DOCSLIB.ORG

Saturdaymorningsession 190Th Annual General Conference

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Saturdaymorningsession 190Th Annual General Conference Saturdaymorningsession 190th Annual General Conference President Russell M. Nelson President M. Russell Ballard Elder James R. Rasband President of the Church Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Authority Seventy The COVID-19 pandemic has Joseph Smith emerged from Alma taught that “God himself altered church meetings, mission- the Sacred Grove to begin his atoneth for the sins of the world, ary service and temple work. preparation to become a prophet to bring about the plan of mercy, to The Lord has promised that of God, with the First Vision appease the demands of justice, that those who are prepared shall not followed by the visits of heavenly God might be a perfect, just God, and fear (Doctrine and Covenants messengers, the translation a merciful God also” (Alma 42:15). 38:30). “Of course, we can store and publication of the Book of Through his atoning sacrifice, our own reserves of food, water Mormon, and the organization of Jesus Christ satisfied the demands and savings. But equally crucial the Church. of justice for all of God’s children. is our need to fill our personal Joseph and his elder brother Alma’s experience illustrates the spiritual storehouses with faith, truth and testimony.” Hyrum experienced rejection, opposition and persecution, healing power of this knowledge. He was tortured by the This year the Church commemorates the 200th anniver- ultimately ending with their deaths at Carthage Jail, reality that he had led many people away from God’s light, sary of Joseph Smith’s First Vision, in which Heavenly Fa- becoming martyrs for Christ’s cause and name. but through faith and repentance he received peace. ther pointed to Jesus Christ and said: “This is my beloved “As we celebrate this joyous occasion, the 200th anni- Christ’s healing was extended not only to Alma for his son. Hear Him!” (Joseph Smith — History 1:17). versary of the First Vision, we should always remember sins, but also to those whom Alma had harmed through his “We pray that this conference will be memorable and the price Joseph and Hyrum Smith paid, along with so behavior. Alma’s joy and relief upon receiving forgiveness unforgettable because of the messages you will hear, many other faithful men, women and children, to establish were not only for himself, but for those he had wronged and the unique announcements which will be made, and the the Church so you and I could have and enjoy the many could never fully heal despite attempts to make restitution. experiences in which you will be invited to participate.” blessings and all these revealed truths we have today.” Through Christ’s healing power, all of God’s children will have At the conclusion of the Sunday morning session, As Latter-day Saints listen to the Spirit during the a fair opportunity to choose to follow him. Jesus Christ can right Latter-day Saints convened a worldwide solemn assembly weekend’s 200th anniversary celebration, “consider what any wrong and heal any hurt in a way that honors both justice and gave the sacred Hosanna Shout. offering you will present to the Lord in righteousness.” and mercy. Sister Joy D. Jones Elder Neil L. Andersen Brother Douglas D. Holmes President Henry B. Eyring Primary general president Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Young Men general presidency Second counselor, First Presidency Every woman’s Joseph Smith The Children In the faithful and knew many and Youth restoration of unique contribu- “difficult hours” initiative remains the gospel, each tions are vital. in the decades anchored to person’s part is “The Lord loves following the principles that vital. effort, and effort First Vision and help place the The work of the brings rewards” the restoration of gospel of Jesus Lord in the last as individuals Christ’s Church. Christ “deep in the days is one of keep practicing, But the Prophet hearts” of children vast magnitude progressing and never doubted and youths. and grandeur. striving to follow the Lord. “He doesn’t God’s love for him or his testimony of the “As we come to see these principles To participate in the work of the Lord, expect perfection today,” but, as in times things he had witnessed. more clearly, we will recognize this as each person has to grow in spiritual past, “our journey does, indeed, take Defining reminders of God’s love often more than a program for members ages power. “When we ... strive to obey and effort, hard work and study.” Such efforts come while learning about the gospel or 8 to 18.” live the commandments, we grow in our bring eternal rewards. sharing it with others. The Lord’s living The initiative’s first principle is relation- power to receive continuing revelation.” “Our continuing role is to receive con- prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, ships. “We are not expected to find or walk The key to receiving revelation from tinuing revelation.” With greater capacity has invited Latter-day Saints to ponder the covenant path alone. We need love God, as shown by Joseph Smith, is the and proficiency to receive revelation, indi- the essential question: “How do you hear and support from parents, other family prayer of faith. “As we face today’s chal- viduals receive more power to accomplish Him?” members, friends and leaders who are lenges and those yet to come, we too the work of salvation and exaltation. “We hear Him in our prayers, in our also walking the path.” will need to practice the same pattern.” “There is beautiful unity between women homes, in the scriptures, in our hymns, as Revelation, agency and repentance Latter-day Saints can turn to words