Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-05

tnese are neglected the displeasure OF
God VIII rest upon those who are thus
derelIct.
The speaker here dwelt short time
upon the excellent effects which had re-
suited from recent teachings Of Presl-
dent Snow In reference TO the neces-
sity Of close compliance with the law
Of tithing, Notwithstanding the gem
eral good effect produced. there were
not a few who failed in regard con-
formlty with this important law. Such
were In the most unenviabe situation.
Complete compliance with the law
alone entitled the individual TO the
blessings predicted upon obedience Go
the principle.
The choir sang the hymn.
Han to the BRIGHTNESS Of Zlon's glad
morning,
joy to the land which in darkness hath
lain"
Benedlcton by Patriarch John Smith.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Up. m.
The choir and congregation sang.
Redeemer Of Israel.
Our only delight,
Il.
our shadow by day,
And our pillar by night
Our King our Deliverer. our an
Prayer by Elder Brigham II. Roberts
The choir sang the hymn which be-
gins
Come dearest Lord. descend and dwell
by faith aud love, in every breast
ELDER ABRAHAM 0. WOODRUFF
Of the quorum Of the Apostles said he
telt grateful FOR the blessings which the
SAINTS enjoy. The Church Is, he
thought more prosperous than 1t ever
mas been heretofore. There are more
stakes the people are living their re-
lglon more strictly; better reports are
gwen by the missionaries, than at any
previous time. But II Is doubtful IL
our appreciation has kept pace with
our progress in these respects.
Everything in the Church has pur.
pose. There is nOthing-no organization
among us that God has ordained,
which Is unnecessary He desired to
say something concerning the fast day
and the duties Of the Saints In this
respect Il Is the privilege OF the
Saints to rise IN fast meeting and testl-
fy to the manifestations Of God 10
them. There Is scarcely anyone I'm the
Church but has received some special
BLESSING and why should the people re-
frain from bearing witness OF these
blessings. When we do not avail our
selves Of the opportunity Of bearing
testimony Of what we receive from the
Lord, the Spirit Of God will not be with
Us to the extent that 1t would II we do
thus testify.
As a people. we believe in revelation.
Revelation has always been the great
guiding principle In the Church In
countless instances in the lives Of mis-
sionarles, has there been inspiration
which has led the Elders 10 houses
where honest souls have been living.
Now, the Saints should take advantage
OF this principle In their fast meetings.
Not a minute Of the time should be
wasted by the Saints, and II they would
do this, the Spirit Of God would be with
them.
Yet everything should be done in or
der, The Bishops are the heads of the
wards. The gifts Of the Spirit should
be exercised. But in this matter care
should be used. The Bishop is a COM
mon Judge IN Israel, and he has the
right to discern by what spirit the
Saints are Influenced. II a member OF
the Church is told by the Bishop to re-
frain from exercising any gift. IL Is the
duty Of that member to obey. This ls
the order of the Gospel, and any MEM
Der that does not adhere TO this order
Is not worthy Of leading in the organ
izations OF the Church.
He spoke Of the necessity Of paying
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In the stakes and wards were expected
20 preach the law OF tithing until there
was not a Saint that was a non-tithe
payer. II was not intended that the
movement begun by President Snow
was spasmodic, There should be uni
versal obedience In this respect. The
leaders Of the people should set the ex-
ample and say TO the people. come and
follow us.
He desired that the Saints should take
up this subject personally, and try to
bring themselves and those whom they
know to obedience TO this law OF the
Gospel
ELDER MATTHIAS F. CoWLEY,
OF the same quorum, was the next
speaker. He said the Latter-day Saints
were regarded as a practical people. He
hoped that he would never see the day
when the peculiarities pertaining to this
community OF Saints would be wiped
out The work Of God has always pros
pered. and specially this had been the
case recently. under the administrations
OF President Lorenzo Snow. It's fnan-
cial situation was greatly, aud even
wonderfully improved This progress
had been brought about by a ready
response OF the people 10 the instruc-
lions given them concerning the neces-
sity for their compliance with the re-
quirements Of the law OF tithing
The general authorities are doing
good work. They are humble men and
desire only 20 know what God desires
OF them and do IT, There has been
OF late n marked increase In the num-
Der Of Stakes Of Zion. This compare
tive increase has been beyond that OF
the population. President Snow had
been moved upon to have this done
The results have been most gratifying.
II had brought the officers in the
Stakes into closer connection with the
people. All should esteem the work of
the Lord above all other considerations
All have their peculiar characteristics
The Saints have come from almost
every quarter Of the globe and no pow
pr can hinder the growth Of this work.
How pleasant II Is for brethren to dwell
together In peace. Some OF the local
officers do not dwell in union together.
Where this is the case, the people
among whom they labor viii be stint
arly affected. Individual differences
should not interfere with the perform
lnce OF duties snd the discharge OF
sacred obligations Many men who
show dIsagreeahle weaknesses exhibit
yreat integrity 20 the work OF God. The
hand " love and friendship should be
extended 10 such. There should be no |
intagonism between men who bear the |
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