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Day in the Life

May 29, 1898

Journal Entry

May 29, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun May 29th I pspent the day at home, reading & resting.

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Letter from Calvert Milton Ivie, 29 May 1898
Aurora Sevier Co. President Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother In answer to yours of the 26th I will axcept the Call cheerfully and with the help of the Lord prepare for the Great Labor. Your Brother in the Gospel Milton Ivie Wm. R. Stevens Bp.
Discourse 1898-05-29
Prest. Wilford Woodruff was hayppy to be with us. "Were the vision open concerning what lies before you, no one would wonder why the call is made for you to take a part. The Saints themselves even do not comprehend what lies before them, the nation and the world. No power can stay the hand of Almighty God in preventing Him from fulfilling the things awaiting Zion. We are preparing the way for the coming of the Son of Man. I rejoice to hear the testimonies this morning as well as this afternoon. Arise and sShine, Oh Zion! The Lord has set His hand to establish Zion. The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine & Covenants are full of prophecies concerning Zion. The eyes of God, the sSon of mMan, Angels and all are open to see the work we must do. I look back to my childhood and see how the spirit of God stirred me up. I had a great anxiety to see a Prophet of God, to hear the Gospel and proclaim it. I marvel that I have lived through the generation of the Prophets. With regard to children what a blessing it is to any father and mother to see children whose hearts open to the truth. At one time in my life I had no thought of a posterity. I had thought to be a Paul and went on one mission with this in mind, but when I saw the Prophet Joseph I changed and it is now a great joy to me. I wish I had a regular army of young men who are virtuous and good and that I could bring them and command them to marry these virgins. Remember the words of Isaaiah "A Mother may forget her child, but I will not forget thee". [Isaiah 49:15] Call upon God in mighty prayer for He is waiting to hear and answer."

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April 10, 1898
Wilford's Conference address on his 1877 vision of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.

May 29, 1898