The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-04-06
MORNING SERVICES.

tested.
MORNING SERVICES.
In the morning, after the usual prelimi-
naries were over
Apostle John w. Taylor
addressed the conference, the following be-
ing the substance of what he said: | de-
sire the inspiration of the holy spirit, that
all may be edited by what is uttered.
have been thinking about the remarks
made yesterday by President Woodruff in
relation to the operations of the Spirit of
God. 1t is spirit of revelation, imparting
that knowledge necessary to the Individual
according to the sphere in which he moves.
am reminded of an incident that occurred
yesterday. l telephoned for an indi-
vidual with whom ] wished to COM
municate. The answer was that
he was engaged" This response was re-
peated several times Finally concluded
! to abandon the telephone and pay my
friend a personal visit. Is it not so that
we are sometimes so much engaged in the
pursuit of mammon that the spirit leaves
US! A sister who died appeared in a
vision to young Lamanite in Nephi, as
she had something to tell She stated that
her own children were so engroSsed III
business that she could not communicate
with them. The more | am engaged in
temporal things the darker is my mind,
but when employed in spiritual matters l
am correspoDdingly brighter. One pecu-
liarity about the speaking of the elders is
that they generally bear testimony that
this church was organized by divine
authority. L have the same witness, and
| testify to 1t. | pray that | may have
strength to endure to the end | expect
to witness much opposition against.
this people, but l expect to see the
kingdom of God pass safely through
1t all. l testify to strangers that
if they will accept of Christ as the
Redeemer, repent of their sins, be baptised
for the remission of the same that they
will receive the Holy Ghost The speaker,
in conclusion made some remarks about
people disposing of their property by a
process of proxy. He expressed himself to
the effect that those who imagined they
could hide themselves under the cloak of
someone else would find the garment was
not large enough for two.
Apostle Heber J. Grant
l am pleased to have the opportunity of
once more meeting with the Latter-day
Saints in general conference. 1 rejoice
in the testimony of the gospel, and it is a
constant and earnest prayer of mine that l
may at all times have the inspiration, light
and spirit of our Heavenly Father dwelling
within me to the extent that l may never
depart from the prin ciples of truth or plan
Of life and salvation which we have es-
poused.
We, the Latter-day Saints, have very
great cause to be thankful for the MANY
manifestations of the goodness and mercy
fNf d nNrl ct -4,s,- Al.
ability that we possess to obtain sufficient
intelligence, light and knowledge from our
Heavenly Father to enable US to Keep in
the path of duty. Many of US feel that we
are firm in the knowledge of the gospel.
and that there is very little fear of the
trials of life turning US from the truth.
AT the same time we should thoroughly
understand that in no single day or hour of
our lives would we be able to stand alone
and maintain the testimony of the gospel
without the light and inspiration of the
Spirit Of God. 1t is not the visitation Of
angels,9 association with the Prophet
Joseph Smith, or any of the manifestations
of the Spirit Of God which causes men to
be faithful; it is their own diligence and
faithfulness in keeping the commandments
of God
There is but one straight path before us,
that of duty. If we conscientiously fulfill
the obligations and duties resting upon US
there is little danger of our stumbling |
pray God to bless you and inspire YOU ali
with His Holy Spirit. have testimony
of the gospel of Jesus Christ | know for
myself that we are engaged in the work Of
God. pray that this testimony may ever
remain with me and each and all who pos
sess il, and that those who have it not NAV
strive their utmost to gain it,
Apostle John Henry Smith.
[ regard these conferences as being n
source of comfort and strength to the
saints. The people come from every part
of the land occupied by members of the
church and hear the instructions impaired
They are thus enabled to carry the infu-
ence and effect of the Instructions to the
people whom they represent. The church
is growing so large that il is becoming i'm
practlcaole Tor the leading authorities TO
mingle great deal with the people. The
labors of the apostles are largely confined TO
visiting the stakes and attending their con
ferences. The multifarious duties of the
nrSG presidency greatly engross their at
tentlon aud prevent them going about 10
any extent among the saints.
AS has been said, there need be no fears
regarding the fate and destiny of the work
With regard to individuals it is different.
Men are liable to step aside from the nath
of duty. The mission of the work of Cod
however, cannot be prevented in its accom-.
pllshmcnt. We are called to be laborers in
1t. We are on the good ship Zion. Ii will
reach safe harbor, but before it's arrival
IN the heaven many may be washed over
board we have been inclined to lose sight
OF the necessitv of complying with the laws
IN reference to tlthes and offerings. So
Win regard TO many other duties which
are classed as lesser requirements. Int
which are all essential. Many seem To he
Wiling and anxious TO receive their bless
lngs In the house of the Lord. who
Iau 10 Take course that Justly entities
them to those great privileges. There
should be reformation in many respects
There are men in high station who nse
tmngs That theLord has said are not good for
man, and should be refrajned from-sncb
as strong drink and tobacco. some nor
lect their prayers and in other WAYS Ivornd
Inc spirit OF God, causing that holy influ~
ence TO leave them. | anticipate that when
the brethren, as whole, shall be read y 70
discard the use of tobacco alone. our Father
VIII more abundantly bless us. The ones
uon with US is whether we will Nv on,.
WORKS, cause our names to be written in
liie Laulp DOCK Oh lie. There are MANY
allnrements to lead US from the course that
VIII make our calling and election s,lre I
pray that we may completely fill the mea-
sure OF the mission entrusted to us.
Apostle Francis M. LYMAN.
feel it is one of the greatest privileges
to meet with the Latter day Saints in gen
eral conference, to listen to the words of
exhortation and the testimony given to us
by the servants of the Lord.