Tabernacle.
Elder Amasa Lyman, late from the south, addressed the assembly in the morning. Elder Orson Pratt delivered a discourse in the afternoon.
[Deseret News, Apr. 20, 1859]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle
Elder Orson Pratt made some pointed remarks on the keeping of records in heaven and upon earth; quoted from a revelation given in 1831 upon the subject; dwelt on the restoration of the priesthood, the power of God that had been manifested, and the care shown by the Lord towards his people.
[Deseret News, June 8, 1859]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
Sunday morning, June 12, 10 a.m., Elder Orson Pratt preached from the following text:–“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith towards God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.” Hebrews 66, 1 and 2 verses.
[Deseret News, Mar. 30, 1859]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
Afternoon—Elder Orson Pratt followed with remarks on the numerous testimonies that have been published in favor of the Latter Day work; prophesied of a temple to be built in Far West, and of another to be erected in Jackson Co; treated on the fulfillment of prophecy and the final triumph of the kingdom of God.
[Deseret News, Aug. 10, 1859]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m., Elder Orson Pratt preached on the government of the kingdom of God. Text: Daniel, chap. ii, verse 44; chap. vii, verse 27.
(The sermon will be published.)
[Deseret News, Aug. 17, 1859]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
Sunday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Elder Orson Pratt read several extracts from the Book of Enoch, and preached on the first principles of the gospel, particularly faith, repentance, baptism and the imposition of hands for the reception of the Holy Ghost.
[Deseret News, Sept. 14, 1859]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
Sunday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Elder Orson Pratt spoke of the necessity of cultivating the gifts and graces of the gospel.
[Deseret News, Sept. 21, 1859]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
Sunday, April 1, at 11 a.m., Elder Wandell Mace spoke about an hour, after which Orson Pratt made some appropriate remarks on the restoration of the priesthood, and the gathering from the nations of the earth the honest in heart; that by it the Saints enjoy all the blessings they possess, whether faith, power, the healing of the sick, or justification. Bore testimony to the establishment of the kingdom of God in this generation, with all its accompanying gifts, blessings and enjoyments.
[Deseret News, Apr. 4, 1860]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
At 2 o’clock p.m., the sacrament was administered, after which Elder Orson Pratt, sen., preached an instructive sermon, which was reported.
[Deseret News, June 13, 1860]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
Afternoon—The sacrament was administered as usual, after which Elder Orson Pratt preached on the “Divine authority of the gospel and priesthood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.”
[Deseret News, June 27, 1860]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Home Items
Afternoon.
Elder Orson Pratt preached on the fulfillment of prophecy, showing in the progress of the great latter-day work the fulfillment of predictions contained in the Scriptures, uttered by the servants of God in past ages, and which pointed to the dispensation of the fullness of times for their consummation.
[Deseret News, Aug. 14, 1867]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Sabbath Meetings.
Elder Orson Pratt occupied the forenoon. He spoke on the blessings that have been received by, and that are promised to, the Saints; and the increased responsibilities which thereby rest upon them to work righteousness.
[Deseret News, Dec. 18, 1867]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Sabbath Meetings.
Afternoon.—Elder Orson Pratt preached. His discourse was reported.
[Deseret News, Jan. 8, 1868]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Sabbath Meetings.
In the afternoon Elder Orson Pratt delivered a very interesting discourse.
[Deseret News, June 17, 1868]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Items.
West Jordan.
Elder Orson Pratt paid a visit yesterday to West Jordan, and delivered a very interesting discourse to a large congregation. The people of that ward seem to have received an immunity from the locusts, for we are informed their crops look beautiful although the “hoppers” have been around in great numbers. We wish them as bountiful a harvest as they can desire.
[Deseret News, July 15, 1868]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Sabbath Meetings.
In the morning the congregation was addressed by Elder Brigham Young, Jun., and President Geo. A. Smith. In the afternoon Elder Orson Pratt occupied the time.
[Deseret News, Dec. 9, 1868]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Sabbath Meetings.
In the morning, President Geo. A. Smith delivered an address on the political status of this Territory and the reasons why it should be admitted into the Union as a State.
In the afternoon, Elder Orson Pratt delivered a discourse on the earliest colonization of this continent, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, showing God’s dealings with the colonists, and His promises to all who have, or yet may inhabit, this land. Both discourses were reported.
