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Show THE SUMMIT COUNTY BEE b Coalville, Utah Thursday, David Fitzen Declares President Brown 'No Sale Statement False This Space Purehued by David Fitzen In view of the "official statement" denying that the Summit Stake Tabernacle was ever of- fered for sale, which was printed in the Summit County Bee last week, and In consequence of the events happening prior to, and since, the demolition of the Summit Stake Tabernacle, it now becomes my obligation to correct certain misunderstandings, mistakes, and In some Instances deliberate lies, concernlngthls matter. In 1899 Lorenzo Snow, Prophet and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da- y Saints, dedicated the Summit Stake Tabernacle in Coalville, Utah. In the dedicatory prayer he asked, that it may be preserved until the Son of Man will come. Now, in case some may try and rationalize as .to Who the Son of Man is, there Is no doctrinal doubt that the Son of Man Is Jesus, the Christ. There are at least 70 Scriptural references Indicating that such Is the case: Matthew 8:20; 9:6; 10:23; 11:19; 12:8; 12:32, 40; 13:37,41; 16:13; 17:9,22; 20:18; 24:27,30,37,39,44; 25:31; 26:24; Mark 2:10,28; 8:38; 9:9,12,31; 10:33; 13:26,34; 14:41; Luke 5:24; 6:5,22; 7:34; 9:22,26,44,56,58; 11:30; 12:8,10,40; 17:22,24,26; 18:8; 19:10; 21:27,36; 22:22,48; 24:7; John 1:51; 3:13,14; 5:27; 6:27,53,62; 8:28; 12:23,34; 13:31; Acts 7:56; Revelations 1:13; Doctrine and Covenants 49:6; 58:65; 65:5; 122:8. NOW, REGARDING Lorenzo QUESTION: My hiuband is planning to buy m educational iife Insurance policy to guaranold eon'i four tee our yeara in college, whether my husband live or diet. What'S more, hr wants to guarantee that our son goes to hii old alma mater and want to have the policy made payable to the university. Would that be President Snow's dedicatory prayer - The questions you must ask yourselves are these - When is a prophet a prophet? Is he a prophet only when he prophesies, "thus sayeth the Lord", or is he a prophet twenty-fohours a day? And when is a prophet Inspired? Is he inspired only when he is in the act of prophesying, or Is he Inspired twenty-fohours a day? Is he inspired when he prays for the welfare, of the Church and it's people? Is he Inspired when he prays over the Church's property, such as Its temples and its tabernacles? Or is he only inspired on that rare occasion when God speaks to the people, through him, and he prophesies "thus saith the Lord" and then goes on to recite oily those words God personally whispers to him to deliver to the people? Now, if the prophet of the Church Is ur ur poasible? ANSWER: Don't do iU Making the policy payable to the university wont guarantee that the school will accept your son after looking at hi grades. And what if he decides, since young people have minds of their own, to go to a different college "no matter whit?" Your husband will be better off making the policy payable to you to hold for your ion. This meane that you'd get the money and put it aside for your ion until itb time for college. inspired full time, - then, was It not so that President Lorenzo Snow was an Inspired prophet when In uttering the dedicatory prayer, he asked that it may be preserved until the coming of the Son of Man? EITHER HE El leaders spired ed of the Church full-tim- are in- e. IF SO, THEN it must have been under inspiration that Lorenzo Snow, the Prophet, and President of the Church, asked for the preservation of the Tabernacle. If not so, then we Presidency Says Building Was Never ior Sale The Church of Jesus Christ of Utter-da- y Saints makes feveral distinctive and Integrated proclamations to the world. None of these claims are considered more fundamental to a Utter-da- y Saint than a belief in continued modern-da- y revelation and in a restoration of divine authority back to mankind. Indeed, the very basis rtf Mormonlsm rests upon the belief that there is an authorized, viable priesthood on the earth today that receives power from God and that God literally directs His work through Ills appointed representatives. Almost a century ago, priesthood holders In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints met and discussed an important issue that held much potential bearing on the future of the men, their families, and the. growth of the gospel of Jesus Christ in their area the issue in quest loo was the proposed building of a stake tabernacle in Coalville, Utah. Its use would be to teach the gospel and carry forth the inspired programs of the church. The brethern of the priesthood decided to build that stake house-o- ot as a mooument to their personal greatness but as a house of worship and Instruction. The grand old structure was erected and was an aid and blessing to the saints of theSummlt Stake area for many decades. However, with the passing of time and with the growth of the church, the effectiveness of the building started to become limited. Seating became cramped and inadequate, banquets became drudgery, and to attempt to use the building