Time Quote by Robert L. Millet
““Lehi’s message, given some six centuries before the coming of the Messiah, seems very applicable to our day and time: “O that ye would awake; awake from a deep sleep, yea, even from the sleep of hell, and shake off the awful chains by which ye are bound. . . . Awake! and arise from the dust, and hear the words of a trembling parent. . . . Arise from the dust, my sons, and be men, and be determined in one mind and in one heart, united in all things, that ye may not come down into captivity. . . . Awake, my sons; put on the armor of righteousness” (2 Nephi 1:13, 14, 21, 23; emphasis...””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 1:13‑23, 19th century religious text
A call to awaken from spiritual complacency, unite purpose, and embrace righteousness to avoid oppression.
In simple terms: Wake up, unite, be righteous.
Key Takeaway
Rise, unite, act righteously.
Themes
spiritual awakening
unity
morality
resistance
leadership
Mood
determined
hopeful
urgent
Type
inspirational
religious
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- church teaching
- community building
- social justice activism
Key Concepts
faith
covenant
spiritual warfare
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize spiritual complacency in your life?
- What steps foster unity toward shared moral goals?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor of “sleep of hell” may be too stark for modern secular audiences.