[Deseret News, Dec. 30, 1868]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Items.
Sabbath Meetings.
In the morning Elder Wilford Woodruff addressed the Saints upon the first principles of the gospel.
In the afternoon Elder Orson Pratt discoursed in an interesting manner upon the principles of faith and the ministration of angels, citing instances and illustrations of both, in the experience of the Saints in ancient times, as well as in that of the Saints of latter-days.
[Deseret News, Apr. 14, 1869]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Home Items.
Yesterday’s Meetings.
In the morning Elder David Candland discoursed upon the Redeemer’s “sermon on the Mount.” In the afternoon Elder Orson Pratt occupied the time. His discourse was reported and will be published in full.
[Deseret News, Apr. 21, 1869]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Sabbath Meetings.
The congregation assembled in the morning at the Old Tabernacle was addressed by Elders Platte D. Lyman and Olsen, returned missionaries, and Elder Geo. B. Wallace. In the afternoon Elder Orson Pratt delivered a very powerful and impressive discourse on the prophecies fulfilled by the Latter-day Saints in their journey to and settlement of these valleys, and in their labors in assisting in the construction of the Great Trans-Continental Railroad.
[Deseret News, Oct. 6, 1869]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
The President and Party.
President Geo. A. Smith telegraphs this morning, from Mount Pleasant, Sanpete Co., that the President and his company held a meeting at Fairview yesterday at 12:30 p.m., the speakers being Elders Orson Pratt, Joseph F. Smith, Wilford Woodruff and Presidents Joseph and Brigham Young. At 6 o’clock last evening they held meeting at Mount Pleasant. A very large congregation assembled in the bowery, which was lighted up with lamps and enclosed with wagon covers. Elders Orson Pratt and Joseph F. Smith and Presidents Smith and Young preached. The company is enjoying excellent health.
[Deseret News, Nov. 10, 1869]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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President and Party.
President Smith telegraphed this morning from Ephraim, Sanpete county, that the party left Mount Pleasant at 9 o’clock yesterday morning, and held meeting at Springtown at 10:30. Presidents G.A. Smith and Joseph Young, sen., Elders Orson Pratt and Joseph F. Smith, and President Young, spoke on the occasion. After the meeting they left for Ephraim, arrived there at 3:#0 and held meeting at 4:30, at which President Young and Elders W. Woodruff and Horace S. Eldredge were the speakers. At 7 in the evening another meeting was held which was addressed by Elders O. Pratt, Joseph Young, sen., A.M. Musser and President Orson Hyde. The meetings were crowded and excellent. There was a grand torchlight procession of citizens and Sunday School children, with banners and music; an illumination, at K.H. Brown’s firing of cannon, and a lively time generally.
[Deseret News, Nov. 10, 1869]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Sabbath Meetings.
Elders A.W. Brown and H.J. Moore, returned missionaries, addressed the congregation in the Old Tabernacle yesterday morning, giving brief but interesting accounts of their labors, while abroad preaching the gospel. Elder Orson Pratt followed in a powerful discourse. His remarks were reported.
[Deseret News, Nov. 17, 1869]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle.
In the afternoon Elder Orson Pratt bore a short but forcible testimony to the truth of modern revelation from God through Joseph Smith, and to the reality of the work in which the Latter-day Saints are engaged.
[Deseret News, Apr. 27, 1870]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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The Celebration of the Twenty-Fourth.
Proceedings at the Tabernacle.
Elder Orson Pratt, in accordance with the programme of the Celebration, delivered an oration. He dwelt on the difficulties which had to be encountered by the Pioneers to, and the first settlers in, these valleys. He also spoke at some length on the divine nature of the principles which have been embraced by the Latter-day Saints. Elder Pratt, not having been notified soon enough, was unable to prepare an oration for the occasion; and his remarks being extemporaneous, he requested that they should not be published as delivered, but in the reporter’s language. Owing to lack of time, we have been unable to prepare them, and have been compelled, very reluctantly, to omit their insertion.
[Deseret News, July 27, 1870]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Sabbath Meetings.
In the afternoon the assembly, in the New Tabernacle, was addressed by Elder Orson Pratt, who delivered a discourse founded on the 31st and following verses of the 2nd chapter of Daniel’s prophecies, showing the rise, progress and decay of the empires typified by the image there mentioned, and the final rise of the kingdom of God,–the stone cut out of the mountains, which was to smite the image, eventually fill the whole earth and endure forever. Elder Pratt’s remarks were reported and will probably appear in the News.
