It is important <​necessary​> that this give importa[n]ce to the . The must build it or abide the

A prejudice exists against building the , <​in favor of the Lord’s house​> and the Conference are required to give stress to the building of the . This is the most important matter for the time being, for there is no place in this , where

Pre[side]nt, Joseph, then asked the confernce if they were satisfied with the , so far as he was concernd, as an individual, to p[r]eside over the whole church; or, would they have another? If I have done any thing <​that ought​> to injure my charactier, reputati[o]n, or standing; or have dishon[or]ed our holy religion by any means in the Sight of Men, or , or in the Sight of Men & women, I am sorry for it, & if you will forgive me, I will try <​endeaver​> & <​to​> do so no more. I do not know that I have done any thing of the kind, but if I have come forward & tell me of it, If any one has any objection to me. I want you to come boldly, & frankly, & tell of it, & if not ever after hold your peace.—

Motion was made <​& 2d. [seconded]​> that Prophet <​President​> Joseph Smith continue president of the whole church;—— after a few minuts silen[c]e, the motion was put By , when one vast sea of hands was presented, & the motion was carrid unanimously.—

Presidnt Joseph thanked them returned his thanks to the assembly <​for​> the manifestation of their confidenc, & said he would serve them according to the best ability God should give him.—

The first p[r]esidency being disposed of, President Joseph said he did not know any thing agant the if he did he would pent [present] them for trial. It is not right that <​all​> the burden of the , should rest [p. 2]