REPORT OF MISSION CONFERENCES FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 17, 1900. "Public Officers Not Friends of Mormons." a the best men of the Sixteenth century, She At the death of Mary, Elizabeth was made Queen, reigning many years. was friendly and furthered the cause of the reformers. fully establishing the Church of England, and forever breaking the power of the Roman church in that country. For this she is called "Good Queen Bess." It is true that from that day England has advanced and progressed into the mighty empire she now is. Spain, a Latin race, under the control of the Church of Rome, embracing all her superstitions, which in the Sixteenth century was in the zenith of her power, has sank from a great empire to an insignificant monarchy, and is still sinking. And The reformation tree in England was deeply rooted at the close of this century, and the spirit of reform spread through Germany in an alarming manner. The Huguenots in France also grew, and the Roman church became so fearful of this spirit of reform that they sanctioned their extermination. To this end, on St. Bartholomew's eve (Aug. 22, 1572), at the tolling of a bell, midnight assassins, before appointed, went into the homes of the suspects and began their wholesale slaughter. In the city of Paris alone, in three days, 500 noblemen and 6,000 Protestants were butchered in cold blood. Royalty ordered a similar mas sacre all over France, and it is stated that upwards of 50.000 perished by these royal assassins. To show that these. bloody murders met the approval of the Pope, he ordered a special jubilee throughout Christendom, celebrating this terrible event. The spirit of the times during this century was reform, and the Protestants grew and spread, in spite of the opposition they met.. They divided and subdivided into sects and parties, contending with one another, each in turn claiming inspiration and divine guidance. They placed their own interpretation on the Word of God, making a confused mass of jarring sects, very similar to what we see today. (To be Continued.) There were three candidates for sheriff. or primaries approached this man's op- The all important problem was soon All is up now, but to make sure, they made: "They say he's got a Mormon Bible, grand book! and some folks say he and his wife were secretely baptized in the night by those awful Mormons." These and other fabrications of simi- are futile because the carrion of falsehool Surely the time is fast approaching, if favor in any way. ELDER Z. N. DECKER. Releases and Appointments. Releases. John Peterson, East Tennessee Con- William H. Jensen, East Tennessee TOWN Chattanooga 1 Palatka, Box 173... Sparta, Box 40... 2 Charleston 1 Baton Rouge. Buck Creek. Hughes Spur.. 3 6 Bagdad 4 DeFuniak Springs. STATE Tennessee N. Carolina s. Carolina Louisiana Kentucky Louisiana Florida Kentucky 539 Betts St., Cincinnati Ohio Joseph D. Fage, South Alabama Conference. Appointments. W. E. Rigby, Chattanooga Confer ence. J. H. Watson, Louisiana Conference. ence. L. G. West, South Carolina Confer ence. J. O. Leithead, East Kentucky Con- ence. Transfers. A. V. Whitmer, from South Alabama to Virginia Conference. THE DEAD. Brother Nelson T. Jordan, of Bay Springs, Chesterfield county, S. C., has passed away, being 74 years of age. Since July 18th, 1898, the time of his baptism, he has been a strong believer in the doctrine of Christ. March 8th, 1900, Sister Lucy H. Key, of Batesville, Va., died at the residence of her son, I. S. Jameson, Charlottesville, Va. She was baptized May 1st, 1891. Since taking upon herself the Gospel of righteousness she has ever been a fearless defender of the truth, and many are the friends and loved ones who will miss this noble soul, especially the Elders who have been so kindly cared for, always being welcomed around the family altar. (Semi-Weekly News please copy.) The beloved wife of E. McGlone departed from this life on Feb. 6th, 1900. For many years this faithful handmaid of God had suffered much from various diseases, which racked her being with pain; but now that the valiant spirit has taken its flight from the mortal tabernacle, we know that her sorrows and trials are o'er. She was baptized Aug. 23d, 1897, and since that time has been a staunch, firm, true Latter Day Saint. Since our friend has gone to glory, Though we mourn, yet we rejoice; For she sought the way to heaven, And made Jesus Christ her choice. May the peace, joy, blessings and hapwho piness of heaven attend those mourn the loss of her who has gone where sorrows are no more. THE PATH OF INDEPENDENCE. ANON. An easy task it is to tread The path the multitude will take; If but by fair conviction led. Then haste, truth-seeker, on thy way, Go, worker of the public weal; Still keep thy independence whole; "Biggest Show 'Cept One." Youth's Companion. A circus was coming to a southern town, says the Portland Transcript, and every barn and fence within a radius of twenty-five miles or more had been covered with the usual lurid announcements. An old-time colored man and a dudish yellow boy were gazing at the bills and