Indeed, my mind returns again and again to the hymn which John Taylor sang to the Prophet Joseph Smith in Carthage Jail. It tells of the blessings associated with service. The storyteller says that by sharing his bread with a weary stranger, the crust became “manna to [his] taste.” B...
R. Scott Lloyd Church News staff writer
After his death in 1877, Young was succeeded as church president by John Taylor, the senior member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. During Taylor’s presidency, the U.S. government intensified its campaign against polygamy. In 1890 Taylor’ssuccessor,Wilford Woodruff, announced the church...
After his death in 1877, Young was succeeded as church president by John Taylor, the senior member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. During Taylor’s presidency, the U.S. government intensified its campaign against polygamy. In 1890 Taylor’s successor, Wilford Woodruff, announced the chur...