Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-20
MISSIONARIES FAMILIES.

a number Of young men are In the
mission field laborlng 70, the benefit of
mankind, IN the spirit of self-sacrnce
and unselhshness. many Of them rav-
cling without purse or scrip and am
of them unpaid for their services and
The time they are spending I'm that
work As a rule. they are examples Of
faith. fortmde. herosm. personal pur-
ny and answering devotion II Is
rare that one Of them strays from the
uraight path OF virtue and integrity.
and such an exception occasions the
ieepest sorrow and regret
The Joy that fills their hearts in the
midst Of trials that test the patience.
'orbearance and perseverance OF the
strongest minds, and the conviction OF
The truth Of their mission which pos
Iesses their souls are strong evidence
81 the divine authority under which
they act, and their universal testimony
on returning home is that the best part
" their lives has been that which has
been spent IN missionary labors
some Of them are men OF family.
and II would be advisable. ln our opn-
Ion, for more Of the experienced men.
wen II they have already served terms
IN the mission field. 10 accompany
younger missionaries IN opening up
new fields and IN taking charge Of
branches and conferences when they
are organized This might be done with
great profit, n sufficient aid was rem
dered TO the wives and children left al |
home We believe there is a general |
disposition to watch over the families |
Of the Elders sent abroad and to see
that they are not left in want But
there are exceptions to this rule.
II is the duty OF the local authorities
IN the wards and stakes Of Zion to see
that such persons are provided for. and
that they are recognized in the social
events and recreations and entertain
ments arranged for others. They ought
not 10 be neglected AZ any time The
uuorums Of the Priesthood TO which the
Hbsent Elders belong. and the Teach.
IRIS and Relief societies in their respec-
tive spheres should be careful 10 find
out and supply the needs Of such fam.
HES left at home This Involves some
care and expenditure OF means and
provision should be made by the pre-
siding authorities TO meet such require
ments. No member Of missionaries
family should be allowed 10 suffer for
the necessaries and comforts Of lie
or such encouragement as their condl-
Hon suggests
This. however. requires degree ~
'autou. When continuous attention Is
paid TO the wives Of missionaries by the
iame individuals, the tongue Of scan
ial is sometimes set in motion ana IN
deserved reflections are the result. oc.
'asioning pain and distress. both 10
hose who are at home and those who
ire away This may be avoided By
roper circumspection and a wise course
md the suppression Of Islander az Ne
inception The wives Of missionaries
hould conduct themselves in such
manner that there shall be no ground
or idle tales nor the sneers Of sense.
ess gossip and chatterers and eyiI
peakers should be- rebuked when they
tempt 10 pass remarks which they
nay consider good jokes. but which
ear the seeds Of libel and falsehood.
The families Of missionaries should
10 held in high regard for frequently
hey bear the brunt Of the trials that
ONE from separation aud the added
ares OF the household when the head
Z the home rs away. n they stand the
ast On patience and with fortitude ana
eman true and steadfast in an the
onditions that surround them. they
'ill undoubtedly share IN ths glory that
$40 come as the reward for the work
We throw out these few
ints in behalf az class of our pto.
le who should claim the sympathy and
lpport Of an who love the truth and
esire the promotion of missionary
ork.