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"One of the prophets describes the Father of us all, saying, 'I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool; his throne was like the fiery flame,' etc. The prophet further says, 'thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him,' etc. Again, 'and, behold, one like the Son of Man came with the clouds of heaven and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.'" Now, who is this Ancient of days? You may answer this question at your pleasure, I have already told the people. But the Savior would answer the question as to the appearance of the Father of us all, by saying, "Look at me, for I am the very express image of My Father." (Brigham Young, 8 January 1865, Journal of Discourses, Volume 11:40) "The only men who become Gods, even the Sons of God, are those who enter into polygamy." (Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, Volume 11:268) More Interesting quotes from JD Volume Eleven may be found at the end of the index. |
HISTORICAL DISCOURSE George A. Smith, 11:1
UNSEEN INFLUENCES-MINISTRATION OF ANGELS- FAITH NECESSARY FIRST AS A PREPARATION FOR GREATER THINGS-HOLY SPIRIT NECESSARY FOR THE RIGHT PERFORMANCE OF TEMPORAL DUTIES George Q. Cannon, 11:28
ORDINANCE OF BREAD AND WINE-ITS NATURE-CHARACTER OF GOD AND OF JESUS-REASONS WHY SIN AND DEATH EXIST-EARTHLY PROBATION NECESSARY FOR FUTURE GLORY-DANGER OF APOSTACY Brigham Young, 11:39
REVELATION IN THE CHURCH-NECESSITY OF OBEDIENCE TO COUNSEL-CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE OF THE SAINTS- DUTY OF STRIVING TO INCREASE OUR FAITH George Q. Cannon, 11:45
FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE GOSPEL-APOSTACY FROM THE PRIMITIVE FAITH AND RESTORATION OF THE FULNESS OF THE GOSPEL George A. Smith, 11:48
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, 11:60
CAUSES OF GRATITUDE THAT THE SAINTS HAVE-SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL BLESSINGS ENJOYED BY THEM- GREATER PROMISES MADE TO THEM THAN THE ANCIENTS- OBEDIENCE TO COUNSEL NECESSARY. George Q. Cannon, 11:67
MEN OUGHT TO PRACTISE WHAT THEY TEACH-NECESSITY OF FAITHFULNESS ON THE PART OF THE SAINTS- THE YOUNG OUGHT TO LIVE THEIR RELIGION-BLESSINGS RECEIVED THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF FAITH. Heber C. Kimball, 11:80
RELIGIOUS IDEAS OF THE WORLD CONTRASTED WITH THOSE OF THE SAINTS-LOYALTY OF THE SAINTS TO THE CONSTITUTION-PERSECUTIONS THEY HAVE ENDURED- PROPHECY IN THE CHURCH. John Taylor, 11:87
ETERNITY OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD-CONTINUED FAITHFULNESS OF THE SAINTS-HONESTY TO BE PRACTISED BY THEM. Heber C. Kimball, 11:95
CONDITION OF THE SAINTS, ETC. George Q. Cannon, 11:98
DUTIES OF THE SAINTS-OBEDIENCE TO COUNSEL, ETC. BrighamYoung, 11:101
SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS. BrighamYoung, 11:110
PERSONALITY OF GOD-HIS ATTRIBUTES- ETERNAL LIFE, ETC. BrighamYoung, 11:119
SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS. Brigham Young, 11:129
HOME MANUFACTURING, MERCHANDISING, AND GENERAL ECONOMY. Brigham Young, 11:137
OTHERS' SINS, NO JUSTIFICATION OF OURS. Heber C. Kimball, 11:143
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THINGS TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL. Orson Hyde, 11:147
PROSPERITY OF THE SAINTS. George A. Smith, 11:155
REVELATION FROM GOD, TRUE KNOWLEDGE. John Taylor, 11:157
RICHES OF THE GOSPEL. George Q. Cannon, 11:167
SYNOPSIS OF REMARKS. Georg A. Smith, 11:176
ETERNAL LIFE REVEALED IN THE GOSPEL. Daniel H. Wells, 11:182
EXHORTATION TO HOME-MANUFACTURE. Ezra T. Benson, 11:191
DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNDERSTANDING NECESSARY. Amasa M. Lyman, 11:192
MARRIAGE: ITS BENEFITS. Amasa M. Lyman, 11:198
BLESSINGS SECURED BY FAITHFULNESS. Heber C. Kimball, 11:208
HOLY GHOST REQUISITE TO TEACH THE TRUTH Brigham Young, 11:212