for several varied meetings at the same time became frustrating. Finally, the same priesthood that decided to give birth to the building decided to lay it to rest. Of course, different men were now presiding and serving in the varied callings within the structure of the church. Different general authorities had been called. New local officers were serving. A different servant iff the Lord had been called as tlie living prophet. However, the positions were the same and the priesthood that tlie men held was tlie same. With agonizing reflection, hundreds of hours of formal meetings, and with countless hours of personal and group prayer and ' meditation, tlie decision became clear. Tlie First Presidency of the church, the combined General Authorities, the Stake Presidency, the Ward bishoprics, and the General Stake Priesthood in formal assembly were united hi their decislun-t- he building must come down. The same priesthood that instituted the birth of the building proclaimed its death. At 5 a.m. bn March 3, tlie dismantling began. The passing iff the old building was one of dignity, sentiment, and respect. Approximately seventy priesthood holders met that morning under assignment from their bishops, began with prayer, and unitedly began to remove furnishings and artifacts from the building that was completing its life cycle. These priesthood holders were amazed at the order and efficiency of tlie intricate work of dismantling. They feU an enveloping spirU of unity and closeness. They remarked about discerning a power, a spirit, an influence that permeated their labors. They report that the work that morning proceedod "beyond the capacity iff natural man." As mortal man develops to a peak of usefulness and then gradually begins to decline physically into a period of limited abilities prior to a death of benediction anddignified completion, so did the Summit Stake Tabernacle. As the affairs of man often can become complex and misunderstood, so did the affairs of the tabernacle prior to its passing. Information was twisted, distorted, and ignored. Tlie media-alw- ays enjoylngthe fruits of controversy had a "hey day" based on the sincere emotions of some people and the manufactured sensationalism of newspapers, television and radio. Stories were embellished and created. For example, contrary to the publicity offered by the media, the structure was never offered for side. President Reed Brown iff the SummU Stake indicates that "this property has never been offered for sale-- at any price to anybody Despite these complexities, the death of the old building became definitely established. The passing of the tabernacle Is marked with feeUngs of deep regard, sincere sentiment, and profound gratitude and appreciation for the countless personal experiences sheltered by the old ' thoubuilding, llundreds-y- es, sands --of lives have been Influenced by ordinances, gospel lessons, spiritual and ordinations, experiences that happened in the old building. These spiritual values and experiences will continue long alter the passing of the physical building. Indeed, these associations with tlie spirit iff God He at the foundation of any ded- icated church building. Tlie lessons of the spirit are when molded into human character. The building served its purpose; it fulfilled tlie measure of its creation, it has earned the dignity and devotion of its priesthood Deardon. burial.-Lay- ne - currant danger Does any leadership of the Church have the right, (without the clause of "thus saith the Lord"), to ignore the leadership of yes- Did Brigham Young, also a former prophet and president of the Church, have the right to refer to the generations of today in that he said, "I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not Inquire for themselves iff God, whether they are led by Him. 1 am fearful they settle down in a state of blind trusting their eternal destiny In the hands of their leaders with a reckless confidence that in itself would thwart the purposes iff God in their salvation, and weaken that influence they could give to their leaders, did they know for themselves, by the revelations of Jesus, that they are led in the right way. Let every man A woman know, by the whisperings iff the Spirit of God to themselves, whether their leaders are walking in the path the Lord dictates, or not." Journal iff Discourses, Volume 9, page 150. If President Brigham Young had any right or rule over us latter-da- y Mormons, then we indeed are worthy of his fears. But if he did not, then neither did Lorenzo Snow or Joseph Smith, or Alma, or Moses, or anyone else. If we are going to pick only that doctrine that has an "appeal" tous'modern mormons", then you may as well burn the Standard Works of the Church and organize a more "FUN" religion for todays times. But you can count me out. I want no part of any change of doctrine. self-securi- ty, . I SICKEN when I hear a liar claim to be Inspired Just to have things his own mistaken way. And, now, to prove the lies: On Monday, March 1, 1971, at the hearing in the Coalville