Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-08


to give due credit 10 them all for their
labors of love.
To every man and woman sincerely
engaged In working for the elevation
Of the race and IN promulging that
which they believe to be true and bene-
fetal. we can say heartily God speed
you and be with you" We recognize
the different agencies through which
the divine spirit operates Tor the bet.
termeut Of humanity We regard ev-
cry invention discovery and develop.
ment OF good in all the world. as COM
ing from that Divine Spirit which
guides into all truth and We are glad TO
welcome them all as aids TO the ac-
compiIshment Of the divine purpose Don
this great ana last dspensation OF
Gods mercy 10 man.
This Church does not entertain ill,
feelings towards opposing churches or
individuals because they differ in heir
beliefs from ours, or on account Of
their declining 10 accept or investigate
The principles we regard as palpable
truth We acknowledge tho right Of
every human being 10 believe aud act
upon that which appears 60 BIN 90
be right so that q does not lead him
10 interfere With equal rights in
others But we do not view with Kind |
Illness the wilful endeayors OF ,cciaries (
TO injure and defame u.s. although We I
try 10 bear with patience their uH- I
ccasing attacks and misrepr,scuia- /
tions
We recognize the hand NJ the Lord /
IN the movements among the nations
for the spread Of light and liberty I
These are not yet developed in their
fullness either iu Christian or i1
heather lands and systems such
measure n each as may be enjoyed
or advocated or conteaded Tor we re-
gard as beneficial and tending towards
the perfect day. aud the coming King
dom Of Righteousness and peace. Ale
though We do not admit the right
Of any prelate or priest 10 ohiclatc iD
the name Of Deity without actual Di-
vine authority We give due credit 90
sincere efforts by good men Of every /
creed and society 10 bcneft the world. /
temporarily or spiritually We look up
IN the great talents exhibited by the
bright intelligent. forceful men and
women In every department Of thought
and action rs divine gifts. and we
stand ready to receive and rejoice I'm
hat which Is brought forth from any
ource that adds to the sum Of hui
nan knowledge and increases the real
happiness OF mankind
Preachers. statesmen. scientists.
Journalists, poets. artists.
authors. dramatists lawyers.
physicians, surgeons. lecturers and an
workers in the field Of advancement
nd Improvement. are regarded by this
'hurch In their different spheres as
Dstruments IN the Hand Of Providence 3
or the uplifting Of Gods children I'm
Mortality Only the charatan. the de-
elver, the hypocrlte, the pretcnder
he wiIful falslher. the humbug and /,
he fraud merit the desplsing and the ,
election Of Latter-day Saints who +,
ish TO meet all people worthy Of re- -,
oect whatever may be their religious q,
nliefs, with a fraternal handclasp aud .,
hearty welcome We have no quar- II
! with any sect or society IN the K
,irlt Of anger 81 wrath, and in our /,
ruggies TO uphold the right our o.
otto has always been that Of the n
ritish volunteers: Defence not de- #
lnce." our aim IS to promulgate our
nth among the nations but we seek b
establish peace on earth good will a.
man" o,