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"t ( 8 visit to ,nauvoo4 ,if ! =etell+ ( future ev5ts t c\ld n possibly h be5 se5 by human wisdom--ev5ts too1 t f outw>d appe>ance 7 v unlikely to come to pass2 if ! pr$iction ( su* ev5ts & _! subsequ5t fulfilm5t evid5ces a true prophet1 !n ,joseph ,smi? mu/ h be5 a true prophet4 ,9 #ahdd ,josiah ,qu9cy visit$ ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? at ,nauvoo4 ,!y conv]s$ ^u que/ions ( gov]nm5t & ! ,prophet (f]$ a solution ( ! slav]y "q #d :i* ,josiah ,qu9cy1 9 #ahhb1 decl>$ ! hi/ory ( our c\ntry ju/ifi$4 ,x is by no means impossible t "s future textbook1 = ! use ( g5]ations yet unborn1 w conta9 a "q some?+ l ?is3 ,:at hi/orical ,am]ican ( ! #ai? c5tury has ex]t$ ! mo/ p[]ful influ5ce ^u ! de/9y ( 8 c\ntrym58 ,x is by no means impossible t ! answ] to t int]rogatory may be ?us writt53 ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,mormon prophet4 ,& ! reply1 absurd z x d\btless seems to mo/ m5 n[ liv+1 may be an obvi\s commonplace to _! desc5dants4 ,hi/ory deals 9 surprises & p>adoxes q z />tl+ z ?is4 ,a man :o e/abli%$ a religion 9 ?is age ( free debate1 :o 01 & is to-day1 accept$ by hundr$s ( ?\s&s z a direct emiss>y f ! ,mo/ ,high1 su* a human be+ is n to be dispos$ ( by pelt+ 8 memory ) unsavory epi!ts4 ,fanatic1 impo/or1 *>latan1 he may h be52 b ^? h>d names furni% no solution to ! problem he pres5ts to u4 ,fanatics & impo/ors are liv+ & dy+ e day1 & _! memory is buri$ ) !m2 b ! wond]ful influ5ce :i* ?is f\nd] ( religion ex]t$ & /ill ex]ts1 ?r[s him into relief be=e u1 n z a rogue to be crim9at$1 b z a ph5om5on to be expla9$4 ,! vital que/ions ,am]icans are ask+ ea* o!r to-day h to d ) ?is man & ) :at he has left u4 ,is !re any rem$y h]oic en\gh to meet ! case1 yet 9 accordance ) our national doctr9es ( lib]ty & tol]ation1 :i* c be appli$ to ! doctr9e n[ advanc$ by ! sect :i* he creat$8 ,! possibilities ( ! ,mormon sy/em are unfa?omable4 7,josiah ,qu9cy1 ,figures ( ! ,pa/47 ,9 #ahee1 :5 m5's m9ds _h be5 mov$ to _! dep?s on ! "q ( slav]y1 ,ralph ,waldo ,em]son decl>$ t x %\ld be met ) 9 accordance ) ! int]e/s ( ! ,s\? & ! settl$ consci5ce ( ! ,nor?4 ,x is really n a great task1 a great fight = ?is c\ntry to accompli%1 to buy t prop]ty ( ! plant]--! ,unit$ ,/ates w be br\ght to give e in* ( _! public l&s = a purpose l ?is4 ,we :o c look back ^u ! t]rible co/ ( ! fratricidal w> :i* put an end to slav]y1 n[ say t su* a #e solution ( ! difficulty w\ld h be5 v wor?y ( a ,*ri/ian ,/atesman4 ,b if ! retir$ s*ol> 0 9 advance ( 8 "t :5 he advocat$ ?is disposition ( ! public prop]ty 9 #ahee1 :at %all ,i ?9k ( ! political & religi\s lead] :o _h committ$ himself1 9 pr9t1 z well z 9 conv]sation to ! same c\rse 9 #ahdd8 ,if ! atmosph]e ( m5's op9ions 0 /irr$ by su* a proposition :5 w> cl\ds 7 disc]nible 9 ! sky1 0 x n a /atesmanlike ^w elev5 ye>s e>li] :5 ! heav5s look$ tranquil & b5efic5t8 7,josiah ,qu9cy1 ,f4 ( ,p47 ,! ,prophet also saw t w> w\ld deva/ate ?is l& & prophesi$ t we %all soon h w> & blood%$2 t m5 %all hunt ! lives ( _! own sons2 bro!rs kill bro!rs2 mo!rs %all be aga9/ daught]s4 ,he prophesi$ t ?is w> %\ld beg9 ) ! rebellion ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 & t x %\ld cause ! dea? ( _m s\ls2 t ! ,s\!rn ,/ates %\ld be divid$ aga9/ ! ,nor!rn ,/ates1 & t ! ,s\!rn ,/ates %\ld call ^u o!r nations1 ev5 ,great ,brita91 to help !m2 t slaves %\ld rise aga9/ _! ma/]s & t !y %\ld be m>%al$ & discipl9$ = w>4 ,z late z #ahhb ,josiah ,qu9cy m>vel$ at ! lit]al fulfilm5t ( ?is prophecy4 ,he rem>k$ ! fact t ,ralph ,waldo ,em]son propos$ ! same solution ( ! slave "q1 9 #ahee1 t ! ,prophet _h propos$ elev5 ye>s e>li]1 9 #ahdd4 ,?is prophecy on w> 0 made 9 #ahcb by ! ,prophet & publi%$ to ! _w _m ye>s be=e 8 conv]sation ) ,josiah ,qu9cy4 7,comm5t47 ,give e man 8 con/itutional fre$om & ! ,presid5t full p[] to s5d an army to suppress mobs1 & ! ,/ates au?ority to repeal & impugn t relic ( folly :i* makes x necess>y = ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate to make ! dem& ( ! ,presid5t = troops1 9 case ( invasion or rebellion4 ,joseph ,smi?4 ,josiah ,qu9cy1 ,comm5t+ on ?is ,/atem5t ,said3 ,x is ne$less to rem>k h[ lat] ev5ts %[$ ! executive weakness t ,mr4 ,smi? po9t$ out--! weakness t co/ ?\s&s ( valuable lives & millions ( treasure4 ,born 9 ! l[e/ ranks ( pov]ty1 )\t book-le>n+1 & ) ! homelie/ ( all human names1 he _h made #f himself at ! age ( ?irty-n9e a p[] ^u ! e>?4 ,( ! multitud9\s family ( ,smi?1 none _h s won human he>ts & %ap$ human lives z ?is ,joseph4 ,8 influ5ce1 :e!r = good or evil1 is pot5t to-day1 & ! end is n yet4 ,if ! read] does n "k :at to make ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ,i _c help him out ( ! difficulty2 ,i myself /& helpless be=e ! puzzle4 7,josiah ,qu9cy1 ,f4 ( ! ,p47 ,i am a r\gh /one4 ,! s\nd ( ! hamm] & *isel 7 nev] he>d on me until ! ,"l took me 9 h&4 ,i desire ! le>n+ & wisdom ( heav5 alone4 7,joseph ,smi?47 ,"s ( ,8 ,views on ,gov]nm5t4 ,! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a glori\s /&>d2 x is a heav5ly bann]2 x is l a great tree "u ^: bran*es m5 f all climes c be %ield$ f ! burn+ rays ( an inclem5t sun3 & ,mormon z well z ,presbyt]ian1 & e o!r d5om9ation h equal rights to p>take ( ! fruits ( ?is great tree ( our national ,lib]ty4 ,petition1 also1 ye goodly inhabitants ( ! slave ,/ates1 y\r legislators to aboli% slav]y by ! ye> #ahej1 or n[1 & save ! abolitioni/ f reproa* & ru91 infamy & %ame4 ,pray ,congress to pay e man a reasonable price = 8 slaves out ( ! surplus rev5ue aris+ f ! sale ( public l&s4 ,break (f ! %ackles f ! poor black man & hire him to labor l o!r human be+s3 ,= an h\r ( virtu\s ,lib]ty on e>? is wor? a :ole et]nity ( bondage4 ,= ! accommodation ( ! p 9 e /ate & t]ritory let ,congress %[ _! wisdom by grant+ a national bank1 ) bran*es 9 ea* /ate & t]ritory1 :]e ! capital /ock %all be held by ! nation = ! "m bank & by ! /ates & t]ritories = ! bran*es1 & #g ^: (fic]s & directors %all be elect$ by ! p4 ,! net ga9s ( ! "m bank %\ld be appli$ to ! national rev5ue & t ( ! bran*es to ! ,/ates' & ,t]ritories' rev5ues4 ,:5 ! p petition = a ,national ,bank1 ,i w\ld use my be/ endeavors to h _! pray]s answ]$1 & e/abli% "o on national pr9ciples to save taxes1 & make !m ! controll]s ( its ways & means4 ,let ! p ( ! :ole ,union1 :5ev] !y f9d a promise made by ! c&idate t is n practic$ z an (fic]1 hurl ! mis]able sycophant f 8 exaltation1 z ,god did ,nebu*adnezz>1 to crop ! grass ( ! field ) a bea/'s he>t among ! cattle4 ,let ! p5it5ti>ies be turn$ into ,sem9>ies ( le>n+1 :]e intellig5ce1 l ! angels ( heav51 w\ld bani% su* fragm5ts ( b>b>ism4 ,m economy 9 ! ,national & ,/ate ,gov]nm5t w\ld make less taxes among ! p2 & m hone/y & famili>ity 9 societies w\ld make less hypocrisy & flatt]y 9 all bran*es ( ! community2 & op51 frank1 c&id decorum t[>d all m5 9 ?is boa/$ l& ( lib]ty w\ld beget e/eem1 confid5ce1 union & love2 & ! neighbor f any /ate or any c\ntry1 :atev] color1 clime1 or tongue1 c\ld rejoice :5 he put 8 foot on ! sacr$ soil ( fre$om & exclaim3 ,! v "n ( ,am]ica is fraught ) fri5d%ip4 ,?us create confid5ce6 ,re/ore fre$om6 ,break d[n slav]y6 ,bani% imprisonm5t = debt1 & be 9 love1 fell[%ip & peace ) all ! _w6 ,rememb] t hone/y is n subject to law2 ! law is made = transgressors4 ,7 ,i ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 by ! voice ( a virtu\s p1 ,i w\ld honor ! old pa?s ( ! #h v5]at$ fa!rs :o c>ri$ ! ark ( ,gov]nm5t ^u _! %\ld]s ) an eye s+le to ! glory ( ! p2 & :5 t p petition$ to aboli% slav]y 9 ! slave /ates1 ,i w\ld use all honorable means to h _! pray]s grant$1 & give lib]ty to ! captive by pay+ ! ,s\!rn g5tleman a reasonable equival5t = 8 prop]ty1 t ! :ole nation might be free inde$4 ,rigor & seclusion w nev] d z mu* to re=m ! prop5sities ( man z reason & fri5d%ip4 ,:5 ,egypt 0 "u ! sup]9t5d5cy ( ,joseph x prosp]$1 because he 0 taught ( ,god2 :5 !y oppress$ ! ,israelites1 de/ruction came ^u !m4 ,:5 ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 7 *os5 ) ,moses at _! head1 !y 7 to be a peculi> p1 among :om ,god %\ld place ,8 "n2 _! motto 01 ,! ,"l is our law-giv]2 ! ,"l is our ,judge2 ! ,"l is our ,k+1 & ,he %all reign ov] u4 ,:ile 9 ?is /ate !y might truly say1 ,happy is t p1 ^: ,god is ! ,"l4 ,_! ,gov]nm5t 0 a !ocracy2 !y _h ,god to make _! laws & m5 *os5 by ,god to adm9i/] !m2 ,he 0 _! ,god1 & !y 7 ,8 p4 ,moses receiv$ ! ,^w ( ! ,"l f ,god himself2 he 0 ! m\? ( ,god to ,a>on1 & ,a>on taught ! p1 9 bo? civil & ecclesia/ical affairs2 !y 7 bo? "o1 !re 0 no di/9ction2 s x w be :5 ! purposes ( ,god are accompli%$2 :5 ! ,"l %all be ,k+ ov] ! :ole e>?1 & ,j]usalem ,8 ?rone4 ,! law %all g =? f ,zion1 & ! ^w ( ! ,"l f ,j]usalem4 ,?is is ! only ?+ t c br+ ab\t ! re/itution ( all ?+s spok5 ( by all ! holy prophets s9ce ! _w 02 ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times1 :5 ,god %all ga!r toge!r all ?+s 9 "o4 ,o!r attempts to promote univ]sal peace & happ9ess 9 ! human family h prov$ abortive2 e ef=t has fail$2 e plan & design has fall5 to ! gr\nd2 x ne$s ! wisdom ( ,god1 ! intellig5ce ( ,god1 ! p[] ( ,god to accompli% ?is4 ,! _w has _h a fair trial = six ?\s& ye>s2 ! ,"l w try ! sev5? ?\s&1 himself2 ,he ^: "r x is w possess ! ,k+dom & reign until ,he has put all ?+s "u #i ,8 feet2 iniquity w hide its ho>y head2 ,satan w be b\nd1 & ! works ( d>kness de/roy$2 righte\sness w be put to ! l9e1 & judgm5t to ! plummet1 & ',he t fe>s ! ,"l w alone be exalt$ 9 t day4' ,we d n believe x is j to m+le religi\s influ5ce ) civil gov]nm5t1 :]eby "o religi\s society is fo/]$ & ano!r proscrib$ 9 its spiritual privileges1 & ! individual rights ( its memb]s z citiz5s1 d5i$4 ,we believe t no gov]nm5t c exi/ 9 peace except su* laws are fram$ & held inviolable z secur$ unto ea* individual ! free ex]cise ( consci5ce1 ! "r & control ( prop]ty1 & ! protection ( life4 ,m$dle n ) any man = 8 religion2 = all gov]nm5t ought to p]mit e man to enjoy 8 religion unmole/$4 ,no man is au?oriz$ to take away life 9 consequ5ce ( diff]5ce ( religion1 :i* all laws %\ld gov]n & protect4 ,x has be5 ! design ( ,jehovah f ! comm5cem5t ( ! _w1 & is ,8 purpose n[1 to regulate ! affairs ( ! _w 9 ,8 own "t1 & to /& at ! head ( ! univ]se1 & take ! re9s ( gov]nm5t 9 ,8 own h&s4 ,:5 t is done1 judgm5t w be adm9i/]$ 9 righte\sness2 an>*y & confusion w be de/roy$1 & nations w le>n w> no m4 ,x is = want ( ?is great gov]n+ pr9ciple t all ?is confusion has exi/$4 ,we believe t e man %\ld be honor$ 9 8 /ation2 rul]s & magi/rates1 z su*1 be+ plac$ = ! protection ( ! innoc5t1 & ! puni%m5t ( ! guilty2 & t to ! laws1 all m5 owe respect & def]5ce1 z )\t !m peace & h>mony w\ld be supplant$ by an>*y & t]ror2 human laws be+ in/itut$ = ! express purpose ( regulat+ our int]e/s z individuals & nations1 #aj betwe5 man & man1 & div9e laws giv5 ( heav51 prescrib+ rules on spiritual conc]ns1 = fai? & wor%ip1 bo? to be answ]$ by man to 8 ,mak]4 ,we believe t all m5 are b\nd to su/a9 & uphold ! respective gov]nm5ts 9 :i* !y reside1 :ile protect$ 9 _! inh]5t & inali5able rights by ! laws ( su* gov]nm5ts4 ,miscellane\s ,?\ght on ,_m ,subjects4 ,seek to "k ,god 9 y\r closet2 call ^u ,him 9 y\r field4 ,! sacrifice requir$ ( ,abraham 9 ! (f]+ up ( ,isaac %[s t if a man w\ld atta9 to ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( an endless life1 he mu/ sacrifice all ?+s4 ,:5 ,god (f]s a bless+ or k to man1 & he refuses to receive x1 he w be damn$4 ,spirits are et]nal4 ,at ! fir/ organization 9 heav5 we 7 all pres5t1 & saw ! ,savior *os5 & appo9t$1 & ! plan ( salvation made1 & we sanction$ x4 ,:5 y climb a ladd]1 y mu/ beg9 at ! bottom & asc5d /ep by /ep until y arrive at ! top2 & s x is ) ! pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel2 y mu/ beg9 ) ! fir/ & g along until y h le>n$ all ! pr9ciples ( exaltation4 ,x %\ld be ! duty ( eld]s1 :5 !y ent] into any h\se1 to let _! labors & w>n+ voice be to ! ma/] ( t h\se2 & if he receives ! ,gospel1 !n he may ext5d 8 influ5ce to 8 wife1 also1 t p]adv5ture %e may receive ! ,gospel2 b if ! man receive n ! ,gospel & give 8 cons5t t 8 wife may receive x1 !n let h] #aa receive x2 b if ! man =bid 8 wife1 or 8 *ildr5 be=e !y are ( age1 to receive ! ,gospel1 !n x %all be ! duty ( ! eld] to g 8 way & use no influ5ce aga9/ him2 & let ! responsibility be ^u 8 head4 ,!re is nev] a "t :5 ! _s is too old to approa* ,god4 ,k saves a man1 & 9 ! _w ( spirits no man c be exalt$ b by k4 ,s long z a man w n give he$ to ! comm&s1 he mu/ abide )\t salvation4 ,"h1 !n1 is et]nal life--to "k ! only wise & true ,god2 & y h got to le>n h[ to be gods y\rselves1 & to be k+s & prie/s to ,god1 ! same z all ,gods h done be=e y1 namely1 by go+ f "o small degree to ano!r1 & f a small capacity to a great "o2 f grace to grace1 f exaltation to exaltation1 until y atta9 to ! resurrection ( ! dead1 & are able to dwell 9 ev]la/+ burn+s1 & to sit 9 glory1 z d ^? :o sit en?ron$ 9 ev]la/+ p[]4 ,:5 ! ,twelve1 or any o!r witnesses1 /& be=e ! congregation ( ! e>?1 & !y prea* 9 ! p[] & demon/ration ( ! _s ( ,god1 & ! p are a/oni%$ & conf\nd$ at ! doctr9e & say3 ,t man has prea*$ a p[]ful disc\rse1 a great s]mon--!n let t man or ^? m5 take c>e t !y are humble & ascribe ! praise & glory to ,god & ,! ,lamb2 = x is by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood & ,holy ,gho/ t !y h p[] ?us to speak4 ,:at art ?\1 ,o man1 b du/8 ,& f :om do/ ?\ receive ?y p[] & bless+s b f ,god8 ,if y wi% to g :]e ,god is1 y mu/ be l ,god1 or possess ! pr9ciples :i* ,god possesses1 = if we are n draw+ t[>d ,god 9 pr9ciple1 we are go+ f ,him & draw+ t[>d ! devil4 ,a man is sav$ no fa/] ?an he gets k1 = if he does n get k1 he w be #ab br\ght into captivity by "s evil p[]4 ,x ne$s revelation to assi/ u1 & give u k ( ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,e pr9ciple proce$+ f ,god is et]nal & any pr9ciple :i* is n et]nal is ( ! devil4 ,! sun has no beg9n+ nor end2 ! rays :i* proce$ f himself h no b\nds1 consequ5tly are et]nal4 ,s x is ) ,god4 ,if ! s\l ( man _h a beg9n+ x w surely h an end4 ,9 ! translation )\t =m & void x %\ld read1 empty & desolate4 ,! ^w creat$ %\ld be1 =m$1 or organiz$4 ,intellig5ce1 or ! light ( tru?1 0 n creat$ or made1 nei!r inde$1 c be4 ,all tru? is k ( ?+s z !y are1 & z !y 71 & z !y are to come4 ,all _s is matt]1 b x is m f9e & pure4 ,ye 7 also 9 ! beg9n+ ) ! ,fa!r4 ,we h no claim 9 our et]nal compact1 9 relation to et]nal ?+s1 unless our actions & contracts & all ?+s t5d to ?is end4 ,! elem5ts are et]nal1 & _s & elem5t1 insep>ably connect$1 receive? a fullness ( joy1 & :5 sep>at$1 man _c receive a fullness ( joy4 ,! fir/ ,com=t]1 or ,holy ,gho/1 has no o!r effect ?an pure intellig5ce4 ,x is p[]ful 9 exp&+ ! m9d1 #ac enlight5+ ! und]/&+1 & /or+ ! intellect ) pres5t k4 ,judah mu/ return1 ,j]usalem mu/ be rebuilt1 & ! temple1 & wat] come out f "u ! temple1 & ! wat]s ( ! ,dead ,sea be heal$4 ,x w take "s "t to build ! walls ( ! city & ! temple1 etc42 & all ?is mu/ be done be=e ! ,son ( ,man w make ,8 appe>ance4 ,!re w be w>s & rumors ( w>s1 signs 9 ! heav5 above & on ! e>? b5ea?1 ! sun turn$ into d>kness & ! moon to blood1 e>?quakes 9 div]s places1 ! seas heav+ beyond _! b\nds2 !n w appe> "o gr& sign ( ! ,son ( ,man 9 heav54 ,b :at w ! _w d8 ,!y w say x is a planet1 a comet1 etc4 ,he t receive? light & cont9ue? 9 ,god1 receive? m light1 & t light gr[e? bright] & bright] until ! p]fect day4 ,/udy & le>n & become acqua9t$ ) all good books1 & ) languages1 tongues & p1 = x is impossible = a man to be sav$ 9 ignorance4 ,we h turn$ ! b>r51 bleak prairies & swamps into beautiful t[ns1 f>ms & cities1 by our indu/ry2 & ! m5 :o seek our de/ruction & cry ?ief1 treason1 riot1 are ^? :o !mselves violate ! laws1 /eal & plund] f _! neighbors1 & seek to de/roy ! innoc5t1 h]ald+ =? lies to scre5 !mselves f ! j puni%m5t ( _! crimes by br++ de/ruction ^u innoc5t p4 ,if a p1 a community1 or a society1 c accumulate weal?1 increase a worldly =tune1 improve 9 sci5ce & arts1 rise to em95ce 9 ! eyes ( ! public1 surm\nt difficulties s mu* z to bid defiance to pov]ty & wret*$ness1 x mu/ be a new creation1 a race ( be+s sup]human4 ,b 9 all #ad our pov]ty & want1 we h yet to le>n = ! fir/ "t1 t we are n indu/ri\s & temp]ate1 & :]e9 we h n always be5 ! la/ to retaliate or res5t an injury1 & ! fir/ to ov]look & =give4 ,we h be5 driv5 "t aft] "t1 & t )\t cause2 & smitt5 aga9 & aga91 & t )\t provocation2 until we h prov$ ! _w ) k9dness1 & ! _w has prov$ u1 t we h no designs aga9/ any man or set ( m52 t we injure no man2 t we are peaceable ) all m51 m9d+ our own bus9ess1 & our bus9ess only4 ,we h suff]$ our rights & our lib]ties to be tak5 f u2 we h n av5g$ ourselves = ^? wrongs2 we h appeal$ to magi/rates1 to %]iffs1 to judges1 to ! ,gov]nm5t & to ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates--all 9 va92 yet we h yield$ peacefully to all ^! ?+s4 ,we h n compla9$ at ! ,great ,god2 we murmur$ n1 b peacefully left all1 & retir$ into ! back c\ntry1 9 ! broad & wild prairies1 9 ! b>r5 & desolate pla9s1 & !re comm5c$ anew2 mak+ ! desolate places to bud & blossom z ! rose4 ,:atev] ,god requires is "r1 no matt] :at x is1 al?\gh we may n see ! reason !re( until long aft] ! ev5ts transpir$4 ,"t & exp]i5ce w tea* u m & m h[ easily falsehood ga9s cr$5ce ) mank9d 9 g5]al1 r ?an ! tru?2 b especially 9 tak+ into consid]ation ! plan ( salvation4 ,! pla9 simple tru? ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ nev] has be5 disc]n$ nor ackn[l$g$ z ! tru?1 except by a few--among :om 7 'n _m wise m5 aft] ! fle%1 n _m mighty1 n _m noble2' :il/ ! majority h cont5t$ !mselves ) _! own private op9ions1 or h adopt$ ^? ( o!rs1 accord+ to _! address1 _! philosophy1 _! =mula1 _! policy1 or _! fitness may h attract$ _! att5tion or pleas$ _! ta/e4 ,b1 sir1 ( all ! crit]ions :]eby we may judge ( ! vanity ( ^! ?+s1 "o w always be f\nd true1 namely1 t we w always f9d su* *>act]s glorify+ 9 _! own wisdom & _! own works2 :il/ ! humble sa9t gives all ! glory to ,god ! ,fa!r1 & to ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 #ae ^: yoke is easy1 & ^: burd5 is light1 & :o told ,8 ,disciples t unless !y became z little *ildr51 !y c\ld n ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,heav54 ,we consid] t :5 a man sc&alizes 8 neighbor1 x foll[s1 ( c\rse1 t he designs to cov] 8 own iniquity2 we consid] him :o puts 8 foot ^u ! neck ( 8 b5efactor an object ( pity r ?an rev5ge1 = 9 s do+ he n only %[s ! contraction ( 8 own m9d1 b ! wick$ness ( 8 he>t also4 ,! infidel w grasp at e /raw = help until dea? />es him 9 ! face1 & !n 8 infidelity takes its flight1 = ! realities ( ! et]nal _w are re/+ ^u him 9 mighty p[]2 & :5 e e>?ly support & prop fails him1 he !n s5sibly feels ! et]nal tru?s ( ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,we %\ld he$ w>n+ & n wait = ! dea?-b$ to rep5t4 ,z we see ! infant tak5 away by dea?1 s may ! y\? & middle-ag$1 z well z ! infant1 be call$ into et]nity4 ,let ?is1 !n1 prove z a w>n+ to all1 n to procra/9ate rep5tance1 or wait until ^u ! dea?-b$1 = x is ! w ( ,god t man %\ld rep5t & s]ve ,him 9 heal? & 9 ! /r5g? & p[] ( 8 m9d1 9 ord] to secure ,8 bless+s1 & n wait until he is call$ to die4 ,! "t has come t eld]s %\ld g =?1 & ea* mu/ /& = himself 9 all meekness1 9 sobriety1 & prea* ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,him crucifi$2 n to cont5d ) o!rs on acc\nt ( _! fai?1 or sy/ems ( religion1 b pursue a /eady c\rse4 ,salvation comes n )\t a revelation2 x is 9 va9 = anyone to m9i/] )\t x4 ,no man is a m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ )\t be+ a prophet4 ,no man c be a m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ except he has ! te/imony ( ,jesus2 & ?is is ! ,_s ( ,prophecy4 ,x is = u to be righte\s1 t we may be wise & #af und]/&1 = none ( ! wick$ %all und]/&2 b ! wise %all und]/&1 & !y t turn man to righte\sness %all %9e z ! />s = ev] & ev]4 ,!re is a law irrevocably decre$ 9 heav5 be=e ! f\ndation ( ?is _w1 ^u :i* all bless+s are pr$ict$2 & :5 we obta9 a bless+ f ,god1 x is by ob$i5ce to ! law ^u :i* x is pr$ict$4 ,love is "o ( ! *ief *>act]i/ics ( ,deity1 & ought to be manife/$ by ^? :o aspire to be ! sons ( ,god4 ,a man fill$ ) ! love ( ,god is n cont5t ) bless+ 8 family alone1 b ranges ?r\gh ! :ole _w anxi\s to bless ! :ole human race4 ,salvation means a man's be+ plac$ beyond ! p[] ( all 8 enemies4 ,be virtu\s & pure2 be m5 ( integrity & tru?2 keep ! ,comm&m5ts ( ,god & !n y w be able to und]/& ! diff]5ce betwe5 "r & wrong--betwe5 ! ?+s ( ,god & ! ?+s ( man2 & y\r pa? w be l t ( ! j1 :i* %9e? bright] & bright] unto ! p]fect day4 ,! great ,jehovah contemplat$ ! :ole ( ! ev5ts connect$ ) ! e>?1 p]ta9+ to ! plan ( salvation1 be=e x roll$ into exi/5ce1 or be=e ! morn+ />s sang = joy2 ! pa/1 ! pres5t1 ! future 71 & are1 ) ,him "o et]nal n[4 ,!re are ?ree indep5d5t pr9ciples3 ,! ,_s ( ,god2 ! ,_s ( ,man1 & ! ,_s ( ! ,devil4 ,all m5 h p[] to resi/ ! devil4 ,9 trac+ ! ?+ to ! f\ndation1 & look+ at x #ag philosophically1 we %all f9d a v mat]ial diff]5ce betwe5 ! body & ! _s2 ! body is suppos$ to be organiz$ matt]1 & ! _s1 by _m1 is ?\ght to be immat]ial1 )\t sub/ance4 ,) ?is latt] /atem5t we %\ld beg leave to diff]1 & /ate t ! _s is a sub/ance2 t x is mat]ial1 b t x is m pure1 ela/ic1 & ref9$ matt] ?an ! body2 t x exi/$ be=e ! body1 & w exi/ sep>ate f ! body1 :5 ! body w be m\ld]+ 9 ! du/2 & w 9 ! ,resurrection be aga9 unit$ ) x4 ,ev] keep 9 ex]cise ! pr9ciple ( m]cy1 & be ready to =give our bro!r on ! fir/ intimations ( rep5tance1 & ask+ =giv5ess2 & %\ld we ev5 =give our bro!r1 or ev5 our enemy1 be=e !y rep5t or ask =giv5ess1 our ,heav5ly ,fa!r w\ld be equally z m]ciful unto u4 ,if ,god has e/abli%$ ,8 au?ority1 & ,8 div9e w is made kn[n ?r\gh t au?ority to ! ,*ur*1 & any memb] refuses to receive x1 he cuts himself (f f ! ,*ur*2 f ! b5efits ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 & f ! fell[%ip & favor ( ,god1 & becomes a ca/away4 ,to be a ,latt]-day ,sa9t requires sacrifice ( worldly aims & pleasures2 requires fidelity1 /r5g? ( "*1 love ( tru?1 integrity to pr9ciple & zeal\s desire to see ! triumphant m>* ( tru?4 ,all m5 :o become heirs ( ,god & jo9t heirs ( ,jesus ,*ri/ w h to receive ! fullness ( ! ord9ances ( ,8 ,k+dom2 & ^? :o w n receive all ! ord9ances w come %ort ( ! fullness ( t glory1 if !y d n lose ! :ole4 ,!re is no o!r way b5ea? ! heav5 t ,god ha? orda9$ = man to come to ,him1 except ?r\gh fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 rep5tance & baptism = ! remission ( s9s2 #ah !n foll[s ! promise ( ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,any o!r c\rse is 9 va94 ,:]e !re is no *ange ( prie/hood1 !re is no *ange ( ord9ances1 says ,paul4 ,if ,god has n *ang$ ! prie/hood & ! ord9ances1 h[l1 ye sect>ians6 ,if ,he has1 :5 & :]e has ,he reveal$ x8 ,h ye turn$ revelators8 ,:y !n d5y revelation8 ,h[ consol+ to ! m\rn]s1 :5 !y are call$ to "p ) a husb&1 wife1 or fa!r1 "m1 *ild or de> relative1 to "k t al?\gh ! e>?ly tab]nacle is laid d[n & dissolv$1 !y %all rise aga9 to dwell 9 ev]la/+ burn+s 9 immortal glory1 n to sorr[1 suff] or die any m2 b !y %all be heirs ( ,god & jo9t heirs ) ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,by ! p[] ( ,god ,i translat$ ! ,book ( ,mormon f hi]oglyphics1 ! k ( :i* 0 lo/ to ! _w2 9 :i* wond]ful ev5t ,i /ood alone1 an unle>n$ y\?1 to combat ) ! worldly wisdom & multipli$ ignorance ( eighte5 c5turies1 ) a new revelation1 :i*--if !y w\ld receive ! ev]la/+ gospel--w\ld op5 ! e>s ( m ?an eight hundr$ millions ( p & make pla9 ! old pa?s1 :]e if a man walk 9 all ! ord9ances ( ,god1 blameless1 he %\ld inh]it et]nal life4 ,if ! m9i/]s ( religion _h a prop] und]/&+ ( ! doctr9es ( et]nal judgm5t1 !y w\ld n be f\nd att5d+ ! man :o _h =feit$ 8 life1 & injur$ ! laws ( ! c\ntry by %$d+ innoc5t blood1 = su* *>act]s _c be =giv5 until !y h paid ! la/ f>?+2 ! pray]s ( all ! m9i/]s 9 ! _w _c close ! gates ( hell aga9/ a murd]]--unconditional election to et]nal life 0 n taught by ! apo/les4 ,no unhall[$ h& c /op ! "w ( ,god f #ai progress+4 ,p]secution may rage1 mobs may comb9e1 armies may assemble1 calumny may defame2 b ! tru? ( ,god w g =? boldly1 nobly & indep5d5tly1 until x has p5etrat$ e cont95t & visit$ e clime1 swept ov] ! c\ntry & s\nd$ 9 e e> till ! purposes ( ,god %all be accompli%$ & ! great ,jehovah %all say ! "w is done4 ,we _c be p]fect )\t ! fa!rs4 ,we mu/ h revelations f !m1 & we c see t ! doctr9e ( revelation z f> transc5ds ! doctr9e ( no revelation z k is above ignorance2 = "o tru? reveal$ f heav5 is wor? all ! sect>ian notions 9 exi/5ce4 ,we believe t religion is in/itut$ ( ,god1 & t m5 are answ]able to ,him1 & ,him only1 = ! ex]cise ( x unless _! religi\s op9ions br\ght !m to infr+e ^u ! rights & lib]ties ( o!rs2 b we d n believe t human law has ! "r to int]f]e 9 prescrib+ rules ( wor%ip to b9d ! consci5ces ( m51 nor dictate =ms = public or private devotion2 t ! civil magi/rate %\ld re/ra9 crime1 b nev] control consci5ce2 %\ld puni% guilt1 b nev] suppress ! fre$om ( a s\l4 ,we h ev] held ourselves am5able to ! law2 & = myself ,i am ev] ready to con=m to & support ! laws & ,con/itution1 ev5 at ! exp5se ( my life4 ,i h nev] 9 ! lea/ (f]$ any resi/ance to ! law or lawful process1 :i* is a well-kn[n fact to ! public4 ,po/]ity w yet d u ! ju/ice1 :5 our p]secutors are equally l[ 9 ! du/ ) ourselves1 to h& d[n to succe$+ g5]ations ! virtu\s acts & =be>ance ( a p :o sacrific$ _! reputations = _! religion & _! e>?ly =tunes & happ9ess to pres]ve peace4 ,m5 pr(ess to prophesy4 ,i w prophesy t ! signs #bj ( ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man are already comm5c$4 ,we %all soon h w> & blood%$4 ,z = p]ils :i* ,i am call$ to pass ?r\gh1 !y seem b a small ?+ to me1 z ! envy & wra? ( m5 h be5 my common lot all ! days ( my life2 & = :at cause x seems my/]i\s1 unless ,i 0 orda9$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w = "s good end1 or bad1 z y may *oose to call x4 ,at ! reque/ ( ,mr4 ,john ,w5twor?1 editor & proprietor ( ! ,*icago ,democrat1 ! ,prophet wrote ! foll[+ /atem5t4 ,mr4 ,w5twor? reque/$ a /atem5t ( ! fai? ( ! ,sa9ts = ! use ( a ,mr4 ,bo/[1 :o 0 writ+ a hi/ory ( ,new ,hamp%ire4 ,i 0 born 9 ! t[n ( ,%>on1 ,w9dsor ,c\nty1 ,v]mont1 on ! #bcrd day ( ,decemb]1 ,a4 ,d4 #ahje4 ,:5 t5 ye>s old my p>5ts remov$ to ,palmyra1 ,new ,york1 :]e we resid$ ab\t f\r ye>s1 & f !nce we remov$ to ! t[n ( ,man*e/]4 ,my fa!r 0 a f>m] & taught me ! art ( husb&ry4 ,:5 ab\t f\rte5 ye>s ( age1 ,i began to reflect ^u ! importance ( be+ prep>$ = a future /ate1 & ^u inquir+ ! plan ( salvation1 ,i f\nd t !re 0 a great cla% 9 religi\s s5tim5t2 if ,i w5t to "o society !y ref]r$ me to "o plan1 & ano!r to ano!r2 ea* "o po9t+ to 8 own p>ticul> cre$ z ! summum bonum ( p]fection2 consid]+ t all c\ld n be "r1 & t ,god c\ld n be ! au?or ( s mu* confusion1 ,i det]m9$ to inve/igate ! subject m fully1 believ+ t if ,god _h a ,*ur* x w\ld n be split up into factions1 & t if ,he taught "o society to wor%ip "o way1 & adm9i/] 9 "o set ( ord9ances1 ,he w\ld n tea* ano!r1 pr9ciples :i* 7 diametrically oppos$4 ,believ+ ! ^w ( ,god1 ,i _h confid5ce 9 ! decl>ation ( ,james--,if any man lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 :o give? to all m5 lib]ally & upbraide? n1 & x %all be giv5 him4 ,i retir$ to a secret place 9 a grove1 & began to call ^u ! ,"l2 :ile f]v5tly engag$ 9 supplication1 my m9d 0 tak5 away f ! objects ) :i* ,i 0 surr\nd$1 & ,i 0 enwrapp$ 9 a heav5ly #ba vision1 & saw two glori\s p]sonages1 :o exactly resembl$ ea* o!r 9 features & lik5ess1 surr\nd$ ) a brilliant light :i* eclips$ ! sun at noon day4 ,!y told me t all religi\s d5om9ations 7 believ+ 9 incorrect doctr9es1 & t none ( !m 7 ackn[l$g$ ( ,god z ,8 ,*ur* & ,k+dom3 & ,i 0 expressly comm&$ to g n aft] !m1 at ! same "t receiv+ a promise t ! fulness ( ! ,gospel %\ld at "s future "t be made kn[n unto me4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #ba/ ( ,septemb]1 ,a4 ,d4 #ahbc1 :ile ,i 0 pray+ unto ,god1 & endeavor+ to ex]cise fai? 9 ! preci\s promises ( ,scripture1 ( a sudd5 a light l t ( day1 only ( a f> pur] & m glori\s appe>ance & brightness1 bur/ into ! room1 inde$ ! fir/ sight 0 z ?\gh ! h\se 0 fill$ ) consum+ fire2 ! appe>ance produc$ a %ock t affect$ ! :ole body2 9 a mom5t a p]sonage /ood be=e me surr\nd$ ) a glory yet great] ?an t ) :i* ,i 0 already surr\nd$4 ,?is mess5g] proclaim$ himself to be an angel ( ,god1 s5t to br+ ! joyful tid+s t ! cov5ant :i* ,god made ) anci5t ,israel 0 at h& to be fulfill$1 t ! prep>atory "w = ! second com+ ( ! ,messiah 0 spe$ily to comm5ce2 t ! "t 0 at h& = ! ,gospel 9 all its fulness to be prea*$ 9 p[]1 unto all nations t a p might be prep>$ = ! ,mill5nial reign4 ,i 0 in=m$ t ,i 0 *os5 to be an in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ,god to br+ ab\t "s ( ,8 purposes 9 ?is glori\s disp5sation4 ,i 0 also in=m$ conc]n+ ! aborig9al inhabitants ( ?is c\ntry & %[n :o !y 71 & f :5ce !y came2 a brief sket* ( _! orig91 progress1 civilization1 laws1 gov]nm5ts1 ( _! righte\sness & iniquity1 & ! bless+s ( ,god be+ f9ally )drawn f !m z a p1 0 made kn[n unto me2 ,i 0 also told :]e 7 deposit$ "s plates on :i* 7 engrav5 an abridgm5t ( ! records ( ! anci5t ,prophets t _h exi/$ on ?is cont95t4 ,! angel appe>$ to me ?ree times ! same night & unfold$ ! same ?+s4 ,aft] hav+ receiv$ _m visits f ! angels ( ,god unfold+ ! maje/y & glory ( ! ev5ts t %\ld transpire 9 ! la/ days1 on ! morn+ ( ! #bbnd ( ,septemb]1 ,a4 ,d4 #ahbg1 ! angel ( ! ,"l deliv]$ ! records into my h&s4 ,^! records 7 engrav5 on plates :i* _h ! appe>ance ( gold1 ea* plate 0 six in*es wide & eight #bb in*es long1 & n q s ?ick z common t94 ,!y 7 fill$ ) engrav+s1 9 ,egyptian *>act]s1 & b\nd toge!r 9 a volume z ! leaves ( a book1 ) ?ree r+s runn+ ?r\gh ! :ole4 ,! volume 0 some?+ ne> six in*es 9 ?ickness1 a "p ( :i* 0 seal$4 ,! *>act]s on ! unseal$ "p 7 small1 & beautifully engrav$4 ,! :ole book exhibit$ _m m>ks ( antiquity 9 its con/ruction1 & mu* skill 9 ! art ( engrav+4 ,) ! records 0 f\nd a curi\s in/rum5t1 :i* ! anci5ts call$ ,urim & ,?ummim1 :i* consi/$ ( two transp>5t /ones set 9 ! rim ( a b[ fa/5$ to a brea/ plate4 ,?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! ,urim & ,?ummim ,i translat$ ! record by ! gift & p[] ( ,god4 ,9 ?is important & int]e/+ book ! hi/ory ( anci5t ,am]ica is unfold$1 f its fir/ settlem5t by a colony t came f ! ,t[] ( ,babel1 at ! confusion ( languages to ! beg9n+ ( ! fif? c5tury ( ! ,*ri/ian ,era4 ,we are in=m$ by ^! records t ,am]ica 9 anci5t times _h be5 inhabit$ by two di/9ct races ( p4 ,! fir/ 7 call$ ,j>$ites1 & came directly f ! ,t[] ( ,babel4 ,! second race came directly f ! city ( ,j]usalem1 ab\t six hundr$ ye>s be=e ,*ri/4 ,!y 7 pr9cipally ,israelites1 ( ! desc5dants ( ,joseph4 ,! ,j>$ites 7 de/roy$ ab\t ! "t t ! ,israelites came f ,j]usalem1 :o succe$$ !m 9 ! inh]itance ( ! c\ntry4 ,! pr9cipal nation ( ! second race fell 9 battle t[>d ! close ( ! f\r? c5tury4 ,! remnant are ! ,indians t n[ inhabit ?is c\ntry4 ,?is book also tells u t our ,savior made ,8 appe>ance ^u ?is cont95t aft] ,8 resurrection2 t ,he plant$ ! ,gospel "h 9 all its fulness1 & ri*ness1 & p[]1 & bless+2 t !y _h ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 ,pa/ors1 ,tea*]s1 & ,evangeli/s2 ! same ord]1 ! same ,prie/hood1 ! same ord9ances1 gifts1 p[]s1 & bless+s1 z 7 enjoy$ on ! ea/]n cont95t1 t ! p 7 cut (f 9 consequ5ce ( _! transgressions1 t ! la/ ( _! ,prophets :o exi/$ among !m 0 comm&$ to write an abridgm5t ( _! prophecies1 hi/ory1 etc41 & to hide x up 9 ! e>?1 & t x %\ld come =? & be unit$ ) ! ,bible = ! accompli%m5t ( ! purposes ( ,god 9 ! la/ days4 ,= a m p>ticul> acc\nt ,i w\ld ref] to ! ,book ( ,mormon1 :i* c be pur*as$ at ,nauvoo1 or f any ( our ,travel+ ,eld]s4 ,z soon z ! news ( ?is discov]y 0 made kn[n1 #bc false reports1 misrepres5tation & sl&] flew1 z on ! w+s ( ! w9d1 9 e direction2 ! h\se 0 frequ5tly beset by mobs & evil design+ p]sons4 ,sev]al times ,i 0 %ot at1 & v n>r[ly escap$1 & e device 0 made use ( to get ! plates away f me2 b ! p[] & bless+ ( ,god att5d$ me1 & sev]al began to believe my te/imony4 ,on ! #f? ( ,april1 #ahcj1 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 fir/ organiz$ 9 ! t[n ( ,fayette1 ,s5eca ,c\nty1 ,/ate ( ,new ,york4 ,"s few 7 call$ & orda9$ by ! ,_s ( revelation & prophecy1 & began to prea* z ! ,_s gave !m utt]ance1 & ?\gh weak1 yet 7 !y /r5g!n$ by ! p[] ( ,god1 & _m 7 br\ght to rep5tance1 7 imm]s$ 9 ! wat]1 & 7 fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,!y saw visions & prophesi$1 devils 7 ca/ out1 & ! sick heal$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,f t "t ! "w roll$ =? ) a/oni%+ rapidity1 & ,*ur*es 7 soon =m$ 9 ! ,/ates ( ,new ,york1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,ohio1 ,indiana1 ,ill9ois1 & ,miss\ri2 9 ! la/ nam$ ,/ate a consid]able settlem5t 0 =m$ 9 ,jackson ,c\nty3 numb]s jo9$ ! ,*ur* & we 7 increas+ rapidly2 we made l>ge pur*ases ( l&1 our f>ms teem$ ) pl5ty1 & peace & happ9ess 7 enjoy$ 9 our dome/ic circle1 & ?r\gh\t our neighborhood2 b we c\ld n associate ) our neighbors :o 71 _m ( !m1 ( ! base/ ( m51 & _h fl$ f ! face ( civiliz$ society1 to ! fronti] c\ntry to escape ! h& ( ju/ice1 9 _! midnight revels1 _! ,sabba? break+1 horse rac+ & gambl+2 !y comm5c$ at fir/ to ridicule1 !n to p]secute1 & f9ally an organiz$ mob assembl$ & burn$ our h\ses1 t>r$ & fea!r$ & :ipp$ _m ( our bre?r51 & f9ally drove !m f _! habitations2 :o1 h\seless & homeless1 contr>y to law1 ju/ice1 & humanity1 _h to w&] on ! bleak prairies till ! *ildr5 left ! tracks ( _! blood on ! prairie2 ?is took place 9 ! mon? ( ,novemb]1 & !y _h no o!r cov]+ b ! canopy ( heav51 9 ?is inclem5t season ( ! ye>2 ?is proce$+ 0 w9k$ at by ! gov]nm5t1 & al?\gh we _h w>ranty de$s = our l&1 & _h violat$ no law1 we c\ld obta9 no r$ress4 ,!re 7 _m sick1 :o 7 ?us inhumanly driv5 f _! h\ses1 & _h to endure all ?is abuse & to seek homes :]e !y c\ld be f\nd4 ,! result 01 t a great _m ( !m be+ depriv$ ( ! com=ts ( life1 #bd & ! necess>y att5dances1 di$1 _m *ildr5 7 left orphans2 wives1 wid[s2 & husb&s1 wid[]s2 our f>ms 7 tak5 possession ( by ! mob1 _m ?\s&s ( cattle1 %eep1 horses & hogs 7 tak51 & our h\sehold goods1 /ore goods1 & pr9t+ press & type 7 brok51 tak51 or o!rwise de/roy$4 ,_m ( our bre?r5 remov$ to ,clay1 :]e !y cont9u$ until #ahcf1 ?ree ye>s2 !re 0 no viol5ce (f]$1 b !re 7 ?reat5+s ( viol5ce4 ,b 9 ! summ] ( #ahcf ^! ?reat5+s began to assume a m s]i\s =m2 f ?reats1 public meet+s 7 call$1 resolutions 7 pass$1 v5geance & de/ruction 7 ?reat5$1 & affairs aga9 assum$ a fe>ful attitude1 ,jackson ,c\nty 0 a suffici5t prec$5t1 & z ! au?orities 9 t c\nty did n int]f]e1 !y boa/$ t !y w\ld n 9 ?is3 :i* on application to ! au?orities we f\nd to be too true1 & aft] mu* viol5ce1 privation1 & loss ( prop]ty we 7 aga9 driv5 f our homes4 ,we next settl$ 9 ,caldwell & ,davies ,c\nties1 :]e we made l>ge & ext5sive settlem5ts1 ?9k+ to free ourselves f ! p[] ( oppression1 by settl+ 9 new c\nties1 ) v few inhabitants 9 !m2 b "h we 7 n all[$ to live 9 peace1 b 9 #ahch we 7 aga9 attack$ by mobs1 an ext]m9at+ ord] 0 issu$ by ,gov]nor ,boggs1 & "u ! sanction ( law1 an organiz$ b&itti rang$ ?r\gh ! c\ntry1 robb$ u ( our cattle1 %eep1 horses1 hogs1 etc41 _m ( our p 7 murd]$ 9 cold blood1 ! *a/ity ( our wom5 0 violat$1 & we 7 =c$ to sign away our prop]ty at ! po9t ( ! sword2 & aft] endur+ e indignity t c\ld be heap$ ^u u by an inhuman1 ungodly b& ( m>aud]s1 f twelve to fifte5 ?\s& s\ls1 m51 wom5 & *ildr5 7 driv5 f _! own firesides1 & f l&s t !y _h w>ranty de$s (1 h\seless1 fri5dless1 & homeless 79 ! dep?s ( w9t]7 to w&] z exiles on ! e>?1 or to seek an asylum 9 a m g5ial clime1 & among a less b>b>\s p4 ,_m sick5$ & di$ 9 consequ5ce ( ! cold & h>d%ips !y _h to endure2 _m wives 7 left wid[s1 & *ildr5 orphans1 & de/itute4 ,x w\ld take m "t ?an is allott$ me "h to describe ! inju/ice1 ! wrongs1 ! murd]s1 ! blood%$1 ! !ft1 mis]y & woe t has be5 caus$ by ! b>b>\s1 inhuman1 & lawless proce$+s ( ! ,/ate ( ,miss\ri4 ,9 ! situation be=e allud$ to1 we arriv$ 9 ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois 9 #ahci1 :]e we f\nd a hospitable p & #be a fri5dly home2 a p :o 7 will+ to be gov]n$ by ! pr9ciples ( law & humanity4 ,we h comm5c$ to build a city call$ ,nauvoo1 9 ,hancock ,c\nty4 ,we numb] f six to eight ?\s& "h1 besides va/ numb]s 9 ! c\nty ar\nd1 & 9 almo/ e c\nty ( ! ,/ate4 ,we h a ,city ,*>t] grant$ u1 & *>t] = a ,legion1 ! troops ( :i* n[ numb] #a1ejj4 ,we h also a *>t] = a ,univ]sity1 = an ,agricultural & ,manufactur+ ,society1 h our own laws & adm9i/rators1 & possess all ! privileges t o!r free & enlight5$ citiz5s enjoy4 ,p]secution has n /opp$ ! progress ( tru?1 b has only add$ fuel to ! flame1 x has spread ) increas+ rapidity2 pr\d ( ! cause :i* !y h esp\s$1 & consci\s ( _! innoc5ce1 & ( ! tru? ( _! sy/em1 amid/ calumny & reproa*1 h ! ,eld]s ( ?is ,*ur* gone =?1 & plant$ ! ,gospel 9 almo/ e ,/ate 9 ! ,union2 x has p5etrat$ our cities1 x has spread ov] our villages1 & has caus$ ?\s&s ( our intellig5t1 noble1 & patriotic citiz5s to obey its div9e m&ates1 & be gov]n$ by its sacr$ tru?s4 ,x has also spread into ,engl&1 ,irel&1 ,scotl& & ,wales2 9 ! ye> ( #ahdj1 :]e a few ( our mission>ies 7 s5t1 ov] five ?\s& jo9$ ! ,/&>d ( ,tru?2 !re are numb]s n[ jo9+ 9 e l&4 ,our mission>ies are go+ =? to diff]5t nations1 & 9 ,g]many1 ,pale/9e1 ,new ,holl&1 ! ,ea/ ,indies1 & o!r places1 ! ,/&>d ( ,tru? has be5 erect$2 no unhall[$ h& c /op ! "w f progress+1 p]secutions may rage1 mobs may comb9e1 armies may assemble1 calumny may defame1 b ! tru? ( ,god w g =? boldly1 nobly1 & indep5d5t1 till x has p5etrat$ e cont95t1 visit$ e clime1 swept e c\ntry1 & s\nd$ 9 e e>1 till ! purposes ( ,god %all be accompli%$1 & ! ,great ,jehovah %all say ! "w is done4 #a4 ,we believe 9 ,god1 ! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 & 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 #b4 ,we believe t m5 w be puni%$ = _! own s9s1 & n = ,adam's transgression4 #c4 ,we believe t1 ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 all mank9d may be sav$1 by ob$i5ce to ! laws & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel4 #bf #d4 ,we believe t ! fir/ pr9ciples & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel are3 ,fir/1 ,fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 second1 ,rep5tance2 ?ird1 ,baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s2 f\r?1 ,lay+ on ( ,h&s = ! ,gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 #e4 ,we believe t a man mu/ be call$ ( ,god1 by prophecy1 & by ! lay+ on ( h&s by ^? :o are 9 au?ority1 to prea* ! ,gospel & adm9i/] 9 ! ord9ances !re(4 #f4 ,we believe 9 ! same organization t exi/$ 9 ! primitive *ur*--namely3 ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 ,pa/ors1 ,tea*]s1 ,evangeli/s1 etc4 #g4 ,we believe 9 ! gift ( tongues1 prophecy1 revelation1 visions1 heal+1 int]pretation ( tongues1 etc4 #h4 ,we believe ! ,bible to be ! ,^w ( ,god z f> z x is translat$ correctly2 we also believe ! book ( ,mormon to be ! ,^w ( ,god4 #i4 ,we believe all t ,god has reveal$1 all t ,he does n[ reveal1 & we believe t ,he w yet reveal _m great & important ?+s p]ta9+ to ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 #aj4 ,we believe 9 ! lit]al ga!r+ ( ,israel & 9 ! re/oration ( ! t5 tribes2 t ,zion w be built ^u ?is 7! ,am]ican7 cont95t2 t ,*ri/ w reign p]sonally ^u ! e>?1 & t ! e>? w be r5ew$ & receive its p>adisiacal glory4 #aa4 ,we claim ! privilege ( wor%ipp+ ,almighty ,god accord+ to ! dictates ( our consci5ce1 & all[ all m5 ! same privilege1 let !m wor%ip h[1 :]e1 or :at !y may4 #ab4 ,we believe 9 be+ subject to k+s1 presid5ts1 rul]s1 & magi/rates 9 obey+1 honor+ & su/a9+ ! law4 #ac4 ,we believe 9 be+ hone/1 true1 *a/e1 b5evol5t1 virtu\s1 & 9 do+ good to all m52 inde$1 we may say t we foll[ ! admonition ( ,paul4 ,we believe all ?+s1 we hope all ?+s1 we h endur$ _m ?+s1 we hope to be able to endure all ?+s4 ,if !re is any?+ virtu\s1 lovely1 or ( good report or praisewor?y1 we seek aft] ^! ?+s4 ,joseph ,smi?4 ,comm5t4 #bg ,:at a /up5d\s "w has be5 accompli%$ ?r\gh 8 in/rum5tality6 ,& :at an immeasurable b5efit has x be5 to t "p ( ! human family :i* has laid hold ( ! bless+s (f]$6 ,8 active s]vice 9 ! "w1 ?\gh limit$ to b fifte5 ye>s1 :5 he gave 8 life a sacrifice = ,tru?1 has made 8 "n kn[n ?r\gh\t ! entire civiliz$ _w2 & z ! angel told him1 x is kn[n = good & evil4 ,^? ^: prejudices1 f$ on popul> d5unciations & accusations :i* h _! orig9 9 untru?ful brea/s ( wick$ & deprav$ m51 h kept !m "u ! cl\ds ( ignorance & misund]/&+ reg>d+ him & 8 mission1 hold 8 "n 9 disrepute2 :ile ^? :o h he$$ n ! libel\s & sl&]\s cries ( 8 enemies1 b h prob$ to ! root ( ! tru? 9 ! matt]1 & consequ5tly und]/ood him z he 0 & 8 mission z x actually is1 hold 8 "n 9 honor1 :e!r !y h obey$ ! ,gospel or n2 b ^? :o rev]e 8 memory mo/1 hold x sacr$ be=e m51 & ?ank ,god = 8 noble life & 8 fai?ful "w1 are ^? :o h he>d & obey$ ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ z x 0 re/or$ to ! e>? ?r\gh ,him1 & dur+ _! :ole lives h liv$ righte\sly be=e ! ,"l1 true & /eadfa/ to e cov5ant !y h made ) ,him4 ,9 review+ ! results ( 8 labors effect$ by ! aid ( ,god's p[] manife/$ 9 him1 z we see !m today 9 ! p]fect$ ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 its influ5ce ^u ! _w1 ! a*ievem5ts ( ^? :o h embrac$ ! tru?1 & ! favorable condition ( ! sa9ts g5]ally1 c]ta9ly ( ! lit]al fulfilm5t ( ! pr$iction ( ! prophet ( old t 9 ! la/ day ,god w\ld e/abli% a m>vel\s "w & a wond]1 =ces itself cle>ly ^u our m9ds4 ,& 9 view ( all t has be5 accompli%$ ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 & ! f>-rea*+ effects ( 8 labors1 ev5 8 bitt]e/ enemies & ^? :o mo/ vigor\sly combat ! sy/em ,god e/abli%$ ?r\gh him1 are =c$ to a realization ( ! tru? ( ,josiah ,qu9cy's cont5tion t ( all ,am]icans 9 ! n9ete5? c5tury1 none among !m h ex]t$ s great an influ5ce ^u ! de/9ies ( _! c\ntrym5 z has ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,mormon ,prophet6 & to-day m ?an ev] be=e1 %\ld ! _w appreciate ! value ( ,mr4 ,qu9cy's decl>ation conc]n+ him1 t su* a human be+ is n to be dispos$ ( by pelt+ 8 memory ) unsavory epi!ts4 ,8 life 0 devot$ to #bh ! cause ( humanity1 accord+ z ,god direct$ him2 & al?\gh ! _w w n ackn[l$ge x1 nev]!less !re are ne>ly half a million e>ne/1 s9c]e & hone/-he>t$ m5 & wom5 :o "k he 0 a prophet ( ! mo/ high ,god1 & t :i* he decl>$ to ! _w "u ! _s ( ! ,almighty is ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ) its gifts1 its bless+s1 & its p[]s re/or$ = ! salvation & exaltation ( man4 ,?ank ,god = ! noble life & ! fai?ful labors ( 8 humble & ob$i5t s]vant1 ,joseph ,smi?6 7,eld]s ,j\rnal1 ,vol4 #d1 pages #adf-g47 ,^? :o h n be5 enclos$ )9 ! walls ( prison )\t cause or provocation1 c h b little idea h[ sweet ! voice ( a fri5d is6 ,"o tok5 ( fri5d%ip f any s\rce :atev]1 awak5s & calls into action e sympa!tic feel+2 x br+s up 9 an in/ant ev]y?+ t is pa/2 x seizes ! pres5t ) ! avidity ( light5+2 x grasps aft] ! future ) ! fi]c5ess ( a tig]2 x moves ! m9d backw>d & =w>d1 f "o ?+ to ano!r1 until f9ally all enmity1 malice1 hatr$1 & pa/ diff]5ces1 misund]/&+s & mismanagem5ts1 are sla9 victori\s at ! feet ( hope4 ,joseph ,smi?1 claim+ to be an inspir$ tea*]1 fac$ adv]sity su* z few m5 h be5 call$ to meet1 enjoy$ a brief season ( prosp]ity su* z few m5 h ev] atta9$1 & f9ally1 =ty-?ree days aft] ,i saw him1 w5t *e]fully to a m>tyr's dea?4 ,:5 he surr5d]$ 8 p]son to ,gov]nor ,=d 9 ord] to prev5t ! %$d+ ( innoc5t blood1 ! ,prophet _h a premonition ( :at 0 be=e him4 7,josiah ,qu9cy 9 ,figures ( ! ,pa/47 ,premonitions ( ,dea?4 ,:5 at ! hotel at ,c>?age1 a prison] 9 ! h&s ( mob (ficials1 he ask$ if he look$ l a desp]ate "*4 ,!y repli$ t 8 outw>d appe>ance seem$ to indicate exactly ! opposite1 b !y c\ld n tell :at 0 9 8 he>t4 ,v true1 g5tlem51 y _c see :at is 9 my he>t1 & y are !re=e unable to judge my int5tions1 #bi b ,i see :at is 9 y\r he>ts1 & ,i w tell y :at ,i see4 ,i c see t y ?ir/ = blood & no?+ b my blood w satisfy y4 ,x is n = crime ( any description t ,i & my bre?r5 are cont9ually p]secut$ & h>ass$ by our enemies1 b !re are o!r motives1 & "s ( !m ,i h express$ s f> z relates to myself4 ,i prophesy 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l t y %all witness sc5es ( blood & sorr[ to y\r entire satisfaction4 ,_m ( y :o are n[ pres5t %all h an opportunity to face ! cannon's m\? f s\rces y ?9k n (4 ,if !y take my life1 ,i %all die an innoc5t man1 & my blood %all cry f ! gr\nd = v5geance1 & x %all yet be said ( him1 ',he 0 murd]$ 9 cold blood4' ,i am go+ l a lamb to ! slaught]1 b ,i am calm z a summ] morn+4 ,i h a consci5ce void ( (f5ce t[>d ,god & t[>d all m54 ,8 ,assass9ation4 ,a /atem5t f ,?omas ,=d1 ,gov]nor ( ,ill9ois 9 #ahdd3 ,i desire to make a brief b true /atem5t ( ! rec5t disgraceful affair at ,c>?age1 9 reg>d to ! ,smi?s1 s f> z circum/ances h come to my k4 ,! ,smi?s1 ,joseph & ,hyrum1 h be5 assass9at$ 9 jail1 by :om is n kn[n4 ,i pl$g$ myself = _! safety1 & ^u ! assurance ( t pl$ge !y surr5d]$ z prison]s4 4 4 4 ,! compliance ( ! ,mormons ) e requisition made ^u !m1 fail$ ( _! purpose4 ,! pl$ge ( security to ! ,smi?s 0 n giv5 ^u my individual responsibility4 ,be=e ,i gave x1 ,i obta9$ a pl$ge ( honor by a unanim\s vote f ! (fic]s & m5 "u my comm&1 to su/a9 me 9 p]=m+ x4 ,if ! assass9ation ( ! ,smi?s 0 committ$ by any portion ( !m1 !y h add$ trea*]y to murd]1 & h done all !y c\ld to disgrace ! ,/ate1 & sully ! public honor4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! day ! de$ 0 committ$1 we _h propos$ to m>* ! army "u my comm& into #cj ,nauvoo4 ,i1 h[ev]1 discov]$1 on ! ev5+ be=e1 t no?+ b utt] de/ruction ( ! city w\ld satisfy a portion ( ! troops2 & t if we m>*$ into ! city1 pretext w\ld n be want+ = comm5c+ ho/ilities4 ,! ,mormons _h done ev]y?+ requir$1 or t ought to h be5 requir$ ( !m4 ,= ^! reasons1 ,i decid$1 9 a c\ncil ( (fic]s1 to disb& ! army1 except ?ree companies1 two ( :i* 7 reta9$ z gu>ds = ! jail4 ,) ! o!r company ,i m>*$ into ,nauvoo1 to address ! inhabitants !re4 4 4 4 ,i p]=m$ ?is duty1 & !n set out to return to ,c>?age4 ,:5 ,i _h m>*$ ab\t ?ree miles1 a mess5g] in=m$ me ( ! occurr5ces at ,c>?age4 7,sign$7 ,?omas ,=d1 ,gov]nor & ,comm&]-9-,*ief4 ,gov]nor ,=d1 9 8 ,hi/ory ( ,ill9ois1 admits t he pl$g$ ,joseph ,smi?1 & f\rte5 o!rs = ^: arre/s w>rants _h be5 issu$1 ! protection ( ! ,/ate if !y w\ld leave ,nauvoo & g to ,c>?age = trial ^u ! *>ge ( treason4 ,act+ ^u ?is pl$ge1 !y left ,nauvoo1 a city ( #af1jjj ,sa9ts :o _h arm$ !mselves aga9/ mob viol5ce1 & w5t to ,c>?age4 ,"h !y 7 met by ,gov]nor ,=d & ! ,/ate militia4 ,at ! dictation ( a ,ju/ice ( ,peace1 :o va/ly exce$$ 8 legal au?ority1 !y 7 tak5 f ! hotel & plac$ 9 ,c>?age jail4 ,aga9 ! ,gov]nor pl$g$ !m protection4 ,he plann$ to g to ,nauvoo ) ! entire =ce "u 8 comm&1 b f\nd t ! m5 "u him 7 anxi\s to g to ,nauvoo to ext]m9ate ! ,sa9ts & he det]m9$ to dis*>ge ! militia1 except ?ree companies4 ,9 ! morn+ ( ! day ( ! assass9ation he />t$ = ,nauvoo ) two ( ^! companies1 leav+ ! ?ird 7! ,c>?age ,grays7 to gu>d ! jail4 ,( ?is company ! ,gov]nor said3 ,i knew t ?is company 7 ! enemies ( ! ,smi?s1 yet ,i _h confid5ce 9 _! loyalty & integrity1 because _! capta9 0 univ]sally spok5 ( z a mo/ respectable citiz5 & honorable man4 ,yet ! ,gov]nor knew t 9 8 pres5ce & ^u ! arrival ( ! ,prophet ^! same m5 _h rebell$ aga9/ _! capta94 ,be=e rea*+ ,nauvoo1 rumors ( ! int5d$ assass9ation came to him 9 su* numb]s t he det]m9$ to s5d "o ( ! companies ) him back to ,c>?age1 b !y did n rea* ! city z an organiz$ body4 ,at ,c>?age1 #ca prep>ations 7 be+ made on e h& = ! assass9ation4 ,! capta9 ( ! ,c>?age ,grays left 8 company = fe> ( 8 life &1 quot+ aga9 f ,gov]nor ,=d's ,hi/ory ( ,ill9ois3 ,communication 0 e/abli%$ betwe5 ! conspirators & ! company :o 7 /ation$ "s di/ance f ! jail1 & x 0 arrang$ t ! eight m5 on gu>d %\ld h _! guns *>g$ ) blank c>tridges1 & fire at ! assailants :5 !y attempt$ to ent] ! jail4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 & :ile ,gov]nor ,=d 0 address+ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo ^u law & ord]1 a mob ( blood?ir/y m51 ) faces black5$ & consci5ces /ill$1 *>g$ ! jail & assass9at$ ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & ,patri>* ,hyrum ,smi?1 8 bro!r4 ,!y 7 9 an upp] room ( ! jail accompani$ by ,apo/les ,john ,taylor & ,will>d ,ri*>ds4 ,ea* fell w\nd$ ) f\r balls & ,apo/le ,taylor 0 also f\r times w\nd$4 ,! ,prophet fell f ! w9d[ & a ruffian plac$ 8 body aga9/ ! well curb+1 :]e f\r m5 at a di/ance ( a few paces fir$ ^u 8 pro/rate body4 ,! ,*ri/ian _w has hi!rto reg>d$ ! gr[? ( ,mormonism ) a k9d ( an air ( indiff]5ce1 b1 un=tunately1 !y may yet awak5 to feel its p[]4 ,x is n at all improbable t )9 ! c\rse ( a c5tury "s great orator may arise1 "s man gift$ l ! ,apo/le ,paul1 :o w make ! "n ( ! m>tyr prophet r+ ev5 z does ! "n ( ,*ri/1 & x is n impossible t ,%>on1 ,palmira1 ,man*e/]1 ,kirtl&1 ,f> ,we/1 ,adam-on-,diahmon1 ,ramus1 ,nauvoo1 & ! ,c>?age ,jail may become holy & v5]able names1 places ( classic int]e/1 9 ano!r age1 l ,j]usalem1 ! ,g>d5 ( ,ge?semane1 ! ,m\nt ( ,olives & ,m\nt ,calv>y to ! ,*ri/ian1 & ,mecca & ,m$9a to ! ,turk4 ,& 9 t ev5t ! au?or ( ?is hi/ory feels degrad$ by ! reflection t ! humble ,gov]nor ( an obscure ,/ate1 :o w\ld o!rwise be =gott5 9 a few ye>s1 /&s a fair *ance1 l ,pilate & ,h]od1 by _! (ficial connection ) ! true religion1 ( be+ dragg$ d[n to po/]ity ) an immortal "n1 hit*$ on to ! memory ( a mis]able impo/or4 ,!re may be ^? ^: ambitions w\ld lead !m to desire an immortal "n 9 hi/ory1 ev5 9 ^? humbl+ t]ms4 ,i am n ( t numb]4 7,gov]nor ,=d's ,hi/ory ( ,ill9ois47 #cb ,yes1 ,gov]nor ,=d1 y are ( t numb]1 y\r "n does g d[n ?r\gh ! g5]ations ( "t1 righte\sly c\pl$ ) t ( ,pontius ,pilate1 caus$ by y\r (ficial connection ) ! dea? ( a true ,prophet ( ,god4 ,y\r trea*]y1 9 plight+ to him ! protection ( ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois1 & !n leav+ him 9 ! h&s ( conf$]ate murd]]s1 pres]ves y\r "n 9 hi/ory1 only to be hat$ & despis$ by ^? :o abhor ! exi/5ce ( trea*]y4 ,joseph ,smi? reli$ ^u y\r solemn pl$ge z ! ,gov]nor ( a great ,/ate1 t he %\ld be protect$4 ,he 0 basely betray$1 toge!r ) 8 belov$ bro!r ,hyrum1 & w5t to a m>tyr's grave4 ,8 "n is held ?r\gh\t e civiliz$ nation ^u ! e>? z a ,prophet1 ,se] & ,revelator1 :ile y became an object ( *>ity1 & n[ occupy a paup]'s grave1 hav+ be5 buri$ z a public *>ge4 ,x is n (t5 t a man occupy+ ! exalt$ position ( ,gov]nor1 lives to see himself despis$1 & f$ by ! h& ( *>ity2 b ,god gave y ?is fate1 & dur+ ! la/ mom5ts ( y\r mis]able life y mu/ h _h a /rong te/imony t ,joseph ,smi? 0 a ,prophet ( ,god4 ,mormonism is n[ s firmly e/abli%$ t x claims ! respectful att5tion ( ! _w4 ,x has surviv$ n only ! viol5ce :i* murd]$ its ,prophets1 burn$ ! h\ses ( ,sa9ts1 laid wa/e ! fields & de/roy$ _! temples1 b also an exodus :i*1 = ! di/ance cov]$ & ! dang]s enc\nt]$1 has n a p>allel 9 anci5t or mod]n hi/ory4 ,ne>ly e nation "u ! :ole heav5 has giv5 to ! new fai? "s ( h] sons & daught]s4 ,:at ! ,*ri/ian *ur* is to ! _w to-day 9 po9t ( numb]s ( foll[]s & k9dl9ess ( feel+1 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts w be to future g5]ations4 ,its de/9y is to roll until x %all fill ! :ole e>?3 ,x _h its beg9n+ :5 ,god spoke to ,joseph ,smi? out ( ! heav5s & ,he w f9i% :at ,he has begun4 ,ano!r ,prophecy4 ,augu/ #f1 #ahdb4 ,i prophesi$ t ! ,sa9ts w\ld cont9ue to suff] mu* affliction1 & w\ld be driv5 to ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 & _m w\ld apo/atize1 o!rs w\ld be put to dea? by our p]secutors1 or lose _! lives 9 consequ5ce ( exposure or disease1 & "s ( y w live to g & assi/ 9 #cc mak+ settlem5ts & build+ cities & see ! ,sa9ts become a mighty p 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,h[ lit]ally ?is prophecy has be5 fulfill$6 ,to-day ! *ur* numb]s hundr$s ( ?\s&s ( prosp]\s1 happy p 9 ! mid/ ( sev]al ,rocky ,m\nta9 ,/ates4 ,millions ( doll>s h be5 sp5t 9 e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ s*ools3 millions 9 ! erection ( *ur*es1 ,tab]nacles & ,temples4 ,?r\gh ! mo/ wond]ful sy/em ( irrigation 9 ! _w1 ! des]t has be5 made to produce 9 abundance2 ! wa/e places h become fruitful1 & ! wild]ness made to blossom z ! rose4 ,to-day ! coloniz] is ask+ ! secret ( ! sy/em t has made x possible to e/abli% ?\s&s ( peaceful t[ns & cities 9 ^? m\nta9 valleys1 & he w n und]/& t ! voice ( revelation e/abli%$ ?is we/]n empire & t ! ,_s ( ,god pres]ves its unity4 ,brigham ,"y1 ,successor to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,to accuse u ( be+ unfri5dly to ! gov]nm5t is to accuse u ( ho/ility to our religion1 = no item ( inspiration is held m sacr$ ) u ?an ! ,con/itution "u :i* %e acts4 ,john ,taylor1 ,second ,successor to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,x 0 ?r\gh & by ! p[] ( ,god1 t ! fa!rs ( ?is c\ntry fram$ ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce1 & also t great palladium ( human rights1 ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,!re is no?+ ( a bigot$1 n>r[-contract$ feel+ ab\t t in/rum5t2 x is broad & compreh5sive4 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,?ird ,successor to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! ,"l inspir$ ! m5 :o fram$ ! ,con/itution ( our c\ntry1 & has gu>d$ ! nation f its f\ndation4 #cd ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,f\r? ,successor to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! spirits dwell+ )9 our bodies are immortal & w always exi/4 ,our individuality & our id5tity w always cont9ue2 we w be ourselves & w cont9ue advanc+ 9 wisdom1 intellig5ce & p[] worlds )\t end4 ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 ,fif? ,successor to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,x 0 "p ( ! design ( ! ,almighty :5 ,he influ5c$ ! fa!rs to leave ! old _w & come to ?is cont95t2 ,he _h a h& 9 ! e/abli%m5t ( ?is gov]nm5t2 ,he inspir$ ! fram]s ( ! ,con/itution & ! fa!rs ( ?is nation to cont5d = _! lib]ty4 ,:5 we rememb] t ,mr4 ,qu9cy _h ! r>e opportunity ( be+ p]sonally & intimately acqua9t$ ) ! great m5 ( ,am]ica1 ( 8 p]iod2 t he 0 acqua9t$ ) ,lafayette1 & t ,john ,qu9cy ,adams1 ! ,second ,presid5t ( ! ,u4 ,s41 0 8 p]sonal fri5d :5 he 0 a "y man2 8 /atem5t t ,joseph ,smi? 0 "o ( two m5 f :om !re emanat$ a c]ta9 peculi> moral /ress & compulsion :i* he _h n felt 9 o!r m51 has peculi> significance4 ,9 8 *apt] on ,joseph ,smi?1 9 ,figures ( ! ,pa/1 ,mr4 ,qu9cy comm5ts z foll[s ^u ! resemblance betwe5 ,joseph ,smi? & ,eli%a ,r4 ,pott] ( ,rhode ,isl&1 :om he met 9 ,wa%+ton 9 #ahbf4 ,! lik5ess 0 n su* z w\ld be recogniz$ 9 a picture1 b r "o t w\ld be felt 9 a grave em]g5cy4 ,( all m5 ,i h met1 ^! two seem$ be/ end[$ ) t k+ly faculty :i* directs1 z by intr9sic "r1 ! feeble or confus$ s\ls :o are look+ = guidance4 ,?is x is j to say ) emphasis2 = ! read] w f9d s mu* t is pu]ile & ev5 %ock+ 9 my report ( ! prophet's conv]sation t he might #ce nev] suspect ! impression ( rugg$ p[] t 0 giv5 by ! man4 99 99 99 ,! prophet's hold ^u y seem$ to come f ! balance & h>mony ( temp]am5t :i* reposes ^u a l>ge physical basis4 ,9 ! *apt] on ,wa%+ton 9 #ahbf1 ,mr4 ,qu9cy writes ! foll[+3 ,mr4 ,pott] seem$ to c>ry ab\t ) him a c]ta9 homespun c]tificate ( au?ority1 :i* made x natural = less] m5 to accept 8 conclusions4 ,oddly en\gh1 ,i h met only "o o!r individual :o impress$ me z possess+ ! same sort ( p]sonal p[]1 & he 0 "o ^: place 9 hi/ory is c]ta9 :5 ! lives ( great] & bett] m5 are cov]$ by oblivion2 = ! muse ( hi/ory po/pones ! claims ( /atesm5 & poets to ^? ( ! f\nd]s ( religions1 :o1 = good or evil1 are m pot5t factors 9 ! de/9y ( mank9d4 ,h]eaft] ,i may give an acc\nt ( my visit to ,joseph ,smi?1 9 8 holy city ( ,nauvoo4 ,x is n[ suffici5t to m5tion t :5 ,i made ! acqua9tance ( ! ,mormon prophet1 ,i 0 haunt$ ) a provok+ s5se ( hav+ kn[n him be=e2 or1 at lea/1 ( hav+ kn[n "s "o :om he greatly resembl$4 ,& !n foll[$ a pa9ful grop+ & pe]+ into ! d>k backw>d & abysm ( "t1 9 se>* ( a figure t 0 provok+ly undiscov]able4 ,at la/ ! ,wa%+ton ( #ahbf came be=e me1 & ! =m ( ,eli%a ,r4 ,pott] ?ru/ itself ?r\gh ! gorges ( memory4 ,yes1 t 0 ! man ,i 0 seek+2 yet ! resemblance1 aft] all1 c\ld sc>cely be call$ physical1 & ,i am loa? to borr[ ! ^w impressional f ! vocabul>y ( _s m$iums4 ,bo? 7 ( comm&+ appe>ance1 m5 :om x seem$ natural to obey4 ,wide z 7 ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! lives & *>act]s ( ^! ,am]icans1 !re emanat$ f ea* ( !m a c]ta9 peculi> moral /ress & compulsion :i* ,i h nev] felt 9 ! pres5ce ( o!rs ( _! c\ntrym54 ,! position ( ,mr4 ,pott] 9 8 native ,/ate has n[ fad$ to a dim tradition4 ,x 0 ( ! au?oritative k9d :i* belongs to m5 :o be> f nature ! be/ cr$5tials4 #cf ,,d$ication ,,( ,,pale/9e4 ,at a g5]al conf]5ce ( ! *ur* held at ,nauvoo1 ,april #f?1 #ahdj1 ,apo/les ,orson ,hyde & ,hyrum ,e4 ,page 7 call$ to g on a mission to ,j]usalem = ! purpose ( d$icat+ t l& = ! ga!r+ ( ! ,h\se ( ,judah4 ,!y />t$ ^u ?is important mission b ,eld] ,page fail$ to cont9ue ! j\rney beyond ! bord] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,apo/le ,hyde !re=e set out alone & accompli%$ ! labor assign$ at said conf]5ce4 ,9 a lett] dat$ at ,alex&ria1 ,novemb] #bbnd1 #ahda1 address$ to ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 ,bro!r ,hyde1 said3 ,a few m9utes n[ (f] = me to write1 & ,i improve !m 9 writ+ to y4 ,i h only "t to say t ,i h se5 ,j]usalem precisely accord+ to ! vision :i* ,i _h4 ,i saw no "o ) me 9 ! vision2 & al?\gh ,eld] ,page 0 appo9t$ to accompany me !re1 yet ,i f\nd myself !re alone4 ,! ,"l kn[s t ,i h _h a h>d "t1 & suff]$ mu*1 b ,i h great reason to ?ank ,him t ,i enjoy good heal? at pres5t1 & h a good prospect be=e me ( soon go+ to a civiliz$ c\ntry1 :]e ,i %all see no m turbans or camels4 ,! heat is mo/ oppressive1 & has be5 all ?r\gh ,syria4 ,i h no "t to tell y h[ _m days ,i h be5 at sea )\t food1 or h[ _m snails ,i h eat52 b if ,i _h _h pl5ty ( !m1 ,i %\ld h done v well4 ,all ?is is conta9$ 9 a =m] lett] to y writt5 f ,java4 99 99 99 ,on ,saturday morn+1 ,octob] #bd?1 a good :ile be=e day1 ,i arose f sleep & w5t out ( ! city1 z soon z ! gates 7 op5$1 cross$ ! brook ,c$ron1 & w5t ^u ! ,m\nt ( ,olives1 & !re 9 solemn sil5ce1 ) p51 ink & pap]1 j z ,i saw 9 ! vision1 (f]$ up ! foll[+ pray] to ,him :o lives =ev] & ev]3 ,o ,?\6 :o art f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+1 et]nally & un*angeably ! same1 ev5 ! ,god :o rules 9 ! heav5s above1 & controls ! de/9ies ( m5 on ! e>?1 wilt ?\ n condesc5d ?r\gh ?9e inf9ite goodness & royal favor1 to li/5 to ! pray] ( ?y s]vant :i* he ?is day (f]s up unto !e 9 ! "n ( ! ,holy *ild ,jesus1 ^u ?is l& :]e ! ,son ( ,righte\sness sat 9 blood1 & ?9e ,ano9t$ ,"o expir$4 ,be pleas$1 ,o ,"l1 to =give all ! follies1 weaknesses1 vanities & s9s ( ?y s]vant1 & /r5g!n him to resi/ all future temptations4 ,give him prud5ce & disc]nm5t t he may avoid ! evil1 & a he>t to *oose ! good2 give him =titude to be> up "u try+ & adv]se circum/ances1 & grace to endure all ?+s #cg = ?y "n's sake1 until ! end %all come1 :5 all ! ,sa9ts %all re/ 9 peace4 ,n[1 ,o ,"l6 ,?y s]vant has be5 ob$i5t to ! heav5ly vision1 :i* ?\ gave/ him 9 8 native l&2 & "u ! %ad[ ( ?9e out/ret*$ arm1 he has safely arriv$ 9 ?is place to d$icate & consecrate ?is l& unto ,!e1 = ! ga!r+ toge!r ( ,judah's scatt]$ remnants1 accord+ to ! pr$ictions ( ! holy prophets--= ! build+ up ( ,j]usalem aga9 aft] x has be5 trodd5 d[n by ! ,g5tiles s long1 & = re>+ a temple 9 honor ( ?y "n4 ,ev]la/+ ?anks be ascrib$ unto !e1 ,o1 ,fa!r6 ,"l ( heav5 & e>?1 t ?\ ha/ pres]v$ ?y s]vant f ! dang]s ( ! seas1 & f ! plague & pe/il5ce :i* h caus$ ! l& to m\rn4 ,! viol5ce ( _m has also be5 re/ra9$1 & ?y provid5tial c>e by night & by day has be5 ex]cis$ ov] ?9e unwor?y s]vant4 ,accept1 !re=e1 ,o ,"l1 ! tribute ( a grateful he>t = all pa/ favors1 & be pleas$ to cont9ue ?y k9dness & m]cy t[>ds a ne$y worm ( ! du/4 ,o ?\1 :o did/ cov5ant ) ,abraham1 ?y fri5d1 & :o did/ r5ew t cov5ant ) ,isaac1 & confirm ! same ) ,jacob1 ) an oa? t ?\ w\ld/ n only give ?is l& = an ev]la/+ inh]itance1 b t ?\ w\ld/ also rememb] _! se$ =ev]4 ,abraham1 ,isaac & ,jacob h long s9ce clos$ _! eyes 9 dea?1 & made ! grave _! mansion4 ,_! *ildr5 are scatt]$ & disp]s$ abroad among ! nations ( ! ,g5tiles l %eep t h no %eph]d1 & are /ill look+ =w>d = ! fulfillm5t ( ^? promises :i* ?\ did/ make conc]n+ !m2 & ev5 ?is l&1 :i* once p\r$ =? nature's ri*e/ b\nty1 & fl[$1 z x 71 ) milk & honey1 has1 to a c]ta9 ext5t1 be5 smitt5 ) b>r5ness & /]ility s9ce x drank f murd]\s h&s ! blood ( ,him :o nev] s9n$4 ,grant1 !re=e1 ,o ,"l1 9 ! "n ( ?y well belov$ ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 to remove ! b>r5ness & /]ility ( ?is l&1 & let spr+s ( liv+ wat] break =? to wat] its ?ir/ly soil4 ,let ! v9e & ! olive produce 9 _! /r5g?1 & ! fig tree bloom & fl\ri%4 ,let ! l& become abundantly fruitful1 :5 possess$ by its rightful heirs2 let x aga9 fl[ ) pl5ty to fe$ ! return+ prodigals :o come home ) a _s ( grace & supplication2 ^u x let ! cl\ds di/ill virtue & ri*ness1 & let ! fields smile ) pl5ty4 ,let ! flocks & ! h]ds greatly increase & multiply ^u ! m\nta9s & hills2 & let ?y great k9dness conqu] & subdue ! unbelief ( ?y p4 ,d ?\ take f !m _! /ony he>t1 & give !m a he>t ( fle%2 & may ! ,son ( ?y favor dispel ! cold mi/s ( d>kness :i* h becl\d$ _! atmosph]e4 ,incl9e !m to ga!r 9 ^u ?is l& accord+ to ?y ^w4 ,let !m come l cl\ds & l doves to _! w9d[s4 ,let ! l>ge %ips ( nations br+ !m f ! di/ant isles2 & let k+s become _! nurs+ fa!rs1 & que5s ) mo!rly fondness wipe ! te> ( sorr[ f _! eyes4 ,?\1 ,o ,"l1 did once move ^u ! he>t ( ,cyrus to %[ favor unto ,j]usalem & h] *ildr54 ,d ?\ n[ also be pleas$ to inspire ! he>ts ( k+s & ! p[]s ( ! e>? to look ) a fri5dly eye t[>ds ?is place4 ,& ) a desire to see ?y righte\s purposes execut$ 9 relation !reto4 ,let !m "k t x is ?y good pleasure to re/ore ! k+dom unto ,israel--raise up ,j]usalem z its capital1 & con/itute h] p a di/9ct nation #ch & gov]nm5t1 ) ,david ?y s]vant1 ev5 a desc5dant f ! lo9s ( anci5t ,david1 to be _! k+4 ,let t nation1 or t p :o %all take an active "p 9 behalf ( ,abraham's *ildr5 & 9 ! rais+ up ( ,j]usalem1 f9d favor 9 ?y sight4 ,let n _! enemies prevail aga9/ !m1 nei!r let pe/il5ce or fam9e ov]come !m1 b let ! glory ( ,israel ov]%ad[ !m1 & ! p[] ( ! highe/ protect !m2 :ile t nation or k+dom t w n s]ve !e 9 ?is glori\s "w mu/ p]i% accord+ to ?y ^w--',yea ^? nations %all be utt]ly wa/$4' ,?\gh ?y s]vant is n[ f> f 8 home1 & f ! l& b$ew$ ) 8 e>lie/ te>s1 yet he rememb]s1 ,o ,"l1 8 fri5ds :o are !re1 & family1 :om = ?y sake he has left4 ,?\gh pov]ty & privation be our e>?ly lot1 yet ah6 d ,?\ ri*ly end[ u ) an inh]itance :]e mo? & ru/ d n corrupt1 & :]e ?ieves d n break ?r\gh & /eal4 ,! h&s t h f$1 clo!d or %[n favor unto ! family ( ?y s]vant 9 8 abs5ce1 or t %all h]eaft] d s1 let !m n lose _! rew>d1 b let a special bless+ re/ ^u !m1 & 9 ?y k+dom let !m h an inh]itance :5 ?\ %alt come to be glorifi$ 9 ?is society4 ,d ?\ also look ) favor ^u all ^? ?r\gh ^: lib]ality ,i h be5 enabl$ to come to ?is l&2 & 9 ! day :5 ?\ %alt rew>d all p accord+ to _! works1 let ^! also n be pass$ by or =gott51 b 9 "t let !m be 9 read9ess to enjoy ! glory ( ^? mansions :i* ,jesus has gone to prep>e4 ,p>ticul>ly d ?\ bless ! /rang] 9 ,philadelphia1 :om ,i nev] saw1 b :o s5t me gold1 ) a reque/ t ,i %\ld pray = him 9 ,j]usalem4 ,n[1 ,o ,"l1 let bless+s come ^u him f an unexpect$ qu>t]1 & let 8 basket be fill$1 & 8 /ore-h\se ab\nd ) pl5ty1 & let n ! good ?+s ( ! e>? be 8 only portion1 b let him be f\nd among ^? to :om x may be said1 ,?\ ha/ be5 fai?ful ov] a few ?+s1 & ,i w make !e rul] ov] _m4 ,o my ,fa!r 9 heav56 ,i n[ ask !e 9 ! "n ( ,jesus to rememb] ,zion1 ) all h] /akes1 & ) all h] assemblies4 ,%e has be5 griev\sly afflict$ & smitt52 %e has m\rn$2 %e has wept2 h] enemies h triumph$ & h said--',ah1 :]e is ?y ,god8' ,h] prie/s & prophets h groan$ 9 *a9s & fett]s )9 ! gloomy walls ( prison1 :ile _m 7 sla91 & n[ sleep 9 ! arms ( dea?4 ,h[ long1 ,o ,"l1 %all iniquity triumph1 & s9 g unpuni%$8 ,d ?\ arise 9 ! maje/y ( ?y /r5g?1 & make b>e ?9e arm 9 behalf ( ?y p4 ,r$ress _! wrongs1 & turn _! sorr[ into joy4 ,p\r ! _s ( light & k1 grace & wisdom1 into ! he>ts ( h] prophets1 & clo! h] prie/s ) salvation4 ,let light & k m>* =? ?r\gh ! empire ( d>kness1 & may ! hone/ 9 he>t fl[ to _! /&>d1 & jo9 9 ! m>* to g =? to meet ! ,bridegroom4 ,let a peculi> bless+ re/ ^u ! ,presid5cy ( ?y ,*ur*1 = at !m are ! arr[s ( ! enemies direct$4 ,be ?\ to !m a sun & a %ield1 _! /rong t[] & hid+ place2 & 9 ! "t ( di/ress or dang] be ?\ ne> to deliv]4 ,also ! quorum ( ! ,twelve1 d ?\ be pleas$ to /& by1 = ?\ kn[e/ ! ob/acles :i* we h to enc\nt]1 ! temptations to :i* we are expos$ & privations :i* we mu/ suff]4 ,give u1 !re=e1 /r5g? accord+ to our day1 & help u to be> a fai?ful #ci te/imony ( ,jesus & ,8 ,gospel1 & to f9i% ) fidelity & honor ! "w :i* ?\ ha/ giv5 u to d1 & !n give u a place 9 ?y glori\s k+dom4 ,& let ?is bless+ re/ ^u e fai?ful (fic] & memb] 9 ?y ,*ur*4 ,& all ! glory & honor w we ascribe to ,god & ! ,lamb = ev] & ev]4 ,am54 99 99 99 99 99 ,on ! top ( ,m\nt ,olives ,i erect$ a pile ( /ones z a witness accord+ to ! anci5t cu/om4 ,on :at 0 anci5tly call$ ,m\nt ,zion1 :]e ! ,temple /ood1 ,i erect$ ano!r1 & us$ ! rod accord+ to ! pr$iction ^u my head4 ,i h f\nd _m ,jews :o li/5$ ) int5se int]e/4 ,! idea ( ! ,jews be+ re/or$ to ,pale/9e is ga9+ gr\nd 9 ,europe almo/ e day4 ,j]usalem is /rongly =tifi$ ) _m cannons ^u its walls4 ,! wall is t5 feet ?ick on ! sides t w\ld be mo/ expos$1 & f\r or five feet :]e ! desc5t f ! wall is almo/ p]p5dicul>4 ,! numb] ( inhabitants )9 ! walls is ab\t tw5ty ?\s&4 ,ab\t sev5 ?\s& ( ?is numb] are ,jews1 ! balance be+ mo/ly ,turks & ,arm5ians4 ,_m ( ! ,jews :o are old g to ?is place to die1 & _m are com+ f ,europe into ?is ,ea/]n _w4 ,! great :eel is unque/ionably 9 motion1 & ! ^w ( ! ,almighty has decl>$ t x %all roll4 99 99 99 ,speak+ editorially ( ,eld] ,hyde's mission & ! d$icatory pray] (f]$1 ,bro!r ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt said3 ,?r\gh 8 p]sev]+ ex]tions1 & ! pray] (f]$ up on ! ,m\nt ( ,olives1 ! l& is n[ consecrat$ & d$icat$ to ! ,"l = ! re/oration ( ,israel4 ,x w\ld seem by ! w> :i* is rag+ 9 t c\ntry t ! gr\nd is be+ dis5cumb]$ ( ! ,ca?olics & o!r b>b>ian tribes1 & is be+ vacat$ = ! ,jews1 :ile sev5 ?\s& n[ dwell 9 ,j]usalem1 & great numb]s ( o!rs 9 o!r p>ts ( t l&4 ,b ,o6 :5 we read ! pray] (f]$ up on ! holy m\nt--! same place :]e ,jesus (t5 pray$1 yea ! m\nt f :i* ,he asc5d$1 & ^u :i* ,he w aga9 set ,8 feet--:5 we reflect t ,god's cov5ant p 7,israel7 7 pray$ = !re--t ,zion & all h] suff]+s 7 r5d]$ !re--t ! *a9s & fett]s :i* we h worn1 ! dungeons :]e we h be5 conf9$ = ! te/imony ( ,jesus1 7 m5tion$ !re be=e ! ,"l--& t pray] record$ bo? 9 heav5 & on e>? to /& z an imp]i%able memorial to all g5]ations1 & to be answ]$ spe$ily ^u ! wick$--:5 we reflect ^u all ^! ?+s1 our feel+s are too int5se = utt]ance2 !y _c be writt52 b :5 ! nations behold x fulfill$1 & ,zion & ,j]usalem become ! joy ( ! :ole e>?1 !n w ?is pray] & ! mission connect$ ) x come to honorable remembrance4 ,:i* may ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac & ,jacob spe$ily grant1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 #dj ,,! ,,resurrection4 ,a ,disc\rse by ,brigham ,"y1 ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-,day ,sa9ts1 ,deliv]$ 9 ! ,new ,tab]nacle1 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,at ! ,g5]al ,conf]5ce1 ,octob] #h?1 #ahge4 ,i wi% to pres5t to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection 9 its true light4 ,to satisfy ! philosophy ( my own m9d 9 reg>d to ?is doctr9e1 ,i %all be "u ! necessity ( comm5c+ ) ! works ( ,god z we f9d !m 9 ! beg9n+1 or r ! beg9n+ ( ! hi/ory we h ( ! e>?4 ,we admit ! hi/ory t ,moses gives ( ! creation or organization ( ?is e>?1 z /at$ 9 8 writ+s1 to be correct4 ,! philosophy ( my m9d1 ) all ! exp]i5ce ,i h ga9$ by obs]vation & k ( facts1 tells me t !re is no?+ made1 =m$ or fa%ion$ )\t a ,be+ to make1 =m or fa%ion ! same4 ,!n my own reason+ tea*es me t myself z a me*anic1 ) all o!rs ^u ?is e>?1 & ^? also :o dwell 9 ! heav5s1 :5 we comm5ce any "w ( me*anism1 h an object 9 ! same4 ,god _h an object 9 view :5 ,he fram$ ?is e>? & plac$ vegetation & all creatures ^u x1 & man 0 br\ght "h = ! high object ( an increase ( wisdom1 k1 und]/&+1 glory & honor--ea* & e p]son1 creature or ?+ 9 its own ord] & "t1 t all may h>monize toge!r & receive ?is glory & honor4 ,! p>ticles t compose ! e>? 7 br\ght toge!r = a c]ta9 purpose by its great ,au?or4 ,?is purpose 01 & /ill is1 to br+ ?is e>? & all ?+s ^u x into a high] /ate ( glory & intellig5ce4 ,9 ! beg9n+ !re 7 laws giv5 by :i* all nature 0 to be gov]n$ or controll$4 ,x is true t man transgresses ^! laws1 & w\ld *ange !m if he _h ! p[] to d s4 ,b !re are laws :i* he _c di/urb1 & :i* op]ate reg>dless ( man's actions4 ,among ^! is ! law :i* p]ta9s to ! resurrection ( ! body ( man & also to ! resurrection ( ! e>?2 #da = ?is e>? has to und]go a great *ange1 or1 9 o!r words1 has to be resurrect$4 ,abel1 ! m>tyr1 0 ! fir/ man ( ^: dea? we h any acc\nt4 ,he br\ght 8 (f]+ to ! ,"l & 0 accept$4 ,?is proves t he 0 a righte\s man1 & by 8 righte\sness he s f> sanctifi$ ! p>ticles ( ?is e>? t compris$ ! compon5t p>ts ( 8 body t !y became entitl$ to a glori\s resurrection1 :i* he und\bt$ly obta9$ :5 ,jesus arose4 ,if ,abel _h be5 eat5 by dogs or lions1 ! compon5t p>ts ( 8 body nev] c\ld h gone to compose ! compon5t p>ts ( any o!r bodies4 ,:y8 ,because ! laws :i* gov]n ! elem5ts w\ld n p]mit ?is to be done4 ,! "q may be ask$1 ,d n ! p>ticles t compose man's body1 :5 return$ to "m e>?1 g to make or compose o!r bodies8 ,no1 !y d n4 ,"s philosoph]s h ass]t$ t ! human body *anges e sev5 or t5 ye>s4 ,?is is n correct1 = x nev] *anges2 t is1 ! sub/ances ( :i* x is compos$ d n pass (f & o!r p>ticles ( matt] come & take _! place4 ,nei!r c ! p>ticles :i* h compris$ ! bodies ( m5 become p>ts ( ! bodies ( o!r m51 or ( bea/s1 f[ls1 fi%1 insects or vegetables4 ,!y are gov]n$ by a div9e law1 & ?\gh !y may pass f ! k ( ! sci5tific _w1 t div9e law /ill holds & gov]ns & controls !m4 ,man's body may be buri$ 9 ! ocean1 x may be eat5 by wild bea/s1 or x may be burn$ to a%es1 & !y be scatt]$ to ! f\r w9ds1 yet ! p>ticles ( :i* x is compos$ w n be incorporat$ into any =m ( vegetable or animal life1 to become a compon5t "p ( _! /ructure4 ,are !y gross1 tangible1 &1 9 _! organiz$ capacity1 subject to decay & *ange8 ,yes1 & if buri$ 9 ! e>?1 !y und]go decomposition & return to "m e>?2 b x is no matt] h[ m9ute ! p>ticles are1 !y are wat*$ ov] & w be pres]v$ until ! resurrection1 & at ! s\nd ( ! trumpet ( ,god e p>ticle ( our physical /ructures necess>y to make our tab]nacles p]fect w be assembl$1 to be rejo9$ ) ! _s1 e man 9 8 ord]4 ,n "o p>ticle w be lo/4 ,i h a few que/ions to ask ! philosophical _w1 ^? especially :o are well skill$ 9 *emi/ry3 ,is ?is e>?1 ! air & ! wat]1 compos$ ( life1 or d !y1 or any portion ( !m1 consi/ ( inanimate matt]1 or ( t t has no life 9 itself8 ,ano!r "q3 ,if ! e>?1 air & wat] are compos$ ( life1 is !re any intellig5ce 9 ?is life8 #db ,! philosoph] may take 8 own "t to answ] ^! que/ions1 & :5 he has satisfi$ himself he may ask himself aga93 ,are ^? p>ticles ( matt] life2 if s1 are !y 9 possession ( intellig5ce accord+ to ! grade ( _! organization8 ,z f> z we are conc]n$1 we sugge/ ! idea t !re is an et]nity ( life1 an et]nity ( organization1 & an et]nity ( intellig5ce f ! highe/ to ! l[e/ grade1 e creature 9 its ord]1 f ! ,gods to ! animalculae4 ,be> 9 m9d1 y :o are believ]s 9 ! resurrection or 9 ! works ( ,god1 t man has s\ght out _m inv5tions & has /riv5 h>d to le>n ! my/]ies ( ,god & godl9ess by 8 worldly wisdom1 yet !re are _m ?+s :i* sci5ce1 ) all its te/s1 _c f9d out4 ,matt] may be divid$ into an inf9itude ( atoms1 until !y pass beyond ! p[] ( ! microscope to discov] !m1 & ! mo/ skilful *emi/ :o dwells ^u ! e>? kn[s n :i!r !y g4 ,my position is1 & :i* ,i decl>e to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 x is beyond ! p[] ( man1 )\t revelation f ,god1 ) all 8 sci5ce to "k :e!r ^! p>ticles t compose our bodies g into o!r creatures to =m ! compon5t p>ts ( _! bodies1 or :e!r !y m]ely pass into ! already organiz$ body to resuscitate x & contribute to its su/5ance4 ,i decl>e to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & to all liv+ ^u ! e>? :o h intellig5ce to und]/&1 t ! p>ticles t comprise ! compon5t p>ts ( our bodies w nev] ent] into o!r bodies to =m ! elem5ts ( _! bodies2 b ^! v id5tical p>ticles t n[ compose our bodies w be resurrect$ & come toge!r by ! p[] ( ! trump ( ,god & w be re-unit$ to =m ! body--except+ ! blood1 :i* w n be necess>y to our exi/5ce 9 an immortal /ate--& !n be prep>$ to receive ! _s1 prep>atory to _! exaltation4 ,qu]y3 ,w\ld n ! p>ticles t compose ! body ( our ,savior1 accord+ to _! intellig5ce1 oppose ! idea ( becom+ a "p ( any o!r body b ,88 ,aga93 ,w\ld n ! ,sa9ts1 :o are fai?ful 9 magnify+ ! ,prie/hood ( ! ,son ( ,god1 object to ! p>ticles :i* n[ compose _! bodies1 & :i* !y h sanctifi$ ?r\gh ob$i5ce to t ,prie/hood1 ent]+ into & =m+ p>ts ( o!r bodies ?an _! own--bodies :i* _! spirits _h n possess$ & ( :i* !y knew no?+ 9 ?is life8 ,al?\gh "s may ?9k t ! sub/ances ( :i* our bodies are compos$ are borr[$ = our use dur+ ?is mortal exi/5ce1 x is n s1 nei!r w !y be ?r[n (f #dc at dea?1 nev] to be re/or$2 & ?\gh 9 ! resurrection ! bodies ( ! righte\s w be rais$ immortal & free f all corruption1 !y w be none ! less tangible or p]ceptible to ! t\* ( ^? :o are p]mitt$ to h&le !m4 ,! "q may be ask$3 ,w ! bodies ( ^? :o d n obs]ve ! laws ( ,god1 & :i* are n sanctifi$ by ob$i5ce to !m1 come =? 9 ! resurrection8 ,und\bt$ly !y w2 b n at ! same "t nor to ! same glory t !y d :o obs]ve ! laws ( ,god4 ,! e>?1 also1 abide? ! law & fille? ! measure ( its creation1 & ?\gh x %all die1 x %all be resurrect$ 9 glory1 a sanctifi$ creation1 suitable = ! resid5ce ( cele/ial be+s4 ,! elem5ts w be burn$ & purifi$1 & be r5ew$2 b n "o atom ( e>?'s organism w be lo/2 = t :i* is gov]n$ by law %all be pres]v$ by law4 ,& = ev]y?+ :i* our ,god has creat$ ,he has prescrib$ laws4 ,!re is no?+ s m9utes z to escape ,8 notice1 !re is no creation s imm5se z to transc5d ! b\nds ( ,8 p[]2 all are alike subject to ! op]ation ( ,8 decrees4 ,he call$ matt] f *aos & creat$ ! e>?1 & ! heav5s are /udd$ ) planets1 ! glori\s workman%ip ( ,8 h&s4 ,he has hung ^? mighty orbs 9 space1 & _! c\rses are fix$4 ,& by ! ex]cise ( ,8 p[] ! orig9al elem5ts :i* h =m$ ! bodies ( m5 w be br\ght =? 9 ! resurrection--bone to bone1 s9ew to s9ew1 fle% to fle%1 n "o hair %all be lo/--& all ?is 9 ob$i5ce to law1 t ! sub/ances :i* h =m$ ! tab]nacles ( m51 or ( bea/s1 or ( f[ls1 or ( fi%1 %all n be int]m+l$ or lo/2 b %all be all re/or$ to _! own places1 ?\gh !y may h be5 swall[$ up 9 ! dep?s ( ! sea1 or h be5 scatt]$ to ! f\r w9ds ( heav54 ,to illu/rate ^! facts connect$ ) ! resurrection ( ! body1 we w quote f ! revelations :i* ! ,"l has giv5 to ,8 *ildr53 ,! ,te/imony ( ,ezekiel4 ,! h& ( ! ,"l 0 ^u me1 & c>ri$ me out 9 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 & set me d[n 9 ! mid/ ( ! valley :i* 0 full ( bones1 ,& caus$ me to pass by !m r\nd ab\t3 &1 behold1 !re 7 v _m 9 ! op5 valley2 &1 lo1 !y 7 v dry4 ,& ,he said unto me1 ,son ( man1 c ^! bones live8 ,& ,i answ]$1 ,o ,"l ,god1 ?\ kn[e/4 ,aga9 ,he said unto me1 ,prophesy ^u ^! bones1 & say unto !m1 ,o ye dry bones1 he> ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 #dd ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god unto ^! bones3 ,behold1 ,i w cause brea? to ent] into y1 & ye %all live2 ,& ,i w lay s9ews ^u y1 & w br+ up fle% ^u y1 & cov] y ) sk91 & put brea? 9 y1 & ye %all live2 & ye %all "k t ,i am ! ,"l4 ,s ,i prophesi$ z ,i 0 comm&$3 & z ,i prophesi$1 !re 0 a noise1 & behold a %ak+1 & ! bones came toge!r1 bone to 8 bone4 ,& :5 ,i beheld1 lo1 ! s9ews & ! fle% came up ^u !m1 & ! sk9 cov]$ !m above3 b !re 0 no brea? 9 !m4 ,!n said ,he unto me1 ,prophesy unto ! w9d1 prophesy1 son ( man1 & say to ! w9d1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god3 ,come f ! f\r w9ds1 ,o brea?1 & brea! ^u ^! sla91 t !y may live4 ,s ,i prophesi$ z ,he comm&$ me1 & ! brea? came into !m1 & !y liv$1 & /ood ^u _! feet1 an exce$+ great army4 ,!n ,he said unto me1 ,son ( man1 ^! bones are ! :ole h\se ( ,israel2 behold1 !y say1 ,our bones are dri$1 & our hope is lo/2 we are cut (f = our p>ts4 ,!re=e prophesy & say unto !m1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god3 ,behold1 ,o my p1 ,i w op5 y\r graves1 & cause y to come up out ( y\r graves1 & br+ y into ! l& ( ,israel4 ,& ye %all "k t ,i am ! ,"l1 :5 ,i h op5$ y\r graves1 ,o my p1 & br\ght y up out ( y\r graves1 ,& %all put my ,_s 9 y1 & ye %all live1 & ,i %all place y 9 y\r own l&3 !n %all ye "k t ,i ! ,"l h spok5 x1 & p]=m$ x1 sai? ! ,"l4--,ezekiel xxxvii3 #a-ad4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,job4 ,= ,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?1 & t ,he %all /& at ! latt] day ^u ! e>?3 ,& ?\gh aft] my sk9 worms de/roy ?is body1 yet 9 my fle% %all ,i see ,god3 ,:om ,i %all see = myself1 & m9e eyes %all behold1 & n ano!r2 ?\gh my re9s be consum$ )9 me4--,job xix3 #be-bg4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,daniel4 ,& _m ( !m t sleep 9 ! du/ ( ! e>? %all awake1 "s to ev]la/+ life & "s to %ame & ev]la/+ contempt4--,daniel xii3 #b4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,luke4 ,n[ t ! dead are rais$1 ev5 ,moses %ew$ at ! bu%1 :5 he calle? ! ,"l ! ,god ( ,abraham1 & ! ,god ( ,isaac1 & ! ,god ( ,jacob4--,luke xx3 #cg4 ,& z !y ?us spake1 ,jesus ,himself /ood 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 & sai? unto !m1 ,peace be unto y4 ,b !y 7 t]rifi$ & affright$1 & suppos$ t !y _h se5 a _s4 ,& ,he said unto !m1 ,:y are ye tr\bl$8 & :y d ?\ghts arise 9 y\r he>ts8 ,behold my h&s & my feet1 t x is ,i myself3 h&le me1 & see3 = a _s ha? n fle% & bones1 z ye see me h4 ,& :5 ,he _h ?us spok51 ,he %ew$ !m ,8 h&s & ,8 feet4 #de ,& :ile !y yet believ$ n = joy1 & wond]$1 ,he said unto !m1 ,h ye "h any meat8 ,& !y gave ,him a piece ( a broil$ fi%1 & ( an honeycomb4 ,& ,he took x1 & did eat be=e !m4--,luke xxiv3 #cf-dc4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,john4 ,b ,?omas1 "o ( ! twelve1 call$ ,didymus1 0 n ) !m :5 ,jesus came4 ,! o!r disciples !re=e said unto him1 ,we h se5 ! ,"l4 ,b he said unto !m1 ,except ,i %all see 9 ,8 h&s ! pr9t ( ! nails1 & put my f+] into ! pr9t ( ! nails1 & ?ru/ my h& into ,8 side1 ,i w n believe4 ,& aft] eight days aga9 ,8 disciples 7 )91 & ,?omas ) !m3 !n came ,jesus1 ! doors be+ %ut1 & /ood 9 ! mid/1 & said1 ,peace be unto y4 ,!n sai? ,he to ,?omas1 ,rea* hi!r ?y f+]1 & behold my h&s2 & rea* hi!r ?y h&1 & ?ru/ x into my side3 & be n fai?less1 b believ+4--,john xx3 #bd-bg4 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto y1 ,! h\r is com+1 & n[ is1 :5 ! dead %all he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god3 & !y t he> %all live4 ,m>vel n at ?is3 = ! h\r is com+1 9 ! :i* all t are 9 ! graves %all he> ,8 voice1 ,& %all come =?2 !y t h done good1 unto ! resurrection ( life2 & !y t h done evil1 unto ! resurrection ( damnation4--,john v3 #be1 #bh1 #bi4 ,bless$ & holy is he t ha? "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection3 on su* ! second dea? ha? no p[]1 b !y %all be prie/s ( ,god & ( ,*ri/1 & %all reign ) ,him a ?\s& ye>s4 ,& ! sea gave up ! dead :i* 7 9 x2 & dea? & hell deliv]$ up ! dead :i* 7 9 !m3 & !y 7 judg$ e man accord+ to _! works4--,revelations xx3 #f1 #ac4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,mat!w4 ,& ! graves 7 op5$1 & _m bodies ( ! sa9ts :i* slept arose1 ,& came out ( ! graves aft] ,8 resurrection1 & w5t into ! holy city1 & appe>$ unto _m4--,mat!w xxvii3 #eb1 #ec4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,paul4 ,= our conv]sation is 9 heav52 f :5ce also we look = ! ,savior1 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,:o %all *ange our vile body1 t x may be fa%ion$ l unto ,8 glori\s body1 accord+ to ! work+ :]eby ,he is able ev5 to subdue all ?+s unto ,himself4--,philippians iii3 #bj1 #ba4 ,b if ! ,_s ( ,him t rais$ up ,jesus f ! dead dwell 9 y1 ,he t rais$ up ,*ri/ f ! dead %all also quick5 y\r mortal bodies by ,8 ,_s t dwelle? 9 y4--,romans viii3 #aa4 #df ,!re=e we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism into dea?2 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life4 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 dea?1 we %all be also 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 resurrection4--,romans vi3 #d1 #e4 ,= if ! dead rise n1 !n is n ,*ri/ rais$3 ,& if ,*ri/ be n rais$1 y\r fai? is va92 ye are yet 9 y\r s9s4 ,!n !y also :i* are fall5 asleep 9 ,*ri/ are p]i%$4 ,if 9 ?is life only we h hope 9 ,*ri/1 we are ( all m5 mo/ mis]able4 ,b n[ is ,*ri/ ris5 f ! dead1 & become ! fir/ fruits ( !m t slept4 ,= s9ce by man came dea?1 by man came also ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,= z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 ,b "s man w say1 ,h[ are ! dead rais$ up8 & ) :at body d !y come8 ,?\ fool1 t :i* ?\ s[e/ is n quick5$1 except x die3 ,& t :i* ?\ s[e/1 ?\ s[e/ n t body t %all be1 b b>e gra91 x may *ance ( :eat1 or ( "s o!r gra93 ,b ,god give? x a body z x ha? pleas$ ,him1 & to e se$ 8 own body4 ,all fle% is n ! same fle%3 b !re is "o k9d ( fle% ( m51 ano!r fle% ( bea/s1 ano!r ( fi%es1 & ano!r ( birds4 ,s also is ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,x is s[n 9 corruption1 x is rais$ 9 incorruption3 ,x is s[n 9 di%onor1 x is rais$ 9 glory3 x is s[n 9 weakness1 x is rais$ 9 p[]3 ,x is s[n a natural body2 x is rais$ a spiritual body4 ,!re is a natural body1 & !re is a spiritual body4--#a ,cor9?ians xv3 #af-bb2 #ce-ci2 #db-dd4 ,= if we believe t ,jesus di$ & rose aga91 ev5 s !m also :i* sleep 9 ,jesus w ,god br+ ) ,him4 ,= ?is we say unto y by ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 t we :i* are alive & rema9 unto ! com+ ( ! ,"l %all n prev5t !m :i* are asleep4 ,= ! ,"l ,himself %all desc5d f heav5 ) a %\t1 ) ! voice ( ! ar*angel1 & ) ! trump ( ,god3 & ! dead 9 ,*ri/ %all rise fir/4--#a ,!ssalonians iv3 #ad-af4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,ab9adi4 ,& if ,*ri/ _h n ris5 f ! dead1 or h brok5 ! b&s ( dea?1 t ! grave %\ld h no victory1 & t dea? %\ld h no /+1 !re c\ld h be5 no resurrection4 ,b !re is a resurrection1 !re=e ! grave ha? no victory1 & ! /+ ( dea? is swall[$ up 9 ,*ri/3 ,he is ! light & ! life ( ! _w2 yea1 a light t is endless1 t c nev] be d>k5$2 yea1 & also a life :i* is endless1 t !re c be no m dea?4 ,ev5 ?is mortal %all put on immortality1 & ?is corruption %all put on incorruption1 & %all be br\ght to /& be=e ! b> ( ,god1 to be judg$ ( ,him accord+ to _! works1 :e!r !y be good or :e!r !y be evil4--,book ( ,mosiah1 xvi3 #g-aj4 #dg ,! ,te/imony ( ,jacob4 ,= z dea? ha? pass$ ^u all m51 to fulfill ! m]ciful plan ( ! great ,creator1 !re mu/ ne$s be a p[] ( resurrection1 & ! resurrection mu/ ne$s come unto man by reason ( ! fall2 & ! fall came by reason ( transgression2 & because man became fall51 !y 7 cut (f f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l2 ,:]e=e x mu/ ne$s be an inf9ite atonem5t2 save x %\ld be an inf9ite atonem5t1 ?is corruption c\ld n put on incorruption4 ,:]e=e1 ! fir/ judgm5t :i* came ^u man1 mu/ ne$s h rema9$ to an endless duration4 ,& if s1 ?is fle% mu/ h laid d[n to rot & to crumble to its "m e>?1 to rise no m4 ,o ! wisdom ( ,god6 ,8 m]cy & grace6 ,= behold1 if ! fle% %\ld rise no m1 our spirits mu/ become subject to t angel :o fell f be=e ! pres5ce ( ! et]nal ,god1 & became ! devil1 to rise no m4 ,& because ( ! way ( deliv]ance ( our ,god1 ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ?is dea? ( :i* ,i h spok51 :i* is ! temporal1 %all deliv] up its dead2 :i* dea? is ! grave4 ,& ?is dea? ( :i* ,i h spok51 :i* is ! spiritual dea?1 %all deliv] up its dead2 :i* spiritual dea? is hell2 :]e=e1 dea? & hell mu/ deliv] up _! dead1 & hell mu/ deliv] up its captive spirits1 & ! grave mu/ deliv] up its captive bodies1 & ! bodies & ! spirits ( m5 w be re/or$ "o to ! o!r2 & x is by ! p[] ( ! resurrection ( ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel4 ,o h[ great ! plan ( our ,god6 ,= on ! o!r h&1 ! p>adise ( ,god mu/ deliv] up ! spirits ( ! righte\s & ! grave deliv] up ! body ( ! righte\s2 & ! _s & ! body is re/or$ to itself aga91 & all m5 become incorruptible1 & immortal1 & !y are liv+ s\ls1 hav+ a p]fect k l unto u 9 ! fle%2 save x be t our k %all be p]fect4--#b ,nephi1 ix3 #f-h2 #aa-ac4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,amulek4 ,= behold1 ! day come? t all %all rise f ! dead & /& be=e ,god1 & be judg$ accord+ to _! works4 ,n[ !re is a dea? :i* is call$ a temporal dea?2 & ! dea? ( ,*ri/ %all loose ! b&s ( ?is temporal dea?1 t all %all be rais$ f ?is temporal dea?2 ,! _s & ! body %all be re-unit$ aga9 9 its p]fect =m2 bo? limb & jo9t %all be re/or$ to its prop] frame1 ev5 z we n[ are at ?is "t2 & we %all be br\ght to /& be=e ,god1 kn[+ ev5 z we "k n[1 & h a bright recollection ( our guilt4 ,n[ ?is re/oration %all come to all1 bo? old & "y2 bo? bond & free1 bo? male & female1 bo? ! wick$ & ! righte\s2 & ev5 !re %all n s mu* z a hair ( _! heads be lo/2 b all ?+s %all be re/or$ to its p]fect frame1 z x is n[1 or 9 ! body4--,book ( ,alma1 xi3 #da-dd4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,alma4 ,b ?is mu* ,i say1 t !re is a space betwe5 dea? & ! resurrection ( ! body1 & a /ate ( ! s\l 9 happ9ess or 9 mis]y1 until ! "t :i* is appo9t$ ( ,god t ! dead %all #dh come =?1 & be re-unit$1 bo? s\l & body1 & be br\ght to /& be=e ,god1 & be judg$ accord+ to _! works2 ,yea1 ?is br+e? ab\t ! re/oration ( ^? ?+s ( :i* h be5 spok5 by ! m\?s ( ! prophets4 ,! s\l %all be re/or$ to ! body1 & ! body to ! s\l2 yea1 & e limb & jo9t %all be re/or$ to its body2 yea1 ev5 a hair ( ! head %all n be lo/1 b all ?+s %all be re/or$ to _! prop] & p]fect frame4--,book ( ,alma1 xl3 #ba-bc4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,samuel4 ,= behold1 ,he ,jesus surely mu/ die1 t salvation may come2 yea1 x behoove? ,him1 & become? exp$i5t t ,he die?1 to br+ to pass ! resurrection ( ! dead1 t !reby m5 may be br\ght into ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l2 ,yea1 behold ?is dea? br+e? to pass ! resurrection1 & r$eeme? all mank9d f ! fir/ dea?4--,book ( ,helaman1 xiv3 #ae1 #af4 ,! ,words ( ,jesus4 ,& x came to pass t ,he ,jesus said unto ,nephi1 br+ =? ! record :i* ye h kept4 ,& :5 ,nephi _h br\ght =? ! records1 & laid !m be=e ,81 ,he ca/ ,8 eyes ^u !m & said1 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 ,i comm&$ my s]vant ,samuel1 ! ,lamanite1 t he %\ld te/ify unto ?is p1 t at ! day t ! ,fa!r %\ld glorify ,8 "n 9 me1 t !re 7 _m sa9ts :o %\ld arise f ! dead1 & %\ld appe> unto _m1 & %\ld m9i/] unto !m4 ,& ,he said unto !m1 7 x n s8 ,& ,8 disciples answ]$ ,him & said1 ,yea1 ,"l1 ,samuel did prophesy accord+ to ,?y words1 & !y 7 all fulfill$4 ,& ,jesus said unto !m1 ,h[ be x t ye h n writt5 ?is ?+1 t _m sa9ts did arise & appe> unto _m1 & did m9i/] unto !m8 ,& x came to pass t ,nephi rememb]$ t ?is ?+ _h n be5 writt54 ,& x came to pass t ,jesus comm&$ t x %\ld be writt52 !re=e x 0 writt5 accord+ z ,he comm&$4--#c ,nephi1 xxiii3 #g-ac4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,moroni4 ,& because ( ! r$emption ( man1 :i* came by ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y are br\ght back into ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l2 yea1 ?is is :]e9 all m5 are r$eem$1 because ! dea? ( ,*ri/ br+e? to pass ! resurrection1 :i* br+e? to pass a r$emption f an endless sleep1 f :i* sleep all m5 %all be awoke by ! p[] ( ,god1 :5 ! trump %all s\nd2 & !y %all come =?1 bo? small & great1 & all %all /& be=e ,8 b>1 be+ r$eem$ & loos$ f ?is et]nal b& ( dea?1 :i* dea? is a temporal dea?4--,book ( ,mormon1 ix3 #ac4 ,words ( ,jesus 9 ,book ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4 ,n[1 v]ily ,i say unto y1 t ?r\gh ! r$emption :i* is made = y is br\ght to pass ! resurrection f ! dead4 ,& ! _s & ! body is ! s\l ( man4 #di ,& ! resurrection f ! dead is ! r$emption ( ! s\l2 ,& ! r$emption ( ! s\l is ?r\gh ,him :o quick5e? all ?+s1 9 ^: bosom x is decre$ t ! poor & ! meek ( ! e>? %all inh]it x4 ,!re=e x mu/ ne$s be sanctifi$ f all unrighte\sness1 t x may be prep>$ = ! cele/ial glory2 ,= aft] x ha? fill$ ! measure ( its creation1 x %all be cr[n$ ) glory1 ev5 ) ! pres5ce ( ,god ! ,fa!r2 ,t bodies :o are ( ! cele/ial k+dom may possess x =ev] & ev]2 =1 = ?is int5t 0 x made & creat$1 & = ?is int5t are !y sanctifi$4 ,& aga91 v]ily ,i say unto y1 ! e>? abide? ! law ( a cele/ial k+dom1 = x fille? ! measure ( its creation1 & transgresse? n ! law4 ,:]e=e x %all be sanctifi$2 yea1 not)/&+ x %all die1 x %all be quick5$ aga91 & %all abide ! p[] by :i* x is quick5$1 & ! righte\s %all inh]it x3 ,= not)/&+ !y die1 !y also %all rise aga9 a spiritual body4 ,!y :o are ( a cele/ial _s %all receive ! same body :i* 0 a natural body2 ev5 ye %all receive y\r bodies1 & y\r glory %all be t glory by :i* y\r bodies are quick5$4 ,& !re %all be sil5ce 9 heav5 = ! space ( half an h\r1 & imm$iately aft] %all ! curta9 ( heav5 be unfold$1 z a scroll is unfold$ aft] x is roll$ up1 & ! face ( ! ,"l %all be unveil$2 ,& ! sa9ts t are ^u ! e>?1 :o are alive1 %all be quick5$1 & be caught up to meet ,him4 ,& !y :o h slept 9 _! graves %all come =?2 = _! graves %all be op5$1 & !y also %all be caught up to meet ,him 9 ! mid/ ( ! pill> ( heav53 ,!y are ,*ri/'s1 ! fir/ fruits3 !y :o %all desc5d ) ,him fir/1 & !y :o are on ! e>? & 9 _! graves1 :o are fir/ caught up to meet ,him3 & all ?is by ! voice ( ! s\nd+ ( ! trump ( ! angel ( ,god4--,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 lxxxviii3 #ad-bj2 #be-bh2 #ie-ih4 ,= a trump %all s\nd bo? long & l\d1 ev5 z ^u ,m\nt ,s9ai1 & all ! e>? %all quake1 & !y %all come =?1 yea1 ev5 ! dead :i* di$ 9 me1 to receive a cr[n ( righte\sness1 & to be clo!d ^u1 ev5 z ,i am1 to be ) me1 t we may be "o4 ,& ! end %all come1 & ! heav5 & ! e>? %all be consum$ & pass away1 & !re %all be a new heav5 & a new e>?1 ,= all old ?+s %all pass away1 & all ?+s %all become new1 ev5 ! heav5 & ! e>?1 & all ! fulness !re(1 bo? m5 & bea/s1 ! f[ls ( ! air1 & ! fi%es ( ! sea2 ,& n "o hair1 nei!r mote1 %all be lo/1 = x is ! workman%ip ( m9e h&4 ,b1 behold1 v]ily ,i say unto y1 be=e ! e>? %all pass away1 ,mi*ael1 m9e ar*angel1 %all s\nd 8 trump1 & !n %all all ! dead awake1 = _! graves %all be op5$1 & !y %all come =?2 yea1 ev5 all4--,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 xxix3 #ac2 #bc-bf4 ,= ! day come? t ! ,"l %all utt] ,8 voice out ( heav52 ! heav5s %all %ake & ! e>? %all tremble1 & ! trump ( ,god %all s\nd bo? long & l\d1 & %all say to ! #ej sleep+ nations1 ,ye sa9ts arise & live2 ye s9n]s /ay & sleep until ,i %all call aga94--,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 xliii3 #ah4 ,b be=e ! arm ( ! ,"l %all fall1 an angel %all s\nd 8 trump1 & ! sa9ts t h slept %all come =? to meet me 9 ! cl\d2 ,:]e=e if ye h slept 9 peace1 bless$ are y1 = z y n[ behold me & "k t ,i am1 ev5 s %all ye come unto me & y\r s\ls %all live1 & y\r r$emption %all be p]fect$1 & ! sa9ts %all come =? f ! f\r qu>t]s ( ! e>?4--,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 xlv3 #de1 #df4 ,yea1 & bless$ are ! dead t die 9 ! ,"l f h5ce=? :5 ! ,"l %all come1 & old ?+s %all pass away1 & all ?+s become new1 !y %all rise f ! dead & %all n die aft]1 & %all receive an inh]itance be=e ! ,"l1 9 ! holy city4 ,& he t live? :5 ! ,"l %all come1 & has kept ! fai?1 bless$ is he2 nev]!less x is appo9t$ to him to die at ! age ( man2 ,:]e=e *ildr5 %all gr[ up until !y become old1 old m5 %all die2 b !y %all n sleep 9 ! du/1 b !y %all be *ang$ 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye2 ,:]e=e = ?is cause prea*$ ! apo/les unto ! _w ! resurrection ( ! dead4--,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 lxiii3 #di-eb4 ,extract ,f ,a ,revelation to ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,& 9 t day ,adam bless$ ,god & 0 fill$1 & began to prophesy conc]n+ all ! families ( ! e>?1 say+1 ,bless$ be ! "n ( ,god1 = because ( my transgression my eyes are op5$1 & 9 ?is life ,i %all h joy1 & aga9 9 ! fle% ,i %all see ,god4--,pe>l ( ,great ,price1 p4 #aj4 ,extract ,f ,! ,prophecy ( ,eno*4 ,& righte\sness w ,i s5d d[n out ( heav53 & tru? w ,i s5d =? out ( ! e>?1 to be> te/imony ( m9e ,only ,begott52 ,8 resurrection f ! dead2 yea1 & also ! resurrection ( all m54--,pe>l ( ,great ,price1 p4 #ba4 ,! ,te/imony ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,z conc]n+ ! resurrection1 ,i w m]ely say t all m5 w come =? f ! grave z !y lie d[n1 :e!r old or "y2 !re w n be add$ "o cubit to _! /ature1 nei!r tak5 f x2 all w be rais$ by ! p[] ( ,god1 hav+ _s 9 _! bodies & n blood4--,m>* #bj1 #ahdb2 ,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,!re are two k9ds ( be+s 9 heav51 viz3 angels1 :o are resurrect$ p]sonages1 hav+ bodies ( fle% & bones4 ,= in/ance1 ,jesus said1 ,h&le me & see1 = a _s ha? n fle% & bones z ye see me h4 #b4 ,! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect--!y :o are n resurrect$1 b inh]it ! same glory4 ,:5 a mess5g] comes1 say+ he has a message f ,god1 (f] him y\r h&1 & reque/ him to %ake h&s ) y4 #ea ,if he be an angel1 he w d s1 & y w feel 8 h&4 ,if he be ! _s ( a j man made p]fect1 he w come 9 8 glory2 = t is ! only way he c appe>4 ,ask him to %ake h&s ) y1 b he w n move1 because x is contr>y to ! ord] ( heav5 = a j man to deceive2 b he w /ill deliv] 8 message4 ,if x be ! ,devil z an angel ( light1 :5 y ask him to %ake h&s1 he w (f] y 8 h&1 & y w n feel any?+2 y may !re=e detect him4 ,^! are ?ree gr& keys :]eby y may "k :e!r any adm9i/ration is f ,god4--,?ursday1 ,febru>y #i1 #ahdc2 ,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 cxxxix4 ,:atev] pr9ciple ( intellig5ce we atta9 unto 9 ?is life1 x w rise ) u 9 ! resurrection2 ,& if a p]son ga9s m k & intellig5ce 9 ?is life ?r\gh 8 dilig5ce & ob$i5ce ?an ano!r1 he w h s mu* ! advantage 9 ! _w to come4 ,!re is a law1 irrevocably decre$ 9 heav5 be=e ! f\ndations ( ?is _w1 ^u :i* all bless+s are pr$ict$2 ,& :5 we obta9 any bless+ f ,god1 x is by ob$i5ce to t law ^u :i* x is pr$ict$4 ,! ,fa!r has a body ( fle% & bones z tangible z man's2 ! ,son also3 b ! ,holy ,gho/ has n a body ( fle% & bones1 b is a p]sonage ( _s4 ,7 x n s1 ! ,holy ,gho/ c\ld n dwell 9 u4 ,a man may receive ! ,holy ,gho/1 & x may desc5d ^u him & n t>ry ) him4--,sunday1 ,april #b1 #ahdc2 ,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 cxxx3 #ah-bc4 ,to a rem>k ( ,eld] ,o4 ,pratt's1 t a man's body *anges e sev5 ye>s1 ,presid5t ,joseph ,smi? repli$3 ,!re is no fundam5tal pr9ciple belong+ to a human sy/em t ev] goes into ano!r 9 ?is _w or 9 ! _w to come3 ,i c>e n :at ! !ories ( m5 are4 ,we h ! te/imony t ,god w raise u up1 & ,he has ! p[] to d x4 ,if any "o supposes t any "p ( our bodies1 t is1 ! fundam5tal p>ts !re(1 ev] goes into ano!r body1 he is mi/ak54--,friday1 ,april #g1 #ahdc2 ,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,speak+ ( ! et]nal duration ( matt]1 ,i said--,!re is no su* ?+ z immat]ial matt]4 ,all _s is matt]1 b x is m f9e or pure1 & c only be disc]n$ by pur] eyes4 ,we _c see x2 b :5 our bodies are purifi$1 we %all see t x is all matt]4--,w$nesday1 ,may #ag1 #ahdc2 ,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 cxxxi3 #g1 #h4 ,z ! ,fa!r ha? p[] 9 ,himself1 s ha? ! ,son p[] 9 ,himself1 to lay d[n ,8 life & take x aga91 s ,he has a body ( ,8 own4 ,! ,son doe? :at ,he ha? se5 ! ,fa!r d2 !n ! ,fa!r ha? "s day laid d[n ,8 life & tak5 x aga92 s ,he has a body ( ,8 own1 ea* "o w be 9 ,8 own body2 & yet ! sect>ian _w believe ! body ( ! ,son is /uff$ into ! ,fa!r's4 ,gods h an asc5dancy ov] ! angels1 :o are m9i/]+ s]vants4 ,9 ! resurrection1 "s are rais$ to be angels2 o!rs are rais$ to become ,gods4--,sunday1 ,june #aa1 #ahdc2 ,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,smi?4 #eb ,,cele/ial ,,family ,,organization4 ,by ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt 9 ,8 ,publication1 ,! ,prophet1 ,publi%$ 9 ,new ,york ,city1 #ahde4 ,man is an et]nal be+1 bo? 9 reg>d to 8 mat]ial organization & 8 m9d & affections4 ,! resurrection f ! dead re/ores him to life ) all 8 bodily & m5tal p[]s & faculties1 & 7if quick5$ by ! cele/ial glory7 consequ5tly associates him ) 8 family1 fri5ds & k9dr$1 z "o ( ! necess>y l9ks ( ! *a9 :i* connects ! great & royal family ( heav5 & e>? 9 "o et]nal bond ( k9dr$ affection & association4 ,! ord] ( ,god's gov]nm5t1 bo? 9 "t & 9 et]nity1 is patri>*al2 t is1 x is a fa!rly gov]nm5t4 ,ea* fa!r :o is rais$ f ! dead & made a p>tak] ( ! cele/ial glory 9 its fullness1 w hold lawful jurisdiction ov] 8 own *ildr5 & ov] all ! families :i* spr+ ( !m to all g5]ations1 =ev] & ev]4 ,we talk1 9 ?is ignorant age1 ( *ildr5 becom+ ( age1 z x is call$2 & we consid] :5 !y are ( age !y are free f ! au?ority ( _! fa!r4 ,b no su* rule is kn[n 9 ! cele/ial law & organization1 ei!r "h or h]eaft]4 ,by t law a son is subject to 8 fa!r =ev] & ev]1 worlds )\t end4 ,aga91 we h a rule n[ e/abli%$ 9 ! e>? by :i* a woman becomes ! wife ( a man1 & is b\nd by law to him till dea? %all sep>ate4 ,b 9 ! cele/ial ord] x is n s1 = ! pla9e/ ( all reasons1 viz41 ! cele/ial ord]1 is an ord] ( et]nal life2 x kn[s no dea? & consequ5tly makes no provision = any4 ,!re=e all its cov5ants & contracts are et]nal 9 _! duration1 & calculat$ to b9d ! sev]al memb]s ( a family 9 "o et]nal union4 ,9 ord] to illu/rate ?is subject & make x p]fectly pla9 to ! mo/ simple capacity we mu/ leave dea? entirely out ( ! consid]ation1 & look at m5 & families j z we w\ld look at !m if !re 0 no dea?4 ,?is we c d ) ! greate/ propriety because ! "t 0 :5 !re 0 no dea?1 & ! "t w be aga9 9 :i* !re w be no dea?4 #ec ,our v5]able fa!r ,adam took our "m ,eve = a wife :5 ! human family & ! _w 9 :i* !y liv$ 0 z free f dea? z ,god & ,8 ?rone4 ,we w\ld n[ inquire :at k9d ( contract 0 made betwe5 !m1 & also h[ long 0 x to endure8 ,0 x aft] ! p[] & union ( an endless life8 or 0 x made to s]ve a mom5t>y purpose1 till dea? %all sep>ate8 ,! answ] is obvi\s4 ,?is m>riage contract mu/ h be5 et]nal1 or else x mu/ h admitt$ ! s9ful z well z cruel idea ( a divorce & f9al sep>ation dur+ _! lives2 = let x be borne 9 m9d !y _h no dea? 9 view & no idea ( ev] be+ subject to dea?1 ev5 = a mom5t1 at ! "t ! contract 0 made4 ,aga91 ,paul op5s a my/]y1 viz41 t we %all n all sleep 9 ! du/2 b ^? :o live at a c]ta9 "t w be *ang$ 9 a mom5t1 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye1 & w be caught up to meet ! ,"l & s ev] be ) ,him4 ,n[ z "s ( ^! w d\btless be husb&s & wives1 we w\ld inquire :5 _! m>riage contract w be fulfill$ & come to an end8 ,!y agre$ to be ea* o!rs till dea? %\ld sep>ate 7t is1 if !y 7 m>ri$ by ! usual c]emonies :i* n[ exi/74 ,& behold1 dea? _c sep>ate !m2 = ! *ange f mortal to immortal w be in/antane\s4 ,aga91 ,*ri/ came to deliv] ^? :o ?r\gh fe> ( dea? 7 all _! life "t subject to bondage4 ,!re=e1 aft] ! resurrection m5 live1 & live =ev]1 z ?\gh dea? _h nev] be54 ,9 view ( ?is1 ,god decl>es himself to be ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac & ,jacob1 :o h once di$2 & yet he claims n to be ! ,god ( ! dead1 b ( ! liv+4 ,aga91 ,paul speaks ( ano!r great my/]y1 viz41 t e man %\ld love 8 wife ev5 z ,*ri/ loves ! ,*ur*4 ,n[ we w\ld inquire :e!r ! love & consequ5t union ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,*ur* is to come to an end by dea?1 & a f9al sep>ation take place 9 ! _w to come8 or :e!r1 on ! o!r h&1 ! union is m p]fect & complete 9 ! o!r life ?an x is 9 ?is8 ,all agree t ! love & union ( ,*ri/ & ! ,*ur* is et]nal1 & t x n only cont9ues 9 ! o!r _w1 b x is made p]fect !re4 ,?is be+ ! case1 x leads u to ! irresi/ible conclusion t ! love & union ( a man & 8 wife %\ld ext5d into1 & ev5 be m p]fect 9 et]nity1 or else ,paul 0 v wrong 9 tell+ e man to love 8 wife ev5 z ,*ri/ loves ! ,*ur*4 ,hav+ #ed e/abli%$ ! fact or pr9ciple ( et]nal union betwe5 a man & 8 wife1 we w n[ proce$ to e/abli% ! et]nal relation%ip & au?ority on "o h& & ob$i5ce on ! o!r1 t w exi/ betwe5 p>5ts & *ildr54 ,to illu/rate ?is pr9ciple we h a beautiful & pla9 prec$5t4 ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 ,fa!r cont9ue to be "o 9 _! affection & union s9ce ,he rose f ! dead2 & ,he /ill yields ob$i5ce to ! comm&s ( ,8 ,fa!r1 & has also reveal$ t ,he w cont9ue to d s1 :5 ,he has put d[n dea?1 & all rule & au?ority & p[]4 ,!n %all ! ,son also be subject$ to ! ,fa!r4 ,we he> no?+ 9 all ?is subject ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/ ev] be+ ( age s z to be free f all fur!r obligation to obey ,8 ,fa!r2 b on ! contr>y x is cle>ly reveal$ t ,he w always be subject$ to ,him4 ,n[ ?is same ,jesus pray$ to ,8 ,fa!r1 z te/ifi$ by ! ,apo/le ,john1 t ,8 disciples & ^? :o believ$ on _! words might be "o ev5 z ,*ri/ & ,8 ,fa!r are "o2 n only "o ) ,god & ,*ri/1 b also "o ) ea* o!r 9 ! same mann] & 9 ! same s5se t !y are "o4 ,n[ suppose1 9 fulfillm5t ( ?is pray]1 a man & 8 *ildr5 7 ,8 disciples2 & f9ally 9 ! et]nal _w1 !y became "o ) ea* o!r 9 precisely ! same s5se t ,*ri/ & ,8 ,fa!r are "o1 w\ld n ^! *ildr5 be subject to _! fa!r 9 ! same mann] z ,*ri/ is subject to ,8 ,fa!r8 ,c]ta9ly !y w\ld4 ,we h also a mo/ beautiful practical illu/ration ( ! pr9ciples ( cont9u$ au?ority on ! "p ( ! fa!r & ob$i5ce on ! "p ( ! *ildr5 9 ?is life1 9 ! family ( ,jacob4 ,8 sons 71 _m ( !m1 advanc$ 9 ye>s s f> z to become heads ( families at ! "t ( go+ to ,egypt = corn4 ,& yet !y all set an example ( ob$i5ce to _! fa!r1 insomu* t !y w\ld n take ,b5jam9 ) !m )\t 8 cons5t1 ev5 if !y />v$ to dea?4 ,x appe>s1 too1 t ,abraham _h ! entire control ( 8 son ,isaac's matrimonial affairs1 al?\gh ,isaac 0 =ty ye>s ( age at ! "t ( 8 m>riage ) ,rebecca4 ,hav+ n[ e/abli%$ ! fact t ! cele/ial ord] is design$ n only to give et]nal life1 b also to e/abli% an et]nal ord] ( family gov]nm5t1 f\nd$ ^u ! mo/ pure & holy pr9ciples ( union & affection1 we w take a review ( ! cele/ial family ( man z x w exi/ 9 ! re/oration ( all ?+s spok5 ( by ! ,holy ,prophets4 ,fir/3 ,8 mo/ graci\s & v5]able maje/y1 ,k+ ,adam1 ) 8 royal consort1 ,que5 ,eve1 w appe> at ! #ee head ( ! :ole great family ( ! r$eem$1 & w be cr[n$ 9 _! mid/ z a k+ & prie/ =ev] aft] ! ,son ( ,god4 ,!y w !n be array$ 9 g>m5ts :ite z sn[ & w take _! seats on ! ?rone1 9 ! mid/ ( ! p>adise ( ,god on ! e>?1 to reign =ev] & ev]4 ,:ile ?\s&s ( ?\s&s /& be=e him1 & t5 ?\s& times t5 ?\s& m9i/] unto him4 ,& if y w receive x1 ?is is ! ord] ( ! ,anci5t ( days--! k+dom prep>$ & organiz$ to meet ,jesus :5 ,he comes4 ,?is v5]able patri>* & sov]eign w hold lawful jurisdiction ov] ,abel1 ,eno*1 ,noah1 ,abraham1 ,isaac1 ,jacob1 ,joseph1 ,moses1 ! prophets1 apo/les1 ,sa9ts ( all ages & disp5sations1 :o w all rev]5ce & obey him z _! v5]able fa!r & lawful sov]eign4 ,!y w !n be organiz$1 ea* ov] 8 own dep>tm5t ( ! gov]nm5t1 accord+ to _! bir?right & (fice1 9 _! families1 g5]ations & nations4 ,ea* "o w obey & be obey$ accord+ to ! connection :i* he su/a9s z a memb] ( ! great cele/ial family4 ,?us ! gradation w desc5d 9 regul> degrees f ! ?rone ( ! ,anci5t ( days ) 8 innum]able subjects1 d[n to ! lea/ & la/ ,sa9t ( ! la/ days :o may be c\nt$ wor?y ( a ?rone & sceptre1 al?\gh 8 k+dom may1 p]haps1 only consi/ ( a wife & s+le *ild4 ,su* ! ord] & organization ( ! cele/ial family1 & su* ! natures ( ! ?rones1 pr9cipalities & p[]s1 :i* are ! rew>ds ( dilig5ce4 ,?is k+dom1 organiz$ & e/abli%$ ^u ! e>? 9 its beauty & ord]1 w be ready = ! ,son ( man4 ,he w !n come 9 ! cl\ds ( heav5 & receive x to himself4 ,adam & all ! patri>*s1 k+s & prophets w /ill be subject unto ,*ri/1 because ,he 0 9 ! et]nal _w1 ! fir/ born ( e creature1 & ! beg9n+ ( ! creation ( ,god4 ,h5ce 9 ! patri>*al ord]1 ,he rules by "r ( bir?4 ,if ,i tell y e>?ly ?+s & ye believe n1 h[ %all ye believe if ,i tell y ( heav5ly ?+s8 ,i might enl>ge on ! subject by connect+ ! family ( ,adam ) o!r bran*es ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 & ( ! cele/ial family 9 o!r planets & worlds1 _m ( :i* are old] & mu* l>g] ?an our e>?1 b peopl$ by bran*es ( ! cele/ial family1 :o are ( ! same k9dr$ & race t we are1 viz41 ! sons & daught]s ( ,god4 ,i might also tell y ( ! cont9u$ ex]tions ( creative p[] by :i* millions ( new worlds w yet be =m$ & peopl$ by ,k+ ,adam & 8 desc5dants1 9 ! "n1 & by ! au?ority ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & by virtue ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood :i* is aft] ! p[] #ef ( ! endless life1 )\t beg9n+ ( days or end ( ye>s1 & ?us g on enl>g+ & multiply+1 conqu]+ & to conqu]1 till ,abraham's se$ becomes num]\s z ! s&2 & till ! ,sa9t ( ! la/ days possess a k+dom & dom9ion ( 8 own po/]ity1 va/ly m num]\s ?an ,k+ ,adam w possess 9 ! great re/oration ( all ?+s p]ta9+ to ?is little e>?4 ,b y are n able to receive heav5ly ?+s z yet1 & !re=e =be>1 & let ! ?+s ( ! e>? suffice at lea/ = ! pres5t1 & till ! ,sa9ts %\ld be c\nt$ wor?y ( end[m5t & ( an entrance into ! sanctu>y ( our ,god4 ,= !re %all ! great] ?+s be made manife/ to ^? :o are n ov]come & are c\nt$ wor?y4 ,i n[ wi% to say a few words on ! subject ( matrimony & also on ! subject ( rais+ & educat+ *ildr54 ,:o t has _h "o glimpse ( ! ord] ( ! cele/ial family & ( ! et]nal connections & relation%ips :i* %\ld be =m$ "h 9 ord] to be enjoy$ !re2 :o t has felt "o ?rill ( ! en]gy & p[] ( et]nal life & love :i* fl[s f ! div9e _s ( revelation1 c ev] be cont5t$ ) ! corrupt pleasures ( a mom5t :i* arise f ! unlawful connections & desires8 ,or :at ,sa9t :o has any degree ( fai? 9 ! p[] ( ! resurrection & ( et]nal life1 c be cont5t$ to ?r[ !mselves away by matrimonial connection ) sect>ians or o!r worldl+s :o are s bl9d t !y c nev] secure an et]nal union by ! au?ority ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood :i* has p[] to b9d t :i* %all be b\nd 9 heav58 ,by su* a union1 or by corrupt1 unlawful & unvirtu\s connections & indulg5ces !y n only lose _! own cele/ial cr[n & ?rone1 b also plunge _! *ildr5 into ru9 & d>kness1 :i* w probably cause !m to neglect s great salvation = ! sake ( ! love & ! praise ( ! _w & ! traditions ( m54 ,o my fri5ds--my bre?r5 & si/]s1 & especially ! y\ng] class ( our community6 ,i besee* y 9 ! fe> & love ( ,god & entreat y 9 view ( et]nal glory & exaltation 9 ?is k+dom1 to d5y y\rselves all ! corrupt & abom9able practices & desires ( ! _w & ! fle%1 & seek to be pure & virtu\s 9 all y\r ways & ?\ghts1 & n only s1 b make no matrimonial connections or engagem5ts till y h ask$ c\nsel ( ! ,_s ( ,god 9 humble pray] be=e ,him2 till y "k & und]/& ! pr9ciples ( et]nal life & union suffici5tly to act wisely & prud5tly1 & 9 t way t #eg w ev5tually secure y\rself & companion & y\r *ildr5 9 ! great family circle ( ! cele/ial organization4 ,i w\ld n[ say to p>5ts t _! own salvation1 z well z t ( _! *ildr51 dep5ds to a c]ta9 ext5t on ! br++ up ( _! *ildr51 & educat+ !m 9 ! tru?1 t _! traditions & e>ly impressions may be correct4 ,no p>5t :o cont9ues to neglect ?is aft] !y !mselves h come to ! k ( ! tru?1 c be sav$ 9 ! cele/ial k+dom4 ,i w\ld e>ne/ly recomm5d t all sect>ian books1 tracts1 pictures1 pa9t+s1 etc41 :i* are n accord+ to ! tru?1 be remov$ f ! family circle ( ! ,sa9ts1 & t _! *ildr5 be n suff]$ to read !m1 at lea/ till ! tru? has tak5 hold ( _! m9ds suffici5tly t !y may be able to contra/ ! "o ) ! o!r2 & to p]ceive ! diff]5ce4 ,sect>ian s]mons & _! mann] ( wor%ip & _! ,sunday s*ools1 are also a great damage to *ildr51 be+ well calculat$ to rivet ^u _! "y & t5d] m9ds ! mo/ vague1 my/]i\s & errone\s notions & pr9ciples :i* may prev5t _! ev] be+ op5 to ! conviction ( ! tru?4 ,& ev5 if !y %\ld embrace ! tru? aft]w>ds1 & !y f9d _! p]ceptive faculties s blunt$ & becl\d$ by e>ly impressions & traditions1 t x w cont9ue to ret>d _! progress 9 ! compreh5sion ( ! tru?1 insomu* t _m ( its pla9e/ & simple/ pr9ciples w ei!r rema9 entirely unp]ceiv$ by !m or else be se5 ?r\gh a glass d>kly1 z x 71 & ?us lose mu* ( _! =ce & beauty4 99 99 99 ,9 reg>d to matrimony1 ,i suppose "s w tell me t 9 ! resurrection !y nei!r m>ry nor are giv5 9 m>riage4 ,t is true1 = ! be/ ( all reasons--because !y d x "h2 & ?us b9d on e>? t :i* %all be b\nd 9 heav51 & t too by ,god's own au?ority2 & ?is be+ ! _w ( prep>ation & t ! _w ( enjoym5t4 ,!re=e !re is no ne$ ( do+ x 9 t _w4 ,^? :o d n und]/& & att5d to ! ord9ances & au?ority ( ,god 9 ?is _w1 nei!r by !mselves nor by proxy1 are n c\nt$ wor?y to enjoy ! cele/ial glory 9 ! _w to come2 !re=e1 !y mu/ rema9 z !y are1 & nev] enjoy t sweet union & exaltation :i* is prep>$ = ! ,sa9ts ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,?us are all judg$ accord+ to ! de$s done 9 ! body2 & t :i* !y s[ !y %all also reap4 ,if !y *oose 9 ?is _w to foll[ ! wick$ lu/s & pleasures ( ! mom5t by unlawful connections2 or if !y *oose to be #eh unit$ aft] ! mann] ( ?is _w by be+ jo9$ ) a companion :o is n wor?y ( an et]nal cov5ant & ( ! seal ( ! liv+ ,god1 :y !n1 ! consequ5ce is1 t !y enjoy ! ?+s ( ?is _w & ! pleasures & passions !re(2 b dea? closes ! sc5e & et]nity f9ds !m poor w&]]s & outca/s f ! commonweal? ( ! cele/ial family & /rang]s to ! cov5ant ( promise4 ,_! =m] cov5ants come to an end ) _! life1 & 9 t _w !y c nei!r m>ry nor be giv5 9 m>riage2 consequ5tly !y mu/ rema9 unassociat$ 9 family capacity1 &1 !re=e1 h no k+dom ov] :i* to reign1 nor any possible means ( increas+ _! own glory4 ,!re w be weep+1 wail+ & gna%+ ( tee? inde$2 = :o c endure et]nal disappo9tm5t8 ,:o c endure to be =ev] bani%$ & sep>at$ f fa!r1 "m1 wife1 *ildr51 & e k9dr$ affection1 & f e family tie8 ,= none ( our relation%ips w be recogniz$ by ! au?orities 9 ?is _w1 unless secur$ to u "h 9 an ev]la/+ cov5ant :i* _c be brok51 & seal$ by ! con/itut$ au?orities ( ! liv+ ,god4 ,well did ! ,"l promise by ! m\? ( ! ,prophet ,mala*i t ,he w\ld s5d ,elijah ! ,prophet be=e ! com+ ( ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l2 & t he %\ld turn1 seal1 or b9d ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr5 & ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs1 le/ ! :ole e>? %\ld be smitt5 ) a curse4 ,& if y w receive x1 ,elijah ! prophet has be5 s5t 9 ^! la/ days to man on ! e>?1 & has conf]r$ ! keys ( ! seal+ p[] t o!rs might g =? 9 ,8 ,_s1 p[] & ,prie/hood1 & seal bo? on e>? & 9 heav54 ,b !y h done unto "s ( !m :atev] !y li/$1 & ev5 s _m o!rs p]haps suff] "u _! cruel h&4 ,b ! keys are on ! e>? & %all n be tak5 f x till ! seal+ is accompli%$4 ,!re=e1 ,o ye ,sa9ts ( ! ,mo/ ,high6 build ! ,temple & sanctu>y ( our ,god1 & ga!r toge!r !reunto4 ,= !re1 sai? ! ,"l1 w ,i reveal unto y ! fullness ( m9e ord9ances p]ta9+ to ! ,holy ,prie/hood & prep>ation1 by :i* ! liv+ & ! dead may be r$eem$ & associat$ 9 ! exalt$ pr9ciples ( et]nal life & joy4 ,am54 #ei ,,salvation ,,= ,,! ,,liv+ ,,& ,,! ,,dead4 ,lib]ality ( ! ,mormon ,fai?4 ,a ,disc\rse by ,*>les ,w4 ,p5rose4 ,deliv]$ 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,sunday ,aft]noon1 ,augu/ #ai1 #aijj4 ,report$ by ,ar?ur ,w9t]4 ,i am ?ankful = ! opportunity ( meet+ ) ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 ?is ,tab]nacle1 & ,i tru/ t our assembl+ toge!r w n be 9 va91 b be pr(itable to all ( u4 ,i h be5 call$ ^u to address ! congregation4 ,i desire to d s "u ! influ5ce ( t ,_s :i* guides into all tru?1 & :i* makes pla9 ! ?+s ( ,god to ! m9ds ( m54 ,i tru/ t ?is ,_s w n only re/ ^u me1 to enlight5 my m9d & to give me words :i* w be ( b5efit to ^? :o he>1 b t x may also re/ ^u ! congregation1 t we may be able to see eye to eye4 ,*>act]i/ics ( ,true ,religion4 ,"o m>k ( true religion is a reg>d = ! welf>e ( o!r p4 ,true religion does n make p selfi%4 ,x creates 9 _! he>ts a feel+ ( *anty & a desire to bless2 n to injure 9 any way1 n to wi% ! d[nfall or hurt ( a fell[ creature1 b r to desire 8 uplift+1 & b5efit1 & com=t1 & joy4 ,our ,heav5ly ,fa!r creat$ ! e>? ^u :i* we live = ! com=t & happ9ess ( ,8 creatures4 ,! plan ( salvation1 :i* 0 prep>$ be=e ! f\ndations ( ! _w1 0 design$ = ! improvem5t1 ! b5efit & ! ultimate salvation ( all ,8 sons & daught]s4 ,:5 we h a desire 9 our he>ts to bless & b5efit mank9d1 we h ! "r side4 ,:5 we feel a _s ( rev5ge1 ( retaliation1 & a desire to d h>m1 t is n ( ,god1 b is f b5ea?4 ,our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/1 we are told1 came into ! _w1 n to condemn ! _w1 b t ! _w ?r\gh ,him might be sav$4 ,t 0 ! purpose ( ! com+ ( our ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! fle%1 & ( ! atonem5t t ,he wr\ght out = mank9d by ,8 dea? on ! cross4 ,! #fj _s ( ,*ri/ is ! _s ( salvation1 ! _s ( bless+1 ! _s to d good1 to improve ! condition ( ! human race1 & to prep>e u all = ! pres5ce ( our ,et]nal ,fa!r & to enjoy ! glory ( ,8 k+dom4 ,univ]sal ,salvation4 ,"o ( ! great diff]5ces betwe5 ! fai? ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & t ( mo/ ( ! d5om9ations call$ ,*ri/ian is t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts tea* t salvation is = all p1 ( all ages1 ( all races1 ( all colors1 :o c be sav$4 ,! doctr9e t ! ,"l has reveal$ ?r\gh ,8 s]vant ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? is t salvation is to come unto all1 & t none w be lo/ :o c possibly be r$eem$2 t ! plan ( salvation is z broad z ! fall ( man4 ,our fir/ p>5ts broke a div9e law1 & ?r\gh _! disob$i5ce dea? came into ! _w4 ,z by disob$i5ce ( "o man s91 & dea? z ! wages ( s91 came into ! _w1 s by ! atonem5t & ob$i5ce ( "o1 life & salvation w ultimately come to all ! family ( ,adam4 ,z 9 ,adam all die1 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 ,?is doctr9e 0 enunciat$ by ! ,apo/le ,paul 9 8 epi/le to ! ,cor9?ians4 ,! full mean+ ( t is n expla9$ 9 ! old scriptures1 nei!r is x und]/ood g5]ally 9 ! ,*ri/ian _w1 b x 0 reveal$ 9 great pla9ness to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & ,sidney ,rigdon4 ,i w n read to y ! vision :i* 0 giv5 to !m1 expla9+ ?is doctr9e ( salvation1 b w p]haps read a few v]ses ( x1 s t ! full ext5t ( ! plan ( salvation may be compreh5d$ to "s little degree by ! congregation4 ,let me say1 fir/1 t ! book f :i* ,i am ab\t to read conta9s "s ( ! revelations ( ,god to ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 ?is age ( ! _w1 & we reg>d ^! z ,scripture4 ,we believe 9 ! ,bible4 ,we believe t holy m5 ( old wrote & spoke z !y 7 mov$ ^u by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,we also believe t ! same ,_s 9 ?is age ( ! _w w make pla9 ! ?+s ( ,god exactly 9 ! same way z !y 7 reveal$ 9 =m] times4 ,9 o!r words1 we believe t ! ,_s is ! same 9 all ages1 & t ,god & ,*ri/ are ! same ye/]day1 today & =ev]4 ,if ,god c\ld reveal ,8 ^w ?r\gh ,prophets 9 anci5t times1 c]ta9ly ,he c reveal ,8 ^w1 ?r\gh ,prophets 9 mod]n times4 ,if n1 :y n8 ,:at reason is !re t ,god %\ld n make #fa manife/ ,8 tru? 9 ! n9ete5? c5tury z well z 9 ! fir/ c5tury1 or 9 times be=e ! beg9n+ ( ! ,*ri/ian era8 ,has ! ,et]nal ,fa!r ceas$ to h p[] to make ,himself manife/8 ,has ,he b\nd ,himself ) an oa? & promise t ,he w\ld n speak aga91 aft] ,he reveal$ ,himself ?r\gh ! ,prophets & ,apo/les 9 ! fir/ age ( ! ,*ri/ian era & be=e t "t8 ,if s1 :]e is ,8 ^w & promise record$8 ,i "k ( no?+ ( ! k9d 9 ! book t is suppos$ to conta9 ! ,holy ,scriptures4 ,! ,bible conta9s "s few ?+s reveal$ by ! ,"l ?r\gh ,8 s]vants 9 =m] days1 & by read+ x c>efully ,i f9d t x conta9s an abundance ( promises t 9 ! la/ times1 9 ! times ( ! re/itution ( all ?+s spok5 ( by ! holy ,prophets s9ce ! _w began1 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times 9 :i* ,god is to ga!r toge!r 9 "o all ?+s t are 9 ,*ri/1 !re is to be m light1 m revelation1 m manife/ation ( ! p[] ( ,god1 great] miracles & great] outp\r+ ( ! ,_s & ! k ( ,god1 until ! "t %all come :5 a man %all n h to say to 8 neighbor1 ,"k ye ! ,"l1 = all %all "k ,him1 f ! lea/ unto ! greate/1 & ! k ( ,god %all cov] ! e>? z ! wat]s cov] ! great deep2 s ! prophets ( old pr$ict$4 ,?is be+ s !re is no?+ unscriptural or unreasonable 9 ! idea t ,god %\ld reveal ,8 ^w 9 ?is age ( ! _w z ,he reveal$ x 9 =m] times1 & z x 0 cu/om>y ) ,him :5 ,he _h any special "w to p]=m among ! *ildr5 ( m51 or any special tru? to reveal1 to raise up a prophet or prophets ?r\gh :om ,8 ^w 0 communicat$1 t 9 ! la/ days ,he %\ld act 9 ! same way1 see+ t ,he is an un*angeable ,be+4 ,we te/ify t 9 ! n9ete5? c5tury our ,heav5ly ,fa!r has be5 pleas$ to op5 ! heav5s once m1 & to s5d ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 our ,r$eem]1 ) a message ( life & light1 simil> to t :i* ,he proclaim$ :5 ,he tab]nacl$ 9 mortality4 ,we te/ify t angels h come d[n f ! c\rts ( glory1 br++ light & tru? = ! enlight5m5t & salvation ( all ! human family1 & a message to be c>ri$ to e nation1 k9dr$1 tongue & p4 ,we recognize ! fact t ?r\gh\t ,*ri/5dom !re are v>i\s religi\s societies1 compos$ 9 ! ma9 ( good p1 & hav+ among !m v tal5t$ m51 "s ( :om m9i/] 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l )\t au?ority1 #fb :ile o!rs expla9 ! ,gospel accord+ to _! und]/&+ ( x--:i* is v limit$2 & t !re are p ( all sects & d5om9ations :o desire to s]ve ! ,"l & walk 9 ,8 ways1 b :o cl+ to ! notions & ideas :i* h be5 h&$ d[n to !m by tradition4 ,we d n wi% to int]f]e ) any ( !m 9 _! religi\s rights & privileges4 ,we recognize ! "r ( e man to wor%ip ,god accord+ to ! dictates ( 8 own consci5ce1 & ?9k t p ought n to be mole/$ 9 t wor%ip1 & t !y %\ld be p]fectly free to c>ry out _! religi\s convictions1 s long z !y d n infr+e ^u ! rights & lib]ties ( o!rs4 ,t is ! l9e we draw1 & :5 m5 /ep beyond t1 !n ! secul> law ought to /ep 9 & protect p 9 ! ex]cise ( _! rights1 & f ! designs & wick$ acts ( ^? :o seek to infr+e ^u !m4 ,b ,"o ,god & ,"o ,fai?4 ,b :ile we recognize ?is1 we d n lose sight ( ?is "o great fact1 :i* all p %\ld consid]2 t z !re is b "o ,god = u to wor%ip1 !re c be b "o true religion4 ,a v>iety ( ,gods might introduce a v>iety ( cre$s2 b !re is "o ,god ev5 ! ,fa!r1 ( :om are all ?+s1 & "o ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 by :om are all ?+s4 ,!re=e1 ! religion ( ,god & ,*ri/ mu/ be "o4 ,tru? is n divid$ aga9/ itself4 ,tru? & error w cla%1 b tru? & tru? w always h>monize4 ,any?+ t ,god reveals mu/ be true1 = ,he is tru?2 & ev]y?+ t comes by ! way ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,8 belov$ ,son1 mu/ be true1 = ,he is ! way1 ! tru? & ! life4 ,no error w be introduc$ into ! _w "u ! direction ( ! ,fa!r1 or ( ! ,son4 ,& ! ,holy ,gho/ is ! ,_s ( tru?4 ,x guides into all tru?4 ,x takes ( ! ?+s ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son & reveals !m unto m54 ,x w n sub/antiate or reveal any error2 b x w manife/ tru? & make x pla94 ,!re=e1 all t is error 9 ! _w1 :e!r x be among ,*ri/ians or pagans1 is n ( ,god1 & is n recogniz$ ( ,him4 ,x w n lead to ,god2 x w n b5efit mank9d2 b x w d injury4 ,x is ! tru? t exalts1 t ennobles1 & t w save mank9d4 ,falsehood & error w n4 ,any?+ t is contr>y to tru? _c be ( ,god1 b may be ( t ,evil ,"o1 :o 0 a li> f ! beg9n+4 #fc ,s9c]ity ,n ,conclusive ,evid5ce ( ,tru?4 ,t !re is an abundance ( error 9 ! ,*ri/ian _w z well z "s tru?1 mu/ be pat5t to ev]ybody :o has inve/igat$ ! conditions ( mank9d 9 ! pres5t day1 because ^! multif>i\s sects & d5om9ations are discordant4 ,!y d n unite--except on special occasions :5 !y meet toge!r to d5\nce ! ,mormons2 !y c unite on t "q sometimes4 ,! _s ( division1 /rife & cont5tion exi/s among p call$ ,*ri/ians z well z among p call$ ,pagans4 ,t fact alone makes x evid5t t !re is a great deal ( error exi/+ 9 :at is call$ ,*ri/5dom4 ,t is because ^! v>i\s sy/ems :i* h be5 e/abli%$ are ! inv5tions ( m54 ,!y may h be5 good m5 :o />t$ ^! diff]5t sects--,i w n judge t matt]2 t is ) ! ,et]nal ,judge--b ^! sects 7 ! (fspr+ ( m54 ,^! m5 may h read ! ,scriptures1 & h ent]ta9$ c]ta9 ideas f\nd$ ^u _! read+2 & !y may h e/abli%$ ^! diff]5t sy/ems 9 accordance ) _! s9c]e ideas ( :at 0 "r4 ,b s9c]ity ( itself is n a conclusive evid5ce ( tru?4 ,! hea!n is j z s9c]e 9 8 idol wor%ip z ! ,*ri/ian is 9 8 v>i\s modes ( b[+ d[n to ,deity2 & c]ta9ly ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts h manife/$ _! s9c]ity be=e ! :ole _w z well z be=e ! heav5s4 ,! ,eld]s ( ?is ,*ur* :o g out into ! _w to proclaim ! ,gospel z !y und]/& x1 manife/ _! s9c]ity4 ,yet our ,*ri/ian fri5ds w n recognize !m z ,*ri/ians1 nor believe t !y are "r4 ,!y g out )\t purse or scrip1 )\t fee or rew>d4 ,!y are n paid = _! "w4 ,!y make sacrifice ( home & its com=ts1 & leave _! lov$ ones beh9d1 & g to face a fr[n+ _w1 to meet p]secution & obloquy1 & sometimes imprisonm5t1 /ripes & dea?4 ,:at =8 ,to proclaim t :i* !y "k 9 _! he>ts is true4 ,!y are s9c]e en\gh1 b t does n prove t !y are "r4 ,our ,*ri/ian fri5ds w ackn[l$ge t4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! s9c]ity t may be exhibit$ 9 ! v>i\s ,*ri/ian sects by ! p :o compose ! memb]s1 & by ! prea*]s :o tea* !m1 is n ( itself an evid5ce t !y are "r or t !y h ! tru?4 ,b ! fact t !y are divid$ & conflict+ is pro( en\gh t !re is a great deal ( error among !m4 ,n[1 t :i* comes f ,god is tru?4 ,if ,jesus #fd ,*ri/ has a *ur* on ! e>? "u ,8 direction & inspiration1 conta9+ m5 :om ,he has appo9t$1 :o hold ,8 au?ority1 :o are s5t by ,8 ^w1 & :o h ! div9e au?ority to adm9i/] 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 t *ur* w h ! tru?4 ,x w n h error int]m+l$ ) x1 because x w be direct$ by ,*ri/1 be+ ,8 ,*ur*4 ,m5 may build up a *ur* & call x ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 b t does n make x s2 x is ! *ur* ( ! m5 :o organiz$ x4 ,if ,john ,wesley--a good man1 z ,i believe ) all my he>t1 a mighty man1 :o did a great & good "w 9 ! e>?--organiz$ a religi\s society & call$ x ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 t does n make x s1 & x is no?+ m ?an ! *ur* ( ,john ,wesley4 ,if o!r good m5 assemble toge!r & agree on po9ts ( doctr9e & organize a religi\s society t society is !irs4 ,x is n ,god's unless ,he ord]$ x1 reveal$ x1 & accept$ x4 ,on5ess ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,i ?9k t ^! simple ideas w be receiv$ by ?is congregation & by any reasonable p]son4 ,if ,jesus ,*ri/ _h a *ur* on ! e>? 9 ! fir/ c5tury1 x 0 ! ,*ur* t ,he e/abli%$4 ,!re is evid5ce t ,he did e/abli% a *ur*4 ,by read+ ! ,new ,te/am5t x is pla9 t ,he organiz$ x ,himself2 !re=e x 0 ,8 ,*ur*4 ,he plac$ 9 x apo/les1 prophets1 evangeli/s1 pa/ors & tea*]s1 7s we read 9 ! epi/le to ! ,ephesians1 #d? *apt]17 = ! p]fect+ ( ! ,sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/2 till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,^! m5 7 s5t out to prea* ! ,gospel )\t purse or scrip4 ,!y 7 comm&$ to g into all ! _w & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature4 ,& ! pr9ciples :i* !y taught 7 ! pr9ciples ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! plan ( salvation t !y introduc$ 0 div9e4 ,x 0 n _! own4 ,:5 ,paul prea*$ to ! ,g5tiles & ,pet] prea*$ to ! ,jews1 !y prea*$ ! same ,gospel1 ! same doctr9e1 by ! same ,_s4 ,! p :o receiv$ _! ^w & rep5t$ ( _! s9s1 believ+ 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 7 all baptiz$ by "o _s into "o body4 ,!re 0 b "o body1 no matt] h[ _m memb]s !re 7 9 x2 !re 0 b "o *ur*1 no matt] h[ _m bran*es !re might be to x4 ,! ,*ur* 0 "o1 ! ,gospel 0 "o1 ! ,god !y wor%ipp$ 0 #fe "o1 ! ,savior 0 "o4 ,!re 0 "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 "o ,god & ,fa!r ( all2 & ! pa? t !y walk$ 9 0 ! "o way m>k$ out by ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o said1 ,wide is ! gate & broad is ! way1 t leade? to de/ruction1 & _m !re be :i* g 9 !reat2 because /raight is ! gate1 & n>r[ is ! way1 :i* leade? unto life1 & few !re be t f9d x4 ,^! m5 :om ! ,"l plac$ 9 ,8 ,*ur* _h ! ^w ( ! ,"l4 ,god reveal$ ,himself unto !m4 ,jesus ,*ri/ manife/$ ,himself unto !m4 ,?is is "o ( ! *>act]i/ics ( ! ,*ur*4 ,x 0 9 communication ) its ,div9e ,au?or4 ,! _s t came d[n f heav5 0 9 ^! m52 n only 9 !m1 b 9 ! body ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! :ole body 0 quick5$ by x1 l$ by x1 & inspir$ by x4 ,!re=e ! tru? 0 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,b !re came a great *ange aft] ! ,apo/les 7 sla94 ,d>kness came 9 l a flood & ov]spread ! e>?1 z ! prophet ( old =esaw :5 he said t d>kness w\ld cov] ! e>? & gross d>kness ! p4 ,because ( t d>kness :i* has ov]spread ! e>? has come ! condition t exi/s 9 ! ,*ri/ian _w today4 ,true ,gospel ,aga9 ,reveal$ ,f ,heav54 ,n[1 9 ?is age ( ! _w1 ,i repeat1 our ,heav5ly ,fa!r has be5 pleas$ to reveal ,himself aga94 ,he> x6 oh1 ye p6 ,z sure z ! sun %9es 9 ! heav5s1 z sure z we are 9 ?is ,tab]nacle ?is aft]noon1 ! ,mighty ,god1 ev5 ! ,"l1 ha? spok51 & is call+ ! e>? f ! ris+ ( ! sun to ! go+ d[n !re(4 ,8 ^w to all p is t ! ,gospel 9 its purity has be5 re/or$2 ,8 ,*ur* has be5 set up aga9 on ! e>?1 "u ,8 p]sonal direction2 ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 ,evangeli/s1 ,pa/ors & ,tea*]s once m are end[$ ) ! ,_s t comes f on high1 & all p :o receive _! te/imony & are ob$i5t to ! ,gospel are baptiz$ by "o _s into "o body1 :e!r !y be ,jew or ,g5tile1 bond or free1 & !y are all made to p>take ( "o ,_s4 ,?is ,gospel & ! proclamation !re( is to all ! _w1 to e creature4 ,?is is ! comm&m5t ( ,god to ,8 s]vants 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,& all p w he> ! s\nd !re(1 no matt] h[ mu* x may be oppos$4 ,! ,eld]s ( ?is ,*ur*1 go+ out z ! s]vants ( ,god did ( old1 are end[$ ) ! same au?ority1 ! same p[]1 & ! same "r to #ff adm9i/] 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& ! ^w ( ,*ri/ is to !m z x 0 to ! e>ly ,apo/les3 ,he t receive? y receive? me1 & he t receive? me receive? ,him t s5t me4 ,& he t rejecte? y rejecte? ,him t s5t me4 ,! ^w ( ! ,"l to all p ev]y:]e is to turn f _! wick$ness1 f _! corruptions1 f _! false cre$s1 f _! b[+ d[n to any?+ t is n ,god1 f ! notions & ideas ( m5 t h be5 prea*$ 9 ! _w = ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/1 & come unto ,god _! ,et]nal ,fa!r 9 humility1 9 contrition1 rep5t+ ( _! s9s1 confess+ !m1 & =sak+ !m4 ,gospel ,w ,be ,prea*$ ,to ,e ,s\l4 ,?is is a corrupt age4 ,! _w is full ( evil4 ,t p]haps may be consid]$ an extravagant t]m1 = !re is )\t d\bt a great deal ( good 9 ! _w z well z evil2 b ,i mean to say t evil ab\nds ev]y:]e4 ,take y\r ,*ri/ian cities--^? t h ! mo/ *ur*es & *apels d$icat$ to ,*ri/ian s]vice--& s91 corruption1 vice1 & evils t are unm5tionable1 ab\nd 9 !m4 ,! ^w ( ,god to all p is to rep5t1 & turn f iniquity1 & come unto ! ,"l1 t !y may be sav$4 ,?is ,gospel w be prea*$ to e nation1 tongue & p4 ,! b>ri]s t are n[ 9 ! way ( ! progress ( ! s]vants ( ,god w be brok5 d[n4 ,w>1 plague1 pe/il5ce1 fam9e1 e>?quake1 ! dev\r+ fire1 ! cyclone & ! :irlw9d w be ag5cies 9 ! h&s ( an (f5d$ ,deity to op5 up ! way = ! spread ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,nations t today sit 9 d>kness w he> x1 & ! ,*ri/ian nations w he> x2 = ! ^w ( ! ,"l is to ! prie/ z well z to ! p1 to ! k+ z well z to ! peasant1 to ^? 9 high places z well z to ^? :o grovel 9 fil? & dirt on ! e>? or b5ea? its surface4 ,to all p ev]y:]e ?is ,gospel is to g4 ,^? nations :]e x is n[ impossible to proclaim ! ,gospel freely w be s ov]turn$ 9 ! provid5ces ( our ,fa!r 9 ?is fa/ age1 t all nations w be op5$ & ! ,eld]s ( ?is ,*ur* w c>ry ! message to ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,n[ 9 reg>d to p :o w n receive ! ,gospel :5 x is pres5t$ to !m4 ,:5 !y reject x1 !y reject ! ,"l4 ,b are !y to be ev]la/+ly lo/ & de/roy$8 ,if s1 only a few p among ! great family ( ! ,et]nal #fg ,fa!r w\ld obta9 ! bless+s ( salvation4 ,:at ,i w read to y f ?is book relates to ! f9al condition ( ! human race4 ,z ,i said1 ,i w n attempt to read ! :ole ( x2 x w\ld take too long4 ,i w read only a few v]ses4 ,b ,i recomm5d all p to read x fully4 ,i consid] x ! mo/ glori\s manife/ation ( light & tru? conc]n+ ! future ( mank9d t has ev] be5 put 9 pr9t4 ,!re is no?+ 9 ! ,bible equal to ?is manife/ation f ,god1 ( ,8 plans & purposes reg>d+ ,8 *ildr5 :o dwell on ! e>?4 ,! fir/ "p ( ?is revelation conta9s ! /atem5t t ,joseph ,smi? & ,sidney ,rigdon1 be+ 9 ! ,_s on ! #af? day ( ,febru>y1 #ahcb1 7 surr\nd$ by ,8 p[] & light1 & !y beheld ! ,fa!r seat$ ^u ,8 ?rone1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,8 ,son1 at ,8 "r h&1 & ! angels t surr\nd ! ?rone & wor%ip be=e _! face4 ,! ,"l manife/$ 9 ?is vision ! conditions ( ! human family 9 ! _w to come1 :o w be p>tak]s ( ! v>i\s degrees ( glory--! cele/ial glory1 ! t]re/rial glory1 & ! tele/ial glory4 ,! "p ,i wi% to read is ?is3 ,& ?is is ! ,gospel1 ! glad tid+s :i* ! voice out ( ! heav5s bore record unto u3 ,t ,he came into ! _w1 ev5 ,jesus1 to be crucifi$ = ! _w1 & to be> ! s9s ( ! _w1 & to sanctify ! _w1 & to cleanse x f all unrighte\sness2 ,t ?r\gh ,him all might be sav$ :om ! ,fa!r _h put into ,8 p[] & made by ,him1 ,:o glorifies ! ,fa!r1 & saves all ! works ( ,8 h&s1 except ^? sons ( p]dition1 :o d5y ! ,son aft] ! ,fa!r has reveal$ ,him2 ,:]e=e ,he saves all except !m3 !y %all g away into ev]la/+ puni%m5t1 :i* is endless puni%m5t1 :i* is et]nal puni%m5t1 to reign ) ! devil & 8 angels 9 et]nity1 :]e _! worm die? n1 & ! fire is n qu5*$1 :i* is _! torm5t4 ,& ! end !re(1 nei!r ! place !re(1 nor _! torm5t1 no man kn[s4 7,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 section #gf1 vs4 #dj-de47 ,b ,few ,w ,be ,lo/4 ,my fri5ds1 ! great tru? is decl>$ 9 ?is revelation t ,jesus ,*ri/ w ultimately save ,,all mank9d1 except a few :o are call$ ! sons ( p]dition1 :o d5y ! ,son aft] ! ,fa!r has reveal$ ,him4 ,?is is a v diff]5t idea ( ! plan ( salvation to t :i* is ent]ta9$ by mo/ if n all our ,*ri/ian fri5ds1 :o say t we are v illib]al4 ,!y h an idea t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are v exclusive & illib]al 9 _! religion4 ,i wi% to #fh say "h t !re is no cre$ 9 ,*ri/5dom :i* is s lib]al z t :i* is believ$ 9 by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,we d n hold t all :o diff] ) u 9 reg>d to ! pr9ciples ( salvation w be irretrievably lo/4 ,we d n consign our ,*ri/ian fri5ds1 z !y d u1 to an ev]la/+ hell1 to frizzle & fry 9 brim/one & fire :ile et]nity comes & goes2 n at all4 ,we d n believe t our ,et]nal ,fa!r w condemn any p]son :o acts accord+ to 8 s9c]e belief & :o endeavors1 z f> z he c1 to und]/& & practice :at is true4 ,! und]/&+ & ! practice ( tru? is t :i* exalts2 & ! "t w come--accord+ to our fai?--:5 ev]ybody :o dwells on ! e>?1 & ^? :o h dwelt "h & h gone away1 w he> ! s\nd ( ?is "o ,gospel2 =1 z ,i said1 !re c be b "o ,gospel1 "o way ( salvation1 & all ^? :o d n get into t "o way are 9 ! broad way4 ,!re are millions & millions ( hea!ns :o nev] he>d ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:at is to become ( !m all8 ,!re are millions ( ,jews :o reject ,jesus ,*ri/ z ! ,savior ( ! _w4 ,are !y all to be lo/ et]nally8 ,!y w be1 accord+ to ! doctr9es ( "s ( our v lib]al ,*ri/ian fri5ds4 ,accord+ to _! doctr9es1 no "o w be sav$ :o does n believe 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& !y h w>rant = t 9 ! ,scripture2 = !re is none o!r "n giv5 "u heav5 :]eby m5 c be sav$1 ?an ! "n ( ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,t be+ true1 all :o d n he> ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & believe 9 ,him w be condemn$4 ,if1 !re=e1 only :ile m5 dwell 9 ! fle% !y may he> ! "n ( ,*ri/ & h ! privilege ( obey+ ,8 ,gospel1 !n ! va/ majority ( ! human race1 ! sons & daught]s ( ! ,et]nal ,god1 w be doom$ to ev]la/+ puni%m5t1 accord+ to ! mod]n cre$s4 ,b accord+ to :at ! ,"l has %[n to ?is ,*ur* by revelation1 ?is ,gospel w be prea*$ to e creature4 ,if p d n he> x :ile !y dwell 9 ! fle%1 !y w he> x aft] !y leave ! body4 ,t is contr>y to ! doctr9e ( mod]n ,*ri/5dom1 ,i am aw>e4 ,x comes "r 9 contact ) "o ( ! t5ets ( fai? ( all ,*ri/ian sects4 ,!y d n believe 9 ! doctr9e ( prea*+ to m5 aft] !y are dead4 ,!y d n believe t !re is salvation = mank9d aft] !y leave ?is body4 ,to use expressions common ) !m1 ,z ! tree falls1 s x lies2 z dea? meets u1 s judgm5t f9ds u2 ,!re's #fi no rep5tance 9 ! grave1 or p>don (f]$ to ! dead4 ,t is mod]n ,*ri/ianity4 ,salvation ,= ! ,dead4 ,b t is n ! ,*ri/ianity ( ,*ri/4 ,i w\ld direct ! att5tion ( my fri5ds to ! book ( ! ,prophet ,isaiah4 ,i w n take "t to turn to x ?is aft]noon4 ,read ! #fa/ *apt]1 #a/ v]se1 & y w f9d !re ?is prophecy conc]n+ ! com+ ( ! ,r$eem]3 7,see also #dbnd *apt]1 #g? v]se47 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l ,god is ^u me2 because ! ,"l ha? ano9t$ me to prea* good tid+s unto ! meek2 he ha? s5t me to b9d up ! brok5-he>t$1 to proclaim lib]ty to ! captives1 & ! op5+ ( ! prison to !m t are b\nd2 to proclaim ! acceptable ye> ( ! ,"l4 ,jesus ,*ri/ accept$ t z a pr$iction conc]n+ ,himself1 z y w read 9 ! ,gospel accord+ to ,/4 ,luke1 7iv1 #ah7 by gett+ up 9 ! synagogue on ! ,sabba? day & read+ t ,scripture to ! ,jews1 te/ify+ t x ref]r$ to ,himself4 ,jesus1 :ile ,he dwelt 9 ! fle%1 prea*$ good tid+s to ! meek4 ,he heal$ ! sick2 ,he com=t$ ^? t m\rn$2 ,he b\nd up ! brok5he>t$4 ,b h[ ab\t proclaim+ lib]ty to ! captives1 & ! op5+ ( ! prison to !m t 7 b\nd8 ,! ,apo/le ,paul says t :5 ,jesus 0 rais$ up on high ,he l$ captivity captive1 & gave gifts unto m54 ,h[ did ,he lead captivity captive8 ,:y1 ,pet] expla9$ x1 b ! eyes ( ! ,*ri/ian _w h be5 clos$ to x = hundr$s ( ye>s4 ,9 ! #crd *apt] ( ! #a/ ,epi/le ( ,pet]1 #ah-bj vs41 we read3 ,= ,*ri/ also ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 ! j = ! unju/1 t ,he might br+ u to ,god1 be+ put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 b quick5$ by ! ,_s3 by :i* also he w5t4 ,n[1 m>k x4 ,he 0 put to dea? 9 ! fle%2 ,he 0 quick5$ by ! ,_s2 & ,he w5t--:]e8 ,our ,*ri/ian fri5ds say ,he w5t up to heav54 ,t is a mi/ake1 because ,jesus aft] ,8 resurrection1 :5 ,he appe>$ to ,m>y 9 ! g>d51 said1 ,t\* me n2 = ,i am n yet asc5d$ to my ,fa!r4 7,john xx1 #ag47 ,:]e did ,he g1 ,pet]8 ,let u he> :at he says3 ,by :i* also ,he w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison4 ,yes2 ,isaiah said ,he %\ld prea* deliv]ance to ! captives1 & ! op5+ ( ! prison to !m t 7 #gj b\nd4 ,he w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison4 ,:o 7 !y1 ,pet]8 ,he tells u3 ,:i* sometime 7 disob$i5t1 :5 once ! longsuff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah1 :ile ! ark 0 a prep>+4 ,n[1 if we w take t j z x /&s1 & leave out ! int]pretations giv5 by un9spir$ m5 & ! nons5se prea*]s weave ar\nd x to my/ify1 we c und]/& x "r en\gh4 ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 put to dea? 9 ! fle%2 ,he 0 quick5$ by ! ,_s2 ,8 body lay 9 ! sepul*re1 :ile ,he w5t & prea*$ to ! spirits 9 prison1 :o _h be5 !re s9ce ! days ( ! flood4 ,:at did ,he prea* to !m8 ,we c f9d t out by read+ ! six? v]se ( ! next *apt] ( ?is epi/le3 ,=1 = ?is cause 0 ! ,gospel prea*$ also to !m t are dead1 t !y might be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 b live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s4 ,"h is an acc\nt ( :at 0 prea*$ to !m & ! object ( ! prea*+4 ,he prea*$ ! ,gospel to !m1 ! same ,gospel t ,he prea*$ 9 ! fle%4 ,he prea*$ x to !m t !y might be judg$ z m5 9 ! fle% are1 because !y _h ! same ,gospel prea*$ to !m4 ,!y c\ld n be judg$ l m5 9 ! fle% unless !y _h ! same ,gospel prea*$ to !m z m5 9 ! fle% _h4 ,! hea!n :o nev] he>d ! ,gospel _c be judg$ l ^? :o h he>d x2 b if !y he> x 9 ! _s1 !n !y c be judg$ 9 ! same way z o!r m5 are judg$ 9 ! fle%2 & !y may live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s1 because !y c rep5t & receive t ,gospel4 ,?is is cle> & pla9 to ^? :o desire to und]/& x4 ,b :5 m5 d n want ! tru?2 :5 m5 live by publi%+ falsehoods2 :5 m5 prea* = hire & div9e = money1 & _! craft is 9 dang]1 !y d n want to see x1 nor d !y want _! congregations to p]ceive x4 ,we c ?us und]/& :at ,i read to y j n[ f ?is mod]n revelation4 ,jesus ,*ri/ di$ = ! s9s ( ! _w1 & ,he w ev5tually save all1 except a few :o are call$ ! sons ( p]dition1 :o d5y ! ,son aft] ! ,fa!r has reveal$ him1 :o s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 & aga9/ light & tru?1 & :o are irr$eemable4 ,b all ?+s t c be sav$ w be2 = our ,god is a great economi/4 ,ev]y?+ 9 ,8 univ]se is put to a good use1 & no?+ is lo/4 ,n a p>ticle ( matt] is annihilat$4 ,y may burn a #ga sub/ance & de/roy its pres5t =m1 b ! p>ticles !re( rema91 ! orig9al elem5ts abide2 !y are inde/ructible1 & ,god has a use = !m some:]e 9 ,8 univ]se4 ,our ,heav5ly ,fa!r w save ev]y?+ t c be sav$1 & ,he w put x some:]e :]e x c be ( use4 ,all ,8 sons & daught]s1 at "s "t or o!r 9 ! et]nity to come1 w he> ! ,gospel1 & w b[ ! knee2 = z we are told 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,z ,i live1 sai? ! ,"l1 e knee %all b[ to ,me1 & e tongue %all confess to ,god4 ,& also3 ,e tongue %all confess t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,"l to ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r4 7,philip1 ii3 #b47 ,& !n :5 !y d b[ ! knee & receive ,*ri/ z _! ,r$eem]1 ,he w r$eem & save !m2 ,he w take !m out ( ! prison h\se1 & ,he w lead captivity captive1 aga9 & aga91 until e son & daught] ( ,adam's race :o c be sav$ w be br\ght out ( hell & dea?1 d>kness & despair1 suff]+ & puni%m5t1 & plac$ some:]e :]e !y c enjoy exi/5ce & glorify _! ,god & be ( b5efit to "o ano!r4 ,t is ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ z reveal$ to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,t is ! ,gospel 9 :i* we delight4 ,salvation6 ,oh1 ! joyful s\nd6 ,we d n wi% to condemn2 we d n wi% to injure2 we d n wi% to curse2 we d n wi% to revile our enemies4 ,we are glad 9 ! ?