[Deseret News, Aug. 10, 1870]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
President and Party.
The following telegram was received from Provo, per Deseret Telegraph line, this morning:
Provo, U.T.
Deseret Evening News.—Spirited meetings were held here on Saturday and yesterday, which were well attended. The speakers enjoyed excellent liberty and valuable instruction was given, which will be profitable to the people. On Saturday morning President Geo. A. Smith, and Elders Geo. Q. Cannon and Wilford Woodruff addressed the congregation; in the afternoon President Joseph Young and Elder John Taylor delivered discourses. On Sunday morning the time was occupied by Elder Orson Pratt and President Geo. A. Smith; the afternoon by Elder John Taylor and Presidents Joseph and Brigham Young. The house was crowded to its utmost capacity yesterday, and general rejoicing and gladness prevailed.
[Deseret News, Oct. 26, 1870]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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The Two Days’ Meetings.
The people, who have attended the meetings held, during the past two days, in the Tabernacles in this city, will be ready to admit that they have had a feast of good things in the remarks of the speakers. These are the first special meetings of the kind that have ever been held here, but we think we echo the general sentiment of those who attended them when we say, we hope they will not be the last….
Yesterday the meetings were held in the New Tabernacle. In the morning the attendance was good, but in that enormous structure the congregation presented a slim appearance.
The first speaker was Elder Orson Pratt, who, for about an hour addressed the people in a most edifying manner. He was followed by Elders Albert Carrington and Joseph F. Smith, each of whom delivered short addresses, exhorting the Saints to lead more spiritual lives and to be more faithful to their callings….
[Deseret News, Nov. 2, 1870]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Sabbath Meetings.
Yesterday morning the Saints assembled in the Tabernacle were addressed by Elder George Q. Cannon. In the afternoon the time was occupied by Elder Orson Pratt.
[Deseret News, Nov. 30, 1870]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Sabbath Meetings.
In the afternoon, a discourse, on the fulfilment of ancient prophecy, was delivered by Elder Orson Pratt; it was reported and will probably appear in the News next Saturday.
[Deseret News, Dec. 27, 1870]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Second Advent.
The second advent of the Savior is regarded by the religious world as an event of the gravest importance to mankind generally, and many, vague and erroneous have been and are the notions promulgated by the sects in relation to it. In today’s News will appear a discourse delivered by Elder Orson Pratt in the Tabernacle last Sunday afternoon, which will be found to contain so much real scripture doctrine on this subject that all who are interested in it, if they have the light and the love of the truth within them can not but be interested, edified and benefited by its perusal.
[Deseret News, Jan. 5, 1871]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Forty-First Semi-Annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
…Elder Orson Pratt delivered an elaborate and powerful discourse concerning the salvation of the living and the dead, taking his text from the last chapter of Malachi. It was reported in full and will be published….
[Deseret News, Oct. 11, 1871]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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General Conference.
Sunday, 2 p.m.
Elder Orson Pratt delivered a powerful and elaborate discourse on the restoration of the gospel in these days and its effects, as illustrated in the work accomplished by the Latter-day Saints, and the judgments of God which would be poured out upon those who rejected the message of salvation. He quoted a large number of prophecies in the course of his address, showing their literal fulfilment. He showed in a lucid manner how the saving power of the gospel reached the dead who had departed from the earth without a knowledge of its principles, and also treated upon the eternal nature of marriage. It would be impossible to give a definite idea of the discourse in a short synopsis. It was reported in full for publication.
[Deseret News, Apr. 10, 1872]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Meetings in the Tabernacle.
Yesterday the congregations in the Tabernacle were addressed in the morning by Elder J.D.T. McAllister, and in the afternoon by Elder Orson Pratt.
[Deseret News, May 15, 1872]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Meetings in Utah County.
Bro. Geo. Halliday reports that Elder Orson Pratt held meeting at Pleasant Grove on Thursday evening, and at American Fork on Friday afternoon. On both occasions the houses were crowded, much interest was manifested, and a great flow of the good spirit was enjoyed. The principal subject dilated upon was temporal inequality, showing the necessity of the practice of the higher principles of the gospel, revealed in the early days of the Church in regard to consecration, etc.
