A Sister’s Sentiment
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doctrine," etc. I did not look for a manifestation in this way, but
I am trying to follow the injunction, and I find that the truth is growing brighter every day.
A SISTER'S SENTIMENT.
BY WILLIAM R. PALMER, MISSIONARY.
A sentiment which my sister wrote in my album has had a great influence on my young life: "Keep your thoughts pure, and your desires aright; you will then do only that which is good." When temptation's traps are set before me, causing my thoughts to stray from the pure and the right, these words often come to my mind with such force as to compel consideration of the course I contemplate.
MINISTERING TO THE AFFLICTED.
Take thou no glory to thyself; To God alone give all the honor For whate'er of power he doth on thee Bestow to heal the sick. Let thy hands be clean; each heart As pure as falling snow from Heaven's hight, or virgin gold Wherein no dross abides. Extend thy faith to him from whom Comes power to bless and heal. Then shall his heavenly benison Distil upon thy soul, and each fibre Of thy being thrill with strength divine. Salt Lake City. George W. Crocheron.