latter-day Saints—The Example and Character of Abraham—Exhortation to Justice and Equity—Christian Crimes in New England—Oppression With Its Real and Pretended Object—Fruits of ‘Mormonism’—Prisons and Penalties Powerless to Stop the Lord’s Work—The God-given Boon of Liberty to Man—The Final Triumph of His Cause.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 224–234.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, February 26, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Dispensation of the Fulness of Times—Restoration of the Gospel—Duties of the Priesthood—The Future of Zion—Inconsistency of the Saints’ Persecutors—Incidents of Church History, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 28–38.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at the Assembly Hall, on Sunday Afternoon, March 5, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Man’s Free Agency—The Gospel Restored—Opposition to God’s Work—Increase of Wickedness—The World Warned of Retribution—The Saints Exhorted to Righteousness.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 76–83.Discourse by Apostle Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, March 26, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Snow, Erastus. “The Last Dispensation—The Saints’ Religion Practical—Hostility to God’s Work—Divisions in Sectarian Churches—Unity of the Saints—Early History of Utah—‘Mormon’ Thrift and Enterprise—The One-Man Power—God’s People a Free People—Increase of Corruption—The Saints Hopeful.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 83–92.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered at the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Friday Afternoon, April 7, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Snow, Lorenzo. “Ancient and Modern Israel Compared—God’s Work Progressive—His Overruling Providence.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 150–155.Discourse by Apostle Lorenzo Snow, delivered at the General Conference, Friday, A. M., April 7, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Richards, Franklin D. “The 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 Exhortation.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 106–114.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning, April 8, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Thatcher, Moses. “The Mission of the Holy Ghost—Commissions of the Ancient and Modern Apostles—Unbelief, Division, Superstition and Fanaticism—Sincerity No Evidence of Truth, But Always Entitled to Respect—Marriage Commanded of God and Forbidden By Man—Moral Courage and Anti-‘Mormon’ Legislation—Righteous and Unrighteous Dominion—The Purity of the Elders of Israel—The Worship of Wealth and Its Poverty—Public opinion and Independence of Character—The Latter-Day Saints Never Destined to Be Slaves—Persecution and Its Consequences—Exhortation to Loyalty, Long-suffering, Kindness, Integrity and Righteousness.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 196–214.Discourse by Apostle Moses Thatcher, delivered at the General Conference, Saturday, April 8, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Gospel’s Restoration—Its Priesthood and Principles—The Saints Misrepresented—The ‘Mormon’ War—Comparative Statistics—The Impending Judgments of God—Duties of the Saints—A Warning to Their Oppressors—The Wickedness of the World—Exhortation to Righteousness.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 47–68.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at the General Conference, on Sunday Afternoon, April 9, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Laws of God and the Laws of the Land—The Saints An Obedient and Law-Abiding People—Their Persecutions Productive of Prosperity—Their Past and Prospective Experience and Eventual Triumph.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 69–76.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered at the General Conference, on Sunday, April 9, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Snow, Erastus. “God’s Peculiar People Called a Kingdom of Priests—Their Ministry Thus Foreshadowed—The Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods—Their Restoration in the Latter Days—The Preaching of the Gospel—Ephraim and Manasseh—The Lineage of the Prophet Joseph Smith—Predestination and Election—The Dispersion and Gathering of Israel—The Priesthood Endless, Administering in Time and Eternity—The Blindness of the Gentiles to the Things of God—The Results of Persecution—The Future of the Faithful.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 181–189.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered at Logan, Saturday Afternoon, May 6, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Snow, Lorenzo. “The Establishment of Character—Traits that Are Admirable—How to Have Influence With Heaven—Why Men Should Do Right—The Cultivation of Spiritual Gifts—The Things of God Must Be Sought After—Fasting, Prayer, Devotion and Sacrifice.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 189–195.Discourse by Apostle Lorenzo Snow, delivered at Logan, Sunday, May 6, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Liberty of Conscience—Man Accountable to God—The Fall of Adam and Eve Preordained—Redemption and Resurrection—The Gospel in Ancient and in Modern Times—Fulfillment of Prophecy—A Falsehood Refuted—Patriarchal Marriage—Its Purity and Its Eternal Purpose.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 124–133.Discourse by Apostle Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday, May 14, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Bywater, George G. “Human Rights—Origin, Duty and Destiny of Man—Correct Knowledge Due to Divine Revelation—Truth Ever Absolute and Unwelcome to the World—God’s Authority Unrecognized—The World’s Present State and Future Prospects.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 142–149.Discourse by Elder George G. Bywater, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 4, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Penrose, Charles W. “How to Find Out God—How Man May Know Himself—Necessity of Divine Revelation—How and By What Means Received—Testimony of the Latter-Day Saints—The Nature and Origin of Man—His Mortal Experience and Its Purpose—The Fate of the Wicked—The Lot of the Righteous—Eternal Life and How It May Be Attained.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 156–162.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday, June 4, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Man a Mortal and An Immortal Being—Temporal and Spiritual Death—Redemption Through the Atonement and Gospel of Christ—Sons of Perdition—Man’s Pre-Existent, Disembodied and Resurrected States—Jesus Christ the Great Example—The Righteous to Be Conformed to His Image—His Similarity to the Father—His Mission not Completed at His Death—His Resurrection and the Redemption of Humanity.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 169–175.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday, June 18, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “Hostile 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 Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 38–50.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday, June 25, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Death of the Faithful No Cause for Mourning—The Perpetuity of the Priesthood—Probationary Ingress and Egress—All Knowledge Comes From God—Temple Building and Its Purposes—Exhortations to the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 175–180.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at the Funeral Services of Bishop Reuben Miller, at Mill Creek, Monday, July 24, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Temple at Logan—The Liquor Traffic—Church Organization—Duties of Its Officers—Treatment of Transgressors—An Interesting Anecdote and Its Moral—Various Offices and Callings of the Priesthood, Etc.—The Guidance of God—Honor Due to His Priesthood—Growth and Progress of God’s Work—Its Opposition By the World—The Regeneration of the Lamanites and General Salvation of Man.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 215–224.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Logan Conference, Sunday Afternoon, August 6, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Work of God and Building Up of Zion—Preaching, Temple Building and Other Duties—Corruption and Hypocrisy of Christendom—Rights of the Latter-Day Saints As American Citizens—The Saints Counseled to Be Pure, Honest, Upright, Charitable, Long-suffering and Forgiving—Difference Between Bigamy and Polygamy—Unjust Legislation and American Justice—God for Israel As Long As Israel is for Right.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 235–241.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Ephraim, Sanpete County, Sunday Morning, August 20, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Bywater, George G. “The Gospel of Christ or Ancient Christianity—Its Growth and Progress Despite of Opposition—Christ’s Sermon on the Mount—Similarity of Ancient, to Modern Opposition to the Truth—The Early Apostasy and the Gospel’s Latter-Day Restoration—The Object of Anti-‘Mormon’ Legislation not the Suppression of Immorality—The Saints Willing to Abide the Issue.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 250–257.Discourse by Elder George G. Bywater, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, August 27, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, Joseph E. “Dependence Upon the Holy Spirit—The Gathering and Its Object—Sacrifices Required of the Saints—The Risk of Rejecting the Testimony of the Truth—Profession and Practice, Pretensions and Principle—Impending Trials and Troubles, Trust in God—Time and Eternity, Body and Spirit—‘More Blessed Are They that Believe and Have not Seen’—The Spirit of Truthful Intuition the Safest Guide—Exhortation, Counsel and Instruction.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 242–249.Discourse by Elder Joseph E. Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, September 3, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Peace 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 Future.