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Source: Church History Vol. 4 Chapter 31 Page: 571 (~1887)

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571 Southeastern Kansas and Indian Territory. James W. Gillen, St. Louis District. John Smith, Massachusetts District. C. G. Lanphear, New York State.

Those who were present of the Quorum of Twelve remained at Kirtland after adjournment, and on April 21 issued an epistle which was published in the Herald for May 7, 1887, setting forth the duties of presidents of districts and branches, and giving information in regard to other matters of importance. This epistle met with considerable opposition and was widely discussed during the year following.

Under date of April 25, Elder James Baty wrote from Manchester, England, giving an account of the progress of the work there. Among other things he said:

We have just concluded one of the best conferences ever held in this district. Peace and harmony prevailed. Business got through without a jar. And the devotional and preaching services were acknowledged by our heavenly Father. The testimonies were soul-inspiring and the preaching was with power and demonstration of the Spirit. The attendance was good and the attention excellent, and we believe a great good was done to the people of Sheffield. The reports from the branches show the work in good condition and the prospect good.

In the Herald for April 30 the editor comments on the Kirtland conference as follows:

One of the best sessions of conference we ever attended was held in Kirtland from April 6 to 14 inclusive. Unity, with but slight exceptions, prevailed from first to last, and the peace and love of Christ seemed to pervade every heart. The topics treated by those who preached were timely, and were delivered with divine grace and wisdom. The prayer and testimony meetings were seasons of gladness, and were marked by a large endowment of the Holy Spirit. The council meetings proved fruitful of good results and tended largely to expedite conference business. The Saints and friends vied with each other in making the occasion most pleasant to all.

The repairs on the Temple rendered it neat and attractive, making it a significant type of the work of the restoration going on among the Saints in cleaning away the filth and rubbish of the latter-day apostasy, and in repairing the breaches made by the unfaithful builders on the foundations laid of God in the organization and establishment of his church in this last dispensation. "Great events cast their shadows before." When the revelation of April 11 was read, explained, and then adopted by a rising vote, quorum after quorum, and then by the entire assembly; and when

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