Mormon Idioms

Common and well-known phrases used in Mormonism

And it Came to Pass...

Phrase frequently found in the scriptures, especially in the Book of Mormon. It simply means "And then this happened" or "And then this other thing came about" etc. It is also the title of an LDS card game.

Be Grateful. Be Smart. Be Clean. Be True. Be Humble. Be Prayerful.

President Hinckley's six B's, from a talk given to the youth and young adults of the Church. By living by these B's the prophet promised that the challenges and temptations of these times could become manageable.

Called to Serve

Charity Never Faileth

Choose the Right

Dispensation of the Fulness of Times

Endure to the End

Every Member a Missionary

Faith in Every Footstep

Fast and Testimony Meeting

Go Forth with Faith

Hold to the Rod

Lengthen Your Stride

Lengthen Your Shuffle

Many Are Called but Few Are Chosen

Put on the Whole Armor of God

Return with Honor

Stand for Truth and Righteousness

Tithes and Offerings

What E'er Thou Art, Act Well Thy Part