We long to see all here who want to be here, and none others, for we desire the increase of those who love God and work righteousness, that Zion's cords may be lengthened, and her stakes strength- ened; though the country is free to all who will abide her laws, and we have no disposition to cast out any from our midst who will submit thereto.

We have been guided by the Spirit of the Lord in our deliberations con- cerning the matter; and have been instructed by the Prophet of the Most High, even Joseph, the Seer and Revelator for the Church, whose in- structions to us are as the voice of the Lord, and whose admonitions we ever regard as true and faithful, and worthy the confidence of all who profess the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have been with him in prosperity and ad- versity, in sickness and health, in public and pri- vate, in all situations where men may reasonably associate with each other, and know that his words are true, his teachings sacred, his character unsullied among men of truth, and that he is what the Church acknowledge him to be, a man of God, and the spokesman of the Most High unto his people: and we bear this testimony unto the world, calling on all the honest in heart to uphold him by their faith and prayers, that he may live long, enjoy much, and accomplish great things for the kingdom which he has been the honored instrument of establishing on the earth in these last days, even that he may lead a great multitude into the celestial kingdom.

Let the brethren ever remember the admoni- tions we have so often given, that Zion is not to be built up without labor, fatigue, and trial of the faith of many: that when John saw the great

To all those who are desirous of sharing in the poverty and sufferings incident to new countries, and the children of the kingdom, we would say, come up hither and help us to bear the burden, and you shall share in the riches, glory, and hon- ors of the kingdom. And those who are not willing to suffer afflictions, losses, crosses, and disappointments with the people of God, may as well stay away and be destroyed, as to come here and perish, for perish they must who cannot abide a celestial law, and endure to the end in all meek- ness, patience and faithfulness.