Journal of Discourses

Temples and the endowment in the Journal of Discourses

All 382 sermons that touch it, 1854–1886 — when it was preached, who preached it, and every discourse listed.

Updated 2026-08-23

382 of the 1,426 sermons in the Journal of Discourses touch temples and the endowment — 27% of the series — preached by 33 men between 1854 and 1886. They are listed in full at the foot of this page, each linking to the discourse itself.

When it was preached

Share of each volume's sermons touching temples and the endowment

The rise tracks construction. The St. George temple was dedicated in 1877 and the Logan and Manti temples were under way behind it, and the volumes of those years carry the subject hardest — volume 19 gives it three sermons in five.

In their own words

One of the 382, preached by Brigham Young.

Concerning this house, I wish to say, if we are prospered we will soon show you the likeness of it, at least upon paper, and then if any man can make any improvement in it, or if he has faith enough to bring one of the old Nephites along, or an angel from heaven, and he can introduce improvements, he is at liberty so to do. But wait until I dictate, and construct it to the best of my ability, and according to the knowledge I possess, with the wisdom God shall give me, and with the assistance of my brethren; when these are exhausted, if any improvement can be made, all good men upon the earth are at liberty to introduce their improvements. But I trust this people do not require commanding, every day of their lives, to pray, to do unto others as they would that others should do unto them: I trust they do not want a special command for this; if not, upon the same principle, they will not want any commandment upon the subject of building a temple, more than what is before them.
Brigham Young, Building Temples, Journal of Discourses, Volume 1

Who preached it

How often each man raised the subject, and how that compares with his share of the series as a whole. A figure above 1.0 means he returned to it more than the Journal does.

The speakers who raised temples and the endowment most

Speaker	Sermons on this	Share of his sermons	vs. Journal average
Brigham Young	76	20%	0.7×
John Taylor	75	46%	1.7×
Heber C. Kimball	33	30%	1.1×
Wilford Woodruff	33	51%	1.9×
Orson Pratt	25	20%	0.7×
George Q. Cannon	23	21%	0.8×
Daniel H. Wells	21	45%	1.7×
George A. Smith	19	24%	0.9×
Franklin D. Richards	10	50%	1.9×
Charles W. Penrose	8	38%	1.4×
Erastus Snow	7	19%	0.7×
Lorenzo Snow	6	25%	0.9×
Charles C. Rich	6	55%	2.0×
Amasa M. Lyman	5	31%	1.2×
Parley P. Pratt	4	27%	1.0×

Share of his sermons is out of everything he preached in the Journal, so a man with four sermons can show a high share on one subject.

Every sermon, in order

All 382, oldest first. Titles are the Journal's own, which routinely name four or five unrelated subjects in a line — each links to the discourse itself at journalofdiscourses.com.