and men in accomplishing God’s work we worthily partake of the sacrament, as also connect Latter-day Saint youths with from the sacrament prayers as descrip- today.” Men and women alike access we declare our faith, as we serve others, heaven. tors of daily life: “Always remember the power of the priesthood through and as we attend the temple with fellow The Children and Youth initiative is Him” and “keep His commandments.” covenants made with the Lord — begin- believers.” defined by a central invitation: Choose to A prayer offered with faith in Jesus ning with the covenants of baptism and One navigates his or her way through become more like the Savior by seeking Christ ushered in this last dispensation. culminating with those covenants made in life with constant prayer, keeping the guidance of the Holy Ghost and “And it will be at the heart of the part the temple. covenants and utilizing the gift of the Holy allowing Christ to “change us into the best each of us will play in its continuing “Sisters, I pray that we will recognize Ghost. version of ourselves.” unfolding.” and cherish priesthood power as we “Embrace your sacred memories. Be- Placing the gospel “deep in our hearts” Each person’s ability to make a vital ‘cleave unto our covenants,’ embrace lieve them. ... Share them with your family. requires engagement and sacrifice. contribution to the restoration will the truths of the scriptures and heed the Trust that they come to you from your “The Children and Youth program focuses increase as faith in Jesus Christ and words of our living prophets.” Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son.” on empowering the youth.” Heavenly Father grows. Saturdayafternoonsession 190th Annual General Conference Elder Ulisses Soares Elder John A. McCune Bishop Gérald Caussé Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Authority Seventy Presiding Bishop Following the First Vision, the Even amid pain and struggles, The central message of the publication of the Book of Mormon followers of Christ can find joy Book of Mormon is to restore is the “second fundamental mile- in Him. Elder McCune learned knowledge of Jesus Christ’s es- stone” of the unfolding restoration this when he was serving as a sential role in mankind’s salvation of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the mission president in 2014 and and exaltation. last dispensation. his son suffered a longboarding “Plain and precious truths “As we study the coming forth of accident that damaged his brain. about the Savior’s atonement this holy book of scripture in these The McCune family felt God’s resound throughout the Book latter days, we come to realize love and peace as they prayed in of Mormon.” These truths have that the entire undertaking was the hospital, despite not knowing changed or can change each miraculous — from the Prophet Joseph receiving the gold whether their son would survive his injuries. Over his two person’s life. plates from a holy angel, to its translation by the gift and months in the hospital and many sessions of physical, The Lord’s Atonement is a personal and intimate gift power of God, its preservation and publication by the hand speech and occupational therapy, the family stayed for each person individually. “Just as Jesus invited each of the Lord.” focused on Christ and recognized miracles that occurred one of the Nephite disciples to feel His wounds, He died The Book of Mormon’s translation marks yet another in the Lord’s way and according to His timing. for each one of us, personally, as if you or I were the only essential miracle. When it is difficult to have hope in anything, individuals person on Earth.” “We ought to look at the process more like a ‘revelation’ can find hope and peace in Christ. Church leaders desire The Book of Mormon also contains the conversion with the aid of physical instruments provided by the Lord.” all people to experience the comfort and joy that come stories of many individuals, showing how hearts and lives The coming forth of this latter-day scripture was made from a relationship with the Savior, and those who can be changed through the Lord’s goodness and mercy.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Life of George Brooks Artist in Stone by Juanita Brooks 1965
    The Life of George Brooks Artist in Stone by Juanita Brooks 1965 Chapter 1 BACKGROUND AND EARLY LIFE For ages the rocky promitory on the north extremity of Wales has jutted out into the sea, to be known by the early inhabitants of the area as “The Point of Ayr.” Surrounded on three sides by water, with a low, gravelly beach at low tide, it became inundated up to several feet at high tide, and a boiling, foaming torrent in storms. It was such a hazard to seafaring men that by 1700 it was marked with a small lighthouse, erected for and supported by the merchants of Chester, far down at the end of the bay, As the city of Liverpool grew in importance, this danger spot became their concern also, for their commerce was constantly threatened by the submerged rocks. During the summer of 1963, the author, her husband, William Brooks, and her daughter, Mrs. Thales A. Derrick, visited the lighthouse here at the point of Ayr and became acquainted with a man who gave them the address of the present owner of the property, Mr. H. F. Lewis. In a letter dated August 27, 1963, he said: “. The Elder Brethren of Trinity House, who did not like privately owned lighthouses, heard of the defaulting of the Port of Chester Authority & petitioned the King in 1815 to have the jurisdiction of the L. H. Placed under their auspices. This was granted by King George III. I have this document as the first of the L. H. Deeds . “Originally the keeper lived ashore at the house still known as the Lighthouse cottage.