\ght t ev5 ^? :o revile u1 & p]secute u1 & say all mann] ( evil aga9/ u falsely = ,*ri/'s sake1 w "s day or o!r und]/& ! tru? z x is2 & we hope1 z in/rum5ts 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 t we w p]adv5ture be *os5 to help !m out ( d>kness1 out ( despair & puni%m5t1 :5 !y h paid _! dues1 because ! au?ority t ,god has reveal$ cont9ues & abides4 ,x seals on e>? & x is seal$ 9 heav54 ,x does n dep>t ) ! body4 ,! m5 :om ,god has call$ 9 ?is g5]ation to labor = ,8 cause1 :5 !y die & lay _! bodies d[n1 l _! ,great ,ma/] w g into ! _s _w :]e !re are myriads ( p :o ne$ enlight5m5t--,*ri/ians1 pagans1 hea!ns1 all races1 all tribes1 all tongues4 ,! "w ( ! s]vants ( ,god is to !m 9 ! _s z well z to m5 9 ! fle%4 ,!y are to prea* ! ,gospel to e creature1 & ! s\nd !re( w g to ! utt]mo/ b\nds ( ! spiritual _w z well z to ! natural _w2 & e immortal _s1 son or daught] ( ! great ,et]nal ,fa!r1 w h an opportunity to b[ ! knee & accept ! tru?4 #gb ,diff]5t ,degrees ( ,glory4 ,b !y w n all be sav$ 9 ! same degree ( glory4 ,t w\ld be unju/4 ,god is j z well z m]ciful4 ,8 m]cy balances ) ,8 ju/ice1 & ,8 ju/ice ) ,8 m]cy4 ,"o w n rob ! o!r4 ,!re are et]nal pr9ciples f :i* ev5 ,he _c sw]ve & /ill be ,god4 ,god mu/ gov]n ,himself by ! et]nal pr9ciples ( "r4 ,?is ,he tea*es to ,8 *ildr51 & s f> z we con=m to t1 s f> w be our p[]1 our glory1 our joy & our exaltation 9 worlds to come4 ,! ,gospel is prea*$ to m5 & wom5 9 ! fle%2 & if !y rep5t1 & are baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 by "o hav+ div9e au?ority1 & receive ! ,holy ,_s by ! lay+ on ( h&s1 z a gift ( ,god to enlight5 _! m9ds & guide !m into all tru?1 & !y abide 9 x & are really baptiz$ into ,*ri/1 !n :5 ,*ri/ appe>s 9 ,8 glory !y w be ) ,him1 & be numb]$ z ,8 jewels4 ,!y w be ,*ri/'s at ,8 com+4 ,!y w h "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection4 ,!y w be clo!d ) glory1 immortality & et]nal life4 ,!y w dwell 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son =ev]4 ,!y w be cr[n$ ) ! p[] ( ,8 might4 ,^? :o belong to !m1 if also fai?ful1 w %>e ?is glory ) !m--! husb& ) ! wife1 ! p>5ts ) ! *ildr54 ,! beg9n+ ( _! glory w be ! f\ndation ( _! family gov]nm5t1 "u _! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 = ev] & ev]2 & _! increase 9 numb]s1 9 p[]1 9 might1 9 dom9ion1 9 intellig5ce1 9 ev]la/+ progress1 9 all t is good & beautiful & happify+1 w h no end4 ,?is is 9 ! cele/ial glory--! glory t is typifi$ by ! sun4 ,!n !re are o!rs :o receive n ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ 9 ! fle%1 b aft]w>ds receive x 9 ! _s2 !y w receive a t]re/rial glory1 typifi$ by ! moon4 ,!re w be millions ( ! hea!n nations1 :o knew n ,god on ! e>?1 b :o w receive ! tru? 9 ! o!r _w1 & !y w inh]it a glory ( ! k9d t ,i h "h briefly allud$ to4 ,!n !re is a va/ numb]1 :i* _c be c\nt$ by mortal man1 :o w be ?ru/ d[n to puni%m5t4 ,ju/ice w claim its own4 ,"s w be beat5 by a few /ripes1 & "s by _m /ripes4 ,"s w be =giv5 9 ! next _w = s9s t !y did n rep5t ( 9 ?is _w1 & o!rs may h to pay ! utt]mo/ f>?+4 ,et]nal ju/ice w deal out to e s\l t :i* %\ld be 82 = all %all be judg$ #gc accord+ to _! works4 ,b ?r\gh ! p[] ( ! atonem5t ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :5 !y are will+ to accept x & to con=m to ! pr9ciples ( et]nal life1 !y w be br\ght out ( _! puni%m5t & sorr[1 & !y w be plac$ 9 a degree ( glory suit$ to _! capacity & condition4 ,t glory is call$ ! glory ( ! />s2 & z "o /> diff]s f ano!r /> 9 glory1 s also w be _! sev]al conditions4 ,et]nal ju/ice & et]nal m]cy w ea* op]ate 9 e individual case1 & a j & righte\s judge w deal out t :i* belongs to all4 ,he w n judge z m5 d1 by ! sight ( ! eye & ! he>+ ( ! e>2 b ,he w judge accord+ to ju/ice & righte\sness & accord+ to ! motives & int5ts ( ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,m5 /rive to d "r sometimes & fail4 ,god w judge !m accord+ly4 ,!re are p born ) c]ta9 t5d5cies & proclivities2 !re are o!rs :o h environm5ts ar\nd !m :i* almo/ impel !m to d t :i* is evil4 ,god w compreh5d all ?is1 & judge accord+ly4 ,he w deal out to e man z 8 works %all be1 & accord+ to ! desires ( 8 he>t & 8 ef=ts to d good or to d evil4 ,he :o wilfully does evil w reap evil4 ,!re is an et]nal law ( comp5sation1 :i* ,god _c turn aside & be ,god4 ,e tree w br+ =? its own fruit4 ,e se$ w be> ( its k9d4 ,he t s[s to ! fle% %all ( ! fle% reap corruption2 b he t s[s to ! ,_s %all ( ! ,_s reap life et]nal4 ,lib]ality ( ! ,gospel4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is a v lib]al ,gospel4 ,b we d n claim cr$it = x1 my fri5ds4 ,?is 0 n inv5t$ by ! boy ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 :o 0 proclaim$ an ignoramus1 a fool1 an idiot1 a knave4 ,no1 he did n inv5t ?is beautiful doctr9e t ,i h be5 briefly proclaim+ ?is aft]noon4 ,x 0 reveal$ f on high4 ,x came by ! voice ( ,god f ! et]nal heav5s4 ,x is too good = a man to orig9ate4 ,x is ,godlike2 x is ,*ri/like2 x is broad1 beautiful1 & gr&4 ,x rea*es ! :ole ( ! human race1 f ,adam1 our fa!r1 d[n to ! la/ p]son born on ?is globe4 ,! hea!n1 ! ,*ri/ian1 ! ,jew1 ! pagan1 ! ,moham$an1 ! infidel1 ! skeptic1 ! agno/ic1 all p1 all races1 all tongues1 all tribes--all %all he> ! ,gospel4 ,e e> %all t+le ) ! s\nd !re(4 ,"s may say1 h[ c an e> t+le 9 ! _s8 ,my fri5ds1 p]haps y d n "k mu* ab\t ^! ?+s t are #gd call$ spiritual4 ,! _s ( man is an entity1 a p]sonality1 a sub/ance4 ,x is n a m]e my?1 a brea?4 ,true1 x is a m ref9$ sub/ance ?an t :i* composes our body1 s mu* s t we _c compreh5d x 9 our pres5t condition4 ,b :5 ! _s goes out ( ! body x is an individual1 9 ! same %ape & =m z ! body1 because ! body is con=m$ to ! _s4 ,sometimes ! _s is tempor>ily con=m$ to ! body 9 de=m$ p]sons2 b ^! are exceptional cases4 ,! _s ( man is a son ( ,god1 made 9 ,8 image & lik5ess4 ,jesus 0 ! express lik5ess ( ! ,fa!r1 & we are ,8 bro!rs & si/]s4 ,he is ! olde/1 ! beg9n+ ( ! creation ( ,god1 ! fir/ born ( e creature 9 ! _s1 & ! only begott5 9 ! fle%4 ,:5 ! _s leaves ! body1 !re is an individual1 capable ( progress1 capable ( he>+1 capable ( receiv+ or reject+1 an individual ) ag5cy1 ) p[] to d good & p[] to d evil4 ,& ^! spirits w be ga!r$ toge!r 9 classes4 ,ea* _s1 :5 x leaves ! body1 w gravitate to its prop] place1 j z naturally z ?+s gravitate on ?is globe t[>ds ! c5t] !re(4 ,x w be s 9 ! spiritual _w2 = e>?ly ?+s are aft] ! patt]n ( heav5ly ?+s4 ,?us ea* individual w h an opportunity1 at "s "t1 ( he>+ & receiv+ ! tru?4 ,&1 ?ank ,god1 we h ! assurance t ! "t w come :5 ! great mass ( ! human family w *e]fully b[ ! knee to ! ,great ,et]nal ,fa!r & accept ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,eld] ,bro!r1 z _! ,r$eem]4 ,!y w receive ! ,gospel 9 ! _s1 if !y did n 9 ! fle%2 & !n !y w be judg$ accord+ to _! works4 ,! ,fa!r w f9d a place = !m all1 some:]e 9 ,8 great univ]se1 :]e !y c be happy1 :]e !y c fill ! measure ( _! creation1 :]e !y c progress =ev]1 le>n m & m1 become bett]1 bright] & m glori\s1 & unite ) ,him 9 ,8 great & glori\s purposes conc]n+ ,8 *ildr54 ,?is is ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ z we und]/& x4 ,n[ contra/ t1 my de> fri5ds1 = a mom5t1 ) ! religion t is commonly taught 9 ! ,*ri/ian _w by p :o say t we are illib]al4 ,:at d !y tell u8 ,if y d n believe 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ :ile y dwell 9 ! fle%1 :5 y die y w g to hell4 ,:at is hell8 ,x is a place ( burn+ torm5t1 :]e y w welt] 9 mis]y s great t no tongue c tell x1 =ev] & =ev]1 & !re w be no end to x4 ,& "s ( !m w tell y t ,god1 be=e ! f\ndations ( ! e>?1 9 ! v #ge beg9n+1 *ose a few out ( ! rubbi% ( nature to be sav$ & exalt$ to ,8 div9e glory1 & ! re/ 7 doom$ to ev]la/+ condemnation & ceaseless mis]y 9 flames & torm5t ) ! devil & 8 angels4 ,:i* is ! m lib]al doctr9e ( ! two8 ,ev]la/+ ,puni%m5t4 ,b :at ab\t ?is ev]la/+ puni%m5t8 ,does n ! ,bible tea* ev]la/+ puni%m5t8 ,yes4 ,if ,i _h "t ,i w\ld read some?+ f ,section #ai ( ?is ,book ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants 9 reg>d to t2 b ,i w briefly allude to x4 ,! ,"l reveal$ to ,joseph ,smi? t et]nal puni%m5t is ,god's puni%m5t1 because ,god is et]nal4 ,! mean+ ( t is ?is3 ,an et]nal ,be+1 hav+ et]nal laws1 has also et]nal p5alties2 & ^? :o w n obey ! laws mu/ suff] ! p5alties4 ,! p5alty w abide =ev]1 because x is et]nal2 b a man w n suff] x =ev]4 ,ea* individual w receive ( t puni%m5t t :i* et]nal ju/ice w m>k out z 8 due4 ,to illu/rate x 9 a simple way3 ,"h we h a p5it5ti>y4 ,"s m5 g 9 !re = six mon?s & :5 _! "t expires !y come out2 b ! p5it5ti>y /ill abides4 ,x is !re = all transgressors4 ,m5 g 9 !re = a ye>1 or two ye>s1 z ! case may be1 & :5 !y h s]v$ _! t]m !y come out2 b ! p5it5ti>y /ill rema9s4 ,s ) ! judgm5ts ( our ,et]nal ,fa!r4 ,he is endless1 et]nal2 ,8 laws are et]nal4 ,8 puni%m5t is et]nal4 ,b ,he is j1 & ,he w give to all :o disobey ,8 laws j t me$ ( et]nal puni%m5t :i* !y ought to h1 & no m4 ,!y w be judg$ accord+ to _! works4 ,if !y are wor?y ( b few /ripes1 !y w n h _m2 if !y are wor?y ( _m1 !y w n get (f ) a few4 ,if !y ought to pay ! utt]mo/ f>?+ )\t be+ =giv51 !y w h to pay x4 ,if !re are circum/ances 9 _! case :i* w>rant =giv5ess aft] a c]ta9 am\nt ( puni%m5t1 ! ,"l w =give !m & deliv] !m4 ,"w 9 ! ,_s ,_w4 ,! organization ( ,8 ,*ur* is = ! proclamation ( ! ,gospel1 n only 9 ! fle%1 b also 9 ! _s4 ,! ,*ur* on e>? is unit$ ) ! ,*ur* beh9d ! veil4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 :o 0 m>tyr$ = ! ^w ( ,god & te/imony ( ,jesus & :o seal$ 8 te/imony ) 8 blood1 & 8 bro!r ,hyrum1 op5$ ! door #gf ( salvation to ! _s _w = ! la/ disp5sation1 z ,*ri/ op5$ x = ! "t t ,he w5t !re4 ,our ,apo/les1 ,eld]s & bre?r5 :o h foll[$1 :o h laid d[n _! lives = ! tru?1 :o h be5 worn out 9 ! s]vice ( ,god & 9 labor+ = ! salvation ( mank9d1 are also labor+ !re among ! ho/s t sit 9 d>kness4 ,we :o /ill rema9 9 ! fle% expect1 :5 our e>?ly "w is done1 to foll[ on2 & ! prie/hood :i* ! ,almighty has giv5 u :]e) to labor = ! uplift+ & salvation ( mank9d 9 ! fle%1 w be our au?ority & p[] :5 we pass beh9d ! veil & m+le ) ! spirits ( ! dep>t$4 ,! ,gospel w be prea*$ to e creature1 :e!r 9 ! body or out ( ! body1 ! quick & ! dead4 ,*ri/ prea*$ ! ,gospel to ^? t 7 dead z well z to ! quick1 & we expect to foll[ 9 ,8 foot/eps1 accord+ to ,8 promise1 ,he t believe? 9 me1 ! works t ,i d %all he d also2 & great] works ?an ^! %all he d1 because ,i g to ! ,fa!r4 ,my fri5ds1 ,i h only j t\*$ on ! out] rim ( ?is great !me ( salvation4 ,our ,heav5ly ,fa!r prep>$ ! plan ( salvation be=e ?is e>? roll$ into be+1 be=e ! corn]/ones !re( 7 laid1 :5 ! morn+ />s sang toge!r & all ! sons ( ,god %\t$ = joy1 & :5 ,jesus1 our ,eld] ,bro!r1 ! ,lamb sla9 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 0 prep>$ = ! sacrifice to come 9 ! m]idian ( "t4 ,& ,lucif]1 :o 0 ca/ d[n ) 8 ho/s1 & :o leads m5 a/ray1 w n ga9 ! victory4 ,he w n triumph ov] ! ,r$eem]4 ,*ri/ w de/roy dea?1 & him t ha? ! p[] ( dea?1 :i* is ! devil2 &1 z ,i h read to y1 ,he w r$eem all t ! ,fa!r ha? plac$ 9 ,8 p[]--all ,8 bro!rs & si/]s4 ,!y 9 ! _s w be br\ght out ( d>kness & puni%m5t1 & !y w all rea* "s condition 9 ! places prep>$ ( ,god4 ,9 ! _m mansions t !re are 9 ! ,fa!r's k+dom !y w all f9d a place1 aft] !y h paid ! p5alty1 :]e !y c b[ ! knee to ! ,"l & be happy2 = ?\gh ,adam fell t m5 might be1 m5 are t !y may h joy4 ,god has creat$ u to give u happ9ess & pleasure4 ,*]i% ,no ,evil ,feel+4 ,my bre?r5 & si/]s1 let u take c>e t hav+ receiv$ ! ,gospel1 we are l$ by ! _s !re( & are k9d to "o ano!r1 & t we *]i% ! _s ( #gg k9dness to ! _w1 ev5 to ^? :o may p]secute u1 & d]ide u1 & say all mann] ( evil aga9/ u falsely4 ,d n *]i% ! _s ( retaliation & rev5ge 9 y\r he>ts4 ,v5geance is m9e3 ,i w repay1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,x is n = u to take v5geance4 ,let u ent]ta9 ! k9de/ feel+s we c4 ,:]e x is appropriate1 let u say z ,jesus did1 ,fa!r1 =give !m2 !y "k n :at !y d4 ,oh6 ,i wi% t ,i c\ld say t ) reg>d to "s ( ^? :o speak evil ( u--t !y "k n :at !y d2 ,i w\ld *]i% 9 my he>t a feel+ ( sympa?y & pity = !m2 b ,i "k to ! contr>y4 ,_m ( !m "k :at !y are do+2 & :5 !y speak falsely aga9/ u !y d x wilfully1 ) a k t !y are tell+ t :i* is untrue4 ,b ev5 !n we leave !m 9 ! h&s ( our ,et]nal ,fa!r2 = ,he w deal out a righte\s judgm5t to all4 ,we c af=d to pity !m2 = !y w reap ! consequ5ces ( _! wick$ acts1 z sure z ! sun rises & sets1 & z sure z ju/ice w h its own4 ,let u be k9d to "o ano!r4 ,let u help "o ano!r on ! road ( life1 & be a com=t & a bless+ to ^? ) :om we associate1 in/ead ( a curse4 ,put away all our evil feel+s1 our jeal\sies1 our faultf9d+1 our irritability1 our disposition to say & d ?+s t are bad1 & let ! ,_s t comes f ,*ri/ our ,r$eem] fl[ d[n into our s\ls & quick5 & enlight5 u4 ,i "k t t ,_s is 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,i "k x is a reality4 ,i "k ?is ,*ur* is ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 t ,he has e/abli%$ x1 t ,he is ) x1 & t ,8 revelations & ,8 ,_s are 9 x4 ,i "k x by exp]i5ce4 ,i "k :at ,i am talk+ ab\t1 j z sure z ,i "k t ,i am /&+ "h4 ,i "k ?is "w w prosp] & g on4 ,b>ri]s may be rais$ 9 its way2 its enemies may come aga9/ x l a flood1 & weapons may be =m$ to attack x2 b no weapon t is =m$ aga9/ x %all prosp]1 & ! tongue t rises 9 judgm5t aga9/ x ,god w condemn4 ,! tru? w be triumphant2 ! ,gospel w be prea*$ to e creature2 ! hone/ w be ga!r$ out2 ! k+dom ( our ,god w be built up2 ,*ri/ our ,r$eem] w come2 ! e>? w be r$eem$ f sorr[1 f s91 & f ! p[] ( ,satan1 & ,jesus w reign 9 ,m\nt ,zion & ,j]usalem1 & be=e ,8 anci5ts glori\sly1 & a ri* rew>d %all come to all ^? :o are fai?ful 9 ,him4 ,may ,god help u to p]=m our "p 9 ?is great & glori\s "w1 & may we obta9 ! cr[n 9 ! k+dom ( our ,fa!r1 = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,am54 #gh ,,mormonism ,,judg$ ,,by ,,its ,,effects4 ,by ,eld] ,c4 ,w4 ,p5rose1 ,9 ,mill5nial ,/>1 #ahff4 ,z e tree is kn[n by its fruits1 s e pr9ciple may be kn[n by its influ5ces1 & e sy/em by its effects4 ,mormonism has be5 introduc$ into ! _w upw>ds ( ?irty-six ye>s2 & al?\gh no fair opportunity has be5 grant$1 = ! developm5t ( its influ5ces1 yet by its inh]5t vitality1 x has =c$ itself into notice & p[]2 & its effects h be5 suffici5tly manife/$1 to enable u to judge ! nature ( ! cause t produc$ !m4 ,fir/1 let u exam9e ! effects produc$ ^u ! m9ds ( ^? :o embrace ,mormonism4 ,"o ( ! promises held out by its advocates1 is t ^? :o obey its precepts %all come to a k ( ! tru?4 ,n[ ?is is a bless+ :i* pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians ( mod]n times are sadly defici5t (4 ,!y believe1 !y hope1 !y desire1 b d n come to any def9ite k 9 relation to ,god & _! position be=e him4 ,b ^? :o h embrac$ ,mormonism1 9 e place :]e y meet !m1 :e!r 9 ,brita91 ,france1 ,switz]l&1 ,g]many1 ,sc&9avia1 ,africa1 ,india1 ,am]ica1 or ! isl&s ( ! sea1 all te/ify t !y "k !y h embrac$ ! tru?1 t _! s9s are remitt$1 & t !y are accept$ ( ,god1 & br\ght into communion ) ,him4 ,d\bt has fl$ f !m1 & fai? has gr[n into k4 ,ano!r effect ( ,mormonism is1 t x aboli%es ! fe> ( dea?4 ,all its fai?ful adh]5ts w te/ify t ! t]ror ( dea? has entirely dep>t$ f !m4 ,! great mass ( mank9d are haunt$ ) a dread ( ent]+ ^u t undiscov]$ c\ntry1 f ^: b\rne no travel] returns4 ,ev5 to ! mo/ pi\s memb]s ( ! v>i\s ,*ri/ian sects1 !re is some?+ awful & t]rible 9 dea?4 ,?is fe> br+s ! :ole _w into bondage2 b ,mormonism br++ k to ! m9d1 lib]ates x f d\bt & fe>1 & e/abli%es ! s\l 9 ! lib]ty ( ! ,gospel4 ,mormonism creates or induces fai? 9 ! human s\l4 ,?is fai? is exhibit$ practically4 ,:5 ! ,mormons are sick1 !y s5d = ! ,eld]s ( ! ,*ur*1 :o ano9t #gi !m ) oil1 & lay _! h&s ^u !m1 believ+ 9 ! promise ( ,god t ! pray] ( fai? %all save ! sick1 & ! ,"l %all raise !m up4 ,9 ?\s&s ( in/ances _! fai? has be5 effectual2 disease has fl$ be=e x2 ! eyes ( ! bl9d h be5 op5$1 ! tongue ( ! dumb has be5 unloos$1 ! e>s ( ! deaf h be5 un/opp$1 ! lame man has leap$ l ! h>e1 & ! _s ( life1 invok$ by ! p[] ( fai?1 has =c$ ! ,k+ ( ,t]rors to relax 8 grasp & retire f 8 int5d$ victim4 ,scores ( ?\s&s ( ! ,mormons h brav$ ! p]ils ( ! trea*]\s sea1 & enc\nt]$ ! dang]s ( ! wild prairies1 & ! m\nta9 heights1 9 ob$i5ce to ! comm&m5t ( ,god1 because ( _! fai? 9 ,8 promises to !m4 ,few ( !m w\ld h left ! homes ( _! =efa!rs1 b = ?is fai?4 ,numb]s ( !m _h a natural & int5se dread ( ! br9y deep1 until ,mormonism animat$ !m ) fai? to g any:]e1 or d any?+ t ,god comm&$ !m1 rely+ ^u ,8 guidance & protection4 ,by ! fai? ) :i* ,mormonism has inspir$ !m1 ! ,eld]s ( ,israel h gone =?1 )\t purse or scrip1 to ! f\r qu>t]s ( ! globe1 prea*+ ! ,gospel ( ,life & ,salvation1 look+ to ,god = _! daily support1 & = wisdom to acquire a k ( languages1 & cu/oms1 & nations1 & m52 exhibit+ 9 _! labors1 a fai? unp>allel$ 9 ! hi/ory ( ! _w4 ,if believ+ ! promises ( ,god 7 acc\nt$ = righte\sness 9 ,abraham1 s x w be 9 ! ,sa9ts ( ?is disp5sation1 :o h prov$ by _! fai? & _! works1 t !y are 9 v de$ ! *ildr5 ( ,abraham4 ,mormonism also produces peace ( m9d 9 all :o are fai?ful to its pr9ciples4 ,t ine/imable boon = :i* millions seek 9 va91 is f\nd 9 ,mormonism4 ,x is "o ( its pre-em95t effects4 ,! s\l1 fre$ f its load ( long-accumulat$ guilt1 lift$ up f ! dep?s ( fe> & d\bt1 into a p]fect consci\sness ( its fre$om1 lit up by ! lamp ( ! _s ( tru?1 /r5g!n$ by a full k ( its acceptance ) ,god1 feels a s(t1 g5tle calm ga!r+ ar\nd x l a heav5ly halo1 c5t]+ to its inmo/ dep?s1 & e/abli%+ !re9 ! peace ( ,god :i* passe? all und]/&+4 ,! result ( ^! sev]al effects ( ,mormonism1 unit$ ^u ! m9d1 is ! gr& desid]atum ( humanity1 viz41 happ9ess4 ,! pursuit ( happ9ess is ! great motive p[] ( all ex]tion4 ,! ,mormons we make bold to say1 are ! happie/ p to be f\nd ^u ! face ( ! e>?4 #hj ,liv+ )\t ! fe> ( dea?1 believ+ t !re is no phase ( exi/5ce m important ?an ! pres5t1 !y "w to enjoy life today1 hav+ no dread ( tomorr[4 ,und]/&+ ?r\gh ! tea*+s ( ,mormonism t all ?+s 9 ! univ]se :i* are calculat$ to imp>t joy1 are orda9$ ( ,god = ,8 creatures1 !y seek lawfully to obta9 !m1 & to use !m )\t abus+ !m4 ,!y c rejoice 9 ! mid/ ( ! mo/ try+ circum/ances4 ,:ile misrepres5t$1 ridicul$1 p]secut$1 abus$1 & depriv$ ( _! j rights1 !y ri*ly enjoy ! happ9ess :i* _! enemies ineffectually /rive to obta94 ,! abs5ce ( sadness & grief f _! c\nt5ances is s noticeable1 t ! pi\s1 long fac$1 ,mis]able s9n]s ( ! v>i\s sects decl>e1 ) uplift$ eyes t ! ,mormons h no religion 9 !m4 ,happ9ess fills _! he>ts1 gladness smiles ^u _! faces1 & joy sp>kles 9 _! eyes4 ,mormonism has ! p[] ( unit+ its adh]5ts 9 a mann] v diff]5t & f> sup]ior to any o!r sy/em 9 ! _w4 ,! unity ( ! ,mormons is notic$ & ackn[l$g$ by _! bitt]e/ enemies1 :ile1 at ! same "t1 ! disunion among all o!r religi\s bodies1 & political organizations1 is admitt$ & deplor$4 ,!re is a _s 9 ,mormonism1 :i* leads its foll[]s into unity ( s5tim5t1 belief & action4 ,no matt] h[ v>i$ _! op9ions be=e2 no matt] h[ div]se _! s5tim5ts1 :5 !y embrace ,mormonism1 !y are all baptiz$ by "o _s into "o body2 !y h "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 & "o baptism1 & "o hope ( _! call+4 ,!y are inspir$ ) a desire to ga!r f all ! c\ntries ( ! e>? to "o place1 & to act 9 conc]t toge!r1 to accompli% "o object1 viz41 to build up ! univ]sal k+dom ( ! "o ,god4 ,?is p[] ( unity is s great1 t all ! ef=ts made by its oppon5ts to dissolve or weak5 x1 are p]fectly futile1 & 9 fact only s]ve to defeat _! int5d$ object1 r5d]+ its unity m compact1 & consequ5tly its /r5g? m pot5t & endur+4 ,mormonism is ! pione] ( intellig5ce4 ,m>k ! pa? ( its travel1 :e!r by its own free w1 m>*+ =? to fight its way among ! nations1 or driv5 out f ! haunts ( m51 /a9+ its track ) its own blood2 :]ev] x has paus$ = a season1 or made a p]man5t location1 newspap]s1 s*ools1 organizations = improvem5t1 etc41 />t into life & fl\ri%4 ,x is a fri5d to all true art & real sci5ce1 & w>s aga9/ no?+ b t :i* debases & de/roys4 #ha ,mormonism has tak5 _m ?\s&s ( poor1 hone/ p1 :o 7 mis]ably dragg+ out _! almo/ wor?less exi/5ce1 9 pov]ty & s]vitude1 & plac$ !m 9 a position to become indep5d5t1 free & com=table1 ) an object 9 life to /imulate !m to virtu\s & intellig5t action4 ,x has transplant$ !m f ! ov]-cr[d$1 badly-gov]n$1 & vice-reek+ c\ntries ( ! ,old ,_w1 into ! virg9 soil1 ! pure atmosph]e1 & ! free in/itutions ( ! ,new ,_w1 & t 9 a new "p1 :]e !re is room to move1 & :]e ! corruptions ( mod]n civilization f9d no elem5t on :i* to fl\ri%4 ,x has giv5 !m an inh]itance ^u ! e>?1 a spot !y c call _! own1 & bequea? to _! *ildr51 & x has giv5 !m a voice 9 all affairs :i* conc]n _! well be+ & progress4 ,x w cont9ue ! good "w ( emancipation1 & br+ joy & gladness to ! hone/ among ! d[n trodd5 millions4 ,mormonism has solv$ ! great problem ( ! social evil1 & has %[n ! _w h[ a community c exi/ & ?rive1 9 ! n9ete5? c5tury1 )\t a loa?some ulc] ( female pro/itution4 ,x has giv5 a practical answ] to ! difficult "q ( adequate female employm5t1 & %[n h[ e woman c h opportunity to fill ! measure ( h] creation1 & become an honorable wife & happy "m1 in/ead ( p9+ 9 s+le mis]y1 toil+ = a scanty meal1 or wa/+ a %ort & %ameful life1 9 p&]+ to ! fil?y lu/s ( ! wor/ m54 ,mormonism has plant$ itself 9 a spot giv5 up by all ! _w to ! solitude ( b>b>ism1 & has develop$ ! sudd5 weal? ( a va/ region suppos$ to be b>r5 & wor?less4 ,its effects may be se5 9 ! fruitful fields1 ! lovely or*>ds1 ! ta/eful dwell+s1 ! h&some /ores1 ! /ately public build+1 tab]nacles & s*ool h\ses1 ! pleasant %ade trees1 ! sweet sc5t$ fl[]s1 & ! life be>+ wat] c\rses1 & also may be he>d 9 ! hum ( indu/ry1 ! /ir ( trade1 & melody ( ! song ( praise1 & ! h>mony ( musical in/rum5ts1 9 m ?an a hundr$ t[ns & cities1 :]e n9ete5 ye>s ago n a s+le human habitation c\ld be se51 save ! rude wick-e-up ( ! w&]+ ,indian1 nor a s\nd ( human life c\ld be he>d except ! horrid yell ( ! r$ man1 %riek+ ?r\gh ! affright$ air1 & awak5+ ! />tl$ e*oes 9 ! /illness ( ! m\nta9s4 ,its effects may be se5 9 ! ord]1 peace1 unity1 sobriety1 virtue1 intellig5ce1 fai?1 =titude1 weal?1 & happ9ess ( its foll[]s1 ! mo/ #hb law-abid+1 ,god-fe>+1 tru?-lov+ & practical p ^u ! face ( ! e>?4 ,are n ! fruits borne by ! tree ( ,mormonism1 9 ! %ort space ( ?irty-six ye>s f ! plant+ ( ! se$1 good1 s\nd & abundant8 ,& is n e tree kn[n by its fruits8 ,mormonism is a /em plant$ by ! h& ( ! ,"l2 wat]$ by ! blood ( ,sa9ts & ( ,prophets2 x fl\ri%es glori\sly4 ,its roots are /rik+ deep] e day1 & its ?riftly bran*es %oot =? vigor\sly4 ,! bla/s ( hell _c )] x2 ! fire ( ! _w's wra? _c t\* x2 b :ile e tree t ! ,fa!r has n plant$ %all be root$ up1 ?is plant ( r5[n1 :i* is ! k+dom ( heav51 gr[+ up on ! face ( ! e>?1 %all /ret* out its mighty b\ghs1 & yield =? its preci\s fruit1 till ! :ole e>? reposes "u its %elt]1 & ! heav5ly ones %all lodge 9 ! bran*es !re(4 ,we h be5 driv5 "t aft] "t1 & t )\t cause2 & smitt5 aga9 & aga91 & t )\t provocation2 until we h prov$ ! _w ) k9dness1 & ! _w has prov$ u1 t we h no designs aga9/ any man or set ( m52 t we injure no man2 t we are peaceable ) all m51 m9d+ our own bus9ess1 & our bus9ess only4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,septemb]1 #a1 #ahch4 #hc ,! ,reorganiz$ ,*ur* vs4 ,salvation ,= ! ,dead4 ,by ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 ,jr4 ,& ,saviors %all come up on ,m\nt ,zion to judge ! ,m\nt ( ,esau & ! ,k+dom %all be ! ,lords4 ,obadiah1 #ba/ v]se4 ,! s-call$ ,reorganiz$ *ur*1 :i* is s bitt] 9 its antagonism t[>ds ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 has claim$ f its beg9n+ to be tea*+ & practic+ ! doctr9es ( ! ,gospel z !y 7 reveal$ f ,god ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,its (fic]s decl>e t !y are walk+ 9 ! foot/eps ( ! m>tyr$ ,se]2 hew+ closely to ! l9e1 & obs]v+ 9 all ?+s ! comm&m5ts :i* 7 giv5 f ,god ?r\gh 8 in/rum5tality1 )\t v>iation1 *ange1 or loss ( p[] f all t p]ta9s to ! salvation ( ! human family 9 ?is disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times4 ,_! f\ndation is built ^u ! absurd & mi/y claim t ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 :i* 0 e/abli%$ ,april #f1 #ahcj1 ?r\gh ! labors ( ,joseph ,smi? ! ,prophet & ! w ( ,god1 0 reject$ ) its dead = transgression ( its memb]s1 & t ! ,reorganiz$ *ur* is a new organization #a :i* ,god rais$ up to succe$ ! orig9al--b z !y w\ld h u believe1 reject$--,*ur*4 ,x is n my purpose to discuss ! fooli% "q ( ! rejection ( ! ,*ur*1 b to exam9e ! ,reorganite position 9 reg>d to salvation = ! dead2 & to %[ _! lack ( h>mony ) ! tea*+s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts p]ta9+ to ! dead1 z ^? tea*+s h be5 reveal$ ?r\gh ! latt]-day ,prophet4 ,x /&s to reason t if ! ,"l reject$ ,8 ,*ur* ) its dead because ( transgression1 or any o!r cause #hd :atev]1 t ,he w\ld n raise up a sub/itute *ur* to c>ry on ,8 "w on e>? & /ill keep ! dead--:o c\ld 9 no wise be held responsible = ! rejection--9 susp5sion1 & d5y to !m ! privilege ( receiv+ ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel by proxy accord+ to ! reveal$ plan ( ,god z x 0 orda9$ f be=e ! f\ndations ( ! _w 7 laid1 z a means ( salvation to ^? :o die )\t a k ( ! ,gospel4 ,to any reasonable m9d ?is tru? w\ld ne$ no argum5t4 ,yet ! ,reorganiz$ *ur* decl>es t ! ,"l did ?is v ?+2 & 9 ! light ( ! revelations giv5 to ! ,prophet ,joseph z well z ^? 9 ! anci5t ,scriptures1 :i* be> on ?is subject ( salvation = ! dead1 _! decl>ation is fatal to _! organization2 x /amps x z fraudul5t & _! (fic]s z impo/ors4 ,a *ur* )\t salvation = ! dead1 accord+ to ! reveal$ w ( ,god to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 _c be ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,:5 ! ,angel ,moroni appe>$ to ,joseph ,smi? on ! night ( ,septemb] #ba1 #ahbc1 he imp>t$ to ! y\?ful ,se] _m tru?s ( ! greate/ importance p]ta9+ to ! re/oration ( ! ,gospel & ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,*ur* :i*1 ! angel said1 0 ab\t to take place4 ,^! in/ructions 7 ( su* weight t !y 7 repeat$ twice m t night & aga9 ! foll[+ day1 9 ord] t ?is "y man1 ^u ^: %\ld]s ! burd5 ( ! latt] day "w %\ld re/1 might be suffici5tly impress$ ) ! greatness & importance ( 8 mission4 ,among ! in/ructions giv5 by ! angel at ?is "t1 ! doctr9e ( salvation = ! dead _h an important "p4 ,?is heav5ly mess5g] said t ! prophecy ( ,mala*i ! ,prophet 0 ab\t to be fulfill$1 & he quot$ ! f\r? *apt] ( ,mala*i1 b ) ?is v>iation3 ,=1 behold1 ! day come? t %all burn z an ov51 & all ! pr\d1 yea1 & all t d wick$ly %all burn z /ubble2 = !y t come %all burn !m1 sai? ! ,"l ( ho/s1 t x %all leave !m nei!r root nor bran*4 99 99 99 ,behold1 ,i w reveal unto y ! ,prie/hood1 by ! h& ( ,elijah ! prophet1 be=e ! com+ ( t great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l4 ,& he %all plant 9 ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 ! promises made to _! fa!rs1 & ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 %all turn to _! fa!rs2 if x 7 n s1 ! :ole e>? w\ld be utt]ly wa/$ at 8 com+4 7,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 ,vol4 ,i1 page #ab47 ,at t "t ! full mean+ & glory & significance ( ?is in/ruction 7 n und]/ood by ! ,prophet1 al?\gh x made a deep impression on 8 m9d4 ,on ! #c;d day ( ,april1 #ahcf1 x 0 fulfill$1 = ,elijah ! ,prophet #he appe>$ 9 ! ,kirtl& ,temple to ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y1 & conf]r$ ^u !m ?is ,prie/hood & ! keys ( ! salvation = ! dead /at+ t-- ,behold ! "t has fully come1 :i* 0 spok5 ( by ! m\? ( ,mala*i1 te/ify+ t he 7,elijah7 %\ld be s5t be=e ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l come4 ,to turn ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! *ildr5 to _! fa!rs1 le/ ! :ole e>? be smitt5 ) a curse4 ,!re=e ! keys ( ?is disp5sation are committ$ into y\r h&s1 & by ?is ye may "k t ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l is ne>1 ev5 at ! doors4 7,doc4 & ,cov4 #aaj3 #ac-af4 ,hi/ory ( ,reorganiz$ ,*ur*1 ,vol4 #b1 page #dg47 ,foll[+ ! be/[al ( ?is ,prie/hood ) its keys1 ! _s ( salvation = ! dead 0 p\r$ out 9 abundance ^u ! heads ( ! ,prophet & 8 p ^: he>ts began to turn t[>d _! dead fa!rs4 ,aft] ! ,*ur* settl$ 9 ,nauvoo1 baptism = ! dead 0 in/itut$1 ! ,"l1 at fir/1 p]mitt+ ! ord9ance to be p]=m$ 9 ! ,mississippi riv]1 b lat] reveal+ to ! ,sa9ts t ! prop] place = ?is & o!r rites = ! salvation ( ! dead1 mu/ be p]=m$ 9 a ,temple built purposely = su* ord9ances1 & t only 9 times ( _! extreme pov]ty c\ld ^! ord9ances be p]=m$ else:]e by ,8 p4 ,su* a temple ! ,sa9ts 7 comm&$ to build1 & on ! #ba/ ( ,novemb]1 #ahda1 baptisms = ! dead1 :i* _h be5 discont9u$ 9 ! riv] at ,nauvoo by comm& ( ,god1 ,octob] #c1 #ahda1 7 resum$ 9 ! font ( ! ,"l's ,h\se1 :i* _h be5 d$icat$ = t purpose4 #b ,^! ord9ances cont9u$ to be p]=m$ until ! ,temple 0 complet$ & ! ,sa9ts 7 driv5 f ,nauvoo4 ,! _s ( ,elijah's "w1 :i* _h re/$ s mightily ^u ! ,prophet ,joseph1 cont9u$ ) ,brigham ,"y & ! ,mormon p dur+ _! travels 9 ! wild]ness1 & :5 !y arriv$ 9 ! valleys ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 ! fir/ comm&m5t to !m f ! ,"l1 0 to build a ,temple to ,8 "n1 :]e ! ord9ances ( salvation = ! liv+ & = ! dead c\ld be p]=m$4 ,?is "w 0 done z spe$ily z possible & f t day to ! pres5t ! _s ( ,temple build+ & ( ,temple "w = ! salvation ( mank9d has cont9u$ ) ! ,*ur*4 ,?is action on ! "p ( ! ,*ur* "u ! lead]%ip ( ! successors ( ,joseph ,smi? is 9 h>mony ) ! ,scriptures & ! tea*+s & comm&m5ts giv5 to ! #hf ,prophet4 ,he decl>$ t baptism = ! dead--! op5+ ( ! prison h\se to !m t sit 9 d>kness1 & ! proclamation ( lib]ty to ! captives--0 ! mo/ glori\s ( all subjects belong+ to ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 & s greatly 0 he wr\ght ^u by ?is "w t ! subject occupi$ 8 m9d almo/ con/antly be=e 8 dea?4 ,moreov]1 a %ort "t be=e 8 m>tyrdom1 ! ,prophet be/[$ ^u ! ,twelve ,apo/les--:o con/itute ! second quorum 9 ! ,*ur*--all ! keys & all ! ord9ances & ,prie/hood necess>y = !m to hold 9 ord] to c>ry on ?is great & glori\s "w ( univ]sal salvation4 ,t ! ,twelve did receive ^! keys & p[]s1 we le>n f ! foll[+ quotations f ! ,times & ,seasons4 ,orson ,hyde1 "o ( t quorum1 said3 ,be=e ,i w5t ea/ on ! #d? ( ,april 7#ahdd7 la/1 we 7 9 c\ncil ) ,bro!r ,joseph almo/ e day = weeks1 said ,bro!r ,joseph 9 "o ( ^? c\ncils1 !re is some?+ go+ to happ52 ,i don't "k :at x is1 b ! ,"l bids me to ha/5 & give y y\r end[m5t be=e ! ,temple is f9i%$4 ,he conduct$ u ?r\gh e ord9ance ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 & :5 he _h gone ?r\gh ) all ! ord9ances he rejoic$ v mu*1 & said1 n[ if !y kill me y h got all ! keys1 & all ! ord9ances & y c conf] !m ^u o!rs1 & ! ho/s ( ,satan w n be able to te> d[n ! ,k+dom z fa/ z y w be able to build x up2 & n[1 said he1 on y\r %\ld]s w ! responsibility ( lead+ ?is p re/4 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #e1 page #fea47 ,?is te/imony is corroborat$ by ! te/imony ( ,eld] ,wil=d ,woodruff1 :i* is f\nd 9 ! same volume1 page #fih1 :]e9 he says3 ,& :5 !y 7! ,twelve7 receiv$ _! end[m5t1 & actually ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 & oracles ( ,god1 keys ( revelation1 & ! patt]n ( heav5ly ?+s2 & ?us address+ ! ,twelve 7,joseph7 exclaim$1 ',^u y\r %\ld]s ! ,k+dom re/s1 & y mu/ r\nd up y\r %\ld]s & be> x1 = ,i h _h to d x until n[4' ,si/] ,ba?%eba ,w4 ,smi?1 wife ( ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 "o ( ! ,twelve to :om ^! keys 7 giv51 0 pres5t 9 ! c\ncil meet+s above ref]r$ to1 & 9 an affidavit1 dat$ ,novemb] #ai1 #aijc1 says3 ,9 ! ye> #ahdd1 a %ort "t be=e ! dea? ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 x 0 my privilege to att5d a regul> pray] circle meet+ 9 ! upp] room ov] ! ,prophet's /ore4 ,!re 7 pres5t at ?is meet+ mo/ ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 _! wives & a numb] ( o!r prom95t bre?r5 & _! wives4 ,on t occasion ! ,prophet arose & spoke at great l5g?1 & dur+ 8 rem>ks ,i he>d him say t he _h conf]r$ on ! heads ( #hg ! ,twelve ,apo/les all ! keys & p[]s p]ta9+ to ! ,prie/hood1 & t ^u ! heads ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les ! burd5 ( ! ,k+dom re/$1 & t !y w\ld h to c>ry x4 ,hav+ %[n ! consi/5cy ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ) reg>d to ! doctr9e ( salvation = ! dead2 & hav+ %[n t ! keys ( ?is "w1 & all o!r keys p]ta9+ to ! salvation ( mank9d h cont9u$ ) ! ,*ur*1 we w n[ consid] ! attitude ( ! ,reorganization 9 relation to ?is gr& & et]nal pr9ciple ( ! r$emption ( ! dead4 ,at fir/ ! f\nd]s ( ! ,reorganiz$ *ur* appe>$ to favor x & decl>$ t :5 ! ,reorganization 0 e/abli%$ t ?is pr9ciple w\ld be practic$1 = z ! rejection ( ! *ur* produc$ an effect on ! dead1 said !y1 z well z on ! liv+1 s w ! reorganization4 #c ,b :5 ! reorganization took place ! *ange t 0 promis$ 9 reg>d to ! dead 0 n fulfill$1 & s9ce t "t to ! pres5t day--ov] =ty-five ye>s--baptism = ! dead1 ,temple build+ & ,temple "w1 h nev] be51 by t organization1 practic$ or ent]ta9$4 ,9 fact !y h turn$ ab\t face & h reject$ p]emptorily ! doctr9e ( baptism = ! dead & n[ decl>e t x is n b9d+ on !m4 ,9 a resolution adopt$ by t *ur*1 ,april #i1 #ahhf1 ! foll[+ />tl+ decl>ation 0 made3 ,t z to ! alleg$ ',temple build+ & c]emonial end[m5ts !re91' t we "k ( no ,temple build+1 except z edifices :]e9 to wor%ip ,god1 & no end[m5t except ! end[m5t ( ! ,holy ,_s ( ! k9d exp]i5c$ by ! e>ly sa9ts on ,p5teco/ day4 ',baptism = ! dead' ref]r$ to belongs to ^? local que/ions ( :i* ! body has said by resolution3 ',t ! comm&m5ts ( a local "*1 giv5 to ! fir/ organization ( ! *ur* are b9d+ on ! ,reorganization only s f> z !y are ei!r reit]at$ or ref]r$ to z b9d+ by comm&m5t to ?is *ur*4' ,& t pr9ciple has nei!r be5 reit]at$ nor ref]r$ to z a comm&m5t4 #d ,9 ,febru>y1 #aijd1 ! presid5t ( t organization decl>$ t baptism = ! dead 0 a p]missive rite1 #e & t x 0 tak5 f ! ,*ur*1 & if subsequ5tly x 0 to be engag$ 91 said he1 & enjoy$ by ! same p1 x mu/ be re/or$ aga9 by revelation & comm&1 & c\ld n be assum$ z be+ held ov] by suffrance4 ,we d n #hh "k ( any revelation or comm& au?oritatively promulgat$ r5ew+ ! privilege4 ,8 /atem5t is a flat ackn[l$gm5t t he does n hold ! keys ( ?is "w & t !y c only be receiv$ by revelation4 ,t he does n hold ! keys is true4 ,t he did n receive !m f 8 fa!r he admits1 #f & ,william ,m>ks1 ,william ,w4 ,blair & ,z5as ,h4 ,gurley1 :o orda9$ him to 8 (fice ( presid5t ( ! ,reorganiz$ *ur*1 nev] held !m4 ,!y c\ld only be obta9$ f ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 & f him1 z has be5 %[n1 ! ,twelve receiv$ !m 9 #ahdd4 ,"y ,joseph might tru?fully h gone fur!r & decl>$ t if ! privilege 0 tak5 away1 be=e x c\ld aga9 be practic$ ) au?ority & p[] t ! keys ( ! ,prie/hood :i* 7 held by ,elijah w\ld aga9 h to be re/or$4 ,8 /atem5t is an unqualifi$ admission t ! "w ( ,elijah 0 p]=m$ 9 va94 ,he *all5ges t prophet's /atem5t1 t ! "t _h fully come4 ,he ackn[l$ges t1 9 spite ( all ! ef=ts ( ! ,reorganization 9 ! attempt to save s\ls1 ! :ole e>? is 9 dang] ( be+ smitt5 ) a curse & utt]ly wa/$ at ! com+ ( ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l1 :i* is ne>1 ev5 at ! doors4 ,if ?is /atem5t ( ! presid5t ( ! ,reorganiz$ *ur* is true1 !n ! memb]s ( 8 *ur* /& 9 jeop>dy e h\r2 d>kness cov]s ! face ( ! e>?2 !re is no salvation = ! *ildr5 ( m52 ! ^w ( ! ,"l has fail$1 & de/ruction awaits ! e>? & h] inhabitants4 ,9 decl>+ t baptism = ! dead 0 a p]missive rite he %[s a willful lack ( und]/&+ p]ta9+ to ! great et]nal plan ( salvation :i* 0 reveal$ ?r\gh 8 ,prophet fa!r4 ,9 decl>+ t baptism 0 a local comm&m5t to ! ,sa9ts at ,nauvoo1 n b9d+ on ! memb]s ( ! ,reorganization ! memb]s ( 8 *ur* ackn[l$ge t ! h& ( ,jehovah is n guid+ !m2 t !y are fl\nd]+ 9 ! mire ( unbelief & ignorance4 ,!y make light ( "o ( ! mo/ glori\s subjects belong+ to ! ev]la/+ ,gospel4 ,yes1 ! au?orities ( ! ,reorganiz$ *ur* h decl>$ by conf]5ce resolution t baptism = ! dead is #hi n b9d+ on !m because x 0 a local comm&m5t1 & has nev] be5 reit]at$ nor ref]r$ to z a comm&m5t6 ,judg$ by ! ,reorganite /&>ds ( fai? & doctr9e w ?is /atem5t be> ! light ( inve/igation8 ,baptism a local comm&m5t1 n b9d+ on ! ,sa9ts6 ,to ! law & ! te/imony1 said ,isaiah1 if !y speak n accord+ to ?is ^w1 x is because !re is no light 9 !m4 ,9 section #abh ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants 7sec4 ,,cx ,reorganite edition71 v]se #ag1 9 a revelation #g to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 we read ! foll[+3 ,i w give y a quotation f "o ( ! ,prophets1 :o _h 8 eye fix$ on ! re/oration ( ! prie/hood1 ! glories to be reveal$ 9 ! la/ days1 & 9 an especial mann] ?is mo/ glori\s ( all subjects belong+ to ! ev]la/+ gospel1 viz43 ! baptism = ! dead2 = ,mala*i says1 la/ *apt]1 v]ses #e1 #f1 ',behold ,i w s5d y ,elijah ! prophet1 be=e ! com+ ( ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l2 & he %all turn ! he>t ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! he>t ( ! *ildr5 to _! fa!rs1 le/ ,i come & smite ! e>? ) a curse4' ,n only is ! ,prie/hood :i* 0 reveal$ by ,elijah ! ,prophet1 p]ta9+ to ! mo/ glori\s ( all subjects belong+ to ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 b x is ( ! mo/ importance1 = ! ,prophet ,joseph says3 ,! greate/ responsibility 9 ?is _w t ,god has laid ^u u1 is to seek aft] our dead4 ,! apo/le says !y )\t u _c be made p]fect4 ,n[ ,i w speak ( !m3 ,i say to y1 ,paul1 y _c be p]fect )\t u2 ,x is necess>y t ^? :o h gone be=e1 & ^? :o come aft] u %\ld h salvation 9 common ) u1 & ?us ha? ,god made x obligatory to man4 ,h5ce ,god said he w\ld s5d ,elijah4 7,times & ,seasons1 #f3 #faf47 ,moreov]1 at ! conf]5ce ( ! ,*ur* held ,octob] #c1 #ahda1 he pres5t$1 ,baptism = ! dead z ! only way t m5 c appe> z saviors on ,m\nt ,zion4 ,! proclamation ( ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel 0 a means ( salvation to m5 individually1 & x 0 ! tru?1 n m51 t sav$ !m2 b m5 by actively engag+ 9 rites ( salvation sub/itutionally1 become in/rum5tal 9 br++ multitudes ( _! k9 into ! k+dom ( ,god4 99 99 99 ,!re is #ij a way to release ! _s ( ! dead2 t is by ! p[] & au?ority ( ! ,prie/hood--by b9d+ & loos+ on e>?4 ,?is doctr9e appe>s glori\s inasmu* z x exhibits ! greatness ( div9e compassion1 & b5evol5ce 9 ! ext5t ( ! plan ( human salvation4 ,?is glori\s tru? is well calculat$ to enl>ge ! und]/&+1 & to su/a9 ! s\l "u tr\bles1 difficulties1 & di/resses4 99 99 99 ,?is doctr9e1 he said1 pres5ts 9 a cle> light ! wisdom & m]cy ( ,god1 9 prep>+ an ord9ance = ! salvation ( ! dead1 be+ baptiz$ by proxy1 _! names record$ 9 heav51 & !y judg$ accord+ to ! de$s done 9 ! body4 ,?is doctr9e 0 ! burd5 ( ! ,scriptures4 ,^? ,sa9ts :o neglect x1 9 behalf ( _! deceas$ relatives1 d x at ! p]il ( _! own salvation4 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #b1 pages #egg-egh1 also ,hi/ory ( ,reorganiz$ ,*ur*1 ,vol4 #b1 pages #ede-edf47 ,n[1 :om %all we believe8 ,! ,reorganiz$ *ur* t has reject$ baptism = ! dead1 decl>+ x to be a local comm&m5t n b9d+ on !m1 or ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? :o decl>es t x is ! burd5 ( ! ,scriptures1 & t if we neglect x x is at ! p]il ( our own salvation8 ,! significance ( ?is pr9ciple is ev5 m emphatically express$ 9 section #abh ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants 7,,cx ,reorganite edition74 ,let me quote3 ,v]se #e4 ,y may ?9k ?is ord] ( ?+s to be v p>ticul>1 b let me tell y1 t !y are only to answ] ! w ( ,god1 by con=m+ to ! ord9ance & prep>ation t ! ,"l orda9$ & prep>$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 = ! salvation ( ! dead1 :o %\ld die )\t a k ( ! ,gospel4 ,v]se #h4 ,= out ( ! books %all y\r dead be judg$1 accord+ to _! own works1 :e!r !y !mselves h att5d$ to ! ord9ances 9 _! own propria p]sona or by means ( _! own ag5ts1 accord+ to ! ord9ance :i* ,god has prep>$ = _! salvation f be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 accord+ to ! records :i* !y h kept conc]n+ _! dead4 ,v]se #ae4 ,& n[1 my de>ly belov$ bre?r5 & si/]s1 let me assure y t ^! are pr9ciples1 9 relation to ! dead & ! liv+1 t _c be lightly pass$ ov]1 z p]ta9+ to our salvation1 = _! salvation is necess>y & ess5tial to our salvation1 z ,paul says conc]n+ ! fa!rs1 't !y )\t u _c be made p]fect1 nei!r c we )\t our dead be made p]fect4' ,v]se #ah4 ,x is suffici5t to "k 99 99 99 t ! e>? w be smitt5 ) a curse1 unless !re is a weld+ l9k ( "s k9d or o!r1 betwe5 ! fa!rs & ! *ildr51 ^u "s subject or o!r1 & behold :at is t subject8 ,x is ! baptism = ! dead4 ,= we )\t !m _c be made p]fect2 nei!r c !y )\t u be made p]fect4 ,nei!r c !y nor we be made p]fect )\t ^? :o h di$ 9 ! ,gospel also2 = x is necess>y 9 ! u%]+ 9 ( ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times1 :i* disp5sation is n[ beg9n+ to u%] 91 t a :ole & complete & p]fect union & weld+ toge!r ( disp5sations1 & keys1 & p[]s1 & glories %\ld take place1 & be reveal$1 f ! days ( ,adam ev5 to ! pres5t "t2 & n #ia only ?is1 b ^? ?+s :i* nev] h be5 reveal$ f ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 b h be5 kept hid f ! wise & prud5t %all be reveal$ unto babes & suckl+s 9 ?is ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times4 ,f ! orig9al manuscript hi/ory ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 n[ 9 ! ,hi/orian's (fice1 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,i obta9 ! foll[+ "u date ( ,janu>y #bj1 #ahdd3 ,prea*$ at ! s\?we/ corn] ( ! ,temple to sev]al ?\s& p1 al?\gh ! wea!r 0 some:at unpleasant4 ,my subject 0 ! seal+ ( ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs4 ,( ?is disc\rse a synopsis 0 report$ by ,eld] ,wil=d ,woodruff1 f :i* ! ,prophet ,joseph records ! foll[+ 9 t hi/ory3 ,! ,bible says1 ',i w s5d y ,elijah ! ,prophet be=e ! com+ ( ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l2 & he %all turn ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 to _! fa!rs1 le/ ,i come & smite ! e>? ) a curse4' ,n[1 ! ^w turn "h %\ld be translat$ b9d1 or seal4 ,b :at is ! object ( ?is important mission8 or h[ is x to be fulfill$8 ,! keys are to be deliv]$1 ! _s ( ,elijah is to come1 ! ,gospel to be e/abli%$1 ! ,sa9ts ( ,god to be ga!r$1 ,zion built up1 & ! ,sa9ts to come up z saviors on ,m\nt ,zion4 ,b h[ are !y to become saviors on ,m\nt ,zion8 ,by build+ _! temples1 erect+ _! baptismal fonts1 & go+ =? & receiv+ all ! ord9ances1 baptisms1 confirmations1 wa%+s1 ano9t+s1 ord9ations1 & seal+ p[]s ^u _! head1 9 behalf ( all _! prog5itors1 :o are dead1 & r$eem !m t !y may come =? 9 ! fir/ resurrection & be exalt$ to ?rones ( glory ) !m2 & h]e9 is ! *a9 t b9ds ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs1 :i* fulfills ! mission ( ,elijah4 ,& ,i w\ld to ,god t ?is ,temple 0 n[ done1 t we might g into x1 & g to "w & improve our "t1 & make use ( ! seals :ile !y are on e>?4 ,! ,sa9ts h n too mu* "t to save & r$eem _! dead1 & ga!r toge!r _! liv+ relatives1 t !y may be sav$ also1 be=e ! e>? w be smitt51 & ! consummation decre$ falls ^u ! _w4 ,i w\ld advise all ! ,sa9ts to g to ) _! might & ga!r toge!r all _! liv+ relatives to ?is place1 t !y may be seal$ & sav$1 t !y may be prep>$ aga9/ ! day t ! de/roy+ angel goes =?2 & if ! :ole ,*ur* %\ld g to ) all _! might to save _! dead1 seal _! po/]ity1 & ga!r _! liv+ fri5ds1 & sp5d none ( _! "t 9 behalf ( ! _w1 !y w\ld h>dly get ?r\gh be=e night w\ld come :5 no man c "w4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,may1 #ahdd1 ! ,prophet ,joseph said3 ,x is n only necess>y t y %\ld be baptiz$ = y\r dead1 b y w h to g ?r\gh all ! ord9ances = !m1 same z y h gone ?r\gh to save y\rselves4 ,!re w be #add1jjj #ib saviors on ,m\nt ,zion1 & ) !m an innum]able ho/ t no man c c\nt4 ,we le>n f ! =ego+ quotations ! foll[+ important facts p]ta9+ to ! salvation ( ! dead3 #a4 ,salvation 9 behalf ( ! dead is ! b9d+ or seal+ ( ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs & ! *ildr51 ! weld+ l9k4 7,doc4 & ,cov41 #abh3 #ah1 ,reorganite edition ,,cx3 #ah47 #b4 ,x is ! mo/ glori\s subject belong+ to ! ev]la/+ ,gospel4 7,doc4 & ,cov41 #abh3 #ag1 ,reorganite edition ,,cx3 #ag47 #c4 ,x is ! greate/ responsibility 9 ?is _w t ,god has laid ^u u--to seek aft] our dead4 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #f1 page #faf47 #d4 ,x is obligatory to man4 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #f1 page #faf47 #e4 ,)\t x ! :ole e>? & its inhabitants w\ld be smitt5 ) a curse4 7,mala*i #d3 #f4 ,doc4 & ,cov4 #abh3 #ah1 ,reorganite edition1 ,,cx3 #ah47 #f4 ,x is an et]nal doctr9e prep>$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 7,doc4 & ,cov4 #abh3 #e1 #h1 #ah1 ,reorganite edition ,,cx3 #e1 #h1 #ah47 #g4 ,x is ! burd5 ( ! ,scriptures4 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #b1 page #egh1 ,reorganite *ur* hi/ory1 ,vol4 #b1 page #edf47 #h4 ,if we neglect x x is at ! p]il ( our own salvation4 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #b1 page #egh1 ,reorganite *ur* hi/ory1 ,vol4 #b1 page #edf47 #i4 ,?r\gh x we become saviors on ,m\nt ,zion1 & may save multitudes ( our k94 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #b1 page #egg1 ,reorganite *ur* hi/ory1 ,vol4 #b1 page #ede47 #aj4 ,we )\t our dead & our dead )\t u _c be sav$ ) a p]fect salvation4 7,doc4 & ,cov4 #abh3 #ah1 ,reorganite edition ,,cx3 #ah47 #aa4 ,we _c lightly pass ?is doctr9e ov] z p]ta9+ to our salvation4 7,doc & ,cov4 #abh3 #ae1 ,reorganite edition ,,cx3 #ae47 #ab4 ,! "t grant$ to ! ,sa9ts to r$eem _! dead & ga!r & seal _! liv+ relatives be=e ! e>? %all be smitt5 ) a curse1 is none too long4 7,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ,janu>y #bj1 #ahdd47 ,n[1 my ,reorganite fri5ds1 9 ! face ( ?is h[ d>e y presume to circumscribe1 limit & pr(ane ?is doctr9e ( salvation = ! dead8 ,:y d y call ?is et]nal & mo/ glori\s pr9ciple a p]missive rite1 a local comm&m5t8 & decl>e be=e ,god t x is n b9d+ on y8 ,god has decl>$ x to be orda9$ be=e ! f\ndations ( ! _w 7 laid = ! salvation ( ! dead :o die )\t a k ( ! ,gospel--an et]nal pr9ciple1 ! burd5 ( ! ,scriptures1 obligatory to man4 ,are y 9 h>mony ) ! ^w ( ,god8 ,7 y\r lead]s inspir$ to decl>e 9 ! face ( ,jehovah's comm&s t ?is et]nal pr9ciple 0 a local comm&m5t n giv5 to !m z a comm&m5t8 ,b9d+ only on ! ,sa9ts at ,nauvoo8 ,d y n fe> & tremble = y\r own salvation 9 neglect+ #ic ! salvation ( y\r dead8 ,if ! ,jews :o liv$ 9 ! days ( ,*ri/ w h to answ] = all ! righte\s blood %$ ^u ! e>? f ! blood ( righte\s ,abel unto ! blood ( ,za*>ias1 son ( ,b>a*ias1 because !y neglect$ ! salvation ( _! dead z well z _! own salvation1 pray tell1 :at w y\r puni%m5t be8 7,see ,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #c1 pages #gfj-gfa47 ,rememb] t y )\t y\r dead _c be made p]fect4 ,confront$ by ?is evid5ce1 = y to decl>e t y\r lead]s are inspir$ & t y\rs is ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 is mo/ prepo/]\s6 ,t ! salvation ( ! dead is a ,bible doctr9e practic$ by ! anci5t ,sa9ts1 we le>n f ! writ+s ( ,pet] 7,i ,pet] #c3 #ah-bj7 & ,paul 7,i ,cor4 #ae3 #bi71 & ! ,revelator ,john 7,rev4 #bb3 #ab74 ,isaiah prophesi$ ( x 7,is4 #db3 #f1 #g & #fa3 #a1 #b71 & our ,r$eem] taught x to ! ,jews 7,john #e3 #bh1 #bi71 n z a local comm&m5t1 b z an et]nal ,tru? & a pr9ciple ( ! greate/ importance to ! :ole human family4 ,& = t reason ,*ri/ also ha? suff]$ = s9s1 ! j = ! unju/1 t he might br+ u to ,god1 be+ put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 b quick5$ by ! _s1 by :i* also he w5t & prea*$ 7n 9 va97 unto ! spirits 9 prison4 ,! keys ( ! ,prie/hood belong to ! presid+ (fic] ( ! ,*ur* & mu/ be held 9 ord] t ! ord9ances ( a p]fect salvation may be adm9i/]$ to ! ,sa9ts & 9 behalf ( ! dead4 ,! keys ( ! ,prie/hood c\ld only be receiv$ f ! "o :o held !m1 ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 :o receiv$ !m f ! heav5s4 ,any man claim+ to be ! ,presid5t ( ! ,high ,prie/hood )\t ^! keys is an impo/]4 ,we h be5 giv5 a key by :i* ! impo/or may be detect$1 = we h ! ^w ( ! ,"l t1 ,! great & gr& secret ( ! :ole matt]1 & ! summum bonum ( ! :ole subject t is ly+ be=e u1 consi/s 9 obta9+ ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood4 ,= him to :om ^! keys are giv5 !re is no difficulty 9 obta9+ a k ( facts 9 relation to ! salvation ( ! *ildr5 ( m51 bo? z well = ! dead z = ! liv+4 7,doc4 & ,cov4 #abh3 #aa1 ,reorganite edition ,,cx3 #aa47 ,?is decl>ation f ! ,"l ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? is mo/ explicit4 ,we may ask3 ,has ! presid5t ( ! ',reorganiz$' *ur* obta9$ ?is ,prie/hood8 ,no1 he has n6 ,!n !re is no wond] t he _c obta9 k ( ! facts 9 relation to ! salvation ( ! *ildr5 ( m51 bo? z well = ! dead z = ! liv+4 #id ,if he _h obta9$ ! keys w\ld x be possible = him to lead 8 p = m ?an =ty-five ye>s )\t a k ( ?is p[] :i* ! ,"l ?r\gh ! ,prophet decl>es is n difficult = him :o holds ! keys & ! p[]s ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 & :i* is ! seal+ & b9d+ p[]1 & 9 "o s5se ( ! ^w ! keys ( ! k+dom :i* consi/s 9 ! keys ( k8 ,if he held ^! keys w\ld x be possible t ?is gr& & glori\s pr9ciple w\ld h be5 neglect$ = s long a "t :5 8 fa!r ! ,prophet decl>$ t 9 ?is day !re 0 n too mu* "t to save & r$eem ! dead & ga!r ! liv+ relatives t !y also may be sav$1 be=e ! consummation decre$ falls ^u ! _w8 ,w\ld x be possible1 if he held ^! keys1 = him to decl>e t ?is doctr9e 0 a local comm&m5t1 a p]missive rite1 n b9d+ on ! ,sa9ts8 ,v]ily ,no6 ,! ,"l decl>$ 9 #ahdb1 t ,he 0 ab\t to re/ore to e>? _m ?+s p]ta9+ to ! ,prie/hood 7,doc4 & ,cov4 #abg3 #e1 ,reorganite edition ,,cix3 #e71 & t only 9 ,temples c\ld ! fullness ( ! ,prie/hood be re/or$ 7,doc4 & ,cov4 #abd3 #bh1 ,reorganite edition ,,cvii3 #aj74 ,did ! ^w ( ! ,"l fail8 ,did ! ,"l make a mi/ake8 ,if ! cont5tion ( ! ,reorganiz$ *ur* is true1 ,he did4 ,b ,latt]-day ,sa9ts "k bett]4 ,on our "p we w accept ! ^w ( ! ,"l4 ,s9ce ! ,reorganiz$ *ur* does n build ,temples1 & kn[s ( no temple build+ except z edifices :]e9 to wor%ip ,god & no end[m5t except ! end[m5t ( ! ,holy ,_s ( ! k9d exp]i5c$ by ! e>ly ,sa9ts on ,p5teco/ day1 x is to be expect$ t _! presid5t %\ld be ignorant ( ! fullness ( ! ,prie/hood & !re=e exp]i5ce great difficulty 9 obta9+ k4 ,if ! eld]s ( t *ur* _h read 9 ! ,,cvii section ( _! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants 7,l4 ,d4 ,s4 edition #abd3 #ci-db7 !y w\ld h discov]$ t ! doctr9e ( c]emonial end[m5ts is !re taught mo/ pla9ly3 ,!re=e1 v]ily ,i say unto y1 t y\r ano9t+s1 & y\r wa%+s1 & y\r baptisms = ! dead1 & y\r solemn assemblies1 & y\r memorials = y\r sacrifices1 by ! sons ( ,levi1 & = y\r oracles 9 y\r mo/ holy places1 :]e9 y receive conv]sations1 & y\r /atutes & judgm5ts1 = ! beg9n+ ( ! revelations & f\ndation ( ,zion1 & = ! glory1 honor & end[m5t ( all h] municipals1 are orda9$ by ! ord9ances ( my holy h\se1 :i* my p are always comm&$ to build unto my holy "n4 ,& v]ily ,i say unto y1 let ?is h\se 7,nauvoo ,temple7 be #ie built unto my "n1 t ,i may reveal m9e ord9ances !re91 unto my p2 = ,i deign to reveal unto my ,*ur*1 ?+s :i* h be5 kept hid f be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w2 ?+s t p]ta9 to ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times2 & ,i w %[ unto my s]vant ,joseph all ?+s p]ta9+ to ?is h\se & ! ,prie/hood !re(4 ,n[1 if all ! =ego+ passages are true--& !y mu/ be if ,joseph ,smi? 0 a ,prophet ( ,god1 :i* he 0--!n ^! ?+s p]ta9+ to ! ,prie/hood 7 reveal$ to him2 & salvation = ! dead is j z b9d+ on u & j z important z salvation = ! liv+4 ,"o dep5ds ^u ! o!r1 & !y are b9d+ on all ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts _c tea* "o )\t ! o!r1 = !y are insep>able4 ,a h\se divid$ aga9/ itself _c /&4 ,rep5t1 !re=e1 & receive ! ,gospel1 save y\rselves ) y\r dead by becom+ saviors on ,m\nt ,zion1 be=e ! consummation decre$ falls ^u ! e>?2 & by he>k5+ to ^! ?+s1 y w n be smitt5 ) a curse1 nor utt]ly wa/$ :5 ! dreadful day ( ! ,"l does come4 ,bre?r51 %all we n g on 9 s great a cause8 ,g =w>d & n backw>d4 ,c\rage1 bre?r52 & on1 on to ! victory6 ,let y\r he>ts rejoice & be exce$+ly glad4 ,let ! e>? break =? into s++4 ,let ! dead speak =? an!ms ( et]nal praise to ! ,k+ ,immanuel1 :o ha? orda9$ be=e ! _w 01 t :i* w\ld enable u to r$eem !m out ( _! prison2 = ! prison] %all g free6 7,doc & ,cov4 #abh3 #bb1 ,reorganite ,doc4 & ,cov4 #aaj3 #bb47 ,an ,editorial ,f ! ,times & ,seasons ,writt5 by ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! great designs ( ,god 9 relation to ! salvation ( ! human family are v little und]/ood by ! pr(ess$ly wise & intellig5t g5]ation 9 :i* we live2 v>i\s & conflict+ are ! op9ions ( m5 conc]n+ ! plan ( salvation2 ! requisitions ( ! ,almighty2 ! necess>y prep>ations = heav52 ! /ate & condition ( dep>t$ spirits2 & ! happ9ess1 or mis]y t is consequ5t ^u ! practice ( righte\sness & iniquity accord+ to _! sev]al notions ( virtue1 & vice4 ,! ,mussulman condemns ! hea!n1 ! ,jew & ! ,*ri/ian1 & ! :ole _w ( mank9d t rejects 8 ,koran z infidels1 & consigns ! :ole ( !m to p]dition4 ,! ,jew believes t ! :ole _w t rejects 8 fai?1 & are n circumcis$ are ,g5tile dogs1 & w be damn$4 ,! hea!n are equally z t5aci\s ab\t _! #if pr9ciples1 & ! ,*ri/ian consigns all to p]dition :o _c b[ to 8 cre$ & submit to 8 ipse dixit4 ,b :ile "o portion ( ! human race are judg+ & condemn+ ! o!r )\t m]cy1 ! great ,p>5t ( ! univ]se looks ^u ! :ole ( ! human family ) a fa!rly c>e1 & pat]nal reg>d4 ,he views !m z ,8 (fspr+2 & )\t any ( ^? contract$ feel+s t influ5ce ! *ildr5 ( m51 causes ,8 sun to rise on ! evil & ! good1 & s5ds ,8 ra9 on ! j & ! unju/4 ,he holds ! re9s ( judgm5t 9 ,8 h&s2 ,he is a wise lawgiv]1 & w judge all m5 n accord+ to ! n>r[ contract$ notions ( m51 b accord+ to ! de$s done 9 ! body :e!r !y be good or evil2 or :e!r ^? de$s 7 done 9 ,engl&1 ,am]ica1 ,spa91 ,turkey1 ,india3 ,he w judge !m n accord+ to :at !y h n1 b accord+ to :at !y h2 ^? :o h liv$ )\t law w be judg$ )\t law1 & ^? :o h a law w be judg$ by t law2 we ne$ n d\bt ! wisdom & intellig5ce ( ! great ,jehovah4 ,he w aw>d judgm5t or m]cy to all nations accord+ to _! sev]al des]ts1 _! means ( obta9+ intellig5ce1 ! laws by :i* !y are gov]n$2 ! facilities af=d$ !m ( obta9+ correct in=mation2 & ,8 inscrutable designs 9 relation to ! human family2 & :5 ! designs ( ,god %all be made manife/1 & ! curta9 ( futurity be )drawn1 we %all all ( u ev5tually h to confess1 t ! ,judge ( all ! e>? has done "r4 ,! situation ( ! ,*ri/ian nations aft] dea? is a subject t has call$ =? all ! wisdom & tal5t ( ! philosoph] & ! div9e2 & x is an op9ion :i* is g5]ally receiv$1 t ! de/9y ( man is irretrievably fix$ at 8 dea?2 & t he is made ei!r et]nally happy1 or et]nally mis]able1--t if a man dies )\t a k ( ,god1 he mu/ be et]nally damn$1 )\t any mitigation ( 8 puni%m5t1 alleviation ( 8 pa9 or ! mo/ lat5t hope ( a deliv]ance :ile endless ages %all roll along4 ,h[ev] or?odox ?is pr9ciple may be1 we %all f9d t x is at v>iance ) ! te/imony ( holy writ2 = our ,savior says t all mann] ( s91 & blasphemy %all be =giv5 m5 :]e) !y %all blaspheme2 b ! blasphemy aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/ %all n be =giv51 nei!r 9 ?is _w1 nor 9 ! _w to come2 evid5tly %[+ t !re are s9s :i* may be =giv5 9 ! _w to come2 al?\gh ! s9 ( blasphemy _c be =giv54 ,pet] also 9 speak+ conc]n+ our ,savior says t ,he w5t & prea*$ unto spirits 9 prison1 :i* sometime 7 disob$i5t1 :5 once ! long suff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah4 ,i ,pet4 iii3 #ai1 #bj4 ,"h !n1 we h an acc\nt ( our ,savior prea*+ to ! spirits 9 prison2 to spirits t _h be5 imprison$ f ! days ( ,noah2 & :at did ,he prea* to !m8 t !y 7 to /ay !re8 ,c]ta9ly n2 let ,8 own decl>ation te/ify3 ',he ha? s5t me to heal ! brok5 he>t$1 to prea* deliv]ance to ! captives1 & recov]+ ( sight to ! bl9d1 to set at lib]ty !m t are bruis$4 ,luke iv3 #ah4 ,isaiah has x3 ,to br+ out ! prison] f ! prison1 & !m t sit 9 d>kness f ! prison h\se4 ,is4 xlii3 #g4 ,x is v evid5t f ?is t ,he n only w5t to prea* to !m1 b to deliv]1 or br+ !m out ( ! prison h\se4 ,isaiah 9 te/ify+ conc]n+ ! calamities t w ov]take ! inhabitants ( ! e>? says3 ,! e>? %all reel to & fro l a drunk>d1 & %all be remov$ l a cottage2 & ! transgressions !re( %all be heavy ^u x2 & x %all fall & n #ig rise aga94 ,& x %all come to pass 9 t day1 t ! ,"l %all puni% ! ho/s ( ! high ones t are on high1 & ! k+s ( ! e>? ^u ! e>?4 ,& !y %all be ga!r$ toge!r z prison]s are ga!r$ 9 ! pit1 & %all be %ut up 9 prison1 & aft] _m days %all !y be visit$4 ,?us we f9d t ,god w deal ) all ! human family equally2 & t z ! ant$iluvians _h _! day ( visitation1 s w ^? *>act]s ref]r$ to by ,isaiah1 h _! "t ( visitation & deliv]ance1 aft] hav+ be5 _m days 9 prison4 ,! great ,jehovah contemplat$ ! :ole ( ! ev5ts connect$ ) ! e>?1 p]ta9+ to ! plan ( salvation1 be=e x roll$ into exi/5ce1 or ev] ! morn+ />s sung toge!r = joy1 ! pa/1 ! pres5t & ! future1 71 & are ) ,him "o et]nal n[2 ,he knew ( ! fall ( ,adam1 ! iniquities ( ! ant$iluvians1 ( ! dep? ( iniquity t w\ld be connect$ ) ! human family2 _! weakness & /r5g?1 _! p[] & glory1 apo/asies1 _! crimes1 _! righte\sness & iniquity2 ,he compreh5d$ ! fall ( man & _! r$emption2 ,he knew ! plan ( salvation & po9t$ x out2 ,he 0 acqua9t$ ) ! situation ( all nations & ) _! de/9y2 ,he ord]$ all ?+s accord+ to ! c\nsel ( ,8 own w1 ,he kn[s ! situation ( bo? ! liv+ & ! dead1 & has made ample provision = _! r$emption accord+ to _! sev]al circum/ances & ! laws ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 :e!r 9 ?is _w1 or 9 ! _w to come4 ,! idea t "s m5 =m ( ! ju/ice & m]cy ( ,god1 is too fooli% = an intellig5t man to ?9k (2 = in/ance x is common = _m ( our or?odox prea*]s to suppose t if a man is n :at !y call conv]t$1 if he dies 9 t /ate1 he mu/ rema9 et]nally 9 hell )\t any hope3-- ,inf9ite ye>s 9 torm5t mu/ he sp5d ,& nev]1 nev]1 nev]1 h an end4 ,& yet ?is et]nal mis]y is made frequ5tly to re/ ^u ! m]e/ casualty1--! break+ ( a %oe-/r+1 ! te>+ ( a coat ( ^? (ficiat+1 or ! peculi> location 9 :i* a p]son lives may be ! means indirectly ( 8 damnation1 or ! cause ( 8 n be+ sav$4 ,i w suppose a case :i* is n extraord9>y3 ,two m5 :o h be5 equally wick$1 :o h neglect$ religion1 are bo? ( !m tak5 sick at ! same "t2 "o ( !m has ! good =tune to be visit$ by a pray+ man1 & he gets conv]t$ a few m9utes be=e he dies2 ! o!r s5ds = ?ree diff]5t pray+ m51 a tailor1 a %oemak] & a t9man4 ,! t9man has a h&le to sold] on to a c2 ! tailor a button-hole to "w on "s coat t is ne$$ 9 a hurry2 & ! %oemak] has a pat* to put on somebody's boot2 !y none ( !m c g 9 "t1 ! man dies & goes to hell2 "o ( ^! is exalt$ to ,abraham's bosom2 he sits d[n 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & enjoys et]nal1 un9t]rupt$ happ9ess1 :ile ! o!r :o 0 equally z good z he1 s9ks to et]nal damnation1 irretrievable mis]y & hopeless despair2 because a man _h a boot to m5d1 ! button-hole ( a coat to "w1 or a h&le to sold] on to a saucepan4 ,! plans ( ,jehovah are n s unju/2 ! /atem5ts ( holy writ s vision>y2 nor ! plan ( salvation = ! human family s incompatible ) common s5se2 at su* proce$+s ,god w\ld fr[n ) indignation1 angels w\ld hide _! heads 9 %ame2 & e virtu\s1 intellig5t man w\ld recoil4 ,if human laws aw>d to ea* man 8 des]ts1 & puni% all #ih del9qu5ts accord+ to _! sev]al crimes2 surely ! ,"l w n be m cruel ?an man1 = ,he is a wise ,legislator & ,8 laws are equitable1 ,8 enactm5ts m j & ,8 decisions m p]fect ?an ^? ( man2 & z man judges 8 fell[ man by law1 & puni%es him accord+ to ! p5alty ( t law1 s does ! ,god ( heav5 judge accord+ to ! de$s done 9 ! body4 ,to say t ! hea!n w\ld be damn$ because !y did n believe ! gospel w\ld be prepo/]\s2 & to say t ! ,jews w\ld all be damn$ t d n believe 9 ,jesus1 w\ld be equally absurd2 = h[ c !y believe on him ( :om !y h n he>d2 & h[ c !y he> )\t a prea*]2 & h[ c he prea* except he be s5t2 consequ5tly nei!r ,jew nor hea!n c be culpable = reject+ ! conflict+ op9ions ( sect>ianism1 nor = reject+ any te/imony b t :i* is s5t ( ,god1 = z ! prea*] _c prea* except he be s5t1 s ! he>] _c believe )\t he he>s a s5t prea*]2 & _c be condemn$ = :at he has n he>d2 & be+ )\t law w h to be judg$ )\t law4 ,:5 speak+ ab\t ! bless+s p]ta9+ to ! gospel1 & ! consequ5ces connect$ ) disob$i5ce to its requirem5ts1 we are frequ5tly ask$ ! "q1 ,:at has become ( our fa!rs8 ,w !y all be damn$ = n obey+ ! gospel1 :5 !y nev] he>d x8 ,c]ta9ly n4 ,b !y w possess ! same privilege t we "h enjoy1 ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! ev]la/+ ,prie/hood1 :i* n only adm9i/]s on e>? b 9 heav51 & ! wise disp5sations ( ! great ,jehovah2 h5ce ^? *>act]s ref]r$ to by ,isaiah w be visit$ by ?is ,prie/hood1 & come out ( _! prison1 ^u ! same pr9ciple z ^? :o 7 disob$i5t 9 ! days ( ,noah1 7 visit$ by our ,savior 7:o possess$ ! ev]la/+ ,mel*is$ek ,prie/hood7 & _h ! gospel prea*$ to !m by ,him 9 prison2 & 9 ord] t !y might fulfill all ! requisitions ( ,god1 _! liv+ fri5ds 7 baptiz$ = _! dead fri5ds1 & ?us fulfill$ ! requirem5t ( ,god :i* says3 ,except a man be born aga9 ( wat]1 & ( ! _s he c 9 no wise ent] into ! k+dom ( heav52 !y 7 baptiz$ ( c\rse1 n = !mselves1 b = _! dead4 ,cryso/um says t ! ,m>*ionites practic$ baptism = ! dead1 aft] a cata*um5 0 dead !y hid a liv+ man "u ! b$ ( ! deceas$2 !n com+ to ! dead man !y ask$ him :e!r he w\ld receive baptism1 & he mak+ no answ]1 ! o!r answ]$ = him1 & said t he w\ld be baptiz$ 9 8 /ead2 & s !y baptiz$ ! liv+ = ! dead4 ,! *ur* ( c\rse at t "t 0 deg5]ate1 & t p>ticul> =m might be incorrect1 b ! ?+ is suffici5tly pla9 9 ! ,scriptures1 h5ce ,paul1 9 speak+ ( ! doctr9e1 says1 ,else :at %all !y d :i* are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead rise n at all8 :y are !y !n baptiz$ = ! dead8 ,i ,cor4 #ae3 #bi4 ,h5ce x 0 t s great a responsibility re/$ ^u ! g5]ation 9 :i* our ,savior liv$2 =1 said ,he1 ,t ^u y may come all ! righte\s blood %$ ^u ! e>? f ! blood ( righte\s ,abel1 unto ! blood ( ,za*>ias1 son ( ,b>a*ias1 :om ye slew betwe5 ! temple & ! alt>4 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 all ^! ?+s %all come ^u ?is g5]ation4 ,matt1 xxiii3 #ce1 #cf4 ,h5ce z !y possess$ great] privileges ?an any o!r g5]ation1 n only p]ta9+ to !mselves b to _! dead1 _! s9 0 great]1 z !y n only neglect$ _! own salvation b t #ii ( _! prog5itors1 & h5ce _! blood 0 requir$ at _! h&s4 ,& n[ z ! great purposes ( ,god are ha/5+ to _! accompli%m5t & ! ?+s spok5 ( 9 ! prophets are fulfill+1 z ! ,k+dom ( ,god is e/abli%$ on ! e>?1 & ! anci5t ord] ( ?+s re/or$1 ! ,"l has manife/$ to u ?is duty & privilege1 & we are comm&$ to be baptiz$ = our dead1 ?us fulfill+ ! words ( ,obadiah :5 speak+ ( ! glory ( ! latt] day4 ,& saviors %all come up on ,m\nt ,zion to judge ! remnant ( ,esau2 & ! k+dom %all be ! ,"l's4 ,a view ( ^! ?+s reconciles ! ,scriptures ( tru?1 ju/ifies ! ways ( ,god to man1 places ! human family ^u an equal foot+1 & h>monizes ) e pr9ciple ( righte\sness1 ju/ice & tru?4 ,we w conclude ) ! words ( ,pet]3 ,= ! "t pa/ ( our life may suffice u to h wr\ght ! w ( ! ,g5tiles4 99 99 99 ,=1 = ?is cause 0 ! gospel prea*$ also to !m t are dead1 t !y might be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 b live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s4--,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 #c1 pages #gei-gfa4 ,t mom5t t m5 seek to build up !mselves1 9 pref]5ce to ! k+dom ( ,god1 & seek to ho>d up ri*es1 :ile ! wid[ & ! fa!rless1 ! sick & afflict$ ar\nd !y are 9 pov]ty & want1 x proves t _! he>ts are wean$ f _! ,god4 --,brigham ,"y4 ,we glory 9 our tribulation1 because we "k t ,god is ) u1 t ,he is our fri5d1 & t ,he w save our s\ls4 ,we d n c>e = !m t c kill ! body2 !y _c h>m our s\ls4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,decemb] #af1 #ahah4 ,footnotes3 #a4 ,9 a numb] ( articles by ,z5as ,h4 ,gurley1 "o ( ! f\nd]s ( ! ,reorganiz$ *ur*1 9 ! ,sa9ts ,h]ald1 ,vol4 ,i1 ! ,reorganization is ref]r$ to z a new organization ( ! ,*ur*4 ,?is agrees ) ! /atem5t ( ! presid5t ( t *ur*1 9 ! ,sa9ts ,h]ald1 ,feb4 #ag1 #aijd4 ,said he3 ,! ,*ur*1 us+ ! ^w to mean ! ,*ur* reject$1 has n be5 aga9 receiv$4 #b4 ,! font 0 d$icat$ ,novemb] #h1 #ahda1 by ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y 9 ! pres5ce ( & "u ! direction ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,mill5nial ,/> #ah3 #gdd-gde4 #c4 ,hi/ory ( ,reorganiz$ *ur*1 ,vol4 #c1 page #bde4 #d4 ,conf]5ce resolutions pamphlet ( ,reorganiz$ *ur*1 page #hb4 #e4 ,editorial 9 ,sa9ts ,h]ald1 ,feb4 #ag1 #aijd4 #f4 ,9 8 te/imony be=e ! ,circuit ,c\rt1 at ,kansas ,city1 9 ! ,temple ,lot suit1 he said3 ,no1 sir1 ,i did n /ate t ,i 0 orda9$ by my fa!r2 ,i did n make ! /atem5t4 ,i 0 n orda9$ by my fa!r z 8 successor2 accord+ to my und]/&+ ( ! ^w orda91 ,i 0 n4 ,pla9tiff's ,ab/ract1 page #gi1 p>agraph #abf4 #g4 ,9 a communication f ! presid5t ( ! ,reorganiz$ *ur*1 :i* is n[ 9 ! h&s ( ! writ]1 ! /atem5t is made t !re is no?+ 9 sections #abg & #abh 7,,cix & ,,cx ,reorganite edition7 ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 to indicate t !y are revelations4 ,^! articles ref] only to ! baptism = ! dead4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph1 h[ev]1 9 ^! articles on baptism = ! dead decl>es t !y are revelations4 ,see sec4 #abg1 v]ses #d1 #f1 #h & #aj2 also #abh1 v]se #b4 #ajj ,,ackn[l$ge ,,y\r ,,faults4 ,by ,eld] ,orson ,f4 ,:itney 9 ,mill5nial ,/>1 #ahhb4 ,he t humble? himself %all be exault$4--,jesus4 ,if !re is "o ?+ m ?an ano!r 9 ! "* ( a great man :i* *all5ges respect & admiration1 & proves mo/ conclusively 8 wor?9ess to ! title1 x is ! read9ess ) :i* he ackn[l$ges a fault1 confesses an error1 & manife/s s9c]e rep5tance = wrong-do+4 ,we w\ld n be und]/ood z affirm+ t none are great b ^? :o ev9ce ?is disposition1 = t w\ld be to ! exclusion ( _m ^: virtues well m]it consid]ation & e/eem2 b we d feel confid5t 9 ass]t+ t among ! great !y are ! greate/1 among ! noble ! noble/1 & among ! admir$1 mo/ des]v+ ( admiration4 ,_m p consid] x an evid5ce ( weakness to ackn[l$ge a mi/ake or to own t !y are ev] 9 ! wrong1 & flatt] !mselves ) ! idea t !y display true c\rage & h]oic firmness by refus+ to rep5t ( an evil act1 by decl9+ to conc$e a p]sonal imp]fection1 or p]si/+ 9 a mi/ak5 belief or practice aft] hav+ be5 conv9c$ ( ! error ( _! c\rse4 ,a m egregi\s blund] c\ld sc>cely be committ$4 ,! facts are exactly to ! contr>y4 ,x is weakness :i* induces anyone1 aft] hav+ be5 p]suad$ ( an error1 to /ill cl+ to t error4 ,x is n c\rage1 x is c[>dice1 n firmness1 b /ubbornness1 :i* prev5ts a p]son f ackn[l$g+ a fault1 or rep5t+ ( an evil de$4 ,! man ( g5u9e c\rage is he :o d>es confess 8 follies & imp]fections2 ! s\l ( /r5g? & firmness1 :i* ev]ybody mu/ honor & admire1 is ! "o :i* =sakes & resi/s ! allurem5ts ( evil1 & /&s up = ! "r 9 ! face ( e oppos+ p[] or influ5ce4 ,v>i\s op9ions are ent]ta9$ z to :at con/itutes greatness ( "*4 ,) ! ignorant masses x w\ld be ari/ocratic rank1 high (ficial /ation1 or ! possession ( unlimit$ weal?2 ) ! m enlight5$ classes1 milit>y pr[ess or great intellectual a*ievem5ts2 b to ! true ,*ri/ian !re is b "o idea wor?y to be accept$ z a #aja crit]ion ( guidance 9 ! c>v+ out & =mation ( a p]fect "*4 ,! noble/ ,be+ t ev] walk$ ! e>?1 c\ld claim no worldly rank or ari/ocratic title2 ! mighte/ "* ! _w has ev] se5 came nei!r to dazzle by intellectual brilliance nor to deva/ate ) fire & sword2 ! weal?ie/ & greate/ ( all ! sons ( ,god _h n bread to eat nor :]e to lay 8 a*+ head4 ,he 0 "o :o prea*$ purity ( m9d & l[l9ess ( he>t1 & practic$ :at he prea*$ ) all consi/5cy4 ,he taught 8 foll[]s t moral wor? 0 sup]ior to m5tal end[m5t2 t humility1 n haught9ess1 0 *>act]i/ic ( nobility on high2 t all :o w\ld be ma/]s h]eaft]1 mu/ expect to be s]vants 9 ?is probation2 t x 0 f> m h]oic to save ?an to slaught] mank9d1 & t ! *ief lesson ( life 0 to le>n to sacrifice e>?ly ?+s 9 ord] to lay up treasures 9 heav54 ,he taught t rep5tance ( s9s mu/ necess>ily prec$e r$emption !refrom1 s9ce x 0 impossible = s9 to inh]it ,8 holy k+dom4 ,he exhort$ to bew>e ( self-righte\sness1 & decl>$ t ! publican1 :o ) b5d$ head & humility ( he>t cri$ out1 ,god be m]ciful unto me a s9n]1 0 m to be ju/ifi$ ?an ! pr\d & boa/ful ,ph>isee1 :o1 in/ead ( confess+ 8 s9s & humbly su+ = =giv5ess1 /ood erect 9 self-righte\s conceit1 ?ank+ ! ,"l t he _h no s9s1 & congratulat+ himself t he 0 pure & holy 9 ! eyes ( t be+ ^: voice calls all m5 to rep5tance1 & decl>es t all :o say !y are )\t s9 deceive !mselves & ! tru? is n 9 !m4 ,two classes ( ,ph>isees ab\nd 9 mod]n society2 ^? :o actually imag9e !y are )\t fault1 & ^? :o1 ?\gh consci\s ( defects1 /ubbornly refuse to ackn[l$ge !m4 ,! =m]1 envelop$ 9 pi\s vanity & lull$ into fanci$ security by ! delusive hope t _! s\ls are already sav$1 sit d[n 9 ! v mid/ ( ! fight1 take (f _! armor & lay aside _! weapons1 z complac5tly z if ! battle 0 already won2 :ile ! o!rs1 l ! inmates ( a beleagu]$ city1 consci\s ( weakness & c]ta9 ( ev5tual defeat1 b wilfully pref]r+ dea? & di%onor to ! m]ciful alt]native ( an honorable surr5d]1 entr5* !mselves beh9d ! weak walls ( arrogance & pride1 & await ! onslaught ( ! all-conqu]+ foe4 ,poor dupes ( prie/craft & iniquity6 ,! bl9d wor%ipp] ( self1 h[ev] rapt 9 ! ec/asies ( sanctifi$ egotism1 w f9d too late t ! w>f>e aga9/ s9 ends only ) life itself1 & t hopes ( salvation1 )\t tru? = a #ajb basis & reason = a guide1 are z ineffectual z fai? )\t works or zeal )\t judgm5t4 ,z = ^? :o kn[+ly w$ !mselves to error1 lov+ d>kness r ?an light1 & *oos+ ! pa?s ( s9 to ! ways ( righte\sness1 ! day ( _! disa/] is ne>4 ,! batt]+ rams ( et]nal tru? w soon be level$ at _! crumbl+ walls1 ! refuge ( lies w be swept away1 & ! acts ( folly & wick$ness !y 7 once a%am$ to confess1 proclaim$ 9 a voice ( ?und] f ! h\se tops4 ,x is a great mi/ake to suppose any?+ is to be lo/ by ackn[l$g+ s91 & cov5ant+ to =sake x =ev]4 ,on ! contr>y1 ev]y?+ is to be ga9$4 ,god has decl>$ t he _c look ^u s9 ) ! lea/ degree ( all[ance4 ,h[ !n c a man please ,god if he w n rep5t ( 8 s9s8 ,h[ c he rep5t if he w n ackn[l$ge t he has s9s8 ,& h[ c he claim t he has no s9s )\t br&+ himself z a li> & consequ5tly z a s9n] 9 ! sight ( heav58 ,x is ! act ( a h]o to ackn[l$ge an error4 ,x is ! act ( a c[>d to d5y or res5t a righte\s accusation4 ,h]od 0 a c[>d :5 he imprison$ & behead$ ,john ! ,bapti/ = reprim&+ him = committ+ ! crime ( adult]y4 ,david 0 nev] m a h]o ?an :51 on be+ accus$ ( a simil> misde$1 he humbly ackn[l$g$ 8 transgression4 ,! contra/ is sublime4 ,h]od1 ! petty tetr>*1 ) ! in/9cts ( a guilty c[>d1 res5t+ ! imputation & wreak+ v5geance ^u 8 accus]2 ,david1 ! illu/ri\s mon>*1 ) a ?\s& fold 8 p[] & pre/ige1 b5d+ f 8 ?rone be=e "o ( ! meane/ ( 8 subjects1 & humbly confess+ ! crime ( :i* he 0 accus$4 ,david be=e ,golia? 0 n s brave a man z ,david be=e ,na?an ! ,prophet4 ,deprive him ( "o d>k /a9 ^u 8 life1 & ! royal son ( ,jesse /&s out z "o ( ! gr&e/ *>act]s 9 ! hi/ory ( ! _w4 ,a k+1 weal?y & p[]ful1 a w>rior1 mighty & r5[n$1 a poet ^: g5ius 0 ! lit]>y spl5dor ( 8 age2 b z a k+ he 0 nev] great]1 z a w>rior nev] mighti]1 z a poet nev] gr&] or m sublimely pa!tic1 ?an :5 he b[$ 8 head & wept1 exclaim+1 ,i h s9n$ aga9/ ! ,"l4 #ajc ,,an ,,int]view ,,9 ,,! ,,atlanta ,,con/itution ,,on ,,! ,,mormon ,,fai?1 ,) ,b54 ,e4 ,ri*1 ( ,! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts4 7,f ! ,atlanta ,con/itution1 ,m>* #bf1 #ahii47 ,! ,mormon conf]5ce held 9 ,atlanta dur+ ! pa/ week 0 fairly well att5d$1 & ! eld]s 7 assign$ to _! new fields ( labor1 & h left ! city 9 pairs4 ,x is ! policy ( ! ,mormon *ur* to s5d _! eld]s out two by two1 travel+ )\t purse or scrip2 !y receive no remun]ation1 s f> z e>?ly rew>d is conc]n$1 = ! labor p]=m$ 9 ! mission>y field4 ,!y are call$ f ! f>m1 f ! /ore & o!r avocations ( life to g to ! v>i\s p>ts ( ! e>? & proclaim ! gospel z !y und]/& x2 rema9+ f two to ?ree ye>s1 or until !y are honorably releas$ to return to _! homes4 ,eld] ,b54 ,e4 ,ri* is ,presid5t ( ! ,s\!rn ,/ates ,mission1 & has *>ge ( ! eld]s travel+ 9 ! /ates ( ,virg9ia1 ,t5nessee1 ,k5tucky1 ,alabama1 ,l\isiana1 ,mississippi1 ,florida1 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,georgia4 ,he 0 pres5t at ! conf]5ce j clos$1 & gave ,! ,con/itution ! foll[+ int]view conc]n+ ! doctr9es ( ! ,mormon fai?4 ,we pres5t ! same to our read]s1 z ,mormonism f a ,mormon /&po9t3 ,report]--,mr4 ,ri*1 ,i und]/& y are an ,eld] 9 ! ,mormon ,*ur*4 ,:y is x call$ by t "n8 ,eld] ,b54 ,e4 ,ri*--,i am an ,eld] 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts4 ,t is its prop] title1 z recogniz$ by all its memb]s4 ,! ^w ',mormon' is tak5 f #ajd ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,x is ! "n ( a prophet ( ,god :o liv$ on ! ,am]ican cont95t sev]al hundr$ ye>s ago1 & :o compil$ & abridg$ ! writ+s ( o!r prophets :o prec$$ him1 & left 8 record1 :i* 0 buri$ 9 a hill & 0 obta9$ by ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? 9 ?is c5tury & translat$ by him1 ?r\gh ! gift & p[] ( ,god4 ,oh1 t ,i suppose is ! ,mormon ,bible8 ,no1 sir2 ! ',mormon' ,bible is ! same z t :i* is receiv$ ?r\gh\t ,*ri/5dom1 commonly kn[n z ! ,k+ ,james translation4 ,we use no o!r ,bible4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon is a record ( ! hi/ory & revelations ( ,god to ! p :o =m]ly inhabit$ ! ,we/]n ,hemisph]e1 :ile ! ,bible records ! hi/ory & revelations giv5 ^u ! ,ea/]n cont95t4 ,!y bo? run toge!r & h>monize1 be+ inspir$ ) ! same _s1 b !y are sep>ate & di/9ct1 & ! ,book ( ,mormon is n call$ ! ,bible by ! ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts4 ,well1 is n ! ,book ( ,mormon an addition to ! ,bible1 & is x n 9 violation ( ! la/ *apt] 9 ! ,bible1 :i* says1 ',if any man %all add unto ^! ?+s1 ,god %all add unto him ! plagues t are writt5 9 ?is book8' 7,rev4 xxii3 #ah47 ,x is an addition to ! ,bible 9 "o s5se ( ! t]m1 b n 9 ! s5se ( ! prohibition :i* y h cit$4 ,man is =bidd5 to add to ! words ( ! book :i* ,john ! ,belov$ wrote by div9e comm&1 & is call$ ! ,apocalypse1 or ,book ( ,revelation4 ,compil]s place t book la/ 9 ! canon ( scripture1 b s*ol>s /ate t ! epi/les ( ,john 7 writt5 lat] ?an ! ,revelation4 ,be t z x may1 ,john himself mu/ proclaim fur!r revelation aft] writ+ ! book1 = he 0 told :ile 9 ! vision1 ',?\ mu/ prophesy aga9 be=e _m peoples & nations & tongues & k+s4' 7,rev4 x3 #aa47 ,!re is no contradiction 9 ?is1 because ,god1 ?r\gh ,8 s]vants1 or 9 any way ,he pleases1 may reveal ,8 w1 give comm&m5ts & manife/ light & tru?4 ,x is prepo/]\s to ?9k t ,god seal$ up ,8 own lips :5 ,he m]ely =bade man to add to :at ,he reveals4 ,t is a /&+ comm&m5t1 z x 0 embodi$ 9 ! ,mosaic law4 ',ye %all n add unto ! ^w :i* ,i comm& y1 nei!r %all ye dim9i% aught f x4' 7,deut4 iv3 #b47 ,! common r5d]+ ( ! words 9 ! ,book ( ,revelation :5 appli$ to ! law giv5 ?\s&s ( ye>s be=e1 w\ld make all ! prophets & apo/les & ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself transgressors ( ! comm&m5t4 ,x #aje simply means t :5 ,god reveals any?+1 man %all n add to or take f t :i* ,he communicates4 ,b1 see+ t we h ! ^w ( ,god1 ! ,bible1 & ,*ri/ian *ur*es tea*+ :at is 9 ! ,bible1 :at ne$ is !re ( ano!r *ur* & ano!r revelation8 ,! v fact t !re are s _m conflict+ *ur*es1 all pr(ess+ to e/abli% _! oppos+ cre$s ^u ! ,bible1 is evid5ce ( itself t some?+ m is ne$$1 to set mank9d "r on ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/ & make ! ^w ( ,god pla9 to ! common und]/&+4 ,no two *ur*es or religi\s organizations und]/& ! ,scriptures alike4 ,ev5 prea*]s ( ! same d5om9ation disagree z to ! mean+ ( c]ta9 passages1 & ,*ri/5dom1 s-call$1 is !re=e a v ,babel ( confusion4 ',god is n ! au?or ( confusion4' 7,i4 ,cor4 xiv3 #cc47 ,b1 d y mean to say t ! ,book ( ,mormon w set ^! matt]s "r & cle> up all t is obscure 9 ! ,bible8 ,no1 we d n make any su* claim z t4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon m]ely discloses :at 0 taught on ?is l& c5turies ago by div9e comm&m5t & revelation1 z ! ,bible relates :at 0 taught ages ago 9 ,pale/9e1 except t ! ,book ( ,mormon is v mu* pla9] & c\*$ 9 mu* simpl] language4 ,b x is valuable z ca/+ light on ! ,jewi% scriptures & 9 be+ ! record ( ,god's deal+s ) a l>ge portion ( ! human family1 :o c\ld n be rea*$ by ! prophets & apo/les :o m9i/]$ on ! ,ea/]n ,hemisph]e4 ,x gives an acc\nt ( a visit made by ,jesus ,*ri/ aft] ,8 resurrection1 to ! p on ?is l&1 & ! e/abli%m5t among !m ( ,8 *ur*1 organiz$ on ! same patt]n z ! *ur* 9 ,pale/9e1 ) ! same doctr9es1 ord9ances1 gifts & bless+s4 ,all ?is be+ made mu* m def9ite ?an x is 9 ! ,jewi% scriptures1 ! ,book ( ,mormon is !re=e a great aid to ! und]/&+ ( ,*ri/ian tru?4 ,b we d n dep5d ^u any book = ! gospel :i* we prea* or ! ord] ( ! *ur* to :i* we belong4 ,d y n1 !n1 take y\r doctr9es1 au?ority & *ur* discipl9e f ei!r ! ,book ( ,mormon1 or ! ,bible or bo?8 ,no1 sir4 ,ev]y?+ 9 our *ur* organization1 its pr9ciples1 ord9ances1 au?ority & adm9i/rations1 has be5 reveal$ directly f ,heav5 9 ! n9ete5? c5tury4 ,we ref] to ! ,bible & ! ,book ( ,mormon to %[ t our *ur* & all p]ta9+ to x are exactly simil> to :at #ajf ,*ri/ set up & organiz$ :5 ,he 0 on e>? 9 bo? hemisph]es & t ,he is '! same ye/]day1 today & =ev]4' ,h[ is y\r *ur* organiz$1 & :]e9 does x diff] f o!r ,*ri/ian *ur*es8 ,x is actually & really ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 because x is organiz$ "u ,*ri/'s direct sup]vision & comm&m5t1 ,he hav+ reveal$ ,himself to ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet1 & hav+ cont9u$ to communicate ! w ( ! ,fa!r by revelation d[n to ! pres5t "t4 ,! *ur* is compos$ ( p]sons :o1 hav+ come to ! ye>s ( acc\ntability1 h be5 l$ to believe 9 ,god ! ,fa!r1 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & 9 ! ,holy ,_s1 h rep5t$ ( _! s9s & h be5 baptiz$ or buri$ 9 wat] by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s1 & h receiv$ ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( ! h&s ( p]sons div9ely au?oriz$ to adm9i/] 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!y are entitl$ ?r\gh fai? & ob$i5ce to ^! ord9ances to ! enjoym5t ( all ! gifts1 manife/ations1 revelations1 signs1 heal+s & o!r bless+s :i* belong$ to ! primitive ,*ri/ian *ur*1 ! memb]s ( :i* 7 call$ ,sa9ts4 ,^? disciples ( ! ,savior 7 call$ ',*ri/ians' 9 d]ision by _! enemies1 j z ! ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts are nicknam$ ',mormons' 9 ^! times4 ,b1 d !y really h ^! gifts1 & 7 !y n all done away ) aft] ! days ( ! apo/les8 ,!y d enjoy all ^? gifts & manife/ations accord+ to _! fai? & fidelity1 ! ,"l1 ?r\gh ,8 _s divid+ to e "o sev]ally z ,he wills4 7,see ,i ,cor4 xii47 ,if ^? gifts 7 done away aft] ! days ( ! apo/les x 0 because liv+ fai? _h dep>t$ & a dead =m _h tak5 its place4 ,9 support ( ! 'done away' idea ! words ( ,paul 9 ,i ,cor9?ians xiii3 #h1 are quot$3 ',*>ity nev] faile?1 b :e!r !re be prophecies !y %all fail1 :e!r !re be tongues !y %all cease1 :e!r !re be k x %all vani% away1' b !y neglect to add v]ses #i & #aj1 :i* are "p ( ! ,apo/le's /atem5t4 ,he says3 ',= we "k 9 "p1 & we prophesy 9 "p1 b :5 t :i* is p]fect is come !n t :i* is 9 "p %all be done away4' ,s !n x is n until t :i* is p]fect is come t ^! gifts are to be done away4 ,to emphasize ?is ! ,apo/le adds 7xiii3 #ab73 ',n[ ,i "k 9 "p1 b !n %all ,i "k ev5 z also ,i am kn[n4' ,he foll[s ?is up by say+3 ',foll[ aft] *>ity & desire spiritual gifts1 b r t we may prophesy4' ,& aga9 he says3 #ajg ',:]e=e bre?r5 covet to prophesy & =bid n to speak ) tongues' 7xiv3 #a-ci74 ,t :i* is p]fect is n yet come1 unless x be p]fect confusion1 & in/ead ( advanc+ t[>d ! p]fection ( :i* ! ,apo/le spoke1 mod]n ,*ri/ianity has lo/ ! gifts :i* he exhort$ !m to desire & /rive =4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts seeks aft] ! gifts & enjoys !m1 & 9 t respect diff]s f or?odoxy1 s-call$ ,*ri/ianity4 ,is !re any o!r diff]5ce betwe5 y\r *ur* & o!rs8 ,yes1 !re is ?is ess5tial diff]5ce--= "o ?+1 ! au?ority to prea* & adm9i/] ! ord9ances ( ! gospel held by ! e>ly apo/les & o!rs has be5 re/or$ & is n[ held by ! apo/les & eld]s & o!r m9i/]s 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts1 & t *ur* has 9 x apo/les1 & prophets1 evangeli/s1 pa/ors1 tea*]s1 bi%ops1 eld]s1 deacons1 & all ! (fic]s :i* we read ab\t 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 7,see ,i ,cor9?ians xii3 #bh2 ,ephesians iv3 #aa-ab2 ,i ,timo?y iii3 #a-h2 ,titus i3 #e47 ,b did n ,jesus give au?ority to all ,8 m9i/]s :5 ,he said1 ',g ye into all ! _w & prea* ! gospel to e creature8' ,if y w read ! *apt] f :i* y quote1 y w see t ?is au?ority giv5 by ! ,savior 0 only to ! elev5 apo/les--"o ( ! twelve hav+ betray$ ,him--:om he _h call$ & orda9$ = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry & :om he aft]w>ds end[$ ) p[] f on high4 ,!y _h au?ority :5 s direct$ by ! ,holy ,gho/ to orda9 o!rs to assi/ !m 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 b1 z comm&$ 9 ,hebrews v3 #e1 ',no man take? ?is honor unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god z 0 ,a>on4' ,x is only by revelation & comm&m5t ( ,god t m5 are au?oriz$ to m9i/] 9 ,8 "n4 ,mod]n m9i/]s repudiate ! doctr9e ( imm$iate revelation1 & decl>e t !re has be5 no div9e communication by revelation s9ce ,john receiv$ 8 vision on ! isl&1 ,patmos4 ,!y1 !re=e1 cut !mselves (f f div9e au?ority & proclaim !mselves man-made m9i/]s1 tea*+ by _! own le>n+ & de/itute ( t div9e inspiration :i* is ess5tial to an au?oriz$ m9i/] ( ,*ri/4 ,9 ?is y w see a wide diff]5ce betwe5 ! organization & au?ority ( ! ',mormon' *ur* & ! *ur*es ( discordant ,*ri/5dom4 ,y say t ! au?ority ( ! apo/le%ip & #ajh m9i/ry has be5 re/or$4 ,t implies t x _h be5 lo/ or tak5 away8 ,c]ta9ly4 ,! e>ly apo/les pr$ict$ an apo/acy & dep>ture f ! true fai? & ! introduction ( h]esies by false tea*]s1 & _! prophecies 7 lit]ally fulfill$4 7,see ,acts xx3 #bi-cj2 ,galatians i3 #f-i2 ,,ii4 ,!ssalonians ii3 #a-ab2 ,i4 ,timo?y iv3 #a-c2 ,,ii4 ,timo?y iii3 #a-g2 ,,ii4 ,pet] ii3 #a-c2 ,revelation xii3 #a-f2 ,revelation xiv3 #h47 ,aft] ! apo/les 7 sla9 & o!r m5 hold+ au?ority dep>t$ f ! e>?1 d>kness came 9 ^u ! *ur*es1 p]secution _h its influ5ce 9 driv+ _m p]sons into ! begg>ly elem5ts ( ! _w1 paganism began to be m+l$ ) ! remnant ( true ,*ri/ianity1 ! ,roman /ate1 :i* _h f\ght ! *ur*1 became amalgamat$ ) :at 0 left ( x1 & prie/ly p[] =eign to ! _s ( ,*ri/ 0 exalt$1 clo!d ) purple & f9e l951 ! ord9ances 7 *ang$1 ! pure _s ( ! gospel dep>t$1 human au?ority took ! place ( ! div9e1 ! apo/acy became g5]al & f9ally univ]sal4 ,papal p[] held sway ev]y:]e until ! ,re=mation1 :5 s*isms & new !ories divid$ ,*ri/5dom1 & sects h multipli$ f t "t until ! pres5t1 none ( ! lead]s ( ^! movem5ts claim+ to h receiv$ revelations f ,god1 b all giv+ _! own int]pretations to ! dead lett] ( =m] div9e communications1 & ?us :ile !re h be5 ho/s ( good p & _m le>n$ & pi\s prea*]s1 ! au?ority ( ! apo/le%ip & prie/hood ( ! primitive ,*ri/ian *ur* has n be5 _h among m51 & s 'confusion worse conf\nd$' has come ^u ! _w1 & hea!n & pr(ess+ ,*ri/ian are alike1 )\t div9e au?ority4 ,9 :at way d y claim ?is au?ority has be5 re/or$8 ,9 ! fir/ place1 ! angel :om ,john saw 9 ! vision1 z record$ 9 ,revelation xiv3 #f-g1 came to ,joseph ,smi? & reveal$ '! ev]la/+ gospel to be prea*$ to e nation1 k9dr$1 tongue & p4' ,! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel are1 fai? 9 ,god1 & 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ ,8 ,son1 rep5tance ( all s91 baptism by imm]sion 9 wat] = ! remission ( s9s1 & ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,baptism & ! lay+ on ( h&s1 to be effectual1 mu/ be adm9i/]$ by div9e au?ority4 ,?is hav+ be5 )drawn f ! e>? c5turies ago1 x c\ld only be re/or$ by div9e communication4 ,!re=e1 9 ! next place1 ,john ! ,bapti/1 :o 0 behead$ aft] act+ z ! #aji =]unn] ( ,*ri/1 0 s5t f heav5 z ! =]unn] ( ,*ri/'s second adv5t1 & orda9$ ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y 7,may #ae1 #ahbi71 to ! au?ority & prie/hood :i* ,he held :5 on e>?4 ,!y 7 ?us commission$ to baptize ea* o!r4 ,!y c\ld also prea* rep5tance & baptize all :o receiv$ _! ^w1 b !y c\ld n confirm !m by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,subsequ5tly1 h[ev]1 !y 7 visit$ by ! apo/les ,pet]1 ,james & ,john1 :o 7 pill>s ( ! e>ly ,*ri/ian *ur*1 hold+ ! keys ( ! k+dom1 & !y orda9$ ,joseph & ,oliv] to ! ,holy apo/le%ip--! high] or ,mel*is$ek prie/hood1 ) p[] to conf] ! ,holy ,gho/ ^u baptiz$ believ]s1 & to u%] 9 ! la/ disp5sation1 '! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( "t1' spok5 ( 9 ,ephesians i3 #aj4 ,"u ?is au?ority ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts 0 organiz$ 9 ! /ate ( ,new ,york1 ,april #f1 #ahcj1 six memb]s con=m+ to ! laws ( ! /ate 9 sign+ pap]s = its incorporation4 ,! gospel 0 prea*$1 rep5tant believ]s 7 baptiz$1 ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 p\r$ out ^u !m1 ! sick 7 heal$1 ! heav5s 7 op5$1 visions & dreams & div9e manife/ations1 ) ! gift ( tongues1 int]pretations1 prophecy1 wisdom1 k1 disc]n+ ( spirits & num]\s revelations1 7 ! consequ5ce1 & ! union ?us promot$ became a m>vel to unbeliev]s4 ,z ! "w progress$ eld]s 7 orda9$ "u ! same au?ority :o w5t out )\t purse & scrip1 z did ! s]vants ( ,god ( old1 meet+ ) ! same k9d ( success & ! same sort ( p]secution4 ,?us ! *ur* 0 built up1 & "u div9e direction 0 set 9 ord] on ! same patt]n z ! *ur* :i* ,*ri/ & ,8 apo/les organiz$ 9 p]son4 ,w y expla9 ! ord] ( t organization z x n[ exi/s 9 y\r *ur*8 ,yes1 sir4 ,! apo/le%ip is ! highe/ (fice 9 ! *ur*4 ,x holds ! keys ( ! prie/hood aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$ek & includes all ! less] (fices 9 ! *ur*4 ,?ree apo/les /& at ! head & are call$ ! fir/ presid5cy1 t is to say "o man is ! presid5t ( ! :ole *ur*1 hav+ ! p[] & ! "r to receive revelations f ,god = its guidance & to regulate its affairs 9 all ! _w4 ,he has two c\nselors1 & ?is tr9ity is ! highe/ presid+ au?ority 9 ! *ur* on e>?4 ,next are ! twelve apo/les1 or special witnesses ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 #aaj hold+ au?ority to op5 ! door ( ! gospel to all nations1 & "u ! direction ( ! fir/ presid5cy1 to regulate its affairs 9 all nations4 ,!y h ! same au?ority1 p[] & _s z ! apo/les ( old & act 9 a simil> capacity 9 ! latt] days4 ,next to !m are ! sev5ties1 sev5ty eld]s orda9$ & appo9t$ = ! purpose are organiz$ into a quorum or c\ncil1 sev5 ( _! numb] be+ _! presid5ts4 ,!re are a l>ge numb] ( ^! quorums ( sev5ty 9 ! *ur*1 ea* quorum hav+ sev5 presid5ts ( its own1 b all be+ "u ! sup]vision ( ! fir/ sev5 presid5ts ( ! sev5ties4 ,!y =m an app5dage to ! apo/le%ip & act "u ! direction ( ! twelve apo/les1 z mission>ies 9 all ! _w4 ,!y are expect$ to be m9ute m5 & to g :5 call$ & prea* ! gospel1 )\t sal>y or any e>?ly rew>d4 ,! high prie/s are a body ( *ur* (fic]s to m9i/] 9 ! organiz$ bran*es ( ! *ur*1 z presid+ (fic]s or /&+ m9i/]s among ! sa9ts1 ! eld]s :o are n ( ! sev5ties are also /&+ m9i/]s1 app5dages to ! high prie/hood & are organiz$ into quorums1 ea* numb]+ n9ety-six & presid$ ov] by ?ree ( _! numb]1 a presid5t & two c\nselors4 ,all ^! ord]s :i* ,i h nam$ are includ$ 9 ! high] or ,mel*is$ek prie/hood4 ,next 9 ord] come ! prie/s aft] ! ord] ( ,a>on1 hav+ au?ority to baptize1 adm9i/] ! ,"l's supp]1 prea*1 tea*1 exp\nd1 exhort & invite all to come unto ,*ri/2 also to visit ! memb]s ( ! *ur* & in/ruct !m 9 *ur* duties4 ,=ty-eight ( ^! prie/s =m a quorum1 presid$ ov] by ?ree ( _! numb]4 ,z app5dages to _! (fice1 !re are ! tea*]s & ! deacons4 ,tw5ty-f\r ( ! tea*]s =m a quorum1 presid$ ov] by ?ree ( ! numb]4 ,!y are to wat* ov] ! *ur*1 see t !re is no iniquity 9 x & assi/ ! prie/s 9 _! duties1 b !y _c adm9i/] ord9ances4 ,twelve deacons =m a quorum1 presid$ ov] by ?ree ( _! numb]4 ,_! duty is to att5d to ! small] temporalities ( ! bran*es ( ! *ur* :]e !y reside4 ,! (fices ( prie/1 tea*] & deacon are 9 ! less] or ,a>onic prie/hood1 ! *ief (fic] ( :i* is ! bi%op4 ,a bi%op %\ld be a l9eal desc5dant ( ,a>on1 b 9 ! abs5ce ( su* a desc5dant a high prie/ 9 ! ,mel*is$ek ord] may be set ap>t & appo9t$ to act 9 t capacity4 ,! *ur* 9 ,zion1 t is1 ! place :]e sa9ts are ga!r$1 is organiz$ 9 ?is way4 ,ea* settlem5t ( ! sa9ts =m a bi%op's w>d1 ov] :i* a bi%op & two #aaa c\nselors1 :o are also high prie/s set ap>t = t position1 are appo9t$ to take *>ge4 ,!y take c>e ( ! temporal affairs ( ! *ur* 9 _! w>d1 look aft] ! poor1 give advice to all t seek = x1 & z high prie/ preside ov] public meet+s & h ! ov]sight ( *ur* affairs 9 _! locality g5]ally4 ,!y also =m a spiritual c\rt to he> *>ges aga9/ accus$ memb]s & decide ^u !m aft] he>+ evid5ce on bo? sides4 ,9 cases ( dispute betwe5 *ur* memb]s :i* _c be settl$ by ! p>ties or ) ! aid ( ! visit+ tea*]s1 ! bi%opric try ! case & r5d] a decision :i* mu/ be accord+ to ju/ice & equity4 ,if ei!r ( ! p>ties is dissatisfi$ an appeal c be tak5 to ! high c\ncil ( ! /ake ( :i* ! w>d =ms a "p4 ,usually all ! w>ds 9 a c\nty are organiz$ into :at is call$ a /ake ( ,zion4 ,?is is presid$ ov] by a high prie/ ) two c\nselors appo9t$ & set ap>t = ! purpose4 ,! high c\ncil :i* is also organiz$ 9 ea* /ake ( ,zion is compos$ ( twelve high prie/s set ap>t to t (fice & ) ! /ake presid5cy1 =m+ a c\rt ( appeal1 to :i* cases f ! bi%ops' c\rts may be tak5 & :]e ju/ice may be secur$4 ,!y are also orig9al tribunals = decisions 9 doctr9es & discipl9e4 ,! decisions ( ! high c\ncil are f9al1 unless on revision by ! fir/ presid5cy error is discov]$ :5 ! case may be rem&$ = a new trial4 ,! b5efits ( ^! *ur* tribunals are _h )\t co/ to any ( ! p>ties1 all ^! *ur* (fic]s s]v+ )\t remun]ation4 ,all ! /akes ( ,zion are "u ! direction ( ! presid5cy ( ! *ur* & are visit$ by !m or by ! apo/les1 & qu>t]ly conf]5ces are held 9 ea* ( !m = g5]al in/ruction & = mak+ su* *anges z _m be necess>y to _! prop] managem5t4 ,! (fic]s nam$ are also pres5t$ be=e ! p 9 conf]5ce assembl$ = _! votes1 e memb]1 male & female1 hav+ a voice 9 *ur* affairs1 & !y vote ^u ! acceptance or rejection ( ^? (fic]s4 ,at ! g5]al conf]5ces1 held semiannually1 ! fir/ presid5cy1 apo/les & all lead+ (ficials ( ! *ur* are also pres5t$ = ! approval or disapproval ( ! body ( ! *ur*4 ,outside ( ,zion ea* mission has a presid5t :o takes *>ge ( all its affairs1 & ea* bran* ( ! mission has a bran* presid5t1 am5able to a conf]5ce presid5t1 & he to ! presid5t ( ! mission1 :o also directs ! labors ( ! travel+ eld]s1 mission>ies s5t to labor 9 ! field4 ,?us ! :ole *ur* is s organiz$ t ea* (fic] has 8 #aab def9$ place & sph]e ( au?ority & ! :ole sy/em inspir$ by "o _s moves l a well regulat$ liv+ body1 ! presid5t or head ( ! :ole *ur*1 :o is a prophet1 a se] & a revelator1 direct+ x "u div9e au?ority & inspiration4 ,:at is ! attitude ( y\r *ur* 9 reg>d to o!r ,*ri/ian d5om9ations8 ,x recognizes tru? :]ev] x is f\nd4 ,x reg>ds all human ef=t = ! developm5t & promulgation ( tru? z good & bless$ ( ,deity4 ,x recognizes ! b5efits :i* h come to mank9d ?r\gh ! labors ( good m5 & wom5 ev]y:]e1 no matt] :at sect !y belong to or :at language !y speak4 ,b x has no affiliation ) error4 ,tru? & error w n comb9e4 ,!re c be b "o ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 no matt] h[ _m bran*es x may h nor h[ _m memb]s4 ,x is unreasonable & also unscriptural to say t ! "o liv+ & true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ :om ,he has s5t1 w\ld e/abli% a numb] ( discordant cont5d+ religions4 ,! good int5tions1 s9c]ity ( motives & pi\s acts ( m5 & wom5 are no pro( ( !mselves t !y are div9ely au?oriz$4 ,!y are to be admir$ & respect$ = :at !y are1 b ?is %\ld n deceive any "o z to :at !y are n4 ,hea!ndom z well z ,*ri/5dom furni%es /rik+ illu/rations ( purity ( conduct & s9c]ity1 b 9 nei!r in/ance does ?is prove correctness ( pr9ciple or div9ity 9 organization4 ,*ri/ :5 on e>? e/abli%$ b "o *ur*4 ,all o!rs 7 outside ( its pale4 ,x is ! same today4 ,!re is only "o true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 & x is t :i* ,he ,himself has e/abli%$ & :i* ,he recognizes & directs4 ,all o!rs are ! in/itutions ( m51 to be valu$ = :at !y are wor?1 b n to be view$ z div9ely e/abli%$4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts has no qu>rel ) any ( !m2 x does n attempt to deprive !m ( any light !y may h1 b only endeavors to correct _! errors & br+ !m into great] light1 t !y may receive great] bless+s1 ) full & complete salvation 9 ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,is x necess>y = prea*]s & memb]s ( o!r *ur*es to be baptiz$ anew 9 ord] to ent] y\r *ur* & be sav$8 ,! voice ( ,god is to all p1 )\t exception1 rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & y %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ & %all "k t y h receiv$ #aac ! tru? & t ,god & ,jesus ,*ri/ ,8 ,son h manife/$ !mselves 9 ?is age ( ! _w1 & c be approa*$ z ( old1 & t ! bless+s & gifts enjoy$ 9 =m] days may be _h 9 _! fulness 9 ^! days4 ,?is is ! only way ( salvation & 9 ?is *ur* is ! only div9e au?ority to adm9i/] ! ord9ances ( salvation4 ,!y :o receive ?is gospel & endure unto ! end w be sav$2 !y :o wilfully reject x w be condemn$4 ,is x necess>y t baptism %\ld be adm9i/]$ by total imm]sion8 ,w n spr9kl+ or p\r+ wat] ^u ! c&idate be suffici5t8 ,baptism means imm]sion4 ,x is a burial 9 wat] & aft]w>ds ! com+ =? into a new life4 ,x is symbolical ( dea? & ! resurrection4 ,paul said3 ',!re=e we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism into dea?2 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life4 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 dea?1 we %all be also 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 resurrection' 7,roman vi3 #d-e74 ,! believ] becomes dead to s9 by rep5tance2 he is buri$ f ! old life by baptism4 ,com+ f ! womb ( wat] into ! air1 he is born ( wat]4 ,?r\gh remission ( s9s giv5 9 baptism1 b proce$+ f ! atonem5t1 he is born ( ! wat] & is ?us prep>$ z a new creature 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus to receive ! ,holy ,gho/ & ?us be born ( ! _s4 ,jesus said :5 on e>?1 ',except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! _s he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4' 7,john iii3 #e47 ,he set ! example4 ,he 0 baptiz$ by ,john1 ,8 =]unn]1 9 ! riv] ,jordan4 ,:5 ',he came up /raightway out ( ! wat] ! heav5s 7 op5$ & ! _s ( ,god desc5d$ l a dove & light$ ^u ,him4' ,?us ,he 0 born ( ! wat] & ( ! _s & left u an example t we %\ld foll[ 9 ,8 /eps4 ,all o!r =ms ( baptism are inv5tions ( m51 & are n recogniz$ ( ,god2 nor is ?is =m1 accept$ ( heav5 unless adm9i/]$ by "o :o has ! div9e "r to d s1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! ,"l accepts only su* ord9ances z are p]=m$ by ,8 au?ority & accord+ to ,8 comm&m5t4 ,w\ld y baptize infants by imm]sion8 ,we w\ld n baptize infants at all4 ,t w\ld be a mock]y 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,fai? & rep5tance mu/ prec$e baptism4 ,infants _c believe & !y h no?+ to rep5t (4 ,jesus did n baptize little *ildr51 b laid ,8 h&s on !m & bless$ !m1 say+1 ',( su* is ! #aad k+dom ( heav5' 7,mat!w xix3 #ac-ae74 ,we give names to infants & bless !m aft] ?is patt]n1 b d n baptize *ildr5 until !y come to ye>s ( acc\ntability1 are able to und]/& "r f wrong1 to believe 9 ,*ri/ & rep5t ( _! s9s4 ,we baptize no *ildr5 less ?an eight ye>s ( age4 ,if ! _w has be5 )\t div9e au?ority1 & ! ord9ances y speak ( are necess>y = salvation1 d y mean to say t all ! millions ( good p :o h di$ s9ce ! days ( ! e>ly apo/les & eld]s are lo/8 ,no1 we d n believe any su* mon/r\s ?+4 ,i might ask y :at has become ( all ! millions ( good p 9 hea!n l&s1 & o!r places :]e ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 nev] prea*$4 ,we are told 9 ,scripture t !re is 'no o!r "n giv5 "u heav5 :]eby we mu/ be sav$' 7,acts iv3 #ab74 ,b ,i w answ] y directly4 ,god has reveal$ t ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ w be prea*$ to e creature4 ,^? :o d n he> x 9 ?is life1 w he> x 9 ! life to come4 ,! idea t ,god's m]cies ext5d only to ! n>r[ sph]e ( ?is mortal life1 is unwor?y ( ,him ^: 't5d] m]cies are ov] all ,8 works1' & ^: ju/ice & m]cy endure =ev]4 ,:5 ,jesus 0 put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 he 0 quick5$ by ! _s1 & z ! ,scriptures tell u1 ',he w5t & prea*$ to ! spirits 9 prison1 :i* sometimes 7 disob$i5t :5 once ! long suff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah1 :ile ! ,ark 0 prep>+' 7,i ,pet] iii3 #ah-bj74 ,?is %[s t spirits aft] !y leave ! body c be prea*$ to & in/ruct$4 ,! purpose ( ?is is %[n by ,pet] 9 ! f\r? *apt]1 six? v]se4 ,he says3 ',= ?is cause 0 ! gospel prea*$ also to !m t are dead1 t !y might be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 b live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s4' ,?us all mank9d w h ! opportunity ( he>+ ! "o true & ev]la/+ gospel1 ei!r 9 ! body or out ( ! body4 ,x is ! intellig5t immortal entity 9 ! body :i* receives or rejects light & tru? & is ! responsible be+4 ,x is no less a ?9k+1 s5ti5t1 responsible p]son :5 out ( ! body ?an :5 clo!d ) mortality4 ,! _s c believe or disbelieve1 rep5t or rema9 unreg5]ate1 b[ to ! div9e comm& or p]si/ 9 rebellion4 ,b ! e>?ly ord9ances belong to ?is mat]ial _w1 & !re=e _c be p]=m$ 9 _s sph]es4 ,yet ,jesus decl>$1 'except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! _s he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4' ,baptism1 ! lay+ on ( h&s & simil> c]emonies mu/ !re=e be #aae att5d$ to by "s "o on e>? = & 9 behalf ( ! dead4 ,?is is :at ! ,apo/le ,paul ref]r$ to :5 tea*+ ! ,cor9?ians ! doctr9e ( ! resurrection4 ,he ask$3 ',else :at %all !y d :i* are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead rise n at all8 ,:y are !y !n baptiz$ = ! dead' 7,i4 ,cor4 xv3 #bi74 ,x is cle> f ?is t ! ,cor9?ian sa9ts und]/ood baptism = ! dead bett] ?an ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,we d n1 h[ev]1 dep5d on t ,scripture or any o!r anci5t writ+ = ?is doctr9e4 ,x has be5 reveal$ f heav5 9 ^! latt] days1 & ev]y?+ p]ta9+ to t sacr$ ord9ance has be5 made kn[n2 & ! temples :i* h be5 erect$ by ! sa9ts 9 ,zion1 at imm5se co/1 h be5 re>$ ) a special view to ! solemnization ( ord9ances 9 behalf ( ! dead4 ,b :at w become ( p :o reject :at y call ! "o only plan ( salvation8 ,w !y be doom$ to et]nal woe8 ,d y believe 9 ev]la/+ puni%m5t8 ,ev]la/+ puni%m5t is ,god's puni%m5t4 ,t is to say1 z ,god is et]nal & ,8 law is et]nal1 !re is puni%m5t et]nally ready = ! transgressor4 ,b ! ju/ice & m]cy ( ,god are also et]nal4 ,!re=e z e man is to be judg$ accord+ to 8 works 7,rev4 xx3 #ab71 ^? :o are wor?y ( _m /ripes w receive _! measure ( t et]nal puni%m5t1 & ^? :o are wor?y only ( a few /ripes w receive b _! portion4 ,"s w be =giv5 9 ?is _w ?r\gh rep5tance & ob$i5ce1 o!rs 9 ! next _w1 & "s w h to pay ! utt]mo/ f>?+4 7,luke xii3 #dg-dh2 ,matt1 v3 #bf2 ,i4 ,tim4 v3 #bd2 ,matt1 xii3 #cb2 ,i4 ,john v3 #af47 ,!y :o s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/ by d5y+ x aft] hav+ receiv$ x1 :o wilfully s9 aga9/ light & tru? & become fully possess$ ( ! evil "o s t !y _c rep5t1 are 'sons ( p]dition' = :om !re is no r$emption4 ,!y are doom$ ) ! devil & 8 angels =ev]4 ,all ! re/ w be br\ght =? 9 ! due "t ( ! ,"l 9 ! ages to come & plac$ 9 "s degree ( happ9ess & glory4 ,d y believe !n t !re w be diff]5t degrees ( glory 9 heav58 ,i c]ta9ly d4 ,w n ju/ice s det]m9e8 ,is n e man to be judg$ accord+ to 8 works8 ,w\ld x be "r = ! good1 ! true1 ! j & ! pure to reap no fruit f _! tree ( righte\sness8 ,is n e s\l bett] = ! do+ ( t :i* is "r1 & ! worse = ! do+ ( t :i* is wrong1 & w ,god be less fair #aaf & equitable ?an man8 ,h y n read :at ,paul says3 ',!re is "o glory ( ! sun1 & ano!r glory ( ! moon1 & ano!r glory ( ! />s4 ,= "o /> diff]e? f ano!r /> 9 glory2 s also is ! resurrection ( ! dead8' 7,i4 ,cor4 xv3 #da-db47 ,! glory ( ! sun1 :i* is ! cele/ial glory1 is = ^? :o receive ! gospel1 are baptiz$ into ,*ri/1 rema9 fai?ful to ! end1 ov]come all ?+s1 & !re=e inh]it all ?+s1 come =? 9 ! fir/ resurrection & are made k+s & prie/s unto ,god & ,8 ,*ri/ =ev] 7,rev4 xx3 #d-f74 ,!y become l ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 dwell 9 _! pres5ce & p>take ( _! glory4 ,:at d y mean by t8 ,h[ c man be l ,god8 ,is ,he n a _s )\t =m1 immat]ial & incompreh5sible8 ,t is a dogma ( spuri\s ,*ri/ianity1 m+l$ ) va9 philosophy4 ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 ! express image ( ! ,fa!r4 ,man also is made 9 ! image ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 aft] ,8 resurrection1 :5 he asc5d$ to ! ,fa!r1 0 9 ! same =m & %ape & appe>ance z :5 9 mortality4 ,^? :o are 9 ,*ri/ are to be l him 9 e respect4 7,heb4 i3 #c2 ,i4 ,john iii3 #a-b2 ,phil1 iii3 #ba47 ,god is a _s2 s also is man4 7,job xxxii3 #h47 ,b ! ,fa!r is a p]son1 j z ! ,son is1 "o be+ l ! o!r 9 all respects4 ,jesus is a _s1 dwell+ 9 a spiritual body2 ! ,fa!r is ! same1 b ! ,holy ,_s :i* proce$s f ! ,fa!r & ! ,son p]meates space & by x ,god is omnipres5t4 ,our ,fa!r1 ! ,fa!r ( ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is our ,eld] ,bro!r1 made u all aft] ,8 own image & lik5ess 7,g54 i3 #bg74 ,x is /range t pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians :o reg>d ,jesus ,*ri/ z ,god & admit ,8 p]sonality1 =m & tangible %ape1 are horror-/rick5 :5 ! ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts decl>e t ,god ! ,fa!r is a simil> be+1 t /atem5t be+ borne out by ! ,scriptures ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts4 ,! ,fa!r1 ! ,son & ! ,holy ,gho/1 ?\gh "o 9 purpose1 design & act1 are sep>ate & di/9ct p]sonalities4 ,! ,son came f ! ,fa!r1 pray$ to ! ,fa!r1 obey$ ! ,fa!r1 w5t back to ! ,fa!r & sat at ,8 "r h&1 & s5t ! ,holy ,_s aft] ,he left ! e>? to be a ,com=t] to ,8 disciples4 ,jesus pray$ t all :o believ$ on ,him %\ld become "o1 z ,he & ! ,fa!r are "o 7,john xvii3 #bj-ba74 ,?is %[s t ! unity ( ! ,godhead is n id5tity ( p]son1 z _m believe1 & x is cle> to ^? :o und]/&1 t ,our ,heav5ly ,fa!r is an individual1 j z ,*ri/ is1 & we %all all be :5 br\ght into _! #aag pres5ce4 ,we wor%ip ! ,fa!r1 9 ! "n ( ! ,son1 "u ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & expect to fully compreh5d !m all 9 ! future & p]fect /ate4 ,?is is life et]nal1 t !y might "k ,!e1 ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ :om ?\ ha/ s5t' 7,john xvii3 #c74 ,y h spok5 ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ = ! s9s ( mank9d1 & yet y insi/ ^u baptism = ! remission ( s9s4 ,h[ d y reconcile ^! two doctr9es8 ,!re is no?+ 9 !m at v>iance ) ea* o!r4 ,! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ 0 = two purposes4 ,fir/1 = orig9al s91 t is1 ! s9 committ$ by our fir/ p>5ts 9 ! g>d5 ( ,ed52 & second1 = actual s9s1 t is1 ^? committ$ by mank9d individually4 ,atonem5t = ! fir/ is unconditional1 = ! second x is conditional4 ,! po/]ity ( ,adam _h no?+ to d ) ! atonem5t = t s94 ,its consequ5ce 0 dea?1 n only to ,adam1 b to all 8 desc5dants4 ,! atonem5t w br+ life to e creature ( ,adam's race4 ',= z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4' 7,i4 ,cor4 xv3 #bb47 ',! fir/ man ,adam 0 made a liv+ s\l1 ! la/ ,adam 0 made a quick5+ _s 7v]se #de74 ,jesus said1 ',m>vel n at ?is1 = ! h\r is com+ 9 ! :i* all t are 9 ! graves %all he> ,8 voice & %all come =?4 ,!y t h done good unto ! resurrection ( life1 & !y t h done evil unto ! resurrection ( damnation' 7,john v3 #bh-bi74 ,?is %[s t al?\gh e "o :o di$ ?r\gh ,adam's fall w be rais$ f ! dead ?r\gh ,*ri/'s atonem5t1 '"s w be rais$ to ev]la/+ life & "s to %ame & ev]la/+ contempt' 7,daniel xii3 #b74 ,?is is because ! atonem5t = actual s9s committ$ by mank9d 0 made conditionally1 t is1 condition$ on _! reception ( ,jesus ,*ri/ z _! ,savior1 manife/$ by ob$i5ce to ,8 ,gospel4 ,! righte\s & ! wick$ w all be rais$ f ! dead1 b !y w !n all be judg$ accord+ to _! works4 ',he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$2 he t believe? n %all be damn$' 7,m>k xvi3 #af74 ,remission ( s9 comes ?r\gh ! atonem5t4 ',)\t ! %$d+ ( blood !re is no remission ( s9' ,heb4 ix3 #bb74 ,b ?is remission is giv5 9 baptism prec$$ by rep5tance & fai?4 ,! fir/ condition is fai? 9 ,*ri/1 ! second is rep5tance1 ! ?ird is baptism4 ,t baptism is = ! remission ( s9s4 7,see ,m>k i3 #d2 ,acts ii3 #cg-ch2 ,i4 ,pet4 iii3 #ba47 ,t is :y baptism is ess5tial & :y ,jesus told ,nicodemus3 ',except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! _s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god' 7,john iii3 #e74 ,! baptiz$1 #aah rep5tant believ] receives remission ( s9s1 is a new creature & ready = ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/ or bir? ( ! _s4 ,?is1 z ,i h expla9$ to y1 is conf]r$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s by m5 hav+ div9e au?ority4 ,?us y see remission ( s9s is ?r\gh ! atonem5t1 b is giv5 9 baptism4 ,& ?us !re is no discrepancy betwe5 ! two doctr9es4 ,b h[ d y und]/& ?is scripture1 & o!rs to ! same purport1 ',god s lov$ ! _w t ,he gave ,8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 ,him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life8' 7,john iii3 #af47 ,does n t %[ t belief 9 ,*ri/ is alone suffici5t = salvation8 ,no1 x does n1 = v]se #e ( ! same *apt] f :i* y quote makes bir? ( wat] & ( ! _s ess5tial4 ,! key to ?is :ole "q is 9 ! mean+ ( belief 9 ,*ri/4 ,jesus said3 ',he t believe? on ,me1 ! works t ,i d %all he d also' 7,john xiv3 #ab74 ,he also said3 ',n e "o t sai? unto me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 %all ent] into ! k+dom ( heav5 b he t doe? ! w ( my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54' ,also he said3 ',e "o t he>e? ^! say+s ( m9e1 & doe? !m n1 %all be lik5$ unto a fooli% man :i* built 8 h\se ^u ! s&' 7,mat!w vii3 #ba-bg74 ',fai? )\t works is dead1 & x is only by works t fai? is made manife/' 7,james ii3 #ag-bf74 ,belief 9 ,*ri/ compreh5ds belief 9 ,8 doctr9e1 manife/$ by ob$i5ce to ,8 gospel4 ,any o!r k9d ( fai? is spuri\s1 dead & ( no effect4 ,pet] proclaim$ ,*ri/'s gospel1 be+ full ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & he taught ! p fir/ to believe 9 ,*ri/1 & :5 !y %[$ fai? & ask$ :at !y %\ld d1 he answ]$3 ',rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/' 7,acts ii3 #cg-ch74 ,if ,pet] _h be5 a mod]n m9i/]1 he w\ld h said 9 answ] to ! "q1 ',m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8'--z may be he>d f almo/ e pulpit n[adays1 ',poor s9n]s1 y c d no?+2 ,*ri/ has done x all4 ,only believe & y %all be sav$ & heav5 is y\rs =ev]4' ,b ,pet] taught ,*ri/'s gospel1 :i* is a gospel ( good works1 proce$+ f liv+ fai?4 ,:5 ,*ri/ s5t him & ! o!r apo/les to proclaim t gospel he said3 ',g ye1 !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 tea*+ !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,i h comm&$ y' 7,matt1 xxviii3 #ai-bj74 #aai ,paul is suppos$ to be ! au?or ( ! doctr9e ( salvation by fai? alone )\t works4 ,b by read+ 8 epi/le to ! ,romans1 :i* is quot$ *iefly 9 t direction1 x w be se5 t x 0 ! works ( ! law ( ,moses t ,paul %[$ 7 insuffici5t1 & t ! fir/ ess5tial to salvation 0 fai? 9 ,*ri/1 b n a dead fai?2 x 0 "o t l$ to ob$i5ce1 z ,*ri/ taught3 ',man %all n live by bread alone1 b by e ^w t proce$e? out ( ! m\? ( ,god' 7,mat!w iv3 #d74 ,& t ,paul believ$ 9 ! efficacy ( good works1 ,romans ii3 #c-aj1 ( :i* ,i %all quote b two v]ses3 ',tribulation & angui% ^u e s\l ( man t do? evil1 ( ! ,jew fir/1 & also ( ! ,g5tile4 ,b glory1 honor & peace to e man t worke? good1 to ! ,jew fir/1 & also to ! ,g5tile4' ,!re is no?+1 9 my op9ion1 s conducive to s9 z ! absurd & anti-,*ri/ian doctr9e t m]e belief 9 ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ w absolve p ( ! grosse/ s9s & crimes & fit !m = ! pres5ce ( ,him :o is pure & holy4 ,x is a s\l-de/roy+ h]esy1 ! inv5tion ( m5 & contr>y to anci5t z well z mod]n revelation4 ,x is g5]ally suppos$ t ! ,mormons h lax ideas ( morality & peculi> m>riage cu/oms4 ,:at is ! tru? ( ^! *>ges8'' ,!re are no p 9 ! _w :o h /rict] ideas & rules conc]n+ morality ?an ! ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts h4 ,sexual relations outside ( m>riage are consid]$ a deadly s94 ,violations ( *a/ity are view$ z next to murd] 9 enormity4 ,*a/ity is enjo9$ ^u bo? male & female4 ,a "y man %\ld be z pure z a "y woman4 ,"o has no m lic5se ?an ! o!r z to morals "u ,mormon tea*+s4 ,we believe t ! union ( ! sexes 9 m>riage is ess5tial to p]fection4 ',nei!r is ! man )\t ! woman1 nei!r ! woman )\t ! man1 9 ! ,"l' 7,i4 ,cor4 xi3 #aa74 ,! cele/ial k+dom :]e ,god & ,*ri/ dwell is a /ate ( p]fection4 ,^? :o ent] into t glory w be p]fect4 ,!re=e we believe 9 cele/ial m>riage1 :i* is et]nal m>riage--! m>riage t 0 solemniz$ betwe5 ,adam & ,eve by ! ,almighty 9 ! ,g>d5 ( ,ed54 ,!y 7 immortal be+s4 ,dea? _h n ent]$ into ! _w4 ,!re 0 no s91 !re=e !re 0 no dea?4 ,! immortal pair 7 made "o fle%4 ,no man c\ld put !m asund]4 ,t 0 an et]nal union4 ,if !y 7 sep>at$ by dea?1 :i* 0 ! wages ( s91 !y 7 reunit$ ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ! ,savior1 & ?us re/or$ to _! =m] condition4 ,s1 9 ! #abj resurrection !y w n be m>ri$ or giv5 9 m>riage1 = !y 7 unit$ 9 cele/ial m>riage be=e !y became mortal4 ,! ,"l has reveal$ 9 ?is age ( ! _w t ord] ( cele/ial or et]nal m>riage1 s t :at is seal$ by x on e>? is seal$ 9 heav51 & rema9s 9 & aft] ! resurrection4 ,! husb& w be re/or$ to ! wife & ! wife to ! husb&1 & toge!r z "o !y w ent]1 if wor?y1 into ! fulness ( ! glory ( ! ,"l4 ,if a man ?us m>ri$ %\ld tempor>ily lose 8 wife by dea?1 & %\ld m>ry ano!r by ! same law1 !y w\ld bo? be 8 9 ! _w to come4 ,previ\s to ! enactm5t ( laws =bidd+ polygamy & puni%+ x z a crime1 ! *ur* taught ! doctr9e ( plural m>riage1 & to a small ext5t comp>atively x 0 practic$ "u ! mo/ sacr$ cov5ants & obligations ( *a/ity & purity4 ,b s9ce ^? laws1 aft] mu* litigation & mu* suff]+ on ! "p ( _m p]sons1 7 decl>$ con/itutional by ! supreme c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ! practice ( m>ry+ m ?an "o wife1 9 violation ( our laws1 has ceas$2 ! ,presid5t ( our *ur* issu$ a ,manife/o to ?is effect4 ,no matt] :at may be prea*$ or publi%$ to ! contr>y1 :at ,i say to y is ! tru?1 :i* y c dep5d ^u4 ,polygam\s or plural m>riages are =bidd5 by ! con/itution ( ! /ate ( ,utah & a p5alty ( #ejj f9e & five ye>s imprisonm5t is impos$ ^u ^? :o violate ?is provision4 ,"o ( our doctr9es is t we mu/ obey ! con/itutional laws ( ! l&4 ,we1 !re=e1 submit & leave ! result ) ! ,"l4 ,b :at ,god ha? jo9$ toge!r1 no man c put asund]4 ,!re=e1 m>riages solemniz$ by ,8 au?ority & comm&m5t w cont9ue1 if ! p>ties are fai?ful1 9 ?is _w & 9 ! _w to come4 ,b ! p>ties are "u solemn obligations to pres]ve !mselves = ea* o!r only1 & sexual crimes & immoralities are view$ by ! ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce4 ,:at ab\t heav5 & hell8 ,d y believe :5 p die !y g ei!r to heav5 or to hell1 or d y d5y hell & disbelieve 9 a devil8 ,we believe 9 a p]sonal ,satan1 z we believe 9 a p]sonal ,deity4 ,! be+ :o deceiv$ ,eve & tempt$ ,jesus is a fall5 _s1 ! embodim5t ( ! pr9ciple ( evil z ,god is ! embodim5t ( all t is good4 ,a pr9ciple 9 ! ab/ract is ( no =ce or effect4 ,!re mu/ be "s be+ ?r\gh :i* x is manife/4 ,we d n believe 9 ! my?ological evil "o ) horns & ho(s1 nor 9 a lit]al bottomless pit ( fire & brim/one4 ,b we believe t !re #aba are _m evil spirits :o1 "u t be+ call$ ! devil & ,satan1 tempt human be+s & lead !m a/ray if possible1 & :o are enemies to ,*ri/ & to ! tru?4 ,!y w ev5tually be bani%$ f ?is e>? :5 ,*ri/'s "w ( salvation is made complete4 ,hell is a place & condition ( torm5t1 9 :i* ! susp5se & remorse & angui% ( s\l ( ! wick$1 wait+ = judgm5t & n kn[+ :at _! fate w be1 is z '! worm t die? n & ! fire t is n qu5*$4' ,?is !y w endure z long z ju/ice dem&s1 & until !y rep5t & turn to ,god & are p]fectly will+ to obey ,him4 ,:5 !y are releas$1 9 future ages1 _! de/9y w be z !y h fix$ x !mselves by _! own acts & accord+ to ! et]nal pr9ciples ( ju/ice & m]cy ext5d$ by ! all-wise ,judge1 ! et]nal ,fa!r4 ,we believe 9 heav5 z a place & a condition4 ,?is e>?1 :5 x is r$eem$ & re/or$ to its p>adisaic /ate1 w be a heav54 ,s91 d>kness1 sorr[1 pa9 & dea? w be bani%$ f x4 ,! righte\s 9 _! glorifi$1 resurrect$ /ate w dwell ^u x 9 ev]la/+ peace & joy4 ,aft] x has be5 purifi$ ) fire & made a new e>?1 righte\sness w dwell 9 x4 ,! ?orn & ! bri] hav+ dep>t$1 ! fig tree & ! myrtle tree w bloom & be> fruit 9 ! place !re(4 ,! enmity betwe5 man & brute w be no m4 ,!re w be no?+ to hurt or de/roy4 ,! fl[]s ( ,ed5 w blossom1 ! tree ( life w be> its glori\s fruits1 ! riv] ( life w fl[ =? f ! ?rone ( ,god2 ! globe itself w be z a sea ( glass m+l$ ) fire4 ,*ri/ w dwell ^u x z ,k+2 ! ,fa!r w visit x & grace x ) ,8 pres5ce4 ,ev]y?+ t is ^u x1 above x1 ar\nd x & b5ea? x w be sanctifi$1 beautiful & glorifi$1 & praise to ,god & ! ,lamb w asc5d f e "p & f e creature1 ,satan & 8 ho/s w be vanqui%$1 & ,adam & 8 po/]ity w be r$eem$ f ! curse & ev]y?+ t ha? brea? w glorify ! great ,creator2 e knee w b[ & e tongue confess t ,jesus is ! ,"l1 to ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 & ,he w be all 9 all4 #abb ,,two ,,lett]s ,,to ,a ,,bapti/ ,,m9i/]4 ,rev4 ,j4 ,:itcomb ,br\gh]1 pa/or ,fir/ ,bapti/ ,*ur*1 ,*attanooga1 ,t5n41 deliv]$ two s]mons f 8 pulpit ^u ,mormonism4 ,!y 7 tirades ( falsehoods & misrepres5tations f beg9n+ to end2 !y 7 fill$ ) mu* bitt]ness & hatr$1 & dur+ "o ( 8 s]mons he came z ne> advocat+ mob viol5ce z he d>$4 ,^! :olesale attacks call$ out ! foll[+ op5 lett]s to ! m9i/]1 :i* appe>$ 9 ! ,*attanooga ,news4 7,!re h be5 _m calls = copies ( ^! lett]s1 & to meet ^! dem&s !y are n[ publi%$ 9 pamphlet =m47 ,*attanooga1 ,t5n41 ,dec4 #be1 #ahii4 ,rev4 ,j4 ,:itcomb ,br\gh]1 ,*attanooga1 ,t5n4 ,my ,de> ,sir3--,^u my return f ,*icago ,friday ev5+ my att5tion 0 call$ to an article 9 ! ,*attanooga ,news ( ,dec4 #ah1 #ahii1 purport+ to be a p>tial report ( a s]mon deliv]$ by y1 9 y\r *ur*1 ! ,fir/ ,bapti/1 on ! ! subject ( ,mormonism & ,polygamy4 ,i take x f :at p>ties :o 7 pres5t h told me t ! report is sub/antially correct4 ,i am an ,eld] 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 9 *>ge ( ! ,mormon ,mission>y "w 9 ! s\?1 headqu>t]s 9 ?is city1 & z a repres5tative ( ! p :om y h )\t f\ndation s unju/ly *>g$ ) be+ all t is unholy1 ,i feel x a duty1 s f> z possible 9 a %ort lett]1 to disprove y\r unw>rant$ attack4 ,) a desire to be fair ,i hope1 z a matt] ( ju/ice1 t y w deign to read & consid] :at foll[s z a reply to ! v unk9d ?+s y h said ab\t an hone/1 ,god-fe>+ p4 ,!re are two sides to e "q1 & ! good book1 :i* y claim to take = y\r rule ( fai? & practice1 says he t judge? a matt] be=e he he>e? x is n wise4 ,x is app>5t1 f ! newspap] report1 t y are ei!r woefully ignorant ( :at ! _w is pleas$ to nickname ,mormonism1 or else y are fill$ ) prejudice & #abc prompt$ by s9i/] motives4 ,c]ta9ly no intellig5t1 fair-m9d$ p]son w\ld make ! /atem5ts attribut$ to y on t ,sunday ev5+1 9 ?is enlight5$ age1 if only a casual inve/igation ( ! subject 9 h& _h be5 made4 ,we admit t1 l ! ,sa9ts #ahjj ye>s ago1 we are ev]y:]e spok5 evil aga9/1 & y\r s]mon has ! appe>ance ( be+ conceiv$ 9 ! gall ( bitt]ness1 & conta9s all ! e>m>ks ( c]ta9 tracts t h be5 writt5 & widely di/ribut$ by our enemies4 ,! ,news /at$ y h&l$ ! subject )\t gloves1 & ,i tru/ t if occasionally1 9 ! c\rse ( ?is lett]1 ,i exhibit ! b>e knuckles1 y w n be (f5d$4 ,i assure y t my only desire 9 writ+ ?is is to set y "r1 if y are aft] tru?1 on ! "q ( salvation2 & to correct ! g5]al impression c any good come out ( ,naz>e? creat$ aga9/ my p by ! _m falsehoods circulat$ ab\t !m4 ,y\r fir/ mis/atem5t is t ,mormonism is bas$ on a tissue ( lies4 ,did y h ! ,bible 9 view :5 y said ?is1 or :]e did y obta9 ! in=mation8 ,_h y1 be=e deliv]+ y\r s]mon1 ev] conv]s$ ) a ,mormon8 ,h y ev] read any ( our works1 treat+ on ! f\nd+ & ! fundam5tal pr9ciples ( ! religion y are seek+ to belittle & trample 9 ! mire8 ,y fail$ to quote any au?ority = ?is extraord9>y ass]tion1 & surely y w\ld n g to ! writ+s ( a ,me?odi/ m9i/]1 or ! writ+ ( "s enemy ( ,mormonism1 z au?ority on our belief4 ,if y wi%$ to le>n ( ! ,ca?olic fai? w\ld x be fair to obta9 y\r in=mation f a ,presbyt]ian cl]gyman8 ,9 all fairness %\ld n ! rule y apply to o!rs apply to u8 ,y h simply quot$ f our enemies4 ,by us+ t rule ( reason+ we c ev5 d away ) ! resurrection ( ! ,ma/]1 = did n ! ,roman soldi]s say t ,*ri/ 0 n resurrect$1 b t :ile !y slept ! fri5ds ( ! ,r$eem] came & /ole ! body away8 ,only ! fri5ds ( ,*ri/ said ,he 0 ris51 & y build y\r fai? on :at our ,savior & ,8 fri5ds said4 ,9 h&l+ ?is "q :y did y n take ! ,bible1 ! rule ( y\r fai? & practice1 & expose ,mormonism pr9ciple by pr9ciple8 ,p]haps y h pr(it$ by ! exp]i5ce ( o!rs be=e y & are too wise to und]take su* a l>ge contract8 ,our fai? w\ld be popul> today if x _h only a =m ( godl9ess1 & we defy y or any o!r man to prove f ! ,bible1 or ! great book ( reason1 t ,mormonism is bas$ on a tissue ( lies4 ,y say t ,joseph ,smi? 0 an idle1 vici\s disreputable #abd "y man1 etc4 ,aga91 we ask f :at s\rce did y receive y\r in=mation8 ,aga9 ! answ] comes back1 f our enemies4 ,joseph ,smi? 0 an hone/1 sob]1 indu/ri\s "y man1 & we furni% j z _m reputable witnesses to ?is effect z y c furni% t he 0 ! embodim5t ( all t 0 bad4 ,:y1 ! enemies ( our ,savior said ,he 0 a w9ebibb]1 a blasphem]1 etc4 ,did t prove ,him su*8 ,9 ! case ( ,*ri/ y w\ld answ] no1 b 9 ! case ( ,joseph ,smi? we presume y w\ld say yes4 ,accord+ to a brass tablet1 f\nd 9 ! ye> #abhj among a quantity ( records ( ! ,k+dom ( ,naples1 9 ! city ( ,aquilla1 ,pontius ,pilate s5t5c$ ,jesus to be nail$ to ! cross = six reasons1 z foll[s3 #a4 ,jesus is a di/urb] ( ! peace4 #b4 ,jesus has taught ! p s$ition4 #c4 ,jesus is an enemy ( ! laws4 #d4 ,jesus calls ,himself ! ,son ( ,god4 #e4 ,jesus calls ,himself ! ,k+ ( ,israel4 #f4 ,jesus di/urb$ ! wor%ip ( ! temple by lead+ a mob ( p ) palms 9 _! h&s4 ,?is s\nds v mu* l ! usual *>ges made aga9/ ,joseph ,smi? & ! ,mormon ,eld]s1 at ! pres5t "t1 does x n8 ,joseph ,smi? seal$ 8 te/imony ) 8 blood4 ,he 0 dragg$ be=e ! c\rts ( ! l&1 by 8 enemies1 "s =ty-eight times1 & ! c\rts always pron\nc$ him n guilty4 ,g to ! c\rt records & see4 ,8 enemies admitt$ !y c\ld n rea* him ?r\gh ! law1 & decl>$ t p[d] & ball %\ld4 ,evid5tly y h he>d ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 = y m5tion x4 ,get "o & read x1 & !n y w be bett] able to tell :at ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts claim = t sacr$ book4 ,y claim ! ,book ( ,mormon f\nd its orig9 9 ! old ,solomon ,spauld+ ,,mss4 ,y\r ref]5ce to ?is long s9ce explod$ !ory z acc\nt+ = ?is book gives "o :o is ! lea/ bit in=m$ a key to ! anci5tness ( ! falsehoods f :i* y prea*$ y\r s]mon4 ,aft] y h read ! ,book ( ,mormon g to ,ob]l9 college1 ,ob]l91 ,o41 & !re exam9e ! old ,spauld+ ,,mss41 & comp>e ! two2 !n1 if y are wise1 y w nev] reha% t old dri$ up argum5t aga94 ,! ,book ( ,mormon does n conflict 9 po9ts ( doctr9e ) ! ,bible1 & x gives a hi/ory ( ! p :o once inhabit$ ?is cont95t1 acc\nt+ = ! orig9 ( ! ,am]ican ,indians4 #abe ,y aga9 display y\r ignorance ( ! subject 9 h& :5 y say t we place ,joseph ,smi? above ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,a great] falsehood nev] 0 told1 b we are pleas$ to in=m y t we believe ,joseph ,smi? to be a ,prophet ( ,god1 & t he 0 ! in/rum5t 9 ! h& ( ,god 9 re/or+ aga9 ! ,gospel to e>?4 ,is ?is a crime8 ,if we believ$ m 9 ,joseph ,smi? ?an 9 ,jesus1 w\ld we n h nam$ ! *ur* aft] him1 z "s ( our enemies h nam$ !irs aft] _! f\nd]s1 in/ead ( call+ x ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts8 ,y "k on "o occasion ! ,sa9ts 7 ask+ ,paul ab\t ! second com+ ( our ,savior1 & ,paul1 9 second ,!s4 #b3 #c-d1 said t ,he 7,jesus7 0 n to come until or except !re %\ld be a fall+ away fir/1 %[+ t !re 0 to be an apo/asy f ! ,gospel4 ,space w n p]mit me to quote ! _m o!r passages 9 ! ,bible prov+ t !re 0 to be an apo/asy1 & t 9 ! latt] days a re/oration 0 to take place1 z p] ! dream ( ,nebu*adnezz>1 int]pret$ by ,daniel1 & accord+ to ,revelations1 #ad? *apt]1 #f? v]se1 ! re/oration 0 to be made by an angel4 ,n[1 if t re/oration has n be5 made1 x is yet to be made1 & believ]s 9 ! ,bible at lea/ %\ld be look+ = t angel :i* 0 to fly ?r\gh ! mid/ ( heav54 ,no d\bt y believe t we are liv+ 9 ! latt] days1 & we ask1 is !re any?+ unreasonable1 especially if we consid] ,holy ,writ1 9 our claim+ t ! angel se5 by ,john has fl[n1 appe>$ to ,joseph ,smi?1 & ?us fulfill$ ! prophecy t ! ,gospel 0 to be re/or$8 ,we c give y an abundance ( ,scripture to prove our po9t1 & if y w\ld read our lit]ature y w\ld h a mu* m intellig5t conception ( ,mormonism & ,polygamy4 ,to tru? seek]s1 ^? :o are will+ to lay aside hatr$1 prejudice1 & inve/igate1 we say we are prep>$ to give reason & ,scripture to prove e doctr9e we advocate4 ,rob]t ,+]soll says1 9 8 ,be/ ,argum5t ,aga9/ ,*ri/ianity1 t !re is m pro( = ! miracles ( ,joseph ,smi? ?an !re is = ^? p]=m$ by ,*ri/4 ,ano!r proposition laid d[n by y is ,its doctr9es are likewise ,,p]nici\s ,,& ,,blasphem\s4 ,!n y quote f ! ,j\rnal ( ,disc\rses & dilate ^u our belief 9 ! mat]iality ( ,god1 etc4 ,we are v sorry to "k t y d5y ! exi/5ce ( a ,god t is to "s ext5t compreh5sible1 & y aga9 make y\rself ridicul\s 9 ! eyes ( ^? :o "k some?+ ( bo? #abf sides ( ! "q4 ,y put x d[n z blasphemy to believe x possible t we1 ! *ildr5 7rememb] *ildr57 ( ,god1 c become l unto our ,fa!r4 ,did y ev] analyze ,our ,fa!r :i* art 9 heav58 ,y\r rule ( fai? & practice says man 0 creat$ 9 ! image ( ,god4 ,x fur!r says t ,jesus1 our eld] bro!r1 0 9 ! image ( ,god1 s mu* s t ,he said he t ha? se5 me ha? se5 ! ,fa!r4 ,:y did ,he say ?is8 ,because ,jesus 0 9 ! express image ( ! ,fa!r1 & 9 see+ "o1 we w\ld virtually see ! o!r4 ,jesus _h fle% & bones1 a body l ours1 & ! ,bible in=ms u t ,he asc5d$ into heav5 aft] ,8 resurrection1 hav+ ! same body t ,he _h at ! "t ( ,8 crucifixion4 ,jesus 0 s mu* l o!r m5 t ,he 0 call$ ! c>p5t]'s son1 & = d>+ to say ,he 0 ! ,son ( ,god ,8 enemies hang$ ,him on ! cross4 ,n[1 z ,jesus 0 l we are1 & is l we are1 hav+ a body ( fle% & bones1 & is 9 ! express image ( ! ,fa!r1 mu/ n ,god h a body ( fle% & bones8 ,h[ w y twi/ ! ,scripture to make ,him out o!rwise8 ,:at d y ?9k ( ,jesus becom+ s corrupt z to eat fi% aft] ,8 resurrection8 ,are y prep>$ to say ,he did n8 ,d y rememb] t ! angel said 7,acts #a3 #aa71 ,ye m5 ( ,galilee1 :y /& ye gaz+ up into heav58 ?is same ,jesus1 :i* is tak5 up f y into heav51 %all s come 9 l mann] z ye h se5 ,him g into heav58 ,jesus w5t away into heav5 ) a body ( fle% & bones4 ,d y ?9k ,he w return1 z promis$1 ) a body ( fle% & bones1 or d y ?9k ,he w be j a %ad[8 ,n[1 is x blasphemy1 accord+ to ,scripture1 to believe ,god to be a tangible be+1 ) body1 p>ts & passions8 ,are we crim9als1 & to be o/raciz$ f society1 = believ+ 9 ! ,bible8 ,we ref] to a liv+1 practical belief4 ,9 y\r rese>*es ( ! ,bible p]haps y h reli$ too mu* on ,comm5t>ies 7private int]pretations ( ! ,scripture71 & if y w call at our (fice we w be pleas$ to po9t out to y _m ess5tial tru?s :i* app>5tly h escap$ y\r notice1 & :i* space w n p]mit giv+ 9 ?is %ort communication4 ,y w rememb] t ! wise m5 took issue ) ,jesus1 & t ,he *ose ! illit]ate fi%]man to be ,8 *ief ,apo/le4 ,is x n possible t ! wise m5 ( today might le>n wisdom p]ta9+ to salvation f ! humble ,mormon ,eld]8 ,p>don ! digression4 ,i said t y d5i$ #abg ,,! ,,exi/5ce ,,( ,a ,,god1 & if ! above is n suffici5t ,i w n[ prove x to y4 ,y are 9 a worse condition ?an ! infidel1 because ! infidel says ,i don't "k1 :ile a def9ition ( y\r ,god implies a pure & simple no?+1 an immat]ial be+4 ,y *>ge u ) believ+ 9 a mat]ial ,god--gross mat]iality y call x1 a ,god ) body p>ts & passions1 etc41 :i* f :at y h read above1 y w see we are pleas$ to ackn[l$ge4 ,f y\r *>ge we c take x 9 no o!r way1 & arrive at no o!r conclusion ?an t y believe 9 a ,god )\t body1 p>ts & passions1 & z ! def9ition goes1 n[h]e pres5t yet ev]y:]e pres5t1 etc4 ,! def9ition ( y\r ,god ,,rem9ds ,,me ,,( ,a ,,/ory4 ,at a circus "o cl[n ask$ a bro!r cl[n if he _h ev] se5 no?+4 ,! answ] 0 9 ! negative4 ,well1 says ! fir/1 ,i w %[ x to y2 %ut y\r eyes4 ,! second %ut 8 eyes & ! fir/ said3 ,:at d y see8 ,! answ] came no?+4 ,j z ,i expect$1 said ! fir/2 y h se5 x1 op5 y\r eyes4 ,n[1 ,bro!r ,br\gh]1 %ut y\r eyes & :at d y see8 ,no?+1 ( c\rse2 well1 t's him4 ,! my/]i\s ,santa ,claus is n 9 x ) su* a be+4 ,let me ask n[ s]i\sly1 c y conceive ( any?+ immat]ial8 ,pray h[ are we to "k a be+ )\t a body1 p>ts or passions8 ,john says x is life et]nal to "k ,god1 b x is a puzzl] to figure out h[ we c "k a be+ t is ev]y:]e pres5t & yet n[h]e pres5t4 ,are y n mi/ak58 ,( c\rse ! ?+s ( ,god are und]/ood by ! ,_s ( ,god1 b x surely w\ld take a v /rong pair ( spiritual spectacles to see a be+ t is n[h]e pres5t1 )\t p>ts or body to see4 ,p]haps y w turn away f ?is 9 disgu/1 & impati5tly say t ,i don't und]/& ! beauty ( y\r ,god1 b h[ c ,i und]/& ! beauty if x has none8 ,c y figure any?+ b z]o out ( x8 ,come1 be hone/ 7if y c't be dec5t71 & =sake y\r idol4 ,!re are _m passages 9 ! ,bible to prove t ,,god ,,has ,a ,,body1 ,,p>ts ,,& ,,passions1 fle% & bones1 j z h ,8 *ildr54 ,= in/ance1 ,adam he>d ! voice ( ! ,"l1 ,g54 #c3 #i-aj4 ,he mu/ h a voice4 ,god talk$ ) ,noah1 ,g54 #h3 #ac-ba1 & rememb]$1 ,noah1 #h-a4 ,s ,he mu/ h a m\?1 tongue & a memory4 #abh ,abraham ate & talk$ ) ! ,"l1 ,g54 #ah4 ,jacob saw ,god face to face4 ,moses talk$ to ,him z "o speaks ) a fri5d1 ,ex4 #cc-aa4 ,moses saw ,8 back p>ts1 ,ex4 #bc2 ! heav5s are ! works ( ,?9e h&s1 ,heb4 #a3 #aj2 & ,john says 9 ,revelation1 fir/ *apt]1 t ,god has a head1 & t ,he has hair l wool4 ,f ^! passages we le>n t ,god has a face1 back p>ts1 head1 hair1 h&s1 etc41 & x ought to be conclusive evid5ce ( ,god be+ a reasonable be+4 ,!n ! ,bible is full ( passages tell+ u ( ! love1 m]cy1 hatr$1 etc41 ( our ,fa!r 9 heav51 :i* are all passions1 are !y n8 ,we h only ref]r$ to a few quotations on ?is po9t1 b be=e clos+ ! subject ,i _c refra9 f quot+ ,deut4 #d3 #bh1 :i* says t ! "t %\ld come :5 ! *ildr5 ( ,israel %\ld s f> degrade !mselves z to wor%ip gods1 ! "w ( m5's h&s1 wood & /one1 :i* nei!r see nor he>1 nor eat nor smell4 ,c y get any inf]5ce f ?is ,scripture o!r ?an t ,god is possess$ ( all ^! faculties8 ,are y c]ta9 y are n an ,israelite1 come to fulfill ! above prophecy8 ,c y %[ "o passage ( ,scripture to prove t ,god has nei!r body1 p>ts1 nor passions8 ,no1 y _c4 ,y make ! t]rible *>ge t ,,we ,,believe ,,9 ,,_m ,,gods4 ,we solemnly plead guilty to believ+ 9 _m ,gods4 ,if ?is is a crime x is "t = a new translation ( ! ,holy ,scriptures4 ,does n ! good book say & ,god said1 let u make man 9 our own image8 ,:at are y go+ to d ) ! words u & our 9 ?is ,scripture8 ,does ?is n prove a plurality ( ,gods8 ,ex4 #ae-aa says :o is l unto ,!e1 ,o ,"l1 among ! gods8 ,deut4 #aj-ag3 ,"l1 y\r ,god is ,god ( gods & ,"l ( lords4 ,paul also ref]s to ! ,k+ ( ,k+s & ! ,"l ( ,lords1 #a ,tim4 #f-ae1 also see #b ,*ron4 #b-e1 ,psalms #hf-h1 ,dan4 #b-dg1 ,dan4 #d-h1 ,dan4 #aa-cf4 ,if y desire any m ,scripture on ?is subject we w be pleas$ to give y *apt] & v]se4 ,not)/&+ we believe t !re are _m ,gods1 we wor%ip only "o ,god1 ! ,fa!r ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,our enemies d n put x 9 ?is light1 d !y8 ,! ,devil is anxi\s to h y believe a lie & be damn$4 ,y next prate ab\t ,mormonism be+ ,a ,,sy/em ,,( ,,lu/ & t social purity is almo/ an unkn[n quantity 9 #abi ,utah1 & s+ ! old famili> song ab\t polygamy4 ,don't y ?9k y c\ld d bett] by look+ clos] to home8 ,if ! tru? 7 kn[n y w\ld probably f9d m polygamy 7on ! ,european plan7 ?an ev] 0 kn[n among ! ,mormons 7on ! ,patri>*al plan74 ,9 fact1 y say adult]y & =nication are de/roy+ ! nation4 ,we agree ) y t ^! evils exi/ to an al>m+ ext5t1 b mo/ emphatically d5y t !re is any m cause1 at lea/1 to make ! ,mormons a special object ( purity "w ?an !re is to purify o!r communities4 ,if ,mormonism is inde$ a mon/]1 z y claim1 & if social purity1 z y ass]t1 is almo/ unkn[n among u1 !n :at a horrible condition ! ,mormon p mu/ be 94 ,b /ay2 ! ,ma/] says ,by _! fruits ye %all "k !m4 ,mormonism goes into ! entire civiliz$ _w1 & 9 ?is age1 z 9 ! days ( ,*ri/1 x is ! poor1 & y w claim ! ignorant1 :o embrace x4 ,v well1 ,mormonism takes !m to a place :]e y claim social purity is almo/ unkn[n2 :at a horrible condition ^! poor1 ignorant1 delud$ creatures mu/ be 9 9 a few ye>s4 ,n[1 li/51 ,bro!r ,br\gh]3 #ij p] c5t1 ( ! ,mormon p ,,live ,,9 ,,_! ,,own ,,homes & ^u _! own f>ms4 ,utah /&s equal to ,massa*usetts 9 education--! rate ( illit]acy is ab\t #c p] c5t4 ,%e /&s head & %\ld]s above #ij p] c5t1 ( ! /ates 9 ! union :5 x comes to educational facilities1 & until ! adv5t ( :at y call civilization came to ,*ri/ianize u poor hea!ns1 !re 7 no bro!ls or saloons 9 ,utah4 ,& yet1 social purity1 y say1 is almo/ unkn[n among u4 ,i leave ! public to judge ! tree by its fruits1 & 9 pass+ y\r :olesale libel ^u m51 wom5 & *ildr51 w drop y by say+ f ! abundance ( ! he>t ! m\? speake?4 ,to y\r he>t let me say ?\ %alt n lie1 & ?\ %alt n be> false witness1 :ile to y\r m\? let me prescribe soap & wat]4 ,i d n c>e to ,,discuss ,,polygamy ) y1 because !re is a law 9 ,t5nessee aga9/ tea*+ x1 & puni%+ ^? :o d tea* x2 we %\ld obey ! law1 & "r "h let me in=m y t ! twelf? article ( our fai? reads3 ,we believe 9 be+ subject to k+s1 presid5ts1 rul]s1 & magi/rates1 9 obey+1 honor+ & su/a9+ ! law4 ,?is "p ( our religion is taught & z c>efully kept z any o!r "p ( our religion4 ,h[ev]1 #acj ,rob]ts w be ca/ out ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & y m9i/]s :o are to receive congratulations = accompli%+ ?is mighty victory ov] ,b4 ,h4 ,rob]ts %\ld keep y\r sleeves roll$ up until y succe$ 9 also bani%+ ! polygam\s ,bible f ! national headqu>t]s4 ,! ,bible tea*es polygamy1 &1 look+ ?r\gh y\r eyeglasses1 is !re=e antagoni/ic to ! purity ( ! ,am]ican home1 & a law break]1 9 ! /ate ( ,t5nessee4 ,i ent] ?is compla9t aga9/ ! ,div9e record1 & w n[ proce$ to convict ! prison] at ! b>4 ,9 accus+ ! ,bible ( be+ antagoni/ic to purity 9 ! ,am]ican home1 by *>g+ t x tea*es polygamy1 ,i ask t1 9 addition to ! evid5ce :i* ,i %all produce1 all ! evid5ce introduc$ aga9/ ,rob]ts be accept$ & made a "p ( ! case4 ,n[1 if ,i c e/abli% t ! ,bible is a tea*] ( polygamy1 ,i cont5d ,i h made my case1 & ask t ! law be en=c$ & ! (f5d+ p>ts ( ! ,bible ca/ out4 ,abraham 0 a polygami/ & ! fri5d ( ,god4 ,god knew he 0 a polygami/ :5 ,he made him ,8 fri5d4 ,jacob _h f\r wives1 & _! polygam\s sons1 we are in=m$1 are to be honor$ by hav+ _! names inscrib$ ov] ! pe>ly gates ( ! beautiful city4 ,suppose y 7 to fool ,sa9t ,pet] & get into heav51 h[ w\ld y feel clasp$ to ! bosom ( ! polygam\s ,abraham8 ,d y suppose t y c suffici5tly humble y\rself to g 9 at "o ( ^? polygam\s gates & m+le ) ! polygam\s sons ( ,jacob8 ,moses _h m ?an "o wife1 & yet he 0 a ,prophet ( ,god4 ,j ?9k ( a polygami/ lead+ ! *os5 p ( ! ,"l4 ,all ! ,judges ( ,israel & all h] *os5 k+s :i* 7 appo9t$ by ,god1 includ+ ,saul1 ,david & ,solomon1 7 polygami/s1 & ! desc5dants ( ^! polygami/s 7 highly honor$ ( ! ,"l4 ,! ,prophet ,samuel1 & ev5 ,jesus1 our ,savi\r1 came ?r\gh polygam\s l9eage4 ,! ,bible also says t polygam\s relations %all exi/ 9 ! la/ days :5 m5 w\ld become decimat$1 t _! sc>city w\ld cause sev5 wom5 to take hold ( "o man & desire to be call$ by 8 "n to take away _! reproa*1 ,isa4 #d-a4 ,are we n in=m$ t ,david did n s9 except 9 ! case ( ,uriah1 ! ,hittite8 ,did n ! ,"l say ?r\gh ,na?an ! prophet t ,he1 ! ,"l1 _h giv5 ,david ,saul's wives8 ,if all ^! p>ties c\ld f9d favor ) ,god1 al?\gh !y 7 polygami/s & ,god knew x1 w\ld x be unscriptural to believe t polygami/s might f9d favor ) our ,heav5ly ,fa!r 9 ^! days8 ,! ,bible does n say t we %all h no m ?an "o wife1 #aca & c we get any?+ else out ( ^! in/ances ?an t ! ,bible sanctions polygamy8 ,( c\rse y w say t ,paul says a ,bi%op is to be ! husb& ( "o wife1 b we ask does he say a ,bi%op _c h m ?an "o wife8 ,n[1 f ^! passages ( ,scripture1 ,i ask t ! prison]1 ! ,bible1 be convict$ & be puni%$ "u ! laws ( ,t5nessee4 ,we are *>g$ ) be+ ,,disloyal ,,& ,,un-,,am]ican4 ,to sub/antiate ?is /atem5t w\ld y br+ =? ! record ( ! fam\s ,utah batt]ies 9 ! ,philipp9es8 ,or w\ld y po9t to ! ,mormon battalion 9 ! w> ) ,mexico1 or to ! rais+ ( ! ,/>s & ,/ripes on ,ensign ,peak1 :5 ! ,mormon ,pione]s ent]$ ,salt ,lake valley8 ,k9dly furni% pro(4 ,y\r rule ( fai? & practice says by _! fruits ye %all "k !m1 & we are p]fectly will+ to be judg$ by t rule1 9 loyalty z 9 all o!r ?+s4 ,to create a great] impression ^u y\r he>]s1 ,i am also in=m$ t y said we w\ld be will+ to pay ! railroad f>e ( any ( ! fair mo!rs & daught]s ( ?is l& to ,utah1 if !y c\ld b be induc$ to id5tify !mselves ) ! mon/r\s & de/roy+ sy/em4 ,did y believe t :5 y said x8 ,we aga9 ask = pro(4 ,rememb] t ! burd5 ( pro( falls on ! accus]4 ,?is is only ano!r ( ! falsehoods circulat$ ab\t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & y _c po9t to a s+le in/ance4 ,we d n coax1 or p]suade1 or inveigle p into our *ur*4 ,we lay be=e !m ! pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel1 & if !y want to accept !m1 all well & good1 we rejoice ov] x2 b if !y d n *oose to accept x1 we d n s5d !m to ! bottom ( a bottomless pit1 !re to fall into a lake ( fire & brim/one & burn1 & sizzle & fry =ev] & =ev]4 ,y\r hell is z big a mon/rosity z y\r ,god4 ,incompreh5sible1 unfa?omable1 beyond ! b\nds ( "t & space1 reason & ev]y?+ else4 ,i mu/ n =get ! preface ( y\r rem>ks to ! effect t !re 7 "s ?+s ab\t ! ,mormon *ur* t ,,mu/ ,,be ,,giv5 ,,up be=e x c\ld be look$ ^u z a ,*ri/ian *ur*4 ,:at con/itutes a ,*ri/ian8 ,is x n "o :o lives up to ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/8 ,we are v anxi\s to be set "r2 if we are wrong1 we w\ld l y to take y\r rule ( fai? & #acb practice & po9t out to u :]e9 we diff] ) ! ,bible4 ,i h made some:at ( a /udy ( ! tea*+s ( our ,savior & w\ld be pleas$ to h y answ] ! foll[+ que/ions1 keep+ 9 view ! injunction ( ,isaiah1 to ! law & to ! te/imony1 & if !y speak n accord+ to ^! words x is because !re is no light 9 !m2 also ! ^w ( ,paul to ! ,galatian ,sa9ts to ! effect t if any man prea* any o!r ,gospel ?an t :i* he prea*$1 let him be accurs$4 ,fir/1 :]e does ! ,bible give y au?ority to call y\r *ur* ,! ,fir/ ,bapti/8 ,9 ,ephesians #e3 #bc-bd x is record$ z wives take husb&s' names1 s ! *ur* takes ! ,savior's "n 7,jesus ,*ri/72 h[ d y h>monize t passage ) ! "n ( y\r *ur*8 ,c y f9d any o!r "n giv5 ,god's p ?an ,sa9ts ( ! ,mo/ ,high8 ,,:o ,,call$ ,,y ,,to ,,prea*8 ,paul says1 ,heb4 #e-d1 & no man take? ?is honor unto himself b he t is call$ ( ,god z 0 ,a>on4 ,rememb] ,paul says no man1 & y "k ,a>on 0 call$ by revelation ?r\gh a ,prophet ( ,god4 ,7 y call$ by a ,prophet ( ,god8 ,if y say ! ,bible gives y au?ority to prea*1 !n any man c get a ,bible & !reby h au?ority to prea*1 baptize & m9i/] 9 ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel4 ,on ! same pr9ciple1 & ) z mu* propriety1 ,i c\ld pur*ase a law book & set myself up to be a ju/ice ( ! peace1 or ,gov]nor ( ,t5nessee4 ,is ?is n s8 ,n[1 !re=e1 ye are no m /rang]s & =eign]s1 b fell[-citiz5s ) ! ,sa9ts1 & ( ! h\sehold ( ,god2 & are built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! ,apo/les & ,prophets1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself be+ ! *ief corn]-/one 9 :om all ! build+ fitly fram$ toge!r gr[e? into an holy temple 9 ! ,"l4 7,eph4 #b3 #a4h-ba47 ,no "o w dispute t ! f\ndation ( ,apo/les & ,prophets is revelation4 ,*ri/ said to ,pet]3 ,^u ?is rock ,i w build my *ur*1 & ! gates ( hell %all n prevail aga9/ x4 ,is y\r *ur* f\nd$ on revelation--liv+1 mod]n1 & n dead8 ,& ,he gave "s1 ,apo/les2 & "s1 ,prophets2 & "s1 evangeli/s2 & "s1 pa/ors & tea*]s2 = ! p]fect+ ( ! ,sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/2 till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god1 etc4 7,eph4 #d47 ,h y ,prophets & ,apo/les 9 y\r *ur*8 ,^! (fic]s 7 #acc to rema9 9 ! *ur* until we all come into a unity ( ! fai?4 ,,are ,,we ,,to ,a ,,unity8 ,surely y & ,i are n 9 a unity ( ! fai?1 & :at ab\t ! hundr$s ( o!r d5om9ations claim+ to be ! true foll[]s ( ,*ri/8 ,d we ne$ p]fect+ & edify+8 ,if s1 we mu/ ne$ ,prophets1 & ,apo/les1 & all ! o!r (fic]s m5tion$ by ,paul1 to p]fect u1 & to keep u f be+ driv5 & toss$ to & fro by e w9d ( doctr9e4 ,c y f9d any ,scripture *ang+ ?is ord] ( ?+s8 ,y _c4 ,d y believe t signs %all foll[ ! believ]s1 z record$ 9 ,m>k1 #af? *apt]8 ,we h no record ( ?is promise to ! believ]s be+ repeal$1 & ,paul says 7,i ,cor41 #ac? *apt]71 t spiritual gifts 7 to rema9 9 ! *ur* until t :i* is p]fect is come4 ,has p]fection come8 ,pet] says 7,acts #b3 #ch7 t baptism is = ! remission ( s9s4 ,d y believe x8 ,y tea* t ,,baptism ,,is ,,n ,,ess5tial to salvation1 & t x is only an outw>d sign ( an inw>d grace4 ,jesus says1 ,m>k #af3 #af3 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$3 b he t believe? n 7& consequ5tly is n baptiz$7 %all be damn$4 ,pet] comm&$ ! p on ! day ( ,p5teco/ to be baptiz$4 ,pet] 0 ! *ief ,apo/le & _h ! p[] to b9d on e>? & x %\ld be b\nd 9 heav54 ,does ?is n make baptism a comm& ( ,god8 ,if x is a comm& ( ,god is x n ess5tial to salvation8 ,if ?is is n ess5tial1 :y n d away ) t "p ( ! commission :i* comm&s ,8 disciples to g & prea*8 ,are y sure ! tea*+s ( y\r *ur* are 9 /rict accord ) ! ,div9e record8 ,james says1 #e3 #ad-af3 ,is any sick among y1 let him call = ! ,eld]s ( ! *ur*2 & let !m pray ov] him1 ano9t him ) oil 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l2 & ! pray] ( fai? %all save ! sick1 & ! ,"l %all raise him up2 & if he h committ$ s9s1 !y %all be =giv5 him4 ,d y call = ! ,eld]s8 ,y took = ,,y\r ,,subject ,,la/ ,,night ,if ,*ri/ %\ld come to ,*attanooga1 :]e w\ld ,he g8 ,n[1 ,bro!r ,br\gh]1 /& up4 ,if ,he %\ld come1 :]e w\ld ,he g8 ,he comm&$ t ,8 ,gospel %\ld be #acd made free & ,8 m9i/]s %\ld travel )\t purse or scrip4 ,if ,he 7 hunt+ = ,8 fri5ds1 w\ld ,he call ^u ^? :o decl>e t ,8 promises h fall5 to ! gr\nd unfulfill$1 & t ! bless+s d n foll[ ! believ]s8 ,he has plac$ ,apo/les & ,prophets 9 ! *ur*1 ) a decree t !y %\ld rema9 until we all come to a unity ( ! fai?4 ,w\ld ,he call ^? ,8 fri5ds :o decl>e !y are no long] ne$$ & are n to rema9 until we all come to a unity ( ! fai?8 ,he told ! g5]ation to :om ,he came 7#ahjj ye>s ago7 t _! great s9 consi/$ 9 wor%ip+ dead ,prophets1 :ile !y p]secut$ ^? :o believ$ 9 liv+ oracles4 ,w\ld ,he call on ^? :o engage 9 ! same bus9ess today8 ,he nev] resort$ to abuse = an argum5t4 ,if ,he came w\ld ,he love ^? :o d8 ,he 0 n a "* assass94 ,w\ld ,he love ^? :o are8 ,b /ay1 we d n "k :]e ,he w\ld g1 or :om ,he w\ld call ^u1 because :5 ,he 0 "h be=e1 ,he said3 ,i came n to call ! righte\s1 b s9n]s1 to rep5tance1 & ,he might say t ,8 mission 0 n entirely f9i%$1 & we _c tell :]e ,he w\ld g1 b y might possibly see him4 ,n[1 ,bro!r ,br\gh]1 j a ^w4 ,did y ev] li/5 to an argum5t aga9/ ,mormons f ! /&po9t ( ,scripture & reason8 ,no1 y nev] h & y nev] w4 ,did x ev] occur to y t x 0 a mo/ c[>dly ambition :i* induces y to attack a p>ty 9 a place & at a "t :5 retaliation w\ld h be5 any?