| Show FOR GENERAL observance THE circular letter of tbt first presidency of the church Js is received with lively pleasure and satisfaction by the latter day saints bainte no one acquainted with the circumstances under which the last general special fast day was wa appointed can fail to perceive how truly the prayers of the saints on that occasion have been answered the changed conditions are apparent to every observer the hand of the lord is manifest in the blessings enjoyed by his people and the pre presence and counsel of their leaders are not among the least of these favors it to is fitting that the saints F should assemble as directed and offer up their prayers and thanksgivings nis before the throne of grace it to is suggested that meetings mee tinge be convened in all the wards in all the stakes of zion at 10 on sunday morning may 1892 and continue for three or four hours or less as the pro pre 1111 ding officers at the meetings may be led by the spirit of god prayer praise thanksgiving testimony and instruction may be blended as the occasion may prompt and the spirit direct clerks should be prepared to take note of the subscriptions of those who desire to make offerings for the co completion m of the temple at the conclusion of the services the people should repair to their homes and in partaking of food regolee before god give thanks for his mercies enjoy themselves in the family circle arnd and recognizing the hand band of ef the lord in all things the tabernacle in this city will be closed that day there will be no sunday schools held and the home missionary appointments for that day will be suspended it is hoped and expected that through the generous feelings which the day will bring forth liberal donations will be made assuring all the means mean a necess necessary a r for the completion of the salt L lake sie temple that it may be dedicated at the next april conference we are sure that the letter of the presidency will meet with a cheerful and universal response from the latter day saints wherever it is received the attention of the bishops ot of this stake of zion is directed to the notice from frova the Ahe presidency of alu stake to th be found in another column lad us ua all unite to malke make may day in the year 1892 a notable se reason ason in th the history of the church of issue christ of latter day saints I 1 |
