A Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Francis Marion Lyman

A Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Francis Marion Lyman A Member of the General Board of the Y. M. M. I. A. Adopted by the General Board Y. M. M. I. A.

In the death of Brother Lyman, Nov. 18, 1916, the young men of Zion are separated from a sympathetic, faithful friend; and the Associations we represent, from a firm advocate and wise counselor. It is our privilege and duty to bear witness to the fine quality of his splendid character and to the influence and power of his teaching and example among us. The people generally knew of his indefatigable public service and apostolic ministry. It isnot improbable that more people knew of an individual private service and ministry, at his hands, than from any other public man. It is marvelous to contemplate, and almost unbelievable, that a man, so constantly occupied with public duties, could devote the time he did to so many individuals. In this respect the young men of Zion were the chief beneficiaries. He knew more of them personally than any other man, and he made them know him and his. interest in them. His arm was always around them, drawing them closely to him, as he whispered into their ears words of admonition, advice, counsel, encouragement, warning if need be, and reproof if required. In it all and always, he was the ever-zealous servant of God, seeking to help and to save the children of men. He used to say: "The Lord calls upon all men to do right, but he expects us (Latter-day Saints) to." "Seek the Lord early and ye shall find him." Brother Lyman believed men should do so, as he himself had done, and having found Him early in life, abide in the knowledge of Him continually. Speaking of men wearing out their lives he said "Why shouldn't :

they? That's what our lives are for, to wear them out in serving the Lord." The Law of the Lord was in his heart. He was its living exponent. He was wise in keeping it, and he taught and practiced it

with understanding, for he knew and understood it. Finally it was said of him, as truly as of any man, that in perfect faith, never doubting, he taught and exemplified in the spirit of the sublime Job who said, "Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding? * * * * And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding."

The above was read by President Heber J. Grant, at the funeral services of President Lyman in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, Tuesday, November 21, 1916.