The ""Journal of Discourses"" is a collection of sermons and speeches given by Brigham Young, his two counselors, the twelve apostles, and other prominent leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) during the mid-19th century. This particular volume, Volume 12, contains transcripts of various addresses given between 1868 and 1870. The topics covered in these discourses are wide-ranging and include doctrinal teachings,...