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  1. The United Order—The Duty of the Priesthood—The Gospel not Communism—Teaching the People How to Live—Independence of Babylon—The Saints Will Continue to Spread—Unity of Purpose and Action, Will Bring Again Zion—Free Schools Criticized—Educational Status of Our Children - 90,816 views
  2. Light of the Spirit—Coming Tribulations—Present Salvation - 84,535 views
  3. Attention and Reflection Necessary to An Increase of Knowledge—Self-Control—Unity of the Godhead and of the People of God - 15,744 views
  4. Liberty of Conscience—Man Accountable to God—The Fall of Adam and Eve Preordained—Redemption and Resurrection—The Gospel in Ancient and in Modern Times—Fulfillment of Prophecy—A Falsehood Refuted—Patriarchal Marriage—Its Purity and Its Eternal Purpose - 8,489 views
  5. Spiritual Communication - 6,763 views
  6. Men Eternal Beings—Darkness, Ignorance, and Weakness of the World—Privileges of the Saints - 6,597 views
  7. Parable of the Ten Virgins—Importance of the Last Dispensation—Responsibilities Resting Upon the Elders—Judgments at the Door—The Lamanites—Home Manufactures—Laying Up Wheat - 5,871 views
  8. Necessity of Paying Due Attention to Temporal Duties, &c - 5,185 views
  9. The Gospel—It Brings Temporal As Well As Spiritual Salvation—The Prophet Joseph Smith—Persecution—Our Religion Cannot Be Destroyed - 4,965 views
  10. Knowledge of the Doctrine of Christ—The Religions of Men, and the Religion of God—Joseph Smith—Persecutions, Etc. - 4,878 views
  11. Salvation - 4,841 views
  12. The Channels of Communication From God to Man—Dreams, Visions, Etc. - 4,470 views
  13. The Priesthood—The Second Advent—The Gathering—Spiritual Ministrations and Manifestations - 4,466 views
  14. Human and Divine Government—the Latter-Day Kingdom, &c - 4,358 views
  15. The Axe is Laid to the Root—Exhortation to Faithfulness - 4,297 views
  16. Daniel’s Vision—Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream—Its Interpretation—The Coming of the Ancient of Days—Joseph Smith’s Prophecy—Things Yet to Be Fulfilled—The Valley of God Where Adam Dwelt—The Establishment of the Kingdom of God—The Coming Millennium and Triumph of the Saints - 4,274 views
  17. Polygamy - 3,955 views
  18. The Lord is Teaching Us Valuable Lessons in Our Present Experience—He is Teaching Us to Rely Upon Him and to Exercise the Faculties He Has Given Us—Nature of the Government of the United States—the Elements of a Variety of Governments Enter Into It—Physical and Moral Courage—the Judge of the Third District Court not a Christian—a Concubine Was a Wife and It Should not Be a Term of Reproach—the Character of Abraham Vindicated—Sympathy for Our Enemies—When the Saints Learn to Be Strictly Impartial, Judgment and Rule Will Be Given Them—Not All in the United States Are Arrayed Against Us—Weakness of the American Government—Power of Secret Societies—Zion to Be a Place of Refuge and Safety—President Cleveland’s Opportunity to Be Just and Great—We Must Purify Ourselves that Liberty May Come - 3,875 views
  19. Report of a Visit to the Southern Country - 3,731 views
  20. Character and Being of God—Creation—Salvation of the Dead—The Unpardonable Sin—Resurrection—Baptism of the Spirit, Etc. - 3,547 views
  21. God’s Peculiar People Called a Kingdom of Priests—Their Ministry Thus Foreshadowed—The Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods—Their Restoration in the Latter Days—The Preaching of the Gospel—Ephraim and Manasseh—The Lineage of the Prophet Joseph Smith—Predestination and Election—The Dispersion and Gathering of Israel—The Priesthood Endless, Administering in Time and Eternity—The Blindness of the Gentiles to the Things of God—The Results of Persecution—The Future of the Faithful - 3,369 views
  22. The Order of Enoch - 3,335 views
  23. Self-Government—Mysteries—Recreation and Amusements, Not in Themselves Sinful—Tithing—Adam, Our Father and Our God - 3,165 views
  24. Source of True Happiness—Prayer, Etc. - 3,108 views