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 99–109.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, September 24, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Lorenzo. “The Revelations of the Holy Spirit—Sacrifice Brings Forth Salvation, Episode of Queen Esther—Where Knowledge is Given Obedience is Required—Noah and the Antediluvians, Penalty of Disobedience—The Knowledge Which Comforts the People of God, the Skepticism of the World—The Testimony of the Latter-day Saints—The Indestructibility of ‘Mormonism’—God Will Overrule and Deliver, If the Saints Will Do Their Duty.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 288–293.Discourse by Elder Lorenzo Snow, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Thursday Afternoon (General Conference), October 5, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Wells, Daniel H. “‘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 Faithful.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 303–310.Discourse by Elder Daniel H. Wells, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Friday Morning (General Conference), October 6, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Love for and Forgiveness of Enemies—Such Things Possible Without Association and Assimilation—The Saints Exhorted Against Bartering Away Their Inheritances—The Idolatry of Riches—Man Cannot Build Up Zion, But God Can and Will.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 282–287.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Afternoon (in General Conference), October 7, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Erastus. “The ‘Twin Relics,’ Slavery and Polygamy—Confounding of Polygamy With Bigamy, ‘Christian’ Statesmanship—Joseph Smith’s Proposition for the Abolition of Slavery—The Great Rebellion, Church Division—The Bible and Polygamy, Origin of Monogamy—The Work of God in the Latter Days, the Mission of Ephraim—The Ten Tribes and Scattered Israel, the Book of Mormon—Present Persecution and Future Prospects of the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 294–302.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning (in General Conference), October 7, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Mighty Mission of the Saints—God’s Dealings With the World in Ancient and Modern Times—God’s Authorship of Creation and Right to Rule—Man’s Agency, the Gospel and the Gathering—Its Attempted Suppression, Contrasted Statesmanship—The Mother of Harlots and Her Daughters—The Political Situation in Utah—The Rights of Man, the Supporters and Subverters of Law and Order—Religious Intolerance and Political Injustice—The Latter-day Saints the Future Saviors of America—The Edmunds Act and Its Unjust Operation—Reverend Falsifiers and Their Dupes—Exhortation to the Priesthood and the People.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 257–270.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, October 8, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Persecution 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 Blessing.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 271–282.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, October 8, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “Men Powerless Except as God Permits—Ordeals Necessary to Purify—Zion Will Triumph.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 333–337.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Grantsville, Sunday Evening, Oct. 29, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Earth.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 357–367.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at Tooele, on Sunday Afternoon, October 29, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Greatness of the Work Inaugurated and Accomplished By the Prophet Joseph Smith—Sketch of the Prophet’s Early Life—Refutation of the False Charges Made Against Him and the Latter-Day Saints—Character of Our Traducers—Divine Nature and Value of the Book of Mormon.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 8–16.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, October 29, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Lorenzo. “The Lord Interested in the Salvation of the Whole Human Family—His Plans, Purposes and Dealings All to that End—Necessity of Charity, Love, Union, Etc., in the Church of Christ—The Logan Temple and a Prophetic Glimpse at Its Future.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 338–342.Discourse by Apostle Lorenzo Snow, delivered at Logan, on Saturday Afternoon, Nov. 4, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Penrose, Charles W. “A Privilege to Meet to Worship God—This Church Ordained of God—All Other Churches and Societies the Work of Man—Human Institutions of Every Kind Will Pass Away—Only that Which God Sets Up Will Endure—The Ancient Christian Church—the Apostate Church of Rome—The Various Man-Made Creeds—Lack of Divine Authority—The True Church Restored—Religion in Politics—God’s Right to Control in All Things—The Agency of Man and the Authority of God—Abiding in the Lord’s Covenant Even Unto Death—No Compromise With the Wicked—The Spirit of Abel and that of Cain—The Blessings that Come Through Obedience and Fidelity.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 329–340.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, November 4, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Tithes 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 Due.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 311–320.Discourse by Elder Franklin D. Richards, delivered at Logan, on Saturday Afternoon, Nov. 6, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “Man’s Natural Spirit and the Spirit of God—Our Relationship With Him—His Dealings in the Latter Days—What is Expected of the Saints—Their Position and Labors Among the Nations—Christ the Example to All His Followers—Words of Counsel to Priesthood and People.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 320–326.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in Payson, Thursday Evening, Nov. 23, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Work of God—The Events of the Times—Gathering—Temple Ordinances—The Object of Marriage—Plural Marriage—A Terrible Lesson—Laws of God Must Be Enforced—The Priesthood—Parties, Cliques, Rings, Murmurers—God is on the Side of Israel.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 227–235.Discourses by President John Taylor on a Recent Trip to Bear Lake, delivered in the Various Settlements Around Bear Lake. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Interest in the Work of God—Faith in the Destiny of the People—‘Mormonism’ a ‘Knotty Problem’—No Freedom for the Saints—Good Effect of Sifting—Growth of the Kingdom—Commandments to the Saints—Travels of the Saints Compared With Journeyings of Ancient Israel—Inspiration of President Young.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 150–157.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered in the Tabernacle, Provo City, Sunday Afternoon, December 3, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Hardship the Heritage of the Saints—The Necessity of Trial Forgiveness of Enemies—Inspired Dreams, ‘Get the Spirit of God’—The Great Work Expected of the Saints—Labors Among the Lamanites.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 326–332.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Meetinghouse, Kaysville, Davis County, Sunday Morning, December 10, 1882. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Watt, George D. Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. Volume 23 of Journal of Discourses, Reported by Geo. F. Gibbs, John Irvine, and Others. Liverpool: John Henry Smith, 1883.Original title: Journal of Discourses by President John Taylor, His Counsellors, the Twelve Apostles, and Others, Vol 23
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Penrose, Charles W. “Revealed Religion and Man-Made Methods of Worship—Only One True and Acceptable Way to Worship God—Ancient and Modern Revelations Corroborate Each Other—God’s Spirit the Light and Life of the Whole World—Men Generally Choose Darkness Rather Than Light—The Coming Forth of the Light in the Latter Days—Joseph Smith and His Doctrines—The Speaker’s Personal Experience—The Operations of the Spirit—The Way to Obtain Knowledge From God—The Necessity of Priesthood and Church Government—The Head of the Church God’s Mouthpiece to the Church—The Perfection, Beauty, and Harmony of the Lord’s Work.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 343–356.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1883. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Taylor, John H. “The Church Based Upon the Principle of Perfect Freedom—When a President Resigns, His Counselors Go Out of Office—High Priests to Preside—Presidents Choose Their Own Counselors—All Authorities Sustained By Vote of the Saints—Position of Presidents Cannon and Smith If President Taylor Should Resign—Saints Not to Interfere With the Religion of Others.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 32–38.Remarks by President John Taylor, delivered at Ogden, Sunday, January 21, 1883. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Importance of the Work of God—‘The Kingdom of God or Nothing’—Apparent Insignificance of the Church at First—Its Growth—Ancient Men of God—Personal Reminiscence—What is Required of the Saints—How Joseph Smith’s Prayers Were Answered.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 50–56.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered at Nephi, Saturday Afternoon, January 27, 1883. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Consolation Which the Bereaved Have—Other Calamities Worse Than Death—Effects of Sin—What is to Be Gained By Faithfulness—How All Will Be Judged—The Resurrection—Proofs of Christ’s Resurrection—The Speaker’s Testimony.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 75–82.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered at the Funeral Services of the late James Urie, in the Sixteenth Ward, Salt Lake City, February 2, 1883. Reported By: Unknown.
