DC 120:4b nevertheless, the traveling presiding councils of the church being made by the law, their calling and the voice of the church the directing, regulating and advising authorities of the church, and representing it abroad, should when present in either district or branch be regarded and considered as the leading
representative authorities of the church, and be respected as such, their counsel and advice be sought and respected when given;
DC 127:5d My servant Joseph F. Burton, though aged, will be an efficient officer and
representative of the faith, and, choosing some one to go with him, may be intrusted with this difficult mission.
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