  25. Recreation, and the Proper Use of It - 2,936 views
  26. Prophecy of John the Revelator—Mission of the Ancient Apostles—Their Reception and Fate—The Great Apostasy—Preservation of the Apostle John—His Revelation—Restoration of the Gospel—The Earth to Be Baptized By Fire As It Was Once Baptized By Water—We Are Sent to the World With a Warning Message—They Can Receive or Reject It—Testimony to the Truth of “Mormonism.” - 2,881 views
  27. Personal Reminiscences and Testimony Concerning the Prophet Joseph and the Church, Etc. - 2,830 views
  28. Pre-Existence, in Spiritual Form, of Man, the Lower Animals and the Earth—The Temporal Probationary State—The Millennium—The Final Change - 2,809 views
  29. Observe the Sabbath Day - 2,776 views
  30. Conditions on Which the Saints Shall Prevail—Prevalence of Peace—The Feeling in the East—Falsehoods Swallowed By a Credulous Public—No Real Injury—Immediate Promises—Only One Thing to Be Feared—The Saints Shall Prevail—The Saints Shall Prevail Through Faithfulness—This Praise of the World a Signal for Sorrow—Power of a United People—The Fiercest Persecution Antecedent to Polygamy—Salt that Has Lost Its Savor—Only One Channel of Revelation—Vox Dei, Vox Populi—The Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods—Writing and Speaking—Spirits that Peep and Mutter—Deceitful Devices of the Enemy—The Men Who Have Authority—The Parable of the Ship—The Man Who Presides—Invocation - 2,721 views
  31. Eternal Punishment—“Mormonism,” &c - 2,671 views
  32. The Creation—The Seventh Thousand Years, and Events Which Are to Follow the Period of the Millennium - 2,562 views
  33. Temple and Endowments—Raising Grain and Building Storehouses—Dedication - 2,523 views
  34. Parable of the Ten Virgins—Rapid Development of the Arts and Sciences—The Lord Hastening His Work in Its Time—Enmity Between the Church of Christ and the World—The Gathering Together of People From Every Nation After They Have Been Baptized Into One Spirit—The Law of Tithing—Blessings Which Follow Obedience Thereto—Binding Upon All, Rich and Poor Alike—Giving to the Poor—Power of the Principles of the Gospel and Effects of Their Observance—Jehovah—Jesus Christ—His Ministry—His Followers—Their Mission—Preaching to the Spirits in Prison—Baptism for the Dead—Saviors Upon Mount Zion—Responsibility Resting Upon the Saints—a Word of Encouragement to the Missionaries - 2,470 views
  35. Proper Conduct in Meeting - 2,464 views
  36. Mormonism.” - 2,462 views
  37. The Latter-Day Kingdom of God—Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon—External Testimony - 2,433 views
  38. Celebration of American Independence - 2,401 views
  39. Order—Spiritual Gifts—Temples—The New Jerusalem - 2,401 views
  40. The Kingdom of God - 2,376 views
  41. The Intended Trip North—The Causes of the Scarcity of Breadstuff—The Sufferings of the Ungodly in the United States—The Popularity of the Gospel Undesirable - 2,370 views
  42. Funeral Discourse - 2,367 views
  43. The “Twin Relics,” Slavery and Polygamy—Confounding of Polygamy With Bigamy, “Christian” Statesmanship—Joseph Smith’s Proposition for the Abolition of Slavery—The Great Rebellion, Church Division—The Bible and Polygamy, Origin of Monogamy—The Work of God in the Latter Days, the Mission of Ephraim—The Ten Tribes and Scattered Israel, the Book of Mormon—Present Persecution and Future Prospects of the Saints - 2,356 views
  44. The Gospel Incorporates All Truth—Mode of Administering the Sacrament—Abiding Counsel—Heavenly Blessings Are Conditional—Progressiveness of the Work—Plural Marriage—Tithing—Tardiness of the Saints in Observing Practical Duties—Cooperation - 2,347 views
  45. Synopsis of Remarks - 2,327 views
  46. Comprehensiveness of True Religion—The Saints But Stewards - 2,320 views
