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Show people who might otherwise become honorable American citizens. <br> Do not be deceived. Mormonism is now more aggressive, more powerful, and more dangerous to the Republic, than at any time of its history. <br><br> Two Thousand Mormon Missionaries. <br><br> It is the purpose of the Mormon hierarchy not only to control Utah, but to control the Rocky Mountain States and other States as well. The hierarchy is steadily accomplishing its purposes by means of its two thousand missionaries who are proselyting in Europe and in every State in the Union. <br><br> Sixty Thousand Converts. <br><br> Sixty thousand converts were added to the Mormon ranks last year. Larger numbers are expected this year. Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming are being systematically colonized in the interests of Mormonism. <br> Do not be deceived. Notwithstanding the denial of the Mormon hierarchy, polygamy is not dead. It is still practised [sic], and is still the corner-stone of their vile system. <br> It is true the Constitution of Utah now prohibits polygamy; this was one of the conditions insisted upon by the United States Government before statehood was given; but do not forget that, from the governor down, nearly every official in Utah is a Mormon. No Mormon ever has, or probably ever will, prosecute and punish a Mormon for polygamy. <br> American public sentiment must be aroused. The truth concerning the dangerous purpose of the Mormon hierarchy should be proclaimed. <br><br> Trampling on the Constitution. <br><br> With the monstrosity of Mormonism trampling on the Constitution of the United States, threatening the liberties of American citizens, and even now making its political power felt at Washington, is it not time that patriotic Christian men and women shall cry out against this evil? <br> A wise general will mass his best soldiers where the danger is greatest, so our Home Mission Society should mass their best-equipped workers along the danger line of the Rocky Mountain States, with Utah as the battle centre. <br> Our big-hearted, big-brained Christian men and women should see to it that where we have one struggling worker at the front, we shall be able to send a score equipped and filled with courage at the thought that the moral and Christian sentiment of America is behind them. <br> If the Rocky Mountain States and Territories are to be saved to become stars of honor in our national flag, it will be because Christian pastors and Christian laymen do their duty to our Home Mission Societies, and other Christian organizations, intelligently and with a spirit of self-sacrifice. The times demand an awakening of Home Mission zeal. Laymen and pastor alike should realize the vital importance of Home Missions to the future of America and the world. <br> [Continues on next page.] <br><br> |
