Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-25
TIE ORGANIZATION COMPLETE.

The Isatter-day Saints feel satisfied
and appreciative over the prompt ac-
ton taken by the general authorities
OF the Church, In filling the vacancies
which have recently occurred In the
presiding councils. The organization
established by divine revelation ana
commandment for the accomplishment
OF the great latter-day work, Is the ad-
mlration Of all persons who become ac-
quainted with It's details. and view Its
wonderful symmetry, the close relation
of its various parts, their special adapt
ability for the purposes In view, TIER
unity with each other and the force
and power which move the whole body
forward without jar There Is In 1t
no place for schism when the design Is
carried out and the spirit which actu-
ates It is permitted to hold sway.
The reorganization OF the First Pres
idency, which was effected as soon as
II was practicable. caused vacancies In
other quorums which have now been
filed. All these movements have oc-
casioned some surprise because OF their
rapIdty But We are living In fast
times. These are the latter days. God
has declared that He win "cut His work
short in righteousness" All the forces
which have been developed in nature
and the energies exhibited in industry
oud art, seem to be impelled forward
with swift momentum. We have to
adapt ourselves to the trend OF events
or be passed by or trsmpled upon In
the quick march of his strenuous age
When there is no need for delay, to
wait is to lose place and power In the
accomplishment Of that which is to be
achieved.
There Is a universal concurrence In
the decisions OF the authorities and In
the selection OF the officers TO stand at
the head of the Church. We believe
this win also be experienced In the
choice Of Elder Hyrum NJ. Smith to fill
the vacancy In the Council OF
the Twelve Apostles. also in the
appointment OF Elder orrin p.
Miller as one of the Presiding
Bishoprlc, to I'll the place formerly
occupied by Bishop John r. winder,
and In the nomination OF Elder Hyrum
Con TO the Presidency OF the Jordan
Stake Of Zion. Brief sketches OF these
brethren have been published In the
Deseret News" From personal &C.
ouaintance with them, we can say that
they win receive our hearty support
and we feel certain that this VIII be
the general sentiment concerning them
They are each fitted for the place as'
signed. They viii have the confidence
faith and prayers Of the people They
are men Of ability. energy and exper,
ience. and will doubtless devote them
selves to the work Of the stations I,
which they have been called.
All the councils OF the Church beini
now filled and In thorough working or
der, we may exepct the entire body I,
continue without hindrance In the worl
OF the last dlspensation II ever!
quorum in the Priesthood and ever,
member OF the Church would taxi
pattern from the presiding councils
and exhibit the same energy and De
votion as may be found In their ex
ample, what splendid manifestation
there would be OF the power OF Go,
In earthen yesselsl How close woul
be the union Of the workers In tn
flesh and those that are behind IN
VEN And what peace and 10Y an
spiritual light and strength would per
meate the whole body OF the Church
Zion would arise and shine. and 500
the glory of the Lord would be see
upon her, and her power and dominic
would extend to the uttermost parts {
the earth. Let us all do our part
the program Of the last days. and "
win surely receive our reward and /
crowned with the glory that is to be r,
yealed.