Arizona republican., 1902-03-12

associated for 5000 years, and if the immortalized body. purified and strengthened and perfected. will have changed. the spirit that l have known for so long will be there. and we shall know each other Brother Rogers labored to become like the Master. As He was obedient, so was Brother Rogers. and SO we all must labor if We obtain the glory of His presence: We must become like Him. All mankind who have lived in all the ages or the world will be resurrected. and shall stand before the bar Of God in immor tai bodies. and will be judged accord ing to their life upon earth. and will receive according as they have merited. This earth in it's perfected, celestial state. will be their abode, enlarged or otherwise, according to the purposes of an all powerful Creator. and We shall all know each other there. and will gc on in Knowledge and power until w verily become heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ Peace De to his family. and may Gcd carry com fort to their souls. Brother Henry is all right. let his children pick up the reins where he let them fall and con- tinue the good work. God bless you all. Amen.
 A daughter of Nalenzuela. who has been attending the Indian school at Phoenix, and is quite well educated and talented. sang Nearer My God to Thee" in clear melodious tones, that delighted as we'll as saddened the ing that was manifest, which seemed a hAr. n h loved.
 companion of Brother Rogers. then spoke through an interpreter. Bishop q. NJ. Tiffany. and said in part that he had labored with Brother Rogers for eighteen years. had travelled the deserts by day and night with him, and knew him to be q good man. He has gone to his rest. and will receive his saliva ton in the presence of the Lord. I have just returned from visit to the natives in the south and brought many expressions c: love from them to him, but found him gone and it is all righr. We all loved him and mourn at his departure.
 President C. R. flakes then spoHe ior a short time. and referred feeliagly tO the pleasant labors he had enjoyed with the deceased during their association in the presidency of the Maricopa stake He was one of the most hum- ble and modest men I ever knew. yeJ was fearless in expressing his opinions in our counsels. but whenever q de- cisiol was rendered. no matter where he stood on the proposition. he would lend every energy to carry out the measure. He was broadminded and charitable. had the love of God in his heart and has gone where I desire tu go when my time comes, and where Wa all should strive to go. for Brother Henry has gone to his reward as sure as there is God in Heaven. And | pray God 10 comfort his widow. and He will comfort her. as wei as her children. And l say to them. as Bro ther Brigham said, Pick up the reins where ha let go Of them and continue iu the path he was treading and all will be well with you. He related the calling of Henry (. Rogers to go south by President Brigham Young early ln the 7Gs. He had lived for twenty five years in Provo. ali his family and rela- tiVeS were there and when he stepped into President Young's office and was asked if he didn't want to go south into Arizona to establish a colony. ne replied. If you ask me if l want t" go. tell you plainly. nc. But if you ask me to go. l say. yes. when shall ! start" And here he came and has been here for @5 years. and would not be moved from his place unless the same authority said SC. He has gone to his rest God help us to emulate his example and to go where he is, at the erd.
 After the choir sang. the congrega- ton was dismissed by Hirum S.. Phelps, and the congregation was permitted to