wondering. "Barnum and Bailey's circus. The biggest show on earth,'" read the youngster. "What-what's dat?" asked the oldtime darky, pricking up his ears. The boy read again the legend of the show-bills. "You don't know what you is taking about, nigger. Dat show kaint touch John Dobbinson's. He use to come froo here, and dat was a show wuth seein'. Dat was de bigges' show on dis earf, sho 'nough." The old man had evidently not seen a circus for many years. Elderly colored people throughout the south like to talk about John Dobbinson. "Read it for yourself, then," said the boy. "I tell you that thing says this is the biggest show on earth." OUR CONFERENCE PRESIDENTS. Elder W. W. MacKay. Some men there are, whom God has endowed with the gift of making friends. They need not speak, but one clasp of the hand, a look into their face at once inspires admiration and respect. What grander talent, for it is such, can be given man than that of making friends? Elder W. W. MacKay, President of the East Kentucky Conference, belongs to that class of God's servants, who know ELDER W. W. MACKAY, President of the East Kentucky Conference. No. 20. Taylorsville, Utah. He applied himself to farming and stock raising, until called to labor in the vineyard of the Lord. Arriving in Chattanooga, Oct. 24, 1898. he was assigned to labor in the East Kentucky conference. Six months as a canvassing Elder showed forth his true metal, proving him to be a noble, God-fearing man. While Elder R. L. Mendenhall was President, Elder Mackay acted as second counselor. East Kentucky can well feel proud of her leader, who will ever be found at his post of duty, striving to upbuild the kingdom of God. May the true worth of this humble man be appreciated, and may he be blessed in his efforts to benefit mankind, are the wishes of those who know him. History of the Southern States Mission. (Continued from page 146.) June, 1896. This month began with general good health prevailing, and the work of the Lord progressing nicely. Conferences were held among the Elders as follows South Carolina, June 6th and 7th: Ken tucky, 20th and 21st, and Middle Tennessee, 27th and 28th. At each place it was vigorously urged upon the Elders to carry out in their minutest detail the counsels given. Particular stress was put upon the request to travel without purse and scrip. To all instructions given the Elders pledged their support. resuming their labors with the zeal of an Apostle. Though the weather was oppressively warm. vet the work continued unabated. It is gratifying to note that the distribution of the Voice of Warning, Book of Mormon and other church works rapidly increased, In South Alabama and Mississinni Sunday Schools were organized. and Virginia furnished a new branch of the church. called Golansville. On the 24th inst. nine El The old man proceeded to spell out the and Bailey," and after a rest began on "I knowed it! I knowed it!" shouted the old man, jumping up and down in his glee. "De bigges' show, 'cept one! Dat was John Dobbinson's!" What War Means. During the last two years 41,375 men have been killed in battle. When President David A. Broadbent was 154 of that Conference and the Elders who children, but rather work for their good. Such awful declarations as the above, filled me with dread, horror and fear and Here, as in En The ancient form of royalty and chivalry had lost much of its sheen and power, Since Oliver Cromwell, with his and stood in the shady background of the past. Puritan Roundheads, governed the na tion, a new generation of citizens, henceforth began to occupy the earth, imposing new ideas on the public manners and stamping its image on the minds of men. curtailed in his liberty and agency to The fiat had gone forth: man shall not be worship God, according to the dictates of his conscience— To this end, the Puritan sect, who were enthusiastic religionEngland for their religious views, were ists and had been much persecuted in compelled to seek a place of refuge. They sailed from Holland and landed in AmerNew England states. ica, in the year 1620, and settled in the with each other, and jars and discord gland, many sects and parties, mingled followed. It seems very singular that to this land of the free and immediately adopt the methods they should come of their tormentors, from whom they had fled; using force to compel each other to see the beauties (?) of the religAll of these ion, each had adopted. sects, professed to derive their particular doctrines, wholly from the Bible, and In the Seventeenth Century, the morals they invariably denounced the old sysof the nobility in England, were extremely tems, and those not congenial to their own particular bigotry, as rotten and corlow and sordid, and they had become verv irreligious. Drunkenness and foul talk rupt; they alone, being holy. However. were not considered at all ungentlemanly. they were ardent, enthusiastic and zealand purity of life was sneered at. as "outous in their austerity,especially abhorring of fashion." The art of seduction was BY A. ARROWSMITH. actually taught, and considered necessary (Continued From Page 