Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-03-27
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other subjects in the parents class
work, but this object should not be
lost sight Of. 1t is egotism that
prompts people to boast that they are
not religious. Education should in
clude religion to insure safe develop
ment.
Elder George F. Richards.
felt that a good spirit was present.
II is not always what is said that con-
fers the most benefit, but the spirit
that prevails, and the reflections to
which IL leads, which often takes us
farther than the words of the speak
err. Greatness consists of doing
things, and failure should not dis
courage, but should be recognized as
training for future success.
Said the gospel had been of great
benefit to hint had made him a
much better man than he otherwise
would have been. It is because of
mans free agency that he does not
keep the laws of God. Man is the
only one Of Gods creations that does
not keep the law; all others observe
the law of their being. The earth
with all its products observe the law
Of their being, and it is fortunate for
us that such is the case.
It is a question whether it is hard
er for the rich or the poor to serve
God, and it is probable that the fnan-
cial condition does not influence the
situation to any great extent.
Elder Rulon S. Wells
said if a man is reported to US as be-
ing a good Latter-day Saint we can
form good idea of his characters
tics without further particulars. The
speaker mentioned number of evil
conditions that we would know did
not find place in that mans life, be-
cause they were inconsistent with the
character of good Latter-day Saint.
The maintaining and sustaining of
true religion will influence the votary
in all his acts and elevate his char
acter accordingly.
There is nothing in wealth that
should prevent man from keeping
the commandments Of God, and yet
the Savior seemed to think wealth
was q great trial, as shown in the
case Of the young man who failed to
follow his directions.
SUNDAY. MARCH 20.
On the second day Of the confer
ence the officers and teachers of the
Sunday School, together with the 9th
err stake and ward officers, assembled
at ga. m. in the Ward hall, and after
the opening exercises the assembly
separated into sections for department
work. The stake authorities and 9th
er stake officers, with the bishops and
their counselors, remaining in the
main room of the building, where they
were addressed by Superintendent
Mortensen on School Discipline. He
placed great stress upon. the Sunday
morning meetings of the officers and
teachers as strong factor in secur-
ing the necessary order and atten-
ton in the school. Compulsory ODE
dience cannot be enforced in the Sab
bath School. The preparation of the
teacher is indispensable to success in
keeping the school in order.
Elder Richards had been asked to
address the meeting on the subject
of Courtesy in the Sunday School.
Had not had time to devote much at
tention to the subject but he consid-
cred that courtesy consisted of the
manifestation of due respect for the
rights and privileges of others.
There are different ways of manifest
ing respect, and much depends upon
the degree of intimacy and acquaint-
ance existing between the parties, or
whether any acquaintance at all ex-
lists. A bow or a smile to stranger,
while not actually required, is not at
all inappropriate under many circum-
stances, though on a crowded street
1t is not convenient nor requisite.
More than that is due from and to
friends and acquaintance, in which
relationship words of friendly greet
ing and a warm hand clasp are prop
err manifestations. Goodness is i'm
proper among co-laborers. Warm
and friendly greetings are inspiring
among Sunday School workers, and
between teachers and their pupils.
And are productive of very good re-
suits.
Sunday School officers should be
courteous and genial to their assist
ants and show appreciation of their
work. Much failure is often attribut-
able to neglect in this respect.
In administering the Sacrament it
Is not necessary to select the
highest in authority in the order of |
heir standing, one after the other,
but it should be offered to the highest |
officer present and he will pass it on |
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