| 239 Resolved, That this body, representing the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, recognize the Holy Scriptures, the Book of Mormon, the revelations of God contained in the book of Doctrine and Covenants, and all other revelations which have been or shall be revealed through God's appointed prophet, which have been or may be hereafter accepted by the church as the standard of authority on all matters of church government and doctrine, and the final standard of reference on appeal in all controversies arising, or which may arise in this church of Christ.
Whereas, We accept the revelations heretofore given to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, through the present presiding officer thereof, as being the word of the Lord to his church, equally with those published in the book of Doctrine and Covenants; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the revelations received by the President of the church in 1861,1863, and 1865, be received as from God, authoritative and binding on us as a body; and in connection with the revelation of 1873, that they be hereafter compiled with that book.
Resolved, That this body declares that the use of tobacco is expensive, injurious, and filthy, and that it should be discouraged by the ministry.-The Saints' Herald, vol. 25, pp. 294, 295, 296.
The following complaint was presented against Elder J. W. Briggs, of the Twelve:
To the President and Brethren in General Conference Assembled: We, the undersigned, would respectfully represent to your honorable body, that Elder Jason W. Briggs, president of the Quorum of the Twelve, has taught, and still persists in teaching, doctrines which are clearly antagonistic to the views generally held by the church, as taught in the received text-books of the church, as follows:
First. He has denied the preëxistence of man, and in doing so, has also denied the preëxistence of Christ, as a personal entity.
Second. He has assailed the utterances of the Holy Spirit, and refers to them as being only equal, or inferior to Mother Shipton's prophecy.
Third. He has denied the doctrine of the gathering and the law of tithing, as taught in the books.
PHINEAS CADWELL.
J. W. CHATBURN.
J. M. HARVEY.
-The Saints' Herald, vol. 25, p. 294.
After some discussion and consideration this was disposed of by the adoption of the following:
Resolved, That this conference request the First Presidency to appoint a court, having competent jurisdiction, designate the time and place of its assembling, and notify all parties whose presence they may deem necessary to the suit, to try the case of J. W. Briggs on the charges made
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