    [Show full text]
  • 1413 JS&Restoratoin Sperry Live
    1413 JS&Restoratoin Sperry live 9/8/05 3:13 PM Page 109 CHAPTER SEVEN JOSEPH SMITH AND THE RESTORATION OF TEMPLE SERVICE RICHARD O. COWAN President Gordon B. Hinckley declared that “no member of the Church has received the ultimate which this Church has to give until he or she has received his or her temple blessings in the house of the Lord.”1 President Thomas S. Monson, in like spirit, affirmed that the construction of temples “is the ultimate mark of maturity” of the Church in a given area.2 In former dispensations, sacred temples had at least two major functions. First, they were regarded as places of contact between heaven and earth, or of communication between God and man (see, for example, Exodus 25:8, 22). Second, these sacred structures were also places for performing holy priesthood ordinances (see D&C 124:38). Both of these significant functions would need to be a part of the “restitution of all things” (Acts 3:21) when the Lord would “gather together in one all things” during “the dispensation of the fulness of times” (Ephesians 1:10). Joseph Smith would be intimately involved in this restoration of temple service, and it would constitute a major contribution of his ministry. In 1823 the angel Moroni anticipated the restoration of temple service when he told Joseph Smith about the existence of the Book of Mormon record. The angelic visitor emphasized that the gospel needed to go forth so that a people might be prepared for Christ’s millennial reign.3 The angel then cited several biblical prophecies Richard O.
    [Show full text]
  • General Conference Addresses
    THE ENSIGN OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS • MAY 2020 General Conference Addresses President Nelson Encourages Saints to Hear the Lord President Nelson Delivers Bicentennial Proclamation on the Restoration Church Adopts Symbol Emphasizing the Savior’s Central Place in His Church New General Authority Seventies and Young Men General Presidency Sustained 8 New Temples Announced THE RESTORATION OF THE FULNESS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST A BICENTENNIAL PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints e solemnly proclaim that God loves His chil- the Western Hemisphere soon after His Resurrection. Wdren in every nation of the world. God the It teaches of life’s purpose and explains the doctrine of Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable Christ, which is central to that purpose. As a compan- life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved ion scripture to the Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies Son, Jesus Christ. By the power of the Father, Jesus that all human beings are sons and daughters of a lov- rose again and gained the victory over death. He is our ing Father in Heaven, that He has a divine plan for our Savior, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. lives, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, speaks today as Two hundred years ago, on a beautiful spring morning well as in days of old. in 1820, young Joseph Smith, seeking to know which We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- church to join, went into the woods to pray near his day Saints, organized on April 6, 1830, is Christ’s New home in upstate New York, USA.
