"Short Sayings on Times, Men, Measures and Religion, Exhibited in an Address, Delivered at Cheshire, July 5, 1830," The Writings of Elder John Leland p. 580 (1845)
The power and authority which is given to church rulers, whether called bishops or angels, is like the power of a prudent father in his family, and may be called the power of influence, acquired by pre-eminent gifts, benevolence and godly zeal. |
