Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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The theme of “Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” has been addressed by authors such as B. H. Roberts, George Q. Cannon, Wilford Woodruff, John Taylor and Joseph Fielding Smith. It is often associated with terms like priesthood, revelation, President, first and Apostles.

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B. H. Roberts, Succession in the Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

“ It should be observed here, perhaps, that "revelations" to a man personally, that he is called to be President of the church, even when clear and definite, do not constitute him the President. Something else is necessary. As observed elsewhere, not only must a man be called of God, but he must be accepted by the church—"chosen by the body, appointed and ordained to that office, and upheld by the confidence, faith, and prayer of the church." ”

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B. H. Roberts, Succession in the Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

“ Several men have claimed authority to lead the Church, but the Prophet Joseph never conferred any such authority upon any of them. The keys of the Presidency after his death were held by the Twelve Apostles, and by them only, until the Council of the First Presidency was reorganized. ”

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B. H. Roberts, Succession in the Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

“ If any man thinks he has influence among this people, to lead away a party, let him try it, and he will find out that there is power with the Apostles, which will carry them off victorious through all the world, and build up and defend the church and kingdom of God.
. . . If the people want President Rigdon to lead them, they may have him; but I say unto you that the quorum of the Twelve have the keys of the kingdom of God in all the world. The Twelve are appointed by the finger of God. ”

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Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine: Selections from the Sermons and Writings of Joseph F. Smith

“ I have always held, and do hold, and trust I always shall hold, that it is wrong for one man to exercise all the authority and power of presidency in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I dare not assume such a responsibility, and I will not, so long as I can have men like these (pointing to Presidents Winder and Lund) to stand by and counsel with me in the labors we have to perform, and in doing all those things that shall tend to the peace, advancement and happiness of the people of God and the building up of Zion. ”

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John Taylor, Journal of Discourses — Volume 15…

“ He stands here as the representative of God to the people, as the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ”

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Wilford Woodruff, Wilford Woodruff, Fourth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

“ He is living in you, every one. May you live true to Him as our honorable President has done. He is ninety years old, and it is because he has kept himself pure and unspotted from the world, that he has lived in the world and yet not of the world, in himself and with God, as His Prophet, that he is honored now. May God preserve his life to these children here, and may they from generation to generation observe his counsel. May every blessing be with the honorable President of this great movement; and I hope that our President will live long, and that God's love will rest upon him. ”

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Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses — Volume2|…

“ As much as is said against Christians sitting in the Presidential chair of the government, they are the only suitable persons to rule, and should be taught of the Lord by dreams and visions. But after all the hue and cry about "Church and State," there has not been a President, nor a Governor, in our day, but what has been controlled, more or less, by priests who deny revelation, believe not in visions, and receive not the ministration of angels. ”

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Franklin D. Richards, Journal of Discourses — Volume 26…

“ Circumstances are such as prevent our brethren of the First Presidency and several of the Twelve Apostles from being with us, and perhaps others from among the people, who would be glad to be with us at this General Conference, but who deem it advisable, or are so situated that they cannot consistently attend. Let us that have come together seek unto the Lord for His Spirit and His guidance, that we may receive that measure of grace and blessing at His hand which we need under the present conditions which attend upon us. ”

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