  47. “Truth is Mighty and Will Prevail”—Introduction of the Principles of Eternal Truth—Fulfillment of Prophecy in Our Own Time—Principles of the Gospel Worthy of Consideration—Their Unpopularity—Peculiar Position of the Latter-Day Saints—The Kingdom of God Predicted By the Prophets—Joseph Smith—No Power Can Stay the Hand of Almighty—The Gospel of Christ is the Law of Salvation—Persecution—Polygamy—Treat Our Fellow Men Aright—Commencement of the Millennium—Warfare Between God and the Devil—Faith—the Secret of the Strength of the Saints—Responsibility of Rulers, Etc.—Responsibility of the Saints - 2,320 views
  48. Visions of Moses—Rebellion in Heaven—Satan Cast Down—Our First Parents Fell—Before the Fall They Were Immortal—After the Fall, Mortal—The Command to Multiply Was Given to Two Immortal Beings—This Command More Fully to Be Carried Into Effect, After the Resurrection, Etc. - 2,315 views
  49. Remarks at the Funeral of President Jedediah M. Grant - 2,280 views
  50. Design of God in Relation to the Earth and Its Inhabitants—Power of Satan—The Two Zions—What is Required of the Saints—A Priesthood in the Heavens, As Well As on the Earth—Duties of the Priesthood—Would-Be Advisers—Celestial Marriage—Distinction Between Polygamy and Prostitution—Government Officers Discriminating in Favor of the Latter—Unchastity Not to Be Tolerated in the Church—Charity Advised—Class of People Who Accuse the Saints of Crime—Criminal Statistics—Horrifying Statements of Crime in the Eastern States—Warning to the Saints - 2,250 views
  51. Disobedience of Counsel—The Indian War The Result of the Same - 2,244 views
  52. The Increase and Future of the Saints—True Education, Etc. - 2,243 views
  53. Testimony of the Spirit—Revelation Given According to Requirements—Spiritual Warfare and Conquest, Etc. - 2,229 views
  54. Necessity of Opposition - 2,224 views
  55. United Order—Tithing—Cooperative Labors in Brigham City - 2,180 views
  56. Trying to Be Saints—Treasures of the Everlasting Hills—The Hill Cumorah—Obedience to True Principle the Key to Knowledge—All Enjoyment Comes From God—Organization—Duties of Officers—Final Results - 2,168 views
  57. The First Principles of the Gospel - 2,152 views
  58. Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt - 2,146 views
  59. True and False Riches - 2,138 views
  60. Apostasy, &c - 2,136 views
  61. The Order of Progression in Knowledge—The Way By Which Saints Become One—Aptness of Men to Remember Evil Rather Than Good—a Characteristic of Saints is to Remember Good and Forget Evil—Our Affections Should Be Placed on the Kingdom of God Above All Other Things - 2,135 views
  62. The Order of Enoch—Socialistic Experiments—The Social Problem - 2,133 views
  63. The Gathering—The Lord Will Punish the Wicked—Polygamy and Prostitution—Statistics of Crime Committed By Mormons and Non-Mormons—The Wickedness of the New England States—The Debased Position of U. S. Officials As Exhibited in the Courts of Utah - 2,126 views
  64. Evil Habits and Practices, &c - 2,121 views
  65. How God’s Purposes Are Fulfilled—Similarity of Ancient and Modern Church Government—Interview With Baron Rothschild—Object of Building Temples—The Perfect Organization of the Church of Christ—Works Indispensable to Salvation - 2,119 views
  66. Meeting of Adam With His Posterity in the Valley of Adam-Ondi-Ahman—Location of the Valley—The Covenant With Enoch—Records of God’s Dealings With Men From the Period of the Creation—Method of Preserving the Records of Ancient Prophets—Christ’s Advent Among the Nephites—Fufillment of God’s Purposes and the Fullness of Times - 2,113 views
  67. The Preaching and Practice of the Gospel—Visitations of Angels, Etc. - 2,110 views
  68. The Word of Wisdom - 2,103 views
  69. Opposition to the Gospel - 2,099 views
  70. Mahometanism and Christianity - 2,093 views
  71. The Privileges and Blessings of the Gospel - 2,092 views
  72. Celestial Marriage - 2,079 views
  73. Celebration of the Fourth of July - 2,074 views
  74. Rebuking Evil, &c - 2,073 views
  75. Spiritual Communication - 2,073 views
  76. Reminiscences and Testimony of Parley P. Pratt - 2,071 views
  77. Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Etc. - 2,071 views
  78. The Constitutions of the United States and Illinois—Nauvoo Charter and Municipal Court—Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2,069 views