+ b dec5t8 ,if s1 w y grant u ! privilege ( def5d+ ourselves f ! pulpit & be=e t congregation :i* 7 s disgrac$ by y\r tirade on ,sunday ev5+8 ,n[1 9 conclusion1 let me say t we are n "h to /ir up /rife1 b we propose to def5d ourselves :5ev] attack$2 s ,i close1 wi%+ y a m]ry ,*ri/mas & a happy ,new ,ye>4 ,,b54 ,e4 ,,ri*4 ,*attanooga1 ,t5n41 ,dec4 #be1 #ahii4 ,rev4 787 ,j4 ,:itcomb ,br\gh]1 ,*attanooga1 ,t5n4 ,my ,de> ,sir3--,y\r second in/allm5t ( abuse1 falsehood & misrepres5tation1 call$ ,is ,mormonism ,anti-,*ri/ian1 ,i see1 by ! ,news ( ,jan4 #a1 0 duly deliv]$1 z p] previ\s ann\ncem5t4 ,z "s well-mean+ p might take y\r p]=mance 9 e>ne/1 ,i hope y w take x 9 #ace good "p if ,i make a brief reply be=e ! incid5t is clos$4 ,i am glad t ?is is a c\ntry ( free spee*1 free ?\ght1 & religi\s lib]ty1 ev5 ?\gh n>r[-m9d$ religi\s bigots _c compreh5d ?is basic pr9ciple ( our heav5-born gov]nm5t1 & sometimes abuse x4 ,am]ican hi/ory tells u t dur+ ! revolution>y days ( ,am]ica's /ruggle = indep5d5ce ! ,briti% once _h ,g54 ,m>ion & 8 little b& ( /ruggl+ patriots surr\nd$2 t ! ,briti%1 9 ord] to tantalize ! />v+ patriots1 fir$ :eat f _! cannon into ! ,am]ican camp1 & z ,i h au!ntic evid5ce ( hav+ desc5d$ f "o ( ^? hungry def5d]s ( ! flag1 & also t ,i h pro(1 beyond tru?ful contradiction1 t my prog5itor 0 once a memb] ( ,george ,wa%+ton's body gu>d1 ,i tru/ y w h no s]i\s objections to my call+ myself an ,am]ican by bir?1 & entitl$ to a small portion ( ! fre$om ( spee* & ?\ght gu>ante$ to ,am]icans by our con/itution4 ,%\ld !re be any objections ^u ! possible gr\nd t y\r prog5itors possibly h be5 on ! o!r side ( t fight1 ,i pray y to let family feuds1 = ?is occasion at lea/1 be buri$4 ,no p on e>? love lib]ty & true ,am]icanism m ?an my p1 & no p realize to a great] ext5t t ! favorite weapons br\ght aga9/ tru? are1 g5]ally1 ridicule & bill+sgate2 & 9 a va9 attempt to successfully answ] my =m] lett] y lib]ally employ$ ?is unsavory me?od ) ! hope ( laugh+ ! case out ( c\rt4 ,we h n be5 accu/om$ to ?r[+ mud 9 ord] to bol/] up our cause1 b 9 ?is case1 if ,i %\ld /oop to a little ridicule1 avoid+ slu%1 ,i hope y & ! public w p>don me4 ,i und]/& f p>ties :o witness$ y\r p]=mance la/ ,sunday night1 t ! recital ( y\r little piece w\ld h done mu* cr$it to a ,pun* & ,judy %[2 b1 %orn ( its /agey effects & set 9 cold type1 )\t ev5 a mov+ picture accompanim5t1 ,i hope t ,i may be =giv5 if ,i d n fully appreciate ! =ce ( y\r ma/]ful 787 logic4 ,i h no d\bt t ! ?9k+ p ( ?is city c1 )\t any assi/ance1 di/+ui% betwe5 inflat$ sophi/ic bomba/1 & logic2 b a little air+ & bru%+ always takes away ! mold1 removes ! rubbi% & gives ?+s a m heal?ful appe>ance4 ,n[1 z ! physician said to 8 pati5t1 j hold /ill1 & ,i w n ins]t ! knife deep] ?an is absolutely necess>y4 ,y claim to be a true repres5tative ( ! meek & l[ly ,ma/]1 :o said ,he came n to call ! righte\s1 b s9n]s1 to rep5tance4 ,y are l\d 9 condemn+ u z #acf s9n]s2 yet y said1 9 y\r lett] to ! ,news1 ann\nc+ y\r attack ^u me & my fai?1 t y 7 n "h to conv]t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 t ! "w 0 n wor? ! c&le4 ,h[ v ,*ri/-l6 ,:at a humble foll[] ( ! ,lamb1 & h[ fai?fully y endeavor to foll[ ! example ( ! ,ma/]1 :o said !re 0 m joy 9 heav5 ov] "o s9n] :o rep5te? ?an ov] n9ety & n9e t ne$$ no rep5tance2 b p>don me--,i _h =gott5 t we are n[ liv+ 9 mod]n times1 & are told by su* em95t div9es z y\rself t ! ,bible does n mean :at x says4 ,9 ! same lett]1 m5tion$ above1 y also decl>e y are n "h = ! purpose ( proselyt+1 :i* means1 ( c\rse1 t y d n int5d to wa/e y\r "t by call+ anyone to rep5tance4 ,9 view ( ?is1 may ,i ask1 is y\r mission "h simply to love ,jesus = #a1hjj p] ye>1 & n = a bless$ c5t less8 ,great man6 ,paul told ,timo?y t ! "t w\ld come :5 !y w\ld heap to !mselves tea*]s1 hav+ it*+ e>s1 & ,i suppose x becomes necess>y1 9 ord] t ^! words might be fulfill$1 = "s "o to be engag$ 9 tickl+ e>s1 ev5 ?\gh x becomes r exp5sive4 ,( c\rse ,i und]/& t ! m>* ( progression *anges ?+s1 & p]haps ?is doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 t ! physician is n = ! :ole b = ! sick1 has evolv$ z completely z ! ,gold5 ,rule1 = we n[ h x1 at lea/ to a v l>ge ext5t1 ,d o!rs or !y w d y1 & d x fir/4 ,! !ory is j ! same z x us$ to be1 b x is only1 z y say1 symbolic or a figure ( spee*1 ! practical "p hav+ be5 done away )--we h no ne$ ( !e4 ,?r\gh =ce ( habit 7we presume71 9 y\r brief note to ! ,news y aga9 *>g$ u ) creep+ into h\ses & lead+ captive silly wom51 lad5 ) s9s1 etc4 ,kn[+ x impossible to furni% pro(1 y hide beh9d ! mis]able subt]fuge t y h only "t to s\nd ! key ( w>n+4 ,our *all5ge /ill holds good t y _c po9t to a s+le in/ance4 ,y ?9k x a %ame & a disgrace t ,*attanooga is ! headqu>t]s = our mission>y "w 9 ! s\?1 & no d\bt if ! solid elem5t ( ?is community1 z y ass]t1 ?\ght likewise1 y w\ld favor & advocate burn+ u at ! /ake4 ,h[ev]1 z y are a newcom] "h1 ,i feel t y are excusable1 9 a measure1 = ?is ra% & un-,am]ican /atem5t4 ,we "k1 z well z y1 l our ,ma/] & ! ,=m] ,day ,sa9ts1 we are n popul>1 & we c also take consolation t 9 ! _w's hi/ory #acg non-con=mi/s to popul> op9ion h always be5 plac$ 9 ! selfsame category4 ,= a good _m ye>s1 ov] tw5ty1 we h _h our headqu>t]s "h1 & x is /range t1 be=e y\r adv5t1 ! good p ( ?is city did n discov] t we 7 a disgrace & a detrim5t to ?is city4 ,dur+ ! "t we h be5 locat$ "h we h be5 associat$1 9 a bus9ess way1 ) n a few repres5tative m5 ( ,*attanooga1 & believe we enjoy _! confid5ce z be+ hone/1 pay+ our bills1 etc41 & h he>d no compla9ts ( any ( !m miss+ _! wives or daught]s1 or ( any *>ge be+ lodg$ aga9/ any ( our repres5tatives ( conduct unbecom+ true ladies or g5tlem54 ,our exp5ditures 9 ?is city am\nt to some?+ l #be1jjj p] ye>1 & ,i may be excus$ = m5tion+ ?is item1 9 t y m5tion$ money on ,sunday night 9 v>i\s ways4 ,i wi% briefly to expla9 ?is1 kn[+ full well y\r ambition to misjudge & misrepres5t u 9 ?is1 z 9 o!r matt]s4 ,we h labor+ 9 ?is mission ab\t #ejj ,eld]s1 sometimes m & sometimes a little less1 & 9 com+ "h !y are call$ f ! pl[1 ! smi?y1 ! "w-b5*1 ! ma*9e %op1 ! c\nt+ room1 ! m9e1 & ! v>i\s avocations ( life4 ,"s ( !m leave lucrative position1 wor? to !m1 9 "s in/ances1 "o or two ?\s& doll>s p] ye>1 or m1 :ile o!rs aga9 are ! sons ( poor wid[s & m5 ( humble circum/ances f9ancially1 b all will+ to battle = ! ,gospel4 ,n[1 ^! m5 leave _! homes1 all t is de> to a human1 & come among /rang]s1 unto !m1 a /range l&1 to prea* an unpopul> doctr9e2 to be hat$ & despis$1 sometimes brutally treat$1 because ( _! convictions1 travel+ )\t purse or scrip1 & dep5d+ ^u ,god to raise up fri5ds to give !m a place to sleep & some?+ to eat4 ,^! m5 give _! "t to ! *ur* free ( *>ge1 & pay _! own exp5ses1 su* z clo?+1 railroad f>e1 lit]ature1 etc41 necess>y to c>ry on _! "w4 ,:5 an ,eld] arrives 9 ?is city he is assign$ to 8 field ( labor1 & rema9s 9 ! field usually f two to ?ree ye>s2 :51 9 ! c\rse ( 8 labors1 x is necess>y = him to h books1 tracts1 clo?+1 & o!r supplies1 he s5ds "h = u to s5d him ^! ne$$ articles1 :ile ! money to pay = ! same1 if ! ,eld] is unable to be> ! exp5se himself1 is =w>d$ "h by relatives & fri5ds1 or 9 "s cases by bro!rs & si/]s 9 ! *ur* at 8 home4 ,?is expla9s h[ we dispose ( money 9 ?is city4 ,"s ( our ,eld]s h be5 %ot to dea? by mobs1 "s #ach h be5 cruelly beat51 :ile o!rs h di$ 9 ! h>ness ( natural causes4 ,c\ld y d z ^! m5 d = y\r religion8 ,c\ld y /& to be held up to ! d]ision ( ! _w1 leave a com=table home & "w )\t a sal>y1 d]id$ by su* m5 z y\rself1 & y\r "m *>g$ ) be+ worse ?an a h>lot2 all = ! love ( ! ,ma/]'s cause8 ,"s ( our ,eld]s n[ 9 ! field 7 ) ! r\gh rid]s 9 ! late w> ) ,spa91 o!rs 7 ) ! ,utah batt]ies 9 ! ,philipp9es1 & "s ( !m return$ home ab\t ! "t ! call to arms 0 s\nd$1 9 j en\gh "t to disc>d _! ,pr9ce ,alb]t coats & don ! uni=m ( ,uncle ,sam4 ,is ?is disloyalty8 ,c\ld y d z mu* = y\r religion & y\r c\ntry8 ,we try to m9d our own bus9ess1 & if ! good p ( ?is city or any o!r place d n c>e to come out & he> me or any o!r ,mormon ,eld] prea*1 t is _! bus9ess4 ,all ,i ask is fair play & no?+ m4 ,giv+ ! p an opportunity to he> ! ,gospel is a l>ge "p ( ! mission ( a s]vant ( ,god1 & :5 x has be5 prea*$ 9 all ! _w = a witness1 !n %all ! end come1 !n w x be said1 z x 0 said once be=e by our ,ma/]1 h[ (t w\ld ,i h ga!r$ y1 b ye w\ld n4 ,i rememb]1 too1 t ,jesus said3 ,wide is ! gate & broad is ! way t leade? to de/ruction1 & _m !re be t g 9 !reat2 :ile /raight is ! gate & n>r[ is ! way :i* leade? unto life1 & few !re be t f9d x4 ,*ri/ also said t p w\ld kill ,8 disciples & ?9k !y 7 do+ ,god's s]vice1 & t all :o w\ld foll[ ,him mu/ ne$s suff] p]secution4 ,are y p]secut$8 ,is x "r to look = ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 popul>ity8 ,:5 a *ur* becomes popul> & p]secution ceases1 "o ( ! promises ( our ,savior ceases to be fulfill$1 = p]secution is "o ( ! m>ks by :i* we are to "k ! true *ur*1 says ! ,bible4 ,don't y ?9k x is "t to beg9 to look = ! cause ( ! tr\ble8 ,:at d y really sacrifice = ! cause ( ! ,ma/]8 ,y misund]/& me :5 y try to make believe t ,i claim my argum5ts are new4 ,!y are old1 v old1 & are ! same z ^? us$ by ,paul & ,pet]4 ,i hope y w n misrepres5t me on t po9t aga94 ,!y may n be ,*ri/ian1 9 ! accept$ use ( ! t]m today1 b1 #aci accord+ to ,scripture1 !y 7 accept$ z ,*ri/ian ov] #a1hjj ye>s ago4 ,i did n ?9k ,i hit s h>d :5 ,i ask$ = a *ance to give my side ( ! /ory be=e y\r congregation2 ,i h always be5 taught to he> bo? sides be=e pass+ judgm5t1 & p]haps x might n be amiss to say "h t x is some:at ( a cu/om among my p to loan1 z y w\ld put x1 prea*]s ( o!r d5om9ations _! *ur*es1 congregations1 & a *oir to s+ = !m4 ,!re w\ld be no objection ev5 to ! ,rev4 ,dr4 ,talmage1 s lov+ly quot$ by y1 prea*+ 9 our great ,tab]nacle at ,salt ,lake ,city1 if he desir$ to d s1 & be furni%$ ) a congregation numb]+ ?\s&s & a *oir ( #ejj voices to s+ = him4 ,i ?\ght y\r sup]ior 787 ,*ri/ianity w\ld make y z fair & g5]\s z ! despis$ ,mormons1 b ,i see ,i ov]e/imat$ y4 ,our l>ge ,tab]nacle at ,salt ,lake ,city seats f t5 to twelve ?\s&1 our organ is second l>ge/ 9 ! _w1 & our *oir1 z ,i /at$ above1 consi/s ( #ejj voices4 ,we ?9k our s+]s are ( ! be/1 z !y 7 giv5 ! second prize at ! _w's fair 7! fir/ prize be+ c>ri$ (f by ! fam\s ,wel% s+]s74 ,no m9i/] ( good "* has ev] be5 d5i$ a he>+ 9 t build+1 & among ! _m :o h occupi$ our fam\s pulpit ,i m5tion ! foll[+ prom95t *ur*m51 repres5t+ v>i\s d5om9ations3 ,bi%op ,k+sley1 ( ,ohio4 ,rev4 ,a4 ,n4 ,fi%]1 ( ,nevada4 ,dr4 ,tiffany1 ( ,i[a4 ,dr4 ,all51 ( ,wyom+4 ,rev4 ,hiram ,mc,kee1 ( ,miss\ri4 ,dr4 ,j4 ,h4 ,v9c5t1 ( ,new ,york4 ,g54 ,boo?1 ( ! ,salvation ,army1 ,london4 ,mr4 ,d4 ,l4 ,moody4 ,dr4 ,re9]1 ( ,new ,york4 ,p]haps ^! em95t div9es w\ld h be5 refus$ a he>+ _h ! ,mormon p be5 z n>r[ & contract$ z "s ( _! enemies4 ,:5 y advise y\r congregation n to g to he> u1 is x n good pro( t y are afraid to h y\r p f9d out ! tru? ab\t u & le>n ! true nature ( our fai?8 ,z expect$1 y made no ef=t to expose ! pr9ciples we tea* f reason & ! ,scripture2 y claim x w\ld take a lifetime to expose ! errors ( ,mormonism4 ,well1 #adj n[1 ,bro!r1 don't y ?9k y are a little bit inconsi/5t8 ,did y n speak be=e y ?\ght8 ,j ?9k :at w\ld be accompli%$ if y c\ld only prove ,mormonism to be false4 ,we are in=m$ by our enemies1 & !y prea* x to ! p1 t ! v exi/5ce ( our gov]nm5t & free in/itutions is ?reat5$ by ?is ,mormon octopus1 & (t5 has x be5 po9t$ out1 by prea*]s & politicians1 t we already control f\r or five /ates1 almo/ a suffici5t numb] ( s5ators to give u a balance ( p[] 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates s5ate4 ,!n ! ,rev4 ,t4 ,c4 ,iliff1 & o!r ( our enemies1 :o are proselyt+ 9 ,utah1 say if x 7 n = our lead]s we w\ld be good p2 & t x is our prie/craft t makes u bad2 fully admitt+ t !y ?9k we h a s\l to save4 ,don't y ?9k y c\ld af=d to try & call u to rep5tance8 ,is x n wor? ! c&le8 ,inasmu* z ,dr4 ,iliff 0 9 ?is city a few mon?s back1 lectur+ on ,mormonism1 solicit+ donations1 is x n possible t "s ( ,*attanooga's good p gave ( _! means to be us$ 9 conv]t+ u hea!ns1 & no d\bt we 7 consid]$ wor? ! c&le8 ,w\ld x n be well wor? a man's life to prove ,mormonism false1 if x w\ld save ! nation f go+ to pieces & be ! means ( sav+ "s #cjj1jjj or #djj1jjj or m s\ls = ,jesus8 ,m9i/]s all ov] ! c\ntry are cry+ t ?\s&s are be+ won ov] to ! ,mormon fai? e ye>1 & w\ld x n be wor? ! c&le to *eck ?is mighty /ream ( human s\ls1 :i*1 z y say1 are go+ to c]ta9 de/ruction8 ,z to ,joseph ,smi?1 y reha%$ ! same old /uff1 :i* ,i h already answ]$1 b ,i %\ld h ?\ght y w\ld h rememb]$ to tell ! p1 9 y\r eag]ness to be fair1 :at su* m5 z ,josiah ,qu9cy1 ,george ,bancr(t1 ! hi/orian1 & o!r prom95t & well kn[n m5 say4 ,9 ano!r column we h tak5 pa9s to give a few say+s 9 our favor f m5 ( und\bt$ v]acity1 b z !y are n clipp+s f y\r /yle ( au?ors p]haps !y w n suit y4 ,h[ev]1 !y w g to %[ t !re are two sides to ?is "q1 z well z e o!r "q4 ,on ! ,book ( ,mormon y manufacture ano!r ,spauld+ /ory ) a hope ( cov]+ y\r defeat on ?is po9t1 b we want to say to y "h t ! manuscript ( ,ob]l9 college is ! v manuscript ( :i* x 0 falsely said ye>s ago furni%$ ! inspiration = ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & z ,presid5t ,fair*ild said 9 8 affidavit & acc\nt #ada ( ! manuscript publi%$ 9 ! ,new ,york ,_w1 ! oppon5ts ( ,mormonism w h to look else:]e = an explanation ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,y admitt$ to two ( our "y m5 :o call$ on y a few days ago1 t y _h nev] read any?+ ab\t u except f our enemies4 ,solomon says he t judge? a matt] be=e he he>e? x is n wise4 ,h[ ,solomon-l y are4 ,y felt v badly because ,i did n break ! law1 s y c\ld prosecute me = tea*+ polygamy1 didn't y8 ,y rem9d me ( a booby1 :o1 9 play+ ) 8 big bro!r1 cri$ out1 ,ma1 he won't let me hit him4 ,solomon & ,david bo? s9n$1 we admit1 b y took special pa9s n to tell ! audi5ce :5 !y transgress$4 ,b !n ?is 0 necess>y 9 ord] to keep y\r clay brick logic f go+ to pieces4 ,does ! fact t ,god has a body1 p>ts & passions1 deb> ,him f be+ an intellig5t be+1 omnipres5t1 etc48 ,! glory ( ,god is intellig5ce1 & ,he1 be+ a real live ,god1 & n a non5tity1 w\ld ,8 mat]iality prohibit ,him f controll+ ! intellig5ces = ! j gov]n+ ( ,8 *ildr5 & ! univ]se8 ,let u look at y\r syllogism4 ,a brick is made ( clay1 a man is made ( clay1 !re=e a man is a brick4 ,n[ let u con/ruct "o f ! ,bible1 tak+ c>e to h our premises correct4 ,all sons are 9 ! image ( _! fa!rs1 ,jesus 0 a ,son1 !re=e ,he 0 9 ! 'express' image ( ,8 ,fa!r4 ,n[1 ,bro!r ,br\gh]1 :at 0 ! image ( ,8 ,fa!r8 ,jesus _h a body ( fle% & bones--c y expla9 or ridicule x away8 ,if ! words ,god is a _s mean t ,he has nei!r body1 p>ts or passions1 !n are we to disp5se ) our body1 p>ts & passions 9 ord] to wor%ip ,him 9 _s & 9 tru?8 ,:5 y f9d "s quotation 9 ! ,bible t suits y\r idea1 y seem to be will+ to take ! words lit]ally4 ,if ! symbolical or figurative p>ts ( ! ,bible are s pla91 :y is !re su* a wide diff]5ce ( op9ion1 among ! le>n$ ev51 z to its tea*+s8 ,i rememb] t ,pet] decl>$ t no prophecy ( ! ,scripture is ( any private int]pretation4 ,i d n m5tion ?is by way ( belittl+ y\r great k ( int]pretation & = call+ me a fool = tak+ ! book lit]ally1 b speak ( x t ! public might "k h[ ignorant & h[ v little ,pet] really knew ab\t h[ to read ! ,bible4 ,y say ,m>k #af3 #af is spuri\s1 to ju/ify y\rself 9 n believ+ baptism to be ess5tial to salvation1 don't y8 #adb ,only believe & y %all be sav$2 y may j z well say to ! f>m]1 only believe 9 plant+ & y\r crop w gr[4 ,b let u see :]e y\r decl>ation t ?is "p ( ! ,bible is spuri\s leads u4 ,!re are o!r passages ( ,scripture :i* say baptism is ess5tial to salvation4 ,are !y also spuri\s8 ,john #c3 #e reports ,jesus say+ to ,nicodemus1 except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! _s1 he _c ent] ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,mat!w says1 #c3 #ac-ae1 t x 0 necess>y = our ,savior to be baptiz$ 9 ord] to fulfill all righte\sness4 ,jesus also says1 ,matt4 #bh1 9 giv+ ! ,apo/les _! commissions to g to tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m t believe2 & ,paul also enum]ates 9 ,heb4 #f t baptism is a doctr9e ( ,*ri/4 ,we are told t x 0 necess>y = ,paul to be baptiz$1 likewise ! jailor1 ! p at ,ephesus1 ! p at ,sam>ia1 ! eunu*1 & ev5 a man z j z 0 ,cornelius c\ld n escape1 & accord+ to ,/4 ,luke1 "s reject$ ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves1 n be+ baptiz$4 ,accord+ to ! practice g5]ally 9 vogue1 is x n ab\t "t = a revision ( ! ,bible1 t ! (f5d+ p>ts may be ca/ out8 ,ought y n to use y\r pot5t influ5ce to accompli% ?is end1 z ,i cont5d$ 9 my =m] lett]8 ,y *>ge me falsely ) misquot+ ,m>k #af3 #af1 because ,i plac$ )9 ! quotation an int]polation 9 brackets1 & if ?is is misquot+ ,i surely _h no int5tion ( do+ s4 ,any s*ool boy w\ld h kn[n t ! words 9 brackets 7 m9e4 ,y say ! passage does n mean :at my int]polation indicat$1 b y fail$ to po9t out :at x did mean4 ,look at x aga91 ev5 if x is spuri\s & ( no consequ5ce4 ,! words belief & baptism are plac$ on ev5 t]ms by our ,savior1 & !re is no o!r conclusion b t ! believ] mu/ be baptiz$ 7unless x is "o ( y\r figures ( spee*74 ,?is be+ true1 ! unbeliev] v naturally w\ld n be baptiz$ & be damn$1 z ,*ri/ says1 9 consequ5ce ( unbelief & noncon=mity to ?is ord9ance4 ,really1 bro!r1 ov] ^: %op %\ld ! sign ,all k9ds ( turn+ & twi/+ done "h be plac$8 ,i am p]fectly will+ to leave t to an intellig5t public4 ,y ent]ta9$ y\r congregation la/ ,sunday ev5+ by relat+ to !m a pretty fable ab\t a jackass1 :o 0 9 ! woods bray+4 ,x 0 nicely relat$ & caus$ mu* laught] & mir?2 & no "o c\ld become (f5d$ by a jackass /ory2 !re=e1 k9dly all[ me ! same privilege1 ,bro!r ,br\gh]1 z ,i also h a jackass /ory4 ,once ^u a "t !re 0 a jackass :o imag9$ he #adc 0 prea*+ ! same ,gospel t 0 taught _m hundr$s ( ye>s ago2 he /ood be=e a l>ge1 fa%ionable congregation ( p & />t$ to bray4 ,he op5$ 8 m\? & said3 ,oh1 money1 oh1 money1 ?y praises ,i'll s+2 ?\ art my ,savior1 my ,god & my ,k+2 'tis = !e t ,i prea*1 'tis = !e t ,i pray1 & make a collection twice ea* ,sabba? day4 ,money's my cre$1 & ,i won't pray )\t x1 ! heav5s are clos$ aga9/ ^? :o d\bt x ,?is is ! ess5ce ( popul> religion1 come regul> to *ur* & be pluck$ l a pigeon4 ,i'll h c>riages1 horses1 s]vants & all1 ,i'm n go+ to foot x l ,pet] & ,paul2 nei!r1 l ,john1 fe$ on locu/s & honey1 s out ) y\r purse & d[n ) y\r money4 ,i ga!r my k f wisdom's great tree1 & ! :ole ( my tr9ity is ,d4 ,d4 & ,c42 dimes1 doll>s & c5ts are all t ,i crave1 f ! fir/ /ep on e>? to ! br9k ( ! grave4 ,9 ! cold e>? ,i may soon be laid l[1 to sleep ) ! j1 t h gone long ago2 ,i %all slumb] 9 peace till ! great resurrection1 & be fir/ on my legs to make a collection4 ,!n he bless$ ! contribution boxes & ! %[ clos$4 ,n[1 de> bro!r1 don't y ?9k t my jackass /ory equals y\rs1 & conta9s a bett] moral8 ,i am sure x is j z funny2 s n[ we are ev51 on jackass /ories1 anyh[4 ,we see h[ c>eful ! nations ( ! e>? are 9 ?r[+ _! protect+ arms ar\nd ! pr9ciple ( au?ority2 h[ c>eful !y are t all repres5tatives ackn[l$g$ by !m are end[$ ) prop] au?ority f _! respective gov]nm5ts4 ,9 ?is nation ( ours no man has ! "r to initiate a =eign] into ! gov]nm5t unless he be end[$ ) au?ority1 beyond ! "q ( a d\bt2 ! gov]nm5t w\ld und\bt$ly puni% any man :o might read ( a commission giv5 to o!rs1 & !n take ! au?ority unto himself to initiate =eign]s into ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,we see ! same c>eful protection ?r[n ar\nd ! pr9ciple ( au?ority ?r\gh\t ! diff]5t /ates ( ! union2 ?r\gh\t ! diff]5t c\nties ( ! /ate1 & ?r\gh\t all ! diff]5t cities ( ! v>i\s c\nties4 ,all w admit t )\t ?is /rict att5tion to au?ority1 !re w\ld be no law1 no ord] & no protection4 ,out ( all kn[n gov]nm5ts ! great gov]nm5t ( ,god1 accord+ to our op9ion1 is ! only "o t treats ! pr9ciple ( au?ority 9 a c>eless & reckless mann]4 ,anci5tly a prophet ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! pr9ciple ( revelation1 call$ ,a>on to ! m9i/ry2 at a lat] p]iod1 an ,apo/le ( ,jesus #add ,*ri/ said t no man 0 to take ?is honor unto himself save he be call$ ( ,god1 z 0 ,a>on4 ,yet m5 ( our day w read :]e m5 7 commission$ by ,jesus ,*ri/ eighte5 hundr$ ye>s ago1 ) au?ority to initiate =eign]s into ! great gov]nm5t ( ,god1 & by virtue ( t au?ority1 giv5 to o!rs1 !y take ! honor unto !mselves2 :ile decl>+ t ! great ,god has seal$ up ! sy/em ( revelation2 & ?r\gh ! heav5s1 z y say1 be+ z brass above our heads1 no man c be call$1 z 0 ,a>on4 ,9 ! face ( all ?is1 any man pur*as+ a ,bible1 :i* conta9s t commission once giv5 to o!rs1 imag9es he is call$ ( ,god to prea* ! ,gospel2 & ! result is we are liv+ 9 a babel ( confusion2 ,god says ,he is n ! au?or ( confusion4 ,( c\rse ,i realize ^! words ( m9e w h no weight ^u y1 b !y may be read by "s fair-m9d$1 ?9k+ man1 :o may /op1 pond] & inve/igate4 ,by innu5do y advocat$ mob viol5ce 9 y\r s]mon la/ ,sunday night4 ,d y ?9k x 0 becom+ to a man :o pr(esses to be a repres5tative ( ! meek & l[ly ,"o ^: mission 0 peace on e>? & good w to man8 ,9 c>efully look+ ov] ! hi/ory ( ?is ,mission = a numb] ( ye>s back & not+ ! numb] ( mobb+s to :i* our ,eld]s h be5 subject$1 & ! numb] is n small1 we f9d by c>eful comp>ison t #ij p] c5t ( ! mobb+s h be5 l$ 9 p]son or inspir$ by s-call$ ,*ri/ian m9i/]s4 ,d y ?9k y 7 s]v+ ,god on ! ,sabba? :5 y s ne>ly sanction$ brute =ce aga9/ a p :o h nev] h>m$ y or any ( ! good p ( ,*attanooga8 ,d y really believe t su* a c\rse w make y popul> ) ! lib]ty-lov+ & law-abid+ population ( y\r new home8 ,?9k ov] ! matt] c>efully & p]haps y w admit y ov]-rea*$ y\rself a little4 ,y took = y\r text1 ,answ] a fool accord+ to 8 folly4 ,9 clos+ all[ me to respectfully pres5t y ) ! words ( our ,ma/]1 ,he :o calle? 8 bro!r a fool is 9 dang] ( hell fire4 ,respectfully1 ,b5 ,e4 ,ri*4 #ade ,,mormons ,,& ,,mormonism4 ,! ,mormon ,p1 ,_! ,indu/ry1 ,education & ,morals--,:at is ,?\ght ( ,^! ,p by a ,non-,mormon ( ,_m ,ye>s' ,resid5ce ,among ,!m4 ,lecture by ,*>les ,ellis1 a ,non-,mormon4 ,no cause has s (t5 l$ to /rife z bigotry ( religi\s devotees4 ,9 no "n has hate s l>gely ga!r$ h>ve/ ( dea? z 9 t ( ,god4 ,no prophet ev] proclaim$ a new ^w ( ! ,inf9ite :o 0 n met ) abuse4 ,_m ( ! noble/ m5 :o h /ood ,god-tongu$ on e>? h receiv$ n only vilification1 b m>tyrdom4 ,n "o ( !m has escap$ ! cry ( infidel1 a!i/1 impo/or4 ,ev5 ,jesus 0 crucifi$ z a malefactor4 ,8 simple religion ( love = ,god & to man 0 lo/ 9 a cobra-fill$ jungle ( !ology4 ,= m ?an #ahjj ye>s ,*ri/ianity has n be5 ! religion ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,*ri/ianity t boa/s ( hav+ civiliz$ ! _w is a mass ( dogmatic bran t makes poor bread ( life--intellectually a bran-ma% = hideb\nd bigots :o s5d all b a pr$e/9$ & =eorda9$ bak]'s doz5 to et]nal torm5t because !y w n take ! m$ic9e4 ,x has be5 itself p>tially civiliz$ by ! natural developm5t ( ! human m9d1 b is /ill mu* l t :ite sepul*re1 fair to see1 b full ( ly+ dogmas1 hypocrisy & %am4 ,into ?is cloaca ( pret5ce1 ! ,mormons say ,god s5t ,joseph ,smi? to de/roy its rot ) ! quicklime ( a new revelation f heav5 ( prie/hood1 prophecy & provid5ce4 ,! ,"l ,god ,omnipot5t1 s ! /ory runs1 came to ?is y\? & in=m$ him t ! ,gospel ( ,jesus _h be5 lo/ to ! _w ?r\gh ! wick$ness ( m52 t ! religions ( ! pres5t 7 a %am1 t ! *ur*es 7 all wrong1 & t ! true ,gospel w\ld be re/or$ = ! salvation ( mank9d ?r\gh him4 ,x is n surpris+ t ,mormonism met ) obloquy f its bir?4 ,x w\ld h be5 m>vel\s _h n t obloquy become viol5ce :5 ! new disp5sation %[$ a #adf degree ( success t r\s$ ! fe>s ( ! evangelical *ur*es1 out ( :i* conv]ts to ! new sect 7 tak54 ,! ,mormon mission>ies ( ^? e>ly ye>s believ$ ! fullness ( "t _h come1 & t ! ,"l 0 spe$ily to appe>1 sweep false ,*ri/ianity f ! e>? & e/abli% ,8 own k+dom4 ,!y believ$ x _! duty to cry al\d1 to w>n ! nations4 ,! boldness ( ! proclamation t all *ur*es 7 )\t recognition 9 ! sight ( ,god1 & ! only true ,gospel 0 ?is new disp5sation1 0 en\gh to ar\se an opposition t has nev] :olly ceas$ & is n[ rag+ m fi]cely ?an ev]4 ,! rapid gr[? ( ! new old fai? embitt]$ ! sects & c>ri$ !m to ! %$d+ ( innoc5t blood1 = _m ( ! e>ly ,mormons suff]$ m>tyrdom = _! fai?4 ,yet ! blood ( m>tyrs is /ill ! se$ ( ! *ur*4 ,x is immat]ial "h :e!r ,mormonism 0 born ( ,god or ( man4 ,i am n discuss+ its orig94 ,no matt] :at its s\rce1 x 0 sure to meet opposition4 ,_h x come ) su* pomp t ! _w c\ld h beheld angelic h]alds1 x w\ld h be5 d5\nc$ z vile4 ,x has be5 s ) ! f\nd]s ( all religions4 ,! prophets are always /on$1 ,! ,buddha 0 accus$ ( consort+ ) c\rtesans4 ,jesus' enemies said h>lots 7 ,8 *os5 companions4 ,mahomet 0 ! call$ slave ( an ambiti\s mi/ress4 ,g>rison & ,phillips 7 d5\nc$ z infidels & a!i/s4 ,joseph ,smi? 0 br&$ a fraud & le*]4 ,b z "t rolls away f ! days :5 an agitator liv$1 hatr$ ( him is =gott5 & he is rememb]$ 9 ! results ( 8 agitation4 ,! ,buddha prec$$ ,jesus _m c5turies & has a foll[+ today ( #djj1jjj1jjj4 ,jesus is buri$ b5ea? a m\nta9 ( dogma1 b #cjj1jjj1jjj are seek+ et]nal life 9 ,8 "n4 ,mahomet came #gjj ye>s lat] & 8 p numb] #agj1jjj1jjj4 ,only sixty-n9e ye>s ago came ,joseph ,smi?1 & 8 foll[+ is already half a million4 ,give ,mormonism #a1bjj ye>s1 z ,mohamm$anism has _h1 or #a1ijj ye>s1 z ,*ri/ianity has _h1 & :at 0 said ( its f\nd] w be =gott51 b 8 foll[+ may !n comp>e satisfactorily ) :at ! old] fai?s accompli%$4 ,_h ,joseph ,smi? nev] decl>$ himself a polygami/ he w\ld h be5 kill$4 ,! sects 7 too fanatical 9 ! wild we/ to p]mit s active a rival to exi/4 ,_h ! ,mormons rema9$ ea/ ( ! ,miss\ri1 ,brigham ,"y w\ld h be5 kill$ & ! *ur* w\ld h be5 de/roy$ #adg by :olesale massacre4 ,x 0 only _! isolation among ! m\nta9s t sav$ ,mormonism & ! ,mormons f annihilation4 ,ev5 t w\ld n h sav$ !m _h !y n increas$ s rapidly by conv]sions & immigration t be=e _! enemies realiz$ _! gr[? !y _h become too /rong to be remov$4 ,!y h surviv$ ! hate t c>ri$ (f _! lead] at ,nauvoo4 ,!y h prov$ !mselves sublime /ay]s4 ,!y h nobly e>n$ ! "r to ! home !y h made 9 ! great ,am]ican des]t1 & !y are entitl$ to full lib]ty ( consci5ce to practice _! religion1 z well z to ! same protection ! nation gives to all o!r *ur*es4 ,if p mu/ foll[ "s lead] 9 ! "n ( ,god x makes little diff]5ce :at 8 "n1 :5 or :5ce he came1 z f> z ! national gov]nm5t is conc]n$4 ,z long z 8 foll[]s are hone/1 indu/ri\s1 virtu\s & progressive !y w advance f exi/+ to bett] conditions1 :e!r !y foll[ ,moses1 ,jesus1 ,mahomet1 ,calv9 or ,joseph1 & our gov]nm5t1 gu>antee+ rights ( consci5ce to all1 _c dictate :at _! religion %all be4 ,no matt] :at ,joseph ,smi? may h be51 ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld n all[ !mselves to be gov]n$1 by :at 0 said aga9/ him1 9 _! judgm5t ( ! ,mormon & ,mormonism1 z !y are n[4 ,by ,_! ,fruits4 ,if hi/ory is reliable _m ( ! popes 7 /eep$ 9 crime1 yet we d n condemn ! ,ca?olic *ur* ( today by t hi/ory4 ,prote/antism has done _m cruel ?+s 9 r$-h&$ fanatical rage1 b we d n n[ hold x responsible = crimes ( its pa/4 ,! daily press frequ5tly tells ( crimes committ$ by m9i/]s ( ! ,gospel1 b we d n condemn ! class = ! misde$s ( "s ( its memb]s4 ,nei!r %\ld we condemn ! ,mormons & ,mormonism ( today = :at _! enemies said ( !m =ty1 fifty or sixty ye>s ago4 ,put ,joseph ,smi? d[n1 !n1 z "o ( ! m5 :o h />t$ new sy/ems ( religion1 & judge him n[ by ! results ( 8 sy/em1 z we judge all o!rs4 ,_m ( ! ,jews are gr& p1 not)/&+ "s ( _! lead]s ages ago 7 bad4 ,!re are _m excell5t m5 & wom5 9 ! *ur*es1 not)/&+ ! fact t ,*ri/ianity has dr5*$ ! e>? 9 blood4 ,mohamm$anism has done a great "w among its p1 #adh not)/&+ all ,*ri/5dom looks ^u its f\nd] z an impo/or4 ,tri$ ?us1 :at c be said ( ! ,mormons & ,mormonism8 ,into ! ,des]t4 ,x w\ld be manife/ly unfair to judge ei!r ,mormons or ,mormonism by t /ormy c>e] :i* prec$$ ! hegira to ,utah4 ,mormonism _h no opportunity to %[ its m]its 9 a c\ntry :]e its enemies gave x little "t to act save 9 self-def5se4 ,x 0 aggressive 9 its d5unciation ( exi/+ *ur*es z ungodly frauds & !y attack$ x ) viol5ce1 kept x act+ on ! def5sive1 =c$ x f place to place1 & f9ally drove x out ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,hav+ at la/ f\nd a spot a ?\s& miles f a ,*ri/ian & subject only to ! possible encroa*m5ts ( ,indian tribes1 less b>b>\s ?an ea/]n ,*ri/ians _h be5 t[>ds !m1 ! ,mormons & ,mormonism 71 = ! fir/ "t 9 _! hi/ory1 9 a condition to %[ :at ! p & _! religion 74 ,:5 ,brigham ,"y & 8 b& ( se>*]s = ! new ,holy ,l& ent]$ ! valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake !re 0 no :ite man !re to give !m a welcome1 & !re=e no alleg$ ,*ri/ian pres5t to di/urb _! hope4 ,!y _h travel$ f> & f>$ h>d4 ,z !y em]g$ f a rugg$ canyon ! magnific5t valley be=e !m 0 ! mo/ invit+ spot !y _h se51 & ! lead] *ose x at once z _! future home4 ,along ! m\nta9 /reams1 t ran gurgl+ ?r\gh ! valley to lose !mselves 9 ! salte/ sea ^u ! e>?1 !re 0 pa/urage = ! cattle1 b = ! m51 exiles f s-call$ ,*ri/ian civilization1 !re 0 no?+ save an opportunity to gird _! lo9s1 =get _! hung] & compel ! /ubborn glebe to yield !m food4 ,l ! ,pilgrim ,fa!rs4 ,:5 ! ,pilgrims l&$ 9 ,plym\? ,bay !y met su* a welcome ( dre>y desolation z ! ,mormons receiv$ 9 ! ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,z ! ,pilgrims cross$ ! ,atlantic to f9d a l& :]e !y c\ld practice _! religion1 s _h ! ,mormons cross$ ! pla9s ( ! cont95t4 ,b !y mu/ live4 ,9 all ?is wide m\nta9 l& no furr[ _h be5 turn$4 ,x 0 mid-summ] & ! w&]]s _h little to c>ry !m ?r\gh ! approa*+ w9t]4 ,!y mu/ close ) ! opportunity & /ake all on ! haz>d4 ,!y put 9 crops & ! se$ bak$ 9 ! hot e>? or ! fro/ #adi came be=e any?+ c\ld mature4 ,!y made huts to %elt] !mselves aga9/ ! w9t]1 built a wall to gu>d aga9/ ,indian attacks 7or 0 x ! ,*ri/ians !y _h fl$ f at ,nauvoo7 & pull$ ?r\gh until spr+ came1 & !n !y w5t out ^u ! foo?ills & dug ! roots ( ! sago lily = food4 ,!y plant$ & wat]$ & saw _! se$ spr+ & saw crickets come d[n ^u ! gre5 spots1 l ,miss\ri & ,ill9ois ,*ri/ians1 & dev\r _! hope4 ,!y f\ght crickets1 made irrigat+ dit*es1 cle>$ (f sage1 increas$ _! fields1 smo!r$ gras%opp]s1 prais$ ! ,"l & grew until1 9 five ye>s1 ! valley _h become a hive ( busy human bees1 n a drone among !m all1 & hundr$s ( baby bees crawl+ ab\t ! op5 doors ( humble homes 9 :i* pati5t1 plodd+1 hopeful1 pray]ful wom5 7 ! gr&e/ h]oes ( all4 ,b ! p cr[d$ 9 s rapidly t = a doz5 ye>s or m all 7 h>ass$ by h>d want4 ,luxuries !re 7 none4 ,x 0 "o long1 ceaseless /ruggle to live4 ,wom5 :o came !n z little girls h pictur$ to me ! *e]less ye>s ( _! "y lives "h :5 all 7 poor4 ,_! ,/aff & ,com=ts4 ,:at su/a9$ ^? p 9 t long ordeal8 ,fai?1 ! /ronge/ p[] 9 all ! _w4 ,_! religion 0 an en?usiasm4 ,to !m ,god 0 a liv+ pres5ce4 ,he _h call$ !m4 ,he _h l$ !m =? f p]secution4 ,he w\ld rema9 _! fri5d & !y mu/ succe$4 ,)\t t fai? !y w\ld nev] h come--hav+ x !y c\ld n fail4 ,b to my m9d a v important adjunct 0 ! pluck t has made ! :ite race sup]ior to ob/acles & ! ma/] spirits ( ! _w4 ,:5 we consid] :at ! ,mormons und]w5t to a*ieve success "h _! con/ancy & h]oism des]ve sublime/ comm5dation1 & !y :o w n conc$e ?is because ! ,mormons w n s5d !m to congress or subscribe _! cre$s are n true ,am]icans--h nev] kn[n ! mean+ & ! glory ( our religi\s fre$om4 ,we honor ! ,pilgrims = _! h]oism 9 cross+ ! ocean & f\nd+ a home 9 ! =e/ ( ! new _w4 ,:y8 ,n because ( _! religion4 ,!y 7 bigots & sometimes murd]]s4 ,!y tortur$1 kill$1 or bani%$ m5 & wom5 :o w\ld n accept _! !ology4 ,we may despise _! religion1 b we mu/ honor _! c\rage & be ?ankful = _! success4 ,)\t !m we nev] #aej w\ld h _h our gov]nm5t1 ! light ( ! _w & ! hope ( mank9d4 ,b _! base ( supplies 9 ,europe 0 ne>] to !m1 m accessible1 ?an 7 ! /ores f :i* ! e>ly ,mormons c\ld draw4 ,! ,pilgrims _h means2 ! ,mormons _h none4 ,:5 driv5 f ,nauvoo _m ( !m 7 s de/itute t ag5ts 7 s5t ?r\gh ! ea/ solicit+ aid to save ! p f />vation1 & "o ( ^! ag5ts 0 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 n[ ,presid5t ( ! ,mormon ,*ur*4 ,hundr$s ( ! fami%$ refugees di$1 9 #ahdf1 along ! mal>ia-poison$ bottoms ( ! ,miss\ri riv]4 ,f robb]y1 murd] & exile 9 ,miss\ri & ,ill9ois to success & indep5d5ce 9 ,utah1 ! hi/ory ( ! ,mormons is a record ( privation1 h>d%ip & endurance unequall$ s9ce ! days ( ! ,moors 9 ,spa91 ! ,hugu5ots 9 ,france1 & ! ,prote/ants 9 ,holl&1 :5 murd] s\ght to ext]m9ate all h]esy 9 ! "n ( ! ,ca?olic *ur* = ! glory ( ,god4 ,x 0 ! same _s 9 ! ,prote/ant he>t t s\ght ! de/ruction ( ,mormonism4 ,b no religion c be :olly bad or lack+ 9 po9ts ( great m]it t c\ld produce ! magnific5t results t h sprung f ! ,mormon occupation ( ,utah4 ,9 ,?irty-,two ,ye>s4 ,briefly1 n[1 let u see :at ! ,mormons did 9 ,utah ?r\gh ! ye>s :5 !y 7 ne>ly ! entire population & :ile ! indu/ries & ! progress 7 almo/ :olly _! own4 ,9 #ahhj1 ?irty-two ye>s aft] ! arrival ( ! ,mormons 9 ,utah1 !y _h #i1deb f>ms1 ! av]age size be+ tw5ty-sev5 acres4 ,! population ( ! t]ritory 0 !n #adc1ifc1 ( :i* #aae1jjj 7 ,mormons1 #ii p] c5t ( :om 7 liv+ 9 homes ( _! own4 ,to br+ ?is l& into productive f>ms !re _h to be done an inconceivable am\nt ( "w t 0 n directly productive4 ,! l& 0 cov]$ ) sagebru% & o!r wild %rubs & grasses t made x z h>d to cle> z swamp l& 9 ! ea/4 ,9 addition to cle>+ ! l& x _h to be l9$ ) dit*es to c>ry wat] to ! gr[+ crops4 ,on ^? #i1deb f>ms !re 7 sev]al ?\s& miles ( dit*+4 ,all ( ?is "w 0 dead capital4 ,x 0 ! plant ( ! f>m]s & 0 put 9 solely by ! toil ( a p :o nev] knew :5 x 0 sund[n4 ,b x 0 done & ! f>ms 7 yield+ great crops ( small gra91 corn1 potatoes--all ! #aea vegetables ( g>d5 & field1 & ! fruits--apples1 pe>s1 plums1 apricots1 pea*es1 grapes1 b]ries--ev]y?+ t ! climate w\ld su/a94 ,live /ock _h ris5 f z]o to millions 9 ! %ade ( ! m\nta94 ,!re 7 h]ds ( %eep1 cattle & horses1 & ! great ,am]ican l>d produc] 0 n want+4 ,home manufactories 7 prosp]\s at sev]al po9ts4 ,/ores 7 9 evid5ce ev]y:]e4 ,zion's ,co-op]ative ,m]cantile ,in/itution 0 ! c5t] ( a magnific5t trade at ,salt ,lake1 ext5d+ ?r\gh\t ! t]ritory4 ,temples _h be5 built or 7 "u con/ruction at f\r po9ts 9 ! t]ritory4 ,meet+ h\ses _h be5 erect$ 9 e direction4 ,academies 7 be+ />t$ 9 ,salt ,lake1 ,logan & ,provo4 ,! p 7 unit$ & p]si/5t 9 _! det]m9ation to succe$1 & "u ! guid+ w ( ,brigham ,"y ?is mo/ rem>kable ef=t ( colonization _h be5 quietly c>ri$ =w>d 9 spite ( ! cont9ual h>assm5t ( ! p by gov]nm5t (ficials1 goad$ by ! anti-,mormon m9i/]s ( ! ea/4 ,9 ?irty-two ye>s ! exil$ ,mormons _h become too /rong to be despoil$ aga91 & all t "t ?is alleg$ de/roy] ( ! ,am]ican home1 polygamy1 0 be+ practic$1 & ?\s&s ( ! mo/ intellig5t1 hone/1 virtu\s & indu/ri\s m5 & wom5 ( ! /ate today 7 ! (fspr+ ( su* m>riage relations4 ,:y d n ! ,mormon hat]s ( today attempt to de/roy ! =ce ( ?is fact8 ,because !y "k t !y w\ld fail4 ,education4 ,a common *>ge aga9/ ! ,mormons = ye>s1 & reviv$ n[1 0 t !y 7 ignorant1 illit]ate & _h no use = s*ools save to tea* _! !ological dogmas4 ,b 9 #ahgj1 only tw5ty-?ree ye>s aft] ! fir/ ,mormon immigration1 ! p]c5tage ( s*ool att5dance 9 ,utah 0 high] ?an 9 ,p5nsylvania1 ,new ,york & ,massa*usetts4 ,9 #ahha ! s*ool population ( ,utah1 f #f to #ah ye>s ( age1 0 #dc1cec & ! av]age daily att5dance 0 #dd p] c5t4 ,!re 7 !n #cie s*ools 9 ,utah4 ,9 #ahhh ! commission] ( s*ools1 a gov]nm5t (ficial1 reports #cdd s*ool di/ricts & #dfj public s*ools 9 ,utah4 ,! s*ool population 0 #ed1idc1 ( :i* #dg1cga 7 ,mormons4 ,! numb] ( s*ol>s enroll$ 0 #cb1ihh1 ( :i* #cj1gba 7 ,mormons4 ,! value ( di/rict s*ool prop]ty 0 #edb1gee1 & ! am\nt paid = tea*]s 9 ! public s*ools = ! ye> end+ ,june #cj1 #ahhh1 0 #bic1jhe4 ,yet ! #aeb anti-,mormon /ill scree*es 8 old cry t ^? 7 ,mormon s*ools4 ,let u see4 ,! s*ool commission] ref]r$ to 0 n only a ,unit$ ,/ates (ficial1 b he 0 also a non-,mormon4 ,yet he report$ t ! #dfj public s*ools ( ,utah 7 non-sect>ian4 ,!n he enum]at$ eighty-n9e d5om9ational s*ools1 ( :i* only f\r 7 ,mormon4 ,! text books us$ 9 ! s*ools1 a li/ ( :i* 0 giv51 set at re/ ! *>ge t ,mormons 7 oppos$ to education2 & ! av]age ( education ( ^? :o 7 tra9$ 9 !m is pro( t !y 7 n !ological s*ools4 ,accord+ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates c5sus = #ahhj ! p]c5tage ( p]sons 9 ,utah ( #aj ye>s & upw>d :o c\ld n read 0 five4 ,9 ,rhode ,isl& at ! same "t x 0 sev51 & 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates at l>ge ?irte54 ,! av]age illit]acy 9 ,mormon ,utah1 ?irty-two ye>s aft] its settlem5t by p absolutely )\t means & oblig$ to toil e>ly & late to f9d a m]e subsi/5ce1 0 less ?an 9 tw5ty /ates & t]ritories 9 ! union4 ,! gr[? ( s*ools 9 ,utah is full ( evid5ce t ! ,mormons 7 ! fri5ds ( education4 ,rememb] t = ye>s !re 0 no money 9 ,utah1 yet ! p built h\ses 9 :i* !y liv$1 z well z hundr$s ( meet+ h\ses4 ,! fir/ meet+ h\ses 7 b[]ies--po/s set 9 ! gr\nd1 a flat ro( ( poles %+l$ ) bu%es cut 9 foliage4 ,i h se5 sev]al ( ^! old places ( wor%ip4 ,b z soon z practicable e ecclesia/ical w>d _h its dobe meet+ h\se1 :i* 0 also s*ool h\se4 ,b ,utah's be/ crop w\ld soon ov]fl[ any ord9>y ,mormon meet+ h\se & m s*ool room w\ld become necess>y4 ,on ,sunday ! bi%ops ( a w>d w\ld say3 ,my bro!rs & si/]s1 we ne$ m s*ool room 9 ?is w>d4 ,:at w y d to provide x8 ,i w give a team t5 days4 ,i w give a ?\s& 'dobes4' ,i w give two weeks' "w4 ,i w give tw5ty bu%els ( :eat4 ,?us x w\ld g1 & ! s*ool room w\ld come z a labor ( love & )\t ! pass+ ( a doll>4 ,today !re are no p 9 ! nation s eag] to le>n z are _m ( ! "y ,mormons :om ,i h met 9 my travels ab\t ,utah4 ,! ,/ate ,univ]sity1 ! public s*ools1 all s*ools are full4 ,! ,mormon ,*ur* has its special s*ools1 z o!r sects h 9 ,utah1 & _! !ology has its place 9 ! /udies1 b ! ,mormons h no desire to introduce #aec ,mormon !ology into ! public s*ools & are oppos$ to ! introduction ( any o!r !ology1 z ( c\rse !y %\ld be4 ,morals4 ,9 #ahgf !re 7 ?irte5 c\nties 9 ,utah )\t saloon1 brew]y1 gambl+ h\se1 bro!l1 lawy]1 doctor1 begg>1 p>son or politician1 & ! population 0 exclusively ,mormon4 ,9 ! w9t] ( #ahha-b !re 7 fifty-"o prison]s 9 ! ,utah p5it5ti>y4 ,only five 7 ,mormons1 & yet ! ,mormon population ( ! t]ritory exce$$ t ( ! anti-,mormon #ejj p] c5t4 ,f #ahgg to #ahhb ! jail ( ,salt ,lake c\nty receiv$ only ?ree ,mormons4 ,9 #ahha !re 7 #a1jbj arre/s 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ( :i* #ajc 7 ,mormon m5 & boys & six ,mormon wom52 #feg non-,mormon m5 & #aid non-,mormon wom54 ,9 #ahhb ! numb] ( arre/s 9 ! same city 0 #a1efa1 ( :i* #ahh 7 ,mormons & #a1cgc non-,mormons4 ,9 t ye> !re 7 sixty-six b>rooms 9 ! city1 & sixty ( !m 7 kept by non-,mormons4 ,!re 7 fifte5 billi>d & b[l+ rooms & sev5 gambl+ h\ses1 all kept by non-,mormons4 ,! above1 z well z ! foll[+ /ati/ics1 are tak5 f ,! ,palantic1 publi%$ by ,a4 ,m4 ,muss] f ! ,utah p5it5ti>y records = ! ye> end+ ,june #cj1 #ahhd4 ,mr4 ,muss] %[$ t1 ) ! population ( ,utah #hc p] c5t ,mormon & ! non-,mormon population only #ag p] c5t1 !re 7 ?irte5 ,mormon & sev5ty-eight non-,mormon prison]s--a diff]5ce ( #fjj p] c5t 9 favor ( ! ,mormons4 ,add to ?is ! diff]5ce 9 p]c5tage ( population1 & we h ov] #a1jjj to "o 9 favor ( ,mormon morality z comp>$ ) t ( ! non-,mormon population ( t p]iod4 ,x %\ld be und]/ood t ! above /atem5t is n int5d$ to *>act]ize ! :ole non-,mormon population4 ,all ?r\gh ! ,utah ye>s !re h be5 non-,mormons "h :o 7 ! mo/ exempl>y p4 ,!y came 9 to /ay1 to engage 9 bus9ess1 to make homes4 ,!y h nev] engag$ 9 ! local disputes4 ,!y h nev] be5 anti-,mormons4 ,because !y w\ld n jo9 ! raid aga9/ ! p !y 7 = ye>s sne]$ at z jack-,mormons4 ,! crim9al elem5t ref]r$ to 9 ^! /ati/ics z non-,mormons1 x is safe to say1 %\ld h be5 put d[n z anti-,mormons4 ,:5 ! fir/ edition ( ?is pamphlet 0 issu$ ! #aed anti-,mormon pap] ( ! city & sev]al anti-,mormon p>sons ( ,utah & ,canada und]took to answ] ^! /ati/ics by claim+ t ! ,mormons ref]r$ to 7 all ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 :ile none ( ! non-,mormons 7 ,*ri/ians4 ,= answ] ,i w say t ! record %[s t ( ! sev5ty-eight non-,mormons 9 ! ,utah p5it5ti>y & ref]r$ to above1 =ty-five 7 memb]s ( ,*ri/ian *ur*es4 ,to %[ t ?is class ( ,utah non-,mormons 7 n worse ?an ,*ri/ians g5]ally1 ,i ref] to /ati/ics furni%$ ! ,des]et ,news rec5tly by ,ephraim ,a9swor?4 ,9 #ahhi ,ohio _h #idb convicts 9 p5it5ti>y--#hbf ( !m belong$ to ,*ri/ian *ur*es4 ,9 #ahic ,canada _h #aa1haj convicts--,ca?olics1 #d1cie2 ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 #c1fba2 ,me?odi/s1 #a1fbd2 ,presbyt]ians1 #a1die2 o!r sects1 #fih2 ,a!i/s1 none4 ,9 #ahif ! ,kansas p5it5ti>y _h #cdc ,me?odi/s1 #da ,presbyt]ians1 #fa ,campbellites1 o!r sects #ab4 ,9 #ahif ! ,mi*igan /ate re=matory _h z inmates #bbf ,me?odi/s1 #hd ,bapti/s1 #ca ,episcopalians1 #bh ,congregationali/s1 #ah ,unit$ ,bre?r51 #bbi ,ca?olics1 #fe ,presbyt]ians4 ,f ! ,t5nessee /ate prison1 no date giv51 is report$ #hgc convicts--#hgj ,*ri/ians & ?ree :o w\ld n /ate _! religion4 ,?irty ye>s ago a ,unit>ian m9i/] nam$ ,hat* made a c>eful inve/igation ( crim9al /ati/ics ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,t]ritories & publi%$ ! /atem5t t #g p] c5t ( male convicts 9 ! p5it5ti>ies ( ! c\ntry 7 m9i/]s4 ,utah has _h h] full %>e ( !m 9 ! la/ ?irty ye>s1 ?\gh %e has k9dly p]mitt$ !m to run away1 mak+ no attempt to capture !m1 save 9 ! case ( a p>son :o kill$ 8 victim1 cut h] body up & attempt$ to burn x4 ,a rew>d 0 (f]$ = him1 b he is probably s5d+ h]etics to hell yet = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,x is said !re are none righte\s1 no1 n "o2 t is1 we all live 9 glass h\ses p]haps4 ,if ! faces ( *ildr5 are an index to ! morals & self-control ( p>5ts1 _m ,mormons h only to po9t to _! (fspr+ to prove _! own g5]al purity4 ,inde$1 x w\ld be difficult to f9d f9] types ( manhood & womanhood t are to be se5 among ! ,mormons1 & ?is applies z well to polygam\s z to monogam\s (fspr+4 ,"r "h1 at ! risk ( be+ misund]/ood1 ,i want to say a ^w ab\t ,mormon polygamy4 ,x 0 n e/abli%$ = ! gratification ( lu/1 z has be5 s (t5 av]r$1 b 01 ,i ?9k1 a consci5ti\s ef=t to improve humanity by /irpiculture4 ,x 0 ! only consid]able ef=t ev] s #aee made among civiliz$ p4 ,i ?9k x w\ld h be5 bett] to h giv5 x a sci5tific in/ead ( a !ological basis4 ,9 ! c\ntry at l>ge monogam\s m>riage has long be5 deg5]at+4 ,) its degradation society mu/ s9k to conditions t mu/ ev5tually1 if n arre/$1 de/roy our civilization4 ,religion may insure humanity aga9/ fabl$ fire aft] dea?1 b x _c bre$ out defects ( w & ta9ts ( blood4 ,nobility ( p]son1 life1 "* is born1 n made by cre$s4 ,humanity c nev] be ,godlike or fit = ! k+dom until x is br$ up f its sometimes l[] ?an bea/ly level4 ,mormon polygamy 0 ! beg9n+ ( su* an ef=t4 ,x has be5 kill$ by ignorant prejudice4 ,b soon or late ! _w w see ! inf9ite ne$ ( wisdom & sci5ce 9 ! production & developm5t ( *ildr51 & !n x w be und]/ood t ! m>riage sy/em mu/ be recon/ruct$4 ,mormon polygamy 0 n ! bea/ly ?+ a nation ( adult]]s call$ x4 ,x grew out ( ! belief t life is et]nal1 t !re c be no m>ry+ 9 ! future life2 t wom5 n m>ri$ "h c nev] m>ry1 b mu/ be ! s]vants ( ^? :o 7 m>ri$ on e>? = all "t "h & h]eaft]4 ,x grew out ( ! belief t woman ga9s h] exaltation 9 ! k+dom ) h] husb&1 & he 9 "p ?r\gh ! excell5ce ( 8 family4 ,x 0 ! ,mormon wom5 :o want$ polygamy4 ,b no woman w\ld ent] t relation ?r\gh lu/4 ,%e c\ld only ent] x by conqu]+ h] passions1 & 9 do+ t %e prep>$ h]self to become a div9e "m4 ,x is only :5 wom5 c le>n to d ?is & compel m5 to respect _! rights 9 ge/ation1 z all o!r female mammals d _! mates1 t mank9d c be sav$ f--itself4 ,i am n advocat+ ,mormon polygamy1 b ! physical improvem5t ( humanity z ! natural & also ! sci5tific basis ( m5tal & moral improvem5t4 ,sometime ?is great tru? w receive ! recognition d5i$ x n[4 ,i come back n[ & say t1 tak+ polygamy & all into c>eful consid]ation1 ! morals ( ! ,mormon p h always be5 z good z ! be/ 9 ! nation1 & ?r\gh ! ?irty-two ye>s :5 ! population ( ,utah 0 almo/ :olly ,mormon & ?is p _h n come "u ! influ5ce ( ^? :o want$ saloons1 bro!ls & dance halls op5$ to tempt "y ,mormons1 _! morals 7 inf9itely sup]ior to any?+ to be f\nd 9 ! rag-tag-&-bobtail elem5t t = ye>s exi/$ on ! #aef we/]n fronti] & f\nd 9 ,utah ! only oasis ( ! m\nta9s4 ,_h ! ,mormons be5 ,me?odi/s ! praises sung ov] _! success 9 ,utah w\ld h be5 he>d ar\nd ! _w4 ,b if !y _h be5 ,me?odi/s !y w\ld n h be5 driv5 out ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,_h !y be5 bogus ,*ri/ians !y w\ld h be5 too busy s5d+ o!r p to hell to h ev] ?\ght ( coloniz+ on a b>r5 des]t #a1jjj miles f h]etics4 ,! sublime indu/ry & h]oic a*ievem5ts ( ! ,mormons among ! m\nta9s ( ! we/ h be5 /udi\sly ignor$ & vici\sly misrepres5t$1 n because ( any real or suspect$ immorality or m5ace to ! ,am]ican home1 b simply & solely because !y 7 h]etics to o!r sects4 ,anti-,mormonism nev] did & does n n[ c>e = polygamy--x hates ! ,mormon ,*ur*4 ,a mean1 :iskey-guzzl+ gov]nm5t (ficial 9 ,utah once said to me3 ,damn 'em1 all 'e rights 'e ,morm's hez is t' pay taxes6 ',f!y don' l t ,i'm git\t6 ,t 0 = ye>s ! anti-,mormon _s 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,! /ruggle 0 to get control & tax ! ,mormons out4 ,t1 too1 0 done l>gely4 ,t is1 _m ( ! poor] ,mormons 7 =c$ to leave _! homes 9 ! city on acc\nt ( increas$ taxation levi$ by anti-,mormon (ficials4 ,t old _s is n[ reviv$ by ?is new crusade1 n because ( polygamy b because ! ,mormons 7 compell$ to take ! p[] to levy taxes out ( ! h&s ( _! enemies4 ,a popul> impression has be5 craftily creat$ by ! anti-,mormons ( ,utah t its prie/hood & polygamy are ! cause ( all ho/ility to ,mormonism4 ,! %all[ness ( ! pret5se is easily se5 :5 y consid] t ! mo/ vici\s ( anti-,mormons accept ! ,bible z ! infallible ^w & w ( ,god4 ,yet ! ,bible tea*es prie/hood & polygamy4 ,h5ce prie/hood & polygamy _c be ! secret ( anti-,mormonism4 ,! ,prote/ants h be5 try+ = a c5tury to get ,god into our national con/itution & to make ,jesus ,*ri/ ! rul] ( ! nation4 ,ca?olics & ,prote/ants outnumb] ,mormons a ?\s& to "o4 ,z long z !y believe 9 !ocracy !y _c qu>rel ) ! ,mormons = hold+ ! same belief4 ,b if !y 7 afraid ! ,mormons might get into ! k+dom ahead ( !m !y w\ld become jeal\s1 & jeal\sy is ! womb ( hate4 ,! evangelical *ur*es f\ght ,mormonism f its appe>ance1 n because ( polygamy & prie/hood1 = !re 0 nei!r #aeg prie/hood nor polygamy 9 x !n1 b because x 0 a m entic+ fai? ?an _! own4 ,mormonism 0 runn+ smoo?ly & gr[+ rapidly )\t orig9al s91 total depravity & et]nal torm5t z its /eady !ological diet4 ,!re=e1 x 0 infidelity4 ,!re=e1 x mu/ be de/roy$4 ,advocates ( ! undy+ worm1 ! lake ( fire & ! endless roa/ drove ! ,mormons out ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,:5 !y made ! ,utah des]t a prosp]\s l&1 adv5tur]s cr[d$ 9 to make speculation & riot among !m1 b f\nd !m unit$ aga9/ invad]s4 ,t 0 put d[n aga9/ !m4 ,yet a p driv5 into exile five times w\ld be idiotic n to unite = _! own protection1 &1 z soon z possible1 prep>e !mselves to refuse to be driv5 aga94 ,:5 _! old enemies le>n$ :at advancem5t ! ,mormons _h made 9 ,utah !y came to s5d !m to p]dition aga91 b x 0 too late4 ,!n !y rais$ ! outcry aga9/ polygamy4 ,t br\ght 9 ! aid ( congress1 ! de/ruction ( ! incorporat$ *ur* & ! confiscation ( *ur* prop]ty1 b did n cru% ,mormonism4 ,a ?\s& polygami/s w5t to ! p5it5ti>y1 & /ill ,mormonism w\ld n collapse4 ,! ,mormons did n hank] aft] salvation f a hot spell 9 ano!r life4 ,!y 7 too busy4 ,!y _h hell en\gh "h4 ,!re 0 no brim/one 9 _! conception ( ! h]eaft]4 ,a few might falt]1 b ! mass /ood by _! fai?1 submitt$ z be/ !y c\ld to ! insol5ce ( _! enemies1 wait+ ^u ! ,"l to rescue !m4 ,!n came ! s*eme to disfran*ise !m4 ,disfran*isem5t 0 ! culm9ation ( =ty ye>s ( ef=t to conqu] ! ,mormons4 ,if ?is calamity %\ld fall ! p w\ld be at ! m]cy ( unscrupul\s legislators :o w\ld practice ! s5tim5t ( him :o said all ! rights ! ,mormons _h 7 to pay taxes or git out4 ,be=e ?is dang] ! lead] yield$ & decl>$ t to save ! p f ru9 he w\ld take no m plural wives 7he 0 !n ab\t #ij7 himself & w\ld advise 8 p to d likewise4 ,t 0 9 ,septemb]1 #ahjj4 ,two weeks lat] ! *ur*1 9 conf]5ce1 accept$ ! advice ( its presid5t t polygam\s m>riages %\ld cease4 ,!n x 0 se5 t ! ,mormons w\ld n ab&on _! homes--t _! p]secutors %\ld n gr[ ri* ^u prop]ty ! flee+ ,sa9ts mu/ sacrifice4 ,!y _h conqu]$ by yield+1 & !re 0 no o!r s*eme to be sprung ^u !m4 ,^? :o hop$ to cru% ,mormonism 7 =c$ to accept ! situation4 ,! old political /atus #aeh disappe>$ & ,mormons & ,g5tiles came toge!r z democrats or republicans1 ea* p>ty seek+ to ga9 control ( available public (fices4 ,m5 :o _h = ye>s /udi$ h[ !y might ?r[ increas$ difficulties ^u ! ,mormons 7 tumbl+ ov] ea* o!r 9 _! eag]ness to rea* ! ,mormon lead]s1 to pr(ess _! pr(\nd e/eem & to make kn[n _! will+ness to aid ! ,latt] ,day ,sa9ts by accept+ (fice at _! h&s4 ,! new love 0 t\*+1 b x 0 s9c]e8 ,we %all see4 ,! ,mormons 7 rejoic$ to f9d at la/ an atmosph]e ( at lea/ seem+ peace ab\t !m1 & gladly gave _! old enemies ! (fices !y desir$4 ,! (fices secur$1 ! m5 :o 7 go+ to boom ,utah proce$$ to a recklessness ( improvem5t t increas$ public debt & taxes to an al>m+ degree4 ,! ,mormons dislik$ to prote/2 !y c\ld n gr91 s !y bore x ) long1 sob] faces4 ,!n /atehood 0 secur$ & ! ,mormons began to elect _! own m cauti\s m54 ,! new lov]s1 *iefly (fice seek]s1 sc5t$ defeat4 ,! old sn>l appe>$4 ,/>tl$ politicians appeal$ to will+ m9i/]s :o ne$$ funds sadly--& ! old outcry aga9/ ! ,mormons & polygamy 0 reviv$ 9 #ahih4 ,! ,new ,crusade4 ,:at basis is !re = ?is r5ew$ fight aga9/ ! ,mormons8 ,:5 ,wil=d ,woodruff decl>$ t he w\ld advise ! p to cease plural m>riages1 & :5 8 advice 0 accept$ by vote ( ! *ur*1 !re 7 m5 liv+ 9 ,utah :o 7 already 9 polygamy4 ,mo/ ( !m 7 old m51 b !re 7 "y & middle-ag$ m5 :o _h m ?an "o wife4 ,all ?r\gh ! gov]nm5t fight aga9/ polygamy ^! m5 _h liv$ ) _! wives z f> z !y c\ld 9 secrecy4 ,w\ld !y be likely to ab&on _! wives :5 peace _h be5 receiv$8 ,to ! ,mormons1 m>riage is "o ( ! mo/ sacr$ ( _! ord9ances4 ,x is solemniz$ by a prie/ 9 ! "n ( ,god4 ,x is seal$ 9 heav5 also & is to cont9ue =ev]4 ,! true ,mormon _c ignore ! claims ( 8 plural wife )\t be+ false to 8 v[s & 8 ,god4 ,no manife/o ( ,wil=d ,woodruff1 no vote ( conf]5ce1 c\ld annul a plural m>riage or engage t any ,mormon %\ld cease to c>e = 8 plural wives4 ,?is fact 0 z well kn[n by e non-,mormon 9 ,utah 9 #ahij z x is today4 ,x 0 und]/ood by e g5tile politician1 by e #aei repres5tative ( ! gov]nm5t1 by e m9i/] 9 ,utah1 t polygami/s _h be5 all along secretly liv+ ) _! polygam\s wives4 ,all knew t ?is w\ld cont9ue1 yet all agre$ t no fur!r notice %\ld be tak5 ( ! matt] & polygamy %\ld be left to die its natural dea?4 ,t und]/&+ rea*$1 no fur!r ef=t 0 made to arre/ cohabs4 ,polygami/s liv$ op5ly ) _! wives &1 z 0 expect$1 *ildr5 7 "h & !re born--9 "o in/ance1 at lea/1 we h he>d ( tw9s4 ,s matt]s /ood f ! close ( #ahij = sev5 ye>s4 ,9 #ahig we _h a semi-c5t5nial celebration ( ! arrival ( ! pione] ,mormons4 ,9 t jubilee ,mormons & non-,mormons all jo9$ he>tily1 includ+ ! m9i/]s :o h s9ce become rabid anti-,mormons2 includ+ also ! editor ( ! anti-,mormon pap] :o 0 s h>moni\s !n t he deliv]$ an address :5 ! ,brigham ,"y /atue 0 unveil$1 :o 0 s inspir$ by ! holy gho/ or "s o!r _s 7he is m famili> ) o!r spirits7 z to decl>e 9 8 pap] t ! ,mormons _h f\nd$ ! new civilization4 ,yet at t v mom5t he & all non-,mormons 9 ,utah knew t ^? :o 7 9 polygamy :5 ! manife/o 0 issu$1 9 #ahij1 _h be5 liv+ op5ly ) _! wives = sev5 ye>s & t *ildr5 7 be+ born 9 "s ( ! families4 ,no objection 0 made1 ,i repeat1 until ! ,mormons1 to /ay ! increase ( public debt1 began to fill important public (fices ) prud5t m5 ( _! fai?4 ,!re is no evid5ce t ! *ur* _h any?+ to d ) ?is4 ,x 0 ! "w ( m5 :o own$ prop]ty1 & 7 anxi\s to protect x4 ,t ?is is true is se5 9 subsequ5t political action4 ,a majority ( ! ,mormons are democrats4 ,! democrats 7 rapidly gett+ control ( ! /ate4 ,9 ! municipal election ( ,salt ,lake la/ ,novemb] ! republicans elect$ _! ticket ov] a kn[n democratic majority ( vot]s4 ,:y8 ,because ! republicans ran _! canvass on ! l9e ( ! anti-,mormon elections ( a decade ago--! g5tile democrat vot$ ! republican ticket4 ,t is1 :ile ! ,mormons h kept ! compact made :5 ! p divid$ on national p>ty l9es1 9 #ahia1 ! o!rs h l>gely brok5 x & we h n[ ! democratic & republican p>ties ) ! republican p>ty work+ z an anti-,mormon p>ty l>gely4 ,! excitem5t 9 ,wa%+ton ov] ! fact t ! republican ,utah po/ma/]s at ,provo & ,logan h be5 all along 9 ! same boat ) democratic ,rob]ts is amus+ because ( ! frantic ef=ts ( m5 to %[ t !y did n "k t ^? m5 7 #afj old polygami/s & _h be5 liv+ ) _! wives s9ce ! manife/o ( #ahij4 ,( c\rse !y knew x4 ,no man c\ld h liv$ 9 ,utah s9ce #ahij )\t kn[+ x4 ,f #ahij until /atehood came ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict attorney & m>%al = ,utah knew x1 & yet s g5]ally 0 x und]/ood t ! old condition 0 to be left to die ( old age t ^? (fic]s made almo/ no ef=t to di/urb cohabs4 ,! po/ma/]s 9 ,provo & ,logan 7 *os5 because !y 7 influ5tial republicans1 & _! wives did n c\nt--!n4 ,! anxiety ov] !m n[ is t ?is excitem5t w defeat ! hope ( ! republicans to c>ry ,utah 9 #aijj1 & :5 ?is :ole matt] is analyz$ x is f\nd t ! anti-,mormon agitators ( ,utah1 ) "o exception1 are republicans1 & ! exception is a democrat :o1 hav+ mo/ e>ne/ly def5d$ ! ,mormons t5 ye>s1 0 n recogniz$ by !m :5 !y 7 di/ribut+ political (fices4 ,! ,ca?olics 9 ,utah are democrats & !y h tak5 no "p 9 ?is crusade4 ,b ! evangelical m9i/]s & sects are republicans4 ,! m9i/]s h work$ h>d = #be ye>s to save ! ,mormons & yet h nev] sav$ "o :o 0 9 good /&+ 9 8 own *ur*4 ,:5 polygamy 0 giv5 up1 ea/]n int]e/s 9 ,utah missions fell1 funds w5t l[ & ! wolf 0 h[l+ 9 ! back y>d4 ,! politicians :o _h liv$ = ye>s on sal>ies z gov]nm5t (fic]s or lat] 9 /ate or city (fices 7 9 ! same fix--!y _h to raise hell or />ve--!y did ! fir/ &1 if ,i am n mu* mi/ak51 w d ! second also or--git out4 ,amne/y4 ,to make cle> ! subsequ5t action ( ! *ief factor 9 ! new crusade x is necess>y to call att5tion to :at is kn[n z ! amne/y4 ,by act ( congress polygam\s ,mormons 7 disfran*is$4 ,:5 peace 0 decl>$ ^! m5 want$ _! disability remov$4 ,a well-mean+ b n sagaci\s ,mormon took x ^u himself to secure t result4 ,he w5t = advice to ! man :o _h tri$ = ye>s to obta9 ! disfran*isem5t ( all ,mormons4 ,t p]son seems to h expect$ su* a visit4 ,he advis$ a petition to ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = amne/y4 ,! unsuspect+ ,mormon swall[$ ! hook & ask$ 8 advis] to write su* a petition4 ,x 01 p]haps1 already writt54 ,! advis]1 swe>+ he w\ld nev] cons5t1 cons5t$ & ! petition 0 produc$4 ,x 0 c>ri$ at once to ,presid5t ,woodruff1 ly+ sick at home4 ,! sick man1 unable to ev5 #afa read ! petition1 sign$ x4 ,) 8 "n atta*$ x 0 tak5 to ! ,apo/les & all sign$4 ,! petition w5t to ,wa%+ton1 &1 aft] mu* unavoidable delay1 0 grant$4 ,b ! c\rse ( ! writ] ( ! petition1 9 ! new crusade1 8 cont9ual use ( 8 petition aga9/ ! ,mormons1 might possibly be tak5 z evid5ce t he 0 %rewdly =g+ a weapon t he might use aga9/ 8 quondam fri5ds if 8 love = !m %\ld gr[ cold1 or if 8 ambition 7 n satisfi$4 ,t is1 x 0 well kn[n "h t :5 /atehood %\ld come to ,utah ,!-man-:o-wrote-!-petition w\ld be a c&idate 9 ! fir/ /ate legislature = ! (fice ( ,unit$ ,/ates s5ator4 ,x 0 necess>y1 !re=e1 to h a republican legislature4 ,to t end ! writ] ( ! petition ex]t$ himself to defeat ! democratic p>ty 9 ! election ( #ahie4 ,! democrats 7 fro?+ ov] a suspicion t prom95t ,mormon *ur* (ficials 7 secretly aid+ ! republicans4 ,democrats 7 cry+ bad fai? on ! "p ( ! *ur*4 ,!-man-:o-wrote-!-petition def5d$ ! *ur* (fic]s & *>g$ ! democrats ) int5t to give ,utah a black eye2 ) a desire to keep immigrants f com+ "h2 ) ! awak5+ ( unwor?y suspicions aga9/ u all2 ) try+ to al>m ! c\ntry2 ) committ+ an outrage4 ,a few days be=e election1 9 #ahie1 ,!-man-:o-wrote-!-petition1 ! man :o1 = m ?an a ye>1 has f\nd no?+ too scurril\s to publi% aga9/ ! ,mormons1 ! man :o expect$ to be elect$ to ! s5ate 9 ,janu>y1 #ahif1 said3 ,!re is n a man1 woman or *ild 9 ,utah :o = "o mom5t ?9ks !re is any agreem5t or ?\ght ( re/or+ polygamy1 or t x c\ld be possible ev5 if su* a ?\ght 0 9 ! m9d ( a few bigots4--,salt ,lake ,tribune1 ,octob] #ai1 #ahie4 ,!re is go+ to be no revival ( polygamy2 !re is go+ to be no return to *ur* rule4 7,! same1 ,oct4 #bb1 #ahie47 ,! legislature 0 republican1 b ,!-man-:o-wrote-!-petition 0 n 9 x4 ,9 ! race = s5ator%ip he 0 %ut out 9 fir/ heat4 ,t /raw ( +ratitude broke ! c&idate's editorial back & he seems to h wait$ = an opportunity to use 8 petition4 ,! ,des]et ,news says he 0 paid = x at ! "t x 0 writt51 or1 p]haps1 concoct$1 b ! action ( ! legislature 0 a deadly fro/ & ! bloom ( 8 "y love = ! ,mormon *ur* 0 kill$4 #afb ,! ,secret ,op5$4 ,9 #ahig1 ! ,mormons1 aid$ & abett$ by _m ( ! mo/ influ5tial non-,mormons1 made a non-p>tisan ef=t to secure mu* ne$$ municipal re=ms4 ,! movem5t 0 l>gely successful1 b 0 hotly d5\nc$ by ! (fice seek]s ( ! republican & democratic p>ties z a trick ( ! *ur* to re/ore political control ov] its p4 ,9 ,salt ,lake ,city ! feel+ 0 bitt] & an attempt 0 made to resurrect ! anti-,mormon lib]al p>ty4 ,fail+ 9 t1 ! excit$ politicians appeal$ to ! cl]gy4 ,a ,presbyt]ian pap] 9 ,salt ,lake began ! publication ( sundry articles runn+ back into e>ly ,mormon lit]ature1 cull+ ! crudities1 slips & discrepancies to be f\nd !re9 & us+ !m to condemn ! ,mormons & ,mormonism ( today--a c\rse t w\ld be p>allel$ by attack+ ! ,presbyt]ians ( ! pres5t ) ! fanaticism1 folly & worse ( no papacy days4 ,?is publication 0 scatt]$ ov] ! c\ntry & />t$ up ! sm\ld]+ non-,mormon fire4 ,! smoke enc\rag$ ! cl]gy 9 ,utah to believe t !re actually might be some?+ 9 _! s5sational talk ab\t polygamy4 ,!n !y got toge!r 9 ! summ] ( #ahih & adopt$ a s]ies ( resolutions decl>+ t plural m>riages are /ill be+ contract$1 t ! ,mormons control ! /ate1 injure ! public s*ools1 & t old ,mormon ,utah is on deck aga94 ,a few weeks lat] came ! /ate democratic conv5tion to nom9ate c&idates & ,b4 ,h4 ,rob]ts 0 nom9at$ = congress4 ,he 0 "o ( ! m5 :o 7 9 polygamy :5 plural m>riage 0 /opp$4 ,f ! day ( ,rob]ts' nom9ation ! writ] ( t petition f\nd 8 opportunity & f !n until n[ has n ceas$ to vilify ! ,mormons4 ,he insi/$ t ! election ( ,rob]ts w\ld create a /orm & !n creat$ x himself--a v common trick ( false prophets4 ,he revell$ 9 8 petition4 ,t is1 he sprung ! trap he himself _h set4 ,i ?9k he 0 try+ to =ce ! ,mormon *ur* to decl>e = ! election ( ! republican ticket1 = !re 0 to be ano!r election ( a s5ator 9 #ahii4 ,9 addition to 8 use ( ! petition he repr9t$ ! te/imony ( ,presid5t ,woodruff be=e a ,ma/] ( ,*anc]y & tri$ to prove t ! manife/o ( #ahij prohibit$ cohabitation among ^? !n 9 polygamy4 ,he knew t ! presid5t ( ! *ur* c\ld n annul a m>riage4 ,he knew t ! he>+ 0 held prelim9>y to a decree re/or+ :at #afc rema9$ ( ! es*eat$ *ur* prop]ty4 ,he knew t prop]ty 0 wor? millions ( doll>s & ! *ur* ne$$ x4 ,!re 0 n an attorney engag$ 9 t he>+ :o did n want ! *ur* to get back its prop]ty4 ,!re 0 n a non-,mormon 9 ,utah !n mean en\gh to wi% t ! *ur* might n get x4 ,b !re mu/ be a record to ! effect t polygamy _h be5 giv5 up4 ,s ,presid5t ,woodruff cons5t$ to say t he includ$ cohabs 9 8 manife/o4 ,at t "t ! editor ( ! ,salt ,lake ,tribune 0 fri5dly1 z ,i h %[n1 & al?\gh x n[ seeks to br& ,presid5t ,woodruff z a li> x said !n t ! manife/o w5t only to ! po9t ( plural m>riages1 & add$ we believe t ! rule laid d[n has be5 z sacr$ly kept by ?is p z x w\ld h be5 done by any o!r p2 t ! ,mormons & ,g5tiles h a "r to say t ! *ange am\nts to a transfiguration4 ,! measureless infamy ( ! disappo9t$ (fice seek] n[ seek+ to pile odium ^u ! honor$ dead w be a fitt+ monum5t to 8 malodor\s memory 9 ,utah = ye>s to come2 & if our good old fri5d did /ret* ! tru? to save t prop]ty x 0 a lie l t ( ,hugo's nun1 ! record+ angel dropp$ a te> ^u ! slate & rubb$ x out4 ,all ?is insanity ( excitem5t ?r\gh ! c\ntry ov] alleg$ polygam\s m>riages has be5 creat$ by a few m5 :o are n[ laugh+ ov] _! success 9 fool+ ! p4 ,!y h hunt$ ^! m\nta9 /ates ov]--h import$ special aid f ,new ,york--h decl>$ t plural m>riages are be+ contract$1 & yet h n be5 able to f9d "o case4 ,defeat$ 9 t !y h arre/$ sev]al m5 = unlawful cohabitation & adv]tis$ t z pro( ( polygam\s m>riages4 ,av[+1 ) mal$ictions ^u x1 t polygamy is ! tw9-relic ( b>b>ism & mu/ die1 !y yet w n let x die1 b drag x f its s5ile sleep1 enhorse & cap>ison x l a wax5 image ( "s old ,ca?olic sa9t & lead x 9 triumphal procession ?r\gh ! l& to excite ! clamor ( wom5 gone hy/]ical ?r\gh brood+ 9 nightly lonel9ess ov] ! cl&e/9e am\rs ( _! monogam\s husb&s ) o!r wom5 m *>m+ ?an !mselves6 ,if polygamy 7 p]mitt$ to die a natural dea? ! evangelical *ur*es w\ld lose _! la/ foo?old aga9/ ! ris+ tide ( ,mormonism4 ,x is n polygamy t di/urbs !m1 b ! /eady gr[? ( ! ,mormon *ur*4 ,"r or wrong1 !re is a curr5t runn+ to ! ,mormon *ur* ) #afd increas+ volume & velocity4 ,! ,mormon *ur* & fai? h be5 a boon to hundr$s ( ?\s&s z poor z 7 ^? :o he>d ,jesus gladly4 ,x is today ne>] to be+ a successful ef=t to inaugurate ! ,bro!rhood ( ,man ?an any?+ ev] tri$4 ,9 ,conclusion1 ,i want to say t :at is "h pres5t$ does n err f tru? & 0 n writt5 ) ei!r k or cons5t ( any memb] ( ! ,mormon *ur*4 ,x /&s ^u my p]sonal k4 ,i am n a memb] ( any *ur*1 & view all sects philosophically4 ,i _c p]ceive t any religion has be5 ( div9e orig91 9 ! !ological s5se ( ! t]ms4 ,to my m9d !y are all human1 v human1 9 _! orig94 ,b1 conc$+ to all ! rights ( intellectual lib]ty ,i claim = myself1 ,i "q n ! "r ( ! p to any religion t satisfies !m4 ,9 s f> z cre$s & dogmas impose ^u cr$ulity1 ,i claim ! "r to prote/4 ,?us ,i h long prote/$ aga9/ ,calvanism 9 all its v>ieties z a :olly unju/ifiable cruelty =c$ ^u humanity ?r\gh its ignorance & fe>4 ,i gladly admit t !ology1 l ev]y?+ else1 is subject to ! progressive influ5ce ( ! ages1 & realize t ! ,god ( ,calv9 is n z mean z he 0 #djj ye>s ago--has be5 mu* improv$ 9 ! la/ #ajj ye>s "u our free gov]nm5t & public education4 ,i *e]fully conc$e t all !ologians mean to be hone/ 9 ! dogmas !y create1 & ,i believe t all *ur*es s9c]ely endeavor to hold _! p to def9$ /&>ds ( moral life4 ,b ,i lay ?is aga9/ !m--t !y w\ld h m5 & wom5 practice moral liv+1 n = itself1 b to secure a def9ite rew>d aft] we h ceas$ to live "h1 a rew>d call$ salvation f ?reat5$ ills & horrors t exi/ only 9 ! excit$ imag9ation ( ignorance & sup]/ition4 ,x is *ildi%--x is ! "m brib+ h] boy ) bread & jam1 or fright5+ him ) ?reats ( ! bad man4 ,y see1 !n1 t ,i am "o ( t class ( p]sons call$ by all ! pr(essors ( all ! ?\s& & "o v>ieties ( s-call$ ,*ri/ianity an infidel4 ,x is ! easie/ ?+ 9 ! _w to call p by opprobri\s names1 z ! hi/ory ( ^! unpopul> ,mormons makes manife/4 ,9 fact1 no new ?\ght appe>s t is n infidelity to "s old] "o--no new issue t is n malign$ by ! satisfi$ believ] 9 "s old "o4 ,! t]m infidel1 z appli$ to p]sons :o ?9k = !mselves1 d _! own bus9ess ) ! ,inf9ite1 & #afe decl9e pr(f]$ rew>ds bas$ on fe> ( ,god1 is "o ( m]it r ?an reproa*4 ,jesus 0 ! great infidel ( 8 "t--crucifi$ = tru? d]id$ by ! prevail+ or?odoxy ( 8 day4 ,!re are two k9ds ( infidelity 9 ! _w4 ,"o comes by gr[+ up out ( exi/+ beliefs1 ! o!r by fall+ bel[ !m4 ,! only h>mful infidelity exi/s 9 ! *ur*es1 & consi/s ( pr(ess+ "o code ( morals & liv+ ano!r4 ,= in/ance1 all ,*ri/ians call ,sunday ! ,"l's day & pret5d to keep x holy1 a sacr$ day devot$ to ! wor%ip ( ,god4 ,yet half ( !m1 9 ?is c\ntry1 keep x z a day ( frolic & dissipation4 ,t does n h>m ! day1 does n injure ,god1 b x makes hypocrites ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians4 ,!y are infidels :o h fall5 bel[ _! religion4 ,= in/ance1 aga91 take ! sev5 million names ( ,am]ican p :o petition$ congress to expel ! ,utah congressman4 ,x is safe to say a l>ge p]c5tage ( ! sign]s 7 *ildr5 :o did n "k :at !y 7 do+1 b ^: names 7 tak5 by ,*ri/ian adults ) int5t to deceive4 ,a long /udy ( religions conv9ces me t all mean to d good1 yet fail1 9 great "p1 because !y "w = a wrong purpose4 ,t is1 !y "w1 n = ?is life1 b = "o to be sometime some:]e above ! />s1 9 a locality t has nev] be5 m ?an a my?2 & ! object ( work+ = t unreality is to escape ano!r my?ical locality bel[ ! e>?1 9 ! e>?1 or some:]e else equally unc]ta94 ,?is w\ld d 9 a _w peopl$ ) ignorant savages1 b w n d = intellig5t m5 & wom54 ,?is fact is recogniz$ by ! *ur*es4 ,!y sp5d _! money *iefly to c>ry _! religion to ! hea!n1 realiz+ t x is useless at home4 ,! religions ( ! _w ne$ recon/ruct+4 ,!y h mu* to le>n & unle>n4 ,i "k ( no *ur* work+ s zeal\sly = :at x believes to be ! good ( humanity z ,mormonism4 ,i "k its lead]s1 its sy/em1 its "w4 ,its directors1 z a :ole1 are s9c]e1 consci5ti\s1 clean1 hone/ m54 ,if !y err1 x is n f evil int5t4 ,to !m ! pres5ce ( ,god is a liv+ fai?4 ,x may be an error1 b ! fai? is !re1 & ! "w is ! result4 ,mormonism is peculi> 9 ?is3 x does n reg>d ?is life z a prep>ation = an et]nity ( idle psalm-s++ 9 a future exi/5ce ,"l-kn[s-:]e1 b a s*ool ( moral tra9+ = an et]nal life "r "h aft] ! resurrection4 ,to ?is end x aims to make its p intellig5t1 capable1 hone/1 moral1 successful n[1 z ! prop] means ( rea*+ ! greate/ #aff happ9ess !n4 ,?is may be a practical basis = a possible end4 ,its enemies say x is bas$ on fraud4 ,well1 x is said !y _c demon/rate t ,*ri/ianity 0 n bas$ on fraud--_c demon/rate t ,jesus ev] exi/$4 ,b ,*ri/ianity is "h1 &1 :e!r ,he liv$ or n1 x w rema94 ,if x %\ld transpire t ,joseph ,smi? 0 n ! f\nd] ( ,mormonism1 t ! engrav$ plates _h no exi/5ce1 ,mormonism is "h1 ! fai? is "h1 & x too w rema94 ,we c only dismiss all que/ions ( fraud & *oose--! be/4 ,! be/ is t :i* is mo/ b5efic5t 9 practical helpfulness4 ,tri$ ?us1 ,mormonism possesses m]it t _c be ignor$ by any :o w\ld conc$e equal rights--fair field & no favors--to all4 ,i see 9 x :at to me are weaknesses1 b 9 :at sy/em d !y n exi/8 ,!y are ! weaknesses ( its y\? & are be+ outgr[n--w\ld be outgr[n fa/] b = ! malevol5t opposition t drives x back ^u itself4 ,b let no enemy ( ,mormonism flatt] himself t x c be kill$ by vitup]ation4 ,x is ! mo/ rem>kable movem5t 9 ! religi\s _w s9ce ! days ( ,mahomet--! mo/ wond]ful religi\s movem5t 9 =ty g5]ations4 ,! ?und] & lightn+ ( its enemies _c /rike x d[n4 ,x mu/ fall1 if fall x mu/1 z o!r religions h fall5--by its own decay aft] x has liv$ its natural life4 ,keep+ ,rob]ts out ( congress w n arre/ its c\rse1 & x is highly probable t ! "t w come :5 ! ,am]ican p :o want no *ur* int]f]5ce ) our national gov]nm5t may be glad to h ! aid ( ! n[ malign$ ,mormons4 ,consid] t !re are today #a1gjj "y ,mormons tramp+ ov] ?is cont95t 9 city1 t[n & hamlet--"y m5 :o are s circumspect 9 all _! deportm5t t n ev5 ! mo/ bitt] enemies ( _! fai? h ! h>dihood to raise _! voices aga9/ !m--"y m5 :o are /eadily mak+ ! fundam5tal pr9ciples ( _! fai? kn[n to ! p4 ,!re has be5 no?+ l x 9 ! _w = hundr$s ( ye>s1 no?+ 9 s-call$ ,*ri/ian c\ntries s9ce ! /eady p]si/5ce ( ! ,prote/ants on ! cont95t & 9 ,great ,brita91 & x is go+ to produce great results4 ,! ,mormons might be call$ ! non-,con=mi/s ( ?is c\ntry & 9 spite ( all ef=ts to ! contr>y !y are go+ to wield an influ5ce ^u its future4 ,"o ( ! ,utah m5 9 ,wa%+ton fight+ ! ,mormons 0 hone/ en\gh to tell ! tru? :5 he said 9 a public meet+3 ,x is n polygamy b ,mormonism we want to *eck4 ,b x won't *eck or #afg w>p & is gr[+1 & ,i write ) a gr[+ int]e/ 9 its success4 ,9 #agah !re came #ijj non-,con=mi/s f ,ul/] c\nty1 ,irel&1 to ,bo/on4 ,!y 7 ,scot*-,iri% ,prote/ants seek+ religi\s fre$om4 ,!y introduc$ ! ,iri% potato 9 ,new ,engl&4 ,"s ( !m gave to old] ,yankees a few potatoes ) in/ructions = plant+ !m4 ,!y grew1 blossom$1 & bore fruit1 b ! ,yankees cook$ ! se$ balls & said !y f\nd !m any?+ b good4 ,next spr+ :5 spad+ up _! g>d5s !y f\nd ! potato crop4 ,mormonism pres5t$ to ,*ri/ian sects a new !ological potato1 s to speak4 ,!y tri$ x1 ate ! wrong end ( ! gr[? & d5\nc$ x4 ,b !re w come a new spr+ 9 :i* old sect>ian g>d5s w be pl[$ up & !n ! real fruits ( ,mormonism w be discov]$--& w be f\nd to be bo? palatable & heal?ful4 ,:]e !re is no *ange ( prie/hood1 !re is no *ange ( ord9ances1 says ,paul4 ,if ,god has n *ang$ ! ord9ances & ! prie/hood1 h[l ye sect>ians6 ,if ,he has1 :5 & :]e has ,he reveal$ x8 ,h ye turn$ revelators8 ,!n :y d5y revelation8 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,! ,prophet4 ,all :o live accord+ to ! be/ pr9ciples 9 _! possession1 or t !y c und]/&1 w receive peace1 glory1 com=t1 joy1 & a cr[n t w be f> beyond :at !y are anticipat+4 ,!y w n be lo/4 --,brigham ,"y4 #afh ,prophets & ,apo/les ,necess>y4 ,by ! ,late ,presid5t1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 9 ,mill5nial ,/>1 #ahff4 ,! ass]tions made by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts t ,god has rais$ up a ,prophet & ,apo/les 9 ^! days1 :o h ! au?ority to tea* & in/ruct m5 9 ! pr9ciples ( ,8 k+dom1 & t _! tea*+s & c\nsels are entitl$ to consid]ation & ob$i5ce1 are /atem5ts t are look$ ^u by _m to be little less ?an blasphem\s4 ,_m _c conceive h[ individuals1 :o are app>5tly s sane & possess$ ( good judgm5t on o!r subjects1 %\ld be s vision>y1 & s :olly absorb$ 9 ! /range belief ( !re be+ m5 :o hold ?is p[] on ! e>? 9 ^! days4 ,!y1 nev]!less1 believe t m5 clo!d ) ?is p[] h exi/$ ^u ! e>? at v>i\s times1 :o 7 inspir$ to speak & write2 & !y are q will+ to receive ! writ+s1 said to be !irs1 ^u v slight te/imony1 & re/ all _! hopes ( future & et]nal bless$ness ^u _! v]acity4 ,!y h an idea t x is p]fectly reasonable to believe 9 ! words ( ! ,apo/les & ,prophets :o liv$ ?\s&s ( ye>s ago1 & !y ?9k t1 7 !y alive n[1 !y c\ld place all reliance & confid5ce 9 _! words z ! ^w ( ,god4 ,pet]1 ,james & ,john1 ) _! bre?r51 are look$ up to z hav+ be5 some?+ sup]ior to mortal1 & _m1 =gett+ t !y 7 b human1 ?9k t x w\ld only be necess>y1 did !y live n[1 = !m to decl>e ?is message & /ate t !y 7 emp[]$ to tea* x1 & m5 )\t ! slighte/ demur w\ld in/antly embrace its doctr9es4 ,?is pr(ess$ admiration ( dead ,prophets & ,se]s1 h[ev]1 is n conf9$ to ?is g5]ation alone2 x 0 a *>act]i/ic ( o!r g5]ations4 ,! ,jews1 :5 ,jesus 0 9 _! mid/1 w\ld build & adorn ! tombs ( ! ,prophets #afi :om _! fa!rs _h sla91 & say t if !y _h liv$ 9 ! days ( _! fa!rs !y w\ld n h p]secut$ or kill$ !m1 :ile at ! same "t !y 7 ?ir/+ = ! blood ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & !y did n re/ until ,he _h %>$ ! same fate ) ! ,prophets :om !y s o/5tati\sly honor$4 ,b :at is !re visible at ! pres5t "t f :i* we c inf] t 7 any ( ! anci5t ,prophets or ,apo/les 9 ! mid/ ( ?is g5]ation1 !y w\ld be any bett] treat$1 or _! tea*+s giv5 m he$ to1 ?an !y 7 9 ! g5]ation 9 :i* !y liv$8 ,! pres5t ideas ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians--t ! canon ( ,scripture is full--& t !re is no fur!r ne$ ( direct revelation--w\ld n admit ( _! recogniz+ a ,prophet or an ,apo/le1 %\ld !y be s =tunate z to h "o s5t into _! mid/4 ,!y are1 9 ?is respect1 9 a simil> situation to ! ,jews at ! "t ( ! adv5t ( ! ,messiah4 ,!y 7 9 possession ( ! writ+s ( ! ,prophets1 & held !m z ! pres5t sects ( ,*ri/5dom hold ! ,bible4 ,_! writ+s 7 _! oracles1 & !y indulg$ 9 ! idea1 z ! mod]n sects d ab\t ! ,bible1 t !y conta9$ all t 0 necess>y to lead !m to salvation1 until ,%iloh %\ld come1 )\t ! aid ( any ,prophets or ,apo/les to act z liv+ oracles 9 _! mid/4 ,!y d\btless imag9$ t !y 7 w>rant$ 9 ?is belief by _! sacr$ ,scriptures1 9 ! same mann] t _m at ! pres5t day imag9e t ! pres5t ,scriptures1 compos$ ( ! writ+s ( ! anci5t ,prophets & ,apo/les1 w>rant !m 9 reject+ all fur!r revelation4 ,?is misappreh5sion ( ! ,jews 0 foll[$ by t]rible results2 !y ceas$ to h a national exi/5ce1 & !y 7 scatt]$ & disp]s$ abroad4 ,if ! ,scriptures ! ,jews _h & ! ,scriptures we at pres5t h are exam9$1 x w be f\nd t !re is a great] am\nt ( evid5ce 9 our possession 9 favor ( ! idea ( liv+ oracles1 or ,prophets & ,apo/les1 be+ rais$ up & inspir$ 9 ^! days1 ?an !re 0 among ! ,jews 9 ! days ( ! ,apo/les to support !m 9 believ+ t !y w\ld make _! appe>ance at t "t4 ,9 fact ! ,scriptures _c be fulfill$ until ^! ?+s take place4 ,prophecy ^u prophecy has be5 utt]$ & record$1 po9t+ cle>ly & def9itely to ! la/ days--to ! "t :5 ,god %\ld aga9 set ,8 h& ! second "t to recov] ! remnants ( ,8 p2 :5 ,he w\ld s5d = _m fi%]s & !y w\ld fi% !m1 & = #agj _m hunt]s & !y w\ld hunt !m2 :5 ,8 ,k+dom w\ld aga9 be built up1 & _! judges be re/or$ z at ! fir/1 & _! c\nsellors z at ! beg9n+2 :5 _m nations w\ld be seiz$ ) ! desire to g up to ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l1 to ! h\se ( ! ,god ( ,jacob1 t !y might be taught 9 ,8 ways & be able to walk 9 ,8 pa?s4 ,to fulfill ^! prophecies--:i* 71 no d\bt1 giv5 ) ! expectation ( _! be+ z lit]ally accompli%$ z ! prophecies 9 relation to ! ,messiah :i* ! ,jews misappreh5d$--m5 hold+ p[] & au?ority equal ) ! m5 ( old :o 7 call$ to p]=m simil> works1 h to be rais$ up2 & if !y are rais$ up & inspir$1 !y mu/ h equal p[] to tea*1 c\nsel & direct ! *ildr5 ( m51 & _! tea*+s1 c\nsel+s1 & directions w be z obligatory ^u mank9d z ! tea*+s1 c\nsel+s & directions ( ! anci5ts4 ,s9ce ! creation ( man & ! fir/ revelation ( ,god's w unto him1 we h no acc\nt ( ! ,"l ev] hav+ a p ^u ! e>?1 or a sy/em :i* ,he recogniz$ z be+ ,81 )\t also hav+ m5 ( ?is description--m5 ) :om ,he c\ld communicate1 & ?r\gh :om ,8 m9d & w c\ld be made kn[n to ! p4 ,!y 7 ! liv+ oracles1 possess+ liv+ ,prie/hood1 ?r\gh :i* !y c\ld obta9 light & intellig5ce f ! ,almighty1 to exp\nd ) au?ority to ! *ildr5 ( m52 & _! words1 :e!r deliv]$ orally or writt51 7 equally b9d+ ^u ! p ) ! words ( any prec$+ s]vant ( ,god4 ,t ?is 0 ! case all sacr$ hi/ory be>s abundant evid5ce4 ,! necessity ( inspir$ m51 9 ord] t ! prophecies may be fulfill$1 mu/ be app>5t4 ,man has always be5 ! in/rum5t :i* ! ,"l has us$ to accompli% ,8 purposes4 ,b ap>t f ! prophecies :i* set =? 9 unmi/akable language1 t ! days ( revelation & int]c\rse betwe5 ! ,deity & man w aga9 be re/or$1 !re is an abundance ( evid5ce to prove t !re _c be a ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ on ! e>? )\t hav+ ,prophets & ,apo/les z its (fic]s4 ,!y 7 n to be conf9$ to ! e>ly days ( ,*ri/ianity alone1 b 7 to be cont9u$ until all %\ld come to ! unity ( ! fai?1 unto ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god2 !y 7 to be z necess>y = ! p]fect+ ( ! ,sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 & = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/1 z evangeli/s1 pa/ors & tea*]s are4 ,to ass]t t #aga ,prophets & ,apo/les are no long] ne$$ w\ld be to ass]t t evangeli/s1 pa/ors & tea*]s are likewise unnecess>y4 ,! great head ( ! ,*ur*1 9 its organization1 _h a def9ite object 9 plac+ ^! (fic]s 9 ,8 ,*ur* & t object c\ld n be accompli%$ except by _! p]petuity4 ,:5 ^! (fic]s ceas$ to be recogniz$ !n ! ,*ur* ceas$ to be ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,x w\ld be consid]$ a v great dep>ture f ! _s ( ! ,gospel to ass]t t pa/ors & o!r m9i/]s--su* = in/ance z tea*]s & evangeli/s--7 no long] ne$$2 & yet ! evid5ce necess>y to support _! recognition z (fic]s ( ! ,*ur* proves t n only !y are necess>y1 b t ,prophets & ,apo/les also are requir$4 ,! pro(s br\ght =w>d to sub/antiate ! idea t ,prophets & ,apo/les are no long] ne$$ w apply ) mu* =ce to ! o!r (fic]s 9 ! ,*ur*2 & if ! necessity = "o or two ( ! call+s 9 ! ,*ur* has ceas$ to be1 x c easily be prov$ t !re is no fur!r necessity = ! rema9d]4 ,! belief t ^! call+s are no long] ne$$ has be5 inculcat$ 9 ,*ri/5dom by bo? precept & example4 ,a false ,*ri/ianity has fl\ri%$ = c5turies1 & m5 h be5 taught to rely ^u x z ! religion ( ,jesus1 & n see+ ^! call+s fill$ 9 x1 x has requir$ b little p]suasion to cause !m to fall into ! errone\s belief t !y 7 only design$ = ! days :5 ,*ri/ianity 0 fir/ prea*$4 ,if "o1 m inquir+ & p5etrat+ ?an 8 fell[s1 %\ld asc]ta9 by a p]usal ( ! ,scriptures1 t !re 0 no?+ to disc\nt5ance ! idea ( ! p]petuity ( su* call+s1 & %\ld make inquiries to "k :y !y did n at pres5t exi/1 8 d\bts w\ld be remov$ by po9t+ him to ,*ri/ianity z x exi/s ar\nd him1 fl\ri%+ & yet de/itute ( ^! (fices2 & its exi/5ce )\t !m mu/ be receiv$ z evid5ce t ! ,"l _h alt]$ ! organization ( ,8 ,*ur* & deem$ ^! (fices unnecess>y4 ,m5 in/ead ( mak+ _! belief con=m to ! ,bible h endeavor$ to di/ort x & make x correspond ) _! ideas & sy/ems2 :5 ! pla9ly writt5 ^w w\ld n admit ( t !y h endeavor$ to hide _! errors & ! incorrectness ( _! position1 by /at+ t ! ,scriptures h a spiritual mean+--& !y d n lit]ally mean :at _! language d5otes1 b !y require to be spiritualiz$ to be und]/ood4 ,mis]able subt]fuge6 ,:at a cunn+ device ( ! adv]s>y ( s\ls & 8 ag5ts1 to #agb entrap & deceive mank9d6 ,impress ^u ! p t ^! are no long] necess>y1 & !y w cease to look = !m2 p]suade !m to believe t ! ^w ( ,god has a diff]5t mean+ f ! "o app>5t on its face1 & !y w see no?+ condemnatory ( s9 & ! commission ( gross wrong2 ,satan's victory & triumph w !n be easy4 ,! correctness ( ! position we h assum$ 9 /at+ t ,prophets & ,apo/les are z necess>y 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ n[ z !y ev] 71 is n at all affect$ by ! tru? or falsity ( ! doctr9es we believe 9 & tea*4 ,because ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts believe 9 ^! ?+s does n detract "o iota f _! tru?4 ,^! (fic]s w\ld be indisp5sably necess>y1 :]ev] a ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ exi/$1 if we z a p1 7 ext9ct4 ,if m5 believe ! ,bible !y mu/ believe z ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & if !re is a ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ ^u ! e>? !re mu/ ( necessity be ,prophets & ,apo/les1 & if !re are ,prophets & ,apo/les1 !y h ! "r to tea* & in/ruct mank9d 9 ! pr9ciples ( ! ,"l's ,k+dom1 & _! tea*+s & c\nsels are entitl$ to consid]ation & ob$i5ce4 ,a great _m f9d consid]able fault ) ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts because !y rely s mu* ^u ! words ( _! ,prophets & ,apo/les4 ,!y ?9k x decid$ly anti-republican2 & "s1 to give v5t to sup]abundance ( _! sple51 occasionally call ,brigham ,"y & 8 bre?r5 h>d names1 because !y1 be+ m51 make !mselves equal ) ! ,apo/les4 ,^! individuals1 ) _! pres5t feel+s1 _h !y liv$ 9 any o!r g5]ation :5 ,prophets & ,apo/les 7 ^u ! e>?1 w\ld h tak5 a precisely simil> c\rse to oppose !m4 ,x is n ! individuals !y are w>r+ aga9/--?\gh _m ( !m1 no d\bt1 ?9k t x is--b x is ! pr9ciple4 ,h[ mu* m republican w\ld we be1 if we paid no att5tion to _! tea*+s1 ?an we are at pres5t8 ,c n we ex]cise our rights & privileges z republicans1 to z full an ext5t by do+ "r z by do+ wrong--by be+ ob$i5t to ! w ( ! ,almighty z by be+ disob$i5t8 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts _c fail to he>k5 to & h confid5ce 9 ! words ( _! lead]s1 s long z !y believe z !y d ab\t ! necessity ( ,prophets & ,apo/les1 & ! au?ority !y hold2 & :ile !y reta9 ?is belief1 ! only ?+ t w de/roy ?is confid5ce is to prove t !y d n hold ?is au?ority1 & are n ,apo/les & ,prophets4 ,s long #agc z we "k t m5 h ?is au?ority x makes b little diff]5ce to u :at _! names may be4 ,& ! mom5t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts became conv9c$ t ,joseph & ,brigham ,"y 7 ,apo/les ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y 7 z will+ to believe _! te/imony & to he>k5 to _! c\nsel & tea*+s1 z !y w\ld h be5 to h believ$ & he>k5$ to ^? ( ! anci5t ,apo/les4 ,if we c\ld see our heav5ly ,fa!r1 we %\ld see a be+ simil> to our e>?ly p>5t1 ) ?is diff]5ce3 our ,fa!r 9 heav5 is exalt$ & glorifi$4 ,he has receiv$ ,8 ?rones1 ,8 pr9cipalities & p[]s1 & ,he sits z a gov]nor1 z a mon>*1 & ov]rules k+doms1 ?rones & dom9ions t h be5 bequea!d to ,him1 & su* z we anticipate receiv+4 ,:ile ,he 0 9 ! fle%1 z we are1 ,he 0 z we are4 --,brigham ,"y4 ,:atev] ,god requires is "r1 no matt] :at x is1 al?\gh we may n see ! reason !re( until long aft] ! ev5ts transpire4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,augu/ #be1 #ahdb4 #agd ,,compreh5sive ,,salvation1 ,,or ,,! ,,gospel ,,to ,,! ,,liv+ ,,& ,,! ,,dead4 ,by ,john ,ni*olson4 ,an ,eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-,day ,sa9ts4 ,fir/ ,pr9ciples--,au?ority--,miracul\s ,gifts--,organization--,apo/asy--,re/ora tion--,! ,gospel ,prea*$ to ! ,spirits ( ! ,dep>t$--,diff]5t ,degrees ( ,glory--,turn+ ! ,he>ts ( ! ,fa!rs to ! ,*ildr51 & ! ,*ildr5 to _! ,fa!rs4 ,hone/ pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 ( e cre$1 mu/ freely admit t ! position ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 reg>d to :at are call$ ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/ is invuln]able4 ,!y mu/ ackn[l$ge t fai? 9 ,god1 ! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ & ! div9ity ( ,8 mission1 & 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 is unque/ionably ,scriptural4 ,!y mu/ acc$e also t rep5tance ( s9s1 z prep>atory to _! remission1 occupies ! same ,biblical position4 ,nei!r c !y consi/5tly "q ! object ( baptism1 be+ = ! remission ( s9s--,rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! remission ( s9s4 ,nor c ! mode 7imm]sion7 be que/ion$ by !m4 ,paul1 9 8 epi/le to ! ,romans1 lik5s baptism1 adm9i/]$ 9 ! prop] =m1 to ! burial & resurrection ( ,*ri/2 a v beautiful figure--imm]sion 9 ! liquid elem5t4 ,no o!r me?od be>s ! remote/ resemblance to be+ buri$ & resurrect$4 ,nor d #age unprejudic$ inve/igators = religi\s tru? d5y t ! baptism ( true ,*ri/ianity1 z taught & adm9i/]$ by ,john ! ,bapti/1 ,*ri/ & ,8 disciples1 0 int5d$1 n = infants1 b only = ^? p]sons :o _h rea*$ ! ye>s ( acc\ntability4 ,?is mu/ be obvi\s1 because be=e p 7 baptiz$ = ! remission ( s9s x 0 necess>y1 z a prep>ation1 t !y %\ld believe & rep5t1 a process impossible to little *ildr54 ,! latt] be+1 accord+ to ! ,savior1 ( ! ,k+dom ( ,heav51 h no s9s to remit1 = no unclean ?+ c ent] ! heav5ly k+dom4 ,s9fulness is uncleanness4 ,x is easy = ! ,sa9ts to %[ t ! ord9ance adm9i/]$ 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ( ! ,lay+ on ( h&s = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 is /rictly a ,bible practice4 ,read1 = in/ance1 ! #h? *apt] ( ! ,acts1 & num]\s o!r passages1 ,!n laid !y _! h&s ^u !m & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 #a ,! necessity ( au?ority to enable man to repres5t ,jesus on ! e>? 9 ! m9i/ry ( ! ,gospel1 is also admitt$ freely by ! unprejudic$4 ,! abs5ce ( su* au?ority among ! lifeless sects is conspicu\s4 ,paul lays d[n an unqualifi$ rule ^u ?is po9t3 ,no man take? ?is honor unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god1 z 0 ,a>on4 ,a>on 0 call$ ( ,god by revelation f ,him1 ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,moses4 ,! sects ( to-day repudiate revelation & its necessity1 & h[ !re=e c !y be 9 possession ( an au?ority t c only be giv5 by t means8 ,x is impossible4 #b ,hone/-he>t$ p :o pr(ess a belief 9 ! ,bible _c & d n d5y t a true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ mu/ necess>ily enjoy ! fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,^! are ! gifts enum]at$ by ,paul 9 ! #ab? *apt] ( ,cor9?ians4 ,h[ c a belief 9 su* ?+s be repudiat$ :5 !y exi/$ 9 ! primitive ,*ur*1 :i* 0 ! g5u9e ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 e/abli%$ by ,himself8 ,if ! true ,*ur* is extant n[1 its peculi>ities & bless+s mu/ be ! same4 #c ,x surely w be admitt$ t ! ,*ur* w n only be ! same 9 doctr9e1 ord9ances1 _s1 gifts & au?ority1 #agf b also 9 organization & (fic]s4 ,h5ce1 z 9 primitive times1 x w incorporate apo/les1 prophets1 & o!r inspir$ m51 :o 7 giv5 to ! ,*ur* to edify its memb]s until !y all come to a unity ( ! fai?4 ,x may be well to ask h[ a ,*ur* c\ld be ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ d5ud$ ( "s ( its mo/ conspicu\s doctr9es1 ord9ances1 _s1 gifts1 (fic]s & organization4 #d ,9 fact s wide is ! gulf t sep>ates ! true ,*ur*--t describ$ 9 ! ,scriptures--f ! repudiative1 revelationless1 spiritless1 disjo9t$ *ur*es ( ! day t x is difficult to discov] ev5 a remote resemblance4 ,b ^! ?+s are v pla9 & cle>4 ,!y mu/ be obvi\s to fair1 c&id tru?-lov]s4 ,& z t is ! only class :om ! glori\s light ( reveal$ ,gospel tru? w be likely to impress ) its beauty1 x is to su* t we1 9 ! pres5t writ+1 appeal4 ,h[ cle> is ! wide discrepancy betwe5 ! primitive ,*ur*1 ! true ,*ur*1 & ! sects ( ,*ri/5dom 9 e feature4 ,h[ (t5 we h li/5$ to exclamations ( a/oni%m5t f ! lips ( p]sons :5 ?is rem>kable diff]5ce 0 fir/ expla9$ to !m by ! eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,!y h wond]$ t s pot5t a fact did n /rike !m be=e4 ,?is amazem5t has be5 increas$ :5 _! att5tion has be5 call$ to ! pr$ictions ( ! inspir$ apo/les & prophets reg>d+ ! apo/asy f ! anci5t fai? ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 fact ,paul positively decl>es1 9 ! #bnd *apt] ( #bnd ,!ssalonians t ,t day 7mean+ ! second com+ ( ,*ri/7 %all n come except !re come a fall+ away fir/4 ,b x is n our purpose to elaborate ^u ?is subject1 pref]r+ t our read]s %\ld p]use ! ,scriptures relat+ to x1 guid$ by ! passages to :i* _! att5tion is direct$ by note4 #e ,! seek] aft] religi\s tru? turns to ! glori\s promise ( a re/oration ( ! anci5t ord] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 z to a ray ( sun%9e p5etrat+ ! surr\nd+ gloom4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 tea*+ 8 disciples ^u ! signs ( 8 com+1 pr$ict$1 z among ! indications ( ! approa* ( ! great ev5t1 ! prea*+ ( ,?is ,gospel ( ! ,k+dom = a witness4 ,john ! ,revelator1 :ile gaz+ d[n ! fl[+ /ream ( "t1 saw n only ! re/oration ( ! ,gospel1 b ! mann] ( its be+ committ$ to man1 #agg 7by a holy angel74 ,! angel :o %[$ him ^! ?+s 0 n an imag9ative be+1 depict$ accord+ to ! fancy ( an arti/4 ,he 0 "o ( ! prophets :o _h kept ! fai? & gone into ! pres5ce ( ,god1 at ^: comm& he visit$ ! ,revelator4 ,b let ! read] se>* ! ,scriptures ^u ^! po9ts1 = we speak accord+ to ! law & ! te/imony4 ,! =ego+ tru?s h be5 frequ5tly & ably set =? 9 v>i\s writ+s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & are con/antly laid be=e ! public 9 pla9ness by ! eld]s 9 _! prea*+ ( ! ^w ( ,god4 ,?is be+ ! case x is n our pres5t purpose to ent] ^u an elaboration ( !m4 ,our position1 ?us f>1 be+ e/abli%$ ^u a s\nd scriptural basis1 we w und]take to answ] "s objections :i* leap into ! m9ds ( "s inquir]s 9 opposition to ! claims ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts to be+ 9 possession ( ! pure ,gospel re/or$4 ,f :at we h already %[n x _c be tru?fully d5i$ t ! ,scriptures fai?fully describe ! doctr9es1 pr9ciples1 ord9ances1 p[]s1 gifts1 organization & au?ority enjoy$ by ! ,*ur* e/abli%$ by ,*ri/ & 8 anci5t apo/les4 ,all ,bible believ]s mu/ admit t t ,*ur* 0 a true "o1 hav+ be5 set up "u ! p]sonal sup]vision & by direction ( ! ,div9e ,ma/] himself4 ,! fact also />es all p broadly 9 ! face t betwe5 t true & anci5t ,*ur* & ! sects ( s-call$ ,*ri/5dom1 n[ exi/+1 !re is an irreconcilable diff]5ce 9 almo/ e respect4 ,! only logical conclusion t c be rea*$ 9 reason+ ^u su* a condition is1 t ! primitive ,*ur* be+ ! true "o1 hav+ div9e sanction & approval1 all *ur*es diff]+ f x mu/ necess>ily be spuri\s4 ,h[ev] unpalatable s evid5t a situation may be to pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 x %\ld be accept$ by !m ) becom+ grace & composure t !y may be prep>$ = ! revelation to come4 ,god is consi/5t & tru?ful 9 all 8 ways1 & :at he says he w d1 :e!r by 8 own voice or by ! utt]ances ( 8 inspir$ s]vants1 he w fulfil4 ,our read]s1 if !y be consi/5t ,bible believ]s1 are con/ra9$ to accept ( ! fact pres5t$ 9 ! sacr$ record1 t ! ,"l did purpose1 subsequ5t to a great apo/asy1 to reveal f heav5 ! true ord] ( ! ,gospel4 ,?is belief be+ e/abli%$ 9 _! m9ds1 probably ! *ief diff]5ce 9 _! position & ours is t :ile !y m]ely admit ! #agh exi/5ce ( su* a preci\s prophetic promise we advance a /ep fur!r1 tak+ ! gr\nd t x has be5 fulfill$4 ,! message we decl>e is t ,god rais$ up ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 to :om & to o!rs he s5t angels :o conf]r$ ^u !m ! au?ority ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 enabl+ !m to legally (ficiate 9 ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel4 ,we ann\nce t ,god has set up1 9 ?is age1 by revelation1 ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 to prep>e ! way = 8 second com+1 :i* is ne> at h&4 #f ,a prom95t objection urg$ aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts is t !y are exclusive 9 _! views4 ,!y are *>g$ ) be+ contract$ 9 _! op9ions4 ,?is arises f _! claim to be+ ! only p hav+ ! true plan ( salvation4 ,if our read]s w calmly weigh ! matt]1 !y w be free to admit t z 9 all o!r respects !y resemble ! anci5t ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 s !y d 9 ?is4 ,! disciples ( ! ,"l held t !y 7 "r &1 z a logical sequ5ce1 all o!rs 7 wrong1 because all sy/ems diff]+ f "o t is correct mu/ necess>ily be spuri\s4 ,! anci5t ,sa9ts 7 correct 9 ?is position1 = z !y pres5t$ ! light to ! _w1 ! exi/+ sects _h no long] an excuse = rema9+ 9 d>kness4 ,if ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are 9 possession ( ! same sav+ pr9ciples1 _! position 9 reg>d to ! sects ( ?is day is ! same4 ,! ,r$eem] himself 0 exce$+ly exclusive1 z witness ! decisive quality ( 8 language to ,nicodemus1 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,?is 0 a def9ite rule1 laid d[n by ! highe/ au?ority1 to :i* n ! slighte/ intimation ( an exception 0 made4 ,all mu/ receive ! g5u9e baptism ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 ! =m] adm9i/]$ by imm]sion1 & ! latt] by ! lay+ on ( h&s1 or rema9 =ev] outside ! pale ( ,god's heav5ly ,k+dom4 ,?is is unqualifi$ exclusiv5ess1 bas$ ^u ! laws :i* h be5 reveal$ f heav51 & :i* are et]nal 9 _! nature & effects4 ,b ! objector1 unwill+ to release an app>5tly feasible oppos+ po9t1 may say he c see :]e ?is exclusiv5ess might be ju/ifiable 9 its application to ! g5]ations ( m5 liv+ :5 ! g5u9e plan ( salvation 0 ^u ! e>?4 ,^? liv+ contemporane\sly ) ! ,gospel plan might respond to ! invitation to come & bask 9 its sav+ sun%9e4 #agi ,! ju/ice1 h[ev]1 ( plac+ a b> to ! entrance into ,god's k+dom 9 ! way ( p :o are n liv+ on ?is e>? :5 ! oracles & ,gospel ( ! ,r$eem] are ^u x1 is que/ion$4 ,x is argu$ t surely a j ,god c\ld n & w\ld n exclude f ! b5efits ( sav+ tru? ! myriads ( hone/ s\ls :o h liv$ out _! brief h\r 9 ?is sph]e accord+ to ! be/ light !y possess$1 & pass$ along to ! next4 ,^? :o raise ?is po9t ,d err1 n und]/&+ ! ,scriptures4 ,! great ,gospel plan is bo? compreh5sive & gr&4 ,x is wor?y ( ! ,great ,be+ :o in/itut$ x = ! r$emption ( ,8 *ildr54 ,b h[ ignorant1 because ( sect>ian gloom & apo/asy1 are ! p conc]n+ ! magnitude ( ! ,gospel s*eme1 & ! f>-rea*+ nature ( its sav+ p[] & pr9ciples4 ,by ! magic t\* ( tru?1 aid$ by ! scriptures1 we hope to %$ a ray ( light ^u ?is subject4 ,we propose to %[ t ! ,gospel is n only applicable 9 ! process ( sav+ ! liv+1 b includes )9 its broad folds1 salvation = ! dead4 ,! read] ne$ n be />tl$ at ?is proposition4 ,x is /rongly support$ by ! ,bible1 :i*1 if he pr(ess to be a ,*ri/ian1 he %\ld surely be ready to accept z compet5t au?ority4 ,! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel ( life & salvation is n conf9$ to ?is life4 ,glad tid+s ( great joy are also convey$ to ! spirits ( ! dead1 9 ! sph]e 9 :i* !y dwell p5d+ ! resurrection ( _! bodies4 ,9 addition to ,8 mission on e>? ! ,r$eem] p]=m$ ano!r 9 ! _s _w4 ,be=e ,he consummat$ ,8 mortal m9i/ry by suff]+ an ignom9i\s dea?1 he spoke ( 8 prospective labors 9 ! sph]e beyond1 :5 he said1 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto y1 ! h\r is com+ & n[ is1 :5 ! dead %all he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god3 & !y :o he> %all live4 7,john v1 #be47 ,"s w1 9 a contumaci\s _s1 cont5d t he spoke 9 a figurative s5se1 ( ! dead 9 trespasses & s9s4 ,?is is an unt5able position1 = :y %\ld he speak ( a purpose to d 9 ! future t :i* he 0 at ! same mom5t engag$ 91 be+ !n 9 ! act ( address+ ! unrep5tant ,jews8 ,b ! #bh? v]se ( ! same *apt] is suffici5t to explode ! flimsy subt]fuge4 ,x %[s t he _h ref]5ce to ^? ^: bodies 7 at t "t sleep+ 9 ! comb1 ,m>vel n at ?is2 = ! h\r is com+1 9 ! :i* all t are 9 _! graves %all he> 8 voice4 ,?is 0 spok5 too1 9 connection ) an ass]tion t #ahj ^? :o 7 ob$i5t %\ld come =? at ! resurrection ( ! j4 ,let n ! read] suppose t ! subject ( salvation = ! dead is m]ely treat$ ^u by a few passages ( scripture4 ,9 ,pet]'s #a/ epi/le iii *apt]1 #ah? & #ai? v]ses1 !re is a def9ite /atem5t to ! effect t aft] ,*ri/ 0 put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 he 0 quick5$ by ! _s1 by :i* also he w5t & prea*$ to ! spirits 9 prison4 ,! object ( ?is prea*+ to ! dep>t$ spirits ( m5 is pla9ly def9$ 9 ! #f? v]se ( ! foll[+ *apt]1 be+ ,t !y be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle% b live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s4 ,! object 0 ! same z t ( ! decl>ation ( ! words ( life to ! liv+2 to br+ ! ungodly to rep5tance & newness ( life4 ,ev5 ! ,prote/ant religion does n entirely ignore ! visit ( ! ,r$eem] ( ! _w to ! %ades ( ! dep>t$1 al?\gh ! recognition ( ! important fact is giv5 9 an undef9$ & ambigu\s way4 ,?is is because ( a lack ( und]/&+1 9 ! abs5ce ( ! _s ( revelation1 ( ! ,scriptures4 ,! great tru?s ( ! ,bible c only be compreh5d$ by ! inve/igator be+ 9 possession ( a portion ( ! _s t inspir$ ! speak]s & writ]s ( ! div9e record4 ,h[ev]1 ! #crd & #d? ,articles ( ,religion /ate t ,*ri/ di$ = u & 0 buri$1 s also is x to be believ$ t he w5t d[n into hell4 ,also t he rose aga9 f dea?1 took aga9 8 body ( fle% & bones1 :]e) he asc5d$ into heav54 ,x w be se5 t ! sph]e :i* ,pet] in=ms u is = ! conf9em5t ( ! spirits ( dep>t$ humanity1 is d5om9at$ 9 ! ,articles ( ,fai?1 z hell1 b bo? po9t to a visit by ,*ri/ to a place or condition diff]+ ess5tially f heav5 or e>?4 ,?is position is borne out by ! ,savior's own decl>ation to ,m>y1 :5 he =bade h] to t\* him1 = ! reason t he _h n yet asc5d$ to ,8 ,fa!r4 ,?is %[s he _h n yet be5 to heav54 ,he _h be5 engag$ 9 ! "w entru/$ to ,him by ! ,fa!r1 among ! intellig5ces t _h once exi/$ on ! e>?4 ,?is acc\nts = ! rem>k ( ,jesus1 :ile hang+ ^u ! cross1 to ! ?ief :o suff]$ a simil> fate at ! same "t3 ,to-day %alt ?\ be ) me 9 p>adise4 ,"s unadvis$ly suppose ! ?ief w5t direct to heav54 ,on ! contr>y x is evid5t he w5t to a place :]e dep>t$ spirits abide until ! resurrection4 ,*ri/1 z we h %[n by ! rem>ks ( ,pet]1 w5t to #aha su* a place1 9 ! _s1 dur+ ! "t int]v5+ betwe5 ,8 crucifixion & resurrection4 ,! ^w p>adise1 !re=e /&s = su* a place1 = on ! same day on :i* ! promise 0 made to ! ?ief1 ! latt]'s _s 0 to be 9 ! ,r$eem]'s pres5ce4 ,!re he c\ld be taught ( ! ,"l ( heav5 & e>? &1 if s dispos$1 ,live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s4 ,! read] may endeavor to f9d o!r objections to our proposition t ! sav+ message & p[] ( ! ,gospel rea*es ! dead :o die 9 ignorance ( x4 ,he may take issue ) u ^u ! say+ ( ! ,savior1 h]et(ore quot$1 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! _s1 he _c ent] ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,?is1 be+ a rule devoid ( exception1 x may be a "q z to h[ ^? :o h di$ )\t a k ( ! ,gospel c possibly ga9 an entrance into ! heav5ly k+dom1 9 view ( ! impracticability ( a _s's be+ baptiz$ by imm]sion1 or born ( wat]4 ,we at once admit t a _s _c p]sonally comply ) ?is ord9ance1 except+ 9 "o way4 ,a dep>t$ intellig5ce c h t ord9ance p]=m$ by sub/itute1 & 8 acceptance ( t p]=mance w con/itute1 accord+ to ! /atutes ( ! ,gospel1 compliance ) ! law1 & entitle him to ! privileges ( ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,we tru/ ! read] w n sudd5ly1 9 8 feel+s1 object to ! vic>i\s adm9i/ration ( ! ord9ance ( baptism 9 wat]4 ,baptism = ! dead is ,scriptural1 & is a sav+ provision ( ! ,almighty ,god1 %[+ ! magnitude ( ,8 m]cy4 ,let u turn our att5tion to ! #ae? *apt] ( ,cor9?ians4 ,paul (f]s /rong reason+ 9 support ( ! resurrection ( ! body4 ,"o ( ! mo/ pot5t ( 8 po9ts 0 t if ! h]etics :o declaim$ aga9/ t sublime doctr9e 7 "r1 ! ord9ance ( ! be+ baptiz$ = ! dead w\ld be a useless p]=mance4 ,paul 01 ( c\rse1 "r1 = ! *ief object ( su* an ord9ance mu/ be to entitle ! dead1 among o!r bless+s1 to a "p 9 ! resurrection4 ,?is agrees ) ! ann\ncem5t ( ,jesus1 to ! effect t ! dead w\ld soon he> 8 voice1 & !y :o did good w\ld h "p 9 ! resurrection ( ! j4 ,"h are ! words ( ,paul3 ,else :at %all !y d :i* are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead rise n at all8 ,:y are !y !n baptiz$ = ! dead8 ,?us ev5 ! dead are n exempt f ! exceptionless rule laid d[n by ,*ri/1 t ! bir? ( wat] & ( ! _s is an imp]ative condition ( entrance into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,! only diff]5ce betwe5 ! liv+ & ! dead is t ! #ahb =m] are requir$ to receive x 9 p]son & ! latt] by proxy4 ,h[ easy = ! read] to say1 ,i d n believe "o p]son c d any?+ 9 connection ) salvation t w affect ano!r4 ,b 7 su* an objection valid1 ! :ole fabric ( ,*ri/ianity w\ld be swept away4 ,t sav+ plan is built ^u ?is v pr9ciple4 ,z 9 ,adam all die1 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive 7#a ,cor4 xv1 #bb74 ,! atonem5t is a vic>i\s "w4 ,:o %all say t ,*ri/ has n done a sav+ "w = u8 ,he di$ t we might live6 ,! pr9ciple ( "o be+ repres5t+ ano!r runs ?r\gh\t ! :ole ( ! disp5sations ( ,god to m54 ,we h already /at$ t ! atonem5t 0 vic>i\s1 & ?is is ! f\ndation ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,! :ole mission ( ! ,savior 0 a "w bas$ on ! law ( sub/itution 9 ano!r respect4 ,he came z ! repres5tative ( ! ,fa!r4 ,he repres5t$ nei!r himself nor 8 own doctr9e4 ,my doctr9e is n m9e1 b 8 t s5t me4 ,if any man w d 8 7! ,fa!r's7 w1 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e1 :e!r x be ( ,god1 or :e!r ,i speak ( myself1 7,john vii1 #af1 #ag74 ,h[ (t5 ,he ann\nc$1 9 ! meekness ( 8 _s1 ,i came n to d my own w1 b ! w ( my ,fa!r :o s5t me4 ,he 0 ! sub/itute1 deputy or repres5tative ( t ,great ,be+ :o1 aft] 8 baptism 9 wat]1 at ! h&s ( ,john1 to fulfill all righte\sness1 proclaim$ him 8 ,son4 ,s is ! law ( sub/itution exhibit$ 9 ! s5d+ =? ( ! anci5t disciples4 ,!y 7 ! repres5tatives ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to p]=m ,8 "w1 n _! own4 ,nei!r _h !y p[] to d any "w save x 0 9 ,8 "n1 s t ?r\gh !m z ,8 deputies or sub/itutes1 did ,he accompli% ,8 purposes4 ,s emphatically did !y repres5t ,him t ^? :o reject$ !m committ$ ! rebelli\s crime1 9 t act1 ( reject+ ,him1 & consequ5tly ( reject+ ! ,fa!r also4 ,?us x w be se5 t sub/itution runs ?r\gh ! :ole sup]/ructure ( g5u9e ,*ri/ianity1 & _c be consi/5tly ca/ aside or ev5 treat$ slight+ly4 ,! fir/ object ( baptism is t ! rep5tant believ] receiv+ x may obta9 a remission ( s9s4 ,if ?is be ! result s\ght & ga9$ by ob$i5ce to ?is law 9 ! case ( a liv+ p]son1 s mu/ x be 9 ! cases ( ! dead :o receive ?is ord9ance by ! law ( sub/itution4 ,paul says we are buri$ ) ,*ri/ by baptism into 8 dea?2 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ f ! dead by ! glory ( ! #ahc ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life1 7,rom4 vi1 #d74 ,?us1 9 connection ) ! baptism = ! remission ( s9s1 ! disciple engages to refra9 f evil-do+ 9 future1 by adopt+ a newness ( life4 ,s also d ! spirits ( ! dep>t$1 :om ,pet] in=ms u _h ! ,gospel prea*$ unto !m1 t !y1 might re=m1 by liv+ accord+ to ,god4 ,! read] may be seiz$ ) a mom5t>y feel+ ( a/oni%m5t at ! innovatory "* ( ?is doctr9e ^u exi/+ s-call$ ,*ri/ian sy/ems ( religion4 ,! latt]1 s f> z ,prote/antism is conc]n$1 tea* t ! condition ( human intellig5ces _c be affect$1 s f> z a re=matory process is conc]n$1 aft] dea?4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 speak+ ( ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 said1 t ,all mann] ( s9 & blasphemy %all be =giv5 unto m51 except+ ?is "o4 ,( ?is unp>donable (f5ce ,he said3 ,x %all n be =giv5 him1 nei!r 9 ?is _w1 nei!r 9 ! _w to come 7,matt1 xii1 #ca1 #cb74 ,?is ann\ncem5t ( ! ,r$eem] implies ! application ( a =giv5ess or remission ( s9s 9 ! _w to come4 ,else :at w\ld be ! use ( /at+ x z a fact t ?is special s9 c\ld n be =giv5 9 ! _w to come4 ,:y ?us p>ticul>ize x 9 ref]5ce to ! future life1 unless x 7 an exception to ! rule8 ,! only s5sible inf]5ce to be drawn f ! /atem5t is t o!r s9s are =giv5 9 ! future life4 ,! pla9 mean+ ( ! passage is t all o!r s9s %all be =giv5 ei!r "h or h]eaft]4 ,! mode ( obta9+ t =giv5ess or remission ( evils committ$ is ! same 9 ! case ( ! dead z ! liv+1 be+ ?r\gh ! application ( ! law ( baptism1 receiv$ by proxy by ! =m] & 9 p]son by ! latt]4 ,7 x suit$ to our purpose1 we might %[ t e law ( ! ,gospel1 be+ et]nal1 compliance alone ) ! conditions ( ! same br+s ! promis$ bless+4 ,! application ( ! /atutes ( heav5 is univ]sal1 :e!r to ! liv+ or ! dead4 ,if ! latt] are requir$ to h ! law ( baptism att5d$ to 9 _! behalf to entitle !m to a remission ( s9s1 s mu/ ! bir? ( ! _s be und]gone to ensure = !m an entrance into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,=1 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! _s1 he _c enjoy t bless$ privilege4 ,if ! vic>i\s pr9ciple 9 ! ,gospel plan require ! bir? ( ! wat] = dep>t$ spirits1 s also mu/ ! lay+ on ( h&s be receiv$ 9 ! same mann]--by sub/itute4 ,?us we might g on to exhibit to ! admir+ contemplation ( ! lov]s ( tru? #ahd ! exce$+ greatness ( ! s*eme ( r$emption1 consi/5t1 yet simple 9 e "p4 ,%[+ also ! m]cy & ju/ice ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 :o has provid$ = ! et]nal peace ( all 8 *ildr5 :o w obey 8 laws4 ,let u contemplate = a mom5t ^? contract$ sy/ems :i* conf9e ! application ( ! sav+ p[] ( ! ,gospel to ?is life1 z comp>$ ) ! inf9itely broad plan ( :i* ,*ri/ is ! head4 ,e pr(ess+ ,*ri/ian pret5ds to believe t ,!re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m51 :]eby we mu/ be sav$1 except t ( ,*ri/4 ,myriads ( human intellig5ces come ^u ?is e>? & pass away )\t ev] he>+ ( ! "n ( ! ,savior4 ,are ^! immortal be+s to be kept 9 out] d>kness ?r\gh\t et]nity8 ,:ile revolv+ ages roll ar\nd1 %all no ray ( salvation ev] illum9e ! gloom ( _! prison h\se8 ,& ?is because !y did n b[ 9 submission to a "n ) ! s\nd ( :i* _! e>s _h nev] be5 salut$8 ,:]e w\ld be ! ju/ice ( su* a /ate ( facts8 ,yet salvation c only be made atta9able ?r\gh ! "n ( our bless$ ,savior4 ,let u r consid] ! magnanimity & ju/ice ( our ,heav5ly ,fa!r1 by admitt+ t ! gates & ev]la/+ doors are lift$ up1 & ! message ( ! ,k+ ( ,glory c>ri$ to ! captives1 t !y may be set free4 ,h[ o!rwise w\ld we suppose t ! ,r$eem] c\ld be ! ultimate victor1 conqu]+ dea?1 hell & ! grave1 triumph+ ov] ! unavail+ ef=ts ( ! ,devil to drag humanity d[n to et]nal d>kness4 ,! numb] ( human intellig5ces receiv+ ! message ( ,*ri/ 9 ?is life is insignificant comp>$ ) ! teem+ ho/s :o ei!r nev] he$ or nev] he> ,8 "n4 ,yet x is only ?r\gh 8 "n t r$emption c be procur$4 ,!re=e 7 ! ,gospel trumpet n s\nd$1 nor salvation (f]$ 9 ! sph]es beyond1 x w\ld n be ,*ri/ b ! ar*-adv]s>y :o w\ld1 9 ! great day ( ! ,"l1 s\nd ! note ( victory4 ,salvation = ! dead z well z ! liv+ is n only ,scriptural1 b x appeals to our reason1 z ! only s*eme consi/5t 9 magnitude & m]cy ) ! "* & attributes ( ! ,k+ ( ,heav54 ,we h %[n1 9 ! =ego+ pages1 t ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel to1 & ! vic>i\s p]=mance & adm9i/ration ( its et]nal ord9ances = ! dead1 are 9 /rict h>mony ) ! doctr9es ( ! holy ,scriptures4 ,! application ( ! sav+ pr9ciples ( ! ,div9e sy/em to ! #ahe dead has be5 cle>ly expla9$ z a necessity1 to make ! "w ( human r$emption complete1 r5d]+ our ,great ,capta91 ,*ri/1 ! triumphant victor1 & ,satan ! pro/rate1 vanqui%$ foe4 ,! mighty ho/ ( ! r$eem$1 z comp>$ ) ^? :o w be de/roy$ z vessels ( wra?1 w be z ! va/ness ( ! oceans to ! insignificant /ream4 ,^? doom$ to ev]la/+ o/racism f ea* & all ( ! mansions & k+doms ( ! ,fa!r1 prep>$ z places ( glory & re/ = ,8 *ildr51 w be comp>atively few1 z all mann] ( s9 %all be =giv5 unto m51 ei!r 9 "t or et]nity1 except ! "o crime :i* is unto et]nal dea?--! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,a j & m]ciful ,god has n creat$ man t he might =ev] endure et]nal mis]y1 b r t he might dwell 9 realms ( ev]la/+ joy4 ,x is g5]ally taught t aft] dea? !re are b two sep>ate & di/9ct divisions--heav5 & hell--into ! fir/ ( :i* ! righte\s are admitt$1 & into ! second ! wick$ are ?ru/4 ,9 ei!r "o x is believ$1 by mo/ pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 t !re are no degrees ( bliss or exaltation on ! "o h&1 or exquisit5ess ( torture on ! o!r4 ,b h[ su* unreasonable views c be ent]ta9$1 9 ! face ( ! pla9 decl>ation ( ,scripture1 is n easily acc\nt$ =4 ,9 explanation ( ! gr& fact t !re 7 _m dwell+ places 9 ! sph]e beyond1 ,jesus said to 8 disciples1 ,9 my ,fa!r's h\se are _m mansions2 if x 7 n s ,i w\ld h told y4 ,i g to prep>e a place = y1 7,john xiv1 #b74 ,9 ! foll[+ v]se ,jesus assigns z a reason = ?is prep>ation t x 0 = ! purpose ( hav+ !m dwell 9 ,8 pres5ce1 ,t :]e ,i am !re ye may be also4 ,!re c be no o!r inf]5ce drawn f ?is /atem5t ?an t !re w be o!rs :o w dwell 9 ! mansions ( ! ,fa!r1 ! k+doms ( our ,god1 :o w n enjoy ! exalt$ privilege ( be+ 9 ! imm$iate pres5ce ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,h[ beautiful is ! explanation ( ! ,apo/le ,paul ^u ! doctr9e ( degrees4 ,speak+ ( ! condition ( ^? :o h di$ & %all be aga9 quick5$ into life by ! p[] ( ! resurrection1 he says3 ,!re are also cele/ial bodies1 & bodies t]re/rial1 b ! glory ( ! cele/ial is "o1 & ! glory ( ! t]re/rial is ano!r4 ,!re is "o glory ( ! sun1 & ano!r glory ( ! moon1 & ano!r glory ( ! />s2 = "o /> diff]e? #ahf f ano!r /> 9 glory4 ,s also is ! resurrection ( ! dead 7#a ,cor4 xv1 #dj-db74 ,"h are ?ree di/9ct degrees1 mansions or k+doms t are spok5 (1 & h[ appropriately are !y comp>$ to ! %9+ orbs t illum9e ! heav5ly expanse4 ,! analog\s figure us$ to convey to ! m9d a glimm]+ ( ! innum]able diff]5ces t w exi/ 9 ! ?ird grade ( ! f9al abodes ( human intellig5ces1 imm$iately impresses ! m9d ) ! m9ut5ess ( detail 9 ! provisions ( ! div9e s*eme1 9 ! wond]ful adaptability to ! capacities & conditions ( an inf9ite v>iety ( individualities4 ,n only is !re a condition ( future exi/5ce t w be z ! />s comp>$ ) ! great] lights t revolve 9 space1 b 9 t plane ( exi/5ce !re %all be diff]5ces z peculi> & app>5tly z num]\s z ^? :i* *>act]ize ! %9+ worlds4 ,9 speak+ ( ! m]ciful provid5ce ( ! ,mo/ ,high 9 prep>+ ultimate abodes suit$ to ! capacities ( ,8 *ildr51 surely ,paul 0 a good au?ority4 ,n only 0 he able to speak advis$ly by ! manife/ations ( ! ,_s ( ,tru?1 t 0 9 him by virtue ( 8 holy apo/le%ip1 b he _h1 :ile /ill a dwell] 9 mortality1 be5 made an actual p>tak] ( ! glories ( ! o!r _w4 ,he _h receiv$ a =eta/e ( ! exquisit5ess ( heav5ly bliss1 hav+ be51 by ! goodness ( ,god1 made a visitant to "o1 at lea/1 ( ! future degrees4 ,speak+ ( 8 p]sonal exp]i5ce1 he said3 ,i knew a man 9 ,*ri/ above f\rte5 ye>s ago1 7:e!r 9 ! body1 ,i _c tell2 ,god kn[e?27 su* an "o caught up to ! ?ird heav5 7#b ,cor4 xii1 #b74 ,tak+ ?is /atem5t1 z all pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians %\ld1 z wor?y ( cr$5ce1 ! only logical conclusion to be arriv$ at is t !re are at lea/ ?ree heav5s1 ! m5tion ( a ?ird r5d]+ ! exi/5ce ( two o!rs imp]ative4 ,= our "p we w accept ! /atem5t ( an au?ority l ,paul 9 pref]5ce to t ( a :olesale comb9ation ( un9spir$ exp\nd]s & comm5tators1 :o /& ^u diff]5t gr\nd f t tak5 by him4 ,^? :o sleep 9 ,*ri/ %all be rais$ f ! dead at ,8 com+ ) p[] & great glory1 9 ! latt] days4 ,!y %all reign ) him on ! e>? a ?\s& ye>s4 ,dur+ t blissful p]iod ! vic>i\s "w = ! dead %all proce$1 until ! "w ( r$emption %all be complete1 & all1 at ! end ( t "t ( re/1 ! ?\s& ye>s--"o clay ) ! ,"l1--! dead1 bo? small & great1 %all be rais$4 ,!n %all come ! judgm5t4 ,! #ahg sons ( ,god1 ! intellig5ces :om ,he creat$ = ,8 glory1 %all be assign$ to ! mansions & k+doms = :i* !y h fitt$ !mselves1 by _! c\rse 9 ?is life & :ile 9 ! _s4 ,& all %all ackn[l$ge t ,god is j1 & m]ciful1 & full ( lov+ k9dness1 & %all give glory to ,him :o sitte? ^u ! ?rone & to ! ,lamb =ev] & ev]4 ,!re is an unbrok5 h>mony betwe5 ! tea*+s & ann\ncem5ts ( ,jesus & all ! anci5t prophets & apo/les ) ^? ( ,joseph ,smi?1 :o 0 rais$ up to u%] 9 ! great la/ disp5sation4 ,?is beautiful bl5d+ %\ld /rike ! inve/igator z rem>kable4 ,he %\ld inquire :e!r a sy/em s complete c\ld possibly be ! product ( m]e human +5uity4 ,x c]ta9ly is a mo/ /rik+ & unusual ph5om5on4 ,?is unanimity ( doctr9e1 pr9ciple & s5tim5t is all ! m a/\nd+ 9 view ( ! o!rwise het]og5e\s1 discrepant & conflict+ religi\s mael/rom pres5t$ by s-call$ ,*ri/5dom4 ,?is bl5d+ ( ! tea*+s ( ! anci5ts ) ^? ( ! mod]n prophet is at lea/ refre%+ly new 9 ?is age ( fr5zi$ religi\s p]plexity4 ,let u consid] ! /atem5ts ( ,joseph ,smi? 9 reg>d to ! future conditions ( ! human family1 side by side ) ! utt]ances ( ! ,savior & ! ,apo/le ,paul4 ,at ,hiram1 ,portage ,c\nty1 ,ohio1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a41 ! mod]n prophet & ,sidney ,rigdon 7 p]mitt$ to behold a glori\s vision1 by :i* _! m9ds 7 op5$ to a compreh5sion ( ?is great subject4 ,a portion ( :at !y saw !y 7 comm&$ to write & is publi%$ 9 section #gf ( ! late/ edition ( ! ,book ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4 ,conc]n+ ^? :o place !mselves beyond ! pale ( r$emption1 by committ+ ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 x is writt53 ,?us sai? ! ,"l conc]n+ all ^? :o "k my p[] & h be5 made p>tak]s !re(1 & suff]$ !mselves1 ?r\gh ! p[] ( ! devil1 to be ov]come1 & to d5y ! tru? & defy my p[]--,!y are !y :o are ! sons ( p]dition1 ( :om ,i say t x _h be5 bett] = !m nev] to h be5 born1 = !y are vessels ( wra?1 doom$ to suff] ! wra? ( ,god1 ) ! devil & 8 angels 9 et]nity2 conc]n+ :om ,i h said !re is no =giv5ess 9 ?is _w nor 9 ! _w to come4 ,speak+ ( ^? :o %all come =? 9 ! resurrection ( ! j1 x is /at$3 ,!y are !y :o receiv$ ! te/imony ( ,jesus1 & believ$ on 8 "n & 7 baptiz$ #ahh aft] ! mann] ( 8 burial1 be+ buri$ 9 ! wat] 9 8 "n1 & ?is accord+ to ! comm&m5t :i* he has giv51 t by keep+ ! comm&m5ts !y might be wa%$ & cleans$ f _! s9s1 & receive ! ,holy ,_s by ! lay+ on ( ! h&s ( him :o is orda9$ & seal$ unto ?is p[]1 etc4 ,^! are !y ^: bodies are cele/ial1 ^: glory is t ( ! sun1 ev5 ! glory ( ,god1 ! highe/ ( all1 ^: glory ! sun ( ! firmam5t is writt5 ( z be+ typical4 ,& aga9 we saw ! t]re/rial _w1 & behold & lo1 ^! are !y :o are ( ! t]re/rial1 ^: glory diff]s f t ( ! ,*ur* ( ! ,fir/ ,born1 :o h receiv$ ! fullness ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 z t ( ! moon diff]s f ! sun 9 ! firmam5t4 ,behold ^! are !y :o di$ )\t law1 & also !y :o are ! spirits ( m5 kept 9 prison1 :om ! ,son visit$1 & prea*$ ! ,gospel unto !m1 t !y might be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 :o receiv$ n ! te/imony ( ,jesus 9 ! fle%1 b aft]w>ds receiv$ x4 ,^! are !y :o are honorable m5 ( ! e>?1 :o 7 bl9d$ by ! craft9ess ( m54 ,^! are !y :o receive ( ,8 glory b n ( ,8 fullness4 ,^! are !y :o receive ( ! pres5ce ( ! ,son1 b n ( ! fullness ( ! ,fa!r2 :]e=e _! bodies are t]re/rial1 & n bodies cele/ial1 & diff] 9 glory z ! moon diff]s f ! sun1 etc4 ,& aga9 we saw ! glory ( ! tele/ial1 :i* glory is t ( ! less]1 ev5 z ! glory ( ! />s diff]s f ! glory ( ! moon 9 ! firmam5t4 99 99 99 ,^! are !y :o %all n be r$eem$ f ! devil1 until ! la/ resurrection1 until ! ,"l1 ev5 ,*ri/ ! ,lamb %all h f9i%$ 8 "w4 ,:e!r ! read] receive our te/imony to ! fact t ,joseph ,smi? 0 a prophet or n1 he at lea/ _c tru?fully d5y t betwe5 8 tea*+s & ^? ( ! ,bible !re is a connect+ *a9 b9d+ !m toge!r 9 a h>moni\s :ole4 ,n only is ?is beautiful bl5d+ manife/$ 9 ! /atem5ts made 9 ! =ego+ pages1 b 9 all ! great pr9ciples enunciat$ by ! latt]-day prophet4 ,! m ! c&id tru?-seek] inve/igates ! subject1 ! m w ?is unanimity become app>5t1 z a result ( 8 unprejudic$ rese>*es4 ,all ! holy prophets1 f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 h tak5 up ! !me ( ! glori\s com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man 9 ! latt] days1 to reign on ! e>?4 ,9 connection ) ?is /up5d\s ev5t !y h depict$1 9 graphic & prophetic measure1 ! t]rible sc5es t are to prec$e x4 ,! wick$ :o w n li/5 to ! m&ates ( heav5 are to be swept f ! e>? by judgm5ts1 z ) ! ov]:elm+ ru% ( a flood4 ,fam9e1 plague1 pe/il5ce1 w>1 commotions1 upris+s & de/ructions1 9 all ! mo/ appall+ =ms1 w visit ^? :o delight 9 revell+ 9 ! #ahi fil? ( iniquity t n[ rises z an (f5ce 9 ! sight ( ! ho/s ( heav54 ,! p]iod ( ^? tribulations1 :i* h already begun to appe>1 has be5 *>act]iz$ z ! ,great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l4 ,?is fe>ful "t1 :5 ! wick$ %all slay ! wick$1 is a necessity z a prep>atory process be=e ! com+ ( ! ,k+ ( ,k+s4 ,a mill5nium--a reign ( righte\sness & peace--w\ld be an impossibility ) myriads ( human be+s on ! e>? t are sunk 9 ! sl\gh ( corruption1 delight+ 9 de$s ( viol5ce & /rife4 ,!y rep5t n1 & to introduce purity & peace1 ^? ^: lives are 9 contrav5tion (1 in/ead ( 9 h>mony ) ^? conditions1 mu/ be blott$ out ( exi/5ce4 ,!re=e x is decre$ 9 ! heav5s t ^? :o rema9 at ,8 com+ w be ^? only :o w b[ to ,8 sceptre1 deport+ !mselves 9 accordance ) righte\sness & tru?4 ,7 x n = ! realization ( a glori\s promise ! e>?1 because ( ! corruption ( ^? liv+ ^u x1 w\ld be smitt5 ) an irretrievable curse4 ,! nature ( t promise is set =? 9 ! #e? & #f? v]ses ( ! la/ *apt] ( ,mala*i3 ,behold1 ,i w s5d y ,elijah ! prophet be=e ! com+ ( ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l4 ,& he w turn ! he>t ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! he>t ( ! *ildr5 to _! fa!rs1 le/ ,i come & smite ! e>? ) a curse4 ,:at a beautiful & s+ul> h>mony is pres5t$ betwe5 ! nature ( ?is great promise & ! pr9ciples set =? 9 ! pres5t writ+--! ,gospel to ! dead z well z ! liv+4 ,9 ! disp5sation ( ! m]idian ( "t1 introduc$ by ! ,r$eem] 9 p]son1 ! heav5ly message ( glad tid+s 01 z h]e9 exhibit$1 n only to m5 dwell+ 9 ! fle%1 b also to ^? liv+ 9 ! _s4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts claim t ! latt]-day disp5sation 0 op5$ by ! rais+ up ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,t great & good man1 & 8 bro!r ,hyrum1 ,patri>* ( ! ,*ur*1 met a fate simil> to t ( ! ,savior4 ,!y 7 sla9 by a furi\s mob ( religi\s bigots1 = no o!r reason ?an ass]t+ t ,god _h aga9 spok5 f heav5 z ( old4 ,l ! anci5t prophets !y clung to _! integrity ) _! late/ brea?1 & seal$ _! te/imony ) _! blood4 ,b1 l _! great ,ma/]1 _! mission 0 n conf9$ to ! sph]e ( ! liv+4 ,z 9 ,8 case1 x ext5d$ also to t ( ! spirits ( ! dep>t$4 ,h5ce1 :5 ! prophet _h accompli%$ ! "w by revelation f ,god1 ( sett+ up ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 ) #aij apo/les & prophets1 high prie/s1 sev5ties1 eld]s1 prie/s1 tea*]s1 deacons1 & e o!r (fic]1 & all ! necess>y c\ncils1 c\rts & o!r organizations1 z 9 =m] days1 he 0 call$ h5ce to op5 up a new & lat] disp5sation 9 ! life beyond4 ,! "w he _h be5 ! honor$ in/rum5t 9 inaugurat+ "h c\ld be p]petuat$1 "u div9e guidance1 by ^? rema9+ beh9d :o held simil> prie/hood & au?ority to t :i* _h be5 conf]r$ ^u him1 & :i* belongs to him 9 et]nity4 ,t same commission t enabl$ him to p]=m a "w "h1 is ( effect 9 ! realms beyond ! grave4 ,?us an unbrok5 *a9 is =m$1 weld+ ! visible ,*ur* ( ! ,fir/ ,born on ?is side ) ! same et]nal sy/em beh9d ! veil4 ,by ?is means !re is e/abli%$ a common bond ( union betwe5 ! *ildr5--! ob$i5t 9 ?is g5]ation--& ! fa!rs :o h pass$ to ! o!r sph]e4 ,mala*i1 :om we h quot$1 spoke ! words ( inspiration1 & we claim !y h receiv$ a lit]al fulfillm5t4 ,if our read] pr(ess to be a believ] 9 ! ,bible he mu/1 to be consi/5t1 ei!r accept z a tru? t ,elijah ! prophet has come1 or t he w come "s "t 9 ! future4 ,see+ ! f+] ( prophecy po9ts to ! com+ ( t dep>t$ prophet1 = a special purpose1 our claim t 8 visit is an accompli%$ fact is wor?y ( inve/igatory consid]ation4 ,we decl>e t he actually appe>$ to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y1 9 a temple t _h be5 re>$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & d$icat$ to ! ,"l = holy purposes1 at ,kirtl&1 ,/ate ( ,ohio1 ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica4 ,?is visitation occurr$ on ! #crd ( ,april1 #ahcf4 ,!y 7 visit$ by o!rs ( ! anci5t prophets successively on ! same occasion1 ea* conf]r+ ^u !m ! keys & au?ority p]ta9+ to 8 special disp5sation1 t all ! p[]s p]ta9+ to ea* might be incorporat$ 9 ! mo/ /up5d\s ( !m all--t ( ! latt] days to prep>e = ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,we quote f ! acc\nt ( ! ev5t1 giv5 on page #dje ( ! late/ edition ( ! ,book ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants3 ,aft] ?is vision _h clos$1 ano!r great & glori\s vision bur/ ^u u1 = ,elijah ! prophet1 :o 0 tak5 to heav5 )\t ta/+ dea?1 /ood be=e u & said--,behold1 ! "t has fully come1 :i* 0 spok5 ( by ! m\? ( ,mala*i1 te/ify+ t he 7,elijah7 %\ld be s5t be=e ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l come1 to turn ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs1 le/ ! :ole e>? be smitt5 ) a curse4 #aia ,!re=e ! keys ( ?is disp5sation are committ$ into y\r h&s1 & by ?is ye may "k ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l is ne>1 ev5 at ! doors4 ,f ! h\r t t glori\s vision 0 op5$ to ! view ( ^? ^: eyes 7 favor$ to behold x1 ! effects ( ! visit ( ! great ,elijah took root1 until ! outspread+ bran*es f ! se$ !n s[n h ext5d$ to ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,a great "w is 9 progress1 b because d>kness cov]s ! e>? & gross d>kness ! p1 ! _w compreh5d x n4 ,?is is because !y are n rep5tant1 nei!r are !y born ( wat] & ( ! _s1 )\t :i* process man _c ev5 see1 to say no?+ ( ent]+1 ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,! eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are c>ry+ ! ,gospel to ! nations1 travell+ )\t purse & scrip1 z 9 old5 times4 ,great companies ( ^? :o believe _! te/imonies are dep>t+ = ! ga!r+ place ( ! ,*ur*1 mon? by mon? & ye> by ye>4 ,a lead+ influ5ce t causes !m to w5d _! way to ! appo9t$ l& :]e ! latt]-day ,zion is to be built up1 is ! turn+ ( _! he>ts to ! fa!rs :o h pass$ be=e !m )\t ! privilege ( embrac+ ! plan ( salvation on ! e>?4 ,baptism1 confirmation & o!r ord9ances c only be att5d$ to 9 holy /ructures call$ temples1 re>$ to ! ,mo/ ,high = sacr$ purposes4 ,! ,sa9ts flock toge!r to aid 9 ! re>+ ( su* build+s1 t !y may ent] !m & (ficiate = ! fa!rs :o h gone be=e1 t !y may be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s1 & h "p 9 ! bless+s & privileges ( ! ,gospel ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,?us are ! words ( ,mala*i fulfill$1 9 ! turn+ ( ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs4 ,! *ildr5 are manife/+ _! solicitude = ! salvation ( ! dead by _! works4 ,! ,sa9ts1 9 ! fruitful valleys ( ! m\nta9s ( ! nor?-we/]n portion ( ,am]ica1 are engag$ 9 ! build+ ( temples to ! ,god ( ,heav51 & !y op]ate 9 full fai? ( co-op]ation on ! "p ( ! fa!rs = :om !y are work+4 ,!y h abundant evid5ce t ! turn+ ( _! he>ts to ! fa!rs is met ) a responsive reciprocal e*o f ! spirits ( ! dep>t$1 to :om ! ,gospel is be+ prea*$4 ,"o temple1 devot$ to ! p]=mance ( vic>i\s & o!r ord9ances1 is complet$ & two o!rs are 9 ! c\rse ( con/ruction4 ,x is a portion ( ! fai? ( ! ,sa9ts also t ! great "w ( r$emption ( ! dead w be prosecut$ ?r\gh\t #aib ! ,mill5nial reign1 until1 at ! end ( ! ?\s& ye>s ( peace1 ,*ri/ %all h put all ?+s "u 8 feet1 be+ ! great conqu]or ( dea?1 hell & ! grave4 ,:5 ! great "w ( r$emption is complet$1 ,he w pres5t ! ,k+dom1 9 its p]fection1 to ,8 ,fa!r1 :o %all tell ,8 ,only ,begott5 to reta9 x & reign ov] x = ev] & ev]4 ,we are aw>e ( our inability to pres5t ev5 a remote portrayal ( ! greatness ( ! glori\s plan arrang$ 9 heav5 = ! r$emption ( humanity4 ,b h[ev] fa9t ! result ( our endeavor1 x is p]haps suffici5t to %[ t ! sav+ plan be>s ^u x ! /amp ( ,deity4 ,x is a sy/em t1 because ( its magnitude1 magnanimity & beauty1 appeals to ! intellectual1 moral & religi\s nature ( man4 ,& :5 ! ho/s ( ! r$eem$ %all s+ ! new song ( praise to ,god & ! ,lamb1 x w be ! manife/ation ( a cle> compreh5sion ( s gr& a s*eme1 tak+ )9 its broad folds n only liv+ races ( m5 b1 /ret*+ wide into et]nity1 embrac+ all ?+s t 71 t are1 & t /ill lie 9 ! bosom ( ! future4 ,summ>y4 ,x may be well to consid] :at1 9 ! =ego+ pages1 we h be5 successful 9 e/abli%+4 ,! po9ts :i* h be5 ! mo/ conspicu\sly & cle>ly def9$ may be /at$ z foll[s3 ,fir/ly4--,t ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is1 9 ! nature ( its doctr9es1 pr9ciples1 au?ority1 gifts1 p[] & organization1 peculi> & di/9ct f all o!r sy/ems4 ,secondly4--,t ! sects claim+ to be ,*ri/ian widely diff] 9 num]\s ess5tial vital p>ticul>s f ! true ,*ur* z describ$ 9 ! ,scriptures1 ?is discrepancy be+ suffici5t to invalidate _! claim to be+ ! ,*ur*es ( ,*ri/4 ,x w\ld be illogical & unscriptural to assume t any?+ t diff]s f t :i* is true c possibly be 9 itself correct4 ,?irdly4--,t apo/asy f ! orig9al & pure ord] ( ! ,gospel z e/abli%$ by ,*ri/ & ,8 div9ely commission$ s]vants1 is cle>ly =etold 9 ,holy ,writ2 & t ! discrepant condition ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ian ,*ur*es is an exi/+ pro( ( ! g5u9e "* ( ^? pr$ictions4 ,f\r?ly4--,t a latt] day re/oration ( ! true ,gospel is prophetically promis$ 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,! sett+ up1 #aic by revelation1 ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 aft] ! anci5t patt]n1 su/a9s ! validity ( ! prophecies giv5 to t effect4 ,fif?ly4--,t ! compreh5sive & f>-rea*+ nature ( ! ,gospel r5d]s x applicable to ! :ole human race2 t1 consi/5t ) its intr9sically lib]al "*1 x provides = ! correct tea*+1 improvem5t & ultimate salvation ( ! dead z well z ! liv+4 ,?is fact alone %\ld cause a s5tim5t ( adoration to asc5d to ,god f ! he>t ( e human be+ to :om x is communicat$4 ,six?ly4--,t ! sect>ian dogma ( "o univ]sal heav5 & hell1 mak+ b two di/9ct ultimate abodes = ! multif>i\s grades ( human intellig5ces1 is an unscriptural fallacy1 inconsi/5t ) ! j decree t m5 %all be rew>d$ accord+ to _! works4 ,sev5?ly4--,t ! ,scriptures promise a visit1 be=e ! end ( ! rule ( wick$ness1 f ,elijah ! ,prophet1 to re/ore ! keys & p[]s p]ta9+ to ! turn+ ( ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs1 etc4 ,9 v]ification ( ! claim put =? by ! ,sa9ts t t pr$iction has be5 fulfill$1 ! feel+s ( ! *ildr5 are be+ /rongly incl9$ to _! prog5itors4 ,eigh?ly4--,t ! propositions advanc$ are n only su/a9$ by appeals to reason1 b are s m>k$ly scriptural t we are surely n claim+ too mu* 9 assum+ t ! pr(ess$ believ] 9 ,holy ,writ is left ) b two alt]natives to *oose f4 ,he mu/ ei!r disc>d ! sacr$ record z unwor?y ( 8 ret5tion1 or accept ( ! doctr9es & pr9ciples h]e9 set =? & cle>ly e/abli%$4 ,appeal & ,te/imony4 ,we appeal to e unconv]t$ s\l to ^: notice ^! words %all be br\ght1 to /op & reflect ^u ! importance ( ! message we decl>e4 ,! note ( w>n+ is n to "o nation or p1 b to ?is :ole g5]ation ( m54 ,! proclamation ( ! ,gospel1 t 0 to be deliv]$ by a holy angel 9 ! latt] days1 0 to be to e nation1 k9dr$1 tongue & p4 ,x 0 to be univ]sal4 ,none 7 to be exempt2 n ev5 ^? :o w\ld be pr(ess$ foll[]s ( ! ,savior1 = all 7 to be1 at ! "t ( ! beg9n+ ( ! re/itution ( all ?+s1 out ( ! way ( ! ,true ,%eph]d4 ,read]1 we appeal to y to /ep =w>d &1 ) an unbias$ m9d1 inve/igate1 t y may be able to intellig5tly #aid decide :e!r or n ! claim ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts be legitimate or o!rwise4 ,be fe>less ( ! _w's despis+1 = ?is 0 ! indep5d5t position assum$ by ! =m]-day disciples ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,?9k ( ! great prize t awaits him :o li/5s to ! voice ( ! ,true ,%eph]d1 r ?an to ! allur+ popul> praise ( ! multitude1 & endures to ! end4 ,we n only plead ) y to consid] ! et]nal welf>e ( y\r own s\l1 b1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 we te/ify to y t ,god ! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 has at la/ brok5 ! spee*less gloom ( c5turies4 ,he has spok5 f heav5 & e/abli%$ 8 au?ority on ! e>?4 ,if y h1 by evil & false reports reg>d+ ! ,sa9ts1 be5 surr\nd$ by prejudice1 break d[n ! repulsive b>ri]4 ,draw ! bolts & ?r[ op5 ! %utt]s ( y\r m9d1 t ! glori\s sunlight ( et]nal tru? may enlight5 y\r s\l ) its illum9at+ beams4 ,rememb] ! ,sa9ts ( =m] days3 h[ !y 7 vilifi$1 abus$1 maltreat$ & murd]$ = ! tru?'s sake4 ,se>* dilig5tly = ! tru? z x is 9 ,*ri/1 & :5 y h f\nd x1 treasure x z a gem ( priceless value4 ,x w lead y to seek = a duly commission$ s]vant ( ! ,mo/ ,high ,god1 & inspire y to reque/ him1 aft] y h rep5t$ ( y\r s9s1 to baptize y = ! remission ( ! same1 & to lay h&s ^u y\r head t y may receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 = ?us did ! anci5ts4 ,y\r ?us becom+ l a little *ild1 by ob$i5ce to ! ,"l's w1 makes y a citiz5 ( ! k+dom ( ,god1 & by cont9u$ fai?fulness1 y c "k1 & n m]ely believe1 t ! doctr9e1 in/ead ( be+ human1 is div9e4 ,liv]pool1 ,engl&1 ,janu>y #ab?1 #ahhj4 ,footnotes3 #a4 ,fir/ ,pr9ciples--,john iii1 #e2 ,luke vii1 #bi2 ,m>k xvi1 #ae1 #ae2 ,matt4 xxviii1 #ai2 ,acts ii1 #ch1 #ci2 x1 #dh2 ,m>k i1 #d2 ,luke iii1 #c2 ,acts xxii1 #af2 ,matt4 iii1 #f2 ,acts viii1 #ab1 #cf1 #ch2 ,rom4 vi1 #d2 ,john iii1 #bc4 #b4 ,au?ority ,ne$$--,heb4 v1 #d2 ,luke xxiv1 #di2 ,acts xiii1 #b-d2 ,rom4 x1 #ad1 #ae4 #c4 ,gifts--#a ,cor4 xii *ap42 ,john xiv1 #bf2 ,acts xix1 #f2 ,m>k xvi1 #ag1 #ah4 #d4 ,organization--,eph4 iv4 #aa-ac2 #a ,cor4 xii1 #ad-ae2 #ag-bi4 #e4 ,apo/asy--,isaiah xxiv1 #e2 #a ,tim4 iv1 #a-c2 #b ,tim4 iii1 #a-e2 iv1 #c1 #d2 #b ,!ss4 ii1 #a-c4 #f4 ,re/oration--,rev4 iv1 #a2 xiv1 #f1 #g2 xxii1 #h1 #i12 ,matt4 xxiv1 #ad4 #aie ,,! ,,means ,,( ,,escape1 ,,or1 ,,exi/+ ,,evils ,,& ,,_! ,,cure4 ,by ,john ,ni*olson4 ,an ,eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-,day ,sa9ts4 ,n[ le>n a p>able ( ! fig tree3 ,:5 8 bran* is yet t5d]1 & putte? =? leaves1 ye "k t summ] is nigh2 ,s likewise ye1 :5 ye %all see all ^! ?+s1 "k t x is ne>1 ev5 at ! doors4--,matt4 xxiv4 #cb1 #cc4 ,we live 9 /range times4 ,human affairs are ha/5+ to a crisis4 ,int]national /ruggles are imm95t1 nation ris+ aga9/ nation1 = supremacy & exi/5ce4 ,civiliz$ gov]nm5ts are ?reat5$ by an int]nal & de/ructive ag5cy1 9 ! =m ( communism4 ,?is secret comb9ation assumes diff]5t names & =ms1 accord+ to ! fancy ( its devotees & ! v>i\s /ages ( its advancem5t4 ,x is ,communism 9 ,france1 ,socialism 9 ,g]many1 ,int]nationalism 9 ,spa9 & ,italy1 ,nihilism 9 ,russia1 & simil> s5tim5ts & pr9ciples are cloak$ "u a v>iety ( titles 9 ,am]ica & ! ,unit$ ,k+dom ( ,great ,brita94 ,^! societies are oppos$ 9 _s to all ! re/ra9ts ( law2 !y are an increas+ p[]1 caus+ ?rones to tott] & soon1 ?r\gh _! ag5cy1 gov]nm5ts w crumble & fall4 ,on ,febru>y #i?1 #ahca1 ! great ,prophet ( ! latt]-days receiv$ a revelation f ,god1 on ?is subject4 ,he 0 told to in/ruct ! eld]s ( ! ,*ur* :o %\ld g to ! ea/1 to tea* !m t %all be conv]t$ to flee to ! we/1 & ?is 9 consequ5ce ( t :i* is com+ ^u ! e>?1 & ( secret comb9ations4 ,! prophecies 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon are pla9 on ?is subject1 /at+ t secret comb9ations to get p[] & ga91 %\ld be among ! nations 9 ! latt] times1 & w\ld be a sign t ! de/ruction ( ^? gov]nm5ts 9 :i* !y %\ld exi/ w\ld be ne> at h&4 ,! prevail+ conflict betwe5 capital & labor is #aif irrepressible1 /rikes be+ ( almo/ daily occurr5ce4 ,! increase ( labor-sav+ ma*9]y is creat+ ov]-/ock$ m>kets4 ,?is & o!r causes create a decl9e 9 trade = :i* !re is no cure4 ,consequ5tly ! condition ( ! poor] classes gr[s f bad to worse4 ,!y w cont9ue 9 t situation until driv51 by desp]ation1 to de$s ( viol5ce1 sc5es ( an>*y & blood%$ w ensue & ,babylon %all fall4 ,! m]*ants ( ! e>? %all weep & m\rn ov] h]2 = no man buye? h] m]*&ise any m 7see ,rev41 *ap1 xviii74 ,secul>ism & infidelity are sweep+ ov] ! nations l a mighty flood4 ,hav+ brok5 ?r\gh ! re/ra9+ influ5ce ( religi\s feel+1 ! masses are plung+ into a vortex ( ru91 by indulg5ce 9 e species ( iniquity4 ,crime is increas+ ) su* rapidity t ! cities ( ! _w are fairly reek+ ) corruption4 ,! e>? is 9 commotion ) ! news ( fam9es1 pe/il5ce1 w>s & rumors ( w>4 ,x has almo/ come to ! po9t :5 m5's he>ts are fail+ !m = fe>1 & = look+ aft] ^? ?+s :i* are com+ on ! e>?4 7,luke xxi1 #bf47 ,! pres5t phase ( ?+s is because ! _w has be5 = c5turies & is n[ 9 apo/asy f ! true ord] ( ! ,gospel4 ,isaiah 7xxiv1 #e71 be+ enabl$ to behold1 by prophetic p[]1 ! exi/+ condition ( affairs1 said3 ,! e>? also is defil$ "u ! inhabitants !re(2 because !y h transgress$ ! laws1 *ang$ ! ord9ance1 brok5 ! ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,speak+ ( :at %\ld be previ\s to ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 ,paul said 7ii4 ,!ss4 ii4 #c71 ,let no man deceive y by any means2 = t day %all n come1 except !re come a fall+ away fir/1 & t man ( s9 be reveal$1 ! son ( p]dition4 ,! read] may say3 ,i c cle>ly see ! p]plex+ dilemma ! _w has rea*$1 b x is easi] to po9t out an evil ?an ! means ( escape f x4 ,x is n our int5tion to leave ! matt] 9 a maze ( d\bt1 = z surely z ,god1 ?r\gh ,8 s]vants1 pr$ict$ ! fall+ away1 :5 m5 %\ld h a =m ( godl9ess b d5y+ ! p[] !re(2 s also1 by ! voice ( revelation1 did ,he proclaim t1 9 ! latt] times x w\ld be re/or$4 7,rev4 xiv4 #f47 ,& ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 k9dr$1 tongue & p4 ,also1 9 tell+ 8 disciples :at %\ld be ! signs ( 8 com+1 ,*ri/ gave z "o ( !m 7,matt4 xxiv4 #ad73 ,& #aig ?is gospel ( ! k+dom %all be prea*$ 9 all ! _w = a witness unto all nations2 & !n %all ! end come4 ,we make ! solemn decl>ation t ! fullness ( ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 ) all its gifts1 au?ority1 & bless+s has be5 re/or$1 ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 9 ?is age4 ,?is re/oration came n by ! w or p[] ( man1 b by ! p[] ( ! ,liv+ ,god4 ,we extract ! foll[+ f an article "u ! head ( ,*ur* ,hi/ory1 writt5 9 #ahdb1 by ,joseph1 ! ,prophet3 ,i 0 born 9 ! t[n ( ,%>on1 ,w9dsor ,c\nty1 ,v]mont1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a41 on ! #bc;d ( ,decemb]1 ,a4 ,d4 #ahje4 ,:5 t5 ye>s old my p>5ts remov$ to ,palmyra1 ,new ,york1 :]e we resid$ ab\t f\r ye>s1 & f !nce remov$ to ! t[n ( ,man*e/]1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a4 ,my fa!r 0 a f>m] & taught me ! art ( husb&ry4 ,:5 ab\t f\rte5 ye>s ( age1 ,i began to reflect ^u ! importance ( be+ prep>$ = a future /ate1 &1 ^u inquir+ ! plan ( salvation1 ,i f\nd t !re 0 a great cla% 9 religi\s s5tim5ts4 ,believ+ ! ^w ( ,god1 ,i _h confid5ce 9 ! decl>ation ( ,james1 ',if a man lack wisdom let him ask ( ,god1 :o give? to all m5 lib]ally & upbraide? n1 & x %all be giv5 him1' ,i retir$ to a secret place 9 a grove & began to call ^u ! ,"l4 ,:ile f]v5tly engag$ 9 supplication1 my m9d 0 tak5 away f ! objects ) :i* ,i 0 surr\nd$1 & ,i 0 enwrapp$ 9 a heav5ly vision1 & saw two glori\s p]sonages :o exactly resembl$ ea* o!r 9 features & lik5ess1 surr\nd$ ) a brilliant light1 :i* eclips$ ! sun at noon-day4 ,!y told me t all religi\s d5om9ations 7 believ+ 9 incorrect doctr9es1 & t none ( !m 0 ackn[l$g$ ( ,god z ,8 ,*ur* & ,k+dom4 ,& ,i 0 expressly comm&$ to 'g n aft] !m2' at ! same "t receiv+ a promise t ! fullness ( ! ,gospel %\ld at "s future "t be made kn[n unto me4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,septemb]1 ,a4 ,d4 #ahbc1 ,joseph ,smi? 0 visit$ by an angel f ! c\rts ( glory1 :o in/ruct$ him fur!r reg>d+ ! com+ =? ( ! "w ( ! ,"l 9 ! la/ days4 ,?is heav5ly mess5g] in=m$ him conc]n+ c]ta9 plates t 7 hid 9 a hill1 & on :i* 0 record$ ! hi/ory ( two races ( p :o _h inhabit$ ! ,am]ican ,cont95t1 "o desc5d$ f a small colony t 0 l$ out ( ,j]usalem ab\t #fjj ye>s ,b4 ,c42 & ! o!r f a company t 0 l$ to ! ,am]ican ,cont95t by ! p[] ( ,god1 at ! "t ! ,"l conf\nd$ ! language ( ! p :o built ! ,t[] ( ,babel4 ,^? records1 toge!r ) ! ,urim & ,?ummim1 by means ( :i* sacr$ in/rum5ts he 0 enabl$ to translate !m1 7 committ$ to him1 produc+ :at is kn[n z ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,?is record is 9 exact h>mony ) ! doctr9e & pr9ciples conta9$ 9 ! ,scriptures ( #aih ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts1 & embodies _m prophecies t h be5 fulfill$1 _m t are n[ be+ v]ifi$ & o!rs relat+ to ev5ts /ill 9 ! future4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,may1 #ahbi1 ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y 7 visit$ by ,john ! ,bapti/1 an angelic mess5g] f ,god1 by :om !y 7 orda9$ to ! ,a>onic ,prie/hood1 :i* holds ! keys ( ! m9i/]+ ( angels & ! gospel ( rep5tance & ( baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s4 ,subsequ5tly1 by direct revelation f ,god1 !y 7 orda9$ to ! ,mel*is$ek ,prie/hood1 :i* holds ! keys ( ! lay+ on ( ! h&s = ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!y 7 also commission$ to orda9 o!rs to ! same great au?ority & to organize ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 :i* 0 done on ! #f? day ( ,april1 #ahcj1 9 ! t[n ( ,fayette1 ,s5eca ,c\nty1 ,/ate ( ,new ,york1 ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica4 ,f t "t ! "w spread 9 e direction1 ! ^w be+ confirm$ by signs foll[+ ! believ]s1 z x 0 anci5tly1 :5 holy m5 ( old w5t =? adm9i/]+ among ! p by ! p[] & au?ority ( ! ,god ( ,israel4 ,9 anci5t times ne>ly ! :ole ( ! ,prophets1 & ! ,savi\r ,himself & ,8 ,apo/les1 7 ! objects ( bitt] p]secution4 ,! introduction ( ! same pr9ciples1 9 ?is age1 has produc$ ! same effect4 ,f ! "t ,joseph ,smi? receiv$ 8 fir/ vision till n[1 ! "w :i* he 0 ! honor$ in/rum5t 9 e/abli%+ has met ) ! mo/ int5se opposition4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 robb$1 plund]$1 & _m ( !m sla9 by ru?less mobs 9 ! ,/ates ( ,new ,york1 ,ohio1 ,miss\ri & ,ill9ois1 ! ,prophet himself & 8 bro!r1 ,hyrum ,smi?1 hav+ be5 m>tyr$ 9 cold blood1 on ! #bg? ( ,june1 #ahdd1 9 ! la/ nam$ ,/ate4 ,f9ally ! ,sa9ts1 be+ driv5 f ! haunts ( civilization1 s\ght out a home 9 ! nor?we/]n wilds ( ,am]ica1 :i*1 by ! practical work+ out ( ! pr9ciples = ! esp\sal ( :i* !y 7 d]id$1 driv51 & ev]y:]e spok5 evil aga9/1 !y are fa/ caus+ to blossom z ! rose1 by ! bless+ ( ,god4 ,! ,sa9ts1 "u ! organization ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 z x exi/$ anci5tly1 ) ,apo/les & ,prophets1 ,high ,prie/s1 ,sev5ties1 ,eld]s1 ,bi%ops1 ,prie/s1 ,tea*]s1 ,deacons1 ,helps1 ,gov]nm5ts1 etc41 are e/abli%+ a pur] & bett] ord] ( society ?an exi/s any:]e else on ! e>?4 ,!y are progress+1 by ! application ( measures = ! b5efit ( ! :ole p1 to t unity t w prep>e !m #aii to receive ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ^: com+ we decl>e to be ne> at h&4 ,/rikes & o!r evils t are di/ract+ ! social sy/ems abroad are unkn[n among !m4 ,! ,sa9ts are ne>+ a union ( s5tim5t & action t causes peace to ab\nd among !m & comp>ative pl5ty to prevail4 ,"u ! guid+ _s ( inspiration f ,god1 ! p are be+ educat$ to a high] /&>d ( morality 9 its broade/ s5se1 includ+ ! bus9ess relations ( life4 ,by ! gradual introduction ( co-op]ative in/itutions1 involv+ mutual int]e/s1 !y are successfully progress+ to ! desirable po9t ( unity 9 temporal z well z spiritual ?+s4 ,!y are build+ up settlem5ts1 t[ns & cities1 9 :i* peace prevails & ! hum ( indu/ry & song ( rejoic+ are he>d4 ,!y are erect+ ,temples & ,tab]nacles = ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacr$ ord9ances & ! wor%ip ( ! ,true & ,liv+ ,god4 ,?is noble "w is be+ done by p ( a great v>iety ( nationalities1 h]et(ore ( diff]5t cu/oms & habits1 speak+ diff]5t languages1 b infus$ ) "o _s1 into :i* !y h be5 baptiz$1 :i* is ! ,_s ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are n hirel+s1 :o div9e = money4 ,at ! call ( ! ,savi\r1 !y *e]fully sacrifice ! int]e/s ( bus9ess & ! com=ts & ende>m5ts ( home1 go+ =?1 l ! disciples ( old1 to e "p ( ! _w :]e !y c f9d an op5+4 ,_! message is to call ^u ! p to believe 9 ,god1 ! ,et]nal ,fa!r & 9 ,8 ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/2 to rep5t ( _! s9s1 be baptiz$ 9 wat]1 by imm]sion1 = ! remission ( ! same1 receive ! lay+ on ( h&s = ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/ & obey ! great comm&--,come out ( h]1 my p1 t ye be n p>tak]s ( h] s9s & t ye receive n ( h] plagues4 7,rev4 xviii4 #d47 ,_m ?\s&s are he$+ ! w>n+ & are ga!r+ f ! nations ) ! ,*ur* ye> by ye>1 = ?is is ! ark ( safety provid$ = ! righte\s f ! abom9ations & calamities ( ! la/ days4 ,he> x1 ,o ye inhabitants ( ! e>?1 = we be> witness1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ,god has aga9 spok5 f ! heav5s & reveal$ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 = ! salvation ( all :o believe & obey4 ,x is a law ( ! ,scriptures t 9 ! m\?s ( two or ?ree witnesses %all e ^w be e/abli%$1 & !re are t5s ( ?\s&s :o c te/ify to ! tru? ( ^! ?+s4 ,liv]pool1 ,engl&1 ,novemb] #ae?1 #ahgh4 #bjj ,! ,latt]-,day ,prophet4 ,by ,john ,ni*olson4 ,an ,eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-,day ,sa9ts4 ,prophets ,ne$$ & ,%\ld be ,expect$--,organism ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/--,effects ( ,ob$i5ce to ! ,doctr9es ,introduc$ by ,joseph ,smi?--,! ,book ( ,mormon ,au!ntic--,mod]n ,prophecy & its ,fulfillm5t4 ,0 ,joseph ,smi? an au?oriz$ prophet ( ,god8 ,?is is a "q ( mom5t\s importance4 ,l e matt] involv+ ! weal or woe ( mank9d1 ! answ] %\ld n be giv5 9 ha/e4 ,! evid5ce %\ld be c>efully scann$ & weigh$ be=e a decision is rea*$4 ,he :o jumps at conclusions reg>d+ m5 & ?