Arrivals. The following missionaries for Europe arrived per s.s. Canada, January 13th, 1908: Josiah Eardley, Lyman, Wyoming; Joseph V. Lee, Etna; James E. Burns, Bountiful; Richard M. Fairbourn, Crescent; William Tarbet, James A. Smith, Moses P. Jorgensen, James J. Larson, Logan; George H. Davis, Willard; William A. Richins, Grouse Creek; Walter P. Whitehead, Provo; Thomas Edgley, Pocatello, Idaho; William W. Sagers, Lake View; Alfred A. Johansen, Isaac A. Jensen, Brigham City; David O. Nielsen, Hyrum; Niels Petersen, Elwood; Orson A. J. Garff, Draper; James R. Ware, Monroe; Louis H. Peery, Ogden; Joseph E. Huber, Midway; John Yost, Lund, Idaho; George M. Cope, Richfield; Jacob Broderer, Manti.

Appointments. The elders who arrived for the British mission, January 13th, 1908, have been appointed to labor in the following conferences: Josiah Eardley, Sheffield; Joseph V. Lee, James A. Smith, William A. Richins, Liverpool; James E. Burns, Manchester; Richard M. Fairbourn, Grimsby; William Tarbet, Newcastle; George H. Davis, Bristol; Walter P. Whitehead, London; Thomas Edgley, Norwich; William W. Sagers, Scottish.

District Meetings at Wigan.-Two largely attended and exceedingly spiritual district meetings were held in the Old Court Hall, Wigan, on Sunday last, the 12th inst. We were favored with the presence of President Charles W. Penrose, Sister Romania B. Penrose, President Thomas S. Gregson, and Elder William A. Morton. Saints from St. Helens and Chorley branches were also present. The afternoon service commenced at 2:30, and after the usual opening exercises and the administration of the sacrament, President Gregson delivered an impressive discourse on the first principles of the gospel. President Penrose followed. With remarkable power and spirit he portrayed the hand-dealings of the Lord with His children in the present dispensation, the restoration of the gospel and the holy priesthood, and the re-establishment of the Church of Christ. He was listened to with marked attention. About one hundred and fifty saints and friends were present at the evening service, which commenced at 6:30. Elder Morton and Sister Penrose bore convincing testimonies to the truth of "Mormonism," and that Joseph Smith was raised up by God to be a Prophet unto the people in these latter days. President Penrose then delivered a masterly discourse, which was listened to with almost breathless attention. He showed that, according to the revelations of God, there is but one way by which the children of men can enter the kingdom of heaven. He described the Church which Christ established during the days of His ministry. Such an organization cannot be found on the earth to-day outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He then told of the re-establishment of the Church in this the last dispensation and of

many remarkable things which the Lord had revealed through the prophet Joseph Smith, including salvation for the dead and the eternity of the marriage covenant. The audience was delighted, and expressed its appreciation of the excellent discourses. Two solos, delightfully rendered by Mr. Eckersly, and the song, "If there's sunshine in your heart," sung in a sweet and pleasing manner by Sister Edith Sutcliff, were highly appreciated. That the meetings will be productive of much good is the firm conviction of the Elders laboring in that district.-H. L. SMITH.

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. LESSON I.-GOD AND THE GODHEAD.

Text: We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.-Articles of Faith, 1.

General reference: The Articles of Faith, Lecture II, pp. 27-53.

I. The existence of God.

1. A matter of common belief. (a) Man's inborn desire for worship. (b) Idolatry is misdirected worship; when through sin men no longer acknowledge God, they deify some object or conception of their own choosing. (c) Compare atheism and idolatry.

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2. Proved by specific evidence. (a) The evidence of tradition and history. Observe that at the beginning of history man had a personal knowledge of God (Genesis 3:8; 4:916; Pearl of Great Price, Moses 4: 14; 5: 6-9, 22, 32-41. further Genesis 6: 13; 12; Exodus 19: 9, 11, 17-20). (b) The evidence of human reason. Purpose and design in nature apparent to all (see Heb. 3: 4); only "the fool hath said in his heart, There is no God” (Psalm 14: 1; see also Proverbs 1:7; 10: 21; 14: 9.) Distinguish between nature, which comprises the works of God, and God Himself. (c) The evidence of direct revelation; this is most conclusive. In addition to references under "a" above, see account of revelation to Enoch (Genesis 5: 18-24; compare Jude 14; Pearl of Great Price, Moses 6 and 7); to Moses, Exodus 5: 6; also 20: 18-22; 24: 9, 10; to Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-5); to the Brother of Jared (Book of Mormon, Ether 3); to Joseph Smith, Pearl of Great Price; Writings of Joseph Smith 2: 17; see further Doc. and Cov. 76: 11: 24; 110: 1-4.

