tion of having his gun repaired on a certain Sunday, and accompanying a band of armed men and taking part in a coldblooded murder was very prudently ignored. This comprised the testimony for the defense, while that given for the prosecution was not only direct but overwhelming. Solicitor-General Hackett made an able, though brief, opening argument for the prosecution. The speaking of the attorneys on the other side was lengthy and irrelevant. In it the killing was scarcely ever alluded to. Old worn-out fabulous stories about "Mormon" atrocities were dwelt upon, and the alleged vagaries of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were held up to the jury, for the plain purpose of prejudicing them and bringing about a verdict at variance with the facts. Rudger was unsparingly berated. His action in coming from Utah to Georgia as a witness in the case was characterized as an exhition of unmitigated assurance. It was insinuated that he doubtless expected to obtain his fees and mileage and thus deplete the county treasury, when he might consider himself fortunate should he succeed in getting away from Dalton alive. This abuse intermingled with covert threats was permitted to go unrebuked by the der the count of the indictment charging them with riot. The result was the same as in the first case-both were acquitted. The current of popular animous against Rudger, after the trials were concluded, increased in intensity, and considering it unsafe to remain any longer than necessary, he resolved to leave for home as soon as practicable. This determination was confirmed on the evening of the day of the last trial. A gentleman came to him and said: I hope you will excuse me, Mr. Clawson, being an entire stranger, for addressing you. I am, however, desirous for your safety. A scheme has been developed to have you arrested on a charge of perjury and placed in prison. I would advise you to get away as soon as possible." He thanked the stranger. He was up and about next morning bright and early, and with the first train he was being whirled toward his home in the west, where he arrived in safety in a few days. Thus ends the story of one of the most inhuman and inexcusable murders on the record of the state of Georgia. The character of the deed could scarcely be exceeded in point of cowardice, the victim being unarmed, defenseless and completely in the power of his assasins. The fact that the perpetrators were allowed to go unwhipped of justice, notwithstanding that their guilt was clearly proved, is a black stain upon the escutcheon of the state in which the tragedy occurred. Joseph Standing was twenty-six years The court delivered the charge. It was of age, of medium height and somewhat of such a character that the jury could stout build, his weight being probably not very well find a verdict of guilty and one hundred and sixty pounds. His hair be in accord with it. The honorable was light and complexion fair. He was judge appeared to make it a point to fur-noted for his agreeable manners, which nish a plausible excuse for them to acquit the defendent. Court. Colonel Moore made an elaborate and clear argument for the prosecution, and the concluding one was made by General Hackett. At the end of three days-the time occupied by the proceedings thus far-the jury retired. While they were absent and presumedly deliberating, a curious incident occurred. The sheriff came into court dragging with him a negro, whose eyes were rolling wildly in his head, his grotesque contortions giving every indication of his being in a state of mortal terror. were so engaging that he made friends everywhere. He had fair ability as a public speaker, and was an indefatigable minister of the Gospel. At the time his life was taken he had already served sixteen months of a second mission to the southern states, and had been for some time in daily expectation of being notified of an honorable release to return home . He had been indulging in gleeful anticipations of meeting soon with valued friends and loved ones, but these were cruelly cut short of realization by the bullet of the cowardly assassin. In Salt Lake cemetery where the remains of the young martyr were interred, The there stands over the tomb a handsome He was charged with stealing a gallon of whisky. A jury was empanelled on the spot and he was forthwith tried and found guilty. He plead abjectly for mercy, on the ground that he had a large family and was extremely poor. judge paid no attention to his pleadings, but arose, gravely and severely commented upon the stealing that was going on in Dalton, which must be put down. He elaborated upon the heinous character of the negro's offense, and sentenced him to one year in the chain gang. The severity if the strictures passed by the judge upon the petty crime of this poor wretch were at such variance with his mildness of demeanor in regard to a brutal and inhuman murder, that the incident placed him in an extremely unenviable light. Finally the jury in the Standing case returned into court with a verdict of "not guilty." The announcement of this result was greeted with a demonstration among the spectators, favorable to the accused. It also greatly increased the popular feeling against Rudger. There being no probability of obtaining a verdict against either of the other accused, either for murder or manslaughter, Bradley and Blair were each tried un monument, of Italian marble, with data pertaining to the tragedy inscribed upon it These, however, are all elaborated in this sketch. Upon that memento-which was erected by subscriptions of members of the Young Men's Improvement Associations of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion and others-appears the following lines from the brilliant pen of Orson F. Whitney: