Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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tClje gcorn of tije Wtbtv italic gtabemp ever they bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever they loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. He recognizes this priesthood and honors it. There are certain relations between God and man as we here see. There are certain rights which He has over man and some of these, man can demand from God if he but put himself in a condition to receive them. God himself has said that surely He will do nothing but what He will reveal His mind to His ser- vants, the prophets. He did this in ancient times when the people needed his word no more than we do today, so why is it not just as reasonable to believe that He does reveal it today? Religion after all is nothing more than God’s will made known unto man and to the extent that we think, speak and act in conformity with His will, are we religious. —Belva Woodmansee, ’07. I slept and dreamed that life was Beauty. I awoke and found that life was Duty Was thy dream then a shadowy lie? Toil on. poor heart, unceasingly; And thou shalt find thy dreams to be A truth and noon day light to thee. —Ellen Strugxs Hooper. A good man possesses a kingdom. Whom they have injured, they also hate. No one knows what he can do till he tries. It matters not how long you live, but how well. I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his leart. —Dean Swift. [9

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HCf)e Alcorn of tfje (L leber intake gfcahemp for is lost, but greatest of all there is no compliance to command. Infant baptism is not essential. Jesus atoned for the sins of the world, but each man is to atone for his own individual sins. What infant has sins for which it is necessary to atone? and how could a just God send an unbaptized babe straight to hell? This is unreasonable. Did not Jesus himself say, when holding up a babe in front of the multitude, “Unless ye become as one of these ye cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.” To him little children stood for the greatest humility and purity. In only a few instances has the Holy Ghost ever descended upon man without having previously been baptized. In these instances it was to convince the skeptical apostles that the gospel was not only for the Jews, but also for the hated Gen- tiles. Cornelius and his household were Gentiles who had ac- cepted the gospel and were ready for baptism. Peter was com- manded by God to go and preach unto them, and while preach- ing, the Holy Ghost fell upon all present. Afterward, Peter baptized them. It took these instances to convince the apostles that the gospel was for all mankind. A portion of the spirit of the Lord is given every man as soon as he is born, but the spirit of the Holy Ghost is given only through confirmation. Then its influence is not immediately felt and in some cases, never. This would not be the case if those upon whom it was bestowed, lived worthily of receiving it, for with the confirm- ation their bodies are set apart as fit tabernacles for the spirit to dwell in. Baptism for the dead is one of the grandest principles of the gospel. If it were not for this provision, what would be- come of all those who have died without having the opportunity of accepting it? Granting, as most churches do, that baptism is necessary before entering any church, is it not just as necessary that the dead who receive the gospel be baptized? Just as nec- essary. But why is the baptism carried on as a vicarious work, why not let those who accept it in heaven be baptized in heaven? Because it is an earthly ordinance which God has authorized 1-Iis servants on earth to perform, with a promise that whatso- 8]

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ft JUcorit of tfje (HHeber tafee Scabemp gour ©ton If your neighbor keeps his fortune on the off-side of the fence. Do your silent dreams of envy to help lighten your expense ? Does the rattle of his sheckels sound as music to your ears? Let the jingle pass unheeded. — 'tis the fool that interferes. He has doubtless many mimics who can loudly sing his praise; Don’t let such attract your notice, spend your favor where it pays. He has aid at every elbow and perhaps can’t see you now; — Does the Law ask you to greet him with a hundred-dollar bow? Don’t give way to grief and sorrow if a comrade turns you down: Any next-door smile is apt to be Tomorrow’s broadest frown. Don’t lay plans for any future on a politician’s grasp Let him charm some other song-bird if he wants to play the asp. Yes. the rose today is handsome but its beauty fades and wilts: Baby’s everybody’s angel while he wears the infant’s kilts Tom, we know, is fit to worship in the light lie stands today. But tomorrow finds you wond’ring why your thoughts have been astray. Can you deem a man a scoundrel for his side-step of Mistrust? Can you scorn a man, once cheerful, for his actions of disgust? Since Experience has taught him what is hot and what is cool. If he burned his hand last season, must he always play the fool? You may have a loved confidant as a link in Friendship's chain : Should he prove himself a traitor, will you trust that link again ? Yea. ’tis hard to lose a comrade but let such loss be a guide ; — Chance Association tells you with whom you had best confide.