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Show A I kNw Elder Mark E. DESERET Petersen America Is In Travail' A grim warning in travail that Food Processing Ds Chyrch Work and encourage immorality in the rising generation. Every family is threatened by such evil influences. We have reached a point where decency at last must make a stand against indecent said elder cy and corruption, Petersen as he urged a declaration of war against evil influences. The Almighty gave freedom to America based upon obedience to the God of the land who Is Jesus Christ, he said. Our freedom will continue only as our righteousness survives. Our righteousness-can exist only as we obey the source of all righwho is Jesus teousness, Christ. Every force now corrupting America is a form of t. Criminality is relationship are n the nation's of freedom was sounded by Elder Mark E. Petersen of the Council of The Twelve addressing the Saturday forenoon session of General Conference in the Tabernacle. challenging foun-datia- since the Civil War has law and order been so gravely challenged in this great land, said Elder PeterAnd the challenge is sen. fievet many-side- Die majority of Americans, who are law abiding and who desire to live" in peace and harmony with their neighbors, have been "Shocked and dismayed by the rioting, the anarchy the arson and the pillaging in our cities and smaller communities. panel discussion on food processing by experts in their respective fields was featured in the early morning Welfare meetiflg in General Conference which got under way at 7:30 a.m. to the Assembly, JHall before a capadty audiA crated. CAUSES PERSIST This condition has nearly reached the point of insurrection, and its causes still persist. Public confidence in political administration has been shaken by repeated examples of malfeasance in office. Immorality brought about by pornography in films, the printed page and advertising material is causing people to lose respect for law and those to enforce the authorized laws, he said. These adverse forces are threatening the solidarity of the nations homes, family way-whe- g Mrs. David O. McKay is greeted by Herman Berkhauser PEAYEE APPEAL We appeal to men in government and business alike to discover the strength to be found in the gospel of Christ, and to apply its sacred principles in their relationships Elder Petwith other Will ersen said. people, But We urge the poor, even the CONCORD, N.H. (UPI) -C- hungry, to believe in Christ alifornia Gov. Ronald Reagan and to pray God to soften the says he isnt a candidate in New hearts of others and thereby obtain the help they need, Hampshires 1968 presidential primary. Camrather than to resort to headquarters will be violence. paign In conclusion, he reminded opened here in about two weeks, that the nations founding faanyway. Robert Robinson of Manches- thers had declared that the ter, field representative for the country cannot survive if, in New Hampshire Draft Reagan the words of Washington, it said Friday the disregards the rules of order Committee, headquarters , probably would and right which heaven itself has ordained. open Oct 15. zElder S. W. Sill Elder Sterling W. Sill held up a black walnut to illustrate his theme in a brief address Friday afternoon in General Conference. Due to lack of time, he was unable to give his prepared See We Would address, Jesus. The assistant to the Council of; the Twelve described how ' the walnut, a symbolism of is peculiarly endowed the characteristics it needs to perpetuate itself. Although the walnut is impervious to heat or cold on the outside of its hard life, with st at Tabernacle. faithful. Seek God In Prayer, Pres. Tanner Urges Con tinned Lord to forgive us as we forgive one another? Do we pray that we might be led to do that which is right, or be blessed with those things which are for our best good? He noted that people pray for many reasons: out of fear, in dire need of immediate direction, for protection, to be healed, to be strengthened, for the blessings of the Lord to attend families, loved ones, and for other causes. This is all good in the sight of the Lord, e added. from First Page have prayed unceasingly for guidance, and even the Savior prayed continually to God the Eternal Father. ASK OF GOD The Lord has admonished all of us to pray, and through the Prophet James, counseled, If any of you lade wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraldeth not; and it shall be pv-- n him. This promise is given to evhigh and low, eryone of us rich and poor. It is universal, unrestricted to you and to me and to our neighbors. He has told us that we must believe and have faith in God. We should know that the Lord stands ready to help his children if they will but put themselves In tune through prayer, and by keeping his commandments. We must not be misled by shell, it ruptures when heat generates within at just the the doctrines of men, warned the speaker. All the studies of right time, he said Then shoots go out and it sdence and philosophy will never answer the question, develops the power to attract What Is man and why Is he all of the ingredients . . . sunlight, air .water, food . . . here?" But it is answered which it needs to allow it to dearly and sirrbly In the Gos-p- ;l of Jesus Christ, and we grow Into a great tree, the If any of you instructed: are said. speaker He testified that the Gospel lack wisdom, let him ask of of Jesus Christ can perform a God . . . POSED QUESTIONS much greater miracle for those who embrace it about Several questions Those who live by the gosprayer were asked by Presipel can attract the ingredients dent Tanner: Are we prenecessary for a successful