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Taylor, John H. “Why the Saints Meet Together—Their Pretensions—What Their Profession Implies—No Right to Sit in Judgment on the World—All Children of a Common Father—Many Good Men Inspired By the Spirit of God Who Did not Possess the Gift of the Holy Ghost—How Joseph Smith Obtained Knowledge—The Gospel—What the Savior Required—Operations of the Holy Ghost—What is Required of the Saints—Their Feelings—Duty of Missionaries—National Feelings Buried in Embracing the Gospel—Relationship to God—Destiny of the Faithful—What Have Religionists of the World to Offer?—Character of the Would-Be Reformers—Rights to Be Contended For—Corrupt Practices Condemned.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 23. 1883, 368–376.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday, Feb. 11, 1883. Reported By: Unknown.
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Taylor, John H. “Why the Saints Meet Together—Their Pretensions—What Their Profession Implies—No Right to Sit in Judgment on the World—All Children of a Common Father—Many Good Men Inspired By the Spirit of God Who Did not Possess the Gift of the Holy Ghost—How Joseph Smith Obtained Knowledge—The Gospel—What the Savior Required—Operations of the Holy Ghost—What is Required of the Saints—Their Feelings—Duty of Missionaries—National Feelings Buried in Embracing the Gospel—Relationship to God—Destiny of the Faithful—What Have Religionists of the World to Offer?—Character of the Would-Be Reformers—Rights to Be Contended For—Corrupt Practices Condemned.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 1–8.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday, Feb. 11, 1883 Reported By: Unknown.
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Lamont, Ruby. “The Bible in Egypt.” Contributor 4, March 1883, 215–16.How the scriptures were made more available through the translation of the Old Testament to Greek three hundred years before Christ
Penrose, Charles W. “The Church of Christ—Churches of Men—Conflicting Ideas—True Sources of Learning—Oneness Explained—Only One True Religion—‘Probation After Death’—Ideas of Hell Changing—Different Degrees of Glory—Work for the Dead—Completeness and Simplicity of the Gospel.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 82–99.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, March 4, 1883. Reported By: Gibbs and Irvine.
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Thatcher, Moses. “Synopsis of a Temperance Lecture, Prohibition Advocated—Effects of Drunkenness Illustrated, Statistics, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 16–20.Discourse by Elder Moses Thatcher, delivered before the Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Association of Hyrum, March 7, 1883. Reported By: C. C. S.
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Cannon, George Q. “Peculiarities 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 Prayer.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 56–64.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, March 18, 1883. Reported By: Unknown.
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Snow, Erastus. “The Past and Future of the American Continent—The Law of the Lord and the Law of the Land—The Efforts of Our Enemies Turned to Our Advantage—Light and Liberty of the Latter-Day Saints—The Work of the Lord Among the Nations—Judicial Folly and Injustice—Faith Inseparable from Works—Parable of the Talents Exemplified.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 64–75.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Friday Afternoon (Annual Conference), April 6, 1883. Reported By: Gibbs and Irvine.
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Thatcher, Moses. “A Few Questions Every Latter-day Saint Can Answer for Himself—The Fruits of the Spirit—The Proper Use of Riches—No Comparison Between Earthly Wealth and Eternal Riches—Principle Must not be Sacrificed for Riches—Consecration—Satan Rebuked—We Ought to Cultivate the Fruits of the Spirit—The Work of God Onward and Upward—The Fate of Those Who Sacrifice Principle at the Shrine of Greed—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 297–301.Remarks by Elder Moses Thatcher, delivered at the General Conference, Saturday Morning, April 6, 1833. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs and John Irvine.
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Thatcher, Moses. “A Comparison—Wrath of Man Made to Praise God—Fall of Senator Edmunds—Fate of Those Who Oppose God’s Work—Persecution for Religion Unavailing—Case of the Huguenots—Intemperance—Startling Statistics—Drink, the Cause of Other Evils—Appeal to the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 110–116.Discourse by Elder Moses Thatcher, delivered in the Large Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Afternoon, at the Annual Conference, April 7, 1883. Reported By: Unknown.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Causes 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 World.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 117–123.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, Saturday Morning, April 7, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Gospel Like Leaven—Labor Required of the Elders—Promises to Abraham—Honorable Men in the American Nation Formerly and Now—Liberty in Religion and the Elective Franchise Claimed As Rights—The Saints Cannot Afford to Do Wrong—Relationship to God—Exhortation.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 123–129.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon (Annual Conference), April 8, 1883. Reported By: Gibbs and Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Prosperity of the Saints—Danger to Be Avoided—How Blessings Are to Be Obtained—Free Agency—Triumph of the Work of God Testified of—‘Mormonism’ not Easily Destroyed—Prophecies to Be Fulfilled—Self-Denial Required of the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 173–178.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered at the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Sunday, a.m., April 8, 1883. Reported By: Unknown.
