Volume 9

76 chapters

• True Testimony: Preparation for Coming Events; Corruption of the Government, Etc.
• Spirit of Unity: Independence of Zion, &c
• Union: Human and Divine Government, Etc.
• Sectarian Religion: Democracy, Etc.
• Improvement: Restoration of the Priesthood, Etc.
• Appreciation of Divine Gifts and Blessings: Return to Jackson County; Encouragement of Home Manufactures
• Home Manufactures
• The Gifts of God: Home Manufactures; Word of Wisdom; Happiness
• Submission to Reproof, &c
• The Gospel of Salvation, &c
• Cultivation of the Spirit of Truth: Trials of the Church, &c
• Blessings Enjoyed By the Saints
• Building Up of the Kingdom of God: Home Manufactures
• Prosperity of Zion, &c
• Salvation By Works
• Building Up the Kingdom of God, &c
• Priesthood
• Privileges and Responsibilities of the Saints: Building Up the Latter-Day Kingdom
• Sufferings of the Saints: Overcoming Evil With Good, &c
• Difficulties With Which the Church Has Had to Contend in Its Establishment in Utah
• Duties of the Saints in Rolling Forth the Work of God
• Varieties of Mind and Character: Chastisement; Freedom, &c
• Observance of the Commandments of God
• Living Our Religion: Obedience to Counsel
• Gathering of the Saints: Honoring the Priesthood, Etc.
• Facilities in Utah for the Comfort and Prosperity of the Saints
• Eternal Punishment: “Mormonism,” &c
• Obedience to the Commandments and Revelations of God
• Evil Deeds and Evil Doers, &c
• Blessings Enjoyed By the Saints in Zion, &c
• Privileges of the Saints, &c
• Necessity of Paying Due Attention to Temporal Duties, &c
• Salvation of the House of Israel to Come Through the Gentiles
• Early Persecutions: Certain Retribution
• Political Economy
• Call for Teams to Go to the Frontiers: Encouragement of Home Manufactures
• Robbing the Dead: Dancing, not a Part of the Saints' Religion; Kindness in Government; More Telegraphic Wires
• Covetousness: Labors of the Elders; Mission to Form a Southern Settlement; Grumbling
• The First Principles of the Gospel
• Closing of Amusements: Indulging in Sin Brings Mental Darkness
• Preaching the Gospel to, and Helping the Lamanites: Obedience to Counsel
• Remarks on Behalf of the Indians
• Safety of the Saints at Home: Contrast of Their Position With that of the United States
• Necessity of Temporal Labor, Preparatory to Building a Temple
• Propriety of Theatrical Amusements: Instructions Relative to Conducting Them
• Salvation the Result of Individual Exertion
• Encouragement of Home Manufactures: Righteous and Unrighteous Ambition
• Power Given to Man to Create
• Agency of Man to Practice Good or Evil Principles
• Corruption Among Government Officials
• Building of the Temple: Necessity of Union
• Government of the Tongue: Impartiality in Judgment; Sealing
• Home Manufactures: Certain Destruction of the Enemies of Truth
• Weakness of Human Governments: Potency of the Kingdom of God
• Duties Connected With the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood
• Building Up and Adornment of Zion By the Saints
• True Character of God: Erroneous Ideas Entertained Towards Him
• Caution Against Vain Laughter: Value of the Life of Man
• Endless Variety of Organizations: Blessings that Await the Faithful
• Necessity of the Saints Possessing the Spirit of Revelation
• Instructions on Priesthood: Necessity for Diligence Among the Saints
• Counsel on Cattle Herding
• The Love of Truth and Righteousness Implanted in the Natural Man: Kindness and Firmness in Governments
• The Kingdom of God
• Contrast Between the Religion of Jesus Christ As Enjoyed By the Saints and that of Professed Christianity
• Necessity of the Living Oracles Among the Saints: Exhortation to Obedience to Counsel
• Proclamation of the Gospel to the Dead: Exhortation to Improvements
• A Knowledge of God Obtained Only Through Obedience to the Principles of Truth
• The Course the Saints Should Pursue and the Spirit They Should Cultivate
• Knowledge and Power: Progress of the Saints in Regard to Those Principles
• Variety of Gifts: Exhortation to Cultivate a Spirit of Contentment
• Responsibilities Resting Upon the Saints: Increase of Power and Influence
• Influence of Parents in Training Their Children: Power Which Accompanies the Elders When Having the Faith and Prayers of the People
• Eternal Salvation: Continued Improvement Brings Exaltation
• Apostleship of Joseph Smith: Destruction Awaiting the Nations
• Gathering the Poor: Prosperity of the Gathered Saints; Home Manufactures