Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-21

conditions, yet, from ms acquaintance
with the people, he believed there were
more Saints who earnestly tried to 1--we
their religion than there ever wugt
before NJ any time. While many were
apparently drifting away, yet therc
were many who were ~ devoted ~
they ever wofe In their lives. There ~,
and will be continued growth iu
overcoming the evils OF the world with
which WE are brought In contact
The regeneration of the human fam.
lily IL gradual. AZ the seeds Of truth
shall find their way into the hearts Of
men they win bring about that great
change, until the work shall he accom-.
plished and rlghteousucss abound
among the children Of men. There are
now many oppOrlunltes before US. Ga
Our right hand md on the let arc
those who are careless, butwho may be
reached aud eventually added 10 the
number VINO are trying 10 do their
duties. Every Christian man md
woman should enueavOr 10 bring about
n change Tor the better In every cpnul'
ton Of life and bring Joy and hnppi'
uess to families where unhappines-
reigns.
Do we fully sense the condition that
now exist aud the responsibility That
rests on US In regard 10 our owuY IN
every corner, almost, temptations
abound. There are abandon cd women
and vicious men. Temptations present
themselves on all hands to the rising
generation. Are We gathering those
who are placed In our watchcnre, strlV.
ing 10 establish within their breasts
resting place for the Spirit Of our
Father Ia heaven? These are ques-
tons IN which we should feel a deep
interest. Our cirCumsta noes arc great
ly changed aud will continue 10
change, possibly, Tor some time 10
come. Business chances are opened
up aud partnership With those not
identified with our faith are entele
into. But II we can build our children
up firmly ON tho rock, the impress
of their faith In God will 10
manifest wherever they 20, anu II VIII
be the means Of bringing into the told
hundreds Of those who now have no
regard for the Gospel. The speaker
hal found many opportunities OF con-
verting with men who never before
would listen 10 him, and oxpOuud the
GOSPEL 10 them. And 10 have no
doubt, all Of u. Arowo taking advnn-
tEge u such oppoflunitios2
In the past we have been regarded
NJ an exclusive people even by those
who have lived Ia our own midst. We
were looked upon NJ lacking sociu'
bility, hut the time has now como
when our religion is No longer treated
M "a football 10 everybody. IL Is not 70
be- expected that all mankind viii &C.
oUpt our filth, but II is TO bee hoped thht
the conditions now surrounding "
will be franght with blessings 10 our
irllnwmGn ~ to ourselves.
The speaker expressed his JOY In the
opportunities that hal been opened up.
He d.I not feel duspondent, but be-
| liuvud that wide door had been
| opened before the Saints OF Col. Their
faith shall bs pronounced, aui, finally
all men shall recognize 20 some uxiunt
the beauty Of the Gospel OF the Son u
God.
| rejoice, the speaker said, In this
/ Gospel, AMI hope ms inith may never
slackcn, but that may feel In the iu.
| lure, ne In the past, willing 10 build ny
| the work IN which we are engaged.
| Tho destiny Of tue faith committed to
~ Ia the bringing about the rcgenera'
ton Of the children Of men. And II
shall bring life eternal 10 all who nc
cept II and live according 70 it, require
ments.
For years we have stood In an un.
comfortable position, but the clouds ar,
/ passing. The spirit Of bitterness Ia
| giving way, and the time cannot be
far distant when the Saints can minglt
| with the people OF the world and ht
treated with respect. May we he able
TO act wisely nud be prompted by .
| spirit NJ iofhCaruuce, 81 longsuilsriug,
OF love. Ny testimony II that this II
the work OF our Father aud God.
Looking back on the year nov draw.
ing 10 a close, we lind II Ia have been
very important one. Many change,
have taken place. hut those who
are familiar with the work
and dellgns Of tho Almighty can sec
that circumstances are being shaped
by . wise hand. Code plaus aud pur,
poses eau not be narrowed down 10 our
limits. His words must still be carried
to the whole world. We may some
times have thought tho time at hand
to close the Missions In foreign clun
tries, but We have bu, com munced (,
carry the good seed out which vii
ultimately bo scattered among all tn,
nations OF the earth.
The choir sang the anthem:
song o, the Redeemed.
Benedlcllon was pronounced b,