Discourse 1855-10-29
W Woodruff said as there were a Number of young persons
present He wished to give a ^word of^ council to them. Our sister who was
is taken from us was taken away suddnenly & in the morning &
Bloom of youth which has closed her work in this probation
all of us esspecially the youth should lay these things to heart & be
also Ready we have heard a strong testimony to day that she had
secured unto Herself Eternal Life this is the Greatest of all the gifts
of God & I hope the young as well as the old will do likewise we should
remember that our Eternal Destiny Depends upon our course in this
Life & that for every act we shall be brought into Judgment therefore
the youth should be admonished to improve well their time, act well
their part, & treasure up the word of God in their Hearts that they may
bring forth good fruit so that if they are called as suddenly unto
the Eternal world as this our sister has been they may be satisfied
with their lives, but if we store our minds with vanity &
folly & those things which do not Eminate from God which is
the source of all truth it will cause us pain & sorrow of Heart
& we shall deeply repeat it. we should Receive the Doctrine & Council
of the presidency of this Church that it may prove a Blessing & not a
curse unto us. I can say with president Young that I would
