DOCSLIB.ORG

Asia Local Pages Pages Local Asia

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

ASIA LOCAL PAGES ASIA LOCAL PAGES ASIA AREA PRESIDENCY MESSAGE Raising Christ- Centered Children By Elder Wisit Khanakham Elder Wisit Of the Seventy Khanakham sustain the First Presidency and the of those around us at the center of our I respect and honor individuals who I Quorum of the Twelve Apostles concern.”1 come from different backgrounds, as prophets, seers, and revelators. I I encourage all priesthood holders environments, and life conditions. bear witness that they are called of to understand that “every priesthood With the same faith in our Lord Jesus God. Teaching in the Savior’s Way effort and every priesthood ordi- Christ, we are taught to raise children was revealed to them to help prepare nance is intended to help Heavenly in our home with faith—by teaching parents and guardians of individual Father’s children be changed through them in the Savior’s way. families to learn how to raise Christ- the Atonement of Jesus Christ to centered children in their respective become members of perfected fam- • Love our children whom we raise: homes. ily units. It follows that ‘the great There may be times that our chil- President Henry B. Eyring, First work of every man is to believe the dren are disobedient to, have no Counselor in the First Presidency, gospel, to keep the commandments, desire to follow, or even ignore the said, “Our priesthood obligation is and to create and perfect an eternal teachings of Christ. We as parents to put our families and the families family unit.’”2 and guardians are to fill our hearts with Christlike love and seek every possible way to help them learn of Christ and come unto Him. Love should be the cause and incentive for our teaching.3 We can learn this from the prophet Lehi teaching his children in the Book of Mormon (see 1 Nephi 8:11–38) and also the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament (see Luke 15:11–32). • Teach our children by the Spirit: “Only through the Holy Ghost can we accomplish the ultimate goal of gospel teaching—to build faith in Jesus Christ and help [our children] become more like Him. The Holy Ghost bears witness of the truth, He testifies of Christ, and He changes hearts.”4 We as parents and guard- ians can be instruments in God’s January 2017 A1 hands to help our children learn by learn by doing them.”6 I know that NOTES 1. Henry B. Eyring, “Eternal Families,” the Spirit and help invite the influ- all of us are working toward per- Liahona, May 2016, 82. ence of the Spirit into their lives. The sonal salvation and being together 2. Henry B. Eyring, “Eternal Families,” Liahona, May 2016, 81. best practice is to lead our children forever as eternal families. We 3. See Teaching in the Savior’s Way (2016), 6, lds.org/manual/teaching- in- the- saviors in daily prayer and scripture study, continue to teach our children to - way/part- 1- love- those- you- teach/love including the Liahona magazine. diligently learn, as “a lifelong learn- - those- you- teach. 4. Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 10, lds.org/ • Teach our children the doctrine of er is a lifelong winner.”7 manual/teaching- in- the- saviors- way/part - 2- teach- by- the- spirit/teach- by- the- spirit. Christ: We encourage our children to 5. See Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 29, learn about Christ and His doctrine. Parents and guardians should always lds.org/manual/teaching- in- the- saviors - way/part- 4- invite- diligent- learning/ We teach them that men must follow remember that we teach what we are invite- diligent- learning. 6. Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, trans. Christ, be baptized, receive the gift as we teach by example. As long as W. D. Ross (2005), 15. of the Holy Ghost, and endure to the we live the gospel and follow in the 7. Attributed to Matshona Dhliwayo. 8. John Holt, Learning All the Time (1989), 162. end to be saved (see 2 Nephi 32). footsteps of Jesus Christ, our children 9. David A. Bednar, in Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 29, lds.org/manual/teaching- in- the Parents and guardians also help their will learn from us. “Children learn from - saviors- way/part- 4- invite- diligent- learning/ children be able to say in their hearts anything and everything they see. They invite- diligent- learning; see also “Watching with All Perseverance,” Liahona, May 2010, silently as Nephi told in the Book learn wherever they are, not just in spe- 42–43. of Mormon, “For my soul delighteth cial learning places.”8 “Elder David A. in plainness; for after this manner Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve doth the Lord God work among Apostles shared this familiar saying, the children of men” (2 Nephi 31:3). ‘Giving a man a fish feeds him for one LOCAL NEWS They also inspire them to know meal. Teaching a man to fish feeds him that eternal life will come to all who for a lifetime.’ He then taught, ‘As par- keep the Lord’s commandments after ents and gospel instructors, you and I My Mission receiving baptism. are not in the business of distributing Changed • Invite our children to diligently fish; rather, our work is to help our learn: It’s been true in my personal children learn “to fish” and to become My Nature life that “learning by doing is the spiritually steadfast.’”9 best teacher.” Truly engaged par- My beloved brothers and sisters, herefore, O ye that embark in the ents and guardians are not satisfied I testify that the best way to keep Tservice of God, see that ye serve him when their children simply listen our children on the straight and with all your heart, might, mind and to what they have to say but when narrow path is by raising them as strength, that ye may stand blameless they act in faith with diligence. Christ- centered children. We help by before God at the last day (D&C 4:2). When we teach our children, we inspiring and inviting them to put all I’m really happy to share a wonder- ask ourselves “What will our chil- they have learned into action for life- ful incident that happened recently. I dren do to learn?” and “How shall long continuous improvement. In this have witnessed a miracle in my life. I we inspire them to act?”5 Aristotle regard, I leave my blessing and tes- could literally feel the Spirit, and the once said, “For the things we have timony with you in the sacred name joy that I had could not be described to learn before we can do them, we of our Savior Jesus Christ, amen. ◼ merely by words. A2 Liahona ASIA LOCAL PAGES “Choosing to live the commandments free us from the shackles of sin and allows us to experience true happiness.” For the past seven to eight years, her baptism. I was in tears hearing Sarikonda who helped, encouraged, many missionaries have been teach- this. I felt the love of Jesus Christ and and followed up with her to make this ing my mother. I had no hope that Heavenly Father overwhelm me. Now wonderful decision. my mother would get baptized, but I I understood the plan of our Heavenly “I would like to tell you . a true could really feel the Spirit asking me Father. He wanted me to be on a mis- story about a man named Abinadi. to be obedient on my mission and to sion and then baptize my mother. On Abinadi was a prophet who preached regularly pray that she would have a the day of her baptism, tears flowed repentance to a wicked people and a change of heart and come to church. down my cheeks as I hugged her, wicked king. He preached boldly and My prayer was answered. I received a knowing that it had taken eight years courageously. call from Elders Prasad and Sarikonda, to get to this moment. I am grateful to “Wicked King Noah angrily ordered who were teaching my mother, and God for giving me this opportunity to his priests to kill Abinadi. they gave me the happiest news—my baptize my mother. “. [But Abinadi] withstood them, mother was going to be baptized I want to thank all the missionar- saying: “Touch me not, for God and they got permission from the ies who have taught my mother and shall smite you if ye lay your hands mission president for me to perform especially thank Elder Prasad and Elder upon me, for I have not delivered January 2017 A3 Abinadi declared that he would finish the life to come” (Robert D. Hales, the message that God had sent him to “If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep deliver—and then it wouldn’t matter the Commandments,” Ensign, May what King Noah and the people did 1996, 35, 36, 37). to him. (See Mosiah 13:1–9.) I’m so happy to be serving a mission “When Abinadi concluded his and following the commandments, message, King Noah demanded that which have helped me and are help- he deny the words he had spoken— ing me always be obedient. At this or he would be put to death. But time, I want to thank Heavenly Father Abinadi refused. and Jesus Christ for giving me this life “. What a powerful example and also for helping me be obedient Abinadi should be to all of us! He and making my life bright through the courageously obeyed the Lord’s com- gospel.
Recommended publications
  • GENERAL HANDBOOK Serving in the Church of Jesus Christ Jesus of Church Serving in The