Volume	Year	Title	Speaker
1	1854	Spiritual Communication	Parley P. Pratt
1	1854	Celestial Marriage	Orson Pratt
1	1854	Sanctification—Economy—Apostates— The Wolves and the Sheep	Orson Hyde
1	1854	Confidence—Advice to Emigrants—Danger in Prosperity	Brigham Young
1	1854	The Temple Cornerstones—The Apostleship, &c	Brigham Young
1	1854	Materials for the Temple—The Clay and the Potter	Heber C. Kimball
1	1854	The Standard and Ensign for the People	Parley P. Pratt
1	1854	Blessings of Faithfulness—Education of Children—President Brigham Young—The Clay and the Potter	Heber C. Kimball
1	1854	Heirship and Priesthood	Parley P. Pratt
1	1854	Building Temples	Brigham Young
1	1854	Going South—Building the Temple—Murmurers	Heber C. Kimball
1	1854	Advice to Immigrants	Franklin D. Richards
1	1854	Condition of the People—Control of the Body—Individual Responsibility—Heaven and Hell—Building a Temple	Heber C. Kimball
1	1854	Blessings of the Saints—A House for the Lord	Brigham Young
2	1855	Reminiscences of the Jackson County Mob, the Evacuation of Nauvoo, and the Settlement of Great Salt Lake City	George A. Smith
2	1855	Necessity of Building Temples—The Endowment	Brigham Young
2	1855	A Prayer	Heber C. Kimball
2	1855	Persecutions, Position, Prospects, and Agency of the Saints	Edward Hunter
2	1855	Church Built on a Rock—Efforts of Satan—The Priesthood	John Young
2	1855	Prayer	George B. Wallace
2	1855	Spiritual Communication	Parley P. Pratt
2	1855	Organization and Development of Man	Brigham Young
2	1855	Union of the Saints—Authority of the Priesthood—Power of God—Obedience—The Urim and Thummim, Etc	Heber C. Kimball
2	1855	Saints Subject to Temptation—True Riches, Virtue, and Sanctification—"Mormonism"—Gladdenites, Apostles, and Saints—Devils Without Tabernacles	Brigham Young
2	1855	Spiritual Gifts—Hell—The Spirit World—The Elders and the Nations—The Lamanites—The Temple	Brigham Young
2	1855	Obedience—The Spirit World—The Potter and the Clay	Heber C. Kimball
2	1855	Contentment—Home Manufactures—The Priesthood—Tithing—Gathering—Building Up Zion—Purification	Heber C. Kimball
2	1855	Gathering and Sanctification of the People of God	George A. Smith
2	1855	Obedience—The Priesthood—Spiritual Communication—The Saints and the World	Heber C. Kimball
2	1855	Consecration	Brigham Young
2	1855	The Kingdom of God	Brigham Young
2	1855	Necessity of Opposition	Ezra T. Benson
2	1855	The Word of Wisdom	Ezra T. Benson
3	1856	Gathering the Poor	Brigham Young
3	1856	Trials of the Saints—Redemption of Zion—Second Coming of Christ—The Word of Wisdom	Orson Pratt
3	1856	Faith—Practical Religion—Chastisement—Necessity of Devils	Brigham Young
3	1856	Comprehensiveness of the Gospel—Truth the Bond of Union—Men Must Work Out Their Own Salvation	Amasa M. Lyman
3	1856	The Necessity of the Saints Having the Spirit of Revelation—Faith and Works—The Power of God and of the Devil	Brigham Young
3	1856	Instructions to the Bishops—Men Judged According to Their Knowledge—Organization of the Spirit and Body—Thought and Labor to Be Blended Together	Brigham Young
3	1856	Irrigation—Every Saint Should Labor for the Interest of the Community—It is the Lord that Gives the Increase—Etc	Brigham Young
3	1856	The Faith and Visions of the Ancient Saints—The Same Great Blessings to Be Enjoyed By the Latter-Day Saints	Orson Pratt
3	1856	The Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues—The Former Circumstances and Present Condition of the Saints Contrasted—Trials and Temptations Necessary to Exaltation—The Condition of Disembodied Spirits—Redemption of the Dead	Brigham Young
4	1857	A Prayer	Jedediah M. Grant
4	1857	Testimony to the Divinity of Joseph Smith's Mission—Elders Should Go to Their Missions Without Purse or Scrip—The Lord Deals With the Saints—Jesus Their President—Satan Angry	Brigham Young
4	1857	Application of the Words of Helaman to the Condition of the Latter-day Saints	Heber C. Kimball
4	1857	Persons Not to Be Baptized Until They Repent and Make Restitution—All Sin to Be Repented of Before Partaking of the Sacrament, Etc	Heber C. Kimball
4	1857	Remarks at the Funeral of President Jedediah M. Grant	Heber C. Kimball
4	1857	The Saints Have not Magnified Their Calling As Saviors of the Living and the Dead—Oneness—Practical Repentance	Lorenzo Snow
4	1857	Necessity of Obeying the Instructions and Revelations Given—The Importance of Obtaining the Holy Ghost—The Labors of the Saints Are for Their Own Salvation, and not to Enrich the Lord	Wilford Woodruff
4	1857	Intelligence Comes From God—Seek First the Kingdom of God—Great Changes to Take Place on the Earth—Israel of the Last Days—Why the Jews Cannot Be Converted	Wilford Woodruff
4	1857	The Parable of the Sower—The Priesthood Reaches Behind the veil—How Intolerable It Will Be for Those Who Apostatize—Popularity of Governor Young Compared With that of the Rulers of the Nations—The Kingdoms of this World, Etc	Daniel H. Wells
4	1857	Obedience Produces Confidence—Consecration—Concentration of Interests—Etc	Heber C. Kimball
4	1857	Object of the Express Carrying Company—Why Success Attends the Ministerial Labors of Some Elders, and Not Those of Others—Counsel to Store Up Grain Enough to Last Seven Years	Brigham Young
4	1857	Indebtedness to the P. E. Fund—Public Works—True Prosperity—Dependence on the Lord—Self-Consecration	Daniel H. Wells
4	1857	Journey to the North—Folly of Expecting to Sit at Ease in Zion—Progression—The Nations Under God's Control—Prosperity of the Saints—Power of Brigham Young—The Gospel Alphabet	Heber C. Kimball
4	1857	Utility of Correction—Necessity of Living Our Religion—Our Own Character Affecting Posterity—The Saints Blessed Above All Other People—Result of Rebellion Against Authority, Etc	Heber C. Kimball
4	1857	Practical Religion—Simplicity—Temporal Salvation—Advantages of Utah As a Settlement for the Saints—False Reports, Etc	Brigham Young
4	1857	The Fountain of Truth and the Fountain of Lies—The Work of God Cannot Be Impeded—Oneness in the Priesthood—Election—Self-Justification—Spirit of Humility	Heber C. Kimball
4	1857	Exchange of Feeling and Sentiment Produces Mutual Confidence—Necessity of Cultivating a Childlike Spirit—Devotedness of the Saints in Utah Towards the Work of God—God Will Take Care of His Own Work, Etc	Brigham Young
4	1857	Limits of Forbearance—Apostates—Economy—Giving Endowments	Heber C. Kimball
5	1858	Temple and Endowments—Raising Grain and Building Storehouses—Dedication	Heber C. Kimball
5	1858	Blessings of Zion—Prophets of God to Be Relied On—Enemies of the Saints	John Young
