| 479 33d. Sylvester, a Roman. He was elected to the place A. D. 214. He was brought from the mountain in Soracte, whither he had fled for fear of persecution. He was highly in favor of Constantine the great, and sate twenty three years.
F. B.
For the Times and Seasons.
Tuscaloosa Co., Ala. Feb. 10, 1844.
Sir:-This is to inform you that a conference was held in the above mentioned place, by the elders of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; and inasmuch as it is the first conference that has been held in this region of country, where churches are represented, it was the request of the conference that a copy of the minutes be transmitted to you for publication, if you should deem them worthy of an insertion in your valuable paper; so that the church may know how the work of the Lord is progressing in the south, I should feel much obliged. There is a great call for preaching in this country, and many are coming into the covenant, and rejoicing that they ever heard the fullness of the everlasting gospel.
J. BROWN.
POETRY.
For the Times and Seasons.
TO MRS. SYLVIA P. LYON.
ON THE DEATH OF HER LITTLE DAUGHTER
BY MISS E. R. SNOW
Earthly happiness is fleeting- Let the heart oppress d [oppress'd] with sorrow-
Earthly prospects quickly fade- Let the bosom fill'd with grief-
Oft the heart with pleasure beating Let the wounded spirit borrow
Is to bitterness betray'd! From his promise, kind relief.
Ah! methinks I see you bending While affliction's surge comes o'er you
Like a willow o'er the urn; Look beyond the darkening wave!
But a heavenly voice descending See a brighter scene before you-
Sweetly whispers, "do not mourn." Hail the triumph o'er the grave.
Scenes of sorrow most distressing- Though your lovely child is taken
Scenes that fill the heart with pain From your bosom to the urn;
Often yield the choicest blessing- Soon the sleeping dust will waken
Present loss is future gain. And its spirit will return.
In the darkest dispensation Yes, again you will behold it
Oh remember, God is just: Fairer than the morning ray-
Tis the richest consolation In your arms you will enfold it
In his faithfulness to trust. Where all tears are wip'd away.
Morely Settlement, Feb. 1844.
The Times and Seasons,
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