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Cannon, George Q. “Blessings 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—Exhortation.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 141–149.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered at the Quarterly Stake Conference, held in Logan, Cache County, Sunday Morning, May 6, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “Prophecies Relating to Our Day—Apostasy Foretold—God’s Work Reestablished—Restoration of the Gospel—Modern Revelation Opposed By Preachers—Unwarranted in Declaring that the Canon of Scripture is Full—Man By Searching Cannot Find Out God—But One True Gospel—Effect of the Gospel in the Days of the Apostles—How the Gospel Was Restored—How It is Being Preached—A Gathering Dispensation—Opposition to the Work of God—Destiny Before the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 203–217.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, May 18, 1883. Reported By: Gibbs and Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Duties of the Latter-Day Saints—How Children Should Be Trained—An Academy for Sanpete—The Kind of Teachers to Select—Education Advocated—Intemperance Condemned—Sin to Be Exposed—Unworthy Men not to Be Sustained in Office—Example of a Darkened Mind—Providence Over the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 166–172.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Manti, Saturday Morning, May 19, 1883. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Penrose, Charles W. “Sincerity Alone not Sufficient—the Gathering Foretold—Inspired Writings Not All Contained in the Bible—Province of the Holy Ghost—The Reformers—Confusion of Sects—Apostate Condition of the World Foretold—How the Apostles Were Sent Out—Authority Required—What the Saints Should Do—Opposition to the Gospel, Ancient and Modern—Testimony.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 39–50.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 20, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Improvement 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 Same.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 130–140.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 27, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Scope of the Gospel—Different Degrees of Glory—Free Agency—‘Liberty’ With a Vengeance—Trials Necessary—Former and Latter Trials—The Spirit of Gathering Illustrated—Judgments Predicted—Zion Already Attracting Attention—Encouragement for the Citizens of Deseret—Blessings Invoked.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 194–202.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Bowery, Deseret, Monday, June 18, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Obedience 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 Families.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 217–226.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Meetinghouse, Beaver, Wednesday Afternoon, June 20, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Delusive Spirits—Proper Channel for Revelations to Come Through—The Calling of Joseph Smith—Indication of An Impostor—Private Antipathy to Be Curbed and the Priesthood to Be Sustained—Only One Man Appointed to Hold the Keys of the Kingdom at a Time—Men not to Judge Those Who Preside Over Them—How to Secure Justice.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 187–194.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered at Ogden, Sunday Morning, June 21, 1883. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Snow, Erastus. “Leaders of the Church Inspired—Man’s Free Agency—True Independence—Joseph Smith on Church Government—Fallen Condition of Mankind—God’s Promise to Abraham—New and Everlasting Covenant—Difference Between Salvation and Exaltation—Testimony in Regard to Plural Marriage—Political Crisis—Why the Saints Are Opposed.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 158–166.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered at the Quarterly Conference, Parowan, Sunday Afternoon, June 24, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Truth Always the Same—Duties of the Saints—Officers Present—Where the Principles of the Gospel Originated—Character of Abraham—How He Was Tried—His Progeny—Duties of the Priesthood—Trials of the Saints—Charity Required—How Transgressors Should Be Dealt With—Exhortation to Righteousness.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 259–270.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Parowan, Sunday Morning, June 24, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Need 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 Moralityites.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 179–186.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 15, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Woodruff, Wilford. “Object of Meeting Together—Our Dependence Upon the Spirit of the Lord—Certain Rights Which Belong to All Mankind—Unpopularity of God’s Servants in All Ages of the World—A Man Must Be Born Again Before He Can Understand the Things of God—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—The Gospel the Same in All Dispensations—How the Gospel Was Restored—The Gift of the Holy Ghost—Utah Built Up By the Power of God—Joseph Smith Received All the Keys of the Priesthood By the Administration of Angels—Fulfillment of Revelation—The Priesthood—Plural Marriage.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 236–244.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered at the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 20, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Test.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 271–278.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Logan City, Sunday Morning, August 12, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Hatred of the World Towards the People of God—Their Accusations Against the Latter-Day Saints—The Truthfulness of the Accusations Refuted—The Latter-Day Saints Will Compare Favorably With Any Other People on the Face of the Earth—Why, Then, Are They Proscribed?—Because the World Hate Them—Persecution the Lot of the Saints—Past Persecutions and Their Result—The ‘Mormon Problem’ Still Unsolved, and More Difficult of Solution Than Ever—Let the Saints Live Their Religion and the Lord Will Bring Them Off Triumphant.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 245–250.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered in Paris, Idaho, Sunday Morning, August 19, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Popular.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 251–258.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Sunday Morning, August 19, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Growth 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 Faithfulness.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 316–321.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Meetinghouse, Heber City, Sunday Morning, August 26, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Traveling 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?—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 368–376.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Meetinghouse, Provo, Sunday Morning, September 2, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Traveling 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?—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 1–3.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Meetinghouse, Provo, Sunday Morning, September 2, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “Elders Always Ready for Duty—No Salaried Preachers in the Church—No Compulsion in the Work of the Elders—The Liberty of Law—Sin Brings Its Penalties, Righteousness a Sure Reward—Assumption of Divine Authority—Restoration of the Ancient Priesthood—Religion in Politics—The Secret Ballot—The One-Man-Power—The Liquor Traffic—Civil and Religious Freedom for All—The Effects of this Work on the World.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 302–313.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, September 23, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Erastus. “Present Revelation—Work Required of the Priesthood—Improvement Among the People—More Improvement Necessary—Faith in the Ordinances Required—Design of God in Relation to the Children of the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 35–39.Remarks by Elder Erastus Snow, delivered at the General Conference, Friday Afternoon, October 5, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Retrospective 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 Things.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 278–286.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning, October 6 (Semi-Annual Conference), 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Retrospective 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 Things.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 331–338.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning, October 6 (Semi-Annual Conference), 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Privilege of Meeting Together—We Are Here to Do Our Father’s Will—All Dependent Upon God for Assistance, Guidance and Direction—The Lord Revealed to Adam the Purpose of Sacrifice—Adam, Before His Death, Called His Family Together and Blessed Them and Prophesied—Many Spirits Have Been Destined to Hold Certain Positions Among Men—Why We Are Gathered—We Must Follow the Teachings of the Spirit, and Honor the Priesthood in All Its Callings—Prepare Ourselves to Enter Holy Places—The Priesthood Must not Tolerate Iniquity—The Church Must Be Purified—Concluding Exhortations.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 128–135.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at a Priesthood Meeting, held in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Saturday Evening, October 6, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The President Feeling a Little Weak in Body Asked the Considerate Attention of the Congregation—God Interested in the Welfare of All the Human Family—The Organization of the Church, and the Responsibility Resting Upon the Priesthood—God Has Given to Everyone a Portion of His Spirit—The Promptings of that Spirit—The Wickedness of the Inhabitants of the Earth in the Days of Noah—Why the Flood Came—The Ante-Diluvians Would not Repent—The Gospel Again Preached As a Warning—Persecution—Our Relationship to this Nation in a Political Point of View—A Commonwealth Has Been Built Up in These Mountains by the ‘Mormons’ Under the Blessing of God—Unfairly Treated as a People By the Parent Government—The Latter-day Saints Have Rights Which They Will Seek Legally to Maintain—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 287–296.Discourse by President John Taylor and President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, October 7, Semi-Annual Conference, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Introductory 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—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 339–346.