5	1858	Lifegiving Influence of Mormonism—The Binding of Satan—The Basis of His Claims—Cleanliness—Preparation	Daniel H. Wells
5	1858	Necessity of Adhering to the Priesthood in Preference to Science and Art	Wilford Woodruff
5	1858	Joseph Smith's Family—Details of George A. Smith's Own Experience, Etc	George A. Smith
5	1858	Organization—Destruction of Zion's Enemies—Oneness of Spirit in the Priesthood, Etc	Heber C. Kimball
5	1858	Tradition—Duty of the Saints to Live Their Religion—Safety of Zion—Preparation for the Future, Etc	Brigham Young
5	1858	Report of a Visit to the Southern Country	George A. Smith
5	1858	Benefit of Experience—Patience Under Sufferings—Recognition of the Hand of God in the Vicissitudes of His Saints, Etc	Amasa M. Lyman
5	1858	The Present Crisis—The Prospects of Zion and the Fall of Babylon	John Young
6	1859	The Saints' Need of the Spirit—The Priesthood—Vitality and Growth of the Work of God—Accomplishment of God's Purposes and Designs, Etc	John Taylor
6	1859	Advancement in Gospel Principles—Order, Unity, and Authority of the Priesthood, Etc	Heber C. Kimball
6	1859	Happy Prospects of the Saints—Persecution—Union, Etc	Joseph Young
6	1859	Unpopularity of "Mormonism"—Redemption of the Dead, Etc	Joseph Young
6	1859	Personal Interest in the Kingdom of God—Endowments—Hints to Preachers, Etc	Joseph Young
6	1859	Apostasy, &c	Jedediah M. Grant
6	1859	Extensive Character of the Gospel—Comprehensiveness of Divine Revelation, Etc	Brigham Young
6	1859	Dedication Prayer	Willard Richards
6	1859	Heirship	Brigham Young
6	1859	The Lord at the Head of His Kingdom—Self-Discipline—Necessity of Cultivating a Knowledge of Science, and Particularly of Theology, Etc	Brigham Young
6	1859	Human and Divine Government—the Latter-Day Kingdom, &c	Brigham Young
7	1860	Sanctification	Heber C. Kimball
7	1860	Apostasy the Result of Ignorance—True Government, Etc	Brigham Young
7	1860	Elijah's Latter-day Mission	Orson Pratt
7	1860	Duty of Sustaining and Upholding the First Presidency in All Their Operations, Etc	Daniel H. Wells
7	1860	Divine Origin of "Mormonism"—Doings and Sayings of Early Opposers and Apostates	George A. Smith
7	1860	Privileges and Duties of the Saints—Home Manufactures, &c	Daniel H. Wells
7	1860	Importance of Home Manufactures, Produce, &c	Daniel H. Wells
7	1860	The Gospel—Tithing—Religion in the Home Circle	Amasa M. Lyman
8	1861	Light of the Spirit—Course of Missionaries	Brigham Young
8	1861	Remarks Pertaining to Foreign Missions, &c	Brigham Young
8	1861	Blessings of The Saints—Covetousness, &c	Brigham Young
8	1861	Funds of the Church	Brigham Young
8	1861	Restoration—Resurrection, &c	Brigham Young
8	1861	Blessings of the Saints—Training of Children	Wilford Woodruff
8	1861	Privileges of the Saints—Building Up Zion, &c	Brigham Young
8	1861	Self-Knowledge—Futility of Attempts to Destroy "Mormonism," &c	Brigham Young
8	1861	Gathering of the People of God in The Last Days—Return to Jackson County, &c	Heber C. Kimball
8	1861	Establishment of the Kingdom of God—Gathering the Poor, &c	Brigham Young
9	1862	True Testimony—Preparation for Coming Events—Corruption of the Government, Etc	Brigham Young
9	1862	The Gospel of Salvation, &c	Daniel H. Wells
9	1862	Cultivation of the Spirit of Truth—Trials of the Church, &c	Heber C. Kimball
9	1862	Prosperity of Zion, &c	George A. Smith
9	1862	Salvation By Works	Heber C. Kimball
9	1862	Duties of the Saints in Rolling Forth the Work of God	Daniel H. Wells
9	1862	Gathering of the Saints—Honoring the Priesthood, Etc	Brigham Young
9	1862	Closing of Amusements—Indulging in Sin Brings Mental Darkness	Brigham Young
9	1862	Necessity of Temporal Labor, Preparatory to Building a Temple	Brigham Young
9	1862	Building of the Temple—Necessity of Union	Heber C. Kimball
9	1862	Government of the Tongue—Impartiality in Judgment—Sealing	Brigham Young
9	1862	Home Manufactures—Certain Destruction of the Enemies of Truth	Brigham Young
9	1862	Building Up and Adornment of Zion By the Saints	Brigham Young
9	1862	Instructions on Priesthood—Necessity for Diligence Among the Saints	Daniel H. Wells
9	1862	The Kingdom of God	Brigham Young
9	1862	Necessity of the Living Oracles Among the Saints—Exhortation to Obedience to Counsel	Wilford Woodruff
9	1862	Proclamation of the Gospel to the Dead—Exhortation to Improvements	Heber C. Kimball
9	1862	Responsibilities Resting Upon the Saints—Increase of Power and Influence	Daniel H. Wells
9	1862	Gathering the Poor—Prosperity of the Gathered Saints—Home Manufactures	Heber C. Kimball
10	1865	Practical Religion—Instruction to Elders Going on Missions	Heber C. Kimball
10	1865	Our Duties to God Paramount to All Other Obligations—Danger of Speculation	Heber C. Kimball
10	1865	The Object of Gathering—the Happy Effects of Obedience to the Gospel—the Means By Which the Kingdom of God is to Be Established on the Earth	Amasa M. Lyman
10	1865	Building the Temple and a New Tabernacle—Labor Tithing—Call for Faithful Laborers	Daniel H. Wells
10	1865	The Blessings the Saints Will Enjoy—How the Kingdom of God is to Be Established—Building Temples, Tabernacles, and Houses—Gathering the Poor	John Taylor
10	1865	Practical Duties of the Saints—Blessings Resulting From Their Performance	Ezra T. Benson
10	1865	Destruction of Babylon—How the Saints Are to Become Saviors of the World	Orson Hyde
10	1865	Building the Temple—General Duties of the Saints	Charles C. Rich
10	1865	Building the Temple—Endowments—Counsel to Missionaries, Etc	Heber C. Kimball
10	1865	How and By Whom Zion is to Be Built—Sanctification—General Duties of the Saints	Brigham Young
10	1865	Advice to Missionaries—Preaching the Gospel—Gathering the Poor, Etc	Amasa M. Lyman
10	1865	Inspiration Necessary for the Preaching of the Gospel—Value of Our Present Life, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
10	1865	Advancement of the Saints—Unity of the Temporal and Spiritual Interests of the People—Faith and Works Inseparably Connected, Etc	Heber C. Kimball
10	1865	Tithing—Building Temples—Gold, Its Production and Uses—Govermental Policy Towards Utah—Providing Bread for the Poor	Brigham Young
10	1865	Our Relationship and Duty to God and His Kingdom—the True Source of the Prosperity and Wealth of Individuals and Nations, and How to Obtain Them—Counsel to the Saints	Brigham Young
10	1865	Turning Out the Water of the Weber—the Sufferings of the Saints—the Desires of the Servants of God to Bless the People—the Blessings of the Lord to Israel—Endowments, Etc	Brigham Young