Court-hous- e, Wilford Kirton, attorney in behalf of the Church, said, In words to this effect, "We dont want to tear the Tabernacle down, but whos going to pay for its upkeep? Let those making all the fuss come up with some money. Id like to see a check. Let 6 see a check." After the hearing I went upto Mr. Kirton, and said, "We have raised SOME money, and we want to buy the Tabernacle, but no one will commit themselves as to whether or not they will sell it, or for how much. How much do Jrou want for the building? What kind of terms?" HE SAID, (and Mr. Reed Brown was standing beside him), "Only the First Presidency of the Church can sell it, or affix a price. I drove immediately to my home In American Fork and called the First Presidency iff the Church, asking for either President Smith, President Lee or President Tanner. I talked to President Harold B. Lee and told him of the statement by Mr. Kirton and my conversation with him. I then asked President Lee how much the Church wanted for the Tabernacle. He said, "You will have to put your request In the form iff a letter, and upon receiving such a letter we will act on it, and then give you our reply." Tabernacle Committee. THAT evening the news on television carried the results of the hearing that morning. In Coalville. It also carried Reed Browns "cooling off" statement. On Tuesday, March 2, 1971, I called President Harold B. Lee and asked him if they had decided on what price they wanted for the Tabernacle. He told me that the decision was not up to the First Presidency, but that It was entirely up to the Stake Presidency. 1 reminded him again of what Mr. Kirton had said, and that Reed Brown was standing by when he said IL President Lee said that didnt make any difference, he didnt want to talk about It. I said, "If you didnt want to talk about it, and you knew that only the Stake President could sell it, why did you have me write the letter to the First Presidency, and why did Mr. Kirton, with Mr. Brown in his presence, teU me that it was. entirely up to the First Presidency?" He said he didnt want to talk about it - It was up to the Stake President - and that was that. MY COMPLETE conversation with President Harold B. Lee Is not recorded here, because of space, 'and my later recorded conveirsatlonwith Reed Brown is quite lengthy.) Both the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News, dated March 2, 1971, carried news reports regarding the Tabernacle. Both articles quoted Mr. Seed Brown's cooling-of- f period statement. Regarding the demolition date he Is quoted as saying, "No date has been set." The Deseret News In the same article, also carries a portion of the letter contents 1 wrote and had to the secretary iff the First Presidency. It says, "a letter to the First Presidency from the Preservation - of the Summit Stake Tabernacle Committee asked that the Church "refrain from demolishing the building until we have been given the opportunity of purchasing It." The letter said the group did not wish to place the burden of finance on the, Coalville members of the Church, and would Uke to buy the building for use as a museum." On the afternoon iff March 2, 1971, 1 personally placed a longdistance person-to-perscall -- (The Summit County Bee, in error, had earlier printed that I talked with Mr. Brown personally). This error I now hand-deliver- ed fice MR. ville Tabernacle as a historic structure; and not wishing to place the burdun of finance on those members of the Church in Coalville, or those members iff the Church in general: We therefore ask that tlie First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints sell this Tabernacle to our group, that It may be preserved as a historic site, and be used as a museum for the history of the State of Utah and the Mormon people. Will you please consider our proposal and refrain from de BROWN: Whats tlie name of this group youre calling in behalf of? Mr. Fitzen: Its called The Preservation of the Summit Stake Tabernacle Committee. Thats a pretty long name, but its easier to say than all those separate organizations, like, Utah State Historical Society, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers There are some and 22 groups and organizations combined for the common cause of saving the tabernacle. Mr. Brown: Im not interested in doing anything that will further divide the people of Summit Stake - If you think tlie people are unhappy about the tabernacle being torn down, then just think how unhappy the majority of tlie people will be so-for- th. of In behalf of those citizens in favor of retaining tlie Coal- e, ing a subject that has become quite a sore spot for you. But if you can spare a few minutes perhaps we can do something to ease some of the tension. I'm calling In behalf of that group wishing to preserve the Tabernacle. the Brethren: Hoyts-vill- is the text Thats F., Fltzen. as in Frank. I realize I'm calling regard- Salt Lake City, Utah 1 March 1971 To the First Presidency the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints 47 East South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah residence in of that call, after the operator asked for Mr. Brown: Mr. Brown: Hello. Mr. Fltzen: Hello, President Brown? Mr. Brown: Yes. Mr. Fitzen: My name Is David conversation Idecidedld better rush that letter. 