152.) CENTURY as part of a finished and polite education. THE SEVENTEENTH dawned upon the world with the spirit The commonality, or the lower level of the social strata. lived in extreme povSpirits of enorty; wore ignorant, brutal, low and vie of reform fully awake. ions. The process of manufacturing gin lightenment and intelligence came, the clouds of darkness, superstition and ignoand the result was intemperance, drunkenrance, which had covered the minds of and rum, was discovered in the year 1684. ness and immorality. which filled the the people, for so many centuries, were However, the British nation at this time. The various beginning to disperse. spiritual education, or things ecclesiasti-venders of these spirituous intoxicants cal, was not bettered by the religious enThe docthusiasts, called Protestants. eousness. His life was before us as a model for the shaping of our own; after rightto encourage all who seek May the comforting influence of God's Holy Spirit attend those who in the death of Apostle Cannon have lost a husband, father, son and brother, were the prayers and wishes of Saints and Elders throughout the world. (To be continued.) THE DARK AGES. trines they advanced were far from the truth, and from their inception they have been "ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth," but their teachings did tend to broaden and expand the mind of man, and did assist in gaining that great boon, relig be Their doctrines can ious liberty. summed up in a few words-justification. through grace, without works-as the following from Luther will show : observe that the devil is continually attacking this fundamental article by means of his doctors, and that in this respect he can never cease to take any repose. Well, then, I. Doctor Martin Luther. unworthy herald of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, confess this article, that faith alone without works justifies before God: and I declare that it shall stand and remain forever, in spite of the emperor of the Romans, the emperor of the Turks, the emperor of the Tartans. the emperor of the Persians, in spite of the pope and all the cardinals, with the bishons. priests. monks and nuns-in spite of all the world and of the devils themselves; and that if they endeavor to fight against this truth, they will draw the fires of hell upon their heads. true and holv gospel, and the declaration of me. Doctor Luther, according to the It is not to religion then, that we must look for the great reforms that have advanced mankind, to the degree of enlightenment that they now enjoy. had the most ingenious method of adver- straw. There is no doubt that much of this social degradation was due to the all formalism, relying more on the efficacy of spirited preaching, than the rites and jargon that they had escaped from, in the English and Roman church. com The Puritanical long-faced enthusiast. of whatever sect or degree, found a home in America, with territory enough to acount of the warlike traits of their separate, or mingle as they saw fit. On neighbors, the Indians, they were pelled to unite together, as colonists, for mutual strength and protection. However, they soon disagreed, grew turbulent, divided, and in their superstitious bigotry. burned people accused of witchcraft, and otherwise exercised an christian spirit. intolerant un For his free thought and open religious views, Roger Williams was driven to seek refuge among the Indians of Rhode Island, in the year 1636. He preached among the aborigines quite extensively and is acknowledged to The civil reforms, operated on a large be one of the founders of the Baptist per"scale, and under Cromwell and William. suasion, having organized and officiated Prince of Orange, England was delivered as pastor in that church in America. He from kingly tyranny. These men played had been duly appointed a minister, but, havoc with the Roman Catholics in Great being an honest man, after realizing his Britain, despoiling their property, de- position and lack of authority to adstroying their churches and breaking their minister in the affairs of Christ, he reon the ground that 'there was no regupower to such a degree. that, to this fused to continue as pastor in his church. day. they have never been able to recuperate. This revolution of William. (who larly constituted church on earth, nor sailed from Holland in the year 1618). in- any person authorized to administer any spired the nation with a new spirit. Hith-church ordinance, nor can there be, until erto English philosophy and literature new apostles are sent by the great Head were almost unknown on the continent. of the church, for Whose coming I am This confession, from this honest man, but after the invasion of William, prince seeking.” was equally applicable to all sects in They were all, without of Orange, we commence to hear of foreigners visiting England. learning the English language and seeking to under- Christendom. stand the life and character of her sub-question, in a state of strife and confuThey thus disseminated the phil- sion, grovelling in the isms and ideas of iects. literature of