The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-09-30

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The opening prayer was offered by
Elder :. l. Raleigh and the choir SANG
anothe hymn; t+s
How s. aet communion is on earth,
WITH those who We realized the birth
OF water VII the Spirits powers
Received, in genial qulck'ning show rs
The sacrament was administered by
the priesthood OF the Eleventh Ward.
ELDER RICHARD S. HosNE addressed
the congregation and said, the gospel
affords a plentitude of subjects, for the
elders to speak upon. The work in
which we are engaged is an individual
work and one of vast importance to all.
My own experience has demonstrated
this to my entire satisfaction. The
principles we believe IN, are not effected
by what any man or men may do or say
The work is not depending upon any
man or men. Its knowledge will finally
great seas, but that tine has not yet ar
rived We ourselves are not yet pre-
pared for it. In my connection with
school interests, L am very interested in
the subject of the education of our chill
dren. The Latter Day Saints necessar-
lily would prefer to have teachers of their
own faith, to be the tutors of their chill
dren, for the influence of the school is
great in directing the future destinies of
children. The circumstances surround
our children to-day, are very different
to those OF my youth, score of years
ago. Then profanity, or taking Gods
name in vain and drunkenness were
practically unknown en- our streets To-
day the influence of elements, not of our
own society, make these lamentable
matters an every day occurance. There
fore ii is necessary for us to throw a
safeguard around our children, make
our homes attractive, and endeavor to
have them remain at home evenings,
and keep them from the evils of to-day.
Our responsibilities are great, as par
ents, in guarding and directing the edu-
cation ard rearing of our children. 1t
is a subject that weighs upon my mind
constantly. We have those in our midst
who seem to MAKE it their constant
study to endeavor to destroy the vir-
tue of our daughters and lead them
away from the truth. Children who
take such course, as to disgrace the
counsel and advice of their parents and
seniors, will unQuestionably sooner or
later regret their imprudence. Some of
the so called fashions practiced by ou-
sons and daughters are nothing more
than follies which we should deprecate
and endeavor by reason to dissuade
them from.
ELDER AURELIUs MINER said, have
found by observation that the great
majority of the people of this world,
whom we regard as christians, regard
The Bible as being the gospel, whereas it
is only a record of the sayings and doings
Of the servants of God. This is erron-
eouS for the gospel Is Jne power OF God
unto salvation. Obedience unto its re-
quirements. an observance of its laws,
and constant endeavor to follow the
examples of Jesus Christ, will entitle us
to a salvation and glory in the celestial
kingdom of God. We must overcome
evil, by doing that which is good, to en-
title US to salvation. If mankind will
but listen to the promptings of the
spirit of God, it will lead them Alright
A belief in the existence of God gives US
faith, which is necessary as an incentive
to our action in obeying the laws of God.
Obedience brings knowledge, source
If revelation which will spring up into
eternal life" The ordinances of the
gospel when obeyed, put us into posses
ion of the Holy Ghost. which Will lead |
arise and endeavor to lead our minds |
Tha ,,0War Of ho ~ Of Hal |
IAN only be retained by the constant |
overcome evil. The Savior told His |
disciples, when they were unable to cast |
nut devil from the young man, that if |
hey had but faith like a grain of mus
ard seed they could sayto that mount
in be removed &c. &C., but this kind of |
aith cometh only by much fasting and |
'rayer. Allmankind have within them
he elements of Deity. Satan endea-
ored to tempt our Savior. who resisted
nd reproved the evil one. and tr1-
IMPLIED through fasting and prayer.
)nly by constant integrity can we over
ONE evil, and retain power with God,
btained through the gospel, given US
v the atonement of our Lord and Saw
Or Jesus Christ. Salvation is the over
oming of evil, attaining unto eternal
fe. The prin ciples of the gospel, faith,
epentance, and baptism for the remis-
ion of our sins, must be obeyed, before
,e can receive the Holy Ghost by the
lying on of hands. The Holy Ghost
lone can give US the testimony that
esus is Christ. The gospel is the power
f God to all who obey its principles, no
latter what nation they belong to. The
'ay to eternal life has been made known
! these the last days, land now save
ourselves from this untoward genera
on, is the warning voice. The spirit
lat Gghteth every man that cometh
ito the world will direct them unto the
nth, if they will follow its behests. All
lankind can be saved by the power of
le gospel. 1t is not fable it is real
Y. The glory obtained by those who
re obedient to it, will be according to
rat degree in which they abide in the
nth. There is no other name given
nder heaven, by which men can be
wed than that of Jesus Christ. A rec
ID of our actions will be kept. and for
hich we alone will be responsible. The
ward we obtain will be of our own
Irning. God leaves it to every one of J
leir own free volihon to obtain saliva
on or condemnation. Fear God and
We glory to Him. for this is the whole
lty of man.
The choir sang the anthem Sin Jewry
God known"