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Show ervocesIPoir omrna GOirgs. proceedings beginning on this pageore b, prayers and tributes of funeral services for Eldef,QeargjQ- Moms of the Counctl of the Twelve, held Wednesday, Apil25lt?62 In Sglt Lake Tabernacle. The services began with prayer by Eldr Ezra Taft Benson of the Council, of the Twelveandxonsisted of remarks bClark N. Stohl7ElderT?ichardl. Evans of thCouncil of the Xwelye, President Henry D. Moyle of the First Presidency and President PayidO. McKay, whaalso" conducted and concluded i r vrfSt - 1 with the benediction by Elder Harold BLee of the Council of the Twelve. of Thy work ' which he has bome'in our presence many times throughout his life. ..L Qnthls nrra sinn, our Father,.. we pray especially for his hejoyed wife and daughters and thermembers of the family, Father In Heaven, wilt Thou comfort them, buoy them up and strengthen them, and give them the assurance that their ' loved one lives. May they ever . recall with, satisfaction the sweet association' which they havp enjoyed, and may they live in a way that will assure to them a reunion with him through the eternities to come. Father in Heaven, we pray Thee that in this service this afternoon, those things will he Opening Prayer By Elder rr- - lirjH-Tef- i . x Pur Heavenly and Eternal mr -- occasion. we have sacrepr and solemn eur-Fathe- p -' Father, with feelings tender and soul subdued, we . approach hee hi prayer on this OupHeavenly-Father- , a dear friend -- whose life of service of 88 years prepares him for the richest blessings of Mindful as i am of my short-- ' comings and frailties, it is espe- cialiy hyinbllng to pay tribute mingled fadings of 'humility, i&dnessy&nd gratitudeas we meet here In this sacred build- - . in to pay our respects to Thy noble son and great servant, and our loved one and friend. We are humble, our Father, because we realize more parsaid and done which will be ticularly on occasions like this ' pleasing in 'Thy sight, and that the thing we call death is which will bringcomfort and inevitable,' and that some time and reassurance, happiness each one of us will be called to those who - . exparticularly this to pass through upon .mourn. and to all of us, . that perience, and eventually to stand before ... Thy Judgment-,-- , we may be strengthened indue testimonies,' renewed in our seat faith, and that we may pledge our Father, We anew our determination to because one whom we love serve Thee and keep Thy comand if espect and esteem has mandments and emulate the been taken away, and for a example set by --this, Thy son. not we the will, enjoy period Thy servant, and a special witclose and Intimate association ness in these latter days. Which we have had with him, We dedicate this service unto And Holy Father, we are Thee, and pray that Thy spirit grateful, because on occasions may direct all that is done such as this 'We come to realand said here to Thy names ize more fully the blessings of .o honor!-,!.the everlasting gospel, the comfort of those who moiiruX eternal principles .which Thou Jn the name of the Lord, Jesus wouldst have guide our lives. 'Christ.-Am-en. We thank Thee, Heavenly Father, for the knowledge we have that Thou art our Father; By that thy Son is our Redeemer Clark Stohl N. and Savior; thatlife is eternal;, that the Resurrection is a realMy dear brothers and sisters ity; that the marriage conven-an-t, and friends. If is a humbling when performed under the experience "and a gratifying authority of the Holy Priest-- " honor I. do not think I will an covenant; is ' hood, enduring ever have a greater honor-Ithat i the family relationship continues beyond the grave. my lifetime to be Invited, to 1 Father.-i- n Heaven, we are: speak at the service fh honor of an Apostle of the Lord, and . grateful unto thee for the life of this; Thy servant Our lives have been enriched through our association with him. We to a near perfect -- k of his sweetheart daughters, and his sweetheart wife, as F have heard him re-- , fer to his wife and his daughters: .. Brother Morris was not able td tell them of his appreciation fiv. his closing hours, but I know' that he expressed It by. the squeeze of his hand, At this point F would like to say a word about thfeomplete lov and joy which Brother - r Highw trIbuteJ was paid to Q. Morris of the Council of the Twelve and ' funeral' services held Wednesday, April 25, in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. mission of Son, our Savior, Thy ' Jesus the Christ. We thank Thee, FatherLfor .. his. exemplary life as a husband and devoted 'father, and. as sLfriendto many of us who had the privilege and the pleasure and the Blessing of know- . Ing him and enjoying intimate - 1 -- ' I association jytth him. WS Bray Thee, Father, that . Thou wilt bless his memory; .that we may ever strive to emulate his example; recall his. counsel and- - inspiration, and particularly to recall the bum-ing testimony of the divinity . ri The . devoted, Church official died In the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City early Monday morning following a brief illness, Speaker who paid trlbufp to his life of service and faithful leadership were- President David O. McKay,- President Henry D. Moyle, first' counselor in . the First Presidency, Elder Richard L. Evans of the Coundl ot the Twelve and Elder Clark N. Stohl of the YMMIA General Board. Elders Harold' B. Lee and Ezra Taft Benson of the Coun--'. ciTof the Twelve offered toe - prayers. "President McKay conducted In -- - y - Elder George . . . causes' that- he has directed, I would like to say with ail the" sincerity at -my. command that this great witness for Christ was (1) a true gentle man' at all times. 