Article July 17, 1902 Issue

Forgiveness

BY WILLIAM HALE PARMENTER

The words as read from the message of our dear Mother, "I say it with joy,—no person can commit an offence against me that I cannot forgive," came as a benediction of restfulness. Recently I have had much adulation expressed over the helpfulness of letters written to my patients, when I awakened to realize that the whole credit for the thoughts suggested belonged to her who had demonstrated them. Forthwith I adopted the plan of closing each letter with an acknowledgment in accordance with Section 17, Article XXVII. of the Church Manual, and a great peace followed this course and a greater liberty of expression was instantly manifested.

Send a comment to the editors

NEXT IN THIS ISSUE

Article

Expression of Gratitude