Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-10-01

prophets have predicted, the nations
of the earth will flee to her for safety.
War is coming very close to being
poured out on all nations.
General Authorities are Sustained.
The general authorities of the
Church were sustained as presented
Lake City, and the local authorities
were also presented and sustained
Bishop Henry A. Pace of the Har-
mony ward had much enjoyed the mu-
sic and speaking at this meeting and
regretted that he had not been able to
get to the preceding meetings of the
conference. Was enjoying his labors
in the ministry at home, and had some
very good people in his ward, but said
that there was still room for improve
ment.
Elder Day Bears Strong Testimony.
Elder MILFORD Day had not had the
pleasure of being present at the pre-
ceding meetings but had much enjoyed
the proceedings at the afternoon meet
ing. Conferences are very beneficial,
promoting as they do sociability and
good fellowship, in addition to their
great influence in strengthening the
faith and encouraging the people in
living up to the requirements of their
religion. Believed firmly in the d.
vine calling and mi-sion of the Proph-
ct Joseph Smith, and the truth of
the gospel as restored through his
administration. Believed in being
conservative and using our intelli-
gence in the acceptance Of the Cos
pei requirements, as well as in all
other things. Referred to his feelings
when called to go to the nations of
the earth to preach the gospel, and
spoke of the benefits which he had re-
ceived from having obeyed the call.
Advocated humility, which he had
found through experience to be very
essential. We should strive to live
our religion and not by our wrong
course become reproach to the work
with which we are associated
Great Power in Prayer.
Bishop s. J. Foster Of the Cedar
East Ward was convinced that there
is great power in prayer, and that
God does hear and answer prayers.
Had often wondered why the prayers
are not answered more frequently,
but felt that it was not the fault of
God. Related his experience in visit
ing a mind reader, during his recent
visit to the Panama Exposition, and
said that what he saw and heard ON
that occasion had shown him that
there are things and powers in the
world that many of us would not be
able to explain. Related some in
stances in the experiences Of some of
our missionaries of the power of
prayer Said that the man who stands
up fearlessly in support of his prin-
ciples is respected by those whom he
meets, even If they do not agree with
his faith.
President l.. N. Marsden thanked all
who had contributed to the proceed
| ings at this conference, and said that
while he much regretted the absence
of Apostle WINS, whom he had been
led to expect would be present, yet
he felt that it was all right, as he was
| undoubtedly needed more in some
other direction. Said that the custom
of holding conference alternately be-
tween Parowan and Cedar may posi-
bly, be changed somewhat in the fu-
ture, and two conferences be held sue
cessively in each place, in order to
better accommodate the officers of
the Sunday School and other auxil-
larry organizations, and avoid their
having to do so much travelling about.
Conference adjourned for three
months.
Benediction by Elder Joseph Fife.