Father [Bishop Newel K. Whitney] arose and said: I suppose, as I am the oldest person in the room, you may look upon me in some degree, as a father—I don’t know that I can say any more in essence, than what your Father Kimball has said—He has spoken of several things, especially of faith, which if acted upon, will redound to your glory.—Bro. Heber has spoken of the parable of the watch—it is a good one—and if we keep the watch wound up, we cannot sin; for if a man has the spirit of truth and righteousness, he cannot sin—and when he is possessed by the opposite spirit he cannot do anything correct. In the case of drinking whiskey—I have watched myself, and found out that I could not do business as well, as when I was in full possession of my faculties.—When we have a bad spirit, and call upon the Lord, we will find that he is a great deal further off than we would imagine.—Bro. Heber touched upon doing right—I believe that there is no man in the whole circle of my acquaintance, that intends to do better, and work righteousness, more than Br. Kimball; nor one that comes nearer to the point in so doing. Therefore, it behooves you to hold up his hands, and as he advances in knowledge, so will you the same—as his vessel is filled, he will pout it on to your head.—God is no respecter of persons—but he sets men on earth to teach his people as masters are set to instruct little children.—God will instruct his people from time to time, as they can bear knowledge, and when we have fulfilled the things one messenger has given us, another will come with fresh intelligence.-I have no doubt, but what many of you here, will live to see the “Ancient of Days” come—even Old Father Adam.

We are now in the Dispensation of the fullness of times; and every ordinance, or office, that has been practiced in the church of former days, will be revived in this Dispensation, even to the offering of sacrifices.

Malachi says, “before the great and terrible day of the Lord, I will send Elijah, the Prophet, lest there be not faith enough on the earth, and I smite it with a curse; and for that reason was Joseph Smith sent,--to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children &c., to prepare them for the coming of the Lord—and so he will continue to send us intelligence by messengers, till at last, Old Father Adam, himself, shall at least appear to see his children.—We are too apt to judge our brethren unjustly—and we should be very careful how we do so, when we know that they are governed by the spirit of God.—We should mind & keep the helm of the ship in our hands; lest the helm slip a little, a storm come on, and we lose our latitude and longitude.—but if we have the Spirit of God, we never shall get out of our latitude and longitude.—We should be careful and keep the spirit of God on our sides—for the path will grow brighter and brighter until the perfect day.—Now brethren, do you not think that it would be a heaven on earth, if there was perfect confidence among you,--and this is heaven, and all the heaven that we have, will be, that which we make ourselves.—I have sometimes thought of the words of the Psalmist—“How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” &c.—A two-fold cord is stronger than one: and take it in a family and see the necessity, as well as the beauty of union.—What shall I say more, brethren?—I could sit down and chat with you, I suppose, and answer almost any question or principle.—I always rejoice when I am able to throw light upon any mind, that is seeking intelligence.—Bro. Kimball was observing that he had done the best he could, and I verily believe it,--under the circumstances. If is our duty to mind the admonitions of the Spirit, lest we be shoaled on the quick-sands of evil.—Now I say hearken to the admonitions of your father; for his teachings are good—and as to this dancing,--when we dance, we should do it as much by the spirit as we would pray.