Why I Am an American, by J. Reuben Clark Jr.
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
I am an American because I believe in a government of laws and not of...
Local Self-Government, Personal Liberty and Private Property
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
Under this plan which the Lord established, we have a dual jurisdiction—State and Federal. The...
Standing Fast by the Constitution
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
No necessity has thus far arisen in our history which could not have been ultimately...
Wisdom of Short Terms of Office
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
Conscious that long terms of office serve to entrench and solidify individuals and parties into...
Confidence in Aggregate Wisdom of People “If” Informed
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
I have a complete confidence in the aggregate wisdom of the American people if they...
Executive Directives Unconstitutional
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
In violation of the fundamental concept of the Constitution that there are three mutually independent...
Defamers of the Constitution—Enemies of God
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
It seems wise to remind ourselves of these matters because some people belittle that great...
No Inadaquacy in the Constitution
Called Unto Liberty, 20th Century Sermons, J. Reuben Clark Jr.
Having in mind the loudness with which some few cry out against the inadequacy of...
The Lord Prescribed the Way
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., 1944, 20th Century Sermons
We sometimes hear: “Well, the Lord can inspire rulers to change the Constitution. He...
Amendments—Principle to Observe
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., 20th Century Sermons
It is not my belief nor is it the doctrine of my Church that the...
Preamble Not A Grant of Power
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., 20th Century Sermons
May I emphasize that the mere fact that a matter might be of concern everywhere...
Sovereignty Rests in People
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., 20th Century Sermons
The Ninth and Tenth Amendments in words declared: “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain...
Separation of Powers
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., 20th Century Sermons
The Framers, in the Government they provided for, separated the three functions of government, and...
The Basic Law of Zion
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., 20th Century Sermons
The Constitution of the United States is the basic law for all of the Americas,...
An Inspired Instrument
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark, 20th Century Sermons
From my childhood days I have understood that we believe absolutely that the Constitution of our...
The Constitutional Convention
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., May 29 1957, 20th Century Sermons
The Constitutional Convention was in fact a revolutionary body composed of representatives...
Founders Not Political Tyros
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark, 20th Century Sermons
Moses was no more prepared by the training and experience gained in the Court of Pharaoh...
America’s Destiny
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark, 20th Century Sermons
We must come to the task of decision that now faces us, with the purest...
Ancient Prophet Foresees Americas Founding
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark, 20th Century Sermons
And it came to pass that I looked and beheld many waters and they divided...
Allegiance to Constitution Overrides Party Loyalty
Called Unto Liberty, J. Reuben Clark Jr., 20th Century Sermons
Now, I am not caring today, for myself, anything at all about a political Party...