“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant (2011), 230–37 “Index,” Teachings: Heber J. Grant, 230–37 Index A Aaronic Priesthood, restoration of 17 68 102–3 Alcohol, consequences of drinking 189 193–95 See also Word of Wisdom Apostasy personal, guarding against 27–29 174–76 universal 14–15 Atonement of Jesus Christ See also Jesus Christ brings peace and joy 225–26 provides eternal life for the faithful 223–25 redeems all from death 223–25 B Baptism, preparing children for 201–2 Bennett, Frances Grant (daughter) xv xvi xviii 200 Book of Mormon greatest missionary we have 19 Heber J. Grant gains a testimony of 63 Joseph Smith brought forth 18–19 C Cannon, George Q. viii xix 13 Cannon, Lucy Grant (daughter) xv–xvi xviii 43 139–40 147 Cardston Alberta Temple, dedicated by President Grant ix xxii Charity all should be filled with 141 expressed when we forgive others 148–49 152–55 keeping the commandments helps us be filled with 26 priesthood holders must have 106–7 Chastity, using alcohol and tobacco can lead to loss of 189 194–95 Children See also Parents Teaching Church teachers’ duties toward 204–5 husbands and wives commanded to have 202 learn from others’ example 126 178 206–7 parents’ responsibility to teach 126 199–204 206–7 Church leaders See also Prophets assist parents 204–5 blessings from following 71–73 79–81 Church meetings prayers in 8 singing hymns in 166 168 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints divine destiny of 212–13 217–18 mission of 212–13 nothing can stop the progress of 215–16 participating in the work of 216–18 progress of 209–16 prophecies concerning 213–16 reputation of, rests on members’ shoulders 94–95 Coffee 189 194 195–96 See also Word of Wisdom “Come, Come, Ye Saints” favorite hymn of President Grant 129 lessons in the hymn 129–37 Comfort in answer to prayer 177 Atonement brings 225–26 from the Book of Mormon 63 gospel principles can bring 4 44–46 in obeying the Word of Wisdom 193 receiving, when loved ones die 43–49 Commandments, prepare us to dwell with God 29–31 See also Obedience Constitution of the United States of America, instituted by God 157 Contributions See Fast offerings Tithing Covenants made in the temple, remembering 80 of temple marriage, strengthen families 54 D Death of loved ones, accepting God’s will in 46–48 of loved ones, finding comfort in 43–49 not the end of existence 44–49 part of the Father’s plan 48–49 resurrection from 45–46 223–25 a temporary separation from family 45 Debt a bondage 122 discouraging effects of 122 Heber J. Grant’s efforts to get out of xiv 119 121 Discouragement, overcoming 37 39 Drugs 189 See also Word of Wisdom Duty failure to do, causes the Spirit to withdraw from us 28 fulfilling of, helps us be forgiving 152 God gives us strength to accomplish 37–38 the only path of safety 31 to pray 176–77 to provide the necessities of life for our families 126 to redeem our kindred dead 56 to seek and follow the Lord’s will 26 185–86 to set a righteous example 96–97 to share the gospel 84–86 to sustain civil law 158–60 to teach our children 200–207 to teach simple gospel principles 4–5 to teach the gospel by the Spirit 5–6 of today, prepares us for the labors of tomorrow 114 E Elijah, sealing keys restored by 51 55 Elijah, Spirit of 55 Enduring to the end See Persistence Eternal life comes through Jesus Christ 223–25 keeping the commandments leads to 29–31 staying on the path to 29–31 37–39 Eternal marriage See Marriage, eternal Exaltation See Eternal life Example bad, can bring discredit on individuals and the Church 95–96 children learn from 126 178 206–7 of Church members, influences the Church’s reputation 94–95 good, shines as a light 96–97 missionary work through 97–99 F Faith a gift of God 79 206 in God the Father and Jesus Christ, great need for 219 increases as we do our duty 28 217 of the Latter-day Saint pioneers 129–37 