The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-04-08
OPENING SESSION Of The
EIGRTY-THIR CONFERENCE

power in the priesthood, ana "OuIu
that those who do not know these
things would read the revelation on
the matter. There never have been
two equal heads in the Church there
can be no such thing. There is one
head to the Church If the presidency
for any cause should be removed then
the next head is the Council of the
twelve which shall be the mead of the
Church until they saall organize an
other First Presidency.
want to say tnat the bishopric
high councils and presidencies OF
stakes have the power to sit in Judg-
ment over the members of theirwards
and stakes. They have this authority
exclusively. The First Presidency or
the first council of the seventies con
not try or sit in judgement upon sucn
members: that is the right and duty
of the local officers. If such cases are
brought before us / promise you they
| will be referred back to the local Of
ficers for adjudication, for the Presi-
dency has enough to do without hear
ing complaints of individual troubles.
Appeal always lies to the First Pres
idency of course in case of trial for
membership or fellowship, but not un.
til the matter has ben considered by
| the local authorities.
The various councils in the Church
in their organized capacity have juris-
spective quorums the members being
amendable to their quoiums. So the e
| Is always a checkon all the members
of the Church and when | say mem.
bers Of the Church | mean me, mean
the apostles and every member of ev-
cry quorum and organization is to be
looked after and responsible to the
bishops and quorums members so tnat
all might be kept in line with their
duties.
Plan Of Organization.
The organization Of the church is
such that every one is looked after
and noe neglected so that tn chutCD
might go on to perfection. To God
are we indebted for this perfect or
ganization and when we become pers
| feet enough that further degree Of
| perfection known as the Order of
Enoch viii be revealed for the benefit
of the people. These principles were
revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith
but the people were not ready to re-
| ceive them and this more perfect de-
gree was deferred.
And in regard to the auxiliary organ
izations they cannot andsdo not exist
outside Of the priesthood Of the Son
of God and the officers of such or.
CARNATIONS cannot continue If they
depart from or attempt to conduct
these organizations outside OF he
counsel of the priesthood. l wish to
impress this strongly upon all who
are here.
Let all work together brothers and
sisters look for the good and do not
seek evil.
II | do wrong | ask my brothers tc
come to me and be a savior to me by
telling me of my imperfections. Dc
not judge me without giving me 8
chance to verify what Is wrong or i'm
perfect in me 1 entreat my bretherr
to come to me with my faults
and give me an opportunity to depart
from that which Is wrong. Let Us be
patient with each other and continual
ly seek the blessings and guidance Of
our Heavenly Father through out oul
lives.
Prof. Charles Kent sang a solo.
PRES ANTHoN II LuND
President Anthem II. Lund said he
had been much edited by listening u
the remarks Of President Smith and
was deeply thankful that he was able
to meet again with the Saints. He
} said that he hoped to be able 10 re
! sumo his duties in the First Presden
cy soon. ne referred to his recent III
hSSo uhu SApiSobcu IOl
, the degree OF health which he had re
: gained.
President Lund said the blessing Of
the priesthood and of the organization
OF the church will be the heritage o
the people for ever for they had beef
! revealed nevermore to be taken away
The Lord ordained that there shoul'
be apostles in the church and revela
tons were given as to the organizs
ton OF the church. Just SO Years ag
, next Monday when little ban
, gathered at the home OF Peter W.T.
mer In New York and through the
4, velstions OF God the church Of jest
, Christ was organized. At that tin
3 Joseph Smith was accepted asthe fir
Q elder in the church and Oliver Cow
y cry the second elder and the Lo
d commanded them to ordain one a