Quotations
Joseph Fielding SmithIn the resurrection from the dead, the bodies which were…
“In the resurrection from the dead, the bodies which were laid down natural bodies shall come forth spiritual bodies. That is to say, in mortality the life of the body is in the blood, but the body when raised to immortality shall be quickened by the spirit and not the blood. Hence, it becomes spiritual, but it will be composed of flesh and bones, just as the body of Jesus was, who is the prototype.”
I ought not to harrow up in my desires the…
“I ought not to harrow up in my desires the firm decree of a just God, for I know that he granteth unto men according to their desire, whether it be unto death or unto life; yea, I know that he allotteth unto men, yea, decreeth unto them decrees which are unalterable, according to their wills , whether they be unto salvation or unto destruction.”
I say unto you, can ye look up to God…
“I say unto you, can ye look up to God at that day with a pure heart and clean hands? I say unto you, can you look up, having the image of God engraven upon your countenances?”
I say, “You are gods, children of the Most High,…
“I say, “You are gods, children of the Most High, all of you;””
Joseph SmithI see no faults in the Church, and therefore let…
“I see no faults in the Church, and therefore let me be resurrected with the Saints, whether I ascend to heaven or descend to hell, or go to any other place. And if we go to hell, we will turn the devils out of doors and make a heaven of it. Where this people are, there is good society.”
Brigham YoungIt has also been decreed by the Almighty that spirits,…
“It has also been decreed by the Almighty that spirits, upon taking bodies, shall forget all they had known previously, or they could not have a day of trial—could not have an opportunity for proving themselves in darkness and temptation, in unbelief and wickedness, to prove themselves worthy of eternal existence.”
Thomas BriggsI Thomas Briggs, was born August 20th, 1832, at Newark…
“I Thomas Briggs, was born August 20th, 1832, at Newark Notts; England. My Fathers name was James, and he was born at Kelham which is two miles from Newark. He was born on the14th of October, 1806, and died on the 8th of August, 1852, at Saint Louis Mo; U S A. He had 10 brothers and sisters, their names are as follows—William, Francis, John, Edward, Richard, George, Mary, Ann, and Ellen.”
Brigham YoungIt is my highest delight and pleasure to serve God…
“It is my highest delight and pleasure to serve God and keep his commandments; there is great delight in the law of the Lord to me, for the simple reasonit is pure, holy, just, and true; and those principles which the Lord has revealed are the only correct principles that man possesses on the earth.”
Sarah M. KimballIt is proper on occasions like this to consider such…
“It is proper on occasions like this to consider such topics as shall be of the highest benefit to womankind; into my mind, it is fitting to discuss here that capacity of mind in which woman is preeminently fitted to excel. \[…”
James E. TalmageIt is reasonable to believe, in the absence of direct…
“It is reasonable to believe, in the absence of direct revelation by which alone absolute knowledge of the matter could be acquired, that, in accordance with God’s plan of eternal progression, advancement from grade to grade within any kingdom, and from kingdom to kingdom, will be provided for.”