II. The Godhead.

1. Three personages-Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. (a) Individual manifestations (Matt. 3: 16, 17; Mark 1: 9-11; Luke 3: 21, 22; see also John 14: 26; 15: 26; Acts 7: 55, 56; and

Writings of Joseph Smith referred to above). (b) Each member of the Trinity is called God; together they constitute the Godhead (I. Cor. 7: 6; John 1: 1-14; Matt. 4: 10; I. Tim. 3: 16; I. John 5: 7; Book of Mormon, Mosiah 15: 1-2). 2. Unity of the Godhead. (a) In attributes, powers and purpose (John 10: 30, 38; 17: 11, 22; Book of Mormon, III. Nephi 11: 27, 36; 28: 10; see also Alma 11: 44; compare John 14: 9-11. (b) Belief that the Godhead is one in person is . unreasonable and unscriptural.

THOUGHTS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

Let us walk softly, friend;

For strange paths lie before us, all untrod:
The New Year, spotless from the hand of God,

Is thine and mine, O friend!

Let us walk straightly, friend;

Forget the crooked paths behind us now.
Press on with steadier purpose on our brow,
To better deeds, O friend.

Let us walk gladly, friend;

Perchance some greater good than we have known

Is waiting for us, or some fair hope flown,

Shall yet return, O friend!

Let us walk humbly, friend;

Slight not the heart's-ease blooming round our feet;
The laurel blossoms are not half so sweet,

Or lightly gathered, friend.

Let us walk kindly, friend;

We can not tell how long this life shall last,

How soon these precious years, be overpast:

Let love walk with us, friend.

Let us walk quickly, friend;

Work our mite while lasts our little stay,

And help some halting comrade on the way:
And may God guide us, friend!

LILLIAN GRAY.

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TWELVE MONTHS OF "MORMONISM."

FOR twelve months I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; for twelve months I have known that the gospel taught by this Church is the gospel of Jesus Christ, and that Joseph Smith was a true Prophet, raised up by the Almighty, and through whom the gospel was restored to the earth in this age. For twelve months I have tried to live the life a Latter-day Saint should live, and have experienced twelve months of exquisite joy and happiness.

Just twelve months ago the first of this month two "Mormon” elders came to my home and proceeded to explain to Mrs. Cummard and myself the first principles of Latter-day Saint Theology. We expected to hear some very strange doctrine, and were not a little surprised when the missionaries began to teach us the self-same gospel that was taught by Christ and His Apostles, namely, faith in God, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost; repentance; baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost-all New Testament doctrine.

I may say that at the time I met these men I was leaning toward agnosticism. The religion which I had been taught from my childhood did not appeal to me; it did not satisfy my soul; there was something wanting. The preaching of the ministers did not

carry with it the power and conviction which, as I had read in the Bible, accompanied the preaching of the Lord's early disciples, the humble fishermen of Galilee. It was apparent to me that ninety per cent of the church-goers with whom I was acquainted went to church on Sunday as a matter of form. No reference was made during the week to the service of the previous Sabbath; it was a Sunday religion, donned the first day of the week and put off the other six. The people were more interested in the topics of the day than in religious matters. And this is not to be wondered at, for we had been taught that all we had to do in order to be saved was simply to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

For a number of years I attended meetings of different sects— Church of England, Wesleyans, Methodists, Pleasant Sunday Afternoons, etc.--but failed to be impressed with them. In consequence of this, I felt justified in withdrawing myself from them. I continued, however, to attend Pleasant Sunday Afternoons occasionally, but I did so principally to please my wife, who thought, and wisely, too, that any religious service is better than none. I am very glad now that I did patronize these afternoon services from time to time, for it was at one of them that I first saw the inan (a "Mormon” missionary) from whom I afterwards heard the glad tidings of the restored gospel.

It came about in this way: Pleasant Sunday Afternoon services were being held in connection with Saint Cyprian's Episcopal Church, Edge Lane, Liverpool. The meetings, while for men only, were not confined to members of that church; the public were invited. Announcements were sent out that on a certain Sunday the subject would be discussed, "Why do working men not attend church." This attracted a large gathering. Several short addresses were made and some plain and pointed reasons assigned why working men do not attend church services. Then a stranger, evidently an American, arose and explained his views in a very impressive manner. They were in accord with the views of the entire assembly, and when he sat down he was accorded a warm round of applause. I was so impressed with what the gentleman said that when I returned home I related it all to my wife, who seemed pleased with the interest that I was manifesting in sacred things.

Some two or three weeks later, while transacting a matter of business at 295 Edge Lane, Liverpool, the headquarters of the Latter-day Saints, European Mission, I met the gentleman whose remarks at the church service a few weeks before had made such an impression upon me. I told him of this, and after conversing for a few minutes he invited me into a room, where he explained the first principles of the gospel and gave a brief account of its restoration to the Prophet Joseph Smith. When parting, I invited him to call at my home the following Monday evening and explain more fully the doctrines of his Church.