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Discourse by Elder Lorenzo Snow, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, January 14, 1872. — Progression. — The Fatherhood of God. — The perfect man. — The gifts of the Spirit. — His testimony. Page 331

Lorenzo's birthday. — A surprise. — His escort. — Enthusiastically greeted. — Address. — He responds. — Singing “Grandfather's Clock.” — A hair picture presented. — Recitation by the children. — Autograph album presented. — Tables loaded with luxuries. — Dinner. — Singing. — Lorenzo makes a speech. — Parting Hymn. — Dismissal. Page 348

George F. Gibbs. — His parents receive the Gospel. — His early youth. — Employed in a printing establishment. — How he stood with his associates. — Had to fight his way to maintain his integrity. — Honored the Word of Wisdom. — Drew a prize. — Was highly honored. — Chosen for out-door preaching. — Compliments his mother. — Leaves home for Liverpool. — Clerk and book-keeper in Liverpool Office. — Emigrates to America. — In President B. Young's Office. — Goes to Liverpool Office. — Works there three years. — Home again. — Anecdote. — Masters Phonography. — Has been and now is Church Reporter. Page 352

M. D. Rosenbaum leaves his native country. — In San Francisco. — Goes to Carson. — A voice speaks to him. — Goes to Salt Lake. — At Elder Neibaur's. — Baptized. — Called on mission to Germany. — In Berlin. — Attends meeting. — Is arrested. — Tried and sentenced. — Banished. — Returns home. — F. H. Snow appointed to a mission. — Reflections. — Strangers marvel. — What an affrighted Catholic said. — The captain of the steamer replies. — An incident. — Tired and hungry. — Why he goes to bed supperless. — A retort. — What a priest did. — The Channel Islands. — Released and returns home. — Expression of gratitude. Page 359

Discourse by Elder Lorenzo Snow, delivered in a meeting of the St. George Stake of Zion, in the Temple, April 5th, 1877; reported by George F. Gibbs. — Necessity for effort. — What the Lord said to Oliver Cowdery. — Regulation of temporal affairs. — Consecration and stewardship. — Prepa- ration for building in Jackson County. — The United Order. — Plural marriage. — Responsibility of Presidents. — How confidence is created. — The necessity of its cultivation. — Desires for the future. Page 366

Elijah Box says his parents embraced the Gospel in England. — Came to Nauvoo. — Elijah born in a turbulent time. — Moves to St. Louis. — To the Bluffs. — To the Valley. — Storm described. — Moves to Brigham City. — Struggle for an education. — How it is obtained. — Called on mission. — A great contrast in Liverpool. — Visits relatives. — In London meets with the Palestine tourists. — How poor Saints manage their Sunday clothing. — An incident. — Closes mission. — In charge of a company of Saints, leaves England. — Reflections. — Reaches home. — Engaged in teaching. — Presides over Improvement Associations. — Counselor to Stake President. Page 379

George Dunford. — When in his teens wants to earn living. — Decides on going to sea. — Leaves home without a shilling. — Applies to the Admiral of the British Navy. — Sent to Rio Janeiro. — Officiates as steward for the officers. — The brig Curlew ordered to England. — How he