uninspired ignorance. They had a "form but denying the power This is theosophy of Newton, the Pope and of Godliness. Shakespeare and Addison. Swift, with the scientific truths of Co- thereof." Their teachers were "men of pernicus. Bruno and Galileo: opened the corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the avenues for great intellectual advance- faith." Such “damnahlo heresies” has been adopted, almost in its entirety ment. far superceding any former age. given to the these ideas were by all protestantism. One of the strong- and through the agency of the printing The most backward minds began est advocates of Methodism, a diciple of John Weslev, about 100 years ago, used masses. the following argument. "even adultery to have some knowledge of literature and and murder, do not hurt the pleasant the discoveries of science. teachings of the Holy Ghost." as the above dress. The neople were in the condition of which Paul describes them, heaptell them fabulous tales, and thus tickle ing up teachers to themselves, who would their ears and fancies. The same consedition, confusion and contention; lack dition exists in Christendom today, strife, of authority and inspiration from heaven; formulating dogmas and man-made systems, which are obnoxious to an honest investigator of the Word of God. These religious teachers are exercising powers and prerogatives, which are purely of their own devising and not of God, being without His stamp of authority; consequently, under His ban, and will eventually. utterly perish. (To be Continued.) Science a Growing Inheritance. No scientific truth is born anew, coming by itself and of itself. Each new truth is always the offspring of something which has gone before, becoming in turn the parent of something coming after. In this aspect the man of science is unlike, or seems to be unlike, the poet and the artist. The poet is born, not made; he rises up, no man knowing his beginnings; when he goes away, though men after him may sing his songs for centuries, he himself goes away wholly, having taken with him his mantle, for this he can give to no other. The man of science is not thus creative; he is created. His work, however great it be, is not wholly his own; it is in part the outcome of the work of men who have gone before. Again and again a conception which has made a name great has come not so much by the man's own effort as out of the fullness of time. Again and again we may read in the words of some man of old the outlines of an idea which in later days has shone forth as a great acknowledged truth. From the mouth of the man of old the idea dropped barren, fruitless; the world was not ready for it. and heeded it not; the concomitant and abutting truths which could give it power to work were wanting. Coming back again in later days, the same idea found the world awaiting it; things were in travail preparing for it; and some one, seizing the right moment to put it forth again, leaped into fame. It is not so much the men of science who make science, as some spirit which, born of the truths already won, drives the man of science onward and uses him to win new truths in turn. It is because each man of science is not his own mas THE SOUTHERN STAR. MIRACLES THE FRUITS OF EVIL AS WELL AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. BY ELDER WILLIAM G. MILES, JR. Not only have the inspired writers of sacred history plainly predicted a total apostacy from the Gospel before the second advent of the Savior, but they have told us in unmistakable language that Satan, before that time, would make himself manifest in the hearts of men, by the working of miracles, signs, and lying wonders. In the dispensations that have past, we plainly observe, according Scripture, that the working of miracles has not always been demonstrations of the power of God. When the Lord sent Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh to entreat for the deliverance of the Israelites from the bonds of the Egyptian king, they were commanded to perform a miracle in his presence as an evidence of divine power. to But we find the king calling the wise We can see plainly two powers mani- It will be observed that it has been the design of Lucifer, not only in the case of Moses and Aaron before the king, but in all of his forms of deception, to imiLord; and thereby deceive many, whom tate as near as possible the works of the it would be impossible to deceive otherwise. But we find, when the plague of lice was brought upon the land by the power of God, that Satan was checked in his designs, as the magicians could not perform this miracle; thus we see the Divine power superseding the evil. And by close observance we will see that this always has been, and always will be the case; the works of the Lord, when compared to those of Satan, are as light is to darkness; the ways of God as high above the ways of the Devil as heaven is above the earth. 