Remarks

Apostle John W. Taylor, said he was thankful to meet with the Saints and he hoped to be directed by the Spirit in what he might be led to say. He felt that the Lord had inspired the brethren who had spoken to touch upon the principles that had been referred to. As Latter-day Saints we are always safe, when we have a spirit of humility with us, and we are always in danger if we have not this spirit. In this condition we are like an engineer running in the dark and not heeding the lights ahead of him. He is likely to run his train into some obstruction on the road. The speaker felt the necessity for each one to look after his own condition. If we are looking after others, we are in danger of being shipwrecked in our faith. The Lord has given us light, which, if we follow it, will guide us into the path of righteousness. ¶

It is necessary to preach the principles of unity and meekness to the Saints. By this they will be kept from the fear that the kingdom of God perhaps is going to break up. The Lord is not displeased with any except those who do not acknowledge His hand in all things. There is anxiety among a certain class of the Saints that the authorities of the Church are in danger of going astray, and they think they have some excellent suggestions to make, if they only had a chance. Such thoughts are idle. God is with His people. The work is spreading on every hand and it shall continue to go on. Let us serve the Lord and cultivate the spirit of Christ who taught Him to say, “Father, not my will but Thine be done.” ¶

The speaker testified that he knew that Christ lived and would reward every one according to the deeds done in the flesh. And to the stranger who might be within the sound of his voice he would say, Repent of your sins, be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost, and ye shall also receive knowledge for yourselves that this work is of God. May the Holy Spirit be poured out upon this Conference. ¶