Discourse 1857-03-03
W. Woodruff, felt interested, he had seen a reformation in every
meeting he now attended, there was a different spirit and
atmosphere altogether, to what there was last year, spoke of
the principle of submission to the priesthood, that existed here
in this King dom, which could not be found among any
people on the face of the earth, he refered to the example that
the Saviour set us in this thing, by patiently enduring the most
abject poverty and deprivation of every kind, surrounded by bitter
persecution &c all in obedience to the priesthood, there was not one
out of a thousand in this Territory that would refuse to obey the
council of President Young, and while we as a people continue
to take this course, we shall be surrounded with blessing all
the time, the world knows nothing of this principle, but rather
indulge in a disposition to devour each other, he then spoke of
the importance of the twelve having the same spirit as was in President
Young, and as He could not be personally present in the various
quorums, wherever the twelve went, they should be able to do just
as He would, were he present, after giving much instruction and
encouragement, he prayed that God would bless them.
D. Fulmer, was delighted to contemplate the change that had been
brought about among the saints, especially in the absence of all
difficulties, for he had not heard of one either with the Bishops
or any one else for a long time, whereas some time ago, not
only the Bishops, but the High Council and the Presidency had
piles of them.
