Discourse 1870-12-17 [D-3118]

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Elder W. Woodruff sanctioned the remarks
of the previous speaker, said no one living
in the Zion of Enock would make promises
and not fulfill them, and before we can
enter into the order of Enock, we have got
to practise the principle of righteousness

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if every man would fulfil their their promises
to each other, confidence will be increased—
both Joseph Smith & prest Young have taught
us the principles of Honesty and Integrity
and we should try to carry them out.

The rules of the School are just and good,
and we should observe them—

We cannot be saved in the Celestial Kingdom
of God, unless we practise principles of
righteousness & Honesty—it does not pay
any of us, to do wrong—He teaches his
chrildren to be honest, and he believes they
will grow up as Honest maen—

We must not encourage our children to do
wrong, if we do, they are lit almost sure
to make it manifest as they grow up—
Let us set good examples before our wives
and Children.

He then recommended the brethren to get up
what Horses or Cattle they have over Jordan,
if not, we shall certainly lose them, for their
is no feed for them there—

Put them in Cooperative Herds where
they can be taken where proper care of