155 with signs and lying wonders, and with And furthermore, Jesus says of these workers of unrighteousness, "Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils; and in Thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you, depart from me ye that work iniquity," thus plainly demonstrating that these deceivers will not come in the name of Satan, but in the name of Christ. The evil one is too cunning in his designs to send out messengers in his own name, well knowing that his plans would be frustrated; but by sending them in the name of Christ, as wolves in sheeps' clothing, he is able to deceive and entrap many a soul, who has pleasure in unrighteousness. As children of God we have no promise of Divine power to work miracles; or of the spiritual blessings promised the faithful, except by yielding obedience to the commandments of our Savior. As the Apostle John has said, "If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed." (IL John, 10.) Miracles, then, from a standpoint of "Scripture and reason,' are not always manifestations of the power of God. They have not been in times past, and are not. today. The glorious principles and ordinances of the Gospel of Christ, as instituted by Himself, and the power to work miracles are inseparably connected, and one is taken and the other left off, it must undoubtedly be the fruits of evil. where What must be our decision, then, in regard to those in this day, who boldly claim to have received a manifestation of God's power, and yet do not teach the decide in regard to those who ignore the What must we pure doctrine of Christ? commandments of their Lord, yet claim to be blessed with the Divine power of working miracles; such as healing, mesmerism, hypnotism, etc.? The question is easily answered, and as true believers in God, we must certainly decide that they are of the same and type as the magicians of Egypt, many others of the same color. ter, but one of many obedient servants of an impulse which was at work long before him, and will work long after him, that in science there is no falling back. In respect to other things there may be times of darkness and times of light, there may be risings, decadences, and revivals. In science there is only progress. The path may not be always a straight line, there may be swerving to this side and to that, ideas may seem to return again and again to the same point of the intellectual compass; but it will always be found that, they have reached a higher level-they have moved, not in a circle, but in a spiral. Moreover, science is not fashioned as in a house, by putting brick evident that miracles were, in olden times. Justified in denouncing him as a wolf in to brick, that which is once put remaining as it was put to the end. The growth of science is that of a living being. As in the embryo phase follows phase, and each member of the body puts on in succession different appearances, though all the while the same member, so a scientific conception of one age seems to differ from that of a following age, though it is the same one in the process of being made; and as the dim outlines of the early embryo become, as the being grows more distinct and sharp, like a picture on a screen brought more and more into focus, so the dim gropings and searchings of the men of science of old are by repeated approximations wrought into the clear and exact conclusions of later times. Sir Michael Foster, M. P., in Great Thoughts. But these facts can only be known by faithfulness to God, and a firm desire to know and obey the truth; for Satan, although limited in his authority, will have such power in the hearts of men that some are bound to be deceived. The witch of Endor had power to call up Samuel from the dead, according to the request of Saul; thus it is plainly There is positively no danger of those who are faithful being deceived by the If any there cunning devices of Satan. come, no matter how miraculous his power, if it be not connected with that pure and undefiled doctrine, which is the power of God unto salvation, we will be the fruits of evil as well as righteousness. the hands of Satan, as were the sorcerers But the all-important question con- Let us search the Scriptures for a mo- sheep's clothing, and an instrument in of old. God help us to prove faithful- Our covenants to keep sacred- And numbered with the blest. 'Tis all men's office to speak patience The testimony of Paul, in his second to those that wring under the load of epistle to the Thessalonians, second chap- sorrow; but no man's virtue or sufficiency ter, ninth to eleventh verses, in which to be so moral when he shall endure the he says that Satan is to have all power, like himself.-Shakespeare. ARTICLES OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 3. We believe that men will be punished for their own eins, and not for Adam's transgression. 8. We believe that, through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sine; fourth, Laying on of Hands for the Gift of the Holy Chost. 6. We believe that a man must be called of God, by "prophecy, and by the laying on of hands," by those who are in authority, to preach the gospel and administer in the ordi. nances thereof. 6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church-namely, Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, etc. 7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. 