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Discourses of Brigham Young

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A curated selection of sermons and addresses lays out a systematic presentation of faith and practice, blending theological exposition with practical counsel. Themes include the nature of God, revelation and prayer, pre-existence and the plan of salvation, free agency, the origin of evil, eternal progression and human destiny, dispensations and restoration, eschatological expectations, scriptural authority, priesthood organization, ordinances and foundational gospel principles, and communal practices such as Sabbath observance. Passages consistently link spiritual doctrine to everyday conduct, emphasizing obedience, self-reliance, moral development, and the application of religious principles to social and civic life.

Wife, not to lead husband, 308; responsibilities and duties of, 308-313.

Wight, Lyman, 220; wanted Saints to go to Texas, 737.

Will, the, 100.

Will, God has placed, in his intelligent creatures, 406; a trait of God's divinity, 406; power to accept or reject, 406; ours, should be controlled by the will of God, 406; first and foremost, 406; human family die to gratify, 406; learn to direct, 406.

Will of God, this people must know and do, 341.

Williams, Frederick, G., 214-216; 704.

Wisdom, obtain, 20; apply your heart to, 402; seek diligently for, 402; sow in your hearts, 402; more profitable than gold, 402; obtain, from best books, 403; if any man lack, let him ask of God, 403; our privilege to have, 403; pray for, but add with that prayer works, 404; this people are increasing in, 404; search out the, of God, 404.

Wives, many, not cause of persecution, 536.

Woman suffrage, 563.

Word of Wisdom, 282-283; people of God commanded to keep, 283; Elders of Israel have no right to transgress, 283; consequences of disobedience to, 284-286; Elders of Israel commanded to cease drinking strong drinks, 284; Church authorities requested to cut off those who will not cease getting drunk, 284; everlasting life in it, 285; for what purpose given, 285.

Words, not so essential as acts, 510.

Work, 290.

World, will not receive gospel, only on their own terms, 349; See also Earth.

Worlds, many, 31; composition of, 74.

Worship, desire to, 34; needful on every day, 257; on one day only a folly, 257.

Y

Young, Brigham, mission of 13; has had revelations, 60; spirit of Joseph fell upon, 214; sustained as President, 214-216; never to apostatize, 215; brief Sayings of, 340; gospel did everything for, 629; blesses people, 697.

Z

Zion, built by practical labor, 19; where it is, 181; make for ourselves, 181-182; pure in heart is, 182; peace and joy in, 183; knowledge of, shall reach the uttermost parts of the earth, 380; let us go up to, 380; build up, 381; establish, 415; strength of, 437; come here to build up, 438; beautify and glorify, 453.

Zion's Camp, 219.

Zion's ship, God at helm, 528.