Oct 8. Conference opened At 10 oclok Prayer By E. Snow
E. T. Benson spoke 23 Minutes. President Young 15 on the
word of wisdom Commanded all to keep the word of
wisdom & if the Saints trifled with this they would be
sorry And I say unto you in the Name of the Lord
God of Israel keep the word of wisdom. Erastus
Snow spoke 16 Minutes. President Young 3 Minutes
then the Names were called to go on the dixie Mission
Afternoon Prayer by L Snow. The Authorities
of the Church of Jesus Christ of L. D. S were presented
and recieved. The whole Church sustained the Presidency
& Twelve Apostles in cutting off A Lyman of the Quorum
Browse people Wilford Woodruff mentioned on this day in his journal. Click on the person's name to view a short bio and other pages they are mentioned on or click on "View in Family Search" to view their FamilySearch profile.
Browse places mentioned in Wilford Woodruff's journal entry on this day. Click on the place names to view other pages where they are mentioned.
View selected quotes from this page in Wilford Woodruff's journal.
of God And I wish to say to the Young Ladies when the young Brethren make proposals of Marriage to them dont ask them how many carriages they have got or how much gold & silver, but ask are they virtueous, honest, industrious are they saints & willing to obey council if so marry them & God will bless you.
Lay up your wheat I do not feel that a great deal is necessary to be said upon this subject. I think the visitation of the grass hoppers another year will cause us all to lay up wheat if we can get it without much preaching
View selected events in the two months surrounding this date in Wilford Woodruff's life. Click on the dates to jump to that day in Wilford Woodruff's journal.
