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You are needed with the company to help protect those who remain. Will you now continue onward 'Till the promised land you gain? So he helped the lone and weary, Lightened many a heavy load. Tho the plains were bleak and dreary, Courage, faith and hope bestowed. Preseverance was rewarded When they reached the Great Salt Lake, Far away from persecution, It was theirs to freely take. Then another call was heeded, For this, no doubt, his life was spared; Three missions to the Sandwich Islands, His great faith the natives shared. Now he's gone we won't forget him. Nor the trials he passed through; For his memory lingers near us, Bringing joy to me and you. So our heritage we'll cherish, Love and honor his good name; He are now his true descendants, May we emulate his fame. References: Journals of James Keeler; Life History by Daughter, Alice K. Hatch; "My First Mission" George q. Cannon; Church Chronology by Andrew Jensen. 38 |