    [Show full text]
  • Mormons: Who They Are, What They Believe
    Digging Deeper Links from the Discussion Guide for MORMONS: WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEY BELIEVE SESSION ONE: THE MORMONS—GENESIS The Book of Mormon according to the Latter-day Saints This Latter-day Saints article discusses the origins and purpose of the Book of Mormon. It is included here to give you an acquaintance with this Mormon scripture. Introduction to the Book of Mormon The fourth-last paragraph includes Joseph Smith, Jr.’s claim that the Book of Mormon is the world’s most perfect book. Jesus preaches in the Americas This link takes you to 3 Nephi 8-30 in the Book of Mormon which relates Jesus’ supposed visit to the Americas. Moroni’s Visitation This article lists Joseph Smith’s description of the visits of the angel Moroni and unanswered questions critics have raised about it. A Seer Stone and a Hat: Translating the Book of Mormon This article sites early testimony for how Joseph Smith, Jr. translated the Book of Mormon from the golden plates. Leaders of the LDS seem to be shrinking back from what Joseph Smith and his first scribes stated. Seer Stones- the Occult in Joseph Smith’s Day This article points out that seer stones and hats were commonly used in Joseph Smith’s time. Where Are the Ten Lost Tribes? This PBS article describes the background for the lost tribes of Israelites and traces worldwide claims for their location: including the identification of American Indians with the lost tribes centuries before Joseph Smith, Jr. Setting the Record Straight About Native Peoples: Lost Tribes of Israel This article answers linguistic claims that Native American languages match Egyptian and other hieroglyphics.
    [Show full text]
  • Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel Teacher Manual Religion 250
    Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel Teacher Manual Religion 250 Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah Comments and corrections are appreciated. Please send them, including errors, to: Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Curriculum Services 50 E. North Temple St., Floor 8 Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-0008 USA Email: [email protected] Please list your complete name, address, ward, and stake. Be sure to give the title of the manual. Then offer your comments. © 2015 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America Version 2, 9/15 English approval: 8/14 Translation approval: 8/14 Translation of Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel Teacher Manual Language PD10052296 Contents Introduction to the Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel Teacher Manual . v 1 Jesus Is the Living Christ . 1 2 Jesus Christ Is Central to All Human History . 4 3 Jehovah and His Premortal Ministry . 8 4 Jehovah Created the Earth . 11 5 Jesus Christ Was Jehovah of the Old Testament . 15 6 Types, Shadows, and Symbols of Jesus the Christ . 19 7 Jesus Christ—God’s Only Begotten Son in the Flesh . 22 8 Jesus Christ Fulfilled All Righteousness . 26 9 The Savior’s Profound Influence . 29 10 Come, Follow Me . 33 11 Jesus Christ Went About Doing Good . 37 12 Miracles on the Roads of Palestine . 41 13 Jesus Christ Called Twelve Apostles . 45 14 Jesus Christ Is the Messiah . 49 15 Jesus Christ Instituted the Sacrament . 53 16 The Savior Atoned for the Sins of All Mankind .
    [Show full text]
  • The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism: a Working Hypothesis*
    ORIGINAL ARTICLE Journal of Psychedelic Studies 3(2), pp. 212–260 (2019) DOI: 10.1556/2054.2019.020 The entheogenic origins of Mormonism: A working hypothesis* ROBERT BECKSTEAD1, BRYCE BLANKENAGEL2, CODY NOCONI3 and MICHAEL WINKELMAN4** 1Retired, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pocatello, ID, USA 2Naked Mormonism Podcast, Seattle, WA, USA 3Independent Researcher, Portland, OR, USA 4Retired, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA (Received: March 19, 2019; accepted: June 8, 2019) Historical documents relating to early Mormonism suggest that Joseph Smith (1805–1844) employed entheogen- infused sacraments to fulfill his promise that every Mormon convert would experience visions of God and spiritual ecstasies. Early Mormon scriptures and Smith’s teachings contain descriptions consistent with using entheogenic material. Compiled descriptions of Joseph Smith’s earliest visions and early Mormon convert visions reveal the internal symptomology and outward bodily manifestations consistent with using an anticholinergic entheogen. Due to embarrassing symptomology associated with these manifestations, Smith sought for psychoactives with fewer associated outward manifestations. The visionary period of early Mormonism fueled by entheogens played a significant role in the spectacular rise of this American-born religion. The death of Joseph Smith marked the end of visionary Mormonism and the failure or refusal of his successor to utilize entheogens as a part of religious worship. The implications of an entheogenic origin of Mormonism may contribute to the broader discussion of the major world religions with evidence of entheogen use at their foundation and illustrate the value of entheogens in religious experience. Keywords: Joseph Smith, Mormonism, entheogen, psychedelic, spirituality INTRODUCTION early Mormon converts.