+s1 :e!r = or aga9/1 )\t a scrut9iz+ exam9ation1 is liable to err 9 judgm5t4 ,su* a p]son is likely also to be guilty ( inju/ice4 ,9 addition to ! vital int]e/s involv$1 t k9dly lib]ality t %\ld *>act]ize ! behavior ( man to 8 fell[1 requires t a plea 9 behalf ( ! div9ity ( ! mission ( ,joseph ,smi? %\ld be c&idly & imp>tially consid]$4 ,! popul> voice is aga9/ ! validity ( ! claim ( ,joseph ,smi? to be+ a true prophet4 ,public s5tim5t on su* a subject has no =ce4 ,if x h any be>+ ^u x at all x mu/ be favorable1 because ( prec$5ts4 ,if popul> repudiation is evid5ce aga9/ ! g5u95ess ( ,joseph ,smi?'s claim1 x w\ld be equally s5sible to recognize its pot5cy z direct$ aga9/ ! reject$ ,r$eem] ( ! _w1 ^: suff]+s & dea? 7 effect$ by ! tide ( ! popul> w4 ,! same may be z readily appli$ to ne>ly ! :ole ( ! holy prophets s9ce ! _w began1 aga9/ :om ! waves ( popul> feel+1 z a rule1 surg$ l ! wat]s ( an angry sea4 #bja ,! prevail+ idea reg>d+ prophets is t1 9 ! language ( ! g5]ality ( s-call$ ,*ri/ian tea*]s1 !y are n ne$$ n[4 ,!y 7 m]ely requir$ to e/abli% ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 its incipi5cy4 ,( c\rse "s excuse mu/ be advanc$ = ! non-exi/5ce ( div9ely commission$ & inspir$ m5 9 ! v>i\s *ur*es4 ,x w\ld n d to say su* m5 are ne$$1 because ! "q z to :y !y d n h !m w\ld imm$iately arise4 ,h[ev]1 we ?9k x is n only an easy matt] to %[1 scripturally1 t su* m5 are n only ne$$1 b t ! exi/5ce ( ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ )\t !m is an absolute impossibility4 ,we direct ! read] to ! #d? *ap1 ( ,paul's ,epi/le to ! ,ephesians4 ,! #h? v]se says3 ,:5 he 7,*ri/7 asc5d$ up on high1 he l$ captivity captive & gave gifts unto m54 ,n[ read f ! #aa? to ! #ad? v]se1 inclusive3 ,& he gave "s1 apo/les2 & "s1 prophets2 & "s1 evangeli/s2 & "s1 pa/ors & tea*]s2 = ! p]fect+ ( ! ,sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/2 till we all come to a unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god1 unto a p]fect man1 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fullness ( ,*ri/4 ,t we h5ce=? be no m *ildr51 toss$ to & fro1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 by ! sleight ( m51 & cunn+ craft9ess1 :]eby !y lie 9 wait to deceive4 ,take ! ass]tions ( ! apo/ate s-call$ ,*ri/ian ,*ur*es 9 reg>d to ! non-ess5tiality ( inspir$ apo/les & prophets & place !m 9 juxtaposition ) ! tea*+s ( ,paul1 & :at d we discov]8 ,we obs]ve ! wide/ discrepancy betwe5 !m4 ,^? inspir$ m5 7 giv5 to ! ,*ur* = ! p]fect+ ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,consequ5tly1 be=e x c be e/abli%$ t !y are no long] ne$$ x mu/ fir/ be prov$ t ! ,sa9ts or memb]s ( ! ,*ur* h rea*$ p]fection4 ,to claim t ?is is ! case w\ld be too gl>+ly absurd 9 ! face ( exi/+ facts4 ,imp]fection be+ ! evid5t condition ( ! pr(essors ( :at is t]m$ ,*ri/ian religion1 ! necessity ( ! ag5cies appo9t$ ( ,god to br+ ab\t a m p]fect /ate mu/ be admitt$ z reasonable & scriptural4 ,ano!r object ( ! exi/5ce 9 ! ,*ur* ( inspir$ apo/les & prophets1 etc41 0 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry4 ,!y be+ appo9t$ ( ,god1 & n ( m51 = t purpose1 to assume t because !y d n exi/ 9 ! *ur*es is suffici5t evid5ce t !y are n requir$ is equal to an #bjb assumption t ! "w ( ! m9i/ry is unnecess>y4 ,! unt5able claim t m5 end[$ ) div9e au?ority & prophetic gifts 7 only necess>y 9 ! rise ( ! primitive ,*ur* flies be=e ! scriptural /atem5t t !y 7 to rema9 till we all come to a unity ( ! fai?4 ,an unprejudic$1 dispassionate ,*ri/ian reason] w at once freely admit t ! pres5t di/ract$1 divid$1 embitt]$1 controv]sial condition ( ,*ri/5dom pres5ts any?+ else ?an a unit$ /ate1 :i* inspir$ m5 7 commission$1 by heav5ly tea*+s1 to br+ ab\t4 ,! desirabl5ess ( t unity is mo/ cle>ly def9$1 9 ! reason t1 we h5ce=? be no m *ildr51 toss$ to & fro & c>ri$ ab\t by e w9d ( doctr9e1 by ! sleight ( m54 ,t is pla9ly ! pres5t condition ( religi\s affairs1 ! p be+ waft$ ab\t by e :imsical1 s5sational breeze ( doctr9e4 ,x is made a matt] ( lucrative trade by m]c5>y individuals1 to play ^u ! wayw>d1 flitt+ religi\s s5tim5ts ( ! misguid$ masses4 ,we say to ! p1 be n deceiv$ by ^? :o make m]*&ise ( ! s\ls ( m51 by tea*+ ! repudiation ( inspir$ apo/les & prophets4 ,^? holy m5 c alone relieve ! e>ne/ wor%ipp] f be+ engulf$ 9 ! turbul5t sea ( d\bt & place 8 feet ^u ! /eadfa/ rock ( c]ta9ty4 ,!re c be no "q z to ! pres5t exi/5ce ( prophets1 ?r\gh :om ! w ( ,god c\ld be taught1 be+ desirable4 ,!n1 ! ,almighty be+ j & un*angeable1 :y %\ld x be consid]$ unlikely t ,he %\ld give good gifts to m5 n[ z well z anci5tly8 ,if ! p n[ are z des]v+ z ! anci5ts 71 :y %\ld ! pres5t g5]ation be d5i$ ! enjoym5t ( equal privileges 9 relation to be+ div9ely taught8 ,surely !re c be no reason4 ,among ! innum]able unf\nd$ false popul> impressions reg>d+ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts is "o to ! effect t !y d n believe 9 ! tea*+s ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts4 ,"s ( ! m ignorant p g s f> 9 misconception ( _! true "* z to be imbu$ ) ! utt]ly prepo/]\s idea t !y d n ev5 believe 9 ! ,savior at all4 ,! v "n ( ! organization--! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts--a title we claim to h be5 giv5 by revelation f ,god1 %\ld be en\gh to explode ! latt] fallaci\s view4 ,& 9 reg>d to ! belief ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ! tea*+s & doctr9es ( ! ,bible1 ! organism ( ! ecclesia/ical body %\ld be evid5ce en\gh on t po9t4 ,all ! (fic]s & c\ncils nam$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t are includ$ 9 x2 h5ce !re are apo/les1 high prie/s1 #bjc sev5ties1 eld]s1 bi%ops1 prie/s1 tea*]s & deacons1 ! duties & functions ( ^? sev]al (fices ( ! g5u9e prie/hood be+ cle>ly und]/ood & def9$4 ,x is requir$ t e (fic] %\ld und]/& ! "* ( 8 position & ! relation%ip he su/a9s 9 x t[>ds all o!r au?orities1 produc+ ! mo/ desirable unity & beautiful h>mony4 ,?is symmetrical p]fection1 ?is %apely figure1 ! result ( ! mo/ exquisite nic5ess ( organization & completely detail$ def9ition ( ! functions ( ea* portion ( ! body-religi\s is1 9 our view1 a v decid$ evid5ce ( ! div9ity ( ! mission ( ! great prophet ( ! n9ete5? c5tury4 ,x accords ) ! frequ5tly recurr+ scriptural figure by :i* ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is comp>$1 9 its p]fection ( p>ts & h>moni\s bl5d+ ( divisions1 to ! human body4 ,! pres]vation ( ?is complet5ess is an absolute necessity4 ,h[ c ! human bodily /ructure be deem$ p]fect :5 x is decapitat$1 :5 d5ud$ ( its extremities1 or :5 ! trunk is lac]at$ or divid$ into pieces8 ,no deta*$ "p c1 9 its sep>ate capacity1 be d5om9at$ a body1 nei!r c ! organism be call$ p]fect :5 depriv$ ( ev5 ! mo/ inf]ior ( its memb]s4 ,h[ !n1 on ! same gr\nd1 c a *ur*1 z comp>$ to a body1 be call$ ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ if x repudiate or is devoid ( apo/les1 prophets1 high prie/s1 sev5ties & o!r vital p>ts t1 accord+ to ,new ,te/am5t tea*+s1 comprise necess>ily ! mo/ important portions ( t h>moni\s organization inaugurat$ among m5 by ! ,savior ( ! _w & ,8 anci5t apo/les8 ,h[ anxi\s ! ,apo/le ,paul 0 to impress ^u ! m9ds ( ! p ! positiv5ess ( ! necessity = ! pres]vation ( ! organization ( ! ,*ur* 9 its entirety4 ,he> :at he says on ! subject1 #a ,cor4 xii4 #ad-ba3 ,= ! body is n "o memb]1 b _m4 ,if ! foot %all say1 ,because ,i am n ! h&1 ,i am n ( ! body2 is x !re=e n ( ! body8 ,& if ! e> %all say1 ,because ,i am n ! eye1 ,i am n ( ! body2 is x !re=e n ( ! body8 ,if ! :ole body 7 an eye1 :]e 7 ! he>+8 ,if ! :ole 7 he>+ :]e 7 ! smell+8 ,b n[ ha? ,god set ! memb]s e "o ( !m 9 ! body1 z x ha? pleas$ him4 ,& if !y 7 all "o memb]1 :]e 7 ! body8 ,b n[ are !y _m memb]s1 yet b "o body4 ,& ! eye _c say unto ! h&1 ,i h no ne$ ( !e2 nor aga9 ! head to ! feet1 ,i h no ne$ ( y4 #bjd ,to %[ t ,paul _h special ref]5ce1 9 8 advocacy ( ! pres]vation ( ! body 9 ! p]fection ( its p>ts1 to ! (fic]s & gifts ( ! ,*ur*1 x w pr(it ! read] to p]use ! #bg? & #bh? v]ses ( ! same *apt]3 ,n[ ye are ! body ( ,*ri/1 & memb]s 9 p>ticul>4 ,& ,god ha? set "s 9 ! ,*ur*1 fir/ apo/les1 second>ily prophets1 ?irdly tea*]s1 aft] t miracles1 !n gifts ( heal+s1 helps1 gov]nm5ts1 div]sities ( tongues4 ,aft] ?is patt]n has ! ,*ur*1 reveal$ anew 9 ?is age1 be5 set up ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ! "y man ,joseph ,smi? :o1 l 8 ,div9e ,ma/]1 0 sla9 on acc\nt ( ! te/imony he bore to a p]v]se g5]ation2 & our read] may well pause & ask himself ! vital "q1 :]e else 9 all ! _w c ,i f9d a *ur* simil> to t ( anci5t times8 ,b we ha/5 to expla9 o!r & equally pot5t evid5ces t e/abli% ! div9ity ( ,joseph ,smi?'s mission & ! validity ( 8 claim to be+ a prophet4 ,we w fir/ consid] ! "* ( 8 tea*+s & adm9i/rations & _! effects ^u ^? :o accept !m4 ,he ann\nc$ t ! ,k+dom ( ,heav5 0 at h&2 t ! ,"l 0 ab\t to comm5ce ,8 m>vel\s latt]-day "w1 by prep>+ = ! com+ ( ! ,savior4 ,he & 8 associate apo/les & prophets taught ! same ,gospel t ,*ri/ & ! anci5t apo/les prea*$3 ,fai? 9 ,god ! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 rep5tance ( s9s1 baptism1 by imm]sion1 = ! remission ( s9s1 & ! lay+ on ( ! h&s ( ^? hold+ div9e au?ority = ! be/[al ( ! ,gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! eld]s ( ! ,*ur* con/antly prea*$ ^! doctr9es & !y are expla9$ s cle>ly 9 _m pamphlets & m ext5sive publi%$ works1 t x is n our purpose to ent] ^u an elaborate diss]tation reg>d+ !m 9 ?is writ+4 ,9 fact s pla9ly are ^! ! doctr9es taught by ,*ri/ & ,8 apo/les1 9 ! same ord] z !y are giv5 9 ! prec$+ p>agraph1 t a labor$ explanation 9 support ( !m %\ld be unnecess>y to conv9ce any consi/5t1 intellig5t1 pr(ess+ ,*ri/ian t !y are /rictly biblical1 &1 )\t exception1 absolutely ess5tial4 ,:at we wi% m p>ticul>ly to ref] to n[ is ! promise giv5 to ! ob$i5t believ]s ( ! be/[al ^u !m ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,no impo/or c\ld make su* an (f] )\t subject+ himself to ! c]ta9ty ( discov]y4 ,"h 0 a di/9ct ass]tion t a cle>ly def9$ effect w\ld be produc$ by a pla9ly /at$ cause1 ! =m] be+ ! #bje reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 produc$ by ob$i5ce to ! doctr9es & ord9ances be=e enum]at$4 ,"h 0 an (f] exactly simil> to t made to ! p 9 anci5t times4 ,*ri/ & ! anci5t apo/les promis$ t ! ob$i5t %\ld "k ( ! doctr9e1 & miracul\s signs %\ld foll[ ! believ]4 ,!y laid _! h&s ^u !m & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,h[ easy x is to te/ ?is matt]4 ,! "q n[ to be consid]$ is ?is3 ,is ! promis$ effect really produc$ ^u ^? :o obey ! doctr9es taught by ,joseph ,smi? & incorporat$ 9 ! fai? & practice ( ! ,*ur* he 0 in/rum5tal 9 e/abli%+8 ,if ! affirmative ( ?is "q c be prov$1 !n x foll[s t he 0 inde$ a prophet ( ! ,liv+ ,god1 specially rais$ up & appo9t$4 ,:at great] evid5ce c\ld be giv5 ?an ! te/imony ( ^? :o h te/$ ! efficacy ( ! promise = !mselves4 ,z to ! ext5t & exi/5ce ( ?is pro( we h b to ref] ! read] to ! scores ( ?\s&s ( memb]s & (fic]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,^! w unhesitat+ly te/ify t1 z an effect ( _! ob$i5ce1 !y h receiv$ ! ,com=t]1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 by ^: op]ations x has be5 manife/$ to _! m9ds t ,god has begun a m>vel\s "w 9 ! e>?1 hav+ comm5c$ to set up ! ,k+dom ^: exi/5ce is prophetically pr$ict$ 9 ! second *apt] ( ,daniel4 ,an application to ?is s\rce w also in=m ! inquir] t ! gifts promis$ to believ]s exi/ 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,proce$+ ^u ! legitimate assumption t ! effect ( ob$i5ce to ! requirem5ts ( ! doctr9es ( fai?1 rep5tance1 baptism = ! remission ( s9s1 & ! lay+ on ( h&s1 does produce ! promis$ imp>t+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 :at is ! prop] conclusion8 ,x mu/ be t ,joseph ,smi? 0 a true ,prophet1 = ! reason t ! giv+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/ necess>ily %[s div9e recognition4 ,no su* effect c\ld possibly result f ! tea*+s & adm9i/rations ( an impo/or4 ,! read] may say t he is n will+ to accept ( ! te/imony ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 on ! gr\nd ( ! probability ( _! be+ int]e/$ witnesses4 ,:at reason w\ld he h = suppos+ !n1 t he w\ld h receiv$ ! evid5ce ( ! ,=m]-day ,sa9ts8 ,!y 7 op5 to ! same objection1 if x be "o1 & !y _h no m pro( to advance t _! claim 0 valid ?an is n[ (f]$ 9 support ( ! same ,gospel re/or$ 9 its p[] 9 ^! days4 ,"o ?+ is v evid5t 9 ?is connection3 !re is b "o #bjf process by :i* ! position ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts c be consi/5tly refut$4 ,t is by ! te/+ me?od1 :i* is op5 to all4 ,x consi/s ( implicit compliance ) ! conditions /at$ to be requisite to insure a p]sonal te/imony or witness to ! ob$i5t4 ,until ! oppon5ts ( ! div9e sy/em take ?is c\rse1 consi/5cy w\ld appe> to dem& t !y hold _! peace1 le/ !y be1 ignorantly or o!rwise1 f\nd fight+ aga9/ ,god4 ,h[ev]1 z ! ,sa9ts "k1 exp]im5tally1 t hone/ tru?-seek]s receive1 ?r\gh ob$i5ce1 ! witness ( ! ,_s1 !y "k ! "w !y are engag$ 9 is secure f successful assault f t me?od4 ,! read] has probably be5 h]et(ore misl$ reg>d+ ! fai? & doctr9es pr(ess$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & may consequ5tly be surpris$ at _! be+ id5tical ) ! tea*+s ( ! ,bible4 ,he has p]haps be5 "u ! impression t ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts 7 disc>d$ & :at is kn[n z ! ,book ( ,mormon adopt$ in/ead4 ,su* an impression1 :i* is only too g5]al1 is altoge!r errone\s4 ,x is true1 h[ev]1 t1 9 addition to ! ,bible1 ! ,sa9ts accept ! ,book ( ,mormon z a div9e revelation1 x be+ 9 accordance ) ! g5ius ( _! fai?1 to adopt :atev] ! ,almighty *ooses to (f] = ! in=mation & salvation ( ,8 *ildr54 ,we are aw>e t1 9 consequ5ce ( ! false tea*+s ( un9spir$ m51 :o tea* = hire & div9e = money1 ! p g5]ally h a prejudice aga9/ receiv+ any revelations n conta9$ 9 ! ,bible4 ,!y h be5 errone\sly in=m$ t ! canon ( ,scripture is full1 & ,god w\ld no m speak to ,8 *ildr51 b pres]ve ! gloom ( an unbrok5 sil5ce t[>ds !m4 ,:at an unnatural & unreasonable doctr9e ?is is6 ,yet1 to delude ! ignorant into an acceptance ( ?is disc\rag+ dogma1 ^? :o drag religion d[n to ! degrad+ position ( a m]e m]cantile basis1 triumphantly quote ! #ah? & #aj? v]ses ( ! la/ *apt] ( ,revelation3 ,if any man %all add unto ^! ?+s1 ,god %all add unto him ! plagues t are writt5 9 ?is book2 & if any man %all take away f ! words ( ! book ( ?is prophecy1 ,god %all take away 8 "p out ( ! book ( life1 & out ( ! holy city1 & f ! ?+s :i* are writt5 9 ?is book4 ,to (f] ?is passage z evid5ce ( ! fullness ( ! scriptural canon is exce$+ly absurd4 ,x simply _h ref]5ce to ! enl>gem5t or r$uction ( ! book ( ,john's prophecy1 = at ! "t x 0 writt5 ! ,bible _h n be5 #bjg compil$4 ,consequ5tly x c\ld h no ref]5ce to ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts1 :i* are a compilation ( v>i\s books4 ,x is c]ta9ly "r t man %\ld n1 ) impunity1 add to or take f :at ,god has reveal$1 al?\gh ! ,almighty c c]ta9ly d s at any "t1 accord+ to ,8 good w & pleasure4 ,h[ev]1 %\ld ! ,"l1 9 ,8 m]cy1 reveal ano!r book or prophecy1 x w\ld be di/9ct ( itself & n necess>ily an addition to "o t ,he _h already giv51 & might relate to ano!r subject1 z 9 ! case ( books 9 g5]al1 :i* are books ( !mselves & n m]e additions to o!rs4 ,!re is a regrettable lack ( in=mation reg>d+ ! ,book ( ,mormon 9 ! _w at l>ge4 ,x w be pr(itable to fir/ consid] ! mann] 9 :i* ?is record 01 by ! mat*less p[] ( ,god1 br\ght to ! light4 ,?is w necess>ily h to be done briefly4 ,if ! read] desire m detail$ p>ticul>s1 he c obta9 !m by a p]usal ( m elaborate writ+s1 :i* c be _h ?r\gh any ( ! au?oriz$ ag5ts ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ! ye> #ahbj1 :5 ,joseph ,smi? 0 9 ! fifte5? ye> ( 8 age1 he resid$1 ) 8 p>5ts & o!r memb]s ( ! family1 9 ! t[n ( ,man*e/]1 ,ont>io ,c\nty1 ,new ,york1 ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica4 ,!re 01 9 t vic9ity1 at t "t1 a religi\s revival1 caus+ him to be s]i\sly impress$ ) a desire to s]ve ,god4 ,! conflict ( j>r+ sects caus$ him p]plexity z to :i* he w\ld be ju/ifi$ 9 jo9+4 ,be+ /ruck ) ! reasonabl5ess ( ! scriptural promise t ,god w\ld give wisdom to ^? :o ask$ ,him = x 9 fai?1 he retir$ to a wood or grove1 & pray$ = ! in=mation ( :i* he felt he /ood s mu* 9 ne$4 ,9 answ] to 8 f]v5t & simple petition1 a glori\s vision op5$ to ! gaze ( ! suppliant y\?4 ,a radiant pill> ( fire appe>$1 desc5d$ & encircl$ him ab\t4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ?is brilliant column 7 two glori\s p]sonages1 ! brightness ( ^: pres5ce 0 beyond ! p[] ( human description1 eclips+ t ( ! sun :5 he %9es 9 noonday spl5dor4 ,"o ( ^? heav5ly be+s spoke to ,joseph1 call+ him by "n & say+1 po9t+ to ! o!r1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 he> him4 ,joseph1 :5 suffici5tly recov]$ f ! s5sations t possess$ him1 inquir$ :i* ( all ! sects he %\ld jo94 ,! p]sonage :o address$ him comm&$ him to id5tify himself ) none1 z all _h gone a/ray1 & 7 an abom9ation 9 ,8 sight4 ,!y draw ne> to ,me ) _! lips1 #bjh b _! he>ts are f> f ,me2 !y tea* = doctr9e ! comm&m5ts ( man1 hav+ a =m ( godl9ess1 b !y d5y ! p[] !re(4 ,he 0 also told _m o!r ?+s ( great importance4 ,h[ =cibly ! hone/ inquir] mu/ be /ruck ) ! cle>ness ) :i* ! position ( ! sects 0 portray$ by ^! holy be+s--! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,religi\s pr(essors h a =m ( wor%ip b d5y revelation1 & ! p[] ( godl9ess made manife/ by ! ex]cise ( miracul\s gifts2 !y also repeat pr9t$ pray]s :i*1 be+ manufactur$ by o!rs1 _c proce$ f ! he>ts ( ^? :o me*anically utt] !m4 ,joseph obey$ ! comm& he receiv$1 to ab/a9 f jo9+ any ( ! religi\s d5om9ations4 ,on ! night ( ,septemb] #ba/1 #ahbc1 aft] hav+ retir$ to b$1 he 0 engag$ 9 f]v5t pray] to ! ,almighty = ! =giv5ess ( 8 s9s1 & a manife/ation t w\ld satisfy 8 m9d z to 8 /&+ be=e ! ,"l4 ,:ile ?us employ$ a p]sonage ( great beauty1 dress$ 9 :ite raim5t1 pres5t$ himself be=e him4 ,! room 0 light$ up by ! glory ( 8 pres5ce1 ! brightness ( ! light be+ mo/ int5se 9 close proximity to ! p]son ( ?is heav5ly be+4 ,! "n ( ?is visitant 0 ,moroni4 ,he told ,joseph t ,god _h a "w = him to d t w\ld cause 8 "n to be spok5 ( = good or evil among all p4 ,we w "h quote f ! p]sonal hi/ory ( ! prophet3 ,he said !re 0 a book deposit$1 writt5 ^u gold plates1 giv+ an acc\nt ( ! =m] inhabitants ( ?is cont95t1 & ! s\rce f :5ce !y sprang4 ,he also said t ! fullness ( ! ev]la/+ ,gospel 0 conta9$ 9 x1 z deliv]$ by ! ,savior to ! anci5t inhabitants2 also t !re 7 two /ones 9 silv] b[s--& ^! /ones1 fa/5$ to a brea/plate1 con/itut$ :at is call$ ! ,urim & ,?ummim--deposit$ ) ! plates2 & ! possession & use ( ^! /ones 7 :at con/itut$ se]s 9 anci5t or =m] times2 & t ,god _h prep>$ !m = ! purpose ( translat+ ! book4 ,?is holy mess5g] gave ,joseph _m preci\s in/ructions relative to ! com+ =? ( ! record1 & ! sett+ up & e/abli%m5t ( ! "w ( ,god 9 ! la/ days1 quot+ sev]al passages f ! prophecies ( ! ,bible1 notably ! ?ird *apt] ( ,mala*i2 elev5? *apt] ( ,isaiah2 ?ird *apt] ( ,acts2 second *apt] ( ,joel1 f ! tw5ty-eigh? to ! la/ v]se4 ,^! pr$ictions1 he /at$1 7 soon to be fulfill$4 ,joseph 0 also %[n1 by #bji ! op5+ ( ! vision ( 8 m9d1 by ! p[] ( ! ,almighty1 ! place :]e ! plates 7 deposit$4 ,he 0 visit$ twice subsequ5tly by ! same p]sonage1 ! same night1 & on ea* occasion ! in/ructions giv5 on ! fir/ visit 7 repeat$4 ,pass+ ov] _m int]m$iate circum/ances :i* transspir$ up to ! "t ( ! plates ) ! ,urim & ,?ummim be+ committ$ to ! *>ge ( ! y\?ful prophet1 x mu/ suffice1 9 ! pres5t writ+1 to /ate t he receiv$ !m f ! ,angel ,moroni1 on ! #bbnd day ( ,septemb]1 #ahbg4 ,! prophet copi$ a numb] ( ! *>act]s1 :i* 7 v f9ely engrav$ on ! plates1 &1 by means ( ! ,urim & ,?umm91 translat$ "s ( !m4 ,^! 7 tak5 by ,m>t9 ,h>ris1 to ,pr(essor ,an?on1 ( ,new ,york1 :o /at$ t ! translation 0 correct4 ,on be+ %[n ! portion ( ! transcript t 0 n translat$1 he said ! *>act]s 7 ,egyptian1 ,*aldiac1 ,assyriac & ,arabic1 & t !y 7 g5u9e *>act]s4 ,! pr(essor gave ,mr4 ,h>ris a c]tificate to t effect1 b on le>n+ t ! "y man ,joseph _h ! plates reveal$ to him by an angel1 he dem&$ x back & tore x up1 say+ !re 0 no su* ?+ n[ z m9i/]+ ( angels4 ,he reque/$ t ! plates be br\ght to him & he w\ld translate !m4 ,mr4 ,h>ris repli$ t a portion ( !m 0 seal$ & he 0 =bidd5 to br+ !m4 ,pr(essor ,an?on retort$1 ,i _c read a seal$ book4 ,mr4 ,h>ris also visit$ ,dr4 ,mit*ell1 ^: /atem5t co9cid$ ) t ( ,pr(essor ,an?on1 reg>d+ ! g5u95ess ( ! *>act]s & translation4 ,9 ! mid/ ( great difficulties & p]plexities1 out ( all ( :i* ,joseph & ! fri5ds ! ,"l rais$ up to him 7 deliv]$ by ,8 mat*less p[]1 ! "w ( translation 0 complet$ & ! ,book ( ,mormon 0 f9ally publi%$1 9 ! e>ly "p ( ! ye> #ahcj4 ,limit$ space w n admit ( a detail$ acc\nt ( ! n>rative portion ( ?is rem>kable record4 ,?is in=mation c be/ be ga9$ f ! ,book itself4 ,x conta9s an acc\nt ( ! do+s ( ! righte\s & ! wick$ ( ! anci5t inhabitants ( ,am]ica4 ,x includes in=mation relative to ! deal+s ( ,god ) ! p1 describ+ ! works ( _m mighty prophets1 se]s & revelators4 ,! say+s ( ^! inspir$ m5 h slumb]$ 9 ! du/ = ages1 b h spok5 aga9 f ! gr\nd 9 deep & pi]c+ tones1 9 accordance ) ! record$ promise ( our #baj heav5ly ,fa!r reg>d+ ! accompli%m5t ( ,8 m>vel\s "w 9 ! latt] days4 ,! ,prophet ,isaiah mu/ h beheld ! com+ =? ( ?is record z a te/imony to all m5 ( ! c>e :i* ! ,almighty has ex]cis$ ov] ! nations ( m51 9 e "p ( ! e>?1 9 all ages4 ,he> 8 words z f\nd 9 ! #bi? *ap41 #aa? to #ad? v]se3 ,& ! vision ( all is become to y z ! words ( a book t is seal$1 :i* m5 deliv] to "o t is le>n$1 say+1 ,read ?is ,i pray !e3 & he sai?1 ,i _c1 = x is seal$4 ,& ! book is deliv]$ to "o t is n le>n$1 say+1 ,read ?is ,i pray !e3 & he sai?1 ,i am n le>n$4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l said1 =asmu* z ?is p draw ne> me ) _! m\?1 & ) _! lips d honor me1 b h remov$ _! he>ts f> f me1 & _! fe> t[>d me is taught by ! precept ( m54 ,!re=e1 behold1 ,i w proce$ to d a m>vel\s "w among ?is p1 ev5 a m>vel\s "w & a wond]3 = ! wisdom ( _! wise m5 %all p]i%1 & ! und]/&+ ( _! prud5t m5 %all be hid4 ,s truly h ! words ( ,isaiah receiv$ a v]ification1 t "s portions ( ! passage j quot$ read l a record made subsequ5t to ! transpiration ( ! ev5ts to :i* !y allude4 ,9 ! int]view betwe5 ,mr4 ,h>ris & ! le>n$ ,pr(essor ,an?on1 ! latt] actually said1 ,i _c read a seal$ book4 ,! y\?ful ,joseph1 diffid5t & unle>n$1 0 enabl$1 by ! gift & p[] ( ! ,almighty1 to read ! hi/oric n>rative ( ! mighty races ( ! pa/1 & give to ! _w a book1 ! au!nticity ( :i* is prov$ by evid5ces t _c be successfully controv]t$4 ,! unle>n$ y\? receiv$ ! p[] to accompli% ?is because ! set "t _h come = ! fulfillm5t ( ! promise ( ! ,mo/ ,high to beg9 a m>vel\s "w 9 ! e>?2 n by ! e/eem$ly wise & le>n$1 b by humble in/rum5ts1 t no fle% might glory 9 ,8 pres5ce4 ,_m p appe> to be contract$ 9 _! views reg>d+ ! deal+s ( ! ,almighty ) ,8 *ildr54 ,!y conclude t ! ,bible mu/ necess>ily be ! only record ( signal manife/ations ( ! p[] ( ,omnipot5ce 9 behalf ( mank9d4 ,su* a view is biblically incorrect1 = t good book speaks ( ! great works to be p]=m$ 9 ! ga!r+ ( ,israel 9 ! latt] days4 ,x is reasonable to anticipate t :5 ^? occurr5ces take place1 an acc\nt ( !m w be writt5 & publi%$1 t x may be p]us$ ) #baa wond] & ?anksgiv+ by future g5]ations4 ,! record ?us made w be z cle>ly sacr$ hi/ory z ! ,bible itself4 ,! "q z to ! orig9 ( ! ,am]ican ,indians is a subject ( deep int]e/ to _m advanc$ m9ds4 ,inve/igation = in=mation be>+ ^u x has receiv$ a p[]ful impetus by discov]ies ( ! ru9s ( va/ cities & gigantic aqu$ucts1 requir+ ! ex]cise ( great ar*itectural & eng9e]+ skill 9 _! con/ruction4 ,^! & o!r relics ( pa/ races1 ab\nd+ 9 ,c5tral1 ! s\!rn "p ( ,nor?1 & 9 ,s\? ,am]ica1 give indisputable evid5ce ( ^! regions hav+ be5 inhabit$1 _m c5turies ago1 by multitud9\s enlight5$ populations t _h atta9$ a high /ate ( civilization4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon1 :i* gives an au!ntic hi/ory ( ^? peoples1 dissolves ! my/]y t h]et(ore en%r\d$ ?is dep>tm5t ( rese>*4 ,x tells :o ^? p 7 & f :5ce !y sprang4 ,x tells ( a small colony1 by comm&m5t ( ,god & l$ by ,8 all-p[]ful h&1 leav+ ,j]usalem1 & aft] haz>d\s j\rney+s l&+ on ! %ores ( ,am]ica4 ,x gives an acc\nt also ( ano!r p>ty1 consi/+ ( ,jews1 go+ to ! same cont95t subsequ5tly1 & amalgamat+ ) ! desc5dants ( ! fir/ coloniz]s4 ,a brief hi/orical sket* is also giv5 ( a colony t left ! ,t[] ( ,babel at ! "t ( ! confusion ( languages4 ,! exi/5ce ( ! ru9s indicat+ ! =m] pres5ce ( great populations1 well advanc$ 9 arts & manufactures1 0 unkn[n to ,joseph ,smi? :5 he translat$ ! ,book ( ,mormon1 yet ! close/ scrut9y & comp>ison t h yet be5 giv5 h fail$ to %[ a s+le discrepancy betwixt ! record he 0 ! in/rum5t 9 br++ =? & publi%+ & ev5 ! mo/ rec5t discov]ies1 to :i* we h n space1 h[ev]1 to ref]4 ,^! ru9s give unmi/akable pro( t rem>kably advanc$ races h dwelt on ! ,am]ican ,cont95t 9 ! ages ( ! pa/4 ,h[ reasonable x is to suppose t our ,heav5ly ,fa!r %\ld h manife/$ ,himself to !m z ,he did on ! ,ea/]n ,hemisph]e4 ,& if x be fair to inf] t ,he did s exhibit ,8 goodness & lov+-t5d]ness1 ! subsequ5t inf]5ce t a record ( ^! div9e op]ations w\ld be kept is equally s4 ,h[ natural also to expect t ,he1 z 9 ! case ( ! ,bible1 w\ld n suff] su* a hi/ory to be lo/1 b r t ,he w\ld pres]ve x = ! g5]al b5efit ( err+ humanity1 t !y might h additional te/imony conc]n+ a crucifi$ & ris5 ,r$eem]4 ,if ! _w w\ld receive x1 :at a p[]ful comb9ation ! #bab two records--! ,bible & ,book ( ,mormon--w\ld make4 ,! "o relates to ! deal+s ( ,god ) ,8 p 9 ! ea/]n "p ( ! _w1 & ! o!r 9 ! we/4 ,!y bo? h>monize1 ea* te/ify+ ( ! same ev]la/+ plan ( salvation1 ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he> ! words ( ,ezekiel1 #cg? *ap41 #ai? v]se3 ,say unto !m1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god2 behold1 ,i w take ! /ick ( ,joseph1 :i* is 9 ! h& ( ,ephraim1 & ! tribes ( ,israel1 8 fell[s1 & w put !m ) him1 ev5 ) ! /ick ( ,judah1 & make !m "o /ick1 & !y %all be "o 9 m9e h&4 ,x is well und]/ood t ! mean+ ( /ick is a book or record1 ! ,jewi% cu/om be+ to h ! law & hi/ory writt5 ^u a long scroll ( p>*m5t1 roll$ ^u a /ick4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon is ! /ick ( ,joseph4 ,) ! exception ( ! ,book ( ,e!r1 relat+ to ! ,j>$ites1 :o sprang f a colony t left ! ,t[] ( ,babel at ! "t ( ! confusion ( languages1 ! record gives ! hi/ory ( a bran* ( ! h\se ( ,joseph1 ,lehi1 ! head ( ! little colony t emigrat$ f ,j]usalem to ,am]ica six hundr$ ye>s be=e ,*ri/1 be+ a l9eal desc5dant ( ,manasseh4 ,accord+ to revelations giv5 9 ^! days1 ! ov]:elm+ majority ( ! p compos+ ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are ( ! blood ( scatt]$ ,ephraim1 to ^: h&s ! record or /ick ( ,joseph is confid$1 z prophesi$ by ,ezekiel4 ,we hold t ,jesus ,*ri/ n only manife/$ ,himself to ,8 disciples at ,j]usalem1 e/abli%+ ,8 fold--,8 ,*ur*--9 t region1 t ,8 %eep might be protect$ & f$1 b ,he did ! same 9 o!r p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,is ,he n ! ,%eph]d ( all ^? :o are will+ to s]ve ,him8 ,did ,he n say to ,8 anci5t ,jewi% disciples1 ,g ye into all ! _w & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature8 ,he requir$ !m to g to e "p ( ! e>? t 0 !n kn[n on ! ea/]n hemisph]e4 ,?is did n include ! ,am]ican ,cont95t4 ,are we to inf] f ?is t1 because ( ! inability ( ^! witnesses1 f lack ( geographical or o!r in=mation1 :i* ,god1 9 ,8 wisdom1 may h se5 fit to )hold f !m1 ! peoples ( ! great we/]n cont95t %\ld be left )\t a k ( a crucifi$ & ris5 ,r$eem]8 ,surely ?is w\ld be tantam\nt to an imputation ( inju/ice aga9/ ,omnipot5ce1 z !re is no o!r "n "u heav5 :]eby salvation c be obta9$ except t ( ,jesus4 #bac ,) ! lov+ ,r$eem] ! welf>e ( ,8 %eep1 or disciples1 0 ,8 con/ant !me & anxiety4 ,on "o occasion ,he 0 conv]s+ on ?is subject ) ,8 ,j]usalem flock1 :5 ,he utt]$ ! foll[+ /atem5t1 z record$ 9 ,john #aj? *ap41 #ae? & #af? v]ses3 ,z ! ,fa!r kn[e? me1 ev5 s "k ,i ! ,fa!r2 & ,i lay my life d[n = ! %eep4 ,& o!r %eep ,i h :i* are n ( ?is fold2 !m also ,i mu/ br+1 & !y %all he> my voice2 & !re %all be "o fold & "o %eph]d4 ,! pla9 inf]5ce to be drawn f ?is cle> /atem5t is t !re 7 o!r %eep or p :o w\ld become disciples ( ,*ri/ t _h n yet he>d ,8 voice1 b %\ld he> x4 ,x is evid5t also t ! ,pale/9e disciples 7 unacqua9t$ ) ! %eep to :om ! ,savior allud$4 ,he "h express$ ,8 int5tion to e/abli%1 among ^? o!r %eep1 ,8 fold1 or ,*ur*1 simil> to ! "o 9 ,pale/9e1 compris+ apo/les1 prophets1 sev5ties1 eld]s1 & all ! o!r (fic]s1 gifts & p[]s1 ! fold ( ,*ri/ be+ ! same :]ev] f\nd1 !re be+ b "o fold & "o %eph]d4 ,! "q n[ to be consid]$ is1 ,:o 7 ! o!r %eep to :om ,jesus ref]r$8 ,! ,book ( ,mormon unfolds ?is my/]y4 ,f page #eja to #edj ( ! la/ edition ( t record w be f\nd an acc\nt ( ! visit ( ! ,r$eem] to ! ,nephites1 %ortly aft] ,8 crucifixion & resurrection at ,j]usalem4 ,x is "o ( ! mo/ beautiful & pa!tic n>ratives x has be5 our lot to p]use4 ,8 wond]ful m9i/rations & exhibitions ( p[] are describ$ 9 simple b explicit language1 & details ( ,8 selection ( twelve special witnesses or disciples1 & ! organization ( ,8 fold1 or ,*ur*1 are giv54 ,?is hi/ory1 replete ) div9e in/ruction1 expla9s ! import ( ! rem>k ( ,jesus to ,8 disciples at ,j]usalem4 ,he in=m$ ! ,nephites ( ! /atem5t ,he made to ! ,jews 9 ref]5ce to !m1 & said ! reason ,he did n tell !m m 0 because ( ! weakness ( ! fai? ( ,8 flock 9 ,pale/9e4 ,he also in=m$ ! ,nephites t ,he _h receiv$ a comm&m5t f ! ,fa!r to visit ! ,t5 ,tribes ( ,israel4 ,9 ! m\?s ( two or ?ree witnesses %all e ^w be e/abli%$1 are ! words ( ! sacr$ book4 ,:at %all we say !n ab\t ! evid5ce ( ! witnesses ^: te/imony is app5d$ to ! ,book ( ,mormon8 ,?ree m51 besides ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 solemnly decl>e to all p t !y beheld ) _! eyes ! plates ) engrav+s1 conta9+ ! record1 & ! angel :o manife/$ #bad !m2 also t !y he>d ! voice ( ,god f heav5 decl>+ ^! ?+s to be true & fai?ful & comm&+ !m to be> record conc]n+ !m to all ! _w4 ,none ( ^! witnesses h ev] d5i$ _! te/imony4 ,oliv] ,c[d]y & ,m>t9 ,h>ris h gone beh9d ! veil1 b ,david ,:itm]1 at ?is date1 /ill lives4 ,he sev]$ 8 connection ) ! ,*ur*1 b /ill be>s a dis9t]e/$ te/imony to ! tru? ( ! solemn /atem5t publi%$ 9 connection ) ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,no long] s9ce ?an ,septemb]1 #ahgh1 ,eld]s ,orson ,pratt & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? visit$ ,mr4 ,:itm]1 :o 0 resid+ 9 ,ri*mond1 ,miss\ri1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a41 & at ! int]view he gave _m int]e/+ details 9 ref]5ce to ! angelic m9i/ration1 ! plates & o!r important matt]s4 ,an acc\nt ( ! visit 0 publi%$ 9 numb]s #di & #ej ( ,vol4 #dj ( ! ,mill5nial ,/>4 ,he has also be5 int]rogat$ by _m p]sons hav+ no connection ) ! ,*ur*1 8 te/imony be+ unv>y+ z to ! ,div9e au!nticity ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,eight o!r witnesses te/ify to hav+ beheld & h&l$ ! plates & se5 ! hi]oglyphical engrav+s !reon4 ,true1 wick$1 design+ m5 h endeavor$ to de/roy ! validity ( ?is te/imony by fabricat+ absurd /ories reg>d+ ! orig9 ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,?is is an old device ( ,satan & 8 emiss>ies to cov] up ! tru? & de/roy ! "w ( ,god4 ,su* ma*9ations are simil> to ! attempt t 0 made by lead+ ,jews to induce ! ,roman soldi]s to /ate t ! body ( ,*ri/ _h be5 c>ri$ away1 s t a belief 9 ,8 resurrection might be /ifl$4 ,! te/imony ( ! witnesses /&s unimpea*$1 & is 9 =ce 9 all ! _w1 be+ direct$ to e nation1 k9dr$1 tongue & p4 ,! social /ructures ( ! nations are be+ und]m9$ & ?reat5$ by a /range revolution>y movem5t4 ,?rones & empires seem to be almo/ trembl+ 9 ! balance4 ,?is is notably ! case ) ! great ,russian despotism4 ,! _s ( murd] & inc5di>ism seems to be 9 ! air1 fill+ ! high ones ( ! e>? ) affright4 ,f\l murd] & de/ructive fire are born ( ! plott+s ( secret societies1 organiz$ = purposes ( assass9ation1 p[] & plund]4 ,all civiliz$ nations are m or less affect$ by ?is hide\s affliction1 :i* hangs ov] "s ( !m l an incubus4 ,x is a sign ( ! times4 ,! prophet ,moroni1 by ^: h&s ! plates ( ! ,book ( ,mormon 7 hid up 9 ! ,hill ,cumorah1 wrote conc]n+ ?is v condition4 ,he knew t 8 words w\ld come =? & be publi%$ to ! ,g5tiles1 #hae 9 ! latt] days1 & he direct$ a prophetic /atem5t to !m1 :i* w be f\nd on page #ehh ( ! la/ edition3 ,:]e=e1 ,o ye ,g5tiles1 x is wisdom 9 ,god t ^? ?+s %\ld be %[n unto y1 t !reby ye may rep5t ( y\r s9s1 & suff] n ^! murd]\s comb9ations to get above y1 :i* are built up to get p[] & ga91 & ! "w1 yea1 ev5 ! "w ( de/ruction come ^u y4 99 99 99 ,:]e=e ! ,"l comm&e? y :5 ye %all see ^! ?+s come among y1 t y %all awake to a s5se ( y\r awful situation1 because ( ?is secret comb9ation :i* %all be among y4 ,! same prophet also says3 ,& :atsoev] nation %all uphold su* secret comb9ations1 to get p[] & ga91 until !y %all spread ov] ! nation1 behold1 !y %all be de/roy$4 ,:at c\ld be pla9] ?an ! fulfilm5t ( ^! pr$ictive words1 e/abli%+ ! prophetic "* ( ! record4 ,if ! objector %\ld int]pose t he does n believe ?is pr$iction 0 made f\rte5 hundr$ ye>s ago1 t w\ld n help 8 side ( ! "q1 z x w\ld be a m]e %ift+ ( ! prophetic mantle f ! %\ld]s ( ,moroni to ^? ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,at ! "t ! book 0 translat$ & publi%$ ^? secret murd]\s comb9ations 7 almo/ non-exi/5t comp>$ ) _! pres5t ext5t1 foo?old & p[]4 ,!y n[ exi/ to a great] or less degree 9 all nations1 & w cont9ue to increase until !y create :at ! ,book ( ,mormon t]ms a great division among ! p1 & e man's h& w be aga9/ 8 neighbor4 ,at ,kirtl&1 ,ohio1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a41 ,feb4 #i1 #ahca1 a revelation 0 giv5 ?r\gh ,joseph1 ! ,se]1 on ?is v subject1 ! foll[+ passage occurr+3 ,& behold1 x %all come to pass t my s]vants %all be s5t =? to ! ea/ & to ! we/1 to ! nor? & to ! s\?2 & ev5 n[1 let him t goe? to ! ea/1 tea* !m t %all be conv]t$ to flee to ! we/1 & ?is 9 consequ5ce ( t :i* is com+ on ! e>?1 & ( secret comb9ations4 ,let ! inhabitants ( ! e>? take w>n+1 = z ! ,"l live? & ,he has spok5 by ! m\?s ( ,8 prophets1 a d>k & evil day is at ! doors4 ,god has decre$ t ! e>? %all n mu* long] groan "u ! oppressive influ5ce ( misrule & mis]y4 ,x is /at$ 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon t ! prophets among ! anci5t ,nephites1 be+ p]mitt$ to behold1 by prophetic p[]1 t _! desc5dants w\ld drift into great wick$ness1 & 9 consequ5ce1 be de/roy$ by ! ,almighty1 z ,he _h decre$ t e p ^u t l& :o w\ld #baf n keep ,8 laws %\ld be swept away :5 !y %\ld be fully ripe 9 _! abom9ations4 ,!y !re=e1 by fai? & pray]1 to ! ,fa!r 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 obta9$ a promise t a remnant %\ld rema91 & t ! record :i* _h be5 kept %\ld be pres]v$1 & c>ri$ to !m by ! ,g5tiles 9 ! latt] days4 ,we pref] to give ! exact words ( ! prophet ,nephi1 :i* w be f\nd on page #abb1 late/ edition3 ,& n[ ,i w\ld prophesy some:at m conc]n+ ! ,jews & ! ,g5tiles4 ,= aft] ! book ( :i* ,i h spok5 7,book ( ,mormon7 %all come =?1 & be writt5 unto ! ,g5tiles1 & seal$ up aga9 unto ! ,"l1 !re %all be _m :i* %all believe ! words :i* are writt52 & !y %all c>ry !m =? unto ! remnant ( our se$4 ,& !n %all ! remnant ( our se$ "k conc]n+ u1 h[ t we came out f ,j]usalem1 & t !y are desc5dants ( ! ,jews4 ,& ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ %all be decl>$ among !m2 :]e=e !y %all be re/or$ unto ! k ( _! fa!rs1 & also to ! k ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* 0 _h among _! fa!rs1 & !n %all !y rejoice1 = !y %all "k t x is a bless+ unto !m f ! h& ( ,god2 & _! scales ( d>kness %all beg9 to fall f _! eyes2 & _m g5]ations %all n pass away among !m1 save !y %all become a :ite & delightsome p4 ,^! words h receiv$ a lit]al fulfillm5t4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 _m h believ$ ! words :i* are writt51 ! t5s ( ?\s&s ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o h accept$ ! ,book ( ,mormon z an au!ntic record be>+ ample witness to t fact4 ,?is prophecy 0 utt]$ ov] two ?\s& ye>s ago1 & yet ! facts incorporat$ are z pla9 z if p5n$ subsequ5t to _! accompli%m5t4 ,! skeptic may say he does n believe 9 ! anci5t "* ( ! record1 & !re=e ( ! prophecy2 b t x orig9at$ ) ,joseph ,smi?4 ,t w\ld n make ! position ( ! unbeliev] mu* m t5able1 z x w\ld be m]ely %ift+ ! prophetic gift to o!r %\ld]s1 = ! ,book ( ,mormon 0 publi%$ be=e ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 organiz$1 & consequ5tly be=e ,joseph ,smi? c\ld possibly h kn[n1 by ord9>y natural means1 t _m w\ld believe ! words ( ! book4 ,b1 to ! o!r portion ( ! pr$iction4 ,! book or hi/ory has be5 c>ri$ to ! remnant1 by ! ,g5tiles4 ,f %ortly subsequ5t to ! organization ( ! ,*ur* a good deal ( mission>y labor 0 p]=m$ by ! eld]s among #bag ! ,lamanites1 9 ! hope ( br++ !m to a k ( ! ,gospel4 ,b all ef=ts to p5etrate _! d>k5$ m9ds appe>$ futile4 ,! message appe>$ to fall ^u e>s ( /one4 ,evid5tly ! "t1 9 ! provid5ce ( ! ,almighty1 = t race1 :o _h fall5 s l[ 9 ! scale ( be+1 to accept ( ! k t 0 _h among _! fa!rs1 _h n arriv$4 ,sudd5ly h[ev]1 z ! sun breaks ov] ! ea/]n horizon1 dispell+ ! gloom ( night1 a light broke =? among !m4 ,)\t ef=t or influ5ce f any human s\rce !y came =w>d 9 l>ge numb]s1 decl>+ !y _h receiv$ heav5ly visitations1 indicat+ pla9ly to !m t !y mu/ g to ! eld]s ( ! ,*ur*1 be baptiz$ by !m1 by imm]sion1 9 wat]1 = ! remission ( s9s1 =sake _! evil & idle habits1 & seek = ! c\nsel ( ! s]vants ( ,god4 ,! applications = baptism & in/ruction 7 fir/ made to ,eld] ,george ,h4 ,hill1 ( ,ogd51 & ,eld] ,w4 ,h4 ,lee1 ( ,grantsville1 z _m z ?ree hundr$ wait+ ^u ! =m] at "o "t4 ,! movem5t appe>$ to be simultane\s 9 _m places1 ea/1 we/1 nor? & s\?4 ,x comm5c$ 9 ! summ] ( #ahgd1 & has be5 /eadily develop+ ev] s9ce4 ,= ! b5efit ( ^! p1 :o are desc5dants ( a bran* ( ! h\se ( ,israel1 ?ree l>ge f>ms h be5 secur$ by ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 "o 9 ,malad ,valley1 ,nor!rn ,utah1 ano!r 9 ,tooele ,c\nty1 to ! we/w>d1 & ano!r 9 ,?i/le ,valley1 9 ! ,s\?4 ,!y are beg9n+ to cultivate ! soil1 & take on ! habits ( civilization1 ?us comm5c+ to fulfil ! pr$ictions ( ! ,book ( ,mormon conc]n+ !m4 ,! report ( a conf]5ce held 9 ! t[n ( ,ephraim1 ,san ,pete ,c\nty1 ,utah1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a41 by ,presid5t ,john ,taylor & o!r au?orities1 la/ w9t] 7#ahgi-hj71 is be=e u4 ,x tells ( a ,relief ,society 9 ,?i/le ,valley1 compos$ ( :ite & ,indian wom5 9 ab\t equal numb]s1 & ( _! indu/ry & philan?ropy 9 donat+ means = ! build+ ( a ,temple to ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,x 0 also repres5t$1 by ,eld] ,sp5c]1 :o has ! ov]sight ( ! ,indians 9 ,?i/le ,valley1 t ! ,lamaniti% bre?r5 & si/]s 7 z will+ z ! :ite memb]s ( ! ,*ur* to aid 9 e good "w4 ,^! may be view$ z small matt]s1 b !y are cit$ f ! mid/ ( a multitude ( evid5ces %[+ ! educational1 s(t5+ & modify+ t5d5cy ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z prea*$ by ! s]vants ( ,god1 & :i* #bah ! anci5t prophets decl>$ w\ld be receiv$ by ^! hi!rto degrad$ p1 ! aborig9es ( ,am]ica1 & lift !m to a m enlight5$ plane ( life4 ,x w be se5 t ! leav5 has already comm5c$ to actively "w among !m1 v]ify+ ! g5u9e "* ( ! prophecies conc]n+ !m4 ,:atev] manife/s ! au!nticity ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 supports ! claim ( ,joseph ,smi? to be+ a prophet ( ! ,liv+ ,god4 ,be=e leav+ ?is "p ( ! subject1 we w ref] to a fact t mu/ /rike ! read] z a /rong evid5ce ( ! prophetic correctness ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 &1 consequ5tly1 ( ! g5u95ess ( ! claim t ,joseph ,smi? 0 s5t ( ,god4 ,! book /ates t ! ,savior gave x z a sign t :5 ! ,lamanites 7,am]ican ,indians7 %\ld beg9 to believe its cont5ts1 ! "w ( ! ,fa!r1 to prep>e ! way = ! ga!r+ ( ! :ole h\se ( ,israel %\ld comm5ce4 ,we w quote ! #g? v]se ( ! #ba/ *apt] ( #crd ,nephi1 page #ebg late/ edition ,b4 ,m43 ,& :5 ^! ?+s come to pass1 t ?y se$ %all beg9 to "k ^! ?+s1 x %all be a sign unto !m1 t !y may "k t ! "w ( ! ,fa!r ha? already comm5c$ unto ! fulfill+ ( ! cov5ant :i* he has made unto ! p :o are ( ! h\se ( ,israel4 ,also ! #bh? v]se3 ,yea1 & !n %all ! "w comm5ce1 ) ! ,fa!r1 among all nations1 9 prep>+ ! way :]eby 8 p may be ga!r$ home to ! l& ( _! inh]itance1 & !y %all g out f all nations4 ,z %[n 9 ! =ego+1 ! aborig9es h already begun to believe1 & to manife/ ! accuracy ( ! sign we h b to po9t to ! political ev5ts 9 connection ) ! ,ea/ t h occurr$ dur+ ! la/ five ye>s4 ,9 t "t !re has transpir$ ! ,russo-,turki% w>1 ! ,b]l9 ,treaty1 incorporat+ political fre$om = ! ,jews 9 ,r\mania2 ! ,anglo-,turki% ,conv5tion1 includ+ ! cession ( ! ,isl& ( ,cyprus to ,great ,brita91 & ! e/abli%m5t ( a ,briti% protectorate ov] t portion ( ! ,ottoman dom9ion :i* includes ,pale/9e4 ,^! are all occurr5ces conf9$ )9 ! limit$ p]iod :i* has expir$ s9ce ! ,lamanites began to believe & receive ! ,gospel4 ,x requires no /ra9+ ( po9ts to reconcile ^! ev5ts ) ! comm5cem5t ( ! prep>atory "w ( ! ,fa!r = ! ga!r+ ( ! remnants ( ,8 anci5t p to _! own l&4 ,! ,jews !mselves are beg9n+ to recognize ?is fact4 ,s also are _m pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 :o1 al?\gh #bai de/itute ( au?ority f ,jesus ,*ri/ & devoid ( ! ,gospel ( fai?1 rep5tance1 baptism = ! remission ( s9s1 & ! lay+ on ( h&s = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 its fullness1 h "s fai? 9 ! fulfillm5t ( ! prophecies relat+ to ! ga!r+ ( ,israel4 ,we ?9k x prop] to /ate1 incid5tally1 t s9ce ! orig9al translation into ,engli%1 ! ,book ( ,mormon has be5 translat$ into & publi%$ 9 ,wel%1 ,dani%1 ,fr5*1 ,g]man1 ,italian1 ! language ( ! ,s&wi* ,isl&]s1 & ,sw$i%4 ,x has also be5 translat$ into & a portion ( x publi%$ 9 ! ,spani% language4 ,joseph ,smi?1 ! great latt]-day prophet1 ann\nc$ to ! _w fifty ye>s ago1 t ! fullness ( ! ,g5tiles w\ld come 9 & ,israel be re/or$ to ! l&s ( _! inh]itance 9 ! same g5]ation exi/+ :5 he made ! pr$iction2 or1 t !re 7 p]sons !n liv+ :o w\ld n sleep 9 dea? until all %\ld be fulfill$ 9 relation to ! cov5ant made ) ! h\se ( ,jacob4 ,b x is n till n[1 :5 ! tree is s pla9ly putt+ =? its buds1 t "s ( ! m or?odox ,bible believ]s among ! sects are beg9n+ to obs]ve ! port5t\s "* ( ! signs ( ! times4 ,! fulfill$ pr$ictions ( ,joseph ,smi? are v num]\s4 ,b we are only enabl$ 9 ! pres5t writ+1 to comp>atively d little m ?an t\* ^u 8 prophetic "*4 ,a prophet is a p]son illum9at$1 in/ruct$1 or inspir$ by ,god to ann\nce future ev5ts4 ,we h1 we believe1 succe$$ 9 %[+ t su* 0 ! call+ = :i* ,joseph 0 div9ely select$4 ,among ! subjects ^u :i* ,joseph ,smi? 0 call$ to ex]cise ! prophetic gift 0 ! w>s t 71 9 ?is g5]ation1 to produce ^u ! e>?1 ! mo/ t]rible sc5es ( de/ruction & c>nage4 ,we "h pres5t an extract f a revelation giv5 ,dec4 #be?1 #ahcb3 ,v]ily1 ?us sai? ! ,"l1 conc]n+ ! w>s t w %ortly come to pass1 beg9n+ at ! rebellion ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 :i* w ev5tually t]m9ate 9 ! dea? & mis]y ( _m s\ls4 ,! days w come t w> w be p\r$ out ^u all nations1 beg9n+ at t place4 ,= behold ! ,s\!rn ,/ates %all be divid$ aga9/ ! ,nor!rn ,/ates1 & ! ,s\!rn ,/ates w call ^u o!r nations1 ev5 ! nation ( ,great ,brita91 z x is call$1 & !y also %all call ^u o!r nations1 9 ord] to def5d !mselves aga9/ o!r nations2 & ?us w> %all be p\r$ out ^u all nations4 ,we presume our read] is aw>e t ! fir/ %ot ( ! ,am]ican w> ( ! rebellion 0 fir$ 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 #bbj & t dur+ ! progress ( t fratricidal & bloody conflict1 ! ,s\!rn ,conf$]acy s5t ,messrs4 ,mason & ,slidell to ! ,c\rt ( ,/4 ,james1 ) full p[]s to treat ) ! ,briti% ,gov]nm5t to secure ! aid ( ! latt] 9 accompli%+ ! object ( ! secession f ! ,union ( ,/ates4 ,^! are matt]s ( hi/ory4 ,^! two repres5tatives ( ! ,conf$]acy 7 br\ght into m ?an ord9>y notoriety by ! fact ( _! hav+ be5 tak51 by f$]al au?ority1 f ! deck ( a ,briti% vessel1 b subsequ5tly lib]at$ on dem& ( ! gov]nm5t ( ,great ,brita94 ,! fact t ,joseph ,smi? prophesi$ ! break+ out ( ! ,am]ican w>1 toge!r ) "s /rik+ details connect$ ) x1 tw5ty-n9e ye>s be=e its occurr5ce1 _c be d5i$1 ! pr$iction hav+ be5 publi%$ to ! _w almo/ ev] s9ce x 0 enunciat$4 ,?is /amps him z a =etell] ( future ev5ts4 ,z ! decl>ation is giv5 ) su* exactness1 x c\ld n h be5 ! result ( m]e human +5uity or =esight4 ,9 fact1 s abs5t 0 ! g5]al anticipation ( su* a disa/] t ! production 0 treat$ ) ridicule1 contempt & scorn1 z soon z publi%$4 ,f :5ce came ,joseph's gift to =esee & =etell8 ,x mu/ h emanat$ f a p[] & intellig5ce great] ?an t naturally possess$ by man4 ,x is evid5t t 8 m9d 0 illum9at$ by ! ,god ( ,heav54 ,! o!r portion ( ! pr$iction relat+ to ,great ,brita9 w also be fulfill$1 z well z e ^w t has be5 utt]$ by ! gift & p[] ( ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,%e w yet call ^u o!r nations4 ,! tocs9 ( w> w s\nd & arm$ ho/s w meet 9 ! cra% ( battle1 = w> w be p\r$ out ^u all nations4 ,?is is ! great day ( prep>ation = ! controv]sy ( ! ,"l ( ,ho/s ) ! inhabitants ( ! e>?4 ,europe is alive ) arm$ m54 ,%e is bri/l+ ) bayonets & fe>ful ( ! approa* ( ! inevitable conflict4 ,p]plexity & di/ress already appe>4 ,^! are b ! beg9n+ ( sorr[s4 ,kn[+ :at is com+ ^u ! e>?1 a day ( calamity1 we call ^u all m5 & wom5 to receive ! message ( ! ,gospel1 re/or$ to ! e>? 9 ?is g5]ation1 ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( a prophet4 ,we call ^u all to rep5t1 be baptiz$ by "o hold+ au?ority by imm]sion 9 wat] = ! remission ( s9s1 & receive ! ,holy ,gho/1 by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,we te/ify1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ?is is ! w ( ,god1 manife/$ 9 ^! days1 by revelation & comm&m5t4 ,liv]pool1 ,engl&1 ,april #f?1 #ahhj4 #bba ,,! ,,gospel ,,op5s ,,communication ,,) ,,jehovah4 ,p>agraphs f a s]mon deliv]$ by ,presid5t ,john ,taylor1 ,june #ab1 #ahec4 ,we contemplate ) joy t ! heav5s h be5 op5$1 t tru? has be5 reveal$2 & ! p[] ( ,god develop$2 t angels h manife/$ !mselves1 t ! glory ( ! et]nal _w has be5 made kn[n1 & t we h be5 made p>ticipators 9 t light1 glory1 & intellig5ce :i* ,god has be5 pleas$ to reveal = ! bless+s1 salvation & exaltation ( ! human family 9 ?is "t & ?r\gh\t all et]nity4 ,we believe t ,god has set ,8 h& 9 ^! la/ days to accompli% ,8 purposes1 to ga!r ,8 elect f ! f\r w9ds1 ev5 to fulfill ! words :i* ,he has spok5 by all ! holy prophets1 to r$eem ! e>? f ! p[] ( ! curse1 to save ! human family f ! ru9s ( ! fall1 & to place mank9d 9 t position :i* ,god design$ !m to occupy be=e ?is _w came into exi/5ce1 or ! morn+ />s sang toge!r = joy4 ,i "k1 t z o!r m51 we h our trials1 afflictions1 sorr[s & privations2 we meet ) difficulties2 we h to cont5d ) ! _w1 ) ! p[]s ( d>kness1 ) ! corruptions ( m51 & a v>iety ( evils2 yet1 at ! same "t ?r\gh ^! ?+s we h to be made p]fect4 ,x is necess>y t we %\ld h a k ( ourselves1 ( our true position & /&+ be=e ,god1 & compreh5d our /r5g?1 our weakness1 our ignorance & intellig5ce1 our wisdom & our folly1 t we may "k h[ to appreciate true pr9ciples1 & compreh5d1 & put a prop] value ^u all ?+s z !y pres5t !mselves be=e our m9ds4 ,x is necess>y t we %\ld "k our own weaknesses1 & ! weaknesses ( our fell[-m52 our own /r5g?1 z well z ! /r5g? ( o!rs2 & compreh5d #bbb our true position be=e ,god1 angels & m52 t we may be incl9$ to treat all ) due respect1 & n to ov]-value our own wisdom or /r5g?1 nor deprecate x1 nor t ( o!rs1 b put our tru/ 9 ! liv+ ,god1 & foll[ aft] ,him1 & realize t we are ,8 *ildr51 & t ,he is our ,fa!r1 & t our dep5d5ce is ^u ,him1 & t e bless+ we receive fl[s f ,8 b5efic5t h&4 ,x 0 necess>y :5 ! ,savior 0 ^u ! e>?1 t ,he %\ld be tempt$ 9 all po9ts1 l unto u1 & be t\*$ ) ! feel+ ( our infirmities1 to compreh5d ! weaknesses & /r5g?1 ! p]fections ( poor fall5 human nature4 ,& hav+ accompli%$ ! ?+ ,he came into ! _w to d2 hav+ _h to grapple ) hypocrisy1 corruption1 weakness1 & imbecility ( man2 hav+ met ) temptation & trial 9 all its v>i\s =ms1 & ov]come1 ,he has become a fai?ful ,high ,prie/ to int]c$e = u 9 ! ev]la/+ ,k+dom ( ,8 ,fa!r4 ,he kn[s h[ to e/imate & put a prop] value ^u human nature1 = ,he hav+ be5 plac$ 9 ! same position z we are1 kn[s h[ to be> ) our weaknesses & infirmities1 & c fully compreh5d ! dep?1 p[]1 & /r5g? ( ! afflictions & trials t m5 h to cope ) 9 ?is _w1 & ?us und]/&+ & by exp]i5ce1 ,he c be> ) !m z a fa!r & an eld] bro!r4 ,confusion1 disord]1 weakness1 corruption1 & vice ( e k9d are ab\nd+1 & ! :ole _w seems to be confus$ & retrograd+4 ,! human family h dep>t$ f ! pr9ciples :i* ,god has laid d[n = _! guidance1 direction & support2 !y h =sak5 ,him ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 & hewn out to !mselves ci/]ns1 brok5 ci/]ns1 t c hold no wat]4 ,h we unit$ ) ?is ,*ur* because we expect to become m honorable 9 ! eyes ( ! _w8 ,no4 ,i ?9k ?is "w w\ld h be5 ! la/ %ip we %\ld h bo>d$1 if t _h be5 :at we s\ght4 ,no?+ b a /]l+ desire to d ! w ( ,god w cause m5 to endure ! contumely & reproa* ( _! fell[ m51 & associate !mselves ) ! p d5om9at$ ,latt]-day ,sa9ts or ,mormons4 ,if ,i knew no o!r religion ?an ! religions t are propagat$ abroad1 ,i w\ld n be a religi\s man at all1 b ,i w\ld lay x all aside1 z some?+ b5ea? my notice1 & wor%ip ,god z ! great ,supreme ( ! ,univ]se1 accord+ to my own judgm5t1 indep5d5t ( ! op9ions ( man1 #bbc & )\t hav+ any reg>d to ! ridicul\s dogmas taught 9 ! _w4 ,we believe t angels h appe>$1 t ! heav5s h be5 op5$4 ,we believe 9 ! et]nal pr9ciples1 9 an et]nal ,gospel1 an et]nal ,prie/hood1 9 et]nal communications & associations4 ,ev]y?+ associat$ ) ! ,gospel t we believe 9 is et]nal4 ,if hell is a place ( mis]y1 & heav5 a place ( happ9ess1 ,i want to "k h[ to escape ! "o1 & obta9 ! o!r4 ,if ,i _c "k some?+ ab\t ^! ?+s :i* are to come 9 ! et]nal _w1 ,i h no religion1 ,i w\ld n h any1 ,i w\ld n give a /raw = x4 ,x w\ld be too l[ & grovel+ a consid]ation = a man ( intellig5ce1 9 ! abs5ce ( ?is k4 ,if !re is a ,god1 ,i want a religion t supplies "s means ( c]ta9 tangible communication ) ,him4 ,if !re is a heav51 ,i want to "k :at sort ( a place x is4 ,if !re are angels1 ,i want to "k _! nature1 & _! occupation1 & ( :at !y are compos$4 ,if ,i am an et]nal be+1 ,i want to "k :at ,i am to d :5 ,i get ?r\gh ) "t2 :e!r ,i %all plant corn & hoe x1 or be engag$ 9 "s o!r employm5t4 ,i d n want any p]son to tell me ab\t a heav5 t is beyond ! b\nds ( "t & space1 a place t no p]son c possibly "k any?+ ab\t1 or ev] rea*1 if !y did4 ,i d n wi% any p]son to fright5 me ne>ly to dea?1 by tell+ me ab\t a hell :]e s9n]s are roa/$ ^u gridirons1 & toss$ up by devils ^u pit*=ks1 & o!r %>p-po9t$ in/rum5ts4 ,^! notions are tradition>y1 & h come f ! old "m *ur*4 ,i love to view ! ?+s ar\nd me2 to gaze ^u ! sun1 moon & />s2 to /udy ! planet>y sy/em1 & ! _w we inhabit2 to behold _! beauty1 ord]1 h>mony1 & ! op]ations ( exi/5ce ar\nd me4 ,i c see some?+ m ?an t mean j>gon1 ^? *ildi% quibbles1 ?is heav5 beyond ! b\nds ( "t & space1 :]e !y h no?+ to d b sit & s+ !mselves away to ev]la/+ bliss1 or g & roa/ on gridirons4 ,!re is no?+ l t to be f\nd 9 nature--ev]y?+ is beautifully h>moni\s1 & p]fectly adapt$ to ! position x occupies 9 ! _w4 ,:e!r y look at birds1 bea/s1 or ! human sy/em1 y see some?+ exquisitely beautiful & h>moni\s1 & wor?y ( ! contemplation ( all intellig5ce4 ,:at is man's wisdom 9 comp>ison to x8 ,i c\ld n help b believe !re 0 a ,god1 if !re 0 no su* ?+ z religion 9 ! _w4 #bbd ,if ! ,k+doms ( ,god 7 gov]n$ by ! same confus$ ord] ( ?+s t are *>act]i/ic ( ! gov]nm5ts ( ?is _w1 we w\ld h _h planet da%+ aga9/ planet 9 wild confusion1 & millions ( _! inhabitants s5t to desolation 9 a mom5t4 ,man is an intellig5t be+1 b h[ f> does 8 intellig5ce fall %ort ( t :i* regulates ! _w6 ,he _c ev5 gov]n himself1 he nev] 0 able to d x1 & nev] w be able until he receives t wisdom & intellig5ce :i* comes f ,god4 ,if e man c obta9 intellig5ce ( t k9d1 & f t s\rce1 :i* gov]ns ! _w1 & supplies all its wants2 if he c receive x f ,god1 z 8 in/ructor1 he is !n able to gov]n himself1 possess+ intellig5ce :i* he n[ kn[s no?+ ab\t2 & intellig5ce :i* inde$ is wor?y ( ,god & man4 ,if ,i _c h a portion ( t intellig5ce & t wisdom1 if ! great ,eloheim _c imp>t a portion ( t _s to me1 & tea* me ! same lessons t ,he und]/&s1 ,i want no?+ to d ) a sy/em ( !ology at all4 ,i believe 9 e true pr9ciple t is imbib$ by any p]son or sect1 & reject ! false4 ,if !re is any tru? 9 heav51 e>?1 or hell1 ,i want to embrace x1 ,i c>e n :at %ape x comes 9 to me1 :o br+s x or :o believes 9 x1 :e!r x is popul> or unpopul>4 ,tru?1 et]nal tru?1 ,i wi% to float 9 & enjoy4 ,if any man "u ! heav5s c %[ me "o pr9ciple ( error t ,i h ent]ta9$1 ,i w lay x aside =?)1 & be ?ankful = ! in=mation4 ,on ! o!r h&1 if any man has got any pr9ciple ( tru?1 :e!r moral1 religi\s1 philosophical1 or ( any o!r k9d1 t is calculat$ to b5efit mank9d1 ,i w promise him ,i w embrace x1 b ,i w n p>take ( 8 errors along ) x4 ,if y h got a ?+ t nobody c ov]turn1 b c be su/a9$ ev]y:]e2 t bids defiance to ! wisdom & intellig5ce ( ! _w to f9d "o fault 9 x1 y mu/ say x is "r1 until x is prov5 to be wrong4 ,if ,i h got pr9ciples :i* are out ( ! p[] ( man to prove false1 ,i consid] !y are "r1 & ,i /& ^u !m z a sure f\ndation4 ,! _w is confus$1 x is 9 d>kness & ignorance1 & kn[s no?+ ab\t ,god1 ,8 purposes1 designs1 or ! object ( ,8 creations4 ,god kn[s h[ to t\* my und]/&+1 & h[ to t\* !irs2 & if !y live & die )\t a k ( ,god1 & ,8 law1 we are told t !y w be judg$ accord+ to ! light !y h1 & n #bbe accord+ to t !y h n4 ,^? t h liv$ )\t law1 w be judg$ )\t law4 ,if a man _c /& up 9 ! def5se ( tru?1 to ! dea?1 x is n wor? hav+1 & he is n a man :o is ackn[l$g$ or consid]$ wor?y among ! ,sa9ts4 ,^? :o h receiv$ pure & heav5ly pr9ciples1 & liv$ up to !m1 & kept ! cele/ial law ( ,god1 w enjoy a cele/ial ,k+dom4 ,^? :o h n atta9$ to ?is p]fection b c obey a t]re/rial law1 w receive a t]re/rial glory1 & enjoy a t]re/rial ,k+dom1 & s on4 ,b ,i believe1 fur!rmore1 t !re are et]nal grades ( progression1 :i* w cont9ue worlds )\t end1 & to an inf9ity ( enjoym5t1 expansion1 glory1 progression1 & ( ev]y?+ calculat$ to ennoble & exalt mank9d4 ,love is "o ( ! *ief *>act]i/ics ( ,deity1 & ought to be manife/$ by ^? :o aspire to be ! sons ( ,god4 ,a man fill$ ) ! love ( ,god is n cont5t ) bless+ 8 family alone1 b ranges ?r\gh ! :ole _w anxi\s to bless ! :ole human race4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,! ,prophet4 ,if we are "h by *ance1 if we happ5$ to slip into ?is _w f no?+1 we %all soon slip out ( ?is _w to no?+2 h5ce no?+ w rema94 --,brigham ,"y4 #bbf ,a ,,^w ,,( ,,advice4 ,by ,eld] ,p4 ,p4 ,pratt1 9 ,mill5ial ,/>1 #ahdf4 ,z ! ,eld]s & o!rs 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,god g =? 9 ! dis*>ge ( _! duties1 9 proclaim+ ! ^w ( ! ,"l & 9 adm9i/]+ 9 ! ord9ances ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 !y w d\btless f9d ! enemy always on ! al]t to ensn>e !m if possible & br+ !m & _! mission into contempt4 ,!re w be f\nd a great ne$ = wisdom on all occasions1 t ! enemy may n ga9 ! advantage ov] !m4 ,9 ! fir/ place we w\ld advise ! ,eld]1 or :atev] else he may be1 nev] to lose sight ( 8 high call+ ( ,god 9 ,jesus ,*ri/--nev] to =get ! au?ority ( t portion ( ! ,prie/hood :i* has be5 conf]r$ ^u him4 ,we d n give ?is advice 9 ord] t ! bro!r might be puff$ up ) ! idea ( ! dignity ( 8 call+1 by no means2 nei!r w ! contemplation ( x produce t effect1 = inasmu* z we are call$ ( ,god accord+ to ! ord] ( ,8 ,k+dom1 !re=e1 we ( ourselves h n assum$ ! (fice :i* we hold1 nei!r d we usurp an au?ority to :i* we h no legal claim2 & s9ce x is entirely ( ! ,"l & n ( ourselves1 we %all be l$ to glorify ,him & look = ! assi/ance ( ,8 _s 9 dis*>g+ ! v>i$ duties ( ! same4 ,b n[ if an (fic] ( ! ,*ur* be br\ght into contact ) "s "o oppos$ to ! "w ( ! ,"l1 & he =gets 8 ,prie/hood & call+1 :at is ! result8 ,he is left to 8 own res\rces z an individual1 :i* 9 _m cases may n equal ^? ( 8 adv]s>y1 & ?us he may suff] an app>5t defeat 9 ! eyes ( o!rs1 & ! influ5ce ( ! pr9ciples ( tru? may be less5$ !reby4 ,9 our own exp]i5ce ) ! m9i/]s ( ! day1 we h f\nd !m v desir\s ( evad+ ! great fir/ pr9ciples ( salvation1 by call+ = evid5ce ( ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 :i* 7 we to furni%1 z might be done1 bo? ) reg>d to int]nal & ext]nal evid5ce1 z well z ! rese>*es ( travel]s accumulat+ a mass ( #bbg pro( z abundant z c be br\ght 9 te/imony ( any?+1 yet x w\ld be deem$ insuffici5t4 ,& :y8 ,we answ]1 because spiritual ?+s are spiritually disc]n$2 & z no man kn[e? ! ?+s ( a man1 save ! _s ( man :i* is 9 him1 ev5 s ! ?+s ( ,god kn[e? no man b ! _s ( ,god4 ,& inasmu* z ! ,book ( ,mormon is a div9e record1 s assur$ly w\ld ! individual be unable to disc]n ! same4 ,b he might reply t he believ$ ! ,scriptures ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts1 & 0 satisfi$ ) ! evid5ce adduc$ 9 _! favor2 yes1 & s w\ld he h believ$ 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon _h x be5 9 exi/5ce ) him & he _h be5 taught to rev]5ce x 9 a mann] simil> to ! ,bible2 or we w\ld c>ry x f>!r & say1 _h ! p]son's lot be5 ca/ 9 ,turkey1 he w\ld h gr[n up 9 a full belief 9 ! au!nticity ( ! ,koran ( ,mahomet4 ,b x is n su* an evid5ce z ?is t c give satisfaction to ! ,sa9t ( ,god4 ,multitudes express _! belief & full confid5ce t ,jesus 0 ! ,savior ( m51 b x is a conviction t has be5 in/ill$ into ! m9d 9 e>ly y\?1 & has gr[n ) _! gr[?2 yet /ill x is n an evid5ce t w satisfy a *ild ( ,god4 ,we read t no man c say t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/1 b by ! ,holy ,gho/1 & on ! same pr9ciple no man c speak z to ! true nature ( ! ,scriptures1 ,book ( ,mormon1 or any o!r sacr$ record1 b on ! same pr9ciple2 we might !re=e reason ) p]sons until doomsday1 :o are n 9 ! cov5ant1 & yet fail to conv9ce !m4 ,we see !n ! absurdity ( be+ l$ into a sn>e ( ?is k9d2 x is nei!r m nor less ?an ?is1 z x 7 lay+ aside our ,prie/hood & ! duties ( x1 to endeavor by our own abilities to conv9ce a man t we hold be=e him ! light ( tru?1 at ! same "t t he has no organs ( vision to disc]n x4 ,b !re is a gr\nd on :i* ! s]vant ( ! ,"l c /& securely2 he c speak ( ! ali5at$ condition ( mank9d1 he c tea* ! great law ( adoption into ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 & he c be> a fai?ful te/imony ( ! reality ( ,*ri/ianity & ( ! signs foll[+ ! believ]4 ,he may enl>ge on 8 k ( ! ,scripture by ! reception ( t _s by :i* alone ! tru? c be kn[n1 & if he be successful 9 secur+ ob$i5ce to ! fir/ pr9ciples ( tru?1 ! "w w be accompli%$ ) reg>d to e/abli%+ ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 z well z e o!r portion ( sacr$ writ4 ,we h n made ^! rem>ks because evid5ce _c #bbh be adduc$1 b to %[ ! irrationality ( endeavor+ to make a man see )\t eyes1 or 9 o!r words1 )\t ! capability ( disc]n+ tru? :5 plac$ be=e him4 ,let1 !re=e1 e s]vant ( ! ,"l be> ) him at all times a consci\sness ( 8 ,prie/hood & call+1 & :5 he is s circum/anc$ z to f9d x ( no avail1 8 labor 9 t qu>t] is f9i%$2 = if he be n successful 9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 legitimate au?ority & duty1 x w be utt]ly 9 va9 to seek to effect conviction 9 any m9d by fall+ back ^u 8 own acquir$ res\rces4 ,if we "k any?+ ( our own assurance we w\ld mo/ assur$ly say t ! p[] by :i* success is accompli%$ is to be f\nd 9 connection ) a proclamation ( ! fullness ( ! ,gospel4 ,*ri/ianity has be5 pres5t$ to mank9d z a m]e speculative !ory1 )\t ! p[] ( godl9ess accompany+ x1 & :5 on ! contr>y x is pres5t$ 9 all its glori\s fullness & reality to ! hone/-he>t$1 x becomes an ag5cy ( p[] :i* w ei!r prove effective1 or x w be 9 va9 to resort to o!r means4 ,let individuals b conceive = once ! glori\s reality ( tru?1 /ripp$ ( e mixture ( error1 & !y w turn 9 disgu/ f ! m]e !oretical & he>tless sy/em ) :i* be=etime !y may h be5 associat$4 ,we d n ?9k x w be out ( place "h to give a ^w ( caution1 ?\gh we h frequ5tly done x be=e1 9 relation to ! ex]cise ( wisdom 9 all ! public labors ( ! s]vants ( ! ,"l4 ,let !m wat* n>r[ly t ,satan deceives !m n by caus+ !m to lose sight ( ! object ( _! mission & call+ 9 ! proclamation ( salvation1 & lead+ !m to enl>ge & dilate ^u ! errone\s sy/ems ( ! day4 ,p]haps !re is no habit 9 :i* ! s]vant ( ! ,"l becomes s bl9d$ z ?is :5 he has once indulg$ 9 x4 ,! absurdities 9 connection ) mod]n cre$s & sy/ems are s num]\s t !y appe> app>5tly endless 9 ! contemplation1 & if ! devil c s f> deceive a p]son z to lead him to =get ! ,gospel & turn 8 att5tion to !m1 he w take _! att5tion1 !n he w take c>e t he lacks n = matt] on ! subject4 ,!re is no?+ to be accompli%$ by su* a mode ( proce$+1 save to exasp]ate ! feel+s ( individuals1 & prev5t !m f receiv+ at our h&s ! ^w ( life :i* we h to (f]4 ,we make ^! rem>ks z caution>y to all1 & :5 we call to m9d1 z ! result ( our own exp]i5ce1 ! individuals #bbi :o 7 ! mo/ prone to indulge 9 su* a c\rse1 we f9d !m n[ rank$ among ! apo/ates f ! tru?2 & z _! _s at t "t 0 to de/roy r ?an to build up1 s x is ) !m n[1 & !y w seek to ov]?r[ ! ,k+dom ( ,god ) z mu* ze/ z !y once labor$ to ov]?r[ ! v>i$ sy/ems ar\nd !m4 ,b x may be ask$1 h we n 9 ! ,*ri/ian w>f>e1 p[] to pull d[n ! /rongholds ( s9 & ,satan8 ,truly we h2 b h[ is x mo/ effectively accompli%$8 ,we answ] by ! e/abli%m5t ( ! pr9ciples ( tru?1 by exhibit+ ! glori\s ,gospel ( salvation1 & until ! he>]s !mselves %all appreciate its tru? & beauty & turn 9 disgu/ f ! de=mity ( ^? sy/ems ) :i* !y h be5 connect$4 ,let u draw a p>allel case3 ,we "k t ! ,k+dom ( ,god 9 ^! la/ days %all be e/abli%$1 t x %all be built up & nev] come to an end2 b :ile consci\s ( ?is important fact1 w\ld x be our bus9ess to g to e c\rt 9 ,europe or ! _w & decant ^u ! evils ( _! v>i\s gov]nm5ts1 & t 9 consequ5ce ( ! false pr9ciples ^u :i* !y are bas$1 !y mu/ come to de/ruction2 c]ta9ly wisdom w\ld n dictate su* a c\rse1 b in/ead !re(1 let u :o h embrac$ tru? seek to build up ! ,k+dom by a proclamation ( ^? pr9ciples :i* %all fit m5 to become citiz5s ( ! same1 & tea*+ ! great pr9ciple ( ga!r+1 t !y may be deliv]$ f judgm5t1 & 9 ,m\nt ,zion & 9 ,j]usalem f9d salvation !refrom4 ,!re is an honor1 a dignity1 & a responsibility connect$ ) ! ,prie/hood :i* we w\ld wi% %\ld nev] be =gott52 x is no?+ less ?an to be ambassadors ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & :5 successful 9 t embassy ! rew>d %all be to %9e z ! />s 9 ! firmam5t & z ! sun =ev] & =ev]4 #bcj ,a ,,prophet ,,( ,,latt] ,,days4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,edw9 ,f4 ,,p>ry1 ,,liv]pool1 ,,engl&4 ,a ,,glori\s ,,?\ght4 ,w\ld x n be joyful news to ! seek] aft] tru? to be assur$ t a prophet _h be5 rais$ up 9 latt] days8 ,h[ glori\s w\ld be ! ?\ght t ! ,"l _h aga9 spok5 f heav56 ,! direct ^w ( ,god to man 9 ?is age ought to be suffici5t to settle all disputes conc]n+ ! way ( salvation4 ,,%\ld ,,prophets ,,be ,,expect$ ,,9 ,,our ,,day8 ,is x 9 accordance ) scripture to expect prophets to come 9 ^! latt] days8 ,let u se>* ! scriptures & le>n :at !y tea*4 ,,god',s ,,^w ,,indicates ,,t ,a ,,prophet ,,%\ld ,,come4 ,! ,bible is a record ( ,god's deal+s ) ,8 prophets 9 pa/ ages4 ,x %[s t ,he always rais$ up su* m5 :5ev] ,he int5d$ to p]=m any special "w among mank9d4 ,"o ( ! anci5t prophets decl>$3 ,surely ! ,"l ,god w d no?+1 b he reveale? 8 secret to 8 s]vants ! prophets4 7,amos #c3 #g7 ,! :ole book ( div9e scripture confirms ^! words ( ,amos4 ,:5ev] x m5tions an important ev5t 9 ! _w's hi/ory x speaks ( a prophet 9 connection ) x4 ,,prophets ,,s5t ,,to ,,ann\nce ,,all ,,important ,,ev5ts ,be=e de/roy+ ! e>? ) a flood ! ,"l s5t ,noah to cry rep5tance unto ! p1 t !y might escape de/ruction if !y w\ld obey him4 ,9 all foll[+ ages ( :i* ! ,bible speaks to ! ,"l s5t prophets to w>n ! p be=e ,he br\ght de/ruction ^u !m4 ,! ,savior says1 #bca ,b z ! days ( ,noe 71 s %all also ! com+ ( ! ,son ( man be4 7,mat!w #bd3 #cg74 ,?is be+ true we are to expect t "s prophet w be s5t to w>n ! _w ( ! de/ruction ( ! wick$4 ,t ! wick$ w be de/roy$ at t "t is evid5t4 ,/4 ,paul says t :5 ! ,savior comes ,he w take v5geance ^u !m t "k n ,god1 & t obey n ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 7,,ii ,!ssalonians #a3h74 ,,positive ,,promise ,,( ,,! ,,"l ,,to ,,s5d ,a ,,mess5g]4 ,! ,prophet ,mala*i1 speak+ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 says3 ,behold1 ,i w s5d my mess5g] & he %all prep>e ! way be=e me3 & ! ,"l1 :om ye seek1 %all sudd5ly come to 8 temple4 7,mala*i #c3a74 ,?is is ano!r pro( t a div9e mess5g] is to be s5t to prep>e ! way = ! com+ ( ! ,"l4 ,t ?is passage does n ref] to ,8 fir/ com+ is %[n by ! foll[+ v]se1 :i* reads1 ,b :o may abide ! day ( 8 com+8 & :o %all /& :5 he appe>e?8 = he is l a ref9]'s fire1 & l full]s' soap4 7,mala*i #c3 #b74 ,,necessity ,,( ,,prophets ,,& ,,apo/les ,,9 ,,! ,,*ur*4 ,! words ( ,jesus %[ t inspir$ prophets & apo/les are necess>y 9 ,8 ,*ur*4 ,he comm&$ ,8 disciples 9 ^! words1 ,g ye !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/3 ,,tea*+ ,,!m ,,to ,,obs]ve ,,all ,,?+s ,,:atsoev] ,i ,,h ,,comm&$ ,,y4 7,mat!w #bh3 #ai1 #bj74 ,if all ?+s :atsoev] ,jesus comm&$ are to be taught today h[ c "o tea* !m unless he be inspir$ ( ,god8 ,x ne$s a prophet to reveal ^! ?+s anew to mank9d1 = ! ,bible does n conta9 ,,all ! tea*+s & do+s ( ! ,savior4 ,/4 ,john 9 speak+ ( ! do+s ( ,jesus1 says t ev5 ! _w itself c\ld n conta9 ! books t %\ld be writt54 7,john #ba3 #be74 ,,*ur* ,,f\nd$ ,,^u ,,prophets ,,& ,,apo/les4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul gives u to und]/& t ,*ri/'s *ur* is f\nd$ ^u apo/les & prophets3 ,n[ !re=e ye are no m /rang]s & =eign]s1 b fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts1 & ( ! h\sehold ( ,god2 & are #bcb ,,built ,,^u ,,! ,,f\ndation ,,( ,,! ,,apo/les ,,& ,,prophets1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,,be+ ,,! ,,*ief ,,corn] ,,/one4 7,ephesians #b3 #ai1 #bj74 ,,p[] ,,giv5 ,,apo/les ,,& ,,prophets4 ,apo/les & prophets 9 old5 times 7 m5 :o receiv$ p[] f ! ,"l to act 9 ,8 "n4 ,& :5 he call$ unto him 8 twelve disciples1 he gave !m p[] aga9/ unclean spirits1 to ca/ !m out1 & to heal all mann] ( sickness & all mann] ( disease4 7,mat!w #aj3 #a74 ,:atsoev] ye %all b9d on e>? %all be b\nd 9 heav52 & :atsoev] ye %all loose on e>? %all be loos$ 9 heav54 7,mat!w #ah3 #ah74 ,!y 7 also m5 :o spake z !y 7 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,,ii ,pet] #a3 #ba74 ,,object ,,( ,,inspir$ ,,m5 ,,9 ,,! ,,*ur*4 ,/4 ,paul tells :y apo/les & prophets & o!r (fic]s are 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,= ! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/3 4 4 t we h5ce=? be no m *ildr51 toss$ to & fro1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 by ! sleight ( m51 & cunn+ craft9ess1 :]eby !y lie 9 wait to deceive4 7,ephesians #d3 #ab1 #ad74 ,,h[ ,,long ,,!y ,,%\ld ,,rema94 ,he %[s pla9ly t ^! inspir$ (fic]s %\ld rema9 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god4 7,ephesians #d3 #ac74 ,z t condition has n yet be5 atta9$1 !re is /ill ne$ ( apo/les & prophets to br+ mank9d to ! unity ( ! fai?4 ,?is desirable /ate _c be br\ght ab\t )\t liv+ apo/les & prophets1 :o are inspir$ ( ,god4 ,p are divid$ 9 _! op9ions ab\t ! mean+ ( _m ?+s writt5 by anci5t apo/les & prophets1 & !y w n unite )\t receiv+ new revelation to enlight5 !m4 ,"s may be l$ to ?9k prophets are no long] ne$$ 9 ! ,*ur* because ( ! words ( ,paul3 ,:e!r !re be prophecies1 !y %all fail4 4 4 ,= we "k 9 "p1 & we prophesy 9 "p4 ,b :5 t :i* is p]fect is come1 !n t :i* is 9 "p %all be done away4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ac3 #h1 #i1 #aj74 ,! "t he speaks (1 :5 t :i* is p]fect is come1 has n yet arriv$4 ,:5 x does come prophecies may fail or be done away2 b t "t w be :5 !y #bcc %all tea* no m e man 8 neighbor1 & e man 8 bro!r1 say+1 ,"k ! ,"l2 = !y %all "k me1 f ! lea/ ( !m unto ! greate/ ( !m1 sai? ! ,"l4 7,j]emiah #ca3 #cd2 ,hebrews #h3 #aa74 ,,is ,,! ,,canon ,,( ,,scripture ,,full8 ,! foll[+ words ( ,/4 ,john are suppos$ by "s to imply t no m revelation is to be giv53 ,= ,i te/ify unto e man t he>e? ! words ( ! prophecy ( ?is book1 ,if any man %all add unto ^! ?+s1 ,god %all add unto him ! plagues t are writt5 9 ?is book4 7,revelation #bb3 #ah74 ,! apo/le "h only w>ns man aga9/ add+ to ! words ( ! prophecy ( 8 book4 ,he says no?+ ab\t ! ,bible z a :ole2 nor does he say t ,god w n add any m revelations to ,8 ^w4 ,,)\t ,,mod]n ,,revelation ,,bible ,,prophecies ,,_c ,,be ,,fulfill$4 ,! ,bible conta9s _m pr$ictions conc]n+ m>vel\s ev5ts to take place 9 latt] days1 j be=e or at ! "t ( ! second com+ ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,gospel ( ! ,k+dom is to be prea*$ 9 all ! _w z a witness to all nations4 7,mat!w #bd3 #ad2 ,revelation #ad3 #f74 ,! ,"l's elect is to be ga!r$ f ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>?4 7,m>k #ac3 #bg2 ,isaiah #aa3 #aa1 #ab74 ,! h\se ( ! ,"l is to be e/abli%$ 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s4 7,isaiah #b3 #b1 #c2 ,micah #d3 #a1 #b74 ,! ,"l is to set up a ,k+dom :i* %all nev] be de/roy$1 nor left to o!r p4 7,daniel #b3 #dd74 ,! gifts ( ! gospel z enjoy$ 9 ! days ( ,*ri/'s =m] apo/les are to be re/or$4 7,isaiah #ce3 #e1 #f74 ,accord+ to ! anci5t pr$ictions1 _m o!r great ?+s are to take place 9 latt] days4 ,b h[ c !y be accompli%$ unless ! ,"l directs :at is to be done by reveal+ ,8 secret unto ,8 s]vants ! prophets1 & by s5d+ ,8 mess5g] to prep>e ! way be=e ,him8 ,suffici5t pro( has be5 giv5 to %[ t apo/les & prophets %\ld be 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 & t we %\ld expect prophets to be rais$ up by ! ,"l 9 ^! latt] days4 #bcd ,,treatm5t ,,( ,,prophets ,,9 ,,pa/ ,,ages4 ,! scriptures furni% abundant evid5ce to prove ano!r peculi> fact respect+ ! ,"l's holy prophets4 ,t is1 !y h always be5 misund]/ood1 revil$1 p]secut$ & spok5 evil (4 ,jesus says to ,8 disciples1 ,bless$ are ye :5 m5 %all revile y1 & p]secute y1 & %all say all mann] ( evil aga9/ y falsely1 = my sake4 4 4 4 ,,= ,,s ,,p]secut$ ,,!y ,,! ,,prophets ,,:i* ,,7 ,,be=e ,,y4 7,mat!w #e3 #aa1 #ab74 ,our ,savior ,himself met ) ! same k9d ( treatm5t4 ,he is spok5 ( z a /umbl+ /one & rock ( (f5se4 ,,jesus ,a ,,/umbl+ ,,/one4 ,! ,gospel n>rative z giv5 by ! f\r evangeli/s1 %[s v cle>ly t ,he 0 inde$ a /umbl+ /one to ! ,jewi% nation4 ,he did mighty miracles be=e _! eyes4 ,!y 7 9 possession ( ! prophecies conc]n+ ,8 com+ & m9i/ry2 b ,he did n fulfill _! preconceiv$ & errone\s ideas ( :at !y expect$ ( ,him1 & s !y refus$ to accept ,him z _! ,r$eem]4 ,,_m ,,prophets ,,reject$4 ,! ,prophet ,noah 0 reject$ by all 9 8 day except 8 own family4 ,8 message1 no d\bt1 0 reg>d$ z a v /range & extraord9>y "o4 ,x 0 h>d to accept4 ,no su* ?+ z a flood cov]+ ! entire e>? 0 kn[n up to t "t1 & h[ c\ld !y accept 8 w>n+ only ?r\gh simple fai?8 ,:5 ,moses1 "u ! direction ( ! ,"l1 und]took to free ! ,israelites f bondage 9 ,egypt ! p :om he 0 s5t to deliv] murmur$ aga9/ him1 not)/&+ ! ,"l p]=m$ su* mighty wond]s 9 _! behalf4 ,:5 ,j]emiah & ,ezekiel pr$ict$ ! d[nfall ( ,j]usalem 9 _! day !y 7 n believ$4 ,! hi/orian ,josephus says t ,z$ekiah1 ! k+1 refus$ to believe ! prophets because ,j]emiah =etold t he1 ! k+1 %\ld be tak5 captive to ,babylon1 :ile ,ezekiel said he %\ld n see ,babylon4 ,^! two prophecies seem$ to disagree1 s ,z$ekiah made ?is app>5t disagreem5t an excuse = n believ+ ei!r ( ! two prophets4 ,yet !y 7 bo? correct 9 _! utt]ances4 ,! k+ 0 tak5 to ,babylon1 b he nev] saw ! city1 = 8 eyes 7 put out be=e he arriv$ !re4 #bce ,,p]secution ,,to ,,foll[ ,,all ,,inspir$ ,,tea*]s4 ,! words ( ,jesus to ,8 disciples ab\t ! prophets be=e !m be+ p]secut$ convey ! idea t ^? :o %\ld foll[ w\ld get ! same reception4 ,if !y h p]secut$ me1 !y w also p]secute y4 7,john #ae3 #bj74 ,s says ! ,savior to ,8 apo/les2 & s x 04 ,!y 7 p]secut$ & put to dea?4 ,x is reasonable to believe t o!r prophets might be treat$ 9 a simil> mann]4 ,if x is to be z 9 ! days ( ,noah at ! "t ( ! com+ ( ! ,son ( man1 !n we may expect t ! great majority ( mank9d w reject ! message ( salvation proclaim$ to !m by ! prophets :i* ! ,"l w s5d4 ,,conclusions ,,drawn ,,f ,,scriptures ,,quot$4 ,! scriptures po9t$ out 9 ! =ego+ cle>ly %[ ^! facts3 #a4 ,,t ,,prophets ,,are ,,s5t ,,by ,,! ,,"l ,,to ,,ann\nce ,,all ,,important ,,ev5ts ,,connect$ ,,) ,,8 ,,purposes4 #b4 ,,t ,a ,,prophet ,,%\ld ,,be ,,rais$ ,,up ,,9 ,,latt] ,,days ,,to ,,prep>e ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,second ,,com+4 #c4 ,,t ,,apo/les ,,& ,,prophets ,,are ,,always ,,necess>y ,,9 ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,*ri/4 #d4 ,,t ,,! ,,true ,,*ur* ,,is ,,built ,,^u ,,apo/les ,,& ,,prophets4 #e4 ,,t ,,! ,,canon ,,( ,,scripture ,,0 ,,n ,,complet$ ,,9 ,,=m] ,,days4 #f4 ,,t ,,)\t ,,new ,,revelation ,,! ,,bible ,,prophecies ,,_c ,,be ,,fulfill$ #g4 ,,t ,,9 ,,all ,,pa/ ,,ages ,,prophets ,,h ,,be5 ,,p]secut$4 ,,0 ,,joseph ,,smi? ,a ,,prophet8 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,8 ,,works4 ,! passages ( scripture already giv5 prove beyond "q t a prophet is to be rais$ up to prep>e ! way be=e ! com+ ( ! ,"l4 ,if ! ,bible prophecies are to be fulfill$ we are c]ta9ly ju/ifi$ 9 believ+ t ?is %\ld be ! case4 ,s f> z kn[n only "o man ( ! n9ete5? c5tury claim$ to be ! inspir$ mess5g] s5t to prep>e ! way #bcf ( ! ,"l4 ,8 "n 0 ,joseph ,smi?4 ,he 0 born on ! #bcrd day ( ,decemb]1 #ahje1 9 ,%>on1 ,w9dsor ,c\nty1 ,v]mont1 7,u4 ,s4 ,a47 ,,judg+ ,,by ,,! ,,fruits4 ,let u te/ ! claims he made by ! tea*+s ( ! scriptures1 & see if !y are wor?y ( acceptance4 ,bew>e ( false prophets1 says ! ,savior2 !n ,he adds1 ,ye %all "k !m by _! fruits4 4 4 ,a good tree _c br+ =? evil fruit1 nei!r c a corrupt tree br+ =? good fruit4 7,mat!w #g3 #ae1 #af1 #ah74 ,?is te/ :i* ! ,savior gives is a good "o to be guid$ by4 ,,joseph ,,smi?',s ,,claim4 ,joseph ,smi? claim$ t :5 betwe5 f\rte5 & fifte5 ye>s ( age1 :ile pray+ = religi\s guidance1 he _h a vision 9 :i* he saw bo? ,god ! ,fa!r & ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he describ$ !m z two glori\s p]sonages 9 ! =m ( man & exactly resembl+ ea* o!r 9 features4 ,!y told him t all religi\s d5om9ations at t "t 7 believ+ 9 incorrect doctr9es1 & t none ( !m 0 ackn[l$g$ ( ,god z ,8 *ur* & k+dom2 & !y promis$ t ! fullness ( ! ,gospel %\ld at "s future "t be made kn[n unto him4 ,,8 ,,claim ,,comp>$ ,,) ,,scripture4 ,!re is no?+ contr>y to scripture 9 ?is claim4 ,t ,god is a p]sonage 9 =m l a man h>monizes ) :at ! ,bible says3 ,s ,god creat$ man 9 8 own image1 9 ! image ( ,god creat$ he him2 male & female creat$ he !m4 7,g5esis #a3 #bg74 ,t ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 9 feature l ,8 ,fa!r is /at$ by ,/4 ,paul3 ,be+ ! brightness ( 8 glory1 & ! express image ( 8 p]son4 7,hebrews #a3 #c74 ,t holy be+s appe> to m5 is also scriptural4 ,! ,savior appe>$ to ,paul4 7,acts #bb3 #f-aa74 ,cornelius saw 9 vision an angel ( ,god4 7,acts #aj3 #a-f74 ,t ! v>i\s *ur*es ( ! day 7 believ+ incorrect doctr9e & 7 n acceptable unto ! ,"l1 is also #bcg app>5t :5 _! tea*+s are comp>$ ) ! doctr9es ( ! ,bible4 #a ,,pr$ictions ,,t ,,! ,,gospel ,,%\ld ,,be ,,re/or$4 ,t ! fullness ( ! ,gospel %\ld be re/or$ to ! e>? 9 latt] days is pr$ict$ 9 ! scriptures4 ,:5 ,jesus 0 ask$ by ,8 disciples :at %\ld be ! sign ( ,8 second com+1 & ( ! end ( ! _w1 ,he repli$ ,?is gospel ( ! k+dom %all be prea*$ 9 all ! _w = a witness unto all nations2 & !n %all ! end come4 7,mat!w #bd3 #ad74 ,! ,apo/le ,john 9 ref]5ce to ev5ts t %\ld take place 9 latt] days1 says3 ,& ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 say+ ) a l\d voice1 ,fe> ,god1 & give glory to him2 = ! h\r ( 8 judgm5t is come4 7,revelation #ad3 #f1 #g74 ,! ,prophet ,daniel =etells t ! k+dom ( ,god %all be set up 9 ! latt] days4 ,he says1 ,& 9 ! days ( ^! k+s %all ! ,god ( heav5 set up a k+dom1 :i* %all nev] be de/roy$3 & ! k+dom %all n be left to o!r p1 b x %all break 9 pieces & consume all ^! k+doms1 & x %all /& =ev]4 7,daniel #b3 #dd74 ,! ,prophet ,isaiah pr$icts t ! ,gospel bless+s %all be enjoy$ 9 ! la/ days1 :5 ! h\se ( ,israel is to be ga!r$4 ,if ! miracul\s bless+s ( ! ,gospel are re/or$ !n x w be evid5t t ! fullness ( ! ,gospel w be also be re/or$4 ,isaiah says conc]n+ ! "t :5 ! ransom$ ( ! ,"l %all return1 & come to ,zion ) songs & ev]la/+ joy ^u _! heads3 ,!n ! eyes ( ! bl9d %all be op5$1 & ! e>s ( ! deaf %all be un/opp$4 ,!n %all ! lame man leap z an h>t1 & ! tongue ( ! dumb s+4 7,isaiah #ce3 #e1 #f74 ,speak+ ( :at ! ,"l w d :5 ,israel is ga!r$ 9 ! latt] days1 ,j]emiah records ^! ! ,"l's words3 ,i w give y pa/ors accord+ to m9e he>t1 :i* %all fe$ y ) k & und]/&+4 7,j]emiah #c3 #ae74 ,if pa/ors accord+ to ! ,"l's he>t are to fe$ ! p ) k & und]/&+1 !y w surely reveal #bch to ! p ! true ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,t ^! scriptural passages h ref]5ce to ! re/oration ( ! fullness ( ! ,gospel 9 latt] days w be made m pla9ly app>5t z we proce$1 & %[ _! actual fulfillm5t4 ,,joseph ,,smi? ,,treat$ ,,! ,,same ,,z ,,anci5t ,,prophets4 ,z soon z ,joseph ,smi? made kn[n :at he _h se5 9 ?is vision1 he 0 ridicul$1 revil$ & p]secut$4 ,?is p]secution & manife/ation ( hatr$ t[>ds him cont9u$ ?r\gh\t 8 life4 ,be+ only f\rte5 ye>s ( age :5 x comm5c$ x c]ta9ly c\ld n h be5 because ( any wrong he _h done4 ,z ) ! ,savior1 he 0 hat$ )\t a cause1 & 9 fulfillm5t ( ! words ( ,jesus1 he 0 p]secut$ = righte\sness' sake4 ,?is treatm5t giv5 him is ( itself an outw>d pro( t he 0 an inspir$ man4 ,,acc\nt ,,( ,,"s ,,( ,,8 ,,works4 ,"s ye>s lat] ?is "y man receiv$ o!r visions & in/ructions1 an acc\nt ( :i* is h]e) giv5 9 8 own language3 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #ba/ ( ,septemb]1 ,a4 ,d41 #ahbc1 :ile ,i 0 pray+ unto ,god1 & endeavor+ to ex]cise fai? 9 ! preci\s promises ( scripture1 on a sudd51 a light l t ( day1 only ( a f> pur] & m glori\s appe>ance arid brightness1 bur/ into ! room3 inde$ ! fir/ sight 0 z ?\gh ! h\se 0 fill$ ) consum+ fire4 ,! appe>ance produc$ a %ock t affect$ ! :ole body4 ,9 a mom5t a p]sonage /ood be=e me surr\nd$ ) a glory yet great] ?an t ) :i* ,i 0 already surr\nd$4 ,?is mess5g] proclaim$ himself to be an angel ( ,god s5t to br+ ! joyful tid+s t ! cov5ant :i* ,god made ) anci5t ,israel 0 at h& to be fulfill$1 t ! prep>atory "w = ! second com+ ( ! ,messiah 0 spe$ily to comm5ce2 t ! "t 0 at h& = ! gospel 9 all its fullness1 to be prea*$ 9 p[] unto all nations1 t a p might be prep>$ = ! mill5nial reign4 ,i 0 in=m$ t ,i 0 *os5 to be an in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ,god to br+ ab\t "s ( ,8 purposes 9 ?is glori\s disp5sation4 ,i 0 also in=m$ conc]n+ ! aborig9al inhabitants ( ?is c\ntry1 & %[n :o !y 71 & f :5ce !y came2 a brief sket* ( _! orig91 progress1 civilization1 laws1 gov]nm5ts1 ( _! righte\sness & iniquity1 & ! bless+s ( ,god be+ f9ally )drawn f !m z a p 0 made kn[n unto me4 ,i 0 also told :]e !re 7 deposit$ "s plates1 on :i* 7 engrav5 an abridgm5t ( ! records ( ! anci5t prophets t _h exi/$ on ?is cont95t4 ,! angel appe>$ to me ?ree times ! same night1 & unfold$ ! same ?+s4 ,aft] hav+ receiv$ _m visits f ! angels ( ,god1 unfold+ ! maje/y & glory ( ! ev5ts t %\ld transpire 9 ! #bci la/ days1 on ! morn+ ( ! #bbnd ( ,septemb]1 ,a4 ,d41 #ahbg1 ! angel ( ! ,"l deliv]$ ! records into my h&s4 ,^! records 7 engrav5 on plates :i* _h ! appe>ance ( gold4 ,ea* plate 0 six in*es wide & eight in*es long1 & n q z ?ick z common t94 ,!y 7 fill$ ) engrav+s1 9 ,egyptian *>act]s1 & b\nd toge!r 9 a volume1 z ! leaves ( a book1 ) ?ree r+s runn+ ?r\gh ! :ole4 ,! volume 0 some?+ ne> six in*es 9 ?ickness1 a "p ( :i* 0 seal$4 ,! *>act]s on ! unseal$ "p 7 small & beautifully engrav$4 ,! :ole book exhibit$ _m m>ks ( antiquity 9 its con/ruction1 & mu* skill 9 ! art ( engrav+4 ,) ! records 0 f\nd a curi\s in/rum5t1 :i* ! anci5ts call$ ',urim & ,?ummim1' :i* consi/$ ( two transp>5t /ones set 9 ! rim ( a b[ fa/5$ to a brea/plate4 ,?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! ',urim & ,?ummim' ,i translat$ ! record1 by ! gift & p[] ( ,god4 ,9 ?is important & int]e/+ book ! hi/ory ( anci5t ,am]ica is unfold$1 f its fir/ settlem5t by a colony t came f ! t[] ( ,babel at ! confusion ( languages1 to ! beg9n+ ( ! fif? c5tury ( ! ,*ri/ian era4 ,we are in=m$ by ^! records t ,am]ica 9 anci5t times _h be5 inhabit$ by two di/9ct races ( p4 ,! fir/ 7 call$ ,j>$ites1 & came directly f ! t[] ( ,babel4 ,! second race came directly f ! city ( ,j]usalem1 ab\t six hundr$ ye>s be=e ,*ri/4 ,!y 7 pr9cipally ,israelites1 ( ! desc5dants ( ,joseph4 ,! ,j>$ites 7 de/roy$ ab\t ! "t t ! ,israelites came f ,j]usalem1 :o succe$$ !m 9 ! inh]itance ( ! c\ntry4 ,! pr9cipal nation ( ! second race fell 9 battle t[>ds ! close ( ! f\r? c5tury4 ,! remnant are ! ,indians t n[ inhabit ?is c\ntry4 ,?is book also tells u t our ,savior made ,8 appe>ance ^u ?is cont95t aft] ,8 resurrection1 t ,he plant$ ! gospel "h 9 all its fullness1 & ri*ness1 & p[]1 & bless+2 t !y _h apo/les1 prophets1 pa/ors1 tea*]s & evangeli/s2 ! same ord]1 ! same ,prie/hood1 ! same ord9ances1 gifts1 p[]s & bless+s z 7 enjoy$ on ! ea/]n cont95t2 t ! p 7 cut (f 9 consequ5ce ( _! transgressions2 t ! la/ ( _! prophets :o exi/$ among !m 0 comm&$ to write an abridgm5t ( _! prophecies1 hi/ory1 etc41 & to hide x up 9 ! e>?1 & t x %\ld come =? & be unit$ ) ! ,bible = ! accompli%m5t ( ! purposes ( ,god 9 ! la/ days4 ,= a m p>ticul> acc\nt ,i w\ld ref] to ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,z soon z ! news ( ?is discov]y 0 made kn[n1 false reports1 mis-repres5tations & sl&] flew1 z on ! w+s ( ! w9d1 9 e direction2 ! h\se 0 frequ5tly beset by mobs & evil design+ p]sons4 ,sev]al times ,i 0 %ot at1 & v n>r[ly escap$1 & e device 0 made use ( to get ! plates away f me1 b ! p[] & bless+ ( ,god att5d$ me1 & sev]al began to believe my te/imony4 ,on ! #f? ( ,april1 #ahcj1 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 organiz$ 9 ! t[n ( ,fayette1 ,s5eca ,c\nty1 ,/ate ( ,new ,york4 ,"s few 7 call$ & orda9$ by ! _s ( revelation & prophecy1 & began to prea* z ! ,_s gave !m utt]ance1 &1 ?\gh weak1 !y 7 /r5g!n$ by ! p[] ( ,god1 & _m 7 br\ght to rep5tance1 7 imm]s$ 9 ! wat]1 & 7 fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! #bdj lay+ on ( h&s4 ,!y saw visions & prophesi$1 devils 7 ca/ out1 & ! sick heal$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,,bible ,,prophecies ,,fulfill$4 ,! /atem5ts 9 ! =ego+ quotation are all 9 h>mony ) ,bible prophecies4 ,fir/4--,t an angel %\ld come 9 latt] days to re/ore ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to ! e>? is =etold 9 ! passage already quot$ f ! writ+s ( ,/4 ,john4 7,revelation #ad3 #f1 #g74 ,second4--,t a prep>atory "w %\ld be done be=e ! second com+ ( ! ,messiah is evid5t f ! ,savior's words4 7,mat!w #bd3 #ad1 #ca74 ,?ird4--,t a *os5 mess5g] %\ld be s5t ( ! ,"l to prep>e ,8 way be=e ,8 second com+ is pr$ict$ by an anci5t prophet4 7,mala*i #c3 #a74 ,f\r?4--,t a favor$ p ( ! ,"l1 aside f ! ,jews1 dwelt ^u ! e>? 9 ! days ( ! ,savior1 is to be inf]r$ f ! ,bible4 ,! ,savior said to ,8 disciples3 ,o!r %eep ,i h1 :i* are n ( ?is fold3 !m also ,i mu/ br+1 & !y %all he> my voice2 & !re %all be "o fold1 & "o %eph]d4 7,john #aj3 #af74 ,x is believ$ by "s t ! o!r %eep ,*ri/ m5tion$ 7 ! ,g5tiles t accept$ ! ,gospel ?r\gh ! tea*+s ( ,8 ,apo/les4 ,?is _c be ,8 mean+1 = ,he _h no o!r %eep among ! ,g5tiles1 = none ( !m1 ( :i* !re is any record1 believ$ at t "t4 ,he also said3 ,i am n s5t b unto ! lo/ %eep ( ! h\se ( ,israel 7,mat!w #ae3 #bd74 ,!re is no acc\nt ( ,him go+ to visit ! hea!n1 or ( ! latt] he>+ ,8 voice4 ,! rem>kable volume kn[n z ! ,book ( ,mormon gives an acc\nt ( ! ,savior's visit to ! o!r %eep :i* ,he decl>$ %\ld he> ,8 voice4 ,fif?4--,t ! record ( ?is *os5 p ( ! we/]n _w %all be jo9$ ) t ( ! ,jews1 is allud$ to by ,ezekiel 9 ! foll[+ language3 ,moreov]1 ?\ son ( man1 take !e "o /ick1 & write ^u x1 ,= ,judah1 & = ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 8 companions3 !n take ano!r /ick1 & write ^u x1 ,= ,joseph1 ! /ick ( ,ephraim1 & = all ! h\se ( ,israel ,8 companions3 ,& jo9 !m "o to ano!r into "o /ick2 & !y %all become "o 9 ?9e h&4 ,& :5 ! *ildr5 ( ?y p %all speak unto !e1 say+1 ,wilt ?\ n %[ u :at ?\ meane/ by ^!8 ,say #bda unto !m1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god2 ,behold1 ,i w take ! /ick ( ,joseph1 :i* is 9 ! h& ( ,ephraim1 & ! tribes ( ,israel 8 fell[s1 & w put !m ) him1 ev5 ) ! /ick ( ,judah1 & make !m "o /ick1 & !y %all be "o 9 m9e h&4 ,& ! /icks :]eon ?\ write/ %all be 9 ?9e h& be=e _! eyes4 7,ezekiel #cg3 #af-bj74 ,9 anci5t times writ+s 7 roll$ ^u /icks & a record receiv$ ! "n /ick4 ,! ,bible is a record ( ! ,jews1 or ,judah & 8 companions1 :ile ! ,book ( ,mormon is a record ( ! desc5dants ( ,joseph4 ,s9ce ! latt] book has be5 br\ght to light ! two h practically become "o 9 ! h&s ( ! ,"l4 ,pro(s t ! ,book ( ,mormon is au!ntic & div9e w be giv5 9 ano!r *apt]4 ,six?4--,! sacr$ in/rum5ts call$ ! ,urim & ,?ummim1 :i* ,joseph ,smi? says he us$ 9 ! translation ( ! anci5t writ+s1 are nam$ 9 ! scriptures4 7,exodus #bh3 #cj74 ,t !y 7 us$ = ! purpose ( gett+ in=mation f a div9e s\rce is also evid5t f ! ,bible4 7,numb]s #bg3 #ba2 ,i ,samuel #bh3 #f74 ,! scriptures m5tion !m z be+ connect$ ) a brea/plate4 7,leviticus #h3 #h74 ,,*ur* ,,organization ,,! ,,same ,,z ,,=m]ly4 ,sev5?4--,! "* ( ! *ur* :i* ! ,"l comm&$ ,joseph ,smi? to organize is /rictly 9 h>mony ) ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ ( =m] days4 ,x 0 e/abli%$ by revelation f ,god1 z ,jesus said ,he w\ld build ,8 *ur* :5 ,he decl>$ to ,pet]1 ,bless$ art ?\1 ,simon ,b>-jona3 = fle% & blood ha? n reveal$ x unto !e1 b my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 ,& ,i say unto !e1 t ?\ art ,pet]1 & ^u ?is rock ,i w build my *ur*4 7,mat!w #af3 #ag1 #ah74 ,?is rock1 m5tion$ 9 ! above quotation ref]s to ! pr9ciple ( revelation by :i* ,pet] knew ,jesus 0 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,fur!r 9 h>mony ) ! description ( ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ z conta9$ 9 ! ,bible ?is latt]-day *ur* 0 built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets1 ) ,jesus ,*ri/ z ! *ief corn] /one1 7,ephesians #b3 #bj73 = ! ,"l reveal$ anew to ,joseph ,smi? t !re %\ld be fir/ apo/les1 second>ily prophets1 etc41 z describ$ by ,paul 7#a ,cor9?ians #ab3 #bh74 ,besides ?is1 z ,joseph ,smi? te/ifies1 ^? :o 7 call$ to assi/ him 9 ! m9i/ry #bdb 7 call$ & orda9$ by ! _s ( revelation & prophecy1 z m5 7 anci5tly4 7,acts #ac3 #a-c2 #ad3 #bc2 ,hebrews #e3 #d74 ,,same ,,doctr9es ,,z ,,9 ,,=m] ,,days4 ,^? :o believ$ 9 ! ,gospel z taught by ?is latt]-day prophet1 7 call$ ^u to rep5t ( _! s9s1 !n !y 7 imm]s$ 9 ! wat]1 or baptiz$1 & 7 fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,^? :o compli$ ) ! requirem5ts :i* ,joseph ,smi? said 7 necess>y 9 ord] to ent] into ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/ "u 8 adm9i/ration4 ,?is fact is indisputable evid5ce t he 0 au?oriz$ ( ,god4 ,x also %[s t 8 tea*+s 7 j ! same z ^? ( ! =m] apo/les1 = !y taught ! same ord] ( pr9ciples ( initiation into ! *ur* ( ,*ri/4 7,acts #b3 #ch2 ,hebrews #f3 #a1 #b74 ,,! ,,holy ,,gho/ ,,receiv$4 ,x may be ask$1 :at pro( c be giv5 t ^? :o obey ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel z taught by ,joseph ,smi? receive ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,9 answ] x c be said t !y enjoy ! promis$ bless+s or fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,!y receive a k t ! doctr9e is ( ,god1 z promis$ by ! ,savior4 ,jesus answ]$ !m1 & said1 ,my doctr9e is n m9e1 b 8 t s5t me4 ,if any man w d 8 w1 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e1 :e!r x be ( ,god1 or :e!r ,i speak ( myself4 7,john #g3 #af1 #ag74 ,/ ,paul says1 ,! fruit ( ! ,_s is love1 joy1 peace1 long-suff]+1 g5tl5ess1 goodness1 fai?1 meekness1 temp]ance4 7,galatians #e3 #bb1 #bc74 ,all ^! bless+s !y also p>take (4 ,,h[ ,,to ,,obta9 ,,pro(4 ,anyone :o desires to be assur$ t ^! bless+s are enjoy$ z claim$ c satisfy himself by obey+ ! same doctr9es 9 humility1 & receiv+ ! same bless+s2 = z ! ,apo/le ,pet] decl>$1 ,! promise is unto y1 & to y\r *ildr51 & to all t are af> (f1 ev5 z _m z ! ,"l our ,god %all call4 7,acts #b3 #ci74 #bdc ,no /rong] pro( ( ! fact c be receiv$ ?an t ( actual exp]i5ce4 ,?is evid5ce is )9 rea* ( all t are s9c]e 9 _! inquiries & desir\s ( le>n+ ! tru?4 ,,outw>d ,,pro(s4 ,z outw>d pro( t ! ,holy ,gho/ is receiv$ by ^? :o obey ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel z advocat$ by ,joseph ,smi? & by ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 !y enjoy ! spiritual gifts promis$ to ! believ]s4 ,z ,joseph ,smi? /ates1 aft] ! ,*ur* 0 organiz$ its memb]s saw visions & prophesi$1 devils 7 ca/ out1 & ! sick heal$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,^! gifts 7 promis$ by ,*ri/ z signs foll[+ ! believ]s1 7,m>k #af3 #ag1 #ah72 & ,/4 ,paul says !y 7 9 ! *ur* 9 ! days ( ! apo/les4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ab74 ,z evid5ce t ! miracul\s gifts ( ! ,gospel are 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ! foll[+ te/imonies giv5 by p]sons :o h rec5tly witness$ or exp]i5c$ ! gifts are ins]t$4 ,!y are only a few among ! _m hundr$s t might be (f]$ if space w\ld all[4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,witnesses4 ,! foll[+ lett] 0 address$ to ! editor ( ! ,mill5nial ,/>1 a ,latt]-day ,sa9t magaz9e1 publi%$ at #db ,isl+ton1 ,liv]pool1 ,engl&3 ,) pleasure ,i write to in=m y t ?r\gh ! adm9i/ration ( ,eld]s ,c4 ,measom & ,g4 ,,ii4 ,mead[s1 on ,sunday1 ,m>* #g1 #ahig1 & by ! p[] ( ,god aft] be+ conf9$ to my b$ = two ye>s suff]+ greatly ) pa9s 9 my head1 etc41 ,i 0 enabl$ to get up & walk into ! next room1 :]e ,i p>took ( refre%m5ts & sat up = six h\rs4 ,i h be5 free f pa9 s9ce ! pa9 left me1 :i* 0 be=e _! h&s 7 remov$ f my head4 ,i am fifty-"o ye>s ( age1 & h be5 br\ght up 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,s9ce ! ,eld]s nam$ came to labor 9 ?is di/rict1 ,i h _h frequ5t conv]sations ) !m1 :i*1 ) ! loan ( books1 has enabl$ me to h fai? to believe t ,god w\ld use !m z ,8 in/rum5ts = my recov]y4 ,i am n a memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 b hope to be s %ortly4 ,y\rs respectfully1 ,mrs4 ,e4 ,bond4 ,ca/le ,hill1 ,w>wick1 ,m>* #i1 #ahig4 ,! subjo9$ article is a te/imony f outside ! ,*ur*1 imp>tial & unimpea*able4 ,x appe>s 9 ! ,zanesville1 ,o41 ,daily ,signal ( ,decemb] #bj?1 #ahig1 "u ! caption ,a ,mod]n ,miracle4 #bdd ,mr4 ,mat!w ,gray ( ! sev5? w>d is p]haps ! happie/ p]son 9 ,zanesville to-day2 s he seem$1 at lea/1 :5 se5 at 8 pleasant ,ab+ton ,av5ue home by a ,signal repres5tative at an e>ly h\r ?is morn+4 ,&1 too1 !re is no?+ /range or rem>kable ab\t ,mr4 ,gray's happ9ess1 ?\gh x 0 ! result ( "o ( ! /range/ & mo/ rem>kable fai? te/s ev] enact$ 9 ?is city2 & ! /ory ( ,mr4 ,gray's miracul\s cure ( a rel5tless affliction w be read ) mu* int]e/4 ,9 ,octob]1 ?ree ye>s ago1 ,mat!w ,gray 0 /rick5 ) p>alysis1 ! t]rible disease affect+ 8 entire left side4 ,= a ye> to ! mon? ,mr4 ,gray 0 able to walk ) ! help ( crut*es1 b dur+ ! foll[+ ,octob]1 two ye>s ago1 he 0 ! recipi5t ( a second /roke ( p>alysis1 & f t "t until ye/]day ,mr4 ,gray _h be5 depriv$ ( all use ( 8 left side1 ! entire left portion ( 8 body be+ app>5tly dead1 8 left arm be+ limp & palsi$ at 8 side & 8 left foot & leg 7 9 ! same inanimate condition4 ,su*1 9 brief1 has be5 ,mat!w ,gray's condition = m ?an ?ree ye>s1 & two ye>s ( t "t he has ei!r sat helplessly 9 8 l>ge arm *air or has la9 9 b$ seem+ly wait+ = ! dea? angel to relieve him ( 8 suff]+4 ,la/ ,?ursday two visitors1 peculi>ly clad1 knock$ at ! ,gray home/ead & 7 grant$ admission to ! afflict$ man's *amb]4 ,^! visitors 7 two ,mormon ,eld]s :o h be5 9 ,zanesville = ! pa/ few weeks1 & ^: mission to ! ,clay city has be5 reg>d$ ) only pass+ int]e/4 4 4 4 4 ,n[ = ! int]e/+ "p ( ! /ory1 relat$ to a ,signal report] by ,mr4 ,gray himself1 & giv5 z ne> z possible 9 8 own words3 ',la/ ,friday f\r ,mormon ,eld]s call$ at my home "h4 ,!y 7 v g5teel 9 appe>ance & actions & ask$ me if ,i w\ldn't l to look ov] "s ( _! tracts1 etc41 & also ask$ me if ,i w\ld n let !m cure me by fai?4 ,i cons5t$ & !y impress$ ^u me v /rongly t ,i %\ld n h fai? 9 !m b %\ld place all my fai? 9 ,god z x 0 ?r\gh ,him & n !m t my cure w\ld be accompli%$4 ,?is lib]al /atem5t on _! "p & _! own s9c]ity aid$ me mat]ially1 = ,i always knew t ,god alone c\ld cure me1 &1 d y "k1 ,i h always ?\ght t ,god w\ld cure me4 ',z ,i said be=e1 ,i cons5t$ & !y set ,sunday aft]noon at #b o'clock = ! "t ( hold+ ! meet+1 & additionally /at$ t f !n1 ,friday morn+1 until aft] ! fai? meet+ !y w\ld n eat any?+1 z a p]iod ( fa/+ seem$ necess>y4 ',sunday aft]noon1 or ye/]day aft]noon1 at #b o'clock ! f\r ,eld]s came "h to my home & aft] repeat$ly in/ruct+ me to put my fai? 9 ,god !y knelt at my b$side 9 pray]1 my wife be+ ! six? occupant ( ! room4 ',foll[+ ?is fir/ pray]1 & :ile ,i 0 sitt+ "h 9 my big arm *air1 "o ( ! ,eld]s lib]ally ano9t$ my head ) oil--sacr$ oil--& aft] t 0 done !y =m$ a circle ar\nd my *air1 ea* "o plac+ 8 "r h& on my head & all plac$ _! left h&s on ea* o!r's %\ld]s4 ,i _h p]fect fai? 9 all t !y 7 do+1 &1 :ile ea* ( ! f\r ,eld]s e>ne/ly #bde pray$1 ,i1 too1 b5t my head 9 rev]5ce & appeal$ ) all ! fai? at my comm& to ,god = deliv]ance f my affliction4 ',f9ally !y conclud$ & "o ( ! ,eld]s comm&$ me to walk4 ,all at once ,i became possess$ ( an almo/ sup]human desire to get up & walk1 & :5 ,i tri$ to1 aft] my muscles quiv]$ = a brief in/ant1 ,i rais$ my left arm & !n /ood up4 ,i took a /ep & f\nd ,i c\ld move my left leg4 ,i took ano!r /ep & walk$ out into ! kit*5 & back4 ,aft] a:ile ,i made ! r\nd trip to ! kit*5 aga9 & :ile on ! ?ird trip1 my left ankle turn$ slightly & ,i sat d[n4 ',:ile ,i am pr(usely ?ankful to ! f\r ,eld]s = ! int]e/ t !y manife/$ 9 my case1 ,i want x di/9ctly und]/ood t ,i look to ,god z my deliv]] & n to !m4' ,:5 se5 by ! ,signal repres5tative ?is morn+1 ,mr4 ,gray 0 sitt+ 9 8 big arm *air ) 8 left foot 9 a bucket ( hot wat]--a h\sehold rem$y = spra9s4 ,to illu/rate ! ext5t ( 8 cure ! happy g5tleman %ook h&s ) ! writ]1 us+ fir/ 8 "r h& & next 8 left h&1 & ! latt] memb]1 :i* = ?ree ye>s _h rema9$ dead almo/ at 8 side1 conta9$ a /rong & he>ty grip4 ,_m times he rais$ 8 left arm above 8 head & wav$ x to & fro to illu/rate ! positive use he _h ( ! memb]1 & :ile relat+ ! above exp]i5ce he ge/iculat$ z freely ) 8 left arm z ) ! "r4 ,_m times he lift$ ! left foot f ! wat] )\t any app>5t ef=t & accompani$ ! pleasant movem5t ) a smile almo/ glori\s 9 its ext5t & mean+4 ,mat!w ,gray is a well-kn[n citiz5 ( ,zanesville4 ,he 0 born & rais$ 9 ,musk+ham ,c\nty & he & 8 good wife h re>$ a family ( t5 *ildr51 all b "o ( :om reside 9 ! c\nty4 ,edw>d ,f4 ,turley1 "o ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9t ,eld]s :o adm9i/]$ to ,mr4 ,gray1 relates ! circum/ances ( ! rem>kable heal+ 9 a lett] to ! ,des]et ,news1 writt5 f ,zanesville1 ,ohio1 on ,decemb] #bj1 #ahig4 ,8 v]sion is z foll[s3 ,la/ ,?ursday :ile out tract+ ,i met a lady v mu* oppos$ to u4 ,among o!r ?+s1 %e said3 ',if y p h p[] to heal ! sick z y claim1 :y don't y heal ?is man next door1 :o has be5 an invalid = tw5ty-n9e mon?s4 ,he hasn't be5 on 8 feet = t l5g? ( "t4' ,i said to ! p]son t ! signs foll[$ ! believ]s to-day z mu* z anci5tly4 ,i call$ on ?is g5tleman1 ,mat!w ,gray1 :o has be5 an invalid = tw5ty-n9e mon?s4 ,i ask$ him if he _h fai? en\gh to believe t he c\ld be heal$ by ! p[] ( ,god4 ',yes1' said he4 ,i told him we w\ld be !re on ,sunday at #b p4m4 ,we call$ accord+ to appo9tm5t4 ,less ?an ?ree m9utes aft] ! adm9i/ration he comm5c$ %ak+4 ,8 :ole frame %ook4 ,he comm5c$ ris+ up 9 8 *air4 ,8 wife !n ?rew h] arms ar\nd him & !y bo? %\t$3 ',bless ! ,"l4 ,! ,savior has come6 ,i "k ^! are ! s]vants ( ! ,"l4' ,fa!r1 "m & a gr[n daught] 7 s ov]joy$ t !y wept4 ,! man walk$ into ! kit*5 ?ree times4 ,= tw5ty-n9e mon?s 8 entire left #bdf side _h be5 p>alyz$4 ,! ?ree p]sons bore te/imony t ?is 0 ! fir/ "t _! fa!r _h walk$ = tw5ty-n9e mon?s4 ,! ,des]et ,news1 a pap] issu$ 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,utah1 ( ,febru>y #bd1 #ahih1 publi%es a lett]1 writt5 by a ,unit$ ,/ates soldi] /ation$ at ,=t ,hua*uca1 ,arizona4 ,! writ]'s "n is ,ar?ur ,m4 ,swig>t4 ,8 lett] is dat$ ,febru>y #i1 #ahih1 & reads z foll[s3 ,:ile liv+ 9 ,d5v] ,i _h ! =tune to become acqua9t$ ) "s ( ! ,sa9ts !re4 ,aft] be+ ?or\ghly conv9c$ ( ! au!nticity ( ! ,gospel z taught by !m1 ,i made application = baptism1 b be=e ! day appo9t$ = ?is ord9ance to take place ,i ?rew my left knee out ( jo9t & fractur$ my knee cap4 ,i 0 a soldi] at ! "t & 0 tak5 to ! gov]nm5t hospital1 :]e ,i sp5t n9e weeks1 & 0 pron\nc$ a cripple = life by ,major ,munn1 surgeon ,u4,s4,a4 ,on ! second day ( ,july1 #ahig1 ,i 0 baptiz$ by ,eld] ,h4 ,s4 ,ensign1 & :5 ,i came up f ! wat] ,i 0 a s\nd man2 & on ,decemb] #af1 #ahig1 ,i /ood ! exam9ation at ! recruit+ (fice at ,evansville1 ,indiana1 & am aga9 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,if y deem my te/imony wor?y ( publication & ?9k by x "s may be l$ to inve/igate ! tru?s ( our preci\s ,gospel1 please publi% x4 ,bel[ is an extract f a lett] writt5 by ,h5ry ,c\lam1 a ,latt]-day ,sa9t mission>y :o 0 at ! "t ( writ+ 7,decemb] #a1 #ahif71 9 ,brad=d1 ,york%ire1 ,engl&3 ,:ile labor+ 9 ,keighly la/ w9t]1 & go+ ) tracts f h\se to h\se1 ,i came to a lady /&+ outside by ! door4 ,%e ask$ me if ,i _h some?+ good4 ,i answ]$1 ,yes1 at ! same "t giv+ h] a tract entitl$ ',! ,only ,way to be ,sav$4' ,i !n comm5c$ to talk to h] ab\t ! ,gospel1 & ( its re/oration ) its gifts & bless+s4 ,%e invit$ me into ! h\se1 :]e ,i f\nd h] two daught]s1 "o ( :om1 a "y lady ( ab\t sev5te5 ye>s1 0 ly+ 9 b$1 & _h be5 home f h] "w two weeks4 ,! "m said to me1 ',mr41 ,i want y to lay h&s on my girl3 ,i d n want to lose h]4' ,i told h] t ! signs 7 = ^? :o believ$1 & expla9$ m fully to h] ! ,gospel & its bless+s = ^? :o liv$ up to its bless+s4 ,%e repli$1 ',mr41 ,i "k y h ! au?ority & if y w adm9i/] to my daught]1 %e w get bett]4' ,aft] talk+ fur!r to h] & see+ t %e 0 s9c]e1 ,i turn$ to ! daught] & ask$ h] if %e _h fai? & wi%$ me to adm9i/] to h]4 ',yes1' %e answ]$4 ,i w5t back to my lodg+s1 got a bottle ( consecrat$ oil & return$ to ! h\se4 ,! "m & ,i knelt d[n by ! b$ & ,i (f]$ a %ort pray]1 aft] :i* ,i ano9t$ ! daught] ) oil1 & rebuk$ ! disease4 #bdg ,9 f\r days f t "t1 ! "y lady w5t to h] "w1 & has cont9u$ to d s4 ,eld] ,c4 ,l4 ,galbrai?1 ano!r ,latt]-day ,sa9t mission>y1 writ+ f ,s\? ,%ields1 ,june #c1 #ahig1 relates a case ( heal+ by ! p[] ( ! ,"l3 ,n long s9ce ,i 0 9 ,sund]l& att5d+ our meet+s :i* we hold e ,sunday aft]noon & ev5+4 ,aft] ! fir/ meet+ ,i walk$ to ,ryhope1 :]e ,i p>took ( a meal ) a fri5d4 ,on my return 9 company ) "s memb]s ( ! ,*ur* we pass$ by an ag$ si/]'s home4 ,aft] we _h pass$ ! h\se ,i said to ^? ) me1 ',i feel l ,i %\ld h call$ 9 to see ,si/] ,*ald]1 b we h n "t4' ,we cont9u$ on "s di/ance :5 ,i aga9 felt impress$ m /rongly ?an be=e to return4 ,i turn$ to ! bre?r5 :o 7 ) me & said1 ',we mu/ g back4' ,we turn$ & did s4 ,on ent]+ we f\nd ,si/] ,*ald] ly+ 9 b$ & v sick inde$2 9 fact ^? pres5t ?\ght h] "t _h come1 z %e is f> pa/ ! appo9t$ lease ( life4 ,:5 %e recogniz$ u h] c\nt5ance bright5$ & %e endeavor$ to speak to u4 ,h] voice 0 v weak1 & we _h to draw ne> to h] 9 ord] to di/+ui% :at %e said4 ',i am s glad y h come6' %e repeat$1 ',i h be5 pray+ to ,god t y might come1 t ,i might be heal$4' ,^? pres5t ) ! old lady did n believe z we d4 ,! g5tleman1 ^: "n 0 ,woodruff1 said1 ',i d n believe 9 ! ord9ance ( lay+ on h&s = ! heal+ ( ! sick4' ,i told him to rema9 & see :e!r ,god w\ld n keep ,8 promise :]e9 ,he said by ! m\? ( ,8 ,apo/le ,james3 ',is any sick among y8 let him call = ! eld]s ( ! ,*ur*2 & let !m pray ov] him1 ano9t+ him ) oil 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l3 & ! pray] ( fai? %all save ! sick1 & ! ,"l %all raise him up4' 7,james #e3 #ad1 #ae74 ,aft] ! ord9ance ,si/] ,*ald] rais$ up & said %e 0 bett]4 ,mr4 ,woodruff said1 ',?is is my fir/ "t to see any?+ l t4' ,he 0 z :ite z a corpse4 ,to-day he is a liv+ te/imony t %e 0 heal$4 ,s did all pres5t say !y knew x 0 ! p[] ( ,god made manife/4 ,?\s&s ( o!r miracles h be5 witness$ by ^? :o h obey$ ! ,gospel4 ,! bl9d h receiv$ _! sight1 ! dumb h be5 made to speak1 ! deaf h _h _! he>+ re/or$1 & ! sick h be5 heal$ ( all mann] ( diseases4 ,9 %ort1 all ! promises made by ! ,savior to ! believ]s h be5 realiz$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts z fully z !y 7 by ! =m]-day ,sa9ts4 ,to ^! facts !re are ?\s&s ( liv+ witnesses to-day4 ,_m ( ^? :o h witness$ ^! manife/ations ( ,god's goodness1 & _m o!rs :o h receiv$ !m1 #bdh h _h _! te/imonies publi%$ to ! _w1 & !re are _m su* te/imonies on record 9 ! pr9t$ lit]ature ( ! ,*ur*4 ,,anci5t ,,prophecies ,,be+ ,,fulfill$4 ,"s five mon?s aft] ! organization ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? receiv$ a revelation f ! ,"l :i* among o!r ?+s decl>$3 ,& ye are call$ to br+ to pass ! ga!r+ ( m9e elect1 = m9e elect he> my voice & h>d5 n _! he>ts2 :]e=e ! decree ha? gone =? f ! ,fa!r1 t !y %all be ga!r$ 9 unto "o place ^u ! face ( ?is l&1 to prep>e _! he>ts & be prep>$ 9 all ?+s aga9/ ! day :5 tribulation & desolation are s5t =? ^u ! wick$2 = ! h\r is nigh1 & ! day soon at h& :5 ! e>? is ripe3 & all ! pr\d1 & !y t d wick$ly1 %all be z /ubble1 & ,i w burn !m up1 sai? ! ,"l ( ,ho/s1 t wick$ness %all n be ^u ! e>?4 ,,! ,,ga!r+ ,,( ,,israel4 ,! ga!r+ ( ,israel 9 ! la/ days is pr$ict$ by _m ( ! anci5t prophets4 ,j]emiah records ^! words ( ! ,"l3 ,i w take y "o ( a city & two ( a family1 & ,i w br+ y to ,zion3 & ,i w give y pa/ors accord+ to m9e he>t1 :i* %all fe$ y ) k & und]/&+4 7,j]emiah #c3 #ad1 #ae74 ,& ,i w ga!r ! remnant ( my flock out ( all c\ntries :i!r ,i h driv5 !m1 & w br+ !m aga9 to _! folds2 & !y %all be fruitful & increase4 7,j]emiah #bc3 #c74 ,o!r prophets make simil> pr$ictions4 ,! ,savior said to ,8 disciples t ,8 elect %\ld be ga!r$ toge!r f ! f\r w9ds1 f "o end ( ! heav5 to ! o!r4 ,/4 ,john says3 ,& ,i he>d ano!r voice f heav51 say+1 ,come out ( h]1 my p1 t ye be n p>tak]s ( h] s9s1 & t ye receive n ( h] plagues4 7,revelation #ah3 #d74 ,! evid5ce t ?is revelation ,joseph ,smi? claim$ to h receiv$ is g5u9e is 9 ! fact t ! elect are be+ ga!r$4 ,ev] s9ce ! revelation 0 made kn[n ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts h be5 ga!r+ to a designat$ place4 ,true to ! pr$iction ( ,j]emiah1 ^? :o accept ! ,gospel & ga!r to ,zion are v frequ5tly "o ( a city1 & two ( a family4 ,! fur!r fulfillm5t ( ! same #bdi prophecy1 !y are be+ f$ ) k & und]/&+4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are taught to und]/& ! ,gospel = !mselves1 s t !y d n ne$ to dep5d ^u o!rs1 & ea* "o is !reby fitt$ to tea* its pr9ciples4 ,! way is also po9t$ out to !m :]eby !y c receive a k f heav5 ( ! tru? ( ! doctr9es !y are taught1 s t !y are n delud$ nor misl$ by ! tea*+s ( m54 ,! pa/ors :o fe$ !m ) ?is k & und]/&+ are accord+ to ! ,"l's he>t1 9 ?is mu* at lea/3 !y labor to save mank9d ?r\gh ! love !y h = !m4 ,!y d n tea* = hire1 nor div9e = money4 ,_! s]vices are giv5 freely1 & ! ,gospel is taught by !m )\t money & )\t price4 ,! ga!r+ ( ! ,"l's p "o ( a city1 & two ( a family1 br+s ab\t _m conditions :i* ! ,savior said w\ld be ! result ( ! prea*+ ( ,8 gospel2 & 9 num]\s cases ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts realize 9 _! own exp]i5ces1 ! fulfillm5t ( su* words z ! foll[+ spok5 by ! ,savior3 ,?9k n t ,i am come to s5d peace on e>?3 ,i came n to s5d peace1 b a sword4 ,= ,i am come to set a man at v>iance aga9/ 8 fa!r1 & ! daught] aga9/ h] "m1 & ! daught] 9 law aga9/ h] "m 9 law4 ,& a man's foes %all be !y ( 8 own h\sehold4 7,mat!w #aj3 #cd1 #cf74 ,& ye %all be betray$ bo? by p>5ts1 & bre?r51 & k9sfolks1 & fri5ds4 7,luke #ba3 #af74 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are n ( ! _w 9 _! ways4 ,!y are taught to /rictly ab/a9 f ! s9ful practices 9 ! _w1 & are !re=e look$ ^u z a peculi> p4 ,z ! ,savior said w\ld be ! case1 because !y are n ( ! _w1 ! _w hate !m1 & (t5 p]secute !m4 ,!y rejoice1 h[ev]1 9 ! promise ( ,jesus1 :i* !y f9d to be true3 ,!re is no man t ha? left h\se1 or bre?r51 or si/]s1 or fa!r1 or "m1 or wife1 or *ildr51 or l&1 = my sake1 & ! gospel's1 b he %all receive an hundr$fold n[ 9 ?is "t1 h\ses1 & bre?r51 & si/]s1 & mo!rs1 & *ildr51 & l&s1 ) p]secutions2 & 9 ! _w to come et]nal life4 7,m>k #aj3 #bi1 #cj74 ,,ga!r+ ,,peculi> ,,to ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts4 ,x is a significant fact t !re are no o!r p ?an ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o make any pr(ession t !y h be5 comm&$ ( ! ,"l to ga!r1 nor are !re any #bej o!rs :o are mak+ any ef=ts ) su* an object 9 view4 ,!re is some?+ rem>kable ab\t ?is ga!r+4 ,:5 p accept ! ,prophet's tea*+s !y get ! _s ( ga!r+1 & !y h to be re/ra9$ f go+ 9 too great ha/e4 ,:ile a love = k9dr$ & = native c\ntry is natural to ! human he>t1 ^? :o receive ! tru? ( ?is newly reveal$ ,gospel1 become fill$ ) ! desire to leave all & ga!r ) ! ,sa9ts4 ,?is is a /rong pro( t ! ,"l is work+ ^u ! he>ts ( mank9d to br+ ab\t ! fulfillm5t ( ,8 words ?r\gh ! anci5t prophets2 & x proclaims ! div9e call+ ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts also believe t ! ,jews w ev5tually be ga!r$ to ,j]usalem1 z has be5 pr$ict$ 9 pa/ ages4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? taught ?is1 & took /eps t[>d ! accompli%m5t ( t great ev5t4 ,,ev5ts ,,9 ,,! ,,hi/ory ,,( ,,! ,,sa9ts4 ,aft] be+ driv5 f _! homes sev]al times1 & endur+ all mann] ( p]secution = ! sake ( _! religion1 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7 f9ally compell$ to leave ! conf9es ( civilization & seek a home 9 ! unkn[n wild]ness ( ! we/]n "p ( ,am]ica4 ,by div9e guidance !y 7 l$ to ! valleys ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,)\t any k ( ! c\ntry !y plant$ !mselves 9 ! valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake 9 :at is n[ kn[n z ! ,/ate ( ,utah4 ,"h 9 a desolate wa/e !y det]m9$ to make _! home1 not)/&+ ! fact t adv5tur]s :o 7 bett] acqua9t$ ) ! c\ntry1 decl>$ t no civiliz$ m5 c\ld live !re4 ,,words ,,( ,,! ,,psalmi/ ,,fulfill$4 ,! j\rney ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts to ?is _! new home1 z well z _m o!r ev5ts ( _! exp]i5ce1 appe> to be a fulfillm5t ( anci5t prophecy4 ,! ,psalmi/ says3 ,o give ?anks unto ! ,"l1 = he is good3 = 8 m]cy endure? = ev]4 ,let ! r$eem$ ( ! ,"l say s1 :om he ha? r$eem$ f ! h& ( ! enemy2 & ga!r$ !m out ( ! l&s1 f ! ea/1 & f ! we/1 f ! nor?1 & f ! s\?4 ,!y w&]$ 9 ! wild]ness 9 a solit>y way2 !y f\nd no city to dwell 94 ,hungry & ?ir/y1 _! s\l fa9t$ 9 !m4 ,!n !y cri$ unto ! ,"l 9 _! tr\ble1 & he deliv]$ !m out ( _! di/resses4 ,& he l$ !m =? by ! "r way1 t !y might g to a city ( habitation4 7,psalm #ajg74 #bea ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are ! only religi\s body t has be5 ga!r$ out f ! ea/1 & f ! we/1 & f ! nor?1 & f ! s\?4 ,z be=e /at$ !y are ! only p :o advocate ! doctr9e ( ga!r+4 ,:5 driv51 by p]secution1 f _! homes 9 ,nauvoo1 ,ill9ois1 !y 7 r$eem$ f ! h& ( ! enemy1 !y w&]$ 9 ! wild]ness 9 a solit>y way1 & !y f\nd no city to dwell 94 ,!y exp]i5c$ hung] & ?ir/1 & _! s\l fa9t$ 9 !m4 ,! ,"l l$ !m =? by ! "r way1 = !y knew no?+ !mselves ( ! place to :i* !y 7 be+ l$4 ,ev5tually !y came to a place designat$ by ! prophet ( ! ,"l z ! spot on :i* to build a city ( habitation4 ,!re !y e/abli%$ !mselves1 & ?r\gh ! m>vel\s bless+s ( ! ,"l1 ! wild]ness has be5 r$eem$ & ! des]t made to blossom z ! rose4 ,,isaiah',s ,,pr$iction ,,fulfill$4 ,two ( ! anci5t prophets make ?is pr$iction3 ,& x %all come to pass 9 ! la/ days1 t ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l's h\se %all be e/abli%$ 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 & %all be exalt$ above ! hills2 & all nations %all fl[ unto x4 ,& _m p %all g & say1 ,come ye1 & let u g up to ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l1 to ! h\se ( ! ,god ( ,jacob2 & he w tea* u ( 8 ways1 & we w walk 9 8 pa?s3 = out ( ,zion %all g =? ! law1 & ! ^w ( ! ,"l f ,j]usalem4 7,isaiah #b3 #b1 #c2 ,micah #d3 #a1 #b74 ,! /ate ( ,utah1 & ! surr\nd+ c\ntry occupi$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts is situat$ on :at is call$ ! back bone ( ! ,am]ican ,cont95t1 9 ! tops ( ! m\nta9s4 ,9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ! headqu>t]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 !re /&s a temple erect$ & d$icat$ to ! "n ( ! ,"l4 ,9 ?ree o!r cities ( ,utah are simil> build+s1 all ( :i* are rais$ to ! "n ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts2 & by ! way1 !y are ! only temples 9 ! _w d$icat$ to ! ,"l1 & 9 :i* ! holy ord9ances p]ta9+ to ,8 h\se are p]=m$4 ,! m\nta9 on :i* ! temple built by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts /&s is e/abli%$ 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 exalt$ above ! hills1 & p f all nations are fl[+ unto x z !y are be+ ga!r$ out f ! f\r w9ds1 f "o end ( heav5 to ! o!r4 ,_m p1 z ! prophet pr$ict$1 g & say ,come ye1 & let u g #beb up to ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l1 to ! h\se ( ! ,god ( ,jacob1 & !y are be+ taught ,8 ways1 by m5 :o und]/& !m ?r\gh ! revelations receiv$ f ,him3 = !y believe 9 pres5t revelation1 & enjoy t gift among ! o!rs ( ! true ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,x may be cont5d$ t ?is & ! o!r prophecies conc]n+ ! ga!r+ ( ,israel ref] to ! ga!r+ ( ! ,jews to ,j]usalem4 ,x is true t !re are pr$ictions t ! ,jews %all be ga!r$ to ,j]usalem1 b ?r\gh\t ! scripture prophecies !re are two places ( ga!r+ m5tion$--,zion & ,j]usalem4 ,bo? places are m5tion$ 9 ! quotation giv5 above4 ,! prophet also says3 ,o ,zion1 t br+e/ good tid+s1 get !e up into ! high m\nta94 ,!re are no high m\nta9s 9 ,j]usalem4 ,! top ( ! highe/ m\nta9 peak 9 all ( ,pale/9e is #cca feet bel[ ! valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake1 9 :i* ,salt ,lake ,city is situat$4 ,a ,,prophecy ,,( ,,mala*i4 ,! foll[+ pr$iction is "o made by an anci5t prophet3 ,behold1 ,i w s5d y ,elijah ! prophet be=e ! com+ ( ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l3 & he %all turn ! he>t ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! he>t ( ! *ildr5 to _! fa!rs1 le/ ,i come & smite ! e>? ) a curse4 7,mala*i #d3 #e1 #f74 ,! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? te/ifies t ?is 0 fulfill$ on ! ?ird day ( ,april1 #ahcf4 ,at t "t ! body ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 situat$ 9 ,kirtl&1 ,ohio1 :]e !y _h erect$ a temple to ! ,"l4 ,x 0 9 ?is temple t ! vision 0 receiv$ by ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y1 9 :i* ! ,prophet ,elijah appe>$ unto !m4 ,!y describe 8 appe>ance & message z foll[s3 ,aft] ?is vision _h clos$1 ano!r great & glori\s vision bur/ ^u u1 = ,elijah ! prophet1 :o 0 tak5 to heav5 )\t ta/+ dea?1 /ood be=e u1 & said--,behold1 ! "t has fully come1 :i* 0 spok5 ( by ! m\? ( ,mala*i1 te/ify+ t he 7,elijah7 %\ld be s5t be=e ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l come4 ,to turn ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs1 le/ ! :ole e>? be smitt5 ) a curse4 ,!re=e ! keys ( ?is disp5sation are committ$ into y\r h&s1 & by ?is ye may "k t ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l is ne>1 ev5 at ! doors4 #bec ,,salvation ,,= ,,! ,,dead4 ,?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? 0 reveal$ ! doctr9e ( salvation = ! dead1 a doctr9e t _h n be5 und]/ood 9 ! _w = _m c5turies until he taught x4 ,x is nev]!less a scriptural doctr9e1 & is ref]r$ to by ,pet]3 ,= ,*ri/ also ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 ! j = ! unju/1 t he might br+ u to ,god1 be+ put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 b quick5$ by ! ,_s3 by :i* also he w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison2 :i* sometime 7 disob$i5t1 :5 once ! longsuff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah1 :ile ! ark 0 a prep>+1 :]e9 few1 t is1 eight s\ls 7 sav$ by wat]4 7,i ,pet] #c3 #ah-bj74 ,x is also ref]r$ to by ,paul3 ,else :at %all !y d :i* are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead rise n at all8 ,:y are !y !n baptiz$ = ! dead8 7,i ,cor9?ians #ae3 #bi74 ,prea*+ ! ,gospel to ! dead is ref]r$ to 9 sev]al places 9 ! scriptures4 7,john #e3 #be1 #bh2 ,i ,pet] #d3 #f74 ,t "o p]son c p]=m a ,gospel ord9ance = & 9 behalf ( ano!r accords ) ! tea*+s ( ! scriptures4 ,*ri/ did vic>i\s "w = all mank9d :5 ,he aton$ = ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,by t atonem5t ,he br\ght ab\t ! resurrection f ! grave1 & made man's et]nal salvation possible1 z decl>$ by ! ,apo/le ,paul3 ,z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ae3 #bb74 ,also 9 ^! words3 ,be+ made p]fect1 he became ! au?or ( et]nal salvation unto all !m t obey him4 7,hebrews #e3 #i74 ,x is evid5t f ! tea*+s ( ! ,savior t !re is a necessity = su* a provision 9 ! plan ( r$emption4 ,*ri/ emphatically decl>$ t a man _c ent] ! k+dom ( heav5 )\t baptism4 ,he said to ,nicodemus1 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 7,john #c3 #e74 ,9 s5d+ ,8 disciples to tea* all nations1 ,he comm&$ !m to baptize ^? :o believ$4 ,_m good p h di$ )\t baptism1 n hav+ _h ! privilege ( be+ baptiz$ 9 ?is life2 z !y _c !mselves att5d to t ord9ance aft] dea?1 !re is a way provid$ = !m #bed to receive admission into ! k+dom ( heav54 ,! ,savior has decl>$1 !y _c d s )\t baptism2 !re=e someone else mu/ att5d to t ord9ance = !m4 ,^? :o die )\t ! privilege ( receiv+ ! ,gospel w h an opportunity to he> & accept x 9 ! _s _w1 & ! outw>d ord9ances necess>y to salvation c be att5d$ to 9 _! behalf by liv+ p]sons4 ,s9ce ?is doctr9e has be5 reveal$1 ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 h be5 turn$ to _! fa!rs1 = _m ?\s&s ( ^? :o h accept$ ! doctr9e h manife/$ _! solicitude = ! welf>e ( _! dead ance/ors by hav+ ! necess>y ord9ances p]=m$ = !m 9 ! temples :i* ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts h built = t purpose4 ,,facts ,,prov54 ,x has be5 %[n 9 ! =ego+-- ,t ! ,claims made by ,joseph ,smi? are 9 ,h>mony ) ! ,holy ,scriptures4 ,t ! ,doctr9es ,he ,taught are ! same z ^? ( ! ,savior & ,8 ,disciples4 ,t a ,numb] ( ,anci5t ,pr$ictions h be5 ,fulfill$ ,?r\gh 8 ,m9i/ry4 ,t ! ,"l's "w begun by ! ,m9i/ry ( ,joseph ,smi? is ,de/9$ to br+ ab\t ! ,fulfillm5t ( all ! inspir$ prophecies conc]n+ ! ,latt] ,days4 ,t ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ,possesses ! same ,*>act]i/ics z t ( ,=m] ,days4 ,,joseph ,,smi?',s ,,works4 ,,evid5ce ,,( ,,8 ,,inspiration4 ,,scriptural ,,te/s4 ,! ,bible tells h[ true & false prophets may be kn[n3 ,! prophet :i* prophesie? ( peace1 :5 ! ^w ( ! prophet %all come to pass1 !n %all ! prophet be kn[n1 t ! ,"l ha? truly s5t him4 7,j]emiah #bh3 #i74 #bee ,:5 a prophet speake? 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 if ! ?+ foll[ n1 nor come to pass1 t is ! ?+ :i* ! ,"l ha? n spok51 b ! prophet ha? spok5 x presumptu\sly3 ?\ %all n be afraid ( him4 7,deut]onomy #ah3 #bb74 ,if a man prophesies & 8 prophecy is fulfill$1 he is to be reg>d$ z a true prophet4 ,if he prophesies & 8 pr$ictions are n fulfill$1 he %\ld be c\nt$ z a false prophet4 ,let u apply ?is scriptural te/ to ! words ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,,pr$iction ,,( ,,! ,,angel4 ,! prophecy :i* he records z hav+ be5 made by ! fir/ angel :o visit$ him3 t 8 "n %\ld be _h = good & evil among all nations1 k9dr$s & tongues2 or t x %\ld be bo? good & evil spok5 ( among all p1 is a pro( ( inspiration4 ,t pr$iction has be5 fulfill$4 ,among all p :o h he>d 8 tea*+s !re h be5 "s :o h accept$ !m & h spok5 good ab\t 8 "n1 :ile ^? :o h reject$ 8 message h inv>iably spok5 evil ( him4 ,n be+ satisfi$ to leave him alone1 !y h malici\sly defam$ 8 "* & d5\nc$ him4 ,,none ,,c ,,/op ,,god's ,,"w4 ,9 a revelation giv5 to ! ,prophet at an e>ly day1 ! ,"l said1 ,& ! voice ( w>n+ %all be unto all p1 by ! m\?s ( my disciples1 :om ,i h *os5 9 ^! la/ days4 ,,& ,,!y ,,%all ,,g ,,=? ,,& ,,none ,,%all ,,/ay ,,!m1 = ,i ! ,"l h comm&$ !m4 ,at a lat] date ! ,prophet wrote ^! words3 ,no unhall[$ h& c /op ! "w f progress+4 ,p]secution may rage1 mobs may comb9e1 armies may assemble1 calumny may defame1 b ! tru? ( ,god w g =? boldly & indep5d5tly till x has p5etrat$ e cont95t1 visit$ e clime1 swept e nation & s\nd$ 9 e e>1 till ! purposes ( ,god %all be accompli%$ & ! ,great ,jehovah %all say ! "w is done4 ,9 ne>ly e c\ntry to :i* !y h gone1 vigor\s ef=ts h be5 made f "t to "t to /op ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts f prea*+ ! ,gospel1 b true to ! ,"l's promises ^! attempts to h9d] ,8 "w h fail$ 9 e in/ance1 & ,8 "w /ill goes on4 #bef ,a ,,m>vel\s ,,"w4 ,9 ! v fir/ revelations giv5 by ! ,"l ?r\gh ,joseph ,smi?1 ev5 be=e ! ,*ur* 0 organiz$1 x 0 decl>$ t a m>vel\s "w is ab\t to come =? among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,!re are hundr$s ( ?\s&s ( p :o h associat$ !mselves ) t "w :o c te/ify t x is mo/ m>vel\s 9 its "*4 ,aside f ^! p !re are _m ( ! mo/ intellig5t m5 ( ! c5tury :o h decl>$ 9 _! public utt]ances & h plac$ !mselves on record by _! writ+s t !re is some?+ v wond]ful ab\t ! "w e/abli%$ ?r\gh ,joseph ,smi?4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,dis9t]e/$ ,,m54 ,mr4 ,josiah ,qu9cy1 an em95t ,am]ican s*ol>1 9 8 int]e/+ "w entitl$ ,figures ( ! ,pa/1 gives 8 e/imation ( ! great prophet 9 ^! words3 ,x is by no means improbable t "s future text-book1 = ! use ( g5]ations yet unborn1 w conta9 a "q some?+ l ?is3 ,:at hi/orical ,am]ican ( ! n9ete5? c5tury has ex]t$ ! mo/ p[]ful influ5ce ^u ! de/9ies ( 8 c\ntrym58 ,& x is by no means impossible t ! answ] to t int]rogatory may be ?us writt53 ,,joseph ,,smi?1 ,,! ,,mormon ,,prophet4 ,& ! reply1 absurd z x d\btless seems to mo/ m5 n[ liv+1 may be an obvi\s commonplace to _! desc5dants4 ,hi/ory deals 9 surprises & p>adoxes q z />tl+ z ?is4 ,! man :o e/abli%$ a religion 9 ?is age ( free debate1 :o 0 & is to-day accept$ by hundr$s ( ?\s&s z a direct emiss>y f ! ,mo/ ,high--su* a r>e human be+ is n to be dispos$ ( by pelt+ 8 memory ) unsavory epi!ts4 4 4 ,! mo/ vital que/ions ,am]icans are ask+ ea* o!r to-day h to d ) ?is man & :at he has left u4 4 4 4 ,burn+ que/ions !y are1 :i* mu/ give a prom95t place 9 ! hi/ory ( ! c\ntry to t /urdy self-ass]t] :om ,i visit$ at ,nauvoo4 ,joseph ,smi?1 claim+ to be an inspir$ tea*]1 fac$ adv]sity su* z few m5 h be5 call$ to meet1 enjoy$ a brief season ( prosp]ity su* z few m5 h ev] atta9$1 & f9ally1 =ty-?ree days aft] ,i saw him1 w5t *e]fully to a m>tyr's dea?4 ,hon4 ,john ,a4 ,cock]ill1 a ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5ator1 9 an article publi%$ 9 ! ,cosmopolitan1 a ,new ,york magaz9e1 says1 9 ref]5ce to ,utah1 & its p1 & _! lead] ,brigham ,"y3 ,?us1 )9 ! %ort space ( half a c5tury1 a great ,/ate has sprung up 9 ! l&1 z x 71 be=e our eyes4 ,its fame1 ) t ( its f\nd]1 has become _w-wide4 4 4 ,x is seldom giv5 to ! f\nd] ( a /ate t ! body :i* he has organiz$ #beg %all gr[ to su* m>vel\s complet5ess & maturity )9 fifty ye>s4 ,,prophecy ,,ab\t ,,w>4 ,! foll[+ revelation 0 giv5 to ,joseph ,smi? on ! #be? ( ,decemb]1 #ahcb3 ',v]ily1 ?us sai? ! ,"l1 conc]n+ ! w>s t w %ortly come to pass1 beg9n+ at ! rebellion ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 :i* w ev5tually t]m9ate 9 ! dea? & mis]y ( _m s\ls4 ,! days w come t w> w be p\r$ out ^u all nations1 beg9n+ at t place2 ,= behold1 ! ,s\!rn ,/ates %all be divid$ aga9/ ! ,nor!rn ,/ates1 & ! ,s\!rn ,/ates w call on o!r nations1 ev5 ! nation ( ,great ,brita91 z x is call$1 & !y %all also call ^u o!r nations1 9 ord] to def5d !mselves aga9/ o!r nations2 & ?us w> %all be p\r$ out ^u all nations4 ,,fulfill$ ,,tw5ty-,,eight ,,ye>s ,,aft]w>ds4 ,! great civil w> betwe5 ! s\!rn & nor!rn ,/ates ( ,am]ica 0 a lit]al fulfillm5t ( ! prophetic utt]ance1 s f> z x ref]r$ to ! fir/ conflict4 ,t w> began ) ! bomb>dm5t ( ,=t ,sumt] 9 ! h>bor ( ,*>le/on1 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 on ! #ab? day ( ,april1 #ahfa1 ov] tw5ty-eight ye>s aft] ! pr$iction 0 made1 & x t]m9at$ 9 ! dea? & mis]y ( _m s\ls1 = ! loss ( life x caus$ is e/imat$ at fully #a1jjj1jjj m54 ,hi/ory %[s t ! ,s\!rn ,/ates did call ^u ,great ,brita9 & o!r nations = assi/ance1 z pr$ict$ by ! ,prophet4 ,,pr$ict$ ,,m5',s ,,lives ,,w\ld ,,be ,,sp>$4 ,9 ,novemb]1 #ahch1 ,joseph ,smi? & sev]al ( 8 bre?r5 7 tri$ by a c\rt-m>tial ( _! enemies1 & 7 condemn$ to be %ot 9 ! pres5ce ( _! families & fri5ds4 ,to all human appe>ances !re 0 no hope = !m to be sp>$ alive4 ,!y 7 prison]s 9 ! h&s ( an infuriat$ mob2 _! dea? s5t5ce _h be5 pass$1 ! h\r ( execution set1 & prep>ations = c>ry+ out ! s5t5ce 7 be+ made4 ,) ?is t]rible fate imp5d+ ! ,prophet told 8 fell[-prison]s to be ( good *e]1 z ! ,"l _h made x kn[n to him t n "o ( !m %\ld die4 ,! mob disagre$ among !mselves z to h[ ! execution %\ld be proce$$ )1 & ! falsely condemn$ m51 aft] a l5g?y imprisonm5t1 rega9$ _! lib]ty4 ,?us 7 ! ,prophet's words v]ifi$4 #beh ,,! ,,sa9ts' ,,exodus ,,=etold4 ,on ,augu/ #f1 #ahdb1 :5 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7 situat$ 9 ,ill9ois1 _! great lead] wrote 9 ref]5ce to a previ\s utt]ance ( 83 ,i prophesi$ t ! ,sa9ts w\ld cont9ue to suff] mu* affliction & w\ld be driv5 to ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 _m w\ld apo/atize1 o!rs w\ld be put to dea? by our p]secutors1 or lose _! lives 9 consequ5ce ( exposure or disease1 & "s ( y w live to g & assi/ 9 mak+ settlem5ts & build cities & see ! ,sa9ts become a mighty p 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,e /atem5t 9 ! =ego+ pr$iction 0 subsequ5tly fulfill$4 ,mobs cont9u$ to afflict ! ,sa9ts until !y 7 =c$ to ab&on _! homes4 ,_m apo/atiz$1 & o!rs 7 put to dea? by _! p]secutors1 or lo/ _! lives 9 consequ5ce ( exposure4 ,! ,prophet himself1 ) 8 bro!r ,hyrum1 0 m>tyr$ less ?an two ye>s aft] ! prophecy 0 utt]$2 & 8 own m>tyrdom 0 a fulfillm5t ( a prophecy he made4 ,:51 to save a massacre ( ! ,sa9ts he deliv]$ himself up to ! pret5d$ requirem5ts ( ! law1 be+ promis$ protection by ! gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 he said3 ,i am go+ l a lamb to ! slaught]2 b ,i am calm z a summ]'s morn+2 ,i h a consci5ce void ( (f5se t[>ds ,god1 & t[>ds all m54 ,i %all die innoc5t & x %all yet be said ( me--he 0 murd]$ 9 cold blood4 ,?is pr$iction conc]n+ 8 own dea? is all ! m rem>kable f ! fact t he _h be5 arre/$ ^u false *>ges _m times be=e ?is4 ,b1 be+ entirely innoc5t1 x 0 impossible to convict him ( any crime4 ,! premonition he _h :5 he surr5d]$ to ! dem&s ( ! ,gov]nor ( ,ill9ois1 :5 he said ,i am go+ l a lamb to ! slaught]1 0 ! un]r+ inspiration ( ,god1 :i* _h ev] be5 8 guide ?r\gh life4 ,! c\ntry ! ,prophet ref]r$ to z ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s 0 b little kn[n at ! "t he spoke ( x2 & ! ,indian trad]s1 & trapp]s :o 7 famili> ) ! c\ntry said no?+ c\ld be rais$ !re1 & x 0 totally unfit = ! e/abli%m5t ( a community ( p4 ,five ye>s aft] ! prophecy 0 made _m ( ! ,sa9ts 7 settl$ 9 ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 & !y & _! desc5dants are becom+ a mighty p 9 ! mid/ !re(4 #bei ,,ga!r+ ,,pr$ict$4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,septemb]1 #ahca1 ! ,"l said ?r\gh ,joseph ,smi?1 ,= behold1 ,i say unto y t ,zion %all fl\ri%1 & ! glory ( ! ,"l %all be ^u h]1 & %e %all be an ensign unto ! p1 ,,& ,,!re ,,%all ,,come ,,unto ,,h] ,,out ,,( ,,e ,,nation ,,"u ,,heav54 ,9 #ahca1 :5 ! above words 7 utt]$1 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 compos$ ( p :o 7 conv]t$ 9 ! neighborhood :]e ! ,prophet & o!r lead+ m5 op]at$--only a small portion ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,s9ce !n ! "w has spread ?r\gh\t ! _w1 & !re are n[ ga!r$ ) ! ,sa9ts p f ne>ly e nation "u heav54 ,,joseph ,,smi? ,,z ,,an ,,exp\nd] ,,( ,,scripture4 ,! mann] 9 :i* he exp\nd$ ! scriptures ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts1 & 9 :i* he h>moniz$ passages t 7 app>5tly contradictory1 & made e ,bible doctr9e s pla9 to ! und]/&+1 is /rong pro( t he 0 inspir$ ( ,heav54 ,no !ologian ( rec5t times has be5 able to d ?is z has be5 done by ,joseph ,smi?1 al?\gh _m le>n$ m5 h made ! attempt4 ,,*ur* ,,organization4 ,! wond]ful *ur* organization :i* 0 effect$ ?r\gh him is 9 itself an evid5ce ( 8 div9e inspiration4 ,if a build] %\ld succe$ 9 erect+ "o ( ! mo/ magnific5t /ructures ! _w has ev] se51 )\t any previ\s tra9+ & )\t any plans to guide him1 he w\ld be look$ ^u z ! mo/ rem>kable g5ius t ev] 0 kn[n4 ,! *ur* organization in/itut$ by ,joseph ,smi? is l a complete /ructure1 p]fect 9 e detail1 & yet built up piece by piece )\t any preconceiv$ plan be+ drawn up or exp]im5t be+ made1 s f> z ! ,prophet 0 conc]n$4 ,! only idea he _h ( ! gr& sy/em he 0 putt+ 9 ord] 0 reveal$ to him at v>i\s times z occasion requir$4 ,b :5 ! :ole ord] ( *ur* gov]nm5t 0 reveal$ x 0 discov]$ to be p]fect1 & ?\gh ! ,*ur* has n[ exi/$ = sixty-eight ye>s !re has nev] aris5 any occasion = *ang+ ! ord] laid d[n 9 ! beg9n+4 ,its work+s h be5 h>moni\s 9 e detail2 & %\ld ! ,*ur* increase #bfj 9 numb]s indef9itely !re w\ld be no occasion = mak+ any *ange 9 ! sy/em reveal$ ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,,all ,,8 ,,works ,,proclaim ,,him ,a ,,prophet4 ,a ?or\gh acqua9tance ) ! works ( ,joseph ,smi? mu/ conv9ce ! /ud5t ( !m t he 0 truly a ,prophet ( ,god4 ,if x be d5i$ t he 0 su*1 h[ %all ! sup]ior wisdom t prompt$ 8 words & actions be acc\nt$ =8 ,8 ideas ( !ology1 ( philosophy1 ( /atesman%ip1 & ev5 a/ronomy & o!r bran*es ( le>n+1 7 f> 9 advance ( :at 0 kn[n to ! _w 9 8 day2 & s9ce !n _m ( 8 doctr9es h be5 accept$ by ! le>n$1 & advocat$ z new discov]ies4 ,! mo/ reasonable way ( acc\nt+ = ! wond]ful works ( ,joseph ,smi? is to ackn[l$ge t he 0 a ,prophet ( ,god1 s5t z a div9e mess5g] to op5 up ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times1 & to prep>e = ! second com+ ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ^: glori\s reign is ne> at h&4 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mormon4 ,,an ,,evid5ce ,,( ,,! ,,inspiration ,,( ,,joseph ,,smi?4 ,,its ,,purport4 ,be=e ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 organiz$1 ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? br\ght =? a book--! mo/ rem>kable "w ( ! age4 ,x purports to give an acc\nt ( ! anci5t p ( ! ,am]ican cont95t & ! deal+s ( ! ,"l ) !m4 ,! ,prophet claim$ t x 0 translat$ by ! p[] ( ! ,"l f writ+s engrav$ ^u plates t _h ! appe>ance ( gold4 ,! plates 7 f\nd buri$ on ! side ( a hill 9 ,new ,york /ate1 & _! :]eab\ts 0 reveal$ to ! ,prophet by an angel4 ,?is explanation ( ! orig9 ( ! book1 call$ ! ,book ( ,mormon1 0 mo/ incr$ible to _m ( ^? :o he>d x1 = angels _h long s9ce ceas$ to visit mank9d2 & !y _h be5 taught t ! age ( prophets & revelation 0 pa/4 ,b ! fact t ! book 0 9 exi/5ce c\ld n be d5i$1 = x 0 pr9t$ & publi%$ to ! #bfa _w4 ,to *>ge ,joseph ,smi? or any o!r man or set ( m5 ) hav+ writt5 x = ! purpose ( deception w\ld be equal to attribut+ to man sup]-human wisdom1 & ability t is possess$ only by heav5ly be+s4 ,x w\ld be giv+ him mu* less cr$it = sup]natural ability to accept 8 own claim t he 0 m]ely inspir$ ( ! ,"l to br+ ! book =?2 = all ! le>n$ m5 9 ! _w c\ld n by _! own wisdom produce su* a "w z ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,z evid5ce ( ?is ass]tion1 x is only necess>y to become acqua9t$ ) ! cont5ts ( ! book4 ,if a p]son w take ! pa9s to read x he w f9d x ref]s 9 ! c\rse ( ! n>rative x conta9s1 to _m facts ( hi/ory1 & num]\s geographical & geological /atem5ts4 ,besides1 x tea*es religi\s doctr9es1 & records a great _m prophecies4 ,,impossible ,,to ,,write ,,)\t ,,div9e ,,aid4 ,n[ j consid] :at an impossible task x w\ld be = any man1 )\t div9e aid1 to write an hi/orical n>rative ( ?is "*4 ,x is fill$ ) hundr$s ( /atem5ts conc]n+ hi/ory1 geography1 geology1 & religion1 & yet does n conta9 "o ass]tion reg>d+ any ( ^! subjects t does n agree 9 p]fect h>mony ) :at is kn[n respect+ !m4 ,x might be claim$ t ) a great am\nt ( rese>* x w\ld be possible = a writ] to d ?is2 its /atem5ts agree also ) e fact respect+ ! topics x m5tions1 t has become kn[n dur+ ! _m ye>s ( rese>* s9ce ! ,book 0 publi%$1 & t1 too1 9 ?is age ( critical inve/igation4 ,aga91 ! book conta9s z mu* read+ matt] z does ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,x is a cont9u\s1 unbrok5 hi/ory ( a p = a ?\s& ye>s1 writt5 orig9ally by a succession ( hi/orians4 ,facts m5tion$ by "o writ] are ref]r$ to q frequ5tly by ano!r1 s t x w\ld be no easy matt] = a mo/ c>eful writ] ) all ! +5uity t man is capable ( ex]cis+ to orig9ate a "w ( su* "* & magnitude )\t x mak+ contradictions ( itself4 ,,prophecies ,,9 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mormon4 ,:atev] success an impo/or might h 9 deceiv+ p ) a fictiti\s book1 !re are "s ?+s he _c d4 ,%\ld he succe$ 9 mak+ ! book consi/5t ) all kn[n tru?s ( hi/ory1 sci5ce & religion1 he w\ld f9d x impossible to make accurate pr$ictions conc]n+ #bfc ! future4 ,?is p[] is n possess$ by man1 unless conf]r$ ^u him by ! ,"l4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon _c !re=e be class$ among human impositions1 = x conta9s prophecies t 7 n fulfill$ at ! "t x 0 publi%$1 b t h s9ce be5 v]ifi$4 ,speak+ ( ! com+ =? 9 ?is age ( ! record :i* he compil$1 ! ,prophet ,mormon says1 ,& x %all come 9 a day :5 ! blood ( sa9ts %all cry unto ! ,"l1 because ( secret comb9ations & ! works ( d>kness4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon 0 pr9t$ be=e ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 organiz$1 s t x c\ld n be told at t "t1 except by inspiration t ! blood ( sa9ts 9 ! pres5t age %\ld cry unto ! ,"l1 because ( ! works ( d>kness4 ,!re 0 no religi\s p]secution go+ on at t "t2 b x 0 n long be=e ! blood ( _m ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 %$ z ! result ( p]secution4 ,a ,,bible6 ,a ,,bible6 ,! ,prophet ,nephi1 ref]r+ also to ! p]iod :5 ! record %\ld be reveal$ 9 ! latt] "t1 & :5 ! ,"l %\ld proce$ to recov] ,8 *os5 p1 ! h\se ( ,israel1 records ! words ( ! ,"l to him z foll[s3 ,& my words %all hiss =? unto ! ends ( ! e>?1 = a /&>d unto my p1 :i* are ! h\se ( ,israel4 ,& because my words %all hiss =?1 _m ( ! ,g5tiles %all say1 a ,bible6 a ,bible6 ,we h got a ,bible1 & !re _c be any m ,bible4 ,s9ce ! publication ( ! ,book ( ,mormon ! ,"l's words h gone =? unto ! ends ( ! e>?1 & ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o h c>ri$ ,8 words & decl>$ !m 9 ne>ly all c\ntries h usually be5 answ]$ ) ^! words1 ,a ,bible6 a ,bible6 ,we h got a ,bible1 & !re _c be any m ,bible4 ,! g5]al belief is t ! ,bible is ! only book 9 exi/5ce conta9+ ! ^w ( ! ,"l4 ,,isaiah',s ,,prophecy4 ,! ,prophet ,nephi reit]ates ! pr$iction record$ 9 ! tw5ty-n9? *apt] ( ,isaiah1 conc]n+ ! com+ =? ( a book1 & :i* ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ma9ta9 ref]s to ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,! prophecy is z foll[s3 ,& ! vision ( all is become unto y z ! words ( a book t is seal$1 :i* m5 deliv] to "o t is le>n$1 say+1 ,read ?is1 ,i pray !e3 & he sai?1 ,i _c2 = x is seal$3 & ! #bfc book is deliv]$ to him t is n le>n$1 say+1 ,read ?is1 ,i pray !e3 & he sai?1 ,i am n le>n$4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l said1 ,=asmu* z ?is p draw ne> me ) _! m\?1 & ) _! lips d honor me1 b h remov$ _! he>t f> f me1 & _! fe> t[>d me is taught by ! precept ( m53 !re=e1 behold1 ,i w proce$ to d a m>vel\s "w among ?is p1 ev5 a m>vel\s "w & a wond]3 = ! wisdom ( _! wise m5 %all p]i%1 & ! und]/&+ ( _! prud5t m5 %all be hid4 4 4 4 4 ,& 9 t day %all ! deaf he> ! words ( ! book1 & ! eyes ( ! bl9d %all see out ( obscurity1 & out ( d>kness4 7,isaiah #bi3 #aa1 #ab1 #ac1 #ad1 #ah74 ,! fir/ "p ( ?is prophecy 0 lit]ally fulfill$ :5 a man nam$ ,m>t9 ,h>ris1 ) ! p]mission ( ,joseph ,smi?1 took a copy ( "s ( ! *>act]s f :i* ! ,book ( ,mormon 0 translat$--! words ( a book--to ,pr(essor ,an?on1 a le>n$ pr(essor ( languages 9 ,new ,york ,city1 & ! latt] made ! /atem5t1 ,i _c read a seal$ book4 ,unwitt+ly1 he us$ almo/ ! id5tical words ( ,isaiah's pr$iction4 ,& ! book is deliv]$ to him t is n le>n$1--?is 0 fulfill$ :5 ! book 0 deliv]$ to ,joseph ,smi?1 an unle>n$ y\?4 ,h[ accurately ?is prophecy 0 fulfill$ is %[n by ! fact t ! words ( ! book 7 deliv]$ to ! man t 0 le>n$1 :ile ! book itself 0 deliv]$ to him t 0 n le>n$4 ,! portion ( ! prophecy :i* reads3 ,!re=e1 behold ,i w proce$ to d a m>vel\s "w among ?is p1 ev5 a m>vel\s "w & a wond]1 is also be+ fulfill$4 ,! "w done by ! ,"l ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ,8 s]vant ,joseph ,smi? & ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 is look$ ^u z m>vel\s ev5 by ^? :o d n believe ,joseph ,smi? to be a prophet1 nor ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts to be inspir$ ( ,heav51 = ?is "w attracts ! att5tion ( ! :ole _w4 ,an acqua9tance ) :at ! ,"l has done & ) :at is n[ be+ done ?r\gh _! m9i/ry is ( suffici5t importance to be call$ a m>vel\s "w & a wond]4 ,! ,gospel has be5 prea*$ 9 ne>ly all ! civiliz$ & sev]al ( ! unciviliz$ nations1 a *ur* has be5 e/abli%$ t attracts ! att5tion ( all ! _w1 & its "n & ! prophet's "n are kn[n among e nation2 a commonweal? has be5 built up t has won ! admiration ( all t are acqua9t$ ) x2 p f all nations h be5 ga!r$ toge!r to =m ?is commonweal?2 & mission>ies by ! ?\s&s are s5t to proclaim to mank9d ev]y:]e ! glad tid+s ( ! m>vel\s "w4 #bfd ,s9ce ! re/oration ( ! ,gospel ) all its bless+s 9 ^! latt] days ! rema9d] ( ,isaiah's words h be5 v]ifi$4 ,! deaf h be5 heal$ & enabl$ to he> ! words ( ! book1 & ! bl9d h _h _! sight re/or$1 & h ?us be5 enabl$ to see out ( obscurity1 & out ( d>kness4 ,,book ,,gives ,a ,,te/ ,,( ,,its ,,tru?4 ,! la/ *apt] 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon conta9s ^! words3 ,& :5 ye %all receive ^! ?+s1 ! records conta9$ 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon ,i w\ld exhort y t ye w\ld ask ,god1 ! et]nal ,fa!r1 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 if ^! ?+s are n true2 & if ye %all ask ) a s9c]e he>t1 ) a real int5t1 hav+ fai? 9 ,*ri/1 he w manife/ ! tru? ( x unto y1 by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,"h is a promise t no impo/or w\ld d>e to make1 = he c\ld n expect x to be fulfill$1 & x w\ld only furni% a means ( detect+ 8 deception4 ,! _s 9 :i* ! ,book ( ,mormon is writt5 is ( su* a nature t x impresses ! read] ) ! hone/y & e>ne/ness ( ! writ]4 ,its language is v pla91 %[+ t ! writ] made no attempt at lit]>y embelli%m5t1 b _h only "o object 9 view1 :i* 0 to /ate ! simple facts1 & make ! ,gospel pla9 = ! b5efit ( mank9d4 ,! /yle ( ! writ+ is peculi> to itself1 & diff]5t f all o!r writ+s extant4 ,^! facts conc]n+ ! "* ( ! book prove its au!nticity4 ,,atte/$ ,,by ,,direct ,,evid5ce4 ,! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon is atte/$ by ! /ronge/ direct evid5ce t x is possible to obta94 ,to %[ ?is x w p]haps be z well to consid] :at con/itutes direct evid5ce4 ,evid5ce is und]/ood to be ! means ( prov+ an unkn[n or a disput$ fact4 ,!re is :at is call$ circum/antial evid5ce & direct evid5ce4 ,! fir/ is t k9d ( te/imony :i* deals ) circum/ances t are connect$ ) ! fact to be prov54 ,z1 = example1 footpr9ts 9 ! sn[1 are pro( to an obs]v] ( !m t someone has be5 :]e ! sn[ lies s9ce x fell1 al?\gh ! obs]v] has n se5 any p]son !re4 ,! m>ks 9 ! sn[ are circum/antial evid5ce t he is correct 9 8 conclusion4 ,direct evid5ce is ! te/imony ( a witness to :at he has se51 felt1 or kn[n by 8 own s5ses4 #bfe ,x is a "q ( dispute :e!r direct or circum/antial evid5ce is ! /rong]1 ?\gh ! fir/ is usually consid]$ s4 ,z aga9/ direct evid5ce x is claim$ t witnesses may be mi/ak51 deceiv$ or may wilfully falsify1 :ile circum/ances x is said _c mislead4 ,! evid5ces already set =? to prove ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon are :at w\ld be call$ circum/antial4 ,! only evid5ce mank9d h1 aside f inspiration1 t ! ,bible is true is indirect or circum/antial4 ,:at is unique ab\t ! ,book ( ,mormon is t x is su/a9$ by direct te/imony1 corroborat$ by circum/antial evid5ce :i* proves t ! witnesses 7 n mi/ak5 nor deceiv$1 & t !y did n tell falsehoods4 ,foll[+ ! title page ( ! ,book ( ,mormon is pr9t$ ! te/imony ( ?ree witnesses1 :o give _! deposition 9 ! foll[+ e>ne/ & emphatic words3 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,?ree ,,witnesses4 ,be x kn[n unto all nations1 k9dr$s1 tongues1 & p unto :om ?is "w %all come1 t we1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 h se5 ! plates :i* conta9 ?is record1 :i* is a record ( ! p ( ,nephi1 & also ( ! ,lamanites1 _! bre?r51 & also ( ! p ( ,j>$1 :o came f ! t[] ( :i* ha? be5 spok52 & we also "k t !y h be5 translat$ by ! gift & p[] ( ,god1 = 8 voice ha? decl>$ x unto u2 :]e=e we "k ( a surety t ! "w is true4 ,& we also te/ify t we h se5 ! engrav+s :i* are ^u ! plates2 & !y h be5 %[n unto u by ! p[] ( ,god1 & n ( man4 ,& we decl>e ) words ( sob]ness1 t an angel ( ,god came d[n f heav51 & he br\ght & laid be=e our eyes1 t we beheld & saw ! plates1 & ! engrav+s !reon2 & we "k t x is by ! grace ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t we beheld & be> record t ^! ?+s are true2 & x is m>vel\s 9 our eyes1 nev]!less ! voice ( ! ,"l comm&$ u t we %\ld be> record ( x2 :]e=e1 to be ob$i5t unto ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 we be> te/imony ( ^! ?+s4 ,& we "k t if we are fai?ful 9 ,*ri/1 we %all rid our g>m5ts ( ! blood ( all m51 & be f\nd spotless be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/1 & %all dwell ) him et]nally 9 ! heav5s4 ,& ! honor be to ! ,fa!r1 & to ! ,son1 & to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is "o ,god4 ,am54 ,oliv] ,c[d]y1 ,david ,:itm]1 ,m>t9 ,h>ris4 ,no /rong] te/imony ( ! exi/5ce ( a fact ev] has be5 or c be giv5 ?an ?is4 ,no?+ less ?an a direct revelation f heav5 to an individual p]sonally c furni% him m conv9c+ pro( ?an is giv5 by ! te/imony ( #bff ^! ?ree witnesses4 ,:at great] evid5ce c "o ask or desire ?an ?is8 ,"h is ! mo/ solemn /atem5t made by ?ree m51 ( s\nd m9d & /rict v]acity :o say ! voice ( ,god decl>$ unto !m t ! ,book ( ,mormon 0 translat$ by ! gift & p[] ( ,god1 & t an angel f heav5 %[$ !m ! plates f :i* ! record 0 translat$1 & t !y "k x to be true4 ,su* te/imony w\ld be ample to e/abli% a claim 9 any c\rt on e>?4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,witnesses ,,un*ang$4 ,_m ye>s aft] ! fir/ publication ( ! ,book ( ,mormon ) ! names ( ! ?ree witnesses atta*$1 a g5tleman inquir$ ( ,oliv] ,c[d]y if he believ$ ! ,book ( ,mormon to be true4 ,! que/ion] read f ! book ! names ( ! ?ree witnesses1 & exclaim$1 ,mr4 ,c[d]y1 d y believe ?is book8 ,no1 sir1 0 ,c[d]y's reply4 ,b1 said ! g5tleman1 y\r "n is atta*$ to x1 & y decl>e "h t y saw an angel1 & also ! plates f :i* ! book purports to be translat$2 & n[ y say y don't believe x4 ,:i* "t did y tell ! tru?8 ,mr4 ,c[d]y repli$1 ,my "n is atta*$ to t book & :at ,i !re h said is true4 ,i did see ?is2 ,i "k ,i saw x1 & fai? has no?