10 Quotes & Sayings By Orson Pratt

Orson Pratt was the son of Parley P. Pratt, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Orson was born in 1811 in Tunbridge, Vermont. He died on October 6, 1891 in Salt Lake City, Utah Read more

Orson Pratt eventually became one of the Church's most influential leaders. After he became a missionary for the Church, he served in the British Mission where he helped to convert many members of the nobility to Mormonism. After returning to Zion he rose over time to become the First Counselor of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

1
God the Father and God the Son cannot be everywhere present; indeed they cannot be even in two places at the same instant: but God the Holy Spirit is omnipresent - it extends through all space, with all other matter. Orson Pratt
2
The Godhead consists of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Father is a material being. Orson Pratt
3
If God had sufficient wisdom and power to construct such a beautiful world as this, then we must admit that his wisdom and power are immeasurably greater than that of man, and hence he is qualified to reign as king. Orson Pratt
4
Each atom of the Holy Spirit is intelligent, and like all other matter has solidity, form, and size, and occupies space. Orson Pratt
5
It was seldom that I attended any religious meetings, as my parents had not much faith in and were never so unfortunate as to unite themselves with any of the religious sects. Orson Pratt
6
The kingdom of God is a theocracy. And as it is the only form of government which will redeem and save mankind, it is necessary that every soul should be rightly and thoroughly instructed in regard to its nature and general characteristics. Orson Pratt
7
The kingdom of God is an order of government established by divine authority. It is the only legal government that can exist in any part of the universe. Orson Pratt
8
Noah and his family were the only loyal and obedient subjects to the legal power: they alone were saved. Orson Pratt
9
God is the King. In him exists all legal authority. Orson Pratt