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Telegram from John W. Young Read to the Conference

Joseph F. Smith, President of the Church

1911 April General Conference·Second Day Afternoon Session·1911-04-07

Out of deference to the love we bear, and always have borne, and always hope to, toward the sons and descendants of President Brigham Young, I will read this telegram which I hold in my hand :

"President Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah: "Regarding it as a sacred duty and glorious privilege, I report at conference time with humble assurance of faith and prayers for you, the brethren, and Saints. As my hope to be present is unrealized, my prayers are more fervent for the way to open for October. With warm regards, "Respectfully yours,

"John W. Young."

The choir and congregation sang the hymn :

The Spirit of God like a fire is burning! The Latter-day glory begins to come forth ;

The visions and blessings of old are returning,

And angels are coming to visit the earth.

Benediction was pronounced by Elder Joseph E. Robinson.

Conference adjourned until 2 p. m.

Cite this talkJoseph F. Smith, "Telegram from John W. Young Read to the Conference," 1911 April General Conference, Second Day Afternoon Session (1911-04-07). Pulpit Vault, 1911-04-11-joseph-f-smith-remarks-11. Authoritative print text from archive.org.Pulpit Vault, edition of 23 September 2026 (commit 4bdc6ac627).
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