Enclosed please find
Testimonial for your perusal.
By way of explnation; will say
That where the husbands have
signed with their wives their names
will be found oposite each other.
No doubt there are many others
in Springville who can testify
to the observance of the Word of
Wisdome. But these signatures
represent the people who are
directly connected with, and
interested in the Reform work.
To the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dear Brethren
The editorial article concerning the
Word of Wisdom in the Juvenile Instructor of Jan 1st
has made a deep impression on our minds. Through
the inspirations of the Spirit and after fasting and
unitedly seeking the Lord we have been led to address
to you this testimonial.
Testifying, that as members of the Church of Jesus
Christ, as heads of families, and as members of the
Physiological Reform Association, we do keep the
Word of Wisdom. That this Association is the outgrowth
of Sister Hannah Sorensen's teachings; that, though
we believed and sought to practice the word of wisdom
previous to our knowledge of her and her work, yet
through her teachings we were shown a simple and
practical way of living it. Her teachings are all
in harmony with the Word of Wisdom; in fact, if
we may use the illustration, the word of wisdom as
revealed through the Prophet Joseph and taught
by our beloved leaders today, is but the skeleton
of the perfect form which her teachings clothe
and make so gloriously beautiful. Through the
labors of the dear humble sister our lives have been
made better and purer and since practicing
her teachings we have had more joy in serving
the Lord.
We take pleasure in testifying of her worth,
her purity and simplicity of life, her
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humility and dependence upon the Lord;
and we dare affirm that in the localities
where she has taught these classes, there will
be found the majority of members of the church
who are observing the Word of Wisdom.
In our humble way we are trying to
teach others this beautiful way of living but
one of the greatest difficulties we have
encountered is the sentiment that our
authorities do not publicly encourage this
work. However we remember with much
pleasure and satisfaction every word of
encouragement you have given us.
In conclusion. dear brethren, we testify
to our sincere appreciation of your labors
and our sympathy for you in your arduous
duties; that we eagerly listen to your counsels
and strive to make them a part of our daily
lives. We rejoice in being participants in
this great latterday work and our daily prayers
are for you and the welfare of Zion.
We wish to say that we are much gratified
in thus addressing you and we do this,
not in the pride of our hearts, but in
gratitude and humility before God and
subscribe ourselves your brothers and
sisters in the Gospel of our Lord