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning (Semi-Annual Conference), October 7, 1833. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Wells, Daniel H. “The 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—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 314–321.Discourse by Counselor Daniel H. Wells, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, October 28, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Teasdale, George. “Highly Essential that the Latter-day Saints Should Be Taught in the Things of God—Belief in the Lord Jesus Christ—The Object of Being Latter-Day Saints—The Proper Education of Our Children—The Kind of Men By Whom They Should Be Educated.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 322–325.Remarks by Apostle George Teasdale, delivered at the Quarterly Conference, Logan, Sunday Morning, November 4, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Occasion 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 Righteous.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 326–330.Remarks by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered at the Quarterly Conference, Logan, Sunday Morning, November 4, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Conditions 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—Invocation.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 357–367.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Sunday Afternoon, December 2, 1833. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Age in Which We Live—The Position the Latter-Day Saints Occupy—The Progress They Have Made Through the Medium of the Gospel—The Hatred Manifested Against the Saints of God—Cain—Sufferings of Former-Day Saints—Sufferings of the Latter-Day Saints—The Attacks of Religious Fanatics and Political Demagogues—The Mormons Are not Scared—Duties of the Latter-Day Saints—The Consequences of Allowing Our Children to Be Educated By Our Enemies—The Work of Our Enemies—Their Aims—Freedom Extended to All Sects in Utah—What the Mormons Claim—Their Belief in Plural Marriage—Institutions Introduced By Christian Civilizers—No Yielding of the Principles God Has Revealed—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. 1884, 347–356.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in Kaysville, Davis County, Sunday, December 9, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Watt, George D. Journal of Discourses, Volume 24. Volume 24 of Journal of Discourses, Reported by Geo. F. Gibbs, John Irvine, and Others. Liverpool: John Henry Smith, 1884.Original title: Journal of Discourses by President John Taylor, His Counsellors, the Twelve Apostles, and Others, Vol 24
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Watt, George D. Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. Volume 25 of Journal of Discourses, Reported by Geo. F. Gibbs, John Irvine, and Others. Liverpool: John Henry Smith, 1884.Original title: Journal of Discourses by President John Taylor, His Counsellors, the Twelve Apostles, and Others, Vol 25
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Woodruff, Wilford. “‘Truth is Mighty and Will Prevail’—Introduction of the Principles of Eternal Truth—Fulfillment of Prophecy in Our Own Time—Principles of the Gospel Worthy of Consideration—Their Unpopularity—Peculiar Position of the Latter-Day Saints—The Kingdom of God Predicted By the Prophets—Joseph Smith—No Power Can Stay the Hand of Almighty—The Gospel of Christ is the Law of Salvation—Persecution—Polygamy—Treat Our Fellow Men Aright—Commencement of the Millennium—Warfare Between God and the Devil—Faith—the Secret of the Strength of the Saints—Responsibility of Rulers, Etc.—Responsibility of the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 4–12.Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, January 6, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Testimonies 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 Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 22–28.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, January 6, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Teasdale, George. “Joseph Smith’s Testimony Never Proven False—Primitive Organization of the Church—Work of Christ not Completed When He Said, ‘It is Finished’—Why Should So Much Fault Be Found With the Latter-Day Saints?—The World’s Objection to ‘Mormonism’—History of the Apostles—Authority to Preach the Gospel Restored—Temples—Baptism for the Dead—Book of Mormon—Restoration of the Priesthood—Cause of Persecution—No Surrender—Plural Marriage.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 13–22.Discourse by Apostle George Teasdale, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, January 13, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Morgan, John. “Self-Existent Truths—‘The Poor Have the Gospel Preached to Them’—Repentance—Faith—‘The Doctrine of Baptisms’—The ‘Laying on of Hands’—Too Strong a Doctrine to Be Endured—The Conflict in Which the Saints Are Engaged—Temples and Their Uses—Salvation for the Dead.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 74–83.Discourse by Elder John Morgan, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, January 20, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Roberts, B. H. “Joseph Smith’s Mission—Necessity for Such a Mission—Evidences of Apostasy—Restoration of the Gospel and Establishment of the Kingdom of God—Hatred and Persecution Accorded to Joseph Smith, An Evidence of His Divine Calling—Further Proof of Inspiration.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 130–143.Lecture by Elder Brigham H. Roberts, of Centerville, Delivered Under the Auspices of the Mutual Improvement Association, in the Fourteenth Ward Assembly Rooms, Salt Lake City, Monday Evening, January 28, 1884. Reported By: James D. Stirling.
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Snow, Erastus. “Near Coming of Christ—Work to Be Accomplished—Temples Already Built, and Many More Yet to Be Built—Redemption of the Dead—Ezekiel’s Vision—How Long Will It Take to Warn the World?—Will the Lord Delay His Coming Until All this Work is Accomplished?—Joseph Smith’s Mission on Earth and Behind the Veil—Another Mission to Be Undertaken—The Resurrection of Joseph Smith Near—The Meaning of the Expression, ‘The Morning of the First Resurrection.’” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 29–35.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Tabernacle, Logan, Saturday Afternoon, February 2, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Object of Assembling—A Peculiar People—Saints Misrepresented in All Ages—Statistics—Opposition Expected—Plural Marriage—Early Persecution—‘Twin Relics’—Why the Saints Gather to Zion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 84–96.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Feb. 10, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Desirable Condition of the Saints—Characteristics of Prophets—The Governing Power of God in Human Affairs—Man’s Ingratitude Toward God—The Enlightening Power of God’s Spirit—Man’s Origin, Probation and Destiny—A Base Conception of the Object of Life—The Savior’s Noble Example—The Source of True Happiness—Great Truths Revealed Through Joseph Smith—Eternal Associations and Destiny of the Saints—How to Attain to a Knowledge of the Things of Eternity.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 51–60.Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, February 17, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Remarks.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 346–363.Remarks by President John Taylor, before the High Council of Salt Lake Stake of Zion, February 20, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Lyman, Francis M. “Necessity of Faith—The Holy Ghost—Importance of the Sacrament—Warfare Between God and the Power of Evil—A True Latter-Day Saint Cannot Be Converted—Knowledge of the Truth Can Only Be Received From God—None Will Suffer As Christ Suffered—God Overrules All Things for the Good of His People—The Organization of the Church of God is Perfect—Proper Training of the Children of the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 60–68.Discourse by Apostle Francis M. Lyman, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Feb. 24, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Erastus. “Work of God the Same in All Ages—The Millennium—Christ the Prophet of Whom Moses Spake—What Makes the Saints Steadfast—Cause of Apostasy—Duty of the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 68–73.Remarks by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Feb. 24, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Erastus. “Conspicuous Position of the Saints—Early Persecutions—Historical Facts that Ought to Be Published in Book Form—Anomalous Treatment of Utah—Governor Young’s Policy and that of His Successors Different—Isaiah’s Prophecy Fulfilled—The Edmunds Law—The Saints Will Yet Conquer—The Real Object of Attack—The Result Predicted.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 101–112.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, March 9, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Thatcher, Moses. “Hatred Towards Saints—Its Cause—Hope of the Saints—Constitutional Rights—Loyal Intentions.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 113–116.Discourse by Apostle Moses Thatcher, delivered at the General Conference, Friday Afternoon, April 4, 1884. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Young, Brigham, Jr. “Uniting of Temporal Interests—Not An Obsolete Principle—Improvement Among the Saints—Need of Being More Self-Sustaining—Works to Be Accomplished.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 117–119.Remarks by Apostle Brigham Young, delivered at the General Conference, on Saturday Morning, April 5, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Divine Mission of Joseph Smith—Prediction and Promise Fulfilled—Many Others Will Yet Be Verified—The World’s Hatred of the Saints—Indisputable Evidence of the Divine Origin of the Church—No Power Can Destroy It—Missionaries Should Go to the Fields to Which They Are Called—The Effects of Obedience and Its Opposite.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 97–101.Remarks by President Joseph F. Smith, delivered at the General Conference, on Sunday Morning, April 6, 1884. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Cannon, George Q. “Predictions 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 Fulfilled.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 119–129.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City (to the General Conference assembly), Sunday Morning, April 6, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Kind 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 Cost.