Journal of Discourses · 1882

Journal of Discourses, Volume 22

51 sermons by 12 speakers, published in 1882. The full contents, and what the volume is about.

Updated 2026-08-21

Volume 22 of the Journal of Discourses was published in 1882 and prints 51 sermons by 12 speakers.

George Q. Cannon dominates it with 14 of the 51 sermons, followed by John Taylor with 13.

A passage from this volume

The contents below list everything printed in it. This is what it sounded like.

We cannot be Saints without the spirit of the Lord. And as I said before in regard to these ordinances and requirements, they all tend in their particular place and time to keep us in the strait and narrow path. Hence upon the Sabbath we partake of the sacrament, and thus renew our covenants with the Lord, we fellowship each other, and we ask the Father to forgive the sins of the past and desire to have His Spirit to be with us in the future. This we do every Sabbath day, prayers every morning, prayers every night, prayers secretly every day of our lives; and when this is the case with the Latter-day Saints, when they partake of the sacrament worthily, and do not eat and drink condemnation to their own souls, there will be less sickness and less quarrels among us, and the spirit of the Lord will brood over Zion.
Francis M. Lyman, The Character of God's Work—True Riches—Our Responsibilities, Etc, Journal of Discourses, Volume 22

Who preaches in it

Speaker	Sermons
George Q. Cannon	14
John Taylor	13
Wilford Woodruff	7
Charles W. Penrose	4
John Nicholson	2
Orson Pratt	2
Joseph F. Smith	2
Henry W. Naisbitt	2
Erastus Snow	2
George G. Bywater	1
Francis M. Lyman	1
John H. Smith	1

Subjects

What this volume returns to, by how many of its sermons carry each subject: Priesthood (28), Holy Ghost (24), Zion (23), Missionary Work (18), Revelation (18), Jesus Christ (16), Baptism (15), Gathering of Israel (15), Book of Mormon (14), Prayer (14), Salt Lake City (13), Doctrine and Covenants (12).

Every discourse in the volume, in printed order. The titles are the Journal's own — a single discourse routinely lists four or five unrelated subjects — and each links to the discourse itself at journalofdiscourses.com.

No.	Title	Speaker
1	(Continued From Page 376, Vol. XXI.) Opposition to the Work of God, Etc	John Taylor
2	Tithing and Other Matters—Correct Views Necessary	John Taylor
3	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	John Nicholson
4	The Divine Authority of the Holy Priesthood, Etc	Orson Pratt
5	The Organization of the First Presidency, Etc	John Taylor
6	The Persecutions of the Ancient Saints—The Organization of the Church in Our Day—Necessity of Obedience to the Laws of the Gospel, Etc	Joseph F. Smith
7	Opinions of the World, Etc	John Taylor
8	The Originators of Reports Against the Saints—Feelings of the People in the East, Etc	George Q. Cannon
9	The Peculiarities of the People of Utah, Etc	George G. Bywater
10	The Spirit of Revelation and Its Operations	Charles W. Penrose
11	The Advancement of God's People Under the Influences of the Gospel, Etc	Henry W. Naisbitt
12	Partaking of the Lord's Supper, Etc	Charles W. Penrose
13	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	George Q. Cannon
14	His Late Travels Through the South, Etc	Erastus Snow
15	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
16	The Present Condition of the Saints—Their Past Trials—The Attempted Assassination of President Garfield, Etc	George Q. Cannon
17	The Saints' Mission is One of Peace—Sympathy for General Garfield, Etc	John Taylor
18	The Saints Have Cause to Rejoice—Their Labors and Future	Wilford Woodruff
19	The Gospel—The "Perfect Law of Liberty," Etc	Erastus Snow
20	Divisions of Modern Christendom—Effects of Sectarian Proselytism, Etc	Charles W. Penrose
21	The Object of Assembling Together—The Sacrament, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
22	The Remarks of Brother Woodruff—The Prophets and Servants of God Rejected in Nearly All Ages, Etc	George Q. Cannon
23	The Church Governed By Law, Etc	John Nicholson
24	The Priesthood, Its Organization, Etc	John Taylor
25	The Responsibility to Preach the Gospel, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
26	The Testimony of the Gospel, Etc	Charles W. Penrose
27	The Privileges of the Saints, Etc	John Taylor
28	The Great Principles of Salvation, Etc	Orson Pratt
29	The Worship of God, the Sacredness of the Sabbath, Etc	John Taylor
30	The Work of the Saints in this Generation, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
31	Revelation—The Privileges of the Saints, Etc	George Q. Cannon
32	The Character of God's Work—True Riches—Our Responsibilities, Etc	Francis M. Lyman
33	The Abundant Testimonies to the Work of God, Etc	George Q. Cannon
34	The Blessings Enjoyed Through Possessing the Ancient Records, Etc	George Q. Cannon
35	The Calling of Missionaries—The Proper Training of the Young, Etc	John H. Smith
36	Education—Its Advantages Among the Saints, Etc	George Q. Cannon
37	The Saints to Be a Peculiar People, Etc	George Q. Cannon
38	Reports Concerning the Saints, Their Prosperity the Result of Prayer and Faithfulness, Etc	George Q. Cannon
39	The Priesthood—God's Love for the Human Family, Etc	John Taylor
40	Duties of the Saints—The Atonement, Etc	John Taylor
41	The Building Up of Zion—Gratitude to God, Enduring Trial, Etc	John Taylor
42	The Saints a Peculiar People—Their Religion Practical—Sustaining Each Other—Honesty in Trade—The Blessing of God on the Faithful, Etc	George Q. Cannon
43	The Channels of Communication From God to Man—Dreams, Visions, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
44	The Position of the Latter-Day Saints—Morality and Sobriety Required—Transgressors to Be Dealt With, Etc	John Taylor
45	Liberty of Conscience—The Unrighteousness of Religious Persecution—Eternal Truths Revealed—Indestructibility of the Principles of the Gospel, Etc	Wilford Woodruff
46	Funeral Discourse	Wilford Woodruff
47	Funeral Discourse	Joseph F. Smith
48	Funeral Discourse	John Taylor
49	The Gathering—Miracles not Designed to Convert the World, Etc	George Q. Cannon
50	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	George Q. Cannon
51	The Preaching and Practice of the Gospel—Visitations of Angels, Etc	Henry W. Naisbitt

Ask MormonGPT about Volume 22

All 51 sermons in this volume are indexed in full.

What did George Q. Cannon preach about in 1882? What does Journal of Discourses volume 22 say about Priesthood? Summarise the main themes of Journal of Discourses volume 22. Which sermons in volume 22 discuss Holy Ghost?

3 free questions a month · no card required

Volume 21 (1881) The volume before this one.
Volume 23 (1883) The volume after this one.
The Journal of Discourses All 26 volumes: how the sermons were recorded, who preached them, and whether they are doctrine.

Journal of Discourses, Volume 22

A passage from this volume

Who preaches in it

Subjects

Contents

Ask MormonGPT about Volume 22

Related