Priesthood Quorums’ Table

iPRIESTHOOD QUO-lf -RUMS' TABLE Suggestive Outlines for the Deacons

by p. joseph jensen Introductory Lessons thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen contain, as a practical aim, this thought: There is weakness in telling untrue, hearsay stories about others; and there is strength in defending the truth about people. Move towards this thought by having the deacons think about it. This may be done by proceeding in some such way as the fol- lowing: Lesson 13

Sometimes boys give way to telling hearsay, untrue stories about their acquaintances. Not only is this true of boys, but also of men. It is our purpose to learn what happens from bearing false witness of this kind. What do you think results from the telling of untrue stories about others? Let several deacons express their views. Let us now see what resulted to the people of Utah, through prejudice and false witness against them. Study the lesson. In what positions, respectively, were Mr. McGraw and Mr. Drum- mond? What did they write to the President of the United States? Why did each write? What resulted from these letters? How were the "Mormons" informed of the President's plan? State his plan. Who would have been the sufferers if the President's plan had suc- ceeded? What, then, may result through telling lies about others? Lesson 14 See introduction to lesson thirteen. Study the lesson. What privations did the lies told about the "Mormons" bring upon them? Tell what Governor Cumming thought about the "Move." What bis wife thought. What the Government at Washington thought. What leading papers thought. In what situation had President Buchanan put himself by believing McGraw and Drummond? In what situation had the righteous courage of President Young and people placed Johnston's army? Contrast the humiliation of the army, with the victory of Lot Smith and his associates. Lesson 15 See lesson thirteen (introduction). Study the lesson. What did the President and his cabinet think the "Mormon" peo- ple objected to? What was it that President Young and the people objected to? What had they determined to do if their objections were disregarded? How did the determined course of President Young and associates affect each of the peace commissioners? Who were vic- torious, those who told and upheld the truth and right, or those who told and believed lies? Review the last three lessons and give reasons for your answer.