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 148–160.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Evening (Quarterly Conference, Salt Lake Stake), May 4, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Temples 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 John.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 230–237.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Logan, Cache County, Saturday Afternoon (Quarterly Conference), May 17, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Manifestations to Be Looked For—Some Already Received—Many Things Known Which Can not Be Told Yet—The Work Required of the Saints—Other and More Splendid Temples to Be Built—Persons Required to Labor in the Temples—Kind of Men Wanted to Go Upon Missions—Self-Denial Required—Blessings in Store for the Faithful.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 176–188.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at the time of the Dedication of the Temple, in the Tabernacle, Logan, Cache County, Sunday Afternoon, May 18, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Dead.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 166–176.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, May 25, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Erastus. “How Judgment Should Be Formed—Effects of the Gospel—Wherein is the Efficacy of Baptism—Who Are Benefited By It—Persecutions Endured By the Saints—Effects of Persecution.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 194–201.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Stake Meetinghouse, Ephraim, Saturday Afternoon (Quarterly Conference), May 31, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Temples—Requirements Made of Those Who Seek to Enter Temples—A Woman States Her Case to President Taylor, in Which Arises Some Singular and Serious Questions—The Saints Ought to Be Progressing—They Should Seek to Do the Will of God—Duties of Presiding Officers—Evildoers Should Be Brought to Account and Dealt With—God is Merciful—the Celestial Kingdom.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 160–166.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Cache County, Sunday Afternoon, June 15, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Young, Brigham, Jr. “Visit to Arizona and New Mexico—Condition of the Settlements—Our Enemies—The ‘Obnoxious Doctrine’—Things Pertaining to Conscience—The Saints Striving to Live Their Religion—Prosperity on Every Hand—Persecution—Temples—The Load the Saints Are Carrying—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 189–193.Discourse by Apostle Brigham Young, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 22, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 People.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 238–244.Remarks by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 22, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, John Q. “Missionary Labors Reviewed—Testimony Gained—Predictions Fulfilled—Condition of the World—Prospects of the Swiss and German Mission—Class of Men Selected By the Lord for His Work—Restoration of the Gospel—The Priesthood Necessary—How It Was Restored—Ancient Prophecies Concerning the Latter-Day Work—Why the Saints Are Hated—Persecution Predicted—Political Aspect—Revelation Necessary—Distinction Between the Holy Ghost and the Spirit Given to Every Man—True Education—How Joseph Smith and Orson Pratt Obtained Theirs—How Abraham and Moses Were Taught—Action of Congress Considered.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 202–217.Discourses by Elder John Q. Cannon, President Wilford Woodruff and President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 29, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Object of Cooperation—It is Right to Sustain One’s Friend—Economy Should Be Observed By All—Our Friends Are They Who Aid Us in Time of Need—Keep the Sabbath Day Holy.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 244–252.Discourse by Joseph F. Smith, delivered in the Ogden Tabernacle, Saturday Afternoon, July 18, 1884, being the Quarterly Conference of the Weber Stake of Zion. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Nature of the Gospel, and of Our Position and Calling—Responsibilities of the Latter-Day Saints—The Right of All Men to Religious Freedom—Honorable Men of the Earth—We Aim at a Higher Exaltation Than the Rest of the World.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 322–326.Remarks by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Ogden, Sunday Afternoon, July 20, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “Religious Liberty Guaranteed By the Constitution—Not Mere Freedom of Belief—Where the Line Should Be Drawn—Natural Rights Must Be Protected—Danger of Special Legislation—Object of the Gathering of the Saints—Establishment of God’s Kingdom—Literal Fulfillment of Prophecy—Restoration of the Christian Church—Authority of the Priesthood—Lack of Divine Authority—Proofs of the Divine Mission of the Latter-Day Saints—Plural Marriage a Religious Institution—A Bible Doctrine—Constitutional Right to Practice It.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 218–230.Remarks by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 26, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Israel.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 288–295.Remarks on Various Subjects by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Sunday Afternoon, August 10, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Why We Gather—Difference Between the Latter-Day Saints and the World—Organization of the Church in Former Days—Condition of the World Previous to the Restoration of the Gospel—The Reformers and the Work They Performed—All Men Enjoy a Portion of the Spirit of God—The Jews—The Gospel Must Be Preached—Organization of New Stakes—Missionaries’ Families to Be Provided for—Building Homes and Beautifying Them—The Destiny of Zion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 261–267.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Bowery at Rexburg, Bannock Stake, Idaho, Sunday Afternoon, Aug. 17, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Attitude of Our Enemies Towards the Latter-day Saints—Their Hatred of the Priesthood—The Blessings Received Through the Priesthood.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 295–298.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in Hyde Park, Saturday afternoon, August 23, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Power of God Manifested in the Gathering of the Saints—Purposes of the Gathering—Satan’S Antagonism to the Work of God.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 298–302.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in Smithfield, Cache County, Saturday morning, August 23, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Respect 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 Out.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 275–288.Remarks by President George Q. Cannon, Apostle Moses Thatcher, Elder George F. Gibbs, and President John Taylor, delivered at the Funeral Services over the remains of Elder John H. Gibbs, held in the Bowery attached to the Meetinghouse, Paradise, Sunday Afternoon, August 24, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “A 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 Coming.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 268–275.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, August 31, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 182–193.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, September 28, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The Fulfillment of Ancient and Modern Prophecy—God the Friend of the Saints—Persons Guilty of Adultery Having Had Their Endowments Cannot Again Be Baptized.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 318–328.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, October 5 (Semi-Annual Conference), 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Remarks.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 371–376.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, October 5, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Blessings Follow Certain Ordinances.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 1–3.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, October 5, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Design of God in Relation to the Earth and Its Inhabitants—Power of Satan—The Two Zions—What is Required of the Saints—A Priesthood in the Heavens, As Well As on the Earth—Duties of the Priesthood—Would-Be Advisers—Celestial Marriage—Distinction Between Polygamy and Prostitution—Government Officers Discriminating in Favor of the Latter—Unchastity Not to Be Tolerated in the Church—Charity Advised—Class of People Who Accuse the Saints of Crime—Criminal Statistics—Horrifying Statements of Crime in the Eastern States—Warning to the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 303–317.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Monday and Tuesday (Semi-Annual Conference), October 6 and 7, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Priesthood—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—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 241–253.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Ogden, Sunday Morning, October 18, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Gathering—The Lord Will Punish the Wicked—Polygamy and Prostitution—Statistics of Crime Committed By Mormons and Non-Mormons—The Wickedness of the New England States—The Debased Position of U. S. Officials As Exhibited in the Courts of Utah.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 341–359.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Ogden, Sunday, October 19, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Whitney, Orson F. “The Aaronic Priesthood.” Contributor 6, November 1884, 41–44.History of Aaronic Priesthood
Cannon, George Q. “Similarity 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 Retrograde.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 77–87.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, November 9, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Faith.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 360–371.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Stake Meetinghouse, Ephraim, Sanpete County, November 16, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Penrose, Charles W. “The Personality of God—Vagueness of the Common Idea of Deity—Who and What God Is—The Spirits of Men the Offspring of God—Spirit not Immaterial—The Trinity Creed of Christendom—Man May Become Like God in His Glory.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 18–29.Discourse by Elder Charles W. Penrose, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, November 16, 1884. Reported By: Arthur Winter.