+ to d ) x1 z a p]fect k has swall[$ up ! fai? :i* ,i _h 9 ! "w1 kn[+1 z ,i d1 t x is true4 ,a few days previ\s to 8 dea? ,david ,:itm]1 ano!r ( ! witnesses1 call$ 8 family & a numb] ( 8 fri5ds toge!r & deliv]$ to !m 8 dy+ te/imony4 ,to 8 physician he said1 ,dr4 ,bu*anan1 ,i want y to say :e!r or n ,i am 9 my "r m9d be=e ,i give my la/ te/imony4 ,! doctor repli$1 ,yes1 y are 9 y\r "r m9d1 = ,i h j _h a conv]sation ) y4 ,!n1 address+ all :o 7 ga!r$ at 8 b$side1 he said1 ,n[ y mu/ be fai?ful 9 ,*ri/4 ,i want to say to y all t ! ,bible & ! record ( ! ,nephites 7,book ( ,mormon17 are true1 s y c say t y h he>d me be> my te/imony on my dea?b$4 ,all be fai?ful 9 ,*ri/ & y\r rew>d w be accord+ to y\r works4 ,god bless y all4 ,my tru/ is 9 ,*ri/ =ev]1 worlds )\t end4 ,am54 ,m>t9 ,h>ris1 ! ?ird witness1 cont9u$ to te/ify to #bfg ! tru? ( 8 /atem5t conc]n+ ! ,book ( ,mormon until ! day ( 8 dea?1 :i* occurr$ ,july #aj1 #ahge4 ,! ?ree m5 7 reg>d$ by _! neighbors z /rictly tru?ful & hone/4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,eight ,,witnesses4 ,besides ! ?ree above nam$ witnesses1 !re are eight o!rs ^: te/imony conc]n+ ! ,book ( ,mormon is giv5 to ! _w4 ,_! te/imony is z foll[s3 ,be x kn[n unto all nations1 k9dr$s1 tongues1 & p unto :om ?is "w %all come1 t ,joseph ,smi?1 ,jr41 ! translator ( ?is "w1 has %ewn unto u ! plates ( :i* ha? be5 spok51 :i* h ! appe>ance ( gold2 & z _m ( ! leaves z ! said ,smi? has translat$1 we did h&le ) our h&s2 & we also saw ! engrav+s !reon1 all ( :i* has ! appe>ance ( anci5t "w1 & ( curi\s workman%ip4 ,& ?is we be> record ) words ( sob]ness1 t ! said ,smi? has %ewn unto u1 = we h se5 & heft$1 & "k ( a surety t ! said ,smi? has got ! plates ( :i* we h spok54 ,& we give our names unto ! _w1 to witness unto ! _w t we h se52 & we lie n1 ,god be>+ witness ( x4 ,*ri/ian ,:itm]1 ,hiram ,page1 ,jacob ,:itm]1 ,joseph ,smi?1 ,s541 ,pet] ,:itm]1 ,jr41 ,hyrum ,smi?1 ,john ,:itm]1 ,samuel ,h4 ,smi?4 ,,secul> ,,pro( ,,( ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mormon4 ,pro( t ! ,book ( ,mormon is au!ntic w also e/abli% ! div9e mission ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,h]e) are pres5t$ "s ( ! ext]nal or outside evid5ces ( ! tru? ( t rem>kable "w kn[n z ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,! pr9cipal /atem5ts conta9$ 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon conc]n+ :i* !re is a possibility ( confirmation or corroboration 9 ! annals ( mod]n exploration & rese>* are ^!3 #a4 ,t ,am]ica 0 once peopl$ by a colony :o w5t f ,asia at ! "t ( ! confusion ( tongues1 :5 ! inhabitants ( ! e>? und]took to build ! ,t[] ( ,babel2 & t ^! coloni/s & _! desc5dants fl\ri%$ = a p]iod ( "s sixte5 or sev5te5 c5turies1 be+ a highly civiliz$ race1 b f9ally became ext9ct4 #b4 ,t ,am]ica 0 aga9 peopl$1 ?is "t by a colony ( ! ,hebrew race :i* came f ,j]usalem #fjj ye>s ,b4 ,c4 ,t !y obs]v$ ! laws ( ,moses1 _h a record ( ! creation1 ! flood1 etc4 #bfh #c4 ,t !y1 too1 develop$ into a great & highly civiliz$ commonweal?4 #d4 ,t !y _h a k ( ! com+ ( ! ,*ri/1 & t ,he appe>$ unto !m & taught !m ! ,gospel4 #e4 ,t t]rible convulsions & de/ruction ( life & prop]ty took place at ! "t ( ,*ri/'s crucifixion4 ,,coloni/s ,,f ,,! ,,t[] ,,( ,,babel4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon /ates t a man nam$ ,j>$1 & 8 bro!r1 & _! families1 ) "s o!r m5 & _! families1 be+ l$ by ! ,"l1 w5t f ! great t[]1 at ! "t ! ,"l conf\nd$ ! language ( ! p1 & cross$ ov] to ,am]ica 9 b>ges4 ,!re !y multipli$ & became a great nation1 spread+ ov] ! l& nor?w>d1 or ,nor? ,am]ica4 ,f9ally1 ab\t #fjj ye>s be=e ,*ri/ ! nation became ext9ct ?r\gh int]nal w>f>e4 7,see ,book ( ,e!r74 ,josephus1 ! ,jewi% hi/orian1 speak+ ( ! ev5ts at ! "t ( ! disp]sion f ! ,t[] ( ,babel says ,aft] ?is !y 7 disp]s$ abroad1 on acc\nt ( _! languages1 & w5t out by colonies ev]y:]e2 & ea* colony took possession ( t l& :i* !y light ^u1 & unto :i* ,god l$ !m2 s t ! :ole cont95t 0 fill$ ) !m1 bo? ! inl& & m>itime c\ntries4 ,!re 7 "s also :o pass$ ov] ! sea 9 %ips1 & inhabit$ ! isl&s4 --,antiquities ( ! ,jews1 ,book ,i1 ,*apt] #e4 ,?is acc\nt ( c\rse does n /ate specifically t any colony w5t to ,am]ica1 b x says t colonies w5t ,,ev]y:]e1 & t "s ( ! p w5t 9 %ips to di/ant l&s1 & to places :]e ,god l$ !m4 ,t two di/9ct races ( civiliz$ be+s inhabit$ anci5t ,am]ica is te/ifi$ to by a numb] ( ar*aeologi/s & explor]s4 ,a correspond5t to ! ,/4 ,l\is 7,miss\ri7 ,globe-,democrat writ+ f ,tomb/one1 ,arizona1 9 #ahie1 says3 ,! rem>kable picture rocks & b\ld]s1 ) /range symbols ^u !m1 left by ! pre-hi/oric races ( ,arizona1 h be5 ! cause ( mu* discussion among ^? :o h se5 !m z to :o ^! anci5t hi]oglyphic-mak]s 74 ,^! rock records may be divid$ into ?ree diff]5t k9ds1 :i*1 x is ?\ght1 7 made by two diff]5t races4 ,! fir/1 or v anci5t race1 left records on rocks1 9 "s in/ances ( symbols only1 & 9 o!r in/ances ( pictures & symbols comb9$4 ,! lat] race1 :i* came aft] ! fir/ race _h vani%$1 made only crude repres5tations ( animals1 birds or reptiles1 n us+ symbols or comb9ations ( l9es4 #bfi ,*amb]'s ,encyclopa$ia1 "u ! subject head+ ,nic>agua conta9s ?is /atem5t3 ,nic>agua1 l ! /ates nor? ( x1 0 a c5t] ( ,aztec civilization2 b ! ,aztecs 7 prec$$ by ano!r race likewise civiliz$1 :o h left /one sculptures & monum5tal rema9s4 ,t ! orig9 ( ! ext9ct race :i* =m]ly inhabit$ ,nor? ,am]ica is believ$ by /ud5ts ( ,am]ican antiquity to date back to ! "t ( ! build+ ( ! ,t[] ( ,babel ! foll[+ gives evid5ce3 ,"o ( ! arts kn[n to ! build]s ( ,babel 0 t ( brickmak+4 ,?is art 0 also kn[n to ! p :o built ! works 9 ! ,we/4 ,! k ( copp] 0 kn[n to ! p ( ! pla9s ( ,%9>2 = ,noah mu/ h communicat$ x1 z he liv$ a hundr$ & fifty ye>s among !m aft] ! flood4 ,also copp] 0 kn[n to ! ant$iluvians4 ,copp] 0 also kn[n to ! au?ors ( ! we/]n monum5ts4 ,iron 0 kn[n to ! ant$iluvians4 ,x 0 also kn[n to ! anci5ts ( ! ,we/4 ,h[ev]1 x is evid5t t v little iron 0 among !m1 z v few in/ances ( its discov]y 9 _! works h occurr$2 & = ?is v reason1 we draw a conclusion t !y came to ?is c\ntry v soon aft] ! disp]sion4--7,prie/'s ,am]ican ,antiquities1 #ahcc74 ,! foll[+ is f ,rev4 ,d4 ,l[ry's ,reply to ,(ficial ,inquiries respect+ ! ,aborig9es ( ,am]ica1 writt5 9 #ahdh1 & giv5 9 ,s*oolcraft's ,e?nological ,rese>*es1 c41 vol4 iii41 publi%$ 9 #ahec4 ,9 view ( ! be/ light & in=mation :i* ,i h be5 able to collect on ! subject1 my op9ion is t ! e>lie/ inhabitants ( ,am]ica 7 ! desc5dants ( ,ham1 ! y\nge/ son ( ,noah2 & t ,,! ,,fir/ ,,settlem5t ,,0 ,,made ,,%ortly ,,aft] ,,! ,,confusion ,,( ,,tongues ,,at ,,! ,,build+ ,,( ,,! ,,t[] ,,( ,,babel4 ,moses tells u t ab\t t p]iod '! ,"l scatt]$ ! p abroad ^u ! face ( ! :ole e>?4' 7,g54 #b3 #h1 #i74 ,am]ica1 !n1 accord+ to ?is portion ( sacr$ hi/ory1 0 at t "t re-occupi$ by man2 = ! writ] c\ld n h meant by 'all ! e>?' only ab\t "o-half ( x4 ,pr(essor ,t4 ,h4 ,lewis1 an ar*aeologi/ ( ,/4 ,paul1 ,m9nesota1 7,u4 ,s4 ,a471 :o a few ye>s s9ce1 made "s explorations among ! m\nds & e>?works ( ,nor? ,dakota1 is ( ! op9ion t !re 7 two sep>ate races 9 ,anci5t ,am]ica4 ,he d]iv$ ?is op9ion f exam9+ m\nds & _! cont5ts1 :i* are f\nd 9 t locality & 9 _m o!r p>ts ( ,nor? ,am]ica4 7,correspond5t to ,d5v] ,news1 #ahij47 ,pr(essor ,f4 ,w4 ,putnam1 9 an article 9 ! ,c5tury ,magaz9e = ,m>*1 #ahij1 on ,prehi/oric ,rema9s 9 ! ,ohio ,valley1 advocates 8 belief1 bas$ ^u discov]ies & #bgj obs]vations 9 anci5t bury+ gr\nds1 t two races h inhabit$ ,am]ica 9 old5 times1 & t "o orig9at$ f ! nor? & ! o!r f ! s\?4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon makes x cle> t ! ,j>$ites occupi$ t "p ( ! c\ntry kn[n z ,nor? ,am]ica1 7,see ,book ( ,omni1 #a3 #bc71 :ile ! race t succe$$ !m orig9at$ 9 ,s\? ,am]ica1 b spread t[>ds ! nor?4 7,see ,book ( ,alma1 #bb3 #cj-cd74 ,a correspond5t writ+ to ! ,new ,york ,h]ald f ,san ,diego1 ,cali=nia1 "u date ( ,decemb] #aj1 #ahdi1 says3 ,unlike any?+ h]et(ore discov]$ on ?is cont95t1 or inde$ 9 ! :ole _w1 we "h h pres5t$ to our views1 z we n[ firmly believe1 ! unbrok5 hi/ory ( a p t exi/$ n only = a great l5g? ( "t s9ce ! build+ ( ! ,egyptian pyramids1 b contempor>y ) !m1 &1 :at is m wond]ful /ill1 f> back & yet /ill f>!r into ! mazes ( antiquity4 ,9 ,h>p]'s ,weekly = ,octob]1 #ahgi1 7publi%$ 9 ,new ,york71 is an article by ,h5ry ,c4 ,wal%1 entitl$ ,copan3 a ,city ( ! ,dead4 ,9 x he says3 ,dur+ ! progress ( ! excavations made by ! la/ ,peabody exp$ition ,mr4 ,gordon discov]$ a /one pavem5t at ! s\!rn end ( ! great plaza4 ,by digg+ d[nw>ds he came to ! walls & *amb]s ( a build+ m anci5t ?an & ( a diff]5t "* f ^? n[ above ! surface4 ,"h 7 f\nd tablets inscrib$ ) *>act]s v>y+ mat]ially f ^? on ! kn[n monum5ts4 ,9 ! adjo9+ /ructures above gr\nd 7 f\nd blocks ( /one1 us$ 9 ! con/ruction1 :i* _h evid5tly be5 cut f old] sculptures4 ,all ?is po9ts to successive p]iods ( occupation1 ( :i* !re are o!r evid5ces4 ,,orig9 ,,be=e ,,! ,,*ri/ian ,,era4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon /ates t ab\t #fjj ye>s be=e ! bir? ( ,*ri/ a small colony ( ! ,hebrew race left ,j]usalem & 0 l$ by ! ,"l to ! %ores ( ,am]ica4 ,?is colony 0 compos$1 on ! comm5cem5t ( its j\rney1 ( two heads ( families1 ,lehi & ,i%mael1 _! wives & *ildr51 & a man nam$ ,zoram4 ,!y obs]v$ ! law ( ,moses1 & took ) !m a record ( _! =efa!rs1 conta9+ ! five books ( ,moses1 giv+ an acc\nt ( ! creation ( ! _w1 ( ,adam & ,eve1 & also ( ! ,jews f ! beg9n+ d[n to ! comm5cem5t ( ! reign ( ,z$ekiah1 k+ ( ,judah4 ,?is record 0 engrav$ on plates ( brass4 ,! y\nge/ ( ! f\r sons ( ,lehi1 ,nephi by "n1 0 ! lead+ _s 9 ! company4 ,he also comm5c$ a record ( _! do+1 :i* he engrav$ #bga ^u plates ( metal 9 ! language ( ! ,egyptians1 & 9 :at _! desc5dants call$ re=m$ ,egyptian *>act]s4 7,see ,i ,nephi1 also ,mosiah #a3 #d1 & ,mormon #i3 #cb-cc74 ,t ! orig9 ( ! ,am]ican ,indians dates back to "s p]iod be=e ! ,*ri/ian era is te/ifi$ to by a numb] ( ar*aeologi/s4 ,pr(essor ,wat]man1 ( ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 9 a lecture deliv]$ 9 ! ,f9e ,arts ,academy1 ,bri/ol1 9 #ahdi1 speak+ ( ! "t ! =efa!rs ( ! ,indians w5t to ,am]ica1 says3 ,:5 & :5ce1 !n1 did !y come8 ,alb]t ,galat91 "o ( ! pr(\nde/ philologi/s ( ! age1 conclud$ t1 s f> z language af=d$ any clue1 ! "t ( _! arrival c\ld n h be5 long aft] ! disp]sion ( ! human family4 ,dr4 ,morton1 aft] a s]ies ( inve/igations ( _m ( ! human crania f\nd 9 ! sepul*ral m\nds conclud$ t !y mu/ h dat$ back at lea/ #bjjj or #cjjj ye>s4 ,x w\ld n seem t all ! family to :i* !y belong$ came ) !m1 z !y 7 b repres5tatives ( a p /ill 9 exi/5ce 9 ! ,old ,_w1 or :o _h become ext9ct s9ce !y emigrat$4 ,?is p c\ld n h be5 creat$ 9 ,africa1 = its inhabitants 7 widely dissimil> to ^? ( ,am]ica2 nor 9 ,europe1 :i* 0 )\t a native p agree+ at all ) ,am]ican races3 !n to ,asia alone c\ld !y look = ! orig9 ( ! ,am]ican4 ,n only does ! above quotation express ! op9ion ( s*ol>s t ! race ref]r$ to orig9at$ be=e ! ,*ri/ian era1 b t x orig9at$ 9 ,asia1 :i* agrees ) ! /atem5ts 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,! foll[+ is tak5 f ! ,abb ,don ,lor5zo ,h]vas' ,lett] to ! ,abb ,clavig]o ^u ! ,mexican ,cal5d>1 translat$ by ,cull5 & publi%$ 9 ,engl& 9 #aghg3 ,?is ,cal5d> has n be5 ! discov]y ( ! ,mexicans1 b a communication f "s m enlight5$ p2 & z ! la/ are n to be f\nd 9 ,am]ica1 we mu/ seek = !m else:]e1 9 ,asia or 9 ,egypt4 ,?is supposition is confirm$ by y\r affirmation1 t ! ,mexicans _h _! ,cal5d> f ! ,toltecas 7orig9at+ f ,asia71 ^: ye>1 accord+ to ,botur9i1 0 exactly adju/$ by ! c\rse ( ! sun1 m ?an a hundr$ ye>s be=e ! ,*ri/ian era4 ,dr4 ,w5dell ,mees1 ( ,i?aca1 ,new ,york1 9 an article publi%$ 9 a ,sc&9avian pap]1 ,v]d5s ,gang1 sets =? 8 views 9 reg>d to ! orig9 ( ! ,aztecs1 or anci5t inhabitants ( ,mexico4 ,he is ( ! belief t !y w5t ov] to ,am]ica z e>ly z ! f\r? c5tury be=e ,*ri/4 ,,( ,,hebrew ,,orig94 ,! evid5ces t ! ,am]ican ,indians are ( ,hebrew orig9 are q num]\s & mo/ conclusive4 #bgb ,! foll[+ is f ,adair's ,hi/ory ( ! ,am]ican ,indians1 publi%$ 9 ,london1 9 #agge3 ,all ! v>i\s nations ( ,indians seem to be ( "o desc5t4 ,!y call a buffalo1 9 _! v>i\s dialects1 by "o & ! same "n1 ',yanasa4' ,& !re is a /rong simil>ity ( religi\s rites & ( civil & m>tial cu/oms among all ! v>i\s ,am]ican nations ( ,indians we h any k ( on ! ext5sive cont95t1 z w soon be %[n4 ,_! language is copi\s & v expressive1 = _! n>r[ orbit ( ideas1 & full ( rhetorical tropes & figures1 l ! ori5tali/s4 4 4 4 ,f ! mo/ exact obs]vations ,i c\ld make 9 ! long "t ,i trad$ among ! ,indian ,am]icans1 ,i 0 =c$ to believe !m l9eally desc5d$ f ! ,israelites1 ei!r :ile !y 7 a m>itime p[] or soon aft] ! g5]al captivity3 ! latt]1 h[ev]1 is ! mo/ probable4 444 ,z ! ,israelites 7 divid$ into tribes1 & _h *iefs ov] !m1 s ! ,indians divide !mselves4 ,ea* tribe =ms a little community )9 ! nation2 & z ! nation ha? its p>ticul> symbol1 s ha? ea* tribe ! badge f :i* x is d5om9at$4 ,! sa*em ( ea* tribe is a necess>y p>ty 9 conveyances & treaties1 to :i* he affixes ! m>k ( 8 tribe1 z a corporation ) u do? _! public seal4 ,if we g f nation to nation among !m1 we %all n f9d "o :o do? n l9eally di/+ui% himself by 8 respective family4 4 4 4 ,e t[n has a /ate-h\se1 or syn$rion1 z ! ,jewi% sanh$rim1 :]e1 almo/ e night1 ! head m5 conv5e ab\t public bus9ess4 4 4 4 ,^! ,indian ,am]icans pay _! religi\s devoir to ,loak ,i%tohoollo-,aba1 '! great1 b5efic5t1 supreme1 holy _s ( fire1' :o resides 7z !y ?9k7 above ! cl\ds1 & on e>? also ) unpollut$ p4 ,he is ) !m ! sole au?or ( w>m?1 light1 & ( all animal & vegetable life4 ,!y d n pay ! lea/ p]ceivable adoration to any images1 or to dead p]sons1 nei!r to ! cele/ial lum9>ies1 nor evil spirits1 nor any creat$ be+ :atsoev]4 4 4 4 ,!y flatt] !mselves ) ! "n hottuh oretoopah1 '! belov$ p1' because _! suppos$ ance/ors1 z !y affirm1 7 "u ! imm$iate gov]nm5t ( ! ,deity1 :o 0 pres5t ) !m 9 a v p>ticul> mann]1 & direct$ !m by prophets1 :ile ! re/ ( ! _w 7 ali5s & outlaws to ! cov5ant4 4 4 4 ,! ,indian language & dialects appe> to h ! v idiom & g5ius ( ! ,hebrew4 ,_! words & s5t5ces are expressive1 concise1 emphatical1 sonor\s1 & bold1 & (t51 bo? 9 lett]s & signification1 synonym\s ) ! ,hebrew language4 4 4 ,!y use _m pla9 religi\s emblems ( ! ,div9e names1 ,yohewah1 ,yah1 & ,ale2 & ^! are ! roots ( a prodigi\s numb] ( words ?r\gh _! v>i\s dialects4 4 4 ,9 con=mity to1 or aft] ! mann] ( ! ,jews1 ! ,indian ,am]icans h _! prophets1 high prie/s1 & o!rs ( a religi\s ord]4 ,z ! ,jews _h a sanctum sanctorum1 or mo/ holy place1 s h all ! ,indian nations4 4 4 4 4 ,! ,indian tradition says t _! =efa!rs 7 possess$ ( an extraord9>y div9e _s1 by :i* !y =etold ?+s future1 & controll$ ! common c\rse ( nature2 & ?is !y transmitt$ to _! (fspr+1 provid$ !y obey$ ! sacr$ laws annex$ to x4 4 4 4 ,z ! prophets ( ! ,hebrews _h oracul> #bgc answ]s1 s ! ,indian magi 7:o are to invoke ,yo ,he ,wah & m$iate ) ! supreme holy fire1 t he may give seasonable ra9s71 h a transp>5t /one ( suppos$ great p[] 9 assi/+ to br+ d[n ! ra94 4 4 4 ,! ,hebrews (f]$ daily sacrifice4 4 4 4 ,! ,indians h a simil> religi\s s]vice4 4 4 4 ,! ,indians h among !m ! resemblance ( ! ,jewi% s9 (f]+ & trespass-(f]+4 4 4 4 ,! ,indians obs]ve ano!r religi\s cu/om ( ! ,hebrews 9 mak+ a peace-(f]+4 4 4 4 ,!y always celebrate ! annual expiation ( s9s 9 _! religi\s temples4 ,! r$ ,hebrews imag9e _! temples to h su* a typical hol9ess1 m ?an any o!r place1 t if !y (f]$ up ! ,annual ,sacrifice else:]e1 x w\ld n atone = ! p4 4 4 4 ,! ,hebrews _h v>i\s ablutions & ano9t+s1 accord+ to ! ,mosaic ritual1 & all ! ,indian nations con/antly obs]ve simil> cu/oms f religi\s motives4 4 4 4 ,9 ! colde/ wea!r1 & :5 ! gr\nd is cov]$ ) sn[1 aga9/ _! bodily ease & pleasure1 m5 & *ildr5 turn out ( _! w>m h\ses or /oves1 reek+ ) sweat1 s++ _! usual sacr$ notes1 ,yo1 ,yo1 c41 at ! dawn ( day1 ador+ ,yo ,he ,wah1 at ! gladsome sight ( ! morn2 & ?us !y skip along1 e*o+ praises1 till !y get to ! riv]1 :5 !y in/antane\sly plunge into x4 4 4 4 ,?is law ( purity 7ba?+ 9 wat]7 0 ess5tial to ! ,jews1 & ! ,indians to ?is day w\ld exclude ! m5 f religi\s communion :o neglect$ to obs]ve x4 4 4 4 ',tis well kn[n t oil 0 appli$ by ! ,jews to ! mo/ sacr$ z well z common uses3 _! k+s1 prophets1 & prie/s1 at _! inauguration & consecration1 7 ano9t$ ) oil4 4 4 4 ,l ! ,jews1 ! greate/ "p ( ! ,s\!rn ,indians ab/a9 f ! mo/ ?+s t are 9 !mselves1 or 9 g5]al appreh5sion ( mank9d1 loa?some1 or unclean4 4 4 4 ,!y reckon all birds ( prey & birds ( night to be unclean & unlawful to be eat54 4 4 ,none ( !m w eat ( any animal :atsoev]1 if !y ei!r "k or suspect t x di$ ( itself4 4 4 4 ,!y reckon all ^? animals to be unclean t are ei!r c>nivor\s or live on na/y food1 z hogs1 wolves1 pan!rs1 foxes1 cats1 mice1 rats4 4 4 4 ,! ,indians1 ?r\gh a /rong pr9ciple ( religion1 ab/a9 9 ! /ricte/ mann] f eat+ ! blood ( any animal4 4 4 4 ,! ,indian m>riages1 divorces1 & puni%m5ts ( adult]y /ill reta9 a /rong lik5ess to ! ,jewi% laws & cu/oms 9 ^! po9ts4 4 4 4 4 ,_m o!r ( ! ,indian puni%m5ts resemble ^? ( ! ,jews4 4 4 ,! ,indians /rictly adh]e m ?an ! re/ ( mank9d to t positive1 unrepeal$ law ( ,moses1 ',he :o %$de? man's blood1 by man %all 8 blood be %$4' 4 4 4 ,!re nev] 0 any set ( p :o pursu$ ! ,mosaic law ( retaliation ) su* a fix$ eag]ness z ^! ,am]icans4 4 4 ,!y =give all crimes at ! ,annual ,atonem5t ( s9s1 except murd]1 :i* is always puni%$ ) dea?4 4 4 4 ,! ,israelites _h cities ( refuge1 or places ( safety1 = ^? :o kill$ a p]son unaw>es & )\t design4 4 4 4 ,accord+ to ! same p>ticul> div9e law ( m]cy1 ea* ( ^! ,indian nations h ei!r a h\se or t[n ( refuge1 :i* is a sure asylum to protect a manslay]1 or ! un=tunate captive1 if !y c once ent] into x ,be=e ! ,indians g to w>1 !y h _m prep>atory c]emonies ( purification & fa/+1 l :at is record$ ( ! ,israelites4 4 4 4 ,! ,indian ark is deem$ s sacr$ & dang]\s to be t\*$1 ei!r by _! own sanctifi$ w>riors or ! spoil+ enemy1 t !y dur/ n #bgd t\* x ^u any acc\nt4 4 4 4 ,! w>riors consid] !mselves z devot$ to ,god1 ap>t f ! re/ ( ! p1 :ile !y are at w> accompany+ ! sacr$ ark ) ! suppos$ holy ?+s x conta9s4 4 4 4 ,:5 !y return home victori\s ov] ! enemy1 !y s+ ! triumphal song to ,yo ,he ,wah1 ascrib+ ! victory to him1 accord+ to a religi\s cu/om ( ! ,israelites1 :o 7 comm&$ always to attribute _! success 9 w> to ,jehovah1 & n to _! swords & arr[s4 ,! ,indian mann] ( cur+ _! sick is v simil> to t ( ! ,jews4 ,!y always invoke ,yo ,he ,wah a consid]able space ( "t be=e !y apply any m$ic9es1 let ! case require ev] s spe$y an application4 ,! m desp]ately ill _! pati5ts are1 ! m e>ne/ly !y invoke ! ,deity on ! sad occasion4 4 4 4 ,! ,indians deem ! cur+ _! sick or w\nd$ a v religi\s duty1 & x is *iefly p]=m$ by _! suppos$ prophets & magi1 because !y believe !y are inspir$ ) a great portion ( div9e fire4 4 4 4 ,! surviv+ bro!r1 by ,mosaic law1 0 to raise se$ to a deceas$ bro!r :o left a wid[ *ildless1 to p]petuate 8 "n & family1 & inh]it 8 goods & e/ate1 or be degrad$4 ,! ,indian cu/om looks ! v same way2 yet x is 9 ?is z 9 _! law ( blood--! elde/ bro!r c r$eem4 4 4 ,emanuel de ,moraes & ,aco/a affirm t ! ,brazilians m>ry 9 _! own family or tribe4 ,& ,jo4 de ,laet says !y call _! uncles & aunts 'fa!rs & mo!rs1' :i* is a cu/om ( ! ,hebrews & ( all our ,nor? ,am]ican ,indians2 & he assures u !y m\rn v mu* = _! dead1 & t _! clo!s are l ^? ( ! e>ly ,jews4 4 4 ,aco/a writes t ! clo!s ( ! ,s\? ,am]ican ,indians are %ap$ l ^? ( ! anci5t ,jews4 4 4 ,laet1 79 8 description ( ,am]ica71 & ,esc>botus assure u !y (t5 he>d ! ,s\? ,am]ican ,indians to repeat ! sacr$ ^w ,halliluiah1 :i* made !m admire h[ !y fir/ atta9$ x4 ,& ,malv5da says t ! natives ( ,/4 ,mi*ael _h tomb/ones1 :i* ! ,spani>ds digg$ up1 ) sev]al anci5t ,hebrew *>act]s ^u !m4 ,pet] ,m>tyr writes t ! ,indian wid[ m>ri$ ! bro!r ( h] deceas$ husb&1 accord+ to ! ,mosaic law4 4 4 4 ,rob]t ,williams1 ! fir/ ,engli%man 9 ,new ,engl&1 :o is said to h le>n$ ! ,indian language1 9 ord] to conv]t ! natives1 believ$ !m to be ,jews4 ,squi]'s ,antiquities ( ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york1 publi%$ 9 ,buffalo1 9 #ahea1 confirms a numb] ( ! /atem5ts made by ,adair1 :i* are reproduc$ 9 ! above extracts f 8 ,hi/ory ( ! ,am]ican ,indians4 ,squi]'s "w also m5tions o!r simil>ities t exi/ betwe5 ! cu/oms ( ! ,israelites & ! ,indians4 ,,indian ,,cu/oms4 ,s*oolcraft's ,e?nological ,rese>*es1 ,vol4 ,i 7publi%$ 9 #ahea7 says respect+ "s ( ! ,indians' cu/oms3 ,9 reg>d to ! mann]s1 cu/oms1 habits1 c1 ( ! wild tribes ( ! ,we/]n t]ritory1 a true & m correct type ?an any ,i h ev] se5 may be f\nd 9 ! anci5t hi/ory ( ! ,jews or #bge ,israelites aft] _! lib]ation f ,egyptian bondage4 ,! ',m$ic9e ,lodge' ( ! ,indian may be comp>$ to ! place ( wor%ip or tab]nacle ( ! ,jews2 & ! sacrifices1 (f]+s1 purifications1 ablutions1 & ano9t+s may be all f\nd among/ & practic$ by ^? p4 ,! mann] ( m\rn+ = a deceas$ relative is v simil> to t ( ! ,israelites4 4 4 4 ,!re c\ld be v num]\s & simil> analogies made betwe5 ! mann]s & cu/oms ( ^? p & ^? ( ! ,jews4 ,! foll[+ is tak5 f ,civ]o & ,von ,tscudi's ,p]uvian ,antiquities1 translat$ f ! orig9al ,spani% by ,dr4 ,hawks1 & publi%$ 9 ,new ,york 9 #ahed4 ,l ! ,jews1 ! ,indians (f] _! fir/ fruits2 !y keep _! new moons1 & ! fea/ ( expiations at ! end ( ,septemb]1 or 9 ! beg9n+ ( ,octob]2 !y divide ! ye> into f\r seasons1 correspond+ ) ! ,jewi% fe/ivals4 ,accord+ to ,*>levoix & ,long1 ! bro!r ( a deceas$ husb& receives 8 wid[ into 8 h\se z a gue/1 & aft] a suitable "t consid]s h] z a legitimate consort4 ,9 "s p>ts ( ,nor? ,am]ica circumcision is practic$1 & ( ?is ,aco/a & ,lopez de ,gom>a make m5tion4 ,b t :i* mo/ t5ds to =tify ! op9ion z to ! ,hebrew orig9 ( ! ,am]ican tribes1 is a species ( ark1 seem+ly l t ( ! ,old ,te/am5t2 ?is ! ,indians take ) !m to w>3 x is nev] p]mitt$ to t\* ! gr\nd1 b re/s ^u /ones or pieces ( wood1 x be+ deem$ sacrilegi\s & unlawful to op5 x or look into x4 ,! ,am]ican prie/s scrupul\sly gu>d _! sanctu>y1 & ! high prie/ c>ries on 8 brea/ a :ite %ell adorn$ ) preci\s /ones1 :i* recalls ! ,urim ( ! ,jewi% high prie/2 ( :om we are also rem9d$ by a b& ( :ite plumes on 8 =ehead4 ,,indian ,,practice ,,resembl+ ,,! ,,passov]4 ,x is n g5]ally kn[n t !re is a m>vel\s co9cid5ce betwe5 ! traditional /ories ( ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,indians & ! ,bible /ory ( ! ,israelites 9 ,egypt4 ,= in/ance1 9 ! spr+ ( ea* ye>1 ab\t ! "t ( ! ,jewi% ,passov]1 a :ite dog--! animal mu/ be )\t spot & blemi%--is sacrific$ by ! ,blood ,indians ( ,nor?-,we/ ,canada4 ,! co9cid5ce w\ld be great] if a %eep 7 us$2 b !re are no %eep 9 ! t]ritory1 & h5ce a :ite dog is us$4 ,! blood ( ! animal is !n spr9kl$ on ! entrances to ! ,indian tepees or wigwams4 ,! fle%1 ( ! animal is aft]w>ds roa/$ at midnight1 & ! :ole camp p>take ( x1 ) lo9s girt1 & 9 full m>*+ ord]1 j z ! ,israelites did 9 ! "t ( ,ph>aoh4 ,:5 ! food has be5 eat51 ! entire camp sil5tly m>* into ! woods1 a di/ance ( sev]al miles4 ,!re ! m$ic9e-m5 g ap>t1 & privately plant "s tobacco-se$1 ! fruit ( :i*1 :5 ripe1 is us$ = ! same c]emony ! foll[+ ye>4 ,?is is a m>vel\s co9cid5ce1 & ! mission>ies to t region say ! cu/om has be5 h&$ d[n f times immemorial4 ,?is curi\s tradition is n[ publi%$ = ! fir/ "t4--,sunday ,companion1 ,novemb] #bh1 #ahif4 #bgf ,,tradition ,,( ,a ,,sacr$ ,,book4 ,a "w on ! orig9 ( ! ,am]ican ,indians1 by ,c4 ,colton1 7,london1 #ahcc71 says respect+ _! traditional belief3 ,!y ass]t t a book 0 once 9 possession ( _! ance/ors1 & along ) ?is recognition !y h traditions t ! ,great ,_s us$ to =etell to _! fa!rs future ev5ts2 t ,he controll$ nature 9 _! favor2 t angels once talk$ ) !m2 t all ! ,indian tribes desc5d$ f "o man1 :o _h twelve sons2 t ?is man 0 a notable & r5[n$ pr9ce1 hav+ great dom9ions2 & t ! ,indians1 8 po/]ity1 w yet recov] ! same dom9ion & influ5ce4 ,!y believe1 by tradition1 t ! _s ( prophecy & miracul\s int]position1 once enjoy$ by _! ance/ors1 w yet be re/or$ to !m1 & t !y w recov] ! book1 all ( :i* has be5 s long lo/4 ,?is tradition is a rem>kable corroboration ( ! record conta9$ 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,! te/imony on record to prove t ! ,anci5t ,indians are ( ,israeliti% orig9 is too volum9\s to reproduce "h4 ,! above is suffici5t & conclusive4 ,"l ,k+sbor\gh's great "w on ! ,antiquities ( ,mexico1 publi%$ 9 #ahcj-cg1 0 writt5 especially to prove t ! ,indians 7 ,israelites4 ,,acqua9t$ ,,) ,,! ,,old ,,te/am5t ,,record4 ,t ! anci5t inhabitants ( ,am]ica 7 acqua9t$ ) ! record ( _m ev5ts record$ 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t is amply %[n by _! traditions1 _! pa9t+s1 books & inscriptions4 ,"l ,k+sbor\gh says conc]n+ ! ,mexican ,indians3 ,i _c fail to rem>k t "o ( ! argum5ts :i* p]suades me to believe t ?is nation desc5ds f ! ,hebrews is to see ! k !y h ( ! book ( ,g5esis4 4 4 4 4 ,x is impossible on read+ :at ,mexican ,my?ology records ( ! w> 9 heav51 & ! fall ( ,zontemoque & o!r rebelli\s spirits2 ( ! creation ( light by ! ^w ( ,toncatlecuti1 & ( ! division ( ! wat]s2 ( ! s9 ( ,yzclacol9hqui1 & 8 bl9dness & 8 nak$ness2 & ( ! temptation ( ,su*equecal & h] disob$i5ce 9 ga!r+ roses f a tree1 & ! consequ5t mis]y & disgrace ( h]self & all h] po/]ity1 n to recognize scriptural analogies4 ,b ! ,mexican tradition ( ! deluge is t :i* be>s ! mo/ unequivocal m>ks ( hav+ be5 d]iv$ f a ,hebrew s\rce4 ,?is tradition records t a few p]sons escap$ 9 ! ,ahu*ueti1 or ark ( fir1 :5 ! e>? 0 swall[$ up by ! deluge1 ! *ief ( :om 0 nam$ ,paleca? ( ,cipaquetona3 & he inv5t$ ! art ( mak+ w9e2 t ,xelua1 "o ( 8 desc5dants1 or at lea/ "o ( ^? :o escap$ 9 ! ark1 0 pres5t at ! build+ ( a high t[]1 :i* ! succe$+ g5]ation con/ruct$ ) a view ( escap+ f ! deluge1 %\ld x #bgg aga9 occur3 ! ,toncatlecutli1 inc5s$ at _! presumption1 de/roy$ ! t[] by lightn+1 conf\nd$ _! language & disp]s$ !m2 & t ,xelua l$ a colony to ! new ,_w4--,mexican ,antiquities1 ,vol4 ,,vi1 p4 #dja4 ,,tradition ,,( ,,moses4 ,! same writ] also makes ! foll[+ /atem5t respect+ ! anci5t ,am]icans' k ( ! /ory ( ,moses3 ,a v rem>kable repres5tation ( ! t5 plagues :i* ,god s5t on ,egypt1 occurs 9 ! elev5? & twelf? pages ( ! ,borgian ,ms4 ,moses is !re pa9t$1 hold+ up 9 8 left h& 8 rod1 :i* became a s]p5t2 &1 ) a furi\s ge/ure1 call+ d[n ! plagues ^u ! ,egyptians4 ,^! plagues 7 frogs1 locu/s1 lice1 flies1 etc41 all ( :i* are repres5t$ 9 ! pages ref]r$ to2 b ! la/ & mo/ dreadful 7 ! ?ick d>kness :i* ov]spread ,egypt = ?ree days1 & ! dea? ( ! fir/born ( ! ,egyptians4 ,! curi\s symbol ( "o s]p5t swall[+ up o!rs1 likewise occurs 9 ! n9ete5? page ( ! same ,ms4 ,x is n extraord9>y t ! ,mexicans1 :o 7 acqua9t$ ) "o portion ( ! exodus--t relat+ to ! *ildr5 ( ,israel j\rney+ f ,egypt--%\ld also n h be5 ignorant ( ano!r4 ,,tradition ,,( ,,eve4 ,b]n>d9o de ,sahagun1 a ,franciscan mission>y & hi/orian ( ! sixte5? c5tury1 au?or ( ,hi/oria ,univ]sal de ,nueva ,espaia1 says conc]n+ ! ,aztec tradition ( ,eve3 ,?is woman 0 ! fir/ :o exi/$ 9 ! _w1 & ! "m ( ! :ole human race2 :o 0 tempt$ by ! s]p5t :o appe>$ to h] 9 ! t]re/rial p>adise1 & disc\rs$ ) h]1 to p]suade h] to transgress ! comm& ( ,god1 & t is likewise true1 t aft] hav+ committ$ s91 etc41 %e bore a son & a daught] at ! same bir?1 & t ! son 0 nam$ ,ca9 & ! daught] ,calmana2 & t aft]w>ds %e br\ght =? a second bir?1 ,abel1 & 8 si/] ,delborah1 s t %e bore !m by tw9 bir?4 ,pr(4 ,%ort1 9 8 ,nor? ,am]icans ( ,antiquity1 page #bch1 quotes f ! native writ]1 ,intellxo*itl1 z foll[s3 ,,tradition ,,( ,,! ,,flood4 ,x is f\nd 9 ! hi/ories ( ! ,toltecs1 t ?is age & fir/ _w1 z !y call x1 la/$ sev5te5 hundr$ & sixte5 ye>s2 !n m5 7 de/roy$ by trem5d\s ra9s & lightn+s f ! sky1 & ev5 all ! l&1 )\t exception ( any?+1 & ! highe/ m\nta9s 7 cov]$ up & subm]g$ 9 wat] 'caxolmoletli' or fifte5 cubits1 & "h !y add o!r fables ( h[ m5 came to multiply f ! few :o escap$ f ?is de/ruction 9 a toptlipetlacali1 ?is ^w signifies a close *e/4 #bgh ,no tradition has be5 m widely spread among nations ?an t ( a ,deluge4 4 4 4 ,x 0 ! receiv$ notion "u "s =m or o!r1 ( ! mo/ civiliz$ p 9 ! ,old ,_w1 & ( ! b>b>ians ( ! ,new4 ,! ,aztecs comb9$ ) ?is "s p>ticul> circum/ances ( a m arbitr>y "*1 resembl+ ! acc\nts ( ! ea/4 ,!y believ$ t two p]sons surviv$ ! ,deluge1 a man nam$ ,coxcox & 8 wife4 ,_! heads are repres5t$ 9 anci5t pa9t+1 toge!r ) a boat float+ on ! wat]s at ! foot ( a m\nta94 ,a dove is also depict$1 ) a hi]oglyphical emblem ( language 9 8 m\?1 :i* he is di/ribut+ to ! *ildr5 ( ,coxcox1 :o 7 born dumb4 ,! neighbor+ p ( ,mi*oacan1 inhabit+ ! same high pla9s ( ! ,&es1 _h a /ill fur!r tradition1 t ! boat 9 :i* ,tegpi1 _! ,noah1 escap$1 0 fill$ ) v>i\s k9ds ( animals & birds4 ,aft] "s "t1 a vulture 0 s5t out f x1 b rema9$ fe$+ on ! dead bodies ( ! giants :i* _h be5 left on ! e>?1 z ! wat]s subsid$4 ,! little humm+ bird1 huitzitzil91 0 !n set =?1 & return$ ) a twig 9 8 m\?4 ,! co9cid5ce ( bo? ^! acc\nts ) ! ,hebrew & ,*aldean n>ratives is obvi\s4--,conque/ ( ,mexico1 by ,w4 ,h4 ,prescott1 7pages #dfc-d74 ,,l$ ,,by ,,y\nge/ ,,bro!r4 ,f]n&o ,montes9os1 ! ,spani% hi/orian ( ,p]u says ( ! ,p]uvians3 ,t nation 0 orig9at$ by a p l$ by f\r bro!rs1 ! y\nge/ ( ^! bro!rs assum$ supreme au?ority1 & became ! fir/ ( a long l9e ( sov]eigns4 7,see ,book ( ,mormon1 ,book ( ,jacob1 #a3 #i-aa74 ,,engrav$ ,,on ,,plates ,,( ,,metal4 ,a writ] by ! "n ( ,c4 ,w4 ,w&ell says3 ,!re c be no well-f\nd$ objection to ! ,nephite record1 f ! mat]ial on :i* x is engrav$2 = ! gold plate worn on ,a>on's head1 on :i* 0 writt5 ',hol9ess to ! ,"l1' proves t ! idea 0 kn[n to !m4 ,bi%op ,watson says3 ',! ,hebrews w5t s f> z to write _! sacr$ books 9 gold1 z we may le>n f ,josephus comp>$ ) ,pl9y4' 7,watson's ,bib4 & ,!o4 ,dic4 ,art4 ,writ+s74 ,nor is ! mod]n1 book-l =m ( ! volume any argum5t aga9/ its antiquity2 = ,bi%op ,watson 9 ! same place says3 ',^? books :i* 7 inscrib$ on tablets ( wood1 lead1 brass or ivory 7 connect$ toge!r by r+s at ! back1 ?r\gh :i* a rod 0 pass$ to c>ry !m4' ,,egyptian ,,writ+s4 ,a writ] 9 ! ,=eign ,qu>t]ly ,review = ,octob]1 #ahcf1 says3 ,la/ly1 ! eye ( ! antiqu>ian _c fail to be bo? attract$ & fix$ by evid5ces ( ! exi/5ce ( two great bran*es ( ! #bgi hi]oglyphical language--bo? hav+ /rik+ aff9ities ) ! ,egyptian1 & yet di/+ui%$ f x by *>act]i/ics p]fectly ,am]ican4 ,"o is ! picture-writ+ peculi> to ! ,mexicans1 & :i* displays sev]al /rik+ traits ( assimilation to ! anaglyphs1 & ! hi/orical tablets ( ! ,egyptian temples4 ,! second is a pure hi]oglyphical language1 to :i* little att5tion has hi!rto be5 call$1 :i* appe>s to h be5 peculi> to ! ,tultecan or "s /ill m anci5t nation t prec$$ ! ,mexicans2 :i* 0 z complete z ! ,egyptian 9 its d\ble con/itu5cy ( a symbolic & a phonetic alphabet1 & :i*1 z f> z we c judge1 appe>s to h rivall$ ! ,egyptian 9 its complet5ess1 :ile 9 "s respects x excell$ x 9 its regul>ity & beauty4 ,dr4 ,augu/ ,le ,plongeon1 ! em95t ar*aeologi/ ( ,new ,york1 9 ! ,review ( ,reviews = ,july1 #ahie1 ann\nces ! discov]y ( ! sacr$ alphabet ( ! ,mayas 7! ,indian tribe ( ,c5tral ,am]ica7 is practically id5tical ) t ( ! ,egyptians1 & t ! grammatical /ructure ( ! two tongues is /rik+ly simil>1 _m words & *>act]s hav+ ! same mean+ 9 bo?4 ,8 conclusion is t bo? ^! p acquir$ ! art ( writ+ f a common s\rce4 ,?is is 9 /rict h>mony ) ! /atem5ts made 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,nephi /ates 9 ! fir/ *apt] ( 8 book 7,book or ,mormon1 page #a7 t he made 8 record1 :i* 0 sacr$1 9 ! language ( ! ,egyptians4 ,mosiah confirms ?is /atem5t 7,mosiah #a3 #d72 & ,mormon says t x 0 writt5 9 *>act]s :i* 8 p call$ re=m$ ,egyptian1 7,mormon #i3 #cb74 ,! ,book ( ,mormon /ates t ! desc5dants ( ! coloni/s f ! ,t[] ( ,babel & ( ^? f ,j]usalem atta9$ to a high degree ( civilization1 7 acqua9t$ ) _m arts2 & also t !y became v wick$1 & de/roy$ ea* o!r 9 fi]cely-f\ght battles4 7,see ,mormon1 *apt] #f2 also ,e!r1 #ae3 #b74 ,! record gives ! in=mation t ! fir/ nation cultivat$ all k9ds ( fruit & gra92 t !y manufactur$ silk & f9e l951 & possess$ gold1 silv] & o!r preci\s ?+s2 t !y _h dome/ic animals1 su* z cattle1 %eep1 goats1 sw9e1 horses1 elephants & o!rs4 7,see ,book ( ,e!r1 #i3 #ag1 #ah1 #ai74 ,! second nation f\nd ^! same animals 9 ! c\ntry 7see ,i ,nephi #ah3 #be74 ,x is also record$ t ! latt] p built cities 7,alma #ba3 #b7 & temples 7,,ii ,nephi #e3 #af72 t !y _h co9s ( gold & silv] 7,alma #i3 #d-ai71 & us$ ^! & o!r metals 9 ! arts1 7,j>om #a3 #h72 & t _m records 7 kept by ! p1 7,helaman #c3 #ac74 ,! evid5ces t ! anci5t peoples ( ,am]ica 7 #bhj highly civiliz$ are num]\s & undisputable4 ,only a v few ( ! _m descriptions ( anci5t ru9s discov]$ 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ,am]ica are giv5 9 ! foll[+ extracts3 ,,evid5ces ,,( ,,advanc$ ,,civilization--,,ru9s ,,discov]$4 ,mu* has be5 done 9 rec5t ye>s to ?r[ light ^u ! hi/ory ( ! anci5t races ( ! ea/1 b comp>atively little int]e/ has be5 tak51 ev5 by ,am]ican ar*aeologi/s & sci5ti/s1 9 ! anci5t & m>vel\s civilization ^: traces are to be f\nd scatt]$ ov] our cont95t1 p>ticul>ly 9 ,c5tral ,am]ica & ,mexico4 ,t a civilization once fl\ri%$ 9 ^! regions1 mu* high] ?an any ( ! ,spani% conqu]ors f\nd ^u _! arrival1 !re c be no d\bt4 ,by f> ! mo/ important "w t has be5 done among ! rema9s ( ! old ,maya civilization has be5 c>ri$ on by ! ,peabody ,museum ( ,h>v>d ,college1 ?r\gh a s]ies ( exp$itions x has s5t to ! buri$ city n[ call$ ,copan1 9 ,spani% ,honduras4 ,9 a beautiful valley ne> ! bord]l& ( ,guatemala1 surr\nd$ by /eep m\nta9s & wat]$ by a w9d+ riv]1 ! ho>y city lies wrapp$ 9 ! sleep ( ages4 ,! ru9s at ,copan1 al?\gh 9 a m advanc$ /ate ( de/ruction ?an ^? ( ! ,maya cities ( ,yucatan1 h a g5]al simil>ity to ! latt] 9 ! design ( ! build+s & 9 ! sculptures1 :ile ! *>act]s 9 ! inscriptions are ess5tially ! same4 ,x w\ld seem1 !re=e1 t ,copan 0 a city ( ! ,mayas2 b if s x mu/ h be5 "o ( _! mo/ anci5t settlem5ts1 fall5 into decay long be=e ! cities 9 ,yucatan rea*$ _! prime4 ,! ,maya civilization 0 totally di/9ct f ! ,aztec or ,mexican2 x 0 an old] & also a mu* high] civilization4 ,s f> ! ,peabody exp$itions h conf9$ _! att5tion to ! temples & palaces1 & ?\gh = sev]al seasons q a little army ( natives has be5 engag$ 9 excavat+1 yet ! "w t has be5 accompli%$ am\nts to little 9 comp>ison ) t :i* rema9s to be done4 ,to cle> ! ma9 /ructure alone w be ! "w ( ye>s4 ,c\ld ! va/ /ructures be re/or$1 our greate/ build+s w\ld seem z pygmies 9 comp>ison2 & c]ta9ly no city ( ! mod]n _w c\ld boa/ su* a pr(us5ess & ri*ness ( c>v$ & sculptur$ ornam5tations4 --,h5ry ,c4 ,wal%1 9 ,h>p]'s ,weekly1 ,octob]1 #ahig4 ,,indians ,,all ,,( ,,"o ,,orig94 ,mr4 ,brad=d 9 8 rese>*es into ! orig9 ( ! r$ race1 adopts ! foll[+ conclusions 9 reg>d to ! anci5t occupants ( ,nor? ,am]ica3 ,t !y 7 all ( ! same orig91 bran*es ( ! same race & possess$ ( simil> cu/oms & in/itutions4 ,t !y 7 popul\s & occupi$ a great ext5t ( t]ritory4 ,t !y _h arriv$ at a consid]able degree ( civilization1 7 associat$ 9 l>ge communities & liv$ 9 ext5sive cities4 ,t !y possess$ ! use ( _m ( ! metals1 su* z lead1 copp]1 gold1 & silv]1 & probably ! art ( work+ 9 !m4 ,t !y sculptur$ 9 /one & sometimes us$ t mat]ial 9 ! con/ruction ( _! edifices4 #bha ,t !y _h ! k ( ! ar* ( rec$+ /eps2 ( ! art ( pott]y1 produc+ urns & ut5sils =m$ ) ta/e & con/ruct$ ^u ! pr9ciples ( *emical composition2 & ! art ( brick-mak+4 ,t !y work$ ! salt spr+s1 & manufactur$ salt4 ,t !y 7 an agricultural p1 liv+ "u ! influ5ce & protection ( regul> =ms ( gov]nm5ts4 ,t !y possess$ a decid$ sy/em ( religion1 & a my?ology connect$ ) a/ronomy1 :i*1 ) its si/] sci5ce1 geometry1 0 9 ! h&s ( ! prie/hood4 ,t !y 7 skill$ 9 ! art ( =tification4 ,t ! epo* ( _! orig9al settlem5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is ( great antiquity2 & ,t ! only indications ( _! orig9 to be ga!r$ f ! locality ( _! ru9$ monum5ts1 po9t t[>d ,mexico4 --,baldw9's ,anci5t ,am]ica4 ,,ru9s ,,9 ,,yucatan4 ,yucatan is ! grave ( a great nation t has my/]i\sly pass$ away & left beh9d no hi/ory4 ,e =e/ embosoms ! maje/ic rema9s ( va/ temples1 sculptur$ ov] ) symbols ( a lo/ cre$1 & noble cities1 ^: /ately palaces & causeways atte/ 9 _! m\rnful ab&onm5t ! colossal gr&eur ( _! build]4 ,!y are ! gigantic tombs ( an illu/ri\s race1 b !y be> nei!r "n nor epitaph4 ,! consci5ce-/rick5 awe ) :i* ! ,indian avoids !m z he relates a confus$ tradition ( a :ole p ext+ui%$ 9 blood & fire by 8 =efa!rs--a f]oci\s & cannibal race delight+ 9 human sacrifices--are all t ev5 conjecture c say ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! anci5t occupants ( ,yucatan 7 blott$1 en masse1 f ! page ( exi/5ce4 ,! b>b>\s ext]m9ators rema9$ ! ma/]s ( ! c\ntry1 & built !m rude huts "u ! %ad[ ( ^? imm5se edifices :i* are /ill ! m>vel & ! my/]y ( ,yucatan4 ,on _m ( ^! s+ul> edifices is /amp$ ! blood-r$ impress ( a human h&--a fit symbol ( ! rule ( blood to :i* x has s con/antly be5 ! victim4 ,?is 'bloody h&' 0 impr9t$ ) evid5t purpose on ! /ill yield+ /ucco ( ! new-built walls1 & pres5ts e l9e & curve 9 life-l di/9ctness2 b ! explanation ( ! symbol is unkn[n4--,new ,york ,sun1 ,june #h1 #ahdh4 ,,anci5t ,,glass ,,j>4 ,9 ! %aft ( ,j4 ,l4 ,duncan & ,co41 on ! ridge betwe5 ! ,middle & ,s\? ,yubas1 9 ?is c\nty1 at ! di/ance ( #agf feet bel[ ! surface ( ! gr\nd1 0 f\nd1 on ! #bf? ,decemb]1 a curi\sly-fa%ion$ glass bottle or j>1 :i* 0 dug up 9 h>d cem5t4 ,aft] remov+ ! r$di% coat+1 an eight ( an in* ?ick1 :i* atta*$ to ! outside1 & ?or\ghly wa%+ x1 x 0 f\nd to be ( a light color & p]fectly transp>5t4 ,x some:at resembl$ a small-siz$ pickle-j>1 b has a long] neck & a flat bottom4 ,x mu/ h be5 ly+ 9 ! sil5t spot :]e x 0 f\nd = _m hundr$ ye>s4--,nevada ,j\rnal4 ,a ,,ru9$ ,,city4 ,i mu/ n1 h[ev]1 =get to m5tion t !re has lately be5 discov]$1 9 ! prov9ce ( ,v]a ,paz1 #aej miles nor?-ea/ #bhb ( ,guatemala1 buri$ 9 a d5se =e/1 & f> f any settlem5ts1 a ru9$ city1 surpass+ ,copan or ,pal5que 9 ext5t & magnific5ce1 & display+ a degree ( art to :i* none ( ! /ructures ( ,yucatan c lay claim4--,f a lett] by ,mr4 ,e4 ,g4 ,squi]1 read be=e ! ,am]ican ,e?nological ,society1 ,octob] #ag1 #ahdi4 ,,anci5t ,,co9s ,,& ,,implem5ts4 ,:ile "s h&s 7 digg+ out a cell> 9 ,botet\rt ,c\nty1 ,va41 !y came ^u a quantity ( co91 consi/+ ( "s eight pieces1 9 an iron box ab\t #ad in*es squ>e4 ,! co9 0 l>g] ?an a doll>1 & ! inscription 9 a language :olly unkn[n to any p]son 9 ! vic9ity4 ,^u digg+ d[n "s #af in*es l[]1 !y came to a quantity ( iron implem5ts ( s+ul> & h]et(ore unse5 %ape4 ,sev]al sci5tific g5tlem5 h exam9$ into ! matt]1 & h come to ! conclusion t ! co9s1 toge!r ) ! o!r curiosities1 mu/ h be5 plac$ !re at an extremely e>ly date1 & be=e ! settlem5t ( ! c\ntry4 --,new ,york ,despat*4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon /ates t at ! "t ( ! ,savior's crucifixion a great & t]rible de/ruction took place ^u ! cont95t ( ,am]ica4 ,x also conta9s a record ( ! ,savior's appe>ance & m9i/ry on t cont95t aft] ,8 resurrection4 7,see ,,iii ,nephi74 ,,de/ruction ,,at ,,! ,,"t ,,( ,,! ,,crucifixion4 ,conc]n+ ! de/ruction t occurr$ at ! "t ( ! crucifixion1 ! record says3 ,& x came to pass 9 ! ?irty & f\r? ye>1 9 ! fir/ mon?1 9 ! f\r? day ( ! mon?1 !re arose a great /orm1 su* an "o z nev] _h be5 kn[n 9 all ! l&2 ,& !re 0 also a great & t]rible tempe/2 & !re 0 t]rible ?und]1 insomu*1 t x did %ake ! :ole e>? z if x 0 ab\t to divide asund]2 ,& !re 7 exce$+ %>p lightn+s1 su* z nev] _h be5 kn[n 9 all ! l&4 ,& ! city ( ,z>ahemla did take fire2 ,& ! city ( ,moroni did s9k into ! dep?s ( ! sea1 & ! inhabitants !re( 7 dr[n$2 ,& ! e>? 0 c>ri$ up ^u ! city ( ,moronihah1 t 9 ! place ( ! city !re(1 !re became a great m\nta92 ,& !re 0 a great & t]rible de/ruction 9 ! l& s\?w>d4 ,b behold1 !re 0 a m great & t]rible de/ruction 9 ! l& nor?w>d2 = behold1 ! :ole face ( ! l& 0 *ang$1 because ( ! tempe/1 & ! :irlw9ds1 & ! ?und]+s1 & ! lightn+s1 & ! exce$+ great quak+ ( ! :ole e>?2 ,& ! highways 7 brok5 up1 & ! level roads 7 spoil$1 & _m smoo? places became r\gh1 ,& _m great & notable cities 7 sunk1 & _m 7 #bhc burn$1 & _m 7 %ook till ! build+s !re( _h fall5 to ! e>?1 & ! inhabitants !re( 7 sla91 & ! places 7 left desolate2 ,& !re 7 "s cities :i* rema9$2 b ! damage !re( 0 exce$+ great1 & !re 7 _m 9 !m :o 7 sla94 7,ill ,nephi #h3 #e-ae74 ,,ru9s ,,on ,,! ,,ridge ,,( ,a ,,m\nta91 ,mr4 ,william ,niv51 a well-kn[n ,am]ican m9]alogi/ ( ,new ,york gives ! foll[+ acc\nt ( discov]ies he made 9 ! m\nta9s ( ! /ate ( ,gu]r]o1 ,mexico4 ,8 explor+ trip 0 tak5 9 ! ye> #ahid3 ,ab\t noon we camp$ at a spr+ 9 a deep canyon4 ,! guide promis$ to %[ u ! fir/ sign ( ru9s at a place call$ ,y]ba ,bu5a4 ,we soon saw ! fir/ evid5ces ( pre-hi/oric /ructures1 :i*1 h[ev]1 7 little m ?an f\ndations4 ,b ! surprise at ! top ( ! hill remov$ all d\bts ( ! ,indian's v]acity1 = !re be=e u 0 :at 0 once evid5tly a great temple1 occupy+ a space ( #bjjx#cjj feet4 ,climb+ to ! top ( "o t[] ,i f\nd x cov]$ ) *>coal du/ to ! dep? ( eighte5 in*es4 ,!n we m\nt$ our horses & travel$ till dusk1 ne>ly t5 miles1 among ! ru9s ( :at 0 at "o "t a great city4 ,! h\ses1 sub/antially built ( /one & lime1 _h be5 f fifty to eighty feet squ>e4 ,! ru9s 7 f\nd only on ! ridges ( ! m\nta9s1 :ile on ! sides ne> ! summit 7 visible _m f\ndations4 ,aft] desc5d+ f ! summit #djj or #ejj feet !re 7 no signs ( ru9s ( any description4 4 4 4 ,! ru9s :i* ,i 0 =tunate en\gh to discov] 9 ,gu]r]o are v ext5sive--mu* m s ?an ,i at fir/ suppos$4 ,at a r r\gh e/imate ,i %\ld say t t]ritory ( ov] #ijj squ>e miles 0 lit]ally cov]$1 foot by foot1 ) sections ( ru9s4 ,e ridge & hilltop bore ! rema9s ( anci5t temples1 "s ( !m mammo? 9 proportions4 4 4 4 ,! ru9s h ! appe>ance ( belong+ to "o va/ city1 & subsequ5t inve/igations bore out my fir/ impressions on ! matt]4 ,dur+ ! "t ,i 0 occupi$ 9 excavat+ ,i visit$ ! ru9s ( tw5ty-two temples1 ) alt>s 9 ! c5tre ( all ( !m f five to tw5ty feet high & f t5 to fifte5 feet squ>e4 ,mr4 ,niv51 9 giv+ 8 op9ion ab\t ! de/ruction ( ! great city says3 ,:o 7 ^! p & h[ came !y to disappe> ,i _c answ]4 ,my impression is t once ^u a "t ! c\ntry 0 "o va/ pla94 ,x 0 probably subm]g$ by a titanic convulsion ( nature1 & ) x disappe>$ its p & _! primitive civilization4 ,lat] ! l& 0 ?ru/ up aga91 z we see x n[1 a b>r51 desolate wa/e4 ,z ! ne>e/ wat] supply is sev]al miles di/ant1 & t only a small spr+1 x is evid5t t "s great trans=mation 9 nature has tak5 place s9ce ! l& 0 populat$4 ,h[ ! ru9$ city visit$ by ,mr4 ,niv5 came to be locat$ ^u m\nta9 ridges c be und]/ood f :at is #bhd record$ 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,! city ( ,moronihah is m5tion$ z "o :i* 0 de/roy$ by be+ cov]$ ) e>? & a m\nta9 be+ rais$ 9 place ( x4 ,x is q probable t ?is pre-hi/oric city situat$ 9 ! int]ior ( ,mexico met a simil> fate to t ( ,moronihah1 & 0 ?r[n up into its pres5t position by "s mighty upheaval ( ! e>?'s cru/1 = x is n at all likely t ! city 0 orig9ally built ^u a m\nta94 ,mr4 ,niv5's impression t ! c\ntry 0 once a va/ pla9 is consi/5t ) :at may be inf]r$ f ! acc\nt giv5 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon2 & 8 belief t ! rem>kable trans=mation ( ! c\ntry 0 caus$ by "s great convulsion ( nature is also 9 h>mony ) ! /atem5ts made 9 ! sacr$ book1 & goes to confirm ! tru? ( x4 ,,de/roy$ ,,by ,,! ,,action ,,( ,,heat4 ,ano!r te/imony to ! de/ruction t took place1 evid5ces ( :i* /ill rema91 is giv5 9 ! foll[+ extract f ! ,san ,francisco ,h]ald3 ,capta9 ,walk] assures u t ! c\ntry f ! ,colorado to ! ,rio ,gr&e1 betwe5 ! ,gila & ,san ,juan1 is full ( ru9$ habitations & cities1 mo/ ( :i* are on ! table-l&4 4 4 4 ,on t occasion he _h p5etrat$ ab\t midway f ! ,colorado into ! wild]ness1 & _h encamp$ ne> ! ,little ,r$ ,riv]1 ) ! ,si]ra ,blanca loom+ up to ! s\?1 :5 he notic$ at a little di/ance1 an object t induc$ him to exam9e fur!r4 ,z he approa*$1 he f\nd x to be a k9d ( citadel1 ar\nd :i* lay ! ru9s ( a city m ?an a mile 9 l5g?4 ,x 0 locat$ on a g5tle declivity t slop$ t[>ds ,r$ ,riv]1 & ! l9es ( ! /reets c\ld be di/9ctly trac$1 runn+ regul>ly at "r angles ) ea* o!r4 ,! h\ses _h all be5 built ( /one1 b all _h be5 r$uc$ to ru9s by ! action ( "s great heat1 :i* _h evid5tly pass$ ov] ! :ole c\ntry4 ,x 0 n an ord9>y conflagration1 b mu/ h be5 "s fi]ce1 furnace-l bla/ ( fire1 simil> to t issu+ f a volcano1 z ! /ones 7 all burnt--"s ( !m almo/ c9d]$1 o!rs glaz$ z if melt$4 ,?is appe>ance 0 visible 9 e ru9 he met )4 ,a /orm ( fire seem$ to h swept ov] ! :ole face ( ! c\ntry1 & ! inhabitants mu/ h fall5 be=e x4 ,9 ! c5tre ( ?is city we ref] to rose abruptly a rock ( #bj or #cj feet high1 ^u ! top ( :i* /ood a portion ( ! walls ( :at _h once be5 an imm5se build+4 ,! outl9e ( ! build+ 0 /ill di/9ct4 4 4 4 ,all ! s\? end ( ! build+ seem$ to h be5 burnt to c9d]s & to h sunk to a m]e pile ( rubbi%4 ,ev5 ! rock on :i* x 0 built appe>$ to h be5 p>tially fus$ by ! heat4 ,,rema9s ,,f\nd ,,"u ,,lava ,,b$s4 ,9 an article :i* appe>$ 9 ! ,san ,francisco ,bullet9 sev]al ye>s ago1 ,dr4 ,d4 ,l4 ,yates1 says3 #bhe ,x 0 said t ,cali=nia possesses "s ( ! olde/ kn[n relics on ! cont95t4 ,! fir/ au!nticat$ record ( ! orig9al occupants 0 f\nd on ! ,table ,m\nta9 region 9 ,tuolumne ,c\nty1 & is ( an age prior to ! great volcanic outbur/4 ,fossil rema9s ( ! rh9oc]os & an ext9ct horse are f\nd "u ! lava lay]s =m+ ! ,table ,m\nta9s1 :i* are #a1djj feet ?ick1 #a1gjj feet wide & _m hundr$s ( feet high1 :]e ! riv] b$s h be5 wa%$ out & h be5 cov]$ aga9 to ! dep? ( f ?ree ?\s& to f\r ?\s& feet m s9ce ! fl[ ( ! lava4 ,?is lava re/s on a b$ ( detritus1 :i* is (t5 ent]$ by runn+ tunnels4 ,! human relics & /one implem5ts f\nd 9 ^! =mations give evid5ce ( human habitants diff]+ f any kn[n s9ce4 ,!re h be5 f\nd spe> heads1 a pipe ( poli%$ /one1 two scoops ( /eleitic rock 7resembl+ ! groc]'s scoop71 an implem5t ( aragonite1 resembl+ an unb5t b[1 b ! use ( :i* is unkn[n & _c be conjectur$1 a /one ne$le1 ) not*es at ! l>g] end1 & ! f9e/ *>m/ones t h ev] be5 f\nd4 ,!re h be5 br\ght to light ! fossils ( n9e ma/odons1 tw5ty elephants1 v>i\s pa*yd]ms 9 ! ,table ,m\nta9s1 num]\s evid5ces ( animal life 9 ! calc>e\s =mations 9 ! ,texas flats1 obsidian spe> heads1 fossils ( ! elephant1 horse & camel ab\t ,hornites1 bones & evid5ces ( pre-hi/oric human indu/ry 9 ,tul>e1 & 9 ,tr9ity & ,siskiy\ _m pro(s ( ! contemporane\s exi/5ce ( man & ext9ct mammals4 ,,discov]y ,,( ,a ,,hidd5 ,,city4 ,! ,philadelphia ,record1 z1 few ye>s ago publi%$ ! foll[+ despat* f ,=t ,davis1 ,texas3 ,a /range discov]y has be5 lately made by a survey+ p>ty ( ! ,kansas ,city1 ,el ,paso & ,mexico ,railroad1 at a po9t 9 ,s\!rn ,mexico1 n v f> f ,las ,cruces4 ,"h1 amid a trem5d\s lava fl[1 a v]itable sea ( obsidian or black glass1 a hidd5 city has be5 discov]$4 4 4 4 ,! obsidian1 molt5 or black glass at ! mom5t ( cool+ evid5tly became agitat$1 = x n[ lies 9 ragg$ waves & bill[s ( fanta/ic %ape1 "s ( ! ridges f twelve to f\rte5 feet high & capp$ l ! sea waves ) a comb+ cre/ ( gre5i% :ite4 ,! action ( ! w9ds & elem5ts h lit]ally burn$ "s p>ts ( ?is region into p[d]$ du/4 ,at ! nor!rn extremity1 :]e ! unkn[n city lies p>tly uncov]$1 ! ru9s ( gigantic /one build+s pe] =? into ! light ( day4 ,"s ( ^! build+s are simply trem5d\s4 4 4 4 ,! :irlw9d & s& aug]s h scoop$ out ! du/1 & ?us expos$ ! city4 ,no leg5d or /ory exi/s to %[ h[ or :5 x 0 f\nd$1 or :e!r x 0 ab&on$ or de/roy$4 ,! latt] seems mo/ likely1 & probably1 too by an e>?quake1 at "s remote p]iod :i* ?rew ! lava & fire up4 ,no volcano is kn[n to exi/ 9 ! neighborhood4 ,,evid5ces ,,( ,,great ,,eruptions4 ,_m discov]ies h be5 made t give evid5ce ( great eruptions 9 ,am]ica4 ,! ,san ,francisco ,h]ald /at$ #bhf "s ye>s ago t ,mr4 ,butt]field1 9 runn+ a tunnel 9 ,table ,m\nta91 ne> ,sonora1 ,cali=nia1 f\nd a trunk ( a l>ge p9e tree1 "o hundr$ & t5 feet f ! surface ( ! gr\nd4 ,morse's ,univ]sal ,geography /ates t 9 ,c9c9nati ! /ump ( a tree 0 f\nd n9ety-n9e feet bel[ ! surface ( ! gr\nd1 & ano!r /ump conta9+ m>ks ( an axe & iron ru/ 0 f\nd n9ety-f\r feet deep 9 ! e>?4 ,anci5t implem5ts h be5 f\nd at v>i\s dep?s 9 ! e>?1 & 9 widely sep>at$ p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 :i* all g to confirm ! acc\nt giv5 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon conc]n+ :at happ5$ ^u ! ,am]ican cont95t at ! "t ( ! crucifixion4 ,,! ,,messiah ,,kn[n ,,to ,,! ,,anci5t ,,inhabitants ,,( ,,am]ica4 ,james ,wells1 ,d4,d41 9 ! ,sunday ,magaz9e1 says3 ,a ,savior1 at once human & div9e1 has a supreme place 9 ! cre$ ( ! ,r$-man4 ,! ?\ghtful ,indians also felt ! pressure ( ! solemn facts & ne$s ( life4 ,!y grop$ 9 ! d>kness1 & /ret*$ =? h&s ( entreaty to ,god4 ,9 _! deep ne$1 !y ye>n$ = a tea*] & help]2 & someh[ or o!r1 !y believ$ t he _h come1 or w\ld yet come to !m4 ,!y _h dim1 confus$ sugge/ions & crav+s t c\ld f9d _! realization only 9 ,*ri/4 ,_! traditions are ri* 9 my?s & leg5ds :i* clu/] r\nd ,hiawa?a1 ! mess5g] & repres5tative ( ,god4 ,!y reg>d ,hiawa?a z ! relative ( ! ,great ,_s & !y call him 'uncle1' t is1 k9sman4 ,s*oolcraft has collect$ ! ,hiawa?a leg5d 9 a v int]e/+ book4 ,hiawa?a 0 a sort ( ,r$ ,indian ,messias4 ,?\gh a heav5ly be+ he 0 born a *ild on e>?1 & 8 bir? 0 wondr\s4 ,he came into ! _w long ago & in/itut$ '! ,gr& ,m$ic9e4' ,he _h sup]-human p[]s1 & us$ !m all to bless m54 ,9 s5d+ him1 ! ,creator smil$ ^u ,8 helpless *ildr54 ,all ! evil spirits /rove aga9/ him1 b he conqu]$ !m & ga9$ /r5g? f ! /ruggle4 ,he us$ to sp5d days 9 fa/+ & pray]1 & he w5t ab\t cont9ually do+ good4 ,he prophesi$ t1 aft] he _h left !m1 !y w\ld take to qu>rel+ & fight+1 & t !y w\ld be driv5 f _! hunt+-gr\nds f> we/w>d4 ,he told !m ( ! isles ( ! ble/ & ! l& ( ! h]eaft]4 ,!y also believe t he conducts s\ls to ! o!r _w2 & !y expect him to come aga9 to ! e>?4 ,,! ,,cross ,,z ,,an ,,emblem4 ,prescott1 9 8 ,conque/ ( ,mexico1 page #dfe1 speaks ( ! a/oni%m5t ( ! ,ca?olic prie/s1 :o accompani$ ! exp$ition ( ,cortez1 & f\nd ,*ri/ian rites practic$ by ,indians4 ,he says3 #bhg ,!y c\ld n suppress _! wond]1 z !y beheld ! cross1 ! sacr$ emblem ( _! own fai?1 rais$ z an object ( wor%ip 9 ! temples ( ,anahuac4 ,!y met ) x 9 v>i\s places2 & an image ( a cross may be se5 at ?is day1 sculptur$ 9 bas-relief on ! walls ( "o ( ! build+s ( ,pal5que1 :ile a figure be>+ "s resemblance to t ( a *ild is held up to x1 z if 9 adoration4 ,_! surprise 0 height5$1 :5 !y witness$ a religi\s rite :i* rem9d$ !m ( ! ,*ri/ian communion4 ,on ^! occasions1 an image ( ! tutel>y deity ( ! ,aztecs 0 made ( fl\r ( maize mix$ ) blood1 &1 aft] consecration by ! prie/s1 0 di/ribut$ among ! p1 :o1 z !y ate x1 '%[$ signs ( humiliation & sorr[1 decl>+ x 0 ! fle% ( ! ,deity4' ,h[ c\ld ! ,roman ,ca?olic fail to recognize ! awful c]emony ( ! eu*>i/8 4 4 4 4 4 ,) ! same feel+ !y witness$ ano!r c]emony1 t ( ! ,aztec baptism4 4 4 4 ,! ,jewi% & ,*ri/ian s*emes 7 /rangely m+l$ toge!r1 & ! bra9s ( ! good fa!rs 7 /ill fur!r bewild]$ by ! mixture ( hea!ni% abom9ations1 :i* 7 s closely int]tw9$ ) ! mo/ or?odox obs]vances4 ,9 _! p]plexity !y look$ on ! :ole z ! delusion ( ! devil1 :o c\nt]feit$ ! rites ( ,*ri/ianity & ! traditions ( ! *os5 p1 t he might allure 8 wret*$ victims = _! own de/ruction4 ,,k ,,( ,,! ,,godhead4 ,las ,casas1 bi%op ( ,*iapa1 relates 9 8 apology1 :i* is 9 ,ms41 9 ! conv5t ( ,/4 ,dom9ic1 t :5 he pass$ ?r\gh ! k+dom ( ,yucatan1 he f\nd !re a respectable ecclesia/ic1 ( mature age2 he *>g$ him to proce$ into ! int]ior ( _! c\ntry1 giv+ him a c]ta9 plan ( in/ruction1 9 ord] to prea* to !m3 at ! end ( a ye>1 ?us he wrote to ! bi%op--he _h met ) a pr9cipal "l1 :o in=m$ him t !y believ$ 9 ,god1 :o resid$ 9 heav51 ev5 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,_s4 ,! ,fa!r 0 nam$ ,yeona1 ! ,son ,bahab1 :o 0 born ( a virg91 nam$ ,*ibirias1 & t ( ! ,holy ,_s 0 call$ ,eua*4 ,bahab1 ! ,son1 !y said1 0 put to dea? by ,euporo1 :o sc\rg$ ,him1 & put on ,8 head a cr[n ( ?orns1 & plac$ ,him ) ,8 arms /ret*$ ^u a beam ( wood1 & t on ! ?ird day ,he came to life1 & asc5d$ into heav51 :]e ,he is ) ! ,fa!r2 t imm$iately aft] ! ,eua* came 9 ,8 place z a m]*ant1 br++ preci\s m]*&ise1 fill+ ^? :o w\ld ) gifts & graces1 abundant & div9e4--,antiquities ( ,mexico4 ,! virg9 is repres5t$ by ! ,indian pa9t+s1 ( :om ! great ,prophet %\ld be born1 & t ,8 own p w\ld reject & m$itate evil aga9/ ,him1 & w\ld put ,him to dea?2 accord+ly ,he is repres5t$ 9 ! pa9t+s ) ,8 h&s & feet ti$ to ! tree4--,mon>quia ,indiana4 ,,tradition ,,( ,,*ri/4 ,rosales 9 ! ,hi/ory ( ,*ili1 says1 ,! inhabitants ( ?is extreme s\!rn portion ( ,am]ica1 situat$ at ! di/ance ( s _m ?\s& miles f ,new ,spa91 & :o did n employ pa9t+s to record ev5ts1 acc\nt$ = _! k ( "s doctr9es ( ,*ri/ianity by say+1 t 9 #bhh =m] times !y _h he>d _! fa!rs say1 a wond]ful man _h come to t c\ntry1 we>+ a long be>d1 ) %oes & a mantle su* z ! ,mexicans c>ry on _! %\ld]s1 :o p]=m$ _m miracles1 cur$ ! sick ) wat]1 caus$ x to ra9 t _! crops ( gra9 might gr[1 k9dl$ fire at a brea?1 heal+ ! sick1 & giv+ sight to ! bl9d1 & t he spoke ) z mu* propriety & elegance 9 ! language ( _! c\ntry1 z if he _h always resid$ 9 x1 address+ !m 9 words v sweet & new to !m1 tell+ !m t ! ,creator ( ! univ]se resid$ 9 ! highe/ place ( heav51 & t _m m5 & wom5 respl5d5t z ! sun dwelt ) ,him4 ,,baptism ,,kn[n4 ,h]r]a1 a ,spani% hi/orian ( ! sixte5? c5tury1 9 8 hi/ory ( ,am]ica1 volume #d1 page #agb1 says1 ,baptism 0 kn[n 9 ,yucatan2 ! "n !y gave x signifi$ to be born aga94 ,,/rong ,,pro(s ,,( ,,! ,,tru? ,,( ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mormon4 ,! =ego+ te/imony tak5 f ! works ( secul> writ]s confirms 9 a rem>kable mann] ! hi/orical "p ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & is a /rong pro( t t record is au!ntic4 ,mu* m evid5ce ( a simil> "* is to be _h1 b space w n admit ( x "h4 ,! pro( adduc$ 9 support ( ! au!nticity ( ! ,book ( ,mormon by ! discov]ies & obs]vations ( mod]n explor]s is made ! m =cible by ! fact t !y :o h furni%$ x 7 n believ]s 9 ! div9ity ( ! book4 ,_m1 if n all ( !m1 publi%$ to ! _w ! results ( _! rese>*es1 & _! conclusions respect+ !m1 )\t kn[+ any?+ ab\t ! cont5ts ( ! book1 & !re=e !y _h no pr$ilection = x4 ,x might be tru?fully add$ t among all ! discov]ies made t furni% any in=mation respect+ ! anci5t ,am]icans no?+ has be5 f\nd to conflict ) or disprove any ass]tion conta9$ 9 t mo/ rem>kable volume1 ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,,conclusion4 ,no attempt has be5 made h]e9 to pres5t an exhau/ive treatise on ,joseph ,smi?'s div9e mission4 ,! evid5ces ( 8 inspiration h be5 ref]r$ to v briefly2 & hundr$s ( o!r pro(s equally /rong1 & :i* are well kn[n1 h n ev5 be5 m5tion$4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts d n1 h[ev]1 dep5d ^u outw>d evid5ces = _! k t ,joseph ,smi? 0 a #bhi prophet4 ,!y h plac$ _! tru/ 9 ! promise ( ! ,savior1 z record$ by ,john3 ,my doctr9e is n m9e1 b 8 t s5t me4 ,if any man w d 8 w1 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e1 :e!r x be ( ,god1 or :e!r ,i speak ( myself4 ,!y h also accept$ ! admonition ( ! ,apo/le ,james3 ,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally1 & upbraide? n2 & x %all be giv5 him4 ,!y h s\ght to d ! w ( ! ,"l1 & h pray$ to ,him = wisdom & _! pray]s h be5 answ]$4 ,!y h receiv$ a te/imony f above t ! ,gospel z reveal$ anew ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? is true4 ,?is same s\rce ( div9e in=mation is op5 to e "o :o w humble himself1 & w obey ! ,gospel1 ) an hone/ desire to s]ve ! ,"l4 ,,index ,,( ,,*apt] ,,cont5ts ,,on ,,?is ,,tract4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,a ,glori\s ,?\ght--,%\ld ,prophets be ,expect$ 9 our day8--,god's ,^w ,indicates t a ,prophet %\ld ,come--,prophets s5t to ,ann\nce all ,important ,ev5ts--,positive ,promise ( ! ,"l to s5d a ,mess5g]--,necessity ( ,prophets & ,apo/les 9 ! ,*ur*--,*ur* ,f\nd$ ^u ,prophets & ,apo/les--,p[] giv5 ,apo/les & ,prophets--,object ( ,inspir$ ,m5 9 ! ,*ur*-,h[ long !y %\ld ,rema9--,is ! ,canon ( ,scripture ,full8--,)\t ,mod]n ,revelation ,bible ,prophecies ,_c be ,fulfill$--,treatm5t ( ,prophets 9 ,pa/ ,ages--,jesus a ,/umbl+ ,/one--,_m ,prophets ,reject$--,p]secution to ,foll[ all ,inspir$ ,tea*]s--,conclusions ,drawn f ,scriptures ,quot$4 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,0 ,joseph ,smi? a ,prophet8--,te/imony ( ,8 ,works--,judg+ by ! ,fruits--,joseph ,smi?'s ,claim--,8 ,claim ,comp>$ ) ,scripture--,pr$ictions t ! ,gospel %\ld be ,re/or$--,joseph ,smi? ,treat$ ! same z ,anci5t ,prophets--,acc\nt ( ,"s ( 8 ,works--,bible ,prophecies ,fulfill$--,*ur* ,organization ! ,same z ,=m]ly--,same ,doctr9es z 9 ,=m] ,days--,! ,holy ,gho/ ,receiv$--,h[ to ,obta9 ,pro(--,outw>d ,pro(s--,te/imony ( ,witnesses--,anci5t ,prophecies ,be+ ,fulfill$--,! ,ga!r+ ( ,israel--,ga!r+ ,peculi> to ,latt]-day ,sa9ts--,ev5ts 9 ! ,hi/ory ( ! ,sa9ts--,words ( ! ,psalmi/ ,fulfill$--,isaiah's ,pr$iction ,fulfill$--,a ,prophecy ( ,mala*i--,salvation = ! ,dead--,facts ,prov54 #bij ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,joseph ,smi?'s ,works--,evid5ce ( 8 ,inspiration--,scriptural ,te/s--,pr$iction ( ! ,angel--,none c ,/op ,god's ,"w--,a ,m>vel\s ,"w--,te/imony ( ,dis9t]e/$ ,m5--,prophecy ab\t ,w>--,fulfill$ #bh ye>s ,aft]w>ds--,pr$ict$ ,m5's ,lives ,w\ld be ,sp>$--,! ,sa9ts' ,exodus ,=etold--,ga!r+ ,pr$ict$--,joseph ,smi? z an ,exp\nd] ( ,scripture--,*ur* ,organization--,all 8 ,works ,proclaim him a ,prophet4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon--,an ,evid5ce ( ! ,inspiration ( ,joseph ,smi?--,its ,purport--,impossible to ,write ,)\t ,div9e ,aid--,prophecies 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon--,a ,bible6 ,a ,bible6--,isaiah's ,prophecy--,book ,gives a ,te/ ( its ,tru?--,atte/$ by ,direct ,evid5ce--,te/imony ( ,?ree ,witnesses--,te/imony ( ,witnesses ,un*ang$--,te/imony ( ,eight ,witnesses--,secul> ,pro( ( ! ,book ( ,mormon--,coloni/s f ! ,t[] ( ,babel--,orig9 ,be=e ! ,*ri/ian ,era--,( ,hebrew ,orig9--,indian ,cu/oms--,indian ,practice ,resembl+ ! ,passov]--,tradition ( a ,sacr$ ,book--,acqua9t$ ) ! ,old ,te/am5t ,record--,tradition ( ,moses--,tradition ( ,eve--,tradition ( ! ,flood--,l$ by ,y\nge/ ,bro!r--,engrav$ on ,plates ( ,metal--,egyptian ,writ+s--,evid5ces ( ,advanc$ ,civilization--,ru9s ,discov]$--,indians all ( ,"o ,orig9--,ru9s 9 ,yucatan--,anci5t ,glass ,j>--,a ,ru9$ ,city--,anci5t ,co9s & ,implem5ts--,de/ruction at ! "t ( ! ,crucifixion--,ru9s on ! ,ridge ( a ,m\nta9--,de/roy$ by ! ,action ( ,heat--,rema9s ,f\nd "u ,lava ,b$s--,discov]y ( a ,hidd5 ,city--,evid5ces ( ,great ,eruptions--,! ,messiah ,kn[n to ! ,anci5t ,inhabitants ( ,am]ica--,! ,cross z an ,emblem--,k ( ! ,godhead--,tradition ( ! ,*ri/--,/rong ,pro(s ( ! ,tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon--,conclusion4 ,footnotes3 #a4 ,see ,tract ,no4 #c1 ,m>ks ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 #bia ,,m>ks ,,( ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,*ri/4 ,,! ,,outw>d ,,signs ,,by ,,:i* ,,x ,,may ,,be ,,kn[n4 ,,by ,,edw9 ,f4 ,,p>ry1 ,,liv]pool1 ,,engl&4 ,,outw>d ,,signs ,,by ,,:i* ,,*ri/ ,s ,,gospel ,,may ,,be ,,kn[n--,,"* ,,( ,,8 ,,*ur* ,,k ,,! ,,outcome ,,( ,,true ,,fai?--,,h[ ,,x ,,may ,,be ,,obta9$--,,an ,,illu/ration--,,p>able ,,( ,,! ,,s[]--,,:]e ,,is ,,! ,,true ,,gospel ,,& ,,*ur* ,,( ,,*ri/8 ,,_m ,,=ms ,,( ,,religion4 ,!re are _m religions 9 ! _w4 ,tea*]s ( "o =m ( religion w tell u !y are "r4 ,^? :o tea* ano!r =m w make ! same claim = !mselves4 ,all religions h "s tru?1 or p w\ld n believe 9 !m4 ,,only ,,"o ,,p]fect ,,religion4 ,! ,savior taught only "o =m ( religion4 ,t "o is call$ ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,x embraces all tru?1 & conta9s no?+ b tru?4 ,!re is "o body1 & "o ,_s1 ev5 z ye are call$ 9 "o hope ( y\r call+2 "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 "o ,god & ,fa!r ( all4 7,ephesians #d3 #d1 #e1 #f74 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,,! ,,au?or ,,( ,,salvation4 ,all ,*ri/ians believe t salvation is only to be ga9$ ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,savior ( ! _w4 #bib ',i am ! way1 ! tru?1 & ! life2 no man come? unto ! ,fa!r1 b by me4 7,john #ad3 #f74 ,= !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m51 :]eby we mu/ be sav$4 7,acts #d3 #ab74 ,! holy scriptures ju/ify u 9 reject+ all religions t d n tea* belief 9 ,*ri/4 ,,:i* ,,religion ,,conta9s ,,all ,,tru?8 ,!re are _m v>ieties ( religion ev5 among ,*ri/ian believ]s4 ,b ! :ole tru? is :at we want4 ,none b ! true ,gospel c be acceptable to ! ,"l4 ,seek ye fir/ ! k+dom ( ,god & 8 righte\sness4 7,mat!w #f3 #cc74 ,h[ are we to "k :i* religion conta9s all tru?8 ,,! ,,bible ,,w ,,guide ,,u4 ,! ,bible w assi/ u 9 mak+ ?is discov]y4 ,x tells u _m ?+s :i* ,jesus taught z ,8 ,gospel4 ,any tea*+ contr>y to :at ,he gave _c be true4 ,?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$4 7,galatians #a3 #h74 ,! ,gospel :i* ! ,savior taught has n *ang$4 ,x is ! same to-day z x 0 :5 ,he dwelt ^u ! e>?4 ,,fai? ,a ,,doctr9e ,,( ,,*ri/4 ,! fir/ & pr9cipal doctr9e taught by ,*ri/ 0 fai?4 ,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life4 7,john #c3 #af74 ,our ,savior knew t if p truly _h abid+ fai? 9 ,him !y w\ld foll[ ,him4 ,!y w\ld love ,him & obey all ,8 tea*+s4 ,he t believe? on me1 ! works t ,i d %all he d also4 7,john #ad3 #ac74 ,if a man love me1 he w keep my words4 7,john #ad3 #bc74 ,,rep5tance ,,necess>y4 ,ano!r comm&m5t taught by ,*ri/ 0 t ( rep5tance4 #bic ,true rep5tance is sorr[ = s9s & a turn+ away f !m4 ,! fir/ words record$ ( ! ,savior's prea*+ 73 ,rep5t3 = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&4 7,mat!w #d3 #ag74 ,deep humility always accompanies true fai? & rep5tance4 ,)\t x m5 _c be sav$4 ,:osoev] %all n receive ! ,k+dom ( ,god z a little *ild %all 9 no wise ent] !re94 7,luke #ah3 #ag74 ,9 ! days ( ,*ri/'s m9i/ry1 ^? :o believ$ on ,him & s9c]ely rep5t$ ( _! s9s 7 !n ready to receive ! next ord9ance ( ! ,gospel4 ,!y 7 humble & will+ to obey4 ,,baptism4 ,*ri/ 0 baptiz$ ,himself4 ,he told ,john x 0 necess>y = ,him to fulfill all righte\sness4 ,he taught t x 0 necess>y = all m5 to be baptiz$4 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 7,john #c3 #e74 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$4 7,m>k #af3 #af74 ,*ri/'s disciples also taught ! same4 ,:5 ^? :o believ$ ,pet]'s prea*+ on ! day ( ,p5teco/ ask$ :at !y %\ld d to be sav$1 he repli$1 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts #b3 #ch74 ,^! passages ( scripture prove t ,jesus & ,8 disciples taught baptism4 ,,! ,,holy ,,_s4 ,! la/ passage quot$ %[s t ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 to be giv5 to ^? :o obey$ ! pr9ciples ( fai?1 rep5tance & baptism4 ,,! ,,t5 ,,comm&m5ts4 ,! tea*+s ( ! ,savior %[ t x is necess>y to obs]ve ! t5 comm&m5ts giv5 ?r\gh ,moses4 ,^u "o occasion a man ask$ :at good ?+ he %\ld d to ga9 et]nal life4 ,jesus repli$1 ,keep ! comm&m5ts1 & !n nam$ "s ( !m4 7,mat!w #ai3 #ag1 #ah74 #bid ,,o!r ,,comm&m5ts4 ,besides ! t5 comm&m5ts1 ! ,savior gave new ones :i* ,he said %\ld be obey$4 ,_m ( ^! are record$ 9 ! fif?1 six? & sev5? *apt]s ( ,mat!w4 ,,te/ ,,doctr9es ,,by ,,*ri/',s ,,^w4 ,9 our se>* = ! true ,gospel we c safely reject any tea*+ t does n agree ) ,*ri/'s ^w4 ,anyone :o says we c be sav$ )\t obey+ ,8 comm&m5ts is 9 error4 ,:osoev] !re=e %all break "o ( ^! lea/ comm&m5ts1 & %all tea* m5 s1 he %all be call$ ! lea/ 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 7,mat!w #e3 #ai74 ,he t sai?1 ,i "k him1 & keepe? n 8 comm&m5ts1 is a li>1 & ! tru? is n 9 him4 7,i ,john #b3 #d74 ,any tea*] :o adds to ^! any doctr9es ( m5 is a false tea*]1 & %\ld n be foll[$4 ,9 va9 d !y wor%ip me1 tea*+ = doctr9es ! comm&m5ts ( m54 7,m>k #g3 #g74 ,,_m ,,claim ,,to ,,be ,,true ,,tea*]s4 ,! tea*]s ( _m =ms ( religion claim t !y tea* ^! doctr9es ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,h[ are we to decide :i* "o is "r8 ,,h[ ,,false ,,tea*]s ,,may ,,be ,,kn[n4 ,! ,savior has furni%$ a te/ by :i* we c prove false tea*]s4 ,he says1 ,bew>e ( false prophets4 7,mat!w #g3 #ae74 ,he fur!r adds1 ,ye %all "k !m by _! fruits4 7#aj74 ,by _! fruits means by _! works or by _! tea*+s4 ,false prophets or tea*]s tea* falsehoods1 & _! works are evil4 ,true prophets tea* tru?1 & live righte\sly4 ,!y w n tea* any?+ contr>y to ! words ( ! ,savior4 ,,h[ ,,true ,,believ]s ,,may ,,be ,,kn[n4 ,! ,savior tells u h[ we might "k true believ]s4 ,he says1 ,^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe2 ,9 my "n %all !y ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues2 !y %all take #bie up s]p5ts2 & if !y dr9k any deadly ?+ x %all n hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s on ! sick1 & !y %all recov]4 7,m>k #af2 #ag1 #ah74 ,! n9ete5? v]se ( ! sixte5? *apt] ( ,m>k /ates t ^! signs did foll[ ! believ]s 9 ! days ( ,*ri/'s e>ly apo/les4 ,^! signs are outw>d evid5ces t p are true believ]s 9 ! ,gospel4 ,! abs5ce ( !m is a pro( t fai? is lack+1 = ! same cause w always produce ! same effect4 ,,o!r ,,pro(s4 ,if a p]son truly believes 9 ! ,gospel1 s9c]ely rep5ts ( 8 s9s1 is baptiz$ = ! remission ( s9s1 & has h&s laid ^u him = ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 he %\ld "k t he has receiv$ ! true ,gospel4 ,jesus answ]$ !m1 & said1 ,my doctr9e is n m9e1 b 8 t s5t me4 ,if any man w d 8 w1 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e1 :e!r x be ( ,god1 or :e!r ,i speak ( myself4 7,john #g3 #af1 #ag74 ,,(fice ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,_s4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ 0 promis$ to ^? :o obey$ ! ,gospel4 ,to all :o receive x1 x be>s witness to ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 ,b :5 ! ,com=t] is come1 :om ,i w s5d unto y f ! ,fa!r1 ev5 ! ,_s ( tru?1 :i* proce$e? f ! ,fa!r1 he %all te/ify ( me4 7,john #ae3 #bf74 ,h[beit :5 he1 ! ,_s ( tru?1 is come1 he w guide y into all tru?4 7,john #af3 #ac74 ,if p receive ! ,holy ,gho/ !y w be l$ into all tru?1 accord+ to ! promise ( ,*ri/4 ,if !y are l$ into all tru? !y w be l$ to und]/& & believe alike4 ,,h[ ,,! ,,savior',s ,,disciples ,,may ,,be ,,kn[n4 ,jesus told h[ ,8 disciples may be kn[n3 ,a new comm&m5t ,i give unto y1 ,t ye love "o ano!r2 z ,i h lov$ y t ye also love "o ano!r4 ,by ?is %all all m5 "k t ye are my disciples1 if ye h love "o to ano!r4 7,john #ac3 #cd1 #ce74 ,:5 p are divid$ 9 _! religi\s views x %[s t !y d n love ea* o!r1 & are n ! disciples ( ,*ri/4 ,if !y did love ea* o!r !y w\ld be unit$4 ,if !y possess$ ! ,holy ,_s !y w\ld be jo9$ toge!r 9 love4 #bjf ,! fruit ( ! ,_s is love1 joy1 peace1 longsuff]+1 g5tl5ess1 goodness1 fai?1 meekness1 temp]ance4 7,galatians #e3 #bb1 #bc74 ,,! ,,*ur* ,,jesus ,,organiz$4 ,:5 ,jesus dwelt ^u ! e>? ,he organiz$ a *ur*4 ,^? :o believ$ on ,him & obey$ ! ,gospel became memb]s ( t "o *ur*4 ,,/4 ,,paul ,,describes ,,x4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul told ! ,ephesian sa9ts !y 7 e/abli%$ ^u ! f\ndation ( apo/les & prophets4 ,n[ !re=e ye are no m /rang]s & =eign]s1 b fell[-citiz5s ) ! sa9ts1 & ( ! h\sehold ( ,god2 & are built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets1 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself be+ ! *ief corn] /one4 7,ephesians #b3 #ai1 #bj74 ,he _h ref]5ce 9 ^! words to ! *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,,! ,,*ur* ,,comp>$ ,,to ,a ,,man',s ,,body4 ,he aga9 lik5$ ! *ur* to ! body ( a man4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ab74 ,he %[$ t ! memb]s ( ! *ur* 7 l ! memb]s ( a man's body1 & altoge!r !y made a complete :ole4 ,= z ! body is "o1 & ha? _m memb]s1 & all ! memb]s ( t "o body1 be+ _m1 are "o body3 s also is ,*ri/4 ,= by "o ,_s are we all baptiz$ into "o body1 :e!r we be ,jews or ,g5tiles4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ab3 #ab1 #ac74 ,/4 ,paul cont9ues by expla9+ t all ! memb]s ( ! body ( ,*ri/1 or (fic]s ( ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 are dep5d5t ^u ea* o!r1 & ea* is ne$$ 9 8 place4 ,"o _c d )\t ! o!r1 any m ?an a man's body c be complete )\t e limb & organ4 ,,(fic]s ,,nam$4 ,?is same apo/le names "s ( ! (fic]s ( ! *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,he also names 9 ! same connection "s ( ! gifts t are always to be f\nd 9 t *ur*4 ,& ,god ha? set "s 9 ! *ur*1 fir/ apo/les1 second>ily prophets1 ?irdly tea*]s1 aft] t miracles1 !n gifts ( heal+s1 helps1 gov]nm5ts1 div]sities ( tongues4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ab3 #bh74 ,,:at ,,^! ,,(fic]s ,,7 ,,=4 ,9 ano!r place he tells ! reason = hav+ ^! (fic]s 9 ! *ur*4 #big ,= ! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/4 4 4 4 ,t we h5ce=? be no m *ildr51 toss$ to & fro1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e4 7,ephesians #d3 #ab1 #ad74 ,^! (fic]s 7 to cont9ue 9 ! *ur*1 till we all come to ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god4 7,eph4 #d3 #ac74 ,,ne$ ,,( ,,apo/les ,,& ,,prophets4 ,p diff] 9 _! op9ions reg>d+ ! ,gospel4 ,!re is1 !re=e1 a ne$ ( apo/les & prophets to decl>e ! ^w ( ,god to !m4 ,8 reveal$ ^w w settle all diff]5ces & br+ ^? :o believe on x to a unity ( ! fai?4 ,,:at ,,/4 ,,paul',s ,,words ,,prove4 ,! scriptures j quot$ prove t apo/les & prophets mu/ always be 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,any *ur* n f\nd$ ^u apo/les & prophets1 ) ,*ri/ z ! *ief corn] /one1 is n ! true *ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,any religi\s organization t rejects ^! & ! o!r (fic]s m5tion$ z belong+ to ,*ri/'s *ur*1 or does away ) ! miracles1 gifts ( heal+1 helps1 gov]nm5ts1 & div]sities ( tongues1 is n ! true *ur*4 ,,p[] ,,to ,,d ,,miracles4 ,:5 ,jesus call$ unto ,him twelve apo/les ,he gave !m p[] aga9/ unclean spirits1 to ca/ !m out1 & to heal all mann] ( sickness & all mann] ( disease4 7,mat!w #aj3 #a74 ,:5 ,he s5t !m out to prea* ! ,gospel1 ,he told !m to say1 ,! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&4 ,he also told !m to ,heal ! sick1 cleanse ! lep]s1 raise ! dead1 ca/ out devils4 7,mat!w #aj3 #g1 #h74 ,,au?ority ,,to ,,act ,,9 ,,*ri/',s ,,"n4 ,m5 h no "r to *oose = !mselves to be ,*ri/'s apo/les or m9i/]s ( ,8 ,gospel4 ,he said to ,8 disciples1 ,ye h n *os5 me1 b ,i h *os5 y1 & orda9$ y4 7,john #ae3 #af74 ,/4 ,paul says conc]n+ ! holy prie/hood ( ,*ri/1 ,no man take? ?is honor unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god1 z 0 ,a>on4 7,hebrews #e3 #d74 #bih ,he also says1 ,god ha? set "s 9 ! *ur*1 fir/ apo/les1 second>ily prophets1 ?irdly tea*]s4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ab3 #bh74 ,?is %[s t x 0 n man's "r to place m5 9 positions 9 ! *ur*1 unless ,god au?oriz$ !m to d s4 ,jesus said ,john ! ,bapti/ 0 ! greate/ ( prophets1 yet he did n presume to baptize ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 al?\gh he _h ! "r to baptize ) wat]4 ,john und]/ood t m5 %\ld be specially au?oriz$ to act 9 any call+4 ,,result ,,( ,,act+ ,,)\t ,,au?ority4 ,we read 9 ! scriptures1 7,acts #a3 #ac-ag71 t c]ta9 ,jews at "o "t und]took to act 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l4 ,!y tri$ to ca/ out evil spirits4 ,b !y _h no au?ority1 & 7 ov]p[]$ by ! evil spirits1 & duly puni%$ = tak+ ^u !mselves to act 9 ! "n ( ! ,messiah )\t au?ority4 ,,conclusions ,,drawn ,,f ,,passages ,,m5tion$4 ,f ! scriptures m5tion$1 toge!r ) _m o!rs ( l "*1 we may conclude t ,*ri/'s true apo/les h p[] ov] unclean spirits & ov] diseases4 ,!y also h au?ority to act 9 ,8 "n4 ,we c z well conclude t ^? :o ?9k x unnecess>y to be au?oriz$ to m9i/] 9 ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel are 9 error4 ,m5 may )\t au?ority attempt to tea* ! same doctr9es z ,jesus taught2 !y may organize a *ur* aft] ! same patt]n2 & "s may ev5 p]=m miracles by ! p[] ( ! evil "o1 z did ! magicians be=e ,ph>aoh 9 ! days ( ,moses2 b )\t au?ority f heav5 to d s _! pret5sions are va94 ,we may ju/ly reject any :o may h a =m ( godl9ess b d5y ! p[] !re(4 ,,all ,,true ,,disciples ,,p]secut$4 ,! disciples ( ,*ri/ 7 told t !y w\ld h to suff] p]secution4 ,! ,savior in=m$ !m t ?is %\ld be ! case1 & l$ !m to expect x4 ,if ye 7 ( ! _w1 ! _w w\ld love 8 own3 b because ye are n ( ! _w1 b ,i h *os5 y out ( ! _w1 !re=e ! _w hate? y4 4 4 ,if !y h p]secut$ me1 !y w also p]secute y4 7,john #ae3 #ai1 #bj74 ,woe unto y1 :5 all m5 %all speak well ( y3 = s did _! fa!rs to ! false prophets4 7,luke #f3 #bf74 #bii ,! ,apo/le ,paul says1 ,all t w live godly 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus %all suff] p]secution4 7,,ii ,timo?y #c3 #ab74 ,,outw>d ,,signs ,,( ,,! ,,true ,,*ur*4 ,mo/ ( ! m>ks po9t$ out h]e9 are outw>d signs by :i* ! true ,gospel & *ur* ( ,*ri/ may be kn[n4 ,! disciples ( ,jesus may always be recogniz$ by ! foll[+ signs :i* h already be5 po9t$ out3 ,!y w ,obey & ,tea* ! ,ord9ances t ,*ri/ has said ,mu/ be ,obey$4 ,^? ,ord9ances are3 ,fir/1 ,fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 ,second1 ,rep5tance2 ,?ird1 ,baptism by ,imm]sion = ! ,remission ( ,s9s2 ,f\r?1 ,lay+ on ( ,h&s = ! ,gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!y w ,tea* ! ,necessity ( ,obey+ all ! ,"l's ,comm&m5ts4 ,! ,signs or ,bless+s ,promis$ ! ,believ]s w ,foll[ !m1 ,!y w be ,unit$1 & w ,love "o ,ano!r4 ,!y w be ,organiz$ into a ,*ur* aft] ! ,patt]n ,m5tion$ 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,!y w h ,apo/les & ,prophets at _! ,head1 :o w h ,p[] & ,au?ority to ,act 9 ,*ri/'s ,"n4 ,!y w be ,p]secut$ z ,long z ,wick$ness ,reigns 9 ! ,e>?4 ,,fai? ,,ne$$4 ,! po9t+ out ( ! m>ks by :i* ! disciples ( ,*ri/ are to be kn[n may assi/ "o 9 se>*+ = ! tru?4 ,b fai? on ! "p ( ! individual himself is ne$$ to guide him4 ,x is v important to salvation4 ,,h[ ,,to ,,get ,,fai?4 ,! "q may be ask$1 h[ c ?is fai? s necess>y to salvation be ga9$8 ,fai? come? by he>+1 & he>+ by ! ^w ( ,god4 7,romans #aj3 #ag74 ,:5 "o he>s ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/--! glad tid+s ( #cjj great joy--naturally he %\ld wi% x 7 true1 because x is s good4 ,t wi% or desire w help greatly to awak5 belief 9 8 m9d4 ,:5 a p]son hopes a ?+ is true he becomes int]e/$ 9 f9d+ out if x be true4 ,prejudice is a foe to fai?4 ,x (t5 causes "o to turn away f t :i* is good4 ,,k ,,( ,,! ,,gospel ,,necess>y ,,to ,,salvation4 ,x is necess>y = e individual to "k = himself conc]n+ ! tru? ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,?is is life et]nal1 t !y might "k !e ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 :om ?\ ha/ s5t4 7,john #ag3 #c74 ,!re is a way to get ?is k4 ,t way is simil> to ! way 9 :i* we obta9 o!r k4 ,x is by putt+ works ) our fai?4 ,h]eby we d "k t we "k him1 if we keep 8 comm&m5ts4 7,i ,john #b3 #c74 ,fai? comes by he>+1 k by do+4 ,k is ! result ( fai?4 ,,h[ ,,k ,,is ,,ga9$4 ,:5 a *ild is told t he c le>n to read & write by foll[+ ! in/ructions ( 8 tea*] he is likely to believe x4 ,if he is told s by 8 p>5ts or "s "o ^: ^w he c rely ^u he w believe ) mu* assurance or confid5ce1 :i* is call$ fai?4 ,t fai? causes him to act4 ,he foll[s ! in/ructions ( 8 tea*]1 & 9 "t le>ns to read & write4 ,8 fai? is !n turn$ to k4 ,he does n dep5d ^u ! te/imony ( "s "o else4 ,he kn[s f actual exp]i5ce t ! arts ( read+ & writ+ c be le>n$ by tak+ ! c\rse m>k$ out4 ,x is ! same ) ! ,gospel4 ,:5 x is obey$ x br+s k to ! individual4 ,,gr[? ,,( ,,fai? ,,illu/rat$ ,,by ,a ,,p>able4 ,"o ( our ,savior's p>ables %[s v beautifully h[ ! ^w ( ,god1 :5 receiv$ 9 ! he>t1 beg9s to gr[ & exp&4 ,9 ,8 p>able ( ! s[] ,he lik5s ! ^w ( ,god1 or ! ,gospel1 to a se$4 7,luke #h3 #e-af74 ,embodi$ )9 a t9y se$ is ! g]m or s\rce ( a mo/ m>vel\s p[]4 ,x is "o ( ! greate/ =ces ( ! natural _w4 ,"u prop] conditions t little mite ( matt] is capable ( ! mo/ rem>kable developm5t4 ,:5 #cja a g>d5] obta9s a preci\s k9d ( se$1 or "o t w produce a desirable fruit1 he w pres]ve x ) c>e4 ,he w ?or\ghly prep>e ! soil 9 :i* he plants x1 & w d all 9 8 p[] to favor its gr[?4 ,! desire to receive ! good fruit he has be5 told x w produce makes him hope t ! se$ is good4 ,t hope or wi% w inspire him ) en\gh fai? to make ! te/4 ,9 due "t aft] plant+ he f9ds t ! se$ has comm5c$ to gr[4 ,x puts =? t9y leaves t appe> above ! soil1 & 8 fai? is /r5g!n$4 ,he is assur$ t ! se$ _h ! g]m ( life )9 x :5 he receiv$ x4 ,he cont9ues to favor its gr[?1 by keep+ d[n ! we$s1 by protect+ x f ! scor*+ heat ( ! sun & ! blight+ brea? ( ! w9d & fro/4 ,by do+ ?is ! g>d5] sees t ! plant cont9ues to increase 9 size & /r5g?4 ,?read-l roots spread out 9 all directions b5ea? ! soil to secure hold !re91 z well z to procure su/5ance = its life & gr[? ,a t5d] twig %oots upw>d to receive additional su/5ance f ! air & ! sunlight4 ,day by day & ye> by ye> ! plant cont9ues to gr[ & ga9 /r5g?1 until ev5tually x becomes a mighty tree4 ,! heat ( ! sun n[ only causes x to gr[ ! /rong]1 & ! fi]ce w9ds to make its root m firmly plant$1 s t no ord9>y =ce c resi/ its p[] ( expansion4 ,9 due season ! tree produces fruit ( its k9d4 ,its se$s rip5 & fall to ! e>?1 & !y 9 turn gr[1 & ?us ! species is p]petuat$ =ev]4 ,) ! rip5+ ( ! fruit ! fai? ( ! man :o plant$ ! tree is rip5$ into p]fect k4 ,he kn[s :at 0 told him ab\t ! se$ 0 true1 hav+ ?or\ghly te/$ x4 ,,^w ,,( ,,god ,,l ,a ,,se$4 ,! ^w ( ,god1 or ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 is 9 "* l ! se$4 ,z ! se$ conta9s )9 x su* great physical =ce1 s ! ^w ( ,god possesses mo/ wond]ful spiritual p[]4 ,:5 ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ is he>d by "o :o has a desire to obta9 its fruits1 t desire w awak5 )9 him a sp>k ( belief4 ,t belief w cause him to prep>e 8 he>t = ! reception ( ! ^w ( ,god4 ,he w plant x !re by seek+ to obey its tea*+s4 ,:5 once plant$ !re1 if *]i%$1 %ield$ & protect$ x w gr[4 ,its effect w be simil> to t ( #cjb ! se$ buri$ 9 good soil4 ,its roots ( fai? w s9k deep 9 ! he>t & become firmly plant$ !re4 ,hope1 l a t5d] twig1 w spr+ heav5w>d4 ,by ?is ! p]son w "k t ! se$ 0 good ,day by day & ye> by ye> x w /r5g!n1 until nei!r ! heat ( temptation nor ! /orms ( adv]sity c di/urb x or uproot x f ! he>t4 ,x1 too1 9 "t w br+ =? fruit1 ! fruit ( et]nal life4 ,su* is ! wond]ful "* ( ! ^w ( ,god1 or ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,:]e ,,is ,,! ,,true ,,gospel ,,& ,,*ur* ,,( ,,*ri/8 ,! read] may ask ! "q1 ,is ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 ) all its att5dant p[]s1 gifts & bless+s1 ^u ! e>? to-day8 ,if x is1 x mu/ be ( ! "* describ$ h]e94 ,x mu/ be ! same z x 0 anci5tly1 = x is ev]la/+ & un*angeable 9 its nature4 ,,x ,,is ,,^u ,,! ,,e>?4 ,!re is a *ur* t claims to tea* ! v same doctr9es t ,*ri/ taught4 ,its memb]s claim to enjoy ! same bless+s promis$ ! believ]s4 ,!y claim to h ! same organization1 ) liv+ apo/les & prophets at ! head4 ,^! (fic]s claim to h receiv$ ! same p[] & au?ority z ,*ri/'s fir/ apo/les _h4 ,!y & _! foll[]s h be5 evil spok5 ( & p]secut$ = _! religion ev] s9ce !y 7 fir/ organiz$ z a *ur*4 ,!y manife/ all ! outw>d signs by :i* ! foll[]s ( ,*ri/ may be kn[n4 ,!y make ! same promises z ! =m] disciples ( ,jesus made to ^? :o obey ! ,gospel4 ,! _m ?\s&s :o h accept$ _! tea*+s & obey$ !m te/ify t ! promises made to !m h be5 receiv$4 ,,_! ,,claims ,,diff]5t ,,to ,,all ,,o!rs4 ,! claims ( ! memb]s ( ?is ,*ur* are diff]5t f ^? ( all o!r pr(essors ( religion4 ,!y claim to h receiv$ _! doctr9es & _! au?ority direct f heav51 by ! visitation ( holy angels4 ,!re is no o!r s\rce f :i* x c\ld be receiv$4 ,! "n by :i* ?is ,*ur* is kn[n is ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! ,"l 9 a revelation comm&$ ,8 latt]-day disciples to take ^u !mselves ?is "n4 ,! message ( ! re/oration to e>? ( ! true ,gospel ( ,*ri/ is a glori\s "o4 ,all :o he> x %\ld rejoice 9 #cjc ! contemplation t ! ,"l has aga9 spok5 f heav54 ,! message is su* a good "o t all mank9d %\ld desire & hope t x is true4 ,if !y w d ?is1 !y w be l$ to inve/igate x4 ,!n !y w le>n = !mselves t x is inde$ ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 be> witness to ! tru? ( ?is div9e message :i* !y are proclaim+ to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,!y k9dly ask all to lay aside prejudice & exam9e _! claims 9 ! _s ( humility & pray]4 ,d y suppose t ?is p w ev] see ! day t !y w re/ 9 p]fect security1 9 hopes ( becom+ l ano!r p1 nation1 /ate1 k+dom or society8 ,!y nev] w4 ,*ri/ & ,satan nev] c be fri5ds4 ,light & d>kness w always rema9 opposites4 --,brigham ,"y4 ,?\gh our religi\s pr9ciples are be=e ! _w1 ready = ! inve/igation ( all m51 yet we are aw>e t ! sole f\ndation ( all ! p]secution aga9/ u has aris5 9 consequ5ce ( calumnies & miscon/ructions1 )\t f\ndation 9 tru? or righte\sness4 --,joseph ,smi?4 #cjd ,,signs ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,second ,,com+4 ,,:at ,,! ,,bible ,,says ,,conc]n+ ,,8 ,,adv5t4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,edw9 ,f4 ,,p>ry1 ,,liv]pool1 ,,engl&4 ,,:at ,,! ,,savior ,,& ,,8 ,,apo/les ,,& ,,! ,,anci5t ,,prophets ,,say ,,conc]n+ ,,x--,,! ,,_m ,,?+s ,,to ,,take ,,place ,,be=e ,,t ,,great ,,ev5t--,,! ,,signs ,,already ,,appe>+4 ,,scriptural ,,pro( ,,t ,,he ,,w ,,come4 ,! holy scriptures supply _m pro(s t ,*ri/ w aga9 come to e>?4 ,aft] ,8 resurrection ,he appe>$ to ,8 disciples1 & 0 se5 ( !m =ty days4 ,!n he 0 tak5 up2 & a cl\d receiv$ him out ( _! sight4 ,:ile ! disciples 7 look+ t[>ds heav5 z ,he w5t up1 two m5 7angels7 9 :ite app>el /ood by !m & said3 ,ye m5 ( ,galilee1 :y /& ye gaz+ up into heav58 ?is same ,jesus1 :i* is tak5 up f y into heav51 %all s come 9 l mann] z ye h se5 him g into heav54 7,acts #a3 #aa74 ,,mann] ,,( ,,8 ,,appe>ance4 ,*ri/'s second com+ w be bo? glori\s & t]rible4 ,!y %all see ! ,son ( man com+ 9 ! cl\ds ( heav5 ) p[] & great glory4 7,mat!w #bd3 #cj2 ,m>k #ac3 #bf2 ,luke #ba3 #bg74 ,= ! ,son ( man %all come 9 ! glory ( 8 ,fa!r ) 8 angels2 & !n he %all rew>d e man accord+ to 8 works4 7,mat!w #af3 #bg2 ,m>k #h3 #ch74 ,& to y :o are tr\bl$ re/ ) u1 :5 ! ,"l ,jesus %all be reveal$ f heav5 ) 8 mighty angels1 9 flam+ fire tak+ v5geance on !m t "k n ,god1 & t obey n ! ,gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/3 :o %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & f ! glory ( 8 p[]4 7,,ii ,!ssalonians #a3 #g1 #h1 #i74 ,,"t ,,( ,,8 ,,com+4 ,! day & ! h\r ( ! ,messiah's com+ is n kn[n4 ,b ( t day & t h\r kn[e? no man1 no1 n ! angels #cje :i* are 9 heav51 nei!r ! ,son1 b ! ,fa!r4 ,take ye he$1 wat* & pray3 = ye "k n :5 ! "t is4 7,m>k #ac3 #cb1 #cc74 ,,_m ,,signs ,,( ,,8 ,,com+ ,,to ,,appe>4 ,! ,bible =etells _m ?+s t %all take place be=e ! ,savior comes to reign 9 glory ^u ! e>?4 ,,w>s1 ,,fam9es ,,& ,,e>?quakes4 ,*ri/'s disciples ask$ ,him to tell !m :at %\ld be ! sign ( ,8 com+1 & ( ! end ( ! _w4 ,he answ]$ !m 9 ^! words3 ,take he$ t no man deceive y4 ,= _m %all come 9 my "n1 say+1 ,i am ,*ri/2 & %all deceive _m4 ,& ye %all he> ( w>s & rumors ( w>s3 see t ye be n tr\bl$3 = all ^! ?+s mu/ come to pass1 b ! end is n yet4 ,= nation %all rise aga9/ nation1 & k+dom aga9/ k+dom2 & !re %all be fam9es1 & pe/il5ces1 & e>?quakes1 9 div]s places4 7,mat!w #bd3 #d1 #e1 #f1 #g74 ,,gospel ,,( ,,! ,,k+dom ,,to ,,be ,,prea*$4 ,9 addition to ?is he m5tion$ ano!r sign4 ,he said3 ,& ?is gospel ( ! k+dom %all be prea*$ 9 all ! _w = a witness unto all nations2 & !n %all ! end come4 7,mat!w #bd3 #ad74 ,^! words h no ref]5ce to ! m9i/ry ( ,*ri/'s =m] disciples4 ,! end ( ! _w1 or ! end ( ! reign ( wick$ness1 did n foll[ _! prea*+4 ,! ,savior c]ta9ly ref]r$ to a "t 9 ! future4 ,he spoke ( a special message ( ! ,gospel ( ! k+dom to be re/or$ 9 latt] days1 o!rwise ! prea*+ ( x w\ld n be a witness or sign to all nations ( ! ne> approa*+ end1 z ,he said x %\ld be4 ,,john',s ,,prophecy4 ,! belov$ ,apo/le ,john1 9 ! book ( ,revelation1 =etells _m ?+s t %\ld take place aft] ! "t ( 8 writ+s4 ,"o ?+ he describes 9 ^! words3 ,& ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 say+ ) a l\d voice1 ,fe> ,god1 & give glory to him2 = ! h\r ( 8 judgm5t is come4 7,revelation #ad3 #f1 #g74 ,john evid5tly ref]s to ! same ev5t z does ! ,savior4 ,! com+ ( an angel ) ! ,gospel message = all nations1 z pr$ict$ by ,john1 %\ld be 9 ! h\r ( ,god's #cjf judgm5t4 ,t is at ! same "t ref]r$ to by ,jesus1 :5 ,he said w>s & rumors ( w>s1 fam9es1 pe/il5ces1 & e>?quakes %\ld occur2 = ^! ?+s are "s ( ,god's judgm5ts4 ,,pr$ictions ,,( ,,daniel4 ,! ,prophet ,daniel also =etells a simil> ev5t1 :i* he says1 %all be 9 ! latt] days4 ,aft] describ+ ! image ,nebu*adnezz> saw 9 8 dream1 ,daniel expla9s ! mean+ ( x4 ,he says ! image repres5t$ ,nebu*adnezz>'s k+dom & ! k+doms t %\ld be built up aft] x4 ,! f\r? great k+dom--! ,roman p[]--%\ld be divid$1 & a numb] ( k+doms %\ld gr[ out ( x4 ,!n he decl>es a wond]ful ev5t %all take place4 ,he says3 ,& 9 ! days ( ^! k+s %all ! ,god ( heav5 set up a k+dom1 :i* %all nev] be de/roy$3 & ! k+dom %all n be left to o!r p1 b x %all break 9 pieces & consume all ^! k+doms1 & x %all /& = ev]4 7,daniel #b3 #dd74 ,,:at ,,daniel ,,ref]s ,,to4 ,"s may ?9k ?is prophecy ref]s to ! e/abli%+ ( ! k+dom ( heav5 on e>? 9 ! days ( ,*ri/'s fir/ com+4 ,?is _c be ! case4 ,god's k+dom at t "t did n break 9 pieces & consume ! "o great k+dom !n exi/+--! ,roman empire4 ,on ! o!r h& ! worldly p[]s1 :i* ,/4 ,john describes z a bea/1 made w> ) ! sa9ts1 & ov]came !m1 & got p[] ov] all k9dr$s1 & tongues & nations4 7,revelation #ac3 #g74 ,! k+dom ref]r$ to by ,daniel1 z he pla9ly says %all n be left to o!r p1 :ile ! ,gospel ( ! k+dom 9 ! days ( ,*ri/'s =m] ,apo/les 0 reject$ by ! ,jews & left to o!r p4 ,x 0 tak5 to ! ,g5tiles4 ,,conclusions ,,drawn ,,f ,,^! ,,pr$ictions4 ,! ,apo/le ,john1 9 speak+ ( ! great ev5t ( ! future1 says he he>d voices 9 heav5 say+-- ,! k+doms ( ?is _w are become ! k+doms ( our ,"l1 & ( 8 ,*ri/2 & he %all reign = ev] & ev]4 7,revelation #aa3 #ae74 ,?is is also 9 h>mony ) ,daniel's pr$iction ab\t ! k+dom ( ,god be+ set up 9 ! latt] days4 #cjg ,z all ^! prophecies s nicely agree1 we are =c$ to ! conclusion t ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ is to be prea*$ 9 all ! _w 9 latt] days z a witness1 or sign1 ( ! com+ ( ! ,messiah & ! e/abli%m5t ( ,8 k+dom4 ,,god',s ,,elect ,,to ,,be ,,ga!r$4 ,o!r significant ev5ts %\ld prec$e ! ,savior's second com+4 ,he m5tions !m also3 ,b 9 ^? days1 aft] ! tribulation1 ! sun %all be d>k5$1 & ! moon %all n give h] light1 & ! />s ( heav5 %all fall1 & ! p[]s t are 9 heav5 %all be %ak54 4 4 4 4 4 ,& !n %all he s5d 8 angels1 & %all ga!r toge!r 8 elect f ! f\r w9ds1 f ! utt]mo/ "p ( ! e>? to ! utt]mo/ "p ( heav54 7,m>k #ac3 #bd1 #be1 #bg2 ,mat!w #bd3 #bi1 #ca74 ,/4 ,luke adds t !re %all be ^u ! e>? di/ress ( nations1 ) p]plexity2 ! sea & ! waves ro>+2 m5's he>ts fail+ !m = fe>1 & = look+ aft] ^? ?+s :i* are com+ on ! e>?4 7,luke #ba3 #be1 #bf74 ,t all ^! ?+s %all be signs ( ,8 com+ is to be und]/ood f :at ! ,savior adds3 ,:5 ye %all see all ^! ?+s1 "k t x is ne>1 ev5 at ! doors4 7,mat!w #bd3 #cc2 ,m>k #ac3 #bi2 ,luke #ba3 #ca74 ,,anci5t ,,prophecies ,,conc]n+ ,,! ,,la/ ,,days4 ,m ?an tw5ty ( ! anci5t prophets & apo/les ^: writ+s are 9 ! ,bible pr$ict ev5ts t %all happ5 9 ! la/ days1 or ne> ! "t ( ,*ri/'s second com+4 ,_m ( !m prophesy conc]n+ ! ga!r+ ( ! ,"l's *os5 p1 ! desc5dants ( ,israel4 ,!y n only =etell ! ga!r+ ( ! ,jews b also ! :ole h\se ( ,israel4 ,"s ( ! o!r tribes z well z t ( ,judah are scatt]$ among all nations4 ,! ,prophet ,j]emiah says conc]n+ ?is ga!r+3 ,!re=e1 behold1 ! days come1 sai? ! ,"l1 t x %all no m be said1 ,! ,"l live?1 t br\ght up ! *ildr5 ( ,israel out ( ! l& ( ,egypt2 b1 ,! ,"l live?1 t br\ght up ! *ildr5 ( ,israel f ! l& ( ! nor?1 & f all ! l&s :i!r he _h driv5 !m3 & ,i w br+ !m aga9 into _! l& t ,i gave unto _! fa!rs4 ,behold1 ,i w s5d = _m fi%]s1 sai? ! ,"l1 & !y %all fi% !m2 & aft] w ,i s5d = _m hunt]s1 & !y %all hunt !m f e m\nta91 & f e hill1 & out ( ! holes ( ! rocks4 7,j]emiah #af3 #ad1 #ae1 #af74 #cjh ,! ,prophet ,isaiah says3 ,& x %all come to pass 9 t day1 t ! ,"l %all set 8 h& aga9 ! second "t to recov] ! remnant ( 8 p4 4 4 4 4 ,& he %all set up an ensign = ! nations1 & %all assemble ! outca/s ( ,israel1 & ga!r toge!r ! disp]s$ ( ,judah f ! f\r corn]s ( ! e>?4 7,isaiah #aa3 #aa1 #ab74 ,! ,prophets ,isaiah & ,micah decl>e3 ,x %all come to pass 9 ! la/ days1 t ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l's h\se %all be e/abli%$ 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 & %all be exalt$ above ! hills2 & all nations %all fl[ unto x4 ,& _m p %all g & say1 ,come ye1 & let u g up to ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l1 to ! h\se ( ! ,god ( ,jacob2 & he w tea* u ( 8 ways1 & we w walk 9 8 pa?s3 = out ( ,zion %all g =? ! law1 & ! ^w ( ! ,"l f ,j]usalem4 7,isaiah #b3 #b1 #c2 ,micah #d3 #a1 #b74 ,,ga!r+ ,,( ,,israel ,a ,,sign ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,com+4 ,f :at ! prophets h said x is evid5t t ?is ga!r+ ( ,israel %all be connect$ ) ,*ri/'s reign ^u e>?1 & w !re=e be a sign ( ,8 com+4 ,! ,prophet ,ezekiel pr$icts t ,israel %all be ga!r$1 & 9 ! same connection decl>es ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 say+3 ,i w place !m1 & multiply !m1 & w set my sanctu>y 9 ! mid/ ( !m =ev]4 7,ezekiel #cg3 #bf74 ,! sett+ ( ! ,"l's sanctu>y 9 ! mid/ ( !m =ev] mu/ h ref]5ce to ! e/abli%+ ( ,8 k+dom nev] m to be ?r[n d[n4 ,9 connection ) ?is ga!r+ ,isaiah speaks ( a "t :5 enmity among ! animal creations %all cease1 & :5 ! e>? %all be full ( ! k ( ! ,"l1 z ! wat]s cov] ! sea1 7,isaiah #aa3 #i71 indicat+ t ! ga!r+ w be ne> ! "t :5 peace & righte\sness %all prevail ^u ! e>?4 ,,signs ,,foll[+ ,,! ,,believ]s4 ,t ! bless+s ( ! ,gospel1 :i* 7 9 ! *ur* 9 ! days ( ,*ri/ & ,8 apo/les1 w be re/or$ at ! "t :5 ! ga!r+ ( ,israel %all take place is %[n by :at ,isaiah =etells3 ,!n ! eyes ( ! bl9d %all be op5$1 & ! e>s ( ! deaf %all be un/opp$4 ,!n %all ! lame man leap z an h>t1 & ! tongue ( ! dumb s+4 7,isaiah #ce3 #e1 #f74 ,a ,,mess5g] ,,to ,,appe>4 ,!re is /ill ano!r sign to m>k ! com+ ( ! #cji ,messiah4 ,! :ole volume ( sacr$ scripture gives pro( t x w be manife/4 ,! ,prophet ,mala*i1 repeat+ ! ,"l's words to him conc]n+ ,8 com+ 9 glory1 says3 ,behold1 ,i w s5d my mess5g]1 & he %all prep>e ! way be=e me3 & ! ,"l1 :om ye seek1 %all sudd5ly come to 8 temple1 ev5 ! mess5g] ( ! cov5ant1 :om ye delight 93 behold1 he %all come1 sai? ! ,"l ( ho/s4 7,mala*i #c3 #a74 ,! foll[+ v]se %[s t ?is prophecy does n ref] to ,*ri/'s fir/ com+3 ,b :o may abide ! day ( 8 com+8 & :o %all /& :5 he appe>e?8 = he is l a ref9]'s fire1 & l full]'s soap4 7,mala*i #c3 #b74 ,x appe>s f ?is pr$iction ( ,mala*i t ! ,"l w s5d a mess5g] to prep>e ! way = ,8 second com+1 z 0 done at ! "t ( ,8 fir/ com+4 ,x is reasonable to believe ?is1 = x is 9 full h>mony ) ! tea*+s ( ! scriptures4 ,! ,prophet ,amos says3 ,surely ! ,"l ,god w d no?+1 b he reveale? 8 secret unto 8 s]vants ! prophets4 7,amos #c3 #g74 ,,abundance ,,( ,,scripture ,,to ,,prove ,,x4 ,! :ole ,bible hi/ory be>s witness to ! tru? ( ^! words ( ,amos4 ,x is a record ( ,god's deal+s ) mank9d ?r\gh ! ag5cy ( 8 s]vants ! prophets1 ,! sacr$ book tells u no?+ conc]n+ ! ?+s ( ,god b :at has be5 reveal$ by ,8 holy prophets4 ,9 connection ) all important ev5ts x relates1 we read ( "s inspir$ m5 appe>+4 ,^! prophets 7 rais$ up to deliv] special messages f ! ,"l direct to ! p4 ,f "t to "t ! ,"l has su* messages to decl>e to mank9d4 ,9 all pa/ ages ,he has proclaim$ !m by ! m\?s ( ,8 prophets4 ,! ,"l spoke to ^! m5 ) ,8 own voice1 sometimes face to face1 sometimes f ! mid/ ( a cl\d or f a burn+ bu%1 & at o!r times by a voice f heav54 ,be=e ! ,"l de/roy$ ! inhabitants ( ! e>? ) a flood1 ,he rais$ up ! ,prophet ,noah to w>n ! p ( ! dang] !y 7 91 & to po9t out to !m a way ( escape4 ,:5 ! ,"l 0 ab\t to raise up a *os5 p ( ! po/]ity ( ,abraham1 ,he told t patri>* ( ,8 int5tion4 #caj ,he also r5ew$ ! promise to ,jacob1 by speak+ unto him1 & ,jacob prophesi$ conc]n+ 8 po/]ity4 ,aft] ! *ildr5 ( ,israel became slaves to ! ,egyptians1 & :5 ! ,"l 0 ab\t to free !m1 ,he reveal$ ,8 int5tions to ! ,prophet ,moses4 ,he *ose ?is man to prep>e ! p = deliv]ance & to lead !m out ( ,egypt4 ,:5 ! ,jews 7 ab\t to be tak5 captives by ! ,babylonians1 prophets 7 s5t to w>n !m ( _! dang]4 ,j]emiah & ,ezekiel 7 two ( ^? prophets4 ,! p he$$ n _! w>n+1 & _m 7 sla9 or tak5 z prison]s4 ,:5 ! ,"l 0 ab\t to de/roy ,n9eveh1 unless ! p rep5t$ ( _! s9s1 ,he s5t ! ,prophet ,jonah to call !m to rep5tance4 ,! p li/5$ to & obey$ 8 words & 7 sav$4 ,:5 ! ,jewi% k+dom 0 ab\t to be entirely ov]?r[n = ! la/ "t1 ,john ! ,bapti/ & ! ,savior ,himself appe>$ to po9t out ! way = ! p's salvation2 b !y 7 reject$ by ! great majority4 ,,! ,,future ,,det]m9$ ,,by ,,! ,,pa/4 ,jesus says ab\t ,8 second adv5t3 ,b z ! days ( ,noe 71 s %all also ! com+ ( ! ,son ( man be4 7,mat!w #bd3 #cg74 ,z ,noah 0 s5t to w>n ! p ( ! approa*+ flood 9 8 day1 is x n reasonable to expect t a prophet w be s5t 9 ! latt] days to w>n ! p ( ! de/ruction ( ! wick$1 :5 ! ,savior comes to take v5geance ^u !m8 ,! ,bible fully e/abli%es ! fact t all important ?+s done by ! ,"l 9 pa/ ages h be5 prec$$ by ! appe>ance ( inspir$ prophets4 ,surely ! greate/ ev5t ( ! _w's hi/ory--,*ri/'s glori\s reign on e>?--w be prec$$ by ! appe>ance ( div9ely inspir$ mess5g]s6 ,,signs ,,enum]at$4 ,scriptural te/imony has be5 pres5t$ 9 ! =ego+ to %[ t a numb] ( signs ( ,*ri/'s second com+ w be made manife/ to ! _w be=e ,8 appe>ance takes place3 ,!re w be ,w>s & ,rumors ( ,w>s1 ,fam9es1 & ,pe/il5ces1 & ,e>?quakes4 #caa ,! ,gospel ( ! ,k+dom %all be ,prea*$ 9 all ! ,_w = a ,witness unto all ,nations4 ,! ,sun & ,moon %all be d>k5$1 ! ,/>s ( ,heav5 %all ,fall1 & ! ,p[]s ( ,heav5 %all be ,%ak54 ,! ,"l's ,*os5 ,p w be ,ga!r$4 ,! ,h\se ( ! ,"l %all be e/abli%$ 9 ! ,top ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,all ! ,gifts & ,bless+s ( ! ,gospel %all be ,re/or$4 ,a ,mess5g] %all ,come to ,prep>e ! ,way ,be=e ! ,"l4 ,,appe>ance ,,( ,,! ,,signs4 ,! ord] 9 :i* ^! signs w appe> is n cle>ly /at$ 9 ! scriptures4 ,x is consi/5t to believe t sev]al w be app>5t at once4 ,fam9es & pe/il5ces (t5 occur z ! results ( w>4 ,! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel & ! ga!r+ ( ! ,"l's elect w take "t1 & may proce$ toge!r4 ,x is pla9ly evid5t t be=e ! prea*+ or ! ga!r+ ! ,"l's au?oriz$ mess5g] mu/ appe> to beg9 ! "w & to %[ h[ ! ,"l desires x c>ri$ out4 ,,signs ,,already ,,app>5t4 ,! w>s & rumors ( w>s1 ! ris+ ( k+dom aga9/ k+dom1 ! di/ress ( nations1 & ! fam9es1 pe/il5ces1 & e>?quakes ( ! pres5t "t proclaim t ,,! ,,com+ ,,( ,,! ,,"l ,,is ,,ne>1 ,,ev5 ,,at ,,! ,,doors4 ,! desire awak5$ among ! ,jews to return to ,j]usalem1 & ! ef=ts be+ made = !m to d s1 are also witnesses t ,,! ,,"t ,,( ,,_! ,,r$emption ,,drawe? ,,nigh4 ,,:o ,,believes ,,^! ,,?+s4 ,b :at ab\t ! mess5g] to prep>e ! way be=e ! ,"l8 ,h[ ab\t ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel ( ! k+dom 9 all ! _w8 ,:]e are ! gifts & bless+s ( ! ,gospel--! signs to foll[ ! believ]s8 ,:]e are ! *os5 p be+ ga!r$8 ,& :]e is ! h\se ( ! ,"l be+ e/abli%$8 ,9 ?is age ( unbelief :o is look+ = ! fulfillm5t ( ^! important ev5ts :i* mu/ surely come to pass8 ,well might ! ,savior ask ! "q3 ,:5 ! ,son ( #cab ,man ,come?1 %all he f9d fai? on ! e>?8 ,z ! days ( ,noe 71 s %all also ! com+ ( ! ,son ( man be4 ,!re 7 b few believ]s 9 ,noah's day4 ,a ,,p ,,prep>+ ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,com+4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts claim t ! div9ely inspir$ mess5g] has come to prep>e ! way be=e ! ,"l4 ,!y "k t ! gifts1 p[]s & bless+s ( ! ,gospel h be5 re/or$1 = !y are p>tak]s ( !m4 ,among !m ! eyes ( ! bl9d h be5 op5$1 ! e>s ( ! deaf un/opp$1 & ! lame heal$4 ,_! mission>ies 9 a humble way h be5 proclaim+ ! ,gospel ( ! k+dom = ov] sixty ye>s2 & ?\s&s ( !m are among ! nations ( ! e>? decl>+ x at ! pres5t "t4 ,_m ( ^? :o h believ$ _! message h be5 ga!r$ out f all nations1 f ! f\r w9ds1 f ! isl&s ( ! sea1 f ! m\nta9s & hills1 & ! holes ( ! rocks4 ,!y h built ! ,"l's h\se 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 :]e all nations %all fl[ unto x1 z !y are n[ do+4 ,!re !y are be+ taught ! ,"l's ways1 t !y might m fully walk 9 ,8 pa?s4 ,! claims ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are wor?y ( ! e>ne/ & pray]ful consid]ation ( all :o are seek+ to prep>e = ! com+ ( ! ,"l4 ,we h turn$ ! b>r51 bleak prairies & swamps into beautiful t[ns1 f>ms & cities1 by our indu/ry2 & ! m5 :o seek our de/ruction & cry ?ief1 treason1 riot1 are ^? :o !mselves violate ! laws1 /eal & plund] f _! neighbors1 & seek to de/roy ! innoc5t1 h]ald+ =? lies to scre5 !mselves f ! j puni%m5t ( _! crimes by br++ de/ruction ^u innoc5t p4 --,joseph ,smi?4 #cac ,,sav$ ,,by ,,grace ,,?r\gh ,,ob$i5ce4 ,,important ,,que/ions ,,conc]n+ ,,salvation ,,answ]$ ,,by ,,! ,,^w ,,( ,,god4 ,,edw9 ,f4 ,,p>ry1 ,,liv]pool ,,engl&4 ,,bible ,,tea*+s ,,^u ,,?is ,,subject--,,important ,,que/ions ,,conc]n+ ,,salvation ,,answ]$ ,,by ,,! ,,^w ,,( ,,god ,,salvation ,,free ,,to ,,all ,,:o ,,w ,,obey--,,fai? ,,alone ,,w ,,n ,,save--,,true ,,fai? ,,_c ,,be ,,sep>at$ ,,f ,,works ,,( ,,ob$i5ce--,,illu/rations ,,( ,,salvation ,,by ,,grace4 ,,is ,,salvation ,,free ,,to ,,all8 ,! ,bible pla9ly says t x is4 ,/4 ,paul tells u t our ,savior ,w h all m5 to be sav$4 7,i ,timo?y #c3 #d74 ,john tells u t ,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life4 ,= ,god s5t n 8 ,son into ! _w to condemn ! _w2 b t ! _w ?r\gh him might be sav$4 7,john #c3 #af1 #ag74 ,,are ,,all ,,m5 ,,s9n]s8 ,! ,bible says s4 ,!re is none righte\s1 no1 n "o4 7,romans #c3 #aj74 ,= !re is n a j man ^u e>?1 t doe? good1 & s9ne? n4 7,ecclesia/es #g3 #bj74 ,if we say t we h no s91 we deceive ourselves1 & ! tru? is n 9 u4 7,i ,john #a3 #h74 ,,:at ,,is ,,! ,,"l',s ,,invitation ,,& ,,promise ,,to ,,s9n]s8 ,he invites !m to come unto ,him1 & promises !m re/ unto _! s\ls & =giv5ess ( _! s9s4 ,come unto me1 all ye t labor & are heavy lad51 & ,i w #cad give y re/4 ,take my yoke ^u y1 & le>n ( me2 = ,i am meek & l[ly ( he>t3 & ye %all f9d re/ unto y\r s\ls4 ,= my yoke is easy1 & my burd5 is light4 7,mat!w #aa3 #bh-cj74 ,come n[1 & let u reason toge!r1 sai? ! ,"l2 ?\gh y\r s9s be z sc>let1 !y %all be z :ite z sn[2 ?\gh !y be r$ l crimson1 !y %all be z wool4 7,isaiah #a3 #ah74 ,,c ,,s9ful ,,man ,,save ,,himself8 ,no4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul says salvation is ! gift ( ,god1 7,ephesians #b3 #h72 he also says1 ,! wages ( s9 is dea?2 b ! gift ( ,god is et]nal life4 7,romans #f3 #bc74 ,,!n ,,by ,,:at ,,means ,,c ,,man ,,be ,,sav$8 ,only ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god1 :i* means by ,8 goodness1 favor1 or k9dness4 ,= by grace are ye sav$ ?r\gh fai?2 & t n ( y\rselves3 x is ! gift ( ,god3 n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/4 7,ephesians #b3 #h1 #i74 ,,does ,,?is ,,mean ,,t ,,we ,,are ,,to ,,d ,,no?+8 ,c]ta9ly n1 = ! next v]se ( ,/4 ,paul's writ+ /ates t we mu/ p]=m good works4 ,= we are 8 workman%ip1 creat$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus unto good works1 :i* ,god ha? be=e orda9$ t we %\ld walk 9 !m4 7,ephesians #b3 #aj74 ,,:at ,,is ,,?is ,,gift ,,( ,,god ,,:i* ,,br+s ,,salvation ,,to ,,man8 ,x is ! atonem5t made by ,jesus ,*ri/1 by :i* ,he took away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,= ,*ri/ also ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 ! j = ! unju/1 t he might br+ u to ,god4 7,i ,pet] #c3 #ah74 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4 7,john #a3 #bi74 ,,f ,,:at ,,is ,,man ,,sav$ ,,by ,,*ri/',s ,,atonem5t8 ,fir/1 f ! effects ( ,adam's fall1 :i* is dea?4 ,= s9ce by man came dea?1 by man came also ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,= z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ae3 #ba1 #bb74 ,second1 f ! s9s man himself commits1 provid$ he accepts ! grace :i* ,*ri/ (f]s4 #cae ,& he is ! propitiation = our s9s3 & n = ours only1 b also = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w4 7,i ,john #b3 #b74 ,,h[ ,,c ,,man ,,receive ,,! ,,great ,,gift ,,( ,,salvation ,,f ,,s98 ,only by obey+ ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 t is1 by do+ :at ,he has comm&$4 ,!re is no o!r way4 ,/4 ,paul says ( ,*ri/3 ,be+ made p]fect1 he became ! au?or ( et]nal salvation unto all !m t obey him4 7,hebrews #e3 #i74 ,! ,savior ,himself says3 ,n e "o t sai? unto me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 %all ent] into ! k+dom ( heav52 b he t doe? ! w ( my fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 7,mat!w #g3 #ba74 ,if ye love me1 keep my comm&m5ts4 7,john #ad3 #ae74 ,he t ha? my comm&m5ts1 & keepe? !m1 he x is t love? me3 & he t love? me %all be lov$ ( my ,fa!r1 & ,i w love him1 & w manife/ myself to him4 7,john #ad3 #ba74 ,,%all ,,we ,,be ,,judg$ ,,accord+ ,,to ,,our ,,belief ,,or ,,accord+ ,,to ,,our ,,ob$i5ce8 ,! scriptures tell u t e man w be rew>d$ accord+ to 8 works4 ,= ! ,son ( man %all come 9 ! glory ( 8 fa!r ) 8 angels2 & !n he %all rew>d e man accord+ to 8 works4 7,mat!w #af1 #bg74 ,:o w r5d] to e man accord+ to 8 de$s3 to !m :o by pati5t cont9uance 9 well do+ seek = glory & honor & immortality1 et]nal life3 b unto !m t are cont5ti\s1 & d n obey ! tru?1 b obey unrighte\sness1 indignation & wra?4 7,romans #b3 #f1 #g74 ,& ,i saw ! dead1 small & great1 /& be=e ,god2 & ! books 7 op5$2 & ano!r book 0 op5$1 :i* is ! book ( life3 & ! dead 7 judg$ out ( ^? ?+s :i* 7 writt5 9 ! books1 accord+ to _! works4 ,& ! sea gave up ! dead :i* 7 9 x2 & dea? & hell deliv]$ up ! dead :i* 7 9 !m3 & !y 7 judg$ e man accord+ to _! works4 7,revelation #bj3 #ab1 #ac74 ,,:at ,,w ,,be ,,! ,,p5alty ,,( ,,disob$i5ce8 ,! ,apo/le ,paul says ! ,"l ,jesus w take v5geance ^u ^? :o obey n ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,& to y :o are tr\bl$ re/ ) u1 :5 ! ,"l ,jesus %all be reveal$ f heav5 ) 8 mighty angels1 9 flam+ fire tak+ v5geance on !m t "k n ,god1 & t obey n ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 7,,ii ,!ssalonians #a3 #g1 #h74 #caf ,! ,apo/le ,james says p deceive !mselves if !y d n ! ?+s ! ,"l comm&s3 ,be ye do]s ( ! ^w1 & n he>]s only1 deceiv+ y\r own selves4 7,james #a3 #bb74 ,:at do? x pr(it1 my bre?r51 ?\gh a man say he ha? fai?1 & h n works8 c fai? save him8 ,if a bro!r or si/] be nak$1 & de/itute ( daily food1 & "o ( y say unto !m1 ,dep>t 9 peace1 be ye w>m$ & fill$2 not)/&+ ye give !m n ^? ?+s :i* are ne$ful to ! body2 :at do? x pr(it8 7,james #b3 #ad1 #ae1 #af74 ,! ,apo/le ,john gives ?is te/imony conc]n+ ^? :o obey ! ,"l3 ,bless$ are !y t d 8 comm&m5ts1 t !y may h "r to ! tree ( life1 & may ent] 9 ?r\gh ! gates into ! city4 7,revelation #bb3 #ad74 ,,are ,,n ,,mank9d ,,cleans$ ,,f ,,s9 ,,by ,,! ,,blood ,,( ,,jesus8 ,yes1 if !y foll[ ,him1 t is1 keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,?is !n is ! message :i* we h he>d ( him1 & decl>e unto y1 t ,god is light1 & 9 him is no d>kness at all4 ,if we say t we h fell[%ip ) him1 & walk 9 d>kness1 we lie1 & d n ! tru?3 b if we walk 9 ! light1 z he is 9 ! light1 we h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r1 & ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son cleanse? u f all s94 7,i ,john #a3 #e1 #f1 #g74 ,,does ,,! ,,ob$i5ce ,,:i* ,,! ,,"l ,,requires ,,mean ,,belief ,,only8 ,no2 = true belief1 or fai?1 _c be sep>at$ f works4 ,jesus says1 ,he t believe? on me1 ! works t ,i d %all he d also4 7,john #ad3 #ab74 ,n e "o t sai? unto me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 %all ent] into ! k+dom ( heav52 b he t doe? ! w ( my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 7,mat!w #g3 #ba74 ,& :y call ye me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 & d n ! ?+s :i* ,i say8 7,luke #f3 #df74 ,ye are my fri5ds1 if ye d :atsoev] ,i comm& y4 7,john #ae3 #ad74 ,! ,apo/le ,james also tells u1 ,ev5 s fai?1 if x ha? n works1 is dead1 be+ alone4 7,james #b3 #ag74 ,kn[+ t a man _c %[ t he has fai? except by 8 works1 ?is ,apo/le adds3 ,%[ me ?y fai? )\t ?y works1 & ,i w %[ !e my fai? by my works4 7,james #b3 #ah74 #cag ,to make x pla9 t a belief )\t works is n a liv+ fai? & w n save1 he says1 ,! devils also believe & tremble4 7,james #b3 #ai74 ,,:at ,,works ,,are ,,requir$ ,,) ,,our ,,fai?8 ,! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel1 su* z rep5tance1 baptism & ! lay+ on ( h&s1 & all ! works ( righte\sness ,god has comm&$4 ,jesus says conc]n+ rep5tance & baptism1 ,rep5t3 = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&4 7,mat!w #d3 #ag74 ,except ye rep5t1 ye %all all likewise p]i%4 7,luke #ac3 #e74 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$4 7,m>k #af3 #af74 ,! ,apo/le ,pet] says1 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts #b3 #ch74 ,9 reg>d to works ( righte\sness ,*ri/ says3 ,except y\r righte\sness %all exce$ ! righte\sness ( ! scribes & ,ph>isees1 ye %all 9 no case ent] into ! k+dom ( heav54 7,mat!w #e3 #bj74 ,he t endure? to ! end %all be sav$4 7,mat!w #aj3 #bb74 ,^u ?is subject ! ,apo/le ,pet] writes3 ,add to y\r fai? virtue2 & to virtue k2 & to k temp]ance2 & to temp]ance pati5ce2 & to pati5ce godl9ess2 & to godl9ess bro!rly k9dness2 & to bro!rly k9dness *>ity4 7,,ii ,pet] #a3 #e-g74 ,,does ,,any ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,,bible ,,tea* ,,t ,,man ,,c ,,be ,,sav$ ,,)\t ,,works8 ,no4 ,! passages t "s p suppose tea* su* a doctr9e are n fully und]/ood by !m4 ,paul & ,silas said to ! jail]1 :5 he ask$ !m :at he %\ld d to be sav$1 ,believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ?\ %alt be sav$ & ?y h\se4 7,acts #af3 #ca74 ,!y knew t ! jail] c\ld n truly believe )\t obey+4 ,t he did obey is %[n by ! words t foll[3 ,& he took !m ! same h\r ( ! night1 & wa%$ _! /ripes2 & 0 baptiz$1 he & all 81 /raightway4 7,acts #af3 #cc74 ,on ! day ( ,p5teco/ ! ,apo/le ,pet] repeat$ ^! words f ! prophecy ( ,joel3 #cah ,& x %all come to pass1 t :osoev] %all call on ! "n ( ! ,"l %all be sav$4 7,acts #b3 #ba74 ,b on ! same occasion he comm&$ e "o ( !m to rep5t & be baptiz$4 7,acts #b3 #ch74 ,/4 ,paul says1 ,a man is ju/ifi$ by fai? )\t ! de$s ( ! law4 7,romans #c3 #bh74 ,x is made pla9 by o!r rem>ks :i* he makes 9 ! same connection t he ref]s to ! ,jewi% law1 & n to de$s ( righte\sness1 nor ,gospel ord9ances4 ,9 no place does ! ,bible tea* t fai? )\t works w save4 ,,an ,,illu/ration4 ,suppose a f>m] 7 told ^! words by a fri5d3 ,if y only _h a horse1 y might d mu* m "w4 ,! f>m] w\ld at once und]/& t 8 fri5d meant t he %\ld n only procure a horse1 b t he %\ld fe$ x1 & use x 9 ! h>ness 9 ord] to get ! "w p]=m$4 ,he w\ld be consid]$ a v fooli% man if he m]ely b\ght ! horse1 & nev] f$ x or us$ x1 simply because 8 fri5d did n say ! words ,y mu/ fe$ x & make use ( x aft] y get x4 ,! horse w\ld soon die1 & !n be ( no use to ! own] if he treat$ x 9 su* a way4 ,anyone :o says he believes 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ & nev] obeys ,8 comm&m5ts has b a dead fai?1 :i* is ( no m use to him ?an is a dead horse to a f>m]4 ,,:at ,,k ,,does ,,! ,,bible ,,say ,,is ,,necess>y ,,to ,,et]nal ,,life8 ,a k ( our ,fa!r 9 heav51 & our ,r$eem]4 ,?is is life et]nal1 t !y might "k !e ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 :om ?\ ha/ s5t4 7,john #ag3 #c74 ,,c ,,?is ,,k ,,be ,,obta9$ ,,)\t ,,ob$i5ce ,,to ,,! ,,comm&m5ts ,,( ,,! ,,"l8 ,x _c4 ,! ,apo/le ,john says3 ,h]eby we d "k t we "k him1 if we keep 8 comm&m5t4 ,he t sai?1 ,i "k him1 & keepe? n 8 comm&m5ts1 is a li>1 & ! tru? is n 9 him4 7,i ,john #b3 #c1 #d74 #cai ,,c ,,!re ,,be ,,m ,,?an ,,"o ,,way ,,( ,,salvation1 ,,or ,,m ,,?an ,,"o ,,true ,,gospel ,,& ,,*ur* ,,( ,,*ri/8 ,no4 ,! ,savior taught only "o way1 & organiz$ b "o *ur*4 ,he says3 ,i am ! way1 ! tru? & ! life3 no man come? unto ! ,fa!r1 b by me4 7,john #ad3 #f74 ,he t ent]e? n by ! door into ! %eepfold1 b climbe? up "s o!r way1 ! same is a ?ief & a robb]4 7,john #aj3 #a74 ,/4 ,paul says conc]n+ ! "o ,gospel ( ,*ri/3 ,?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$4 7,galatians #a3 #h74 ,! same ,apo/le says conc]n+ ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/3 ,!re is "o body1 & "o ,_s1 ev5 z ye are call$ 9 "o hope ( y\r call+2 "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism4 7,ephesians #d3 #d1 #e74 ,/4 ,john gives ?is w>n+ aga9/ ^? :o tea* n ! necessity ( abid+ 9 ,*ri/1 t is obey+ all ,8 doctr9es3 ,if !re come any unto y1 & br+ n ?is doctr9e1 receive him n into y\r h\se1 nei!r bid him ,god spe$3 = he t bidde? him ,god spe$1 is p>tak] ( 8 evil de$s4 7,,ii ,john #aj1 #aa74 ,,if ,,ord9ances ,,& ,,comm&m5ts ,,mu/ ,,be ,,obey$ ,,h[ ,,are ,,mank9d ,,sav$ ,,by ,,grace1 ,,:i* ,,is ,a ,,free ,,gift8 ,! ,gospel plan is giv5 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god4 ,x is a gift to man4 ,if man refuses to obey x he rejects ! gift1 :i* is ! only means ( 8 salvation4 ,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,*ri/3 = x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?4 7,romans #a3 #af74 ,,tru?s ,,decl>$ ,,by ,,! ,,^w ,,( ,,god4 ,! passages already giv5 are f ! writ+s & say+s ( div9ely inspir$ apo/les & prophets4 ,!y are ! words ( ,god1 = ^! m5 spake z !y 7 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,) _m o!r passages 9 ! ,bible !y prove t-- ,salvation is ,free to all4 ,all m5 are ,s9n]s4 #cbj ,! ,"l ,invites all ,s9n]s to come to ,him1 & ,promises !m ,=giv5ess4 ,s9ful man ,_c save ,himself4 ,he c only be ,sav$ by ! ,grace ( ,god4 ,he c only p>take ( ! ,full ,grace ( ,god by ,obey+ ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,ob$i5ce means to ,keep ! ,comm&m5ts z well z to ,believe4 ,! ,bible ,tea*es no o!r way ( ,salvation4 ,,salvation ,,& ,,education4 ,! ,gospel :i* r$eems f s9 may be lik5$ unto a c\rse ( education :i* r$eems f ignorance4 ,! two are s ne> alike t if we und]/& ! "o we may be able to und]/& ! o!r4 ,sometimes weal?y m5 e/abli% s*ools t are free to ! public4 ,all :o desire to get an education are invit$ to receive x freely4 ,x might be said t x is by ! grace or k9dness ( ^! m5 t ^? :o accept _! (f] are educat$4 ,b to receive ! education !y (f] s freely "o mu/ comply ) ! rules ( ! s*ool4 ,he _c ent] unless he is will+ to d s4 ,aft] he has ent]$ ! pupil mu/ obey ! in/ructions giv5 or he nev] w ga9 ! education (f]$1 al?\gh x is (f]$ freely4 ,salvation 9 ! k+dom ( heav5 is v mu* ! same4 ,x is (f]$ to all freely1 b to receive x "o mu/ accept ( ! conditions ^u :i* x is t5d]$2 & he mu/ ga9 x by ob$i5ce to ! in/ructions ( ! ,savior1 :o made salvation free to mank9d4 ,,s9 ,,& ,,debt4 ,s9 may be lik5$ unto a debt4 ,sometimes m5 get into debt & are unable to pay :at !y owe4 ,suppose a man 9 ?is condition 0 told by ! man to :om he 0 9 debt t he w\ld be =giv5 if he w\ld agree to c]ta9 conditions4 ,su* a man w\ld n expect =giv5ess unless he made ! promise & kept 8 agreem5t4 ,all m5 are s9n]s be=e ! ,"l1 & !y _c free !mselves f _! s9s4 ,! ,savior1 h[ev]1 promises !m =giv5ess on condition ( _! ob$i5ce to ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,h[ !n c we expect to receive =giv5ess unless we accept ,8 (f] & obey ,8 ^w8 #cba ,,! ,,beg9n+ ,,( ,,! ,,gospel ,,( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,,rules ,,t ,,mu/ ,,be ,,obey$ ,,by ,,all ,,:o ,,ent] ,,*ri/',s ,,*ur*4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,edw9 ,f4 ,,p>ry1 ,,liv]pool1 ,,engl&4 ,,:at ,,is ,,salvation8 ,salvation means r$emption f et]nal dea?1 & deliv]ance f ! effects ( s94 ,x is ! gift ( ,god to man4 ,= by grace are ye sav$ ?r\gh fai?2 & t n ( y\rselves3 x is ! gift ( ,god4 7,ephesians #b3 #h74 ,adam's transgression1 or orig9al s91 br\ght et]nal dea? ^u mank9d4 ,! atonem5t made by ! ,savior made r$emption f t et]nal dea? g5]al or univ]sal2 t is1 all w be r$eem$ f x4 ,bo? good & bad w be resurrect$4 ,= s9ce by man came dea?1 by man came also ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,= z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 7,i ,cor9?ians #ae3 #ba1 #bb74 ,,our ,,own ,,s9s4 ,salvation f our own s9s is a special bless+ ( our ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,x is (f]$ freely1 b all :o desire x mu/ accept x ^u ! condition specifi$4 ,t condition is ob$i5ce to ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,:at ,,is ,,! ,,gospel8 ,! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is call$ ! plan ( salvation4 ,x is a sy/em ( rules by comply+ ) :i* salvation may be ga9$2 h5ce x is call$ 9 ! scriptures ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation4 #cbb ,!re are _m sy/ems or bran*es ( k kn[n to man1 su* z t ( music1 ( *emi/ry1 ( ma!matics1 ( geometry1 etc4 ,by le>n+ & practic+ ! rules ( "o ( ^! sy/ems a p]son c receive ! b5efits to be _h f t p>ticul> sy/em4 ,by le>n+ & practic+ ! rules ( ! ,gospel we c receive ! bless+ x (f]s1 :i* is salvation4 ,to enjoy ! privileges & bless+s ( civiliz$ society *ildr5 h to le>n ! rules or cu/oms ( civiliz$ p4 ,?is !y d by obey+ ! tea*+s !y receive f _! p>5ts4 ,if an unciviliz$ man wi%es to associate ) civiliz$ p1 & enjoy _! company1 he mu/ be will+ to obey _! tea*+s1 or ! rules ( _! society4 ,! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ lea*es ! rules ( conduct t are to be obs]v$ by all :o are sav$ 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,^! rules are simple1 b !y are v /rict4 ,!y mu/ be obey$4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,rule--,,fai?4 ,! fir/ rule or pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel is fai? 9 ,god4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul says3 ,)\t fai? x is impossible to please him3 = he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t he is1 & t he is a rew>d] ( !m t dilig5tly seek him4 7,hebrews #aa3 #f74 ,x is %[n 9 ! above passage t we _c come to ,god )\t believ+ t ,he exi/s1 & also t ,he rew>ds !m t dilig5tly seek ,him4 ,9 ord] to believe t ,god rew>ds all t seek ,him1 we mu/ tru/ ,him1 or h confid5ce 9 ,8 ^w4 ,t is1 we mu/ rely ^u ,8 promises4 ,?is is ! full mean+ ( fai?4 ,! same apo/le gives ?is def9ition ( fai?3 ,fai? is ! sub/ance assurance ( ?+s hop$ =1 ! evid5ce ( ?+s n se54 7,hebrews #aa3 #a74 ,! reason :y x is impossible to please ,god )\t fai? is because ,he desires t ,8 *ildr5 %\ld come unto ,him1 t !y might be sav$4 ,x pleases ,him :5 !y keep ,8 comm&m5ts1 :ile ,he is displeas$ :5 !y are disob$i5t4 ,,nature ,,( ,,true ,,fai?4 ,true fai? is sometimes call$ liv+ fai?4 ,x is capable ( gr[+4 ,:5 ex]cis$ x becomes /rong]4 ,:5 we #cbc tru/ 9 ! ,"l we prove to ourselves t ,he c be reli$ ^u4 ,we le>n t ,8 ^w c be dep5d$ ^u1 & s our confid5ce 9 ,him is increas$4 ,by ! cont9u$ ex]cise ( fai? 9 ,god x becomes a pr9ciple ( great p[]4 ,m5 by x h influ5ce ) ! ,"l4 ,by x !y are enabl$ to d _m m>vel\s ?+s4 ,jesus says1 ,if ?\ can/ believe1 all ?+s are possible to him t believe?4 7,m>k #i3 #bc74 ,if ye h fai? z a gra9 ( mu/>d se$1 ye %all say unto ?is m\nta91 ,remove h5ce to yond] place2 & x %all remove2 & no?+ %all be impossible unto y4 7,mat!w #ag3 #bj74 ,:at ?+s soev] ye desire1 :5 ye pray1 believe t ye receive !m1 & ye %all h !m4 7,m>k #aa3 #bd74 ,,p[] ,,( ,,fai?4 ,/4 ,paul m5tions _m great ?+s done by ! p[] ( fai?1 & speaks ( a numb] ( m5 ( old :o ?r\gh fai? subdu$ k+doms1 wr\ght righte\sness1 obta9$ promises1 /opp$ ! m\?s ( lions1 qu5*$ ! viol5ce ( fire1 escap$ ! edge ( ! sword1 out ( weakness 7 made /rong1 wax$ valiant 9 fight1 turn$ to flight ! armies ( ! ali5s4 7,hebrew #aa3 #cc1 #cd74 ,kn[+ ! great p[] ( liv+ fai?1 ! ,savior promis$ ) assurance t m>vel\s bless+s %\ld foll[ all :o believe on ! ,"l4 ,^! bless+s1 ,he said1 %\ld be signs or evid5ces ( _! belief4 ,^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe2 9 my "n %all !y ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues2 !y %all take up s]p5ts2 & if !y dr9k any deadly ?+1 x %all n hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s on ! sick1 & !y %all recov]4 7,m>k #af3 #ag1 #ah74 ,all ^! bless+s 7 enjoy$ by believ]s 9 =m] days4 ,!y are also receiv$ by true believ]s to-day4 ,! result ( fai? is always ! same4 ,if x 0 possible = miracles to be p]=m$ by ! p[] ( fai? 9 anci5t times x is equally possible to d ! same by fai? at ! pres5t "t4 ,,necessity ,,( ,,miracul\s ,,gifts4 ,x is necess>y t ! signs or gifts ( ! ,gospel %\ld foll[ believ]s 9 our day z well z 9 pa/ ages4 ,!y furni% a pro( ( our fai?4 ,if our fai? is n suffici5t to br+ to u ! temporal bless+s ( ,god :i* we ne$ or desire1 !n we h cause to fe> t our fai? is n /rong en\gh to br+ to u et]nal salvation4 ,x is possible = a #cbd p]son to be mi/ak5 9 e/imat+ 8 own fai?4 ,sometimes p ov]-e/imate _! /r5g?1 & only le>n ( _! mi/ake :5 !y make "s te/ ( x4 ,p]sons c also ov]e/imate ! fai? !y possess1 & if !y d n te/ x !y may deceive !mselves4 ,fai?1 l bodily /r5g?1 c only be develop$ or increas$ by ex]cis+ x2 & a p]son once possess+ fai? may lose x by disuse1 z "o loses 8 /r5g? ( muscle :5 x is n ex]cis$4 ,,exi/5ce ,,( ,,fai? ,,%[n ,,by ,,works4 ,true fai? is always made manife/ by works4 ,:5 a p]son has fai? 9 ! ,"l he w %[ x by 8 works ( ob$i5ce2 t is by keep+ ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,x is useless = any "o to pr(ess t he has fai?1 if he does n %[ x by 8 ob$i5ce4 ,! ,savior asks ! "q1 ,:y call ye me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 & d n ! ?+s :i* ,i say8 7,luke #f3 #df74 ,! ,apo/le ,james says we deceive ourselves if we are n do]s ( ! ^w3 ,be ye do]s ( ! ^w1 & n he>]s only1 deceiv+ y\r own selves4 7,james #b3 #bb74 ,he fur!r adds t x is n pr(itable to say we h fai? & d n p]=m works1 & t ! be/ way to %[ our fai? is by our works3 ,:at do? x pr(it1 my bre?r51 ?\gh a man say he ha? fai?1 & h n works8 c fai? save him8 ,if a bro!r or si/] be nak$1 & de/itute ( daily food1 & "o ( y say unto !m1 ,dep>t 9 peace1 be ye w>m$ & fill$2 not)/&+ ye give !m n ^? ?+s :i* are ne$ful to ! body2 :at do? x pr(it8 ,ev5 s fai?1 if x ha? n works1 is dead1 be+ alone4 ,yea1 a man may say1 ,?\ ha/ fai?1 & ,i h works2 %ew me ?y fai? )\t ?y works1 & ,i w %ew !e my fai? by my works4 ,?\ believe/ t !re is "o ,god2 ?\ doe/ well3 ! devils also believe1 & tremble4 7,james #b3 #ad-ai74 ,,ano!r ,,evid5ce ,,( ,,fai?4 ,true fai? c be recogniz$ by ano!r pro( or te/4 ,:5 x is obta9$ x causes its possessor to be v humble4 ,x is always accompani$ ) humility4 ,x conv9ces its possessor t he is a s9n]1 & he feels p5it5t4 ,,! ,,second ,,rule--,,rep5tance4 ,rep5tance is ! second rule or pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,x naturally foll[s fai? 9 ,god & ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,true fai? leads to rep5tance ( s9 z "o /ep up a ladd] leads to ! next4 #cbe ,,mean+ ,,( ,,rep5tance4 ,accord+ to ! tea*+s ( ! scriptures1 to rep5t means to feel sorr[ = s9s committ$ & to turn away f !m2 t is to d !m no m4 ,/4 ,paul1 9 writ+ to ! ,cor9?ian sa9ts1 says to !m conc]n+ _! rep5tance3 ,n[ ,i rejoice1 n t ye 7 made sorry1 b t ye sorr[$ to rep5tance3 = ye 7 made sorry aft] a godly mann] t ye might receive damage by u 9 no?+4 ,= godly sorr[ worke? rep5tance to salvation n to be rep5t$ (2 b ! sorr[ ( ! _w worke? dea?4 7,,ii ,cor9?ians #g3 #i1 #aj74 ,! same apo/le 9 exhort+ ! ,ephesians to rep5t told !m :at !y %\ld d1 or h[ !y %\ld rep5t4 ,he says1 ,let him t /ole /eal no m4 7,ephesians #d3 #bh74 ,"o :o s9c]ely rep5ts w also seek to make re/itution = wrongs done4 ,if he has /ol5 he w return1 if possible1 t :i* he has tak54 ,su* is ! full mean+ ( rep5tance--to =sake s94 ,,necessity ,,( ,,rep5tance4 ,rep5tance is v necess>y to salvation 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,^? :o h be5 l$ to ex]cise fai? 9 ! ,"l are "u great condemnation if !y d n rep5t4 ,!y are 9 rebellion aga9/ ,him & _c receive ,8 approbation4 ,unless !y turn f _! s9s !y are n fit subjects = ,8 k+dom4 ,bo? ,john ! ,bapti/ & ,jesus began _! labors 9 ! m9i/ry by call+ ^u ! p to rep5t4 ,9 ^? days came ,john ! ,bapti/1 prea*+ 9 ! wild]ness ( ,judea1 & say+1 ,rep5t ye3 = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&4 7,mat!w #c3 #a1 #b74 ,f t "t ,jesus began to prea*1 & to say1 ,rep5t3 = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&4 7,mat!w #d3 #ag74 ,john refus$ to baptize ^? :o came to him1 )\t rep5t+1 & told !m to br+ =? fruits meet = rep5tance4 7,mat!w #c3 #g1 #h74 ,nei!r fai? nor baptism w b5efit a p]son unless he rep5ts also4 ,! object ( ! ,gospel is to br+ mank9d back to ,god4 ,?r\gh s9 !y are sep>at$ f ,him4 ,y\r iniquities h sep>at$ betwe5 y & y\r ,god1 & y\r s9s h hid 8 face f y4 7,isaiah #ei3 #b74 #cbf ,to return to ,him x is necess>y to put away s9--to rep5t ( x4 ,"k ye n t ! unrighte\s %all n inh]it ! k+dom ( ,god8 7,i ,cor9?ians #f3 #i74 ,except ye rep5t1 ye %all likewise p]i%4 7,luke #ac3 #c74 ,x is only ^u c]ta9 conditions t ! blood ( ,*ri/ cleanse? f all s93 ,if we walk 9 ! light1 z he is 9 ! light1 we h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r1 & ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son cleanse? u f all s94 7,i ,john #a3 #g74 ,9 ord] to walk 9 ! light we mu/ turn away f ! d>k pa?s ( s94 ,,! ,,?ird ,,rule--,,baptism4 ,rep5tance alone does n remit s91 yet e "o :o is truly p5it5t desires t 8 s9s be remitt$4 ,x is ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/ t a remission ( s9s is obta9$4 ,to make t atonem5t effective to ea* individual ! ,savior has in/itut$ an ord9ance4 ,by obey+ t ord9ance1 aft] rep5t+ ( 8 s9s1 a p]son c receive a remission or =giv5ess ( !m4 ,,true ,,mode ,,( ,,baptism4 ,! ord9ance = ! remission ( s9s is call$ baptism4 ,! mean+ ( ! ^w baptize is to imm]se or dip4 ,! only prop] mode ( baptism is by imm]sion4 ,all ! baptisms describ$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t 7 p]=m$ by imm]sion4 ,/4 ,mat!w says conc]n+ ! baptism ( ,jesus3 ,& ,jesus1 :5 he 0 baptiz$1 w5t up /raightway out ( ! wat]4 7,mat!w #c3 #af74 ,?is %[s t ,he mu/ h gone d[n into ! wat]4 ,& ,john also 0 baptiz+ 9 ,a5on ne> to ,salim1 because !re 0 mu* wat] !re4 7,john #c3 #bc74 ,?is is also a pro( t ,john baptiz$ by imm]sion4 ,! baptism ( ! eunu* by ,philip is describ$ ?us 9 ! ,bible3 ,!y w5t d[n bo? into ! wat]1 bo? ,philip & ! eunu*2 & he baptiz$ him4 ,& :5 !y 7 come up out ( ! wat]1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l caught away ,philip4 7,acts #h3 #ch1 #ci74 #cbg ,?is1 aga91 %[s ! mann] ( baptism practic$ by ! ,savior's disciples4 ,/4 ,paul writes3 ,"k ye n1 t s _m ( u z 7 baptiz$ into ,jesus ,*ri/ 7 baptiz$ into 8 dea?8 ,!re=e we are buri$ ) him by baptism into dea?3 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life4 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( 8 dea?1 we %all be also 9 ! lik5ess ( 8 resurrection4 7,romans #f3 #c1 #d1 #e74 ,! apo/le "h lik5s baptism to ! burial & resurrection ( ,*ri/4 ,any ord9ance call$ baptism p]=m$ 9 "s o!r way is n 9 ! lik5ess ( ,*ri/'s dea? & resurrection1 & is n baptism at all4 ,all ! e>ly *ur* hi/orians te/ify t baptism by imm]sion 0 practic$ dur+ ! fir/ c5turies aft] ,*ri/4 ,,:at ,,baptism ,,is ,,=4 ,! foll[+ passages ( scripture %[ t baptism is = ! remission ( s9s3 ,john did baptize 9 ! wild]ness1 & prea* ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s4 7,m>k #a3 #d74 ,& he came into all ! c\ntry ab\t ,jordan1 prea*+ ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s4 7,luke #c3 #c74 ,!n ,pet] said unto !m1 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s4 7,acts #b3 #ch74 ,! scriptures tell ( no ord9ance or means by :i* a remission ( s9s c be obta9$ )\t baptism4 ,fai? & rep5tance are n suffici5t4 ,! ,bible says ( ,john ! ,bapti/'s m9i/ry3 ,all ! p t he>d him1 & ! publicans1 ju/ifi$ ,god1 be+ baptiz$ ) ! baptism ( ,john4 ,b ! ,ph>isees & lawy]s reject$ ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves1 be+ n baptiz$ ( him4 7,luke #g3 #bi1 #cj74 ,x appe>s f ?is t ^? :o refuse to be baptiz$ reject ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves4 ,to d ?is is a great s91 & ! only way to rep5t ( x is to obey ! c\nsel ( ,god1 & ! c\nsel ( ,god is to be baptiz$4 ,cornelius1 :o is describ$ z a dev\t man1 & "o t fe>$ ,god1 & :o 0 visit$ by an angel f heav5 0 comm&$ to be baptiz$4 7,acts #aj3 #dh74 ,?is %[s #cbh t baptism is necess>y = all mank9d1 no matt] h[ righte\s !y may be4 ,,o!r ,,purposes ,,( ,,baptism4 ,jesus said x 0 necess>y = ,him to be baptiz$1 9 ord] to fulfill all righte\sness1 ?\gh ,he 0 )\t s93 ,!n come? ,jesus f ,galilee to ,jordan unto ,john1 to be baptiz$ ( him4 ,b ,john =bade him1 say+1 ,i h ne$ to be baptiz$ ( !e1 & come/ ?\ to me8 ,& ,jesus answ]+ said unto him1 ,suff] x to be s n[3 = ?us x become? u to fulfill all righte\sness4 7,mat!w #c3 #ac1 #ad1 #ae74 ,if x 0 becom+ or prop] t ! ,savior1 :o 0 )\t s91 %\ld obey ?is ord9ance1 h[ mu* m becom+ & necess>y x is = all mank9d1 :o are 9 s91 to foll[ ,him & be baptiz$6 ,baptism is "o ( ! ord9ances by :i* p]sons are admitt$ into ! *ur* ( ,*ri/1 z %[n by ! foll[+ scriptures3 ,!n !y t gladly receiv$ 8 ^w 7 baptiz$3 & ! same day !re 7 add$ unto !m ab\t ?ree ?\s& s\ls4 7,acts #b3 #da74 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 7,john #c3 #e74 ,to be born ( wat] "o mu/ be baptiz$ 9 wat]4 ,^u ano!r occasion ,jesus said1 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$3 b he t believe? n %all be damn$4 7,m>k #af3 #af74 ,9 no "p ( ! scripture is x /at$ t man c be admitt$ into ! *ur* ( ,*ri/ or be sav$ )\t baptism4 ,x is an ord9ance b9d+ ^u all :o h rea*$ ! age ( acc\ntability4 ,! words ( ,jesus to ! ?ief on ! cross1 ,to-day %alt ?\ be ) me 9 p>adise1 7,luke #bc3 #dc71 are believ$ by "s to mean t ! ?ief 0 promis$ salvation )\t comply+ ) ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,! ,apo/le ,pet] says ,*ri/1 aft] be+ put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison2 :i* sometime 7 disob$i5t1 :5 once ! long-suff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah4 7,i ,pet] #c3 #ah1 #ai1 #bj74 ,?ree days aft] ,8 crucifixion1 & aft] ,he 0 resurrect$1 ,jesus said to ,m>y3 ,t\* me n2 = ,i am n yet asc5d$ to my ,fa!r4 7,john #bj3 #ag74 ,?is proves t ,*ri/ did n g to heav5 on ! day ,he told ! ?ief he w\ld be ) #cbi ,him 9 ,p>adise2 if ,he did n1 !n x is evid5t t ! ?ief did n4 ,,! ,,baptism ,,( ,,infants4 ,! baptism ( infants is n an ord9ance ( ,*ri/'s *ur*4 ,he nev] in/itut$ su* a practice1 & does n require x nor approve ( x4 ,baptism z has be5 %[n1 is = ! remission ( s9s1 & = admission into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,x mu/ foll[ fai? & rep5tance4 ,infants are )\t s9s2 !y are unable to ex]cise fai?1 or to und]/& rep5tance4 ,conc]n+ !m ,jesus says3 ,suff] ! little *ildr5 to come unto me1 & =bid !m n3 ,,= ,,( ,,su* ,,is ,,! ,,k+dom ,,( ,,god4 7,m>k #aj3 #ac1 #ad74 ,,^? ,,:o ,,h ,,di$ ,,)\t ,,baptism4 ,if ?is ord9ance is s ess5tial to salvation1 x might be ask$1 :at becomes ( ^? good p :o die )\t baptism1 n kn[+ x is necess>y8 ,w !y be lo/8 ,x might also be ask$1 ,:at w become ( ^? good p :o die )\t believ+ on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 nev] hav+ he>d ( ,him8 ,let ! scriptures answ] ^! que/ions3 ,& ?is is ! condemnation1 t light is come into ! _w1 & m5 lov$ d>kness r ?an light1 because _! de$s 7 evil4 7,john #c3 #ai74 ,:]e no law is1 !re is no transgression4 7,romans #d3 #ae74 ,= s9 is ! transgression ( ! law4 7,i ,john #c3 #d74 ,t s]vant :i* knew 8 ,"l's w1 & prep>$ n himself1 nei!r did accord+ to 8 w1 %all be beat5 ) _m /ripes4 ,b he t knew n1 & did commit ?+s wor?y ( /ripes %all be beat5 ) few /ripes4 ,= unto :omsoev] mu* is giv51 ( him %all be mu* requir$4 7,luke #ab3 #dg1 #dh74 ,^! passages ( scripture are suffici5t to make x cle> t p are n condemn$ until !y1 aft] hav+ ! privilege ( comply+ ) ! law ( ,god1 reject x4 ,! ,"l 9 ,8 inf9ite m]cy has provid$ means by :i* all :o die )\t ! privilege ( he>+ & obey+ ! ,gospel may be sav$ by future compliance4#a ,b ^? :o d he> x & refuse to obey its tea*+s simply because o!r good p be=e !m :o di$ )\t #ccj ! opportunity did n comply ) !m 9 ?is life1 w surely be "u condemnation4 ,,baptism ,a ,,te/ ,,( ,,ob$i5ce4 ,! fact t baptism is a comm&m5t ( ,god %\ld be en\gh to conv9ce any "o t x mu/ be obs]v$4 ,x is n an unreasonable requirem5t4 ,! ,"l promises salvation to ^? :o obey ,him4 ,baptism is "o ( ! te/s ( ob$i5ce4 ,no?+ b a lack ( fai?1 rep5tance & humility w cause "o to object to baptism4 ,an unwill+ness to submit to baptism is a pro( t fai? & rep5tance h n be5 compli$ )4 ,baptism !re=e s]ves z a te/ ( "o's fai? & rep5tance1 j z rep5tance is a te/ ( fai?4 ,a _s ( rep5tance & humility proves t we h fai?2 & an hone/ desire to accept baptism proves t we manife/ fai?1 rep5tance & humility4 ,:5 ^! ?ree rules or pr9ciples h be5 s9c]ely obey$ we are prep>$ = ! next "o4 ,by comply+ ) x ! ,"l's approval ( our c\rse is to be receiv$4 ,,! ,,f\r? ,,rule--,,lay+ ,,on ,,( ,,h&s4 ,foll[+ ! ord9ance ( baptism by imm]sion 9 wat] = ! remission ( s9s1 is t ( lay+ on ( h&s = ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! mann] ( conf]r+ ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 ! days ( ! apo/les 0 by ! ord9ance ( lay+ on ( h&s1 z ! foll[+ passages w %[3 ,!n laid !y _! h&s on !m1 & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts #h3 #ag74 ,:5 ,simon saw t ?r\gh lay+ on ( ! apo/les' h&s ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 giv51 he (f]$ !m money4 7,acts #h3 #ah74 ,:5 ,paul _h laid 8 h&s ^u !m1 ! ,holy ,gho/ came on !m2 & !y spake ) tongues1 & prophesi$4 7,acts #ai3 #f74 ,^? :o truly believe1 s9c]ely rep5t ( _! s9s1 & are baptiz$ by "o hav+ au?ority are entitl$ to receive ?is ord9ance ( lay+ on ( h&s = ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,if x is p]=m$ by "o call$ ( ,god1 t is1 "o hav+ au?ority to adm9i/] ,8 ord9ances1 ! ,"l w sanction ! act by be/[+ ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ ^u ^? :o receive ! ord9ance4 ,,necessity ,,( ,,lay+ ,,on ,,( ,,h&s4 ,! scriptures %[ t x is v ess5tial t ?is ord9ance be receiv$ by all :o accept ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,l t ( baptism1 x is "o by :i* mank9d are admitt$ #cca into ! *ur* ( ,god4 ,:5 ! p ( ,sam>ia accept$ ,philip's te/imony & 7 baptiz$1 ,pet] & ,john 7 s5t to lay h&s ^u !m1 t !y might receive ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts #h3 #ad-ag74 ,if x 0 n necess>y t ! p ( ,sam>ia %\ld h ?is ord9ance att5d$ to ! apo/les w\ld n h gone to ! tr\ble ( s5d+ ,pet] & ,john unto !m = t purpose4 ,,(fice ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,_s4 ,! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,_s may be felt by m5 & wom5 :o h n compli$ ) all ^! rules ( ! ,gospel4 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l leads p to h fai?1 to live good lives1 & to p]=m _m good works1 b x w nev] manife/ to any "o t 8 life is fully approv$ ( ! ,"l )\t obey+ ^! ord9ances or rules ( ,8 *ur*4 ,p %\ld n ?9k !mselves sav$ because !y h felt ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,gho/ prompt+ !m to d "r4 ,if !y d n obey its prompt+s by keep+ ! comm&m5ts ( ,*ri/1 t ,_s w n rema9 ) !m4 ,! ,"l says1 ,my _s %all n always /rive ) man4 7,g5esis #f3 #c74 ,jesus said to ,8 disciples1 ,i w pray ! ,fa!r1 & he %all give y ano!r ,com=t]2 t he may abide ) y =ev]4 7,john #ad3 #af74 ,?is promise ( a ,com=t] to abide ) !m =ev] 0 on condition ( ob$i5ce1 z may be le>n$ by read+ :at foll[s 9 ! same *apt] ( ,john's ,gospel4 ,jesus fur!r promis$ t ! ,holy ,gho/ w\ld lead ,8 disciples into all tru?3 ,:5 he1 ! ,_s ( tru?1 is come1 he w guide y into all tru?3 = he %all n speak ( himself2 b :atsoev] he %all he>1 t %all he speak3 & he w %[ y ?+s to come4 7,john #af3 #ac74 ,9 ord] to be guid$ into all tru?1 & to receive ! o!r bless+s conf]r$ by ! ,holy ,_s1 we mu/ obey ^! fir/ pr9ciples ( tru? t h be5 m5tion$4 ,unless we d ?is we nev] c make fur!r progress4 ,,rules ,,h]e9 ,,expla9$4 ,9 ! =ego+ ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ h be5 briefly expla9$1 namely4 #a4 ,fai? 9 ,god & 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 #b4 ,rep5tance4 #ccb #c4 ,baptism by ,imm]sion1 = ! ,remission ( ,s9s4 #d4 ,lay+ on ( ,h&s = ! ,gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,t ?is is ! ord] 9 :i* ^! pr9ciples 7 taught by ! ,savior & ,8 disciples1 is evid5t f ! writ+s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,john ! ,bapti/ fir/ call$ ^u ^? :o believ$ 8 ^w to rep5t ( _! s9s2 & he refus$ to baptize ^? :o did n %[ fruits ( rep5tance4 7,mat!w #c3 #b-h74 ,he also promis$ t aft] _! baptism ( wat] !y %\ld receive ! baptism ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,mat!w #c3 #aa74 ,to ^? :o believ$ 8 words1 spok5 on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 ! ,apo/le ,pet] said1 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,act #b3 #ch74 ,! p ( ,sam>ia :o believ$ ,philip's prea*+ 7 baptiz$1 bo? m5 & wom54 7,acts #h3 #ab74 ,aft]w>ds ,pet] & ,john 7 s5t to !m t !y might receive ! ,holy ,gho/3 ,!n laid !y _! h&s on !m1 & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/ 7,acts #h3 #ag74 ,^! f\r rules mu/ be obey$ 9 ord] to ga9 admission into ,*ri/'s *ur*4 ,!y are ! beg9n+ ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,^! doctr9es 7 taught by ! ,savior & ,8 disciples1 z record$ 9 ! ,bible4 ,!re is no o!r way ( ent]+ ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,anyone :o tea*es t !re is "s o!r way is "u condemnation4 ,/4 ,paul says3 ,?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$4 7,galatians #a3 #h74 ,/4 ,john1 9 speak+ ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 says3 ,if !re come any unto y1 & br+ n ?is doctr9e1 receive him n into y\r h\se1 nei!r bid him ,god spe$3 = he t bidde? him ,god spe$ is p>tak] ( 8 evil de$s4 7,,ii ,john #aj1 #aa74 ,all ! doctr9es taught by ,jesus & ,8 disciples are believ$ & taught to-day by ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts2 & all ! bless+s & gifts t *>act]iz$ ! primitive *ur* are enjoy$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 #ccc ,footnotes3 #a4 ,= fur!r in=mation ^u ?is subject see tract ,no4 #e1 entitl$ ,a ,prophet ( ,latt] ,days4 ,,! ,,angel ,,) ,,! ,,gospel4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,orson ,,pratt1 ,,9 ,,mill5nial ,,/>1 #ahff4 ,& ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav5 hav+ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 say+ ) a l\d voice1 fe> ,god1 & give glory to him1 = ! h\r ( 8 judgm5t is come2 & wor%ip him t made heav5 & e>?1 & ! sea1 & ! f\nta9s ( wat]s4--,rev4 #ad3 #f-g4 ,has ! angel1 se5 9 ,john's vision on ,patmos1 yet come8 ,or w he h]eaft] come8 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are dilig5tly & boldly decl>+ to ! nations t ! angel has come1 t he has appe>$ unto *os5 witnesses1 t he has committ$ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to !m1 comm&+ !m to prea* x to all p1 to cry ) a l\d voice t ! h\r ( ,god's judgm5t is come1 to call ^u all to fe> ,god1 & give glory to ,him1 & wor%ip ,him1 etc4 ,!re are "s :o h he>d ?is solemn te/imony ( ! s]vants ( ,god1 :o are 9 d\bt ^u ?is all important subject4 ,!y suppose t ! angel himself 0 to prea* ?is ,gospel to all mank9d1 & t ! angel himself 0 to cry ) a l\d voice1 etc4 ,& because all p h n he>d ! angel speak1 & h n he>d ! ev]la/+ ,gospel f 8 own m\?1 & h n he>d him cry ) a l\d voice1 !y suppose he has n come & d5\nce ! ,sa9ts z false witnesses4 ,b let unbeliev]s c&idly inve/igate ! words ( ! text1 & see if !y are ju/ifi$ 9 draw+ ?is ha/y conclusion4 ,by a c>eless glance at ! passage1 "o might suppose t ! heav5ly mess5g] himself 0 to d all ! "w ( prea*+2 b ! words evid5tly d n w>rant su* a con/ruction4 ,! angel 0 to fly hav+ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel2 b t he 0 to prea* ! same to all p1 is n m5tion$ 9 ! text2 nei!r is x1 9 t place1 decl>$ t he %\ld publi% ) a l\d voice1 to all nations1 any proclamation4 ,:5 he left ! heav5ly worlds & came to e>?1 & committ$ ! message he 0 intru/$ )1 into ! h&s ( *os5 vessels1 comm&+ !m to prea* x1 he _h fulfill$ 8 "p ( ! sacr$ mission1 s f> z ! introduction ( ! heav5ly message among !m 0 conc]n$4 #ccd ,! words1 ,to ,prea* ,unto ,!m ,t ,dwell on ! ,e>?1 c\ld be fulfill$ by o!r ag5ts1 "u ! angel's au?ority & direction2 & ! same ag5cy :i* does ! prea*+ is also commission$ to say1 ,) a ,l\d ,voice1 ,fe> ,god1 & ,give ,glory to ,him = ! ,h\r ( ,8 ,judgm5t ,is ,come4 ,if ! passage _h def9itely said t ! angel :o br+s ! ,gospel %\ld likewise prea* x1 ) a l\d voice1 !re w\ld h be5 "s slight f\ndation = app>5t objections to ! ,sa9ts' te/imony1 b ev5 !n ! objections w\ld be only app>5t1 = ?is great disp5sation is n yet end$1 & !re c\ld be no evid5ce br\ght t ! angel w\ld n1 ne> ! close ( ! disp5sation1 actually publi% ) a l\d voice to all p1 ! v h\r ( ,god's judgm5t1 9 all its fi]c5ess & t]ror1 s t all p w\ld he> ,8 voice4 ,b su* a wond]ful & miracul\s proclamation 9 ! heav5s w\ld n preclude ! angel f s5d+ ag5ts j prior to prep>e a p = s great an ev5t4 ,:5 we look at ! angel's mission1 by ! aid ( reason1 ! conviction at once =ces itself ^u ! m9d t he w au?orize mission>ies to c>ry ! ,gospel to all nations2 o!rwise h[ c\ld believ+ p5it5t s\ls obey ! ,gospel ord9ances8 ,is x reasonable to suppose t ! angel w\ld travel ar\nd on ! e>?1 & baptize1 & confirm by ! lay+ on ( h&s = ! baptism ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & m9i/] ! sacram5t1 & att5d to all *ur* ord9ances8 ,x is n only reasonable1 b c]ta91 t ! ev]la/+ ,k+dom ( ,god w be e/abli%$ on ! e>?1 ?r\gh ! reception ( ! ,gospel t ! angel br+s2 if s1 !re mu/ be (fic]s call$ & orda9$1 su* z ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 etc41 etc41 to m9i/] ord9ances2 o!rwise1 ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 ?\gh proclaim$ 9 ! heav5s by a mighty angel1 w\ld be ( no use4 ,reason1 !re=e1 w\ld te/ify at once1 t ! angel at fir/ only br+s ! ,gospel1 & directs o!r inspir$ ag5ts to m9i/] 9 its num]\s ord9ances1 to build up ! ,k+dom1 to publi% ) a l\d voice ! solemn te/imony1 t ! h\r--! t]rible h\r ( ,god's judgm5t is come4 ,let no "o suppose t because ! angel has begun ! fulfillm5t ( ,john's vision1 t he has fully accompli%$ all ?