10	1865	The Increase of Faith Among the Saints—More Implicit in Their Obedience Now Than in the Days of Joseph—Comparisons Made By Men Between the Past and the Present—The Magnitude of the Work of God, Etc	George Q. Cannon
10	1865	Temporal and Spiritual Duties of the Saints—Benefits Resulting From Proper Parental Authority—Connection Betwixt Temporal and Spiritual Things—Character of Joseph the Prophet—All Blessings From the Lord	Brigham Young
11	1867	Historical Discourse	George A. Smith
11	1867	Blessings of the Gospel Contrasted With the Ideas of Men—Evidence Received Through Obedience—Mode By Which the Spirit is Imparted and Unity of the Saints—Their Confidence With Reference to the Future of the Church—Ultimate Establishment of the Government of God on Earth	John Taylor
11	1867	Different Ideas of Nations in Regard to Government—Views of the Latter-Day Saints: Their Philanthropy—Reformation Effected By Them—Liberty of Conscience Allowed to All	John Taylor
11	1867	Influence of the Moral Law—Degeneracy of Mankind—Blessings to Be Gained By Keeping the Commandments of God—Nations Will Be Punished for Their Iniquity—Necessity of the Saints Living Their Religion	Wilford Woodruff
11	1867	Others' Sins No Justification of Ours	Heber C. Kimball
11	1867	Blessings Secured By Faithfulness	Heber C. Kimball
11	1867	How the Sisters Can Help to Build Up the Kingdom	Brigham Young
11	1867	Necessity of Unity in Faith and Practice	Wilford Woodruff
11	1867	Building the Temple—Mormonism Embraces All Truth	Brigham Young
12	1869	The Pleasure and Trials of Missionary Labors—Improvement in the South—Every Gospel Principle Righteous and Essential	Wilford Woodruff
12	1869	Instructions to Missionaries	John Taylor
12	1869	The Word of Wisdom	Brigham Young
12	1869	The Witness of the Spirit—Bishops Should Be Examples—The Saints not Ignorant	Brigham Young
12	1869	Necessity of Performing the Duties Required of Us and Not Those Required of Others—All Should Become More Spiritually Minded	Lorenzo Snow
12	1869	School of The Prophets—Improvement of Provo City—Litigation—Injudicious Trading	Brigham Young
12	1869	Object of the Gathering—Necessity of a Temple—Trials of The Saints—Sealing—Visit to Provo	Brigham Young
12	1869	The Death of President Heber C. Kimball	John Taylor
12	1869	Southern Missions—Deseret Alphabet—Relief Societies—Home Manufactures	Brigham Young
12	1869	Reflections of the Gospel of Christ—Intelligence and Progress	Brigham Young
12	1869	The Sacrament—A Saint of God—The Eternity of Our Religion—Matrimony	Joseph F. Smith
13	1871	Historical Discourse	George A. Smith
13	1871	Historical Address	George A. Smith
13	1871	Texts for Preaching Upon at Conference—Revelations—Deceitfulness of Riches—One-Man Power—Spiritualism	Brigham Young
13	1871	Written Sermons and Extempore Preaching—The Priesthood—Opposition to It	George A. Smith
13	1871	On the Death of Elder Ezra T. Benson	Wilford Woodruff
13	1871	The Gospel of Jesus Christ	Brigham Young
13	1871	The Gospel—Building Up the Kingdom	Daniel H. Wells
13	1871	The Latter-Day Work—Obeying the Commandments	Orson Pratt
14	1872	Eventful Times	Wilford Woodruff
14	1872	The One-Man Power—Unity—Free Agency—Priesthood and Government, Etc	Brigham Young
14	1872	The Building of Temples—The Keys of the Apostleship	George Q. Cannon
14	1872	The Celestial Glory—Modern Civilization—Family Government	Brigham Young
14	1872	An Incident of Nauvoo	Brigham Young
14	1872	Order—Spiritual Gifts—Temples—The New Jerusalem	Orson Pratt
14	1872	The New Birth—Baptism for the Dead—Temples	George Q. Cannon
14	1872	Truth—Freedom—The Gospel versus Modern Christianity	John Taylor
14	1872	Persecution—Temples—Cooperation	George A. Smith
15	1873	Revelation—Former and Latter-Day Dispensations—The Sure Triumph of the Cause of Zion	John Taylor
15	1873	The Latter-day Kingdom—The Present Fulfilment of Ancient Prophecy	Orson Pratt
15	1873	Increase of Saints Since Joseph Smith's Death—Joseph Smith's Sons—Resurrection and Millennial Work	Brigham Young
15	1873	God's Ways not as Man's Ways	Brigham Young, Jr
15	1873	Tithing	George Q. Cannon
15	1873	Things of God Revealed Only By the Spirit of God—Development of the Work of God, Etc	John Taylor
15	1873	The Signs of the Coming of the Son of Man—The Saints' Duties	Wilford Woodruff
15	1873	The Spirit and Principles of the Gospel the Same As of Old—Early Experience of Settlers of Utah—Religious Liberty—Modern So-Called Civilization—Baptism for the Dead	John Taylor
15	1873	Latter-Day Judgments	Orson Pratt
16	1874	Improved Circumstances of the Saints in Utah—Potency of the Law of Tithing	Franklin D. Richards
16	1874	Extension of the Utah Northern Railroad—The Building of the Meetinghouse and Other Public Improvements Urged on the People—Faith Made Manifest By Works—Unity in Labor and Cooperation in All Things Pertaining to the Kingdom—Labor Builds Up the Kingdom—Number of Those in the Congregation Acquainted With the Prophet Joseph—Early Experience in the Church—Rewards Will Follow Obedience—Object of the Law of Tithing—Serves the Lord Because of the Pur	Brigham Young
16	1874	The Rise of Zion in the Last Days	Orson Pratt
16	1874	Continued Obedience to the Laws of God is Necessary to Insure a Complete Salvation to the Latter-Day Saints—The Disobedience of Ancient Israel is Shown As a Warning to the Present Generation of His People—The Nature and Necessity of the Law of Tithing—The Fewness of Those Who Faithfully Observe that Law	Brigham Young
16	1874	The Authority to Preach—It is God Who Has Guided the Work—Glorious Prospects Before the Faithful—Celestial Marriage—Mission to Arizona—Increasing Negligence of the Saints in Attending Meetings—Consequences of Unvirtuous Actions	George Q. Cannon
16	1874	The Gospel Incorporates All Truth—Mode of Administering the Sacrament—Abiding Counsel—Heavenly Blessings Are Conditional—Progressiveness of the Work—Plural Marriage—Tithing—Tardiness of the Saints in Observing Practical Duties—Cooperation	Brigham Young
16	1874	Ordinances that Can Only Be Administered in the Temple—Endowments, Etc	Brigham Young
16	1874	Ancient Prophecy, Relating to the Time of the Restitution of All Things, to Be Fulfilled	Erastus Snow
16	1874	The Saving Ordinances of the Gospel	Daniel H. Wells
16	1874	The Character of the Church of Christ—Testimony is Given by the Spirit—Trials to be Encountered and Sacrifices to be Made in Order to Prove the Faith of the Saints—The Love of Wealth	George Q. Cannon
16	1874	Temples to Be Built to the Name of the Lord—The Location of Their Erection, and the Purposes for Which They Shall Be Built	Orson Pratt
