Brigham Young

“ He has led us to victory and peace, and has given us power and influence that we can sustain ourselves; and I believe that it is the calculation of all to sustain themselves against all that can come to annoy, destroy, desolate, and drive the Saints of God. God will fight our battles ”

“ The brethren are well, and the spirit of peace and contentment rests upon them. They are doing their duties—living to and serving their God.
Keep the "'Mormon' creed," and especially just now in regard to the remarks made by brother Spencer. Some may think they will have to deviate in attending to digging their neighbours' potatoes; but this is now the very business for the brethren to do. This is now their duty, and what the brethren ought to do.
I do not know that anybody's heart burns, except it is to get a little nearer to our enemies and for the troops to undertake to come in here. ”

“ I have told you before, and I can tell you now, that the result will be that "Mormonism" will be higher and greater in power and influence than ever it was before. Our enemies will sink, while we will increase in power and strength, and enjoy an influence that we never enjoyed before ”