Perhaps I am meant to swim in deep waters.... better deep than shallow! Joseph Smith, Jr. More Quotes by Joseph Smith, Jr. More Quotes From Joseph Smith, Jr. That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God. Joseph Smith, Jr. daughterworldson The flavor of patriotism depends upon its habitat. Joseph Smith, Jr. habitatpatriotismflavor The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it. Joseph Smith, Jr. roseheavenjesus The Elders would go forth, and each must stand for himself...to go in all meekness, in sobriety, and preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified; not to contend with others on account of their faith, or systems of religion, but pursue a steady course. This I delivered by way of commandment; and all who observe it not, will pull down persecution upon their heads, while those who do, shall always be filled with the Holy Ghost; this I pronounced as a prophecy, and sealed with hosanna and amen. Joseph Smith, Jr. sobrietymissionaryjesus If there is trouble in the country, neither I nor my people made it, and all that we have ever done, after much endurance on our part, is to maintain and uphold the constitution and institutions of our country, and to protect an injured, innocent, and persecuted people against misrule and mob violence. Joseph Smith, Jr. freedomcountryamerica Come, all ye lovers of liberty, break the oppressor's rod, loose the iron grasp of mobocracy, and bring to condign punishment all those who trample under foot the glorious Constitution and the people's rights. Joseph Smith, Jr. freedomrightsamerica Let us here observe, that a religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things, never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation. Joseph Smith, Jr. sacrificesalvationdoe Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed. Joseph Smith, Jr. armsmaylying May those principles, which were so honorably and nobly defended, namely, the Constitution of our land, by our fathers, be established forever. Joseph Smith, Jr. landfatheramerica No man knows my history. Joseph Smith, Jr. knowsmen Our nation, which possesses greater resources than any other, is rent, from center to circumference, with party strife, political intrigues, and sectional interest; our counselors are panic stricken, our legislators are astonished, and our senators are confounded. Joseph Smith, Jr. panicpoliticalparty The things of God are of great import; and time, and experience,and careful, and ponderous, and solemn thoughts can only find them out. Thy mind, oh man, if thou wilt lead a man unto salvation, must stretch as high as the utmost heavens, and search into and contemplate the darkest abyss, and the broad expanses of eternity; thou must commune with God! Joseph Smith, Jr. mindmenheaven Surely I have contemplated the things of God. Joseph Smith, Jr. Mormons can testify whether I am willing to lay down my life for a Mormon; If it has been demonstrated that I have been willing to die for a Mormon I am bold to declare before heaven that I am just as ready to die for a Presbyterian, a baptist or any other denomination. Joseph Smith, Jr. denominationsbaptistsheaven Mobs may assemble, calumny may defame, but the work of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent. Joseph Smith, Jr. independentmissionarymay There are so many fools in the world for the devil to operate upon, it gives him the advantage oftentimes. Joseph Smith, Jr. devilhonestygiving When did I ever teach anything wrong from this stand? When was I ever confounded? I want to triumph in Israel before I depart hence and am no more seen. I never told you I was perfect; but there is no error in the revelations which I have taught. Must I, then, be thrown away as a thing of naught? Joseph Smith, Jr. errorsisraelperfect Salvation cannot come without revelation. Men of the present time testify of heaven and hell, and have never seen either; and I will say that no man knows these things without this. Joseph Smith, Jr. hellmenheaven My Brethren if thou endure thy trials well though shalt be exalted. Joseph Smith, Jr. endurewellstrials The secret of masonry is to keep a secret. Joseph Smith, Jr. masonrysecret