1 called my office in Salt Lake and dictated the following letter, which was delivered in hand to the secretary of the First Presidency at one minute to 5 p.m., Monday, March 1, 1971. ' who WANT it town down, If we DIDNT tear It down. Mr. Fitzen: That may be so, If a new building wasnt erected. But look at It Oils way; First -those people wlio want to save the Tabernacle will never, bo pacified If Its torn down-th- ey will just never be satisfied. In fact, If It comes right .down to the actual demolition, and that building never starts to crumble to the ground, those the new tacility -t-hat's roughly Mr. Fltzen: Thats completely unfair. Mr. Kirton said in court yesterday that you didnt want to tear the building who was going to down-- bat cover the costs of maintaining it-cant fairly ask a pries like that for something youre going to pay to get rid of , and just have bars land when you re through. Anyway, if we paid the price of the bare land, less the $5000.00 demolition cost, THAT really would be fair. Besides the Churchs general fund pays 70 of the cost of the new building. Thats Just completely unfair. Mr. Brown: Well, how much are you willing to pay for the building? You MR. FITZEN: No more than we have to. Our only goal Is to save and maintain the Tabernacle. We are not a profitmaking organization. Ninety percent of the people fighting to save the tabernacle are members of the Church, and a good share of those either are, or were, from Coalville. I believe theyre money Mr. Fltzen: Thats pretty hard. Mr. Brown: WeU, we couldn't go for any less, (pause) Mr, Fltzen: Suppose we agree let it to pay $150,000,00 for the Tabernacle -- What kind of terms are we talking about? Lets say we make an earnest money deposit of. say, 3 to 5,000.00, with a contract calling for the balance - say, from thirty to be willing sixty to give us this much time to raise the balance? days-Woul- dyou assessments are reduced. up on Schoolhouse HiU? had an Mr. Brown: No-- we option on it, but let it drop. Mr. Fitzen: How much would it cost to purchase enough land to serve as a new Stake Center. their $150,000.00? MR. FITZEN: To some people no matter where they Uve, mouey is always a problem. These, and, I think, all of the people who are going to be paying for the new building, are going to be pleased if their Therefore, I believe that its a very good move on your part to sell the building for a profit, plus eliminating the demolition costs, thereby satisfying those who pay the biU and also satisfying those who want to save the Tabernacle, who, by the way, will only be satisfied if its preserved. Therefore, you can have your cake and .eat it, too. And we will agree to use the building only- - for a use that is in harmony with the Church. Mr. Brown: What do you have in mind for the building? Mr. Fitzen: Well, we had thought that it might be used ns a museum for the history of the State of Utah and the Mormon people. However, we would only use it for some use agreeable with the Church. Does the Stake own those four acres donating (and a lot of them anyway) just to verify that Lorenzo Snow, and all Church prophets, are "inspired" men. Mr. Brown: WeU, how about . MR. BROWN: Yes, we will be willing to work with you. However, we would expect the balance to be paid promptly, according to the terms of the contract. There could be no delay in the paying of the balance. Mr. Fitzen: Of course. What are the boundaries of the property, and exactly what is Included in the $150,000.00 price? Mr. Brown: The Tabernacle lot, and all property attached .to; it, ..owned, by. the Church, including that hotel which was just recently acquired. However, we can allow no outsiders coming up hers and taking any surveys, or making trouble. . Mr. Fitzen: As long as the property boundaries are recorded complete, and you have the deeds, I guess we wouldnt need a surveyor for anything. If we DID need one, is there one in Coalville? Mr. Brown: Im not talking about surveying the property -1 dont care about that. Im talking about taking any surveys or petitions among the people of Coalville. on Utah. Here might." COMPLETING It was person-to-persby telephone from my ofin Salt Lake City to Mr. Brown's said, "Time Is of the essence, and our only concern Is that we preserve the Tabernacle. During the time I am drafting and sending such a letter, you may have already torn it down. To which he replied, "Yes, we AFTER ne correct. 1 just ... David L. Fltzen In behalf of the Summit Stake on it; that Is, to entirely pay for $500,000,00. PEOPLE hold In reverence, Lorenzo Snow's words, when he dedicated the building. 