Journal of Discourses

John Q. Cannon in the Journal of Discourses

His one sermon in the series, and what it covers.

Son of George Q. Cannon, and a counsellor in the Presiding Bishopric until his release in 1886.

One sermon by John Q. Cannon appears in the Journal of Discourses, in volume 25 (1885).

In his own words

The table below says what his one sermon covers. This is what it sounded like.

I am glad to be once more in these mountains, to breathe this air, to see those with whom I have grown up, and to feel once more at home. During the three years that I have been absent, many changes have taken place, some of them very mournful to me; but I am thankful to be back once more. And now that I am home, I hope to be able to work steadfastly in the cause of God, and to do my part in helping to build up His kingdom upon the earth. This is my desire, and I pray that the Lord will help all of us to remain true to the end, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

John Q. Cannon, 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 Gho, Journal of Discourses, Volume 25

What the sermon covers

Indexed subjects, in order of how often they appear: Religious Freedom, Testimony, Swiss and German Mission, Aaronic Priesthood, Missionary Work, Priesthood, Repentance, John the Baptist, Baptism, European Mission, Revelation, Holy Ghost.

Where it sits

Volume 25 (1885) holds 43 sermons by 15 speakers, of which 1 is his. George Q. Cannon carries that volume with 14.

The Journal is overwhelmingly the work of a dozen men. The speakers who appear once or twice are the reason the series is worth indexing in full: they are printed at the same length and with the same care as the presidencies, and almost nowhere else.

Every sermon, in order

The complete list as the Journal prints it. Titles are the printed titles, which routinely name four or five unrelated subjects in one line — each one links to the discourse itself at journalofdiscourses.com.