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(Online document scan of Journal of Discourses, Volume 1) Journal of Discourses Volume 1 BY BRIGHAM YOUNG President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints HIS TWO COUNSELLORS, THE TWELVE APOSTLES, AND OTHERS. REPORTED BY G. D. WATT, AND HUMBLY DIDICATED TO THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS IN ALL THE WORLD VOL. I LIVERPOOL: PUBLISHED BY F. D. AND S. W. RICHARDS 15, WILTON STREET. LONDON: LATTER-DAY SAINTS BOOK DEPOT, 35, JEWIN STREET, CITY. 1854

1. Salvation by Brigham Young (1-6)
2. Spiritual Communication by Parley P. Pratt (6-15)
3. Elder John Taylor's Mission to Europe in 1849-1852 by John Taylor (16-28)
4. Recreation, and the Proper Use of It by Brigham Young (28-34)
5. Believing the Bible—The Gospel—Persecution—Spirit-Rapping, etc. by Heber C. Kimball (34-37)
6. Knowledge of the Doctrine of Christ—The Religions of Men, and the Religion of God—Joseph Smith—Persecutions, etc. by Brigham Young (37-42)
7. Liberty and Persecution—Conduct of the U.S. Government, etc. by George A. Smith (42-45)
8. Self-Government—Mysteries—Recreation and Amusements, not in Themselves Sinful—Tithing—Adam, Our Father and Our God by Brigham Young (46-53)
9. Celestial Marriage by Orson Pratt (53-66)
10. Education by Brigham Young (66-71)
11. Sanctification—Economy—Apostates—The Wolves and the Sheep by Orson Hyde (71-73)
12. Confidence—Advice to Emigrants—Danger in Prosperity by Brigham Young (74-79)
13. The Nauvoo Legion—Civil and Religious Rights by George A. Smith (79-81)
14. Joseph, A True Prophet—Apostates—Dream, etc. by Brigham Young (81-84)
15. Persecutions of the Church—Apostates—Freedom—Self-Defence by Parley P. Pratt (84-87)
16. March of “Mormonism”—The Power of God and the Wisdom of Man—Good and Evil Influences—The Law of Increase by Brigham Young (88-94)
17. Plea of George A. Smith, Esq., on the Trial of Howard Egan for the Murder of James Monroe, Before the Hon. Z. Snow, Judge of the First Judicial District Court of the United States for the Territory of Utah by George A. Smith (95-100)
18. Charge of Hon. Z. Snow, Judge of the First Judicial District Court of the United States for the Territory of Utah, to the Jury, on the Trial of Howard Egan for the Murder of James Monroe by Z. Snow (100-103)
19. President B. Young’s Journey South—Indian Difficulties—Walker—Watching and Prayer—Thieves and Their Deserts—Eastern Intelligence—Financial State of the Church—Gaining Knowledge, etc. by Brigham Young (103-111)
20. Duties and Privileges—Sacrifice—Confidence—Language—Organization and Disorganization—Taking Wives by Brigham Young (112-120)
21. The Man to Lead God’s People—Overcoming—A Pillar in the Temple of God—Angel’s Visits—The Earth by Orson Hyde (121-130)
22. The Temple Corner Stones—The Apostleship, etc. by Brigham Young (131-137)
23. Declaration of Independence—Constitution of the United States—Discovery, Colonization, and Progress of America—Despotic Nations—Influence of America for the Universal Prevalence of Liberty by Parley P. Pratt (137-143)
24. The Pioneers—Capabilities and Settlement of the Great Basin—Exhortation to Faithfulness by Brigham Young (144-146)
25. Motives and Feelings of the Saints—Experience Necessary—The State of the World—Infidels—Religions and Works of Men, and the Religion and Works of God—Truth and Salvation by John Taylor (147-159)
26. Materials for the Temple—The Clay and the Potter by Heber C. Kimball (160-162)
27. Indian Hostilities and Treachery—Excitement—Covetousness—Consequences of Obedience and of Disobedience—Policy Towards the Indians—Walker and His Band—Vigilance by Brigham Young (162-172)
28. The Standard and Ensign for the People by Parley P. Pratt (172-185)
29. Where the Wicked Go—Continual Opposition to and Prejudice Against the Truth—The Judges and the Delegate of Utah—The Spirit of God and the Spirit of the World—Potency of the Gospel by Brigham Young (185-191)
30. Disobedience of Counsel—The Indian War—The Result of the Same by George A. Smith (191-197)
31. Weakness and Impotence of Men—Condition of the Saints—Dedication to the Lord—The Millennium by Brigham Young (198-203)
32. Blessings of Faithfulness—Education of Children—President Brigham Young—The Clay and the Potter by Heber C. Kimball (204-209)
33. Management of the Kanyons—Paying Debts—Keeping Stores—Material for the Temple by Brigham Young (209-220)
34. Legitimacy and Illegitimacy by John Taylor (221-233)
35. Effects and Privileges of the Gospel—The Latter-day Saints and the Christian World by Brigham Young (233-245)
36. Funeral Address by Heber C. Kimball (246-247)
37. Use and Abuse of Blessings by Brigham Young (248-256)
38. Heirship and Priesthood by Parley P. Pratt (256-263)
39. True and False Riches by Brigham Young (264-276)
40. Building Temples by Brigham Young (277-279)
41. A General Funeral Sermon of all Saints and Sinners: Also, of the Heavens and the Earth by Orson Pratt (280-294)
42. Going South—Building the Temple—Murmurers by Heber C.Kimball (294-297)
43. ”Mormonism” by Parley P. Pratt (297-309)
44. The Privileges and Blessings of the Gospel by Brigham Young (309-316)
45. Advice to Immigrants by Franklin D. Richards (316-322)
46. Gathering the Poor—The Perpetual Emigrating Fund—In Gratitude by Brigham Young (322-327)
47. The Earth—Its Fall, Redemption, and Final Destiny—The Eternal Abode of the Righteous by Orson Pratt (328-334)
48. Comprehensiveness of True Religion—The Saints but Stewards by Brigham Young (334-341)
49. Uniformity by Jedediah M. Grant (341-349)
50. Life and Death, or Organization and Disorganization by Brigham Young (349-353)
51. Condition of the People—Control of the Body—Individual Responsibility—Heaven and Hell—Building a Temple by Heber C. Kimball (354-358)
52. Weaknesses of Man—Loyalty of the Saints—Corruption of the World—True Liberty—Conduct of the American People by Brigham Young (358-365)
53. Men Eternal Beings—Darkness, Ignorance, and Weakness of the World—Privileges of the Saints by John Taylor (365-375)
54. Blessings of the Saints—A House for the Lord by Brigham Young (376)