Discourse 1883-08-02
President W. Woodruff. I desire to make a
few remarks, with the President's permission. The
ordinance of washing of feet was introduced by
the Joseph associated with the School of the Prophets;
there was also a washing of feet connected with
the endowments given in the Kirtland Temple
which was continued until the time the Saints
left there. In Nauvoo he introduced the
endowments we are receiving to-day.
I agree with President Taylor's views with
regard to our giving endowments. I do think
we should be more cautious and careful who
we receive into our Endowment House to give
them full endowments. With regard to giving
a portion thereof, and then letting candidates
prove themselves worthy before receiving the
rest, that of course is a matter to be left to
Prest. Taylor. I do not believe, however, that
a man should be allowed to go into that
house who does not pay tithing, and who
drinks and curses and swears.
President Taylor. And breaks the Sabbath day
President Woodruff. Yes, sir; a man who breaks
the Sabbath day has no business there.