Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-06-06

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ss-Iiiow 10 cufs A,siy iiamaf,' milol M.
the counsel Of tho living ofaolss, Tor
the guidance o the peoulo under their
changing conditions. Upon the disap.
pearsnco OF these ornclos from among
men, the people anciently hai fallen
away from perfect understanding
even OF the written word. He stated
that instruction had been given lately
to adhere 10 the written word 10 the
matter Of bsptism, not changing the
wording OF the ordinance. The pioneer
monument fund was referred 20, and
the people urged 10 be more libsfal In
thoir donations 10 II, that tho appoi-
tionment TO the Stake might
soon 10 met. The monument
would be- a credit to tho Laitet-day
Sainte, and even strangers had shown
their appreciation OF II BY making con-
tflbuilonF.
Brother Cannon stated that two new
wards had bsen organized In the Stake
tince last conference, hud IL was tho
design 10 organize others when re-
yuiIod, that good facilities might DO
offered for tho people 10 attend their
sparto attendance Of UiliceIs at tho
motnipg tosoion, stating that 1t was
due 10 men being employed In work
from which they could not DO OK.
cnscd. he WORK Of the High Council
aud homo missionaries was spoken o!
with prAlse ami satisfaction, the In.
creaheu diligence Of the latter class be.
log especially commented. A good
indication was IN the lste frtquei
mretinss OF the High Council anu
the unity Of decisiUgs In their meetings
and In the Bishops' courts. Tho
fact OF the recent Church address
being loyalty sustained throughout the
Stake was cpmmgnied on, tire people
having bosn led t. rejoice because OF
tho fnlo Of conduct lAld down. A few
fomafkc were mate In explanation II
tue Rddress ana In respect TO It's nc.
ceplanco among tho people.
The Encouraging financial condition
OF the people was roiorred 10, and care
was urged In seeking cut the neeiy,
many OF whom would be llmid about
making their wants known. Care In
financial matters aud economy OF life
were recommended, thst the peol 10
might not come into honuage. Rather
should tho Lattnr.dAy Saints become
masters OF the situation, through their
care In their work anu In sustaining
tome industries.
Cooperation and union In the All IA
OF lie, 10 employ the poor, and maize
them teli.sustaiping, that all might
rejoice In proapuTty, was the clOslng
counsel Of the speaker.
Elder John Henry Smith, OF The
council OF the Apostles, q lowed. liz
referred TO the nnnnoial condition ol
the people, and pointed out tho way oil
relief In tho utilizing OF turrouud.
ing resources. Tho spirit OF In.
dustfy AMI sturdy independence
should DO encouraged, for
II seems 10 be- dying out among the
young, Referring 10 the pioneer
monument he stated that the people &
this city should not consider It n harl :
ship TO donate to its erection. The
adoTnment OF the temple block should
be a matter OF pride to the people, who
could we'll sacrifice for the accomp.
lishmont OF 10 excellent purpose.
The difficulties OF keeping up the In.
situations intended TO keep tho people
employed, was spoken OF with
regret, ana the hope was ex.
pressed that the time wouli soon
come when theso would meet success.
The speaker could not think OF final
failure; success would reward pefals.
tent effort. The experience OF occat.
ional failure would make men eau.
tious, ana appsoolatlvo OF recurring
successes. hut the spirit OF hopeful.
mesa should be encouraged, for tho ltss
OF hope would lead 10 most OWL conss.
| quences.
He hoped that the spirit OF love, Ia.
dustry, and ability might grow with a
speed commemorate with the claims
and desires OF the people. Ho cloEod
with strong testimony 10 the work Of
God, and an exhortaiion To ohedienoe
10 the officers iaboring In IL.
Patriarch John Smith was the next
| speaker. Hc referred 10 the prepara.
ton OF young men 10 take missions to
tho various PORTIONS OF the earth. Tx
cellent facilities being offered for this
labor OF preparation, results should be
ptsportionate to these advantages. The
value Of the foreign mission as
a promoter OF testimony, was
spoken OF, and the youth were ex.
horted to iailhiulness In preparing for
this work. The speaker relsted some
OF his experience, which had tended u
strengthen his testimony OF the truth.
Elder Francis NJ. Lyman, OF tho
council OF the Apostles, WIS
the next speaker. With regard
10 the work OF the Patriarch,
he felt that vast field could be opsrei
up II all would magnify their calling.
Tho presiding Patriarch could spend
much OF his time to advantage In
teaching the other Patriafchs their
duties. The great amount OF
good TO be- accomplished by
bleesipg people was spoken OF Al
beyond comprehension. Patriarchs
should be- prolific Of blessings, tnat they
may be Patriarch Indeed, aud stand
side by side with Adam anu the other
Patriarchs OF old. The requirements
and duties OF the patriaIchal oilloe
were explained and ampilhsd, and
faithfulneee Ia lite exerclAa VIZ
enjoined. The Church being perfectly
secure, tho Saints wovld DO safe Il
adhering TO the principles pertain Ing
to It. Ii had never been IN danger
and had always advanced toward lie
sure destiny. Failure aud lasting o..
Tor In the work would be imsossible.