pared to ask the Lord to bless and happy life and eternal us as we answer his call, or salvation, he said. acknowledge and serve him? Are we prepared to ask the I an sure the Lord expects us to express our gratitude for our many blessings as we ask for his continued blessings, and ask forgiveness of our failings and for the desire and strength to do right. TEACH CHILDREN The Lord has instructed parents to teach their children to have faith in Christ, the Son of the Living God, and to pray and to walk uprightly before the Lord.' There Is no doubt that our children, if they are taught to pray o a living God, in whom they 'Power Within' ' President Tanner brought President greetings from DavicLf McKay to the stake an&Jward priesthood leaders and members of the Relief Society who had been invited to attend the Welfare Meeting for the first time. The success or failure of the Welfare Program depends said upon your attitude," President Tanner. He reminded everyone of the two important points out by President brought McKay to his opening talk Friday, those of unity and to overcome the threat from within by being faithful to the Church so that everyone may enjoy the blessings of the Lord that await those who are n their own godless philosophy has failed to remedy present day crime, riots, homes immorality, - broken and a rebellious new generation, he said. Reagan Won't, Backers Program. President N. Eldon Tanner of the First Presidency, Elder Harold B. Lee and Elder Marion G. Romney of the Council of Twelve, and Pres. Belle S. Spafford of the Relief Society spqke briefly following the hour-lonpanel discussion. Bishop John H. Vandenburg of the Presiding Bishopric conducted the meeting. anti-Chri- DEEP FAITH? Elder Petersen asked how Christian is America and how deep is Christian faith among Church members? The abandonment of Christian principles, he said, has brought this nation to its present plight which only a return to Christian principles can correct. Such corrections can not be done by politics, higher taxes, new laws, or manmade devices which already have failed. Irreligious need not scoff at appeals to try Gods Elder Romney said he was Impressed with how much more is known now about the food processing than (vhen the Church started the Welfare ence. anti-Chris- Life and limb among the Innocent have been imperiled. The protection of property has been disregarded. Even sacred things have been dese- A3 30, 1967 NEWS, Saturday, September as they realize that they are talking to their Father in heaven while on their knees in family or secret prayer. Then, said President Tanner, is when we forget our differences and think of the best In others, and pray for their g and for strength to our weaknesses. overcome There is no doubt but that we are' better people as we try to tune in to the spirit of our Father in heaven so that we might communicate with him and express our desire to do His will as we pray for his blessings, be added. well-bein- Vitamin C Spray To Aid Growers? - WASHINGTON (UPI) Agriculture Department The said Saturday a vitamin C spray answer may be the to the search for a method of mechanically harvesting oran ges and other citrus fruits. Before mechanical citrus harvesting can be. developed, the department said, a method have faith, can more easily must be found for loosening the walk uprightly before the fruits which cling firmly to the Lord. tree even after ripening. All chemicals tested In the Family prayer In any home will draw toe, family closer to- past were useless because they gether and result In better loosened young fruit and leaves feeling between father and as well as mature fruit. Now, the department said, mother, parents and children, at Orlando, Fla., between one child and anoth- research er. If children prav for their shows that application of ascorcaused vitamin C parents It makes them more bic add appreciative of their parents, mature oranges to drop from and as they pray for one an- the tree without harming young other, they feel closer to them fruit or leaves. and part of them, especially long-soug- Elder Lee, one of the veterans to the Church Welfare program, said, When I listened to these experts on food processing, I wondered how we made it during the early days of welfare in Pioneer Stake. He related incidents of early canning that brought chuckles from the audience. He said it must seem strange to people outside of the Mormon Church that we consider food processing a part of Church work. The new Regional Program will aid to all phases of priesthood work, including welfare projects starting next year. Elder Lee said. Pres. Spafford told of the Relief Society being concerned with family food programs, particularly to the areas of food preservation, and storage to processing both custom canneries and to the home. It should not be forgotPres. Spafford said, ten, that women are now and always have been a vital part in the Welfare Program. Much technical detail was brought out to the panel discussion relative to planting, proper care of crops, harvesting, processing of foods in After listening to everything that should be done in proper food processing, I am sure the Lord had his arms around us when we started welfare canning as well as the years we have processed in the Welfare Those who have give. Those who do not have, work for what they get. Be liberal so you can give yourself to the Lord. Pay your tithing, double your fast Elder Richard L Evans Tabernacle Though built 100 years ago with what tools and materials were available, the Taber nacle.ls still regarded as one of the most perfect auditoriums to the world as far as acoustics are concerned, conference