[Deseret News, Apr. 9, 1873]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Services in the Tabernacle Yesterday.
Elders John Nicholson and Orson Pratt preached in the forenoon and the latter also in the afternoon. The morning services were held in the Old Tabernacle and those of the after part of the day in the New Tabernacle.
[Deseret News, May 14, 1873]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Services from the Tabernacle Yesterday.
Elders James G. Bleak and Charles Wilcken, returned missionaries, and President D.H. Wells were the speakers in the forenoon, and Elder Orson Pratt preached in the afternoon.
[Deseret News, July 2, 1873]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
The Ogden Meetings.
The two days’ meetings held in the Ogden Tabernacle on Saturday and yesterday were well attended.
At the forenoon meeting on Saturday Elder Orson Pratt was the speaker, and in the afternoon President Geo. A. Smith and Elders A.M. Musser and Joseph F. Smith addressed the congregation.
The time was occupied on Sunday forenoon by President Lorenzo Snow and in the afternoon Elders Geo. Q. Cannon, S.H.B. Smith, and John A. Smith and President George A. Smith were the speakers.
The subjects dwelt upon and instruction given were such as were suited to the wants of the people, and a good spirit was enjoyed throughout the proceedings.
[Deseret News, Aug. 20, 1873]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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General Conference.
Elder Orson Pratt delivered an elaborate and interesting discourse on the building of temples, and the purposes for which such structures were designed to be used. The address was reported.
[Deseret News, Oct. 15, 1873]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Meetings.
Bishop E.D. Woolley and Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday forenoon, and Elder Erastus Snow in the afternoon.
[Deseret News, June 17, 1874]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, July 8, 1874]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, July 29, 1874]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, Aug. 19, 1874]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Preached.
Elder Orson Pratt preached at the Tabernacle yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, Sept. 23, 1874]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Elders Orson Pratt and A. Milton Musser held three meetings in Tooele City.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nov. 22, 1874, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Elders Orson Pratt and A. Milton Musser went to Vernon and preached twice.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nov. 24, 1874, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Elders Orson Pratt and A. Milton Musser went to Jordan, in Rush Valley, and preached once and drove to St. John’s and preached in the evening.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nov. 25, 1874, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Elders Orson Pratt and A. Milton Musser went to Grantsville, and held two meetings.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nov. 26, 1874, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Elders Orson Pratt and A. Milton Musser went to Pine Kanyon and preached.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nov. 27, 1874, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Elders Orson Pratt and A. Milton Musser preached in the forenoon at E.T. City and in the afternoon came to Salt Lake City.
[Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nov. 28, 1874, 1]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Obsequies.
The obsequies of Elizabeth, daughter of Brother John Y. and Sister Francis Smith, took place at the 3rd War Schoolhouse yesterday, on which occasion Elder Orson Pratt delivered an address of comfort and instruction to the assembled relatives and friends, and was followed briefly, in the same strain, by President D.H. Wells.
[Deseret News, Feb. 10, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Conference at Tooele.
Tooele City, March 29th, 1875.
Editor Deseret News:
On Saturday and Sunday last a County Conference was held at this place for the purpose of transacting such business as would be necessary for the well being of the Church in this County. Almost all the branches were represented and the reports therefrom presented.
We were also favored with the presence of Elder Orson Pratt and Bishop Sheets, who occupied some of the time in preaching to the congregation. Those who were present were undoubtedly benefited by the deep and profound reasoning on theological principles by Elder Pratt and the good practical instructions of Bishop Sheets.
F.J.H.
[Deseret News, Apr. 7, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached in the Tabernacle yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, May 26, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, June 30, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Meetings.
Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon, on the “Pre-existence of Man.”
[Deseret News, Aug. 18, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Obsequies.
We have been requested to insert the following—
“The obsequies of the late Mrs. Catherine C., wife of William Lavin, of the 12th Ward, were largely attended yesterday (Wednesday). Elder Orson Pratt delivered an address full of consolation to the bereaved, and instruction and encouragement to all assembled. Elder Geo. Q. Cannon was also present, and made the opening prayer.”
[Deseret News, Nov. 3, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Unable to Go.
Elder Orson Pratt had an appointment to preach in Tooele County, and intended leaving for that part of the Territory tomorrow, but sickness in his family and other circumstances necessitate the abandonment of this intention for the present.