+s 9 relation to x4 ,he> :at new revelation says ^u ! subject4 ,& n[1 v]ily1 sai? ! ,"l1 t ^! ?+s might be kn[n among y1 ,o inhabitants ( ! e>?1 ,i h s5t =? m9e angel fly+ ?r\gh ! #cce mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 :o ha? appe>$ unto "s1 & ha? committ$ x unto man :o %all appe> unto _m t dwell on ! e>?2 & ?is ,gospel %all be prea*$ unto e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue & p1 & ! s]vants ( ,god %all g =? say+ ) a l\d voice1 fe> ,god & give glory to ,him1 = ! h\r ( ,8 judgm5t is come2 & wor%ip ,him t made heav51 & e>?1 & ! sea1 & ! f\nta9s ( wat]s1 call+ ^u ! "n ( ! ,"l day & night1 say+1 ,o1 t ,?\ w\ld/ r5d ! heav5s1 t ,?\ w\ld/ come d[n1 t ! m\nta9s might fl[ d[n at ,?y pres5ce4 ,& x %all be answ]$ ^u _! heads1 = ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l %all be z ! melt+ fire t burne?1 & z ! fire :i* cause? ! wat]s to boil1 etc4 7,doc4 & ,cov4 sec4 #ajh3 p>4 #g47 ,?is same angel is yet to appe> unto _m2 8 mission !re=e is n fully complet$4 ,ano!r gr& ev5t connect$ ) 8 mission is to be fulfill$1 :5 ! sev5 angels s\nd _! trumpets1 9 ! morn+ ( ! sev5? ?\s& ye>s2 !n all p1 bo? 9 heav5 & on e>?1 w he>4 ,b we w quote ! ^w ( ! ,"l3 ,& ano!r trump %all s\nd1 :i* is ! fif? trump1 :i* is ! fif? angel :o committe? ! ev]la/+ ,gospel--fly+ ?r\gh ! mid/ ( heav51 unto all nations1 k9dr$s1 tongues1 & p2 & ?is %all be ! s\nd ( 8 trump1 say+ to all p1 bo? 9 heav5 & 9 e>?1 & t are "u ! e>?2 = e e> %all he> x & e knee %all b[1 & e tongue %all confess1 :ile !y %all he> ! s\nd ( ! trump1 say+1 fe> ,god1 & give glory to ,him :o sitte? ^u ! ?rone =ev] & ev]2 = ! h\r ( 8 judgm5t is come4 ,& aga9 ano!r angel %all s\nd 8 trump1 :i* is ! six? angel1 say+1 %e is fall5 :o made all nations dr9k ( ! w9e ( ! wra? ( h] =nication2 %e is fall51 is fall56 7,doc4 & ,cov4 sec4 #g3 p>4 #ca-cb47 ,?us we h trac$ ! great mission ( ! angel1 f ! "t t he flies ) ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 & commits x to man1 until ! gr& clos+ up sc5e ( ?is wick$ _w1 by ! s\nd+ ( ! sev5 trumpets4 ,9 ?is la/ drama ! angel ( ! ,gospel w figure z ! fif? 9 ! s]ies4 ,9 t awful day1 our fri5d1 ,mr4 ,william ,brook1 ( ,brad=d1 :o has writt5 to u1 ask+ que/ions ^u ?is sublime subject1 w h no m suppos$ reason to compla91 because ! angel has n compli$ ) all 8 suppositions 9 reg>d to 8 mission4 ,:e!r 9 heav51 #ccf on e>?1 "u ! e>?1 or among ! ho/s ( hell1 e e> w he> ! s\nd ( ! trump1 & e knee b[1 & confess to ! glory ( ,god1 & ackn[l$ge ! p[]1 au?ority & maje/y ( ,him :o sits ^u ! ?rone1 & ( ,8 holy angels :o g =? at ,8 bidd+4 ,because ,god has giv5 ! keys ( ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to ! fif? angel1 let no "o suppose t he alone w act 9 ! great latt]-day disp5sation4 ,o!r angels h _! missions to p]=m1 & w assi/ 9 ! wond]ful "w4 ,we aga9 quote f ! revelations giv5 to t great ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 tak5 f 8 inspir$ key to ,john's vision on ,patmos4 ,! ,prophet inquires z foll[s3 ,:at are we to und]/& by ! f\r angels spok5 ( 9 ! sev5? *apt] & fir/ v]se ( ! ,revelation8 ,he answ]s3 ,we are to und]/& t !y are f\r angels s5t =? f ,god1 to :om is giv5 p[] ov] ! f\r p>ts ( ! e>?1 to save life & to de/roy2 ^! are !y :o h ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 to commit to e nation1 k9dr$1 tongue & p2 hav+ p[] to %ut up ! heav5s1 to seal up unto life1 or to ca/ d[n to ! regions ( d>kness4 7,pe>l ( ,great ,price1 p4 #cd47 ,f ! ,revelation ( ,john & f ! inspir$ writ+s ( o!r holy m51 x seems t all ! p[]s ( heav5 are ex]t$ to assi/ 9 ! magnific5t prep>ations = ! com+ ( ! ,k+ ( ,k+s & ,"l ( ,lords1 to assume ,8 rightful au?ority ov] ?is creation4 ,%all ! heav5s above be ar\s$ to ! highe/ degree ( expectation1 & ! e>? /ill cont9ue to slumb] 9 midnight d>kness8 ,no6 v]ily no6 ,9 ! great prep>ation !re mu/ be a union betwe5 ! heav5s & e>?4 ,! sons ( e>? mu/ be awak5$ f ! deep slumb]s ( ages4 ,tid+s f ! great c\rts above mu/ be s5t =? by swift mess5g]s1 to ! nations2 ! voice ( heav5ly tru? mu/ p5etrate ! d>ke/ corn]s ( ! habitable globe2 anci5t dyna/ies & p[]ful gov]nm5ts mu/ be ov]?r[n2 ?rones & k+doms & empires mu/ be ca/ d[n2 & revolution mu/ succe$ revolution1 until e e> %all he> & e he>t be p5etrat$ ) ! solemn w>n+ voice1 until all %all "k t ! great day ( ! ,"l is at h&4 ,swiftly mov+ mess5g]s f cele/ial abodes w freely conv]se ) ! sons ( ,god on e>?2 & e angel & e s]vant ( ,god w "k 8 place1 & und]/& :at "p he is to p]=m 9 ! gr& prep>ation = ! et]nal union ( ,sa9ts on e>? ) ! ,sa9ts ( all ages f heav54 #ccg ,,! ,,prophet ,,joseph ,,smi? ,,on ,,doctr9e4 ,,extracts ,,f ,a ,,s]mon ,,deliv]$ ,,at ,,nauvoo1 ,,june #bg1 #ahci1 ,,tak5 ,,f ,,! ,,hi/orical ,,record4 ,fai? comes by he>+ ! ^w ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! te/imony ( ! s]vants ( ,god2 t te/imony is always att5d$ by ! _s ( prophecy & revelation4 ,rep5tance is a ?+ :i* _c be trifl$ ) e day4 ,daily transgression & daily rep5tance is n t :i* is pleas+ 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,baptism is a holy ord9ance prep>atory to ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 x is ! *annel & key by :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ w be adm9i/]$4 ,! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s _c be receiv$ ?r\gh ! m$ium ( any o!r pr9ciple ?an ! pr9ciple ( righte\sness1 = if ! proposals are n compli$ )1 x is ( no use1 b )draws4 ,tongues 7 giv5 = ! purpose ( prea*+ among ^? ^: language is n und]/ood1 z on ! ,day ( ,p5teco/1 etc42 & x is n necess>y = tongues to be taught to ! ,*ur* p>ticul>ly1 = any man t has ! ,holy ,gho/ c speak ( ! ?+s ( ,god 9 8 own tongue z well z to speak 9 ano!r2 = fai? comes n by signs1 b by he>+ ! ^w ( ,god4 ,! doctr9e ( ! resurrection ( ! dead & et]nal judgm5t are necess>y to prea* among ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! doctr9e ( election4 ,/4 ,paul exhorts u to make our call+ & election sure4 ,?is is t seal+ p[] spok5 ( by ,paul 9 o!r places 7,eph4 #a3 #ac1 #ad73 ,9 :om ye also tru/$1 t aft] ye he>d ! ^w ( tru?1 ! ,gospel ( y\r salvation1 9 :om also1 aft] t ye believ$1 ye 7 seal$ ) t holy _s ( promise :i* is ! e>ne/ ( our inh]itance until ! r$emption ( ! pur*as$ possession1 unto ! praise ( ,8 glory1 t we may be seal$ up unto ! day ( r$emption4 ,?is pr9ciple ought 79 its prop] place7 to be taught = ,god ha? n reveal$ #cch any?+ to ,joseph b :at ,he w make kn[n unto ! twelve1 & ev5 ! lea/ ,sa9t may "k all ?+s z fa/ z he is able to be> !m1 = ! day mu/ come :5 no man ne$ say to 8 neighbor1 "k ye ! ,"l2 = all %all "k him 7:o rema97 f ! lea/ to ! greate/4 ,h[ is ?is to be done8 ,x is to be done by ?is seal+ p[]1 & ! o!r com=t] spok5 (1 :i* w be manife/ by revelation4 ,!re are two com=t]s spok5 (4 ,"o is ! ,holy ,gho/1 ! same z giv5 on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 & t all ,sa9ts receive aft] fai?1 rep5tance & baptism4 ,?is fir/ com=t] or ,holy ,gho/ has no o!r effect ?an pure intellig5ce4 ,x is m p[]ful 9 exp&+ ! m9d1 enlight5+ ! und]/&+1 & /or+ ! intellect ) pres5t k1 ( a man :o is ( ! lit]al se$ ( ,abraham1 ?an "o t is a ,g5tile1 ?\gh x may n h half z mu* visible effect ^u ! body2 = z ! ,holy ,gho/ falls ^u "o ( ! lit]al se$ ( ,abraham1 x is calm & s]5e2 & 8 :ole s\l & body are only ex]cis$ by ! pure _s ( intellig5ce2 :ile ! effect ( ! ,holy ,gho/ ^u a ,g5tile is to purge out ! old blood & make him actually ( ! se$ ( ,abraham4 ,t man t has none ( ! blood ( ,abraham 7naturally7 mu/ h a new creation by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,9 su* a case !re may be m ( a p[]ful effect ^u ! body1 & visible to ! eye1 ?an ^u an ,israelite1 :ile ! ,israelite at fir/ might be f> be=e ! ,g5tile 9 pure intellig5ce4 ,! o!r com=t] spok5 ( is a subject ( great int]e/1 & p]haps und]/ood by few ( ?is g5]ation4 ,aft] a p]son has fai? 9 ,*ri/1 rep5ts ( 8 s9s & is baptiz$ = ! remission ( 8 s9s1 & receives ! ,holy ,gho/ 7by ! lay+ on ( h&s71 :i* is ! fir/ com=t]1 !n let him cont9ue to humble himself be=e ,god1 hung]+ & ?ir/+ aft] righte\sness1 & liv+ by e ^w ( ,god1 & ! ,"l w soon say unto him3 ,son1 ?\ %alt be exalt$1 etc4 ,:5 ! ,"l has ?or\ghly prov$ him1 & f9ds t ! man is det]m9$ to s]ve ,him at all haz>ds1 !n he w f9d 8 call+ & 8 election made sure2 !n x w be 8 privilege to receive ! o!r com=t]1 :i* ! ,"l has promis$ ! ,sa9ts1 z record$ 9 ! te/imony ( ,/4 ,john 7,john #af3 #ab-bg73 ,& ,i w pray ! ,fa!r1 & he %all give y ano!r ,com=t]1 t he may abide ) y =ev]1 ev5 ! ,_s ( tru?1 :om ! _w _c receive because x see? him n1 nei!r kn[e? him2 b ye "k him1 = he dwelle? ) y1 & %all be 9 y2 ,i w n leave y com=tless1 #cci ,i w come to y4 ,he t ha? my comm&m5ts & keepe? !m1 he x is t love? me2 & he t love? me %all be lov$ by my ,fa!r1 & ,i w love him1 & w manife/ myself to him4 ,if a man love me1 he w keep my words1 & my ,fa!r w love him1 & we w come unto him & make our abode ) him4 ,n[ :at is ?is com=t]8 ,x is no m nor less ?an ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself2 & ?is is ! sum & sub/ance ( ! :ole matt]3 t :5 any man obta9s ?is la/ com=t]1 he w h ! p]sonage ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to att5d him1 or appe> unto him f "t to "t1 & ev5 ,he w manife/ ! ,fa!r unto him1 & !y w take up _! abode ) him1 & ! visions ( ! heav5s w be op5$ unto him1 & ! ,"l w tea* him face to face1 & he may h a p]fect k ( ! my/]ies ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god2 & ?is is ! /ate & place ! anci5t ,sa9ts arriv$ at :5 !y _h su* glori\s visions--,isaiah1 ,ezekiel1 ,john ^u ! ,isle ,( ,patmos1 ,/4 ,paul 9 ! ?ree ,heav5s1 & all ! ,sa9ts :o held communion ) ! g5]al assembly & ,*ur* ( ! ,fir/ ,born4 ,! _s ( revelation is 9 connection ) ^! bless+s4 ,a p]son may pr(it by notic+ ! fir/ intimations ( ! _s ( revelation2 = in/ance1 :5 y feel pure intellig5ce fl[+ f y1 x may give y sudd5 /rokes ( ideas1 t by notic+ x1 y may f9d x fulfill$ ! same day or soon2 t is1 ^? ?+s t 7 pres5t$ unto y\r m9ds by ! _s ( ,god1 w come to pass2 & ?us by le>n+ ! _s ( ,god & und]/&+ x1 y may gr[ into ! pr9ciple ( revelation1 until y become p]fect 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,an evangeli/ is a ,patri>*1 ev5 ! olde/ man ( ! blood ( ,joseph or ( ! se$ ( ,abraham4 ,:]ev] ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ is e/abli%$ 9 ! e>?1 !re %\ld be a patri>* = ! b5efit ( ! po/]ity ( ! ,sa9ts1 z x 0 ) ,jacob 9 giv+ 8 patri>*al bless+s unto 8 sons4 #cdj ,,! ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts ,,& ,,! ,,_w4 ,,by ,,william ,a4 ,,morton4 7,copyright by ! ,au?or47 ,let u dream no dreams & tell no lies1 b g on our way1 :]ev] x may lead u1 ) our eyes op5 & our heads erect4 ,if dea? ends all1 we _c meet x bett]4 ,if n1 let u ent]1 :atev] be ! next sc5e1 l hone/ m51 ) no sophi/ry 9 our m\?s & no masks on our faces4--,sir ,james ,f4 ,/eph54 ,i4--,,! ,,godhead4 ,! ,_w3--,we und]/&1 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 t y are delight$ :5 an opportunity pres5ts itself :i* enables y to expla9 to ! _w ! fai? y believe 98 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,t is true4 ,we are always ready to give1 to e "o t asks ( u1 a reason = ! hope t is )9 u2 =1 l ! ,apo/le ,paul1 we are n a%am$ ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/2 = x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?4 ,! ,_w3--,y te/ify mo/ positively t y "k t ,joseph ,smi? 0 a ,prophet ( ,god2 t ! ,*ur* ( :i* y are memb]s 0 e/abli%$ by ,div9e revelation4 ,y claim t x is ! only ,*ur* on e>? :i* tea*es ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 its fulness8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,t is our position exactly4 ,we te/ify t ,god ! ,fa!r & ,jesus ,*ri/ ,8 ,son appe>$ to ! boy1 ,joseph ,smi?1 9 ! ye> #ahbj4 ,we fur!r te/ify t ! angel :i* ,john ! ,revelator prophesi$ w\ld fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 say+ ) a l\d voice1 ,fe> ,god1 & give glory to him2 = ! h\r ( 8 judgm5t has come3 & wor%ip him t made heav51 & e>?1 & ! sea1 & ! f\nta9s ( wat]2 7,revelation #ad3 #f-g7 came to ,joseph ,smi?1 & deliv]$ to him a record conta9+ ! fulness ( ! ,gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,we claim t ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts is1 inde$1 ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/2 t x 0 e/abli%$ & nam$ by ,him2 t x has ! same (fic]s1 hold+ ! same ,div9e au?ority1 z ! primitive ,*ur*1 namely1 ,apo/les1 #cda ,prophets1 ,evangeli/s1 ,pa/ors1 ,tea*]s1 etc4 7,eph4 #d3 #aa47 ,we pr(ess to be tea*+ ! v same ,gospel t 0 taught by ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les4 ,we cont5d t !re is b "o true ,gospel4 ,jesus said1 ,/rait is ! gate1 & n>r[ is ! way1 t leade? unto life1 & few !re be t f9d x4 7,matt4 #g3 #ad47 ,paul taught3 ,!re is "o body1 & "o _s1 ev5 z ye are call$ 9 "o hope ( y\r call+3 "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism4 7,eph4 #d3 #d1 #e47 ,he fur!r said3 ,?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$4 7,gal4 #a3 #h47 ,! ,_w3--,well1 we h decid$ to foll[ ! admonition ( ! ,apo/le ,paul--,prove all ?+s2 hold fa/ t :i* is good 7,i4 ,!s4 #e3 #ba7--;& if y h no objection1 we w\ld l to put y on trial & judge y1 accord+ to ! law & ! te/imony1 t we may le>n :e!r ! doctr9es :i* y tea* are ( ,god or :e!r y speak ( y\rselves4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we are q will+ to be put on trial1 & to be judg$ z y h propos$1 accord+ to ! law & ! te/imony2 =1 z ! ,prophet ,isaiah said1 if we speak n accord+ to ! law & ! te/imony !re is no light 9 u4 7,isaiah #h3 #bj47 ,we h _m witnesses :o are ready & will+ to te/ify 9 our behalf1 m5 ^: te/imony _c be que/ion$4 ,!y are n m5 :o h foll[$ cunn+ly devis$ fables1 b :o 7 eye-witnesses ( ! ?+s ( :i* !y w speak4 ,if x please ! c\rt1 we are ready2 let ! trial beg94 ,! ,_w3--,! fir/ (f5ce ) :i* y are *>g$ is t ( tea*+ t ! ,godhead is compos$ ( ?ree sep>ate & physically di/9ct ,p]sons4 ,?is1 z y mu/ "k1 is contr>y to ! tea*+ ( all ! *ur*es1 especially ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,t *ur* tea*es t ! ,godhead is compos$ ( ?ree ,p]sons1 namely1 ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/1 & t ^! ?ree are "o 9 sub/ance1 equal 9 p[] & glory4 ,"h is an extract f ! ,book ( ,common ,pray]3 ,& ! ,ca?olick ,fai? is ?is3 ,t we wor%ip "o ,god 9 ,tr9ity1 & ,tr9ity 9 ,unity2 nei!r conf\nd+ ! ,p]sons3 nor divid+ ! sub/ance4 ,= !re is "o ,p]son ( ! ,fa!r1 ano!r ( ! ,son3 & ano!r ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,b ! ,godhead ( ! ,fa!r1 ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 is all "o3 ! ,glory equal1 ! ,maje/y co-et]nal4 99 99 99 ,! ,fa!r et]nal1 ! ,son et]nal3 & ! ,holy ,gho/ et]nal4 ,& yet !y are n ?ree et]nals3 b "o et]nal4 99 99 99 ,s ! #cdb ,fa!r is ,god1 ! ,son is ,god3 & ! ,holy ,gho/ is ,god4 ,& yet !y are n ?ree ,gods3 b "o ,god4 7,book ( ,common ,pray]1 pp4 #ba1 #bb47 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we are aw>e t t is ! tea*+ ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 b x is n 9 h>mony ) ! tea*+ ( ,*ri/ & ,8 disciples4 ,we h a witness nam$ ,john :o 0 intimately acqua9t$ ) ! ,son ( ,god1 :om we consid] a mo/ compet5t au?ority to speak on ?is matt]4 ,he is ready to be exam9$4 ,! ,_w3--,we w be pleas$ to he> 8 te/imony4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,john4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r "n8 ,john3--,my "n is ,john1 sometimes call$ ! ,bapti/4 ,! ,_w3--,we und]/& t y are a disciple ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,john3--,i am4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y p]sonally acqua9t$ ) ! ,messiah8 ,john3--,i 04 ,i am ,8 c\s94 ,i 0 associat$ ) ,him dur+ ,8 m9i/ry4 ,! ,_w3--,is x true t y 7 s5t be=e ,8 face to prep>e ,8 way8 ,john3--,x is4 ,! ,"l s5t an angel to my fa!r1 z he pray$ 9 ! temple 9 ,j]usalem1 :o promis$ him a son :o w\ld g be=e ! face ( ! ,"l & make ,8 pa?s /raight4 ,i am t son4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y call$ ( ,god to d t "w8 ,john3--,i 04 ,:5 ! angel appe>$ to my fa!r1 he said unto him1 ,fe> n1 ,za*>ias3 = ?y pray] is he>d2 & ?y wife ,elizabe? %all be> !e a son1 & ?\ %alt call 8 "n ,john4 99 99 99 ,& _m ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel %all he turn to ! ,"l _! ,god4 ,& he %all g be=e him 9 ! _s & p[] ( ,elias1 to turn ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! disob$i5t to ! wisdom ( ! j2 to make ready a p prep>$ = ! ,"l4 ,i also cite to y ! te/imony ( ,john z record$ 9 8 ,gospel1 :i* reads z foll[s3 ,!re 0 a man s5t f ,god ^: "n 0 ,john4 7,john #a3 #f47 ,! ,_w3--,:at 0 ! nature ( y\r mission8 ,john3--,i 0 s5t to prea* rep5tance & wat] baptism4 ,i prea*$ 9 ! wild]ness ( ,judaea1 say+ unto ! p1 ,rep5t ye3 = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&4 7,matt4 #c3 #a1 #b47 #cdc ,! ,_w3--,7 y able to br+ _m p unto rep5tance8 ,john3--,yes1 a great _m4 ,m>k has made ! foll[+ record conc]n+ my mission>y labors3 ,& !re w5t out unto him all ! l& ( ,judaea1 & !y ( ,j]usalem1 & 7 all baptiz$ ( him 9 ! riv] ,jordan1 confess+ _! s9s4 7,m>k #a3 #e47 ,! ,_w3--,h y ev] he>d ! voice ( ,god8 ,john3--,i h1 on sev]al occasions4 ,! ,_w3--,m5tion "o ( !m4 ,john3--,he spoke to me :5 ,i did n "k t ,jesus1 my c\s91 0 ,8 ,only ,begott5 ,son4 ,he said to me1 ,^u :om ?\ %alt see ! ,_s desc5d+1 & rema9+ on him1 ! same is he :i* baptize? ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,john #a3 #cc1 #cd47 ,! ,_w3--,did y baptize ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,john3--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,:at took place at ,8 baptism8 ,john3--,t :i* is record$ 9 ,mat!w #c3 #af-ag3 ,jesus :5 he 0 baptiz$1 w5t up /raightway out ( ! wat]3 & lo1 ! heav5s 7 op5$ unto him1 & he saw ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d+ l a dove1 & light+ ^u him3 & !re came a voice f heav51 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$4 ,! ,_w3--,!n1 ,john1 accord+ to y\r te/imony1 ! ?ree ,p]sonages :o con/itute ! ,godhead are n "o 9 sub/ance1 b are sep>ate & di/9ct8 ,john3--,!y are c]ta9ly sep>ate & di/9ct ,p]sonages4 ,:5 ,jesus came up out ( ! wat]1 aft] ,8 baptism1 & :ile ,he /ood on ! bank ( ! riv]1 ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d$ l a dove & light$ ^u ,him1 & at ! same "t ! voice ( ! ,fa!r 0 he>d f heav51 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$4 ,^! ?+s ,i bo? saw & he>d3 ,i saw ,jesus on ! bank ( ! riv]2 ,i saw ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d f heav5 l a dove & re/ ^u ,*ri/2 ,i he>d ! voice ( ,god out ( heav5 be> te/imony t ,jesus 0 ,8 belov$ ,son4 ,! ,_w 7to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts73--,! te/imony ( ! witness ,john is c]ta9ly v cle> & conv9c+4 ,h y any o!r witnesses to prove t ! ,godhead consi/s ( ?ree sep>ate ,p]sons8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h sev]al4 ,"h is ! ,apo/le ,pet]4 ,! ,_w3--,we w li/5 to 8 te/imony4 #cdd ,,pet]',s ,,evid5ce4 ,! ,_w3--,y\r "n is ,simon ,pet]8 ,pet]3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,are y also "o ( ,*ri/'s disciples8 ,pet]3--,i am "o ( ,8 ,apo/les4 ,! ,_w3--,prior to y\r call to ! m9i/ry :at 0 y\r occupation8 ,pet]3--,i 0 a fi%]man4 ,! ,_w3--,h[ did y receive y\r call to ! m9i/ry8 ,pet]3--,i 0 call$ by ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,! ,_w3--,is !re a record ( y\r ord9ation8 ,pet]3--,!re is4 ,y w f9d x record$ 9 ! ,gospel accord+ to ,sa9t ,m>k1 z foll[s3 ,& lie orda9$ twelve1 t !y %\ld be ) him1 & t he might s5d !m =? to prea*4 7,m>k #c3 #ad47 ,i am "o ( ! ,twelve4 ,! ,_w3--,d y believe t ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ,8 ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ are ?ree ,p]sons 9 "o sub/ance8 ,pet]3--,i d n4 ,! ,_w3--,c y furni% evid5ce t !y are sep>ate ,p]sonages8 ,pet]3--,i c4 ,! ,_w3--,we w li/5 to y\r evid5ce4 ,pet]3--,on "o occasion ,jesus took ,james & ,john & me up into a high m\nta9 ap>t by ourselves1 & !re ,he 0 transfigur$ be=e u4 ,8 face %one z ! sun & ,8 raim5t became z :ite z sn[4 ,we beheld two heav5ly mess5g]s come to ,jesus & talk ) ,him4 ,!y 7 ,moses & ,elias4 ,!y spoke to ,him ( ,8 dea? :i* ,he %\ld accompli% at ,j]usalem4 ,we 7 v mu* a/oni%$ at ! ?+s :i* we saw1 & z soon z ,moses & ,elias _h dep>t$ ,i w5t to ,jesus & said to ,him1 ,ma/]1 x is good = u to be "h3 let u make ?ree tab]nacles3 "o = !e1 & "o = ,moses1 & "o = ,elias4 7,luke #i3 #cc47 ,:ile ,i 0 speak+ a cl\d came & ov]%ad[$ u1 & !re came a voice out ( ! cl\d1 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son3 he> him4 7,luke #i3 #cd1 #ce47 ,! ,_w3--,0 !re a record made ( :at took place on ! occasion ( :i* y speak8 ,pet]3--,!re 04 ,x is record$ 9 ! ,gospels ( ,mat!w1 ,m>k & ,luke4 7,mat!w #ag2 ,m>k #i2 ,luke #i47 ,i #cde also made a record ( x 9 my second g5]al epi/le1 z foll[s3 ,= he receiv$ f ,god ! ,fa!r honor & glory1 :5 !re came su* a voice to him f ! excell5t glory1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$4 ,& ?is voice :i* came f heav5 we he>d1 :5 we 7 ) him 9 ! holy m\nt4 7,,ii4 ,pet] #a3 #ag1 #ah47 ,jesus1 9 speak+ to u on "o occasion1 said3 ,i came =? f ! ,fa!r1 & am come into ! _w3 aga91 ,i leave ! _w1 & g to ! ,fa!r4 7,john #af3 #bh47 ,n[1 surely y w\ld n h me int]pret ,jesus' say+ z mean+ t ,he _h come f ,himself & 0 go+ to return to ,himself8 ,i 0 ) ! ,savior dur+ t awful night 9 ! ,g>d5 ( ,ge?semane :5 9 ! angui% ( ,8 s\l ,he pray$1 ,abba1 ,fa!r1 all ?+s are possible unto !e2 take away ?is cup f me3 nev]!less n :at ,i w1 b :at ?\ wilt4 7,m>k #ad3 #cf47 ,i did n und]/& ,jesus on t occasion to be pray+ to ,himself4 ,! ,_w3--,! witness is excus$4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,"h are ,james & ,john1 :o w corroborate ! te/imony ( ,pet]4 ,! ,_w3--,james1 y h he>d ! te/imony ( ! ,apo/le ,pet]1 :at h y to say conc]n+ x8 ,james3--,i corroborate x 9 e p>ticul>4 ,i 0 also on ! m\nt & he>d ! voice ( ,god be> te/imony t ,jesus 0 ,8 ,only ,begott5 ,son4 ,! ,_w3--,! witness is excus$4 ,! ,_w3--,john1 y h li/5$ to ! te/imony ( y\r fell[ ,apo/les1 :at h y to say conc]n+ x8 ,john3--,x gives me pleasure to corroborate x4 ,!y h spok5 ! tru?1 & no?+ b ! tru?4 ,i also he>d ! voice ( ! ,fa!r say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 he> ye him4 ,! ,_w3--,t is all4 7,to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts73--,h y any m witnesses8 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h "o m1 a man :o laid d[n 8 life = ! tru?'s sake2 8 "n is ,/eph54 ,/eph5's te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r "n8 ,/eph53--,my "n is ,/eph54 ,! ,_w3--,:at position did y hold 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*8 ,/eph53--,i 0 "o ( ! sev5 m5 :o 7 set ap>t by ! ,apo/les to look aft] ! temporal ne$s ( ! wid[s 9 ! *ur*4 7,acts #f47 #cdf ,! ,_w3--,did y also proclaim publicly ! ,gospel1 & be> te/imony to ! div9ity ( ,jesus8 ,/eph53--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,h[ 0 y\r te/imony receiv$ by ! p8 ,/eph53--,!y d5\nc$ me z a blasphem]4 ,on "o occasion :5 ,i 0 prea*+ to !m !y gna%$ on me ) _! tee?4 7,acts #g3 #ed47 ,! ,_w3--,:at happ5$ at t "t8 ,/eph53--,! ,"l fill$ me ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & op5$ ! heav5s to me4 ,! ,_w3--,:at did y behold :5 ! heav5s 7 op5$8 ,/eph53--,i beheld ,god1 & ,jesus /&+ on ! "r h& ( ,god4 7,acts #g3 #ee47 ,! ,_w3--,y say t y saw ,god1 & ,jesus /&+ on ,8 "r h&4 ,!n1 ,god & ,jesus mu/ be two sep>ate ,be+s8 ,/eph53--,c]ta9ly4 ,jesus 0 n /&+ at ,8 own "r h&4 ,! ,_w3--,y bore te/imony to :at y saw8 ,/eph53--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,h[ did ! p receive y\r te/imony8 ,/eph53--,x co/ me my life4 ,!y /on$ me to dea?4 7,acts #g3 #ei1 #fj47 ,! ,_w3--,t is all4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,x is n necess>y to call any m witnesses4 ,we h prov$1 mo/ conclusively1 t ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ are ?ree sep>ate & di/9ct ,p]sonages4 ,john prov$ t1 :5 he te/ifi$ t he saw ,jesus /&+ on ! bank ( ! ,jordan2 !n he beheld ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d f heav5 l a dove & re/ ^u ! ,messiah1 & at ! same "t he he>d ! voice ( ,god te/ify t ,jesus 0 ,8 ,only ,begott5 ,son4 ,pet] te/ifi$ t :5 ,james & ,john & himself 7 on ! m\nt ) ,jesus !y he>d ! voice ( ,god te/ify t ,jesus 0 ,8 ,belov$ ,son4 ,james & ,john corroborat$ 8 te/imony4 ,/eph5 te/ifi$ t he1 be+ fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 _h ! heav5s op5$ to him1 & he saw ,god1 & ,jesus /&+ at ! "r h& ( ,8 ,fa!r4 ,! ,_w3--,! evid5ce :i* y h produc$ is1 inde$1 incontrov]tible4 ,x is1 to be sure1 contr>y to ! tea*+s :i* we h receiv$ 9 ! *ur*es & f our fa!rs4 ,b we n[ call to m9d ! words ( ! #cdg ,prophet ,j]emiah1 ,o ,"l1 my /r5g? & my =tress1 & my refuge 9 ! day ( affliction1 ! ,g5tiles %all come unto !e f ! ends ( ! e>?1 & %all say1 ,surely our fa!rs h inh]it$ lies1 vanity1 & ?+s :]e9 !re is no pr(it4 7,j]emiah #af3 #ai47 ,,ii4--,,! ,,p]sonality ,,( ,,god4 ,! ,_w 7to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts73--,x is true1 !n1 z we h be5 told1 t y believe & tea* t ,god ! ,fa!r is a p]sonal ,be+1 possess+ a def9ite =m1 ) bodily p>ts & spiritual passions8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,su* is our belief & tea*+4 ,! ,_w3--,?is also is contr>y to ! tea*+s ( almo/ e *ur* 9 ,*ri/5dom4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 9 ! fir/ ( ! ,articles ( ,religion1 publi%$ 9 its ,pray] ,book1 says3 ,!re is b "o liv+ & true ,god1 ev]la/+1 )\t body1 p>ts or passions2 ( inf9ite p[]1 wisdom & goodness4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we believe 9 ! ,god ( ! ,bible1 9 ! ,god ( ,abraham1 & ( ,isaac1 & ( ,jacob2 ! ,god ( all ! holy ,prophets1 & ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,we h witnesses ^: te/imonies _c be impea*$4 ,!y are m5 :o c te/ify f actual exp]i5ce1 m5 :o saw ,god1 & :o conv]s$ ) ,him face to face1 & ^: te/imonies %\ld1 !re=e1 be wor?y ( all acceptation4 ,! ,_w3--,we w be pleas$ to li/5 to y\r witnesses4 ,let ! fir/ witness be call$4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,! fir/ witness :o w te/ify 9 our behalf is ,abraham1 ! fa!r ( ! fai?ful & ! fri5d ( ,god4 ,abraham's te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r "n8 ,abraham3--,my "n is ,abraham4 ,i 0 at fir/ call$ ,abram1 b ! ,"l *ang$ my "n to ,abraham4 7,g5esis #ag3 #e47 ,! ,_w3--,h y ev] _h a revelation f ,god8 ,abraham3--,i h _h _m4 ,! ,_w3--,relate "o4 ,abraham3--,:5 my wife & ,i 7 resid+ ) my p>5ts 9 ,h>an ! ,"l spoke to me1 say+1 ,abram1 get !e out ( ?y c\ntry1 & f ?y k9dr$1 & f ?y fa!r's h\se1 unto a l& t ,i w %ew !n3 & ,i w #cdh make ( !e a great nation1 & ,i w bless !e1 & make ?y "n great2 & ?\ %alt be a bless+2 & ,i w bless !m t bless !e1 & curse him t curse? !e2 & 9 !e %all all ! families ( ! e>? be bless$4 7,g5esis #ab3 #a-c47 ,! ,_w3--,y 71 ( c\rse1 ob$i5t to ! ,"l8 ,abraham3--,i 04 ,i took my wife1 ,lot1 my bro!r's son1 & all ^? :o believ$ :at ! ,"l _h said to me1 &1 ) our sub/ance1 we set out = ! l& ( ,canaan4 ,:ile we 7 camp$ 9 ! pla9 ( ,moreh ! ,"l appe>$ unto me & said1 ,unto ?y se$ w ,i give ?is l&4 7,g5esis #ab3 #g74 ,! ,_w3--,7 y visit$ by ! ,"l on any o!r occasion8 ,abraham3--,i 04 ,i 0 n9ety-n9e ye>s old at ! "t4 ,we 7 liv+ 9 ! pla9s ( ,mamre4 ,! ,"l appe>$ to me !re & said1 ,i am ! ,almighty ,god2 walk be=e me & be ?\ p]fect4 ,& ,i w make my cov5ant betwe5 me & !e1 & ,i w multiply !e exce$+ly4 99 99 99 ,z = me1 behold1 my cov5ant is ) !e1 & ?\ %alt be a fa!r ( _m nations4 99 99 99 ,& ,i w make !e exce$+ly fruitful1 & ,i w make nations ( !e1 & k+s %all come out ( !e4 7,g5esis #ag3 #a-f47 ,i am te/ify+ ( ?+s :i* ,i h se5 ) my own eyes2 ,i saw ! ,"l & talk$ ) ,him face to face1 z "o man talks ) ano!r4 ,! ,_w3--,we h no fur!r que/ions to ask ! witness4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h ano!r witness :o is prep>$ to give z /rong & z irrefutable evid5ce z ! previ\s "o4 ,8 "n is ,moses4 ,! ,_w3--,we w li/5 to 8 te/imony4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,moses4 ,! ,_w3--,y\r "n is ,moses8 ,moses3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,:]e 7 y born8 ,moses3--,i 0 born 9 ,egypt1 ( ,hebrew p>5ts4 ,! ,_w3--,x is true t at ! "t ( y\r bir? ,ph>aoh made a decree t all ! male *ildr5 ( ! ,hebrews 7 to be ?r[n into ! riv] ,nile8 ,moses3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,h[ did y escape ! fate ( ! o!rs8 ,moses3--,my "m made a little ark ( bulru%es1 daub$ x ) slime & pit*1 & plac+ me 9 x %e took x d[n #cdi & left x on ! flags by ! riv]'s br9k4 ,9 a %ort "t ,ph>aoh's daught] came d[n to ! riv]4 ,see+ ! ark1 %e reque/$ h] maid to fet* x4 ,on remov+ ! cov]1 %e beheld me 9 te>s4 ,h] he>t 0 t\*$1 & %e decid$ to keep me z h] own *ild4 ,my si/] ,miriam1 :o 0 9 hid+ ne> by1 came =w>d & pr(f]$ to get a nurse = ! baby4 ,! k+'s daught] gave h] p]mission to d s1 s %e w5t & br\ght my "m4 ,:5 my "m arriv$1 ,ph>aoh's daught] said to h]1 ,take ?is *ild away & nurse x = me1 & ,i w give !e ?y wages4 7,exodus #b3 #i47 ,s my "m _h ! pleasure ( rais+ h] own *ild1 & 0 well paid = do+ s4 ,:5 ,i 0 gr[n ,i 0 tak5 to ! c\rt ( ,ph>aoh1 & adopt$ by 8 daught]4 ,i 0 treat$ z ?\gh ,i 7 h] own son & 0 taught 9 all ! le>n+ ( ! ,egyptians4 ,! ,_w3--,y did n take v well to ,egyptian c\rt life8 ,moses3--,i did n2 ,i w\ld mu* r h be5 ) my own p4 ,i f9ally ran away f ,ph>aoh & w5t to ,midian1 :]e ,i fell 9 love ) & m>ri$ ,zipporah1 a daught] ( ,je?ro1 a prie/ ( ,midian4 7,exodus #b3 #ba47 ,! ,_w3--,:at occupation did y foll[8 ,moses3--,i 0 a %eep-h]d]2 ,i t5d$ ! flocks ( my fa!r-9-law4 ,! ,_w3--,we h be5 told t on "o occasion :ile y 7 h]d+ ! %eep y _h a heav5ly manife/ation2 is ! report true8 ,moses3--,x is4 ,:ile ,i 0 t5d+ ! %eep "o day ,i beheld a burn+ bu%4 ,i w5t ov] to see ! /range sight1 & z ,i approa*$ ! bu% ,god call$ unto me out ( ! mid/ ( ! bu% & said1 ,moses1 ,moses4 ,& ,i said1 ,"h am ,i4 ,& ,he said1 ,draw n nigh hi!r2 put (f ?y %oes f (f ?y feet1 = ! place :]eon ?\ /&e/ is holy gr\nd4 ,moreov] he said1 ,i am ! ,god ( ?y fa!r1 ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ! ,god ( ,isaac1 & ! ,god ( ,jacob4 7,exodus #c3 #d-f47 ,on he>+ t1 ,i hid my face2 = ,i 0 afraid to look ^u ,god4 ,!n ! ,"l said unto me1 ,i h surely se5 ! afflictions ( my p :i* are 9 ,egypt1 & h he>d _! cry by reason ( _! taskma/]s2 = ,i "k _! sorr[s4 99 99 99 ,g1 & ga!r ! eld]s ( ,israel toge!r1 & say unto !m1 ,! ,"l ,god ( y\r fa!rs1 ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ( ,isaac1 & ( ,jacob1 appe>$ unto me1 say+1 ,i h surely visit$ y1 & se5 t :i* is done to y 9 ,egypt & ,i h said1 ,i #cej w br+ y up out ( ! affliction ( ,egypt4 99 99 99 unto a l& fl[+ ) milk & honey4 7,exodus #c47 ,! ,_w3--,did y d z ! ,"l comm&$ y8 ,moses3--,i did1 & ! ,"l1 9 ,8 inf9ite m]cy1 & by _m signs & wond]s1 br\ght ! *ildr5 ( ,israel up out ( ,egypt into _! own l&4 ,! ,_w3--,h y ev] se5 ,god8 ,moses3--,i h4 ,on "o occasion ,i talk$ ) ,him face to face4 ,i 0 9 ! tab]nacle at ! "t4 ,a cl\dy pill> desc5d$ & /ood at ! door ( ! tab]nacle1 & ! ,"l talk$ ) me4 ,& all ! p saw ! cl\dy pill> /& at ! tab]nacle door3 & all ! p rose up & wor%ip$1 e man 9 8 t5t door4 ,& ! ,"l spake unto me face to face1 z a man speake? unto 8 fri5d4 7,exodus #cc3 #i-ab47 ,lat] ,he hid me 9 ! cleft ( a rock1 & z ,he pass$ by1 9 ,8 glory1 ,i beheld ,8 back p>ts4 7,exodus #cc3 #bb-bc47 ,! ,_w3--,did any ( y\r associates ev] see ,god8 ,moses3--,yes1 ,a>on1 ,nadab1 ,abihu & sev5ty ( ! eld]s ( ,israel & myself saw ,him on "o occasion4 7,exodus #bd3 #i1 #aj47 ,! ,_w3--,is x true t y sp5t =ty days & =ty nights ) ! ,"l on ,m\nt ,s9ai8 ,moses3--,x is4 ,x 0 on t occasion t ,he gave me two tables ( /one on :i* ,he _h writt5 ) ,8 own f+] ! t5 comm&m5ts = ! *ildr5 ( ,israel4 ,! ,_w3--,moses1 we recognize y z "o :o is fully compet5t to speak on ?is important matt]4 ,y h se5 ! ,"l a numb] ( times2 y h talk$ ) ,him face to face2 y h be5 ) ,him = =ty days & =ty nights at "o "t2 n[1 we w\ld l y to describe to u1 j z pla9ly z y c1 ! true & ! liv+ ,god4 ,moses3--,i tell y 9 pla9ness & 9 all tru?1 t ,god is j l a p]fect man4 ,if y c\ld see ,god today y w\ld see ,him j z ,abraham saw ,him1 j z ,i saw ,him1 9 ! =m ( man1 = man 0 made 9 ! image ( ,god4 7,g5esis #a3 #bg47 ,! ,_w3--,?ank y2 t is all4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7to ! ,_w73--,surely ! te/imony ( ^! two witnesses ought to be en\gh to conv9ce y t ! ,god :om we wor%ip--a ,god ) body1 p>ts & passions--is1 inde$1 ! true ,god1 ! ,god ( ! ,bible4 ,b ^! are n all our witnesses4 ,we h o!rs1 ^: te/imony we desire y to he>4 #cea ,! ,_w3--,let !m come =w>d4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,?omas1 ! ,_w desires to he> y\r te/imony4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,?omas4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y acqua9t$ ) ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ :5 ,he 0 on ! e>?8 ,?omas3--,i 04 ,! ,_w3--,:at position did y hold 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/8 ,?omas3--,i 0 an ,apo/le4 ,! ,_w3--,did y see ! ,savior aft] ,8 resurrection8 ,?omas3--,i did4 ,i at fir/ consid]$ ! news too good to be true4 ,:5 ! o!r ,apo/les told me t !y _h se5 ! ris5 ,"l1 ,i said1 ,except ,i see 9 8 h&s ! pr9t ( ! nails1 & put my f+] into ! pr9t ( ! nails1 & ?ru/ my h& into 8 side1 ,i w n believe4 ,! ,_w3--,did ,*ri/ %[ ,himself to y aft] t8 ,?omas3--,he did4 ,eight days lat] ,i 0 ) ! ,apo/les 9 a h\se 9 ,j]usalem :5 ! ,savior appe>$ 9 our mid/4 ,z soon z ,he ent]$ ! room ,he said1 ,peace be unto y4 ,!n turn+ to me1 ,he said1 ,?omas1 rea* hi!r ?y f+]1 & behold my h&s2 & rea* hi!r ?y h&1 & ?ru/ x into my side3 & be n fai?less1 b believ+4 7,john #bj3 #bf1 #bg47 ,i recogniz$ ,him at once1 & ,i exclaim$1 ,my ,"l & my ,god6 ,! ,_w3--,y saw ! pr9t ( ! nails 9 ,8 h&s1 & ! m>k ( ! spe> 9 ,8 side8 ,?omas3--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,!n1 ,he mu/ h appe>$ to y 9 ! same body 9 :i* ,he 0 crucifi$8 ,?omas3--,he did1 9 ! v same body ( fle% & bones1 b quick5$ by ,_s4 7,luke #bd3 #ci47 ,! ,_w3--,did y see ,him aft] t6 ,?omas3--,i did1 a numb] ( times4 ,"o ev5+ ,simon ,pet]1 ,na?aniel ( ,cana1 ! sons ( ,zeb$ee1 two o!r disciples & ,i w5t out fi%+4 ,we fi%$ ! entire night1 b caught no?+4 ,z we 7 return+ 9 ! morn+1 we saw a man1 z we suppos$1 /&+ on ! %ore4 ,he ask$ u if we _h any meat1 & we answ]$ t we _h n4 ,he told u to ca/ our net on ! "r side ( ! %ip4 ,we did s1 & to our a/oni%m5t we caught "o hundr$ & fifty-?ree fi%es4 ,john 0 ! fir/ to recognize ! man on ! %ore1 & z soon z he saw :o ,he 01 he #ceb exclaim$1 ,x is ! ,"l6 ,on he>+ t1 ,pet] jump$ into ! sea & swam to ! %ore4 ,we 7 delight$ to meet our belov$ ,r$eem] once aga94 ,! ,"l _h prep>$ a fire ( coals1 & _h "s fi% cook$4 ,he invit$ u to come & d9e ) ,him1 :i* we did1 & ate he>tily ( bread & fi%4 ,t 0 ! ?ird "t t ,jesus %[$ ,himself to u aft] ,8 resurrection4 7,john #ba47 ,! ,_w3--,7 y pres5t at ! asc5sion ( ,*ri/8 ,?omas3--,i 04 ,! ,_w3--,tell u :at took place on t occasion4 ,?omas3--,j be=e ,8 asc5sion ,he said to u1 ,ye %all receive p[]1 aft] t ! ,holy ,gho/ is come ^u y3 & ye %all be witnesses unto me bo? 9 ,j]usalem1 & 9 all ,judaea1 & 9 ,sam>ia1 & unto ! utt]mo/ "p ( ! e>?4 7,acts #a3 #h47 ,z soon z ,he _h f9i%$ speak+ ,he 0 tak5 up1 & a cl\d receiv$ ,him out ( our sight4 ,z we /ood gaz+ aft] ,him1 two m5 dress$ 9 :ite app>el appe>$1 &1 address+ u1 said1 ,ye m5 ( ,galilee1 :y /& ye gaz+ up into heav58 ?is same ,jesus1 :i* is tak5 up f y into heav51 %all s come 9 l mann] z ye h se5 him g into heav54 7,acts #a/ *ap47 ,! ,_w3--,t is all1 ,?omas4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7to ! ,_w73--,we h prov$ by ! la/ witness1 an ,apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ,*ri/ arose f ! grave 9 ! same body :i* 0 nail$ to ! cross1 b immortaliz$2 9 t body ,he appe>$ to ,8 disciples2 9 t same body ,he made a fire ( coals on ! %ore & prep>$ food1 :i* ,he ate ) ,8 disciples2 9 t same body ,he asc5d$ into heav52 9 t same body ,he %all come aga9 to ! e>?4 ,! ,_w3--,:at evid5ce h y t ,*ri/ %all come aga9 9 ,8 crucifi$ body8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h ! te/imony ( ! ,prophet ,ze*>iah4 ,! ,_w3--,we w he> :at he has to say4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,ze*>iah4 ,! ,_w3--,y\r "n is ,ze*>iah8 ,ze*>iah3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y a ,prophet 9 ,israel8 ,ze*>iah3--,i 0 s honor$ ( ! ,"l4 ,! ,_w3--,did y prophesy conc]n+ ! second com+ ( ,*ri/8 #cec ,ze*>iah3--,i did4 ,i prophesi$ & said1 ,& 8 feet %all /& 9 t day ^u ! ,m\nt ( ,olives1 :i* is be=e ,j]usalem on ! ea/1 & ! ,m\nt ( ,olives %all cleave 9 ! mid/ !re( t[>d ! ea/ & t[>d ! we/1 & !re %all be a v great valley2 & half ( ! m\nta9 %all remove t[>d ! nor?1 & half ( x t[>d ! s\?4 7,ze*>iah #ad3 #d47 ,& "o %all say unto him1 ,:at are ^! w\nds 9 ?9e h&s8 ,!n he %all answ]1 ,^? ) :i* ,i 0 w\nd$ 9 ! h\se ( my fri5ds4 7,ze*>iah #ac3 #f47 ,! ,_w3--,we w excuse ! witness4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h ano!r witness ^: te/imony we w\ld l y to he>2 8 "n is ,paul4 ,! ,_w3--,we w be pleas$ to li/5 to 8 te/imony4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,paul4 ,! ,_w3--,y\r "n is ,paul8 ,paul3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,are y an ,apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,paul3--,i am4 ,! ,_w3--,h y ev] se5 ,*ri/8 ,paul3--,i h4 7,i ,cor4 #ae3 #h47 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r te/imony conc]n+ ,*ri/8 ,paul3--,x is ! same z t ( ,?omas & ! re/ ( ! ,apo/les--t ,he has a body ( fle% & bones4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r te/imony conc]n+ ,god1 ! ,fa!r ( ,*ri/8 ,paul3--,i te/ify t z ,*ri/ is s is ,8 ,fa!r4 ,i wrote to ! ,hebrew sa9ts on ?is matt]1 z foll[s3 ,:o be+ ! brightness ( ,8 glory1 & ! express image ( ,8 p]son1 & uphold+ all ?+s by ! ^w ( ,8 p[]1 :5 ,he _h ,himself purg$ our s9s1 sat d[n on ! "r h& ( ! ,maje/y on high4 7,heb4 #a3 #c47 ,*ri/ said on "o occasion3 ,he t ha? se5 ,me ha? se5 ! ,fa!r4 ,! ,_w3--,we h no fur!r que/ions to ask ! witness4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we n[ respectfully ask y to li/5 to ! te/imony ( ! "y prophet1 ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! ,_w3--,we h he>d a great deal conc]n+ t "y man4 ,x has be5 report$ t he decl>$ he _h se5 ,god ! ,fa!r & ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,su*1 inde$1 0 8 te/imony1 & t5s ( ?\s&s ( u h receiv$ te/imonies f ! ,"l t he spoke ! tru?4 #ced ,! ,_w3--,we w he> him = ourselves4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,joseph ,,smi?4 ,! ,_w3--,y\r "n is ,joseph ,smi?1 ,jr48 ,joseph ,smi?3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,are y ! f\nd] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts8 ,joseph ,smi?3--,i 0 simply an humble in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ! ,"l 9 re-e/abli%+1 accord+ to ! revelations ( ,god1 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ ^u ! e>?4 ,! ,_w3--,s1 y pr(ess to h receiv$ revelations f ,god8 ,joseph ,smi?3--,i d4 ,m ?an t3 ,i h se5 ,god & ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & h talk$ ) !m4 ,! ,_w3--,we are desir\s ( he>+ f y\r own lips y\r te/imony conc]n+ ?is matt]4 ,joseph ,smi?3--,realiz+ t ,i1 z well z all o!r m51 %all h to /& "s day be=e ! judgm5t b> ( ,god to be judg$ accord+ to my works1 my te/imony 9 ?is case %all be ! tru?1 & ! tru? only1 ,god be+ my witness4 ,i 0 born 9 ! ye> ( our ,"l "o ?\s& eight hundr$ & five1 on ! tw5ty-?ird day ( ,decemb]1 9 ! t[n ( ,%>on1 ,w9dsor c\nty1 /ate ( ,v]mont4 ,my fa!r1 ,joseph ,smi?1 ,s5ior1 left ! /ate ( ,v]mont1 & mov$ to ,palmyra1 ,ont>io 7n[ ,wayne7 c\nty1 9 ! /ate ( ,new ,york1 :5 ,i 0 9 my t5? ye>1 or !reab\ts4 ,9 ab\t f\r ye>s aft] my fa!r's arrival 9 ,palmyra1 he mov$ ) 8 family into ,man*e/]1 9 ! same c\nty ( ,ont>io4 ,8 family consi/$ ( elev5 s\ls1 namely--my fa!r1 ,joseph ,smi?2 my "m1 ,lucy ,smi? 7^: "n1 previ\s to h] m>riage1 0 ,mack1 daught] ( ,solomon ,mack72 my bro!rs1 ,alv9 7:o di$ ,novemb] #ai?1 #ahbd1 9 ! #bg? ye> ( 8 age71 ,hyrum1 myself1 ,samuel ,h>rison1 ,william1 ,don ,c>los2 & my si/]s1 ,sophronia1 ,ca!r9e1 & ,lucy4 ,"s "t 9 ! second ye> aft] our removal to ,man*e/]1 !re 0 9 ! place :]e we liv$ an unusual excitem5t on ! subject ( religion4 ,x comm5c$ ) ! ,me?odi/s1 b soon became g5]al among all ! sects 9 t region ( c\ntry4 ,inde$1 ! :ole di/rict ( c\ntry seem$ affect$ by x1 & great multitudes unit$ !mselves to ! diff]5t religi\s p>ties1 :i* creat$ no small /ir & division among/ ! p1 "s cry+1 ,lo1 "h8 & o!rs1 ,lo1 !re6 ,"s 7 cont5d+ = ! ,me?odi/ fai?1 "s = ! ,presbyt]ian1 #cee & "s = ! ,bapti/4 ,= not)/&+ ! great love :i* ! conv]ts to ^! diff]5t fai?s express$ at ! "t ( _! conv]sion1 & ! great zeal manife/$ by ! respective cl]gy1 :o 7 active 9 gett+ up & promot+ ?is extraord9>y sc5e ( religi\s feel+1 9 ord] to h ev]ybody conv]t$1 z !y 7 pleas$ to call x1 let !m jo9 :at sect !y pleas$--yet :5 ! conv]ts began to file (f1 "s to "o p>ty & "s to ano!r1 x 0 se5 t ! seem+ly good feel+s ( bo? ! prie/s & ! conv]ts 7 m pret5d$ ?an real2 = a sc5e ( great confusion & bad feel+ ensu$2 prie/ cont5d+ aga9/ prie/1 & conv]t aga9/ conv]t2 s t all _! good feel+s "o = ano!r1 if !y ev] _h any1 7 entirely lo/ 9 a /rife ( words & a conte/ ab\t op9ions4 ,i 0 at ?is "t 9 my fifte5? ye>4 ,my fa!r's family 0 proselyt$ to ! ,presbyt]ian fai?1 & f\r ( !m jo9$ t *ur*1 namely--my "m ,lucy2 my bro!rs ,hyrum & ,samuel ,h>rison2 & my si/] ,sophronia4 ,dur+ ?is "t ( great excitem5t1 my m9d 0 call$ up to s]i\s reflection & great uneas9ess2 b ?\gh my feel+s 7 deep & (t5 poignant1 /ill ,i kept myself alo( f all ^! p>ties1 ?\gh ,i att5d$ _! sev]al meet+s z (t5 z occasion w\ld p]mit4 ,9 process ( "t my m9d became some:at p>tial to ! ,me?odi/ sect1 & ,i felt "s desire to be unit$ ) !m2 b s great 7 ! confusion & /rife among ! diff]5t d5om9ations1 t x 0 impossible = a p]son "y z ,i 01 & s unacqua9t$ ) m5 & ?+s1 to come to any c]ta9 conclusion :o 0 "r & :o wrong4 ,my m9d at times 0 greatly excit$1 ! cry & tumult 7 s great & incessant4 ,! ,presbyt]ians 7 mo/ decid$ aga9/ ! ,bapti/s & ,me?odi/s1 & us$ all ! p[]s ( ei!r reason or sophi/ry to prove _! errors1 or1 at lea/1 to make ! p ?9k !y 7 9 error4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! ,bapti/s & ,me?odi/s 9 _! turn 7 equally zeal\s 9 endeavor+ to e/abli% _! own t5ets & disprove all o!rs4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ?is w> ( words & tumult ( op9ions1 ,i (t5 said to myself1 ,:at is to be done8 ,:o ( all ^! p>ties are "r2 or1 are !y all wrong toge!r8 ,if any "o ( !m be "r1 :i* is x1 & h[ %all ,i "k x8 ,:ile ,i 0 labor+ "u ! extreme difficulties caus$ by ! conte/s ( ^! p>ties ( religioni/s1 ,i 0 "o day read+ ! ,epi/le ( ,james1 fir/ *apt] & fif? v]se1 :i* reads3 ,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally1 & upbraide? #cef n1 & x %all be giv5 him4 ,nev] did any passage ( scripture come ) m p[] to ! he>t ( man ?an ?is did at ?is "t to m9e4 ,x seem$ to ent] ) great =ce into e feel+ ( my he>t4 ,i reflect$ on x aga9 & aga91 kn[+ t if any p]son ne$$ wisdom f ,god1 ,i did2 = h[ to act ,i did n "k1 & unless ,i c\ld get m wisdom ?an ,i !n _h1 ,i w\ld nev] "k2 = ! tea*]s ( religion ( ! diff]5t sects und]/ood ! same passages ( scripture s diff]5tly z to de/roy all confid5ce 9 settl+ ! "q by an appeal to ! ,bible4 ,at l5g? ,i came to ! conclusion t ,i mu/ ei!r rema9 9 d>kness & confusion1 or else ,i mu/ d z ,james directs1 t is1 ask ( ,god4 ,i at l5g? came to ! det]m9ation to ask ( ,god1 conclud+ t if ,he gave wisdom to !m t lack$ wisdom1 & w\ld give lib]ally1 & n upbraid1 ,i might v5ture4 ,s1 9 accordance ) ?is1 my det]m9ation to ask ( ,god1 ,i retir$ to ! woods to make ! attempt4 ,x 0 on ! morn+ ( a beautiful1 cle> day1 e>ly 9 ! spr+ ( eighte5 hundr$ & tw5ty4 ,x 0 ! fir/ "t 9 my life t ,i _h made su* an attempt1 = amid/ all my anxieties ,i _h nev] z yet made ! attempt to pray vocally4 ,aft] ,i _h retir$ to ! place :]e ,i _h previ\sly design$ to g1 hav+ look$ ar\nd me1 & f9d+ myself alone1 ,i kneel$ d[n & began to (f] up ! desires ( my he>t to ,god4 ,i _h sc>cely done s1 :5 imm$iately ,i 0 seiz$ ^u by "s p[] :i* entirely ov]came me1 & _h su* an a/oni%+ influ5ce ov] me z to b9d my tongue s t ,i c\ld n speak4 ,?ick d>kness ga!r$ ar\nd me1 & x seem$ to me = a "t z if ,i 7 doom$ to sudd5 de/ruction4 ,b1 ex]t+ all my p[]s to call ^u ,god to deliv] me out ( ! p[] ( ?is enemy :i* _h seiz$ ^u me1 & at ! v mom5t :5 ,i 0 ready to s9k into despair & ab&on myself to de/ruction--n to an imag9>y ru91 b to ! p[] ( "s actual be+ f ! unse5 _w1 :o _h su* m>vel\s p[] z ,i _h nev] be=e felt 9 any be+--j at ?is mom5t ( great al>m1 ,i saw a pill> ( light exactly ov] my head1 above ! brightness ( ! sun1 :i* desc5d$ gradually until x fell ^u me4 ,x no soon] appe>$ ?an ,i f\nd myself deliv]$ f ! enemy :i* held me b\nd4 ,:5 ! light re/$ ^u me ,i saw two p]sonages1 ^: brightness & glory defy all description1 /&+ above me 9 ! air4 ,"o ( !m spake unto me1 call+ me by "n1 & said1 po9t+ to ! o!r--,?is is my belov$ ,son1 he> him6 ,my object 9 go+ to enquire ( ! ,"l 0 to "k #ceg :i* ( all ! sects 0 "r1 t ,i might "k :i* to jo94 ,no soon]1 !re=e1 did ,i get possession ( myself1 s z to be able to speak1 ?an ,i ask$ ! p]sonages :o /ood above me 9 ! light1 :i* ( all ! sects 0 "r--& :i* ,i %\ld jo94 ,i 0 answ]$ t ,i mu/ jo9 none ( !m1 = !y 7 all wrong2 & ! p]sonage :o address$ me said t all _! cre$s 7 an abom9ation 9 8 sight2 t ^? pr(essors 7 all corrupt2 t !y draw ne> to me ) _! lips1 b _! he>ts are f> f me2 !y tea* = doctr9e ! comm&m5ts ( m51 hav+ a =m ( godl9ess1 b !y d5y ! p[] !re(4 ,he aga9 =bade me to jo9 ) any ( !m2 & _m o!r ?+s did he say unto me1 :i* ,i _c write at ?is "t4 ,:5 ,i came to myself aga91 ,i f\nd myself ly+ on my back1 look+ up into heav54 ,"s few days aft] ,i _h ?is vision1 ,i happ5$ to be 9 company ) "o ( ! ,me?odi/ prea*]s1 :o 0 v active 9 ! be=em5tion$ religi\s excitem5t2 &1 conv]s+ ) him on ! subject ( religion1 ,i took occasion to give him an acc\nt ( ! vision :i* ,i _h _h4 ,i 0 greatly surpris$ at 8 behavior2 he treat$ my communication n only lightly1 b ) great contempt1 say+1 x 0 all ( ! devil1 t !re 7 no su* ?+s z visions or revelations 9 ^! days2 t all su* ?+s _h ceas$ ) ! apo/les1 & t !re w\ld nev] be any m ( !m4 ,i soon f\nd1 h[ev]1 t my tell+ ! /ory _h excit$ a great deal ( prejudice aga9/ me among pr(essors ( religion & 0 ! cause ( great p]secution1 :i* cont9u$ to increase2 & ?\gh ,i 0 an obscure boy1 only betwe5 f\rte5 & fifte5 ye>s ( age1 & my circum/ances 9 life su* z to make a boy ( no consequ5ce 9 ! _w1 yet m5 ( high /&+ w\ld take notice suffici5t to excite ! public m9d aga9/ me1 & create a bitt] p]secution2 & ?is 0 common among all ! sects--all unit$ to p]secute me4 ,x caus$ me s]i\s reflection !n1 & (t5 has s9ce1 h[ v /range x 0 t an obscure boy1 ( a little ov] f\rte5 ye>s ( age1 & "o1 too1 :o 0 doom$ to ! necessity ( obta9+ a scanty ma9t5ance by 8 daily labor1 %\ld be ?\ght a "* ( suffici5t importance to attract ! att5tion ( ! great ones ( ! mo/ popul> sects ( ! day1 & 9 a mann] to create 9 !m a _s ( ! mo/ bitt] p]secution & revil+4 ,b /range or n1 s x 01 & x 0 (t5 ! cause ( great sorr[ to myself4 ,h[ev]1 x 0 nev]!less a fact t ,i _h beheld a vision4 ,i h ?\ght s9ce1 t ,i felt mu* l ,paul1 :5 he made #ceh 8 def5ce be=e ,k+ ,agrippa1 & relat$ ! acc\nt ( ! vision he _h :5 he saw a light1 & he>d a voice2 b /ill !re 7 b few :o believ$ him2 "s said he 0 di%one/1 o!rs said he 0 mad2 & he 0 ridicul$ & revil$4 ,b all ?is did n de/roy ! reality ( 8 vision4 ,he _h se5 a vision1 he knew he _h1 & all ! p]secution "u heav5 c\ld n make x o!rwise2 & ?\gh !y %\ld p]secute him unto dea?1 yet he knew1 & w\ld "k to 8 late/ brea?1 t he _h bo? se5 a light1 & he>d a voice speak+ unto him1 & all ! _w c\ld n make him ?9k or believe o!rwise4 ,s x 0 ) me4 ,i _h actually se5 a light1 & 9 ! mid/ ( t light ,i saw two p]sonages1 & !y did 9 reality speak to me2 & ?\gh ,i 0 hat$ & p]secut$ = say+ t ,i _h se5 a vision1 yet x 0 true2 & :ile !y 7 p]secut+ me1 revil+ me1 & speak+ all mann] ( evil aga9/ me falsely = s say+1 ,i 0 l$ to say 9 my he>t3 ,:y p]secute me = tell+ ! tru?8 ,i h actually se5 a vision1 & :o am ,i t ,i c )/& ,god1 or :y does ! _w ?9k to make me d5y :at ,i h actually se58 ,= ,i _h se5 a vision2 ,i knew x1 & ,i knew t ,god knew x1 & ,i c\ld n d5y x1 nei!r d>$ ,i d x1 at lea/ ,i knew t by s do+ ,i w\ld (f5d ,god1 & come "u condemnation4 ,! ,_w3--,!n1 accord+ to y\r te/imony1 ,god ! ,fa!r1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ are two di/9ct ,p]sonages8 ,joseph ,smi?3--,t is my te/imony4 ,! ,fa!r has a body ( fle% & bones z tangible z man's2 ! ,son also3 b ! ,holy ,gho/ has n a body ( fle% & bones1 b is a p]sonage ( _s4 ,7 x n s1 ! ,holy ,gho/ c\ld n dwell 9 u4 ,! ,_w3--,s t if we 7 to see ,god n[1 we w\ld see ,him 9 ! =m ( man8 ,joseph ,smi?3--,y w\ld4 ,if ! veil 0 r5t today1 & ! ,great ,god1 :o holds ?is _w 9 its orbit1 :o upholds all worlds & all ?+s by ,8 p[]1 0 to make ,himself visible--,i say1 ,if y 7 to see ,him today1 y w\ld see ,him l a man 9 =m--l y\rselves 9 all ! p]son1 image1 & v =m z a man2 = ,adam 0 creat$ 9 ! v fa%ion1 image1 & lik5ess ( ,god1 & receiv$ in/ruction f1 & walk$1 talk$1 & conv]s$ ) ,him1 z "o man talks & communes ) ano!r4 ,! ,_w3--,! witness is excus$4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,?is closes our case4 ,y h he>d ! te/imonies ( ,abraham1 ,moses1 ,?omas1 ,ze*>iah1 ,paul1 #cei & ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! te/imonies ( ^! s]vants ( ! ,"l are simil> 9 e respect4 ,y _c reject ! te/imony ( ,joseph ,smi? )\t reject+ ! te/imonies ( ! o!rs4 ,we pray y1 give he$ to ^! ?+s2 = ?is is life et]nal3 to "k ! liv+ & true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 :om ,he has s5t4 ,,iii4--,,fai? ,,& ,,works4 ,! ,_w3--,:at are ! fir/ pr9ciples & ord9ances ( y\r religion8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,! fir/ pr9ciples & ord9ances ( our religion are ^!3 ,fir/1 ,fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 second1 ,rep5tance2 ?ird1 ,baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s2 f\r?1 ,lay+ on ( h&s = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! ,_w3--,d y believe t good works mu/ accompany fai? 9 ord] = m5 to obta9 salvation8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we d4 ,we ma9ta9 t belief alone is n suffici5t to br+ salvation to any man4 ,fai? )\t works is dead4 ,fai? is ! fir/ pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/3 x is ! f\ndation ^u :i* e o!r pr9ciple & ord9ance re/s4 ,y rememb]1 ! ,apo/le ,paul said1 ,b )\t fai? x is impossible to please him3 = he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t he is1 & t he is a rew>d] ( !m t dilig5tly seek him4 7,heb4 #aa3 #f47 ,! ,_w3--,well1 we h be5 taught t all a p]son has to d 9 ord] to be sav$ is to believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,t is ! ,gospel :i* ,paul & ,silas prea*$ to ! ,philippian jailor & 8 h\sehold4 ,:5 ! jailor ask$ ,paul & 8 companion :at he %\ld d to be sav$1 !y answ]$1 ,believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ & ?\ %alt be sav$4 7,acts #af3 #cj1 #ca47 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,no1 t is only "p ( ! ,gospel :i* ,paul & ,silas prea*$ to ! jailor & 8 h\se4 ,!y did n /op at belief1 z ! majority ( prea*]s d 9 ^! days4 ,b "h is ! ,apo/le ,paul2 he c speak = himself4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,paul4 ,! ,_w3--,paul1 :5 ! ,philippian jailor ask$ y & ,silas :at he %\ld d to be sav$1 :at did y tell him8 ,paul3--,we told him to believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & he w\ld be sav$1 & also 8 h\se4 7,acts #af3 #ca47 ,! ,_w3--,we ?\ght s4 ,n[1 if ! jailor & 8 #cfj h\sehold _h simply to believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ord] to ga9 salvation1 :y %\ld o!r p h to d m8 ,paul3--,b we did n tell ! jailor & 8 h\sehold t t 0 all !y _h to d4 ,we taught !m o!r doctr9es besides belief 9 ,*ri/2 we taught !m ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,"h is :at ! record says3 ,!n he 7! jailor7 call$ = a light1 & sprang 91 & came trembl+1 & fell d[n be=e ,paul & ,silas1 & br\ght !m out1 & said1 ,sirs1 :at mu/ ,i d to be sav$8 ,& !y said1 ,believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ?\ %alt be sav$1 & ?y h\se4 ,& !y spake unto him ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 & to all t 7 9 8 h\se4 ,& he took !m ! same h\r ( ! night1 & wa%$ _! /ripes2 & 0 baptiz$1 he & all 8 /raightway4 7,acts #af3 #bi-cc47 ,! ,_w3--,y h spok5 truly1 ,paul4 ,we see t1 accord+ to ! record1 aft] y _h told ! jailor to believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 y taught him & 8 h\sehold o!r comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l1 among !m baptism4 ,"o m "q3 ,did y prea* to ! p t ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 ! au?or ( et]nal salvation8 ,paul3--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,& ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! au?or ( et]nal salvation1 taught ?is doctr9e1 t ,god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i% b h et]nal life8 ,paul3--,he did4 ,b y h quot$ only "p ( :at ,i said & only "p ( :at ,*ri/ said4 ,i did n tell ! p t ,*ri/ _h become ! au?or ( et]nal salvation to all ^? :o w\ld simply believe 9 ,him4 ,"h is :at ,i said3 ,?\gh he 7 a ,son1 yet le>n$ he ob$i5ce by ! ?+s :i* he suff]$2 & be+ made p]fect1 he became ! au?or ( et]nal salvation unto all !m t obey him4 7,heb4 #e3 #h1 #i47 ,jesus did n tell ! p t !y w\ld h et]nal life by simply believ+ 9 ,him4 ,?is is :at ,he said3 ,n e "o t saye? unto me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 %all ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,heav52 b he t doe? ! w ( my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 7,matt #g3 #ba47 ,n[1 x w\ld appe> f ?is t !re 7 p 9 ! days ( ! ,savior :o believ$1 z ?\s&s ( p believe today1 t !y c\ld get into ! ,k+dom ( ,god by simply believ+ 9 ,*ri/1 & call+ ,him ,"l1 ,"l4 ,& 9 ord] to disabuse _! m9ds ( t errone\s belief4 ,jesus made use ( ! words :i* ,i h j quot$4 ,n[1 d y ?9k t ,i1 or any o!r s]vant ( ! ,"l1 w\ld #cfa prea* salvation ?r\gh belief alone :5 ,*ri/ _h condemn$ su* doctr9e8 ,on "o occasion ,he said3 ,& :y call ye me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 & d n ! ?+s :i* ,i say8 ,:osoev] come? to me1 & he>e? my say+s1 & doe? !m1 ,i w %ew y to :om he is l3 he is l a man :i* built an h\se1 & digg$ deep1 & laid ! f\ndation on a rock3 & :5 ! flood arose ! /ream beat vehem5tly ^u t h\se1 & c\ld n %ake x3 = x 0 f\nd$ ^u a rock4 ,b he t he>e?1 & doe? n1 is l a man t )\t a f\ndation built an h\se ^u ! e>?2 aga9/ :i* ! /ream did beat vehem5tly1 & imm$iately x fell2 & ! ru9 ( t h\se 0 great4 7,luke #f3 #df-di47 ,"h is a ,gospel n only ( believ+1 b ( do+3 a ,gospel1 n ( fai? alone1 b ( fai? & works4 ,! ,_w3--,we d>e n dispute :at y h said2 7 we to d s1 we w\ld be disput+ ! words ( ,*ri/4 ,p]mit u1 h[ev]1 to ask y ano!r "q4 ,paul3--,c]ta9ly4 ,! ,_w3--,isn't x a fact t ,*ri/1 :5 ,he 0 ^u ! cross1 & j z ,he 0 ab\t to give up ! gho/1 said1 ,x is f9i%$8 ,paul3--,t is true4 ,! ,_w3--,did ,*ri/ n mean t ,he _h done all t 0 necess>y = man's salvation8 t ,he _h paid ! price ( man's r$emption1 & t !re 0 no?+ left = mank9d to d8 ,paul3--,"p ( :at y h said is1 inde$1 true3 ,*ri/ aton$ = our s9s on ,calv>y's cross2 ,he di$ t we might live1 & t ,he might pres5t u1 pure & spotless1 to ! ,fa!r4 ,b :5 ,he said1 ,x is f9i%$1 ,he did n mean t f t "t h5ce=? & =ev] mank9d w\ld h no?+ :atev] to d b to believe 9 ,him1 & by t simple ass5t ( _! m9ds obta9 et]nal life & an ev]la/+ inh]itance 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,8 ,fa!r4 ,he meant t ,8 suff]+s 7 at an end2 ,he meant t ,he _h drunk ! bitt] cup to ! dregs2 ,he meant t ,he _h done ! w ( ! ,fa!r1 & _h ?us become1 z ,i told ! ,hebrew ,sa9ts1 ! au?or ( et]nal salvation to all ^? :o w\ld obey ,him4 ,aft] ,*ri/ _h ris5 f ! dead ,he t>ri$ = =ty days ) ,8 disciples1 dur+ :i* "t ,he taught !m _m ?+s p]ta9+ to ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,9 giv+ !m _! commission1 ,he said to !m1 ,g ye1 !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/3 tea*+ !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,i h #cfb comm&$ y4 7,matt4 #bh3 #ai-bj47 ,s y see1 ,*ri/ did n tell ,8 ,apo/les to tell ! p t all !y _h to d 0 to believe 9 ,him3 !y 7 to tea* !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,he _h comm&$ !m4 ,! ,_w3--,did y write an epi/le to ! ,ephesians8 ,paul3--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,"h is an extract f x to :i* we desire to call y\r att5tion3 ,= by grace are ye sav$ ?r\gh fai?1 & t n ( y\rselves1 x is ! gift ( ,god3 n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/4 7,eph4 #b3 #h1 #i47 ,did y write t8 ,paul3--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,:at did y mean by writ+ 9 ?is way to ! ,ephesians8 ,paul3--,m]ely ?is1 & no?+ m3 ! ,ephesians1 z well z _m o!rs1 ?\ght to ju/ify !mselves by ! works ( ! law--by circumcision1 = in/ance4 ,!y did n und]/& t ! law _h be5 fulfill$ 9 ,*ri/1 & s !y want$ to cont9ue 9 ! practice ( dead works4 ,^! ,i condemn$1 b ,i nev] spoke "o ^w aga9/ ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,on ! contr>y1 ,i exhort$ ! p to p]=m good works4 ,?is is :at ,i wrote to ! ,ephesians3 ,kn[+ t :atsoev] good ?+ any man doe?1 ! same %all he receive ( ! ,"l1 :e!r he be bond or free4 7,ephesians #f3 #h47 ,i wrote practically ! same ?+ to ,titus4 ,"h is an extract f my lett] to him3 ,?is is a fai?ful say+1 & ^! ?+s ,i w t ?\ affirm con/antly1 t !y :i* h believ$ 9 ,god might be c>eful to ma9ta9 good works4 7,titus #c3 #h47 ,surely y d n ?9k t ,i w\ld write to ! ,ephesians "o "t condemn+ good works1 & write aft]w>ds to !m & also to ,titus comm5d+ good works8 ,! works t ,i condemn$ 7 dead works1 su* z circumcision2 b ,god =bid t ,i %\ld advise anyone aga9/ keep+ all ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,jesus said t he :o w\ld break "o ( ! lea/ ( ,8 comm&m5ts1 & tea* m5 to d s1 ! same w\ld be call$ lea/ 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,heav54 ,! ,_w3--,t is all1 ,paul4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,p]haps y w\ld l to he> ! te/imony ( ! ,apo/les ,john & ,james8 ,! ,_w3--,c]ta9ly1 if !y c give u any additional light on ! subject4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,john1 we w\ld be pleas$ to h #cfc y tell ,! ,_w :e!r y consid] good works ess5tial to salvation4 ,,john',s ,,te/imony4 ,john3--,i am m ?an pleas$ to speak on ?is important matt]4 ,z an ,apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i taught ! p to d ! w ( ,god z x _h be5 laid d[n by ! ,savior4 ,! ,_w3--,x is record$ 9 ! ,gospel :i* be>s y\r "n t ,*ri/ said1 ,god s lov$ ! _w t he gave 8 only ,begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life8 ,john3--,t is correct4 ,! ,_w3--,did y n inf] f t t all a man _h to d 9 ord] to be sav$ 0 to believe 9 ,*ri/8 ,john3--,i did n2 = ,*ri/1 j a little :ile be=e1 _h said to ,nicodemus1 :o knew t ,jesus 0 a ,tea*] s5t ( ,god3 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] ! k+dom ( ,god4 7,john #c3 #e47 ,!re is some?+ m ?an belief 9 ^? words4 ,! ,_w3--,did y n tea* ! p t ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ w\ld cleanse !m f all s98 ,john3--,i did2 b x 0 on ! condition t !y walk$ z ,*ri/ walk$4 ,?is is :at ,i said3 ,if we walk 9 ! light1 z he is 9 ! light1 we h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r1 & ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son cleanse? u f all s94 7,i ,john #a3 #g47 ,aft] ,*ri/ _h taught u ! pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel1 ,he said to u3 ,if ye "k ^! ?+s1 happy are ye if ye d !m4 7,john #ac3 #ag47 ,aga9 ,he said to u3 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto y1 ,he t believe? on me ! works t ,i d %all he d also4 7,john #ad3 #ab47 ,! ,"l gave me a vision :5 ,i 0 on ! ,isle ( ,patmos3 & ,i saw ! dead1 small & great1 /& be=e ,god2 & ! books 7 op5$2 & ano!r book 0 op5$1 :i* is ! book ( life3 & ! dead 7 judg$ out ( ^? ?+s :i* 7 writt5 9 ! books1 accord+ to _! works4 7,rev4 #bj3 #ab47 ,9 ! face ( all ^! ?+s1 h[ c\ld ,i believe t belief alone 9 ,*ri/ 0 all t 0 necess>y = salvation8 ,! ,_w3--,! witness is excus$4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,james4 ,! ,_w3--,james1 7 y commission$ by ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ to prea* ,8 ,gospel8 ,james3--,i 04 #cfd ,! ,_w3--,did y n tea* ! p t all t 0 necess>y 9 ord] to atta9 to salvation 0 belief 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,james3--,h[ d>e ,i tea* su* doctr9e :5 ! ,"l _h in/ruct$ u to tea* !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,he _h comm&$ u8 ,! ,_w3--,!n1 y believe t 9 ord] = a man to procure salvation he mu/ h works ) 8 fai?8 ,james3--,i d mo/ assur$ly4 ,i taught ! p t fai? )\t works is dead4 ,surely y h read my epi/le1 :]e9 ,i said3 ,:at do? x pr(it1 my bre?r51 ?\gh a man say he ha? fai?1 & h n works8 c fai? save him8 ,if a bro!r or si/] be nak$1 & de/itute ( daily food1 & "o ( y say unto !m1 ,dep>t 9 peace1 be ye w>m$ & fill$2 not)/&+ ye give !m n ^? ?+s :i* are ne$ful to ! body2 :at do? x pr(it8 ,ev5 s fai?1 if x ha? n works1 is dead1 be+ alone4 ,yea1 a man may say1 ,?\ ha/ fai?1 & ,i h works3 %ew me ?y fai? )\t ?y works1 & ,i w %ew !e my fai? by my works4 99 99 99 ,b wilt ?\ "k1 ,o va9 man1 t fai? )\t works is dead8 99 99 99 ,= z ! body )\t ! _s is dead1 s fai? )\t works is dead also4 7,james #b3 #ad-ah1 #bj1 #bf47 ,! ,_w3--,?is is c]ta9ly /range doctr9e to u4 ,we h be5 taught f *ildhood t all we _h to d to be sav$ 0 to believe 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,james3--,y say t t is :at ! prea*]s h taught y8 ,! ,_w3--,x is4 ,! only gospel t we h be5 taught is ! gospel ( ,belief ,alone4 ,we h nev] be5 taught t we _h to d any?+ t[>ds our salvation4 ,james3--,y h be5 deceiv$ by false tea*]s1 :om ,paul prophesi$ w\ld rise up 9 ! la/ days4 ,"h is ! prophecy3 ,= ! "t w come :5 !y w n endure s\nd doctr9e2 b aft] _! own lu/s %all !y heap to !mselves tea*]s1 hav+ it*+ e>s2 & !y %all turn away _! e>s f ! tru? & %all be turn$ into fables4 7,,ii ,timo?y #d3 #c1 #d47 ,! ,_w3--,paul truly prophesi$ z y h said2 b d y ?9k 8 prophecy applies to ! prea*]s ( ! pres5t "t8 ,james3--,i w\ld pref] t y answ] t "q y\rselves4 ,i believe t ,i c make ?is matt] v pla9 to y4 ,suppos+ a man 7 to come to y at ! pres5t "t & tell y t good works 7 n at all ess5tial to #cfe salvation1 t all y _h to d to be sav$ 0 to believe 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 & aft] he _h gone out ?ree ,apo/les ( ! ,"l ,jesus %\ld come 9 & tell y t belief alone w\ld n save y1 t y w\ld h to c\ple works ) y\r fai?1 :i* ( ^! m5 w\ld y believe8 ,! ,_w3--,t sc>cely ne$s an answ]3 we w\ld1 ( c\rse1 believe ! ,apo/les4 ,james3--,i ?\ght z mu*4 ,well1 ,paul1 ,john & ,i h told y1 j z pla9ly z x is possible = u to d1 t belief alone w n save y3 t y mu/ h works z well z fai?4 ,& z y h told me t y believe our words1 ,i w\ld advise y1 if y d n wi% to deceive y\rselves1 to be do]s ( ! ^w1 z well z he>]s ( x4 ,! ,_w3--,?ank y1 ,james4 ,t is all4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,! words ( ! ,apo/les are v pla91 inde$2 ,james told u t :at ! _s is to ! body s works are to fai?2 & t z ! body )\t ! _s is dead1 s fai? )\t works is dead also4 ,we w\ld advise y to accept ! tea*+s ( ,*ri/ & ( ,8 inspir$ ,apo/les4 ,! ,_w3--,9 ! face ( all ^! ,scriptures1 we _c see h[ our prea*]s c tea* t good works are n ess5tial to salvation4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we are n at all surpris$ at _! do+ s4 ,if ! ,scriptures are to be fulfill$1 we mu/ expect to see m5 arise speak+ p]v]se ?+s1 & draw+ away disciples aft] !m4 ,x has be5 cle>ly prov5 t ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les taught t m5 w\ld h to c\ple good works ) _! fai? if !y expect$ to get salvation4 ,n[1 any doctr9e contr>y to ! tea*+ ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les is ! doctr9e ( m54 ,b z x 0 9 ! days ( ! ,savior1 s x is today4 ,*ri/ said ( ! p 9 ,8 day3 ,?is p drawe? nigh unto me ) _! m\?1 & honore? me ) _! lips2 b _! he>t is f> f me4 ,b 9 va9 !y d wor%ip me1 tea*+ = doctr9es ! comm&m5ts ( m54 7,matt4 #ae3 #h1 #i47 ,! ,_w3--,we are v ?ankful to y = call+ our att5tion to ^! pla9 & preci\s tru?s1 & ! next "t t we are visit$ by our m9i/]s we w reque/ !m to tell u :o gave !m au?ority to prea* t good works are n ess5tial to salvation1 :5 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les taught t !y are4 ,= our m9i/]s h mo/ assur$ly taught u t ! ,"l w\ld n accept ( any good works t we might d4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,!n ,he has *ang$ s9ce ! days #cff ( ! e>ly ,apo/les4 ,d y n rememb] :at happ5$ to ,cornelius8 ,cornelius 0 n l ! p ( ! pres5t day1 = he believ$ 9 hav+ good works ) 8 fai?2 & in/ead ( ! ,"l be+ displeas$ ) him = p]=m+ good works1 ,he s5t an angel f heav5 to tell him t 8 pray]s & 8 alms _h come up = a memorial be=e ,god4 7,acts #aj3 #d47 ,n[1 if all ! m9i/]s 9 ! _w told y t good works are n ess5tial to salvation1 all y w\ld h to d w\ld be to turn to ?is ,scripture1 & !re y c\ld %[ !m h[ ! ,"l _h s approv$ ( a man's good works t ,he s5t an angel f heav5 to tell him t ,he _h accept$ ( !m1 & to tell him ( o!r ?+s :i* 7 necess>y = him to d4 ,&1 if t 7 n suffici5t1 y c\ld ref] !m to ! writ+s ( ! ,apo/le ,pet]1 :o said3 ,& besides ?is1 giv+ all dilig5ce1 add to y\r fai? virtue2 & to virtue k2 & to k temp]ance2 & to temp]ance pati5ce2 & to pati5ce godl9ess2 & to godl9ess bro!rly k9dness2 & to bro!rly k9dness *>ity4 ,= if ^! ?+s be 9 y & ab\nd1 !y make y t ye %all nei!r be b>r5 nor unfruitful 9 ! k ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b he t lacke? ^! ?+s is bl9d1 & _c see af> (f1 & ha? =gott5 t he 0 purg$ f 8 old s9s4 ,:]e=e ! r1 bre?r51 give dilig5ce to make y\r call+ & election sure3 = if ye d ^! ?+s ye %all nev] fall3 = s an entrance %all be m9i/]$ unto y abundantly into ! ev]la/+ k+dom ( our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/4 7,,ii ,pet] #a3 #e-aa47 ,,iv4--,,rep5tance4 ,! ,_w3--,y say1 ,fai? 9 ,god & 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! fir/ pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel1 & ! second is ,rep5tance8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,yes1 ! second pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel is rep5tance4 ,! ,_w3--,:at d y und]/& ! t]m rep5tance to mean8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,rep5tance is a deep1 s9c]e1 he>tfelt sorr[ = s91 produc+ a re=mation ( life4 ,x is1 9 a ^w1 ceas+ to d evil & le>n+ to d well4 ,"h is ! ,apo/le ,paul1 :o w be pleas$ to speak ^u ?is important subject4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,paul4 ,paul3--,i speak f exp]i5ce conc]n+ ?is mo/ ess5tial #cfg pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,i 01 z y all "k1 a mo/ unrel5t+ p]secutor ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,i _h ev5 gone s f> z to ass5t to ! dea? ( ! fai?ful ,/eph54 ,i 0 on my way to ,damascus1 ) lett]s f ! high prie/1 au?oriz+ me to br+ b\nd to ,j]usalem all ^? :om ,i f\nd pr(ess+ fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i v]ily believ$ t ,i 0 do+ ,god s]vice4 ,z ,i ne>$ ,damascus1 ! ,"l *eck$ me 9 my evil c\rse & call$ me to rep5tance4 ,he decl>$ t by p]secut+ ,8 sa9ts ,i 0 p]secut+ ,him1 & told me to desi/ f my ungodly "w4 ,on he>+ ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 my s\l 0 rill$ ) remorse1 & ,i imm$iately turn$ r\nd &1 by a life consecrat$ to ,*ri/ & ,8 cause1 s\ght to atone = my pa/ (f5ces4 ,! ,_w3--,0 x ! ,"l1 !n1 :o l$ y to rep5tance8 ,paul3--,x 01 = rep5tance is "o ( ! mo/ preci\s gifts ( ,god to m54 ,?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ t *oice gift has be5 pur*as$ = poor1 fall5 humanity4 ,b1 ,i w\ld h y und]/&1 t ,god is jeal\s ( all ,8 gifts4 ,he does n be/[ !m :]e !y w\ld n be appreciat$4 ,rep5tance1 l e o!r gift ( ,god1 has be5 promis$ to m5 on c]ta9 conditions4 ,! ,_w3--,please tell u :at ^! conditions are4 ,paul3--,"o ( ! conditions is t m5 w manife/ a desire to cease f s91 & to "w righte\sness 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,! ,"l1 speak+ ?r\gh ,isaiah ! prophet1 made a promise unto ! *ildr5 ( m5 t if !y w\ld seek ,him !y w\ld f9d ,him1 & t if !y w\ld =sake _! evil ways & ?\ghts & turn unto ,him1 ,he w\ld p>don _! transgressions4 ,i quote f ! writ+s ( ! prophet3 ,seek ye ! ,"l :ile he may be f\nd1 call ye ^u him :ile he is ne>3 let ! wick$ =sake 8 way1 & ! unrighte\s man 8 ?\ghts3 & let him return unto ! ,"l1 & he w h m]cy ^u him2 & to our ,god1 = he w abundantly p>don4 7,isaiah #ee3 #f1 #g47 ,?us we see t ! gift ( rep5tance is promis$ m5 on condition t !y seek ! ,"l & =sake _! evil ways & ?\ghts4 ,! ,"l has assur$ u t ,he has no pleasure :atev] 9 ! dea? ( a s9n]4 ,speak+ to ! h\se ( ,israel by ! m\? ( ! ,prophet ,ezekiel1 ,he said3 ,say unto !m1 z ,i live1 sai? ! ,"l ,god1 ,i h no pleasure 9 ! dea? ( ! wick$2 b t ! wick$ turn f 8 way & live3 turn ye1 turn ye f y\r evil ways2 = :y w ye die1 ,o h\se ( ,israel8 ,aga91 :5 ,i say unto #cfh ! wick$1 ,?\ %alt surely die2 if he turn f 8 s91 & d t :i* is lawful & "r2 if ! wick$ re/ore ! pl$ge1 giv5 aga9 t he _h robb$1 walk 9 ! /atutes ( life1 )\t committ+ iniquity2 he %all surely live1 he %all n die4 ,none ( 8 s9s t he ha? committ$ %all be m5tion$ unto him3 he ha? done t :i* is lawful & "r2 he %all surely live4 7,ezek4 #cc3 #aa1 #ad-af47 ,b1 behold1 a great] ?an ,ezekiel has te/ifi$ to ! same ?+4 ,"h are ! words ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,au?or ( et]nal salvation3 ,i came n to call ! righte\s1 b s9n]s to rep5tance4 7,luke #e3 #cb47 ,i say unto y1 t likewise joy %all be 9 heav5 ov] "o s9n] t rep5te?1 m ?an ov] n9ety & n9e j p]sons1 :i* ne$ no rep5tance4 7,luke #ae3 #g47 ,! ,_w3--,?ank y1 ,paul1 = y\r te/imony4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h ano!r witness :o 0 call$ by ! ,"l to prea* rep5tance to ! p ( 8 g5]ation4 ,! ,_w3--,we are ready to li/5 to 8 te/imony4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,noah4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r "n8 ,noah3--,my "n is ,noah4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y call$ by ! ,"l to prea* rep5tance unto ! p 9 y\r day8 ,noah3--,i 04 ,! ,"l beheld t ! wick$ness ( ! *ildr5 ( m5 0 great ^u ! e>?4 ,!y _h entirely turn$ away f ! holy comm&m5ts :i* _h be5 deliv]$ unto !m4 ,!y took pleasure 9 all mann] ( wick$ness & abom9ations4 ,!y 71 z are millions ( ! human family at ! pres5t "t1 lov]s ( pleasure m ?an lov]s ( ,god4 ,! ,"l saw t ! imag9ations ( _! he>ts 7 evil cont9ually1 & t !y w\ld surely p]i% if !y did n turn f _! wick$1 reprobate ways4 ,!re=e1 ,he call$ me to be a prea*] ( righte\sness1 & commission$ me to g =? & cry rep5tance unto t wick$ & p]v]se g5]ation4 ,i 0 comm&$ to build an ark1 into :i* ,i 0 to take all ^? :o w\ld he>k5 unto my words & turn unto ! ,"l4 ,i 0 ob$i5t unto ! heav5ly comm&m5t1 & w5t =? among ! p1 cry+ rep5tance unto !m1 & w>n+ !m to flee f ! wra? to come4 ,i prea*$ n alone by precept1 b by my works also4 ,i imm$iately set to "w to con/ruct ! ark1 & dur+ ! "o hundr$ #cfi & tw5ty ye>s :ile ! ark 0 be+ prep>$1 ,i cri$ al\d & sp>$ n4 ,o1 h[ my s\l 0 griev$ :5 ,i beheld ! h>dness ( ! he>ts ( ! p1 = ,i knew t ,god w\ld n be mock$1 t ,he w\ld n /rive ) !m =ev]1 b t ,he w\ld surely de/roy !m if !y did n rep5t ( _! s9s4 ,! ,_w3--,:at success did y meet )1 ,noah1 9 y\r prea*+8 ,noah3--,practically none4 ,my words seem$ to !m z idle tales4 ,!y spurn$ ! message :i* ,i br\ght !m f _! m]ciful ,creator4 ,!y ate1 !y drank1 !y b\ght1 !y sold1 !y m>ri$ & 7 giv5 9 m>riage up till ! v day t ,i & my family--eight s\ls 9 all--ent]$ ! ark1 & ! ,"l %ut ! door4 ,ev5 n[1 ,i fancy ,i c he> _! sc(fs & scorns1 _! mock+s & d]isions1 z we bade !m a la/ f>ewell till we w\ld meet !m at ! judgm5t b> ( ,god4 ,!n 0 ! ^w ( ! ,"l fulfill$1 & ,8 righte\s judgm5ts 7 p\r$ out ^u ^? wick$ p & !y p]i%$ f ! e>?4 7,g54 #f3 #g47 ,& n[1 9 clos+ my te/imony1 ,i w say to y1 t ,god has n *ang$3 ,he is ! same ye/]day1 today & =ev]2 ,he does n look ^u s9 ) ! lea/ degree ( all[ance1 & j z sure z ,god is ,god1 s sure w ,8 judgm5ts come ^u ! inhabitants ( ! e>? 9 ^! latt]-days if !y d n rep5t & turn f _! transgressions4 ,except ye rep5t1 ye %all all likewise p]i%4 7,luke #ac3 #c47 ,! ,_w3--,t is all1 ,noah4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we n[ mo/ respectfully ask y to li/5 to ! te/imony ( ano!r s]vant ( ! ,"l4 ,,abraham',s ,,te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r "n8 ,abraham3--,my "n is ,abraham4 ,! ,_w3--,are y prep>$ to give te/imony conc]n+ ! matt] :i* is be=e u8 ,abraham3--,i am4 ,! ,_w3--,we w li/5 to y\r te/imony4 ,abraham3--,x grieves me to h to report t ! inhabitants ( ! cities ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah fail$ to pr(it by ! sad fate :i* befell ! p 9 ! days ( ,noah4 ,) ! hi/ory ( ! pa/ be=e !m1 %[+ cle>ly ,god's hatr$ ( s91 !y add$ day by day to ! cup ( _! iniquities4 ,_! abom9ations at la/ became unbe>able to ! ,"l1 & ,he decre$ t ,he w\ld de/roy !m f #cgj ! face ( ! e>?4 ,i %all nev] =get ! day t ! ,"l came to me 9 ,mamre & in=m$ me ( ,8 int5tion ( de/roy+ ! cities ( ! pla9s & ! inhabitants !re(4 ,my s\l 0 fill$ ) sorr[1 nev]!less ,i knew t all ! judgm5ts ( ! ,"l 7 j4 ,i bes\ght ,him to grant me favor 9 ,8 sight1 :i* ,he did4 ,i ask$ ,him if ,he w\ld sp>e ! city ( ,sodom provid$ fifty righte\s s\ls 7 f\nd !re4 ,he promis$ me t ,he w\ld sp>e ! city if x conta9$ fifty righte\s inhabitants4 ,b alas6 t numb] c\ld n be f\nd4 ,i plead ) ! ,"l aga9 & aga91 & ,he f9ally cons5t$ to turn away ,8 judgm5ts f ,sodom if t5 ,god-fe>+ p]sons 7 f\nd 9 ! city4 ,b t5 su* p]sons c\ld n be f\nd1 & ! ,"l 9 ,8 ang] de/roy$ ! inhabitants ( ^? wick$ cities & ?us blott$ out _! iniquity f be=e ,8 face4 7,g54 #ah3 #ai47 ,& z ,he sp>$ n ! cities ( ! pla9s1 nei!r w ,he sp>e any o!r city or nation t =gets ,god4 ,z ,noah said1 s say ,i1 ,woe unto ! inhabitants ( ! e>? if !y d n rep5t4 ,behold1 ere !y are aw>e1 ! ,_s ( ,god w cease to /rive ) !m1 & !y %all1 by _! ungodly de$s1 br+ ^u !mselves swift de/ruction4 ,! ,_w3--,we h li/5$ ) int]e/ to y\r te/imony1 ,abraham4 ,y are excus$4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we w n[ introduce a witness :o w %[ y ! great bless+s :i* came to ! p ( ,n9eveh :5 !y turn$ f _! evil ways & began to "w righte\sness 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,jonah4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r "n8 ,jonah3--,my "n is ,jonah4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y call$ by ! ,"l to prea* rep5tance8 ,jonah3--,i 04 ,! ^w ( ! ,"l came to me on "o occasion1 say+3 ,arise1 g to ,n9eveh1 t great city1 & cry aga9/ x2 = _! wick$ness is come up be=e me4 7,jonah #a3 #b47 ,! ,_w3--,did y d z ! ,"l comm&$ y8 ,jonah3--,i did n4 ,i w5t d[n to ,joppa1 & !re took %ip = ,t>%i%4 ,! ,"l puni%$ me = my disob$i5ce1 & !n ,he said unto me ! second "t1 ,arise1 g unto ,n9eveh1 t great city1 & prea* unto x ! prea*+ t ,i bid !e4 7,jonah #c3 #b47 ,s ,i did z ! ,"l comm&$ me4 ,z ,i ent]$ ! city ,i began to cry al\d1 ,yet =ty days1 & ,n9eveh %all be ov]?r[n4 ,s ! #cga p ( ,n9eveh believ$ ,god & proclaim$ a fa/1 & put on sackclo?1 f ! greate/ ( !m ev5 to ! lea/ ( !m4 ,= ^w came unto ! k+ ( ,n9eveh1 & he arose f 8 ?rone1 & he laid 8 robe f him1 & cov]$ him ) sackclo?1 & sat 9 a%es4 ,& he caus$ x to be proclaim$ & publi%$ ?r\gh ,n9eveh by ! decree ( ! k+ & 8 nobles1 say+1 ,let nei!r man nor bea/1 h]d nor flock1 ta/e any ?+2 let !m n fe$1 nor dr9k wat]3 b let man & bea/ be cov]$ ) sackclo?1 & cry mightily unto ,god3 yea1 let !m turn e "o f 8 evil way1 & f ! viol5ce t is 9 _! h&s4 ,:o c tell if ,god w turn & rep5t1 & turn away f 8 fi]ce ang]1 t we p]i% n8 ,& ,god saw _! works1 t !y turn$ f _! evil way2 & ,god rep5t$ ( ! evil1 t he _h said t he w\ld d unto !m2 & he did x n4 7,jonah #c3 #e-aj47 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,! next witness ^: evid5ce we desire y to he> is ,john1 ! =]unn] ( ,*ri/4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,john4 ,! ,_w3--,y\r "n is ,john8 ,john3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y call$ by ! ,"l to prea* rep5tance to ! p ( y\r g5]ation8 ,john3--,i 04 ,i 0 s5t be=e ! ,"l to prep>e ,8 way4 ,i call$ ^u ! p to rep5t ( _! s9s1 = ! ,k+dom ( ,heav5 0 at h&4 7,matt4 #c3 #a1 #b47 ,! ,_w3--,7 y able to br+ _m to rep5tance8 ,john3--,yes1 _m p ( ,judaea & ,j]usalem1 ^u he>+ ! proclamation1 rep5t$1 came =w>d & confess$ _! s9s1 & 7 baptiz$ 9 ! riv] ,jordan4 7,m>k #a3 #e47 ,! ,_w3--,are we to und]/& t confession ( s9s is ess5tial8 ,john3--,su* has be5 ! tea*+ ( ! s]vants ( ! ,"l 9 e disp5sation4 ,)\t confession ( s9s rep5tance is incomplete4 ,"h are ! words ( ! inspir$ tea*]s3 ,he t cov]e? 8 s9s %all n prosp]1 b :oso confesse? & =sake? !m %all h m]cy4 7,prov4 #bh3 #ac47 ,if we say t we h no s9 we deceive ourselves1 & ! tru? is n 9 u4 ,if we confess our s9s1 ,he is fai?ful & j to =give u our s9s1 & to cleanse u f all unrighte\sness4 7,i ,john #a3 #h1 #i47 ,b confession %\ld be accompani$ ) a promise & det]m9ation to s9 no m4 ,to confess 8 s9s be=e ,god w n #cgb b5efit a man unless 8 confession is accompani$ ) a det]m9ation to s9 no m4 ,he mu/ cov5ant ) ! ,"l t he is will+ to =sake s91 & t 9 future he w1 ) ,8 ,div9e assi/ance1 yield to no evil1 b w %un ! v appe>ance ( x1 & keep himself unspott$ f ! _w4 ,god _c be deceiv$1 & ,he w n p>don ^? :o m]ely confess _! s9s1 & /ill make no ef=t to =sake !m4 ,! ,_w3--,rep5tance is1 !re=e1 conditional8 ,john3--,x is4 ,m5 mu/ be will+ to confess _! s9s & to =sake !m4 ,!y mu/ also be will+ to =give o!rs4 ,9 fact1 ,*ri/ told ! p t ,8 ,fa!r w\ld n =give !m _! trespasses if !y 9 _! he>ts fail$ to =give ^? :o trespass$ aga9/ !m4 ,^! are ,8 words3 ,if ye =give m5 _! trespasses1 y\r ,heav5ly ,fa!r w also =give y2 b if ye =give n m5 _! trespasses1 nei!r w y\r ,fa!r =give y\r trespasses4 7,matt4 #f3 #ad1 #ae47 ,& ?is =giv5ess mu/ be )\t limit4 ,on "o occasion ,pet] ask$ ! ,"l1 ,h[ (t %all my bro!r s9 aga9/ me1 & ,i =give him1 till sev5 times8 ,! ,ma/] answ]$1 ,i say n unto !e1 until sev5 times2 b until sev5ty times sev54 ,on ano!r occasion ,he taught ! disciples1 say+1 ,if ?y bro!r trespass aga9/ !e1 rebuke him1 & if he rep5t1 =give him4 ,& if he trespass aga9/ !e sev5 times 9 a day1 & sev5 times 9 a day turn aga9 to !e say+1 ,i rep5t1 ?\ %alt =give him4 7,luke #ag3 #c1 #d47 ,n[h]e are rep5tance1 confession & =giv5ess m beautifully portray$ ?an 9 ,*ri/'s p>able ( ! prodigal son4 ,aft] hav+ wa/$ 8 sub/ance 9 riot\s liv+1 & be+ br\ght d[n s l[ t he _h to satisfy 8 hung] ) sw9e's food1 ! prodigal at la/ came to himself4 ,he ?\ght ( 8 fa!r's home 9 :i* he _h sp5t s _m happy ye>s1 ( ! good ?+s ( ! e>? ) :i* ! tables _h always be5 lad51 ( ! hir$ s]vants :o wait$ ^u ! family4 ,! _s ( rep5tance ent]$ 8 he>t1 & spr++ to 8 feet he exclaim$1 ,i w arise & g to my fa!r1 & w say unto him1 ,fa!r1 ,i h s9n$ aga9/ heav51 & be=e !e1 & am no m wor?y to be call$ ?y son3 make me z "o ( ?y hir$ s]vants4 99 99 99 ,b :5 he 0 yet a great way (f1 8 fa!r saw him1 & _h compassion1 & ran1 & fell on 8 neck1 & kiss$ him4 99 99 99 ,& ! fa!r said to 8 s]vants1 ,br+ =? ! be/ robe1 & put x on him2 & put a r+ on 8 h&1 & %oes on 8 feet3 & br+ hi!r ! fatt$ calf & kill x2 #cgc & let u eat1 & be m]ry3 = ?is my s5 0 dead1 & is alive aga92 he 0 lo/1 & is f\nd4 7,luke #ae3 #ah-bj1 #ba-bd47 ,9 ?is p>able is cle>ly exhibit$ ! love & m]cy ( ,god4 ,v]ily1 he t come? to ,him %all 9 n[ise be ca/ out4 ,! ,_w3--,we w excuse ! witness4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,?is is our case4 ,we believe we h prov$ mo/ conclusively t rep5tance is ess5tial to salvation4 ,= ?is ye "k1 said ! apo/le1 t no :oremong]1 nor unclean p]son1 nor covet\s man :o is an idolat]1 ha? any inh]itance 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,*ri/ & ( ,god4 7,eph4 #e3 #e47 ,! ,"l has also said by ! m\? ( ,john ! ,revelator3 ,! fe>ful1 & unbeliev+1 & ! abom9able1 & murd]]s1 & :oremong]s1 & sorc]]s1 & idolat]s1 & all li>s1 %all h _! "p 9 ! lake :i* burne? ) fire & brim/one3 :i* is ! second dea?4 7,rev4 #ba3 #h47 ,we1 !re=e1 say unto all m51 ,be n deceiv$2 ,god is n mock$3 = :atsoev] a man s[e?1 t %all he also reap4 7,gal4 #f3 #g47 ,we h po9t$ out all ! prom95t pr9ciples connect$ ) true rep5tance4 ,& x c easily be se5 by e hone/ he>t1 t ,god requires mank9d to seek dilig5tly to disc]n good f evil1 & to asc]ta9 :at s9s & evils !y are guilty (2 to be ex]cis$ ) a ,godly sorr[ t !y h ev] s9n$ aga9/ s great & good a ,be+ z ,god2 to make suitable confession be=e ,god1 = all pa/ s9s committ$2 & su* a confession mu/ be accompani$ ) a solemn cov5ant or promise to s9 no m2 & ! he>t %\ld be fix$ & immovable 9 ?is cov5ant4 ,all p]sons :o w d ^! ?+s w h a measure ( ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ re/+ ^u !m1 imp>t+ humility1 & meekness1 & l[l9ess ( he>t4 ,b /ill ?is rep5tance does n gu>antee to !m a remission ( s9s2 x only prep>es ! he>t to obey prop]ly a great & holy ord9ance :i* ,god has in/itut$ expressly = ! remission ( s9s4 ,we mean ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,v4--,,wat] ,,baptism4 ,! ,_w3--,d y believe & tea* t wat] baptism is ess5tial to salvation8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we d4 ,wat] baptism 0 comm&$ by ! ,"l1 & we d n tea* p t !y c get into ! ,k+dom ( ,heav5 by break+ ! ,"l's comm&m5ts4 ,! ,_w3--,well1 we h be5 taught t baptism is #cgd n at all ess5tial to salvation1 t x is simply an outw>d sign ( an inw>d grace4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,baptism 0 in/itut$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,x is an ord9ance ( ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 & by ob$i5ce to t ord9ance1 c\pl$ ) fai?1 & s9c]e rep5tance1 ! ,"l has promis$ mank9d a remission ( _! s9s4 ,we h ! te/imony ( _m em95t writ]s t baptism 0 practic$ by ! ,jews1 z a religi\s c]emony1 ages ant]ior to ! bir? ( our ,savior4 ,x is said t ! ,jews n only circumcis$1 b baptiz$ all new conv]ts to _! fai?2 & t 9 ! days ( ,solomon great numb]s 7 proselyt$ f ! surr\nd+ nations1 & 7 baptiz$4 ,x is by "s suppos$ t ! ,jews1 be=e ,*ri/1 did n baptize ^? ( ,jewi% desc5t1 b only su* z 7 proselyt$ f =eign nations4 ,b x is c]ta9 t baptism 0 adm9i/]$1 "u ! law ( ,moses1 unto num]\s multitudes ( ,jews2 = ,john ! ,bapti/1 :o 0 ! legal heir ( ! ,a>onic ,prie/hood1 ?r\gh ! l9eage ( 8 fa!rs1 did adm9i/] ?is rite to ?\s&s ( ! ,jews = ! remission ( _! s9s2 & ?is1 too1 at a "t :5 ! law ( ,moses 0 9 full =ce4 ,ev5 ,jesus ,himself _h n yet be5 baptiz$4 ,none ( ! old in/itution 0 yet aboli%$2 & no new in/itutions 71 z yet1 introduc$4 ,& :ile "u ! /ricte/ obligations to keep ! old law1 ,john 0 baptiz+2 & !re w5t out to him ,j]usalem & all ,judaea1 & all ! region r\nd ab\t ,jordan1 & 7 baptiz$ ( him 9 ,jordan1 confess+ _! s9s4 7,matt4 #c3 #e1 #f47 ,we ask y to he> ! te/imony ( ,paul on ?is subject4 ,! ,_w3--,we w be pleas$ to he> ! ,apo/le's evid5ce4 ,,paul',s ,,te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,paul1 did y tea* ! p t wat] baptism 0 practic$ by ! ,israelites be=e ! days ( ,john ! ,bapti/8 ,paul3--,i did4 ,wat] baptism is "o ( ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel--! true ,gospel1 :i* embraces "o ,"l1 "o fai? & "o baptism4 ,t ,gospel 0 prea*$ to ! p 9 ! days ( ,abraham2 & also to ! ,israelites "u ,moses4 ,h y n read :at ,i wrote to ! ,galatians1 ! ,hebrews & ! ,cor9?ians conc]n+ ?is matt]8 ,i quote f my epi/les3 ,& ! scripture1 =esee+ t ,god w\ld ju/ify ! hea!n ?r\gh fai?1 prea*$ be=e ! ,gospel unto ,abraham1 say+1 ,9 !e %all all nations be bless$4 7,gal4 #c3 #h47 ,= unto u 0 ! ,gospel prea*$1 z well #cge z unto !m3 b ! ^w prea*$ did n pr(it !m1 n be+ mix$ ) fai? 9 !m t he>d x4 7,heb4 #d3 #b47 ,moreov]1 bre?r51 ,i w\ld n t ye %\ld be ignorant1 h[ t all our fa!rs 7 "u ! cl\d1 & all pass$ ?r\gh ! sea2 & 7 all baptiz$ unto ,moses 9 ! cl\d & 9 ! sea4 7,i ,cor4 #aj3 #a1 #b47 ,! ,_w3--,paul1 y h cle>ly prov$ ! antiquity ( baptism4 ,we w excuse y = ! pres5t4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we c prove to y beyond ! possibility ( d\bt t wat] baptism is ess5tial to man's salvation4 ,z y "k1 ne>ly all ! ,*ri/ian sects believe 9 & practice "s =m ( baptism1 b1 ) two or ?ree exceptions1 none ( !m believe t t ord9ance aids1 ev5 9 ! slighte/ degree1 9 ! salvation ( ! s\ls ( m54 ,?is is a mi/ake4 ,baptism is "o ( ! fir/ ord9ances ( ! ,gospel1 & is z ess5tial to man's salvation z any o!r ord9ance t ,god has ev] reveal$4 ,! ,_w3--,we are ready to he> y\r witnesses on ?is matt]4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,! fir/ witness t we w introduce is ,john ! ,bapti/4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,john4 ,! ,_w3--,y\r "n is ,john8 ,john3--,x is4 ,! ,_w3--,y told u on a =m] occasion t y 7 call$ ( ,god to g be=e ,*ri/ & prep>e ,8 way4 ,john3--,t is correct4 ,y w f9d x s record$ 9 ,john's ,gospel4 7,john #a3 #f47 ,! ,_w3--,:at did ,god comm& y to prea* to ! p8 ,john3--,rep5tance & wat] baptism4 ,! ,_w3--,y say t ,god s5t y to baptize ) wat]8 ,john3--,he did4 ,x is record$ 9 ! scriptures3 ,& ,i knew him n3 b he t s5t me to baptize ) wat]1 ! same said unto me1 ,^u :om ?\ %alt see ! ,_s desc5d+1 & rema9+ on him1 ! same is he :i* baptize? ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,john #a3 #cc47 ,! ,_w3--,:at did y tell ! p 0 ! object ( wat] baptism8 ,john3--,i told !m t x 0 = ! remission ( s9s4 ,m>k & ,luke be> me witness4 ,! =m] says3 ,john did baptize 9 ! wild]ness1 & prea* ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remissions ( s9s4 7,m>k #a3 #d47 ,luke #cgf says3 ,& he came into all ! c\ntry ab\t ,jordan1 prea*+ ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s4 7,luke #c3 #c47 ,! ,_w3--,aft] :at mann] did y baptize8 ,john3--,z ,i 0 comm&$ by ! ,"l--by imm]sion4 ,i took ! rep5tant believ]s d[n to ! riv] ,jordan1 & !re ,i baptiz$ !m by imm]s+ !m 9 ! wat]4 ,! ,_w3--,!n y d n believe 9 infant spr9kl+8 ,john3--,i d n4 ,x is contr>y to ! tea*+ ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les4 ,!re 0 b "o =m ( baptism kn[n to !m1 t 0 baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s4 ,on "o occasion :5 p appli$ to me = baptism1 ,i _h to take !m to ,a5on1 ne> to ,salim1 because !re 0 mu* wat] !re4 7,john #c3 #bc47 ,_h ,i consid]$ spr9kl+ j z acceptable to ,god z imm]sion1 ,i w\ld n h tak5 ! p to ,a5on to be baptiz$4 ,! ,_w3--,y baptiz$ ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,john3--,i did4 ,! ,_w3--,:5 ,*ri/ appli$ to y = baptism :at did y say8 ,john3--,i said1 ,i h ne$ to be baptiz$ ( !e1 & come/ ?\ to me8 ,!n ,jesus said to me1 ,suff] x to be s n[3 = ?us x become? u to fulfill all righte\sness4 7,matt4 #c3 #ad1 #ae47 ,! ,_w3--,y say t ,*ri/ reque/$ y to baptize ,him 9 ord] t ,he might fulfill all righte\sness8 ,john3--,he did4 ,& if ! ,son ( ,god1 be+ holy1 _h ne$ to be baptiz$ ) wat] t ,he might fulfill all righte\sness1 h[ mu* m ne$ h mortal m51 !y be+ unholy1 to be baptiz$8 ,accord+ to ! words ( ! ,savior a man _c fulfill all righte\sness if he fails to comply ) ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,i told ! ,ph>isees & lawy]s t !y _h reject$ ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves by n be+ baptiz$4 7,luke #g3 #cj47 ,& z x 0 9 ^? days1 s x is today--all ^? :o slight ?is comm& ( ! ,"l1 & refuse to be baptiz$ by imm]sion = ! remission ( _! s9s1 w1 l ! ,ph>isees & lawy]s1 reject ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves4 ,! ,_w3--,! witness is excus$4 7,to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts47 ,:5 0 ! me?od ( baptism *ang$8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,9 ! ?ird c5tury aft] ,*ri/1 9 ! case ( a man nam$ ,novatian4 ,gahan1 a ,ca?olic hi/orian1 writ+ ( him1 says3 ,hav+ embrac$ ! fai?1 he cont9u$ a cate*um51 till1 fall+ dang]\sly ill1 & #cgg 8 life be+ despair$ (1 he 0 baptiz$ 9 b$1 n by imm]sion1 :i* 0 !n ! usual me?od1 b by infusion1 or p\r+ on ( wat]4 ,! ,_w3--,:o is y\r next witness8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,our next witness is ! ,jewi% rul] ,nicodemus4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,nicodemus4 ,! ,_w3--,nicodemus1 _h y an int]view ) ,*ri/8 ,nicodemus3--,i _h4 ,i call$ ^u ,him "o night & said to ,him1 ,rabbi1 we "k t ?\ art a tea*] come f ,god3 = no man c d ^! miracles t ?\ doe/ except ,god be ) him4 7,john #c3 #b47 ,! ,_w3--,:at did ,*ri/ say 9 reply8 ,nicodemus3--,he told me t ,i w\ld h to be born aga9--born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s4 ,he spoke mo/ emphatically conc]n+ ?is matt]1 say+1 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 7,john #c3 #e47 ,! ,_w3--,:at did y int]pret ! words born ( ! wat] & ( ! ,_s to mean8 ,nicodemus3--,i int]pret$ !m to mean ! baptism ( wat] & ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,*ri/ 0 born ( ! wat] & ( ! ,_s :5 ,he 0 baptiz$2 ,8 disciples 7 born ( ! wat] & ( ! ,_s1 & ! ,savior decl>$ t except a man receive ?is new bir? he _c ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,! ,_w3--,we h be5 taught t ! wat] :i* ,jesus spoke ( 0 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,nicodemus3--,he did n tell me t4 ,i am sure t if ,*ri/ _h meant ! ^w ( ,god ,he w\ld h said s4 ,*ri/ did n say "o ?+ & mean ano!r4 ,:y %\ld m5 put false s5tim5ts into ! m\? ( ! ,son ( ,god8 ,t y may see ! absurdity ( ?is int]pretation :i* m5 h put ^u ! words ( ,*ri/1 ,i w make a few quotations f ! scriptures1 sub/itut+ ! words ^w ( ,god = ! ^w wat]3 ,& ,jesus :5 he 0 baptiz$1 w5t up /raightway out ( ! ^w ( ,god4 ,& ,john 0 baptiz+ 9 ,a5on ne> to ,salim1 because !re 7 mu* words ( ,god !re4 ,& he comm&$ ! *>iot to /& /ill3 & !y w5t d[n bo? into ! ^w ( ,god4 99 99 99 ,& :5 !y 7 come up out ( ! ^w ( ,god4 u ,!n answ]$ ,pet]1 ,c any man =bid ! ^w ( ,god1 t ^! %\ld n be baptiz$4 #cgh ,t he might sanctify & cleanse x ) ! wa%+ ( ! ^w ( ,god by ! ^w4 ,! ,_w3--,?is c]ta9ly makes ! int]pretation appe> mo/ absur$4 ,b1 d y consid] wat] baptism ess5tial to salvation8 ,nicodemus3--,i d1 mo/ assur$ly4 ,i am aw>e t ?is doctr9e s\nds z /range to ! p 9 ^! days z x did at fir/ to me4 ,b x is1 nev]!less1 true4 ,x 0 n ,*ri/'s doctr9e1 x 0 ! doctr9e ( ! ,fa!r :o _h s5t ,him1 & :o _h s5t ,john also ) a simil> message4 ,my doctr9e is n m9e1 said ! ,savior1 b 8 t s5t me4 ,if any man w d 8 w1 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e1 :e!r x be ( ,god1 or :e!r ,i speak ( myself4 7,john #g3 #af1 #ag47 ,aga9 ,he said1 ,= ,i h n spok5 ( myself2 b ! ,fa!r :i* s5t me1 he gave me a comm&m5t :at ,i %\ld say & :at ,i %\ld speak4 ,& ,i "k t 8 comm&m5t is life ev]la/+2 :atsoev] ,i speak1 !re=e1 ev5 z ! ,fa!r said unto me1 s ,i speak4 7,john #ab3 #di1 #ej47 ,!re=e1 :5 ,*ri/ impress$ ^u me ! necessity ( a new bir?1 ( ! wat] & ( ! ,_s1 ,he taught me a comm&m5t :i* ,he _h receiv$ f ,8 ,fa!r1 & :i* ,he said 0 life ev]la/+4 ,i am surpris$ t anyone possess$ ( ord9>y intellig5ce c\ld ?9k = a mom5t t ,god1 ! f\nta9 ( all tru? & wisdom1 w\ld s5d ,8 ,son d[n to ! e>? to tea* ! *ildr5 ( m5 ord9ances :i* 7 n necess>y = !m to obs]ve4 ,nor c ,i ?9k ( any?+ m fooli% ?an = ,*ri/ to s5d out mission>ies into ! _w to tea* p to obs]ve an ord9ance1 :i*1 :5 !y _h obey$ x1 !y 7 no bett] (f ?an !y 7 be=e4 ,h[ d>e anyone *>ge ! ,almighty ) su* folly8 ,! ,_w3--,we h no fur!r que/ions to ask ! witness4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,our next witness is ! ,apo/le ,pet]4 ,,pet]',s ,,te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y commission$ by ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ to prea* ,8 ,gospel8 ,pet]3--,i 04 ,9 s5d+ ,8 ,apo/les =? to prea* ! ,gospel1 ! ,"l said unto !m1 ,g ye !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/3 tea*+ !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,i h comm&$ y3 & #cgi lo1 ,i am ) y alway1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w4 7,matt4 #bh3 #ai1 #bj47 ,! ,_w3--,baptism is1 !re=e1 a comm&m5t ( ! ,"l8 ,pet]3--,x is1 & ,*ri/ has said1 t he t breaks "o ( ! lea/ ( ,8 comm&m5ts & tea*es m5 to d s1 ! same %all be call$ ! lea/ 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,heav54 7,matt4 #e3 #ai47 ,! ,_w3--,d y believe wat] baptism to be ess5tial to man's salvation8 ,pet]3--,i d4 ,if x _h n be5 s consid]$ by ,*ri/1 ,he w\ld n h comm&$ u to prea* x4 ,:y s5d u out to tell p to obs]ve an ord9ance ( ! ,gospel :i* x matt]$ n ) ,god :e!r !y obs]v$ or n8 ,t w\ld n give ! ,"l cr$it = possess+ z mu* intellig5ce z m52 = no man among y w\ld comm& 8 s]vants to d a c]ta9 "w :5 x matt]$ n :e!r x 0 done or left undone4 ,if baptism is n ess5tial to salvation1 !n x 0 ne$less on ! "p ( ,*ri/ to comm& ,8 ,apo/les to prea* x4 ,x 0 a wa/e ( "t = u to d s1 = :ile we 7 prea*+ baptism & adm9i/]+ ! ord9ances we c\ld h employ$ ! "t 9 prea*+ pr9ciples :i* are ess5tial to m5's salvation4 ,y w obs]ve1 ,*ri/ told u to baptize ! p 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,n[1 d y ?9k = a mom5t t we w\ld h us$ ! names ( ! ,holy ,tr9ity 9 an ord9ance 9 :i* !re 0 no pr(it8 ,did ,*ri/ n "k t x 0 writt5 9 ! ,scriptures1 ,?\ %alt n take ! "n ( ! ,"l ?y ,god 9 va91 = ! ,"l w n hold him guiltless t take? 8 "n 9 va94 ,if y say t baptism is n ess5tial to salvation1 y make ! ,savior ( ! _w a transgressor ( ,god's holy comm&m5t1 = :at c\ld be m va9 ?an to use ! names ( ! ,holy ,tr9ity 9 an ord9ance 9 :i* !re 7 no virtue1 no salvation8 ,! ,_w3--,y1 !re=e1 taught ! p t x 0 necess>y = !m to be baptiz$8 ,pet]3--,i did4 ,) ! re/ ( ! ,apo/les ,i /ood up on ! day ( ,p5teco/ be=e a great multitude ( p & decl>$ unto !m ! message ( life & salvation :i* ,*ri/ _h giv5 u to deliv]4 ,we spoke "u ! inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ?\s&s ( p 7 prick$ 9 _! he>ts1 & cri$ out say+1 ,m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8 ,! ,_w3--,:at did y tell !m8 #chj ,pet]3--,i said unto !m1 ,rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts #b3 #ch47 ,! same day ?ree ?\s& s\ls 7 add$ to ! ,*ur*4 ,!re 0 a mo/ dev\t man nam$ ,cornelius1 :o resid$ 9 ,caes>ea1 :o pray$ to ,god con/antly & gave mu* alms to ! p4 ,8 pray]s & alms came up z a memorial be=e ,god1 & ,he s5t an angel to ,cornelius to tell him to s5d = me to ,joppa1 & t ,i w\ld tell him words :]eby he & 8 h\se %\ld be sav$4 ,n[1 y w rememb]1 t a %ort "t previ\s to ?is ,i _h taught ?\s&s ( p baptism = ! remission ( s9s4 ,if ,i _h taught !m false doctr9e d y ?9k ! ,"l w\ld h s5t an angel to ,cornelius to advise him to s5d = me to tea* him ! plan ( salvation8 ,i told ,cornelius ! same ?+s t ,i decl>$ to ! p on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 & comm&$ him & 8 h\sehold to be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l4 7,acts #aj3 #dh47 ,! ,_w3--,t is all1 ,pet]4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we n[ submit = y\r consid]ation ! te/imony ( ! ,apo/le ,paul4 ,,paul',s ,,te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,:at is y\r belief conc]n+ wat] baptism8 ,paul3--,i believe & h taught t x is an ess5tial ord9ance ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 ,jesus appe>$ to me on ! way to ,damascus1 ,he call$ me to rep5tance & told me to g into ,damascus & t ,i w\ld !re be told ( all ?+s t 7 comm&$ ( me to d4 ,! ,"l !n in/ruct$ ,8 s]vant ,ananias to g to me & to tell me to arise & be baptis$ & wa% away my s9s1 call+ on ! "n ( ! ,"l4 7,acts #bb3 #af47 ,s1 y see1 baptism = ! remission ( s9s is n my doctr9e1 b ! ,"l's4 ,s important is ?is ord9ance 9 ! sight ( ! ,et]nal ,fa!r t ,he )held ! ,holy ,gho/ f twelve dev\t ,ephesians until ,i _h re-baptiz$ !m4 ,!y _h be5 baptiz$ previ\sly1 b n by "o hold+ au?ority f ,god1 & s _! baptism 0 n valid 9 ,8 sight4 ,h[ d>e ,i tea* ! *ildr5 ( m5 t baptism is n ess5tial to salvation :5 ,he :o spake z nev] man spake _h decl>$1 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s he _c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,! ,_w3--,we w excuse ! witness4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h adduc$ en\gh evid5ce to #cha conv9ce e fair-m9d$ p]son t wat] baptism is ess5tial to 8 salvation4 ,we h %[n t x 0 in/itut$ by ! ,"l f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w = ! remission ( s9s4 ,! ,israelites receiv$ ! ord9ance "u ! h&s ( ,moses1 & 7 all baptiz$ 9 ! cl\d & 9 ! sea4 ,john1 ! =]unn] ( ,messiah1 0 s5t by ,god to prea* baptism = ! remission ( s9s4 ,he baptiz$ multitudes ( p 9 ! riv] ,jordan = ! remission ( _! s9s4 ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god receiv$ baptism at ! h&s ( ,john 9 ord] t ,he1 too1 might fulfill all righte\sness4 ,jesus told ! ,jewi% rul] t except a man 7 born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s he c\ld n ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,he comm&$ ,8 disciples to ,g & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,pet]1 :ile prea*+ "u ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 told ! p on ! day ( ,p5teco/ to rep5t & be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( _! s9s4 ,! ,"l ,himself s5t ,ananias to ,saul ( ,t>sus to tell him to arise & be baptis$ & wa% away 8 s9s4 ,we prea* ! same doctr9e t 0 taught by ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les1 & say unto y1 ,rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,,vi4--,,! ,,holy ,,gho/4 ,! ,_w 7to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts73--,accord+ to ! doctr9e ( y\r ,*ur* a man mu/ be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s be=e he c ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,9 ?is we simply reit]ate :at ,jesus said to ! anxi\s ,jewi% rul]1 ,nicodemus4 ,^! are ,8 words3 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 7,john #c3 #e47 ,^! are ! words ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & :5ev] ,he speaks all discussion %\ld be clos$4 ,! ,_w3--,y expla9$ to u 9 ! la/ exam9ation t be+ born ( ! wat] means be+ baptiz$ 9 wat]3 :at are we to und]/& by be+ born ( ! ,_s8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,to be born ( ! ,_s means to be baptiz$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,all m5 mu/ receive ^! two baptisms be=e !y c become ! sons ( ,god4 ,by be+ born ( ! fle% we become ! sons ( m53 by be+ born ( ! wat] & ( ! ,_s we become ! sons ( ,god4 ,we desire y to he> ! te/imony ( ,john ! ,bapti/ on ?is important matt]4 #chb ,,te/imony ,,( ,,john ,,! ,,bapti/4 ,! ,_w3--,john1 y told u on two =m] occasions t y 7 s5t ( ,god to prep>e ! way = ,8 ,only ,begott5 ,son4 ,:at did y tea* ! p !y _h to d 9 ord] to be accept$ ( ! ,"l & admitt$ into ,8 ,k+dom8 ,john3--,i told !m t !y w\ld h to rep5t1 & be baptiz$ 9 wat] = ! remission ( _! s9s4 ,i promis$ ! p t1 if !y w\ld d ^! ?+s1 :5 ,*ri/ w\ld come ,he w\ld baptize !m ) a high] baptism--! baptism ( ! ,holy ,gho/ & ( fire4 7,matt4 #c3 #aa47 ,! ,_w3--,y baptiz$ ! ,*ri/8 ,john3--,i did4 ,! ord9ance 0 p]=m$ 9 ! riv] ,jordan4 ,z soon z ,jesus came up out ( ! wat] ! heav5s 7 op5$ & ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d$ l a dove & re/$ ^u ,him1 & !n 0 he>d ! voice ( ,god out ( heav51 say+1 ,?\ art my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$4 7,m>k #a3 #i-aa47 ,?us 0 ,jesus born ( ! wat] & ( ! ,_s1 & all m5 mu/ foll[ ! example ( ! ,r$eem] ( ! _w if !y expect to become heirs ( ,god & jo9t heirs ) ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! ,_w3--,did y promise ! ,holy ,gho/ to all ^? :om y baptiz$8 ,john3--,i did4 ,i said to !m1 ,i inde$ baptize y ) wat] unto rep5tance3 b he t come? aft] me is mighti] ?an ,i1 ^: %oes ,i am n wor?y to be>3 he %all baptize y ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ) fire4 7,matt4 #c3 #aa47 ,! ,_w3--,y are excus$1 ,john4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,our next witness is ! ,apo/le ,john4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,! ,,apo/le ,,john4 ,! ,_w3--,y are an ,apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,john3--,i am4 ,! ,_w3--,john ! ,bapti/ promis$ ^? :o believ$ 9 ,*ri/ & :o _h rep5t$ & be5 baptiz$ = ! remission ( _! s9s t ! ,messiah w\ld baptize !m ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ) fire4 ,did y receive t high] baptism8 ,john3--,i did1 b n until ,*ri/ _h fulfill$ ,8 mission & _h return$ to ,8 ,fa!r4 ,:ile ! ,savior 0 ) u ,he 0 our ,tea*]1 our ,guide & our ,com=t]2 b :5 ,he asc5d$ up on high we receiv$ f ! ,fa!r ! o!r ,com=t]1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o 0 to #chc abide )9 u =ev]4 ,dur+ ,8 soj\rn ) u1 ,jesus ref]r$ q (t5 to ! ,div9e ,_s :i* ,8 ,fa!r w\ld conf] ^u u aft] ,8 dep>ture4 ,on diff]5t occasions ,he said to u3 ,b ! ,com=t]1 :i* is ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om ! ,fa!r w s5d 9 my "n1 he %all tea* y all ?+s1 & br+ all ?+s to y\r remembrance1 :atsoev] ,i h said unto y4 7,john #ad3 #bf47 ,b :5 ! ,com=t] is come1 :om ,i w s5d unto y f ! ,fa!r1 ev5 ! ,_s ( tru?1 :i* proce$e? f ! ,fa!r1 he %all te/ify ( me4 7,john #ae3 #bf47 ,h[beit :5 he1 ! ,_s ( tru?1 is come1 he w guide y into all tru?3 = he %all n speak ( himself2 b :atsoev] he %all he>1 t %all he speak3 & he w %[ y ?+s to come4 ,he %all glorify me3 = he %all receive ( m9e1 & %all %[ x unto y4 7,john #af3 #ac1 #ad47 ,& :5 !y br+ y unto ! synagogues1 & unto ! magi/rates1 & p[]s1 take ye no ?\ght h[ or :at ?+ ye %all answ]1 or :at ye %all say3 = ! ,holy ,gho/ %all tea* y 9 t same h\r :at ye ought to say4 7,luke #ab3 #aa1 #ab47 ,nev]!less ,i tell y ! tru?2 x is exp$i5t = y t ,i g away2 = if ,i g n away1 ! ,com=t] w n come unto y2 b if ,i dep>t1 ,i w s5d him unto y4 7,john #af3 #g47 ,&1 behold1 ,i s5d ! promise ( my ,fa!r unto y3 b t>ry ye 9 ! city ( ,j]usalem1 until ye be endu$ ) p[] f on high4 7,luke #bd3 #di47 ,! ,_w3--,h[ 0 ! ,holy ,gho/ conf]r$ ^u ! p8 ,john3--,?r\gh pray] & by ! imposition ( h&s4 ,! ,_w3--,did y receive ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 ?is mann]8 ,john3--,i did1 & s did ! re/ ( ! ,apo/les4 ,jesus said to u1 ,& ,i w pray ! ,fa!r1 & he %all give y ano!r ,com=t]1 t he may abide ) y =ev]4 7,john #ad3 #af47 ,he l$ u out z f> z ,be?any1 :]e ,he lift$ up ,8 h&s & bless$ u2 ,he !n brea!d on u1 & said1 ,receive ye ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,luke #bd3 #ej2 ,john #bj3 #bb47 ,! ,_w3--,t is all1 ,john4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,our next witness1 ! ,apo/le ,pet]1 is ready to be exam9$4 ,! ,_w3--,we w li/5 to 8 te/imony4 ,,pet] ,,te/ifies4 ,! ,_w3--,did y also receive f ,*ri/ ! promise ( ! ,holy ,gho/8 #chd ,pet]3--,i did4 ,aft] ,8 resurrection1 ! ,"l appe>$ to u z we 7 assembl$ toge!r1 & comm&$ u t we %\ld n dep>t f ,j]usalem1 b wait = ! promise ( ! ,fa!r1 :i*1 said ,he1 ye h he>d ( me4 ,= ,john truly baptiz$ ) wat]2 b ye %all be baptiz$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ n _m days h5ce4 7,acts #a3 #d1 #e47 ,! ,_w3--,:5 did y receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,pet]3--,on ! day ( ,p5teco/4 ,! ,apo/les 7 assembl$ toge!r1 & sudd5ly !re came a s\nd f heav5 z ( a ru%+ mighty w9d1 & x rill$ all ! h\se :]e we 7 sitt+4 ,& !re appe>$ unto u clov5 tongues l ( z fire1 & x sat ^u ea* ( u4 ,& we 7 all fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 & began to speak ) o!r tongues1 z ! ,_s gave u utt]ance4 7,acts #b3 #b-d47 ,! ,_w3--,7 ! ,apo/les ! only ones :o receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,pet]3--,!y 7 n4 ,! ,"l is n a respect] ( p]sons2 9 e nation he t fe>e? ,god & keepe? ,8 comm&m5ts is accept$ ( ,him4 ,john assur$ all 8 baptiz$ conv]ts t !y w\ld receive ! baptism ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,aft] be+ end[$ ) ! ,div9e ,_s1 ! ,apo/les /ood up be=e a great multitude ( p & bore witness ( ! resurrection ( ,*ri/4 ,?\s&s ( p1 on behold+ ! glori\s outp\r+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & p]ceiv+ ! p[] by :i* we spake1 7 prick$ 9 _! he>ts1 & cri$ out1 ,m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8 ,?is is :at ,i said unto !m1 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,= ! promise is unto y1 & to y\r *ildr51 & to all t are af> (f1 ev5 z _m z ! ,"l our ,god %all call4 7,acts #b3 #ch1 #ci47 ,! ,_w3--,did ,*ri/ give y au?ority to conf] ! ,holy ,gho/ ^u ^? :o believ$ on y\r words & obey$ ! ,gospel8 ,pet]3--,he did1 & also to ! o!r ,apo/les4 ,he said to u3 ,b ye %all receive p[]1 aft] t ! ,holy ,gho/ is come ^u y3 & ye %all be witnesses unto me bo? 9 ,j]usalem1 & 9 all ,judaea1 & 9 ,sam>ia1 & unto ! utt]mo/ "p ( ! e>?4 7,acts #a3 #h47 ,aft] ,8 resurrection ! ,"l appe>$ unto u & commission$ u to g =? & prea* ! ,gospel4 ,g ye into all ! _w1 said ,he1 & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature4 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$2 b he t #che believe? n %all be damn$4 ,& ^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe2 9 my "n !y %all ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues2 !y %all take up s]p5ts2 & if !y dr9k any deadly ?+ x %all n hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s on ! sick & !y %all recov]4 7,m>k #af3 #ae-ah47 ,! ,_w3--,did ! p :o accept$ ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ 9 ! days ( y\r m9i/ry receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,pet]3--,!y did4 ,! ,"l confirm$ ! words ( ,8 s]vants by p\r+ out ,8 ,holy ,_s ^u ^? :o rep5t$ ( _! s9s & :o 7 baptiz$ by ,div9e au?ority = ! remission ( _! s9s4 ,! ,_w3--,h[ 0 ! ,holy ,gho/ conf]r$8 ,pet]3--,by pray] & by ! imposition ( ! h&s ( au?oriz$ s]vants ( ,god4 ,! ,_w3--,c y ref] u to an occasion :5 ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 giv5 to believ]s8 ,pet]3--,on "o occasion ,philip w5t d[n to ,sam>ia & prea*$ ! ,gospel to ! inhabitants ( t city4 ,& ! p ) "o accord gave he$ unto ^? ?+s :i* ,philip spake1 he>+ & see+ ! miracles :i* he did4 ,= unclean spirits1 cry+ ) l\d voice1 came out ( _m t 7 possess$ ) !m2 & _m tak5 ) palsies1 & t 7 lame1 7 heal$4 99 99 99 ,:5 !y believ$ ,philip prea*+ ! ?+s conc]n+ ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 & ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y 7 baptiz$1 bo? m5 & wom54 7,acts #h3 #e-g1 #ab47 ,:ile ,philip _h au?ority to prea* ! ,gospel1 & also to baptize1 he did n h au?ority to conf] ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,he1 !re=e1 s5t ^w to ! ,apo/les at ,j]usalem1 acqua9t+ !m ( ! "w :i* he _h p]=m$ 9 ,sam>ia1 & reque/+ !m to s5d m5 end[$ ) high] au?ority1 to confirm ! baptiz$ conv]ts & to pray = !m t !y might receive ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,john & ,i 7 s5t d[n to ,sam>ia1 & :5 we met ) ! conv]ts !re we pray$ = !m1 aft] :i* we laid our h&s ^u !m1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ came ^u !m4 7,acts #h3 #ad-ag47 ,! ,_w3--,we w n[ excuse y1 ,pet]4 ,! ,_w3--,we h be5 taught t ! signs spok5 ( by ,pet] 7 only to foll[ ! ,apo/les & ! believ]s 9 t age2 t !y 7 giv5 to assi/ 9 e/abli%+ ,*ri/ianity2 & t :5 ,*ri/ianity became e/abli%$ !y 7 done away ) & 7 no long] ne$$4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3 ,we "k t t is ! tea*+ ( #chf pr(ess$ m9i/]s ( ! ,gospel1 b x is 9 direct opposition to ! tea*+ ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les4 ,*ri/ places ,8 prea*+1 believ+1 salvation1 & ! signs t 7 to foll[1 all on an equal foot+2 :]e "o 0 limit$1 ! o!r mu/ be2 :]e "o ceas$1 ! o!r did4 ,if ! language limits ! signs to ! ,apo/les1 x limits salvation to !m also4 ,if no o!rs 7 to h ^! signs foll[ !m !n no o!rs 7 to believe1 & no o!rs 7 to be sav$4 ,if ! language limits ^! signs to ! fir/ age or ages ( ,*ri/ianity1 !n x limits salvation to ! fir/ ages ( ,*ri/ianity1 = "o is z precisely z mu* limit$ z ! o!r2 & :]e "o is 9 =ce1 ! o!r is2 & :]e "o ends1 ! o!r mu/ /op4 ,z well might we say1 prea*+ ( ! ,gospel is no long] ne$$2 nei!r fai? nor salvation2 ^! 7 only giv5 at fir/ to e/abli% ! ,gospel1 z to say1 ! signs are no long] necess>y1 !y 7 only giv5 at fir/ to e/abli% ! ,gospel4 ,! ,_w--,we w n[ excuse y1 ,pet]4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h ano!r witness1 ! ,apo/le ,paul4 ,! ,_w3--,we are ready to he> 8 te/imony4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,paul4 ,! ,_w3--,paul1 aft] y\r conv]sion did y receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,paul--,i did4 ,ananias1 be+ s5t ( ! ,"l1 came to me 9 ,damascus1 & plac+ 8 h&s ^u me1 said3 ,bro!r ,saul1 ! ,"l1 ev5 ,jesus1 t appe>$ unto !e 9 ! way z ?\ e>ne/1 has s5t me1 t ?\ mighte/ receive ?y sight1 & be fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts #i3 #ag47 ,! ,_w3--,did anyone ev] receive ! ,holy ,gho/ "u y\r adm9i/ration8 ,paul3--,yes1 _m4 ,on "o occasion1 :ile ,apollos 0 at ,cor9?1 ,i pass$ ?r\gh ! upp] coa/s & came to ,ephesus4 ,!re ,i f\nd c]ta9 disciples :o told me t !y _h be5 baptiz$4 ,i ask$ !m if !y _h receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/ s9ce !y believ$1 & !y answ]$ t !y _h n--t !y _h n ev5 he>d ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i ask$ !m ) :at baptism !y _h be5 baptiz$1 & !y repli$1 ,unto ,john's baptism4 ,i told !m t ,john v]ily baptiz$ ) ! baptism ( rep5tance1 say+ unto ! p t !y %\ld believe on ,him :i* %\ld come aft] him1 t is1 on ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,:5 !y he>d ?is1 !y 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,i #chg !n laid my h&s ^u !m & pray$ = !m t ! ,"l w\ld be/[ ^u !m ,8 ,holy ,_s4 ,! ,"l he>k5$ unto my pray] & ackn[l$g$ my adm9i/ration1 = ! ,holy ,gho/ came ^u !m & !y spake ) tongues & prophesi$4 7,acts #ai3 #a-f47 ,timo?y also receiv$ ?is preci\s gift by ! lay+ on ( my h&s4 7,,ii ,tim4 #a3 #f47 ,! ,_w3--,h[ does ! ,holy ,gho/ op]ate ^u ^? :o receive x8 ,paul3--,9 div]s ways4 ,!re are div]sities ( gifts1 b ! same ,_s4 ,b ! manife/ation ( ! ,_s is giv5 to e man to pr(it )al4 ,= to "o is giv5 by ! ,_s ! ^w ( wisdom2 to ano!r ! ^w ( k by ! same ,_s2 to ano!r fai? by ! same ,_s2 to ano!r ! gifts ( heal+ by ! same ,_s2 to ano!r ! work+ ( miracles2 to ano!r prophecy2 to ano!r disc]n+ ( spirits2 to ano!r div]s k9ds ( tongues2 to ano!r ! int]pretation ( tongues2 b all ^! worke? t "o & ! selfsame ,_s1 divid+ to e man sev]ally z he w4 7,i ,cor4 #ab3 #d-aa47 ,all ^! gifts1 & _m o!rs1 7 enjoy$ by ! primitive ,*ri/ians1 & 7 insep>ably connect$ ) ! true ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,_w3--,did y n write an epi/le to ! ,cor9?ian sa9ts 9 :i* y told !m t ! gifts ( prophecy1 tongues1 etc41 w\ld cease8 ,paul3--,i did4 ,i told !m t su* gifts w\ld cease :5 t :i* is p]fect %\ld come4 ,i read f my epi/le3 ,*>ity nev] faile?3 b :e!r !re be prophecies1 !y %all fail2 :e!r !re be tongues1 !y %all cease2 :e!r !re be k1 x %all vani% away4 ,= we "k 9 "p1 & we prophesy 9 "p4 ,b :5 t :i* is p]fect is come1 !n t :i* is 9 "p %all be done away4 99 99 99 ,= n[ we see ?r\gh a glass1 d>kly2 b !n face to face3 n[ ,i "k 9 "p2 b !n %all ,i "k ev5 z ,i am kn[n4 7,i ,cor4 #ac3 #h-aj1 #ab47 ,i wrote an epi/le to ! ,ephesians1 9 :i* ,i told !m t ! spiritual gifts :i* ,*ri/ _h plac$ 9 ,8 ,*ur* 7 to cont9ue till we all come to ! unity ( ! fai?4 ,! foll[+ is an extract f my epi/le3 ,:]e=e he sai?1 :5 he asc5d$ up on high1 he l$ captivity captive1 & gave gifts unto m54 ,& he gave "s1 apo/les2 & "s1 prophets2 & "s1 evangeli/s2 & "s1 pa/ors & tea*]s2 = ! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/3 till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( #chh ! ,son ( ,god1 unto a p]fect man1 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/4 7,eph4 #d3 #h1 #aa-ac47 ,! ,_w3--,! witness is excus$4 7,to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts73--,d ! memb]s ( y\r ,*ur* enjoy ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,!y d4 ,we believe 9 ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ be+ enjoy$ n[ z mu* z !y 7 9 ! days ( ! ,apo/les2 we believe t ! revelations ( ! ,holy ,gho/ are necess>y to organize ! ,prie/hood2 t no man c be call$ to fill any (fice 9 ! m9i/ry )\t x2 we also believe 9 prophecy1 9 tongues1 9 visions1 9 revelations1 9 heal+s2 & t ^! ?+s _c be enjoy$ )\t ! ,holy ,gho/2 we believe t holy m5 ( old spake z !y 7 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 & t holy m5 9 ^! days speak by ! same p[]2 we believe 9 its be+ a com=t] & a witness-be>]2 t x br+s ?+s pa/ to our remembrance1 leads u into all tru?1 & %[s u ( ?+s to come2 we believe t no man c "k t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/ b by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! ,_w3--,h y receiv$ au?ority f ! ,"l to conf] ! ,holy ,gho/ ^u ^? :o comply ) ! laws & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we h4 ,! au?ority 0 conf]r$ ^u ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y by ! ,apo/les ,pet]1 ,james & ,john4 ,! ,_w3--,h ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ be5 made manife/ 9 ?is disp5sation8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,!y h4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ,m>* #bg?1 #ahcf1 ,joseph ,smi? met ! quorums ( ! ,prie/hood 9 ! ,kirtl& ,temple & in/ruct$ !m respect+ ! ord9ance ( ! wa%+ ( feet1 & 9 relation to ! _s ( prophecy4 ,he call$ ^u ! congregation to speak1 & n to fe> to prophesy good conc]n+ ! ,sa9ts2 = if y prophesy1 said he1 ! fall+ ( ^! hills1 & ! ris+ ( ! valleys1 ! d[nfall ( ! enemies ( ,zion1 & ! ris+ ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 x %all come to pass4 ,d n qu5* ! ,_s1 = ! fir/ "o t %all op5 8 m\? %all receive ! ,_s ( prophecy4 ,bro!r ,george ,a4 ,smi? arose1 & began to prophesy1 :5 a noise 0 he>d l ! s\nd ( a ru%+ mighty w9d1 :i* fill$ ! temple1 & all ! congregation simultane\sly arose1 be+ mov$ ^u by an invisible p[]2 _m began to speak 9 tongues1 & prophesy2 o!rs saw glori\s visions2 & ! ,temple 0 fill$ ) angels1 :i* fact ! ,prophet decl>$ to ! congregation4 ,! p ( ! neighborhood #chi came runn+ toge!r1 he>+ an unusual s\nd )91 & see+ a bright light l a pill> ( fire re/+ ^u ! ,temple1 & 7 a/oni%$ at :at 0 transpir+4 7,comp5dium pp4 #bfg-h47 ,! ,_w3--,d y promise ! ,holy ,gho/ to all ^? :o rep5t & obey ! ,gospel :i* y prea*8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we d4 ,9 s5d+ =? ,8 s]vants 9 ^! la/ days to proclaim ! glad tid+s ( ! ,gospel ( peace1 ! ,"l said3 ,!re=e g ye into all ! _w1 & :atsoev] place ye _c g into ye %all s5d1 t ! te/imony may g f y into all ! _w unto e creature4 ,& z ,i said unto m9e apo/les1 ev5 s ,i say unto y1 = y are m9e apo/les1 ev5 ,god's high prie/s2 ye are !y :om my ,fa!r ha? giv5 me--ye are my fri5ds2 !re=e1 z ,i said unto m9e apo/les ,i say unto y aga91 t e s\l :o believe? on y\r words1 & is baptiz$ by wat] = ! remission ( s9s1 %all receive ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe4 ,9 my "n !y %all d _m wond]ful works2 9 my "n !y %all ca/ out devils2 9 my "n !y %all heal ! sick2 9 my "n !y %all op5 ! eyes ( ! bl9d1 & un/op ! e>s ( ! deaf2 & ! tongue ( ! dumb %all speak2 & if any man %all adm9i/] poison unto !m x %all n hurt !m2 & ! poison ( a s]p5t %all n h p[] to h>m !m4 ,b a comm&m5t ,i give unto !m1 t !y %all n boa/ !mselves ( ^! ?+s1 nei!r speak !m be=e ! _w1 = ^! ?+s are giv5 unto y = y\r pr(it & = salvation4 ,v]ily1 v]ily ,i say unto y1 !y :o believe n on y\r words1 & are n baptiz$ 9 wat]1 9 my "n1 = ! remission ( _! s9s1 t !y may receive ! ,holy ,gho/1 %all be damn$1 & %all n come into my ,fa!r's ,k+dom1 :]e my ,fa!r & ,i am4 ,& ?is revelation unto y1 & comm&m5t1 is 9 =ce f ?is v h\r ^u all ! _w1 & ! gospel is unto all :o h n receiv$ x4 7,doc4 & ,cov4 #hd3 #fb-ge47 ,all :o w1 ) hone/ he>ts1 receive ! message :i* we be>--! message t ,god ! ,fa!r has 9 ^! la/ days re/or$ ?r\gh ! m9i/ration ( angels1 ! ev]la/+ ,gospel--%all receive a te/imony by ! manife/ations ( ! ,holy ,_s ( its ,div9e au!nticity4 ,& ^! manife/ations %all be su* z to give !m p]fect k ( its tru?4 ,,vii4 ,,baptism ,,= ,,! ,,dead4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,be=e proce$+ fur!r1 p]mit u #cij to ask y a "q or two3 ,h we n prov$1 & t1 too1 beyond all controv]sy1 t a liv+1 active & abid+ fai? 9 ,god ! ,fa!r1 & 9 ,8 ,only ,begott5 ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 is indisp5sable to man's salvation8 ,! ,_w3--,y h %[n t1 9 ord] = a man to please ,god1 n to m5tion be+ sav$ ( ,him1 he mu/ h fai? 9 ,him1 & 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,savior ( ! _w4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,h we n prov5 mo/ conclusively t m5 mu/ rep5t ( _! s9s & turn away f _! iniquities be=e !y c ga9 access to ! ,k+dom ( ,god8 ,! ,_w3--,suffici5t evid5ce has be5 giv5 to prove t s9c]e & g5u9e rep5tance mu/ be exhibit$ 9 ! lives ( all m5 :o hope = salvation1 = ! decree has gone =? t no unclean ?+ c ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,heav54 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,h we n prov5 t ! prop] mode ( baptism is imm]sion1 & t ! object ( baptism is = ! remission ( s9s8 ,! ,_w3--,! te/imony ( y\r witnesses 9 reg>d to ! mode1 object & ess5tiality ( baptism _c be refut$4 ,*ri/'s answ] to ,nicodemus--,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s he _c ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,god--%\ld put an end to all discussion on t subject4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,h we n prov5 t aft] a man has compli$ ) ! ord9ance ( baptism1 he mu/ receive ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( ! h&s ( au?oriz$ s]vants ( ,god8 ,! ,_w3--,su* 0 ! practice 9 ! primitive *ur*4 ,aft] baptism ! ,apo/les confirm$ ! believ]s by ! lay+ on ( h&s1 ) pray]1 & conf]r+ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,^! are ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 & ! ,apo/le ,paul has decl>$ t ?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r ,gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$4 7,gal4 #a3 #h47 ,! ,_w3--,y h laid be=e u 9 a mo/ cle> & conv9c+ mann] ! plan ( salvation4 ,p]mit u n[ to ask y1 ,:at is to become ( ^? :o h di$ 9 ignorance ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,our reply to t "q is ?is3 ,god is a ,god ( m]cy & ju/ice4 ,he does n seek a crop :]e !re has be5 no se$ s[n4 ,all ^? :o h di$ #cia 9 ignorance ( ! ,gospel are 9 ! h&s ( ,him ^: nature & ^: "n is ,love1 ^: desire is t all ,8 *ildr5 may be sav$ & br\ght to a k ( ! tru?4 ,he has made provision :]eby ! glad tid+s ( great joy :i* ! angel br\ght to ! %eph]ds on ! morn+ ( ! ,savior's bir? %all be proclaim$ unto e son & daught] ( ,god4 ,! ,creator has made ( "o blood all nations t dwell on ! e>?4 ,!re is no respect ( p]sons ) ,god4 ,8 glori\s plan ( r$emption 0 n reveal$ = ! b5efit ( a favor$ class4 ,:5 ! angel ( ! ,"l appe>$ to ! %eph]ds on ! pla9s ( ,judaea1 he said unto !m1 ,behold1 ,i br+ y glad tid+s ( great joy1 :i* %all be to all p4 7,luke #b3 #aj47 ,n[1 x is an undisput$ fact t millions _h di$ be=e t "t )\t hav+ he>d ^? good tid+s1 j z millions h di$ s9ce ^: e>s h nev] be5 salut$ ) ! good news ( ! ,savior's bir?1 & ( ! great r$emption :i* ,he pur*as$ = ! :ole human family by ! %$d+ ( ,8 mo/ preci\s blood4 ,:o c\ld be s lo/ to all reason z to ?9k = a mom5t t ,god w\ld consign to ev]la/+ puni%m5t all ^? :o di$ 9 absolute ignorance ( ,8 ,div9e laws8 ,we n[ ask y1 z ,paul ask$ ! ,roman sa9ts1 ,h[ !n %all !y call on him 9 :om !y h n believ$8 & h[ %all !y believe 9 him ( :om !y h n he>d8 & h[ %all !y he> )\t a prea*]8 7,rom4 #aj3 #ad47 ,b "h is ! ,apo/le ,pet]1 a recogniz$ au?ority on ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/4 ,he> :at he has to say 9 ! subject4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,pet]4 ,! ,_w3--,pet]1 w\ld y h u believe t ! ,gospel is prea*$ to ^? :o die 9 ignorance ( its ,div9e tru?s8 ,pet]3--,i am surpris$ to he> y ask su* a "q :5 s mu* has be5 writt5 on ! matt]4 ,jesus ,*ri/ came1 n to save ! liv+ only1 b ! dead also4 ,he decl>$ t if ,he 7 lift$ up f ! e>? ,he w\ld draw all m5 unto ,him1 7,john #ab3 #cb71 & t ! h\r 0 com+ :5 ! dead1 z well z ! liv+1 w\ld he> ,8 voice4 7,john #e3 #be47 ,! ,_w3--,!n1 accord+ to y\r te/imony1 ,*ri/ aft] hav+ prea*$ ! ,gospel to m5 9 ! fle%1 w5t also & prea*$ ! same ,gospel to ^? :o _h di$ )\t hav+ he>d ( its sav+ pr9ciples8 ,pet]3--,he did2 & n to !m only1 b also to ^? #cib :o reject$ x :5 x 0 prea*$ to !m on ! e>?4 ,! ,_w3--,?is is c]ta9ly /range doctr9e to u4 ,our m9i/]s h nev] taught u t ! dead c\ld be sav$ z well z ! liv+4 ,pet]3--,t is because !y d n und]/& ! ,scriptures4 ,! m5 :o wrote ! ,scriptures wrote z !y 7 mov$ ^u by ! ,holy ,gho/1 & 9 ord] = m5 to und]/& ! writ+s ( ! prophets & o!r inspir$ s]vants ( ,god1 !y mu/ be 9 possession ( ! same ,_s1 = ! ?+s ( ,god kn[e? no man b by ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,if y w p]mit me1 ,i w endeavor to make ! ,scriptures pla9 to y\r und]/&+4 ,noah1 z y all "k1 0 a prea*] ( righte\sness4 ,he 0 call$ by ! ,"l to prea* ! ,gospel to ! p ( 8 g5]ation4 ,b !y refus$ to li/5 to 8 w>n+2 !y turn$ deaf e>s to 8 entreaties1 & at la/ ! ,"l came out 9 judgm5t ^u !m & de/roy$ !m f ! face ( ! e>?4 ,b did ,he !n ca/ !m (f =ev]8 ,no1 inde$4 ,! ,"l does n keep ,8 ang] =ev]4 ,he _h prep>$ a place = !m1 = 9 ,8 h\se !re are _m mansions4 ,he _h prep>$ a prison-h\se = ! wick$ & rebelli\s1 & :5 ! ant$iluvians 7 de/roy$ 9 ! fle%1 _! spirits 7 %ut up 9 ! ,"l's prison-h\se1 :]e !y 7 kept = ?\s&s ( ye>s1 or 9 o!r words1 till !y _h paid ! utt]mo/ f>?+4 ,! ,_w3--,& did ^? p h ! opportunity aft]w>ds ( aga9 he>+ ! ,gospel8 ,pet]3--,i am com+ to t4 ,i told y ^? spirits 7 %ut up 9 prison = ?\s&s ( ye>s4 ,n[1 ,i d n ask y to accept ( my te/imony alone conc]n+ ?is matt]4 ,i am go+ to read to y :at ,isaiah ! ,prophet has writt5 conc]n+ ! ,"l's prison-h\se & its inmates4 ,"h are 8 words3 ,& !y %all be ga!r$ toge!r1 z prison]s are ga!r$ 9 ! pit1 & %all be %ut up 9 ! prison1 & aft] _m days %all !y be visit$4 7,isaiah #bd3 #bb47 ,n[1 let u /op = a mom5t & analyze ?is ,scripture4 ,!re is a dep? ( mean+ 9 x1 ,i assure y4 ,writ+ 0 n done ) su* ease 9 ,isaiah's "t z x is today4 ,! prophet did n p5 ! words :i* ,i h read j = pa/ime--!y 7 writt5 = our pr(it & le>n+4 ,he po9t$ out mo/ cle>ly ! fate ( ^? :o w\ld n he>k5 to ! voice ( ! ,"l or ( ,8 s]vants1 b sp5t ! days ( _! probation 9 gratify+ _! c>nal appetites4 ,!y 7 to be ga!r$ toge!r z prison]s1 & %ut up 9 a prison1 :]e !y 7 to be #cic conf9$ = _m days4 ,b !y 7 n to be left )\t hope4 ,! promise 0 made t :5 !y _h paid ! p5alty = _! misde$s !y w\ld be visit$4 ,?is1 accord+ to ! words ( ! prophet 0 "p ( ,*ri/'s mission>y "w3 ,he 0 to prea* r$emption n only to ! liv+1 b to ! dead z well2 ,he 0 to visit ! prison]s 9 ! prison-h\se & prea* deliv]ance to !m4 ,i quote aga9 f 8 writ+s3 ,i ! ,"l h call$ !e 9 righte\sness1 & w hold ?9e h&1 & w keep !e1 & give !e = a cov5ant ( ! p1 = a light ( ! ,g5tiles2 to op5 ! bl9d eyes1 to br+ out ! prison]s f ! prison1 & !m t sit 9 d>kness out ( ! prison-h\se4 7,isaiah #db3 #f1 #g47 ,n[1 ,i desire to rem9d y t ,*ri/ confirm$ ?is prophecy ( ,isaiah4 ,he told ! p t x ref]r$ to ,him1 & t x w\ld be fulfill$ 9 ,him4 ,/&+ up 9 ! synagogue 9 ,naz>e? "o ,sabba? day ,he quot$ ,isaiah's prophecy1 z foll[s3 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l is ^u me1 because he ha? ano9t$ me to prea* ! ,gospel to ! poor2 he ha? s5t me to heal ! brok5-he>t$1 to prea* deliv]ance to ! captives1 & recov]+ ( sight to ! bl9d1 to set at lib]ty !m t are bruis$1 to prea* ! acceptable ye> ( ! ,"l4 7,luke #d3 #ah1 #ai47 ,s1 y see t "p ( ,*ri/'s "w 0 to prea* deliv]ance to ! captives1 & op5 ! prison to ^? :o 7 b\nd4 ,! ,_w3--,:5 did ! ,messiah p]=m t "w8 ,pet]3--,dur+ ! ?ree days t ,8 body lay 9 ! tomb4 ,! ,_w3--,0 ,8 ,_s n ) ,8 ,fa!r dur+ t "t8 ,pet]3--,accord+ to ,*ri/'s own te/imony x 0 n4 ,:5 ! ,"l appe>$ to ,m>y1 aft] ,8 resurrection1 ,he told h] to t\* ,him n1 = ,he _h n yet asc5d$ to ,8 ,fa!r4 7,john #bj3 #ag47 ,9 two epi/les :i* ,i wrote to ! ,sa9ts 9 e>ly days ,i made special ref]5ce to ,*ri/'s visit to ! spirits 9 prison4 ,?is is :at ,i said3 ,= ,*ri/ also ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 ! j = ! unju/1 t ,he might br+ u to ,god1 be+ put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 b quick5$ by ! ,_s3 by :i* also he w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison2 :i* sometime 7 disob$i5t1 :5 once ! longsuff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah1 :ile ! ark 0 a prep>+1 :]e9 few1 t is1 eight s\ls 7 sav$ by wat]4 7,i ,pet] #c3 #ah-bj47 ,= = ?is cause 0 ! ,gospel prea*$ also to !m t are dead1 t !y might be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 #cid b live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s4 7,i ,pet] #d3 #f47 ,:ile ?is doctr9e may be /range to y1 x 0 q well und]/ood by ! ,sa9ts 9 =m] days4 ,! ,_w3--,we ?ank y1 ,pet]1 = y\r te/imony4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,be=e call+ ano!r witness we w quote to y ! comm5ts ( ,pr(essor ,a4 ,h9d]kop]1 a ,g]man writ]1 & ,bi%op ,al=d1 on ! words ( ,pet]4 ,! =m] says3 ,9 ! second & ?ird c5turies e bran* & division ( ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 s f> z _! records enable u to judge1 believ$ t ,*ri/ prea*$ to ! dep>t$ spirits4 7,haley's ,discrepancies ( ! ,bible47 ,bi%op ,al=d says3 ,i und]/& ^! words 7,i ,pet] #c3 #ai7 to say t our ,"l 9 8 disembodi$ /ate1 did g to ! place ( det5tion ( dep>t$ spirits1 & did !re ann\nce ,8 "w ( r$emption2 prea* salvation 9 fact1 to ! disembodi$ spirits ( ^? :o refus$ to obey ! voice ( ,god :5 ! judgm5t ( ! flood 0 hang+ ov] !m4 ,we n[ respectfully ask y to li/5 to :at ! ,apo/le ,paul has to say on ?is matt]4 ,,paul',s ,,evid5ce4 ,! ,_w3--,paul1 d y believe t ! ,gospel is prea*$ to m5 aft] !y dep>t ?is life8 ,paul3--,i d4 ,i corroborate all t ! ,apo/le ,pet] has said conc]n+ salvation = ! dead4 ,?is doctr9e 0 well und]/ood by ! p 9 our day4 ,jesus1 y rememb]1 told ,nicodemus t except a man 7 born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he c\ld n ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,n[1 9 ^? days ! p ask$ ! same "q t _m p ask today1 ,if baptism is ess5tial to salvation1 :at is to become ( ^? :o h di$ )\t hav+ be5 baptiz$8 ,_h ! ,"l fail$ to make provision = su* p1 x w\ld h reveal$ an imp]fection 9 ! plan ( salvation1 :i* is n ! case1 = ! law ( ! ,"l is p]fect4 ,pet] has told y t ! ,gospel 0 prea*$ to ! dead2 ,i taught ! p ! doctr9e ( baptism = ! dead4 ,"h is :at ,i wrote to ! ,cor9?ians3 ,else :at %all !y d :i* are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead rise n at all8 :y are !y !n baptiz$ = ! dead8 7,i ,cor4 #ae3 #bj47 ,! ,sa9ts 9 =m] times believ$ 9 & p]=m$ a vic>i\s "w = ! dead--!y 7 baptiz$ = _! dead4 ,b aft] ! dea? ( ! ,apo/les m5 transgress$ ! laws & *ang$ ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel1 9 consequ5ce ( :i* d>kness cov]s ! e>? & gross d>kness ! m9ds ( ! p4 #cie ,! ,_w3--,y are excus$1 ,paul4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7to ! ,_w73--,we desire to call y\r att5tion to a prophecy :i* 0 made by ,mala*i4 ,he prophesi$ z foll[s3 ,behold1 ,i w s5d y ,elijah ! prophet be=e ! com+ ( ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l3 & he %all turn ! he>t ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! he>t ( ! *ildr5 to _! fa!rs1 le/ ,i come & smite ! e>? ) a curse4 7,mal4 #d3 #e1 #f47 ,n[1 we te/ify to y1 9 all sob]ness1 t ?is prophecy has be5 lit]ally fulfill$4 ,on ! #crd day ( ,april1 #ahcf1 ! ,prophet ,elijah appe>$ to ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y 9 ! ,kirtl& ,temple4 ,address+ !m he said3 ,behold1 ! "t has fully come1 :i* 0 spok5 ( by ! m\? ( ,mala*i2 te/ify+ t ,i %\ld be s5t be=e ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l come1 to turn ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *ildr51 & ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs1 le/ ! :ole e>? be smitt5 ) a curse4 ,!re=e ! keys ( ?is disp5sation are committ$ into y\r h&s1 & by ?is ye may "k t ! great & dreadful day ( ! ,"l is ne>1 ev5 at ! doors4 ,we h built a numb] ( temples1 9 :i* baptism & o!r ord9ances h be5 p]=m$ 9 behalf ( millions ( our dead relatives & fri5ds4 ,?is is also 9 fulfillm5t ( ! prophecy ( ,micah1 :o said3 ,b 9 ! la/ days x %all come to pass1 t ! m\nta9 ( ! h\se ( ! ,"l %all be e/abli%$ 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 & x %all be exalt$ above ! hills2 & p %all fl[ unto x4 ,& _m nations %all come1 & say1 ,come1 & let u g up ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l1 & to ! h\se ( ! ,god ( ,jacob2 & he w tea* u ( 8 ways1 & we w walk 9 8 pa?s3 = ! law %all g =? ( ,zion1 & ! ^w ( ! ,"l f ,j]usalem4 7,micah #d3 #a1 #b47 ,! "w = ! dead is /ill 9 progress4 ,! he>ts ( ! fa!rs are be+ turn$ to ! *ildr51 & ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 to ! fa!rs4 ,bless$ are all ^? :o engage 9 ?is glori\s "w1 = great %all be _! joy :5 !y meet _! lov$ ones :o h pass$ beyond ! veil1 & = :om !y /ood z saviors ^u ,m\nt ,zion4 ,,viii4--,,div9e ,,au?ority4 ,! ,_w 7to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts73--,d y claim to h receiv$ au?ority f ! ,"l to prea* ! ,gospel & adm9i/] 9 ! ord9ances !re(8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we d4 ,! ,"l has 9 ^! la/ days re/or$1 ?r\gh ! m9i/]+ ( angels1 bo? ! #cif ,a>onic & ,mel*is$ek ,prie/hood1 emp[]+ ,8 s]vants to prea* ! ,gospel1 baptize rep5tant believ]s = ! remission ( _! s9s1 confirm !m memb]s 9 ,8 ,*ur*1 & by pray] & ! imposition ( h&s call d[n ^u !m ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! ,_w3--,mu/ a man be call$ ( ,god & div9ely appo9t$ be=e he c prea* acceptably ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & adm9i/] its ord9ances8 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,he mu/1 z ! ,apo/le ,paul & o!rs w te/ify4 ,,te/imony ,,( ,,paul4 ,! ,_w3--,paul1 d y consid] x absolutely necess>y 9 ord] = a man to prea* ! ,gospel & adm9i/] 9 its ord9ances1 = him to be call$ ( ,god & orda9$ by ^? hold+ ,div9e au?ority8 ,paul3--,i d4 ,9 e disp5sation ( ! _w ! ,"l has *os5 c]ta9 m5 to repres5t ,him among ! p4 ,^! ,he call$1 ei!r by ,8 own voice or by ! voice ( ,8 s]vants :om ,he _h previ\sly *os54 ,! ,_w3--,c y cite u a few examples ( ! call+ ( m5 to ! m9i/ry8 ,paul3--,i c4 ,! ,"l call$ ,noah to be a prea*] ( righte\sness to ! p ( 8 g5]ation2 & :5 !y w\ld n he>k5 to ! te/imony ( ,8 au?oriz$ s]vant1 ! ,"l de/roy$ !m f ! e>?4 ,abraham1 ,isaac & ,jacob 7 call$ 9 l mann] = ! "w :i* ! ,"l _h appo9t$ !m4 ,! ,_w3--,h[ 7 !y call$8 ,paul3--,!y 7 call$ by direct revelation f heav51 ! ,"l speak+ to !m by ,8 own voice4 ,to ,abraham ,he said3 ,get !e out ( ?y c\ntry1 & f ?y k9dr$1 & f ?y fa!r's h\se1 unto a l& t ,i w %[ !e3 & ,i w make ( !e a great nation1 & ,i w bless !e1 & make ?y "n great & ?\ %alt be a bless+2 99 99 99 & 9 !e %all all families ( ! e>? be bless$4 7,g54 #ab3 #a-c47 ,isaac & ,jacob 7 call$ 9 a simil> mann]4 7,g54 #bh3 #b-e2 #bh3 #aj-ae47 ,! ,_w3--,w\ld x be improp] = a man to prea* ! ,gospel & adm9i/] its ord9ances )\t 8 hav+ be5 div9ely commission$ to d s8 ,paul3--,x w\ld1 inde$4 ,no man has a "r to take su* honor unto himself except he be call$ ( ,god1 z 0 ,a>on4 ,p]mit me to read a c\ple ( extracts f my epi/les to ! ,romans & to ! ,hebrews4 ,?is is :at ,i said3 #cig ,h[ !n %all !y call on him 9 :om !y h n believ$8 & h[ %all !y believe 9 him ( :om !y h n he>d8 & h[ %all !y he> )\t a prea*]8 & h[ %all !y prea* except !y be s5t8 7,rom4 #aj3 #ad1 #ae47 ,& no man take? ?is honor unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god1 z 0 ,a>on4 7,heb4 #e3 #d47 ,! ,_w3--,h[ 0 ,a>on call$ to ! m9i/ry8 ,paul3--,he 0 call$ ( ! ,"l ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,moses4 ,z y well "k1 ! ,"l spoke to ,moses out ( ! burn+ bu%1 commission+ him to g on a mission to ,egypt & deliv] ! *ildr5 ( ,israel4 ,moses rem9d$ ! ,"l t he _h an imp$im5t 9 8 spee*1 :5 ! ,"l said to him3 ,is n ,a>on ! ,levite ?y bro!r8 ,i "k t he c speak well4 ,& also1 behold1 he come? =? to meet !e2 & :5 he see? !e he w be glad 9 8 he>t4 ,& ?\ %alt speak unto him & put words 9 8 m\?3 & ,i w be ) ?y m\?1 & ) 8 m\?1 & w tea* y :at y %all d4 7,exodus #d3 #ad1 #ae47 ,& ! ,"l said to ,a>on1 ,g into ! wild]ness to meet ,moses4 ,& he w5t1 & met him 9 ! m\nt ( ,god1 & kiss$ him4 ,& ,moses told ,a>on all ! words ( ! ,"l :o _h s5t him1 & all ! signs :i* he _h comm&$ him4 7,exodus #d3 #bg1 #bh47 ,! ,_w3--,:5 m5 are call$ ( ! ,"l1 ?r\gh ,8 inspir$ s]vants1 to m9i/] unto ! p1 is x necess>y = !m to be orda9$ & set ap>t = _! respective duties by ! lay+ on ( ! h&s ( ! ,"l's s]vants8 ,paul3--,x is4 ,su* has be5 ! practice 9 e ,gospel disp5sation4 ,jo%ua1 ! son ( ,nun1 0 set ap>t1 z direct$ ( ! ,"l1 ?r\gh ! imposition ( h&s by ,moses4 ,let me read to y :at ,moses has writt5 on ?is matt]3 ,& ! ,"l said unto ,moses1 take !e ,jo%ua1 ! son ( ,nun1 a man 9 :om is ! ,_s1 & lay ?9e h&s ^u him2 & set him be=e ,eleaz> ! prie/1 & be=e all ! congregation2 & give him a *>ge 9 _! sight4 ,& ?\ %alt put "s ( ?9e honor ^u him1 t all ! congregation ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel may be ob$i5t4 99 99 99 ,& ,moses did z ! ,"l comm&$ him3 & he took ,jo%ua1 & set him be=e ,eleaz> ! prie/1 & be=e all ! congregation3 & he laid 8 h&s ^u him1 & gave him a *>ge1 z ! ,"l comm&$ by ! h& ( ,moses4 7,num4 #bg3 #ah-bj1 #bb1 #bc47 ,! ,_w3--,paul1 9 :at way 7 y call$ to ! m9i/ry1 & by :om 7 y orda9$8 ,paul3--,i 0 call$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 & 0 orda9$ #cih "u ! h&s ( ,simeon1 ,lucius & ,mana54 ,y w f9d a record ( my call & ord9ation 9 ! #ac? *apt] ( ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 z foll[s3 ,n[ !re 7 9 ! *ur* t 0 at ,antio* c]ta9 prophets & tea*]s3 z ,b>nabas1 & ,simeon t 0 call$ ,nig]1 & ,lucius ( ,cyr5e1 & ,mana51 :i* _h be5 br\ght up ) ,h]od ! tetr>*1 & ,saul4 ,z !y m9i/]$ to ! ,"l1 & fa/$1 ! ,holy ,gho/ said1 ,sep>ate me ,b>nabas & ,saul = ! "w :]eunto ,i h call$ !m4 ,& :5 !y _h fa/$ & pray$1 & laid _! h&s on !m1 !y s5t !m away4 7,acts #ac3 #a-c47 ,! ,_w3--,we h no fur!r que/ions to ask y1 ,paul4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,we n[ respectfully ask y to he> :at ! ,apo/le ,pet] has to say on ?is v important subject4 ,,pet]',s ,,te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,7 y call$ ( ! ,"l & orda9$ to take "p 9 ,8 m9i/ry8 ,pet]3--,i 04 ,y w f9d an acc\nt ( my call & ord9ation1 z well z t ( ! o!r elev5 apo/les1 9 ! ?ird *apt] ( ,m>k's ,gospel4 ,x is z foll[s3 ,& he goe? up into a m\nta91 & calle? unto him :om ,he w\ld3 & !y came unto him4 ,& he orda9$ twelve1 t !y %\ld be ) him1 & t he might s5d !m =? to prea*4 7,m>k #c3 #ac1 #ad47 ,ye h n *os5 me1 said ,jesus1 b ,i h *os5 y1 & orda9$ y1 t ye %\ld g & br+ =? fruit1 & t y\r fruit %\ld rema93 t :atsoev] y %all ask ( ! ,fa!r 9 my "n1 he may give x y4 7,john #ae3 #af47 ,! ,_w3--,mu/ a man be call$ ( ,god & orda9$ by ,div9e au?ority be=e he c hold an (fice 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/8 ,pet]3--,he mu/4 ,! dea? ( ,judas left a vacancy 9 ! quorum ( ,apo/les4 ,9 *oos+ 8 successor we appeal$ to ! ,"l to manife/ to u ,8 m9d & w 9 ! selection ( a man to fill ! vacancy4 ,!re 7 two m54 ,b>nabas & ,mat?ias1 :om we consid]$ equally wor?y ( ! honor4 ,we pres5t$ ^! two m5 be=e ! ,"l 9 pray] & said1 ,?\1 ,"l1 :i* kn[e/ ! he>ts ( all m51 %[ :i* ( ^! two ?\ ha/ *os51 t he may take "p ( ?is m9i/ry & apo/le%ip1 f :i* ,judas by transgression fell1 t he might g to 8 own place4 7,acts #a3 #bd1 #be47 ,x 0 reveal$ to u t ,mat?ias 0 #cii ! ,"l's *oice1 & he 0 appo9t$ by unanim\s vote4 ,! ,_w3--,are we to und]/& f :at y h said t x 0 ! desire ( ! ,"l t ,apo/les & ,prophets & all ! o!r (fic]s %\ld cont9ue 9 ! ,*ur*8 ,pet]3--,su*1 inde$1 0 ! desire ( ! ,"l4 ,if x _h n be51 ,he w\ld n h appo9t$ a successor to ,judas4 ,! ,_w3--,our m9i/]s h told u t ,apo/les & ,prophets are n necess>y 9 ^! days2 t !y 7 plac$ 9 ! ,*ur* to e/abli% ,*ri/ianity1 & t :5 ,*ri/ianity 0 e/abli%$ !y 7 no long] ne$$4 ,pet]3--,!re is no?