Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-08
JOE SMITHOLOGY.
ReOPeniBG of Deserted Mormon
Temple in Ohi0.

CLEVELAND, o., December THE old
Mormon tempe at Kirkland, where the first
stake OF u on was set, and where Brig b am
Young and Joseph Smith once reigned su-
preme, aud which has stood empty and was
likely 10 rot down for many years, is now be-
ing opened again. For considerable time
there was a heated controversy as to who
was the rightful owner of this deserted
temple. The Salt Lake people claimed it,
aad also that branch OF the church which
reject polygamy. The property was pracli-
caily deserted when Joe Smiths wildcat
bank burst and the saints departed 10 the
West The Salt Lake branch OF the
church, evidently not believing that
they would stand a good show in a legal
controversy, concluded to relinquish their
hold of the property, and the "Reorganiz:d
Ssints" have taken possession. OnIy two or
three of the original Mormons who refused
10 60 West with the herd are left here, but
4 preacher has come on snd an effort is be-
ing IN ade to make converts. Meetings are
being held regularly, aud thos. engaged in
the work seem very alous. In conversa-
ton with one of them he expressed the
opinion that it might be easier 10 pillow new
soil, but that the Lord had once selected
KTttand as stake OF Zion, and there WIS
no reason why that stake should not rem ain
until at least some further revelation was
made upon the subject. He repudiated
Brigham Young, and with the utmost en-
phass condemned the lecherous practices
which he said Brigham had introduced into
that branch of the church over which he had
so long presided. He fsid that there was lit
tie doubt but Brigham was prophet, but a
false prophet, and that the visions and reve-
laiIons which were alleged 10 have been
given him were from fAlse sources.
Ernn traN no no n
the new subdivision OF Joe Smitholosy 1 ex-
tract few sentences:
We believe in the powers and gifts of the
everl ing gospel-namely, the gift of faith,
discerning of spirits, prophecy, Tevelstion,
visions, healing, tongues, and the interpreta-
ton of tongues, wisdom, charity, brolherly
love, etc.
We believe that marrisse is dained oi
God, and that the law OF God provides for
but one companion in Wedlock for either
man or woman, except in cases where the
contract Of marriage Is broken by death OF
trApsgressi n.
We believe that the doctrines of plural
ity and community of wives are hsresles
| and are opposed to the law of God. The
B ok Of Mormon says: "Wherefore, my
brethren, hear me, and hearkeu TO the word
OF the Lord: For there shall not any man
among you have cave it be one vile, and
concubines he shall have none, for /, the
Lord God, delighteth in the chastity of wo'
men. And whoredoms are an abominatior
before me, saith the Lord of hosts."-J acob
ii,6-9.
We believe that in all matters of contro
| versy upon the duty of man toward God, and
in reference TO preparation and fitness fol
| the world to come, the word of God should
be decisive and the end of discute; and tha
when G. I'd directs man should obey.
| We belipva that the rellOIOu OF j. esuS
Christ, taught in the New Testament Scrip
tures, will, # its precep,s are accepted auC
obsyed, make men and women better IN th'
domestic circle, and better citizens Of town
county aud State, and consequently bette
fitted for the change which cometh at death
We believe that man should worship Goc
in spirit and IN tru,b;" and that such wor
ship does not require violation Of the con
| siiiu;ional law OF the land.
We claim the privilege of worshipin:
| Almighty God according to the dictates o
our conscience, and allow all men the sam
privilege, let them worship how, where o
| what they may.