    GENERAL HANDBOOK Serving in the Church of Jesus Christ Jesus of Church Serving in The

    GENERAL HANDBOOK: SERVING IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS • JULY 2020 2020 SAINTS • JULY GENERAL HANDBOOK: SERVING IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY GENERAL HANDBOOK Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints JULY 2020 JULY 2020 General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah © 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Version: 7/20 PD60010241 000 Printed in the United States of America Contents 0. Introductory Overview . xiv 0.0. Introduction . xiv 0.1. This Handbook . .xiv 0.2. Adaptation and Optional Resources . .xiv 0.3. Updates . xv 0.4. Questions about Instructions . xv 0.5. Terminology . .xv 0.6. Contacting Church Headquarters or the Area Office . xv Doctrinal Foundation 1. God’s Plan and Your Role in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation . .1 1.0. Introduction . 1 1.1. God’s Plan of Happiness . .2 1.2. The Work of Salvation and Exaltation . 2 1.3. The Purpose of the Church . .4 1.4. Your Role in God’s Work . .5 2. Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation . .6 2.0. Introduction . 6 2.1. The Role of the Family in God’s Plan . .6 2.2. The Work of Salvation and Exaltation in the Home . 9 2.3. The Relationship between the Home and the Church . 11 3. Priesthood Principles . 13 3.0. Introduction . 13 3.1. Restoration of the Priesthood .
  • Evolution and the Origin of Man

    Evolution and the Origin of Man

    evolution and the origin of man This packet contains, as far as could be found, all statements issued by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints on the subject of evolution and the origin of man, and a statement on the Church's attitude toward science. The earliest First Presidency statement, "The Origin of Man," was issued during the administration of President Joseph F. Smith in 1909. This was followed by a First Presidency Message in 1910 that included brief comments related to the study of these topics. The second statement, "Mormon View of Evolution," was issued during the administration of President Heber J. Grant in 1925. Although there has never been a formal declaration from the First Presidency addressing the general matter of organic evolution as a process for development of biological species, these documents make clear the official position of the Church regarding the origin of man. This packet also contains the article on evolution from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, published in 1992. The current First Presidency authorized inclusion of the excerpt from the First Presidency minutes of 1931 in the 1992 Encyclopedia article. Various views have been expressed by other Church leaders on this subject over many decades; however, formal statements by the First Presidency are the definitive source of official Church positions. It is hoped that these materials will provide a firm foundation for individual study in a context of faith in the restored gospel. Approved by the Board of Trustees, June 1992. THE ORIGIN OF MAN By The First Presidency of the Church Inquiries arise from time to time respecting the attitude of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints upon questions which, though not vital from a doctrinal standpoint, are closely connected with the fundamental principles of salvation.
  • The Secret Mormon Meetings of 1922

    The Secret Mormon Meetings of 1922

    University of Nevada, Reno THE SECRET MORMON MEETINGS OF 1922 A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in History By Shannon Caldwell Montez C. Elizabeth Raymond, Ph.D. / Thesis Advisor December 2019 Copyright by Shannon Caldwell Montez 2019 All Rights Reserved UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL We recommend that the thesis prepared under our supervision by SHANNON CALDWELL MONTEZ entitled The Secret Mormon Meetings of 1922 be accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS C. Elizabeth Raymond, Ph.D., Advisor Cameron B. Strang, Ph.D., Committee Member Greta E. de Jong, Ph.D., Committee Member Erin E. Stiles, Ph.D., Graduate School Representative David W. Zeh, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School December 2019 i Abstract B. H. Roberts presented information to the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January of 1922 that fundamentally challenged the entire premise of their religious beliefs. New research shows that in addition to church leadership, this information was also presented during the neXt few months to a select group of highly educated Mormon men and women outside of church hierarchy. This group represented many aspects of Mormon belief, different areas of eXpertise, and varying approaches to dealing with challenging information. Their stories create a beautiful tapestry of Mormon life in the transition years from polygamy, frontier life, and resistance to statehood, assimilation, and respectability. A study of the people involved illuminates an important, overlooked, underappreciated, and eXciting period of Mormon history.
  • The Mormons Are Coming- the LDS Church's

