Discourse 1875-08-01
Elder W. Woodruff, illustrated the difference
between the Prophet Joseph and the Rev. Drs. of the
day. We are asked why the Lord chose one in ign-
orance to reveal His Gospel. It was to have one who ^would^
heed His word. Alluded to the mighty occurrences
cotemporaneous with the gospel. Especially the histor-
ical & genealogical Society of New England. If
the Prophet Joseph had refused the revelation on
Celestial Marriage, the Church would have stopped
there. In all ages of the world, God has had those
spirits who were called before the foundation of the
world through whom to reveal His will. This is the
case to-day with the United Order of which we seem
to be afraid. As if God would reveal any thing for
our harm. Uttered condemnation for many
of the follies & extravagances of fashion. God, the
Holy Prophets and all the hosts of Heaven are
looking to us to for help. Let us do it.
