Daybook (24 October 1879 - 31 January 1881)
Dec 18, 1880
I took cars at 7 {shorthand} and rode to Ogden and with J Taylor J. F. Smith John
Henry Smith, Br Vancott Wm Taylor & several others we met with the presidency
of the Stake & High council & many of the priesthood, their had existed
a Difficulty between the Authorities of that place for a good while
and the foornoon was taken up in teaching them and some
sharp chastisements were given and I think the Harts of some
were made to quake before the sharp two edged sword of truth
by the power of God, the spirit of God was with us, we met
in the Afternoon and organized 7 Prayer circles but many
of the company had to settle their Difficulties before they could
Unite together It was a profitable time
Meeting opened by prayer By W Woodruff F. D. Richards spoke
15 M[inutes]. John Taylor 50 M[inutes] Joseph F Smith 50 M[inutes] & W Woodruff 20 M[inutes]
The first Presidency and High council Comp formed one prayer
circle, the High Priest One, the four Bishops of the 4 wards
of Ogden each formed a circle. And the presidency of the stake
with the Bishops form another circle. I took Dinner with Brother
Peery we met in the Afternoon and Br Richards organized
the Seven prayer circles we had an interesting time it took untill
6 oclok I spoke a short time at the close 40 Miles
