Journal of Discourses/22


Journal of Discourses
Volume 22

Journal of Discourses Volume 22

BY: PRESIDENT JOHN TAYLOR,

HIS COUNSELLORS, THE TWELVE APOSTLES AND OTHERS.

Reported By: GEO. F. GIBBS, JOHN IRVINE AND OTHERS

Respectfully Dedicated to the Latter-Day Saints in All the World.

VOL. XXII.

LIVERPOOL:

PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ALBERT CARRINGTON 42, ISLINGTON.

LONDON:

LATTER-DAY SAINTS' BOOK DEPOT, 10, DORINDA STREET, BRIDE STREET, LIVERPOOL ROAD, ISLINGTON.

1882.

Preface

With much pleasure we present to our readers the Twenty-second Volume of the trusting that the inspired remarks of God's servants, therein compiled, will prove an additional source of happiness and peace to the Saints, and of general instruction to all who peruse its pages.

THE PUBLISHER.


  1. Opposition to the Work of God, etc. by John Taylor (1-4)
  2. Tithing and Other Matters—Correct Views Necessary by John Taylor (5-16)
  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 by John Nicholson (17-27)
  4. The Divine Authority of the Holy Priesthood, etc. by Orson Pratt (27-38)
  5. The Organization of the First Presidency, etc. by John Taylor (38-41)
  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. by Joseph F. Smith (42-50)
  7. Opinions of the World, etc. by John Taylor (50-52)
  8. The Originators of Reports Against the Saints—Feelings of the People in the East, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (53-58)
  9. The Peculiarities of the People of Utah, Etc. by George G. Bywater (59-67)
  10. The Spirit of Revelation and Its Operations by Charles W. Penrose (68-74)
  11. The Advancement of God's People Under the Influences of the Gospel, Etc. by Henry W. Naisbitt (74-82)
  12. Partaking of the Lord's Supper, Etc. by Charles W. Penrose (82-97)
  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 by George Q. Cannon (98-109)
  14. His Late Travels Through the South, Etc. by Erastus Snow August (109-120)
  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 by George Q. Cannon (120-132)
  16. The Present Condition of the Saints—Their Past Trials—The Attempted Assassination of President Garfield, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (133-139)
  17. The Saints' Mission is One of Peace—Sympathy for General Garfield, Etc. by John Taylor (139-144)
  18. The Saints Have Cause to Rejoice—Their Labors and Future by Wilford Woodruff (144-149)
  19. The Gospel—The “Perfect Law of Liberty,” Etc. by Erastus Snow (149-154)
  20. Divisions of Modern Christendom—Effects of Sectarian Proselytism, Etc. by Charles W. Penrose (155-168)
  21. The Object of Assembling Together—The Sacrament, Etc. by Wilford Woodruff (169-176)
  22. The Remarks of Brother Woodruff—The Prophets and Servants of God Rejected in Nearly All Ages, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (177-183)
  23. The Church Governed By Law, Etc. by John Nicholson (183-192)
  24. The Priesthood, Its Organization, Etc. by John Taylor (193-204)
  25. The Responsibility to Preach the Gospel, Etc. by Wilford Woodruff (204-210)
  26. The Testimony of the Gospel, Etc. by Charles W. Penrose (211-217)
  27. The Privileges of the Saints, Etc. by John Taylor (217-223)
  28. The Great Principles of Salvation, Etc. by Orson Pratt (223-226)
  29. The Worship of God, the Sacredness of the Sabbath, Etc. by .John Taylor (226-231)
  30. The Work of the Saints in this Generation, Etc. by Wilford Woodruff (232-236)
  31. Revelation—The Privileges of the Saints, Etc. by . George Q. Cannon (236-245)
  32. The Character of God's Work—True Riches—Our Responsibilities, Etc. by F. M. Lyman (245-251)
  33. The Abundant Testimonies to the Work of God, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (252-259)
  34. The Blessings Enjoyed Through Possessing the Ancient Records, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (260-269)
  35. The Calling of Missionaries—The Proper Training of the Young, Etc. by John H. Smith (269-272)
  36. Education—Its Advantages Among the Saints, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (273-278)
  37. The Saints to Be a Peculiar People, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (278-285)
  38. Reports Concerning the Saints, Their Prosperity the Result of Prayer and Faithfulness, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (286-290)
  39. The Priesthood—God's Love for the Human Family, Etc. by John Taylor (290-297)
  40. Duties of the Saints—The Atonement, Etc. by John Taylor (297-312)
  41. The Building Up of Zion—Gratitude to God, Enduring Trial, Etc. by John Taylor (312-321)
  42. The Saints a Peculiar People—Their Religion Practical—Sustaining Each Other—Honesty in Trade—The Blessing of God on the Faithful, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (321-330)
  43. The Channels of Communication From God to Man—Dreams, Visions, Etc. by Wilford Woodruff (330-335)
  44. The Position of the Latter-Day Saints—Morality and Sobriety Required—Transgressors to Be Dealt With, Etc. by John Taylor (335-341)
  45. Liberty of Conscience—The Unrighteousness of Religious Persecution—Eternal Truths Revealed—Indestructibility of the Principles of the Gospel, Etc. by Wilford Woodruff (341-347)
  46. Discourse by President Wilford Woodruff by Wilford Woodruff (347-350)
  47. Discourse by President Joseph F. Smith by Joseph F. Smith (350-353)
  48. Discourse by President John Taylor by John Taylor (353-357)
  49. The Gathering—Miracles not Designed to Convert the World, Etc. by George Q. Cannon (357-368)
  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 by George Q. Cannon (369-374)
  51. The Preaching and Practice of the Gospel—Visitations of Angels, Etc. by Henry W. Naisbitt (375-376)