Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-11-11

a,le to the Lord whom they would
serve.
Now. my brethren and sisters, in Che
consideration OF The conditions that
surround COS lt this time il is true that,
with others OF my brethren, may have
been uuwisc in seeking 90 gaiher. to-
.gtlef means to aid IN the creation OF
Industries anl tn the upbuild.nE OF the
temporal interests aud Wellbeing OF the
people of Utah. or the Saints throughout
this mountain region; but Father To
Heaven knows my heart, and believe
know the hearts my ut brethren. for
have been intimate with them 100 those
councils looking 90 the accomplishment
Of ihair desires and wishes IN these
matters. aud { know that President
Woodruff To- his soul has ycafncl 60
open every door possible. that the Saints
might have that which was requisite to
their comfort. provide for their children
and their homes, and 10 give them that
which was Tor their good and for
their advancement. I know that
this is true iu regard to hi,
counsclofs ! know tins Is true in
regard to the members Of my quorum.
Whether I possess that feeling or not.
know they possessed 10, aud not one of
them today holds one dollar in property
or means that would not as speedily
and as readily be put upon the altar for
the development OF this work as they
speak TO you proclaimng 30 you the
truth this day aud declaring that Jesus BIS
the Christ, and that the Gospel we have
embraced came from our Father, de-
signed 10 redeem uul save us by our
obedience TO the principles which lie
has given for our salvation.
Therefore iu the midst Of the develop.
meut Of this work we cannot be
ncnuuous people, we cannot be a small
sluled people. IL Is not designed by
our Father ihat our homes should not
possess the comforts sad that which
tends 10 beauty them. II wae not Ills
design that we should be clad 10 TIE
plaiucst OF raimcnt But 10 was HIS
design that In the possession Of wealth
we should utilize il Tor the good Of our.
selves and for the well being Of every.
one Of His children whom we can assist
in seeking to make their lives q success
In the temporal In the physical, Ia the
religious and spiritual sense, bringing
out every power and making them To-
| every respect as near as possible APP
proNmltc 60 that condition pi upright.
ness. Of honor. Of truth and Of worth
that they would indeed be acceptable 20
| their Father in heaven. ! know That
our Father iu heaven does not delight
/ iu pcnuuousness. know Of all the
generous fathers In this world, lie Is the
most generous to all His children. lie
I showers the rains upon the just and the
unjust. We see the earth clad Ia rs
| beauty, we discover is bounties, We
understand that he planted in our
breasts q love Of that which Is beautiful,
and a love OF that which Is clean, love
/ Of that which tends 90 alurn, and lie
desires that we shall cultivate this lcgi'
| timatyly restraining sclhshucss, avoid.
Ing greed, controlling improper ambi'
/ ton. but giving us reverence, respect,
love, humility, and q legitimate pride.
making as stand up in HIS fear, bow to
Ills wish. and blessing His children,
/ leading them TO develop the powers
within them, that they may stand; be-
cause lie planted those powers within