Journal of Discourses

Public sermons by Mormon leaders from 1851-1886

Volume 1

pp. 1-6
January 16, 1853
Brigham Young
Salvation
pp. 6-15
April 7, 1853
Parley P. Pratt
Spiritual Communication
pp. 16-28
August 22, 1852
John Taylor
Elder John Taylor's Mission to Europe in 1849-1852
pp. 28-34
March 4, 1852
Brigham Young
Recreation, and the Proper Use of It
pp. 34-37
July 11, 1852
Heber C. Kimball
Believing the Bible—the Gospel—Persecution—Spirit-Rapping, Etc.
pp. 37-42
July 11, 1852
Brigham Young
Knowledge of the Doctrine of Christ—The Religions of Men, and the Religion of God—Joseph Smith—Persecutions, Etc.
pp. 42-45
July 24, 1852
George A. Smith
Liberty and Persecution—Conduct of the U. S. Government, Etc.
pp. 46-53
April 9, 1852
Brigham Young
Self-Government—Mysteries—Recreation and Amusements, Not in Themselves Sinful—Tithing—Adam, Our Father and Our God
pp. 53-66
August 29, 1852
Orson Pratt
Celestial Marriage
pp. 66-71
April 8, 1852
Brigham Young
Education
pp. 71-73
April 9, 1853
Orson Hyde
Sanctification—Economy—Apostates— The Wolves and the Sheep
pp. 74-79
September 11, 1853
Brigham Young
Confidence—Advice to Emigrants—Danger in Prosperity
pp. 79-81
July 4, 1852
George A. Smith
The Nauvoo Legion—Civil and Religious Rights
pp. 81-84
March 27, 1853
Brigham Young
Joseph, a True Prophet—Apostates—Dream, Etc.
pp. 84-87
March 27, 1853
Parley P. Pratt
Persecutions of the Church—Apostates— Freedom—Self-Defense
pp. 88-94
June 13, 1852
Brigham Young
March of “Mormonism”—The Power of God and the Wisdom of Man—Good and Evil Influences—The Law of Increase
pp. 95-100
October 1, 1851
George A. Smith
Plea of George A. Smith, Esq., on the Trial of Howard Egan for the Murder of James Monroe
pp. 100-103
October 1, 1851
Z. Snow
Charge of Hon. Z. Snow, Judge of the First Judicial District Court of the United States for the Territory of Utah, to the Jury, on the Trial of Howard Egan for the Murder of James Monroe
pp. 103-111
May 8, 1853
Brigham Young
President B. Young's Journey South—Indian Difficulties—Walker—Watching and Prayer—Thieves and Their Deserts—Eastern Intelligence—Financial State of the Church—Gaining Knowledge, Etc.
pp. 112-120
February 27, 1853
Brigham Young
Duties and Privileges—Sacrifice—Confidence—Language—Organization and Disorganization—Taking Wives
pp. 121-130
October 6, 1853
Orson Hyde
The Man to Lead God's People—Overcoming—A Pillar in the Temple of God—Angels' Visits—the Earth
pp. 131-137
April 6, 1853
Brigham Young
The Temple Cornerstones—The Apostleship, &c
pp. 137-143
July 4, 1853
Parley P. Pratt
Declaration of Independence—Constitution of the United States—Discovery, Colonization, and Progress of America—Despotic Nations—Influence of America for the Universal Prevalence of Liberty
pp. 144-146
July 24, 1852
Brigham Young
The Pioneers—Capabilities and Settlement of the Great Basin—Exhortation to Faithfulness
pp. 147-159
June 12, 1853
John Taylor
Motives and Feelings of the Saints—Experience Necessary—The State of the World—Infidels—Religions and Works of Men, and the Religion and Works of God—Truth and Salvation
pp. 160-162
October 9, 1852
Heber C. Kimball
Materials for the Temple—The Clay and the Potter
pp. 162-172
July 31, 1853
Brigham Young
Indian Hostilities and Treachery—Excitement—Covetousness—Consequences of Obedience and of Disobedience—Policy Towards the Indians—Walker and His Band—Vigilance
pp. 172-185
January 30, 1853
Parley P. Pratt
The Standard and Ensign for the People
pp. 185-191
June 19, 1853
Brigham Young
Where the Wicked Go—Continual Opposition to and Prejudice Against the Truth—The Judges and the Delegate of Utah—The Spirit of God and the Spirit of the World—Potency of the Gospel
pp. 191-197
October 7, 1853
George A. Smith
Disobedience of Counsel—The Indian War The Result of the Same
pp. 198-203
April 6, 1852
Brigham Young
Weakness and Impotence of Men—Condition of the Saints—Dedication to the Lord—The Millennium
pp. 204-209
October 8, 1852
Heber C. Kimball
Blessings of Faithfulness—Education of Children—President Brigham Young—The Clay and the Potter
pp. 209-220
October 9, 1852
Brigham Young
Management of the Canyons—Paying Debts—Keeping Stores—Material for the Temple
pp. 221-233
April 8, 1853
John Taylor
Legitimacy and Illegitimacy
pp. 233-245
July 24, 1853
Brigham Young
Effects and Privileges of the Gospel—The Latter-day Saints and the Christian World
pp. 246-247
September 23, 1852
Heber C. Kimball
Funeral Address
pp. 248-256
June 5, 1853
Brigham Young
Use and Abuse of Blessings
pp. 256-263
April 10, 1853
Parley P. Pratt
Heirship and Priesthood
pp. 264-276
August 14, 1853
Brigham Young
True and False Riches
pp. 277-279
February 14, 1853
Brigham Young
Building Temples
pp. 280-294
July 25, 1852
Orson Pratt
A General Funeral Sermon of All Saints and Sinners; Also, of the Heavens and the Earth
pp. 294-297
October 7, 1852
Heber C. Kimball
Going South—Building the Temple—Murmurers
pp. 297-309
July 10, 1853
Parley P. Pratt
“Mormonism.”
pp. 309-316
February 20, 1853
Brigham Young
The Privileges and Blessings of the Gospel
pp. 316-322
October 6, 1853
Franklin D. Richards
Advice to Immigrants
pp. 322-327
October 6, 1853
Brigham Young
Gathering the Poor—The Perpetual Emigrating Fund—Ingratitude
pp. 328-334
Orson Pratt
The Earth—Its Fall, Redemption, and Final Destiny—The Eternal Abode of the Righteous
pp. 334-341
December 5, 1853
Brigham Young
Comprehensiveness of True Religion—The Saints But Stewards
pp. 341-349
August 7, 1853
Jedediah M. Grant
Uniformity
pp. 349-353
July 10, 1853
Brigham Young
Life and Death, or Organization and Disorganization
pp. 354-358
November 14, 1852
Heber C. Kimball
Condition of the People—Control of the Body—Individual Responsibility—Heaven and Hell—Building a Temple
pp. 358-365
August 1, 1852
Brigham Young
Weaknesses of Man—Loyalty of the Saints—Corruption of the World—True Liberty—Conduct of the American People
pp. 365-375
April 19, 1854
John Taylor
Men Eternal Beings—Darkness, Ignorance, and Weakness of the World—Privileges of the Saints
pp. 376-376
December 16, 1851
Brigham Young
Blessings of the Saints—A House for the Lord