| 862 From the New York Herald. A HYMN. BY JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT, of Arlington House N. Y.
WRITTEN FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Tune - " HAIL COLUMBIA."
Hail ye Mormons-chosen band? Sound, O! sound the trump of fame,
Hail ye Saints of our lov'd land! Let Jesus with the Mormon name,
Who suffered much in freedom's cause. Ring through the world with loud applause-
Who with your blood have seal'd your laws; Our legion shall defend our cause
And now fierce persecution's gone, "Let every chme [chime?] to freedom dear,
Enjoy the peace your faith hath won. Now listen with attentive ear,"
Let your religion be your boast, The Truth through all the world proclaim
Ever mindful what it cost, Ye elders, in your Savior's name;
Ever grateful for the prize, While female voices sing the praise
Let its Altar reach the skies. Of Jesus in these latter days.
Be ye faithful, &c.
Chorus-Be ye faithful, just and true,
Brothers, in the great Nauvoo; All hail, ye chiefs who hold command!
Firm, united without fear, Hail, ye Patriarch of our band!
Worship in your temple here. Ye Elders-faithful Elders, hail!
Ye Elders-faithful Elders, hail!
Immortal Masters, rise once more, Ye seek for Empire over mind,
"Defend your faith, defend your shore;" Ye seek for blessings on mankind.
Let Joseph, with the Prophet's wand, A voice from heaven, ye nations hear,
And all the saints who hold command, The end of time is drawing near!
Expel the foes who dare invade Delay not, stop not on the way,
The sanctuary of our dead. But join our standard while you may.
"While offering peace sincere and just, CHORUS-Be ye faithfal [faithful], brave and true,
In heaven we place our only trust,
That truth and justice must prevail"
And all the schemes of bigots fail.
Be ye faithful, &c.
May 28th, 1842.
DR. WEST AND THE MORMONS.-A discussion on the subject of Mormonism was commenced at the Marlboro' Chapel, on Monday evening between Dr. West and Mr. G. J. Adams, a Mormon Elder. The andience [audience] was numerous; and, for Christian people, as orderly as could be expected-that is, rather boisterous. However the affair went of [off] pretty well, and was, on the whole, quite interesting. The valient [valiant] Dr. did his best, but he got most essentially mauled and "used up." The Mormon, with the whole Bible at his tongue's end, bore down upon him with a torrent of Scripture that swept away his objections like chaff before the hurricane, and the doughty Dr. was fairly at a loss how to get hold of him. This practice of quoting Scripture is a knock down argument with Christians; and as it can be made to prove Mormonism just as well as any thing else, the poor fellows had to swallow it-though we perceived that many of them made most awful faces. Mr. Adams is a perfect tearer on the Bible quotations; and the way he brought them to bear in confirmation of Mormonism, must have sorely puzzled many of the faithful. To the infidel, however, it afforded another evidence, if any were wanting, that the Bible, in regard to doctrines, as it is made to prove every thing, proves in fact nothing-or rather, nothing that is consistent.-Boston Investigator.
NOTICE.
This may certify that Br. Benjamin Winchester is restored to his former fellowship and standing in the Church.
He was suspended, according to previous notice, for neglect of council; but learning that he is disposed to abide by the laws of the church, we give him the hand of fellowship.
We would say to Elder Winchester that it would be well for him to locate himself in another city immediately; and then it will be well with him, if he will be faithful and true to the great cause.
JOSEPH SMITH, }
HYRUM SMITH, } Presidents.
WM. LAW, }
BRIGHAM YOUNG, }
H. C. KIMBALL, }
ORSON PRATT, }
WM. SMITH, } Quorum of the
W. RICHARDS, } Twelve.
W. WOODRUFF, }
GEO. A. SMITH, }
JOHN TAYLOR, }
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