Beneath this stone, by friendship's hand, is lain The martyred form of one, untimely slain, A Servant of the Lord, whose works re vealed The love of Truth for which his doom was sealed. GOD A TANGIBLE BEING. By Elder Albert Jeffries. Written for The Star. Old Town, Fla., Feb. 6, 1899. Believing our paper to be a great faetor in the spread of Gospel Truth throughout the land, I deem it a privilege to assist, in my weak way, by sending in the following: "It may be asked: Why should God take pity? Because that Supreme Shape of Light finds a portion of Himself in al pure souls that love Him, and He can not despise himself. Also bectuse He is capable of the highest emotions known to man, in a far larger and grander de gree, besides possessing other sentiments and desires unimaginable to the human mind." This quotation was copied from a young lady's book of jots, and many times have I read it and allowed my mind to wander over the broad field of thought upon which it opens. There are many today who have a vague idea of the Supreme Being and instead of worshiping the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. they are offering devotions to their vague ideas. Jesus Christ, the Saviour of this world, before he was offered up as a sacrifice for mankind, bowed his humble knee in prayer to his father and gave expression to the following words: "Father. the hour is come; glorify Thy son, that Thy son also may glorify Thee: as Thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many eternal, that they might know Thee the as Thou hast given him. And this is life only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." If, then, our eternal life depends upon our knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, we have no time to pay our devotions to a vague idea or a myth. If we will go back to the prophet Eljah's time, we will find that he came in contact with people who did not know the only true God, but were worshiping the god of Baal, who was void of power and unable to grant the petitions sent to him. Elijah the Prophet proceeds to prove to them that they should worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and in answer to his petitions to that God, fire was sent from heaven to consume the sacrifice, while the prophets of Baal fell on their faces and exclaimed: "The Lord, he is God; the Lord he is God." "in There may be many today who need such a demonstration of power to convince them of the great error they are in and bring them to a sense of their position, simply because they "cannot endure sound doctrine" from the mouths of the servants of God. Those so unfortunate as this will, no doubt, be convinced of their error at the Second Advent of our Lord and Saviour when he comes flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Christ. '--ii Thes. 1-8. As the prophets of Baal bowed to earth and cried aloud, so also will these cry for rocks to fall on them and hide them from His face. How can we avoid this? By searching the Scriptures and becoming acquainted with the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and with prayerful hearts submit ourselves to His teachings. Jesus In the beginning we are told that God created male and female in His image Gen. 1:27. Now these words came through the channel of inspiration to the prophet Moses, who is known as God's first pen, an inspired man. They mean that God created male and female in His own image just as naturally as our bodies are created in the image of our earthly fathers. "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear that we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is."-I John 3:2. Jesus Christ the second person in the Godhead, who was with the Father in the beginning when man was created in the image of God, was born here upor, this earth by women. As Paul told the Philippians-"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men; an Times" was committed, has given the fol- "There are two personages who con- A 14-Year Old Convert. By Miss Clevie Jordan. Tampa, Fla., Feb. 15, 1899. Written for The Star. As I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I decided to write to you. I joined the church eighteen months ago and I can say that I have learned more since that time than I ever knew before. Although I have not learned my "letters" yet in the Gospel, as you might see. This Latter-Day Gospel is so wonderful yet it is simplicity itself. I have not heard an Elder preach in about fie months. I long for the day to speedily come when I may have the pleasure of hearing them again. I have been attending a series of meetings held in the Methodist church by a Baptist minister. He gives some very good talks, but, O, my! How much better are the They always Latter-Day Saint Elders. told things correct in the Bible, but this man misrepresents the Bible a great deal. He says he believes in the healing of our bodies the faith in God, and tells of some miraculous healings he saw, but I do not vouch for the truth of them. The different denominations here have come to the conclusion that it does not make any difference about church we belong, if we only believe in the power of God. There are a few who do not agree with the churches (so-called) and the "preachers" call them "old-fashioned" and "cranky." So you see Satan has combined these "churches" to fight against the truth. He knows how many are united to the fold every year and if the number increases, why in a few years he will have His number greatly diminished, and that Mr. Arnon, the is not what he likes. gentleman of the house where I am staying, is very prejudiced against my belief, And at every opportunity he gives me a lecture about it. He said I was just as sure of hell and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross"-2:5-8. He