Faithful Performance of My Duties: A Religious Obligation
THEY WERE BELIEVERS, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
IN compliance with an usage coeval with the existence of our Federal Constitution, and sanctioned by the example of...
Brigham Young: Will the Constitution Be Saved?
CALLED UNTO LIBERTY, 19th CENTURY SERMONS
1854
Speaking of a perilous war against the U.S. Constitution yet to come that had been prophesied by an American...
Politically Imposed Fraternity Will Fail
CALLED UNTO LIBERTY, 19th CENTURY SERMONS, JOHN TAYLOR
1875
The world have generally made great mistakes upon these points. They have started various projects to try...
Longfellow—Christmas Bells
Christmas Bells.
December 25, 1864.
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I HEARD the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat,
Of peace on earth, good-will to...
Labor Is Ordained of God
CALLED UNTO LIBERTY, 19TH CENTURY SERMONS, JOHN TAYLOR
"Labor is the manufacturer of wealth. It was ordained of God as the medium to be used...
Only Virtue, Morality, & Intelligence Can Save America
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, Brigham Young
1855
Assuredly in the preservation of virtue, morality, and intelligence she may look for the perpetuity of...
When the Wicked Rule the People Mourn
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, Brigham Young
We say that we live in a Republican Government, and we hold that we have the best...
No Matter the Circumstances, Socialism Fails
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, John Taylor
I have had it asked me by philosophers, "Is this the only way you propose to ameliorate...
God Inspired American Revolution & Our Constitution
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, Brigham Young
We consider that the men in the Revolution were inspired, by the Almighty, to throw off the...
When All Other Standards Will Fail – Orson Pratt
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, Orson Pratt
The only way for us is to have a true standard, which must be from heaven—a standard...
Socialism: “a poor, unwise, and very imbecile” system
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, Brigham Young
We heard Brother Taylor’s exposition of what is called Socialism this morning. What can they do? Live...
Socialism is – without exception – “a Species of Robbery”
CALLED UNTO LIBERTY, 19TH CENTURY SERMONS, JOHN TAYLOR
1852
... There is also another political party, who desire, through the influence of legislation and coercion, to...
Political Systems Will Not Unite the World in Peace
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, John Taylor
The world have generally made great mistakes upon these points. They have started various projects to try...
Definining a Constitutional Republic
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, John Taylor
The government of the United States is what is called a republic. In a form of government...
The Base, The Only Sure Foundation of Enlightened Society: Young
In the sincere observances of the principles of true religion and virtue, we recognize the base, the only sure foundation of enlightened society and well-established government
A Covenant With God to Obey the Constitution
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, Anthony W. Ivins
It appears to me that three things are more responsible than all else for our present...
John Taylor: Our Second Mission
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, John Taylor
Besides the preaching of the Gospel, we have another mission, namely, the perpetuation of the free agency...
The Honor of Labor
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, John Taylor
Labor is the manufacturer of wealth. It was ordained of God as the medium to be used...
Another Mission from God
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, John Taylor
Besides the preaching of the Gospel, we have another mission, namely, the perpetuation of the free agency...
Let Legislators Confine Themselves to the Constitution
Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, John Taylor
We believe that all legislative assemblies should confine themselves to constitutional principles; and that all such laws...