8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. 9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. 10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion will be built upon this (the American) continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. 12. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may. 12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates; in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law. 13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul, "We believe all things, we hope all things," we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these ings-JOSEPH SMITH.. We are all strong enough to endure the misfortunes of others. La Rochefoucauld. We thank our many correspondents for their expressions of appreciation for our paper and calendar. We refrain from publishing all the complimentary sentiments received, feeling well repaid to know the Star has lighted the path of those seeking after truth and right eousness. THREE SCORE AND TEN. The 6th inst. marked the seventieth souls. MAKE OTHERS HAPPY. con It has ever been the teachings of the inspired servants of God to instill within the Samts a desire to benefit mankind. to None are happier, as the testimony of ing and preaching the Gospel. Doing good FIFTY YEARS AGO. "I can say to all Israel, it is time we should awake from our lethargy, from our drowsy and sleepy feelings; awake to righteousness, and hasten the work that is upon us, for in a day and hour that we are not aware of, behold the Son of Man cometh!" Fifty years ago the above words were uttered by that veritable "Lion of the Lord," and Moses of these last daysBrigham Young. They were given by the voice of inspiration, and spoken by the "The true key to happiness," remarked power and demonstration of God's Holy President Snow, but a short time back. Spirit. Since the day they were spoken "is to make others happy." If we can but until the present time, we have witnessed sense the true meaning of the Gospel a notable and marked era, in the materplan, what is it but a means of opening ial and religious welfare of the saints the doors of happiness, and bidding all of latter days. Were we to examine partake of salvation? A thankful man is a happy one, be he poor and little noticed by the world. No matter what his trials, temptations and afflictions are, he can always see those in his midst whose circumstances are not so favorable as his own. If we enjoy the Spirit of God our companions in life will be, Duty to God, and love for fellow men. From the earliest time when our Heavenly Father placed man upon this earth He has sent forth His Prophets to be as Physicians to administer righteousness unto suffering mankind; to heal them of worldly imperfections brought upon themselves through disobedience to divine laws. The crowning event spread forth its light when the Savior came to earth to bless and aid. The world was at that time in the midst of darkness. The great and fearful plague of worldly wickedness was sweeping away mankind and choking his very life from him. A physician was needed to prescribe a remedy. The mony with God and His righteous laws, Redeemer said: ourselves today, we should find that the words of this great prophet are just as applicable to us as to those to whom he spoke. We must needs be on the alert, and watch as well as pray, for the adversary of the souls of men is seeking our destruction. Let us awake and with a sense of duty resting upon us, go to work with a vim and vigor that the righteous purpose of God may be accomplished. This work is a glory to the righteous, a marvel to the wicked, and a wonder to the world. We cannot afford for one moment to se lulled to sleep, while the Lord is calling us to duty. Idleness, superstition and vice are the enemies we must go against. Make no compromise with any, but on unconditional terms, truth, which will eventually triumph over wage a warfare of righteousness and every foe. Let us put ourselves in har that we may receive the divine sunlight manifest in our walks need not a physician; but they that are "They that are whole sick. I come not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." The world certainly needed to be rid of the curse of corruption, and if the directions of our Elder Reed Smoot, of Provo City, Lord had been followed sin would have Utah, was appointed at the late con ference to be an Apostle of the Lord the strong grasp of Satan. been swept away and man rescued from Is there a Jesus, a vacancy in the Apostles' quorum happier man than a true servant of God, having occurred through the death of our who responds to a call, going forth to beloved brother, Franklin D. Richards. search out the honest in heart? What Apostle Smoot has for a number of years worldly pleasure equals the happiness enDon't waste yourself in rejection, nor been second counselor to President Par-joyed by those who carry the message of bark against the bad, but chant the beautridge of the Utah Stake. salvation unto the people of the nations? ty of the good-Emerson. |