grew to manhood and accomplished the design of His great mission and was finally put to death by the Jews upon Calvery's cross. He was buried and came forth the third day, being the first fruits of the resurrection But, notwithstanding all this, he of the dead. He had passed from mortality to kept the law of God, and remained with immortality and had in place of his natout sin, showing thereby that it is in the ural body received his spiritual body. He power of man to keep the law and reappears unto the apostles in this spiritual main also without sin; and also, that by body and they become frightened because him a righteous judgment might come they thought they had seen a spirit. upon all flesh, and that all who walk not Jesus understanding their positions in the law of God justly be condemned swered them in the following words: "Be- by the law, and have no excuse for their hold, my hands and my feet, that it is sins. And he being the only begotten of I myself; handle me and see; for a spirit the Father, full of grace and truth, and hath not flesh and bones as ye see me having overcome, received a fullness of have"-Luke 24: 36-39. Again, we find the glory of the Father, possessing the in same chapter, Jesus in His resurrected same mind with the Father, which mind condition eating a piece of broiled fish and is the Holy Spirit that bears record of an honey comb. Here we have the Son the Father and the Son, and these three of God in His resurrected body a personare one; or, in other words, these three age of flesh and bones, the image of His constitute the great, matchless, governing Heavenly Father after whose image man and supreme power over all things; by is made. Christ ascends on high with this whom all things were created and made self-same body, and as Paul tells the He- that were created and made, and these brew Saints: "Who being in the bright- three constitute the Godhead, and are "dead-beats" as any men he ness of his glory, and the express image one; the Father and Son possessing the ever saw, and he knew they fastof his person, and upholding all things same wisdom, glory, power and fullnessgreat deal and slept in the woods, by the word of his power, when he had filling all in all; the Son being filled with ed a by himself purged our sins, sat down on the fullness of the mind, glory, and pow- too. The Elders who were treated so cruthe right hand of the Majesty on High." er; or, in other words, the spirit, glory elly were Elders H. C. Blood and Vance. Now from these passages we can learn and power, of the Father, possessing all Although I am only 14 years old, I can something concerning the God whom our knowledge and glory, and the same king-bear my testimony to this the Latter-Day forefathers worshipped in spirit and in dom, sitting at the right hand of power, Gospel. For I know, this, the only true truth. God is a being, after whose like- in the express image and likeness of the ness man was made, with body, parts Father, mediator for man, being filled and passions. A being who is pure and with the fullness of the mind of the whose body is celestial, a being from Father; or, in other words, the Spirit of whom all intelligence flows, à being in the Father, which spirit is shed forth whom every attribute, that is found in upon all who believe on his name and keep man, is perfected. God the Father is his commandments; and all those who that "Supreme Shape of Light" who can keep His commandments shall grow up take pity on mankind because they are from grace to grace, and become heirs "a portion of himself and He cannot dis- of the heavenly kingdom, and joint heirs pise himself." with Jesus Christ; possessing the same Mankind is a spark from that Eternal mind, being transformed into the same Blaze privileged to come here upon earth image or likeness, even the express image and tabernacle in the flesh to begin on of him who fills all in all; being filled that path which will lead them back into with the fullness of his glory, and become the presence of their Creator, the Father, one in him, even as the Father, Son and and Jesus Christ the Son, our oldest Holy Spirit are one. brother. You may take the greatest trouble, and by turning it around, find joys on the other side. as I am alive. He purchased a Voice of Warning of Elder H. C. Blood, but read a little and said he could not understand it and cast it aside. Elders He also has several tracts the have given him but he would not read them. He is always making fun of the Elders and said they near church. were as Satan has tried various ways to overthrow my belief. I am always conqueror so far, or that the "Guardian Angel" pro-tects me. And I pray that my faith will continue to grow. I want to be a good girl and I want to live more for Christ but I expect persecution and trials every kind. But I want them for I know of My that I can't be a follower of Christ and LATTER DAY SAINTS SOUTHERN STAR PERTINENT SUGGESTIONS. 6 HE Elders who labor in the Southern States mission have been urged to a greater degree than those of any other mission to watch their deportment; watch their address; unify their appearance, and in a general way, show by every means their entire oneness of purpose. Much credit is due Elder Elias S. Kimball, our late president, for the great work he has accomplished in this regard; having so $1.50 completely disciplined his corps of over 500 elders that they are known a mile off by their uniform appearance; more Published Weekly by Southern States Mission, Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, Chattanooga, Tenn. Per year Terms of Subscription: Six months Single Copies, 5 Cents. .75 Subscribers removing from one place to another. and desiring papers changed, should always give former as well as present address, by postal card or over, their costume is not in any wise loud or conspicuous; it is thoroughly genteel in every detail, and still one must admit that it is striking, as well as imEntered at the Post Office at Chattanooga, Tenn., as pressive. With all the great work done letter. second class matter. Correspondence from all parts of the missionary field is solicited. Give name and address, or articles will be rejected. Write on one side of paper only when sent for publication. We reserve the right to either eliminate or reject any communication sent in. Address Box 103. