The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-08

own way. Since the days of Adam,
when he could obtain power over men,
they have manifested the same spirit,
beginning with Cain, down to the end
Of the Bible. And the same in the
Book of Mormon. We in our own
organization, have seen the same
spirit and its fruits. 1t is history re-
peating itself in the church. Some
seeking for the spirit of union and
love and some rebelling and seeking
to have their own way. The latter
spirit wrought the destruction of two
races on this continent, the Jared
| ties and the Nephites. The only
trouble THAT ever came upon the lat
| ter, came through the spirit of re-
belhon, which spirit finally wrought
| their destruction as nation. All the
| trouble that has come upon us, the
Lauter-day Saints, has come from that
spirit; and if we only remain united
we can withstand the world and the
! powers of darkness. But when dis
! Sension steps in, then there is cause
| for us to tremble, if we ever do trem-
BILE, because THAT is the only way that
| trouble ever will come upon US
Union" ought TO be the keynote OF
the people as it is the corner stone
of the superstructure of the church.
Some men believe that rebellion must
be exercised in order TO be indepen-
dent The speaker was thankful he
had not felt that way. He felt much
better and was just as Independent
when obedient.
There are three men over this
church. The president and two coun-
sellors. They are each presidents but
one holds the keys. They are fallfble
men. But when he who holds the
keys speaks by the spirit, it is the
word of God to this people. He speaks
in conjunction and with the counsel
of the other two. How is it with the
first presidency? Those who know us
can say 1t does not do for us TO be
opinionated, but 10 hold our hearts
open to the manifesto tions of the holy
spirit. I like my own way, Dut 90
not like it enough to want 1t IN OPP
position to that of my brethren. IL
is our duty to be united and when two
think different from one that one
should say 81 am with you," and not
let amy feeling disunite them.
An inferior plan with union IS bet
ter than a better plan without III:
And when we are united COO Wall
help us and if we are pure and unite
upon any policy he will carry 1t
through and bless us in 1t. And ne
will supplement us with his INFINITE
wisdom and power. There have been
men, like Joseph Smith, who lowered
above the multitude. We are all Diff
ferent like the stars. Occasionally
God sends out a spirit that is like
meteor among the other stars. Joseph
was far ahead of his church. Better
is it to give people those principles
which they will receive and OBEY
There are things that the leaders I'M
derstand, that they could not give TO
the people, for it is better to give
them those things that they can un-
derstand and will not rebel against.
Line upon line, precept upon pre-
cept."
The speaker said he did not know
of three men that were more united
than the first presidency. But ne
felt his dependence upon the Lord
His own feelings shrank from accept
ing the responsibility, but 1t was the
Lords will 1t was not for their own
glory that the. twelve apostles and
other authorities should ask counsel.
There should be union between presi-
dents and their counselors. Counsel
should not be given only by the united
consent of the others. 1t IS just as
necessary that we should be united
in counsel as that we should be sound
in doctrine. There must De union
The Sythian king told his boys to
break a bunch of arrows and they
u,
easily broken. So with us, united we
are. strong. No man should think
that any one of the first presidency
would give any but the united coun-
sci of all With this spirit, we will
all be filled with love and things Will
run smooth with us.
Why contend about principle OF
truth? Our contention can not change
it. We can not change something in
he f,,<,1 q matter
of doctrine by contending about It.
We should not dispute with our breth-
rem. because God has forbidden it.
Some say a man is a policy man"
There is a good policy and bad
policy 1t is a good thing to have a
good policy and a wise one and follow
it out.
Brethren and sisters, let US not ar
que. We should not stand by and
hear false doctrine, but when we try
to set them right we have done our
duty and should let it go. When |
ever you see anyone attacking the |
doctrine and telling lies and |
Misrepresentation, you can tell the |
is at work. This is the way
he works and will do until he Is
bound by not having the power to |
do SO.
We are above the plane of the world |
level, and we are continually being |
raised ourselves by the spirit of God. |
We should strive to be pure and try
to raise others too.
The speaker closed by urging all to |
profit by the floods of wisdom poured !
out upon them by the teachings of the /
prophets Joseph and Brigham, and [
John Taylor and President Woodruff, /
and grow and increase in power and |
knowledge, that they may be saved in
the kingdom of the father.
President Woodruff spoke concerning
the early history of the church. The
adversary came in and obtained power
over nearly all the twelve apostles, as
he had related in the morning. 1t is
true that many did not go so far that
they could not repent, but where were
they? They had fallen like lightning
and lost their positions. We cannot
serve God and Mammon, but every
one must choose between. Those days
we're days of sorrow. He prayed then
f he ever did that the father would
keep him in the faith. We must be
united and bear off the responsibility
hat rests upon us. We must be
united; not find fault; but must press
1n and the words of the prophets will
come to pass
The speaker closed by exhorting the
people to follow the instructions of the
servants of God and not contend one
With another or allow any principle
% divide them, and the blessings of
Iod would rest upon them.
The choir sang the anthem.
Grant us peace o Lord
Benediction was pronounced by