Discourse 1872-07-21
Elder W. Woodruff addressed the congrega-
tion. Said the principles of the gospel are plain
and easy of comprehension. At the same time no
man can see the kingdom of God unless he is
born of the Spirit. Our enemies have always
failed to accomplish their designs and they al-
ways will. The means by which they have been
defeated are always so simple that they can not
comprehend them. Alluded to the signal triumps
of this people in the last six months. The U. S.
government have tried to grapple with Polygamy
but they have been foiled, because it is of God.
Dedicate your homes to God, and the devil can have
no power there. On the subject of tithing said
the man who withholds his just tithes robs
God. No man can prosper and get rich by taking
such a course. On the contrary God more abund-
antly blesses those who tithe their property. Celes
tial Marriage is the only order by which we can
receive any blessings behind the vail. Treat
not this sacred subject lightly.