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Cannon, George Q. “Causes 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 Counsel.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 3–17.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Provo, Sunday Afternoon, Nov. 20, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Constitution.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 281–286.Remarks by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Nov. 23, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “The Gathering—Our Territorial Condition and Organization—The Eternal Nature of Our Covenants—The Law of Ancient Israel, Which Required a Man to Marry His Brother’s Widow—Settlement of the Difficulty Connected With the Utah Lake and Jordan River Dam—The Flood—The Lord Will Sustain and Uphold Us—We Must Not Associate With the Wicked.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 66–76.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Stake Meetinghouse, Provo, Sunday Morning, November 30, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Whitney, Orson F. “The Aaronic Priesthood, Part 2.” Contributor 6, December 1884, 81–85.History of Aaronic Priesthood
Cannon, George Q. “The 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 Faithfulness.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 39–47.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Dec. 7, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Object of Gathering—Our Principles and Organization Revealed From God—He is Cognizant of All Things—Our Faith not Affected By the Ideas of Men—Our Dependence Upon God—Enoch’s City—God’s Justice in Sending the Flood, and in the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah—His Judgments Will Come Upon Those Who Persecute His Saints—The Lord Will Bless His People—We Will Stand By the Constitution Though Others Ignore It.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 30–39.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Evening, December 14, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Power 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 Witchcraft.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 55–66.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, December 14, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Teasdale, George. “Visit to the South—Testimony Obtained From God—Necessity and Benefits of Prayer.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 48–54.Discourse by Apostle George Teasdale, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, January 11, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Our 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 Pure.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 98–104.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Ogden, Sunday Afternoon, January 18, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Cannon, George Q. “Importance 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—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 136–148.Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Ogden, Sunday Morning, January 18, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Taylor, John H. “Visit to the South—Persecution in Arizona—An American Siberia—Persecutions in Missouri and Illinois not the Result of Polygamy—Affecting Reference to the Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum—Judgment Begins at the House of God—No Man Has a Right to Attempt to Control Another’s Belief or Conscience—Ex Post Facto Application of the Edmunds Law—Attempts of the Speaker to Conform to the Law As Far As Possible—Outrages Heaped Upon the Latter-Day Saints—No One Ever Punished, According to Law, for Killing a Mormon—The Saints Counseled to Endure Their Afflictions, Take Care of Themselves, and Serve God—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 148–157.Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Feb. 1, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Naisbitt, Henry W. “Communities Are Made Up of Family Organizations—The Marriage Relationship Instituted By the Almighty—Descent of the Human Family From God—Plural Marriage System of Ancient Israel—Potency of Love—Eternity of Marriage Necessarily Leads to Plural Marriage—Polygamic Form of Marriage Most Prevalent in the World—From Whence Monogamy is Derived—Monogamy Sometimes Necessary—Fruits of Monogamy and Plural Marriage Compared—The Marriage Covenant Changed From a Religious Rite to a Civil Contract—Marriage Requires the Sanction of the Holy Priesthood—The Saints Should not Marry Outside the Church.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 114–127.Discourse by Elder Henry W. Naisbitt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, March 8, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Reynolds, George. “The Work of the Lord in the Sandwich Islands and in New Zealand—The Inhabitants of These Islands Probably Offshoots of the Nephites and Lamanites, and Consequently of the Blood of Israel—The Gentile Nations Have Measurably Rejected the Gospel, Hence Their Disunion and Skepticism—We Can Only Be United on the Principle of Righteousness—In God is Our Only Trust—We Cannot Compromise With Evil—Our Mission is to Do Good—Causes of Opposition to the Gospel—Education Can Only Modify, But the Holy Ghost Changes the Nature of Man—The Principle of Revelation Distinguishes Us From the Rest of the World—The Path of Duty is the Path of Safety and Blessing.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 157–163.Remarks by Elder George Reynolds, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, March 29, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Present 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—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 164–173.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered at the Annual Conference, held in the Tabernacle, Logan, Cache County, Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, John H. “Love of Home—Visit to Friends—Sent to Preside Over the European Mission—Former Ill-Health in England—Extensive System of Tract Distribution Inaugurated—Tribute to the Worth and Efficiency of the Missionaries—Report of the Condition of the Work in Various European Countries—Hatred Manifested Towards Us After the Murder of Our Brethren in Tennessee—America the Haven of Freedom—Truth Has Ever Met With Persecution—Professed Ministers of the Gospel our Greatest Enemies—No One Injured By Our Principles—Plural Marriage—The Social Evil—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 174–182.Discourse by Apostle John Henry Smith, delivered at the Annual Conference, held in the Tabernacle, Logan, Cache County, Monday Morning, April 6, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Prosperous 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 Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 253–259.Remarks by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, held in Logan, April 6, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Thatcher, Moses. “The Speaker’s Pleasure in Again Meeting With the Saints, and Partaking of the Sacrament—The Companionship of the Holy Ghost is More Precious Than Gold—Future Destiny of the Saints—Their Love for the Mountains—Blessings Only Appreciated By Contrast—Nobility and Scarcity of Moral Courage—Tyranny of Public Opinion—We Cannot Love God and Hate Our Fellow Man—Men and Women Do Wrong When They Yield to the Influence of Satan—What Constitutes a Son of Perdition—Agencies Which Men Use, Compared to Electricity—Truth Has Ever Been Fiercely Opposed—Our Trials Are Agreeable to God’s Purposes—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 204–212.Remarks by Apostle Moses Thatcher, delivered in Logan Tabernacle, Sunday, April 13, 1885. Reported By: F. E. Barker.
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Whitney, Orson F. “God the Source of All Intelligence—Mankind His Offspring and the Instruments of His Will—He Overrules the Results of Men’s Actions—Pre-Existence of Man and Plurality of Worlds—The Gospel One and Unchangeable—Charges of Exclusiveness, Etc., Against the Saints—The Christian World Deny Revelation and Repudiate Bible Doctrine—Their Apostasy Predicted and Fulfilled—The Gospel Restored and the Last Dispensation—The Earth’s Week of History and Millennial Sabbath—What ‘Mormon’ Treason Consists of—The Mission of the American Republic—A Fable and Its Application—A Prophecy—The Peaceable Mission of the Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 194–204.Discourse by Bishop Orson F. Whitney, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, April 19, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Snow, Erastus. “The Creation, Male and Female—Calling of Enoch and Noah—God Selected Abraham and His Seed to Be a Chosen People—He Commanded His People to Multiply But Forbade Adultery and Whoredom in Every Form—Plural Marriage Enjoined Upon Abraham and His Seed to Make Them a Great People—The Principle of Life and Eternal Increase is a Spiritual Power—Modern Christendom Opposed to Large Families—Latter-Day Saints Encourage Them—The Edmunds Law Passed With the Pretence of Repressing Immorality Among the Mormons—That Mask of Hypocrisy Now Thrown Off—The Religious Sentiment of the Latter-Day Saints the Real Object of Persecution—Concluding Exhortations.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 213–227.Discourse by Apostle Erastus Snow, delivered in the Tabernacle, Provo, Sunday Morning, May 31 (Quarterly Conference), 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Naisbitt, Henry W. “Ignorance of the World Regarding the Latter-day Saints—Our Doctrines Are Christian and Are Substantiated By the Scriptures—Necessity of Present Revelation—First Principles of the Gospel—Faith, Repentance, Baptism for the Remission of Sins and Laying on of Hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost—Organization of the Church of Christ—‘Mormonism’ is a Restoration of Ancient Christianity—Joseph Smith a True Prophet—Plural Marriage Practiced By Men of God in Miss-Called Dark Ages—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 228–240.Discourse by Elder Henry W. Naisbitt, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 7, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Whitney, Orson F. “Prophecy of John the Revelator—Mission of the Ancient Apostles—Their Reception and Fate—The Great Apostasy—Preservation of the Apostle John—His Revelation—Restoration of the Gospel—The Earth to Be Baptized By Fire As It Was Once Baptized By Water—We Are Sent to the World With a Warning Message—They Can Receive or Reject It—Testimony to the Truth of ‘Mormonism.’” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 260–269.Discourse by Bishop Orson F. Whitney, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, June 21, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Wells, Junius F. “Refusal of So-Called Christians to Receive the Gospel of Christ—The Latter-day Saints Desire Investigation of Their Principles—The Truth Cannot Be Destroyed—We Have Every Requisite for Self-Government—We Must Maintain Our Fidelity to the Truth—Rarity of Crime Among the ‘Mormons’—Purity of ‘Mormon’ Homes—Character of the Latter-day Saints.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 269–276.Remarks by Junius F. Wells, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 12, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Smith, John H. “Value of Liberty—Persecution Expected—Morse and Others Were at First Despised—God Overrules for Good—Faith and Works—Repentance and Baptism—Revelation—Witness of the Spirit—Mission of Joseph Smith—the Wheat Will Remain—No Malice to Men, But Hatred of Their Wicked Acts—Plural Marriage.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 276–281.Remarks by Apostle John H. Smith, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday, July 27, 1885. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.
