<​July 7 Farewell of the 12.​> testimony of the truth of the Book of Mormon &c— s address went chiefly to exhortation to the Saints, after which he bore his testimony also. Elder next came forward and having alluded to his own late fall exhorted all to perseverance in the things of God, expressed himself, one with his brethren, and bore testimony to his knowledge of the truth, and the misery of falling from it. Elder made some very appropriate remarks, and also bore testimony to the truth of these things, and gave an invitation to come forward and be baptized, when three manifested their determination to renounce the world, and take upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ— One brother was then confirmed, after which President , addressed the meeting in a very feeling manner, showing that it must be no small matter, which could induce men to leave their families, and their homes to travel over all the Earth, amidst persecutions and trials, such as always followed the preaching of this Gospel; he then addressed himself to [HC 4:2] the Twelve and gave them some Counsel and Consolation as far as in his power. after which I requested their prayers, and promised to pray for them— &c— The meeting was large and respectable, a large number were present who did not belong to the Church— The most perfect order prevailed throughout— The meeting was dismissed about half past five when we repaired to the Water, and the three Candidates were baptized and confirmed.