America Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
![“It is said that brother Joseph in his lifetime declared that the Elders of this Church should step forth at a particular time when the Constitution should be in danger, and rescue it, and save it. This may be so; but I do not recollect that he said exactly so. I believe he [Joseph] said something…” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d8b/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_it-is-said-that-brother-joseph-in-his-li_3126338.jpg)
“It is said that brother Joseph in his lifetime declared that the Elders of this Church should step forth at a particular time when the Constitution should be in danger, and rescue it, and save it. This may be so; but I do not recollect that he said exactly so. I believe he [Joseph] said something like this - that the time would come when the Constitution and the country would be in danger of an overthrow; and said he, If the Constitution be saved at all, it will be by the Elders of this Church. I believe this is about the language, as nearly as I can recollect it.”
About This Quote
The Elders are urged to protect the Constitution during crises.
In simple terms: Elders should safeguard the Constitution.
Key Takeaway
Be prepared to defend core principles.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
politics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- political unrest
- legal challenges
- community organization
Key Concepts
civic duty
constitutionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do leaders have in emergencies?
- How can communities ensure effective protection?
A Different Perspective
Elders may lack authority or consensus.
![“[The Constitution] will not be saved in Washington. It will be saved by the citizens of this nation who love and cherish freedom...men and women who will subscribe to and abide the principles of the Constitution.” quote by Ezra Taft Benson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/842/ezra-taft-benson-443_cherish_the-constitution-will-not-be-saved-in-wa_1906956.jpg)
![“According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I [the Lord] have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca1/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_according-to-the-laws-and-constitution-o_73011.jpg)
![“[W]e shall have the satisfaction of knowing that we have acted conscientiously, and have used our best judgment. And if we have to throw away our votes, we had better do so upon a worthy rather than an unworthy individual who might make use of the weapon we put in his hand to destroy us.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ad/joseph-smith-jr-1647_hands_w-e-shall-have-the-satisfaction-of-knowi_98392.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
