Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-08

lated to lead to reflection on the good
ness of God. Those who had been
called out of Babylon and their de-
scendants should rejoice in the re-
demption offered through the Gospel
The speaker referred to the want
which had been experienced by the peo-
pie in the past, and briefly suggested
the lessons of frugality inculcated
thereby. He spoke also of the mis-
sionary work performed by the young
men under the auspices Of the NJ. l. A..
and It's beneficial effect upon the
young. This merely gave an idea Of
the possibilities of missionary work
among the covenant people ofGod. Their
testimonies had been received by
many but there was great necessity
that the work should be continued, In
order that Its effects might be made
more permanent The labors of such
an array of young men as had been
brought to Il realization OF the re-
sponsibllitles resting upon them. would
no doubt add great strength to the
work of God; and 1t was to be hoped
that their own lives would be enriched
and gladdened by the new light they
had received. He trusted that all who
had been aroused to better knowl-
edge OF their obligations would con-
tinue such ministrations' until all now
within the pale OF Gods full favor are
brought to a full realization OF their
relationship to their Father.
The speaker referred to the tend
ency on the part of the Latter
selves with the various fraternai
societies formed outside the Church.
He thought mutual aid societies could
be formed In the various Stakes under
the direction of the members of the
Church. all their profits being kept at
home. and their full benefits received
here. Some care should be bestowed
upon such organizations, and the Assoc
citation Of the Latter-day Saints lin
other societies be discouraged.
Strong commentator was bestowed
upon the policy carried out by Presi-
dent Mckinley in his effort TO secure
peace. and the speaker trusted that
everything possible would be done to
prevent the shedding of blood. He
thought that the prayers OF the people
should he offered up In behalf of the
government Srt peace might be es-
tablished and the work of carrying the
Gospel to the nations be uninterrupted.
They should not Join in thoughtless
cries for war, but In faith for the sta
bility of the principles OF liberty, sat-
walton and righteousness.
At the conclusion Of Elder Smiths
remarks the great congregation arose
and. with the choir, sang. with deep
feeling,
MY country tits OF thee,
Sweet land of Liberty"
PREsID'T MILFORD WOODRUFF
spoke briefly upon the dramatic events
connected with the career OF the Saints
in Far West, Missouri. including his
own association and experience with
lions camp. He referred to prophecy
of the Prophet Joseph Smith. given at
t,us 10 . 10 81 q "a
day Saints. then but IA handful, would
become a great people in the Rocky
Mountains, and that Christ would visit
them there: they would also I'LL North
andSouth America, and finally the
whole earth. President Woodruff said
he had no doubt that many OF the
children of the Saints now living would
live to see the Savior when He should
visit His people In this mountain re-
gion.
ELDER FRANCIS NJ. LYMAN
of the Quorum of the Twelve. was the
closing speaker. He felt that this was
great day for Israel. when the nu-
cleus and progress of the work of God
could be so plainly manifested to the
world, to the honor and glory of God.
More labor was being performed than
at any time In the past, all labors be-
ing crowned with increasing success,
No time would come when difficulties
would be wanting SO long ns the
people were in need OF the
development and publication gained
through such experiences. Th estab-
lishment and maintenance of peace
should be encouraged, but In case OF
difficulties the Latter-day Saints had
always responded willingly to the call
of duty because OF their love for their
country. But war was not Mt all de-
slrable It's avoidance should be ac-
oomplished,if possible without dishonor.
War was always terrible and all
should unite in becoming peacemakers.
who should 'be called the children OF
God" The predictions of Christ re-
garding the wars and rumors Of wars
to comel and His caution to the Saints
not to be troubled thereby, were re-
ferred to. and all We're eXhorted to he
ready always for the coming of the
Son of Man. This event would not be
delayed. and the watchmen on the
walls Of Zion would he ready TO sound
their warning to those within, when
trouble affecting them was foreseen.
Elder Lyman referred to the gener-
Gus treatment accorded to the Elders
In the Southern states during his re-
cent visit there and testified with graf
itude to the change OF feeling toward
the Ilatter-day Saints brought about
made by President Woodruff at
the dedication Of the Tenn
Pile in this city The speaker
full testimony OF the divinity OF the mis-
sion OF the servants OF God. and the
fullness of the Gospel and its ability
to meet all requirements OF the human
family. The Saints could afford TO
he generous in their treatment of the
various denominations in the world.
and could afford to give them every op,
portunity TO present their views,as they
were willing to grant. the same privi-
leges to us. In conclusion he gave
valuable advice which would lead to
the temporal salvation of the people,
and exhorted all to he Latter-day
Saints in every particular
THE Holy CITY" was beautifully
sung by Brother George n. Pyper
The choir and congregation sang:
Praise God from Whom All Blessings
Flow.