The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-11-13
STAKE CONFIDENCE.
APOSTLE Coo a. Smith and Elder kuion
S. Wells In Attendance.

last Saturday and Sunday was one
Of the most interesting gatherings Of the
kind held here for a long time. The at
tendance WIS not large, owing 70 The nm
favorable weather, but those who we're
present expressed themselves as being
well pleased with the proceedings.
Nearly all the wards In the Stake we're
represented. Apostle George A. Smith,
Elders Rulon S. Wells and b. s. Young
Of Salt Lake were in attendance and
each Que del yered some excellent dis
courses.
The Saturday morning meeting was
opened by the choir singing "The happy
day has rolled on" Prayer by Bishop
Ephraim Lambert. The choir aud con-
grega,ion sang Earth With her ten
thousand flowers"
Prest. George W. Young was the first
speaker, who expressed HE pleasure at
meeting with the Saints In conference,
but regretted that 80 few were present,
and took occasion toenumerate some ex-
cuses offered by those who neglect duty.
lie stated that the presidency had iust
iiniabed a tour OF the Stake In holding
ward conlerencesin the respective wards.
Said the different organizations are do
ing On excellent work.
Elder Joseph A. A. Bunot Of the 27tb
quorum Of seventies, delivered briei
address on the Grst principles Of the
gospel, showing the necessity Of the res
toration and closed by bearing strong
and powerful testimony.
Patriarch Thomas Copley next spoke.
Said that though a man may be learned,
yet will he fail to enlighten the people
in spiritual things II not guided by the
spirit OF God. Bore faithful testimony
and blessed the people in the nAme Of
Jesus Christ
Elder Edward Rheims, alternate
high counselor, briefly. addressed The
nsee'ies.ef iaith and 50 pel.isnths 1A1-
orally.
Elder Freeman Malin Of the first eld-
ers' quorum. John Jones of'h' Ben. a
Creek bishopric, and W. f. Chappel q
the East Coalville bishopric, SPIKE
briefly and bore their testimonies.
The name of James Taylor was pre-
sented and sustained to be ordained an
elder.
A few remarks we're made by Presi
Taylor and the meeting was closed by
the choir singing Before Jehovahs
glorious throne" and benedic,ion by
Bishop Frak Croft.
The Saturday afternoon meeting was
opened by the choir singing 'Ye chosen
twelve" ete. Prayer by Elder Stephen
Walker. The choir and congregation
sang, ave thank thee, o God. fora
prophet"
Elder Q. A. Calls was the first speak-
err, who dwelt forceiully on the good Of
observing the word OF wisdom and Of
the efficacy Of the gospel principles.
Prest. Ward +. Pack Of the high priests
quorum, emphasized the reference made
by the previous speaker respecting the
word Of wisdom and enlarged thereon.
The choir and congregation sanga
hymn, after which Elder Charles Rode
back, the Oldest man in the county,
addressed the conference. Gave some Of
his early experiences in the church, and
said we should always listen TO The
whisperings OF the holy spirit, for in this
there lie safety.
Elder Brigham s. Young, a grandson
OF Preet. Brigham Young next tpoH'
He showed plainly that the work Of God
10 not work Of chance, neither it our
individual work, but oil is in the econ .
omy OF God Benefits follow the com
pliance With law.
Prest. Rulon 5. wells Of the first coun-
ell Of Seventy, read from Sec. $50 and
spoke on the came. Without obedience
We will not be saved, and though We be-
lieve sincerely that it is through lhe
grace OF God that We are saved il needs
obedience to the laws Of God on our
part and without such we will not be
saved.
Meeting closed by choir singing, 10,
the mighty God appearing" Benedlc-
tion by Bishop William Sargent.
SUNDAY MORNING.
The choir sang behold the harvest
wide extends" Prayer by Elder W. H.
Branch. The choir and congregation
sang, "The spirit Of God like Gre lie
burning"
Bishops Ephraim Lambert Of Wood