+ 9 ! ,scriptures to w>rant su* an ass]tion4 ,on ! contr>y1 x is mo/ positively /at$ t ! ,"l put ^! (fic]s 9 ! ,*ur* = ! p]fect+ ( ! sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/4 ,& !y 7 to rema9 9 ! *ur* till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god1 unto a p]fect man1 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/2 t we h5ce=? be no m *ildr51 toss$ to & fro1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 by ! sleight ( m51 & cunn+ craft9ess1 :]eby !y lie 9 wait to deceive4 7,eph4 #d3 #ab-ad47 ,! ,_w3--,h[ 0 ! primitive ,*ri/ian ,*ur* organiz$8 ,pet]3--,x 0 built ^u ! f\ndation ( apo/les & prophets1 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself be+ ! *ief corn] /one4 7,eph4 #b3 #bj47 ,! ,"l plac$ 9 ! ,*ur* ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 ,evangeli/s1 ,pa/ors1 ,tea*]s1 etc4 7,eph4 #d3 #aa47 ,! ,_w3--,! *ur*es ( ! _w are n organiz$ aft] t patt]n8 ,pet]3--,!y are n4 ,!y 7 n e/abli%$ by ,*ri/4 ,_h ,*ri/ e/abli%$ !m1 ,he w\ld h put 9 !m ! same (fic]s t ,he put 9 ! e>ly ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,! ,*ur*es ( ! _w 7 e/abli%$ by m54 ,!y are nam$ aft] m54 ,!re is ,sa9t ,paul's ,*ur*1 ,sa9t ,pet]'s ,*ur*1 ,sa9t ,m>k's ,*ur*1 ,sa9t ,luke's ,*ur*1 ,sa9t ,john's ,*ur*1 etc4 ,! ,_w3--,!re seems1 !re=e1 to h be5 an apo/asy f ! primitive ,*ri/ian ,*ur*8 ,pet]3--,!re has4 ,! ,scriptures are replete ) prophecies conc]n+ ! great apo/asy :i* 0 to take place aft] ! dea? ( ! apo/les4 ,p]mit me to call y\r att5tion to a few ( !m4 ,h y a ,bible at h&8 #djj ,! ,_w3--,we h4 ,pet]3--,turn to ! f\r? *apt] ( ,paul's second epi/le to ,timo?y & read :at he prophesi$ conc]n+ ! apo/asy t 0 to take place4 ,! ,_w3--,paul prophesi$ z foll[s3 ,= ! "t w come :5 !y w n endure s\nd doctr9e2 b aft] _! own lu/s %all !y heap unto !mselves tea*]s1 hav+ it*+ e>s2 & !y %all turn away _! e>s f ! tru?1 & %all be turn$ unto fables4 7,,ii ,tim4 #d3 #c1d47 ,pet]3--,n[ turn to ! #bi? *apt] ( ,isaiah & read :at ! prophet said conc]n+ ! /ate ( ! _w 9 ! la/ days4 ,! ,_w3--,isaiah prophesi$ z foll[s3 ,/ay y\rselves1 & wond]2 cry ye out1 & cry3 !y are drunk51 b n ) w9e2 !y /agg]1 b n ) /rong dr9k4 ,= ! ,"l ha? p\r$ out ^u y ! _s ( deep sleep1 & ha? clos$ y\r eyes3 ! prophets & y\r rul]s1 ! se]s ha? he cov]$4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l said1 =asmu* z ?is p draw ne> me ) _! m\?1 & ) _! lips d honor me1 b h remov$ _! he>t f> f me1 & _! fe> t[>d me is taught by ! precept ( m52 !re=e1 behold1 ,i w proce$ to d a m>vel\s "w among ?is p1 ev5 a m>vel\s "w & a wond]3 = ! wisdom ( _! wise m5 %all p]i%1 & ! und]/&+ ( _! prud5t m5 %all be hid4 7,isaiah #bi3 #i1 #aj1 #ac1 #ad47 ,pet]3--,h[ p]fectly did ,paul describe ! condition ( ! _w at ! pres5t "t6 ,in/ead ( hav+ inspir$ ,apo/les & ,prophets to reveal to !m ! m9d & w ( ! ,"l1 & to tea* to !m ! true plan ( salvation1 ! p h heap$ to !mselves tea*]s1 hav+ it*+ e>s1 & !y h turn$ _! e>s away f ! tru? & turn$ !m unto fables4 ,:5 y ?9k ( ! multitude ( j>r+ & cont5d+ sects t are 9 ! _w today1 y c see h[ lit]ally ! prophecies ( ,paul & ,isaiah h be5 fulfill$4 ,! ,_w3--,7 ,paul & ,isaiah ! only ones :o prophesi$ conc]n+ an apo/asy8 ,pet]3--,!y 7 n4 ,!re 7 _m o!rs :o utt]$ simil> pr$ictions4 ,b ,i ask y to read :at ,isaiah fur!r said conc]n+ ! apo/asy2 y w f9d x 9 ! tw5ty-f\r? *apt] ( 8 book4 ,! ,_w3--,isaiah says3 ,! e>? also is defil$ "u ! inhabitants !re(2 because !y h transgress$ #dja ! laws1 *ang$ ! ord9ance1 brok5 ! ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,!re=e ha? ! curse dev\r$ ! e>?1 & !y t dwell !re9 are desolate2 !re=e ! inhabitants ( ! e>? are burn$1 & few m5 left4 7,isaiah #bd3 #e1 #f74 ,pet]3--,notice ! simil>ity 9 ^! prophecies3 ,isaiah prophesi$ t ! day w\ld come :5 ! p w\ld transgress ! laws1 *ange ! ord9ance1 & break ! ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,paul decl>$ t ! "t w\ld come :5 !y w\ld n endure s\nd doctr9e1 b w\ld heap to !mselves tea*]s1 hav+ it*+ e>s1 :o w\ld turn _! e>s away f ! tru? & turn !m unto fables4 ,on ano!r occasion ,paul prophesi$ z foll[s3 ,= ,i "k ?is1 t aft] my dep>ture %all griev\s wolves ent] 9 among y1 n sp>+ ! flock4 ,also ( y\r own selves %all m5 arise1 speak+ p]v]se ?+s1 to draw away disciples aft] !m4 7,acts #bj3 #bi1 #cj47 ,paul liv$ to see ! beg9n+ ( ! t]rible apo/asy ( :i* he spoke4 ,i m>vel1 said he1 writ+ to ! ,galatians1 t ye are s soon remov$ f him t call$ y into ! grace ( ,*ri/ unto ano!r gospel3 :i* is n ano!r2 b !re be "s t tr\ble y1 & w\ld p]v]t ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 7,gal4 #a3 #f1 #g47 ,i myself prophesi$ conc]n+ ! apo/asy4 ,"h is :at ,i said3 ,b !re 7 false prophets also among ! p1 ev5 z !re %all be false tea*]s among y1 :o privily %all br+ 9 damnable h]esies1 ev5 d5y+ ! ,"l t b\ght !m1 & br+ ^u !mselves swift de/ruction4 ,& _m %all foll[ _! p]nici\s ways2 by reason ( :om ! way ( tru? %all be evil spok5 (4 ,& ?r\gh covet\sness %all !y ) feign$ words make m]*&ise ( y4 7,,ii ,pet] #b3 #a-c47 ,! ,_w3--,! prophets & apo/les truly =etold an apo/asy1 & ! divid$ /ate ( ,*ri/5dom--! hundr$s ( diff]5t sects & d5om9ations1 ! num]\s1 conflict+ !ories :i* are be+ advocat$ by m5 = ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/--be> incontrov]tible te/imony t su* an apo/asy has tak5 place4 ,mu/ ?is condition cont9ue1 or w !re be a re/itution8 ,pet]3--,!re w be a re/itution ( all ?+s spok5 ( by ! m\? ( ! holy prophets4 ,! ,_w3--,d y ?9k ! ,"l w ev] s5d u ,apo/les & ,prophets to tea* u ! true ,gospel ( ,*ri/ z x 0 taught by ,him & ,8 inspir$ s]vants 9 anci5t days8 ,pet]3--,he w1 = s ,he has decl>$4 ,"h is ! #djb ,apo/le ,john2 ,i pray y1 he> :at he has to say conc]n+ ! re/oration ( ! ,gospel 9 ! latt] days4 ,,john',s ,,te/imony4 ,! ,_w3--,john1 d y ?9k we w ev] be favor$ ) new revelation f ,god8 ,john3--,h y =gott5 :at ,joel prophesi$ conc]n+ ! la/ days8 ,he said3 ,& x %all come to pass aft]w>d1 t ,i w p\r out my ,_s ^u all fle%3 & y\r sons & y\r daught]s %all prophesy1 y\r old m5 %all dream dreams1 y\r "y m5 %all see visions4 7,joel #b3 #bh47 ,! ,_w3--,!n1 we may look = ,prophets to be s5t ( ,god4 ,john3--,yes1 & angels also w come d[n f heav5 to re/ore t :i* 0 lo/4 ,y h he>d already ( ! great apo/asy t 0 to take place2 y h se5 h[ ! pr9ciples & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel h be5 p]v]t$2 y see ! ,*ri/ian _w a ,babel ( ,confusion4 ,! ,"l knew t all ^! ?+s w\ld take place1 & ,he decre$ t 9 ! la/ days ,he w\ld set ,8 h& aga9 to recov] ,8 p f _! lo/ & fall5 /ate4 ,he reveal$ to me t be=e ,8 judgm5ts 7 p\r$ out ^u ! inhabitants ( ! e>? ,he w\ld s5d an angel ) ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 to be prea*$ to e nation "u heav54 ,read1 ,i pray y1 :at ,i said conc]n+ ?is matt] 9 ! f\rte5? *apt] ( my book4 ,! ,_w3--,y wrote z foll[s3 ,& ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 say+ ) a l\d voice1 ,fe> ,god1 & give glory to him2 = ! h\r ( 8 judgm5t is come3 & wor%ip him t made heav5 & e>?1 & ! sea1 & ! f\nta9s ( wat]4 7,rev4 #ad3 #f1 #g47 ,john3--,n[1 ,i advise y to look = ! fulfillm5t ( ! ?+s :i* ! ,"l has spok5 by ! m\? ( ,8 holy prophets4 ,! ,_w3--,?ank y1 ,john2 y are excus$4 ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3--,n[1 we te/ify to y 9 words ( sob]ness t ! angel :i* ,john pr$ict$ w\ld come to ! e>? 9 ! la/ days ) ! ev]la/+ ,gospel1 has come to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! ,"l also s5t heav5ly mess5g]s to him & o!rs1 :o conf]r$ ^u !m ,div9e #djc au?ority1 & in/ruct$ !m conc]n+ ! re/oration ( ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ on ! e>? = ! la/ "t1 prep>atory to ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,t ,*ur* has be5 organiz$ aft] ! primitive patt]n4 ,9 x are inspir$ ,apo/les & ,prophets1 ,evangeli/s1 ,pa/ors & ,tea*]s4 ,x tea*es ! v same ,gospel t 0 taught by ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les2 its memb]s enjoy ! same gifts & bless+s t 7 enjoy$ by ! =m]-day sa9ts3 !y h ! gift ( prophecy1 revelations1 visions1 heal+s1 tongues1 int]pretation ( tongues1 etc4 ,&1 if y desire to "k ! tru? ( ^! ?+s1 we advise y to foll[ ! exhortation ( ! ,apo/le ,james1 :5 he said1 ,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally1 & upbraide? n2 & x %all be giv5 him4 7,james #a3 #e47 ,our enemies h kick$ u1 & cuff$ u1 & driv5 u f pill> to po/1 & we h multipli$ & increas$ ! m1 until we h become :at we are ?is day4 --,brigham ,"y4 ,x is n our bus9ess to fight our enemies4 ,!re is no man or woman on ! face ( ! e>?1 b is our bro!r or our si/]4 ,!y are ! *ildr5 ( ,god & we are "h to be> & =be> ) !m 9 _! int]e/ & = ! glory ( ,god4 --,lor5zo ,sn[4 #djd ,a ,,congressman',s ,,op9ion ,,( ,,! ,,prophet4 7,f ! ,hi/orical ,record47 ,9 ! w9t] ( #ahdj1 ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? w5t to ,wa%+ton1 ,d4 ,c1 to petition ! presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,congress to r$ress ! grievances ( ! ,sa9ts aga9/ ! p ( ,miss\ri4 ,:ile at ! nation's capital he _h sev]al opportunities ( speak+ 9 public4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ,febru>y #e1 #ahdj1 he address$ a l>ge audi5ce4 ,mr4 ,m4 ,l4 ,davis1 a memb] ( ,congress1 0 pres5t4 ,9 a lett] writt5 to 8 wife ! day aft]1 he gives ! foll[+ op9ion ( ! ,prophet3 ,i w5t la/ ev5+ to he> ,joe ,smi?1 ! celebrat$ ,mormon1 exp\nd 8 doctr9e4 ,i1 ) sev]al o!rs1 _h a desire to und]/& 8 t5ets z expla9$ by himself4 ,he is n an educat$ man2 b he is a pla91 s5sible1 /rong-m9d$ man4 ,ev]y?+ he says is said 9 a mann] to leave an impression t he is s9c]e4 ,!re is no levity1 no fanaticism1 no want ( dignity 9 8 deportm5t4 ,he is app>5tly f =ty to =ty-five ye>s ( age1 r above ! middle /ature1 & :at y ladies w\ld call a v good look+ man4 ,9 8 g>b !re are no peculi>ities2 8 dress be+ t ( a pla91 unpret5d+ citiz54 ,he is by pr(ession a f>m]1 b is evid5tly well read4 99 99 99 ,dur+ ! :ole ( 8 address1 :i* occupi$ m ?an two h\rs1 !re 0 no op9ion or belief t he express$1 t 0 calculat$1 9 ! slighte/ degree1 to impair ! morals ( society1 or 9 any mann] to degrade & brutalize ! human species4 ,!re 0 mu* 9 8 precepts1 if !y 7 foll[$1 t w\ld s(t5 ! asp]ities ( man t[>d man1 & t w\ld t5d to make him a m rational be+ ?an he is g5]ally f\nd to be4 ,!re 0 no viol5ce1 no fury1 no d5unciation4 ,8 religion appe>s to be a religion ( meekness1 l[l9ess & mild p]suasion4 99 99 99 ,?r\gh\t 8 :ole address he display$ /rongly a _s ( *>ity & =be>ance4 ,! ,mormon ,bible1 he said1 0 communicat$ to him direct f heav54 ,if !re 0 su* a ?+ on e>? z ! au?or ( x1 !n he 7,smi?7 0 ! au?or2 b ! idea t he wi%$ to impress 0 t he _h p5n$ x z dictat$ by ,god4 99 99 99 ,i h *ang$ my op9ion ( ! ,mormons4 ,!y are an injur$ & mu* abus$ p4 #dje ,,an ,,ann\ncem5t ,,conc]n+ ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,,( ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts4 ,,by ,,heb] ,j4 ,,grant1 ,,tokyo1 ,,japan4 ,prove all ?+s2 hold fa/ to t :i* is good4 #a ,!ss4 #e3 #ba4 ,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally1 & upbraide? n2 & x %all be giv5 him4 ,b let him ask 9 fai?1 no?+ wav]+4 ,= he t wav]e? is l a wave ( ! sea1 driv5 ) ! w9d & toss$4 ,james #a3 #e1 #f4 ,we1 z duly au?oriz$ repres5tatives ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 h be5 s5t to ,japan = ! purpose ( tea*+ ! plan ( life & salvation1 z x has aga9 be5 reveal$ f heav5 by ! true & liv+ ,god to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,we e>ne/ly entreat ! p ( ?is nation to fully inve/igate ! message :i* we h come to deliv]4 ,we te/ify t !re is a ,god 9 heav5 :o is 9 v de$ ! ,fa!r ( ! spirits ( all m54 ,he is ! ,creator ( heav5 & e>?1 & all t 9 !m is4 ,he exi/$ be=e ! _w 0 creat$2 exi/s today & w exi/ =ev]4 ,he is ! same ye/]day1 today & =ev]4 ,he is all p[]ful & to ,8 wisdom !re is no limit4 ,he is no respect] ( p]sons2 is full ( m]cy1 love & compassion1 & is =giv+ to all ^? :o w rep5t ( s9 & seek ,him & s]ve ,him ) full purpose ( he>t4 ,all m5 are well aw>e t compliance ) ! laws ( a nation is absolutely necess>y 9 ord] to become a citiz5 !re(1 & ! same applies ) equal =ce to ^? :o wi% to become citiz5s ( ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,a k ( & compliance ) ,god's laws is a matt] ( ! mo/ #djf vital consequ5ce to all m54 ,^! laws are conta9$ 9 ! div9ely inspir$ books kn[n z ! ,bible & ,book ( ,mormon4 ,we feel assur$ t all :o w e>ne/ly & fully inve/igate w come to a k ( ! div9e au!nticity ( ^! records4 ,= _m hundr$s ( ye>s aft] ! creation ( ! e>? ,god appe>$ 9 p]son1 f "t to "t1 & talk$ ) ,8 *ildr5 & gave in/ructions z to :at 0 necess>y = !m to d 9 ord] to be wor?y1 :5 ?is life 0 end$1 to come back & dwell =ev] 9 ,8 pres5ce4 ,a little ov] n9ete5 hundr$ ye>s ago ,he s5t ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ to ! e>? to tea* mank9d ! plan ( life & salvation4 ,jesus is ! ,savior ( ! _w1 & fai? on ,8 "n & ob$i5ce to ,8 comm&m5ts w take u back into ! pres5ce ( ,god :]e we %all dwell =ev]4 ,jesus ,*ri/ call$ ^u all m5 to rep5t1 to live lives ( righte\sness & to be baptiz$ 9 wat] = ! remission ( _! s9s1 & made !m ! promise t if !y w\ld d ?is & keep ,8 comm&m5ts !y %\ld "k :e!r ! doctr9es ,he proclaim$ 7 ( ,god or man4 ,9 ! spr+ ( #ahbj1 ,god & ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ visit$ ! e>? & talk$ ) ,joseph ,smi?4 ,!y aft]w>ds s5t heav5ly mess5g]s :o gave him ! necess>y in/ructions & au?ority to e/abli% on ! e>? ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,"s imm$iately accept$ ! doctr9es :i* ?is prophet taught1 b ! majority misrepres5t$ 8 tea*+s & p]secut$ him4 ,false *>ges 7 pref]r$ aga9/ him1 & he 0 imprison$ _m times1 b ^u trial 0 decl>$ innoc5t ( e *>ge4 ,he liv$ a life ( virtue & uprightness1 ma9ta9+1 9 ! face ( ! mo/ bitt] opposition1 8 te/imony z to ! tru?s reveal$ to him f heav54 ,f9ally1 :ile he 0 9 ,c>?age jail1 ,ill9ois1 ,u4 ,s41 "u ! pl$g$ protection ( ! /ate1 await+ a trial1 to :i* he _h volunt>ily surr5d]$ himself1 ! jail 0 attack$ & he 0 murd]$ by a mob ( wick$ m54 ,?us did ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet ( ! n9ete5? c5tury1 seal 8 te/imony ) 8 life's blood4 ,dr4 ,david ,nelson 9 8 book1 ,! ,cause & ,cure ( ,infidelity1 says3 ,a true prophet is n applaud$ by a majority ( ! wick$ or by ! mass ( ! deprav$4 ,he is g5]ally dislik$ by ^? fur!/ f ,god1 & spok5 evil ( by ^? :o s9k deepe/ 9 s94 ,he is (t5 n only revil$1 b put to dea? if ! laws p]mit2 b ! false prophet is nei!r /on$ nor sawn asund]4 ,he is (t5 extoll$ greatly by ! mo/ dissolute1 & is at lea/ tol]at$ or prais$ #djg to "s ext5t by ! lead]s 9 depravity or ! (fic]s ( s94 ,_m p h spok5 ill ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 or z we are commonly call$ ,mormons4 ,we ask to be judg$ n by ! false /atem5ts ( our enemies1 b by ! infallible /&>d1 ,by _! fruits ye %all "k !m4 ,wisdom dictates t no cause %\ld be judg$ )\t a he>+1 & lea/ ( all :5 only "o side has be5 he>d1 & t ! side ( its enemies4 ,! hi/ory ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts is be=e ! _w & speaks = itself4 ,9 a tract entitl$ ,my reasons = leav+ ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& & jo9+ ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ! writ] says3 ,no "o :o w read ! :ole hi/ory ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ) a truly hone/ & unprejudic$ he>t1 & look ^u ! bless+s ( prosp]ity :i* !y at pres5t enjoy1 c = a mom5t d\bt t !y are memb]s ( a *ur* :i* is "u ! direct guidance ( ,god ?r\gh new revelation4 ,i am q sure t any "o :o w read ) a fair1 & unprejudic$ m9d ! tea*+s ( ,joseph ,smi?1 c n b conclude t he mu/ h be5 inspir$1 especially :5 !y consid] ! fact t all ! great & m>vel\s "w :i* he p]=m$ be=e 8 m>tyrdom 0 accompli%$ :ile he 0 /ill a "y man1 & t he _h nev] enjoy$ ! privileges ( education & exp]i5ce4 ,we call att5tion to ! la/ ( ! accompany+ ,articles ( our ,fai?1 t if !re is any?+ virtu\s1 lovely1 or ( good report1 or praisewor?y1 we seek aft] ^! ?+s1 & advise all m5 to d likewise4 ,9 conclusion1 9 all solemnity & humility1 we be> te/imony t ,god lives1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,8 ,son & ! ,savior ( ! _w2 t ,joseph ,smi? 0 ! prophet ( ! true & liv+ ,god1 commission$ to re/ore aga9 ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to ! inhabitants ( ! e>?4 ,we once m entreat all m5 to inve/igate our message1 & promise1 z did our ,savior1 t all :o w rep5t ( s9 & obey ! ,gospel %all receive a k f ,god ( ! div9ity ( ! doctr9es :i* we proclaim4 #djh ,,corn] ,,/ones ,,( ,,reorganization4 ,a ,,few ,,facts ,,conc]n+ ,,its ,,f\nd]s ,,compil$ ,,f ,,e>ly ,,*ur* ,,hi/ory4 ,:5 m5 come z s]vants ( ,god1 claim+ a div9e commission to reorganize ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 ! se>*light ( inve/igation %\ld be turn$ ^u !m4 ,if !y be> x !re is evid5ce t !y h be5 s5t ( ,god4 ,b if inconsi/5cies h$ge _! entire c\rse ( life x is well = an inquir] aft] tru? to exam9e _! ,,au?ority4 ,william ,m>ks1 ,z5os ,h4 ,gurley1 ,william ,w4 ,blair & ,samuel ,p[]s orda9$ ! ,son ( ! ,prophet to succe$ 8 fa!r z ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,william ,w4 ,blair & ,samuel ,p[]s 7 nev] memb]s ( ! orig9al ,*ur*4 ,we1 !re=e1 pass !m by1 & proce$ to br+ out a few facts f e>ly ,*ur* hi/ory relative to ,m>ks1 ,gurley & ,briggs1 ! two latt] be+ ! f\nd]s ( ! ,reorganization4 ,,hi/ory ,,( ,,william ,,m>ks4 ,,william ,,m>ks 0 ,presid5t ( ! ,nauvoo ,/ake at ! "t ( ! m>tyrdom ( ! ,prophet ,joseph1 ,june #bg1 #ahdd4 ,,some?+ ,,f ,,! ,,prophet',s ,,j\rnal4 ,:atev] c be ! matt] ) ^! m5 7,law & ,m>ks78 ,is x t ! wick$ flee :5 no man pursue?8 t hit pigeons always flutt]8 t dr[n+ m5 cat* at /raws8 or t ,presid5ts ,law & ,m>ks are absolutely traitors to ! ,*ur*1 t mv rem>ks %\ld produce su* excitem5t 9 _! m9ds8 ,! p 9 ! t[n are a/oni%$1 almo/ e man say+ to 8 neighbor3 ,is x possible t ,bro!r ,law or ,bro!r ,m>ks is a traitor & w\ld deliv] ,bro!r ,joseph into ! h&s ( 8 enemies 9 ,miss\ri8 #dji ,if n1 :at c be ! mean+ ( all ?is8 ,! righte\s are z bold z a lion4 ,,m>ks ,,dropp$ ,,f ,,8 ,,position ,,z ,,presid5t ,,( ,,nauvoo ,,/ake4 ,,william ,,m>ks 0 dropp$ f 8 position z ,presid5t ( ! ,nauvoo ,/ake at a conf]5ce ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-,day ,sa9ts1 held ,octob] #g1 #ahdd4 7,t4 ,s41 ,vol4 #e1 #fib47 ,! :ole ,*ur* vot$ ,,n to su/a9 him1 except+ two votes4 ,?is action 0 tak5 because he support$ ! claims ( ,sidney ,rigdon z gu>dian ( ! ,*ur*4 ,on ,decemb] #i?1 #ahdd--,nauvoo1 ,ill9ois1 he ackn[l$g$ 8 error 9 ! foll[+3 ,,notice4 ,aft] mature & c&id delib]ation1 ,i am fully & satisfactorily conv9c$ t ,mr4 ,sidney ,rigdon's claims to ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-,day ,sa9ts are n f\nd$ 9 tru?4 ,i h be5 deceiv$ by 8 speci\s pret5ses & n[ feel to w>n e "o ov] :om ,i may h any influ5ce to bew>e ( him1 & 8 pret5d$ visions & revelations4 ,,! ,,twelve ,,are ,,! ,,prop] ,,p]sons ,,to ,,lead ,,! ,,*ur*4 7,t4 ,s41 ,vol4 #e1 #gdb47 ,sign$ ,william ,m>ks4 ,aft] mak+ ?is ackn[l$gm5t he 0 receiv$ back into fell[%ip1 b did n aga9 obta9 8 =m] position4 ,he became dissatisfi$1 )drew f ! ,*ur* & 0 excommunicat$4 ,,jo9s ,,! ,,/rangite ,,organization ,,& ,,plays ,a ,,lead+ ,,"p4 ,copi$ f ! ,voree ,record1 (ficial record ( ,/rangle ,*ur*4 ,conf]5ce ,april #f1 #ahdf4 ,on motion ( ,,william ,,m>ks1 ,high ,prie/ & ,presid5t ( ! ,/ake at ,nauvoo1 ,james ,j4 ,/rang unanim\sly call$ to ! ,*air z ,presid5t ( ! ,conf]5ce4 ,on motion ( ,eld] ,,william ,,m>ks x 0 unanim\sly resolv$ t ?is ,*ur* receive1 ackn[l$ge1 & uphold ,,james ,j4 ,,/rang z ,presid5t ( ?is ,*ur*1 #daj ,prophet1 ,se]1 ,revelator1 & ,translator ) our fai? & pray]s4 ,on motion ( ,eld] ,,william ,,m>ks x 0 unanim\sly resolv$ t we su/a9 & uphold ,a>on ,smi? z ,c\nselor to ,fir/ ,presid5t by our fai? & pray]s4 ,on motion ( ,eld] ,,william ,,m>ks1 am5d$ on motion ( ,eld] ,john ,e4 ,page1 x 0 resolv$ t ! case ( ,eld] ,rigdon be laid ov] until ! ,octob] conf]5ce = f9al action & 9 ! meantime a delegation be s5t to visit ,eld] ,rigdon p]sonally on ! matt] by appo9tm5t & "u in/ructions ( ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy4 ,presid5t ,james ,j4 ,/rang propos$ ! appo9tm5t ( ,,william ,,m>ks1 ,presid5t pro tempore ( ! ,high ,prie/'s quorum1 :i*1 be+ put sep>ately to ! ,high ,prie/s & ! ,conf]5ce at l>ge1 & unanim\sly approv$1 he 0 !reupon appo9t$4 ,,m>ks ,,appo9t$ ,,bi%op ,,( ,,/rangite ,,*ur*4 ,voree ,record--,conf]5ce ,april #h?1 #ahdf4 ,! ,fir/ ,presid5cy pres5t$ ,,william ,,m>ks = ! (fice ( ,,bi%op ( ! ,*ur*1 & on motion ( ,apo/le ,john ,e4 ,page1 resolv$ unanim\sly 7t he7 be su/a9$4 ,,m>ks ,,appo9t$ ,,an ,,apo/le1 ,,c\nselor ,,& ,,prophet4 ,voree ,record--,conf]5ce ,augu/ #bf?1 #ahdi4 ,bro!r ,,william ,,m>ks 0 !n orda9$1 consecrat$ & set ap>t z ,,apo/le ( ! ,"l1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 a ,c\nselor to ! ,prophet1 "o ( ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy1 & a ,,prophet ( ! ,mo/ ,high ,god1 "u ! h&s ( ,presid5t ,,/rang & ,adams4 ,,william ,,m>ks ,,orda9$ ,,to ,,adm9i/] ,,baptisms ,,= ,,dead4 ,voree ,record--,conf]5ce ( ,augu/ #bf?1 #ahdi4 ,bro!r ,,william ,,m>ks 0 ano9t$1 ,,orda9$ & set ap>t to adm9i/] baptisms = ! ,dead1 "u ! h&s ( ,presid5ts ,,/rang & ,adams4 99 99 99 ,! *oir sang a hymn1 aft] :i* eu*>i/ 0 adm9i/]$4 ,! ,conf]5ce !n adj\rn$ tw5ty m9utes1 to meet at ! wat]'s edge = ! purpose ( att5d+ to baptisms1 bo? = ! liv+ & ! ,,dead4 ,conf]5ce #daa assembl$ pursuant to adj\rnm5t4 ,eight 7 initiat$ into ! ,*ur* by be+ baptiz$ = a remission ( _! s9s4 ,aft] :i* l>ge numb]s 7 baptiz$ = _! deceas$ relatives4 ,adj\rn$4 ,,revelation ,,( ,,james ,j4 ,,/rang ,,giv5 ,,janu>y #g,,?1 #ahdi4 ,he>k51 ,o ye ,sa9ts1 give e>1 = ! "t to favor ,zion is at h&1 & ! "t ( h] r$emption drawe? ne>4 ,draw ne> unto me & le>n1 = ! ways ( m5 are fooli%ness be=e me4 ,behold ye %all be "o1 & if ye are n "o1 ye are none ( m9e4 ,& ye %all all speak ! same ?+4 ,ye are curs$2 ye are conf\nd$ because ye h _m tongues l unto my/]y ,babylon2 & _m are runn+ to & fro1 speak+ 9 _! own wisdom1 :i* is folly be=e me4 99 99 99 ,behold my s]vant1 ,,william ,,m>ks1 has gone f> ,,a/ray 9 dep>t+ f me1 yet ,i w give unto him a little space1 t he may return & receive my ^w1 & /& 9 8 place2 = ,i rememb]$ 8 works t he has done 9 ! "t t is pa/4 ,if he w return & abide fai?ful1 ,i w make him great1 & 8 possessions %all be great1 & he %all possess a city1 & 8 *ildr5 %all dwell !re92 a nation %all call him bless$4 99 99 99 ,,he ,,rep5ts4 ,voree ,record--,conf]5ce ( ,augu/ #be?1 #ahdi4 ,presid5t ,,m>ks arose & said he felt t he ought to make a confession to ! ,sa9ts = ,,n act+ 9 8 call+ & also to ask _! =giv5ess4 ,gave a brief hi/ory ( ! c\rse he _h pursu$ aft] ! m>tyrdom ( ! ,prophet ,joseph1 te/ifi$ t he _h ev] _h ! fulle/ confid5ce 9 ! "w ( ! la/ days1 & knew x 0 ( ,god1 & 0 n[ det]m9$ by ! help ( ,god to g =? 9 ! dis*>ge ( ,,8 ,,duty & act 9 ! place 9 :i* he 0 call$ by revelation ( ,god ?r\gh 8 s]vant ,,james4 ,presid5t ,geo4 ,j4 ,adams rem>k$3 ,he rejoic$ ) joy unspeakable to see an old ,sa9t com+ back will+ to d 8 duty1 spoke v highly ( ! =m] fai?fulness ( ,bro!r ,m>ks 9 ! cause ( ,god1 h[ he _h kept himself uncontam9at$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! lu/ful & ungodly1 & conclud$ by (f]+ ! foll[+ resolution1 :i* 0 su/a9$ unanim\sly3 ,resolv$1 t we w =give ,bro!r ,m>ks & su/a9 him 9 8 call+ by our fai?1 confid5ce1 & pray]s4 #dab ,,leaves ,,/rang ,,& ,,jo9s ,,?ompson',s ,,organization--,,8 ,,own ,,/atem5t4 ,epi/le ( ,,william ,,m>ks1 *ief evangelical tea*] ( ! s*ool ( fai? to all ! travel+ tea*]s' quorums & classes ( said s*ool1 & ,jehovah's presbyt]y ( ,zion1 ,greet+3 ,belov$ ,bre?r53--,hav+ be5 *os5 & orda9$ *ief evangelical tea*] ( ! s*ool ( fai? 9 ,jehovah's presbyt]y ( ,zion1 x becomes my duty to say some?+ by way ( enc\ragem5t & also by way ( in/ruction to ^? :o are plac$ "u my c>e & sup]vision2 & fir/ by way ( enc\ragem5t1 let me /ate :at ,i "k 9 ref]5ce to ! "w 9 :i* we are engag$4 ,9 ord] to d ?is1 ,i mu/ ( necessity ref] to my exp]i5ce 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,i 0 a memb] ( ! ,*ur* "s t5 ye>s be=e ! dea? ( ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi?4 ,i 0 appo9t$ ,presid5t ( ! ,/ake 9 ,kirtl&1 ,ohio1 9 #ahcg1 & cont9u$ 9 t (fice at ,kirtl& until ! fall ( #ahch1 :5 ,i 0 call$ by revelation to ,f>r ,we/1 ,miss\ri1 b be=e ,i arriv$ !re ! ,sa9ts 7 ord]$ to leave ! /ate1 & :5 ! ,/ake 0 organiz$ at ,nauvoo1 9 ! fall ( #ahci1 ,i 0 appo9t$ ,presid5t !re(1 & cont9u$ 9 t (fice up to ! dea? ( ,joseph ! ,prophet4 ,i always believ$ ! "w 0 ( div9e orig91 & t ,joseph ,smi? 0 call$ ( ,god to e/abli% ! ,*ur* among ! ,g5tiles4 ,dur+ my adm9i/ration 9 ! ,*ur* ,i saw & he>d _m ?+s t 0 practic$ & taught t ,i ,,did ,,n ,,believ$ ,,be ,,( ,,god1 b ,i cont9u$ to d & tea* su* pr9ciples z 7 pla9ly reveal$ z ! law ( ! ,*ur*1 = ,i ?\ght t pure & holy pr9ciples only w\ld h a t5d5cy to b5efit mank9d1 !re=e1 :5 ! doctr9e ( polygamy 0 introduc$ into ! ,*ur* z a pr9ciple ( exaltation ,i took a decid$ /& aga9/ x1 :i* /& r5d]$ me q unpopul> ) _m ( ! lead+ ones ( ! ,*ur*4 7,h>b+] & ,organ1 ,vol4 #c1 ,pages #eb-c-d1 ,ye> #ahec47 ,,aga9 ,,9 #ahec ,,m>ks ,,writes ,,to ,,?ompson4 ,%abbona ,grove1 ,de,kalk ,c\nty1 ,feb4 #ag?1 #ahec4 ,bro!r ,c4 ,b4 ,?ompson1 ,de> ,sir3--,i h "s good news to communicate 99 99 99 ,i organiz$ a quorum at ,batavia4 ,james ,blakeslie #dac 0 *os5 *ief1 & ,jehial ,savage1 tea*]4 ,i orda9$ !m to _! (fices1 & !y said !y _h satisfactory evid5ce t ! "w is ( ,god4 ,i feel z ?\gh ,i 0 well paid4 ,bless & praise ! ,"l4 ,y\rs 9 ! bond ( ! cov5ant1 ,sign$ ,william ,m>ks4 ,,william ,,m>ks ,,s5t ,,by ,,?ompson ,,to ,,locate ,a ,,ga!r+ ,,place4 ,! foll[+ appe>s 9 ! ,h>b+] & ,organ ( ,dec4 #aj?1 #ahec3 ,/4 ,joseph1 ,mo41 ,aug4 #bd1 #aheb4 ,bro!r ,?ompson3--,i embrace ?is opportunity to drop a few l9es to y to let y "k ( our :]eab\ts4 ,i arriv$ "h ) ,bro!r ,*ilds & on ! #bbnd ( ?is mon?1 f\nd ,bro!r ,/eph5s & ! mo/ ( 8 family sick2 & he is n able to g ) u4 ,f :at we c le>n ( ! surr\nd+ c\ntry "h we ?9k is w be v difficult to obta9 a suitable ,,location ,,= ,,! ,,sa9ts ,,to ,,ga!r ,,to1 ne> ?is place on acc\nt ( ! high price ( l&4 ,we h agre$ to />t f "h tomorr[ morn+ to g nor?1 probably to ! ,bluffs4 99 99 99 ,we %all write y aga9 z soon z we f9d a location4 99 99 99 ,sign$ ,william ,m>ks4 ,,m>ks ,,*anges ,,aga9 ,,& ,,jo9s ,,john ,e4 ,,page',s ,,organization4 ,! ye> #ahee f9ds him 9 a religions organization ) ,john ,e4 ,page & o!rs4 7,hi/ory ( ! ,reorganiz$ ,*ur*1 ,vol4 #c1 #gbd47 ,,on ,,june #aa,,?1 #ahei1 ,,he ,,f9ds ,a ,,place ,,9 ,,! ,,new ,,organization4 ,on ! above date he 0 receiv$ into ?is ,organization subsequ5tly call$ ! ,reorganiz$ ,*ur* on 8 ,,orig9al baptism into ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-,day ,sa9ts4 ,8 ,,orig9al ord9ation 0 also accept$4 ,9 ! light ( common s5se & ! foll[+ /atem5t f\nd 9 ! ,sa9ts ,h]ald 7! (ficial organ ( ! ,reorganization71 :at ( ,,william ,,m>ks' au?ority8 ,,:5ev] ,,individuals ,,claim+ ,,au?ority #dad ,,"u ,,! ,,*ur* ,,z ,,organiz$ ,,by ,,! ,,fir/ ,,joseph ,,became ,,memb]s ,,( ,,any ,,faction ,,!y ,,imm$iately ,,became ,,dive/$ ,,( ,,all ,,au?ority4 7,sa9ts ,h]ald1 ,vol4 #d1 ,no4 #aj1 ,page #aeh47 ,:y did ! ,reorganization receive ! ,apo/ate ,m>ks on 8 ,,orig9al baptism & ,,orig9al ord9ation aft] he _h jo9$ ,! ,/rang faction1 ,! ,?ompson faction ,! ,page faction & became dive/$ ( all au?ority 7z /at$ above78 ,& :at ( ! au?ority ( "y ,joseph :o ,0 orda9$ "u ! h&s ( su* m51 ,,william ,,m>ks ,,be+ ,,m\?8 ,,foll[+ ,,is ,,! ,,/atem5t ,,( ,,! ,,prophet ,,conc]n+ ,,apo/ates3 ,an ,apo/ate1 or "o :o has be5 cut (f ! ,*ur* & wi% to come 9 aga91 ! law ( ! ,*ur* expressly says3 ,t su* %all rep5t & be baptiz$ & be admitt$ z at fir/4 7,t4 ,s41 ,vol4 #e1 #geb47 ,,record ,,( ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley4 ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley 0 orda9$ a sev5ty 9 ,nauvoo 9 #ahdd "u ! direction ( ,presid5t ,joseph ,"y4 7,record 9 ,hi/orian's (fice1 ,salt ,lake ,city47 ,on ,april #f?1 #ahde1 he 0 made ! ,s5ior ,presid5t ( ! tw5ty-fir/ quorum ( ,sev5ty4 7,m9utes ( #ba/ quorum47 ,,! ,,presid5t ,,( ,,! ,,reorganization ,,repudiates ,,au?ority ,,( ,,! ,,man ,,:o ,,assi/$ ,,9 ,,8 ,,ord9ation4 ,on ! #ca/ ( ,janu>y1 #aije1 ,presid5t ( ! ,reorganization wrote ! foll[+ to ,eld] ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 ,jr41 relative to ! limitation ( ! numb] ( ,sev5ty's quorums3 ,!re are no provisions z revelations z law to ! ,*ur* = ! organization ( m ?an sev5 quorums ( ,sev5ty2 = t reason we d n recognize z valid any ( ! ord9ations 9 ,nauvoo 9 #ahdd-e beyond ^? ( ! fir/ sev5 quorums2 & our tea*+ is t ! numb] is necess>ily limit$ by direct provision ( ! law4 #dae ,,gurley ,,endorses ,,! ,,c\rse ,,( ,,! ,,*ur* ,,9 #ahdf4 7,"o mon? be=e ! great ,exodus !n 9 prep>ation47 ,! ,m9utes ( ,janu>y #crd1 #ahdf 7#ba/ quorum7 say3 ,z5os ,h4 ,gurley enl>g$ on ! subject ( lib]ally donat+ to ! ,*ur* necessity4 ',god1' said he1 '_h s %ap$ ! s*eme ( salvation z t to be sav$ & appe> approv$ ( ,god1 we mu/ ,,sacrifice ,,( ,,all ,,we ,,possess4' 99 99 99 ,he felt fill$ ) ! _s4 ,,! ,,c\rse ,,! ,,*ur* ,,is ,,pursu+ ,,has ,,be5 ,,spok5 ,,( ,,by ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,,& ,,! ,,holy ,,prophets ,,( ,,old5 ,,times4 ,,gurley ,,receives ,,8 ,,end[m5t ,,9 ,,! ,,nauvoo ,,temple4 ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley arose & said t ! ,presid5ts ( ! quorum _h ,,receiv$ ,,_! ,,end[m5t4 ,he obs]v$ t x 0 rem>kable = an unusual outp\r+ ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,he felt = ! quorum t !y %\ld receive _! end[m5t4 ,! ,*ur* au?orities1 ! quorum ( sev5ty 9 succession1 %\ld furni% ! p engag$ 9 ! end[m5t1 "o day ea*1 & he want$ ! quorum 7#ba/7 to acquit !mselves f e obligation4 7,m9utes ( quorum1 ,jan4 #aj1 #ahdf47 ,,gurley ,,on ,,temple ,,"w4 ,presid5t ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley arose & said3 99 99 99 ',! bus9ess be=e ! meet+ 0 ! arrang+ = ! donation = ! b5efit ( ^? ( ! ,prie/hood engag$ 9 ! ,temple' 7,,n ,,on ,,! ,,temple1 ,,b ,,9 ,,! ,,temple74 ,he beautifully obs]v$ t x 0 8 design & also ?is ,c\ncil's1 to exalt ! ,tw5ty-fir/ quorum & ! quorum %\ld reciprocally return ! favors ( ! support & influ5ce t[>ds its welf>e4 7,m9utes ( ! quorum1 ,janu>y #ag?1 #ahdf47 ,presid5t ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley arose & said t ! bus9ess be=e ! meet+ 7( ! ,tw5ty-fir/ quorum7 0 to select p]sons to receive _! ,,end[m5ts4 ,he _h receiv$ direction to select t5 or twelve to ,,g ,,9 ,,! ,,temple4 ,he desir$ ! bre?r5 n to ?9k x p>tiality to make ?is selection4 99 99 99 ,! ,sa9ts :o h pass$ ?r\gh ! trials ( ! ,*ur* 7 g5]ally root$ & #daf gr\nd$ 9 love & h a witness 9 _! he>ts or !y w\ld n h rema9$4 7,m9utes ( ! ,tw5ty-fir/ quorum1 ,janu>y #be?1 #ahdf47 ,x 0 t5 days aft] he made ?is utt]ance t ! ,exodus ( ! ma9 body ( ! ,*ur* began1 & ?is is ! la/ ref]5ce we h ( ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley :ile connect$ ) ! ,*ur*4 ,:at became ( ,,gurley8 ,because he _h n root he )]$ away4 ,,jo9s ,,! ,,/rangites--,,becomes ,,an ,,ard5t ,,work] ,,imm$iately4 ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley writes to a ,bro!r ,coop]1 ,editor ( ! ,/rangite ,gospel ,h]ald1 "u date ( ,janu>y #aj?1 #ahej1 f ,pittsburg ,c4 ,w 41 relat+ an acc\nt ( 8 labors 9 ! ,,/rangite ,,*ur*4 ,he closes ) ^! words3 ,! bre?r5 9 ?is place1 ?\gh "y1 are old en\gh to dream ( ,,beav] 7mean+ ,beav] ,isl&1 ,/rang's headqu>t]s74 ,are y go+ to ,,beav] 9 ! spr+8 is ! inquiry ( _m ( !m4 99 99 99 ,b1 ?ank ,god1 if we d no m we are rightly paid = our tr\ble4 ,"o ( ! ,prophets1 speak+ 9 ref]5ce to ^! times1 says1 'a man %all be m preci\s ?an f9e gold4 ,f>ewell4' 7,gospel ,h]ald1 ,page #bgd47 ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley writes to ! ,gospel ,h]ald 7,/rangite organ7 f ,/4 ,lawr5ce "u date ( ,m>* #ae?1 #ahej3 ,i am n[ 9 ,new ,york ,/ate 9 company ) ,bro!r ,l9nel1 assi/+ ,bro!r ,silsby 9 organiz+ ! bre?r5 & help+ !m get ready = ,,beav]4 ,we expect sev5ty or "o hundr$4 ,w leave "h 9 ,may = t place4 ,i left ,bro!r ,wright on ,monday la/4 99 99 99 7,gospel ,h]ald1 ,page #bb47 ,,gurley ,,receives ,,an ,,appo9tm5t ,,at ,,/rangite ,,conf]5ce4 ,septemb] #af?1 #ahea4 ,beav] ,isl&4 ,mov$ & second$ t ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley be appo9t$ to preside ov] ! bran*es 9 ,we/]n & ,s\!rn ,wiscons91 we/ ( ,voree1 by judicial appo9tm5t4 ,c>ri$4 99 99 99 7,record ( ,conf]5ce1 p5 writt547 #dag ,,gurley ,,excommunicat$ ,,= ,,h]esy ,,f ,,/rangites4 ,james ,blakeslie dropp$ = ,,h]esy & ,jahie ,savage = ! same1 & _! ,prie/hood tak5 f !m4 ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley1 ,,also ,,prie/hood ,,tak5 ,,f ,,him4 99 99 99 7,voree ,record--,conf]5ce at ,eno*'s ,grove1 ,beav] ,isl&1 ,july #i1 #aheb47 ,,d\bts ,,foll[$ ,,aft] ,,excommunication4 ,by #ahea1 aft] ab\t five ye>s ( active s]vice1 he became conv9c$ t ,james ,j4 ,/rang 0 n a ,s]vant ( ,god4 ,manife/ations foll[$ :i* satisfi$ him t he %\ld help organize ano!r ,*ur*4 ,accord+ly1 he & ,jason ,w4 ,briggs unit$ _! ef=ts & organiz$ :at is kn[n z ! ,,new ,,organization1 :i* subsequ5tly em]g$ into ! ,re-,organiz$ ,*ur*1 9 #ahfj--af ye>s aft] ! ,m>tyrdom4 ,z5os ,h4 ,gurley1 aft] foll[+ ! ,twelve ,apo/les z ! presid+ ,quorum ( ! ,*ur*1 & hold+ ! position z ,s5ior ,presid5t ( ! ,tw5ty-fir/ ,quorum ( ,sev5ty up to ! "t ( ! exodus ( ! ,*ur* f ,nauvoo1 9 #ahdf1 left ! ,*ur* & jo9$ ,james ,j4 ,/rang1 rema9+ ) ?is organization until he & ,briggs ,,creat$ ,,! ,,new ,,organization4 ,9 #ahfj he assi/$ ,william ,m>ks 9 orda9+ ! ,presid5t ( ! ,reorganization4 ,! "q naturally arises1 ,,did ,,he ,,h ,,any ,,au?ority8 ,we pref] to answ] ?is "q by simply quot+ ! /atem5t f\nd 9 ! ,sa9ts ,h]ald1 ,vol4 #d1 ,page #aeh4 ,:5ev] individuals claim+ au?ority "u ,,! ,,*ur* ,,z ,,organiz$ ,,by ,,! ,,fir/ ,,joseph became memb]s ( ,,any ,,faction1 ,,!y ,,imm$iately ,,became ,,dive/$ ,,( ,,all ,,au?ority4 7,sa9ts ,h]ald1 ,vol #d1 ,no4 #aj1 ,page #aeh47 ,,gurley',s ,,d\bts ,,foll[ ,,8 ,,family4 ,z5os ,h4 ,gurley 7an apo/le7 _h be5 able to conv]t _m to ?is organization1 yet he 0 n satisfi$ 9 8 own m9d4 ,9 connection ) ,jason ,w4 ,briggs 7f\nd] ( ! ,reorganization71 he =sook ! ,*ur* !y claim$ _h be5 built ^u revelations f div]s p]sons1 7,sa9ts ,h]ald ,vol4 #cc1 ,pages #bdh-bdi47 ,! reasons :y ^! m5 )drew f ! ,reorganization 7 z foll[s3 ,t !y c\ld n believe 93 #dah #a/--,! lit]al ga!r+ ( ! ,*ur* into ,jackson & ! adjo9+ c\nties 9 ! ,/ate ( ,miss\ri 7or any "o or m places7 kn[n z a local ,zion4 #b;d--,temple build+ & c]emonial end[m5ts !re94 #c;d--,baptism = ! dead4 #d?--,ti?+ z a law applicable to ! ,*ur*4 #e?--,! law ( consecration by :i* individuals are made legal heirs to ! ,k+dom ( ,zion4 #f?--,a sole m\?piece ( ,god to ! ,*ur*4 #g?--,! pl5>y inspiration ( & consequ5t absolute au?ority ( :at are call$ ! sacr$ books4 #h?--,! doctr9e ( 'curs+ our enemies1' & ( 'av5g+ ,god ^u !m to ! ?ird & f\r? g5]ations4' #i?--,to ! =ego+ may be add$ ! revelation ( ,janu>y #ai1 #ahda1 ,section #ajg ,d4 ,c4 7#abd1 our edition71 :i* enjo9s ^u ! ,*ur* ! build+ ( a hotel1 call$ ! ',"l's bo>d+-h\se1' = ,joseph ,smi? & po/]ity to dwell 9 f g5]ation to g5]ation1 z also ! promise conta9$ !re91 viz43 ',& z ,i said unto ,abraham conc]n+ ! k9dr$s ( ! e>?1 ev5 s ,i say to my s]vant ,joseph1 9 !e & 9 ?y se$ %all ! k9dr$s ( ! e>? be bless$4' ,?is1 c\pl$ ) ! provisions 9 ,section #dc1 t 'none else %\ld or c\ld receive revelation = ! ,*ur*1 & ! provision ( ,section #ai1 t ! ,*ur* %all receive ,joseph's words & comm&s ! same z if f ,god's own m\?1--e/abli% 9 our judgm5t a l9eal desc5t ( au?ority equival5t to an imp]ial dyna/y1 :i* is =eign to ! _s & g5ius ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4' ,,jason ,w4 ,,briggs1 ,,ano!r ,,f\nd] ,,( ,,! ,,new ,,organization4 ,jason ,w4 ,briggs1 :o 0 really ! f\nd] ( ! ,reorganization or :o1 p]haps1 did m ?an any o!r man to br+ ab\t t sect1 0 born ,june #bj?1 #ahba1 at ,pompey1 ,onondaga ,c\nty1 ,n4 ,y4 ,x is said he jo9$ ! *ur* at ,potosi1 ,wis41 ab\t #ahdb1 b we h no hi/ory ( ?is man except z we get ?r\gh ! records ( ! ,reorganization4 ,he rema9$ ) ! *ur* "u ! lead]%ip ( ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,twelve until ! ye> #ahdf4 ,x is int]e/+ to note 9 ?is reg>d t ! exodus comm5c$ ,febru>y #d?1 #ahdf1 s we are q safe 9 say+ t ?is man 0 "o ( ! ,fair wea!r fri5ds4 #dai ,,jason ,w4 ,,briggs ,,jo9s ,,! ,,/rangites4 ,aft] ! exodus ,jason ,w4 ,briggs jo9$ ,james ,j4 ,/rang & 9 ,jus organization labor$ 9 ! m9i/ry q ext5sively 7,reorganite ,hi/ory #c3 #gcg71 fill+ %ort missions to v>i\s p>ts ( ,new ,york & 9 ,wiscons94 ,9 ,septemb] ( #ahdi1 ) ,b4 ,g4 ,wright1 he organiz$ ! ,wauke%a bran* ( ,mr4 ,/rang's *ur* 7,hi/1 ( ,reorganiz$ ,*ur* #c3 #gcg-h47 ,,orda9$ ,a ,,high ,,prie/ ,,by ,,james ,j4 ,,/rang4 ,resolv$ unanim\sly t ,,jason ,w4 ,,briggs be orda9$ a ,high ,prie/4 ,,ord9ation "u ! h&s ( ,presid5t ,james ,j4 ,/rang & ,,william ,,m>ks1 ,presid5t ( ! /ake at ,nauvoo4 7,voree ,record ( ,conf]5ces1 ,april #h?1 #ahdf47 ,,foll[+ ,,f ,,! ,,nor!rn ,,isl&]1 ,,july #ca,,/1 #ahea4 ,! foll[+ lett] 0 writt5 9 answ] to "o f ,mr4 ,briggs ( ,wiscons94 ,8 lett] is too scurril\s to appe> 9 pr9t1 !re=e we publi% only ! reply ( ,mr4 ,bacon4 ,beav] ,isl&1 ,july #ah?1 #ahea4 ,mr4 ,briggs3 ,sir3 ,"s "t s9ce ,i receiv$ a lett] f y 9 :i* y claim to take ! lib]ty to write to me1 on ! gr\nd t our acqua9tance _h be5 su* z to =bid p]sonal enmities2 &1 !re=e1 y w\ld c>ry out ! precept3 ',d unto o!rs z y w\ld h o!rs d unto y2' & t ,i 0 less or?odox 9 ! pret5ces ( ,/rang1 etc41 ?an "s o!rs4 99 99 99 ,i w n[ notice ! argum5t1 p[]ful z x may be1 :i* y ass]t y h f\nd ^u exam9ation1 t\*+ ! lett] ( appo9tm5t4 ,b :at exam9ation c ?is be1 9 :i* y h f\nd out t y spoke t :i* 0 n true8 ,,:5 ,,y ,,decl>$ ,,9 ,,public ,,congregations1 ,,at ,,y\r ,,own ,,fireside1 ,,& ,,at ,,! ,,fireside ,,( ,,y\r ,,neighbors1 t ,joseph ,smi? wrote ) 8 own h& ! ',lett] ( ,appo9tm5t' 7= y saw him 9 vision7 ,,& ,,y\r ,,surprise ,,& ,,fai? ,,9 ,,! ',,knock+ ,,spirits' ,,( ,,new ,,york1 ,,f ,,! ,,fact ,,t ,,!y 7! spirits7 ,,ass]t$ ,,! ,,same8 #dbj ,,briggs ,,/ill ,a ,,/rangite ,,9 #ahdh4 ,jason ,w4 ,briggs repres5ts ! ,beloit & ,prairie bran*es ( ! ,/rangite ,*ur* at ! ,conf]5ce held 9 ,voree1 ,wis41 ,octob] #h?1 #ah-ah4 7,voree ,record ( ,conf]5ces1 p5 writt547 ,,briggs ,,jo9s ,,) ,,william ,,smi?4 ,9 #ahej ,briggs left ,mr4 ,/rang's organisation & jo9$ ) ,william ,smi?1 :o _h himself be5 a foll[] ( ,mr4 ,/rang until excommunicat$ f t organization = ! crime ( adult]y4 ,9 ,william ,smi?'s ,*ur* ,mr4 ,jason ,w4 ,briggs accept$ ! position ( ,,apo/le1 b at ! "t ( ! dis9tegration ( ,wm4 ,smi?'s ,*ur* 9 #ahea1 he )drew1 & 9 #aheb jo9$ ) ,z5os ,h4 ,gurley4 ,^! two m5 organiz$ ?is ,,new ,,organization today kn[n z ! ,reorganization4 ,,briggs ,,=sakes ,,! ,,*ur* ,,he ,,organiz$4 ,al?\gh ,jason ,w4 ,briggs _h receiv$ a ,revelation z he alleges on ! #ae? ( ,novemb]1 #ahea1 on ! prairie "s ?ree miles f t[n ( ,beloit1 ,wis41 decl>+ t ,joseph ,smi? ( ! ,reorganization %\ld preside ov] ! ,high ,prie/hood ( ! ,*ur*1 etc41 on ,m>* #bh?1 #ahhf1 he sev]$ 8 connection ) ! *ur* he claim$ 0 ( div9e orig9 & 9 conv]sation ) ,eld] ,m4 ,f4 ,c[ley 9 ! pres5ce ( ,presid5t ,f4 ,m4 ,lyman & ,eld] ,john ,w4 ,taylor 9 relation to 8 revelation he said3 ,i ,,w\ldn',t ,,l ,,to ,,call ,,x ,a ,,revelation ,,n[1 ,,b ,,we ,,le>n ,,by ,,exp]i5ce4 ,read]1 ! above facts w be ( s]vice to y if y are int]e/$ 9 ! ,great ,latt]-day "w in/itut$ ?r\gh ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet4 ,h[ev] ?+s may be else:]e1 on ?is e>? tru? is met ev]y:]e by error4 ,! false has its adh]5ts z well z ! true4 ,especially is ?is s 9 religion4 ,ea* individual mu/ sift ! gra9 f ! *aff4 ,to ^? :o become e>ne/ 9 ?is labor1 ,god has promis$ help4 ,b )\t ef=t1 )\t fai?1 !re is no return & m5 are all[$ to settle into t condition :i* !y are satisfi$ )4 ,! positive se>* = ! unadult]at$ plan ( salvation is n usually made & _m are deceiv$4 ,= ?is reason mo/ m5 d n "k ! pure tru? ab\t religion4 ,9 ! "q be=e u we h ! pr9ciple ( #dba ,,au?ority to consid]1 ,,put ,,:at ,,foll[s ,,to ,,! ,,above ,,te/4 ,9 ! economy ( ,god's "w is f\nd a ,holy ,prie/hood ?r\gh :i* ,he deals ) mank9d4 ,)\t ?is ,prie/hood ! ,*ur* ( ,god _c exi/ = !re w\ld be no "o au?oriz$ to d ! "w4 ,! ,anci5ts1 ^? :o wrote ! ,bible1 & o!rs1 held ?is ,prie/hood4 ,*ri/ conf]r$ x ^u ! ,,apo/les1 ,sev5ties1 etc4 ,! _w fell into spiritual d>kness & hundr$s ( religions sprang up aft] ?is ,prie/hood 0 tak5 away4 ,:5 ! "t came = ! ,re/oration ( ! ,gospel x 0 necess>y t ?is ,prie/hood be re/or$1 ,pet]1 ,james & ,john 7! anci5t ,apo/les7 be+ s5t to conf] ! au?ority !y held ^u ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet1 conf]r$ x ^u o!rs4 ,at ! "t ( ! dea? ( ! ,prophet ! *ur* 0 ?or\ghly organiz$ ) twelve apo/les1 etc41 :o held ! same au?ority ! ,twelve held 9 ! days ( ,*ri/1 & to :om ! ,"l said 9 ! ye> #ahcg3 ,= unto y 7! ,,twelve7 & ^? 7,! ,fir/ ,presid5cy7 :o are appo9t$ ) y to be y\r c\nselors & y\r lead]s1 is ! ,p[] ( ?is ,,prie/hood giv5 = ! la/ days & = ! "t 9 ! :i* is ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times4 ,d4 ,c41 ,section #aab3 #cj4 ,& aga93 ,! ,twelve travel+ ,c\nselors are call$ to be ,! ,twelve ,apo/les or ,special ,witnesses ( ! "n ( ,*ri/ 9 all ! _w2 ?us diff]+ f o!r (fic]s 9 ! *ur* 9 ! duties ( _! call+4 ,& !y =m a quorum ,,equal ,,9 ,,au?ority ,,& ,,p[] to ! ?ree ,presid5ts previ\sly m5tion$4 ,d4 ,c41 ,section #ajg3 #bc-d4 ,n[1 !n1 not)/&+ ! *ur* _h su* a commission & su* p[]1 we are told by "s t ! *ur* fell away imm$iately aft] ! dea? ( ! ,prophet1 & t ! ?ree m5 7,m>ks1 ,gurley & ,briggs7 ^: record we h giv5 above1 & :o 7 nev] ev5 memb]s ( any g5]al presid+ quorum1 7 able to apo/atize1 jo9 "o man made *ur* aft] ano!r1 be orda9$ to positions 9 ^? *ur*es1 & !n possess ,,au?ority en\gh to orda9 a man a ,prophet1 ,se] & ,revelator & e>?ly head ( ! ,*ur* ( ,god4 #dbb;,9 conclusion1 we wi% to say t !re is b ,"o at a "t :o holds ! keys & ! "r to receive revelation = ! *ur*1 & t man is ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,:5 ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy is disorganis$ ?r\gh ! dea? ( ! ,presid5t1 !n1 accord+ to revelation1 ! ,,twelve ,,apo/les become ! presid+ quorum ( ! *ur*1 & !n if ! ,"l has any revelations to give to ,8 p !y w come ?r\gh ! prop] *annel--! ,presid5t ( ! ,twelve4 ,:5 we see ?is man1 or t man1 or p]haps t woman or *ild giv+ revelations z 0 ! case ) ! ,reorganisation1 :5 ,,jason ,w4 ,,briggs1 ,,z5os ,h4 ,,gurley1 ,,h5ry ,h4 ,,deam1 or ! daught] ( ,z5os ,h4 ,gurley1 receiv$ revelations be>+ on ! organization ( _! cult or ! regulation ( ! ,*ur*1 we w "k assur$ly t ^! ?+s are n ( ,god4 ,! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a glori\s /&>d2 x is f\nd$ ^u wisdom2 x is a heav5ly bann]2 x is l a great tree "u ^: bran*es m5 f e clime c be %ield$ f ! burn+ rays ( an inclem5t sun2 & ,mormons z well z ,presbyt]ians1 & e o!r d5om9ation1 h equal rights to p>take ( ! fruits ( ?is great tree ( our national lib]ty4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,! ,prophet4 #dbc ,,is ,,belief ,,alone ,,suffici5t8 ,,eld] ,j4 ,h4 ,,paul4 ,!re is a v l>ge class ( pr(ess$ ,*ri/ians :o ma9ta9 t if an individual does no m ?an simply believe 9 ,*ri/1 he w be sav$ et]nally 9 ,god's ,k+dom ( glory4 ,we d n purpose to disp>age ! value ( belief or fai?1 = ^! pr9ciples occupy a v important position 9 ! plan ( human r$emption2 b x is ! design to %[ t ! doctr9e :i* pr$icates salvation ^u belief only is errone\s1 & consequ5tly dang]\s4 ,! evangeli/ writes3 ,& ?is is et]nal life1 t !y might "k ,!e ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 :om ,?\ has s5t 7,john xvii3 #c74 ,conjo9 ?is /atem5t ) ano!r passage ( ,scripture1 :i* reads ?us3 ,& h]eby d we "k t we "k ,him1 if we keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,he t sai?1 ,i "k ,him1 & keepe? n ,8 comm&m5ts1 is a li>1 & ! tru? is n 9 ,him 7#a ,john ii3 #c1 #d74 ,! tea*+s ( ^! ,scriptures are--,fir/3 ,no "o c be sav$1 or obta9 et]nal life1 )\t a k ( ,god1 & ( ,*ri/4 ,second3 ,^? :o fail to keep ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,savior d n possess a k ( ,god2 & h5ce ! conclusion is inevitable t !re is no salvation )\t ob$i5ce to ! ,gospel laws & ord9ances4 ,?is conclusion is 9 direct h>mony ) ! /atem5ts ( ! ,apo/le ,paul1 :o says3 ,& to y :o are tr\bl$ re/ ) u1 :5 ! ,"l ,jesus %all be reveal$ f heav5 ) ,8 mighty angels1 9 flam+ fire1 tak+ v5geance on !m t "k n ,god1 & t obey n ! ,gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/3 :o %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & f ! glory ( ,8 p[] 7#b ,!ss4 i3 #g1 #h1 #i74 ,aga93 ,g ye1 !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 tea*+ !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,i h comm&$ y 7,matt1 xxviii3 #ai1 #bj74 ,?us ! disciples 7 s5t =? ) a mission to conv]t all nations if possible1 & !y 7 in/ruct$ to enjo9 ^u ^? :o became ,*ri/ians ob$i5ce to all ?+s :atsoev] ,*ri/ gave z comm&m5ts to ! #dbd e>ly ,apo/les4 ,8 language is s compreh5sive t no comm& c be omitt$4 ,"k ye !re=e t !y :i* are ( fai?1 ! same are ! *ildr5 ( ,abraham 7,gal4 iii3 #g74 ,b1 ,if ye 7 ,abraham's *ildr51 ye w\ld d ! works ( ,abraham 7,john viii3 #ci74 ,"h x is sub/antially /at$ t ^? :o h ,*ri/ian fai? are adopt$ into ! family ( ,abraham1 ?us becom+ 8 *ildr52 b ?is privilege is accord$ to ^? only :o d ! works ( ,abraham4 ,h[ ?is anci5t ,patri>* obta9$ ! "r to be call$ ! ,fa!r ( ! ,fai?ful is ?us set =?3 ,because t ,abraham obey$ my voice1 & kept my *>ge1 my comm&m5ts1 my /atutes1 & my laws 7,g54 xxvi3 #e74 ,^! 7 ! works ( ,abraham1 & ^? :o are c\nt$ wor?y to belong to 8 family1 or to ! h\sehold ( fai?1 mu/ also obey ,god's voice1 & keep ,8 *>ge1 comm&m5ts1 /atutes & laws4 ,accord+ to ,scripture1 no evasion ( ?is requirem5t is possible2 = ^? :o are ,abraham's *ildr5 obey ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,/4 ,james speaks to ! po9t "u consid]ation ?us3 ,b be ye do]s ( ! ^w1 & n he>]s only1 deceiv+ y\r own selves4 ,= if any be a he>] ( ! ^w1 & n a do]1 he is l unto a man behold+ 8 natural face 9 a glass3 = he beholde? himself1 & goe? 8 way1 & /raightway =gette? :at mann] ( man he 04 ,b :oso looke? into ! p]fect law ( lib]ty1 & cont9ue? !re91 he be+ n a =getful he>]1 b a do] ( ! "w1 ?is man %all be bless$ 9 8 de$4 7,james i3 #bb-be74 ,n[1 :at is ! ^w8 ,/4 ,pet] answ]s ?is "q decisively3 ,be+ born aga91 n ( corruptible se$1 b ( incorruptible1 by ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* live? & abide? = ev]4 4 4 4 ,b ! ^w ( ! ,"l endure? = ev]1 & ?is is ! ^w :i* by ! ,gospel is prea*$ unto y 7#a ,pet] i3 #bc1 #be74 ,?us we le>n t ! ,gospel is ! ^w ( ,god1 & x live? & abide? = ev]4 ,:osoev]1 !re=e1 is n a do] ( ! ,gospel requirem5ts is deceiv+ himself4 ,notice h[ p>ticul>ly ! ,apo/le /ates t ! bless+s ( ! ,gospel1 or ! p]fect law ( lib]ty1 are obta9$ by do+ ! "w enjo9$ by x4 ,/4 ,paul writes3 ,b ye1 bre?r51 be n we>y ( well do+4 ,& if any man obey n our ^w by ?is epi/le1 note t man1 & h no company ) him1 t he may be a%am$ 7#b ,!ss4 iii3 #ac1 #ad74 ,! ^w ref]r$ to 9 ,/4 ,paul's epi/le 01 = in/ance1 t ! ,sa9ts %\ld n become we>y 9 well do+1 & he direct$ t ^? :o #dbe w\ld n obey ?is comm&m5t %\ld be exclud$ f ! company ( ,*ri/ians4 ,x is folly = u to suppose t ^? :o disqualify !mselves = association ) ,sa9ts on e>? by neglect+ to keep ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l1 are fitt$ = ! company ( ,god1 angels & sa9ts 9 heav54 ,:osoev] believe? t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/ is born ( ,god2 & e "o t love? ,him t begat love? him also t is begott5 ( ,him4 ,by ?is we "k t we love ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 :5 we love ,god & keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,= ?is is ! love ( ,god1 t we keep ,8 comm&m5ts1 & ,8 comm&m5ts are n griev\s 7#a ,john v3 #a-c74 ,?is same writ] fur!r says3 ,we "k t we h pass$ f dea? unto life because we love ! bre?r54 ,he t love? n 8 bro!r abide? 9 dea? 7#a ,john iii3 #ad74 ,!re is1 accord+ to ?is la/ ,scripture1 n et]nal life1 b dea? abid+ 9 ! s\l ( e "o :o does n love ! bre?r52 & ! fir/ quotation assures u t :]e !re is su* a love1 !re is also ob$i5ce to ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,we _c dissev] ^! ?+s1 = ! ,almighty has jo9$ !m toge!r4 ,x foll[s1 f ! ,scriptures j consid]$1 t ^? :o fail to obey ,god's ,gospel comm&m5ts are abid+ 9 dea?1 n 9 life4 ,9 con=mity ) ! direct decl>ations ( ! ,scriptures :i* h be5 produc$1 %[+ t ! comm&m5ts ( ,god mu/ be obey$1 we obs]ve t ! doctr9e ( ob$i5ce to ! law is practically en=c$4 ,! ,"l expresses condemnation ( ^? ^: works are n satisfactory4 ,= in/ance3 ,& unto ! angel ( ! *ur* 9 ,s>dis write3 ,^! ?+s sai? he t ha? ! sev5 ,spirits ( ,god1 & ! sev5 />s2 ,i "k ?y works1 t ?\ ha/ a "n t ?\ live/1 & art dead4 ,be wat*ful & /r5g!n ! ?+s :i* rema9 t are ready to die3 = ,i h n f\nd ?y works p]fect be=e ,god 4 4 4 ,& to ! angel ( ! *ur* 9 ,philadelphia write3 ,^! ?+s sai? ,he t is holy1 444 ,i "k ?y works2 behold ,i h set be=e !e an op5 door1 & no man c %ut x2 = ?\ ha/ a little /r5g?1 & ha/ kept my ^w1 & ha/ n d5i$ my "n4 7,rev4 iii3 #a1 #b1 #g1 #h74 ,! judgm5t ( ! ,"l is h]e9 cle>ly f\nd$ ^u ! works 9 ^! two *ur*es4 ,! fir/ "o ^: works 7 imp]fect 0 dead2 ! second _h an op5 door set be=e x because x _h kept ! ^w ( ! ,"l4 ,:at ! ,"l ?us spoke to ! ,*ur*es collectively mu/ apply to ! individuals compris+ ! society1 & h5ce ^? :o %all h an op5 door 7into heav57 set be=e !m mu/ keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,9 ^! cases ,god proce$$ #dbf on ! pr9ciple ref]r$ to 9 ! writ+s ( ,/4 ,james1 t fai? is manife/$ by works 7,james ii3 #ah1 etc474 ,! foll[+ passage is also p]t95t 9 ?is connection3 ,= 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ nei!r circumcision availe? no?+1 nor uncircumcision2 b fai? :i* worke? by love 7,gal4 v3 #f74 ,! pla9 proposition h]e9 affirm$ is t no?+ avails 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus b a fai? :i* worke?4 ,x mu/ op]ate 9 or by love2 x is manife/$ by works4 ,if x is n1 x avails no?+1 be+ dead4 ,god measures fai? by works--by ! keep+ ( ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,! foll[+ ,scripture is v decisive3 ,:5 ! ,son ( ,man %all come 9 ,8 glory1 & all ! holy angels ) ,him1 !n %all ,he sit ^u ! ?rone ( ,8 glory3 & be=e ,him %all be ga!r$ all nations3 & ,he %all sep>ate !m "o f ano!r1 z a %eph]d divide? ! %eep f ! goats3 & ,he %all set ! %eep on ,8 "r h&1 b ! goats on ! left4 ,!n %all ! ,k+ say unto !m on ,8 "r h&1 ,come1 ye bless$ ( my ,fa!r1 inh]it ! k+dom prep>$ = y f ! f\ndation ( ! _w3 = ,i 0 an hung]$1 & ye gave me meat3 ,i 0 ?ir/y1 & ye gave me dr9k3 ,i 0 a /rang]1 & ye took me 93 nak$1 & ye clo!d me3 ,i 0 sick1 & ye visit$ me3 ,i 0 9 prison1 & ye came unto me4 ,!n %all ! righte\s answ] ,him1 say+1 ,"l1 :5 we saw ,!e an hung]$1 & f$ ,!e8 or ?ir/y1 & gave ,!e dr9k8 :5 saw we ,!e a /rang]1 & took ,!e 98 or nak$1 & clo!d ,!e8 or :5 saw we ,!e sick1 or 9 prison1 & came unto ,!e8 ,& ! ,k+ %all answ] & say unto !m1 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 inasmu* z ye h done x unto "o ( ! lea/ ( ^! my bre?r51 ye h done x unto me4 ,!n %all ,he say also unto !m on ! left h&1 ,dep>t f me ye curs$1 into ev]la/+ fire1 prep>$ = ! devil & 8 angels3 = ,i 0 an hung]$1 & ye gave me no meat3 ,i 0 ?ir/y1 & ye gave me no dr9k3 ,i 0 a /rang]1 & ye took me n 93 nak$1 & ye clo!d me n3 sick1 & 9 prison1 & ye visit$ me n4 ,!n %all !y also answ] ,him1 say+1 ,"l1 :5 saw we ,!e an hung]$1 or a?ir/1 or a /rang]1 or nak$1 or sick1 or 9 prison1 & did n m9i/] unto ,!e8 ,!n %all ,he answ] !m1 say+1 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 inasmu* z ye did x n to "o ( ! lea/ ( ^!1 ye did x n to me4 ,& ^! %all g away into ev]la/+ puni%m5t3 b ! righte\s into life et]nal 7,matt4 xxv3 #ca-df74 ,?is sc5e1 joy\s on ! "o h&1 b d>k & t]rible z dea? on ! o!r1 is a pla9 revelation ( ! pr9ciple :i* %all prevail 9 ! c\rt ( heav5 at ! great day ( judgm5t4 ,^? :om ! ,savior calls curs$1 & :om ,he ov]:elms ) ev]la/+ puni%m5t1 are n p]mitt$ to plead ju/ification by _! belief alone4 ,x is an awful "q ( practical godl9ess1 ( righte\s works4 ,! devils !mselves believe & tremble1 & ^? :o d no m mu/ take up _! mis]able abode ) !m4 ,su* is ! #dbg decree ( ,almighty ,god4 ,! tea*+s ( ,scripture are z pla9 z !y c be express$ 9 human language1 t ^? :o d n manife/ _! fai? by godly works are "u condemnation4 ,we le>n fur!r f ! ,scriptures t ! righte\s works specially m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ quotation are n ! only ones requir$ to entitle a p]son to et]nal life4 ,= in/ance3 ,& :5 ,he 0 gone =? into ! way1 !re came "o runn+1 & kneel$ to ,him1 & ask$ ,him1 ,good ,ma/]1 :at %all ,i d t ,i may inh]it et]nal life8 ,& ,jesus said unto him 4 4 4 ,?\ kn[e/ ! comm&m5ts3 ,d n commit adult]y1 ,d n kill1 ,d n /eal1 ,d n be> false witness1 ,defraud n1 ,honor ?y fa!r & "m4 ,& he answ]$ & said unto ,him1 ,ma/]1 all ^! ,i h obs]v$ f my y\?4 ,!n ,jesus behold+ him1 lov$ him1 & said unto him1 ,"o ?+ ?\ lacke/3 g ?y way1 sell :atsoev] ?\ ha/1 & give to ! poor1 & ?\ %alt h treasure 9 heav53 & come1 take up ! cross1 & foll[ me 7,m>k x3 #ag-ba74 ,a pla9 "q 0 ?us prop\nd$1 & x 0 def9itely answ]$4 ,*ri/ insi/$ ^u a keep+ ( ! comm&m5ts ( ,god2 we are to foll[ ,him--to d z ,he did1 t is1 devote our lives to do+ ! w ( ! ,fa!r4 ,! ,savior assur$ ,8 que/ion] t su* 0 ! way to inh]it et]nal life4 ,?is doctr9e is po9t$ly put 9 ,mat!w xix3 #ag1 ?us3 ,b if ?\ wilt ent] into life1 keep ! comm&m5ts4 ,aga93 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$ 7,m>k xvi3 #af74 ,n[1 all m5 believe 9 ! tru? ( ! doctr9e taught 9 ! text j quot$1 or !y d n4 ,if !y d n1 !y _c believe 9 ,*ri/ z a ,be+ :o is full ( grace & tru?1 z ! ,scripture ass]ts4 ,if we admit = a mom5t t ,he comes %ort 9 ! pr9ciple ( tru?1 we %att] at once ! v f\ndation ( belief & confid5ce1 & d\bt is ! inevitable result4 ,if ,*ri/'s ^w is d\bt$1 !re is no confid5ce 9 ,him4 ,x foll[s1 !re=e1 t ^? :o d n believe 9 ! tru? ( ! text d n believe 9 ,*ri/4 ,b all conc$e t )\t ?is belief no "o c obta9 et]nal life4 ,^? :o d believe ! tru? ( ! text _c say t belief alone is suffici5t = salvation1 s9ce x is expressly /at$ t he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$4 ,*ri/'s own /atem5t respect+ ! matt] is f9al ) all ^? t believe 9 ,him4 ,! foll[+ ,scriptures are submitt$3 #dbh ,& :y call ye me ,"l1 ,"l1 & d n ! ?+s :i* ,i say8 7,luke vi3 #df74 ,b ,he said1 yea1 r1 bless$ are !y t he> ! ^w ( ,god1 & keep x 7,luke xi3 #bh74 ,& ?is is ! comm&m5t1 t we %\ld believe on ! "n ( ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & love "o ano!r1 z ,he gave u comm&m5t4 ,& he t keepe? ,8 comm&m5ts dwelle? 9 ,him1 & ,he 9 him 7#a ,john iii3 #bc1 #bd74 ,if ye love me1 keep my comm&m5ts4 ,he t ha? my comm&m5ts1 & keepe? !m1 he x is t love? me3 & he t love? me %all be lov$ ( my ,fa!r1 & ,i w love him1 & w manife/ myself to him 7,john xiv3 #ae1 #ba74 ,?\gh ,he 7 a ,son1 yet le>n$ ,he ob$i5ce by ?+s :i* ,he suff]$2 & be+ made p]fect1 ,he became ! au?or ( et]nal salvation unto all !m t obey ,him 7,heb4 v3 #h1 #i74 ,:at do? x pr(it1 my bre?r51 ?\gh a man say he ha? fai?1 & h n works8 ,c fai? save him8 7,james ii3 #ad74 ,he t sai? he abide? 9 ,him ought himself also s to walk1 ev5 z ,he walk$ 7#a ,john ii3 #f74 ,b wilt ?\ "k1 ,o va9 man1 t fai? )\t works is dead8 ,0 n ,abraham our fa!r ju/ifi$ by works1 :5 he _h (f]$ ,isaac 8 son ^u ! alt>8 ,see/ ?\ h[ fai? wr\ght ) 8 works1 & by works 0 fai? made p]fect8 ,& ! scripture 0 fulfill$ :i* sai?1 ,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 imput$ unto him = righte\sness3 & he 0 call$ ! ,fri5d ( ,god4 ,ye see !n h[ t by works a man is ju/ifi$1 & n by fai? only4 ,likewise1 also1 0 n ,rahab ! h>lot ju/ifi$ by works1 :5 %e _h receiv$ ! mess5g]s1 & _h s5t !m out ano!r way8 ,= z ! body )\t ! _s is dead1 s fai? )\t works is dead also 7,james ii3 #bj-bf74 ,bless$ are !y t d ,8 comm&m5ts1 t !y may h "r to ! tree ( life1 & may ent] 9 ?r\gh ! gates into ! city 7,rev4 xxii3 #ad74 ,m$dle n ) any man = 8 religion2 = all gov]nm5ts ought to p]mit e man to enjoy 8 religion unmole/$4 ,no man is au?oriz$ to take away life 9 consequ5ce ( diff]5ce ( religion1 :i* all laws & gov]nm5ts ought to protect4 --,joseph ,smi?4 #dbi ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,,( ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts4 ,,its ,,religion1 ,,hi/ory1 ,,condition ,,& ,,de/9y4 ,,by ,,james ,h4 ,,&]son1 ,,( ,,salt ,,lake ,,city1 ,,utah4 #aijb4 ,a good tree _c br+ =? evil fruit1 nei!r c a corrupt tree br+ =? good fruit4--,matt4 vii1 #ah4 ,( ! religi\s d5om9ations n[ 9 exi/5ce among m51 none h attract$ su* att5tion f ! o!rs z ! organization kn[n z ,! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ! memb]s ( :i* are popul>ly1 ?\gh errone\sly1 call$ ,mormons1 because ( _! belief 9 ! div9e au!nticity ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 a record ( ! anci5t inhabitants ( ,am]ica4 ,9 e nation :]e ! fame ( ?is ,*ur* has spread1 & :]e its ,eld]s h appe>$ to tea* _! fai?1 "o feature :i* /&s preem95t is ! bitt]ness ) :i* !y are oppos$1 )\t ev5 ! opportunity ( be+ he>d1 pr9cipally by pr(ess$ believ]s 9 ,*ri/ianity4 ,"s !re are :o are practical 9 _! adh]5ce to ! doctr9e ( religi\s tol]ation1 & ^: expansive m9ds lead !m to refra9 f pass+ judgm5t till !y he> ! case fairly /at$4 ,!y hesitate to foll[ popul> clamor1 pref]r+ to asc]ta9 ! tru? = !mselves1 r ?an give ass5t to ! voice ( prejudice & bigotry :i* dem&$ ! life ( ,jesus ( ,naz>e? because ,he claim$ to be ! ,son ( ,god4 ,b ^! are ! exception2 ! rule has be5 to accept )\t "q ass]tions made aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & to decl9e to li/5 to any?+ 9 ! way ( d5ial or ju/ification4 ,) ?is prom95t fact be=e u1 x is beyond dispute t to ?is organization above all o!rs 9 ?is g5]ation mu/ be appli$ ! say+1 ,= z conc]n+ ?is sect1 we "k t ev]y:]e x is spok5 aga9/4 ,d\btless mu* ( ?is antagonism is due to ignorance ( ! true belief1 aims & condition ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,c]ta9ly x is l>gely because ( gross misrepres5tations by #dcj ^? :o h con/itut$ !mselves _! enemies4 ,! reason = assum+ ?is position c be left = explanation to ^? :o occupy x4 ,! purpose ( ! pres5t occasion is n to consid] t bran* ( ! subject1 b r to pres5t ! doctr9es believ$ 9 by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & ! reason = t belief4 ,! limit$ "t at our disposal w admit ( only a brief exposition ( ^? doctr9es2 all :o are desir\s ( m elaborate explanation may obta9 x f ! publi%$ works ( ! ,*ur*1 & f its ,eld]s1 :o w be pleas$ to pres5t to inve/igators ! ,gospel message :i* !y are proclaim+ to ! _w4 ,! pres5t opportunity is suffici5t = b an abridg$ /atem5t1 9 pla9 & simple language1 ( ! religi\s sy/em "u consid]ation4 ,?is ,*ur* pres5ts no =mula ( religi\s dogmas4 ,its cre$ is3 ,! direct revelation ( ,god to ,8 *ildr54 ,z ,he is )\t v>iabl5ess1 & is no respect] ( p]sons1 s ,8 laws are un*angeable2 & :atsoev] ,he gives by ! voice ( revelation is a law unto ! ,sa9ts4 ,! organization ( ?is ,*ur* 0 effect$ at ,fayette1 ,new ,york1 on ,sunday1 ! six? day ( ,april1 #ahcj4 ,%ortly aft] ?is ev5t1 its presid+ ,apo/le & ,prophet1 ,joseph ,smi?1 0 ask$ = a concise /atem5t ( :at he & 8 p believ$1 & 9 reply he wrote ! foll[+3 ,,articles ,,( ,,fai? ,,( ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,,( ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts4 #a4 ,we believe 9 ,god1 ! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 & 9 ,8 ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 & 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 #b4 ,we believe t m5 w be puni%$ = _! own s9s & n = ,adam's transgression4 #c4 ,we believe t ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 all mank9d may be sav$1 by ob$i5ce to ! laws1 & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel4 #d4 ,we believe t ! fir/ pr9ciples & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel are3 ,fir/1 ,fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 second1 ,rep5tance2 ?ird1 ,baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s2 f\r?1 ,lay+ on ( h&s = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 #e4 ,we believe t a man mu/ be call$ ( ,god by prophecy1 & by ! lay+ on ( h&s1 by ^? :o are 9 au?ority1 to prea* ! ,gospel & adm9i/] 9 ! ord9ances !re(4 #f4 ,we believe 9 ! same organization t exi/$ 9 ! primitive ,*ur*1 viz3 ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 ,pa/ors1 ,tea*]s1 ,evangeli/s1 etc4 #dca #g4 ,we believe 9 ! gift ( tongues1 prophecy1 revelation1 visions1 heal+1 int]pretation ( tongues1 etc4 #h4 ,we believe ! ,bible to be ! ^w ( ,god1 z f> z x is translat$ correctly2 we also believe ! ,book ( ,mormon to be ! ^w ( ,god4 #i4 ,we believe all t ,god has reveal$1 all t ,he does n[ reveal1 & we believe t ,he w yet reveal _m great & important ?+s p]ta9+ to ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 #aj4 ,we believe 9 ! lit]al ga!r+ ( ,israel & 9 ! re/oration ( ! ,t5 ,tribes4 ,t ,zion w be built ^u ?is cont95t4 ,t ,*ri/ w reign p]sonally ^u ! e>?1 & t ! e>? w be r5ew$ & receive its p>adisaic glory4 #aa4 ,we claim ! privilege ( wor%ip+ ,almighty ,god accord+ to ! dictates ( our consci5ce1 & all[ all m5 ! same privilege1 let !m wor%ip h[1 :]e or :at !y may4 #ab4 ,we believe 9 be+ subjects to k+s1 presid5ts1 rul]s & magi/rates1 9 obey+1 honor+ & su/a9+ ! law4 #ac4 ,we believe 9 be+ hone/1 true1 *a/e1 b5evol5t1 virtu\s1 & 9 do+ good to all m52 inde$ we may say t we foll[ ! admonition ( ,paul1 ,we believe all ?+s1 we hope all ?+s1 we h endur$ _m ?+s1 & hope to be able to endure all ?+s4 ,if !re is any?+ virtu\s1 lovely or ( good report or praisewor?y1 we seek aft] ^! ?+s4 ,! position tak5 by ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & ^? :o h giv5 he$ to ! doctr9es he pres5t$ is t !y h no new sy/em ( religion to (f] to ! _w1 b t _! message is ! fulness ( ! ev]la/+ ,gospel2 ! ,gospel :i* ,paul said 0 ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation1 to e "o t believe?2 ! ,gospel ( :i* ! ,bible be>s record1 & :i* ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 disciples taught z ! comm&m5t ( ,god to ,8 *ildr54 ,:ile !y te/ify t x is a new revelation to !m 9 ?is disp5sation1 ! latt] days1 & t !y receiv$ ?r\gh heav5ly mess5g]s s5t f ! ?rone ( ! great ,jehovah all ! k !y possess ( ! plan ( salvation1 & also ! au?ority to prea* ! ,gospel & adm9i/] 9 its ord9ances1 !y po9t out t x is ! same ,gospel & div9e message t 0 reveal$ to man 9 anci5t days2 ! 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( :i* ,paul spake to ! ,ephesians2 ! ,ev]la/+ ,gospel1 ! plan in/itut$ by ,god = ! salvation ( ,8 *ildr5--un*angeable1 et]nal1 & transc5d5tly p]fect4 ,^u ?is pres5tation ( ! case1 !n1 are !y to be judg$4 ,!y ?us place e pr9ciple or doctr9e )9 ! field ( comp>ison ) ! ,holy ,scriptures1 bo? 9 ! ,old & ! ,new ,te/am5t4 #dcb ,,! ,,godhead4 ,! fir/ ( ! ,articles ( ,fai? decl>es a belief 9 ,god ! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 & 9 ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/1 & 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,t is1 t ! ,fa!r is a p]sonage ( _s1 glory & p[]1 possess+ all p]fection & fulness2 ! ,son a p]sonage ( tab]nacle also1 :o is ! express image ( ,8 ,fa!r1 & possesses ! same fulness ) ! ,fa!r1 9 ^: image also man is creat$2 & ! ,holy ,gho/1 t :i* be>s record ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 ! life-giv+ elem5t 9 all nature1 ! ag5t ( ,god's p[]1 by :i*1 ?r\gh fai?1 all ?+s are controll$4 ,^! ?ree con/itute ! ,supreme gov]n+ p[]1 ! ,godhead1 & are "o--above all1 & 9 all1 & ?r\gh all--omnipot5t1 omnisci5t & omnipres5t4 ,! idea ?us set =? is t 9 =m man is ! image ( 8 ,creator4 ,! ,bible conta9s no sugge/ion ( a simil>ity 9 =m ) any ( ! o!r creations ( ! ,almighty4 ,b ) respect to man x is di/9ctly express$ 9 ,g5esis i3 #bf1 #bg3 ,& ,god said1 ,let u make man 9 our own image1 aft] our lik5ess1 & let !m h dom9ion ov] ! fi% ( ! sea1 & ov] ! f[l ( ! air1 & ov] ! cattle1 & ov] all ! e>?1 & ov] e creep+ ?+ t creepe? ^u ! e>?4 ,s ,god creat$ man 9 ,8 own image2 9 ! image ( ,god creat$ ,he him2 male & female creat$ ,he !m4 ,paul1 9 writ+ ( ,god1 says t ,jesus 0 ! express image ( ,8 p]son 7,hebrews i3 #c71 be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god 7,phil4 ii3 #f74 ,9 ! record :i* ,mat!w has made ( ! ,"l's baptism1 he describes ! action ( ! ?ree :o con/itute ! ,godhead3 ,jesus receiv+ ! baptism ( wat]1 ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d+ l a dove & light+ ^u ,him1 & a voice--! voice ( ! ,fa!r--utt]+ f heav51 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$ 7,matt1 iii3 #af1 #ag74 ,! ,r$eem] ( ! _w ,himself te/ifies ( _! individuality3 ,= z ! ,fa!r ha? life 9 ,himself2 s ha? ,he giv5 to ! ,son to h life 9 ,himself2 & ha? giv5 ,him au?ority to execute judgm5t also1 because ,he is ! ,son ( man 7,john v3 #bf1 #bg72 ,ye h he>d h[ ,i said unto y1 ,i g away1 & come aga9 unto y4 ,if ye lov$ me1 ye w\ld rejoice because ,i said1 ,i g unto ! ,fa!r3 = my ,fa!r is great] ?an ,i 7,john xiv3 #bh72 ,nev]!less1 ,i tell y ! tru?2 x is exp$i5t = y t ,i g away2 = if ,i g n away1 ! ,com=t] w n come unto y2 b if ,i dep>t1 ,i w #dcc s5d him unto y 7,john xviii3 #g72 ,b :5 ! ,com=t] is come1 :om ,i w s5d unto y f ! ,fa!r1 ev5 ! ,_s ( ,tru?1 :i* proce$e? f ! ,fa!r1 ,he %all te/ify ( me 7,john xv3 #bf74 ,9 ! solemn pray] (f]$ up be=e ,8 betrayal1 ! ,div9e ,ma/] bes\ght ,8 ,fa!r1 9 behalf ( ,8 disciples1 ,t !y all may be "o2 z ,?\1 ,fa!r1 art 9 me1 & ,i 9 ,!e1 t !y also may be "o 9 u3 t ! _w may believe t ,?\ ha/ s5t me4 ,& ! glory :i* ,?\ gave/ me ,i h giv5 !m2 t !y may be "o1 ev5 z we are "o 7,john xvii3 #ba1 #bb74 ,! unity ( purpose & action 9 all ?+s con/itutes ! on5ess4 ,?is union ,jesus s\ght to br+ to ,8 ,apo/les1 t1 ea* hav+ 8 di/9ct p]sonality1 !y might be "o1 ev5 z we are "o4 ,,m5 ,,judg$ ,,by ,,_! ,,works4 ,we believe t m5 w be puni%$ = _! own s9s1 & n = ,adam's transgression4 ,by ?is transgression dea? came into ! _w1 t m5 might ga9 ! exp]i5ce ( a mortal probation4 ,b t man %\ld be held responsible = an act 9 :i* he _h no ag5cy w\ld evid5tly be an inju/ice4 ,our ,fa!r1 be+ a j ,god1 mu/ !re=e deal ju/ly ) ,8 *ildr54 ,:at is ! doctr9e ( ! ,scriptures respect+ ! responsibility ( m58 ,9 ,j]emiah xvii3 #aj1 x is ann\nc$3 ,i ! ,"l se>* ! he>t1 ,i try ! re9s1 ev5 to give e man accord+ to 8 ways1 & accord+ to ! fruit ( 8 do+s4 ,z ! laws ( tru? & ju/ice are inflexible 9 _! op]ation & effect1 judgm5t z c]ta9ly foll[s evil z bless+s result f good de$s4 ,! belov$ ,apo/le1 9 record+ 8 vision ( ! judgm5t1 tells u3 ,& ,i saw ! dead1 small & great1 /& be=e ,god2 & ! books 7 op5$3 & ano!r book 0 op5$1 :i* is ! book ( life3 & ! dead 7 judg$ out ( ^? ?+s :i* 7 writt5 9 ! books1 accord+ to _! works4 ,& ! sea gave up ! dead :i* 7 9 x2 & dea? & hell deliv]$ up ! dead :i* 7 9 !m3 & !y 7 judg$ e man accord+ to _! works 7,rev4 xx3 #ab1 #ac74 ,language c be no pla9] to in=m mank9d ( ! evid5ce t w be adduc$ = or aga9/ !m at ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/4 ,x w be _! de$s2 & f ! judgm5t !y w make no appeal1 = !y _c b realize its ju/ice4 ,by ! div9e law1 man is answ]able = 8 own s9s4 #dcd ,he is n compell$ to be> ! wrongs ( ano!r 9 ! rew>d :i* he w receive at ,god's judgm5t4 ,! transgression ( ,adam 0 n ours1 & c h no ill effects ^u u2 x r becomes a bless+ by ! m]cy ( ,jehovah4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts believe t1 z by ,adam dea? came into ! _w1 )\t our action1 s is life ! free gift to all m51 ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,?is is ! doctr9e ( ! ,bible4 ,paul expresses x ?us3 ,:]e=e1 z by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 & dea? by s92 & s dea? pass$ ^u all m51 = t all h s9n$3 !re=e z by ! (f5ce ( "o judgm5t came ^u all m5 to condemnation2 ev5 s by ! righte\sness ( "o ! free gift came ^u all m5 unto ju/ification ( life 7,romans v3 #ab1 #ah74 ,! ,"l has p]mitt$ no d\bt to rema9 respect+ ! s9s = :i* m5 w be puni%$ & ! good = :i* !y w be rew>d$4 ,8 ^w is3 ,= ! ,son ( man %all come 9 ! glory ( ,8 ,fa!r ) ,8 angels2 & !n ,he %all rew>d e man accord+ to 8 works 7,matt4 xvi3 #bg74 ,! te/imony :i* ,he gave to ,john ! ,div9e on ! ,isle ( ,patmos 03 ,i w give e "o ( y accord+ to y\r works 7,rev4 ii3 #bc74 ,& behold1 ,i come quickly2 & my rew>d is ) me1 to give e man accord+ z 8 "w %all be 7,rev4 xxii3 #ab74 ,,! ,,atonem5t4 ,we believe t ?r\gh ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ all mank9d may be sav$1 by ob$i5ce to ! laws & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel4 ,by ?is atonem5t is br\ght ! victory ov] dea?2 ! resurrection ( ! body to life2 ! rais+ ( man to a position :]e he is n subject to dea?4 ,b x goes f>!r 9 ! article ( fai? read4 ,x br+s salvation by ob$i5ce to ! ,gospel4 ,salvation1 !n1 is m ?an a r$emption f ! fall4 ,! latt] comes to man )\t 8 ag5cy1 s f> z ! m]e re/oration to life is conc]n$4 ,t is ! doctr9e :i* ! ,apo/les taught3 ,= s9ce by man came dea?1 by man came also ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,= z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive 7#a ,cor4 xv3 #ba1 #bb74 ,s9ce ! ,savior br\ght to pass ! resurrection & ! life1 ,8 atonem5t has a univ]sal application1 & !re %all be a resurrection ( ! dead1 bo? ( ! j & unju/ 7,acts xxiv3 #ae74 ,does ! atonem5t d m8 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts reply 9 ! affirmative4 ,mat!w 7*ap4 i3 #ba7 records t ! #dce angel decl>$ to ,joseph1 :5 =etell+ ! bir? ( ! infant ,jesus1 ,= ,he %all save ,8 p f _! s9s4 ,! ,apo/le ,pet] says3 ,nei!r is !re salvation 9 any o!r3 = !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m51 :]eby we mu/ be sav$ 7,acts iv3 #ab74 ,by ob$i5ce to ! laws & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel1 salvation comes to man2 x is t :i* is add$ to ! *ildr5 ( m5 by ! aton+ blood ( ! ,r$eem]1 :5 ! requirem5ts ( ,8 ,gospel are compli$ )4 ,until ?is is done1 !re is no salvation f s94 ,! ,apo/le ,john makes ?is unequivocal decl>ation3 ,?is !n is ! message :i* we h he>d ( ,him1 & decl>e unto y1 t ,god is light1 & 9 ,him is no d>kness at all4 ,if we say t we h fell[%ip ) ,him1 & walk 9 d>kness1 we lie1 & d n ! tru?2 b if we walk 9 ! light1 z ,he is 9 ! light1 we h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r1 & ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ,8 ,son cleanse? u f all s9 7#a ,john i3 #e1 #g74 ,if we w\ld be cleans$ f all s9 by ! blood ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! condition is t we walk 9 ! light z ,he is 9 ! light4 ,if ?is be n our c\rse1 ! ,apo/le says1 we lie & d n ! tru?4 ,to ^! tea*+s is plac$ ! seal & te/imony ( ! ,div9e ,ma/] ,himself1 9 ,8 s]mon on ! m\nt3 ,n e "o t sai? unto me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 %all ent] into ! k+dom ( heav52 b he t doe? ! w ( my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav5 7,matt4 vii3 #ba74 ,9 va9 d ye wor%ip me1 said ,he to ^? :o foll[$ ! tradition ( m5 in/ead ( keep+ ! comm&m5t ( ,god 7,m>k vii3 #g1 #h74 ,,! ,,gospel ,,ord9ances--,,fai?4 ,we believe t ! fir/ pr9ciples & ord9ances ( ! ,gospel are3 ,fir/--,fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! pr9ciple ( fai? is ! mov+ cause ( all action 9 intellig5t be+s4 ,fai? 9 ! ,"l is ! fundam5tal pr9ciple lead+ to ob$i5ce to ,8 w4 ,x is ! assurance :i* we h ( unse5 ?+s4 ,by its ex]cise we are alone able to approa* ! ?rone ( grace4 ,)\t fai? x is impossible to please ,him2 = he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t ,he is1 & t ,he is a rew>d] ( !m t dilig5tly seek ,him4 7,heb4 xi3 #f74 ,x is n a m]e passive belief2 b be+ a pr9ciple ( action & p[]1 x inculcates works 9 h>mony ) itself4 ,! ,savior says3 ,let n y\r he>t be tr\bl$2 ye believe 9 ,god1 believe also 9 me4 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto y1 ,he t believe? on me1 ! #dcf works t ,i d %all he d also2 & great] works ?an ^! %all he d1 because ,i g unto my ,fa!r 7,john xiv3 #a1 #ab74 ,x is ! belief ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts t ! ,gospel is ! work+ law ( ,*ri/2 t fai? 9 ,him1 to h life1 mu/ be accompani$ by works 9 accord ) ! m5tal ex]cise ( fai?4 ,z ! ,apo/le ,james says3 ,b be ye do]s ( ! ^w1 & n he>]s only1 deceiv+ y\r own selves 7i3 #bb74 ,?is ,apo/le writes1 ,= z ! body )\t ! _s is dead1 s fai? )\t works is dead also2 & 9 ! second *apt] ( 8 epi/le 7v]se #ad-bd7 he /ates3 ,:at do? x pr(it1 my bre?r51 ?\gh a man say he ha? fai?1 & h n works8 ,c fai? save him8 ,if a bro!r or si/] be nak$1 & de/itute ( daily food1 & "o ( y say unto !m1 ,dep>t 9 peace1 be ye w>m$ & fill$2 not)/&+ ye give !m n ^? ?+s :i* are ne$ful to ! body2 :at do? x pr(it8 ,ev5 s fai?1 if x ha? n works1 is dead1 be+ alone4 ,yea1 a man may say1 ,?\ ha/ fai? & ,i h works3 %ew me ?y fai? )\t ?y works1 & ,i w %ew !e my fai? by my works4 ,?\ believe/ t !re is "o ,god2 ?\ doe/ well3 ! devils also believe1 & tremble4 ,b wilt ?\ "k1 ,o va9 man1 t fai? )\t works is dead8 ,0 n ,abraham our fa!r ju/ifi$ by works1 :5 he _h (f]$ ,isaac 8 son ^u ! alt>8 ,see/ ?\ h[ fai? wr\ght ) 8 works1 & by works 0 fai? made p]fect8 ,& ! scripture 0 fulfill$ :i* sai?1 ,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 imput$ unto him = righte\sness3 & he 0 call$ ! ,fri5d ( ,god4 ,ye see !n h[ t by works a man is ju/ifi$1 & n by fai? only4 ,! ,"l said1 ,?\ %alt love ! ,"l ?y ,god ) all ?y he>t1 & ) all ?y s\l1 & ) all ?y m9d4 ,?is is ! fir/ & great comm&m5t 7,matt1 xxii3 #cg1 #ch74 ,he also expla9s :at x is to love ,god3 ,he t ha? my comm&m5ts1 & keepe? !m1 he x is t love? me3 & he t love? me %all be lov$ ( my ,fa!r1 & ,i w love him1 & w manife/ myself to him 7,john xiv3 #ba74 ,?is is fai? 9 & love ( ,god3 keep+ ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,,rep5tance4 ,second--,rep5tance4 ,to ^? :o1 on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 believ$ on ! ,apo/les' words1 & _h awak5$ )9 _! he>ts fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,pet] gave ! law ( ! ,gospel3 ,rep5t1 #dcg & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,= ! promise is unto y1 & to y\r *ildr51 & to all t are af> (f1 ev5 z _m z ! ,"l our ,god %all call 7,acts ii3 #ch1 #ci74 ,?is law 0 univ]sal 9 its application4 ,x 0 to all t are af> (f1 ev5 z _m z ! ,"l our ,god %all call4 ,:5 ,john ! ,bapti/ came 9 ! wild]ness ( ,judea1 z ! mess5g] be=e ! ,"l1 prea*+ ! beg9n+ ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 he proclaim$1 ,rep5t ye1 = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h& 7,matt4 iii3 #b74 ,( ^? :o pres5t$ !mselves = baptism he requir$ con=mity to ! doctr9e :i* prec$$ x4 ,if !y _h n rep5t$1 ! ord9ance ( baptism 0 refus$ to !m4 ,:5 _m ( ! ,ph>isees & ,sadducees came1 he call$ !m a g5]ation ( vip]s1 & dem&$ t !y br+ =? !re=e fruits meet = rep5tance 7,matt4 iii3 #g1 #h74 ,god comm&e? all m5 ev]y:]e to rep5t--to turn f evil & walk 9 righte\sness1 = !re9 only is salvation4 ,! ,"l says1 ,except ye rep5t ye %all all likewise p]i% 7,luke xiii3 #c74 ,,baptism4 ,?ird--,baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s4 ,to ! rep5tant believ] ?is is ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s taught by ,john ! ,bapti/ 7,m>k i3 #d74 ,on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 ,pet] po9t$ ! way to salvation1 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s 7,acts ii3 #ch74 ,:5 ! jail] s\ght to be sav$1 ,paul & ,silas spake unto him ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 & he 0 baptiz$1 he & all 81 /raightway 7,acts xvi3 #cj-cc74 ,s important is ?is ord9ance = admission into ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 t ! ,"l ,jesus insi/$ on receiv+ x at ! h&s ( ,john ! ,bapti/1 :o 0 au?oriz$ to adm9i/] x4 ,john _h prea*$ t !re %\ld come aft] him ,"o :o %\ld baptize ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ) fire1 & :5 ,jesus pres5t$ ,himself on ,jordan's banks1 ! ,prophet recogniz$ t mighti] ,"o4 ,he felt 8 own weakness 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & said1 ,i h ne$ to be baptiz$ ( ,!e1 & come/ ,?\ to me8 ,b ,jesus knew ! law ( ,god4 ,he knew t x 0 necess>y = ev5 ! ,son ( ,man to ent] at ! door1 & obey ! ord9ance :i* ,8 ,fa!r _h appo9t$4 ,!re=e ,he answ]$ #dch ,john1 ,suff] x to be s n[1 = ?us x become? u to fulfil all righte\sness 7,matt4 iii3 #ae74 ,!n ! ,savior ( ! _w w5t d[n into ! riv] ,jordan1 & 0 baptiz$ ( ,john4 ,:5 ,he came out ( ! wat]1 !re 0 giv5 t glori\s manife/ation ( ! approval by ,8 ,fa!r ( ! act ( submission to ! div9e law1 & lo1 ! heav5s 7 op5$ unto ,him1 & ,he saw ! ,_s ( ,god desc5d+ l a dove1 & light+ ^u ,him3 & lo1 a voice f heav51 say+1 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$ 7,matt4 iii3 #af1 #ag74 ,if x 0 necess>y = ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,r$eem] ( ! _w1 to receive ! ord9ance ( baptism at ! h&s ( "o hav+ au?ority to adm9i/] x1 t ,he might fulfil all righte\sness1 :]e9 c s9ful man hope to ent] by any o!r way8 ,& :5 t act ( ob$i5ce to law on ! "p ( ! ,div9e ,ma/] 0 signaliz$ by ! glori\s desc5t ^u ,him ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & br\ght =? f ! ,et]nal ,fa!r ! solemn decl>ation t ,he 0 well pleas$ ) ! ,son :o _h j pass$ ?r\gh ! baptism ( wat]1 :o among m5 d>e say t ! ord9ance is va91 & useless1 & non-ess5tial2 t x is n ( p>am\nt importance to ^? :o w\ld d ! w ( ! ,fa!r8 ,! ,"l also decl>$ t ! baptism ( ,john 0 ! c\nsel ( ,god--?is ord9ance t 0 ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s4 ,said ,jesus3 ,all ! p t he>d him1 & ! publicans1 ju/ifi$ ,god1 be+ baptiz$ ) ! baptism ( ,john2 b ! ,ph>isees & lawy]s reject$ ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves1 be+ n baptiz$ ( him 7,luke vii3 #bi1 #cj74 ,z ! ,"l w5t =? 9 ,8 m9i/ry1 prea*+ ! ,gospel ( ! ,k+dom1 !re came to ,him ,nicodemus1 a rul] ( ! ,jews4 ,to him ,jesus said3 ,except a man be born aga91 he _c see ! k+dom ( ,god 7,john iii3 #c74 ,nicodemus did n fully compreh5d ?is say+1 & made fur!r inquiry1 receiv+ a reply 9 language t none ne$ misund]/&3 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god 7,john iii3 #e74 ,!re=e1 :5 ! ,ma/] commission$ ,8 disciples & s5t !m out1 aft] !y _h be5 end[$ ) p[] f on high1 ! comm& :i* !y receiv$ & obey$ 03 ,g ye1 !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/3 tea*+ !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,i h comm&$ y3 &1 lo1 ,i am ) y alway1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w 7,matt1 xxviii3 #ai1 #bj74 #dci ,9 ?is labor ( ! m9i/ry1 to :i* !y _h be5 call$ & orda9$ ( ! ,"l1 ,he fulfill$ ,8 promise1 & 0 ) !m3 ,& !y w5t =? & prea*$ ev]y:]e1 ! ,"l work+ ) !m1 & confirm+ ! ^w ) signs foll[+ 7,m>k xvi3 #bj74 ,! ,apo/les taught3 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s 7,acts ii3 #ch72 ,"k ye n1 t s _m ( u z 7 baptiz$ into ,jesus ,*ri/ 7 baptiz$ into ,8 dea?8 ,!re=e we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism into dea?3 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life4 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 dea?1 we %all be also 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 resurrection 7,romans vi3 #c-e72 ,buri$ ) ,him 9 baptism1 :]e9 also ye are ris5 ) ,him ?r\gh ! fai? ( ! op]ation ( ,god1 :o ha? rais$ ,him f ! dead 7,col4 ii3 #ab74 ,"h1 !n1 is ! ,gospel doctr9e3 ,baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s1 p]=m$ by "o hav+ au?ority2 ! bir?1 ! burial1 ! plant+ 9 ! wat]y elem5t1 )\t :i* ord9ance ! ,"l has said t no man c ent] ! k+dom ( heav54 ,,baptism ,,= ,,! ,,dead4 ,x may be sugge/$ t !re are millions ( ! human family :o h n _h ! opportunity ( receiv+ ( ! baptism ( rep5tance by "o hav+ div9e au?ority--millions :o nev] ev5 he>d ( ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts believe t ! ,gospel provides = all2 t !re is & c be no exception2 t e "o :o w may p>take ( ! wat]s ( life freely2 t ,god is no respect] ( p]sons1 b judges m5 by _! works4 ,a plan ( salvation t is adapt$ to ! few1 t does n op5 ! door to e be+ )9 ! great bro!rhood ( man1 is unwor?y ( ! ,creator & ,god ( ! univ]se4 ,! ,gospel ( ! ,"l mu/ be p]fect1 ev5 z ,he is p]fect1 & rea* to all humanity4 ,! qu]y is made1 ,h[ did ! ?ief :o di$ on ! cross ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,heav52 !re is no record ( 8 baptism8 ,let ! ,scriptures give ! answ]3 ,& he said unto ,jesus1 ,"l1 rememb] me :5 ,?\ come/ into ,?y k+dom4 ,& ,jesus said unto him1 ,v]ily ,i say unto !e1 to-day %alt ?\ be ) me 9 p>adise 7,luke xxiii3 #db1 #dc74 ,! ,"l did n say he c\ld ent] ,8 ,k+dom1 = ,he told ,nicodemus t to d t is 0 necess>y to be born ( ! #ddj wat] & ( ! ,_s2 b ,he promis$ ! p5it5t ?ief t on t day he %\ld be ) ,him 9 p>adise4 ,is t n heav58 ,let u exam9e & see1 = on ! prop] asc]ta9m5t ( ?is fact dep5ds a great pr9ciple ( tru?4 ,! body ( ,jesus 0 ?ree days 9 ! tomb1 :5 ! _s aga9 ent]$ into x4 ,:5 ! ,r$eem] _h ris51 ,m>y came to ! sepul*re & f\nd t ! body ( h] ,ma/] 0 n !re4 ,%e began to inquire1 :5 %e he>d a voice :i* %e recogniz$ z t ( ! ,"l1 to :om %e turn$4 ,jesus sai? unto h]1 ,t\* me n1 = ,i am n yet asc5d$ to my ,fa!r3 b g to my bre?r51 & say unto !m1 ,i asc5d unto my ,fa!r1 & y\r ,fa!r2 & to my ,god1 & y\r ,god 7,john xx3 #ag74 ,"h is ! te/imony ( ,jesus ,himself1 t dur+ ! ?ree days subsequ5t to ,8 crucifixion1 :ile ,8 body lay 9 ! tomb1 ,8 _s did n g to heav5 or ! pres5ce ( ,8 ,fa!r4 ,logically1 x mu/ foll[1 nei!r did t ( ! ?ief4 ,:]e1 !n1 did ,he g8 ,z ,jesus 0 n 9 ,8 ,fa!r's pres5ce dur+ ^! ?ree days1 :]e 0 ,he8 ,! ,scriptures h n left u 9 d\bt ^u ?is po9t4 ,jesus transf]r$ to ,pet] ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,heav51 & plac$ him at ! head ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,surely he is a compet5t witness2 he says3 ,= ,*ri/ also ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 ! ,j = ! unju/1 t ,he might br+ u to ,god1 be+ put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 b quick5$ by ! ,_s3 by :i* also ,he w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison 7#a ,pet] iii3 #ah1 #ai74 ,dur+ ! "t ( ,8 abs5ce f ! body ,he 0 prea*+ unto ! spirits 9 prison--! place :]e ! ?ief also w5t4 ,?is doctr9e ( prea*+ ! ,gospel to ! dead 0 taught by ! ,"l to ,8 ,apo/les1 j previ\s to ,8 crucifixion3 ,v]ily1 v]ily ,i say unto y1 ! h\r is com+1 & n[ is1 :5 ! dead %all he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god3 & !y t he> %all live4 ,m>vel n at ?is3 = ! h\r is com+1 9 ! :i* all t are 9 ! graves %all he> ,8 voice 7,john v3 #be1 #bh74 ,on ! same subject1 ! *ief ,apo/le says3 ,= = ?is cause 0 ! ,gospel prea*$ also to !m t are dead1 t !y might be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 b live accord+ to ,god 9 ! _s 7#a ,pet] iv3 #f74 ,! dead are to be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%2 &1 z ! ,"l has decl>$ t except a man be born ( ! wat] & ( ! ,_s he _c ent] ! ,k+dom1 :at %all ! dead :o he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god d8 ,is ! ,gospel plan imp]fect 9 t x does n provide a way #dda = ^? :o h _h no opportunity to receive t bir?8 ,god =bid4 ,su* an inju/ice _c be4 ,paul1 writ+ to ! ,cor9?ians respect+ ! resurrection1 says3 ,else :at %all !y d :i* are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead rise n at all8 ,:y !n are !y baptiz$ = ! dead8 7#a ,cor4 xv3 #bi74 ,! answ] is complete3 ,! dead may be (ficiat$ = by ^? :o dwell 9 ! fle%4 ,?is is ! doctr9e ( salvation = ! dead1 an important "p ( ! glori\s ,gospel t is z broad z ! univ]se1 & f ev]la/+ to ev]la/+4 ,by receiv+ ! baptism = ! dead1 ^? :o h pass$ into ! _s _w h op5$ to !m ! door ( ! ,k+dom ( ,heav54 ,b "o man _c act 9 ! place ( ano!r1 is ! sugge/ion t comes4 ,! objector has surely =gott51 or has n contemplat$ ! great tru? t ! :ole ,gospel plan taught 9 ! ,scriptures re/s ^u ! vic>i\s atonem5t ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,! ,,holy ,,gho/4 ,f\r?--,lay+ on ( h&s = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,:5 ! ,apo/le ,pet] prea*$ to ^? :o s\ght salvation1 he said3 ,rep5t1 & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,= ! promise is unto y1 & to y\r *ildr51 & to all t are af> (f1 ev5 z _m z ! ,"l our ,god %all call 7,acts ii3 #ch1 #ci74 ,"h is ! (f] to all ( ?is bless$ boon1 ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 aft] baptism = ! remission ( s9s4 ,x 0 to !m1 & _! *ildr51 & to all t are af> (f4 ,!re 0 no exclusiv5ess 9 ?is2 ! ,gospel 0 op5 to all4 ,by con=m+ to its laws1 m5 receive ! b5efits ( _! own ob$i5ce4 ,x is ! great natural ord] ( cause & effect4 ,comply ) ! conditions1 ! result mu/ foll[4 ,! s9c]ely rep5tant believ]1 baptiz$ 9 ! prop] mann]1 & by an au?oriz$ s]vant ( ,god1 is entitl$ to ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ z a matt] ( "r4 ,h[ is he to receive x8 ,j z did ! baptiz$ believ]s "u ! m9i/ry ( ! ,apo/les3 ,n[1 :5 ! ,apo/les :i* 7 at ,j]usalem he>d t ,sam>ia _h receiv$ ! ^w ( ,god1 !y s5t unto !m ,pet] & ,john3 :o1 :5 !y 7 come d[n1 pray$ = !m1 t !y might receive ! ,holy ,gho/3 7= z yet he 0 fall5 ^u none ( !m3 only !y 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus74 ,!n laid !y _! h&s on !m1 & !y receiv$ ! ,holy #ddb ,gho/ 7,acts viii3 #ad-ag72 ?r\gh lay+ on ( ! ,apo/les' h&s ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 giv5 7v4 #ah74 ,! ,ephesians also 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,& :5 ,paul _h laid 8 h&s ^u !m1 ! ,holy ,gho/ came on !m2 & !y spake ) tongues & prophesi$ 7,acts xix3 #e1f74 ,( ! (fice ( ! ,holy ,gho/ ! ,"l says3 ,h[beit :5 he1 ! ,_s ( ,tru?1 is come1 he w guide y into all tru?3 = he %all n speak ( himself2 b :atsoev] he %all he>1 t %all he speak3 & he w %[ y ?+s to come4 ,he %all glorify me3 = he %all receive ( m9e1 & %all %ew x unto y 7,john xvi3 #ac1 #ad74 ,"h is ! promise ( guidance & revelation by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,its gifts are wisdom1 k1 fai?1 heal+1 work+ ( miracles1 disc]nm5t ( spirits1 div]s k9ds ( tongues1 etc4 7#a ,cor4 xii3 #d-aa74 ,:]ev] ! ,holy ,gho/ is be/[$1 !re are its gifts & graces manife/4 ,,div9e ,,au?ority4 ,we believe t a man mu/ be call$ ( ,god1 by 'prophecy1 & by ! lay+ on ( h&s1' by ^? :o are 9 au?ority1 to prea* ! ,gospel & adm9i/] 9 ! ord9ances !re(4 ,! te/imony ( ,scripture ^u ?is is t ,jesus orda9$ twelve1 t !y %\ld be ) ,him1 & t ,he might s5d !m =? to prea*1 & to h p[] to heal sicknesses1 & to ca/ out devils 7,m>k iii3 #ad1 #ae74 ,to ,8 ,apo/les ,he said3 ,ye h n *os5 me1 b ,i h *os5 y1 & orda9$ y1 t ye %\ld g & br+ =? fruit1 & t y\r fruit %\ld rema93 t :atsoev] y %all ask ( ! ,fa!r 9 my "n1 ,he may give x y 7,john xv3 #af72 & ( !m1 9 pray+ to ,8 ,fa!r1 ,he te/ifi$3 ,z ,?\ has s5t me into ! _w1 ev5 s h ,i also s5t !m into ! _w 7,john xvii3 #ah74 ,8 ,fa!r _h s5t ,him & _h giv5 ,him au?ority1 & 9 l mann] ,he gave au?ority to ,8 ,apo/les4 ,!y 9 turn commission$ o!rs to act 9 ! m9i/ry--!y orda9$ !m ,eld]s 9 e *ur* 7,acts xiv3 #bc74 ,z ,paul has said1 ,no man take? ?is honor unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god1 z 0 ,a>on 7,heb4 v3 #d74 ,a>on 0 call$ by ! voice ( ,god1 ?r\gh ,moses 7,exodus iv3 #ad1 #ae74 ,! acts ( ^? :o are au?oriz$ to (ficiate 9 ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel--to :om are committ$ ! keys ( ! ,k+dom--are recogniz$ by ! ,"l1 & are giv5 full =ce4 ,:atsoev] ?\ %alt b9d on e>? %all be b\nd 9 heav52 & :atsoev] ?\ %alt loose on e>? %all be #ddc loos$ 9 heav5 7,matt1 xvi3 #ai74 ,b ^? n au?oriz$ receive no su* recognition4 ,,(fic]s4 ,we believe 9 ! same organization t exi/$ 9 ! primitive ,*ur*1 viz43 ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 ,pa/ors1 ,tea*]s1 ,evangeli/s1 etc4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul taught t !re 0 "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 & said ( ! ,r$eem]1 ,:]e=e ,he sai?1 :5 ,he asc5d$ up on high1 ,he l$ captivity captive1 & gave gifts unto m54 ,& ,he gave "s1 ,apo/les2 & "s1 ,prophets2 & "s1 ,evangeli/s2 & "s1 ,pa/ors & ,tea*]s 7,eph4 iv3 #h1 #aa74 ,he also prea*$3 ,n[ ye are ! body ( ,*ri/1 & memb]s 9 p>ticul>4 ,& ,god ha? set "s 9 ! ,*ur*1 fir/ ,apo/les1 second>ily ,prophets1 ?irdly tea*]s1 aft] t miracles1 !n gifts ( heal+s1 helps1 gov]nm5ts1 div]sities ( tongues 7#a ,cor4 xii3 #bg1 #bh74 ,god set ^! 9 ! ,*ur*1 is ! ,apo/le's te/imony4 ,%all man say t !y are n prop]8 ,! ,"l has nev] *ang$ ! organization2 on ! contr>y1 ^! (fic]s 7 giv5 = ! p]fect+ ( ! ,sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/3 till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god1 unto a p]fect man1 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/2 t we h5ce=? be no m *ildr51 toss$ to & fro1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 by ! sleight ( m51 & cunn+ craft9ess1 :]eby !y lie 9 wait to deceive 7,eph4 iv3 #ab-ad74 ,is !re "w = ! m9i/ry8 ,are ! ,sa9ts yet to be p]fect$8 ,are we /ill f> f ! unity ( ! fai?8 ,are we less ?an ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/ 9 ! k ( ,god8 ,) ! pres5t spectacle ( j>r+ sects1 religi\s discords1 & disputations ( doctr9es1 no intellig5t p]son w\ld v5ture to give o!r ?an an affirmative reply to ^! inquiries4 ,!re is evid5tly abundant "w = ! m9i/ry1 & !re=e a necessity = ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 & all ! (fic]s t ,god has set 9 ,8 ,*ur*4 ,:]ev] t ,*ur* is organiz$ ^u ! e>?1 !re w ^! (fic]s be f\nd1 ) all ! au?ority1 gifts & p[]s t accompany ! (fices4 ,! *ur* :i* has !m n is n ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 accord+ to ! evid5ce pres5t$ by ! ^w ( ,god4 #ddd ,,spiritual ,,gifts4 ,we believe 9 ! gift ( tongues1 prophecy1 revelation1 visions1 heal+1 int]pretation ( tongues1 etc4 ,^! are ! gifts ( ! ,_s1 :i* ,*ri/ promis$ %\ld foll[ ! believ]s4 ,!y are ! signs :i* confirm$ ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel by ! ,apo/les3 ,& ,he said unto !m1 ,g ye into all ! _w1 & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature4 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$2 b he t believe? n %all be damn$4 ,& ^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe3 ,9 my "n %all !y ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues2 !y %all take up s]p5ts2 & if !y dr9k any deadly ?+1 x %all n hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s on ! sick1 & !y %all recov]4 ,s !n aft] ! ,"l _h spok5 unto !m1 ,he 0 receiv$ up into heav51 & sat on ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,& !y w5t =? & prea*$ ev]y:]e1 ! ,"l work+ ) !m1 & confirm+ ! ^w ) signs foll[+ 7,m>k xvi3 #ae-bj74 ,( ^! are ! miracles wr\ght by our ,"l & ,savior4 ,god ha? set 9 ! ,*ur* miracles1 gifts ( heal+s1 helps1 gov]nm5ts1 div]sities ( tongues 7#a ,cor4 xii3 #bf74 ,nev] at any "t has ,he said !y %\ld be done away4 ,he is an un*angeable be+1 a ,god ( miracles to-day z mu* z at any p]iod ( ! _w's hi/ory4 ,he _c be o!rwise & /ill occupy ,8 exalt$ position4 ,he _c be %orn ( ,8 p[] to manife/ ! gifts ( ,8 ,_s among ! *ildr5 ( m51 :5 ! latt] comply ) ,8 laws4 ,8 arm is n %ort5$1 or ,8 p[] to save dim9i%$4 ,if miracles1 & heal+s1 & prophecy1 & ! o!r gifts ( ! ,_s d n exi/ among m51 x is = ! same reason t 9 anci5t days ! ,"l ,jesus1 9 ,8 own c\ntry1 c\ld d no mighty "w1 save t ,he laid ,8 h&s on a few sick folk1 & heal$ !m1 namely1 because ( _! unbelief 7,m>k vi3 #f1 #g74 ,^? :o dwell on ! e>? to-day are equally ! *ildr5 ( our ,fa!r ) ^? :o liv$ n9ete5 c5turies ago1 & h an equal claim on ,8 bless+s if !y obs]ve ,8 laws & ex]cise ! same fai? 9 ,him z did ,8 disciples anci5tly4 ,= ! promise is unto y1 & to y\r *ildr51 & to all t are af> (f1 said ,pet]1 9 8 proclamation ( ! ,gospel1 ( :i* ,paul said1 ,b ?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r ,gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$ 7,gal4 i3 #h74 #dde ,,! ,,apo/asy4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts believe t b = ! apo/asy ( ! primitive ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 x w\ld h rema9$ ) ! same organization1 p[]s & ord9ances2 ) ,apo/les1 ,prophets1 heal+s1 miracles1 & all ! gifts ( ! ,_s1 up to ! pres5t "t4 ,t ^! ceas$ to exi/ among m5 is pro( t !re has be5 a dep>ture f ! ,gospel4 ,if ! organization _h rema9$ x w\ld h be5 9 ! same =m z ,god plac$ x1 & ! true successors to ! ,apo/les w\ld h foll[$ _! example :5 !y fill$ ! vacancy made 9 ! ,twelve by ,judas's apo/asy--by select+ ,mat?ias to be numb]$ ) ! ,apo/les 7,acts i3 #bf74 ,b !re 0 no succession to ! ,twelve ?r\gh ! g5]ations :i* succe$$ !m1 !re=e ! organization ceas$ to exi/ among m54 ,if !re 0 to be an ev5t ( su* importance 9 ! _w's hi/ory z a great apo/asy1 surely ! disciples w\ld h _h an intimation ( x ?r\gh ! inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,by ref]5ce to _! writ+s we f9d t !y _h ?is k1 & prophesi$ conc]n+ x4 ,paul wrote to ,timo?y t ! "t w\ld come :5 m5 w\ld n endure s\nd doctr9e1 b w\ld heap to !mselves tea*]s1 & turn away f ! tru?4 7#b ,tim4 iv3 #c1 #d74 ,he also taught t 9 ! la/ days p]il\s times %\ld come1 :5 m5 %\ld be lov]s ( pleasure m ?an lov]s ( ,god2 hav+ a =m ( godl9ess1 b d5y+ ! p[] !re( 7#b ,tim4 iii3 #a-e74 ,to ! ,!ssalonians 0 borne ?is te/imony respect+ ! great apo/asy3 ,n[ we besee* y1 bre?r51 by ! com+ ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & by our ga!r+ toge!r unto ,him1 t ye be n soon %ak5 9 m9d1 or be tr\bl$1 nei!r by _s1 nor by ^w1 nor by lett] z f u1 z t ! day ( ,*ri/ is at h&4 ,let no man deceive y by any means3 = t day %all n come1 except !re come a fall+ away fir/1 & t man ( s9 be reveal$1 ! son ( p]dition2 :o oppose? & exalte? himself above all t is call$ ,god1 or t is wor%ipp$2 s t he z ,god sitte? 9 ! temple ( ,god1 %ew+ himself t he is ,god4 ,rememb] ye n1 t1 :5 ,i 0 yet ) y1 ,i told y ^! ?+s8 ,& n[ ye "k :at )holde? t he might be reveal$ 9 8 "t4 ,= ! my/]y ( iniquity do? already "w3 only he :o n[ lette? w let1 until he be tak5 out ( ! way 7#b ,!ss4 ii3 #a-g74 ,! my/]y ( iniquity 0 mak+ its influ5ce felt at t e>ly day4 ,paul _h w>n$ #ddf ! p ( :at 0 com+2 z he says1 ,:5 ,i 0 yet ) y ,i told y ^! ?+s4 ,9 ! record ( ! vision giv5 to ! ,apo/le ,john1 :i* he says 0 ! revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 we are in=m$ t ,john 0 %[n ?+s :i* %all be h]eaft]4 ,( "o ( ! bea/s :i* he saw z typical ( a p[] :i* %\ld rise up 9 ! e>?1 x is said1 ,& x 0 giv5 to him to make w> ) ! ,sa9ts1 & to ov]come !m3 & p[] 0 giv5 him ov] all k9dr$s1 & tongues1 & nations 7,rev4 xiii3 #g74 ,?is is "s ( ! scriptural evid5ce conc]n+ ! great p[] :i* 0 to deceive ! nations ( ! e>? & p]v]t ! ,gospel by tea*+ m5 & wom5 t ,apo/les & ,prophets 7 n necess>y1 & t ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 7 done away1 till ,*ri/5dom has be5 br\ght to ! apo/ate condition 9 :i* x is to-day4 ,s complete 0 ! "w ( ?is my/]y ( iniquity1 ( ! bea/ t made w> ) ! ,sa9ts & ov]came !m1 t x 0 necess>y = an angel to be s5t f heav5 ) ! ,gospel message = mank9d4 ,john says ( ?is ev5t3 ,& ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p 7,rev4 xiv3 #f74 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mormon4 ,we believe ! ,bible to be ! ^w ( ,god1 z f> z x is translat$ correctly2 we also believe ! ,book ( ,mormon to be ! ^w ( ,god4 ,= p :o believe ! ,bible to be ! ^w ( ,god to also believe t ano!r record is ,8 ^w1 ! two mu/ be consi/5t ) ea* o!r4 ,!re c be no conflict betwe5 !m4 ,= bo? to be ! ^w ( ,god1 !y mu/ be div9ely inspir$1 & _! tea*+s be 9 p]fect h>mony4 ,:ile x w\ld by no means be c]ta9 t a record :i* has pass$ ?r\gh s _m h&s z h ! ,bible manuscripts1 ) a loss ( "s1 at lea/1 ( ! sacr$ writ+s1 w\ld conta9 a ref]5ce to ano!r record :i* 0 to be made by a sep>ate bran* ( ! ,h\se ( ,israel1 yet x w\ld n be unreasonable to hope t possibly an allusion to x might be f\nd 9 "s ( ! prophetic writ+s4 ,?is hope is n )\t f\ndation ) respect to ! ,book ( ,mormon1 :i* is a hi/ory ( a "p ( ! ,h\se ( ,israel1 on ! ,am]ican cont95t4 ,! ,prophet ,ezekiel says3 #ddg ,! ^w ( ! ,"l came aga9 unto me1 say+1 ,moreov]1 ?\ son ( man1 take !e "o /ick1 & write ^u x1 ,= ,judah1 & = ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 8 companions3 !n take ano!r /ick1 & write ^u x1 ,= ,joseph1 ! /ick ( ,ephraim1 & = all ! ,h\se ( ,israel 8 companions3 & jo9 !m "o to ano!r into "o /ick3 & !y %all become "o 9 ?9e h&4 ,& :5 ! *ildr5 ( ?y p %all speak unto !e1 say+1 ,wilt ?\ n %[ unto u :at ?\ meane/ by ^!8 ,say unto !m1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god3 ,behold1 ,i w take ! /ick ( ,joseph1 :i* is 9 ! h& ( ,ephraim1 & ! tribes ( ,israel 8 fell[s1 & w put !m ) him1 ev5 ) ! /ick ( ,judah1 & !y %all be "o 9 m9e h& 7,ezekiel xxxvii3 #ae-ai74 ,! /ick ( ,judah is ! record :i* we h ( ! ,jews--! ,bible2 ! /ick ( ,ephraim is ! o!r record1 :i* we h 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon2 & bo? records h become "o 9 ! h& ( ! ,"l4 ,hosea says t to ,ephraim _h be5 writt5 ! great ?+s ( ! law 7,hosea xiii3 #ab71 & ! ,savior in=m$ ,8 disciples ( o!rs t ,he mu/ visit3 ,& o!r %eep ,i h1 :i* are n ( ?is fold3 !m also ,i mu/ br+1 & !y %all he> my voice2 & !re %all be "o fold1 & "o %eph]d 7,john x3 #af74 ,^! o!r %eep 7 to he> ,8 voice--to receive a p]sonal visit f ,him4 ,! hi/ory ( ! com+ =? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon is1 briefly /at$1 t its exi/5ce & :]eab\ts 7 reveal$ to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? by an angel s5t f heav54 ,?is angel said 8 "n 0 ,moroni1 & t 9 ! ye> ,a4,d4 #dbj he _h buri$ ! sacr$ record 9 ! hill ,cumorah1 :i* is locat$ 9 ! nor!rn "p ( ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york4 ,aft] ,joseph _h receiv$ sev]al visits & _h be5 in/ruct$ by ! heav5ly mess5g]1 ! plates 7 entru/$ to 8 c>e1 ) a ,urim & ,?ummim = _! translation4 ,ea* plate 0 six in*es wide & eight in*es long1 & n q z ?ick z common t94 ,!y 7 fill$ ) engrav+s 9 ,egyptian *>act]s1 & b\nd toge!r 9 a volume1 z ! leaves ( a book1 ) ?ree r+s runn+ ?r\gh ! :ole4 ,! volume 0 some?+ ne> six in*es 9 ?ickness1 a "p ( x be+ seal$4 ,! *>act]s on ! unseal$ "p 7 small & beautifully engrav$4 ,! :ole book exhibit$ _m m>ks ( antiquity 9 its con/ruction1 & mu* skill 9 ! art ( engrav+4 ,! ,urim & ,?ummim consi/$ ( two transp>5t /ones set 9 ! rim ( a b[ fa/5$ to a brea/plate4 ,! unseal$ portion ( ! plates 0 #ddh translat$1 & ! :ole 7 aga9 tak5 *>ge ( by ! angel4 ,! "p :i* _h be5 translat$ 0 publi%$ e>ly 9 #ahcj1 z ! ,book ( ,mormon1 accord+ to ! comm& ( ,god4 ,x is an abridgm5t made by ! ,prophet ,mormon1 fa!r ( ,moroni1 f ! records ( 8 =efa!rs4 ,on ! title page is ?is /atem5t3 ,:]e=e x is an abridgm5t ( ! record ( ! p ( ,nephi1 & also ( ! ,lamanites2 writt5 to ! ,lamanites :o are a remnant ( ! h\se ( ,israel2 & also to ,jew & ,g5tile3 writt5 by way ( comm&m5t1 & also by ! ,_s ( prophecy & ( revelation4 ,writt5 & seal$ up1 & hid up unto ! ,"l1 t !y might n be de/roy$2 to come =? by ! gift & p[] ( ,god unto ! int]pretation !re(2 seal$ by ! h& ( ,moroni1 & hid up unto ! ,"l1 to come =? 9 due "t by ! way ( ,g5tile2 ! int]pretation !re( by ! gift ( ,god4 ,an abridgm5t tak5 f ! book ( ,e!r also2 :i* is a record ( ! p ( ,j>$2 :o 7 scatt]$ at ! "t ! ,"l conf\nd$ ! language ( ! p :5 !y 7 build+ a t[] to get to heav52 :i* is to %ew unto ! remnant ( ! ,h\se ( ,israel :at great ?+s ! ,"l ha? done = _! fa!rs2 & t !y may "k ! cov5ants ( ! ,"l1 t !y are n ca/ (f =ev]2 & also to ! conv9c+ ( ! ,jew & ,g5tile t ,,jesus is ! ,,*ri/1 ! ,,et]nal ,,god1 manife/+ ,himself unto all nations4 ,& n[ if !re are faults1 !y are ! mi/akes ( m53 :]e=e condemn n ! ?+s ( ,god1 t ye may be f\nd spotless at ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/4 ,sev]al p]sons 7 p]mitt$ to view ! plates1 among ! numb] be+ ! ,?ree ,witnesses1 :o ?us te/ify ( :at !y saw & he>d3 ,! ,te/imony ( ,?ree ,witnesses4--,be x kn[n unto all nations1 k9dr$s1 tongues1 & p unto :om ?is "w %all come1 t we1 ?r\gh ! grace ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 h se5 ! plates :i* conta9 ?is record1 :i* is a record ( ! p ( ,nephi1 & also ( ! ,lamanites1 _! bre?r51 & also ( ! p ( ,j>$1 :o came f ! t[] ( :i* ha? be5 spok52 & we also "k t !y h be5 translat$ by ! gift & ! p[] ( ,god1 = ,8 voice ha? decl>$ x unto u2 :]e=e we "k ( a surety t ! "w is true4 ,& we also te/ify t we h se5 ! engrav+s :i* are ^u ! plates2 & !y h be5 %ewn unto u by ! p[] ( ,god1 & n ( man4 ,& we decl>e ) words ( sob]ness1 t an angel ( ,god came d[n f heav51 & he br\ght & laid be=e our eyes1 t we beheld & saw ! plates1 & ! engrav+s !reon2 & we "k t x is by ! grace ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t we beheld & be> record t ^! ?+s are true2 & x is m>vell\s 9 our eyes1 nev]!less ! voice ( ! ,"l comm&$ u t we %\ld be> record ( x2 :]e=e1 to be ob$i5t unto ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 we be> te/imony ( ^! ?+s4 ,& we "k t if we are fai?ful 9 ,*ri/1 we %all rid our g>m5ts ( ! blood ( all m51 & be f\nd spotless #ddi be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/1 & %all dwell ) ,him et]nally 9 ! heav5s4 ,& ! honor be to ! ,fa!r1 & to ! ,son1 & to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* is "o ,god4 ,am54 ,oliv] ,c[d]y1 ,david ,:itm]1 ,m>t9 ,h>ris4 ,f t te/imony !y nev] v>i$4 ,!y 7 sep>at$ f ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 hav+ dep>t$ f ! ,*ur*1 to :i* !y belong$ = a "t aft] its organization4 ,b no?+ c\ld induce !m to *ange _! /atem5t4 ,x 0 true1 & !y knew x4 ,9 _! old age ,oliv] ,c[d]y & ,m>t9 ,h>ris return$ to ! ,*ur*4 ,david ,:itm] nev] did4 ,he 0 ! la/ to survive1 8 dea? hav+ occurr$ 9 ,janu>y1 #ahhh1 at ,ri*mond1 ,miss\ri4 ,:5 on 8 dea?b$ he call$ 8 family & fri5ds ar\nd him1 & made to !m a solemn decl>ation t he knew ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & 8 te/imony !reto1 to be true4 ,eight o!rs also te/ify z foll[s3 ,! ,te/imony ( ,eight ,witnesses4--,be x kn[n unto all nations1 k9dr$s1 tongues1 & p unto :om ?is "w %all come1 t ,joseph ,smi?1 ,jun41 ! translator ( ?is "w1 has %ewn unto u ! plates ( :i* ha? be5 spok51 :i* h ! appe>ance ( gold2 & z _m ( ! leaves z ! said ,smi? has translat$1 we did h&le ) our h&s2 & we also saw ! engrav+s !reon1 all ( :i* has ! appe>ance ( anci5t "w1 & ( curi\s workman%ip4 ,& ?is we be> record ) words ( sob]ness1 t ! sai? ,smi? has %ewn unto u1 = we h se5 & heft$1 & "k ( a surety t ! said ,smi? has got ! plates ( :i* we h spok54 ,& we give our names unto ! _w1 to witness unto ! _w t :i* we h se51 & we lie n1 ,god be>+ witness ( x4 ,*ri/ian ,:itm]1 ,hiram ,page1 ,jacob ,:itm]1 ,joseph ,smi?1 ,s541 ,pet] ,:itm]1 ,jun41 ,hyrum ,smi?1 ,john ,:itm]1 ,samuel ,h4 ,smi?4 ,l ! ?ree1 !y nev] falt]$ 9 ma9ta9+ t :at !y _h subscrib$ to respect+ ! ,book ( ,mormon 0 ! tru?1 & 0 ) !m an absolute k4 ,( fur!r evid5ce conc]n+ ! au!nticity ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 !re is 9 ?is sket* an opportunity ( say+ b little4 ,reg>d+ ! ext]nal pro(1 x mu/ suffice to m]ely call att5tion to ! developm5ts ( ar*aeological rese>* on ! ,am]ican cont95t4 ,:5 ! ,book ( ,mormon 0 fir/ publi%$ x 0 ! accept$ !ory ( ! civiliz$ _w t #dej ,am]ica 0 n peopl$ by any nation ( anci5t times :i* _h made m>k$ progress 9 civilization4 ,b subsequ5tly1 f ! appe>ance ( ,capta9 ,dupaix's book 9 #ahcd-e1 foll[$ by ! evid5ce ( ,"l ,k+sbor\gh1 ,/ev5s & ,ca!rwood1 ,p[ell1 & o!r well-kn[n ar*aeologi/s & explor]s1 a *ange came ) respect to ?is matt]1 until n[ !re is no d\bt ( ! advanc$ position rea*$ by anci5t ,am]ican civilization1 z well z ( ! great antiquity ( ! native ,am]ican races4 ,! ru9$ temples & crumbl+ palaces ( ! anci5t cities ( ,uxmal1 ,copan1 ,pal5que1 ,qui*e1 & scores ( o!rs1 ^: ar*itecture rivals t ( any contemporane\s cities ( ! ,old ,_w1 be> sil5t b incontrov]tible te/imony to ! hi/orical tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,) int]nal evid5ce ( its div9e au!nticity1 ! volume is amply provid$4 ,x pres5ts a code ( e?ics ^: purity & godl9ess are unexcell$ by any publication t has se5 ! light ( day4 ,9 its pages !re are no ana*ronisms & no contradictions4 ,! v>i\s writ]s are 9 p]fect accord4 ,comp>$ ) ! great tru?s ( sci5ce & nature1 !re are no absurdities & no inconsi/5cies4 ,betwe5 x & ! ,bible !re is complete h>mony 9 doctr9e & 9 prophecy4 ,x is a book t w\ld be pr(itable read+ to any ?\ghtful p]son4 ,no intellig5t1 hone/ & s9c]e seek] aft] tru? c give x ?or\gh exam9ation & consid]ation1 ) an und]/&+ ( ! circum/ances "u :i* x 0 br\ght =?1 )\t be+ conv9c$ t 9 giv+ to ! _w ! ,book ( ,mormon1 ,god has wr\ght "o ( ! greate/ miracles ( any age or "t4 ,,revelation4 ,we believe all t ,god has reveal$1 all t ,he does n[ reveal1 & t ,he w yet reveal _m great & important ?+s p]ta9+ to ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,:5 ! ,"l promis$ ,8 disciples ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,he in=m$ !m t x w\ld tea* !m all ?+s 7,john xiv3 #bj72 ,he %all receive ( m9e1 & %all %[ x unto y 7,john xvi3 #ad74 ,?is 0 a direct promise ( revelation ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 !re=e belief 9 revelation is a scriptural doctr9e4 ,x is ! communication to m5 ( k f ,god3 ,h[beit4 :5 ,he1 ! ,_s ( ,tru?1 is come1 ,he w guide y into all tru?3 = ,he %all n speak ( ,himself2 b :atsoev] ,he %all he>1 t %all ,he speak2 & ,he w %[ y ?+s to come 7,john #dea xvi3 #ac74 ,?is is ! ^w ( ! ,"l--t ! ,holy ,gho/ %\ld reveal ?+s to come4 ,! same condition :i* caus$ ! )drawal ( ! o!r gifts ( ! ,_s also caus$ ! )drawal ( ! gift ( revelation4 ,x 0 because ( ! apo/asy--! unbelief ( man4 ,nev] has ! ,"l said t ,he w\ld reveal no m to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,b ,he has =bidd5 m5 to add to or take f t :i* ,he reveals 7,rev4 xxii3 #ah1 #ai74 ,:5ev] ! ,almighty has au?oriz$ s]vants ^u ! e>?1 !re is ) !m ! gift ( revelation4 ,surely ! ,"l ,god w d no?+1 b ,he reveale? ,8 secret unto ,8 s]vants ! ,prophets 7,amos iii3 #g74 ,! ,apo/le says t if a man lacks wisdom1 & asks 9 fai? = ,god to be/[ x on him1 ,he w d s lib]ally 7,james i3 #e1 #f74 ,,re/oration ,,( ,,! ,,gospel4 ,! tid+s :i* ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts be> to ! _w are1 t ! ,gospel has be5 re/or$ to e>? 9 ?is disp5sation2 t ! pres5t is ! "t ( :i* ,paul wrote1 t 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fulness ( times ,he might ga!r toge!r 9 "o all ?+s 9 ,*ri/1 bo? :i* are 9 heav5 & :i* are on e>?2 ev5 9 ,him 7,eph4 i3 #aj74 ,x is ?is re/oration :i* ,john ! ,revelator saw 9 vision on ! ,isle ( ,patmos1 & ( :i* he says3 ,& ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ ,gospel to prea* unto !m t dwell on ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 say+ ) a l\d voice1 ,fe> ,god & give glory to ,him2 = ! h\r ( ,8 judgm5t is come3 & wor%ip ,him t made heav51 & e>?1 & ! sea1 & ! f\nta9s ( wat]s 7,rev4 xiv3 #f1 #g74 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts te/ify t ?is angel has appe>$1 & has re/or$ ! ,gospel1 :i* is n[ be+ prea*$ to ! nations4 ,x is ! same n[ z anci5tly1 ) all ! gifts1 p[]s & bless+s4 ,no?+ is lack+4 ,x is pres5t$ to all p = _! consid]ation4 ,! mo/ ?or\gh inve/igation is invit$4 ,!re is no?+ to conceal or hold back4 ,x is n ! prov9ce ( ! ,gospel to put its light "u a bu%el1 b to entreat all m5 to come =w>d & te/ its tru?4 ,prove all ?+s2 hold fa/ t :i* is good1 0 ! admonition ( ! ,apo/le ,paul2 ! same invitation is ext5d$ to-day4 ,m5 are giv5 intellig5ce2 !y are 9 possession ( reason+ p[]4 ,x is an insult to ,deity to say t ,he =bids u to use ^! 9 seek+ = k4 ,he asks = intellig5t #deb con=mity to ! et]nal laws ( tru?1 n = bl9d ob$i5ce to ! dogmas ( m54 ,he has giv5 to man 8 free ag5cy4 ,z express$ 9 ! hymn3 ,"k ?is1 t e s\l is free ,to *oose 8 life & :at he'll be2 ,= ?is et]nal tru? is giv51 ,t ,god w =ce no man to heav54 ,he'll call1 p]suade1 direct aright-- ,bless him ) wisdom1 love & light-- ,9 nameless ways be good & k9d1 ,b nev] =ce ! human m9d4 ,fre$om & reason make u m52 ,take ^! away1 :at are we !n8 ,m]e animals1 & j z well ,! bea/s may ?9k ( heav5 or hell4 ,?is free ag5cy 0 recogniz$ by ! ,div9e ,ma/] :o said to ! ,jews1 ,se>* ! ,scriptures2 = 9 !m ye ?9k ye h et]nal life3 & !y are !y :i* te/ify ( me 7,john v3 #ci74 ,to ?is te/imony & c\nsel ( ! ,"l ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts direct att5tion4 ,,o!r ,,doctr9es4 ,( ! o!r pr9ciples believ$ 9 by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts !re is n ^u ?is occasion opportunity to speak at l5g?4 ,^! are3 ,! ga!r+ ( ,israel2 ! ,re/oration ( ! ,t5 ,tribes2 ! support ( ,e>?ly ,gov]nm5ts = ! ,protection ( ,human ,rights2 ! ,build+ up ( ,zion & ,rebuild+ ( ,j]usalem2 ! ,resurrection2 ! ,second ,com+ ( ,*ri/ to reign z ,"l ( lords & ,k+ ( k+s--all ( :i* are doctr9es ( ! ,bible1 z cle>ly ma9ta9$ 9 its tea*+s z ^? :i* h be5 spok5 (4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts believe--inde$ te/ify t !y "k !y are fulfill+ ! pr$ict$ ga!r+ ( ,israel 9 ! la/ days by ! comm& & p[] ( ,god2 t _! ga!r+ on ! ,am]ican cont95t is ^u ! l& ( ,zion1 ! l& ( ,joseph1 ^: bless+s h prevail$ unto ! utmo/ b\nds ( ! ev]la/+ hills 7,g54 xlix3 #bf72 t ! m\nta9 ( ! h\se ( ! ,"l is e/abli%$ 9 ! top ( ! m\nta9s 7,micah iv3 #a74 ,) implicit fai? t ! ,"l w confirm _! te/imony1 !y decl>e t ,he has s5t ,8 mess5g] be=e ,him 9 latt] days1 to prep>e ! way = ,8 com+ 7,mala4 iii3 #a74 ,x may be well to ref] to _! ord9ance ( m>riage1 ( :i* !re appe>s to be su* a misund]/&+ 9 ! _w4 ,?is c be briefly /at$4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts believe #dec t m>riage is orda9$ ( ,god2 t ,he has reveal$ to !m its ev]la/+ cov5ant2 t :5 ! c]emony is p]=m$ by ,8 au?ority1 ! union ( husb& & wife is et]nal--t x is b\nd on e>? & b\nd 9 ! heav5s4 ,& !y twa9 %all be "o fle%3 s !n !y are no m twa91 b "o fle%4 ,:at !re=e ,god ha? jo9$ toge!r1 let n man put asund] 7,m>k x3 #h1 #i74 ,x is a cov5ant t is ent]$ into volunt>ily by ! p>ties2 !re c be no compulsion 9 ?is1 or 9 any ( ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel4 ,) ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ! pr9ciple ( cele/ial m>riage is ! union ( husb& & wife = "t & et]nity4 ,!y believe ! family relation exi/s 9 ! cele/ial k+dom ( ,god4 ,!y also h pron\nc$ views ^u ! purpose ( ! union ( ! sexes4 ,!y d n believe t its object is ! gratification ( passion1 b t su* an idea is wick$ 9 its inception & damn+ 9 its practice4 ,!y believe t a dep>ture f ! pa?s ( virtue is puni%able by ! sev]e/ p5alties1 & t ! violation ( ! m>riage cov5ant is an (f5se :i* ranks next to ! crime ( murd]4 ,a ,,glance ,,at ,,hi/ory4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? 0 born at ,%>on1 ,w9dsor ,c\nty1 ,v]mont1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a41 ,decemb] #bc1 #ahje1 8 fa!r be+ a f>m]4 ,9 ! spr+ ( ! ye> #ahbj1 :5 ,joseph 0 a little ov] f\rte5 ye>s ( age1 he became deeply int]e/$ 9 religi\s matt]s4 ,he read ! passage 9 ,james i3 #e3 ,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally1 & upbraide? n1 & x %all be giv5 him4 ,) full reliance ^u t promise 9 ! ,div9e ,^w1 ?is humble lad pray$ to ,god & receiv$ ! heav5ly manife/ation4 ,he cont9u$ fai?ful & 0 in/ruct$ by mess5g]s f heav51 & receiv$ & br\ght =? ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,:5 ^! facts became kn[n to ! p 9 ! vic9ity ( :]e he resid$1 he 0 made ! object ( false & sl&]\s reports1 & sev]e p]secutions4 ,_m attempts 7 made to kill him1 & e device 0 us$ to get ! plates f him2 b ! ,"l protect$ him1 & p began to believe 8 te/imony4 ,9 #ahbi1 ,john ! ,bapti/ came & orda9$ him to ! ,a>onic ,prie/hood2 9 ! same ye> ! ,apo/les ,pet]1 ,james & ,john orda9$ him to ! ,apo/le%ip4 ,9 ob$i5ce to ! comm& ( ,god1 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 once m organiz$ on ! e>?1 ) ! promise f ! ,"l t x w\ld nev] aga9 be tak5 f among #ded m52 t x 0 re/or$ prep>atory to ! u%]+ 9 ( ,*ri/'s mill5nial reign on e>?4 ,"s ( its memb]s 7 orda9$ & s5t out to prea*4 ,^? :o receiv$ _! te/imony & 7 baptiz$ 7 fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s1 & ! ^w 0 confirm$ ) signs foll[+4 ,! ,*ur* rapidly increas$ 9 memb]%ip1 & bran*es 7 organiz$ 9 _m ( ! ,/ates4 ,a ,temple 0 erect$ 9 ,kirtl&1 ,ohio4 ,! ,/ate ( ,miss\ri became ! pr9cipal place = ! ga!r+ ( ! p2 b because !y w\ld n jo9 9 ! practices ( ! lawless elem5t !re1 & 7 believ]s 9 an unpopul> religion1 an organiz$ mob drove !m f _! habitations1 contr>y to law1 ju/ice & humanity1 to w&] on ! bleak prairies1 9 w9try wea!r1 till !y left ! tracks ( _! ble$+ feet on ! froz5 gr\nd4 ,m51 wom5 & *ildr5 7 subject$ to ! mo/ fi5di% outrages--/>v$1 tortur$1 but*]$4 ,?is 0 9 a l& t boa/$ ( religi\s fre$om & tol]ance6 ,f9ally1 ab\t twelve ?\s& :o _h escap$ ! ext]m9at+ ord] ( ,miss\ri's mob f\nd a re/+ place 9 ,ill9ois1 & built up ! beautiful city ( ,nauvoo4 ,b ! refuge 0 only tempor>y1 = ! bigot & ! crim9al unit$ 9 a rel5tless & bloody w>f>e ^u !m4 ,less ?an six ye>s aft] _! expulsion f ,miss\ri1 _! ,prophet 0 assass9at$ 9 ,c>?age jail1 :ile 9 ! h&s ( ! (fic]s ( ! law1 & "u ! pl$g$ protection ( ! gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 ,?omas ,=d4 ,?is 0 on ,june #bg1 #ahdd4 ,joseph ,smi? _h committ$ no (f5se2 he 0 guilty ( no wrong4 ,! law _c rea* him1 b p[d] & ball %all6 0 ! cry ( 8 murd]]s4 ,! blood ( ! m>tyr$ ,prophet & 8 fell[-religioni/s /ill cries to ,god = v5geance6 ,! enemies ( ! ,sa9ts1 h[ev]1 7 doom$ to disappo9tm5t1 = ! dea? ( ! ,prophet did n /op ! "w1 or break up ! ,*ur* organization4 ,! lead]%ip devolv$ on ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 ) ,brigham ,"y z _! ,presid5t2 ev5 great] en]gy 0 display$ ?an be=e1 & ! ,temple at ,nauvoo 0 soon complet$4 ,fi5di% plots 7 laid1 & b>b>\s plans adopt$ to black5 ! "* ( ! ,mormon p1 & make !m appe> abom9able 9 ! eyes ( ! public4 ,num]\s atrocities 7 committ$ by ! mobocrats1 :o falsely attribut$ !m to ! ,sa9ts1 & ?us ar\s$ public indignation aga9/ !m4 ,hop+ to secure immunity f ^! unju/ifiable attacks1 !y cons5t$ to move f ! ,/ate1 ! mob agree+ to #dee all[ !m to rema9 9 peace a giv5 "t1 s ! exodus c\ld be accompli%$4 ,?is agreem5t 0 soon disreg>d$ by ! p]secutors1 :o 7 reckless1 & impati5t to despoil ! ,sa9ts4 ,:5 a portion ( ! latt] _h left ,nauvoo1 ! remnant 0 attack$ by an arm$ =ce1 & driv5 into ,i[a 9 a de/itute condition4 ,g5]al ,?omas ,l4 ,kane1 ( ,philadelphia1 :o pass$ t way a few days aft]w>d1 relat$ 8 exp]i5ce 9 a lecture be=e ! ,hi/orical ,society ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,! foll[+ is an extract f 8 address3 ,dreadful1 inde$1 0 ! suff]+ ( ^! =sak5 be+s2 b[$ & cramp$ by cold & sunburn1 alt]nat+ z ea* we>y day & night dragg$ on1 !y 71 almo/ all ( !m1 ! crippl$ victims ( disease4 ,!y 7 !re because !y _h no homes1 nor hospital1 nor poor-h\se1 nor fri5ds to (f] !m any4 ,!y c\ld n satisfy ! feeble crav+s ( _! sick2 !y _h n bread to quiet ! fracti\s hung]-cries ( _! *ildr54 ,mo!rs & babes1 daught]s & gr&p>5ts1 all ( !m alike1 7 biv\ack$ 9 tatt]s1 want+ ev5 cov]+ to com=t ^? :om ! sick %iv]s ( fev] 7 se>*+ to ! m>r[4 ,^! 7 ,mormons1 fami%+ 9 ,lee ,c\nty1 ,i[a1 9 ! f\r? week ( ! mon? ( ,septemb]1 9 ! ye> ( our ,"l #ahdf4 ,! city--x 0 ,nauvoo1 ,ill9ois4 ,! ,mormons 7 ! own]s ( t city1 & ! smil+ c\ntry ar\nd4 ,& ^? :o _h /opp$ _! pl[s1 :o _h sil5c$ _! hamm]s1 _! axes1 _! %uttles1 & _! work%op :eels2 ^? :o _h put out _! fires1 :o _h eat5 _! food1 spoil$ _! or*>ds1 & trampl$ "u foot _! ?\s&s ( acres ( unh>ve/$ bread--^! 7 ! keep]s ( _! dwell+s1 ! c>\s]s 9 _! ,temple1 ^: drunk5 riot insult$ ! e>s ( _! dy+4 ,out into ! trackless ,am]ican wilds1 into an ,indian c\ntry1 ! ,mormons w5d$ _! way1 we>y & de/itute1 = m ?an fifte5 hundr$ miles1 _! pa?way be+ m>k$ by ! graves ( _! dead4 ,! hi/ory ( _! privations & suff]+s is h>r[+ 9 ! extreme4 ,! lives ( n less ?an a ?\s& ( _! numb] 7 sacrific$ 9 ! rel5tless p]secutions connect$ ) ! exodus f ,ill9ois4 ,b ,god op5$ _! way1 & z a result ( _! unity1 humility & fai? ?r\gh sev]e tribulations & deep sorr[s1 !y 7 guid$ to a refuge 9 ! valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake4 ,?ree ye>s lat]1 9 #ahej1 ,congress creat$ ! ,t]ritory ( ,utah4 ,"u ! t]ritorial =m ( gov]nm5t1 ! gov]nor1 secret>y1 judges1 m>%als1 po/ma/]s1 election & o!r t]ritorial (fic]s1 are appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #def ,9 _! new home1 ! ,sa9ts increas$ 9 numb]s & 7 beg9n+ to enjoy "s ( ! com=ts ( life1 z a rew>d ( _! toil1 :51 9 #aheg1 ! national gov]nm5t 0 induc$1 ?r\gh ! misrepres5tations ( "s ( its (ficials1 to s5d an army aga9/ ! ,mormons1 :o prep>$ = ano!r exodus1 & to def5d !mselves4 ,b ! "t requir$ 9 su* an und]tak+ gave ! gov]nm5t an opportunity to discov] t x _h be5 misl$ & to *ange its c\rse4 ,! record ( ! exp$ition1 ) its exp5diture ( tw5ty millions ( doll>s1 /&s z a monum5t ( ! folly ( judg+ a matt] ha/ily4 ,! curr5t ( popul> op9ion1 h[ev]1 _h set 9 /rongly aga9/ ! ,sa9ts1 & x is difficult to *ange x2 b ! majority ( ^? ) :om !y are n[ 9 contact are n ! lawless elem5t ( ,miss\ri & ,ill9ois1 s t ! viol5ce ( =m] times is no long] us$ aga9/ ! body ( ! p :]e !y are kn[n4 ,b ! adv]se feel+ caus$ legislation ho/ile to !m4 ,!y b[$ to ! law1 cont5t to leave ! issue betwe5 ^? :o rais$ _! h&s aga9/ !m & ! ,god ( ,israel1 9 ^: ju/ice1 m]cy & omnipot5ce !y h p]fect confid5ce4 ,_! ,*ur* prop]ty 0 seiz$ by ! gov]nm5t--prop]ty :i* 0 ! volunt>y gift ( ,*ur* memb]s1 = ! support ( ! poor1 ! build+ ( ,temples1 & simil> purposes4 ,b ) a bett] und]/&+ ( ! motives & lives ( ! ,sa9ts1 ! gov]nm5t recogniz$ ! great wrong done1 & s\ght to "r x4 ,! =feit$ prop]ty n wa/$ 9 litigation 0 re/or$1 adv]se legislation ceas$1 fri5dl9ess sup]s$$ an unju/1 mi/ak5 antagonism1 & 9 #ahif ,utah 0 admitt$ to /atehood4 ,,pres5t ,,condition4 ,! results ( ! indu/ry1 integrity & ?rift ( ! ,sa9ts1 z %[n by _! pres5t condition1 are a complete refutation ( ! accusations ( evil made aga9/ !m4 ,a corrupt tree _c br+ =? good fruit4 ,utah1 ! *ief c5tre ( _! ga!r+ place1 has a population ( #bgj1jjj1 sev5ty-five p] c5t1 be+ ,mormons4 ,n9ety p]c5t ( ! heads ( families live 9 _! own h\ses & on _! own l&s4 ,! fruitful or*>ds1 ri* fields & f>ms1 successful indu/ries & beautiful cities1 t[ns & villages1 pres5t to ! view a p>adise ^u e>?2 :ile ! vigor & *e]fulness ( old & middle-ag$ & "y betok5 ! heal?1 prosp]ity & happ9ess :i* are ,god's own gifts to ?is p1 9 ^: he>ts dwells m abundantly ?an 9 ^? #deg ( any o!r community t love ( ,god & ( _! fell[ m5 :i* is ! fruit ( a pure & noble life 9 ! s]vice ( ! great ,creator4 ,n alone 9 ,utah d ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts f9d a home4 ,_! hundr$s ( settlem5ts b$eck ! m\nta9 valleys f ! prov9ce ( ,alb]ta1 9 ,canada1 ?r\gh ,montana1 ,oregon1 ,idaho1 ,nevada1 ,wyom+1 ,utah1 ,colorado1 ,arizona & ,new ,mexico1 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 to ,*ihuahua1 9 ,old ,mexico1 on ei!r side ( a l9e :i* rea*es fifte5 hundr$ miles along ! backbone ( ! ,am]ican cont95t4 ,z an ecclesia/ical organization1 ! fir/ (fic]s 9 ! ,*ur* are div9ely commission$ ,apo/les ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & div9e au?ority is possess$ by ! :ole body ( ,prie/hood1 d[n to ! (fice ( ,deacon4 ,almo/ ! entire male memb]%ip ( ! ,*ur* is includ$ 9 ?is classification2 :ile !re are organizations = ! wom5 & *ildr54 ,ov] f\r hundr$ di/ricts1 or w>ds1 are unit$ 9 l>g] organizations call$ ,/akes ( ,zion1 all comb9+ 9 a p]fect sy/em4 ,,future ,,de/9y4 ,! ,sa9ts h an abid+ fai? 9 ! future glori\s de/9y ( ! "w 9 :i* !y are engag$4 ,f its inception !re has be5 /eady & rapid progress4 ,its ,eld]s h c>ri$ ! glad tid+s to ! nations z ,god has giv5 !m /r5g?4 ,!y h n prea*$ = money nor div9$ = hire4 ,freely !y h receiv$2 freely !y give4 ,p]secution has foll[$ ^? :o h obey$ ! ,gospel1 j z x did anci5tly4 ,b ) ea* wave ( adv]sity ! ,*ur* has gr[n /rong]1 & its oppon5ts h be5 re/rict$ 9 _! ability to inflict injuries on its memb]s4 ,ea* successive bl[ ( its foes has fall5 m lightly ?an ! "o :i* prec$$ x2 :ile ! ,sa9ts h be5 bright5$ & made bett] by ! exp]i5ce ga9$ 9 draw+ ne>] to ! ,"l4 ,no ,latt]-day ,sa9t has any d\bt ( ! ultimate triumph ( ! pr9ciples he has receiv$ 9 ! ,gospel4 ,!y =m ! plan ( life1 ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation4 ,! ,*ur* is organiz$ nev] aga9 to be ov]come4 ,its de/9y is to cont9ue to increase until its ,f\nd] & ,head1 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 w e/abli% ,8 et]nal k+dom1 & righte\sness %all rule f ! riv]s to ! ends ( ! e>?4 ,,! ,,gospel ,,message4 ,! purpose ( ! ,gospel is to lead u back to ,god1 improv$ by ! k & exp]i5ce we h ga9$4 #deh ,!re is no tru? 9 any dep>tm5t ( life t is )\t its pale2 no k t is beyond its rea*4 ,its tru? is ! sum ( all exi/5ce1 ! k ( ?+s t h be51 t are1 & t w be4 ,god is tru?1 & ,8 ,gospel is ! plan :]eby we may be sav$ 9 ,8 pres5ce4 ,?is is ! doctr9e t our ,"l & ,savior taught2 ?is is ! message giv5 to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & :i* !y proclaim to ! _w4 ,!y call ^u all m5 to rep5t & d ! w ( ,god4 ,!y invite s9c]e seek]s aft] tru? ev]y:]e4 ,!y pres5t to ! _w an example ( ! m>vel\s p[] ( ! ,gospel !y h obey$4 ,by _! fruits !y %[ its effects4 ,!y h solv$ ! problem ( a happy1 prosp]\s & cont5t$ life1 free f s9 & sorr[1 f pov]ty & idl5ess1 f hatr$ & hypocrisy4 ,!y pres5t to ! re/ ( mank9d ! example ( a p :o put into practice _! belief 9 be+ hone/1 indu/ri\s1 true1 *a/e1 b5evol5t1 & 9 do+ good to all m54 ,if !re is any?+ virtu\s1 lovely1 or ( good report1 or praisewor?y1 !y seek aft] ^? ?+s4 ,to all m5 !y be> ! message ( ! ,gospel :i* has made !m ?us4 ,!y leave no room = deceit & delusion4 ,!y claim to h div9e au?ority & div9e pr9ciples1 & !y (f] ! pro(1 :i* is 9 ! rea* ( e true1 hone/1 virtu\s man & woman4 ,x is ! te/ :i* ! ,"l has comm&$ !m to pr(f] to mank9d1 ! same t ,he appli$ to ,himself3 ,my doctr9e is n m9e1 b ,8 t s5t me4 ,if any man w d ,8 w1 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e1 :e!r x be ( ,god1 or :e!r ,i speak ( myself 7,john vii3 #af1 #ag74 ,!re c be no mi/ake ab\t x1 = if x be n ( ,god1 ,he w n give ! k4 ,b t5s ( ?\s&s ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts be> witness t !y h receiv$ ! te/imony f ,him4 ,x is true1 & we be> y witness n[ ( its tru?4 ,h]eby we "k t we "k ,him1 t we keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,! ,apo/le ,john says3 ,:osoev] transgresse?1 & abide? n 9 ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 ha? n ,god4 ,he t abide? 9 ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 he ha? bo? ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,if !re come any unto y1 & br+ n ?is doctr9e1 receive him n into y\r h\se1 nei!r bid him ,god spe$3 = he t bidde? him ,god spe$ is p>tak] ( 8 evil de$s 7#b ,john3 #i-aa74 ,t we d br+ ?is doctr9e1 & t x is true1 is ! te/imony :i* we n[ give1 & :i* we w meet be=e #dei ! pleas+ b> ( ! ,great ,jehovah1 ! et]nal judge ( bo? quick & dead4 ,& may ! grace ( ,god ! ,fa!r1 ^: ?rone is high 9 ! heav5s1 & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o sitte? on ! "r h& ( ,8 p[] until all ?+s %all become subject unto ,him1 be & abide =ev] ) ^? :o seek to s]ve ,him 9 _s & 9 tru?4 ,am54 ,:5 ! day comes 9 :i* ! ,k+dom ( ,god w be> rule1 ! flag ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates w pr\dly flutt] unsulli$ on ! flag/aff ( lib]ty & equal rights1 )\t a spot to sully its fair surface2 ! glori\s flag our fa!rs h bequea!d to u w !n be unfurl$ to ! breeze by ^? :o h p[] to hoi/ x al(t & def5d its sanctity4 --,brigham ,"y4 ,h[ consol+ to ! m\rn]s1 :5 !y are call$ to "p ) a husb&1 wife1 fa!r1 "m1 *ild or de> relative1 to "k t al?\gh ! e>?ly tab]nacle is laid d[n & dissolv$1 !y %all rise aga9 to dwell 9 ev]la/+ burn+s 9 immortal glory1 n to sorr[1 suff] or die any m2 b !y %all be heirs ( ,god & jo9t heirs ) ,jesus ,*ri/4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,! ,prophet4 #dfj ,a ,,^w ,,ab\t ,,succession4 7#aijg47 7,f ,saturday's ,news47 ,a correspond5t writ+ f ,p>k]1 ,idaho1 reque/s a reply1 ?r\gh ! columns ( ! ,news1 to ! "q1 by :om 0 ,presid5t ,"y orda9$ to ! presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*8 ,x appe>s t ! emiss>ies ( ! ,reorganite faction h discov]$ 9 t "q a fruitful s\rce ( sophi/ical controv]sy1 & t !y are triumphantly ask+ x :]ev] !y g4 ,! prop] reply is1 he 0 orda9$ by ! ,prophet ,joseph to t call+1 :5 ! ,prophet1 prompt$ by ! ,holy ,_s1 conf]r$ ^u ! ,twelve ,apo/les ! p[] & au?ority he himself _h receiv$4 ,! foll[+ /atem5t ( facts by ,eld] ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 ,jr41 c be v]ifi$ by ! au!ntic records ( ! ,*ur*3 ,! ,prophet ,joseph e>ne/ly desir$ t 8 bro!r ,hyrum %\ld live to succe$ him 9 ! presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ! ye> #ahda1 by comm& ( ! ,"l1 he orda9$ him to ?is exalt$ position1 z is q evid5t f ! foll[+1 section #abd1 v]ses #id-e1 ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants3 ,& f ?is "t =? ,i appo9t unto him 7,hyrum ,smi?7 t he may be a ,prophet1 & a se]1 & a revelator unto my ,*ur* z well z my s]vant ,joseph4 ,t he may act 9 conc]t also ) my s]vant ,joseph1 & t he %all receive c\nsel f my s]vant ,joseph1 :o %all %[ unto him ! keys :]eby he may ask & receive1 & be cr[n$ ) ! same bless+ & glory1 & honor1 & prie/hood1 & gifts ( ! prie/hood1 t once 7 put ^u him t 0 my s]vant ,oliv] ,c[d]y4 ,f ?is revelation we le>n t ! ,"l appo9t$ ,hyrum ,smi? bo? z ,patri>* & to act 9 conc]t ) 8 bro!r ,joseph 9 ! presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 accordance ) ?is revelation1 ,hyrum 0 s orda9$ ,janu>y #bd1 #ahda4 ,?is 0 n 9 ! s5se ( a c\nselor to #dfa ,joseph1 = at ?is v appo9tm5t ,hyrum 0 remov$ z c\nselor to ! presid5t1 & ,william ,law 0 orda9$ 9 8 /ead4 ,joseph & ,hyrum cont9u$ to s act f ?is "t =? until _! m>tyrdom1 ,june #bg1 #ahdd4 ,%ortly be=e ! m>tyrdom ! ,prophet tri$ ) all 8 p[] to p]suade ,hyrum n to accompany him to ,c>?age1 kn[+ full well ! fate t await$ !m !re4 ,_h ,hyrum /ay$ beh9d & !reby rema9$ 9 mortality1 he w\ld1 by virtue ( 8 position & ord9ation receiv$ 9 #ahda1 h become ! presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,8 bro!r int5d$ t ?is %\ld be 7,times & ,seasons #e3 #fhc71 b ?r\gh 8 fai?fulness to1 & love =1 8 bro!r1 ,hyrum fell a m>tyr be=e ! ,prophet ,joseph did4 ,n[ m>k6 ,! ,"l1 :o knew t ,hyrum %\ld receive a m>tyr's cr[n at ,c>?age1 9 ! w9t] ( #ahdc-d1 comm&$ ! ,prophet to conf] ^u ! heads ( ! twelve ,apo/les e key1 p[] & pr9ciple t ! ,"l _h seal$ ^u 8 head4 ,! ,prophet decl>$ t he knew n :y1 b ! ,"l comm&$ him to end[ ! twelve ) ^! keys & prie/hood1 & aft] x 0 done1 he rejoic$ v mu*1 say+ 9 sub/ance1 ,n[1 if !y kill me1 y h all ! keys & all ! ord9ances & y c conf] !m ^u o!rs & ! p[]s ( ,satan w n be able to te> d[n ! k+dom z fa/ z y w be able to build x up1 & ^u y\r %\ld]s w ! responsibility ( lead+ ?is p re/4 7,times & ,seasons #e3 #fea47 ,9 ?is mann] ! ,prophet orda9$ ! twelve ,apo/les1 :i* body con/itutes ! second quorum ( ! ,*ur*1 equal 9 au?ority ) ! fir/ presid5cy4 ,doc4 & ,cov4 #ajg3 #bc-bd1 ) ! keys ( ! k+dom4 ,brigham ,"y 0 presid5t ( ! twelve1 & ^u him devolv$ ! duty ( presid+4 ,!re=e1 aft] ! dea? ( ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi?1 ! twelve assum$1 by au?ority ( _! (fice1 ! duty to preside ov] ! ,*ur*4 ,lat]1 :5 ?r\gh revelation ! quorum ( ! fir/ presid5cy 0 reorganiz$ ) ?ree presid5ts--,brigham ,"y & ,c\nselors ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 !y claim$1 & rightfully1 t s9ce !y 7 orda9$ "u ! h&s ( ,joseph ,smi? & f him _h receiv$ all ! keys & p[]s ( ! prie/hood :i* ! ,prophet held1 x w\ld h be5 sup]flu\s to h be5 orda9$ aga94 ,!y 7 9 ?is capacity1 h[ev]1 su/a9$ by ! unanim\s vote ( ! ,sa9ts1 #dfb :i* 0 ess5tial to make su* ord9ation ( =ce 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,!re is an abundance ( te/imony to prove t ! ,prophet did s orda9 ! twelve1 "s ( :i* c be f\nd 9 ! ,times & ,seasons1 volume #e1 pages1 #efa1 #ffd & #fih2 also 9 ! ,mill5nial ,/>1 volume #aj1 page #aae4 ,we repeat t ,brigham ,"y receiv$ all ! keys1 p[]s1 au?ority & prie/hood1 t 7 held by ,joseph ,smi?1 t enabl$ him to preside ov] ! high prie/hood1 f ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? 9 ,nauvoo 9 ! w9t] ( #ahdc-d4 ,?is important "q 0 settl$ long ago by ! entire body ( ! ,sa9ts :o accept$ ! lead]%ip ( ! twelve1 aft] ! dep>ture ( ! ,prophet & ,patri>*1 & su/a9$ ,presid5t ,"y 9 8 (fice4 ,x 0 settl$ by ! approval ( ! ,almighty ( ! m>vel\s "w he accompli%$1 & :i* c\ld n h be5 done )\t div9e aid & guidance4 ,to ascribe ! mighty de$s ,brigham ,"y p]=m$ ?r\gh ! p[] ( ! div9e ,_s :i* re/$ ^u him1 to ! _s t is ! orig9ator ( secession1 rebellion1 apo/asy1 & falsehood1 is to come dang]\sly ne> blasphemy4 ,:at is x b a repetition ( ! s9 ( ! adv]s>ies ( our ,"l1 :o1 al?\gh !y knew t no man c d ! miracles t ,?\ doe/1 except ,god be ) him 7,john1 #c3 #b72 yet proclaim$ to ! p3 ,he ha? an unclean _s4 7,m>k #c3 #cj47 ,:at is x b to assail ! disciple ) a weapon t 0 9 va9 direct$ aga9/ ! ,ma/]8 ,!re 0 "s excuse = diff]5ce ( op9ion on ! subject ( succession1 imm$iately aft] ! m>tyrdom1 because ! p 7 n 9 possession ( full in=mation1 b !re is no excuse n[4 ,to use a famili> illu/ration3 ,at ! "t ( an election citiz5s are expect$ to h diff]5t op9ions z to c&idates = (fice2 !y are expect$ to "w = ^? ^: views & pr9ciples !y support4 ,b :5 ! "q is settl$ at ! polls1 loyalty dem&s t all accept ! v]dict & "w toge!r = ! common int]e/s ( ! community4 ,! body ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts hav+ accept$1 z guid$ by ! ,holy ,_s1 ! lead]%ip ( ! twelve1 !re 0 no long] any valid reason = seek+ ! lead]%ip ( o!r %eph]ds4 ,! tr\ble ) "s ( our reorganiz$ bre?r5 is t !y look ^u ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* z a flock ( %eep1 t1 l o!r prop]ty1 c be inh]it$4 ,?is is entirely contr>y to ! fundam5tal pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel4 ,! ,*ur* belongs to ,*ri/4 ,! lead]s & (fic]s are ! s]vants ( ! ,"l & ! p ( ! ,"l4 ,x foll[s #dfc t ! ,"l raises up :oev] ,he pleases1 to p]=m ! s]vices necess>y f "t to "t4 ,brigham ,"y 0 e way equipp$ = ! peculi> "w ne$$ dur+ 8 "t4 ,:o c\ld h done :at he did8 ,sidney ,rigdon8 ,lyman ,wight8 ,james ,j4 ,/rang8 ,or ! f\nd]s ( ! s-call$ reorganiz$ *ur*8 ,let ! read] reflect on ! facts hi/ory records1 & !n decide = himself1 rememb]+ t e tree is kn[n by its fruit4 ,love is "o ( ! *ief *>act]i/ics ( ,deity1 & ought to be manife/$ by ^? :o aspire to be ! sons ( ,god1 ,a man fill$ ) ! love ( ,god is n cont5t ) bless+ 8 family alone1 b ranges ?r\gh ! :ole _w1 anxi\s to bless ! :ole human race4 --,joseph ,smi?4 ,if *ildr5 h s9n$ aga9/ _! p>5ts1 or husb&s aga9/ _! wives1 or wives aga9/ _! husb&s1 let !m confess _! faults "o to ano!r & =give ea* o!r1 & !re let ! confession /op1 & !n let !m ask p>don f _! ,god4 ,confess y\r s9s to :oev] y h s9n$ aga9/1 & let x /op !re4 --,brigham ,"y4 #dfd ,,! ,,gospel ,,pione]4 ,,by ,,wm4 ,,jeff]ies1 ,,an ,,eld] ,,( ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,,( ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts4 ,,fai?4 ,fai? is ! key to k r>e1 ,god's *oice & priceless gift to man2 ,x is obta9$ by humble pray] ,& practice ( ! gospel plan4 ,x opes ! door to secrets deep-- ,communes ) ,god 9 nature's sleep4 ,prevails ) ,god1 till mortal man ,! glory ( ! ,"l c scan4 ,a ?or\gh k ( ! fir/ pr9ciples is absolutely ess5tial to ! acquirem5t ( a complete und]/&+ ( any art or sci5ce4 ,= example3 ,h[ c ! /ud5t ( ari?metic extract ! cube root ( any giv5 numb]1 or f9d ! fif? p[] ( ano!r1 )\t a k ( ! fir/ or key pr9ciples ( ! sci5ce ( numb]s8 ,n[1 if ?is is true ( ! arts & sci5ces1 :i*1 9 ! ab/ract1 d n t5d1 directly1 to save a p]son 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 h[ mu* m is x true 9 reg>d to ! great sci5ce ( !ology1 :i* mu/ be well und]/ood & fai?fully practic$1 to a giv5 ext5t1 9 ord] to become a jo9t-heir ) ,jesus to ! glory ( ! ,fa!r8 ,& :at sci5ce m important ?an ?is great sci5ce ( all sci5ces8 ,none4 ,& a k ( its fir/ pr9ciples ranks high] 9 importance to mortals ?an any o!r k atta9able by ,adam's fall5 race2 = a k ( !m1 & hone/ ob$i5ce to !m1 toge!r ) subsequ5t fai?fulness1 w secure a p]son a k ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 :om to "k is life et]nal--! greate/ gift ( ,god to man4 ,h5ce ! great importance ( a ?or\gh k ( ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! great sci5ce ( salvation1 :i* ,i w n[ make a feeble attempt to briefly expla94 ,! fir/ initiatory pr9ciple ( ! glori\s plan ( salvation #dfe is fai?4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul ?us def9es ?is pr9ciple3 ,n[ fai? is ! sub/ance ( ?+s hop$ =1 ! evid5ce ( ?+s n se54 7,heb4 xi1 #a47 ,mod]n inspiration def9es x ?us3 ,fai? is ! assurance :i* m5 h ( ! exi/5ce ( ?+s :i* !y h n se51 & ! pr9ciple ( action 9 all intellig5t be+s4 7,doc4 ,cov4 ,lec4 ,i1 ,sec4 i41 #i47 ,& ! sub/ance ( ^! quotations--betwe5 :i* !re is no conflict--,i und]/& to be ?is3 ,fai? is ! assurance :i* m5 h ( ! exi/5ce ( ?+s n se5 by !m 9 ! pa/1 ( ! exi/5ce ( ?+s unse5 by !m at pres5t1 ( ! exi/5ce ( ?+s to be se5 or unse5 by !m 9 ! future1 & ! great fir/ cause1 or mov+ pr9ciple ( action1 & consequ5tly1 ( p[]1 9 all intellig5t be+s1 :e!r !y are mortal or immortal4 ,n[ d n be />tl$1 k9d read]1 at ?is explanation4 ,! great apo/le to ! ,g5tiles says4 ,?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds 7 fram$ by ! ^w ( ,god4 7,heb4 xi1 #c47 ,?is is pla94 ,:o fram$ ! _w8 ,god1 ( c\rse2 & ,paul says ,he did x ?r\gh fai?2 !re=e1 ! ass]tion is correct1 t fai? is ! pr9ciple ( action & p[] 9 all intellig5t be+s :e!r !y are mortal or immortal4 ,fai? is produc$ by evid5ce4 ,?is is true ( a false fai? z well z ( a true fai?4 ,a false fai? is ! product ( untrue or incorrect evid5ce1 & a true fai? is produc$ by tru?ful evid5ce2 &1 ?\gh !re may be in/ances 9 :i* true evid5ce may fail to produce fai? 9 ! skeptical & unbeliev+2 & :]e9 false evid5ce may fail to create fai? ev5 9 ! ov]-cr$ul\s2 yet :5 fai?1 be x true or false1 is creat$1 ,i reass]t t x is produc$ by true or untrue evid5ce4 ,9 ! attempt to inspire fai? 9 ^! propositions1 ,i w summon a few ( ! anci5t wor?ies1 :o1 l ,abel1 ?\gh dead1 speak to u 9 _! inspir$ te/am5ts1 giv+ u evid5ce :i* %\ld be fai?-creat+4 ,:5 ! ,son ( ,god tab]nacl$ 9 ! fle%1 ,he w5t ab\t do+ good1 heal+ ! sick1 cleans+ ! lep]s1 rais+ ! dead1 & do+ _m mighty works 9 fulfillm5t ( ! mission ,he 0 s5t on by ,8 ,fa!r2 & :ile do+ ^! ?+s ,he 0 sc(f$ at1 spit ^u1 revil$1 & p]secut$1 & f9ally crucifi$ on ,calv>y--susp5d$ betwe5 ,heav5 & e>? z ?\gh fit = nei!r4 ,bible-believ]s ne$ no evid5ce adduc$ "h to prove ?is1 = ! facts /at$ are pla9 & prom95t 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t scriptures1 & are well kn[n to !m1 no d\bt4 ,on ! day aft] ! crucifixion1 ! ,*ief ,prie/s & ,ph>isees felt some:at tr\bl$ & anxi\s1 & came #dff toge!r unto ,pilate1 say+1 ,sir1 we rememb] t t deceiv] said1 :ile he 0 yet alive1 aft] ?ree days ,i w rise aga94 ,comm& !re=e t ! sepul*re be made sure until ! ?ird day1 le/ 8 disciples come by night1 & /eal him away1 & say unto ! p1 he is ris5 f ! dead3 s t ! la/ error %all be wor/ ?an ! fir/4 ,pilate said unto !m1 ye h a wat*3 g y\r way1 make x z sure z y c4 ,s !y w5t1 & made ! sepul*re sure1 seal+ ! /one1 & sett+ a wat*4 7,matt4 xxvii1 #fb-ff47 ,h[ va9 ! s*emes & op]ations ( frail man6 ,a few m h\rs pass away4 ,! angel ( ! ,"l came d[n f heav51 fill$ ) ! p[] ( ,god1 & arm$ ) ! keys ( ! resurrection4 ,! wat* :i* _h be5 set1 or ! keep]s1 became z dead m54 ,! resurrection p[] ( ,god 0 ex]cis$4 ,! lifeless1 mangl$ body ( ! l[ly ,naz>5e 0 cele/ializ$4 ,! active _s1 :i* _h be5 on an important mission to ! ,ant$iluvians1 ent]$ its immortal h\se1 & ! triumphant ,jesus came =? f ! sil5t tomb1 ! fir/ fruits ( ! resurrection1 & ! glori\s conqu]or ( dea?1 hell & ! grave4 ,z soon z "s ( ! wat* _h recov]$ suffici5tly1 !y came unto ! city1 & %ew$ unto ! ,*ief ,prie/s all ! ?+s t 7 done4 ,& :5 !y 7 assembl$ ) ! eld]s1 & _h tak5 c\nsel1 !y gave l>ge money unto ! soldi]s1 say+1 say ye1 ,8 disciples came by night1 & /ole him away :ile we slept4 ,& if ?is come to ! gov]nor's e>s1 we w p]suade him1 & secure y4 ,s !y took ! money1 & did z !y 7 taught2 & ?is say+ is commonly report$ among ! ,jews until ?is day4 7,matt4 xxviii1 #aa-ae47 ,&1 accord+ to ! g5]ally accept$ *ronology1 ,mat!w wrote ?is acc\nt ab\t five ye>s aft] ! ev5ts occurr$4 ,"h prejudice1 di%one/y & opposition to ! purposes ( ,jehovah1 prompt$ brib]y1 & brib]y be+ assur$ protection f ! human p5alty = su* a crime1 publi%$ to ! _w a lie--a lie1 too1 respect+ ! mo/ important ev5t t _h ev] transpir$ ^u ?is e>?1 z effect+ ! r$emption ( ! fall5 race ( our great prog5itor1 ,adam4 ,mat!w says3 ,& ?is say+ is commonly report$ among ! ,jews until ?is day2 & ,i may add1 to ?is day1 too1 = ! ,jews n only reject$ ! ,messiah & put him to dea?1 & subsequ5tly believ$ ! /ory ( brib$ & p]jur$ ,roman soldi]s1 b !y /ill d5y ! accompli%m5t ( ! prophecies 9 ! p]son ( ,*ri/2 alleg+ t ! ,messiah is n yet come2 & ?is also effects _! belief 9 ! fir/ #dfg resurrection1 :i* is pa/1 al?\gh1 accord+ to ! ?irte5? article ( _! cre$1 !y believe !re w be a resurrection ( ! dead :5 ,god %all see fit4 ,?is false evid5ce1 giv5 to ! ,jewi% nation1 produc$ 9 t tribe ( ,israel a false fai?1 :i* exi/s to-day1 & :i* w cont9ue to exi/ to a great ext5t among !m1 ) all its dire consequ5ces1 till ,he %all come 9 p[] & glory & /& ^u ! m\nt ( ,olives2 7,ze*4 xiv1 #d47 & !y %all look ^u ,him :om _! =e-fa!rs pi]c$2 7,ze*4 xii1 #aj47 & ! inquiry %all be made3 ,:at are ^? w\nds 9 ?9e h&s8 ,& he %all in=m !m t ^? 7 ! w\nds ) :i* he 0 w\nd$ 9 ! h\se ( ,8 fri5ds4 7,ze*4 xiii1 #f47 ,9 view ( ^! ?+s h[ necess>y x is t tradition %\ld be tru?4 ,9 ! beg9n+ ! ,"l said3 ,9 ! day ?\ eate/ !re( ?\ %alt surely die2 & ! s]p5t said3 ,ye %all n surely die2 & bo? decl>ations w5t to po/]ity1 "s believ+ "o & "s ! o!r4 ,at ! resurrection ( ! ,son ( ,god1 ! soldi]s said3 ,8 disciples /ole him :ile we slept1 & _m believ$ !m4 ,o!rs said3 ,he rose aga9 & asc5d$ to ,8 ,fa!r1 & a few believ$ ?is te/imony2 & ,i w n[ introduce an illu/ration ( ?is true evid5ce & true fai?4 ,! ,son ( ,god _h ris5 f ! tomb4 ,! fir/ to discov] ?is 0 sev]al wom51 & ! fir/ evid5ce ( ! fact to !m 01 !y f\nd n ! body 9 ! sepul*]4 ,! next 0 ! te/imony ( two angels 9 %9+ g>m5ts4 ,said !y3 ,:y seek ye ! liv+ among ! dead8 ,he is n "h1 b is ris51 & !y quot$ ! ,savior's pr$iction ( ,himself1 t ,he %\ld be crucifi$1 & on ! ?ird day ,he %\ld rise aga91 :i* ! wom5 rememb]$4 ,^! wom5 report$ to ! elev5 apo/les1 :o c\ld h>dly believe ! report1 b ,pet] visit$ ! sepul*]1 & f\nd t ! body ( ,jesus 0 n !re4 ,jesus %[$ ,himself to "s on ! way to ,emmaus1 aft] :i*1 & on ! same day1 ,he appe>$ to ! elev5 apo/les1 :o 7 some:at t]rifi$1 & ,he said unto !m3 ,:y are ye tr\bl$8 ,& :y d ?\ghts arise 9 y\r he>ts8 ,behold my h&s & my feet1 t x is ,i myself1 h&le me & see2 = a _s ha? n fle% & bones1 z ye see me h4 ,he fur!r said3 ,h ye "h any meat8 ,& !y gave him a piece ( a broil$ fi%1 & ( an honeycomb4 ,& he took x & did eat be=e !m4 ,he also ref]r$ !m to ,8 own words1 to ! words ( ,moses & ! prophets1 :i* 7 fulfill$ 9 ,8 crucifixion & resurrection1 #dfh & said ,he1 ,ye are all witnesses ( ^! ?