    The Mormons Are Coming- the LDS Church's

    102 Mormon Historical Studies Nauvoo, Johann Schroder, oil on tin, 1859. Esplin: The Mormons are Coming 103 The Mormons Are Coming: The LDS Church’s Twentieth Century Return to Nauvoo Scott C. Esplin Traveling along Illinois’ scenic Highway 96, the modern visitor to Nauvoo steps back in time. Horse-drawn carriages pass a bustling blacksmith shop and brick furnace. Tourists stroll through manicured gardens, venturing into open doorways where missionary guides recreate life in a religious city on a bend in the Mississippi River during the mid-1840s. The picture is one of prosper- ity, presided over by a stately temple monument on a bluff overlooking the community. Within minutes, if they didn’t know it already, visitors to the area quickly learn about the Latter-day Saint founding of the City of Joseph. While portraying an image of peace, students of the history of Nauvoo know a different tale, however. Unlike other historically recreated villages across the country, this one has a dark past. For the most part, the homes, and most important the temple itself, did not peacefully pass from builder to pres- ent occupant, patiently awaiting renovation and restoration. Rather, they lay abandoned, persisting only in the memory of a people who left them in search of safety in a high mountain desert more than thirteen hundred miles away. Firmly established in the tops of the mountains, their posterity returned more than a century later to create a monument to their ancestral roots. Much of the present-day religious, political, economic, and social power of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traces its roots to Nauvoo, Illinois.
  • The Mormon Challenge

    The Mormon Challenge

    1 The Mormon Challenge A presentation of the other side of Mormonism using LDS-approved sources 2 Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................4 Sources ................................................................................................................................4 PART ONE: THE SCRIPTURES ....................................................................................5 The Book of Mormon.........................................................................................................5 Joseph Smith Sr. and the Tree of Life ............................................................................................................. 5 Ancient Evangelists ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Joseph’s Ability ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Possible Flaws Ch. 1 – Conviction and Moroni’s Promise ........................................................................... 11 Ch. 2 – A Precise Text .................................................................................................................................. 19 Ch. 3 – Testing the Book of Mormon with the Bible .................................................................................... 22 Ch. 4 – The Reality of the Law of
  • Changes in Seniority to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

    Changes in Seniority to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

    Utah State University DigitalCommons@USU All Graduate Theses and Dissertations Graduate Studies 5-2009 Changes in Seniority to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Travis Q. Mecham Utah State University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd Part of the History Commons Recommended Citation Mecham, Travis Q., "Changes in Seniority to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" (2009). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 376. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/376 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate Studies at DigitalCommons@USU. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Graduate Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@USU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CHANGES IN SENIORITY TO THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS by Travis Q. Mecham A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS in History Approved: _______________________ _______________________ Philip Barlow Robert Parson Major Professor Committee Member _______________________ _______________________ David Lewis Byron Burnham Committee Member Dean of Graduate Studies UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Logan, Utah 2009 ii © 2009 Travis Mecham. All rights reserved. iii ABSTRACT Changes in Seniority to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Travis Mecham, Master of Arts Utah State University, 2009 Major Professor: Dr. Philip Barlow Department: History A charismatically created organization works to tear down the routine and the norm of everyday society, replacing them with new institutions.
  • The Return of Oliver Cowdery

