The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-23

mankind, and this desire filed the
hearts of all the Latter day Saints. 1t
was this desire that induced men to
leave their homes to go abroad to pro-
claim the tidIngs of the gospel. The
enemies of the Saints bore testimony,
Internationally 10 the sobriety honesty
anu indu, try of the Saints: their MOI
atty, aside from what is known as poly
gamy, was every where acknowledged.
Men come here TO reform Utah. but the
people did not wish these men 10 sacri-
ice themselves. One county was cap
tured BY one of these reformeis who RI
duced the credit OF that county from
100 cents on the dollar to IS cents. The
county had been retsken by the Saints
and its credit raised. He wanted no
more such sacrifices as that. Apostle
Grant intended to labor for the advance
ment of his fellows and himself, for
freedom of action and liberty of
thought. He cared little for what men
thought of him; he cured more for his
own conscience and actions. The world
said the Saints were deludej, but he
knew that when he put his hand in the
fire he would be burned. He, with his
brethren and sters, believed he would
Do saved If he continued IN his present
course, and that the enemies of the peo-
pie would reap the rewards of their per-
secutions. No man could say the speaker
was not honest If he is; it did NOT mat
ter to him what men said so long as he
was in the path OF duty; he was satisfied
with his course. Each AID every individ-
ual would receive the reward of their
labors in this life; those who were faith
full would be blessed; those neglectful
would find themselves in the position of
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lesson-they could not pass examina-
ton in the Day of Judgment. There
ere too many who believed that their
salvation was sure, according to their
gOsd intentions; such would discover
that their salvation depended upon
faithfulness and good works. There
were those who did not believe in tie
test of tithing in securing the benefits
afforded in the temples; they claimed
that the gospel of Jesus came to them
free, and they wanted the blessings free.
The good intentions of many were good
enough, but they dad not build temples.
II took money, muscle aud hard WORK
70 erect those editices. Those who do
not connect work with their faith were
not homes. in their declarations. The
work and not good intentions was best
for them. AS an example, protessedly
good brother prayed that Delegate Can
non would keep his seat in Congress he
went down street, bought bill of goods
amounting to S1l0, when a subscription
list came IN to keep him out, TO which
he gave $40; he paid to keep the Delegate
OUT, yet prayed to keep him in. He
didn't believe the prayers of such a man
assembled half an inch above his head
Those who had sinned against the
knowledge and light they possessed
we're those who would suffer the most.
He decried hypocrisy, and claimed that
the Saints could themselves fight the
opposition arrayed against them. He
didn't believe in q man praying for that
which be could do himself. He who
covers up the sins of his child hurts that
child. Gods punishment of the
Saints was the result of their
shortcomings. and would ultimately
cement the faithful together There
are many Saints living on the reminis-
cences of the past, but not working to-
day; the missionary work OF all should
be continuous and unceasing. It be-
hooved all to live up 10 the light and
knowledge God had given them. BE
thanked his heavenly Father for the at
tributes and blessings he possessed, and
hoped all the Salts would acknowledge
theirs also, and that God would lift them
up and help them 10 be true in keeping
His commandments.
Singing of an anthem.
Bensdiction By Bishop o. +. Whit
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