Journal of Discourses

Public sermons by Mormon leaders from 1851-1886

Volume 18

pp. 1-2
April 8, 1875
John Taylor
Man, the Offspring of God, a Dual Being—Immediate Revelation—Operate With the Priesthood
pp. 2-13
April 8, 1875
George Q. Cannon
There is Cause for Rejoicing—The Hand of Divine Providence Over the Saints—Pleased With Being a Territory—Maintain the Right—Be True to Principle
pp. 13-16
April 9, 1875
George Q. Cannon
Cooperation a True Principle—Saints Must Be Self-Sustaining—Patronize Home Manufacturers—Home Industrial Institutions
pp. 16-29
April 11, 1875
Orson Pratt
Gathering of Israel—The Work of the Father Commenced—Three Nephite Apostles Never to Taste of Death—The Ten Tribes Come to Zion From the North Countries
pp. 29-40
June 24, 1875
Wilford Woodruff
Little Children Are Innocent, and All Will Be Saved—God, a Personage of Tabernacle—The Life of the Savior, a Life of Suffering—Second Coming of Christ
pp. 41-57
July 11, 1875
Orson Pratt
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
pp. 57-69
July 25, 1875
Orson Pratt
Resurrection of the Saints—Second Advent of the Messiah—Preparatory Work—Return of the Jews to Jerusalem—Gathering of The Saints to Zion—Christ's Personal Reign
pp. 70-77
August 31, 1875
Brigham Young
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
pp. 78-82
August 31, 1875
John Taylor
The United Order—How Unity is to Be Attained—Reform Necessary—The Order of the Kingdom of God—Stewardships
pp. 82-88
October 6, 1875
George Q. Cannon
The Pleasure of Serving God—Importance of the Gathering—Necessity of Obedience to the Priesthood
pp. 89-94
October 6, 1875
Joseph F. Smith
God Preserves His People—Internal Foes the More Dangerous—Redemption of the Dead—The Priesthood
pp. 95-102
October 7, 1875
Daniel H. Wells
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
pp. 103-108
October 8, 1875
George Q. Cannon
Self Preservation—United Order—Individual Stewardships—Home Manufactures
pp. 109-122
September 12, 1875
Wilford Woodruff
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
pp. 122-130
October 8, 1875
Wilford Woodruff
The Resurrection—Laying the Cornerstone of the Temple in Jackson County—Mission of the Twelve Apostles—Baptism of Nearly Six Hundred of the “United Brethren”—The Saints Hold the Keys of Salvation for All Israel—Judgments Await the Wicked—Folly of the Fashions
pp. 131-132
October 9, 1875
Orson Pratt
On the Dedication of the New Tabernacle
pp. 133-135
October 10, 1875
Joseph F. Smith
What the Lord Requires of His Saints
pp. 136-143
October 10, 1875
John Taylor
The Purposes of God—Duties and Responsibilities of the Saints
pp. 144-155
August 30, 1875
Orson Pratt
Fulfillment of Prophecy—The Desert Watered and the Wilderness Made Fruitful—Zion in the Valleys of the Mountains—Increase of Her Families Like a Flock—Her Peace, Plenty, and Prosperity
pp. 155-168
July 18, 1875
Orson Pratt
Book of Mormon—Urim and Thummim—Appearance of a Holy Angel in 1829 to Four Persons—Their Testimonies to the Truth of the Book of Mormon—Also Eight Other Witnesses—Isaiah's Prophecy Relates to that Book—Ezekiel's Prophecy
pp. 169-186
March 26, 1876
Orson Pratt
Restoration of the Gospel Probable and Scriptural—Sent First to the Gentiles, Then to Israel—this is a Gathering Dispensation or the Fullness of Times—Destiny of All Nations
pp. 186-193
April 6, 1876
Wilford Woodruff
Infidelity of the Christian World—Duties and Responsibilities of the Saints—Necessity of a Temple, and Works in Behalf of the Dead
pp. 193-203
April 6, 1876
John Taylor
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
pp. 203-207
April 6, 1876
Daniel H. Wells
Unbelief of the Present Age—The Saints Called to Build up God's Kingdom—Their Duties and Responsibilities
pp. 208-211
July 30, 1876
John Taylor
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
pp. 212-217
August 15, 1876
Brigham Young
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
pp. 217-222
August 13, 1876
Wilford Woodruff
Simplicity and Unchangeableness of the Gospel—It Must Be Preached in All the World Before the Savior Comes—Duties and Responsibilities of the Saints
pp. 222-229
August 26, 1876
Orson Pratt
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
pp. 230-235
September 17, 1876