[Deseret News, Nov. 10, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters
Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, Nov. 10, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
A Preaching Tour.
Elder Orson Pratt purposes leaving on a Wednesday morning on a preaching visit to the settlements of Tooele and Rush Valleys.
[Deseret News, Dec. 1, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Our Country Contemporaries.
The Ogden Junction of Dec. 20 says that the speakers at the Conference meeting on Saturday afternoon were—Elders R. Baliantyne and L.F. Monch, President F.D. Richards and Elders Orson Pratt and John Taylor.
On Sunday morning the Tabernacle was crowded in every part, and many persons were unable to obtain even a standing place. The assembly was addressed by Elders Joseph F. Smith and Orson Pratt….
[Deseret News, Dec. 29, 1875]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
The Visit to Ogden.
The building dedicated at Ogden yesterday was erected by the ladies of the Relief society there, and is to be used from the manufacture and sale of home productions, such as straw goods, etc. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Elder Joseph F. Smith, after which addresses were delivered by Prest. B. Young, John Taylor, B. Young, Jr., W. Woodruff, Orson Pratt and Jos. F. Smith, and remarks were also made by a number of ladies present. President Young and party returned to the city in the evening.
[Deseret News, Apr. 26, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, May 10, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, May 24, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Meeting.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, June 14, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
The Scotch Gathering.
At two o’clock yesterday afternoon the gathering of the Scotch “callans an’ lasses,” of all ages, commenced at Fuller’s Hill, and the assemblage kept increasing till about half past five, when about 200 had got together, not a few of them being from the country settlements….
Elder Orson Pratt, who was instrumental in establishing the gospel in Scotland, delivered an appropriate address, in which he related some interesting reminiscences connected with his first visit to that land.
[Deseret News, June 28, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Lake Side.
We understand the Ladies’ Centennial excursion was an unqualified success. About 264 participated, 64 of whom were the poor from the various wards, and went free of charge. At the Grove Elder Orson Pratt delivered an appropriate address, a song was sung by Miss Lizzie Davis, and an original poem, for the occasion, by Col. D>J. Ross, was read. The managing committee were Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Mrs. Strock and Miss Lizzie Davis.
[Deseret News, July 12, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
The Grand Celebration Jubilee.
Elder Orson Pratt, in a brief and forcible speech, gave a historical sketch of the entrance of the Pioneers into this valley in 1847.
[Deseret News, Aug. 2, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
Elder Orson Pratt followed, delivering an excellent discourse on the fulfillment of numerous prophecies uttered by Joseph Smith, and also the predictions of some of the ancient prophets, relating to the work of the Lord in the latter times.
[Deseret News, Aug. 30, 1876]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Two Days’ Meeting at St. George
Second Day—Afternoon
St. George, April 5.
Elder Orson Pratt occupied the whole of the afternoon, one hour and forty-five minutes, delivering a most thorough and able discourse, in which he traced the work of oneness in temporal and spiritual things from the day of Adam to the present, giving data from the new translation of the Bible by the Prophet Joseph and from modern revelations. Sermons more appropriate to our present condition, delivered with greater power, we never listened to. Order, decorum, and the Spirit of God prevailed throughout the congregation.
[Deseret News, Apr. 11, 1877]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon. The first part of his discourse was intended to show that the Latter-day Saints were the people pointed to by the ancient prophets, that were to be gathered from various portions of the earth in the latter times. He also showed in a clear and interesting manner that the location now occupied by the people had been the subject of ancient prophetic utterance.
The speaker dwelt elaborately and with logical perspicuity and force, upon the religious faith and practices of the Latter-day Saints, more particularly upon the nature and character of their marital institutions, showing them to be both scriptural and reasonable.
[Deseret News, May 30, 1877]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Minutes
Of Quarterly Conference of the Davis Stake of Zion held at Farmington Meeting house on Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th, 1877.
Elder Orson Pratt made a few opening remarks suggesting topics, upon which the brethren should discourse during the meetings, viz: temple offerings, statistical reports, records, etc.
[Deseret News, Oct. 24, 1877]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon, on the creation and ultimate condition of the earth, and the origin and final destiny of its inhabitants. The subject was treated in a clear and comprehensive manner. The speaker quoted largely from the Bible and the revelations given through the Prophet Joseph Smith, especially the latter.
