The name of Erastus Snow will never be forgotten in the istory of the Church of Christ. From early youth to his latest day he was ever found in the unflinching performance of his duties as a servant of the Most High. Without exaggera- tion it can be said of him that he died with the harness on. In every position he was called to fill—and they were many—he exhibited those nobler traits which dignify the character of a saint. If we view him as a missionary of the gospel of peace, as a legislator for the people of God, as a

Moreover, he possessed, uncloud- ed by stain, those two great virtues that give a man power with the heavens- integrity and

We all have our weaknesses; God has permitted them that we might be taught humility in ourselves and charity toward others. We none of us are perfect whilst we dwell in the flesh; but the man who in humble reliance upon God never falters in the fight for the right, never wavers in his allegiance to the truth, and ever maintains inviolate his covenants, is one whom we can all pause to admire and strive, by Heaven's help, to imitate. Such men are few when compared with the unnumbered hosts who have peopled this earth of ours; but we thank God that we do find them more abundantly in the midst of the Saints, holding the Holy Priesthood and minister- ing in things the most sacred ever bestowed upon humanity.

But we thank the Lord that though from time to time He takes from us those who, as men, we trust the most kindly, yet He leaves us not entirely to ourselves, but continues unto us the signs of his approval. We are comforted with the assurance that this is His Kingdom, and that He rules in the heavens and upon the earth; and that from the fall of a sparrow to the death of an Apostle all is known unto Him, and nothing happens without his sanction.

And further, brethren and sisters, are we not the sons and daughters of God, and when He shall appear, if we are faithful, shall we not be like Him? Yes; and when that glorious day arrives we shall once more have the privilege of standing upon this earth and meeting in joy and thanksgiving, not only our brother who has