Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-27
MISSIONARIES
ARE IN DEMAND.
Elder Joseph W. McMurrlr Says
There is a Growing Need
ror Elders.
PEOPLE ARE INVESTIGATING.
changes in Fnr-OG Russia Regarded
IS nm Important Sign OF
The Times.

,rbe ruldlment OF prophecy and the
growing demand for missionaries TO
,,roach the Gospel to the nations were
the themes dwelt upon By Elder Joseph
a, ucNurrin az the Tabernacle yester-
.,v afternoon. There was a eoodly at
tendance and the sweet music by the
,holr brought forth words Of commen-
Jatlon from Elder Seymour j. Young
the concluding speaker President John
r. Winder presided.
The choir sang the hymn
Though deepnlng trials thronS your
way,
Press on press on, ye Saints Of God. "
prayer was offered by Elder Joseph
W. Keddington.
The choir further sang
"captain OF lsrlel's host and Guide.
~ all who seek the land above.
Elder Joseph w. Me Murrin OF the
First Council of Seventies was the first
sneaker He said 1t had often been
stated that the Latter-day Saints were
. pectiliar people This arose from the
fact that they occupied distinctive
mace among the religious denominu-
lions OF the day. protesting as they
do to believe In revelation ana in the
inspiration of the Holy Spirit The
Elders of this Church had been taught
fo take no thought beforehand what
they should say, but 10 treasure In their
hearts continually the words Of life
and It should be given them I'm the
very hour that which was needed for
every man. The Church taught that
the things Of God were known only by
The Spirit of God and tina, unless men
enjoyed this spirit they were not able
10 see and understand the true worth
uf the Gospel OF Jesus Christ
Abiding to the mission Of the Proph-
.. Joseph Smith. Elder McMurrin said
Il was the belief OF the Latter-dny
Saints that he was divinely commits
stoned and that the work he did was
not done through his own wisdom, hut
through the blessings OF God and the
inspiration of His Holy Spirit. The
prophets message was a new thing 10
the world The doctrine of revelation
had been discarded, men believing that
Il was no longer possible to commune
cate with the heavens as IN days Of old.
His announcement startled the world.
yet the Prophet declared that It was
true, for he had been privileged to Wit
ness Holy Beings himself
The speaker referred 10 the early rise
Of the Church and to the spirit which
possessed the Prophet Joseph ana his
associates. This was TO bring souls
unto Christ. which still was charac-
teristic of the Church, aud one Of the
most important phases Of the Nor
mon" faith. The work OF the minis
try was urgent now as II ever had
heen, and those who would engage in
Il would be amply repaid for the la
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positive knowledge of the truth The
Elders of the Church were TO be found
I'm nearly every civilized portion OF the
earth. and they were working valiantly
for the spread Of the principles Of
truth.
The speaker said the IAtter-day
Saints were greatly interested In the
changes taking place in different ma
tons of the earth. They believed that
the Lord was making Himself felt as
had been predicted and that He was
preparing the way for the Introduction
of His Gospel among the people In
far-off Russia. current events indicat-
ed such thing and It was quite APP
parent that before long the Gospel
would be presented to that people
The Lord had ever been mindful Of
His work and His people. as history's
pages ClsiIiN IeNtdItt. ne NlSCONtlg
Of America by Columbus was an event
Of more than passing worth In this
respect. The founding Of this govern
ment was also of great Importance, for
II gave to men the right 20 Worship
God according 10 the dictates Of their
own conscience, condition new to
the Christian world at that time.
Elder McNIurrin referred to the mis-
sion Of the Savior and to the principles
He advocated among men. These prin-
ciples were taught by Joseph Smith
who, despite the fact that his name IL
discredlted by men generally. received
n revelation from God. IN which he
was authorized 10 re-establish His
work upon the earth, The speaker
closed with an earnest testimony Of the
work and an appeal TO unbeleyeCS to
Investigate the message. for II was the
power of God unto salvation.
The choir sang the anthem. From
afar Gracious Lord" after which Elder
Seymour y, Young also of the First
Council Of Seventies, testified to the
truth of the remarks made. and took
occasion 10 thank the leader. organlst
and members Of the Tabernacle choir
for the sweet music rendered during
the service.
The choir and congregation sang the
hymn, How firm foundation and
the benedicton was pronounced by
Elder William r, DOueall