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 There are some things in close keeping with Christian enterprises upon which I have written but little, and before I close this part of our history I shall avail myself of the opportunity of directing the attention of the reader. I do this for two reasons: the first is because it is due to our fathers, as showing a feature of character in them which we, their children, should not only possess, but diligently cultivate, and religiously impress upon our children. The second is to show the principle upon which they acted in every effort. These two reasons, when maturely considered, will be found to be more important and weighty than at first sight appears. Christian enterprises, unlike those of other characters, are not so much determined because necessary to be done, however essential and commendable this may be, but the views entertained of its importance, the principle that governs, and the motive that impels in their accomplishment, are the true elements to be regarded as the basis of action. This I conceive to be the true Christian view entertained, whether it relates to the giving an aim to the beggar in the street, or sending across the wide ocean, through missionary labors, the Gospel of the Son of God to the daily perishing heathen, or the raising of a congregation of religious worshippers, building a church edifice for the service of the Most High, or any enterprise whatever where Christian effort is required; unless the above element predominates, and enters into all of our actions, our efforts will, to every honest mind, be divested of its most intrinsic value. Our fathers acted upon the principle of religious or Christian duty to God, and the good of humanity, when they undertook to establish and build up this Zion; there was a conviction in their minds that what they were doing was for the advancement of God's glory among