The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-07-29
SUNDAY SERVICES.
An Interesting Discourse by
Elder James H. Moyle.

An Interesting DISCOURSE by
Elder James H. Moyle.
The services in the Tabernacle on
Sunday afternoon, were commenced by
the choir singing the hymn:
Our God, we raise to thee
Thanks for thy blessings free
We here enjoy.
The opening prayer was offered by
Elder Edward Snelgrove.
The choir sang another hymn:
OGod, the Et ernal Father.
Who dwells amid tire sky
In Jesus name we ask thee
To bless and sanetify, etc.
The priesthood of the Second Ward
attended to the administration of the
Sacrament.
ELDER JAMES H. MoYLE, who has re-
Gently returned from Ann Harbor,
Michigan, addressed the congregation
and said his absence from home had
given him an experience. He met with
a number of young men from all parts
of this country and found, while they
were well informed on current matters
I l4Cy hO1C VI IAC purposes,
progress and position occupied by the
Latter-day Saints. His studies had led
him to admire the wisdom and COM
pleteness of the American Government,
as contemplated in the Constitution.
1t is the grandest and modest form of
of government among men. Those who
govern themselves by it are considerate
to every one, and respect their feelings
and belief. He met with uniform
courtesy from his associates, and gained
their respect, although he differed from
them in his belief. We have been told
years ago that the Constitution would
be trampled down by the enemies of
| truth and right, in order to prosecute
the Saints. And it is so to-day. Men
are placed in prison, accused of being
disloyalaby the rabble or multitude, be-
cause they dare to assert their right to
believe and practice that which God has
made known to US. If it is desirable to
convert us from the error of our WAYS.
it must not and cannot be done by
force. We breathe the air of liberty,
are not slaves nor serfs, and cannot be
coerced to give up or forsake that
which we know to be right and true
The principles of liberty, of right and
Justice, are dear to us, and we claim the
right to protest against anything that
is unconstitutional.
APOSTLE JOHN HENRY SMITH said he
was pleased to be present again on an
other Sabbath day. He had listened
with pleasure to theremarks of Elder
/ Moyle, for if there was one thing dearer
to him than another. ii was the enjoy
ment of liberty of thought and speech
and freedom to do right without fear of
the frowns and scorns OF any one.
! n l. i
in God and in the fulfllment of His
promises than to-day. He had no fears
of the result, and of the ultimate
triumph of right over wrong. The
little stone cut out of the mountain
without hands" has already excited the
iealousies of the people of all lands,
and without being able to give any
| justi1able reason, they are arrayed
against US, seemingly determined to OPP
pose rs in carrying out the purposes of
God To me it is not strange, for
have been taught to expect this from
my youth up. The doctrines in which
we believe as a people should not create
the feelings OF opposition chat exist to-
wards>uS throughout the world In be-
lieving the words and teachings of our
Savior Jesus Christ, we are endeavorng
to live lives of righteousness, and bring
all our natures subservient to the laws
of, God. The example of many men
who have struggled on in faith notwith-
standing constant opposition, putting
their works with their faith, and have
finally accomplished their desires in the
labors of science and in bringing bless
ings to the human family prompt'us to
continued and abiding faith and per-
severance to the end. Future genera
tons will yet realize that our efforts are
intended to bless and benefit mankind,
and that we are laboring to foster and
increase virtue and honesty among men.
There are many persons who have as
practical views and ideas in reference to
! faith and repentance, as have the Lat
ter-day Saints. Such are endeayoring
to reform themselves from all sin and
purge their lives of all wickedness.
With all such are we in perfect har-
mony. Baptism is an indispensable Or
dinance to enable mankind. to enter the
/ Kingdom of God; and the same bless
ings are necessary with continued re-
veIation to-day, just as much as in the
past. God is not unjust to his children,
bat gives ar. opportunity to walk in ac-
cordance with his wishes, that they may
obtain eternal life. Mankind oppose
the principle of present and continued
revelation, while protesting to be Christ
/
which they say they believe in. While
this at first appears strange, it is evil
dence that such persons are not open to
the impressions and convictions of the
spirit of God No honest person can
withstand the proofs of the mission of
Joseph Smith, as prophet OF God, and
the instrument in the hands of God, in
introducing plan of religious or church
government in perfect harmony with
the Scriptures, and complete in every
! detail. These facts are so evident as to
be indisputable. To me it does seem
strange that men oflearning should not
appreciate these things, which are so
| clear and distinct to all that are touched !
by the influence of the spirit OF God.
! The rules of faith which we have es-
! poused are the truths of Cod; and !
nothing can overturn them or hinder !
the purposes of God. 1t may bring HIS
people through persecution and trials, |
but God has designed what shall come
to pass. bear witness unto you that
know it to be true: that God Himself is
the organizer of this church. 1t may |
be necessary to remind US of our de- |
pendence on Him, and that circum-