Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-11
FROM MISSIONARY FIELDS.

Elder James Larson showed by Il
simple comparison that II we wish to
get back Into the Celestial City we
must take hold of the iron rod. In this
world of wickcdness and sin, we need
the Holy Ghost to guide us into all
truth and preserve us from evil.
Gave Bible facts showing how the
Savior had been n comforter TO His
He promised the Holy Ghost as
comforter. on the day of P.-ltccost
this promise was fulfilled. on enter
ing the straight and narrow path we
take hold of the iron rod, and
Mar we see the golden rest
To which the rod will guide.
Where, with the angles. bright and
blest,
Forever we will abide"
Sunday morning the attendance had
augmented. Elder Albert Mathcson,
formerly president of the North Ala
bama conference. now laboring in the
office. read from the gospel as recorded
by Matthew as recorded in his TWEEN
NTH chapter; referred to the fall Of
Adam, then proved by numerous Bible
passages that an atonemcnt would be
made; said that Jesus Christ was the
Redeeiner, FOR since by man came
death. by man came also the rcsurrcc-
ton OF the dead. For in Adam all
die,even 50 in Christ shall all be made
alive Thus for an hour and TWEEN
~ minutes did he speak with power
upon the Atonement In conclusion he
referred to Johns revelation wherein
he saw the dead, small and great,
stand before God, and the books were
opened. and another book was opened
which was the book of life. and the
dead We're judged out of those things
written In the books. according TO
their works. Admonished all to pre-
pare for the judgment day.
After partaking of the bounties Of
tlt.. hos tfs,l, s.r
Grundy county, Elder Nephi M Saw
| age discouraed upon the ancient order
| of receiving the Holy Ghost. Showed
| that the Gospel was everlasting and
! Interchangeable. BY quoting from the
| writings of Paul, II was made plain
what he preached and practiced, also
| that II men or angels preached another
| Gospel they would be cursed. The logic
| of this discourse was SO apparent that
all were deeply Interested
At the close of services. on going ia
tn" hotel we We're happily surprised to
| hear the favorable reports given by
those came out to the meetings. At this
season, wealthy men came from Nash
! vile, Knoxville. Memphis and the sur
| rounding states. one man, pollti-
| clan. said, that Is the first time have
| heard the Gospel for FIVE years An
| other, a banker, when asked how he
liked the sermon Sunday morning,suid
81 am perfectly lighted with it, His
| wife said: 81 am surprised to see such
| Intelligent and well5informed men re-
presenting the Mormon Church" Much
| prejudice was alluyed and CONFIDENCE
| gained The bread cast upon the wa
| tiers win return after many days.
Monday was the greatest day Tor the
| Elders. Elders Albert MathesOn and
| Thad w Naylor came from Chutta'
noogu filled with good counsel and adj
! vice. We We're disappointed not hay
ing the privilege of meeting Preslden,
| Kimhnll btu taking for granted wha
| God does Is always we'll. though whN
| tits often hard to tell. and knowing TIN
! worth of Elders Matheson and NaNlol
| we were satisfied.
| Until noon the time was occupied u
| receiving interesting reports from TN
Elders Their experiences so NHrle'
would make an interesting book.
The afternoon was given to Elder
Matheson and Naylor. Elder Mathe
son spoke of the magnitude of IN
work and the responsibilities restini
unon the Elders. For three hours h
pointed out the duties of Elders II
this part of the Lords vineyard
Spoke at length upon obedience to IN
Priesthood and those In authority
Read from the Doctrine and Cove
nants the fate Of some men VINO ma
! opposed the Priesthood. Referred I
( Aaron and Miriam complainin
against Moses: showed that Miriar
was stricken with leprosy for speak
ing against Gods Amounted.
We may not he stricken with lepro
sy, by following their example, bu
we will he afflicted with NOR
damnahle and soul destroying discas
-apostasy. In order to meet the re
quirements Of us, by the Almighty, W
must dedicate ourselves unto the min
istry and teach by example as well a
| precept. We would be pleased to Civ
in detail the counsel given by Eide
Mathcson hut time ana space will nc
permit at this writing.
Elder Naylor gave timely instruc
tions in relation to business matter
connected with the office. Before clos
ing each Elder was asked to bear ties
tlmony to the divinity of the latter
day work. These listening could No
help but recall the the promise mad
by the Savior, HE that dOeth the wi
of the Father shall know OF the doc
trine, whether 1t be of God or whethe
/ speak of myself"
Truly we had Penticoslal fcas
All was unity, peace, love and joy
genuine fruits OF the spirit. 1t was
o'clock before the bencdiction wa
pronounced. Then another half hou
in handwriting and separation sent
ments. The hand now penning thes
lines still burns from the effects OF til
companions. Thus ended one of III
most beautiful meetings of the MIDI
Tennessee conference.
To those having sons, husbands, an
swecthearts in Tennessee, we say: !
content.rc in peace. we are well pre-
vlded for. The Lord is at the helm
and we are safe.
= Prest, Middle Tennessee Conference.
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