showing, by the way we live 97–98 sustains us when loved ones die 44–48 teaching children to have 126 200–202 216 without works, is dead 25 38 98 112 124 Family See Children Fathers Mothers Parents Teaching Family history work See also Redemption of the dead Temple work receiving the Lord’s help in 56–60 value of records about ancestors 55 widespread desire to learn about ancestors 55 Family prayer 177–78 Fast offerings 121 124 127 See also Finances; Tithing Father in Heaven See God the Father Fathers 202 See also Children Family Parents Finances See also Debt Fast offerings Tithing being generous with 126–28 dangers of debt 121 122–23 success in, influenced by obedience to the Word of Wisdom 193 First Vision See also Smith, Joseph glory and simplicity of 16 marked the beginning of the last dispensation 17 Forgiveness brings joy and peace 149–52 an essential part of the gospel 147–49 an expression of charity 152–53 requires avoiding faultfinding 153–55 G Genealogy See Family history work Temple work Gift of the Holy Ghost preparing children to receive 201–2 receiving the Holy Ghost as a constant companion 182–83 Gifts of the Spirit 89–90 101 103–4 182 God the Father answers prayers 47–48 175 177 author of the Restoration 19 returning to the presence of 29–31 visited Joseph Smith 16–17 217 221–22 Gospel is a message of forgiveness 147–49 is the plan of life and salvation 20 23 31 44 51 86–87 88 212 216 217 224 offers comfort at death of loved ones 44–46 understanding of, leads us to be willing to make sacrifices 23–24 Government electing good leaders in 161 should be founded on moral principles 162–63 supporting local government 158–60 Grant, Daniel Wells (son) 43 Grant, Emily Wells (wife) 43 Grant, Fred (half brother) 11 13–14 Grant, Heber J. as an Apostle xix–xx association with other Presidents of the Church x–xi 71–78 benefits from his father’s reputation 206–7 business endeavors of xii–xiv 111–12 114–15 contributes to Salt Lake Temple construction 51 dedicates temples ix xxii develops beautiful penmanship 111–12 develops testimony of Joseph Smith 3 11 efforts of, to get out of debt xiv 119 121–22 example of 92 expresses gratitude to those who taught him in his youth 199 faith of, in the power of prayer 173 as a father xv–xvi xviii 139–40 200 gathers weekly in temple with family 53 generosity of xiv–xv 139–41 142–43 gives priesthood blessings of healing 101 103–4 helps his wayward half brother 11 13–14 as a husband xviii improves at baseball 33–34 increases in testimony as a child 63 institutes the Church’s welfare program xxiii–xxiv joins Brigham Young’s family for prayer 173 learns to be forgiving 149–152 learns to sing 35 164 166 168 learns to work in youth xii 33–34 109 111–12 114–15 life of, spared through obedience to the Word of Wisdom 190–91 love of, for his mother xi–xii xiii xviii 63 109 199 love of, for temple and family history work 53 love of, for the Lord 219 221 marries in the temple 53–54 199 as a mission president xx 83 participates in civic issues 157 persistence of xii 33–35 109 111–12 114–15 164 166 pledges to fight the influence of alcohol and tobacco in the world 189 as President of the Church xx–xxv reason for sharing personal experiences 109 111 service for others xiv–xv xviii 139–41 142–43 as a son xi–xiii xviii 109 sorrow of, at deaths of loved ones 43–44 as a stake president xix works with his wife to find family history information 56–60 Grant, Heber Stringham (son) 43–44 Grant, Jedediah Morgan (father) xi 43 129 131–32 206–7 Grant, Lucy Stringham (wife) 43–44 Grant, Rachel Ridgeway Ivins (mother) xi–xii xiii xviii 11 43 63 109 199 Great Depression xxii 157 H Happiness See Joy Heavenly Father See God the Father Hinckley, Gordon B. xi 84 Holy Ghost See also Revelation Testimony inspiration from, comes when we do our duty 26 79 182–83 withdraws from the disobedient 28 183–85 withdraws when we do not pray 178 