    [Show full text]
  • Index for Journals, Volumes 1–3
    Index for Journals, Volumes 1–3 In addition to the journals themselves, introductory essays, annotation, and most refer- ence materials have been indexed. Most maps are not indexed; map coordinates for specific locations are given in the Geographical Directory. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization of quotations have been standardized. Personal names are listed by their correct spellings, not by variant spellings that may be found in the journals, unless correct spelling is unknown. Entries for women are generally listed under their final married names, with appropriate cross-references under maiden names or earlier married names. Unidentified individuals, such as “Mr. Brown,” are included in the index. In subentry text, Joseph Smith (JS) and Emma Smith (ES) are referred to by their initials. Because JS is the implied subject of the index, the entry for his name does not report all JS-related events in the volumes. Rather, it records important events and highlights. When found in an entry, “id.” generally indicates an entry in the Biographical Directory or Geographical Directory, “def.” usually refers to a definition in the Glossary, and “hand- writing of” identifies ranges of pages on which an individual inscribed text in the journals. Other documents recorded in the journals, such as letters or revelations, are identified under the Journal entry. A of, 1:231, 1:271, 1:274, 1:275, 1:284n184; JS travels Aaronic priesthood. See Priesthood and specific to, 1:291; stake organized at, 1:274, 1:457; priesthood offices N. Whitney to be bishop in, 1:290; mentioned, Abbott, Stephen, 3:26n92 1:289, 2:25.
    [Show full text]
  • 22 Cowan.Indd
    22 What Old Testament Temples Can Teach Us about Our Own Temple Activity Richard O. Cowan emple worship is not unique to the present dispensation. The Lord di- Trected his people in Old Testament times to construct these holy struc- tures, and even from the beginning of this earth’s history, mortals have felt the need of establishing sacred sanctuaries where they can get away from worldly concerns and receive instruction pertaining to the eternities. Elder John A. Widtsoe believed that “all people of all ages have had temples in one form or another.” There is ample evidence, he was convinced, that from the days of Adam “there was the equivalent of temples,” that in patriarchal times “temple worship was in operation,” and that even after the Flood “in sacred places, the ordinances of the temple were given to those entitled to receive them.”1 Elder Joseph Fielding Smith likewise explained that the Lord taught the full- ness of the gospel to Adam and his posterity and gave them the law of sacrifice as a means of pointing their attention forward to his own infinite Atonement. An understanding of temple worship in Old Testament times can broaden our perspective and thus help us appreciate our own temple service even more. Richard O. Cowan is a professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. 384 What Old Testament Temples Can Teach Us 385 Specifically, temples have two essential functions: “A temple . is charac- terized not alone as the place where God reveals Himself to man, but also as the House wherein prescribed ordinances of the Priesthood are solemnized.”2 The Lord Revealed Detailed Specifications for His Sacred Sanctuaries Moses’ tabernacle.
    [Show full text]
  • The Influence of Methodism on Early Mormon Religiosity
    Brigham Young University BYU ScholarsArchive Theses and Dissertations 2009-07-07 We Latter-day Saints are Methodists: The Influence of Methodism on Early Mormon Religiosity Christopher C. Jones Brigham Young University - Provo Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd Part of the History Commons BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Jones, Christopher C., "We Latter-day Saints are Methodists: The Influence of Methodism on Early Mormon Religiosity" (2009). Theses and Dissertations. 1747. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/1747 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. “WE LATTER-DAY SAINTS ARE METHODISTS”: THE INFLUENCE OF METHODISM ON EARLY MORMON RELIGIOSITY by Christopher C. Jones A thesis submitted to the faculty of Brigham Young University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts Department of History Brigham Young University August 2009 Copyright © 2009 Christopher C. Jones All Rights Reserved BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COMMITTEE APPROVAL of a thesis submitted by Christopher C. Jones This thesis has been read by each member of the following graduate committee and by majority vote has been found to be satisfactory. Date Grant Underwood, Chair Date Susan Sessions Rugh Date J. Spencer Fluhman BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY As chair of the candidate’s graduate committee, I have read the thesis of Christopher C. Jones in its final form and have found that (1) its format, citations, and bibliographical style are consistent and acceptable and fulfill university and department style require- ments; (2) its illustrative materials including figures, tables, and charts are in place; and (3) the final manuscript is satisfactory to the graduate committee and is ready for submission to the university library.
