Lorenzo
Snow
5th President
1898–1901
The
United States
Constitution
The
Bill of Rights
Declaration
of
Independence
Born:
3 April 1814
Ordained
an Apostle: 12 February 1849
Additional Counselor to Brigham Young: 8 April 1873
Assistant Counselor to Brigham Young: 9 May 1874
President of the Twelve: 7 April 1889
President of the Church: 13 September 1898-10 October 1901
Died: 10 October 1901
As
an Apostle
1.
Well, Governor, so far as I am concerned personally, I am not in conflict
with any of the laws of the country. I have obeyed the laws as faithfully
and conscientiously as I can thus far, and I am not here [Utah State
Penitentiary] because of disobedience of any law. I am here wrongfully
convicted and wrongfully sentenced.
. . . We honor the law administered rightfully. ("Gov. West Is Baffled" 4)
2.
We trace the hand of the Almighty in framing the constitution of our land,
and believe that the Lord raised up men purposely for the accomplishment
of this object, raised them up and inspired them to frame the constitution
of the United States. (JD 14:301; also in Brown 359)
3.
We look upon George Washington, the father of our country, as an inspired
instrument of the Almighty; we can see the all-inspiring Spirit operating
upon him. And upon his co-workers in resisting oppression, and in
establishing the thirteen colonies as a confederacy; and then again the
workings of the same Spirit upon those men who established the
constitution of the United States. (JD 14:304)
4.
They will sustain the constitution and laws and institutions of the United
States, and be the champions of liberty and of that constitution when its
integrity shall be threatened. (JH [15 Sep 1898] 3)
5.
We thank thee for this opportunity to show our love for these heroes who
have accomplished such wonders for the beloved United States, which was
founded by noble and inspired men. ("Mighty Demonstration of Joy and
Rejoicing Greet the Heroes Everywhere" 1)
6.
We thank thee for the opportunity of thus displaying our feelings and love
for these magnificent heroes who have accomplished wonders in the
interests of these United States, this great republic, the foundation of
which was laid by the noble, generous men inspired of thee, and as thou
hast been favorable to this republic even from the date of its foundation
to the present time, and hast raised up men and boys willing to serve
their country. ("Boys Are Welcomed Home by Patriotic Multitude"
1)
Jesus
Christ Joseph Smith
Jr.
Brigham Young
Founding
Fathers John Taylor
Wilford Woodruff
Joseph F. Smith
Heber J. Grant
George A. Smith
David O. McKay
Joseph F. Smith
Harold B. Lee
Spencer Kimball Ezra T. Benson Howard Hunter
Gordon Hinckley First Presidency Elders
Citizens
Rule Book