16	1874	Unchangeableness of the Gospel—God Has Chosen the Weak Things of the World to Confound the Wise—Prophecies Relating to the Latter-Day Work—Joseph Smith's Ministry—Zion to Be Built Up—Baptism for the Dead—The Order of Enoch—Babylonish Fashions	Wilford Woodruff
16	1874	Means Required to Build the Temples—The Word of Wisdom—Unity Needed in Building Up Zion—Sabbath Schools—Journeyings in the Holy Land	George A. Smith
16	1874	Distinguishing Characteristics Between the Latter-Day Saints and the Various Religious Denominations of Christendom	Orson Pratt
17	1875	Zion to Be Redeemed Through the Law of Consecration—Persecutions of the Saints—A Oneness Among the Saints Necessary—The Hearts of The Fathers to Be Turned to the Children, and the Children to the Fathers	George A. Smith
17	1875	The Position the Saints Have Occupied Has Been a Peculiar One—The Unity of the Saints—Home Manufacture Preferable to Importation—Organization Necessary to Self-Sustenance	John Taylor
17	1875	The Blessings of Eternal Life Attained at the Sacrifice of All Things—Tithing—Economy Necessary to Self-Sustenance—Home Manufacture	George A. Smith
17	1875	Education of Children—The Necessity of Supporting Home Publications—Ladies' Relief Societies—St. George and Salt Lake Temples—Sabbath Schools	George A. Smith
17	1875	General Doniphan's Connection With the Early History of the Church—Persecutions of the Saints—Mormon Battalion—Hardships Experienced in the Settlement of Utah—Plurality of Wives	George A. Smith
17	1875	Interest Manifested Relating to Temporal Affairs—Revelations Pertaining to Being One in Temporal, As in SpiritualThings—Consecration—Stewardship—Jackson County—Sanctification	Orson Pratt
17	1875	The Belief of The Saints in the Mission of the Savior—Pertaining to Inheritances Upon the Earth that Shall Be Everlasting—It Takes a Higher Power Than a Bill of Divorce to Take a Woman From a Good Man	Brigham Young
17	1875	The United Order is the Order of the Kingdom Where God and Christ Dwell—The Law of the Kingdom of Heaven Protects All People in Their Religious Worship—In Obeying Counsel There is Salvation	Brigham Young
17	1875	Prayer Must Be Remembered in Families—Elders to Be Sent on Missions—Building Temples—Temples Necessary to Salvation—Home Manufactures—The United Order	George A. Smith
17	1875	Guard Against Temptation—Those Who Trust in God Will Not Be Disappointed—Joseph Saith a Prophet of God—If There Were No Cause Creating Evil, There Would Be No Evil Works	Charles C. Rich
17	1875	Knowledge Received By Immediate Revelation—Cooperation in Temporal Affairs—The Saints Are Heirs of God and Joint Heirs With Christ	John Taylor
17	1875	The Gospel of Christ Unpopular in Every Age of the World—We Have to Live By Faith—God Has Decreed that His Kingdom Will Be Established—The Priesthood Conferred Upon Joseph Smith By Holy Angels—All Blessings to Be Obtained From the God the Saints Worship	Wilford Woodruff
17	1875	Individual Salvation—The Success of the Work of the Lord Not Dependent on Man—Encourage Home Manufactures—Build Temples—Safety on the Old Ship Zion	George A. Smith
17	1875	Destruction of the Wicked By the Flood, Wisdom in God—Priesthood—Temples—Intelligence Comes From God—The Lord Will Take Care of the Saints—Angels Operating With Men in the Work of Human Redemption	John Taylor
17	1875	God's Ancient People Polygamists—Marriage Relations Are to Continue Forever—No Power Binding in Marriage But that of the Holy Priesthood Possessed By the Latter-Day Saints	Orson Pratt
17	1875	Saints Are Chosen—Eternal Life Worth More Than All Things Else—Works Must Correspond With Faith—Prayer to God a Duty	Wilford Woodruff
17	1875	Faith Without Works is Dead—Pray to God—Keep the Sabbath Day Holy—Encourage Sunday Schools	George A. Smith
17	1875	The Saints Have the Priesthood—The Kingdom of Heaven to Be Set Up in the Last Days—The Saints Must Be Self-Sustaining	Daniel H. Wells
17	1875	Man, the Offspring of God, a Dual Being—Immediate Revelation—Operate With the Priesthood	John Taylor
18	1877	Immediate Revelation—Spiritual Gifts Necessary in the Christian Church—Apostasy—The Restoration of the Gospel—All Things to Be Gathered in One—Divine Authority—Marriage—Celestial Marriage—Baptism for the Dead	Orson Pratt
18	1877	Present Revelation Necessary to Lead the Church—The Apostleship—Present Revelation Necessary for All—Evils of Waste, Intemperance, and Extravagance—True Reformation is to Cease From Doing Evil	Brigham Young
18	1877	The United Order—How Unity is to Be Attained—Reform Necessary—The Order of the Kingdom of God—Stewardships	John Taylor
18	1877	The Blessing of Life for Evermore—The Lord Commanded the United States Government to Purchase Freedom for Their Slaves—Reformation Necessary that the Saints May Progress Faster—Salvation Comes By Faithfulness and Endurance in Christ	Daniel H. Wells
18	1877	Parable of the Ten Virgins—Importance of the Last Dispensation—Responsibilities Resting Upon the Elders—Judgments at the Door—The Lamanites—Home Manufactures—Laying Up Wheat	Wilford Woodruff
18	1877	On the Dedication of the New Tabernacle	Orson Pratt
18	1877	Infidelity of the Christian World—Duties and Responsibilities of the Saints—Necessity of a Temple, and Works in Behalf of the Dead	Wilford Woodruff
18	1877	How God's Purposes Are Fulfilled—Similarity of Ancient and Modern Church Government—Interview With Baron Rothschild—Object of Building Temples—The Perfect Organization of the Church of Christ—Works Indispensable to Salvation	John Taylor
18	1877	Unbelief of the Present Age—The Saints Called to Build up God's Kingdom—Their Duties and Responsibilities	Daniel H. Wells
18	1877	The Gathering of the Saints is the Lord's Work—Knowledge of the Gospel Attainable Only By Revelation—The Lord Dictated the Prophet Joseph Smith in All Things Pertaining to the Establishment of the Church of Christ Upon Earth	John Taylor
18	1877	Very Few Will Inherit Celestial Glory—Lust After the Things of the World Produces Apostasy—No Real Happiness Outside of Godliness—The Lord Requires the Hearts of the Children of Men	Brigham Young
18	1877	Simplicity and Unchangeableness of the Gospel—It Must Be Preached in All the World Before the Savior Comes—Duties and Responsibilities of the Saints	Wilford Woodruff
18	1877	Prophecies of Joseph Smith and Their Literal Fulfillment—The Rise of the Church and the Gathering—Martyrdom of the Saints and Flight of the Church to the Rocky Mountains—The Great United States Rebellion—The Gospel to Be Preached to the Gentiles; Then to the Jews—Plagues of the Last Days—Millennial Reign	Orson Pratt