listeners were told Saturday. Elder Richard L. Evans of the Council of the Twelve developed this point by quoting wor musicians and architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Eugene Ormandy. He paid tribute to the pioneer workmen and architects who built the structure just a century ago this month, and urged present generations to emulate their spirituality. It is most remarkable to note that It was built by an isolated people in the days of their poverty, at a time when the membership of the Church was fewer perhaps than 100,000, said Elder Evans. He told how Brigham Young spurred the workmen to finish the building to time for October Conference, and how his words of encouragement buoyed up the interior architect, Truman O. Angell, when he became despondent. Mr. Angell suffered the tragedy of having a son die a few days before the dedication of the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle is the largest work of timber roof framing still to existence, said Elder Evans, quoting Prof. Carl W. Condit of Northwestern University. He quoted others Architect It Wright: as follows: Lloyd one of the ar- Frank is chitectural masterpieces of the country and perhaps the world. Adelina ' Patti, renowned Never have I ensinger: countered such perfect resonance as here in the Tabernacle. Why, my voice is twice as large here. Mr. Ormandy: . . We have found no better hall anywhere than the Tabernacle. ' Its acoustics are superb, and I only hope feat no human hands will alter them in trying to make improvements." Speaking of the pioneers who built the structure, Elder Evans noted that some 6,000 of them died along the way before the railroad came. Yet they traveled the world sharing the Gospel message and built homes, schools, theaters in the desert, places of worship, temples, the Tabernacle. He expressed a conviction that the spiritual strength exhibited by the pioneers is just as necessary today if members of the Church are to attain salvation. the faith, said Keep Elder Evans, directing his remarks to young and old, to the eager and impatient, and to the weary or any who feel lost along the way. Keep serv--i n g, working; t A Improving, repenting, conquering, overhe stated. Take coming, courage and comfort to assurance that there is a divine plan and purpose. Elder Marion D. Hanks Young Majority Seeks Challenge welfare canneries and at home, and helpful information on how to handle dairy products. Those on the panel under the direction of Irvin B. panel moderator from Committee, Included Darwin J. Isom, former manager of the Hunts Food Co.; Reed Roberts, extension entomologist at Utah State University; Carolyn Dunn, marketing specialist; Daniel Ross, Canning Supervisor of the Welfare Committee; Rudger Walker, Dean of Agriculture at BYU, and Ara Call, Professor of Food Science, BYU. the home. I dont know of any fatality growing out of food poisoning from Welfare canning projects, Elder Romney said. In conclusion, he urged: Rebellious young paople, such as hippies and motorcycle gangs, represent only a small minority of todays youth, Elder Marion D. Hanks said Saturday to General Conference. The solid majority of our young people want to do well, are doing well, and intend to do well with the great challensaid the ges facing them, speaker, a member of the First Council of Seventy. He told of several young people he had met who were pursuing fine lives. One of these found his way by praying: God, I am ready for you If you are ready for me." However, he pointed out that valiant young people are often handicapped by lack of discipline in the home or by the poor example set by their parents. To parents anxious to help their children, he suggested: We can be more consistent to our lives. We can provide a better example. We can learn and live and serve high principles. We can repent. We can obey the - commandments of God. We can teach them." Elder Hanks noted that the problems of the young are very great, including the confusion created by the credibility gap which has developed with regard to the existence of God. In this context, he said: These are days when It would be well for youth and all of us to begin to pay more attention to what God has said than to what men say. He cited several passages to show that in the scriptures lie the answers to todays moral problems. Elder Hanks admonished - youth to: Accept the responsibilities of Con- your great promise; tinue to prepare for the duties of the day and the morrow: get the help of the Lord; appreciate your heritage; see the goodness around you . . Tell God that you are ready for him and he will surelv give you the strength and courage to live with contribution. meaning and great personal satisfaction, he added. Prepared To Talk Peace, LBJ Says Continued from Page B-- l on this earth tojtalk in public or private witji any spokesman for Hanoi. While emphasizing peace in his address-deliv- ered t: 'ore 1,600 delegates to the National Legislative Conference of State OffiMr. ' Johnson put cials approximately equal stress on U.S, determination to perse- efforts President N. El3on Tanner of First Presidency speaks to,,overflow General . . , t Conference-crow- d in historic tabernacle Saturday morning. - vere in Vietnam. First, we must not mislead our enemy, he said. Let not think That debate and Tiim dissenL3.will waproduce vering and withdrawal. For I assure you they wont. Let him not think that pretests will produce surrender. Because they wont. Let him not th:nk that he will wait us out. For he wont. 9 Second, we will provide all that ouF brave men require to do the ,job that must be done-an- d be done- .- that jobs Agoing - V ' . " to Jf |