The Blessings of Gospel Ordinances

I have heard with pleasure the remarks of our brethren who have ministered unto us in this Conference. I have been mellowed in my feelings, and the Spirit of the Lord has been made manifest. I have been especially interested and edified this morning in hearing our young brethren who have been called to the Apostleship. Their words to me were like living fire, to the young and rising generation, and they are true before the Lord, and should be listened to, not only by our young people but by those also who are further advanced in life. We are here to do the Father's will. We are here to promote His cause. We are here to help mankind, and get them above the groveling ways that they have fallen into, and cause their minds and all that is within them to soar aloft and to receive more of that life that reaches into immortality, eternal life, and to enjoy the full blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the ordinances of the house of God, for therein we have blessings for this life and the life to come. Therein we learn of His ways, we learn to walk in His paths. We receive that power and blessing, and the keys that are necessary to enable us to understand and comprehend His will, His mind, and His word. To do this, we listen to the sweet whisperings of His Spirit, to the counsels of His servants who are ministering in the authority of the holy Priesthood. I honor these men, because they honor God, and He honors them, because of their faithfulness and their diligence, untiring in their work and labor, ministering day and night for the good of this people. I feel to cherish them and hold them up before God, our Eternal Father, that His choice blessings may be upon them continually. It warms and cheers my heart to see our venerable President here with us, and so well; and I have seen him so sick, and almost near to death, raised up by the power of God and the good acts of his brethren. I am getting along a little bit in years. I have seen the travails of these men and their sacrifices for the good of this people, and I feel to bless them. I feel that within me which says, God bless these men, and if you so desire, say amen. (General response by the audience of Amen.) That is the way I feel about it. Peace be unto you and to all Israel, to all who love the truth, in the name of Jesus. Amen. ¶