OUR RELIGION IS FROM GOD John Taylor, 11:216
CONFLICT OF TRUTH IRREPRESSIBLE- SIN CAUSES FEAR, THEN APOSTACY George Q. Cannon 11:225
OPPOSITION ESSENTIAL TO HAPPINESS Brigham Young, 11:233
THE PRIESTHOOD ANCIENT AND MODERN-GOD'S DEALINGS WITH THE CHILDREN OF MEN IN EVERY AGE- FINAL TRIUMPH OF HIS KINGDOM Wilford Woodruff, 11:241
THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH IS A LIVING, MOVING, EFFECTIVE INSTITUTION: WE DO NOT CARRY IT, BUT IT CARRIES US Brigham Young, 11:249
ADVICE TO LAWYERS-ROYAL POLYGAMY IN EUROPE- POLYGAMY REVEALED FROM HEAVEN Brigham Young, 11:257
OUR INDIAN RELATIONS-HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM Brigham Young, 11:263
DELEGATE HOOPER-BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF POLYGAMY- FINAL REDEMPTION OF CAIN Brigham Young, 11:266
UNION-PERSECUTION-THE NATURE OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD-TRADING WITH ENEMIES-THE JEWS-ON THE MURDER OF DR. ROBINSON Brigham Young, 11:273
WEAKNESS OF THE HUMAN MIND-EXTORTION- IMPERFECTION OF THE HUMAN JUDGMENT- INTRODUCTION OF MACHINERY Brigham Young, 11:282
EMBARRASSMENTS IN ARISING TO SPEAK- THE DIFFERENT RELIGIONS-NONE PERFECT EXCEPT REVEALED FROM GOD Joseph F. Smith, 11:305
THE LIMITED WISDOM OF MAN IN COMPARISON TO THE FULNESS OF GOD'S WISDOM- WHAT IS TRUE PHILOSOPHY? John Talor, 11:314
THE IMPROVED CONDITION OF THE SAINTS- PREPARATION NECESSARY TO BUILD UP THE CENTRE STAKE OF ZION-THE LAW OF MOSES GIVEN IN CONSEQUENCE OF REBELLION-NO TRUE PLEASURE WITHOUT THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD Brigham Young, 11:321
TRUTH TO BE RECEIVED FOR ITS OWN SAKE- IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERCEIVING THE THINGS OF GOD FROM A WORLDLY POINT OF VIEW-MATERNAL INFLUENCE George Q. Cannon,11:330
THE COMPLETE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SAINTS AND THE WORLD John Taylor, 11:339
THE ELDERS TO LABOR FOR THE UNITY OF THE SAINTS Brigham Young, 11:347
HOW THE SISTERS CAN HELP TO BUILD UP THE KINGDOM Brigham Young, 11:350
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ECONOMY John Taylor, 11:353
RAISING FLAX AND WOOL-HOME MANUFACTURES- CHURCH LITERATURE-FOLLY OF USING TOBACCO AND LIQUOR George A. Smith, 11:359
WORD OF WISDOM-HAPPPINESS TO BE OBTAINED THROUGH OBEDIENCE Ezra T. Benson 11:366
NECESSITY OF UNITY AND FAITH AND PRACTICE Wilford Woodruff, 11:369
BUILDING THE TEMPLE- MORMONISM EMBRACES ALL TRUTH Brigham Young, 11:371
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Where did this commandment come from in relation to polygamy? It also came from God. It was a revelation given unto Joseph Smith from God, and was made binding upon His servants. When this system was first introduced among this people, it was one of the greatest crosses that ever was taken up by any set of men since the world stood. Joseph Smith told others; he told me, and I can bear witness of it, "that if this principle was not introduced, this Church and kingdom could not proceed." When this commandment was given, it was so far religious, and so far binding upon the Elders of this Church that it was told them if they were not prepared to enter into it, and to stem the torrent of opposition that would come in consequence of it, the keys of the kingdom would be taken from them. When I see any of our people, men or women, opposing a principle of this kind, I have years ago set them down as on the high road to apostacy, and I do to-day; I consider them apostates, and not interested in this Church and kingdom. It is so far, then, a religious institution, that it affects my conscience and the consciences of all good men--it is so far religious that it connects itself with time and with eternity. (John Taylor, JD 11:220)
We as a people are commanded to leave our places of abode in the countries where we received the gospel, and are required to gather together. (Brigham Young, JD 11:321)