witness of, leads to testimony 64–65 Home See Children Fathers Mothers Parents Teaching Honesty an essential characteristic for government leaders 161 Heber J. Grant’s reputation for xiii–xiv xxv in paying tithes and offerings xix xxi 27 28 80 121 123–26 in prayer 175–77 setting an example of 95 97–98 141 211 Humility helps teachers receive inspiration 6 helps us receive blessings from God 26 leads to greater faith 28 parents’ need for, in teaching children 206 paying tithes and offerings helps us develop 127–28 prayer helps us be filled with 175–76 Hymns See also Singing are prayers to the Lord 166–67 bring peaceful influence into our lives 167–70 should be used at home and at church 166 167 168 I Improvement, seeking, in ourselves rather than others 148 153–55 J Japan opening of the first mission in xx 83 progress of the Church in 83–84 Jesus Christ See also Atonement of Jesus Christ birth of 223 224 Crucifixion of 223 224 directs the Church today 226–27 earthly mission of 223–25 instituted the Church 224 Latter-day Saints’ testimony of 219 literal Son of God 14 221–22 223 224 need for faith in 219 Resurrection of 224–25 story of, ever remains new 221 teachings of 223–24 visited Joseph Smith 16–17 217 221–22 world’s differing views of 222 Joseph Smith See Smith, Joseph Joy Atonement of Jesus Christ brings 225–26 in bearing testimony 11 64 227 in forgiving others 149–52 in giving service 40 143–44 of Heavenly Father, in welcoming the righteous home 47 in keeping the commandments 186 of Latter-day Saint pioneers 132 in learning of the Savior 221 in learning the gospel 1 175 in missionary work 86–87 in obeying the Word of Wisdom 193 in paying tithes 125 in prayer 178 in teaching our children 202 in teaching the gospel 1 8–9 L Love leads to Christlike service 141 leads us to share the gospel 84–86 motivates us to keep the commandments 24–25 M Maeser, Karl G. 39–40 89–90 Marriage, eternal covenants of, strengthen families 54 importance of marrying in the temple 53–54 Melchizedek Priesthood, restoration of 17–18, 68, 101, 102–3 Missionaries See also Missionary work must continue in the faith when they return home 184–85 should sing hymns 169–70 strengthen their testimonies as they teach 67 Missionary work See also Missionaries brings us genuine joy 86–87 importance of example in 97–99 must be done by the power of the Spirit 88–90 our duty and privilege 84–86 requires sacrifice 84–86 shows love for the Lord and our neighbors 84–86 Mortality, a school to prepare us to dwell with God 29 Mothers 203 See also Children Family Parents Music See Hymns Singing N Nephi, example of xxi 37 O Obedience allows us to enter into partnership with God 27 expresses our love for God 24–25 Heber J. Grant’s keynote message 24 helps us overcome obstacles 27 necessary for salvation 29–31 38 prepares us to dwell with God 29–31 a privilege rather than a sacrifice 27 protects us from the adversary 27–29 38–39 strengthens testimonies 26 65–66 P Parents See also Children Family Fathers Mothers accountable to teach children 201–4 assisted by Church leaders and teachers 204–5 must set a good example 206–7 Peace through the Atonement of Jesus Christ 225–26 the Church helps bring 213 through keeping the Word of Wisdom 193 through learning of the Savior 221 through living within our means 122 when loved ones die 43–49 Persistence helps us accomplish worthwhile goals 33–36 keeps us on the path to eternal life 37–39 necessary in our efforts to help others 39–41 Personal experiences, reason for sharing 109 111 Personal revelation See Revelation Pioneers See “Come, Come, Ye Saints” Prayer acknowledging and seeking God’s will in 47–48 in all we do 174–75 in Church meetings, helps us teach and learn by the Spirit 8–9 cultivates a spirit of gratitude 176–77 essential for spiritual strength 175–77 family prayer 177–78 Heavenly Father answers 47–48 175–77 helps us obey the Word