We little comprehended the responsi- bilities that rests upon us as Apostles, seventies, elders and saints. Every prophet from father Adam down had spoken of this great last dispensation. Adam 3 years before his death spoke of all that should transpire untill the millenium. [Doctrine and Covenants 107:53] Isaiah had written our history in coming up to these mountains. The Lord has reserved spirits to tabernacle in this last dispensation. Abraham was chosen to stand at the head of Israel. [Genesis 12:1-3] Has the Lord set his hand to build up this kingdom at random? No. God had reserved spirits to come forth in this last dispensation. Joseph Smith was reserved to open it up, and the apostles, seventies and hundreds of others had been kept back in the spirit world for 6000 years to come forth at this time. Others were inspired to do their part in starting certain principles or perform certain works, such as Calvin, Columbus and the establishers of this free and independent government.

We recieved the priesthood in the spirit world, now has come our time, and what has God for us to do? What manner of men had we ought to be. Refer- rel to Moses day, how few men held the priesthood in his day, now 999 of every 1000 of the males in the Church holds