[Deseret News, Oct. 24, 1877]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Tooele Stake Conference.
Elder Orson Pratt said he was glad to be once more among the Saints in Tooele. Since he was here last, he had performed a short mission to Europe. In regard to the statistical report, he believed it was as correct as could be got under the circumstances, but in future some things would have to be amended. Was glad to hear the good reports from the Bishops, hoped a progressive improvement would continue.
[Deseret News, Nov. 7, 1877]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Wasatch Stake Conference.
Elder O. Pratt spoke one hour and twenty-two minutes, holding the attention and interest of the immense audience unwaveringly through his entire discourse, which embraced, seemingly, every point of duty, goodness and perfection, sufficient at least to supply food for reflection and guides for action for many years.
[Deseret News, Nov. 14, 1877]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Quarterly Conference.
The Quarterly Conference of the Priesthood of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion commenced, pursuant to adjournment, in the Fourteenth Ward Assembly Rooms, on Saturday, Jan. 5th, 1878, at 10 a.m….
Sunday, Jan. 6th.
Elder Orson Pratt spoke on the blessings and powers that were promised on a faithful performance of the duties of the Priesthood; attributed the lack of many of these blessings to the unworthiness of those who hold the Priesthood. The Priesthood is the delegated power of Heaven and can only be used is obedience to the will of God.
[Deseret News, Jan. 16, 1878]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Obsequies.
The funeral services of Elder Howard Egan were conducted at the 19th Ward meeting house, yesterday morning. The house was crowded and numbers were unable to gain admittance. Elder Orson Pratt delivered a highly instructive discourse, which was reported in full, by Brother Geo. F. Gibbs. The remains were followed to the grave by a large cortege of mourners.
[Deseret News, Mar. 20, 1878]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
Elder Orson Pratt preached yesterday afternoon.
[Deseret News, June 5, 1878]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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At the Tabernacle.
The congregation at the Tabernacle, yesterday afternoon, was highly edified by an excellent discourse from Elder Orson Pratt. With the good attention manifested by the audience, generally, we regret to be compelled to mention some improprieties that were painfully noticeable. A number of young people were observed to leave the building during the service, thus showing the evidences of bad education in this respect. Persons who cannot remain in the house of God during the little season that Sabbath services are being performed, would much better remain at home, for by taking the latter course they would not only spare others great annoyance, but would cease to make themselves the objects of the pity and contempt that their actions inspire.
[Deseret News, Nov. 6, 1878]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
Elder Orson Pratt preached a very interesting discourse in the Tabernacle, yesterday afternoon, upon the subject of the history of the Church. The congregation, though small, was highly interested and listened with profound attention. The approach of cold weather renders it necessary to discontinue the meetings in the Tabernacle for the winter season.
[Deseret News, Nov. 27, 1878]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Funeral of David Fullmer.
The funeral of the late Elder David Fullmer was held this afternoon in the Sixth Ward Meeting House. The assembly was addressed, consecutively, by Elder Orson Pratt, Bishop Edward Hunter, Bishop L.W. Hardy, and Bishop W.H. Hickenlooper, of the 6th Ward. The remarks were instructive and consoling, and of a character naturally suggested by the long and eventful life of the departed veteran, and the circumstances attending the demise.
[Deseret News, Oct. 29, 1879]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Cache Valley Stake Conference.
Elder Orson Pratt read from the Book of Jacob, in the Book of Mormon, which treated upon the wild and natural fruit, remarking that in the quotation read we had a plain prediction concerning us and the great work of God in which we are engaged. There may be persons among us who think that God had forsaken us, but a great improvement had taken place among the Saints, and if the Saints had not lived up to the perfect law, their aim and object ought to be to do so. He continued upon many important and interesting topics relative to the more advanced principles of the Gospel, in connection with the redemption of Zion.
[Deseret News, Nov. 19, 1879]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]
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Local and Other Matters.
Tabernacle Services.
The congregation at the Tabernacle yesterday afternoon was edified by an instructive and deeply interesting discourse from Apostle Orson Pratt. The subject was the judgments of God upon the earth in the latter days. The discourse was taken in full by the Church reporter, and will be published hereafter.
[Deseret News, May 19, 1880]
[transcribed and proofread by David Grow, Sept. 2006]