Discourse 1881-08-14
Apostle Woodruff said, it is im-
portant that the Saints should know
the position they occupy, and their
future destiny. Read from the rev-
elation called "The Vision," also the
5th chapter of John's revelations.
Said that the Savior while on earth
was very poor, as far as the wealth
of the world was concerned, as an
evidence, when called upon to pay
[t]axes, he had to send Peter to catch
a fish, from which to obtain the
money. No man who ever lived
can say he descended lower than the
Savior did. Spoke upon the variety
that is seen upon the earth and
among men, showing that each has
his own identity, which he will re-
tain to all eternity, and that God in
all dispensations has had spirits upon
the earth to work with. If the eyes
of the Elders were opened they
would never set their hearts upon
the things of this world. We sh[a]ll
build these Temples because God
has decreed it. The Savior is watch-
ing over us and will continue to do
so until his second coming. Go[d]
has decreed that Zion shall not be
moved out of her place, [Doctrine and Covenants 101:17] but if
we transgress we shall be chastised.
Wished to say to the young it is their
duty to get married, but not to get
themselves into a condition to be
obliged to marry or they would reap
sorrow. The spirits that have been
reserved will be born in spite of all
the laws to the contrary. Said that
Zion would never go backward, and
the curse of God would rest upon
those who apostatize after having
partaken of the blessings promised.
Those of the daughters of Zion who
have been legally married have a
right to bear the souls of men, and
though they know it not, many of
the rising generation will never
taste death, but will be changed in a
moment. It will require great faith
to stand in the midst of the judg-
ments of God.
