An Emblem for the Seventies

AN EMBLEM FOR THE SEVENTIES. (For the Improvement Era.) On a pinnacle of the Temple, with a trumpet in his hand, Stands Moroni on a sphere, like a sentinel o'er the land. Every people, tongue and kindred shall hear the proclamation Of the gospel's joyous sound sent to each and every nation. Hear all ye isles and continents, wherever there are found Remnants of the covenant people; let the angel's warning sound Loud and long; let it resound throughout each land and clime, That Israel may be gathered in the Lord's appointed time. Like an ensign on a mountain, like a standard just unfurled, Let the angel's proclamation be heralded to the world. By the elders, send the message; by the seventies, preach the word, And leave them then without excuse when the warning has been heard. Glad tidings of great joy we bring to each true and honest heart. Oh, how our bosoms swelled with love when first we heard, in part, And how our faith has grown since then, as we the lesson learn, Of the gospel's restoration and its power for fallen men. And how the work is growing — growing larger year by year, And how our prophet would rejoice, were he but with us here; And how the Lord does magnify his servants in his cause, As they show forth humility, keeping all his holv laws. Salt Lake Citv, Utah. David L. Murdock.