Stake celebrates Hyrum Smith birthday
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH — More than 350 Church members gathered in the
Bloomington Utah Stake Center here Feb. 9 to commemorate the 200th
anniversary of the birth of Hyrum Smith — who was extolled for his
many good works and example of integrity. (A larger celebration was held in
the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Please see Feb. 19 Church
News.)
Vivian M. Adams, a great-great-granddaughter of Hyrum Smith, described him as "a very good looking man," who was dignified and genteel in manner. Sister Adams brought the audience from laughter to tears, contemplating the character of a man whose life was fraught with endless toil and sacrifice, yet was full of devotion to family and friends, and most of all, to his God and to his brother the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Stanford McConkie, president of the Bloomington stake and a great-great grandson of Hyrum, conducted the meeting and gave closing remarks. He noted various references in the Doctrine and Covenants, which spell out specific duties given to Hyrum. President McConkie said those duties — including keep the commandments of God, deny not the principle of revelation, walk uprightly and keep the faith — stand as conclusive duties resting upon each Latter-day Saint.
After the program, the congregation viewed a display set up in the cultural hall. A spirit of love and discovery prevailed as some of the descendants of Hyrum met each other for the first time. One person commented, "I learned a great deal here tonight. I think it will help me be a better person."
