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Remarks by President Brigham Young, made at Kaysville, June 13, 1860.<\/em><\/p>\n

I have time to say but a few words. It is three years and a few days since I was last here, and you are acquainted with the scenes we have passed through since that short time. <\/p>\n

I am rejoiced to meet and associate with the Saints. It is one of the greatest privileges and blessings I can enjoy on the face of this earth, to gather out from the wicked world with the Saints, and be far away from the contaminating influence of the breath of the ungodly. <\/p>\n

It is a great comfort to enjoy the<\/a><\/a><\/span> privilege of passing day after day, week after week, and month after month, without hearing the name of God blasphemed. Here we have the privilege of sending the Gospel to the utmost parts of the earth, of teaching our children righteousness, of setting a righteous example before our neighbors, of associating together, of praying with and for each other, and mingling our voices in praising our God. Is not this a blessing? True, we are not entirely free from wickedness; we are in a world of sin and <\/a><\/a><\/span>iniquity. All the inhabitants of the earth have wandered from the path of truth, and it is our duty to lead our children and friends towards our Father and God, to forsake the wickedness that is in the world, and promote righteousness and the principles of life\u2014the life of the body and of the mind\u2014the existence of the spirit and the body here and to all eternity\u2014to dwell with our Father and our God. Life is before us. <\/p>\n

Here are the Saints, and the words of the Savior will apply to them\u2014\u201cHe that liveth and believeth in me shall never die.\u201d He does not say that his body shall not crumble to dust. It will go back to its mother earth, to be raised immortal\u2014to be brought forth to enjoy the light, glory, and presence of our Father and God, which we cannot endure while we are in this mortal tabernacle. This body must be purified and prepared to dwell in eternal burnings, for it is there where our Father and God dwells in<\/a><\/a><\/span> the perfection of glory, light, and power. <\/p>\n

Is it not a blessing to have schools in our community, where our teachers can teach our children correct principles, and impart to them education that will be useful? Is it not a blessing to associate with each other and build up the kingdom of God? Is it not a blessing to you, mothers, to raise up Prophets and Apostles\u2014men filled with the glory of God, to go forth and extend the work of our God? <\/p>\n

Do I not realize, day and night, that I have the good feelings, prayers, and faith of the Saints on the earth? I do. Let me enjoy the fellowship of angels, of God, and of his Saints, and I am right. <\/p>\n

You have my prayers continually for the welfare of the kingdom of God on the earth. <\/p>\n

May God bless you! I know that his blessings will rest upon you, if you live for them. Amen. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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