18	1877	Philosophy of Man Upon The Earth—The Great and Grand Secret of Salvation—Are We One—Nature of Stewardship—Increase of Temples—Hear Ye, Mothers	Brigham Young
18	1877	The Great Privilege of Having a Temple Completed—Past Efforts for this Purpose—Remarks on Conduct—Earth, Heaven, and Hell, Looking at the Latter-Day Saints—Running After Holes in The Ground—Arrangements for the Future	Brigham Young
18	1877	Burial Services, An Ancient Practice—God, the God of the Living—Keys Committed to Joseph Smith. The Last Dispensation—Jesus the Great Redeemer—An Everlasting Priesthood—The Powers of the Resurrection—Scriptural, Philosophical, and Certain—Sealing Powers Eternal	John Taylor
18	1877	Feelings in the Temple—Value of the Sacred Records—The Gospel Finds Testimony in Opposition—The Gospel Always the Same—Martyrs Versus Heroes—Ordinances for the Dead	George Q. Cannon
18	1877	The United Order—The Duty of the Priesthood—The Gospel not Communism—Teaching the People How to Live—Independence of Babylon—The Saints Will Continue to Spread—Unity of Purpose and Action, Will Bring Again Zion—Free Schools Criticized—Educational Status of Our Children	Brigham Young
18	1877	Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods—Their Peculiarities and Jurisdiction—Building Temples—Gathering to Be Sanctified—Union and Blessing Its Results	Orson Pratt
18	1877	Dedicatory Prayer	Daniel H. Wells
18	1877	Necessity for Effort—Regulation of Temporal Affairs—Consecration and Stewardship—Preparation for Building in Jackson County—Responsibility of Presidents—How Confidence is Created—The United Order—Desires for the Future	Lorenzo Snow
19	1878	Enjoyment in the South—the Blessings of a Temple—Need of Chastisement—the Redemption of the Earth—the Christian World Concerned in Regard to the Priesthood—Those Who Persecute Will Be Visited—the Ten Virgins—the Wise Will Understand	Brigham Young
19	1878	Revelation Gradual—Hyrum Smith's Experience—The Lord Has Not Shut Down the Gates of Revelation—The Church Organization Not Perfected at Once—The Establishment of Zion—Building Temples—Their Style and Character Progressive—Diligence Will Secure the Blessing	Orson Pratt
19	1878	Saints Should Be Whole-Hearted—Seek First the Kingdom—The Latter-day Work a Revelation—Joseph Smith Illiterate—Our Agency Accepts or Rejects—Love of the Truth Proved More By Example Than Precept—An Important Generation	Charles C. Rich
19	1878	Prayer	Orson Pratt
19	1878	Remarks Made at the Close of the Foregoing Dedicatory Prayer	Brigham Young
19	1878	Remarks on the Temple Ground	John Taylor
19	1878	Trying to Be Saints—Treasures of the Everlasting Hills—The Hill Cumorah—Obedience to True Principle the Key to Knowledge—All Enjoyment Comes From God—Organization—Duties of Officers—Final Results	Brigham Young
19	1878	Order of the Priesthood—Duties of the Several Quorums—Difficulties and Their Settlement—Duties of the Teachers—Discipline in the Church	John Taylor
19	1878	God's Purposes Unchangeable—The Two Powers—The Everlasting Priesthood—Abraham and Melchizedek—Organizing Stakes of Zion—Temple Building—The Latter-day Saints the Friends of the World	John Taylor
19	1878	Increase of the Stakes of Zion—The Saints Co-Workers With God—The Government and Kingdom of God—Our Inheritances—The Poor Receive the Word—The Gospel Incorporates Everything	Daniel H. Wells
19	1878	Difference Between the Saints and the Ancient Apostles and Disciples—The Quorums of the Priesthood Will Continue to Go Forward—The Saints Are Calm and Undisturbed	Erastus Snow
19	1878	The Savior Among the Nephites—Printing of the Book of Mormon—The Presidency of the Church—The Ancient Priesthood—The Kirtland Temple	Orson Pratt
19	1878	The Trusteeship—President Young's Labors—The Priesthood, Its Position, Duties, Etc.—Kirtland and Nauvoo Temples—Saviors Upon Mount Zion—Emigration of the Poor—Building of the Tabernacle—The United Order	John Taylor
19	1878	Conferences—Organization of the Stakes of Zion—Qualifications for a Bishop—The People in Three Grand Divisions	Erastus Snow
19	1878	The Work Progressing—Prophecy Fulfilled—We Shall All Obey the Law of Death	Wilford Woodruff
19	1878	God is at the Helm—Organization According to the Revelations—Historic Statements—Societies Connected With the Church—Temple Building	John Taylor
19	1878	The Everlasting Gospel—Temple Building—The High Priests and Seventies—to the Bishops—to the Sisters	John Taylor
19	1878	Gathering the Result of Revelation—Temple Building Similar—The Restoration of the Priesthood—Ministering for the Dead—The Gospel, God-Sustained	John Taylor
19	1878	Expectations Deferred—On Revelation—Marriage, How Performed—Should Be Encouraged Among the Youth—Love Controllable—Meant to Be Under the Dominion of Righteousness—And to Be for Time and Eternity	Charles C. Rich
19	1878	Leaving Nauvoo—No Change Accidental—Divinity Marks the History of the Church—Diligence Will Aid in Securing Success—The Temple in Nauvoo	George Q. Cannon
19	1878	Living According to the Light—Temple Work—Good Counsel—What Say the High Priests and Seventies	Brigham Young
19	1878	Not Ashamed of the Gospel—Thirty Years Progress in the Mountains—The Gospel Unchangeable—Joseph Inspired—President Young's Work—Work of the Twelve—Labors in St. George Temple—Gathering of the Spirits of the Dead	Wilford Woodruff
19	1878	The Gospel Revealed for the Benefit of the World—Witness of the Spirit—Priesthood—High Priests and Seventies—Energetic Missionaries—Duties of Presidents, Bishops, Elders, Priests, Teachers and Deacons—Relief Societies—Tithing—P. E. Fund—Common Schools	John Taylor
19	1878	Blessing the Result of Obedience to Law—Our Agency in the Flesh—The Advantages of Union—Order in the Kingdom of God—The Eternal Warfare Between Good and Evil	Charles C. Rich
19	1878	The Blessings Realized By the Saints—Men Die, But Their Works Remain—a Day of Infidelity—the Coming Glory of Zion—Temple Building Again—Blessing at St. George	Wilford Woodruff
19	1878	No Man Can Direct the Kingdom of God—The Gospel Did not Originate With Joseph Smith or Brigham Young—The Saints Operating With God and the Angels—The Grand Organization of the Church—Other Institutions of Zion	John Taylor
19	1878	Temples in Ancient America—The God of Mankind An Impossible God—The Truth in Regard to Him—Man in His Image—Pre-Existence—Why Infants Die—the Redemption By Jesus—Plurality of Gods—The Word of the Lord is Truth	Orson Pratt
19	1878	Parable of the Vineyard—The Gradual Organization of the Church—Duties of Officers—Union in All Matters Advantageous and Inevitable—Political and Religious Growth	Orson Pratt