    [Show full text]
  • The Contributions of George A. Smith to the Establishment of the Mormon Society in the Territory of Utah
    Brigham Young University BYU ScholarsArchive Theses and Dissertations 1970 The Contributions of George A. Smith to the Establishment of the Mormon Society in the Territory of Utah C. Kent Dunford Brigham Young University - Provo Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd Part of the History Commons, and the Mormon Studies Commons BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Dunford, C. Kent, "The Contributions of George A. Smith to the Establishment of the Mormon Society in the Territory of Utah" (1970). Theses and Dissertations. 4653. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4653 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. THE contributions OF GEORGE A SMITH TO THE establishment OF THE MORMON SOCIETY IN THE TERRITORY OF UTAH A dissertation presented to the department of church history and doctrine brigham young university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree doctor of philosophy by C kent dunford august 1970 this dissertation by C kent dunford is accepted in its present form by the department of church history and doctrine in the college of religious instruction of brigham young university as satis- fying the dissertation requirements fforyoror the degree of doctor of history of religion date hyrum L andrus committee chairman milton V backman jr committee member
    [Show full text]
  • Style Guide for Publications of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
    Style Guide for Publications of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Fourth Edition Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah This document is subject to revision. Send comments and suggestions to: Editing 50 East North Temple Street, Room 2390 Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3222 © 1972, 1978, 1996, 2009 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America English approval: 2/06 Contents Preface . v. Em Dash Parentheses 1 . Style Reference Sources . 1. Brackets Slash 2 . Writing for Church Publications . 2. Quotation Marks Lists Determine the Document’s Purpose Define the Audience 7 . Spelling and Distinctive Treatment Gather Information of Words . 21. Create a Preliminary Outline Standard for Spelling Compose Effective Paragraphs Ligatures Compose Effective Sentences Plurals 3 . Manuscript Preparation . 7. Possessives Word Division General Guidelines Italics Heading Levels in Manuscripts Compound Words 4 . Copyrights, Permissions, and 8 . Names and Terms . 25. Publishing Information . 9. General Principles of Capitalization Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Church Positions and Offices The Intellectual Property Office Church Buildings Determining Whether Permission Is Required Temples Responsibilities of Originators Places and Historic Sites Selecting from Available Sources General Church Funds Use of Church-Sponsored Materials Church Organizations Use of Privately Owned Materials Church Meetings Publishing Information Awards English Approval Date Time Zones Copyright Notices Kinship Names Bar Code Names and Titles of Deity Church Logotype Distinguished Religious Persons Registered Trademarks Saint(s) Church 5 . Grammar and Usage . 13 Priesthood Nouns Used as Modifiers Religious Writings Use of Gender-Specific Pronouns Religious Terms Agreement of Pronouns and Antecedents 9 .
    [Show full text]
  • The Sacred Shout
    NOTES AND COMMENTS The Sacred Shout Steven H. Heath INTRODUCTION ONE OF THE LEAST KNOWN RITES of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the sacred hosanna shout. Elder Bruce R. McConkie has written: At the dedicatory services of temples and in certain other solemn assemblies, the saints follow the pattern set by the Prophet Joseph Smith at the dedication of the Kirtland Temple and give the hosanna shout. While standing, ordinarily with faces toward the east, and waving white handkerchiefs with each word or phrase of praise, the united congregation exults: Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna To God and the Lamb Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna To God and the Lamb Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna To God and the Lamb Amen, Amen, Amen! (1966, 368) Perhaps the most unusual occurrence of this shout came in 1886 at the Utah State penitentiary in Salt Lake City. Many Mormon men were serving prison terms for unlawful cohabitation, including Lorenzo Snow, then presi- dent of the Quorum of the Twelve. At President Snow's funeral, Rudger Clawson, called just seven days before as his second counselor, spoke of this unique experience: He called the brethren together (there were some thirty-five or forty in all) and said in substance: "We have been sent to this place and are associated together in prison. It will 'be our privilege, if we so desire to express our feelings to the Lord by offering up unto Him the sacred shout." . The sacred shout was then offered up within those prison walls — a great and mighty shout to God and the Lamb.
    [Show full text]