Who said the following?

[jonathan.plumb]

So I have two Second Coming quote questions. I have heard both of these general statements growing up but have been unable to locate who said them. I would appreciate it if anybody knows who said them, or knows if either of these quotes are completely untrue. Also, I do not know the exact quotes, so the following are just generally what I've heard:

1) Many people alive today will live to see the 2nd Coming

2) Today's children will be the generation that delivers the Church to the Savior at his 2nd Coming.

Both of these, if they are accurate, sound like something that a Prophet would say, probably not something a general authority or what-not would say. So I guess that narrows down my search a bit, but I've still had no luck. I'm starting to think they're not true.

Thanks.

[Justice]

When my wife was in Young Women she was at a large conference in Texas where President Kimball presided and spoke. At this conference he said that most who were in attendance at that conference would live to witness the 2nd coming of Christ.

I know that's not an official quote, nor have I given a reference. However, maybe this will give you a starting place.

[john doe]

My mom said the first one. The second one, I don't know.

[pam]

Why wouldn't a general authority say this if just stating an opinion?

[jonathan.plumb]

Originally Posted by pam

Why wouldn't a general authority say this if just stating an opinion?

I don't believe either of them are opinions. I believe that whoever said them knew that they were true. That is why I think a Prophet said them, because it would be a revelation pertaining to all the children in the world. I thought Gordon B. Hinkley said the second one, but I couldn't ever find the reference.

Thanks for the possible reference for the first. I'll look into more on it.

[theoriginalavatar]

Sounds a bit like one of those "I saw the three Nephites at Walmart!" stories.

[bytebear]

Originally Posted by theoriginalavatar

Sounds a bit like one of those "I saw the three Nephites at Walmart!" stories.

Don't be ridiculous. Everyone knows they shop at Target.

[pam]

Originally Posted by jonathan.plumb

I don't believe either of them are opinions. I believe that whoever said them knew that they were true. That is why I think a Prophet said them, because it would be a revelation pertaining to all the children in the world. I thought Gordon B. Hinkley said the second one, but I couldn't ever find the reference.

Thanks for the possible reference for the first. I'll look into more on it.

I say that because I had a Bishop say that once in one of his talks to the ward. It was his personal opinion of course.

[Rory_Jensen]

I just happen to have the source right here: (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson [1988], 104-5)

I quote:

"God has held you in reserve to make your appearance in the final days before the second coming of the Lord. Some individuals will fall away; but the kingdom of God will remain intact to welcome the return of its head--- even Jesus Christ. While our generation will be comparable in wickedness to the days of Noah, when the Lord cleansed the earth by flood, there is a major difference this time. It is God has saved for the final inning some of His strongest children, who will help bear off the kingdom triumphantly...."

also he mentions this:

"... Make no mistake about it-- you are a marked generation. There has never been more expected of the faithful in such a short period of time than there is of us" (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson [1988], 104-5)

[Rory_Jensen]

Notice that this nearly 22 years old, so what does that mean for this generation?

Get ready guys, it's coming, and it's coming soon .