Faith and Works

436 IMPROVEMENT ERA. it, and we who accept it as a revelation from God have every reason to believe that it will endure every test; and the more thoroughly it is investigated, the greater shall be its ultimate triumph. Here it is in the world; let the world make the most of it, or the least of it. It is and will remain true. But it will not do for those who believe it to suppose that they can dismiss objections to this American volume of scripture by the assumption of a lofty air of superiority, and a declaration as to what is enough for us or anybody else to know. The Book of Mormon is presented to the world for its acceptance; and the Latter-day Saints are anxious that their fellow men should believe it. If objections are made to it, to the manner of its translation, with the rest, these objections should be patiently investigated, and the most reasonable explanations possible, given. This is what, in an unpretentious way, is attempted in the Manual. The position there taken is intended to be not destructive, but constructive; not iconoclastic, but conservative; not negative, but positive; and the writer is of opinion that time will vindicate the correctness of the views therein set forth. (to be concluded in may number.) Salt Lake City, Utah. FAITH AND WORKS. Once when Cromwell's troops were about to cross a river to attack the enemy, that great leader concluded an address to them with these words: "Put your trust in God; but mind to keep your powder dry." Colonel W. Blacker, in Oliver's Advice, writes: The Power that led his chosen, by pillared cloud and flame, Through parted sea, and desert waste, that Power is still the same; He fails not — He — the loyal hearts that firm on him rely; So put your trust in God, my boys, and keep your powder dry.