that he had much choice whether he should become a fool in the committee of three, or a committee of the whole. He thinks there is a difference exists in relation to the kingdom and the church He referred to Isaiahs words—“The kingdom and nation that will not serve thee shall perish &c.” If he is not mistaken in the principles of this government it is to secure the right of liberty in matters of conscience to men of every character, creed and condition in life. In it the Latter Day Saints might believe his peculiar doctrines and search as high and dig as deep as his capacity would allow. If a man wanted to make an idol and worship it without meddling [p. [180]]