    The Return of Oliver Cowdery

    The Return of Oliver Cowdery Scott H. Faulring On Sunday, 12 November 1848, apostle Orson Hyde, president of the Quorum of the Twelve and the church’s presiding ofcial at Kanesville-Council Bluffs, stepped into the cool waters of Mosquito Creek1 near Council Bluffs, Iowa, and took Mormonism’s estranged Second Elder by the hand to rebaptize him. Sometime shortly after that, Elder Hyde laid hands on Oliver’s head, conrming him back into church membership and reordaining him an elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood.2 Cowdery’s rebaptism culminated six years of desire on his part and protracted efforts encouraged by the Mormon leadership to bring about his sought-after, eagerly anticipated reconciliation. Cowdery, renowned as one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, corecipient of restored priesthood power, and a founding member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had spent ten and a half years outside the church after his April 1838 excommunication. Oliver Cowdery wanted reafliation with the church he helped organize. His penitent yearnings to reassociate with the Saints were evident from his personal letters and actions as early as 1842. Oliver understood the necessity of rebaptism. By subjecting himself to rebaptism by Elder Hyde, Cowdery acknowledged the priesthood keys and authority held by the First Presidency under Brigham Young and the Twelve. Oliver Cowdery’s tenure as Second Elder and Associate President ended abruptly when he decided not to appear and defend himself against misconduct charges at the 12 April
  • The Law of Adoption: One Phase of the Development of the Mormon Concept of Salvation, 1830-1900

    The Law of Adoption: One Phase of the Development of the Mormon Concept of Salvation, 1830-1900

    BYU Studies Quarterly Volume 14 Issue 3 Article 2 7-1-1974 The Law of Adoption: One Phase of the Development of the Mormon Concept of Salvation, 1830-1900 Gordon Irving Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq Recommended Citation Irving, Gordon (1974) "The Law of Adoption: One Phase of the Development of the Mormon Concept of Salvation, 1830-1900," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 14 : Iss. 3 , Article 2. Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol14/iss3/2 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in BYU Studies Quarterly by an authorized editor of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Irving: The Law of Adoption: One Phase of the Development of the Mormon C the law of adoption one phase of the development of the mormon concept of salvation 183019001830 1900 gordon irving As established in 1830 the church of jesus christ of lat ter day saints was hardly a finished product although the new faith possessed distinctive characteristics many significant aspects of mormon thought and practice were revealed and de- veloped in the years that followed among these was the law of adoption which lay at the heart of the mormon conception of salvation and which grew out of theological principles taught by the founding prophet joseph smith these princi- ples were given a special interpretation by brigham young and his generation and were finally refined
  • LDS "Headquarters Culture" and the Rest of Mormonism: Past and Present

    LDS "Headquarters Culture" and the Rest of Mormonism: Past and Present

    LDS "Headquarters Culture" and the Rest of Mormonism: Past and Present D. Michael Quinri INTRODUCTION IN DECEMBER 1830 THE FOUNDING Mormon prophet Joseph Smith Jr. an- nounced a revelation which established the doctrine of "gathering" the new church's members at a headquarters area: "And again, a command- ment I give unto the church, that it is expedient in me that they should assemble together at the Ohio. ..." (D&C 37: 3). Prior to that date, be- lievers in The Book of Mormon were concentrated in three locations of western New York State: at Manchester /Palmyra (where the Smith fam- ily had lived a dozen years), also at Colesville, and at Fayette. Then from February 1831 to the end of 1837, the church was headquartered in Kirt- land, Ohio (near Cleveland). However, in July 1831 Joseph Smith announced another revelation that Missouri "is the land which I have appointed and consecrated for the gathering of the saints. Wherefore, this is the land of promise, and the place for the city of Zion.. .Behold, the place which is now called In- dependence is the center place...." (D&C 57:1, 3). An 1832 revelation ex- plained: "Verily this is the word of the Lord, that the city of New Jerusalem shall be built by the gathering of the saints, beginning at this 'Full version of the paper presented in abbreviated form at the Sunstone Sympo- sium, Salt Lake City, 3 August 2000. As far as I am aware, I coined the term "headquarters culture," which appeared at various points in my 1994 The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power and my 1997 The Mormon Hierarchy: Extensions of Power.
  • Notes on Apostolic Succession