19	1878	Remarks	L. W. Hardy
19	1878	Faith—Fulfillment of Prophecy—Restoration of the Gospel—Priesthood	Wilford Woodruff
19	1878	Opposition to God Among Mankind—Religious Intolerance a Consequence—Infidelity the Result of Departure From Revealed Order—The United Order	Daniel H. Wells
19	1878	No Salvation in Ignorance—Revelation of Calamity—This World Not a Bad One; Suited to Its Purpose—Unbelief of Mankind—The Saints Will Live	Charles C. Rich
20	1880	God's Power in All Things—Kingdom of God—Cooperation, a Stepping Stone to the United Order—Political Economy—National Troubles—Missionary Labors—Schools and Teachers	John Taylor
20	1880	The Saints Prospered—Restoration of the Gospel—Should Listen to Instruction—God's Gifts to the Church—Salvation for the Dead—Examples Before Children	Angus M. Cannon
20	1880	The Church Partially in the United Order—Perpetual Emigration Fund—Being Educated to a Fullness of the United Order—Cooperation at Brigham City—Union in Elections—Education of the Young	John Taylor
20	1880	Labors and Experience of the Elders—The Work Scarcely Begun—The Power of Union—Temporal Salvation Necessary As Well As Spiritual—Cooperation and the United Order	George Q. Cannon
20	1880	Government of the United States—The Corruption of the Administration—Its Treatment of the Latter-Day Saints—The Judgments of God Upon the Wicked—Opposition to Polygamy Preparation for Coming Events	Orson Hyde
20	1880	The Perpetual Emigrating Fund—How to Settle Difficulties—Should Be Governed By the Laws of God—Cooperation and Brotherly Kindness—The Proper Training of Children	John Taylor
20	1880	We Should not Boast of Superiority Over Our Fellow Creatures—God is Interested in the Welfare of All Mankind—The Relation and Amenability of All Men to the Laws of God—We Should Be Courteous to Those Whose Views Differ From Ours—The Servants of God Are Messengers of Salvation—The Restoration of the Priesthood—The Judgments of The Almighty—Absurd Theories of Learned Men—Only the Righteous Among the Saints Will Be Saved in the Kingdom of God	John Taylor
20	1880	Remarks	John Taylor
20	1880	The Natural Weakness of Men—The Necessity of Charity—The Purpose for Which the Gospel Was Revealed—The Spirit that Should Prevail Regarding Cooperative Institutions—The Folly of Dissension	John Taylor
20	1880	Opening of the Last Dispensation—Development of the Work of God—Sending Forth Missionaries—Usefulness of the Sisters—Improvement Associations—Education—Cooperation	John Taylor
20	1880	All Intelligence Comes From God—Life and Immortality Brought to Light Through the Gospel—Gathering—Temple-Building—The Elders Messengers of Salvation to the Nations	John Taylor
20	1880	Slain for the Testimony of Jesus—Funeral Rites of Joseph Standing	John Taylor
20	1880	The Interest of Humanity Should Be Observed	John Taylor
20	1880	The Work of Restitution of All Things—Futility of the Efforts of Its Opponents—Should Not Cherish Animosity to Enemies	Charles W. Penrose
20	1880	Power and Effects of the Gospel—Antagonism Between Light and Darkness—Necessity of God's Judgments Upon the Wicked	John Taylor
20	1880	The Temples in Course of Erection—Political Position of the Saints—Our Position Regarding Patriarchal Marriage—The Corruptions of So-Called Christendom—How the Saints Should Live—Sunday Schools, Relief and Mutual Improvement Associations	John Taylor
21	1881	The Object of the Gathering of the Saints—Conflict Between the Powers of God and Evil—The World Growing Worse—Work of God Progressing—Exhortation to Righteousness and the Spirit of Union	John Taylor
21	1881	A Funeral Sermon By President John Taylor, Preached Over the Remains of Joseph M. Cain, Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Cain	John Taylor
21	1881	All Temporal Concerns Need the Attention of the Saints—We Should Prepare for the Evils Coming Upon the Earth—Cooperation and the United Order—Functions of the Two Priesthoods—Home Manufactures	John Taylor
21	1881	The Word of the Lord to the Church Given Through the Authorities—Authorities Should Be Sustained—Powers of the Priesthood—Sphere of Woman	Charles W. Penrose
21	1881	Cooperation and the United Order—The Saints Should Be Governed By the Law and Will of God—The Approaching Calamities Upon the World—Should Be Willing to Forsake Earthly Interests for the Gospel's Sake	John Taylor
21	1881	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	John Taylor
21	1881	Effects of the Preaching of the Gospel—Object of the Gathering—Manifestations of the Ancients to Joseph Smith—The Gospel to Departed Spirits—Duties of the Saints to Each Other—The Kind of Men Wanted to Go on Missions	John Taylor
21	1881	The Principle of Revelation and Its Application to the Several Phases of Life—How the Brotherhood of Man Shall Be Evolved	Henry W. Naisbitt
21	1881	Eternal Nature of the Gospel—The Principle of Life and Increase—The Source of All Intelligence—Right of the Creator to Govern the Creature—Duties of the Saints	John Taylor
21	1881	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	Wilford Woodruff
21	1881	Difference Between the Latter-Day Saints and All Other Professing Christians	Charles W. Penrose
21	1881	Progress of the Saints to Union in Faith and Practice—The United Order	Orson Pratt
21	1881	Duties and Responsibilities of the Priesthood and Saints Generally—Zion Shall not Be Overcome—The Wicked Shall Slay the Wicked—The End Near	Wilford Woodruff
21	1881	Sustaining the Authorities—Power of the Priesthood—Faithfulness Required, Etc	John Taylor
21	1881	Natural Fulfillment of Prophecy—The Israelites and the Gentiles	George Q. Cannon
21	1881	Responsibilities of the Priesthood—Exhortation to Faithfulness, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
21	1881	Revelation, Prophesying, Predictions of the Servants of God, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
21	1881	A Double Birthday—The Authority of the Priesthood, Etc	Orson Pratt
21	1881	Organization of the First Presidency—Responsibility of the Saints, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
21	1881	The Eternities Before the Saints—The Sublimity of the Gospel, Etc	John Taylor
21	1881	Opposition to the Work of God, Etc	John Taylor
22	1882	Tithing and Other Matters—Correct Views Necessary	John Taylor
22	1882	Opinions of the World, Etc	John Taylor
22	1882	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	George Q. Cannon
22	1882	The Saints Have Cause to Rejoice—Their Labors and Future	Wilford Woodruff