Brigham Young
Personal Revelation the Basis of Personal Knowledge—Philosophic View of Creation—Apostasy Involves Disorganization and Return to Primitive Element—One Man Power
pp. 235-249
June 23, 1874
Brigham Young
Secret of Happiness—Self Examination—Joseph Smith a Man of Obedience to God—Baptism for the Dead—Temporal and Spiritual One—a Dream—Order of Enoch, the Order of God—A Good Word for the Women
pp. 250-256
September 17, 1876
George Q. Cannon
Visit to Sabbath Schools—Reflections on the Course We Pursue—Common Blessings Sometimes Undervalued—The Gospel Guarantees Its Own Testimony—Apostasy Rather An Evidence of Health, Than a Symptom of Disease—Testimony
pp. 257-264
October 8, 1876
Brigham Young
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
pp. 264-271
August 20, 1876
Orson Pratt
Youthful Experiences—Preaching Without Purse and Scrip—Individual Testimony Abundant and Satisfactory—Joseph Smith not An Impostor—His Promises Fulfilled—Form of Church Organization Imperative—Its Restoration in Prophecy and Fact
pp. 271-277
April 8, 1876
Joseph F. Smith
The Gospel Trumpet—Salvation More Than Baptism and the Laying on of Hands—Responsibilities of Believers—Labors and Opportunities of the Spirit World—The Office of the Holy Spirit—Knowledge of the Gospel, Certain and Sure—Its Fruits Good, and Manifest in the Lives of Those Who Receive It
pp. 278-286
November 5, 1876
John Taylor
Position of the Latter-Day Saints—Protestantism Makes No Claim to Revelation—Priesthood, How Restored, Its Purpose—Persecution the Heritage of the Church—The People Must Know the Will of God, and Do It—Respect the Authorities; and Respect Our Profession—Avoiding All Evils, Cleave to the Good
pp. 286-297
November 12, 1876
Orson Pratt
Salvation Tangible—Personality of God—Character of God—Pre-Existence of Man—Jesus Our Elder Brother—Transformation of the Earth—Creation and Organization—Its Final Destiny, the Home of the Saints—Revelations By Joseph Smith in Harmony With Scripture
pp. 298-302
October 6, 1876
Lorenzo Snow
Apostolical Succession and Responsibility—Social Position Affords No Release From Responsibility—If the Office Does not Honor a Man, He is Called to Honor the Office—Man's Future, Dependent on Integrity Here
pp. 303-305
January 1, 1877
Brigham Young
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
pp. 306-313
December 31, 1876
John Taylor
Respect to the Dead—Pre-Existence the Key to This—The Future Life Depends on This—The Latter-day Saints Dependent Upon Revelation for Their Knowledge of These Things—Life Persecutions As Nothing, Contrasted With the Promises Pertaining to the Future—Men's Future Glories As Are the Laws They Abide
pp. 314-323
December 3, 1876
Orson Pratt
Prophecies Unfulfilled—Changes in the Configuration of the Globe—Miracles the Result of Laws not Yet Perfectly Understood—The Re-Formation of the Earth—Its Character During the Millennium—Its Purification By Fire—The New Heavens and the New Earth—The Gospel the Celestial law, and Only Passport to Existence on a Celestialized Earth
pp. 324-335
December 31, 1876
John Taylor
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
pp. 335-348
February 25, 1877
Orson Pratt
Daniel's Vision—Nebuchadnezzar's Dream—Its Interpretation—The Coming of the Ancient of Days—Joseph Smith's Prophecy—Things Yet to Be Fulfilled—The Valley of God Where Adam Dwelt—The Establishment of the Kingdom of God—The Coming Millennium and Triumph of the Saints
pp. 349-353
April 4, 1877
George Q. Cannon
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
pp. 353-357
April 6, 1877
Brigham Young
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
pp. 358-362
May 6, 1877
Brigham Young
The Lord Rules—The Hand of God in Persecution—The Gospel Embraces All Truth—No Need of Worry, the Lord Will Deal Out Justice—Joseph Slain for the Gospel—The Dissatisfied Will Be Satisfied—Full of Blessing
pp. 362-367
May 13, 1877
Orson Pratt
Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods—Their Peculiarities and Jurisdiction—Building Temples—Gathering to Be Sanctified—Union and Blessing Its Results
pp. 368-371
April 6, 1877
Daniel H. Wells
Dedicatory Prayer
pp. 371-376
April 5, 1877
Lorenzo Snow
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