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1899. ARTICLES OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression. 8. We believe that, through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of Hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. 5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by "prophecy, and by the laying on of hands," by those who are in authority, to preach the gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. 6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church-namely, Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, etc. 7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. 8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. 9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. 10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion will be built upon this (the American) continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. 11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may. 12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates; in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law. 13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul, "We believe all things, we hope all things," we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after thes things. JOSEPH SMITH. Conference presidents are reminded that we send to each, one copy for every Elder whose name is found on the list as furnished by him. Those one or two Elders in each conference who did not order are, of course, to be omitted when the Stars are sent out. In each two last issues we sent two extra papers only. We are indebted to Messrs. Silver Bros. of Salt Lake for the photograph of the monument erected to the memory of Elder Standing. They having built the neat iron fencing that surrounds the grave and kindly furnished us the picture for publi cation. Elder Willard Pitkin has filed an order for six new subscribers for the Star. If every Elder in the Mission were to do likewise just think what a circulation we would soon enjoy. by Elder Kimball there is still room to suggest improvements, and the hints that we drop are for those who need them, not for those who do not have faults. In the matter of dress and personal appearance it is perhaps unnecessary to spend much time on this subject except as to details. First of all, Elders, as much as any one else, should remember that little things count for very much. Peculiarities of speech, manners, appearance and indeed, every little detail in a Mormon Elder is subjected to a most critical scrutiny and generally magnified, either for good or evil, as the notion may strike; not only on account of the peculiar reputation we enjoy, but the exalted claims we make as to our authority and calling. One must show the utmost attention to the hair, whiskers, nails and cleanliness in every detail, especially pertaining to the body; never take out and use a handkershief that has strong evidences of too much use. Simplicity and scrupulous tidiness is rarely, if ever, over done, and should become almost a hobby with our Elders. It is a qualification that should, and does, elicit a feeling of admiration, and often emulation among the masses. We should avoid any tendency to foppishness or the dude, but make refinement and the cultivated gentleman the highest desire, in appearance, general address and deportment. late in the morning or lolling about, idleing your time away or being late at an appointment, will have an injurious effect on the Elders, and the Cause for which we have all left home. If any of our Elders have that pernieious practice of gossiping, it should be immediately given up. It is a habit into which one is always in danger of falling. without realizing it. The people among whom our Elders visit are, as a ruie, very prone to talk of persons and subjects that is not strictly within their province. Remember the Mormon creed, “mind your own business." It may be laid down as a safe rule in possible conversation, that as little as It is far should be said about persons. better to talk about things and events, and to engage in conversation upon subjects which are noble and elevating. When we meet in pleasant social fellowship, it is far better to talk on a gospel subject or about some book thair about some person, and when engaged in visiting or tracting to converse about other people is not so edifying as to engage in conversation on some uplifting spiritual aspect of life and conduct, even when you cannot reach these taorough religious channels. In this connection, a note of warning may not be amiss in regard to the habit of telling amusing stories and cracking jokes, into which some of our Elders fall. Of course, there can be nothing wrong in a little pure merriment or cheerful pleasantry, but there is danger, even when one has the natural wit and has the sense of the ludicrous largely present in his nature, of sacrificing ones, dignity and standing. There are good Elders whose solid usefulness and real influence have been seriously marred by the habit of joking and story-telling at unsuitable times, and to a degree which was hurtful to their effectiveness as preachers. A wise and cautious Course in this matter will be