The House of the Way

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in advance of the scientific world, must excite wonder in the

breast of any person, be he follower or opposer of Joseph Smith. The discussion of the important statements made in section 89 of the book of Doctrine and Covenants, might be elaborated into a series of papers. The merest outline has been given here. The physiological teachings of the prophet concerning work, cleanli- ness and sleep, might also be considered with profit. The oppor- tunity for such a discussion may possibly come later. To summarize the contents of this paper: Joseph Smith clear- ly recognized and taught the physiological value of alcohol, tobacco,

tea and coffee, at a time when scientific discoveries were just be- ginning to reveal the active principles of these commodities. The probability is that he knew nothing of what the world of science was doing in this direction, at the time the doctrine was taught. Joseph Smith clearly recognized and taught the fundamental truths of food chemistry, and the food relation of vegetable products to man, nearly a generation before scientists had arrived at the same doctrine. Whence came his knowledge? (to be continued).

THE HOUSE OF THE WAY. The ears of the people grow deaf and their eyes grow dim, They hear not the voice of the prophet, that coraeth from Him. They lie in their sins and repent not, cruel, lustful and bold, For salvation hold they as folly, their birthright is sold !

The light that illumines dark places is hid from their sight; They know not the peace of the Spirit, all is darkness and night! Pride that is humbled not, hold they fast, aye, pride of the blood, That looketh with hate and mocking scorn, and spurneth the good. False, yea, false as the broadway to hell, to the last broken breath, Going down to the House of the Way, to the Chamber of Death. —George E, Blair.