2hA. loyal Latter-daSaint In whom there was no guile, and I emphasize the wordsalnt. their company he had a glow Likewise, It has been a 37 Brother Morris was a fnan joy and satisfaction toat aU 'Xhlessinz as of sound judgment and wise could feel, and I am sure that assistant MoJrto aur ner actions, (4) He was a gener- his Vife and daughters recip- 10 years he has been the ing ous, kindly man, who wanted -of rocated ttds feeling pride, chairman of the Priesthood no credit for the acts of charity tender love and respect which Softball "Program, an arm of .. and . kindness J that he perhad tids for father great they the General ..Priesthood Com: formed. and Church leader. . , mltffee. My association with ' Last talked with Call A Privilege .him has been close and varied. . Brother eveningI Alma. Pettigrew who " It was my privilege to be It has Included traveling with served closely withr Brpther called by Brother Morris to be . him. ; It has included Attending Morris during Brother Morriss a member of the General Board tenure as sujerintendent of the meetings with him, and lt has of the Young Mens Mutual Bn-- , . included being with him ori soYoung Mens Mutual. Brother ' cial occasions. provement Association In 1946, v Alma knew him well.' He told -- On the basis of my observa- - x me that ho one save Brother and ft Is an honor to represent this auxiliary today. This is an tion, and the observation of my Morris himself, knew of the many, many kind deeds and acts o( generosity - for which Brother'Morris was responsi--' hie. He went about this world doing good, and he was not -- - ' Speakers pay tribute to Church leader y -- ' which Brother organization Morris .served for 35 years, 11 years as General Superintend-- ' ent. Time does not permit me to detail the .tremendous accomplishments that came dur- - o n -- - richf . Remarks -- GEORGE Q. MORRIS Of the Council of the Twelve Born, Feb. 20, 1874 Died April 23, 1962 ELDER "tender-car- . are grateful, for. his sterling Character, .for his example as a real gentleman, as a devoted Latter-daSaint, as a friend. We thank Thee for th great -which he has contribution ' made during his rich lifebusi-as . community builder; as ness leader, as missionary, as' mission . president, as leader and inspirer of youth, and kbove all, our Father, aS a special witness of the divine ; e -- -- ,U- - Christ-lik- life. However, because of my love for Brother Morris, this '7 assignment - Is - made easier,' ' since, I feel so many kind things in my heart for him. I have prayed earnestly and long that I will say. the things this day that will be fitting for this occasion and comforting to his 'loved ones to Sister Morris, -and to his three lovely daughters, whose tender around-the-cloccare in the hospital during the past six weeks has,' been a source of inspiration to , me. I am sure that Brother Morris final days of mortality ' -were made'more sweet by the e the services and at the beginning read several cablegrams from others of the General Authorities who were in the missions of the far-flun- g ' "Australian Saints saddened ' , -Church. Included among these mes' sages were: Our love and condolences to Sister Morris and family grand gentleman, peacemaker gone. Elder and Mrs. John Longden in Tahiti' The president of , Join us missions to expressing to you our love smd sympathy. Elder Morris- - is a great man and will live on In our memory until we have toe privilege of eding him again and listening to his wise. counsel. Our thoughts and prayers will, be .with you Wednesday after-- : J r noon." Pres. Theodore M. Burton, of the Europeon Mission. . ' by passing of Brother Morris But rejoice in his exampleZof. ' devotion to the truth and his . Valient stand as a special wit,-,ne- of our Lord." Pres. Bruce R. McConkle, of the. South Australian Mission. "Saddgned by 'the news of Brother Morris passing: WC be have many occasions'-tgrateful for his graciousness and love. Missionaries. In the home join in sending their love and loyalty." Pres. Marion D... Hanks of the British Mission. Music for the services was furnished by the Tabernacle Choir, directed by Richard P. Condie with Alexander Sehrei- ner at the organ. Mrs. Jessie' Evans Smith sang a sacred ' solo. . - ' concerned at all about, recciv-jn-g public creditXnr afylflin. "But I am sure in mjr heat that Our Father in Heaven knows of his many good jdeeds, ' Life Characteristics In my many Contacts with him I never heard him say or do anything that was small or petty. He did nothing or said -.nothing for which he needed to apologize to anyone. In a very few minutes may I. mention some of the teachings and .characteristics of his life.. I think you are all acquaint-- , ' 'ed with the fact, that his principle of life was to first seek tod Kingdom of God. This was , ' ' well known. Alongside tote, I like to tell you his one-wor-d definition' of Priesthood" which I learned ltt conducting some Mutual Improvement Association institutes with .hini See FUNERAL, Page IS Week Ending May 5, 1962 CHURCH- -7 |