of Wisdom 196 leads to revelation 66 176 prevents us from becoming prideful 175–77 Presidents of the Church x–xi 71–81 See also Prophets Priesthood healing power of 101 103–4 ordinances of 102 restoration of 17–18 68 101 102–3 righteous exercise of 105–7 Prophets blessings from following 71–73 79–81 called of the Lord 74–77 guided by revelation to benefit the Church 71–79 R Redemption of the dead, a principal purpose of the Restoration 60 See also Family history work Temple work Repentance 39 Restoration of the gospel fruits of, testify of Joseph Smith’s mission 18–20 Joseph Smith’s role in 14–18 Resurrection 45–46 223–25 Revelation See also Testimony to guide us in our responsibilities 182 to help us know the Lord’s will for us 185–86 often comes as a still, small voice 182 requirements to be able to receive 182–85 S Sacrifice brings rewards in time and eternity 54 of worldly interests, to do temple work 51 53–55 Salvation, working for our own 38 204 See also Eternal life Satan, cannot lead us astray if we do our duty 27–29 39 Self-reliance 115–16 Service expression of our love for the Lord and our fellowmen 141 the key to happiness in life 143–44 lifts and encourages others 141–43 persisting in 39–41 Sharing the gospel See Missionary work Singing See also Hymns avoiding songs that teach false doctrine 167 can be a prayer to the Lord 166–67 in the home 167–68 is a splendid part of worship 166 Smith, Joseph called of God 74 First Vision of 16–17 217 221–22 gospel restored through 14–20 prophesied that the Saints would be driven to Rocky Mountains 213–14 revelation on the priesthood received by, while in jail 105–6 testified of Jesus Christ 224–25 testimony of, essential to a testimony of the gospel 14–16 Smith, Joseph F. x xx 77 78 79 117 119 Snow, Lorenzo x 75–76 77 78 79 117 Spirit, Holy See Holy Ghost Spiritual gifts See Gifts of the Spirit Success definition of true 29–30 122 125 formula for 36 112 T Taylor, John x xix 74–75 77 78 79 116 149–52 168–69 Tea 189 194 See also Word of Wisdom Teachers See also Teaching assist parents 204–5 influence on young Heber J. Grant 1 3 11 199 praying for the Lord to inspire 8–9 Teaching See also Teachers by example 92 97–99 126 178 206–7 foundational gospel principles 4–5 parents’ responsibility 200–204 206–7 by the Spirit 1 3 5–6 8–9 88–89 205 206 Temple work See also Family history work Redemption of the dead building of temples xxii 19 51 209 211 importance of temple marriage 53–54 199 making time for 54–55 redeeming the dead 51 55 56 60 217 Testimony See also Holy Ghost Revelation in answer to prayer 19 66 comes by the power of the Holy Ghost 64–65 development of Heber J. Grant’s 63 gives us courage and strength 68–69 received and strengthened through faithfulness 26 65–66 201 strengthened when shared 66–68 Tithing See also Fast offerings Finances honest payment of, brings peace and joy 125–26 honest payment of, leads to financial security 123–26 Tobacco 189 194–95 See also Word of Wisdom V Voting 161 W War xxii 157 162 Welfare program xxiii–xxiv 115–16 Widtsoe, John A., speaking about Heber J. Grant 92 140–41 221 Woodruff, Wilford xx 71–73 75 77 78 79 116–17 214 Word of Wisdom definition of 189 disobedience to, weakens us physically and spiritually 193–95 every Latter-day Saint can keep 195–96 Heber J. Grant’s life spared because he obeyed 190–91 Heber J. Grant’s pledge to fight alcohol and tobacco 189 law of life and health 191–93 a letter from the Lord 193–94 obedience to, brings temporal and spiritual blessings 190–93 praying for help to obey 196 Work essential for success 36–38 112 113–15 helps us be self-reliant 115–16 to help those who have gone astray 39–41 lack of, destroys health 117 a lifelong responsibility 116–17 part of the gospel of Jesus Christ 113–14 pleasing to the Lord 113 teaching importance of, to the youth 109 Y Young, Brigham x 66–67 74 77 78 79 115–16 134 170 173