found best in the long run. An Elder who always tries to be funny is not likely to be useful in the highest degree. Last of all, let us cultivate as far as possible, the good habit of patience and contentment in the field where we have been assigned. The restlessness of some of the Elders is the most painful feature It is advisable to cultivate the habit of regularity, punctuality and order in all things. You know that we tell the people that "order is the first law of God," them let us show by our course in life that we of the Elder's experience, and one who have this element in our makeup. is ever on the alert to get away to an In regard to engagements or appoint-other field is not likely to be very useful ments for preaching, calls or other duties; our Elders should be so punctual that the name "Mormon" will be synonymous with punctuality. In some parts of the mission, our Elders have the reputation of always being on time, rain or snow. shine or shadow, high waters or draught. This is as it should be, being one of the essentialities necessary to a successful mission. To give those among whom you visit the impression of laziness, either by lying in the one where he is. And the other field to which he would like to go may have just as great drawbacks as the one in which he is, if he knew them as well as he knows those where he is. Few hab its are of more value to the missionary, alike for his comfort and usefulness, than that of patient devotion to his duty where he is, till the Lord makes plain the time for him to go home. Then he can return in happiness and know his mission has been a success. "THE OTHER SHEEP." A Chapter from the Book of Mormon. "And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd." John x:16. And now it came to pass that there were a great multitude gathered together, of the people of Nephi, round about the temple which was in the land Bountiful; and they were marvelling and wondering one with another, and were shewing one to another the great and marvelous change which had taken place; and they were also conversing about this Jesus Christ, of whom the sign had been given concerning his death. And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing one with another, they heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and they cast their eyes round about, for they understood not the voice which they heard; and it was not a harsh voice, neither was it a loud voice; nevertheless, and notwithstanding it being a small voice, it did pierce them that did hear to the center, insomuch that there was no part of the frame that it did not cause to quake; yea, it did pierce them to the very soul, and did cause their hearts to burn. And it came to pass that again they heard the voice, and they understood it not; And again the third time they did hear the voice, and they did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from wence the sound came; and behold, the third time they did understand the voice which they heard; and it said unto them, Behold, my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; in whom I have glorified my name: hear ye him. a And it came to pass as they understood, they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in white robe, and he came down and stood in the midst of them, and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their mouths, even one to another, and wist not what nails in his hands and in his feet; and this they did do, going forth one by one, until they had all gone forth, and did see with their eyes, and did feel with their hands, and did know of a surety, and did bear record, that it was he of whom it was written by the prophets that should come. And when they had all gone forth and had witnessed for themselves, they did cry out with one accord, saying, Hosanna! blessed be the name of the Most High God! And they did fall down at the feet of Jesus, and did worship him. And it came to pass that he spake unto Nephi (for Nephi was among the multitude,) and he commanded him that he should come forth. And Nephi arose and went forth, and bowed himself before the Lord, and he did kiss his feet. And the Lord commanded him that he should arise. And he arose and stood before him. And the Lord said unto him, I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people when I am again ascended into heaven. And again the Lord called others, and said unto them likewise; and he gave unto them power to baptize. And he said unto them, On this wise shall ye baptize; and there shall be no disputations among you. Verily, I say unto you, that whoso repenteth of his sins through your words, and desireth to be baptized in my name, on this wise shall ye baptize them; behold, ye shall go down and stand in the water, and in my name shall ye baptize them. from the Father; and whoso believeth in me, believeth in the Father also, and unto him will the Father bear record of me; for he will visit him with fire, and with the Holy Ghost. And thus will the Father bear record of me, and the Holy Ghost will bear record unto him of the Father and me: for the Father, and I, and the Holy Ghost are one. And again I say unto you, Ye must repent, and become as a little child, and be baptized in my name, or ye can in no wise inherit the kingdom of God. Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and whoso buildeth upon this, buildeth upon my rock, and, the gates of hell shall not prevail against them. And whoso shall declare more or less than this, and establish it for my doctrine, the same cometh of evil, and is not built upon my rock, but he buildeth upon a sandy foundation, and the gates of hell standeth open to receive such, when the floods come and the winds beat upon them. Therefore, go forth unto this people, and declare the words which I have spoken unto the ends of the earth. VARIETIES. News, St. George. Elder Charles H. Miles has been honorably released from the European mission and is expected home about the 25th inst. Logan Journal. And now behold, these are the words which ye shall say, calling them by name, saying, Having authority given me of Jeing in the Second ward meeting house The farewell party given Tuesday evensus Christ, I baptize you in the name of by the M. I. A., in honor of Elders George the Father, and of the Son, and of the Smith and Ernest Knowles, was both a Holy Ghost. Amen. social and financial success. All present are reported as having had a good time. And then shall ye immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water. And after this manner shall ye baptize in my name, for behold, verily I say unto you, that the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost are one; and I am in the Father, and the Father in And me, and the Father and I are one. according as I have commanded you thus And there shall be no shall ye baptize. disputations among you, as there hath An exchange truly says that it is al it meant, for they thought it was an angel hitherto been; neither shall there be dis- ways best to wait for the evidence before that had appeared unto them. And it the prophets testified shall come into the world; and behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning. And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words, the whole multitude fell to the earth, for they remembered that it had been prophesied among them that Christ should shew himself unto them after his ascension into heaven. And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto them saying, Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world. And it came to pass that the multitudo went forth, and thrust their hands into his side, and did feel the prints of the among you concerning the points of my doctrine, as there hath hitherto been; for, verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another. Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that such things should be done away. Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, I will declare unto you my doctrine. And this is my doctrine, and it is the doctrine which the Father hath given me; and I bear record of the Father, and the Father beareth record of me, and the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me, and I bear record that the Father commandeth all men, every where, to repent and believe me: and whoso believeth in me, and is baptized, the same shall be saved; and they are they who shall inherit the kingdom of God. And whoso believeth not in me, and is not baptized, shall be damned. Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and I hear record of it passing judgment. When you hear reports detrimental to young ladies or gentlemen, don't be too hasty in forming conIt is better to be charitable clusions. when anyone is in trouble. Today it is somebody else's boy or girl; tomorrow it Trouble comes to us all may be yours. and we should be willing to extend the same charity that we expect from others. Gossip distorts and magnifies occurrences that have no foundation in fact, and injustice is often done innocent parties. Enquirer Provo. At the Priesthood meeting held Saturday, Elder Irving L. Pratt of Provo, was sustained as a home missionary in place of Elder Ray V. Wentz, who has moved away. Elder Isaac Wagstaff, of American Fork, was set apart as president of the Elders' quorum at American Fork, with Samuel Greenwood and Christopher E. Borne, as first and second counselors respectively. Thirteen young men were sustained for ordination as Elders in their respective wards. Many timely instructions were given, and the Bishops and other leading men were urged to use their influence in favor of the "News" as the organ of the church. 1 94 HEART-FELT RELIGION. By Elder J. S. Bergeson, Written for the Southern Star. Robertson, Tenn., Feb. 9. In cur travels we are often asked; "Do you believe in heart felt religion?" When answering yes, the reply is: "So do 1;" and if your heart is right, you are all right too. I agree with this assertion that if a man's heart is right in the sight of God, it will prompt him to action, and he will obey It will the commandments of Christ. impress upon his mind the true principles of the gospel. And in order for him to continue right he must of necessity comply with the same gospel that Christ taught the apostles. For He taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Matt., vii: 29. Again, he says if ye love me, keep my commandments. John, xiv; 15. When the heart is not right before God, will we obey His words, given in the Holy Bible? No, we will prefer the evil, as the carnal mind always does. For their heart was not right with Him, neither were they steadfast in His covenant. Psalms 78: 37. Jesus said if a man love me, he will keep my words; and my Father will love him; and he will come unto Him; and will make our abode with Him. Where does the love that we have for our children, our mother and fathers, and all they whom we hold near and dear come from if it does not emanate from the heart? God is love, and if our hearts are right we will possess a portion of that love, which will constitute a true Christian. God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth; and that every heart was only evil continually. We must admit that it has continued from generation to generation. Gen 6:15. Christ said ye hypocrits, well did Esais prophesy of you, saying: This people draweth night unto me with their mouth, honoreth me with their lips; but Matt. 15: their hearts are far from me. 7-8. This coincides with His sayings while on the mount: not every one that sayeth unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father, which is in heaven. It is not a hard matter to say that Jesus is the Christ by the spirit of man and to confess with the mouth that He came to save the world from its sins; but when put to the test as the apostles were and then, rather than deny their Redeemer and the power of God, they suffered death. Has this not been the experience of some of the Mormon Elders? Yes, and it ought to be a strong testimony to the world that they have the spirit of God. which was delivered unto the apostles They would on the eastern continent. rather die than deny the truth of which they are in possession. Paul says: Wherefore, I give you to understand that no man speaking by the spirit of God, calleth Jesus accursed; and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost, 1st Cor. 12: 3; and in order that we might receive this gift, we must comply with the commandments, which will be done if our heart is right. In the second epistle of John, ninth verse, he tells us: Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son, and this is be life eternal that they might know Thee, flood, but Noah warned the people in On that day the earth will the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom time. How pulled far out of its orbit and the hot thou hast sent, St. John, 17: 3. can man testify that they know Jesus breath of the solar influx will consume is the Son of God and claim to have a both men and things. dictestimony, having not obeyed the trine of Christ, when the holy apostles have emphatically declared that no man can say Jesus is the Christ but by the Holy Ghost? Are they going to make Him a liar: And they come unto Thee as the peo- When our hearts are right we will obey He adds that on November 13, 189Ð. earth in Taurus and that the carbonic a great comet will cut the path of the phere as to detroy life by the tens of Then he continues: gas generated will so poison the atmosthousands. "It will pay the people to sit up all night and see the most awful spectacle of this comet, and the heat thus caused of shooting stars the world has ever witnessed. The sun is to receive the impact destroy life." will be so enormously increased as to Professor McIntyre believes that the earth will not regain its equilibrium until the year 1915, and then radical changes will have taken place in mundane affairs. Existing governments will be ovOur own constitution will erthrown and remodeled after the Swiss be changed and brought to conform more government. to the Mosiac code; but there is to be first a baptism of blood. There is to war and through the thunder and smoke of shot and shell the United States will emerge more glorious than ever. All this the Chicago astrologer sees As previously remarked. in the stars. he will not be taken seriously, but there seems to base them on astronomical calis this about his predictions, that he culations that may easily be verified by tain whether for instance it is a fact scientists. It should be easy to ascerthat the planets at the date given will occupy a position they have not had since the flood, and also whether this in all probability will disturb the equilibrum of our globe. It should be equally simple to test the prediction regarding the prosvember 13, 1899. If the statement of pective interview with a comet on NoFor of the abundance of the heart the facts made is found incorrect, there need be no concern about the predictions. mouth speaketh, Luke 6: 45. Therefore, we cannot keep anything from Him. Be not deceived, God is not mocked; whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap; for he that soweth to the flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth of the spirit shall of the spirit reap ife everlasting, Gal. 6: 7-8. According to the Stars. There is, according to the Chicago Astrology is, of course, no longer re- Apostle Taylor in Denver. The Denver Republican of Monday Apostle Taylor, one of morning says: the twelve apostles of the Utah church of Latter-Day Saints, preached last night to the congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has been in Denver for several days suchurch here, but will shortly leave the pervising and arranging the work of the city to attend to his work in other parts uniformly of the state. The district over which he and New Mexico. "We are has control includes Colorado, Wyoming successful in our colonizing," he said yeşterday, "and in every respect the colonies valleys of the Rocky mountains people planted by us are. prosperous. In all the of our sect have gathered into communiThe Chicago astrologer thinks he can impending great ties, owning their own land and all their In the San Luis valley read in the stars of According to him the restora- irrigation ditches. covenant people we have 3,500 members, more than nineevents. tion of the ancient through the interposition of the great tenths of the population, who have built prince, Michael, spoken of by the Prophet fine churches and business houses. We The planets, he ex- have several well-to-do towns in Alberta As to the Roberts Daniel, will be accomplished at the close have been doing well also in Canada and of the year 1901. plains, with the exception of the earth, Territory. Neptune and Venus, will be posited in versy it is merely political. We are the Capricornus and will form a longitudinal gainers by the agitation, because many line with the earth in Cancer on the 25th people drop into our meetings out of cu of December that year and this is the riosity, and thereby our doctrines get a day of the "great battle" of the Lord larger hearing. I am glad to say that we God Almighty. This he says, was the po- are always treated courteously, especially sition of the planets at the time of the in Colorado." contro |