Biography and Family Record of Lorenzo Snow: One of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSnow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey)
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Biography and Family Record of Lorenzo Snow: One of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Snow family; Snow, Lorenzo, 1814-1901
The English and Italian languages are much spoken in Gibraltar as
well as the Spanish, and we are anxious to see the work of the Lord
beginning to spread its truths, if possible, through the Spanish
dominions; and feel to do all in our power to effect so desirable an
object. We cannot help but believe that the Lord has some good people
in that place, that will hearken to His voice, and become instruments
in carrying the Gospel to their countrymen. In a few days I shall have
completed my arrangements here, and shall then take my departure for
that country, and spend what little time I can spare, with a view of
making an opening, as wisdom may direct.
If a wise, energetic, faithful and experienced Elder, being well
approved by yourself, who wishes to engage in that which will redound
to the honor and glory of God, and the salvation of souls, will come
to Gibraltar, he shall be supplied with appropriate publications from
here; and while there I will do for him what lies in my power, and
make such arrangements in laying a foundation for his advancement in
the work, as my time and opportunities shall permit. If another Elder
can be looked up for India, to aid Elder Findlay at Bombay, I believe
I will then have done with my requests upon England, at least till my
return from California.
It is not our expectation to convert all these Catholic nations, but we
can hardly expect any better or more favorable time to furnish them an
opportunity for life and salvation; and we feel that there are a few
among them who will appreciate the sacrifices we make in their behalf;
and, giving heed to the call, will come forth fulfilling the words of
the holy Prophets, that a remnant shall come to Zion, gathered "from
every nation, kindred, tongue and people."
We expect, also, on our part, in order to accomplish this work, much
patience, faith, diligence, perseverance and long-suffering will
necessarily be exercised. In the cities, both in America and in
England, in which thousands ultimately received the Gospel, in several
instances many months were spent in seemingly fruitless labors before
a proper attention to those principles was produced; so, in reference
to these Catholic countries, we may not only labor months, but perhaps
even years. But we feel assured that through faith, prayer, works and
the blessing of the Lord we shall ultimately overcome all difficulties,
and have the assurance that we have done our duty and cleared our
garments of the blood of all men.
Brother Woodard joins me in love to yourself and to all the Saints,
praying that you may be attended in all your exertions for the cause of
Zion, with the choicest blessings our Heavenly Father bestows upon the
faithful whose hearts and souls are devoted to His service.
Since I commenced writing I have received cheering intelligence from my
Indian missions, which no doubt has reached the columns of the _Star_.
Yours affectionately,
Lorenzo Snow.
President S. W. Richards.
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