1 dont believe those people who want to save the Tabernacle, can ever be unified If Pm not Its demolished speaking of just those members of the Church In Summit Stake. But Pm also speaking of the vast number of Church members Uving outside of Summit County if the building comes down. A lot of people believe that ALL the prophets of the Church are inspired-includ- ing Lorenzo Snow. Mr. Brown: Pm not concerned about anyone living outside Summit Stake. My concern and responsibility is to those in Summit Stake and Summit Stake only. I cant have any more division in Summit Stake. Mr. Fltzen: I agree. But why not have your cake and eat it, too? Look at it this way-- U the building is torn down, you have division. Now if you sell the building to us-- our group -- we will agree to use the building only for some use agreeable with the Church. Now if you sell us the Tabernacle, and we maintain it, then those who want to save it are satls-fle- d Right? Now, by selling us the Tabernacle for a profit, those who are in favor iff tearing it down will also be satisfied because your selling for a profit wlU reduce their building assessment. Mr. Brown: Money isnt any problem up here; we already have 30 of our share of the new building fund collected. (Signed) who want to save the MR. BROWN: Property where we would want it is pretty ex- pensive. Mr. Fitzen: I heard that John Boy den was willing to donate enough land for the new center. Mr. Brown: That land isnt In the riglit location-- It wuuldnt be suitable. Mr. Fltzen: Well, doyouhave any idea how much it would cost to buy the land in the riglit location? Suppose we paid 40 or 50 thousand dollars for the tabernacle - Wouldnt that be more than enough to purchase the new site, plus make a profit, plus the saving of tlie demolition cost of 5,000.00? Mr. Brown: We wouldnt even consider selling the tabernacle for 40 thousand dollars. Mr. Fitzen: I dont have any idea what the value of land is in Coalville. Im not trying to insult the property values of Coalville. I just dont know anything about the price of real estate up there. Mr. Brown: We dont want another Heber. We dont want the building just sitting there, rotting away and going to ruin. MR. FITZEN: As I understand it, there was basically only one organization involved in saving the tabernacle in Heber. I imagine if its just sitting there, it's duo to lack I feel Its better of funds.-St- Ul, than smashing it down. I dont know, but I dont think a President iff the Church dedicated it, asking for it to stand til the coming of the Son of Man. Even so, theres no comparison between the one in Heber and the one in Coalville - The quality, the history, and the pub-l- ic Interest, just isnt the same. Also the publicity makes fundraising no problem. Mr. Brown: WeU, the new Stake Center is going to cost somewhere in tlie neighborhood of a dollars, and the only way we wlU consider selling the Tabernacle Is if we get enough out of It to replace half-milli- on ' i. MANY se 18, 1971 by David Fitseu Thfa Space Purchased Tabernacle Just might Increase to the majority. molishing this building until we have been given the opportunity of purchasing it. Your prompt reply regarding the price, and any suggestions pertaining to the re-uof this building will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. terday. part-ti- prophet, or he Is a full-tiprophet. Either he Is Inspired or he Isn't. Therefore, if he Is only a part-tim- e prophet, then we may rid our conscience of any guilt we may feel In Ignoring his opinion when he asked God "that It may be preserved until the coming of the Son of Man." Those "opinions" arent "Important", so we It may as well have down, (even though it could have been sold and preserved, at no Church, In expense to the honor of his prayer). Now, then, IF the prophet WAS a full-tiprophet, then those Church leaders who insisted that it be torn down, have caused the people to commit a terrible dishonor against a former prophet. Here, then, Is the division that each Individual seeking truth must weigh-- An Important issue presented to the people prior to the "vote was, that the members of the Church were supposed to follow the advice at their "inspired? leaders. In fact, goes the argument, mice you have sustained the bishopric, Stake Presidency, and General Authorities, this means you sustain them in the decisions they make. This seems .to indicate that we believe ALL bull-doz- have s glaring inconslstancy in the very basic doctrine of the Church. And herein lies the March MR. FITZEN: There Isnt any reason for that. How soon will you be meeting with your counselors - and will you put our proposition to them as soon as possible? In the meantime Ill contact the members of our group and get our fundraising campaign into high gear. Lets see - this is Tuesday -Well advertize and make contacts tomorrow, then hold our meeting on Thursday evening so that either myself or qualified members of our group committee will be ready to meet with you on Friday to deliver an earnest money deposit and draw up the purchase agreement. How will this fit in with your schedule? Mr, Brown: Fine. I will be meeting with my counselors tonight. We have a late meeting scheduled. Mr. Fitzen: Do you think theres any chance your coun- selors might not approve terms weve discussed? the I am confident no be will there question that they will agree to the $150,000. 