  79. The Lord’s Supper—a Word to Mothers—The Sacrament in Sabbath Schools—History of Some Things—Young Men to Preside—Home Manufactures - 2,067 views
  80. The Priesthood to Dictate in Temporal As Well As Spiritual Things—Inconsistency of An Equal Division of Property—Let Apostates Alone - 2,067 views
  81. Those Who Are in Darkness Cannot Discern the Light—Exhortations to Male and Female to Seek After the Light of the Holy Ghost—Women Who Leave Their Husbands, Etc. - 2,065 views
  82. Funeral Address - 2,063 views
  83. Our Labors Are Interesting and Peculiar—Character of the Latter-Day Saints—The Blessing and Privilege of Priesthood—The Primary Associations—Our Warfare is One of Faith—We Must Importune for Our Rights—Necessity for Good Lawyers—The Gift of Wisdom—Persecution Will Tend to Unite Us—We Should Be Pure - 2,049 views
  84. Uniformity - 2,047 views
  85. The Speaker’s Dependence Upon the Inspiration of the Holy Ghost—Comprehensive and Exalted Nature of the Plan of Salvation—Satan’s Coercive Scheme—The Sons of Perdition—The Testimony of Jesus—Physical and Moral Courage—True Religion is Practical—One Straight and Narrow Way to Eternal Life—True Religion Compared to Genuine Coin—True Faith is Inseparably Connected With Works—Baptism of Water and of Fire—Apostles, Prophets, Etc., Placed in the Church—God’s Impartiality to His Children—Testimony Obtained By Obedience—All Will Be Saved Except the Sons of Perdition—God Has Prepared a Place for All—Paradise—Salvation Beyond the Grave—The Saints Will Have to Endure Persecution—Patriarchal Marriage—Conclusion - 2,044 views
  86. Continued Obedience to the Laws of God is Necessary to Insure a Complete Salvation to the Latter-Day Saints—The Disobedience of Ancient Israel is Shown As a Warning to the Present Generation of His People—The Nature and Necessity of the Law of Tithing—The Fewness of Those Who Faithfully Observe that Law - 2,035 views
  87. Importance of the Work of God—“The Kingdom of God or Nothing”—Apparent Insignificance of the Church at First—Its Growth—Ancient Men of God—Personal Reminiscence—What is Required of the Saints—How Joseph Smith’s Prayers Were Answered - 2,035 views
  88. Duties of the Saints—Obedience to Counsel, Etc. - 2,023 views
  89. Temples the Gates of Heaven—Feelings and Reflections—Around in the Temple—The Work Before the Saints—Sayings of the Savior As to Marriage in the Resurrection Explained—Glorious Hopes Inspired By the Gospel—Enoch and His City—The Three Nephites and John - 2,023 views
  90. The Vine and Fig Tree—Duties of Saints - 2,018 views
  91. The Order of Enoch—Study of Law—How to Become Rich - 2,014 views
  92. A Prayer - 2,012 views
  93. God’s Ways not as Man’s Ways - 2,006 views
  94. Exhortation to Cleanliness—Many of the Saints Spiritually Dead - 2,005 views
  95. Joseph Smith’s Mission—Necessity for Such a Mission—Evidences of Apostasy—Restoration of the Gospel and Establishment of the Kingdom of God—Hatred and Persecution Accorded to Joseph Smith, An Evidence of His Divine Calling—Further Proof of Inspiration - 2,001 views
  96. Advice to Immigrants - 1,998 views
  97. Indian Hostilities and Treachery—Excitement—Covetousness—Consequences of Obedience and of Disobedience—Policy Towards the Indians—Walker and His Band—Vigilance - 1,991 views
  98. Desirable Condition of the Saints—Characteristics of Prophets—The Governing Power of God in Human Affairs—Man’s Ingratitude Toward God—The Enlightening Power of God’s Spirit—Man’s Origin, Probation and Destiny—A Base Conception of the Object of Life—The Savior’s Noble Example—The Source of True Happiness—Great Truths Revealed Through Joseph Smith—Eternal Associations and Destiny of the Saints—How to Attain to a Knowledge of the Things of Eternity - 1,990 views
  99. The Church Governed By Law, Etc. - 1,988 views
  100. Appreciation of Divine Gifts and Blessings—Return to Jackson County—Encouragement of Home Manufactures - 1,988 views

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