Called Unto Liberty, 19th Century Sermons, Brigham Young
When misuse of power has reached a certain stage, the divinity that is within the people asserts its right and they free themselves from the power of despotism. The nation that lifts itself up against God and rules in unrighteousness he will call to an account in his own way.
Source: Brigham Young, 1863, Journal of Discourses: Volume 10, p. 191. Brigham Young (1801-1877) served as second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was the founder of Salt Lake City, and first governor of Utah Territory.
Called Unto Liberty is a project of Steve Farrell and The Moral Liberal.
