DC 120:3c the high priests and elders holding the same priesthood are the standing ministers of the church, having the watchcare of the membership and nurturing and
sustaining them, under the direction and instruction of the Presidency and the Twelve.
DC 121:1a At the April session of conference of 1885, during the consideration of the
sustaining of the officers of the church made the special order for the 11th, when David H. Smith, second counselor to the President, was presented, the question was asked whether any communication had been received in regard to it.
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