22	1882	Divisions of Modern Christendom—Effects of Sectarian Proselytism, Etc	Charles W. Penrose
22	1882	The Responsibility to Preach the Gospel, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
22	1882	The Testimony of the Gospel, Etc	Charles W. Penrose
22	1882	The Privileges of the Saints, Etc	John Taylor
22	1882	The Worship of God, the Sacredness of the Sabbath, Etc	John Taylor
22	1882	The Character of God's Work—True Riches—Our Responsibilities, Etc	Francis M. Lyman
22	1882	The Saints to Be a Peculiar People, Etc	George Q. Cannon
22	1882	Reports Concerning the Saints, Their Prosperity the Result of Prayer and Faithfulness, Etc	George Q. Cannon
22	1882	The Priesthood—God's Love for the Human Family, Etc	John Taylor
22	1882	Duties of the Saints—The Atonement, Etc	John Taylor
22	1882	The Channels of Communication From God to Man—Dreams, Visions, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
22	1882	The Position of the Latter-Day Saints—Morality and Sobriety Required—Transgressors to Be Dealt With, Etc	John Taylor
22	1882	Funeral Discourse	Wilford Woodruff
23	1883	The Settling of Southern Utah—Building of the Temple, Etc	John Taylor
23	1883	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	John Taylor
23	1883	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	Franklin D. Richards
23	1883	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	George Q. Cannon
23	1883	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	John Taylor
23	1883	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 Resu	Erastus Snow
23	1883	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	John Taylor
23	1883	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	John Taylor
23	1883	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 Pe	George Q. Cannon
23	1883	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	Lorenzo Snow
23	1883	"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	Daniel H. Wells
23	1883	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	Franklin D. Richards
23	1883	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	John Taylor
23	1883	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	Wilford Woodruff
23	1883	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	Lorenzo Snow
24	1884	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	Joseph F. Smith
24	1884	Exhortation From Isaiah—The Saints Obeying It—Glimpse at the Settlement of Utah—Fulfilling Ancient Prophecies—Jackson County, Missouri, the Destination of the Saints—The Temple to Be Built There—New Jerusalem—How It Will Be Preserved From Decay—Its Description—The Wicked Powerless to Prevent the Saints From Fulfilling Their Destiny	Orson Pratt
24	1884	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	Wilford Woodruff
24	1884	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	Charles W. Penrose
24	1884	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	John Taylor
24	1884	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	John Taylor
24	1884	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	Charles W. Penrose
24	1884	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	John Taylor
24	1884	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&mdash	George Q. Cannon
24	1884	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 Manifest	George Q. Cannon
24	1884	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	Franklin D. Richards
24	1884	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	John Taylor
24	1884	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 Rel	Daniel H. Wells
24	1884	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	Franklin D. Richards
24	1884	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	Franklin D. Richards
25	1885	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 Ha	George Q. Cannon
25	1885	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 Surr	George Teasdale
25	1885	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 Resurre	Erastus Snow
25	1885	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	Erastus Snow
25	1885	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	Charles W. Penrose
25	1885	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	Francis M. Lyman
25	1885	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	John Morgan
25	1885	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	John Taylor
25	1885	Uniting of Temporal Interests—Not An Obsolete Principle—Improvement Among the Saints—Need of Being More Self-Sustaining—Works to Be Accomplished	Brigham Young, Jr
25	1885	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	George Q. Cannon
25	1885	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	John Taylor
25	1885	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	George Q. Cannon
25	1885	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	John Taylor
25	1885	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	Brigham Young, Jr
25	1885	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	Erastus Snow
25	1885	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	Franklin D. Richards
25	1885	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	George Q. Cannon
25	1885	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	George Q. Cannon
25	1885	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	John Taylor
26	1886	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	John Taylor
26	1886	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	John Taylor
26	1886	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	John Taylor
26	1886	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 Ourse	John Taylor
26	1886	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 Mille	Orson F. Whitney
26	1886	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 Pri	George Q. Cannon
26	1886	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 Upo	Franklin D. Richards
26	1886	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	Junius F. Wells
26	1886	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&md	Franklin D. Richards
26	1886	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	John Taylor
26	1886	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	Lorenzo Snow

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The Journal of Discourses 26 volumes of sermons, 1854–1886: how they were recorded, who preached them, and whether they are doctrine.
Brigham Young in the Journal of Discourses The man who raised this subject most, with all 388 of his sermons.
Journal of Discourses, Volume 19 The volume that carries the subject hardest, 1878.