The Vision of Zion

"Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”   Proverbs 29:18

“And it came to pass in the thirty and sixth year, the people were all converted unto the Lord, upon all the face of the land, both Nephites and Lamanites, and

1. there were no contentions and disputations among them, and
2. every man did deal justly one with another;
3. And they had all things common among them, therefore they were not rich and poor, bond and free, but
4. they were all made free, and
5. partakers of the heavenly gift.” IV Nephi 1:3-4

“Therefore verily thus saith the Lord, Let Zion rejoice, for this is Zion, THE PURE IN HEART; therefore let Zion rejoice” DC 94:5c

“And the Lord called his people, Zion, because

1. they were of one heart and of one mind, and
2. dwelt in righteousness; and
3. there were no poor among them.” Genesis 7:23 DC 36:2hi