"Presidents Office, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 2, 1889. To the Presidents of Stakes and their Counselors. Dear Brethren: There never was a time probably in our history, when the Latter- day Saints needed more than they do at present the assistance which God has promised to render to us. He has made precious promises to His Church; among them He has said that no weapon that is formed against Zion shall prosper. This will be fulfilled to the very letter. The Lord's ...

birthday of the Prophet Joseph Smith—December 23rd,—as a day of fasting and of solemn prayer unto the Lord. It is for this end that we address this circular to you, that all the Latter- day Saints throughout these mountains may be informed that the day mentioned is designated and set apart as a day of general fasting and prayer for the whole Church, and that the Saints may assemble at their various meeting houses and devote the day to prayer to Almighty God in behalf of Zion. We need not describe at any ...

be inclined to listen to the slanderous reports and falsehoods which are circu lated concerning us, and which may be brought before them; and that all the officers of our nation may be inspired with such wisdom, justice and mer- cy that they will fill their stations so as to gain the love and esteem of the people and the approbation of the Lord. In the event of the decision of the Supreme Court not being rendered before the Fast Day concerning our property which has been seized, we should pray to the Lord to so move upon ...