Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-15

AN OLD HYMN.
President Joseph #. Smith announced
the hymn.
When first the glorious light Of truth
Burst forth In this last age,
How few there were, with heart and
soul
To obey It did engage.
II was an old hymn, with which the
deceased was familiar IN life, and very
appropriately fitted to the occasion, as
IT was rendered most feellngly by the
choir
THE OPENING PRAYER.
Solemnly and earnestly Elder Teas
dale addressed his Maker In the open
ing prayer In which the fullness of the
thankful hearts OF the Saints were rails
ed to their heavenly Father for His
goodness 10 them and to humanity in
the establishment OF His kingdom upon
the earth, with all its benehcent results
and rewards, Thanks were offered for
the useful lives OF such men as that Of
the deceased. whose integrity and la
bors had been the cause of much good
TO the world. Especially was the di-
vine favor asked upon the posterity Of
the dead, whose remains reposed so
peacefully before them,
STIRRED MANY SOULS.
Many souls We're surrd when the
choir sang the hymn beginning
20 my Father, Thou that dwellest
In that high and glorious place.
When shall | regain Thy presence,
And again behold Thy face?'
The theme OF this hymn, that has i'm
pressed 80 many with the grandeur u
thought expressed and the appealing
strains which IL voices, was sung by
a number Of baritone singers, and was
very effectively rendered.
ELDER JOHN HENRY SMITH,
Elder John Henry Smith an assoc-
ate OF the deceased In the quorum Of
Apostles, was the first speaker, and he
dwelt affectionately upon the life work
Of the late president Of his quorum. 1t
had been hoped by the Saints, said the
speaker, that President Young would
be spared 10 them and that he would
be able 10 continue the splendid work
that had characterized his efforts, The
afflicted president had urged his asso-.
ciates 10 engage earnestly In the work
OF the Church, and while being sorely
distressed and almost overcome with
weakness expressed a determination 20
reioin his brethren In their devotion to
duty, Greater determination TO five
and mightier forlilude In bearing af-
Fiction than that exhibited by the de-
ceased had never been witnessed by the
speaker President Young had express
ed a desire and an anxiety to visit al
the missions Of the GOSPEL OF Christ
that have been established in the ca IN,
and entertained 70 the last a CONVICTION
that HIS desire would be satisfied At
no time did he consider that his work
was finished and every utterance that
Of late has panied the hearts Of affec-
tionate relatives and brethren has
brfathed this one observation-disclosures
live and continue his usefulness in the
world. Descended from one Of the
grandest men the world eyer produced
President Young has ever been a ready
defender OF the downTodden, a valiant
supporter ~ the Chu-oh ord outhusias-
tic and faithful In his loyalty to fha
First Presidency He has never be-
trayed q friend nor ignored the coun-
sells OF his brethren. and never har he
wayered In his LOYALTY TO the principles
Of the Gospel and his devotion to God
and his Savior The relatives and the
auditors were urged TO adhere 10 the
path followed by so faithful servant
of the Almghty. 81 honored him as
servant Of God loved him as a broth
err" said the speaker, as he YVES clCs-
ing his tribute 10 his late assoc ate. and
besought Providence for strength 10
as ainfuiy adhere TO the principles
Of the Gospel as had this and others
of the grand stalwarts who he'd found
service in the work Of salvation.
ELDER JOHN w. TAYLOR,
also Of the Council OF the Apostles, next
spoke. lie said he deemed It very
great honor 10 have the privilege of
speaking this afternoon. He had had
great pleasure in the acquaintance Of
Brother Brigham. Tor he knew him 20
he true man, His life had been de-
voted almost entirely 10 the ministry,
hence he had not accumulated much OF
this worlds goods, He lived for re-
ward greater than thls-an eternal
reward. such as Is gained only In the |
kingdom OF our heavenly Father He |
was one who sought to lay up treasures |
IN heaven, whore moth and rust did |
not corrupt, nor thieves break through |
and steal. The speaker related a dream |
he had the night after President Brig |
ham Young died. He dreamed that |
Brother Brigham and Apostle Reed |
Smoot visited him I'm his home, at |
which time the deceased president gave
him a blessing for which he felt truly |
thankful. for he considered that q
blessing from such a man was beyond |
price and something very much to be
priced.
Elder Taylor cited from the Scrip
lures the reward promised to the faith
fol. He believed this had been fully |
merited In the life work Of President |
Young. for he had lent every
,ffort 10 preach the Gospel TO his fellow
nan. He was q man OF integrity, n |
true man, man of God. and great
would be his reward for his faithful
ness.
The speaker contrasted the peace and |
,uiet attending the death and burial Of
Young, with the turbulent con-
iitions attending the death and burial |
If the early Apostles OF Jesus Christ
md cited this as an evidence that the
purposes OF God were gradually heine
accomplished in the earth He prayed
he Lord to bless the memory OF Brig
nam Young.
MRS. EDWARDS SOLO.
A. ,-,to Thomas J1dN,ard sang n
iolo. Il know that my Redeemer liv-
IN accompanied on the organ by
prof. Mcclellan Mrs Edward was in
EXCELLENT voice and her modest rendi-
ION well suited the occasion and the
mood OF the audience.
ELDER SEYMOUR b. YOUNG.
elder Seymour y. Young Of the First
council OF Seventies expressed his graf