00 sale price and the terms we have discussed on payment. Mr. Fitzen: If there E any question will you call me immediately, or no later than by 7 a.m. in the morning? Mr. Brown: Give me your Mr. Brown: name, address, and telephone number. Mr. Fitzen: (After glvingMr. Brown this information) If I dont hear from you by 7 a.m. may I assume that your counselors are in agreement with the terms of price and sale? Mr. Brown: Im sure they will be in agreement. Mr. Fltzen: If I dont hear from you by 7 a.m. in the morning, Ill call you back sometime between now and Friday for a closing appointment. WITHOUT ANY formal notice, or word of any kind, the Tabernacle was-un- der Reed Browns authority -- de molished under the cover of darkness and deceit. In a Salt Lake City newspaper article, captioned "Tabernacle Demolition is explained", It says, and 1 quote: "Stake President Reed Brown said that he had first anticipated a cooling off period following a recent court hearing on the matter before ordering demolition of the building. However, when informed of Attorney Thomas R. Bfonqutsfs threat to the people of Summit Stake of further legal harrassment If terms of a sale could not be reached in one day, a special meeting of Stake authorities was called to reconsider the matter." May 1 remind you that Mr. Blonqplst had stated in court, in Mr. Brown's presence, that he would seek further legal action to restrain the demolition of the Tabernacle BEFORE Mr. Brown made his "cooling off period statement. And may I also remind you that this Church teaches the respect of law and order, and that the courts are the halls of justice of this land.. . THEREFORE, by what right did you,' Mr. Brown, use the cover of darkness to escape any decision of the courts? And then have the gall to claim they were aided fay some unseen power, and the power of the Prlesthood-Whe- re dollars cultivate the guts to claim "inspiration" while acting out those very deeds contrary to the very nature of God. Mr. Brown, is it or is it not a fact that on June 21, 1970, while leaning on the pulpit of the Tabernacle, you said to Mrs. Bernett Smith, "Mrs. Smith, you dont need to worry, we will never destroy this building." And, Mr. Brown, is it or is it not a fact, that in February 1971, the following portion of a conversation and Mrs. Larsen took sidewalk in Coalon the place ville: Brown: Sister Larsen, dont you think the Stake leaders are inspired men of God? Mrs. Larsen: No, 1 dont. We just got rid of the second counselor for Just cause, and dont blame that mess onto God. Brown: Sister Larsen, youd now-destro- better be cartful of what youre saying and doing, because Ive seen deep, dark tragedies come In the homes of people who defied Church authority. AND, MR. BROWN, is it not a tact that these same "scare" tactics were used to influence that putrid sham of a vote taken February 28, 1971? For those of you who don't bother to read the Bible or Book of Mormon or Doctrine A Covenants, I quote the following: Psalm 101:7-- He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within. My house. He that telleth lies shall not tarry In My sight. Doctrine A Covenants Section 42:21-- He that telleth lies and will not repent shall be cast out. Book of Mormon Ether Chapter 3: verse U A 12 -And the Lord said unto him: Believest thou the words which I shall speak? And he answered, Yeah, Lord, I know Thou speak-e- st the troth, for Thou art a God iff troth and canst not lie. 1 do not believe that a God of truth would become apart of, nor lend His inspiration to, a lie. I believe when men claim to be inspired, and lie, their inspiration comes from a source that perhaps inspires other secretive nighttime "workers", such as the Ku Klux Klan. THEREFORE, Mr.Brown, denied your telelng phone conversation with me in that you agreed to sell the Tabernacle, have indicated that I have lied. Can it be so that all concerned, myself, Mr. Blonquist, Mrs. Larsen, Mrs. Smith, the Press, radio and television, and others, have all lied, and only you are the vessel of truth and righteousness? Can it be that, perhaps, God whispered into your ear that He was taking away all of Lorenzo Snows inspiration and giving it all to you? A member of the Coalville Stake has informed me that you stood in Church and denied the text of this article In that you never agreed to sell, and that you would even take a lie detector test to prove it. If this is true we now give you that glorious opportunity to verity the truthfulness of your words, and this challenge I make that you, Mr. Brown, take a polygraph test (lie detector test) in the presence of unbiased witnesses, such as the press, radio and television news media, civil authorities, and those you claim have lied. You and Lorenzo Snow, the Prophet, cannot both he inspired by truth. One of you Is wrong. Tell of you Is the us, then-Wh- lcb "Inspired" liar? David Fltzen you-hav- |