    Notes on Apostolic Succession

    Notes on Apostolic Succession Steven H. Heath THE RECOGNITION OF BRIGHAM YOUNG as leader of the Church in August 1844 and the reorganization of the First Presidency under his direction in December 1847 have provided the basic pattern and precedent for apostolic succession. This important event has been discussed in depth by a number of historians (Quinn 1976, 1982; Esplin 1981; Ehat 1982). Apostolic succession since Brigham Young has been treated in an important study by Durham and Heath (1970, 78-175). Succession questions, decisions, and innovations by Young's apostolic successors were considered well into the twentieth century and form a little-studied but important topic of Church history. THE JOHN TAYLOR SUCCESSION John Taylor attained his senior position in the Quorum of the Twelve in a unique series of events. In 1861, he was moved ahead of Wilford Woodruff when seniority was established by ordination date rather than age (Durham and Heath 1970, 65-66). Later in 1875, Brigham Young moved him and Woodruff ahead of Orson Hyde and Orson Pratt because they had the longest continuous ordination as apostles (Durham and Heath 1970, 73-76). Taylor, speaking at a priesthood meeting in the Assembly Hall on 7 October 1881, reports that this action took place in Sanpete County in June 1875 (Taylor 1881, 17). The evidence, however, clearly indicates that it occurred at the April 1875 general conference. When the general authorities were sustained 10 April, Woodruff recorded in his journal: "G Q Cannon presented the authorities and when he came to the Twelve, John Taylor and Wilford Wood- ruff was put before Orson Hyde and Orson Pratt, upon this principle" (Wood- ruff 7:224, 10 April 1875).
  • The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (PDF File)

    The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (PDF File)

    THE RESTORATION OF THE FULNESS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST A BICENTENNIAL PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints e solemnly proclaim that God loves His chil- the Western Hemisphere soon after His Resurrection. Wdren in every nation of the world. God the It teaches of life’s purpose and explains the doctrine of Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable Christ, which is central to that purpose. As a compan- life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved ion scripture to the Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies Son, Jesus Christ. By the power of the Father, Jesus that all human beings are sons and daughters of a lov- rose again and gained the victory over death. He is our ing Father in Heaven, that He has a divine plan for our Savior, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. lives, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, speaks today as Two hundred years ago, on a beautiful spring morning well as in days of old. in 1820, young Joseph Smith, seeking to know which We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- church to join, went into the woods to pray near his day Saints, organized on April 6, 1830, is Christ’s New home in upstate New York, USA. He had questions re- Testament Church restored. This Church is anchored garding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God in the perfect life of its chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ, would direct him.
  • Corner Stones of Reorganization

    Corner Stones of Reorganization

    CORNER STONES OF "REORGANIZATION" A A A A FEW FACTS CONCERNING ITS FOUNDERS . COMPILED FROM EARLY CHURCH HP,TOR Y A A A When men come as servants of God, claiming a divine com- mission to reorganize the Church of Christ, the searchlight of investigation should be turned upon them. If they bear it there is evidence, that they have been sent of God. But if inconsistencies hedge their entire course of life it is well for an inquirer after truth to examine their AUTHORITY. William Marks, Zenos H. Gurley, William W. Blair and Samuel Powers ordained the Son of the Prophet to succeed his father as President of the Church. William W. Blair and Samuel Powers were never members of the original Church. We, therefore, pass them by, and proceed to bring out a few facts from early Church history relative to Marks, Gurley and Briggs, the two latter being the founders of the "Reorganiza- tion." HISTORY OF WILLIAM MARKS. After making this acknowledgment he was received back WILLIAM MARKS was President of the Nauvoo Stake at into fellowship, but did not again obtain his former position. the time of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph, June 27, He became dissatisfied, withdrew from the Church and was 1844. excommunicated. SOMETHING FROM THE PROPHET'S JOURNAL. JOINS THE STRANGITE ORGANIZATION AND PLAYS A LEADING PART. "Whatever can be the matter with these men (Law and Marks) ? Is it that the wicked flee when no man pursueth? Copied from the "Voree Record," official record of that hit pigeons always flutter? that drowning men catch at Strangite Church.