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Bywater, George G. “Devotion to God—How It is Made Manifest—Divers Opinions—Liberty to Worship God—Jesus Christ the Savior of the World—His Apostles Were Unlearned Men—They Were Rejected By the Masses—Writings of the Prophets—Persecution for Righteousness’ Sake—Selfishness—Love of Darkness Rather Than Light—Compromise of Principle—Infamy of Sacrificing Truth to Gain Place—God Must Be Obeyed Rather Than Man.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 287–295.Discourse by George G. Bywater, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, Aug. 2, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Thatcher, Moses. “The Speaker’s Dependence Upon the Inspiration of the Holy Ghost—Comprehensive and Exalted Nature of the Plan of Salvation—Satan’s Coercive Scheme—The Sons of Perdition—The Testimony of Jesus—Physical and Moral Courage—True Religion is Practical—One Straight and Narrow Way to Eternal Life—True Religion Compared to Genuine Coin—True Faith is Inseparably Connected With Works—Baptism of Water and of Fire—Apostles, Prophets, Etc., Placed in the Church—God’s Impartiality to His Children—Testimony Obtained By Obedience—All Will Be Saved Except the Sons of Perdition—God Has Prepared a Place for All—Paradise—Salvation Beyond the Grave—The Saints Will Have to Endure Persecution—Patriarchal Marriage—Conclusion.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 303–315.Discourse by Apostle Moses Thatcher, delivered in the Tabernacle, Logan, Sunday, Aug. 28, 1885. Reported By: F. E. Barker.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Parable 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 Missionaries.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 296–303.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered in the New Stake Tabernacle, Provo, Sunday Afternoon, Aug. 30, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Richards, Franklin D. “Our 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 Us.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 336–346.Discourse by Apostle Franklin D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, at Logan, held in October, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Thatcher, Moses. “The Lord is Teaching Us Valuable Lessons in Our Present Experience—He is Teaching Us to Rely Upon Him and to Exercise the Faculties He Has Given Us—Nature of the Government of the United States—the Elements of a Variety of Governments Enter Into It—Physical and Moral Courage—the Judge of the Third District Court not a Christian—a Concubine Was a Wife and It Should not Be a Term of Reproach—the Character of Abraham Vindicated—Sympathy for Our Enemies—When the Saints Learn to Be Strictly Impartial, Judgment and Rule Will Be Given Them—Not All in the United States Are Arrayed Against Us—Weakness of the American Government—Power of Secret Societies—Zion to Be a Place of Refuge and Safety—President Cleveland’s Opportunity to Be Just and Great—We Must Purify Ourselves that Liberty May Come.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 327–335.Discourse by Apostle Moses Thatcher, delivered in the Tabernacle, Logan, Cache County, Semi-Annual Conference, Thursday Afternoon, October 8, 1885. Reported By: John Irvine.
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Sloan, R. W. “Influence of the Bible.” Contributor 7, January 1886, 157–59.The Bible’s influence on language, law, and hope in the Lord
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. Millennial Star: Vol. 48, 1886. 52 issues. Manchester; Liverpool: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1886.Links to available media:
Budge, E. A. Wallis. The Book of the Bee. Oxford, England: Clarendon Press, 1886.
Watt, George D. Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. Volume 26 of Journal of Discourses, Reported by Geo. F. Gibbs, John Irvine, and Others. Liverpool: Daniel H. Wells, 1886.Original title: Journal of Discourses by President John Taylor, His Counsellors, the Twelve Apostles, and Others, Vol 26
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Snow, Lorenzo. “No Prominent Latter-Day Saint Who Lives His Religion Need Expect Justice in the Courts—The Same Sacrifices May Be Required of Modern As of Ancient Apostles—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Established By Divine Revelation—We Will Be Made Perfect By Suffering—Our Character As Latter-Day Saints Must Be Preserved Inviolate—Visit of Jesus to Kirtland Temple—Farewell.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 364–369.Discourse by Apostle Lorenzo Snow, delivered in Brigham City Tabernacle, on Sunday, previous to his sentence by Judge Powers in the First District Court, Jan. 10, 1886. Reported By: John Burrows.
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Snow, Lorenzo. “The Gospel—It Brings Temporal As Well As Spiritual Salvation—The Prophet Joseph Smith—Persecution—Our Religion Cannot Be Destroyed.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 26. 1886, 369–376.Discourse by Apostle Lorenzo Snow, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City Reported By: Deseret News of March 6, 1886.
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Sloan, R. W. “Ecclesiastes Modernized.” Millennial Star 48, March 15, 1886, 171–74.Links to available media:
1887
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. Millennial Star: Vol. 49, 1887. 52 issues. Manchester; Liverpool: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1887.Links to available media:
Brookbank, Thomas W. “Biblical Cosmogony.” Contributor 8, February 1887, 137–45.The timing and the materials of the Creation
Brookbank, Thomas W. “Biblical Cosmogony, Part 2.” Contributor 8, March 1887, 180–87.The timing and the materials of the Creation
Brookbank, Thomas W. “Biblical Cosmogony, Part 3.” Contributor 8, April 1887, 218–29.The timing and the materials of the Creation
Brookbank, Thomas W. “Biblical Cosmogony, Part 4.” Contributor 8, May 1887, 263–69.The timing and the materials of the Creation
Brookbank, Thomas W. “Biblical Cosmogony, Part 5.” Contributor 8, June 1887, 295–301.The timing and the materials of the Creation
Brookbank, Thomas W. “Biblical Cosmogony, Part 6.” Contributor 8, July 1887, 332–35.The timing and the materials of the Creation
1888
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. Millennial Star: Vol. 50, 1888. 52 issues. Manchester; Liverpool: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1888.Links to available media:
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. Millennial Star: Vol. 51, 1889. 52 issues. Manchester; Liverpool: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1889.Links to available media: