Priesthood Quorums’ Table

Priesthood Quorums' Table. Respect for the Office and Priesthood|Held by Others. In the lesson, "Reverence for Divine Authority," in the 1912 Elder's Course of study, is found a little counsel that should be applied now, which is our excuse for copying therefrom this bit of advice. Two reasons are given for respecting those who hold the Priesthood: (1) because God has respected and honored such men, and (2) because of the personal benefit derived. Then we are told: No more profitable lesson can be taught to children than to hear from their parents respectful words concerning Church and civil authorities. Especially is this true of Latter-day Saints' parents who pay proper re- pect to their Church leaders. In the homes where such parents reside, the children constantly breathe the atmosphere of respect and obedience, and that same kindness the parents show the authorities the children in turn unconsciously manifest towards the parents. This attitude of heads of families instills faith and confidence in the hearts of the young, at a time when the mind is most impressionable. Strict observance in every home of this one principle of reverence might be the means of leading many a boy and girl into the love of the Gospel of Christ, who, in the absence of it, might be filled with disgust and doubt that would crush the religious spirit. If we truly believe "that a man must be called of God," let us show that belief in our home and business life. Let us manifest our belief in acts as well as in words. The New Season of Work. The Seventies Quorums, during the coming winter, are to continue the study of the Fourth Year Book. Much suggestive material for research is found in the lessons on the Atonement, and it will be well for those who have completed the book to review many of the most important topics. In fact there is enough material for years of devoted study, and the Seventy are to be congratulated on having such a work. The entire setting for the gospel of Jesus Christ is given in lesson 17 alone, and with all the other topics suggested, the brethren certainly have a splendid field for research and study. All the Seventy should keep in mind that no principle of the gospel may be mastered in a few weeks, or even in a number of years. A principle of religion, science, or philosophy, is only noble and extensive as it requires thoughtful study and most careful reading. The Fourth Year Book is exceptionally good as it is suggestive and stimulating to a great degree. In fact, it is said by some of the scholars of the Church to be one of the most learned out- lines issued in the history of the Church. It should, therefore, be appre- ciated. We trust that all the quorums will approach the coming season's work with enthusiasm and care, knowing always that knowledge comes bit by bit, through careful, patient study.

182 IMPROVEMENT ERA Lesson Preparation. In preparing lessons, each member should keep in mind that one general thought clearly defined should be derived from every lesson. In this way, he obtains something definite on which to base his thinking and future study. One should learn to correlate ones' thoughts, and to make those points remembered a part of one's knowl- edge. Knowing a thing is not memorizing it, but making the knowledge a part of one's very being. Every principle of the gospel studied, should be literally thought of our thought, spirit of our spirit. It should be a firmly set knowledge. Juab Stake Priesthood Convention. All the Priesthood officers of this stake met October 29, in the stake tabernacle, and were instructed in their duties, having been notified previously to be in attendance. Among other things they discussed the following resolutions and scripture references, and adopted the resolutions unanimously. The Priesthood generally will find in them many thoughts worthy of consideration : 1st. Resolved that there is no obligation more binding upon us than the magnifying of the Holy Priesthood. 2nd. That inasmuch as we have been called to be the leaders of Priesthood work in the Juab Stake of Zion, we will show forth our alle- giance by responding to every call made upon us. 3rd. That we will be diligent, energetic in the prosecution of our labors, to the end that the greatest possible good may be accomplished. 4th. That we will qualify ourselves by studying the scriptures and becoming acquainted with the lessons. 5th. That we will be punctual in commencing and attending all our meetings. 6th. That we will labor with the members of our respective quorums to create a stronger fidelity to duty, and a closer brotherhood in the quorums. 7th. References: Doctrine and Covenants 107:99, 100; 58:26-29; 24:9; 84:33,34; 84:109, 1 10, and all of sections 84 and 107. Their stake slogan for the Priesthood is, "Loyalty to the Priesthood, application to duty." On November 11, at the regular quarterly conference, a convention of the Priesthood workers numbering 147 and 161 met at 10 o'clock and at 2 o'clock, and were instructed in their duties by the presidency of the stake, and by Elders Joseph J. Cannon and Edward H. Anderson of the General Priesthood Committee. The work is being pushed with vigor, and doubtless good results will follow. Seventies Convention. The Seventies of the Taylor Stake held a convention November 17, in the Magrath public schoolhouse, at which the following program was carried out: 1. Calling of a Seventy and necessity of preaching the gospel. 2. Membership and attendance at quorum meetings. 3. Outlines, class leaders, the Improvement Era. 4. Music in the quorums. 5. Finances.