+s4 ,he !n in/ruct$ !m to t>ry at ,j]usalem till !y 7 endu$ ) p[] f on high1 lift$ up ,8 h&s & bless$ !m1 & asc5d$ into heav54 7,luke xxiv47 ,"h 0 an accumulation ( evid5ce t ,jesus 0 resurrect$ f ! dead4 ,he 0 ) ! apo/les m or less = =ty days aft] ,8 resurrection4 7,acts i1 #c47 ,!y knew mo/ unmi/akably t ,jesus _h be5 resurrect$4 ,! evid5ces 7 accumulative4 ,!y knew also by ! revelations ( ,god4 ,!y 7 prep>$ to te/ify4 ,! day ( ,p5teco/ arriv$4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ desc5d$ ^u !m 9 great p[]--x fill$ !m2 & !y /ood =? boldly1 z ! *ampions ( ! ris5 ,jesus1 z ,8 fri5ds & true repres5tatives1 & z m5 ( ,god1 fill$ ) tru? & ! revelations & p[] ( ,god1 to give ! lie to a brib$ & p]jur$ soldi]y1 & all _! accessories1 & to proclaim ! tru? conc]n+ ! resurrection1 ! atonem5t1 ! r$emption1 & ! true plan ( salvation = ! exaltation ( ! ob$i5t ( all mank9d4 ,& ,pet]1 z ! *ief apo/le1 is repres5t$ z te/ify+ ! mo/ 9 ?is matt]1 & among o!r ?+s he said ?is3 ,?is ,jesus ha? ,god rais$ up1 :]e( we are all witnesses4 7,acts ii47 ,"h 7 elev5 m5 9 "o body1 besides o!rs1 :o 7 all witnesses ( ! resurrection ( ! ,savior ( ! _w4 ,comp>e _! te/imony ) ! te/imony ( sc>$1 brib$1 & p]jur$ gu>ds--& :at a te/imony ! latt] 06 ,8 disciples /ole 8 body :ile we slept6 ,:at wondr\s wisdom1 consi/5cy1 & v]acity1 *>act]iz$ ! sugge/ors & buy]s ( ?is infam\s subt]fuge6 ,:at elevat$ manhood 0 exhibit$ by ^! valiant milit>y cat-paws ( ! anci5t anti-,*ri/ians6 ,:at d m5 "k ( ?+s :i* transpire :5 !y are fa/ asleep8 ,a p>allel ne$ n be s\ght = only 9 ! hi/ory ( ! highly-enlight5$ anti-,mormons ( ! n9ete5? c5tury4 ,:at 0 ! result ( ! inspir$ te/imonies ( ^! elev5 apo/les--,pet] /&+ =? boldly z _! pr9cipal1 & proclaim+ ! tru? 9 mu* p[]8 ,:y1 _m 7 conv9c$ by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! inquiry 0 made by !m3 ,m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8 ,!n ,pet] said unto !m1 rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o y1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,n[1 did any ( !m %[ fur!r evid5ce ( conviction8 ,yes1 ab\t ?ree ?\s& s\ls 7 add$ to ! *ur* by baptism1 on t day1 & ! ,"l add$ to ! *ur* daily su* z #dfi %\ld be sav$4 7,acts ii47 ,h]e9 0 true evid5ce & true fai? cle>ly illu/rat$1 & ,i w n[ draw an illu/ration f mod]n times4 ,9 ! ye> ( our ,"l1 eighte5 hundr$ & tw5ty1 ! ,"l spoke f ! heav5s to ! boy1 ,joseph ,smi?1 !n 9 8 fifte5? ye>4 ,aft] a sev5 ye>s' tra9+1 & p>ticul>ly dur+ ! la/ f\r ( ! sev51 ! ,"l by ,8 angel deliv]$ to him ! sacr$ plates f :i* 0 translat$ ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,ne>ly ?ree ye>s additional s*ool+ 0 giv5 him 9 ! sci5ce ( !ology1 dur+ :i* "t he translat$ ! ,book ( ,mormon by ! gift & p[] ( ,god2 &1 on ! #f? day ( ,april1 #ahcj1 he1 by comm& ( ,god1 organiz$ ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,previ\s to ?is "t1 he _h te/ifi$ m or less1 ( 8 visions & call+1 b f n[ till 8 cruel m>tyrdom 9 #ahdd1 he boldly proclaim$ 8 div9e mission1 & taught ! true gospel to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,o!rs associat$ !mselves ) him 9 ?is glori\s te/imony & proclamation4 ,_m believ$ _! words1 & ca/ _! lot ) ! mu*-p]secut$ p ( ,god4 ,?is te/imony & proclamation ( ! eld]s ( ,israel h cont9u$2 a p h be5 ga!r$ toge!r 9 ! tops ( ! m\nta9s1 9 fulfillm5t ( ! words ( ,isaiah 7,*ap4 ii72 & ( ! words ( ,micah 7,*ap4 iv72 & 9 ,utah & o!r ,t]ritories2 9 _m ,/ates ( ! ,am]ican ,union2 & 9 _m o!r p>ts ( ! e>? c be f\nd mu* true fai?1 z ! result ( correct evid5ce giv5 by inspiration 9 ^! la/ days4 ,b :ile ?is "w ( pres5t+ true evid5ce & inspir+ true fai? has be5 go+ on1 ! adv]s>y has n be5 idle4 ,x has be5 decl>$ t ,joseph ,smi? 0 n a true prophet1 b an impo/or4 ,t ! ,book ( ,mormon 0 n translat$ f plates giv5 to ,joseph by an angel ( ,god1 b 0 simply a ,spauld+ romance4 ,t1 9 %ort ! :ole sy/em ( ,mormonism is a mon/] humbug & impo/ure1 & all its adh]5ts are ei!r deceiv]s or deceiv$4 ,editors1 incit$ by popul> clamor & prejudice1 & prie/s1 inspir$ by _! sable ma/]1 h bef\l$ ! fil?y /ream ( misrepres5tation1 by publi%+ dirty falsehoods & s5d+ !m broadca/ on ! e>? dur+ ! la/ half a c5tury1 till millions ( ! human family are prejudic$ & misl$2 & _! responsibility 9 ?is matt] is equal to t ( _! prototypes1 ! anci5t ,scribes1 prie/s1 & eld]s :o fram$ ! lie & paid _! dupes to te/ify to x--t ,jesus 0 n resurrect$1 b t ,8 disciples /ole ! body :ile #dgj !y slept2 & heav5's condemnation re/s ^u !m = ?us us+ ! p[] ( press & pulpit4 ,h5ce1 to-day !re is a va/ am\nt ( false fai? on ! e>?1 :i* has be5 produc$ by incorrect evid5ce conc]n+ "s ( ! mo/ important ev5ts :i* h transpir$ prep>atory to ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man 9 ! cl\ds ( heav5 9 p[] & great glory4 ,^! facts1 cull$ f anci5t & mod]n hi/ory1 ,i consid] suffici5t to prove cle>ly to hone/ he>ts & enlight5$ m9ds1 t fai? is produc$ by evid5ce--a false fai? by false evid5ce1 & a true fai? by true evid5ce4 ,9 ! =ego+ an attempt has be5 made to %[ t fai? is produc$ by evid5ce2 t ?is is true bo? ( a false fai? & a true "o2 & t ! results are good or bad accord+ z ! fai? is true or false4 ,& 9 do+ ?is ! pr9ciple ( fai? itself has be5 taught m or less1 b a few m rem>ks are necess>y4 ,fai? 9 ,god is necess>y4 ,b )\t fai? x is impossible to please ,him3 = he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t ,he is1 & t ,he is a rew>d] ( !m t dilig5tly seek ,him4 7,heb4 xi1 #f47 ,& :o c expect to receive salvation f ,god1 if !y d n believe 9 ,him8 ,fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ is necess>y4 ,he t believe? on ! ,son ha? ev]la/+ life3 & he t believe? n ! ,son %all n see life3 b ! wra? ( ,god abide? on him4 7,john iii1 #cf47 ,:o c expect ! glori\s b5efits ( ! atonem5t1 if !y d n believe 9 ! ,savior ( ! _w1 nor 9 ! great atonem5t :i* ,he made = poor fall5 man8 ,fai? 9 ! s]vants ( ,god is necess>y1 also4 ,:5 ,jesus s5t ,8 s]vants =? to prea* ! gospel1 ,he said unto !m3 ,he t he>e? y he>e? me1 & he t despise? y despise? me1 & he t despise? me despise? ,him t s5t me4 7,luke x1 #af47 ,he t receive? y receive? me1 & he t receive? me receive? ,him t s5t me4 ,he t receive? a prophet 9 ! "n ( a prophet %all receive a prophet's rew>d2 & he t receive? a righte\s man 9 ! "n ( a righte\s man %all receive a righte\s man's rew>d4 7,matt4 x1 #dj1 #da47 ,& :osoev] %all n receive y1 nor he> y\r words1 :5 ye dep>t out ( t h\se or city1 %ake (f ! du/ ( y\r feet4 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 ,x %all be m tol]able = ! l& ( ,sodom & ,gomorrha 9 ! day ( judgm5t1 ?an = t city4 7,matt4 x1 #ad1 #ae47 ,nei!r ,god ! ,fa!r nor ,god ! ,son travel among u n[ to prea* & adm9i/] #dga = ! b5efit ( ,adam's race1 b !y au?orize mortal m5 to d ?is "w2 h5ce x is necess>y to receive !m1 treat !m k9dly1 & h fai? 9 !m z ! repres5tatives ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,fai? 9 ! plan ( salvation is necess>y4 ,! pr9ciples ( ! gospel mu/ be believ$ 9 ord] to obta9 _! b5efits2 "s ( ^? pr9ciples are set =? briefly 9 ?is little pamphlet2 & :5 ^! are te/$ & prov5 to be ( div9e orig91 conf]r+ _m glori\s bless+s ^u ^? :o obey !m1 o!rs c be f\nd suitable to advanc$ /ud5ts 9 ! ,"l's s*ool ( div9ity4 ,! gospel is un*angeable & et]nal4 ,x is fill$ ) bless+s t are temporal1 spiritual & et]nal4 ,x is free = all4 ,& ?is gospel ( ! k+dom %all be prea*$ 9 all ! _w1 = a witness unto all nations1 & !n %all ! end come4 7,matt4 xxiv1 #ad47 ,i m>vel t ye are s soon remov$ f him t call$ y into ! grace ( ,*ri/1 unto ano!r gospel1 :i* is n ano!r1 b !re be "s t tr\ble y1 & w\ld p]v]t ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,b ?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$4 ,z we said be=e1 s say ,i n[ aga91 if any man prea* any o!r gospel unto y ?an t ye h receiv$1 let him be accurs$4 7,gal4 i1 #f-i47 ,bless$ are !y :o believe & live ! fullness ( ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = !y %all obta9 et]nal life 9 ! cele/ial k+dom ( ,god6 ,,rep5tance4 ,rep5tance is an evid5ce ,( liv+1 sav+ fai? 9 ,god4 ,! s9n] manife/+ s5se ,9 turn+ f ! pa? he trod-- ,n a s5tim5tal sorr[1 ,felt to-day & gone to-morr[2 ,b--by ,god's help ,i w d "r1 ,& %un all wrong ) all my might4 ,rep5tance is ! second pr9ciple ( ! gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,& "h x w\ld be well1 p]haps1 to dispose ( an objection :i* "s may raise 9 reg>d to ?is be+ ! second pr9ciple ( ! gospel4 ,!re are religioni/s :o hold & tea* t rep5tance prec$es fai?1 & ?is error ,i w briefly ref] to & correct4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 let ! te/ ( reason be appli$4 ,if a man does n believe 9 ! exi/5ce ( a ,god2 nor 9 ! #dgb exi/5ce ( ! laws ( ,god2 nor 9 ! p5alties = violat+ ^? laws2 nor 9 8 own exi/5ce aft] :at is believ$ by him to be ! dea? ( bo? body & _s2 nor consequ5tly1 if he does n believe 9 ei!r ! p[] or opportunity to puni% him = :at "s p may call s91 b :i* he does n believe is a s9 aga9/ anybody or any?+2 w he be likely to be sorry = any?+ he has done8 ,w he re=m ?r\gh hope ( rew>d or fe> ( puni%m5t1 or bo? comb9$8 ,w su* a man rep5t ( 8 s9s8 ,e reasonable man1 :o /udies ?is pr9ciple1 w answ] ) an emphatic1 ,no6 ,b if a man is taught t !re is a ,god2 t ,he has reveal$ laws = ! gov]nm5t ( ! actions ( ,8 e>?ly *ildr52 t ^? laws embody rew>ds = ob$i5ce & puni%m5ts = disob$i5ce2 t !re is an exi/5ce aft] dea? has sep>at$ body & _s2 t none c escape ! results ( _! acts1 t all w be judg$1 & !n rew>d$ or puni%$1 accord+ to ! de$s done 9 ! body2 & if he believes ^! tea*+s1 !n he w be likely to cease to d evil & le>n to d well--he w rep5t ( 8 s9s1 & /rive to s]ve 8 ,god fai?fully4 ,b if1 aft] he has be5 taught z be=e /at$1 he %\ld fail to believe1 !n he w n rep5t1 = he is n prompt$ by t liv+ fai? :i* produces s9c]e rep5tance4 ,& ?is conclusion is legitimate & cle>1 no d\bt1 to ! unbecl\d$ & unprejudic$ m9d ( e intellig5t & reasonable man4 ,b ! te/imony ( inspiration z well z reason %all be giv5 9 ?is matt]1 & ?is %\ld be conclusive4 ,aft] ! crucifixion ( ! ,savior1 ,pet] became presid5t ( ! *ur*4 ,to him 7 giv5 ! keys ( ! k+dom1 & he1 c]ta9ly1 und]/ood ! ord] ( ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel1 j z well z an ari?metician und]/&s ! ord] ( ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ari?metic4 ,& :at position did he give rep5tance8 ,did he make x prec$e fai?8 ,on ! day ( ,p5teco/ ,pet] prea*$ to ! assembl$ multitude4 ,he taught ! ^w ( ,god2 he quot$ ! ,old ,te/am5t scriptures2 he %[$ t "s ( !m 7 fulfill$2 he te/ifi$ t ,jesus 0 ! ,*ri/2 he decl>$ t !y _h crucifi$ ! ,son ( ,god2 he taught ! glori\s pr9ciple ( ! resurrection2 said he3 ,?is ,jesus ha? ,god rais$ up1 :]e( we are all witnesses4 & he told !m t ,god ha? made t same ,jesus1 :om ye h crucifi$1 bo? ,"l & ,*ri/4 ,?is te/imony ( ,pet]1 :i* 0 accompani$ by ! conv9c+ p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 inspir$ !m ) fai? 9 :at he taught & prompt$ ! "q3 ,m5 & bre?r51 #dgc :at %all we d8 ,said ,pet]1 9 reply3 ,rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! remission ( s9s1 & ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!y _h fai?4 ,! prea*+ _h creat$ x4 ,pet] knew ?is4 ,& he !n taught !m ! second1 ?ird & f\r? pr9ciples ( ! gospel 9 _! ord]1 viz43 ,rep5tance1 remission ( s9s1 & ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ?us e/abli%+ ! ord] ( ^? pr9ciples beyond all cavil or controv]sy1 & = all "t1 = ! b5efit ( ,bible-believ]s 9 all _! g5]ations ?r\gh\t ! e>?4 ,rep5tance1 !n1 is ! second pr9ciple ( ! great gospel plan ( salvation1 z taught by ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 apo/les4 ,& :at is rep5tance8 ,is x m]ely sorr[ = s98 ,no4 ,sorr[ is a "p ( x1 b x mu/ be ! "r k9d ( sorr[4 ,!re is a sorr[ :i* leade? unto dea?1 & a sorr[ :i* produces true rep5tance4 ,read ! te/imony ( ! apo/le ,paul on ?is po9t3 ,= a godly sorr[ worke? rep5tance to salvation n to be rep5t$ (2 b ! sorr[ ( ! _w worke? dea?4 7,,ii ,cor4 vii1 #aj47 ,real sorr[ = s9 produces true rep5tance1 & a g5u9e rep5tance is a =sak+ ( s91 c\pl$ ) a burn+ desire & a /rong det]m9ation to keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 :i* w be %[n 9 re=mation ( life & conduct1 9 a pray]ful _s1 & a reliance ^u ,god = /r5g? to ov]come 9 e h\r ( trial & temptation4 ,isaiah taught rep5tance 9 ^! words3 ,let ! wick$ =sake 8 way1 & ! unrighte\s man 8 ?\ghts3 & let him return unto ! ,"l1 & ,he w h m]cy ^u him2 & to our ,god = ,he w abundantly p>don4 7,isa4 lv1 #g47 ,! scriptures conta9 mu* evid5ce %[+ :at true rep5tance is1 & :at its fruits are2 & !y pres5t u ) evid5ce conc]n+ ! rep5tance :i* is n g5u9e1 z in/ance ,simon ! sorc]]4 ,he _h believ$ ,philip's prea*+1 & _h be5 baptiz$2 b ,pet] f\nd him 9 ! gall ( bitt]ness & 9 ! bond ( iniquity1 & call$ ^u him to rep5t ( 8 wick$ness4 ,rep5tance means =sak+ s94 ,let him t /eals /eal no m4 ,let him t has done wrong 9 any way1 d s no m1 b d "r be=e ,god & man4 ,9 ! language ( ! able ,apo/le1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,x w\ld be ( no use = a s9n] to confess 8 s9s to ,god1 unless he 7 det]m9$ to =sake !m2 x w\ld be ( no b5efit to him to feel sorry t he _h done wrong1 unless he int5d$ to d wrong no m1 x w\ld be folly = him to confess be=e ,god t he _h injur$ 8 fell[-man1 unless he 7 det]m9$ to d #dgd all 9 8 p[] to make re/itution4 ,rep5tance1 !n1 is n only a confession ( s9s1 ) a sorr[ful1 contrite he>t1 b a fix$1 settl$ purpose to refra9 f e evil way4 ,,baptism4 ,e>?'s noon arriv$6 ,! ,savior came6 ,& 0 by ,john ( anci5t fame1 ,baptiz$ 9 ,jordan's sacr$ tide1 ,a righte\s law to ?us abide-- ,example sett+ to all m5 ,h[ !y mu/ all be born aga93 ,born ( wat]--p he> x6 ,if ,god's k+dom !y'd inh]it4 ,!re are sev]al ?+s connect$ ) baptism :i* %\ld be well und]/ood be=e ! c&idate yields ob$i5ce to x4 ,! mode1 ! object & ! necessity ( x4 ,fir/1 !n1 ! mode4 ,is spr9kl+ ! correct way to baptize8 ,jesus 0 ! great exempl>4 ,0 ,he spr9kl$8 ,john ! ,bapti/ baptiz$ by imm]sion4 ,did ,john baptize 9 ! "r way8 ,c]ta9ly he did4 ,w\ld ,jesus h gone to an impo/or = baptism8 ,w\ld ,he h dem&$ baptism by imm]sion ( ,john1 if spr9kl+ 7 ! correct me?od8 ,& if imm]sion _h be5 ! incorrect me?od1 w\ld ! ,_s ( ,god h desc5d$ l a dove ^u ,him1 & ,8 ,fa!r h utt]$ ,8 approval 9 ^! words3 ,?is is my belov$ ,son1 9 :om ,i am well pleas$8 ,i ?9k n4 ,john baptiz$ a great _m 9 ! riv] ,jordan4 ,he baptiz$ ,jesus !re4 ,& ,jesus1 :5 ,he 0 baptiz$1 w5t up /raightway out ( ! wat]4 7,matt4 iii1 #af47 ,john baptiz$ 9 ,a5on ne> to ,salim because !re 0 mu* wat] !re4 7,john iii1 #bc47 ,philip1 act+ "u ! direction ( ! apo/les1 baptiz$ by imm]sion4 ,9 baptiz+ ! eunu*1 ,!y w5t d[n bo? into ! wat]1 bo? ,philip & ! eunu*1 & he baptiz$ him4 ,& :5 !y 7 come up out ( ! wat]1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l caught away ,philip1 t ! eunu* saw him no m4 7,acts1 viii1 #ch1 #ci47 ,if spr9kl+ 7 all t 0 necess>y1 ,paul & ,silas ne$ n h tak5 ! jailor & 8 h\sehold out ( _! h\se j aft] midnight to baptize !m2 = !y c\ld h p]=m$ ! ord9ance 9 ! h\se1 & a half p9t ( wat] w\ld h be5 pl5ty = ! purpose4 7,acts1 xvi47 ,paul tells ! ,romans1 t s _m ( u z 7 baptiz$ into ,jesus ,*ri/ 7 baptiz$ into ,8 dea?2 !re=e we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism into dea?2 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 #dge s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life4 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 dea?1 we %all be also 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 resurrection4 7,rom4 vi1 #c1 #d1 #e47 ,n[ :y repres5t ! dea? ( ! ,savior1 by becom+ dead unto s98 ,or ,8 burial1 by be+ buri$ 9 wat] 9 baptism8 ,or ,8 resurrection1 by be+ rais$ f ! liquid grave 9 baptism1 to walk 9 newness ( life8--,:y all ?is1 if spr9kl+ 7 ! prop] mode ( baptism8 ,& ^! rem>ks & quotations apply to ! errone\s pr9ciple ( p\r+ z well z to spr9kl+4 ,does ei!r spr9kl+ or p\r+ repres5t a dea?1 a burial1 or a resurrection8 ,n 9 ! lea/4 ,b imm]sion does1 & x is an actual burial 9 wat]4 ,jesus said to ,nicodemus3 ,except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! _s1 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 7,john iii1 #e47 ,does spr9kl+ or p\r+ repres5t a bir?8 ,no6 b imm]sion does4 ,com+ out ( ! elem5t ( wat] into ! elem5t ( air1 is a fair repres5tation ( a bir?1 & ! words ( ! ,apo/le1 ,orson ,pratt1 are v appropriate "h4 ,he wrote ?us ^u ?is subject3 ,z ! embryo mu/ fir/ be imm]s$ 9 wat] be=e x c receive ! quick5+ ( ! human _s1 s a man mu/ fir/ be imm]s$ 9 wat] be=e he has ! promise ( ! quick5+ or life-giv+ p[] ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,z ! infant is born1 or comes =? f ! wat]y elem5t into a new k+dom or _w ( exi/5ce1 s a man 9 baptism comes =? f ! liquid elem5t ( wat] into ! k+dom ( ,god's de> ,son1 :i* is a new /ate ( exi/5ce4 ,! ,new ,te/am5t scriptures d n furni% any au?ority = adm9i/]+ baptism by a spr9kl+ or p\r+2 b ! evid5ces !re9 conta9$ %[ mo/ conclusively1 t imm]sion 0 ! prop] mode ( baptism z adm9i/]$ to ,jesus1 & practic$ by ,8 apo/les--& :o b ,god has au?ority to *ange ?is ord9ance8 ,& :]e is ! pro( t ,he has ev] *ang$ x8 ,x _c be f\nd2 & imm]sion /&s to-day1 un*ang$ & un*angeable1 z ! prop] mode ( adm9i/]+ ! gospel ord9ance ( baptism = ! b5efit ( believ+ & rep5tant c&idates = salvation 9 ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,! object ( baptism next claims our att5tion4 ,& :at is ?is ord9ance adm9i/]$ =8 ,is x simply an outw>d sign ( an inw>d grace8 ,baptism 0 in/itut$ = ! remission ( s9s4 ,john w5t into all ! c\ntry ab\t ,jordan1 prea*+ ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s4 7,luke iii1 #c47 ,aft] ! crucifixion ( ! ,savior1 ,he #dgf appe>$ unto ! ,elev5 & gave !m ! mission to prea* ! gospel to e creature2 7,luke xvi1 #ae-ah47 & on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 aft] be+ fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 accord+ to ! promise ( ! ,fa!r1 !y comm5c$ _! great mission4 ,on ?is occasion !y prea*$ to ! assembl$ ?\s&s ( _m nationalities1 baptism = ! remission ( s9s1 & ab\t ?ree ?\s& s\ls 7 baptiz$ on t day = ! special purpose ( obta9+ ! remission ( _! s9s4 ,! te/imony ( ,paul conc]n+ himself is ?is3 t ,ananias said unto him3 ,arise1 & be baptiz$1 & wa% away ?y s9s4 7,acts xxii1 #af47 ,?us x is cle>ly e/abli%$1 & t1 too1 by evid5ce :i* no ,bible-believ] c controv]t1 t ! ord9ance ( baptism 0 e/abli%$ = ! remission ( s9s4 ,! necessity ( baptism mu/ be und]/ood4 ,x is taught by "s t ! obs]vance ( ?is ord9ance is optional on ! "p ( ! c&idate = cele/ial glory4 ,?is is dang]\s doctr9e4 ,!re is no au?ority = x 9 ! scriptures1 ,jesus & ,8 apo/les nev] taught x4 ,x is contr>y to _! tea*+s4 ,jesus nev] includ$ a non-ess5tial pr9ciple 9 ! great plan ( salvation4 ,_h n baptism be5 necess>y1 ,he w\ld n h said to ,8 apo/les3 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$1 7,m>k xvi1 #af74 ,nei!r w\ld ,he h said to !m3 ,g ye1 !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,luke xxviii1 #ai47 ,baptism is z necess>y z remission ( s9s4 ,x 0 in/itut$ & plac$ 9 ! great sy/em ( salvation z ! ord9ance ( remission4 ,x 0 taught1 accept$ & adm9i/]$ z su*1 on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 to ! joy ( ?ree ?\s& s\ls4 ,paul1 aft] ! light ( heav5 %one ^u him1 & ! ,"l said unto him3 ,saul1 ,saul1 :y p]secute/ ?\ me8 0 bl9d1 rep5t+1 fa/+ & pray+ = ?ree days2 & :y did n ! ,"l h compassion ^u ! poor s9n] 9 ?is deplorable condition1 & =give him1 )\t s5d+ him to ,ananias to h ! ord9ance ( baptism adm9i/]$ to him8 ,because ,paul 0 a s9n]4 ,he ne$$ remission ( s9s4 ,he ne$$ ! bir? ( ! wat] to admit him into ! k+dom4 ,& ,jesus honor$ ! law ( remission by s5d+ him to "o :o c\ld adm9i/] x effectually1 :i* ,jesus nev] w\ld h done if x _h n be5 necess>y = ,paul's salvation4 7,acts ix47 ,x is believ$ by _m t a good man w c]ta9ly be sav$ )\t baptism--! ,"l w\ld n be j if he did #dgg n save him1 ev5 if he 7 n baptiz$4 ,n[1 ,i presume t b few m5 c be f\nd :o are bett]1 9 a great _m respects1 ?an 0 ,cornelius ( old4 ,he 0 a dev\t man1 & "o t fe>$ ,god ) all 8 h\se1 :i* gave mu* alms to ! p1 & pray$ to ,god alway4 7,acts ix41 #b47 ,! ,"l _h s mu* respect = him on acc\nt ( 8 goodness1 t ,he s5t an angel to him1 :o said to him3 ,?y pray]s & ?9e alms are come up = a memorial be=e ,god4 7,acts x1 #d47 ,c]ta9ly1 he 0 a good man2 &1 accord+ to ! notions ( _m religioni/s1 su* a man ought to be sav$1 & w be1 indep5d5t ( any ord9ances4 ,b wait a little4 ,:at m did ! angel say unto him8 ,said he3 ,& n[ s5d m5 to ,joppa1 & call = "o ,simon1 ^: surname is ,pet]2 he lodge? ) "o ,simon a tann]1 ^: h\se is by ! sea-side1 he %all tell !e :at ?\ oughte/ to d4 7,acts x1 #c1 #d74 ,:at6 ,is x possible t a good man l ,cornelius ne$$ to d any?+ m ?an he 0 do+1 9 ord] to be accept$ & ju/ifi$ be=e ,god8 ,x appe>s t ! ,"l ?\ght s2 & x 0 ( su* importance1 too1 t ,he s5t an angel to tell him :at 8 fur!r duty 04 ,& :at 0 x8 ,pet] prea*$ ! gospel to him & 8 h\sehold1 aft] 8 arrival among !m4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ fell ^u !m to be> te/imony to ,pet]'s words1 & z an evid5ce to ,pet] ( ! favor !y enjoy$ ) ! ,"l1 & !n he comm&$ !m to be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l4 7,acts x1 #d1 #h47 ,n[1 suppose t ,cornelius & 8 h\se _h disreg>d$ ,pet]'s comm& to be baptiz$1 c\ld !y h be5 sav$8 ,no4 ,:y8 ,because ! angel told him t ,pet] %\ld tell him words :]eby he & all 8 h\sehold %\ld be sav$4 7,acts xi4 #ad74 ,x is v evid5t1 !re=e1 t baptism = ! remission ( s9s is necess>y unto salvation4 ,infant baptism1 z x is errone\sly t]m$1 or infant spr9kl+1 %\ld receive a brief notice "h4 ,?is is n au?oriz$ 9 ! scriptures1 nei!r h any ( ! ,new ,te/am5t writ]s allud$ to x4 ,"s h suppos$ because 9 a few in/ances :ole h\seholds 7 baptiz$1 t possibly !re 7 "s infants among !m4 ,b ?is supposition is a v weak f\ndation ^u :i* to e/abli% an important pr9ciple ( salvation4 ,9 ! h\seholds ( ,lydia1 ,cornelius & ! jailor1 !re 7 no infants--at lea/1 we _c le>n t !re 7 f ! hi/ory giv5 ( !m 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les4 ,9 fact1 ! evid5ce is to ! contr>y4 ,9 ! case ( ! jailor1 ,paul & ,silas taught him1 & all t 7 9 8 h\se1 ! ^w ( ! ,"l4 7,acts xvi1 #cb47 ,9 ! #dgh h\sehold ( ,cornelius1 ! ,holy ,gho/ fell ^u !m :i* he>d ! words ( ,pet]1 & !y spoke ) tongues & magnifi$ ,god4 7,acts x47 ,& 9 ! h\sehold ( ,lydia x is evid5t !re 7 no infants any m ?an !re 7 9 ! o!r two h\seholds1 = ^! reasons3 ,! gospel is to be prea*$ to individuals4 ,:at is ! use to prea* to infants8 ,!y _c und]/& x2 !y _c h fai? 9 x2 !y _c rep5t1 = !y h n s9n$2 x is no use to baptize !m1 = !re are no s9s to remit4 ,s9 is a transgression ( ! law4 ,!y h n transgress$ any law1 !re=e1 !y are )\t s94 ,& ev5 _h infants any s9s to remit1 !y c\ld n be remitt$ by baptism alone1 = fai? & rep5tance mu/ be ex]cis$ 9 connection ) baptism1 b infants _c ex]cise ei!r4 ,!re=e1 x is unreasonable to suppose t ! apo/les w\ld attempt to tea* or baptize infants 9 ! h\seholds ref]r$ to1 or 9 any o!r h\seholds--!y knew bett] ?an to act s fooli%ly 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,!re are o!rs :o h suppos$ t ! baptism ( infants is 9 ! place ( circumcision4 ,b ?is is m]ely a conjecture ( impo/ors to deceive ! ignorant4 ,! scriptures d n sub/itute infant baptism = circumcision4 ,!re is no connection or simil>ity betwe5 ! two pr9ciples4 ,!y are no m alike ?an tru? & error1 or d>kness & light1 or heav5 & hell4 ,circumcision is an anci5t c]emony or op]ation p]=m$ exclusively on male infants at eight days old2 b baptism is an imm]sion 9 wat]1 ( bo? male & female1 :5 !y h rea*$ an age to be capable ( s9n+1 believ+ ! gospel :5 x is taught !m1 & rep5t+ ( _! s9s1 s t !y may h _! pa/ s9s remitt$ accord+ to ! laws ( ,god4 ,^! evid5ces %\ld be conclusive to all ,bible-believ]s4 ,,lay+ ,,on ,,( ,,h&s ,,= ,,imp>t+ ,,! ,,holy ,,gho/ ,true fai? 9 ,god1 rep5tance true1 ,s9s remitt$ by imm]sion2 ,! humble s\l is born anew1 ,& ! _s takes possession4 ,by lay+ on ( holy h&s1 ,( ,god's own s]vants "h on e>?2 ,^? :o've obey$ ! ,"l's comm&s1 ,w realize ! ,_s's bir?4 ,aft] ! c&idate = et]nal life has be5 baptiz$ = ! remission ( 8 s9s1 & has s\ght unto ! ,"l 9 fai?1 hone/ly rep5t+ ( 8 s9s1 & has obta9$ ! =giv5ess #dgi ( all 8 pa/ transgressions1 he is entitl$ to ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,he %\ld seek = x1 = ! ,"l has promis$ t he %all receive x1 b ,he has e/abli%$ a c]ta9 ord9ance ?r\gh :i* ,he be/[s ?is preci\s gift4 ,t ord9ance is ! ,lay+ on ( h&s4 ,_m may "q ?is1 b ! scriptures %\ld decide ! matt]4 ,let u see h[ ,paul receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,ananias receiv$ a mission to visit ,paul1 & ent]$ into ! h\se :]e he 0 /ay+1 & putt+ 8 h&s on him said3 ,bro!r ,saul1 ! ,"l1 ev5 ,jesus1 t appe>$ unto !e 9 ! way z ?\ e>ne/1 ha? s5t me1 t ?\ mighte/ receive ?y sight1 & be fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts ix4 #ag47 ,b :y n fill him ) ! ,holy ,gho/ )\t any adm9i/ration ( ,ananias1 see+ t he _h fai?1 & 0 rep5t+ & fa/+ & pray+ be=e ! ,"l8 ,because ! ,"l _h e/abli%$ an ord] 9 ! plan ( salvation4 ,he _h au?oriz$ ,8 s]vants to obs]ve t ord] 9 m9i/]+ ! _s z well z ! wat]1 & !y 7 to m9i/] ! _s by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,h[ did ,paul adm9i/] ! _s8 ,x is possible t he obta9$ 8 fir/ lesson1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( baptism & ! lay+ on ( h&s1 f ,ananias :5 he himself 0 baptiz$ & confirm$2 b1 :e!r ?is 0 8 fir/ lesson or n1 he1 no d\bt1 le>n$ to adm9i/] ! ord9ances ( ! gospel correctly4 ,& :5 he came to ,ephesus & f\nd ab\t twelve m5 :o _h be5 baptiz$ unto ,john's baptism1 !y 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & :5 ,paul laid 8 h&s ^u !m1 ! ,holy ,gho/ came on !m1 & !y spake ) tongues1 & prophesi$4 7,acts xix4 #a-f47 ,?us1 we see ,paul adm9i/]$ ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,:5 ,philip prea*$ to ! ,sam>itans1 !y believ$ & 7 baptiz$ bo? m5 & wom54 ,n[ :5 ! apo/les :i* 7 at ,j]usalem he>d t ,sam>ia _h receiv$ ! ^w ( ,god1 !y s5t unto !m ,pet] & ,john1 :o :5 !y 7 come d[n1 pray$ = !m t !y might receive ! ,holy ,gho/2 7= z yet he 0 fall5 ^u none ( !m1 only !y 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus74 ,!n laid !y _! h&s ^u !m1 & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts viii1 #ad-ag47 ,n[1 z !y 7 apo/les ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 fai?ful m5 ^: pray]s ,god w\ld he> & answ]1 :y did n ! ,"l be/[ ^u ^? ,sam>itans ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 answ] to ! e>ne/ pray]s ( ,8 fai?ful s]vants1 )\t ! ord9ance ( ! lay+ on ( h&s8 #dhj ,because t w\ld h be5 contr>y to ! law laid d[n = ! m9i/]+ ( ! _s4 ,pet] & ,john 7 anxi\s t ! ,"l %\ld bless _! adm9i/ration = ! b5efit ( ^? baptiz$ believ]s4 ,!y desir$ t ! ,holy ,gho/ %\ld re/ d[n ^u !m 9 mighty p[]4 ,b !y c\ld n ex]cise ! au?ority ( ! apo/le%ip 9 & ( !mselves1 & indep5d5tly ( ! ,"l1 h5ce !y pray$ = !mselves1 no d\bt1 & t ! ,sam>itans might receive ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!n !y p]=m$ ! prop] ord9ance1 ,god honor$ ! adm9i/ration 9 answ] to _! pray]1 & ^? baptiz$ believ]s receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts viii1 #ag74 ,! lay+ on ( h&s1 !n1 is ! ,"l's ord9ance = imp>t+ ! ,holy ,gho/ to ,8 believ+1 rep5tant1 & baptiz$ *ildr51 & ,he has nev] made x void1 or au?oriz$ any man to *ange x1 or to tea* ! inhabitants ( ! e>? t x is done away & no long] ne$$4 ,,au?ority ,,to ,,prea* ,,& ,,adm9i/]4 ,god's ,prie/hood once dwelt "h on e>?1 ,& gave to m5 _! gospel bir?2 ,_m :o held x m>tyrs fell2 ,on e>? 9 peace x c\ld n dwell4 ,b ?anks to ,god ,he has aga91 ,be/[$ ,8 ,prie/hood ^u m52 ,& ,8 decree has n[ gone =?-- ,x %all h5ce=? rema9 on e>?6 ,! au?ority to prea* ! gospel & adm9i/] its ord9ances1 is a v important matt] to be consid]$ 9 connection ) ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! gospel4 ,if ^? ord9ances are adm9i/]$ by div9e au?ority1 ! bless+s ( ,god w att5d ^? adm9i/rations2 b if !y are n1 x is unreasonable to expect ! ,"l w be/[ su* bless+s2 h5ce1 x is well to asc]ta9 :o is 9 ! possession ( ! au?ority ( ,god1 to act 9 ! "n ( ,8 son ,jesus ,*ri/1 z m9i/]s ( salvation & et]nal life to ! *ildr5 ( m5 "h on ! e>?4 ,a man1 to be a s]vant ( ,god1 mu/ be call$1 au?oriz$1 & emp[]$ by ! ,"l 9 "s way1 or h[ c he be a s]vant ( ,god8 ,man does n recognize any o!r man z 8 s]vant unless he has appo9t$ & au?oriz$ him 9 "s way1 nei!r does ! ,"l4 ,jesus 0 s5t by ,8 ,fa!r4 7,john v4 #bc-bd1 vi4 #ch-dj1 xvii1 #ba47 ,! fir/ (fic]s 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ are apo/les4 7,eph4 iv1 #aa47 ,jesus 0 an apo/le4 7,heb4 iii1 v47 ,he #dha call$ o!r apo/les4 ,said ,he to ,8 apo/les1 ,ye h n *os5 me1 b ,i h *os5 y1 & orda9$ y1 t ye %\ld g & br+ =? fruit4 7,john xv1 #af47 ,jesus be+ s5t ( ,god1 & be+ an apo/le1 he _h a "r "u ! au?ority ( ,8 ,fa!r1 to call & orda9 o!r apo/les1 & ?is is ! way ! apo/les obta9$ ! au?ority ( ,god1 to act 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! b5efit ( ! human family4 ,"u ! direction ( ! ,fa!r & ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/ !y _h au?ority to call & orda9 o!rs2 b )\t simil> au?ority no man has a "r to call & orda9 o!rs1 or (ficiate 9 any ( ! ord9ances ( ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,no man take? ?is honor unto himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god z 0 ,a>on4 7,heb4 v1 #d47 ,& h[ 0 ,a>on call$8 ,! ,"l told ,moses to take him to assi/ 9 p]=m+ a c]ta9 "w4 7,exod4 iv1 #ad-af47 ,& no man take? ! honor unto himself1 = he mu/ be call$ by ! voice ( ,god ?r\gh a prophet z ,a>on 02 or by ,jesus ,*ri/ z ,8 apo/les 71 or by an angel ( ,god1 z 9 ! case ( ! call+ ( ,gideon to deliv] ,israel f ! ,midianites1 7,judges vi72 or by ! ,holy ,gho/1 z 7 ,b>nabas & ,saul1 7,acts xiii1 #b72 or by ! direction ( ! ,almighty1 ?r\gh ! _s ( inspiration1 op]at+ 9 "s legitimate *annel4 ,a man mu/ be call$1 orda9$1 au?oriz$ & emp[]$ f on high1 or he is n a s]vant ( ,god4 ,& ! call+1 orda9+1 or au?oriz+1 ( "o man1 does n call1 orda91 or au?orize ano!r4 ,x takes new revelation 9 ea* case4 ,god mu/ designate1 9 "s way1 ! man = ,8 s]vice4 ,a man mu/ g =? ) au?ority to prea*1 to call to rep5tance1 to baptize = ! remission ( s9s1 to imp>t ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s2 & if s9s are n remitt$1 & ! ,holy ,gho/ is n imp>t$1 :5 ! conditions are fai?fully obs]v$1 !n ! adm9i/rator is an impo/or1 or he is n au?oriz$ to prea* ! fullness ( ! gospel to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,a man :o is commission$ ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to proclaim ! fullness ( ! gospel1 & (ficiate 9 its ord9ances = ! b5efit ( our race1 w promise remission ( s9s & ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & 8 promise nev] fails :5 ! conditions are fai?fully obs]v$2 b an impo/or d>e n make any su* a promise to ! sons ( m54 ,he has no au?ority f ,god to d s1 & if he did make any su* promise1 he kn[s t ,god w\ld n honor x & fulfill x1 = ,he did n au?orize him to make x4 ,!re=e1 ye sons & daught]s ( m51 be c>eful on ?is #dhb "q ( au?ority4 ,try to le>n :]e ! true au?ority exi/s4 ,be assur$ t ! adm9i/rations ( a p]son unau?oriz$ ( ,god w be ( no b5efit to y 9 "t nor 9 et]nity2 b ! adm9i/rations ( a man :o is s5t ( ,god by new revelation1 w bless y 9 ?is life1 & y w realize x2 & !y w lay ! f\ndation = bless+s1 glory1 honor1 p[] & exaltation1 9 ! cele/ial worlds = ev] & ev]4 ,,conclud+ ,,rem>ks4 ,! fir/ or initiatory pr9ciples ( ! gospel1 z h]e9 set =?1 are b v briefly allud$ to ! treatm5t ( !m h]e9 0 n design$ to be exhau/ive4 ,! object 0 m]ely to give a few h9ts1 & by s do+ cause curiosity & int]e/ & fai? to spr+ up1 & prompt hone/ rese>* & pray]ful inve/igation1 :i* w\ld lead to humble ob$i5ce to ! laws ( ,god4 ,! writ] did n prep>e ?is because he _h any?+ new or orig9al to (f]4 ,e man :o is w>n$ mu/ w>n 8 neighbor4 ,?is is ! ^w ( ,god4 ,my te/imony mu/ be he>d4 ,i am n ju/ifi$ be=e ! ,"l if x is n4 ,i mu/ try to cle> my g>m5ts ( ! blood ( ?is g5]ation2 h5ce ?is little "w4 ,i be> my humble te/imony t ,god has spok5 f ! heav5s 9 ^! la/ days4 ,! true gospel ( salvation is be+ taught to ! *ildr5 ( m5 by ! ,eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,!y taught t gospel to me4 ,i believ$ x ) all my he>t4 ,i embrac$ x ) a s9c]e & hone/ purpose to d ! w ( ,god on ! e>?4 ,my s9s 7 =giv5 ?r\gh ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ 0 s5t d[n f heav5 & re/$ mightily ^u me ?r\gh ! lay+ on ( ! h&s ( ! s]vants ( ,god4 ,by t _s ,i 0 taught ( ,god1 & ,i le>n$ by revelation ?r\gh its ag5cy t ,god liv$1 t ,he _h spok5 f ! heav5s1 & t ,he _h rais$ up a mighty prophet 9 ! p]son ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,i knew t ! "w he _h e/abli%$ ?r\gh t prophet's in/rum5tality 0 true1 & t no?+ c\ld ov]?r[ x4 ,! holy ,prie/hood 0 conf]r$ ^u me4 ,i prea*$ to o!rs1 & (ficiat$ 9 ! ord9ances ( ! gospel = _! b5efit4 ,!y also receiv$ ! remission ( s9s & ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ ?r\gh my adm9i/rations1 & rejoic$ 9 ! ,"l4 ,& ,i "k t all :o w yield humble ob$i5ce to ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel1 z taught by ! ,eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 w receive #dhc ! remission ( s9s & ! te/imony ( ,jesus ?r\gh ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & by ?is _s !y %all "k ( ! tru? ( ! doctr9es !y h obey$4 ,!y %all "k t ! fai?ful ,eld]s ( ,israel are clo!d ) ! au?ority ( ,almighty ,god1 & !y %all be> te/imony ( ^! ?+s to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,i be> my humble te/imony ( ^! ?+s4 ,god lives4 ,8 gospel & au?ority & plan ( salvation are re/or$ to ! e>? by ! adm9i/ration ( holy angels4 ,! heav5s are op54 ,man communes ) 8 ,god4 ,! ,mill5nium dawn is ne>4 ,! ,son ( ,god w soon come 9 cl\ds ( heav5 9 p[] & great glory4 ,he w rew>d ! righte\s1 & take v5geance on ! wick$1 z sai? ! scriptures4 ,bless$ are !y :o he> ! w>n+ voice ( ! good %eph]ds ( ,israel1 = !y %all escape ! judgm5ts ! ,"l is ab\t to p\r out ^u ! ungodly2 !y %all h joy unspeakable 9 ?is life2 & 9 ! life to come !y %all enjoy ! bless+s ( immortality 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,fa!r & ! ,son 9 ! cele/ial worlds4 ,be virtu\s & pure2 be m5 ( integrity & tru?2 keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 !n y w be able m p]fectly to und]/& ! diff]5ce betwe5 "r & wrong--betwe5 ! ?+s ( ,god & ! ?+s ( m52 & y\r pa? w be l t ( ! j1 :i* %9e? bright] & bright] unto ! p]fect day4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,! ,prophet4 #dhd ,,glad ,,tid+s ,,( ,,great ,,joy4 ,,george ,,teasdale4 ,wilt ?\ "k1 ,o va9 man1 t fai? )\t works is dead4 --,james ii4 #bj4 ,we take ?is means ( visit+ y1 at y\r he>?s & homes1 to te/ify to y ( ! re/oration ( ! ,ev]la/+ ,gospel & ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 by ! visitation ( an holy angel 9 fulfilm5t ( ! pr$ictions ( ! prophets2 to u%] 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times & ! e/abli%m5t ( ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,! ,gospel is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation4 7,rom4 i1 #af1 #ag74 ,& be+ made p]fect ,he 7,*ri/7 became ! au?or ( et]nal salvation unto all !m t obey him1 7,heb4 v4 #i74 ,its fir/ pr9ciples are1 fai?1 rep5tance1 baptism1 & ! reception ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,,fai? ,,9 ,,god4 ,b )\t fai? x is impossible to please him3 = he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t ,he is1 & t ,he is a rew>d] ( !m t dilig5tly seek him 7,heb4 xi4 #f74 ,he t he>e? my ^w1 & believ$ on ,him t s5t me1 ha? ev]la/+ life 7,john v4 #bd74 ,= !re=e we bo? labor & suff] reproa*1 because we tru/ 9 ! liv+ ,god 7,i4 ,tim4 iv4 #aj74 ,,fai? ,,9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,& ?is is ,8 comm&m5t2 t we %\ld believe on ! "n ( 8 son ,jesus ,*ri/ 7,john iii4 #bc74 ,& ?is is life et]nal1 t !y might "k ,!e ! only true ,god1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ :om ?\ has s5t 7,john xvii4 #c74 ,jesus said unto h]1 ,i am ! resurrection & ! life3 he t believe? 9 me1 ?\gh he 7 dead1 yet %all he live 7,john ix4 #be74 ,= ! wages ( s9 is dea?3 b ! gift ( ,god is et]nal life1 ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l 7,rom4 vi4 #bc74 ,= !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m51 :]eby we mu/ be sav$ 7,acts iv4 #ab74 ,,rep5tance4 ,rep5t & turn y\rselves f all y\r transgressions2 s iniquity %all n be y\r ru9 7,ezekiel xviii4 #cj74 ,& !y w5t out & prea*$ t m5 %\ld rep5t 7,m>k vi4 #ab74 ,jesus ,*ri/ prea*$1 rep5t ye & believe ! gospel 7,m>k i4 #ae74 #dhe ,,baptism4 ,ye mu/ be born aga9 7,john iii4 #g74 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born ( wat]1 & ( ! _s he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god 7,john iii4 #e74 ,g ye into all ! _w1 & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature4 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$ 7,m>k xvi4 #ae1 #af74 ,pet] said unto !m1 ,rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s 7,acts ii4 #ch74 ,& n[ :y t>rie/ ?\8 ,arise1 & be baptiz$1 & wa% away ?y s9s1 call+ on ! "n ( ! ,"l 7,acts xxii4 #af74 ,!re=e we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism 7,rom4 vi4 #d74 ,buri$ ) him 9 baptism 7,col4 ii4 #ab74 ,! l figure :]eunto ev5 baptism do? n[ save u 7,i ,pet] iii4 #ba74 ,"o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism 7,eph4 iv4 #e74 ,,! ,,holy ,,gho/4 ,& ye %all receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ 7,acts ii4 #ch74 ,b ! ,com=t]1 :i* is ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om ! ,fa!r w s5d 9 my "n1 he w tea* y all ?+s 7,john xiv4 #bf74 ,!n laid !y _! h&s on !m1 & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& :5 ,simon saw t :5 ?r\gh lay+ on ( ! ,apo/les' h&s ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 giv5 7,acts viii4 #ag1 #ah74 ,& :5 ,paul _h laid 8 h&s ^u !m1 ! ,holy ,gho/ came on !m 7,acts xix4 #f74 ,!re=e1 leav+ ! pr9ciples ( ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 let u g on unto p]fection2 n lay+ aga9 ! f\ndation ( rep5tance f dead works1 & ( fai? t[>ds ,god4 ,( ! doctr9e ( baptism1 & ( lay+ on ( h&s 7,heb4 vi4 #b74 ,,organization4 ,n[ !re=e ye 7! ,sa9ts7 are no m /rang]s & =eign]s1 b fell[-citiz5s ) ! ,sa9ts1 & ( ! h\sehold ( ,god2 & are built ^u ! f\ndation ( ! ,apo/les & ,prophets1 ,jesus ,*ri/ himself be+ ! *ief corn] /one 7,eph4 ii4 #bj74 ,& he gave "s1 apo/les2 & "s1 prophets2 & "s1 evangeli/s2 & "s1 pa/ors & tea*]s2 = ! p]fect+ ( ! ,sa9ts1 = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 = ! edify+ ( ! body ( ,*ri/2 till we all come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 & ( ! k ( ! ,son ( ,god 7,eph4 iv4 #aa-ac74 ,n[ ye are ! body ( ,*ri/1 & memb]s 9 p>ticul>4 ,& ,god ha? set "s 9 ! ,*ur*1 fir/ apo/les1 second>ily prophets1 ?irdly tea*]s1 aft] t miracles1 !n gifts ( heal+s1 helps1 gov]nm5ts1 div]sities ( tongues 7,i ,cor4 xii4 #bg1 #bh74 ,& no man take? ?is honor unto himself1 b he t is call$ ,god1 z 0 ,a>on3 s also ,*ri/ glorifi$ n ,himself to be an high prie/2 b he t said unto ,him1 ,?\ art my ,son1 to-day h ,i begott5 !e 7,heb4 v4 #d1 #e74 ,:]e=e1 holy bre?r51 p>tak]s ( ! heav5ly call+1 consid] ! ,apo/le & ,high ,prie/ ( our pr(ession1 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7,heb4 iii4 #a74 ,,we ,,believe ,,9 ,,cont9u\s ,,revelations ,,f ,,god4 ,if any ( y lack wisdom1 let him ask ( ,god1 t give? to all m5 lib]ally 7,james i4 #e1 #f74 ,no man kn[e? ! ,fa!r b by #dhf revelation f ! ,son 7,luke x4 #bb74 ,:]e !re is no vision1 ! p p]i% 7,prov4 xxix4 #ah74 ,surely ! ,"l w d no?+1 b he reveale? 8 secret unto 8 s]vants ! prophets 7,amos iii4 #g74 ,we believe x is ess5tial to salvation to ,,obey ,,! ,,doctr9e ,,( ,,*ri/4 ,be+ made p]fect1 ,he became ! au?or ( et]nal salvation unto all !m t obey ,him 7,heb4 v4 ix74 ,ha? ! ,"l z great delight 9 burnt (f]+s & sacrifices z 9 obey+ ! voice ( ! ,"l8 ,behold1 to obey is bett] ?an sacrifice1 & to he>k5 ?an ! fat ( rams4 ,= rebellion is z ! s9 ( wit*craft & /ubbornness is z iniquity & idolatry 7,i ,sam4 xv4 #bb74 ,& to y :o are tr\bl$1 re/ ) u1 :5 ! ,"l ,jesus %all be reveal$ f heav5 ) 8 mighty angels1 9 flam+ fire tak+ v5geance on !m t "k n ,god1 & t obey n ! gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 :o %all be puni%$ ) ev]la/+ de/ruction f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & f ! glory ( ,8 p[] 7,,ii ,!ss4 i4 #g-i74 ,if we walk 9 ! light z ,he 7,god7 is 9 ! light1 we h fell[%ip "o ) ano!r1 & ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 ,son cleanse? u f all s9 7,i ,john i4 #g74 ,& e man t ha? ?is hope 9 him purifie? himself1 ev5 z he is pure 7,i ,john iii4 #c74 ,bless$ is ! man t walke? n 9 ! c\nsel ( ! ungodly1 nor /&e? 9 ! way ( ! s9n]s1 nor sitte? 9 ! seat ( ! scornful4 ,b 8 delight is 9 ! law ( ! ,"l3 & 9 ,8 law do? he m$itate day & night 7,psalm i4 #a1 #b74 ,:5 ,john1 ! ,revelator1 0 ^u ! ,isle ( ,patmos ! ,"l reveal$ ! pr9cipal ev5ts t 7 to happ5 ^u ?is e>? be=e ,8 second com+4 ,x 0 ,! revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* ,god gave to him1 to %[ unto ,8 s]vants ?+s :i* mu/ %ortly come to pass2 & ,he s5t & signifi$ x by ,8 angel unto ,8 s]vant ,john 7,rev4 i4 #a74 ,aft] %[+ him ! apo/asy ( ! primitive *ur*1 & ! rise ( false sy/ems 7,rev xxii4 & xxiii47 & ! fe> ( ,god be+ taught by ! precepts ( m51 z =etold by ,isaiah 7xxix4 #ac1 #ad71 he %[$ him ! re/oration ( ! gospel4 ,he said1 & ,i saw ano!r angel fly 9 ! mid/ ( heav51 hav+ ! ev]la/+ gospel to prea* to !m t dwell ^u ! e>?1 & to e nation1 & k9dr$1 & tongue1 & p1 say+ ) a l\d voice1 ,fe>1 ,god1 & give glory to him2 = ! h\r ( 8 judgm5t is come3 & wor%ip ,him t made heav51 & e>?1 & ! sea1 & ! f\nta9s ( wat]4 ,daniel decl>$ t 9 ! la/ days1 ! ,god ( heav5 w\ld set up a k+dom t %\ld nev] be de/roy$ #dhg 7,dan4 ii4 #dd74 ,isaiah 7ii4 #b1 #c7 & ,micah 7iv4 #a1 #b7 h bo? decl>$ t 9 ! la/ days1 ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l's h\se %\ld be e/abli%$ 9 ! tops ( ! m\nta9s1 & _m %\ld say1 let u g up to ! h\se ( ! ,god ( ,jacob1 t !y might le>n ( ,8 ways & walk 9 ,8 pa?s4 ,x is ! te/imony ( ! ?\s&s ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ga!r$ to ! m\nta9s1 t ,god has re/or$ to ! e>? ! ev]la/+ gospel2 t angels h visit$ ! e>?1 re/or+ ! ,holy ,prie/hood2 t ,joseph ,smi? ! ,prophet-m>tyr ( ! n9ete5? c5tury1 0 ! man honor$ ( ,god1 ) o!rs1 to u%] 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times & ! re/itution ( all ?+s1 9 fulfillm5t ( ! prophets4 ,! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ 0 aga9 e/abli%$ ^u ! e>? on ! #f? day ( ,april1 #ahcj2 &1 f t day to ! pres5t1 has /eadily increas$1 not)/&+ ! prejudice1 caus$ by misrepres5tation & ! refuge ( lies1 br\ght to be> aga9/ x1 & ! p]secution x has gone ?r\gh4 ,x has be5 guid$ to ! tops ( ! m\nta9s1 & is be+ e/abli%$ 9 p[]1 ga!r+ ! se$ ( ,israel f all nations :]e !y h be5 scatt]$1 tea*+ !m ! ways ( ! ,"l1 prep>+ !m = ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 & (f]+ a home = ! oppress$ ( all nations4 ,all mank9d are requir$ to rep5t1 to seek ! ,"l :ile ,he may be f\nd1 to be baptiz$ = ! remission ( _! s9s1 t !y may receive ! ,holy ,gho/1 ! ,com=t]1 9 ,god's appo9t$ way1 by ! lay+ on ( h&s2 t !y may "k ^! ?+s are true = !mselves1 by ! revelations ( ,god1 & ga9 a liv+ te/imony4 ,if any man w d ,8 w 7t ( ! ,fa!r7 he %all "k ( ! doctr9e 7,john vii4 #ag71 & no m be c>ri$ ab\t by e w9d ( doctr9e1 by ! sleight ( m51 & cunn+ craft9ess1 :]eby !y lie 9 wait to deceive 7,eph4 iv4 #ad74 ,!n flee to ,zion = safety2 z x is writt5 come out ( h]1 my p1 t ye be n p>tak]s ( h] s9s1 & t ye receive n ( h] plagues 7,rev4 xviii4 #d1 #e71 ,= :]esoev] ! c>cass is1 !re w ! eagles be ga!r$ toge!r 7,matt4 xxiv4 #bh74 ,y\r k9d1 pray]ful consid]ation ( ^! tru?s is e>ne/ly invit$4 ,se>* ! scriptures2 surely ! signs ( ! times proclaim ! second com+ ( our ,"l & ,savior to be "r at h&1 b :o %all /& :5 he appe>e?8 #dhh ,,sugge/ions ,,to ,,eld]s4 ,,by ,,eld] ,b4 ,h4 ,,rob]ts1 ,,9 ,,mill5nial ,,/>1 #ahhh4 ,9 ! conclud+ p>agraphs ( a revelation on ! subject ( prie/hood1 ! ,"l says3 ,n[ let e man le>n 8 duty1 & to act 9 ! (fice 9 :i* he is appo9t$1 9 all dilig5ce4 ,he t is slo?ful %all n be c\nt$ wor?y to /&1 & he t le>ns n 8 duty & %[s himself n approv$1 %all n be c\nt$ wor?y to /&4 7,doc4 & ,cov41 sec4 cvii4 #ii1 #ajj47 ,we h no d\bt b !re is a g5]al desire among ! bre?r5 ( ! prie/hood to "k _! duty & !n d x2 especially is ?is ! case ) ! ,eld]s :o h be5 s5t to ^! l&s to prea* ! ,gospel4 ,! duties & labors ( ^! bre?r5 are v>i$1 consi/+ n only ( prea*+ ! ,gospel1 b also adm9i/]+ 9 all ! ord9ances & c]emonies p]ta9+ to x4 ,!y are requir$ at times to baptize p = ! remission ( _! s9s1 & to confirm ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* & be/[ ^u !m ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,at o!r times !y are call$ ^u to ano9t ! sick ) oil1 or to confirm ! ano9t+ p]=m$ by o!rs1 & rebuke ! sickness or disease1 & bless ) life & heal? ^? :o are afflict$4 ,!n !y are call$ ^u to adm9i/] ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 & all ^! ?+s %\ld be done dec5tly1 intellig5tly1 & 9 ord] t no reproa* or d]ision may be ?r[n ^u ! "w ( ,god by reason ( _! awkw>dness 9 any ( ^! ?+s4 ,nor is ! d]ision f /rang]s1 :o may witness any bungl+ adm9i/ration 9 ^! c]emonies1 ! wor/ evil fe>$4 ,b any blund]+ on ! "p ( ^? :o adm9i/] is v apt to h an evil effect ^u ! m9d ( ^? receiv+ ! adm9i/ration1 & sometimes ! adv]s>y takes advantage ( ^! ?+s & creates d\bts or suspicions 9 ^? receiv+ ! ord9ance z to ! validity or p[] ( ! adm9i/ration4 ,we are acqua9t$ ) sev]al #dhi circum/ances :]e ! mo/ disa/r\s results h gr[n out ( ?is v ?+4 ,too mu* c>e _c be ex]cis$ 9 ^! matt]s4 ,s f> z ! c]emony connect$ ) baptism is conc]n$1 ! words to be us$ are giv5 9 ! ,scriptures 7see ,book ( ,mormon1 ,,iii ,nephi xi1 #bd-bf1 ,doc4 & ,cov41 sec4 xx1 #gb-gd72 s also 9 bless+ ! sacram5t2 b 9 ! matt] ( confirm+ p memb]s ( ! ,*ur* & be/[+ ^u !m ! ,holy ,gho/1 ano9t+ or bless+ ! sick1 nam+ & bless+ *ildr51 or ev5 ( orda9+ m5 to ! prie/hood & assign+ to !m _! position or (fice 9 t prie/hood1 we "k ( no =mula t is giv5 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,! matt] seems to be left to ! good ta/e & judgm5t ( ^? :o adm9i/]1 )\t b9d+ !m to any set =ms4 ,on ! :ole1 we r l ! idea ( ^! ?+s be+ s left1 s9ce we c see x gives m lib]ty = ! op]ations ( ! _s ( ,god2 t is1 ! m9d ( ! adm9i/rator be+ free f /]eotyp$ =ms1 he is at lib]ty to pron\nce :atev] ! ,_s ( ! ,"l may put into 8 he>t to say4 ,& :]e ! ,eld] has le>n$ 8 duty & has giv5 ^! matt]s c>eful consid]ation1 a beautiful & p[]ful adm9i/ration is usually ! result4 ,b1 un=tunately1 x sometimes happ5s ! ,eld]s :o h nev] le>n$ well _! duty nor consid]$ ^! ?+s c>efully1 are call$ ^u to adm9i/]2 & nei!r judgm5t nor good ta/e is liable to dictate :at !y %\ld say2 & mu* evil may result f _! n kn[+ h[ to p]=m prop]ly ^! duties4 ,= ! b5efit ( ! "y & inexp]i5c$ ,eld]s1 & = ! old] ones1 too1 :o may h be5 c>eless hi!rto 9 respect to ^! matt]s1 we (f] ! foll[+ sugge/ions3 ,:ile ! =m ( words are = any ord9ance1 z 9 baptism & ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacram5t1 x %\ld be c>efully le>n$ by ! ,eld]s1 t !y may be always ready :5 call$ ^u to (ficiate4 ,& :]e no =mula is giv51 !n ! objects to be accompli%$ by ! ord9ance %\ld be not$1 & su* a =m ( words fix$ 9 ! m9d z w 9 ! mo/ direct & simple mann] atta9 ^? objects4 ,we say direct & simple because ^! are qualities1 excell5cies1 we may say1 :i* ent] into all ! adm9i/rations 9 ! ,gospel4 ,!y are *>act]i/ics ( ! :ole plan ( salvation4 ,9 pro( ( ?is we ask :at c\ld be m simple or direct1 ?an ! c]emony said at baptism3 ,hav+ be5 commission$ ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i baptize y 9 ! "n ( #dij ,fa!r & ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,am54 ,!re is n a sup]flu\s ^w 9 x1 nor is any?+ omitt$ necess>y to be said4 ,s ) ! pray] t is giv5 to be said 9 bless+ ! bread & wat] to be us$ 9 ! sacram5t4 ,s1 too1 ^! *>act]i/ics ( directness & simplicity are f\nd 9 ! great model pray] taught by ! ,savior to ,8 disciples1 & to our own m9d ?is beautiful simplicity & directness ( ev]y?+ associat$ ) ! ,gospel is "p ( its div9ity1 & "o ( ! greate/ evid5ces t x emanat$ f ,god1 :o su/a9s & gov]ns ! great univ]se by ! simple/ means4 ,9 ^? ord9ances1 !n1 :]e ! =m ( words to be us$ is left = ! adm9i/rator to *oose1 we w\ld say let su* a *oice be made z w keep ^? adm9i/rations 9 h>mony ) ! :ole _s ( ! ,gospel--let simplicity m>k _! outl9e2 & let su* words be employ$ z w at once accompli% ! object ( ! ord9ance4 ,to illu/rate3 ,9 confirm+ a p]son a memb] ( ! ,*ur*1 ! ,eld]1 call+ ! p]son by "n1 z he %\ld d1 & !n 9 ! "n ( ! ,messiah1 sometimes says3 ,we lay our h&s on y\r head to confirm y a memb] ( ! ,*ur*1 etc41 & t y may receive ! ,holy ,gho/1 & !n goes on & pron\nces a numb] ( bless+s on ! p]son2 b he nei!r1 te*nically speak+1 confirms him a memb] ( ! ,*ur* nor be/[s on him ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,x w\ld be mu* bett] to make use ( su* words z w at once accompli% ! object4 ,say1 = example1 aft] call+ ! p]son by "n1 ,9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ we confirm y a memb] ( ! ,*ur*1 etc41 & say unto y1 receive ye ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,t really cov]s ! gr\nd4 ,b if an ,eld]'s he>t is fill$ ) bless+ = ! p]sons to :om he adm9i/]s1 & ! ,_s prompts him to pron\nce bless+s ^u !m = _! enc\ragem5t1 or ! /r5g!n+ ( _! hope & fai? & virtue2 or if he is prompt$ to tell !m :at p>ticul> gift ! ,holy ,gho/ w develop )9 !m1 or to admoni% !m aga9/ evil1 all well & good2 ) "o ( old we say1 ,qu5* n ! ,_s1 nei!r despise prophecy1 b let good ta/e & judgm5t & ! ,_s ( ,god preside 9 ^! ?+s4 ,n[1 z to adm9i/]+ to ! sick4 ,"h1 f ! v nature ( ?+s1 ! mann] ( adm9i/ration is left to ! judgm5t ( ! ,eld]s (ficiat+4 ,/ill !re are g5]al outl9es t may be po9t$ out ev5 "h4 ,! law ( ! ,"l to ! ,sa9ts is t if any ( !m are sick1 !y are to call = ! ,eld]s ( ! ,*ur*2 & !y %all pray #dia = !m1 & ano9t !m ) oil1 & ! promise is made t ! pray] ( fai? %all save ! sick1 & ,god w raise !m up4 7,james #e3 #ac-af47 ,x is cu/om>y = ! ,eld]s1 :5 call$ ^u = two or m ( !m to g1 & ano9t ) oil1 & x is und]/ood t ano!r w confirm ! ano9t+1 & p]haps w be mov$ ^u to rebuke ! disease & bless ! sick ) life & heal?4 ,b ! "o :o ano9ts ! sick sometimes n only does :at he is appo9t$ to d1 b a great deal m4 ,he bo? ano9ts & confirms ! ano9t+1 & pron\nces e conceivable bless+ ^u ! head ( ! "o to :om he adm9i/]s4 ,?is w\ld be all "r1 if he 7 alone1 b :5 ano!r is to foll[ him x is mo/ p]plex+ to t ,eld]1 z he feels t !re is no?+ = him to d4 ,let ^? :o are call$ ^u to ano9t d t1 & d x 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 & to ! end t ! p]son may be re/or$ to heal?2 b let him leave ! rebuk+ ( ! sickness & ! confirm+ ( ! ano9t+ to him :o %all be assign$ to p]=m t "p ( ! c]emony4 ,ano!r rem>k1 9 pass+1 respect+ ano9t+4 ,! law ( ! ,"l is t ! sick %\ld be ano9t$ ) oil4 ,we "k ( no comm&m5t t !y %\ld take ! oil int]nally1 & ?r\gh ! ano9t+ ! ,_s ( ! ,"l w be conduct$ to ! :ole sy/em & r5ovate x & make x :ole1 & !re is no ne$ ( tak+ x int]nally4 ,!n aga9 "s pott] ar\nd ) a spoon z if !y 7 afraid t a drop too mu* might be us$4 ,nev] m9d ! spoon4 ,p\r on oil f ! vessel 9 :i* x 0 consecrat$1 & don't be too c>eful 9 us+ x4 ,a>on 0 ano9t$ ) oil1 accord+ to ,david1 until x ran d[n ^u 8 be>d on ! skirts ( 8 g>m5ts1 & we h no acc\nt ( 8 compla9+ ab\t x4 ,we d n make ?is ref]5ce 9 ord] to h ! ,eld]s too lavi% 9 ! use ( oil1 b we d ?9k m ?an a drop or two %\ld be us$1 & x %\ld n be us$ z if !y 7 afraid ( x4 ,we h n made ^! rem>ks = ! purpose ( b9d+ up ! ,eld]s 9 _! feel+s :5 adm9i/]+ 9 ! ord9ances we h nam$1 b to ! end t !y may le>n _! duty 9 respect ( ^! ?+s1 & h great] lib]ty ( ! ,_s 9 ! adm9i/rations1 :i* c only come by hav+ a consci\sness ( ! ability to d !m prop]ly & well4 #dib ,,! ,,gospel ,,( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,orson ,f4 ,,:itney1 ,,9 ,,mill5nium ,,/>1 #ahhb4 ,! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ is ! sci5ce ( salvation4 ,l any o!r g5u9e sci5ce1 x is bas$ ^u et]nal tru?1 & is ! compil$1 epitomiz$ result ( exp]i5ce1 pr(\nd rese>* & intellig5t reflection4 ,x is ! cond5s$ product ( div9e wisdom1 ! summum bonum ( cele/ial k1 ! key to all heav5ly my/]ies1 & ! only way t leade? unto ev]la/+ life4 ,x embraces all tru?1 :e!r kn[n or unkn[n4 ,x incorporates all intellig5ce1 bo? pa/ & prospective4 ,no righte\s pr9ciple w ev] be reveal$1 no tru? c possibly be discov]$1 ei!r 9 "t or 9 et]nity1 t does n 9 "s mann]1 directly or indirectly1 p]ta9 to ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,x is ! way ( salvation 9 ?is life2 x is ! means ( exaltation 9 ! life to come4 ,x c nev] be disp5s$ )1 = x w nev] cease to be necess>y4 ,x is a m$ium ( nev]-end+ exaltation & advancem5t4 ,x encompasses all virtue1 & precludes all vice4 ,error _c invade its dom9ions1 nor tru? transc5d its b\nd>ies4 ,et]nal life1 because x includes all o!r gifts1 is call$ ! greate/ gift ( ,god4 ,! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 because x compreh5ds all pr9ciples ( progression1 is ! only means by :i* et]nal life may be atta9$ & p]petuat$4 ,! pr9ciples :i* compose ! ,gospel--n m]ely ! fir/ pr9ciples1 b all t h be5 or w ev] be reveal$--are self-exi/5t & ev]la/+ 9 _! nature4 ,!y h exi/$ f all et]nity1 & w endure ?r\gh all ! et]nities to come1 = !y are absolute1 ess5tial1 uncreat$ tru?s1 )\t beg9n+ ( days or end ( ye>s1 ! same ye/]day1 today & =ev]4 ,conc]n+ ! "t1 place & me?od ( _! compilation--if we may ) propriety assume su* an ev5t ev] to h occurr$--! legislative process ( appropriation1 arrangem5t & sy/emization1 :]eby ^! self-exi/5t laws 7 r5d]$ subs]vi5t to ! designs ( ,deity1 & made applicable to & op]ative 9 #dic ! salvation & exaltation ( human s\ls & worlds1 x is n man's pres5t prov9ce to inquire4 ,su* a "q w\ld necess>ily involve ! consid]ation ( ! beg9n+ ( ,god's limitless creations1 ! beg9n+ ( ?+s :i* to u h no beg9n+1 a subject s va/ & incalculably compreh5sive z to be beyond ! conception ( any intellect ( inf]ior capacity to t ,ma/] m9d :i* design$ & organiz$ ! heav5s & ! e>?s1 & numb]$ by & kn[n unto :om1 alone1 are all ! creations :i* ,8 mighty h& ha? made4 ,x %\ld1 !re=e1 suffice u to "k t ! ,gospel 9 its pres5t =m is ( inconceivable antiquity2 t ages on ages be=e ! f\ndations ( ?is e>? 7 laid1 ere ! morn+ />s sang toge!r & all ! sons ( ,god %\t$ = joy1 at ! h\r ( its nativity1 ?is ev]la/+ s*eme has be5 adopt$ by ! heav5ly p[]s z ! means ( its pr$e/9$ sanctification2 & moreov] t ?r\gh ! application & op]ations ( ?is same un*angeable1 puissant plan1 millions on millions ( worlds1 ) all _! c\ntless ho/s ( human & o!r inhabitants1 _h be5 r$eem$ & glorifi$ prior to ! p]iod :5 ?is little planet1 our "m e>?1 0 numb]$ among ! creations ( ,god4 ,no?+ c\ld be m at v>iance ) all correct ideas conc]n+ ! "* & attributes ( ! great ,creator1 ?an to suppose ! plan ( life & salvation to be ! peculi> prop]ty ( any "o planet1 ( any "o p or ( any p>ticul> p]iod ( human hi/ory4 ,! simple fact ( !re be+ b "o su* plan 9 exi/5ce--a po9t :i* is n conc$$ z self-evid5t1 is susceptible ( ! pla9e/ possible pro(--%\ld be suffici5t to refute all su* att5uat$ notions4 ,=1 ) ?is fact once admitt$1 & a mom5t's reflection be+ giv5 to ! bewild]+ myriads ( worlds :i* ! ,creator has call$ into exi/5ce1 ! numb]less multitudes ( ,8 creatures :i* p !m1 & ! almo/ univ]sally ackn[l$g$ love1 provid5ce1 c>e1 protection & solicitude :i* ! et]nal p>5t cont9ually ev9ces = ! humble/ ( ,8 (fspr+ & all ! workman%ip ( ,8 h&s1 :]e is ! s\l s n>r[ & s bigot$1 n to say irrev]5t & pr(ane1 t w\ld d>e to delib]ately ascribe to su* be+--a be+ s wise1 p[]ful1 imp>tial1 m]ciful & magnanim\s z ,god is kn[n & recogniz$ to be--s unwise1 weak1 petty1 puny1 unju/ & unm]ciful a policy z ! "o we h 9 ref]5ce6 ,& yet1 /range to say1 !re are millions ( s\ls :o h held1 & o!r millions :o /ill hold--unless we m>vel\sly mis9t]pret !m #did--op9ions ( ?is v "*4 ,!re are _m d\btless :o w\ld decl>e1 )\t giv+ ! matt] a second ?\ght1 t ! =ego+ argum5ts 9 support ( ! scope & antiquity ( ! ,gospel 7 no?+ m nor less ?an /upid nons5se & blasphem\s presumption1 & 9 ! same brea? w\ld assev]ate ! tru? & consi/5cy ( ! petty !ory :i* we d5\nce--& we ma9ta9 ) good reason--z false & flimsy 9 e p>ticul>1 :olly unf\nd$ 9 reason or 9 revelation1 & altoge!r unwor?y ( belief4 ,!re are ^? :o1 n cont5t ) ! supposition t ! ,gospel is solely ! prop]ty ( ?is planet1 are z resolutely ( ! op9ion t x dates its orig9 f t mom5t\s p]iod 9 ! hi/ory ( ! _w :5 ! ,son ( ,god came d[n to p]=m ,8 mighty mission1 9 ! mid/ ( ! *ildr5 ( m51 & t previ\s to t memorable epo* !re _h be5 no su* plan kn[n1 9 any age1 by any portion ( ! human family4 ,consequ5tly _! position1 if !y h any1 mu/ be t ! all-wise ,legislator :o fram$ ! only code ( laws :]eby et]nal life is made obta9able1 all[$ f\r ?\s& ye>s to pass away1 tak+ ) !m into endless torm5t1 multitudes ( ,8 begott5 sons & daught]s1 _m ( !m among ! mo/ righte\s m5 & wom5 t h ev] walk$ ! e>?1 be=e ,he plac$ )9 ! rea* ( fall5 humanity ! only way possible = m5 to be sav$4 ,su* a !ory might h done = ! d>k ages1 or at ! pres5t "t may suit ! n>r[ views ( su* z "k n ,god nor ! ?+s ( ,god1 b to all ^: und]/&+s h be5 quick5$ & enlight5$ by ! high-so>+1 deep-se>*+ ,_s ( ,tru?1 su* absurd notions are n ov]fraught ) s5se & consi/5cy4 ,! idea :i* seems to prevail t ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t m>vel ( all t is wise1 j1 compreh5sive & p[]ful1 0 devis$ = ! r$emption ( a solit>y _w1 or = ! b5efit ( "o1 to ! exclusion ( ano!r portion ( its inhabitants1 is on a p> ) ! anci5t b long s9ce explod$ hypo!sis t ! sun1 moon & />s 7 only tempor>y lum9>ies1 hung up 9 ! mid/ ( ! firmam5t1 = ! purpose ( light+ ?is little e>? ?r\gh its mortal probation1 & :i*1 l s _m lamps1 ^: occupation w\ld be gone1 hav+ surviv$ ! necessity ( _! inv5tion1 w\ld be ext+ui%$ & put away =ev]1 z soon z ! e>? _h complet$ its temporal c>e]4 ,b happily ! light ( div9e tru?1 beam+ ?r\gh ! atmosph]e ( sci5ce1 has dispell$ t s5seless delusion4 #die ,fur!rmore1 x is n[ kn[n1 ?anks be to ,god = reop5+ ! long clos$ oracles ( et]nity1 t n only are !re o!r worlds ?an ?is1 b l ?is1 ^? o!r worlds are inhabit$1 peopl$ by be+s simil> to ! occupants ( e>?1 ! population ( "o planet diff]+ only f ^? ( o!rs 9 ! v>i\s degrees ( p]fection :i* !y h sev]ally atta9$ ?r\gh ! pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel ( unceas+ progression4 ,by ^? :o h b[$ 9 humility be=e ! f\nta9 ( all tru? & intellig5ce1 & tak5 a fre% draught ( ! r5ovat+ wat]s ( life1 x is n[ und]/ood t t ,god :o nev] spoke or wr\ght 9 va91 or creat$ any?+ to subs]ve a pu]ile purpose1 in/itut$ ! plan ( salvation = ! temporal & spiritual reg5]ation1 n only ( ,8 (fspr+ ^u ?is planet1 b likewise ( ^? ^u multitudes ( simil> planets1 :i* h be5 or w yet be br\ght =?1 r$eem$ & cele/ializ$ by ! application ( its wond]-mak+ p[]4 ,x is n[ def9itely kn[n t ! ,ev]la/+ ,gospel did n orig9ate on ?is e>? at all1 nor = ! fir/ "t appe> 9 ! mid/ ( mank9d :5 ,john ! ,bapti/ came =? proclaim+ its initiatory pr9ciples 9 ! wild]ness ( ,judea4 ,h[ev] /range x may h appe>$ to ! bigot$ & b5ight$ ,jews1 :o = c5turies1 ?r\gh unbelief & h>dness ( he>t1 _h be5 depriv$ ( its gifts & bless+s1 x 0 n by any means a new ?+ "u ! sun4 ,its introduction 9 ^? days 0 simply a re/oration ( ! ,gospel1 & t highly favor$ p]iod 0 b "o among _m su* disp5sations1 & nei!r ! fir/ nor ! la/ :i* ! desc5dants ( ,adam 7 de/9$ to receive4 ,x 0 simply ! disp5sation ( ! m]idian ( "t1 dur+ :i* ! sacrificial ,lamb1 sla9 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 desc5d$ f cele/ial glory to pay ! p5alty ( man's orig9al s91 & by ! retroactive & proactive virtue ( ,8 atonem5t1 make x possible1 ?r\gh ob$i5ce to ,8 ,gospel1 = all m5 9 all ages to be sav$4 ,is x a ?+ s /range & unacc\ntable to ! ,*ri/ian _w1 t su* m5 z ,adam1 ,eno*1 ,noah1 ,abraham & o!r anci5t wor?ies :o walk$ & talk$ ) ,god1 z fri5d to fri5d1 & 7 clo!d ^u ) ! fullness ( ! au?ority ( ,8 ,holy ,prie/hood1 %\ld h be5 v\*-saf$ ! preci\s privilege ( yield+ ob$i5ce to ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/--! only "n giv5 "u heav5 :]eby man c be sav$8 ,7 ,pet]1 ,james1 ,john1 ,paul & o!rs :o happ5$ to be liv+ ^u ! e>? :5 ! ,savior came & 7 p]mitt$ to p>take ( ! bless+s #dif :i* fl[ f ob$i5ce to ! pr9ciples ( et]nal life1 m wor?y ( t privilege ?an _! pr$ecessors1 ! m anci5t patri>*s & prophets ( ,god8 ,su* an idea is repugnant to reason1 & utt]ly un5titl$ to cr$5ce or respect4 ,let ^? cont9ue to *]i% su* ?\ghts :o p]si/ 9 reject+ ! g5u9e fai? & p]petuate ! n>r[ness ( _! m9ds by %utt+ out ! s\l exp&+ influ5ces ( ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,= our own "p we pref] to "k o!rwise1 to rejoice 9 ! conviction obta9$ ?r\gh compliance ) ! ,gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t ?is same ev]la/+1 un*angeable plan ( r$emption1 )\t :i* no man c be elevat$ to ! pres5ce ( 8 ,mak]1 0 kn[n to ! human family at v>i\s times dur+ ! int]v5+ ages betwe5 ! creation & ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 & 9 e in/ance 0 reveal$ & e/abli%$ = ! id5tical purposes :i* induc$ its in/itution 9 ! days ( ! ,savior1 & = :i* x has aga91 = ! la/ "t1 be5 br\ght back to e>? 9 ?is ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times4 ,x is true t ! ,holy ,bible1 :i* all ,*ri/ians pr(ess to believe1 & :i* s f> z correctly translat$1 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts actually d believe1 ?\gh pla9ly =etell+ ! ,gospel's re/oration 9 ! latt] days1 is m or less sil5t ^u ! subject ( ! disp5sations prec$+ ! m]idian ( "t4 ,b x is also true t t good old book is sil5t ^u a great _m o!r important po9ts1 ?anks to ! int]polations1 erasions1 alt]ations & rejections ( un9spir$ translators1 comm5tators & compil]s1 to ^: unau?oriz$1 bl9d & blund]+ adm9i/rations 9 ! premises1 are l>gely due ! endless divisions1 discords & diff]5ces1 :i* h rak$ & r5t asund] ! religi\s _w = c5turies4 ,b indep5d5t ( ! taciturnity ( ! ,scriptures1 & aside f ! incontrov]tible evid5ce furni%$ by mod]n revelation1 we respectfully submit to ! consid]ation ( all c&id1 unbias$ believ]s 9 ,god & ! ,gospel ( ,salvation1 :e!r ! views we ma9ta91 comp>$ ) ! op9ions we oppose1 are n m consi/5t ) reason1 m h>moni\s ) ! ,_s ( ,holy ,writ1 & m p]fectly 9 unison ) all advanc$ ideas respect+ ! wisdom1 p[]1 ju/ice1 m]cy & magnanimity ( ,almighty ,god8 ,f ! =ego+ obs]vations conc]n+ ! "*1 orig91 object1 p[]s & possibilities ( ! great sci5ce ( salvation1 ! inquir+ m9d w\ld naturally be l$ to ! consid]ation ( ! "q1 ,:at is ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 or1 9 o!r words--s9ce ! impracticability ( completely #dig answ]+ s compreh5sive an int]rogation has already be5 %[n--:at are its initiatory pr9ciples8 ,at ! risk ( we>y+ "s ( our vet]an read]s1 already conv]sant ) ! subject1 b ) a s9c]e desire to b5efit !m1 z well z o!rs :o are less =tunate ) respect to ! in=mation involv$1 we "h propose to pres5t a brief dige/ ( :at are famili>ly kn[n to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts z ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel2 ! code ( laws :i* con/itute ! beg9n+ ( salvation's endless sy/em2 ! preface1 z x 71 to ! book ( ev]la/+ progression2 ! f\r primitive ar*ways by :i* ! pa? ( et]nal progress is atta9$1 & ?r\gh :i* ! s\ls ( all m5 mu/ pass 9 ord] to rea* ! cele/ial pres5ce ( _! ,mak]4 ,^! f\r pr9ciples1 x w be se51 are s]ial & progressive 9 _! nature1 ea* "o naturally lead+ into its successor1 pav+ ! way be=e & prep>+ ! s\l = its reception4 ,,fai?4 ,! ,holy ,bible in=ms u t )\t fai? x is impossible to please ,god4 ,su* a decl>ation ev5 f a s\rce less sacr$1 ne$ occasion no surprise :atev]2 = )\t fai? x is impossible to d any?+4 ,f ! smalle/ act to ! mightie/ a*ievem5t1 all ?+s are ! effects ( fai?4 ,x is ! cause ( e consequ5ce1 ! p[] by :i* all ?+s possible are p]=m$4 ,no?+ 0 ev] accompli%$ ei!r 9 heav5 or on e>? t 0 n prec$$ & accompani$ by ! ex]cise ( fai?4 ,! insect creeps1 ! bird flies1 ! fi% swims1 by fai?2 ! fl[]s spr+1 ! grasses gr[1 ! trees bloom & be>1 by fai?2 ! infant prattles1 ! man toils1 ! ,god creates1 upholds1 r$eems & glorifies ,8 workman%ip1 by fai?4 ,x is ! ma9-spr+ ( life1 ! motive p[] ( creation1 ! active pr9ciple ( ! entire univ]se4 ,h5ce x is necess>ily ! fir/ pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel1 ! initial elem5t ( salvation1 ! basic pr9ciple or f\ndation law ^u :i* all o!r laws & pr9ciples re/4 ,! s\l t w\ld atta9 salvation mu/ fir/ believe salvation possible4 ,he mu/ believe 9 ,god z ! ,giv] ( salvation4 ,he mu/ believe 9 ,*ri/1 z its ,au?or & ,m$iator4 ,he mu/ believe 9 ! ,gospel1 z ! m$ium ?r\gh :i* salvation is secur$1 & 9 ! div9e au?ority ( ! individual :o z a s]vant ( ,god adm9i/]s ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel 9 ,8 behalf4 ,hav+ ex]cis$ fai? to ! ext5t ?us indicat$1 he is 9 a position to und]take ! succe$+ #dih v5ture1 to asc5d ! next /ep high] ^u ! gr& /airway lead+ to et]nal life4 ,,rep5tance4 ,s9 _c inh]it ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,x is s entirely oppos$1 s ess5tially antagoni/ic to ! _s ( righte\sness1 t ! two _c possibly dwell toge!r4 ,god does n look ^u s9 ) ! lea/ degree ( all[ance4 ,consequ5tly ! s\l :i* aspires to ,8 pres5ce1 :i* expects to behold ,8 face & be able to endure ,8 glory1 mu/ be previ\sly cleans$ & purifi$ f all s94 ,n[1 no s\l 0 ev] successful 9 gett+ rid ( its s9s t did n fir/ s9c]ely rep5t ( !m4 ,no fault 0 ev] correct$ t 0 n fir/ discov]$ & confess$2 no habit 0 ev] re=m$ t _h n fir/ be5 freely ackn[l$g$2 & no s9 c 9 any wise be remitt$ until its p]petration has be5 truly rep5t$ (1 & its p]petrator is resolutely resolv$ aga9/ its repetition4 ,x is useless = any acc\ntable be+ to say t he is )\t s94 ,! ,scriptures decl>e t all m5 are s9ful & t no man c tru?fully claim exemption f ! univ]sal imputation4 ,little *ildr5 7"u eight ye>s7 are n responsible = _! acts1 & be+ s9less & !re=e unable to rep5t1 are r$eem$ by ! blood ( ,*ri/ f ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,b all acc\ntable s\ls1 to :om ! ,gospel ( salvation is s5t1 mu/ rep5t ( & =sake _! evil ways1 habits1 de$s & desires1 if !y wi% to make any headway 9 ! pursuit ( ! preci\s prize ( ev]la/+ exaltation4 ,,baptism ,,by ,,imm]sion4 ,baptism is symbolical ( ! burial & resurrection ( ,*ri/1 & z an ord9ance ( ! ,gospel 0 in/itut$ = ! remission ( s9s4 ,! only prop] mode ( its adm9i/ration is by imm]sion1 :]eby ! two ev5ts above m5tion$ may be illu/rat$4 ,we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism into dea?1 says ,paul1 t l z ,*ri/ 0 rais$ up f ! dead by ! glory ( ! ,fa!r1 ev5 s we also %\ld walk 9 newness ( life4 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 7buri$ 9 wat]7 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 dea?1 we %all be also 7by com+ =? out ( ! wat]7 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 resurrection4 ,ev5 z ,*ri/1 by desc5d+ into dea?1 put (f ! mortality 9 :i* ,he 0 clo!d1 & rose triumphant to a high] sph]e ( action1 s we by go+ d[n #dii into ! liquid grave1 put away ! s9s & follies ( ! fle%1 & are br\ght =? to a life div9ely new4 ,h5ce x is t baptism is also call$ a bir?1 & ,*ri/1 9 decl>+ to ,nicodemus t a man mu/ be born ( ! wat] & ( ! _s1 pla9ly signifi$ em]g5ce f ! womb ( ! wat]s z a pr]equisite to ,8 entrance into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,he n only po9t$ ?is out z ! way 9 :i* o!rs %\ld walk1 b by submitt+ to baptism himself1 ,he set ! example ( fulfill+ all righte\sness1 & 0 greet$ f ! heav5s1 z ! result ( ,8 ob$i5ce1 by ! voice ( ,god1 decl>+3 ,?is is my belov$ ,son 9 :om ,i am well pleas$4 ,nev]!less1 wat] ( itself _c wa% away s9s4 ,n ev5 imm]sion1 ?\gh 9 /rict accordance ) ! me?od prescrib$1 c\ld h ! slighte/ effect ^u ! s\l ( ! p5it5t s9n]1 unless p]=m$ by a p]son hold+ au?ority f on ,high4 ,god recognizes no adm9i/rations b ^? ( ,8 *os5 & commission$ s]vants1 clo!d ^u ) ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 z 0 ,john ! ,bapti/2 call$ ( ,god z 0 ,a>on1 & s5t =? by ! voice ( div9e revelation to op5 wide ! portals ( et]nal life to all :o are will+ to walk 9 t /raight & n>r[ way :i*1 on acc\nt ( worldly pride & p]v]sity1 b few s\ls are able to f9d4 ,b all rep5tant believ]s1 :o are baptiz$ 9 ! prop] mann] & by ! prop] au?ority1 are acceptable 9 ! sight ( high heav51 & c confid5tly rely ^u ! promise made by ,pet] to ! believ+ portion ( ! ,p5teco/al multitude3 ,rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! remission ( y\r s9s1 & ye %all receive ! ,,gift ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,gho/4 ,! ,_s ( ,god1 9 c]ta9 measure1 is univ]sally di/ribut$4 ,x is ! light :i* lighte? e man t come? into ! _w4 ,by x & ?r\gh x all ?+s live1 move & h _! be+4 ,x ,w>ms 9 ! sun1 refre%es 9 ! breeze1 ,gl[s 9 ! />s1 & blossoms 9 ! trees1 ,lives ?r\gh all life1 ext5ds ?r\gh all ext5t1 ,spreads undivid$1 op]ates unsp5t4 ,b ! ,gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/--be/[$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s ^u e fai?ful1 p5it5t1 baptiz$ believ] 9 ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/--is a special end[m5t = #ejj special purposes4 ,x may possibly be a sup]ior quality1 or x may be only an increas$ quantity ( t univ]sal ess5ce :i* p]vades all animat$ nature ?r\gh\t ! illimitable realms ( space4 ,b be t z x may1 x is c]ta9 t ?is ,gift1 ?is ,com=t]1 ?is ,_s ( ,tru?1 :i* su/a9s ! s\l1 enlight5s ! m9d1 leads into all tru?1 & enables ! _s ( man to compreh5d ! o!rwise incompreh5sible ?+s ( ,god1 is an important addition to ! orig9al possession & l x is susceptible ( fur!r increase1 cultivation & developm5t4 ,?r\gh ob$i5ce & righte\sness x may be made to gr[ & exp&1 until s9 is entirely bani%$1 until ! eye is made s+le to ! glory ( ,god1 & ! :ole body is fill$ ) life & light4 ,by disob$i5ce & unrighte\sness x w readily decrease & dim9i% until ! light ( ! s\l is utt]ly ext+ui%$1 & d>kness1 despair & spiritual dea? ensue4 ,a fullness ( ,god's ,holy ,_s %\ld1 !re=e1 be ! gr& object ( human exi/5ce1 = by x alone c ! s\l ( man be et]nally exalt$ & glorifi$4 ,/ill !re are v>i\s k9ds ( fullness1 ev5 z !re are diff]5t degrees ( glory1 correspond+ to ! v>i\s m]its & capacities ( ^? :o rise 9 ! resurrection4 ,! fullness :i* ea* s\l obta9s w be ( t p>ticul> glory--ei!r ,cele/ial1 ,t]re/rial or ,tele/ial--by :i* its body is quick5$ f ! grave4 ,! fullness ( ! ,fa!r con/itutes ,cele/ial exaltation1 & ?is1 ?\gh n a ?+ to be sudd5ly atta9$1 %\ld be ! s\l-absorb+ aim & ambition ( e son & daught] ( ,god4 ,we %\ld beg9 to acquire x n[1 = all may re/ assur$ t ! disp5sation ( ^! et]nal aw>ds w be /rictly 9 accordance ) & regulat$ by ! de$s done 9 ! body4 ,*ri/1 our ,savior1 x appe>s1 acquir$ & possess$ a fullness :ile on e>?4 ,b pure & spotless ?\gh ,he 01 ,he did n receive t fullness at fir/1 b aft]w>ds receiv$ x4 ,by con/antly gr[+ 9 grace & godl9ess1 liv+ f day to day by e ^w t proce$$ =? f ! m\? ( ,god1 ,he gradually became entitl$ to ! /eadily increas+ possession ( ! ,holy ,_s1 till f9ally x pleas$ ! ,fa!r t 9 ,him %\ld all fullness dwell4 ,we all h x 9 our p[] to d & become likewise4 ,he is our great ,guide & ,exempl>4 ,z ,he 0 pure1 we mu/ be pure2 z ,he 0 ob$i5t1 we mu/ likewise be2 z ,he became p]fect & 0 f\nd free f all fault or blemi% be=e ! ?rone ( ,god1 ev5 s we mu/ become1 if we expect to be con=m$ to ,8 image1 inh]it ,8 cele/ial glory1 possess a fullness ( ,8 #eja ,_s1 become heirs ( ,god1 & jo9t heirs ) ,jesus ,*ri/1 & h an et]nal resid5ce 9 ^? heav5ly mansions prep>$ = ! righte\s & ! fai?ful be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,t ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is necess>ily "o & un*angeable1 & ) ! =ego+ z its fir/ or initiatory pr9ciples1 a p]fect & !re=e exclusive sy/em ( salvation is a proposition :i*1 h[ev] unpopul>1 is susceptible1 z previ\sly ass]t$1 ( ! pla9e/ possible pro(4 ,! ,holy ,scriptures ab\nd 9 evid5ces ( ?is fact1 & reason amply supports revelation 9 confirmation ( its tru?4 ,! ,apo/le ,pet]1 ! highe/ au?ority ( 8 times1 aft] ! asc5sion ( ! ,savior1 decl>es 7,acts #d3 #d7 t !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m5 :]eby we mu/ be sav$4 ,?is passage alone is suffici5t to prove ! unity ( ,*ri/ z ! ,savior ( ! _w & likewise to sub/antiate ! fact t ev5 if !re c\ld be ano!r ,gospel possess+ efficacy z a m$ium ( salvation1 x also w\ld h to be a ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 s9ce ,he is ! sole au?or ( salvation to all ! inhabitants ( ! e>?4 ,b ,paul1 ano!r ,apo/le1 9 ! f\r? *apt] ( 8 epi/le to ! ,ephesians1 te/ifies ( "o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 "o ,_s1 & pla9ly demon/rates t "o ( ! pr9cipal objects ( ! ,gospel1 by means ( its inspir$ ,prie/hood & spiritual gifts1 is ! br++ ( its believ]s to a unity ( ! fai?1 previ\s to _! be+ made p]fect 9 ,*ri/2 & ?is1 too1 corresponds beautifully ) ! pa!tic pray] ( ! ,savior himself 7,john xvii471 t ,8 disciples might be made p]fect 9 "o1 & become "o ) ,him ev5 z ,he 0 already "o ) ,8 ,fa!r 9 heav54 ,paul also1 9 ano!r place1 d5\nc+ ! apo/asy ( ! ,galatian *ur*es 7,galatians i1 #h1 #i71 & ! ef=ts ( c]ta9 p]sons to in/itute ano!r ,gospel & p]v]t ! true ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 employs ! foll[+ =cible language3 ,?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r ,gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$6 & 9 ord] to r5d] 8 mean+ /ill m pla91 unmi/akable & emphatic1 he repeats ! injunction z foll[s3 ,if any man prea* any o!r ,gospel unto y ?an t ye h receiv$1 let him be accurs$4 ,^! inspir$ utt]ances are too obvi\s & intelligible to be misund]/ood by any hone/-he>t$ read] ( ! ,holy ,scriptures4 ,!y %[ z pla9ly z words c possibly %[ t ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ is "o1 & un*angeable 9 its nature1 ! same ye/]day1 today & =ev]2 t its object is ! temporal & et]nal union ( its conv]ts1 & t x 0 design$ = ! #ejb b5efit & bless+ ( all humanity1 especially = su* z w\ld believe & fai?fully obey its pr9ciples4 ,& :y %\ld x be o!rwise8 ,god is n ! au?or ( /rife & confusion4 ,he is ess5tially a lov] & promot] ( union1 & looks ) no favor ^u ^? :o ev9ce a contr>y disposition4 ,he w\ld be ! la/ to enc\rage1 ei!r by ?\ght1 ^w or action1 any?+ hav+ ! slighte/ t5d5cy t[>ds discord1 disunion & division4 ,peace & union are among ! prevail+ *>act]i/ics ( ,8 nature1 & ord]1 sy/em & et]nal h>mony are widely manife/ 9 all ,8 wondr\s workman%ip4 ,we _c conceive ( su* a ,be+1 ^: av[$ purpose is ! br++ ( ,8 (fspr+ to a on5ess ( pr(ession & practice1 engag+ 9 ! in/itution or promotion ( any cause ^: incl9ation w\ld be directly inimical to ! atta9m5t ( ,8 fonde/ desires1 & lay+ aside ! basic pr9ciples ( ,8 union-lov+1 h>mony-enhanc+ nature1 to inaugurate /rife & cont5tion on e>?1 & eng5d] diff]5ce & disputation among ,8 *ildr5 ^u t greate/ & mo/ vitally important ( all que/ions1 ! et]nal salvation ( _! s\ls4 ,& w\ld n su* consequ5ces ensue1 7 ,he to reveal to ! human family m ?an "o me?od ( atta9+ salvation8 ,! pres5t religi\s aspect ( ! ,*ri/ian _w1 ) its het]og5e\s multiplicity ( j>r+1 cont5d+ sects1 all diff]+1 disput+ & divid+ among !mselves1 yet ea* "o claim+ to be ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ %\ld be a suffici5t answ]4 ,= if puny man1 by apo/atiz+ f tru? & concoct+ su* a va/ v>iety ( ways & means = wor%ip+ 8 ,mak]1 c create su* a p&emonium ( doctr9al discord z t :i* ecclesia/ical ,*ri/5dom--to say no?+ ( hea!ndom--displays1 !n :at might n ! ,almighty accompli% 9 ! same direction1 7 x n 9 diametrical opposition to ,8 pr9ciples to desc5d to ! p]petration ( su* folly & wick$ness1 & !reby defeat ! fulfillm5t ( ,8 mo/ *]i%$ designs1 besides doom+ unnumb]$ myriads ( ,8 begott5 (fspr+ to spiritual dea? & de/ruction6 ,we might cont9ue ?is argum5t ad inf9itum f a biblical po9t ( view1 b )\t go+ fur!r into t div9e record 9 que/ ( pro(s :i* are scatt]$ z ?ickly z summ] sunbeams ov] its sacr$ pages1 let u n[ survey ! subject f ano!r /&po9t & see :e!r reason alone w n be> out ! belief t ?is ,gospel ( ! ,k+dom1 :i* 0 to be & n[ is be+ prea*$ 9 all ! _w = a witness unto all nations1 #ejc be=e ! com+ ( ! end1 is ! "o & only sy/em ( salvation t has ev] be5 or ev] w be reveal$ f heav5 = ! r$emption & exaltation ( ! human family4 ,x is to be presum$ t !re are b few1 if any1 s9c]e believ]s 9 ,god or 9 any =m ( religion1 be>+ ! "n ( ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o w\ld will+ly ass]t t ! lett] c\ld be any?+ else ?an a p]fect plan ( salvation4 ,! ,almighty1 z a p]fect be+1 is necess>ily p]fect 9 all ,8 ways & works1 & any sy/em or sci5ce devis$ by ,him = ! temporal or spiritual reg5]ation ( our race1 w\ld consequ5tly be faultless 9 con/ruction1 consummate 9 op]ation & ?or\ghly capable ( fulfill+ e requirem5t ( its exi/5ce4 ,^! facts be+ admitt$1 we mu/ imm$iately conc$e ! unity & exclusiv5ess ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,h[ s8 x might be ask$4 ,= ! foll[+ reasons3 ,a p]fect ,gospel is ( necessity an exclusive ,gospel1 = ( any two su* sy/ems1 :i* = argum5t's sake1 we w say might be reveal$1 "o ( !m mu/ z a matt] ( c\rse be inf]ior4 ,no two ?+s c be creat$ exactly alike1 & !re=e1 speak+ 9 ! /ricte/ s5se ( ! t]m1 no su* ?+ z equality c possibly exi/4 ,b ev5 if x c\ld1 9 ! pres5t in/ance1 :at w\ld be ! use ( two ,gospels made exactly alike = precisely ! same purpose8 ,! ,creator is a wise economi/1 b su* an act w\ld be sup]flu\s & extravagant 9 ! highe/ degree4 ,b !y c\ld n be exactly alike4 ,"o ( !m1 z expla9$1 w\ld h to be inf]ior1 = only "o ( ! twa9 c\ld be p]fect1 & h5ce completely compet5t to fulfill ! exact measure ( _! mutual =mation4 ,! sup]ior ,gospel w\ld be ! creation ( ,god1 & x alone2 = ! inf]ior "o1 be+ imp]fect & !re=e defective 9 its organization & capacity1 c\ld n possibly proce$ f ,him1 s9ce !re is no su* ?+ z imp]fection extant 9 all ,8 h&iwork4 ,x is true1 ,8 creature1 man1 is at pres5t v imp]fect1 b n s orig9ally4 ,god made man upright1 says ,solomon1 b !y h s\ght out _m inv5tions4 ,on ! morn+ ( creation1 he1 ) all ! re/ ( ! ,creator's great workman%ip1 0 made p]fect & pron\nc$ v good1 b he aft]w>d fell into transgression1 :i* is always ! d[nw>d pa?1 & ?r\gh 8 own s9s & follies has /eadily deg5]at$ to 8 pres5t fall5 condition4 ,n[ x is only by means ( a p]fect ,gospel t he c be reg5]at$ #ejd & rais$ to ! high & p]fect position f :i* he fell1 & su* a "o is ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! subject we are n[ consid]+4 ,a p]fect ,gospel compreh5d+ all tru?1 all intellig5ce1 all pr9ciples ( progression1 is necess>ily sole & exclusive 9 its nature4 ,x actually precludes1 n only ! necessity1 b likewise ! possibility ( ! exi/5ce ( any o!r ,gospel hav+ g5u9e efficacy & sav+ virtue4 ,= be+ complete & p]fect 9 all its p>ts1 all inclusive1 all absorb5t1 all p[]ful1 all suffici5t 9 "* & capability1 z ! great]1 x w\ld c]ta9ly compreh5d ! less1 & n only deprive x1 if exi/+1 ( any room or occasion to op]ate1 b if n exi/+1 w\ld leave no extra1 unusual mat]ial = its con/ruction4 ,s t :i*ev] alt]native is *os51 by su* z may be dispos$ to "q ! validity ( our position1 x is cle>ly ! case t any o!r ,gospel1 besides ! only "o t ev] did1 ev] w1 or 9 ! v nature ( ?+s ev] c exi/1 w\ld ei!r be sup]flu\s or impossible2 & to accuse ! all-wise ,creator ( committ+ ei!r folly1 w\ld be an insult to ,8 intellig5ce & a pr(anation ( ,8 "*4 ,mank9d may inv5t1 z mank9d has already inv5t$1 sy/ems ^u sy/ems ( s-call$ religion1 & falsely call !m1 to 8 great] condemnation1 by ! sacr$ "n ( ,him :o di$ t all m5 might live1 & "s ( ^! man-made me?ods ( wor%ip1 or r idolatry1 ?\gh all are imp]fect & defective1 l _! clay creators1 may be exce$+ly plausible & popul> ) _! pr(essors1 nor yet entirely devoid ( gra9s & p>ticles ( tru?4 ,nev]!less !y are all illegal & unau?oriz$ ( ,god1 :o w utt]ly refuse to recognize ! usurp$ au?ority1 unlawful e/abli%m5t & unhall[$ adm9i/rations1 or to accept ( ! fruits ( any fai? or =m ( wor%ip1 :atsoev]1 aside f ^? ( ! ev]la/+1 un*angeable ,gospel ( ,8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,t sole & exclusive sy/em ( salvation1 t p]fect & p]petual sci5ce ( progression1 t m>vel\s & my/]i\s plan1 s pla91 s simple1 & )al s p[]ful2 s admirably adapt$ to ! ne$s & capacity ( e s\l1 f ! highe/ to ! humble/ intellig5ce ev] tab]nacl$ 9 mortal fle%1 & s amply capable ( subs]v+ ! f>-rea*+ purposes ( ,omnipot5t ,creator1 z to be ! all ess5tial me?od ( salvation 9 ?is life1 & ! indisp5sable m$ium ( unceas+ exaltation 9 ! life to come6 ,x is a matt] ( easy compreh5sion 9 ! ord9>y affairs ( life1 :y ob$i5ce to any natural law mu/ ( necessity #eje prec$e ! atta9m5t ( its legitimate result4 ,! acc\ntant at 8 desk kn[s p]fectly well t 9 ord] to obta9 ! sum ( a column ( figures he mu/ fir/ employ "o ( ! fundam5tal rules ( ! sci5ce ( ma!matics2 ! *emi/ 9 8 laboratory is equally aw>e t ! bl5d+ ( c]ta9 elem5ts1 9 accordance ) e/abli%$ rules ( ! sci5ce ) :i* he is op]at+1 is absolutely ess5tial to ! =mation ( ! comp\nd :i* he desires2 ! /ud5t at s*ool :o aspires to honors & effici5cy 9 ! c\rse he is pursu+1 is fully z well satisfi$ t fai?ful application & a c]ta9 l9e ( deportm5t is indisp5sable to insure him a successful exam9ation1 ) its subsequ5t rew>d or recognition ( m]it2 ! ali5 desir+ citiz5%ip1 :5 once in=m$ ( ! fact1 seldom1 if ev]1 hesitates to "q ! advisability ( tak+ out 8 pap]s1 or go+ ?r\gh c]ta9 =ms ( law1 9 ord] t he may be qualifi$ to ex]cise ! rights & privileges ( a memb] ( ! commonweal?2 & x is self-evid5t t ! travel]1 :o wi%es to arrive ) all possible spe$ & security at 8 de/9ation1 mu/ previ\sly select & int5tly pursue ! %orte/1 safe/ & mo/ feasible r\te lead+ 9 ! "r direction4 ,^! facts are pat5t to ! poore/ compreh5sion4 ,:y is x1 !n1 t s _m1 to :om ! above illu/rations are s simple & self-evid5t1 fail to see ! analogy :i* exi/s ) ref]5ce to ! great ,gospel or sci5ce ( salvation1 & ! ob$i5ce to its laws1 pr9ciples & requirem5ts s imp]atively ess5tial to admission into an et]nal inh]itance 9 ! ,cele/ial ,k+dom ( ,god8 ,:y is x t s _m millions1 not)/&+ ! pla9e/ & mo/ po9t$ decl>ations ( inspir$ ,scripture1 ! examples & te/imonies ( ! ,savior & holy m5 ( old1 corroborat$ by ! ,god-giv5 human reason1 pr(anely & recklessly insi/ on ass]t+ t compliance ) ! sacr$ & ev]la/+ laws & ord9ances ( salvation is no long] necess>y to accompli% ! v object ( _! in/itution1 & va9ly imag9e or assume to suppose t x is possible to rea* ! pres5ce ( _! ,mak] )\t putt+ into practice ! immutable pr9ciples ^u :i* all cele/ial promises are pr$icat$1 & respond+ fully & fai?fully to ! requirem5ts inv>iably made ( ^? :o become possess$ ( ?is ine/imable privilege8 ,:y is x t ! acc\ntant _c see t et]nal life is ! sum ( all exi/5ce1 & t all :o w\ld obta9 x mu/ add toge!r fai? & good works1 unceas+ly1 employ+ all rules1 bo? fundam5tal #ejf & sup]/ructive1 ( salvation's endless sci5ce1 9 ord] to solve ! o!rwise insoluble problem ( ?is life & acquire ! gr& total ( life ev]la/+ 9 ! _w to come8 ,:y is x t ! *emi/ _c p]ceive t ! all-conta9+ comp\nd ( et]nal happ9ess is only to be produc$ by ! c>eful & judici\s mixture ( ! elem5ts ( et]nal salvation :ile man yet l+]s 9 ! laboratory ( 8 mortal probation8 ,h[ c ! /ud5t 9 ! preci\s s*ool ( e>?ly exp]i5ce1 :o fails to improve 8 "t & le>n well ! lessons assign$ to him 9 ?is int]m$iate dep>tm5t ( ,god's great ,univ]sity1 hope to pass a successful exam9ation at ,8 ,judgm5t ,seat1 to m]it or atta9 possession ( ! greate/ gift ( ,god1 & be bless$ ) ! opportunities ( ent]+ ^u a high] c\rse ( /udies 9 a nev] end+ future ( education & exp]i5ce1 if he does n w9 & pres5t a prop]ly sign$ & atte/$ c]tificate ( good conduct :ile "h1 & ( complete & ?or\gh prep>ation = ! ineffable & int]m9able h]eaft]8 ,:y does ! ali5 ( ! _w1 :o pr(esses to seek ,citiz5%ip 9 ! ,cele/ial ,commonweal?1 fooli%ly d\bt ! necessity ( tak+ ! oa? ( naturalization1 r5\nc+ all =eign allegiance1 responsibilities & relation%ip1 & con=m+ to ! pla9 & positive regulations by means ( :i* alone he c ev5 s mu* z ent] into ! ,gates ( ! ,gold5 ,city1 to say no?+ ( ex]cis+ & enjoy+ ! rights1 privileges & possessions accord$ to its humble1 fai?ful1 ob$i5t & law-abid+ inhabitants8 ,or :y %\ld ! travel] ( "t1 ! pilgrim to a promis$ p>adise1 z he j\rneys ?r\gh ?is we>y wild]ness1 ent]ta9 ! expectation t he c avoid ! pitfalls1 sn>es & dang]s :i* beset 8 pa?way at e /ep1 & arrive ) safety & all possible exp$ition to ! fl[]y outskirts ( ! d>k & dre>y des]t1 :]e ! arms ( a lov+ & sympa!tic ,savior are wait+ op5 & ready to receive him1 if he does n pursue ! /raight1 n>r[ & only practicable r\te t5d+ 9 ! prop] direction8--9 ! direction ( ,him :o explor$ ! wa/e1 pione]$ & op5$ up ! way1 bru%+ & cle>+ x ) ,8 own ble$+ h&s & feet1 ( _m ( its %>pe/ rocks & crude/ ?orns & brambles1 plant+ innum]able guidepo/s & dang] signals along ! l9e ( ! p]il\s probation1 !reby mak+ x n only possible1 b comp>atively easy = all m5 to foll[ 9 ,8 foot/eps1 to inh]it b[]s ( et]nal bliss & g>d5s ( unspeakable glory beyond1 b solemnly & repeat$ly assev]at+1 bo? be=e & aft] #ejg ! close ( 8 brave & rem>kable c>e]1 t !re is none o!r way "u ! :ole heav5 :]eby ! same pilgrimage c be accompli%$ & ! dev\t$ly wi%$ = consummation atta9$4 ,"s w d\btless cont5d t ! cases above m5tion$1 ?\gh capable ( p>abolical comp>ison1 are n practically analog\s 9 _! nature2 t ! ord9>y process employ$ by ! acc\ntant1 ! *emi/1 ! /ud5t1 ! ali5 & ! travel]1 are matt]s ( pla9 & practical fact1 self-evid5t tru?s1 susceptible ( ! easie/ elucidation1 & d n !re=e dem&1 = _! acceptance1 ! ex]cise ( t fai? or f>-rea*+ cr$ulity1 s indisp5sably pre-requisite to ! inve/igation ( ! ,gospel1 & ! ackn[l$gm5t ( implicit ob$i5ce to its pr9ciples z ! sole alt]native to ! sacrifice ( all hopes ( cele/ial exaltation4 ,9 reply to ?is argum5t1 s9ce to all :o w\ld put x =? x w\ld be wa/e ( "t & tr\ble to quote ,scripture1 we desire to prop\nd two que/ions4 ,by :at means h ! s-call$ self-evid5t tru?s ( mod]n sci5ce1 art1 inv5tion1 philosophy1 etc4--n[1 b n always1 s easily expla9$ & und]/ood--become ! pla9ly prov$ & firmly e/abli%$ facts t we f9d !m at ! pres5t "t8 ,does n ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! p]fect & p]petual plan ( salvation1 purposely made simple & compreh5sible--z great ?+s inv>iably are--9 ord] t ev5 ! wayf>+ man1 ?\gh a fool1 might n ne$fully err !re9--does x n exhibit ^u its face ample & indubitable evid5ces ( ! p[] & efficacy :i* x claims1 & has be5 prov5 by unnumb]$ millions to possess8 ,to ! fir/ "q we unhesitat+ly ass]t1 )\t fe> ( successful contradiction1 t e tru? n[ kn[n to mortal man has at "s p]iod 9 its hi/ory be5 m or less ! subject ( 8 d\bt & conjecture1 if n ( 8 op5 & av[$ ho/ility & unbelief1 & t )\t any exception _! adoption1 e/abli%m5t & developm5t on e>? h be5 directly due to ! ex]cise ( :at "s p are pleas$ to conf\nd ) ! t]m cr$ulity1 b :i* we pref] to designate by ! m dignifi$ & appropriate title ( fai?1 all-p[]ful fai?1 a pr9ciple ^: necessity z ! f\ndation or ma9spr+ ( all action & success1 is z self-evid5t z any o!r fact "u heav51 & )\t :i*1 z a necess>y consequ5ce1 no tru? :atev] c\ld h be5 br\ght =?1 prov5 & p]petuat$ 9 ! m9d & memory ( man4 ,! ex]cise ( fai?1 ! humility & will+ness to make exp]im5ts1 ! hone/y & c\rage to proclaim results1 #ejh ! =titude & pati5ce to endure ! taunts1 ! sne]s1 ! ?reats & ev5 p]secutive viol5ce ( ! ignorant1 unpr9cipl$1 selfi%1 skeptical1 un?9k+ & deprav$--! latt] incit$ by ,satan1 ! resi/] & w\ld-be de/roy] ( "r1 & ! =m] pu%$ on & inspir$ by ,almighty ,god1 ! great lead] ( ! vangu>d 9 ! et]nal m>* ( human progress2--^! & ^! alone are ! inv9cible ag5cies :i* h conv]t$ popul> op9ion & trans=m$ ! once crazy notions1 impossible !ories1 wild speculations & manife/ absurdities ( crack-bra9$ g5ius & philosophy1 into ! s9ce "t-honor$ maxims1 v5]able prov]bs1 _w-accept$ facts & self-evid5t propositions1 & ! _m m>vel\s arti/ic triumphs & sci5tific a*ievem5ts n[ s popul> & preval5t 9 ! _w1 & ( :i* ! _w t =m]ly despis$ & p]secut$ _! incipi5cy1 ) its cu/om>y conceit & inconsi/5cy1 is at pres5t s va+lori\s & pr\d4 ,fai? & good works1 ^? insep>able1 ,siamese tw9s ( ,gospel efficacy1 h done all t ev] has be5 or ev] w be done1 9 heav5 or on e>?1 = ! b5efit & bless+ ( humanity1 :ile bl9d1 bigot$ unbelief & cold-he>t$ skepticism1 ?\gh always ! l\de/ to boa/ ( ! _w's advancem5t1 especially if x advances 9 wick$ness1 h z inv>iably be5 ! p]si/5t oppos]s & /umbl+-blocks 9 ! way ( all righte\s progress & developm5t4 ,z to ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 e pr9ciple ( :i*1 on fair & hone/ inve/igation1 w be f\nd abundantly capable ( demon/rat+ its own p[] & sav+ virtue1 we d>e & d ma9ta91 f ample obs]vation & individual exp]i5ce1 t x requires f> m cr$ulity to disbelieve ! validity ( its claim to be+ ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation1 ?an fai? = its acceptance & ackn[l$gm5t z ! "o & only m$ium ?r\gh :i* ! s\ls ( m5 & ! planet ^u :i* !y dwell c be sav$1 sanctifi$ & cele/ializ$ =ev]more4 ,he> x1 ye nations & inhabitants ( ! e>?6 ,he> x & give he$1 :ile yet ! ,gospel trump is s\nd+ ?r\gh ! /reets ( y\r cities1 & its rec$+ e*oes are r++ & rev]b]at+ f y\r hills & highways6 ,he> x & he$ x1 :ile ! l+]+ twilight ( hope keeps back ! fa/ desc5d+ night ( despair2 :ile ! swift mess5g]s ( salvation are /ill go+ =?1 & ! acceptance ( _! w>n+ message w avail4 ,despise n ! humble te/imonies ( ^? unlett]$ oracles ( ,god1 = e ^w !y deliv] is rife ) ! fate ( m5 & nations1 & simultane\s #eji ) _! utt]ance on e>?1 ! busy p5s ( record+ angels are enroll+ !m ^u ! ar*ives ( et]nal judgm5t4 ,rememb] t f humble/ & app>5tly weake/ causes1 h (ttimes sprung ! highe/1 wise/ & mightie/ results1 & if ! ,gospel is pla9 & simple 9 con/ruction1 & its advocates & adh]5ts among ! poore/ & mo/ illit]ate ( m51 t ! ,almighty has purposely made !m s1 t ! fai? ( ! pr\d _w might be te/$1 t its population1 high & l[1 ri* & poor1 le>n$ & unle>n$1 might be left )\t excuse = its rejection1 & t to ,god1 n man1 might r$\nd all honor & glory = ! triumph :i* ,8 omnipot5t tru? is de/9$ to a*ieve4 ,put away all prejudice & n>r[ pre-conceptions1 close y\r e>s aga9/ ! voice ( misrepres5tation & calumny1 %ake (f ! cloak & coil ( c[>dice1 smo!r ! selfi% prompt+s ( worldly int]e/1 & :ile y sacrifice ! paltry ?+s ( e>?1 rememb] t y are lay+ up et]nal treasures 9 heav54 ,*oose ye ?is day :om ye w s]ve6 ,! l9e ( dem>kation is be+ drawn1 ! times ( sep>at+1 sift+ & sort+ are at h&1 & ! wor%ip]s ( ,god & ,mammom h5ce=? mu/ cease to m+le & commune4 ,! night ( d\bt is end$4 ,! day ( decision has dawn$4 ,tru? & ,error h tak5 ! field1 _! ho/ile ho/s are already 9 battle array1 & ! trumpets ( bo? sides are s\nd+ l\dly = volunte]s1 summon+ ! e>?'s inhabitants to ! ,armog$don ( ,almighty ,god4 ,on :i* side w y fight8 ,:i* cause are y will+ to be f\nd def5d+ to ! dea?8 ,be wise 9 *oice4 ,be in/ant 9 decision6 ,b above all ?+s be n dazzl$ & deceiv$4 ,tru?1 cru%$ to e>?1 w rise aga91 ,! et]nal ye>s ( ,god are h]s2 ,b error1 w\nd$1 wri!s ) pa91 ,& dies amid 8 wor%ip]s4 #eaj ,,! ,,misuse ,,( ,,p[]4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,orson ,f4 ,,:itney1 ,,9 ,,mill5nial ,,/>1 #ahhb4 ,! sev]e/ te/ to :i* human virtue may possibly be subject$ is ! possession ( unlimit$ p[]4 ,man may be rul$ & wrong$1 p]secut$ & trampl$ ^u1 & ! vitality & sweetness ( 8 "* w survive ! tyranny ( 8 oppressors1 & l ! %amrock ( ,irel&1 :i* is said to take root & fl\ri% :5 trodd5 "u foot1 ga9 /r5g? & endurance f ! v means employ$ = its de/ruction4 ,b give him 8 own way1 remove all re/ra9ts & b>ri]s betwe5 him & ! gratification ( 8 selfi% desires1 & he is a /rong man inde$ :o completely )/&s ! temptation4 ,! t]m p[] may imply l(ty & influ5tial position1 b\ndless weal?1 or intellectual em95ce1 or x may embrace 9 its def9ition all s\rces ( dom9ion toge!r2 b :e!r consid]$ s+ly or collectively1 x c make no mat]ial diff]5ce4 ,! rule f9ds g5]al application4 ,hi/ory is replete ) examples ( individuals & communities1 k+s & k+doms1 *iefs & armies1 prie/s & *ur*es1 presid5ts & peoples1 illu/rative ( ! almo/ inevitable mis=tune :i* results f inve/+ mank9d ) extraord9>y p[] & au?ority4 ,h]oes h ris5 & fall51 dyna/ies h fl\ri%$ & decay$1 races h bloom$ & )]$1 empires h be5 f\nd$ & de/roy$2 & 9 ne>ly e in/ance1 ei!r directly or indirectly1 _! d[nfall & de/ruction h be5 due to an improp] use ( ! gifts & p[]s !y 7 p]mitt$ to ex]cise4 ,! opportunities af=d$ = ! indulg5ce ( pride & selfi%ness1 ! unbridl$ facilities pres5t$ = ! gratification ( passion1 & ! p]petration ( e species ( wick$ness1 ) ! ?\s& & "o hi/orical pro(s ( ! pron5ess ev5 ( ! greate/ & mo/ virtu\s to succumb to ^! allurem5ts ( vice1 to say no?+ ( ! incumb5t labors & responsibilities1 are suffici5t1 x w\ld seem1 to make ! t5ure ( e>?ly au?ority1 or ! possession ( va/ weal?1 among ! mo/ undesirable atta9m5ts4 #eaa ,let x n be inf]r$ t we reg>d su* ?+s z ess5tially evil1 or consid] all aims & ef=ts 9 _! direction z necess>ily debas+ 9 _! t5d5cy4 ,f> f x4 ,x is n weal?1 b ! inord9ate love ( x1 t is ! root ( all evil2 x is n ! possession1 b ! p]v]sion ( p[]1 t is ! bane ( man's happ9ess & prosp]ity4 ,x is no m ( an evil to hold p[] ?an to possess weal?1 & no m ( a s9 to possess weal? ?an to enjoy any o!r bless+ :i* fl[s f ! ,giv] ( all good2 = z long z heav5 has gifts to be/[1 !re mu/ ne$s be ^? :o w receive !m & ^? :o are be/ entitl$ to be ! recipi5ts are ^? :o endeavor to des]ve !m & are qualifi$ to use !m 9 wisdom & righte\sness1 = ! glory ( ,god & ! welf>e ( _! fell[ m54 ,x is n ! hone/ aim =1 nor ! prop] ex]cise ( ^! advantages1 t are des]v+ subjects ( deprecation & disp>agem5t1 b x is ! misuse ( p[]1 ! pro/itution ( weal?1 ! neglect or abuse ( any ( ! bless+s ( life1 & ! unhall[$ me?ods employ$ 9 _! acquisition1 t are & ev] w be1 legitimate objects ( d5unciation & disc\ragem5t4 ,s f> f its be+ wrong to aim = sup]iority & excell5ce 9 any righte\s direction1 x is exactly ! rev]se4 ,our ,fa!r 9 heav5 expects x ( u4 ,he dem&s t ,8 *ildr5 advance unceas+ly t[>ds p[]1 weal? & intellig5ce illimitable4 ,8 motto is upw>d & onw>d1 ,8 c\rse is "o et]nal r\nd ( progression1 & ,8 con/ant exhortation is1 to foll[ 9 ,8 foot/eps2 & z long z we h 9 view ! exaltation t ,he has atta9$ & conf9e ourselves /rictly to ! me?ods :i* ,he has orda9$ = its accompli%m5t1 !re is no dang] ( our be+ too ambiti\s or ( mak+ an improp] use ( ! p[]s ,he w ev5tually be/[4 ,b x is "h 9 ?is weak mortal /ate1 :]e our eyes are dazzl$ by ! t9sel ( e>?ly vanities1 :]e our e>s are en*ant$ by ! dulcet b delusive notes ( fame1 & our feet are s apt to be s$uc$ f ! pa?s ( virtue by ! gild$ sn>es ( vice2 x is "h t !re is an ev] pres5t dang] ( misus+ ! gifts & bless+s we are privileg$ to enjoy1 & x is ?is cont9u\s & extreme liability t %\ld r5d] ! acquisition ( e>?ly p[] & weal?1 to ! great majority ( mank9d1 exce$+ly undesirable4 ,all m5 :o hold position d n abuse its privileges1 & ! man :o s]ves ,god humbly & fai?fully nev] w1 = ! mom5t he yield$ to ! temptation s to d1 t mom5t w\ld he cease to s]ve ! ,"l2 b !re are _m1 alas6 :o sadly misuse #eab ! functions ( _! (fice1 & pro/itute e p[] & privilege to ! gratification ( self & ! injury & emb>rassm5t ( _! fell[ m54 ,x is dang]\s to put "s m5 into p[]4 ,!y swell up & become s di/5d$ ) ! ideas ( _! greatness & importance1 t we are =cibly rem9d$ ( s _m inflat$ toy balloons1 :i* ! slighte/ prick ( a p9 w\ld bur/ & ru9 =ev]4 ,a v small (fice & a v little au?ority is suffici5t to intoxicate "s m5 & r5d] !m entirely unfit = duty4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph1 9 ! c\rse ( a prophecy utt]$ 9 ,m>*1 #ahci1 speaks z foll[s3 ,we h le>n$ by sad exp]i5ce t x is ! nature & disposition ( almo/ all m51 z soon z !y get a little brief au?ority1 z !y suppose1 !y w imm$iately beg9 to ex]cise unrighte\s dom9ion2 & 9 two prec$+ p>agraphs ( ! same1 ^! words occur3 ,! rights ( ! prie/hood are insep>ably connect$ ) ! p[]s ( heav51 & ! p[]s ( heav5 _c be controll$ nor h&l$ only ^u ! pr9ciples ( righte\sness4 ,t !y may be conf]r$ ^u u1 x is true2 b :5 we und]take to cov] our s9s1 or to gratify our pride1 our va9 ambition1 or to ex]cise control1 or dom9ion1 or compulsion ^u ! s\ls ( ! *ildr5 ( m51 9 any degree ( unrighte\sness1 behold ! heav5s )draw !mselves1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l is griev$ & :5 x is )drawn1 ,am5 to ! ,prie/hood or ! au?ority ( t man4 ,x is a c]ta9 indication ( a weak m9d :5 x c be ov]turn$ by a brief draught ( au?ority4 ,l a %ip :i* spreads sail1 b lacks ! necess>y tonnage to hold x level ) ! sea1 ! individual :o hoi/s 8 pride on high & is devoid ( ! indisp5sable balla/ ( common s5se1 w spe$ily run on to ru9 & oblivion4 ,solomon nev] said a wis] ?+ ?an t ,pride goe? beside de/ruction2 & an haughty _s be=e a fall4 ,b ! truly great man is nev] s affect$4 ,too broad & deep & s5sible to be dazzl$ by t]re/rial spl5dor & too int5t ^u 8 purpose to be sway$ or direct$ by ! flatt]y ( ! fawn+ multitude1 in/ead ( be+ elevat$1 he is m apt to be humbl$ by promotion to p[]1 or if he ev] feels its influ5ce1 x is l new w9e refre%+ a giant1 n l a seltz] draught ov]com+ a dw>f4 ,"s m5 evid5tly deem x _! duty to be ambiti\s = di/9ction1 on ! pr9ciple1 we suppose1 t if ! m\nta9 w n come to ,mahomet1 ,mahomet mu/ g to ! m\nta94 ,:ile ?is may be measurably true ) reg>d to worldly matt]s1 x is n s respect+ ! ?+s ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,no ,latt]-day ,sa9t ne$ aim = p[] or position 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,if he be de/9$ to #eac hold (fice 9 ! ,prie/hood1 or to occupy any po/ ( honor )9 ! gift ( t ,prie/hood1 he c af=d to wait 9 pati5ce = x to come to him1 = come x w1 9 ! due "t ( ! ,"l1 ,mahomet's m\nta9 to ! contr>y not)/&+2 b if he is n de/9$ = ! position to :i* he aspires1 despite 8 mo/ /r5u\s ef=ts he w be ! victim ( disappo9tm5t2 or if p]mitt$ to rea* ! height ( ! ambition1 x w be b to fall !refrom :5 8 folly & 8 weakness %all h be5 made fully manife/4 ,x is madness to ru% ne$lessly into p]il4 ,duty & necessity are ! only motives :i* %\ld impel any "o into an enc\nt] ) temptation4 ,! only assurance ( complete victory ov] s91 aft] bravely meet+ & conqu]+ ! temptations t c be safely met & resi/$1 is 9 avoid+ all o!rs :i* ,god nev] int5d$ u to meet1 & :i* z a consequ5ce1 we w\ld f9d x impossible to ov]come4 ,a little done well br+s a mu* high] bless+ ?an a great deal und]tak5 & unwor?ily p]=m$4 ,let him :o lu/s aft] weal? & aspires to e>?ly honors beyond ! /ation 9 :i* x has pleas$ ! ,almighty to place him1 pond] ?is well 9 8 he>t4 ,let him ask himself if he is qualifi$ to make a wise use ( ! ?+s he covets1 if he is able to be> up "u ! heavy responsibilities !y entail1 & /rong en\gh to resi/ successfully ! temptations :i* w\ld assail him on e h&2 & if he is satisfi$ ( ?is1 let him recollect t ,god selects = ,8 rul]s ^? :o h be5 humble & fai?ful 9 subord9ate capacities1 & t x is f> m admirable to wait =1 ?an to op5ly invite recognition & promotion4 ,by ! fai?ful dis*>ge ( ! duties ( 8 humbl] call+1 let him prove himself wor?y ( ! honors ( a high]1 & hav+ atta9$ ! summit ( 8 hopes1 ! possession ( ! p[]1 ! weal? & ! intellig5ce he crav$1 let him c>efully ex]cise ^? gifts 9 ! fe> ( ! ,"l & ! love ( 8 fell[m51 le/ he prove recreant to 8 tru/1 turn traitor to 8 ,god & be hurl$ f 8 exaltation l ,lucif] f ,heav54 #ead ,,happ9ess ,,= ,,! ,,sorr[ful4 ,,by ,,apo/le ,,orson ,,pratt1 ,,9 ,,mill5nial ,,/>1 #ahff4 ,:o is ! happy man8 ,is x ! k+ ^u 8 ?rone8 ,is x ! mighty emp]or :o sways ! de/9y ( millions8 ,does happ9ess consi/ 9 rul+1 9 judg+1 9 politics1 9 ?rones1 9 palaces1 9 e>?ly gr&eur8 ,does x consi/ 9 ! honor :i* man r5d]s to 8 fell[man8 ,is x f\nd 9 high titles1 su* z ,"r ,honorable ,"l ,bi%op1 8 ,hol9ess--! ,pope1 8 ,maje/y--! ,k+1 or ,emp]or1 8 ,lord%ip1 etc41 etc48 ,does happ9ess seek ! mansions ( ! ri*1 ! spl5did habitations & beautiful p>ks ( ! noblem58 ,does happ9ess seek ! companion%ip ( ! le>n$1 & select its abode 9 academies1 colleges & univ]sities8 ,has ! philosoph]1 ! a/ronom]1 ! *emi/1 ! optician1 ! ma!matician1 ! le>n$ 9 any sci5ce1 s\ght out its desirable dwell+ place8 ,tell me1 ye sw>m+ millions ( bygone g5]ations1 :o among y 7 happy8 ,tell me1 ,o sons ( e>?1 has happ9ess be5 f\nd by mortals8 ,:i!r %all ,i g = an answ]8 ,let creation speak2 let ! e>? op5 h] m\? & te/ify4 ,li/56 ,:at s\nds are ^? ,i he>8 ,c x be ! l[ murmur+s ( di/ant ?und]8 ,x _c be6 ,x proce$s z if f ! b[els ( ! e>?6 ,b h>k6 ,did ,i n he> words1 articulat$ 9 a deep1 l[1 m\rnful s\nd8 ,has ! e>?1 inde$1 a language8 ,c %e also express h] sorr[s8 ,b1 li/5 aga96 ,%e sighs6 ,%e m\rns6 ,%e exclaims3 ,woe1 woe is me1 ! "m ( m56 ,i am pa9$6 ,i am we>y because ( ! wick$ness ( my *ildr56 ,:5 %all ,i re/1 & be cleans$ f ! fil?9ess :i* has gone out ( me8 ,:5 w my ,creator sanctify me1 t ,i may re/1 & righte\sness = a season abide ^u my face8 ,:o c\ld li/5 to ?is sorr[ful1 pa9ful lam5tation1 ?is e>ne/1 solemn1 appeal to ! ,creator1 & n be mov$8 ,:o c\ld reflect ^u ! bitt]ness & angui% ( our great common "m1 & n weep ov] ! untold mis]ies %e has endur$ = six ?\s& ye>s8 ,:o s dead to sympa?y1 t he c\ld n jo9 ) an int5sity ( desire' unutt]able1 = ! emancipation #eae ( ! groan+ captive8 ,oh1 let ! *a9s ( old e>? be bur/ asund]2 let h] arise & %ake h] v f\ndations2 let h] put on ! /r5g? & p[] ( h] ,omnipot5t ,creator2 let h] ga!r ! mighty wat]s into "o place2 let h] unite ! isl&s & ! cont95ts into "o l&1 into an et]nal bond ( union2 let ! ev]la/+ m\nta9s b[ _! l(ty heads2 let ! sanctify+ fire ( ! ,"l cleanse corruption f h] face2 let ! r$eem$ captive smile z at ! creation's morn1 & be bless$ ) ! pres5ce ( h] ,creator1 & be cr[n$ ) re/--ev]la/+ re/4 ,b is !re no re/ = man8 ,mu/ he seek1 & seek 9 va9 = happ9ess8 ,:]e1 ,oh1 :]e c ! sacr$ gem be f\nd8 ,is man =ev] doom$ to sorr[1 lam5tation1 & gha/ly dea?8 ,or is !re hope8 ,%all ! sons ( mortality appeal to ! e>? = aid8 ,no1 v]ily no2 %e h]self has ne$ ( aid4 ,:5ce1 !n1 %all !y look = help8 ,f heav56 ,f ! high & l(ty ,"o :o sits ^u ! ?rone6 ,f ! ,creator1 ! ,r$eem]1 ! great f\nta9 & et]nal s\rce ( happ9ess4 ,to ,him1 ,o ye sons ( sorr[1 direct y\r cry2 to ,him lift up ! voice ( supplication & f]v5t pray]2 to ,him b[ y\r /ubborn he>ts1 & wills1 & yield y\rselves to ! voice ( inspiration1 to ! c\nsel ( ,8 mess5g]s2 obey ! heav5ly1 angelic message ( ! re/or$ ,gospel1 & y %all be fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/--! ,com=t]1 & be born aga9 into a k+dom ( happ9ess4 ,let all :o seek = happ9ess1 "k assur$ly1 t ?is is ! only road t leads to h] peaceful abode4 ,peace is be+ tak5 f among ! nations4 ,%e has s\ght out a re/+ place among ! m\nta9s ( ,israel1 9 ! new f\nd _w4 ,!re1 & !re only w ! we>y be at re/1 & ! sons ( sorr[ f9d an heav5ly balm = e w\nd4 ,!re ! great ,physician w heal ! s\l1 & ! body1 too4 ,!re ! heav5s w conv]se ) ! sons ( e>?1 & p\r d[n ! ri* treasures ( wisdom to fea/ ! hungry1 long+ s\l4 ,!re ! ,"l has comm&$ ! bless+1 ev5 life =ev] m4 ,!re1 9 ! ,"l's m\nta91 w ,he take away ! veil t is ov] all fle%1 & wipe away ! te>s ( ! sorr[ful1 & imp>t a fullness ( life & ev]la/+ joy4 #eaf ,,! ,,/raight ,,& ,,n>r[ ,,way4 ,,doctr9es ,,! ,,savior ,,taught4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,ephraim ,h4 ,,nye4 ,9 ! m]idian ( "t1 ! ,savior came & dwelt among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,he 0 born 9 a /able & cradl$ 9 a mang]4 ,! days & ye>s ( ,8 *ildhood & y\? 7 sp5t ) ,8 p>5ts 9 ! ord9>y walks & vocations ( life4 ,_m wond]ful ?+s occurr$ 9 relation to ,8 conception & bir?3 ,angelic *oirs f ! heav5s desc5d$1 *ant+ glad tid+s ( great joy1 peace on e>?1 good w t[>d m54 ,h]od's cunn+ plans 7 baffl$2 8 b\ndless rage1 8 cruel edict1 ! dea? ( ! innoc5ts2 ,joseph's heav5ly w>n+ to flee to ,egypt ) ! "y *ild1 8 j\rney & return1 8 /ay 9 ,galilee t ! ,scriptures might be fulfill$2 all ^! dropp$ out ( ! public m9d1 &1 z ! ye>s roll$ by1 7 =gott5 & lo/1 except by 8 relatives & fri5ds4 ,z ,he soj\rn$ among m5 dur+ ! ye>s ( ,8 y\? & e>ly manhood1 !re 0 little 9 ,8 life to attract ! att5tion ( ,8 fell[s until he uno/5tati\sly walk$ d[n into ! wat]s ( ! riv] ,jordan1 & !re 0 baptiz$ by ,john2 & ?\gh ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 se5 to re/ ^u ,him 9 ! =m ( a dove1 z ,he walk$ out ( ! wat]1 & a voice f heav5 0 he>d to say1 ,?is is ,my belov$ ,son 9 :om ,i am well pleas$2 yet m5 did n recognize 9 ,him ! ,son ( ,god4 ,?\gh ,he prea*$ ! gospel ( rep5tance & baptism = ! remission ( s9s1 *ose & orda9$ twelve ,apo/les & s5t !m =? to prea*1 & w5t =? heal+ all mann] ( sickness & dire disease1 caus+ ! bl9d to see1 ! deaf to he>1 ! lame to walk & leap = joy1 tea*+ z no o!r man _h taught1 heal+ z no o!r man _h heal$1 rebuk+ z no o!r man _h ev] d>$ rebuke m5 = ! s9s !y daily committ$1 yet !y reject$ ,him & condemn$ ,him to a cruel dea?1 & ?\gh ,he rose aga9 7:i* fact 0 nois$ abroad s t all ! inhabitants ( #eag ,j]usalem 7 cognizant ( x71 /ill !y c\ld n see 9 ,him ! ,savior ( ! _w4 ,on ! great day ( ,p5teco/1 :5 !re 7 ga!r$ toge!r dev\t m5 ( all ! surr\nd+ nations1 sudd5ly !re came a s\nd f heav51 z ( a ru%+ mighty w9d1 & x fill$ all ! h\se :]e !y 7 sitt+1 & !re appe>$ unto !m clov5 tongues l z ( fire1 & x sat ^u ea* ( !m 7! ,disciples7 & !y 7 all fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 & began to speak ) o!r tongues1 z ! ,_s gave !m utt]ance4 ,! p ( ! multitude 7 all amaz$1 = !y he>d ( ! wond]ful works ( ,god1 ea* 9 8 own tongue4 ,pet]1 /&+ up ) ! elev51 lift$ up 8 voice & said unto !m3 ,ye m5 ( ,judea1 & all ye t dwell at ,j]usalem1 be ?is kn[n unto y1 & he>k5 to my words4 ,!n1 repeat+ ! words ( ! ,prophet ,joel1 he %[$ to !m t ,*ri/ %\ld come1 & briefly sket*$ ! hi/ory ( ,8 life1 rec\nt+ ,8 wond]ful works & noble de$s1 %[$ =? to ! p t !y _h by cruel h&s put ,him to dea?1 ?us crucify+ ! ,"l ( ,glory2 t 9 fulfillm5t ( ! ,prophet's words1 ,god _h rais$ ,him f ! dead2 t on ! ?ird day ,he _h be5 se5 by ! ,apo/les & _m o!rs ) :om ,he _h conv]s$1 :]e( we are all witnesses4 ,!re=e1 be+ by ! "r h& ( ,god exalt$1 & hav+ receiv$ ( ! ,fa!r ! promise ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,he ha? %$ =? ?is :i* ye n[ see & he>4 ,!re=e1 let all ! h\se ( ,israel "k assur$ly t ,god ha? made t same ,jesus :om ye h crucifi$ bo? ,"l & ,*ri/4 ,n[ :5 !y he>d ?is !y 7 prick$ 9 _! he>ts & said unto ,pet] & to ! re/ ( ! ,apo/les1 ,m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8 ,n until ?is mom5t did !y believe 9 ,jesus ( ,naz>e? z ! ,savior ( ! _w4 ,?\gh all ,8 wond]ful works _h be5 p]=m$ 9 _! mid/1 yet n until ! /ory ( ,8 life1 ,8 t]rible dea?1 ,8 glori\s resurrection1 & ! wond]ful outp\r+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/ n[ manife/$ be=e _! eyes1 did fai? spr+ up 9 _! he>ts1 & a desire to be p>tak]s ( ! heav5ly gift1 caus+ !m to plead ) ! ,apo/les1 ,:at %all we d8 ,,fai? ,,& ,,works4 ,fai? is ! ma9-spr+ ( all action1 a mighty mov+ p[]4 ,by x ,noah1 ,abraham & ,moses p]=m$ _! #eah wond]ful works2 ! *ildr5 ( ,israel pass$ ?r\gh ! ,r$ ,sea1 ! walls ( ,j]i*o fell1 ! h>lot ,rahab p]i%$ n2 ,gideon1 ,b>ak1 ,david & o!rs ( ! prophets subdu$ k+doms1 wr\ght righte\sness1 obta9$ promises & /opp$ ! m\?s ( lions4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul und]/ood ! wond]ful p[] ( fai? :5 he said 7,heb4 xi1 #f71 ,b )\t fai? x is impossible to please ,him2 = he t come? to ,god mu/ believe t ,he is1 & t ,he is a rew>d] ( !m t dilig5tly seek ,him4 ,?is v]se is self-explanatory4 ,if we did n believe t ,god lives & w rew>d ^? :o dilig5tly seek ,him1 we %\ld n seek ,him at all4 ,! ?ird v]se reads1 ,?r\gh fai? we und]/& t ! worlds 7 fram$ by ! ^w ( ,god4 ,s !n1 n only c\ld ! wond]ful works be=e rec\nt$ be p]=m$ by ! old wor?ies1 b ev5 worlds c\ld be fram$ :5 necess>y ?r\gh fai?4 ,b w fai? alone accompli% ! salvation ( ! s\l ( m54 ,z op9ions diff]1 & he :o risks 8 s\l's salvation ^u ! unc]ta9ties ( m5's op9ions1 has b a va9 hope ( be+ l$ aright2 let ! ,scriptures answ] ! "q4 ,james #bnd *4 #ad-bf4 ,?is decl>ation ( ! great ,apo/le seems to set at re/ = all "t ! !ory t fai? alone is suffici5t to save mank9d4 ,9 clos+ 8 spee*1 he v =cibly /ates t1 ,z ! body )\t ! _s is dead1 s fai? )\t works is dead also4 ,%all we n say1 !n1 t works are necess>y1 & if s1 :at are ^? works8 ,,rep5tance4 ,aga9 let ! ,scriptures tell ! tale4 ,ma?4 #c1 #b;d1 ,9 ^? days came ,john ! ,bapti/--say+ ',rep5t ye1 = ! k+dom ( heav5 is at h&4' ,jesus came prea*+ ! gospel ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god 7,m>k i1 #ae7 & say+1 ! "t is fulfill$1 & ! ,k+dom ( ,god is at h&2 rep5t ye & believe ! ,gospel4 7,m>k vi1 #ab47 ,& !y 7! ,apo/les7 w5t out1 & prea*$ t m5 %\ld rep5t4 ,jesus 0 evid5tly det]m9$ t !re %\ld be no mi/ake ^u ?is matt] :5 he said 7,luke xiii1 #c-e73 ,i tell y ,nay2 b except ye rep5t1 ye %all all likewise p]i%4 ,( ^? eighte5 ^u :om ! t[] ( ,siloam fell & slew !m1 ?9k ye t !y 7 s9n]s above all m5 t dwelt 9 ,j]usalem8 ,i tell y ,nay2 b except ye rep5t1 ye %all all likewise p]i%4 ,! ^w ( ! ,"l to ,israel 9 ! days ( ,ezekiel 0 equally positive 7,ezek4 xviii1 #cj71 ,!re=e #eai ,i w judge y1 ,o ,h\se ( ,israel1 e "o accord+ to 8 ways1 sai? ! ,"l ,god4 ,rep5t & turn y\rselves f all y\r transgressions1 s iniquity %all n be y\r ru94 ,nor does x appe> t conditions _h at all *ang$ 9 ! days ( ! ,apo/le ,paul1 = we f9d him decl>+ 9 ! mo/ emphatic t]ms 7,acts xvii1 #cj71 ,& ! times ( ?is ignorance ,god w9k$ at2 b n[ comm&e? all m5 ev]y:]e to rep5t4 ,?is1 !n1 is ! fir/ gr& /ep ( prep>atory "w 9 secur+ salvation 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,b ! "q may arise 9 ! m9d ( our read]1 ,:]e9 h ,i s9n$8 ,9 :at h ,i done wrong8 ,i h compli$ ) all ! requirem5ts ( ! decalogue1 ,i h liv$ accord+ to ! gold5 rule1 do+ unto o!rs z ,i w\ld be done by4 ,:at h ,i to rep5t (8 ,h y n be5 guilty ( foll[+ aft] & believ+ 9 man-made sy/ems ( religion & ( wor%ip+ 9 *ur*es erect$ = ! purpose ( mak+ m]*&ise ( ! s\ls ( m58 ,look abroad ^u ! face ( ! e>?1 se>* 9 all ! ,*ri/ian _w = ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ z organiz$ & recogniz$ by ,him1 :]e d y f9d x8 ,l ! %ipwreck$ m>9] ^: we>y eye scans ! va/ horizon ) a l+]+ hope t a fri5dly sail w come to 8 relief1 till 8 he>t gr[s fa9t & dies )9 him1 s x is ) _m an hone/ s\l seek+ ! way to et]nal life1 anon z he li/5s to ! v>i\s cre$s & exam9es ! doctr9es ( ! diff]5t sects1 he discov]s discrepancies ev]y:]e4 ,no "o has a p]fect =m ( wor%ip2 all h dw9dl$ 9 unbelief2 !y h dep>t$ f ! fai? ( ! anci5ts2 !y h turn$ away f ! true & liv+ ,god1 z ! ,apo/le ,paul said 7#bnd ,tim4 iv1 #c71 ,= ! "t w come :5 !y w n endure s\nd doctr9e2 b aft] _! own lu/s %all !y heap to !mselves tea*]s1 hav+ it*+ e>s1 & !y %all turn away _! e>s f ! tru?1 & %all be turn$ into fables4 ,hav+ a =m ( godl9ess1 b d5y+ ! p[] !re(4 ,prea*+ = doctr9e ! precepts ( m54 ,*ur*es h be5 erect$ ^: spires rise 9 e t[n & city1 village & hamlet ov] all ! l&1 9 :i* m5 prea* = hire & div9e = money2 ?us mak+ m]*&ise ( ! s\ls ( m51 hav+1 z ,isaiah says1 ,transgress$ ! laws1 *ang$ ! ord9ance1 brok5 ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 & x %all be z ) ! p1 s ) ! prie/1 & z ,jesus said 9 ,luke1 ,c ! bl9d lead ! bl9d8 ,%all !y n bo? fall into ! dit*8 ,we answ] #ebj by say+1 z ! ,apo/les ( old said3 ,rep5t & be baptiz$1 e "o ( y1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! remission ( s9s4 7,acts ii1 #ch47 ,yes1 = ! fruits ( rep5tance are a brok5 he>t & a contrite _s2 & x is provid$ t su* an "o %\ld walk 9 ! foot/eps ( ,jesus1 d[n into ! wat]1 &1 l ,him1 be buri$ b5ea? ! liquid wave4 ,,baptism4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ act t ,jesus did prep>atory to ,8 m9i/]ial labors1 & ! v la/ comm& ,he gave to ,8 ,apo/les prior to ,8 asc5sion into heav5 7,matt1 xxviii1 #ai-bj71 ,g ye !re=e & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 tea*+ !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,i h comm&$ y4 ,& :at _h ,he j comm&$ !m8--to baptise all nations4 ,! next witness te/ifies a little /rong] 7,m>k xvi1 #ae-af71 ,& ,he said unto !m1 ,g ye into all ! _w & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature4 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$1 b he t believe? n %all be damn$4 ,oh1 :at an opportunity to secure et]nal life1 :at a glori\s promise1 & ?is1 too1 f ! ,au?or ( our salvation6 ,_m say t !y believe on ,him1 t !y h fai? 9 ,him1 & yet p]si/5tly refuse to accept ! conditions t ,he has (f]$ = _! salvation4 ,surely no "o w h ! audacity to ass]t t ,he :o gave ,8 life & %$ ,8 blood t we may obta9 et]nal life1 has n ! "r to e/abli% ! conditions ^u :i* we may secure ! b5efits ( t aton+ blood4 ,8 promise is pla91 & 9 language unmi/akable1 ,he t believes & is baptiz$ %all be sav$4 ,let u n =get t ! decl>ation is equally positive t1 ,he t believe? n %all be damn$4 ,nor is ,john ! ,belov$ less explicit 9 8 /atem5t ( :at ! ,savior said to ,nicodemus 7,john iii1 #e71 ,jesus answ]$1 v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s he _c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,"h is a decl>ation f ! ,great ,ma/] ,himself1 t ought to be a suffici5t answ] to all :o fondly imag9e t !y c f9d "s o!r way4 ,aga91 !re are ^? :o believe t if !y live a life ( honor & integrity among m51 & s]ve ,god accord+ to ! be/ light !y h1 t !y w be entitl$ to an inh]itance 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,to all su*1 let ! ,scriptures once m decl>e ! fact 7,acts x1 #a-f & #dh71 ,!re #eba 0 a man 9 ,caes>ea call$ ,cornelius1 a c5turion ( ! b& call$ ! ,italian ,b&1 a dev\t man & "o t fe>$ ,god ) all 8 h\se1 :i* gave mu* alms to ! p & pray$ to ,god always4 ,he saw 9 a vision1 evid5tly ab\t ! n9? h\r ( ! day1 an angel ( ,god com+ 9 to him & say+ unto him--,cornelius2 & :5 he look$ on him he 0 afraid & said1 ,:at is x1 ,"l8 ,& he said unto him1 ,?y pray]s & ?9e alms are come up = a memorial be=e ,god2 & n[ s5d m5 to ,joppa & call = "o ,simon ^: surname is ,pet]2 he lodge? ) "o ,simon1 a tann]1 ^: h\se is by ! seaside4 ,he %all tell !e :at ?\ oughte/ to d4 ,ah6 ,cornelius1 y ,god-fe>+1 alms-giv+1 pray]ful man1 !re is some?+ t y h n done6 ,?\gh y\r fai? has rea*$ unto heav51 & y\r pray]s h be5 he>d & y\r alms-giv+ consid]$ by ! ,almighty1 yet !re is some?+ = y to d ( su* great importance t ! w9d[s ( heav5 7 op5$ & an angel s5t =? unto y z a mess5g]1 to notify y ( ! fact4 ,:at is x1 ,cornelius8 ,he s5t = ,pet]1 z he 0 comm&$1 & :5 ,pet] came1 saw 8 fai?1 & t ( 8 h\sehold1 he>d _! words & t !y believ$ on ! ,"l ,jesus1 he comm&$ !m to be baptiz$4 ,?is is ! door into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,,object ,,( ,,baptism4 ,n[ !re is a great div]sity ( op9ion among m5 z to ! gr& object = :i* baptism 0 in/itut$2 "s believ+ t x %\ld be p]=m$ 9 ! pres5ce ( a great numb] ( p z a te/imony to !m t ! humble p5it5t has put on ,*ri/2 o!rs1 aga91 claim+ t x is an outw>d & visible sign ( an inw>d & spiritual grace1 & /ill o!rs1 t x 0 int5d$ z a witness be=e m5 ( a *ange ( he>t4 ,n a ^w c be f\nd 9 ! ,scriptures to support any ( ^! positions1 b1 on ! o!r h&1 evid5ce ab\nds 9 ! sacr$ record to prove t ! ord9ance ( baptism 0 = ! purpose ( wa%+ away or = ! remission ( s9s4 ,let u take ! te/imony ( ,m>k i1 #d1 ,john did baptize 9 ! wild]ness & prea* ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s2 ( ,luke iii1 #c1 ,& he came into all ! c\ntry ab\t ,jordan1 prea*+ ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s2 ,acts ii1 #ch1 ,!n ,pet] said unto !m1 ,rep5t & be baptiz$1 e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s4 ,also ,acts xxii1 #af1 ,& n[ :y t>rie/ ?\8 ,arise #ebb & be baptiz$ & wa% away ?y s9s4 ,"h ! gr& "q arises3 ( :at does s9 consi/8 ,is x n ! violation ( law or ! break+ ( a comm&1 & is n ! s9 ( omission z great z ! s9 ( commission8 ,surely ! comm&m5t1 ,rememb] ! ,sabba? day to keep x holy1 is j z b9d+ z ! "o t prec$es x1 ,?\ %alt n take ! "n ( ! ,"l ?y ,god 9 va91 yet ! failure to obey ! "o w\ld be a s9 ( omission1 :ile to break ! o!r w\ld be a s9 ( commission4 ,& are n ! comm&m5ts issu$ by ! ,savior & ,8 ,apo/les z mu* ! comm&s ( ,god z ^? utt]$ on ,m\nt ,s9ai8 ,&1 if s1 a failure to comply :5 ,god comm&s all m5 ev]y:]e to rep5t1 z 9 ,acts xvii1 #cj1 or :]e ,pet] comm&$ !m to rep5t & be baptiz$ = ! remission ( s9s1 z 9 ,acts ii1 #ch1 br+s u "u ! condemnation ( a brok5 law & adjudges u z s9n]s be=e ,god4 ,hav+ n[ discov]$ ! door ( ! /raight & n>r[ way t leads to et]nal life1 :i* door is baptism1 & ! object ( :i* is ! remission or wa%+ away ( our s9s1 x n[ becomes p>ticul>ly int]e/+ to decide :o are prop] c&idates = baptism4 ,,subjects ,,fit ,,= ,,baptism4 ,among ! v>i\s sects & cre$s ( mod]n ,*ri/5dom1 _m believe 9 ! practice ( baptiz+ little *ildr54 ,we unhesitat+ly say t no f\ndation or ju/ification = su* a practice c be f\nd 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,x has be5 %[n beyond "q1 accord+ to ! ,scriptures1 t baptism is = ! remission ( s9s4 ,s9 is ! break+ ( a law or comm& ( ,god4 ,! *ild1 until x comes to ! ye>s ( und]/&+1 is n able to compreh5d law or und]/& ! b9d+ nature ( a comm&2 h5ce x is irresponsible4 ,= :]e !re is no compreh5sion !re is no law2 & :]e !re is no law !re c be no s92 & :]e !re is no s91 baptism is uncall$ = & out ( place & is 9 direct violation ( ! comm&s ( our ,savior4 ,= if by baptism "o *ild :o dies 9 its infancy may be u%]$ into ! arms ( ,jesus1 & = ! lack ( baptism ano!r *ild dy+ 9 its infancy is =bidd5 ,8 sacr$ pres5ce1 !n is x n /range t ,he did n m5tion ?is important & ess5tial ord9ance ( baptism :5 ,he said1 z 9 ,m>k x1 #ac-af1 ,& !y br\ght "y *ildr5 to ,him t ,he %\ld t\* !m & ,8 disciples rebuk$ ^? t br\ght !m4 ,b :5 ,jesus saw x1 ,he 0 mu* displeas$ #ebc & said unto !m1 ,suff] ! little *ildr5 to come unto ,me1 & =bid !m n1 = ( su* is ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 :osoev] %all n receive ! ,k+dom ( ,god z a little *ild1 he %all n ent] !re94 ,& ,he took !m up 9 ,8 arms1 put ,8 h&s ^u !m & bless$ !m4 ,! te/imony ( ,/4 ,luke is almo/ id5tical4 ,x reads z foll[s 7,luke xviii1 #ae-ag73 ,& !y br\ght unto ,him also infants1 t ,he %\ld t\* !m1 b :5 ,8 disciples saw x !y rebuk$ !m4 ,b ,jesus call$ !m unto ,him1 & said1 ,suff] little *ildr5 to come unto me & =bid !m n1 = ( su* is ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 :osoev] %all n receive ! ,k+dom ( ,god z a little *ild1 %all 9 no wise ent] !re94 ,cle>ly1 !n1 baptism 0 nev] int5d$ = little *ildr51 = baptism hav+ be5 in/itut$ = ! purpose ( wa%+ away s9s1 s9s already committ$1 & ! *ild n hav+ committ$ any1 ! ord9ance w\ld n apply4 ,b :at is m important1 he t believes 9 & decl>es x necess>y = ! little *ild to be baptiz$1 & baptizes x1 is committ+ a mo/ griev\s s9 9 ! sight ( ,god2 b x is n true1 z claim$ by _m ,*ri/ians1 t ! little infant t dies )\t baptism is %ut out f ! pres5ce ( ,god1 t hell is pav$ ) little unbaptiz$ *ildr51 & !y are erect+ a b>ri] to ^? little infants 9 ! =m ( ! ord9ance ( baptism & =bidd+ all su* to come unto ,*ri/1 ?us break+ "o ( ,8 mo/ emphatic comm&s1 utt]$ :5 ,he 0 mu* displeas$ at :at ! disciples 7 do+1 & said1 ,=bid !m n1 b suff] !m to come unto ,me4 ,! little *ild is pure & innoc5t because x c commit no s9 until x comes to ! ye>s ( acc\ntability4 ,s91 !n1 conceives 9 its he>t1 & z x gr[s 9 ye>s ,satan tempts x & x becomes s9ful & wick$1 & ! means provid$ by ! ,almighty to cleanse x & make x aga9 z pure & z innoc5t z x 0 9 ! beg9n+ ( its mortal c>e]1 is ! sacr$ ord9ance ( baptism4 ,& ?us may ! rep5tant s9n] become l ! example t ,jesus set be=e !m1 z %[n by ,matt1 xviii1 #b-d1 ,& ,jesus call$ a little *ild unto ,him & set him 9 ! mid/ ( !m & said1 ,v]ily ,i say unto y1 except ye be conv]t$1 & become z little *ildr51 ye %all n ent] into ! k+dom ( heav54 ,:osoev]1 !re=e1 %all humble himself z ?is little *ild1 ! same is greate/ 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,?us ! little *ild is giv5 to u z a patt]n ( purity1 a sample ( innoc5ce1 by #ebd ! ,savior ,himself2 & ! b>e !ory ( baptiz+ su* little innoc5ts to wa% away _! s9s becomes revolt+ to ! human m9d :5 consid]$ "u ! light ( reason1 & ! practice ( x is an abom9ation 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,!re=e1 little *ildr5 are n eligible = baptism4 ,?is decl>ation /&s out 9 bold relief :5 view$ 9 ! light ( ! foll[+ passages1 :i* pla9ly prove t all c&idates = ! ,k+dom ( ,god mu/ be capable ( be+ taught 7,matt1 xxviii1 #ac-bj73 ,g ye1 !re=e1 & tea* all nations1 baptiz+ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 tea*+ !m to obs]ve all ?+s :atsoev] ,i h comm&$ y4 ,all mu/ h suffici5t m5tal developm5t to be capable ( believ+ ! doctr9es taught1 z %[n by ! ,savior's comm&m5t1 & ,m>k xvi1 #af1 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$1 & he t believe? n %all be damn$4 ,b :5 !y believ$ ,philip prea*+ ! ?+s conc]n+ ! ,k+dom ( ,god & ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ !y 7 baptiz$1 bo? m5 & wom5 7,acts viii1 #ab74 ,& z !y w5t on _! way1 !y came unto a c]ta9 wat]1 & ! ,eunu* said1 ,see1 "h is wat]2 :at do? h9d] me to be baptiz$8 & ,philip said1 ,if ?\ believe/ ) all ?9e he>t1 ?\ maye/1 & he answ]$ & said1 ,i believe t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! ,son ( ,god4 7,acts viii1 #cf-cg47 ,a k ( ! div9e tru?s ( reveal$ religion :5 once impress$ ^u ! he>t1 causes fai? to spr+ =? 9 ! s\l1 & ) admiration we reflect ^u ! life ( ,him ^: wondr\s love 0 manife/$ t[>d u :5 ,he (f]$ ,8 life z a sacrifice = our s9s4 ,by comp>ison we realize our own unwor?9ess2 t our feet h /ray$ f ! pa? ( "r & t we are /eep$ 9 iniquity4 ,) ?is conviction comes a resolution to turn1 if possible1 f our wick$ ways & walk 9 newness ( life4 ,?is br+s rep5tance1 a =sak+ ( s91 a rev]5ce = ,almighty ,god & an e>ne/ desire to se>* aft] & s]ve ,him 9 _s & 9 tru?4 ,we resolve to tread ! pa? 9 :i* our ,savior walk$1 d[n into ! wat]s ( baptism1 ?us foll[+ ,him ?r\gh ! door into ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 t :]e ,he is we may be also4 ,suffici5t m5tal capacity to be taught1 to believe1 to rep5t1 & to volunt>ily (f] "o's self = ob$i5ce to ! succe$+ pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel1 is a pr]equisite to ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,little *ildr5 h n ?is capacity1 consequ5tly !re is no law ( ,god requir+ !m to be baptiz$2 #ebe & all man-made sy/ems to ! contr>y w be null & void 9 ! day ( judgm5t4 ,,mode ,,( ,,baptism4 ,!re are s _m conflict+ op9ions on ?is "q4 ,! or?odox ,*ri/ian *ur*es hav+ dep>t$ f ! fai? ( ! ,apo/les1 & built up *ur*es to !mselves1 = ! purpose ( mak+ m]*&ise ( ! s\ls ( m51 h in/itut$ ! practice ( spr9kl+ or p\r+1 & call x baptism1 to support :i* n "o ^w c be f\nd 9 ! ,holy ,writ4 ,! :ole t5or ( ! ,scriptures f ! "t t ,john ! ,bapti/ came prea*+ ! baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s1 on ?r\gh all ! writ+s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 conclusively prove ! fact t baptism by imm]sion 0 ! mode taught & practic$ by ,jesus & ,8 ,apo/les4 ,jesus1 :5 ,he 0 baptiz$1 ,w5t up /raightway out ( ! wat]4 ,:5 ,philip baptiz$ ! ,eunu* ,!y w5t d[n into ! wat]1 bo? ,philip & ! ,eunu*1 & he baptiz$ him1 & :5 !y 7 come up out ( ! wat]1 etc4 ,all ?is cle>ly indicates imm]sion1 or :y g d[n into or come up out ( ! wat]8 ,paul says to ! ,romans1 vi1 #d3 ,!re=e1 we are buri$ ) ,him by baptism into dea?1 #e?1 ,= if we h be5 plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( 8 dea?1 c]ta9ly !re is no?+ 9 a spr9kl+ or a p\r+ t repres5ts ei!r a burial or a plant+1 b ea* ( ^! passages po9t 9 unmi/akable t]ms to a baptism by imm]sion4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul aga9 makes ?is cle> 9 8 ,epi/le to ! ,colossians1 ii1 #ab3 ,buri$ ) ,him 9 baptism4 ,:5 ,john baptiz$ 9 ! wild]ness1 ,!re w5t out unto him all ! l& ( ,judea & !y ( ,j]usalem1 & 7 all baptiz$ ( him 9 ! riv] ( ,jordan1 confess+ _! s9s4 7,m>k i1 #e47 ,all ! evid5ce conta9$ 9 ! sacr$ ,scriptures po9ts unmi/akably to ! fact t imm]sion 0 ! only mode ( baptism practic$ by ! ,apo/les & e>ly ,*ri/ians4 ,pr(ane hi/ory gives conclusive evid5ce ( ?is fact4 ,speak+ ( baptism ( ! fir/ c5tury1 ,dr4 ,mo%eim says1 ,9 ?is c5tury baptism 0 adm9i/]$ 9 conv5i5t places )9 ! public assemblies1 & by imm]s+ ! c&idate :olly 9 wat]4 7,mo%eim's ,*ur* ,hi/ory ,murdock1 ,?ird ,edition1 ,vol4 #a1 p4 #hg47 ,( ! second c5tury1 ! same great au?or says3 ,twice a ye>1 namely1 at ,ea/] & ,:itsuntide1 99 99 99 baptism 0 adm9i/]$ by ! ,bi%op or by ! ,presbyt]s 7,eld]s7 act+ by 8 comm& & au?ority4 #ebf ,! c&idates = x 7 imm]s$ :olly 9 wat] ) ! invocation ( ! sacr$ ,tr9ity1 accord+ to ! ,savior's precept4 ,inde$1 ! fir/ deviation f baptiz+ by imm]sion occurs 9 a case record$ by ,eusebius1 z happ5+ 9 ! ?ird c5tury4 ,he alludes to x 9 ^! detract+ t]ms3 ,he 7,novatian7 fell into a griev\s di/emp]1 & x be+ suppos$ t he w\ld die imm$iately1 he receiv$ baptism 7be+ spr9kl$ ) wat]7 on ! b$ :]e he lay 7if t c be t]m$ baptism71 nei!r :5 he _h escap$ t sickness1 did he aft]w>ds receive ! o!r ?+s :i* ! canon ( ! *ur* enjo9$ %\ld be receiv$4 7,ecclesia/ical ,hi/ory1 ,eusebius1 p4 #aac47 ,ev5 d[n to ! close ( ! ?irte5? c5tury baptism by imm]sion 0 ! rule1 & spr9kl+ & p\r+ ! exception4 ,yet ! innovation ?us made 9 ! ?ird c5tury has work$ its insidi\s way among ! v>i\s divisions ( ,*ri/ianity until today a conv]t c h any k9d ( baptism he may desire2 ?us h !y dep>t$ f ! fai? ( ! ,apo/les & are tea*+ = religion ! comm&m5ts ( m51 hav+ ,transgress$ ! laws1 *ang$ ! ord9ance1 brok5 ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 9 fulfilm5t ( ! words ( ! prophet ,isaiah4 7,isaiah xxiv1 #e47 ,,gift ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,gho/4 ,! next /ep 9 ! regul> ord] ( initiation into ! fold ( ,*ri/ is to secure ! bir? ( ! ,_s1 or ! baptism ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 ?is be+ ess5tial to enable u to pursue an acceptable c\rse 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,"l1 t ! ,holy ,gho/ may be ) u z an abid+ gift1 z a light to our feet & a lamp to our pa?way ?r\gh life4 ,! ,"l 9 ,8 wond]ful plan = ! salvation ( ! s\ls ( m5 has provid$ a way = ! humble & p5it5t baptiz$ believ] to secure ?is bless$ gift4 7,m>k i1 #h47 ,i inde$ h baptiz$ y ) wat]1 b ,he %all baptize y ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 7,acts i1 #e47 ,= ,john truly baptiz$ ) wat]1 b ye %all be baptiz$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ n _m days h5ce4 ,behold ! promise fulfill$4 7,acts ii1 #b-d47 ,& sudd5ly !re came a s\nd f ,heav5 z ( a ru%+ mighty w9d & x fill$ all ! h\se :]e !y 7 sitt+1 & !re appe>$ unto !m clov5 tongues l z ( fire1 & x sat ^u ea* ( !m4 ,& !y 7 all fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & began to speak ) o!r tongues z ! ,_s gave !m utt]ance4 ,b ?is preci\s gift 0 n to be giv5 until aft] ,jesus 0 glorifi$1 z %[n by #ebg ! foll[+ 7,john vii1 #ci71 99 99 99 ,= ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 n yet giv5 because t ,jesus 0 n yet glorifi$4 ,on t great ,p5teco/al day ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 giv5 & a glori\s manife/ation ( heav5ly light appe>$ sitt+ ^u ea* ( ! ,apo/les :o _h accompani$ ! ,savior 9 all ,8 travels & _h witness$ ,8 wond]ful works1 & by ,8 div9e favor _h be5 made p>tak]s ( ,8 holy m9i/ry4 ,!y n[ receiv$ ! promis$ bless+ 9 ri* abundance1 & a way 0 provid$ by :i* !y might transmit x to o!rs by ! imposition ( h&s1 z %[n by ! foll[+ 7,acts viii1 #ag73 ,!n laid !y _! h&s on !m & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,evid5tly ! ,holy ,gho/ came n z ! result ( ! baptism1 nor 9 answ] to ! pray] ( ! ,apo/les1 b by ! lay+ on ( _! h&s1 cle>ly %[+ t ?is 0 ! mode ! ,"l _h provid$ by :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ %\ld be conf]r$ ^u baptiz$ believ]s4 ,?is aga9 is cle>ly set =? 9 ,acts xix1 #e-f1 ,:5 !y he>d ?is !y 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,& :5 ,paul _h laid 8 h&s ^u !m1 ! ,holy ,gho/ came on !m1 & !y spake ) tongues & prophesi$4 ,,! ,,blood ,,( ,,*ri/4 ,we h n[ po9t$ out ! pa? t leads to et]nal life--! /raight & n>r[ way1 & c>efully not$ ! inscriptions along ! l9e1 d[n into ! wat] ?r\gh ! door into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 rep5tance ( all s9s1 baptism by imm]sion = ! remission ( s9s1 gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s2 ?is is ! c\rse m>k$ out by ! ,fa!r to prep>e ,8 *ildr5 to receive ! b5efits ( ! aton+ blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,e>?ly ?+s are typical ( heav5ly ?+s z set =? 9 ! foll[+ 7#a ,john v1 #g-h73 ,= !re are ?ree t be> record 9 heav51 ! ,fa!r1 ! ,^w & ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ^! ?ree are "o2 & !re are ?ree t be> witness 9 ! e>?1 ! ,_s1 ! wat] & ! blood1 & ^! ?ree agree 9 "o4 ,by ! wat] we keep ! comm&m5t1 by ! ,_s are we ju/ifi$1 & by ! blood are we sanctifi$2 & ?us we become sa9ts4 ,he :o has fully rep5t$ ( 8 s9s & be5 baptiz$ = ! remission !re(1 & receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s1 may !n p>take ( ! emblems ( ! ,savior's fle% & blood2 & 9 t sacr$ ord9ance eat & dr9k to 8 s\l1 #ebh ! b5efits ( t aton+ blood4 ,& su* h ! promise ( ! ,savior t !y %all nev] hung] nor ?ir/4 ,!re is no o!r way provid$ on e>? by :i* mank9d c secure ! b5efits ( ! aton+ blood ( ,*ri/4 ,,au?ority4 ,^u ?is "q h+es ! validity ( all ! acts ( m54 ,e (fic] ( our gov]nm5t mu/ be elect$ or appo9t$ accord+ to ! mode e/abli%$ by ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or 8 acts fall to ! gr\nd z null & void4 ,! decisions ( a c\rt involv+ ! validity ( titles to l& or o!r great int]e/s w\ld be void if x c\ld be %[n t ! judge r5d]+ ! decisions _h n be5 elect$ or appo9t$ legally4 ,e de$ issu$ by a %]iff at a %]iff's sale ( real e/ate w\ld be void if x c\ld be %[n t ! %]iff 0 a usurp] & n legally au?oriz$ to (ficiate 9 ! duties ( ! (fice4 ,all naturalization pap]s issu$ by a judge1 if x c\ld be %[n t he _h nev] be5 elect$ or appo9t$ accord+ to ! con/itutional requirem5ts1 w\ld by a legal tribunal be decl>$ wor?less & ! hold] depriv$ ( 8 citiz5%ip4 ,9 fact1 ! "q ( au?ority to act 9 any (fice ( ! affairs ( human life is s cle>ly und]/ood by all p]sons ( ord9>y intellig5ce t "t w\ld seem to be wa/$ 9 discuss+ x2 b n s 9 que/ions involv+ ! future ( ! human s\l4 ,9 ^! sacr$ & va/ly m important matt]s ^u :i* hang all our hopes ( et]nal life1 ! av]age man seems will+ to tru/ to ! op9ions ( a m9i/] ( "s "o ( ! or?odox sects or to ! wild vag>ies ( an up/>t :o cries1 ,lo1 "h is ,*ri/1 or ,lo1 ,he is !re1 )\t = a s+le mom5t rais+ ! "q1 ,:]e is 8 au?ority to (ficiate 9 ! sacr$ ord9ances ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/1 or to initiate m5 into ! ,k+dom ( ,god8 ,! av]age m]*ant 9 conduct+ 8 regul> bus9ess1 :5 wait$ ^u by "o claim+ to be an ag5t ( a manufactur]1 places 8 ord] ) t ag5t fully expect+ to receive ! goods4 ,z ! "t rolls on ! goods come accord+ to ! sample %[n & ! ord] giv54 ,?is fact alone is pro( to ! m]*ant t ! ag5t 0 9 t\* ) 8 pr9cipal & 0 a duly au?oriz$ ag5t4 ,b if ! goods come n1 x is /rong presumptive evid5ce t ! ag5t 0 a fraud & 0 n au?oriz$ by ! manufactur] to take ord]s = goods4 ,if ?is te/ be appli$ to ! m9i/]s ( ! v>i\s sects ( ! ,*ri/ian _w1 x w at once be f\nd t !y are self-appo9t$ #ebi ag5ts1 n 9 t\* ) ! pr9cipal :om !y claim to repres5t1 z _! patrons receive n ! goods4 ,9 o!r words1 ! signs promis$ by ! ,savior are lack+ & d n foll[ ! believ]1 :i* alone is suffici5t evid5ce t ! s-call$ m9i/]s 7 nev] s5t ( ,god4 ,jesus said1 ,g ye into all ! _w & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature1 he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$1 b he t believe? n %all be damn$4 ,& ^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe2 9 ,my "n %all !y ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues1 !y %all take up s]p5ts1 & if !y dr9k any deadly ?+1 x %all n hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s on ! sick & !y %all recov]4 7,m>k xvi1 #ae-ah47 ,! promis$ bless+s fail1 ! signs d n foll[1 !y receive n ! goods4 ,! gr& secret ( x all is1 ,god has n s5t ! ag5ts ?r\gh :om !y seek ^! bless+s2 !y hold no au?ority to (ficiate 9 ! ord9ances ( ,8 h\se2 z ag5ts !y are n 9 t\* ) _! pr9cipal4 ,^! m9i/]s are self-appo9t$ tea*]s ( man-made sy/ems ( religion4 ,!y are tea*+ = doctr9e ! comm&m5ts ( m54 ,f ! "t ! ,*ri/ian ,fa!rs fell by p]secution & dea?1 d[n to ! "t ! ,emp]or ,con/ant9e made ! ,*ri/ian fai? univ]sal ?r\gh ! ,roman prov9ces 9 #cbc ,a4,d41 ! =ms ( ! ,*ri/ian religion 7 con/antly und]go+ a *ange4 ,at t "t !re 7 incorporat$ 9 ! ,*ri/ian *ur* hea!n rites1 :i* ) ! innovations add$1 d[n ?r\gh ! ages to ! pres5t "t1 /amps t *ur* today z "o entirely sep>ate & ap>t f ! orig9al apo/olic *ur*4 ,)\t ,apo/les & ,prophets ?r\gh :om !y might obta9 ! ^w ( ,god1 ! *ur* has /eadily drift$ f its moor+s into ! broad sea ( m5's op9ions1 until x is split & divid$ into hundr$s ( diff]5t sects & cre$s1 no "o ( :i* c today pres5t an organization t ev5 resembles ! =m ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,! mo/ important features h be5 elim9at$4 ,signs & wond]s & miracul\s gifts1 toge!r ) ! fruits ( ! ,_s1 set =? by ! ,apo/le ,paul 9 ,i ,cor4 xii1 h disappe>$1 & b ! empty & p[]less =m is f\nd among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,! %ad[ alone rema9s1 ! sub/ance has dep>t$4 ,& :y8 ,because mank9d h dep>t$ f ! fai? ( ! anci5ts4 ,! rights1 p[]s & privileges ( ! apo/olic prie/hood h long s9ce be5 )drawn f man1 & all :o (ficiate 9 religi\s rites d s )\t au?ority f ! liv+ ,god4 ,if we exam9e & see h[ ! s]vants ( ,god 7 call$ #ecj to ! m9i/ry 9 o!r ages1 we c discov] a guide to direct u 9 obta9+ au?ority 9 ?is age4 ,f out ( ! mid/ ( ! burn+ bu% ! ,"l call$ ,moses 7,ex4 iii71 & :5 he 7,moses7 0 ab\t to be succe$$ by ,jo%ua z lead]1 he conf]r$ ^u ,jo%ua au?ority by ! lay+ on ( 8 h&s4 7,see ,deut4 xxxiv1 #i47 ,& ,jo%ua1 ! son ( ,nun1 0 full ( ! _s ( wisdom1 = ,moses _h laid 8 h&s ^u him4 ,jesus1 :5 ,he ent]$ ^u ,8 m9i/ry1 call$ twelve m5 & orda9$ !m2 ,& ,he orda9$ twelve m5 t !y %\ld be ) ,him1 & t ,he might s5d !m =? to prea*4 7,m>k iii1 #ad47 ,aga9 ,he said1 ,ye h n *os5 ,me1 b ,i h *os5 y & orda9$ y4 7,john xv1 #af47 ,jesus said 9 ,8 pray] unto ,8 ,fa!r1 ,z ?\ ha/ s5t ,me into ! _w ev5 s h ,i s5t !m into ! _w4 7,john xvii1 #ah47 ,! ,apo/le ,paul evid5tly _h ?is "q ( au?ority to meet z he gave v5t to 8 feel+s 9 ! foll[+ =cible language3 ,:]eunto ,i am orda9$ a prea*] & an ,apo/le 7,i speak ! tru? 9 ,*ri/ & lie n71 a tea*] ( ! ,g5tiles 9 fai? & v]ity4 7,i ,tim4 ii1 #g47 ,x 0 v gratify+1 no d\bt1 to ! ,apo/le ,paul1 to be able to decl>e ) su* emphasis ! fact ( 8 ord9ation2 & no wond]1 :5 we consid] ! way 9 :i* he 0 call$4 ,he 0 ju/ly entitl$ to decl>e x1 z w be se5 by ! mann] ( 8 call+4 ,z !y m9i/]$ to ! ,"l & fa/$1 ! ,holy ,gho/ said3 ,sep>ate me ,b>nabas & ,saul = ! "w :]eunto ,i h call$ !m4 ,& :5 !y _h fa/$ & pray$ & laid _! h&s on !m1 !y s5t !m away1 s !y be+ s5t =? by ! ,holy ,gho/1 etc4 7,acts xiii1 #b-d47 ,paul !n 0 evid5tly call$ by direct revelation ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & :5 ! h&s ( ! ,prophets 7 laid ^u him1 he 0 s5t away1 s also 0 8 companion1 ,b>nabas4 ,! au?or ( ! ,epi/le to ! ,hebrews makes a mo/ positive decl>ation on ?is "q4 ,he says3 ,= e ,high ,prie/ tak5 f among m5 is orda9$ = m51 9 ?+s p]ta9+ to ,god1 t he may (f] bo? gifts & sacrifices = s9s2 & no man take? ?is honor to himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god z 0 ,a>on4 7,heb4 v1 #a1 #d47 ,a glance at ,exodus iv1 #ad-af & #bg-bh1 w %[ u h[ ,a>on 0 call$3 ,& ! ang] ( ! ,"l 0 k9dl$ aga9/ ,moses1 & ,he said3 ,is n ,a>on ! ,levite ?y bro!r8 ,i "k t he c speak well1 & also behold he come? =? to meet !e1 & :5 he see? !e he w be glad 9 8 he>t4 ,& ?\ %alt speak unto him & put #eca words into 8 m\?2 & ,i w be ) ?y m\?1 & ) 8 m\?1 & w tea* y :at ye %all d2 & he %all be ?y spokesman unto ! p4 ,?us ,a>on 0 call$ ( ,god2 & 9 all ages :5 ,god has _h a p on ! e>?1 ,8 s]vants h be5 duly call$ ( ,him & orda9$1 & ! /amp ( ,8 approval has be5 plac$ on _! labors 9 signs & miracul\s manife/ations4 ,,salvation ,,= ,,! ,,dead4 ,9 ?is age ( religi\s fre$om1 :5 e man is at lib]ty to wor%ip h[1 :]e or :at he pleases1 :5 ! ,*ri/ian *ur* is split & divid$ into innum]able sects & cre$s1 & is /ill divid+ & subdivid+2 :]e ! op9ions ( m51 cry/alliz$ into cre$s1 pass curr5t z sy/ems ( !ological tru?s2 :ile spiritualism 9 all its v>i\s =ms is rampant ^u ! e>?1 & its y\ng] & m delicately mold$ bro!r1 !osophy1 is ga9+ acceptance z a wond]ful revelation f ! unse5 _w2 :ile d>kness cov]s ! e>? & gross d>kness ! p1 & m5 are cont9ually seek+ = t :i* bord]s ^u ! s5sational--! ^w ( ,god comes =? proclaim+ ! pr9ciples ( salvation = ! dead z well z = ! liv+4 ,t !re is b "o fai?1 "o hope1 "o baptism1 "o way to obta9 et]nal life1 ei!r = ! liv+ or = ! dead1 is cle>ly %[n by ! ,scriptures4 ,to ! law & to ! te/imony2 if !y speak n accord+ to ! ^w1 x is because !re is no light 9 !m4 7,isaiah viii1 #bj47 ,^! %all be our guide4 ,by ?is div9e me?od we are will+ t all %all be judg$4 ,op9ions ( m5 are n ! words ( ,god1 nor is ! ^w ( ,god to receive a private int]pretation1 z is cle>ly %[n by ! foll[+ 7,,ii ,pet] i1 #bj1 #ba73 ,kn[+ ?is fir/ t no prophecy ( ! ,scriptures is ( any private int]pretation4 ,= ! prophecy came n 9 old "t by ! w ( man1 b holy m5 ( ,god spake z !y 7 mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,op9ions ( m5 %all n prevail1 b we w take ! ^w ( ,god = our guide4 ,& :5 !y %all say unto y1 seek unto !m t h famili> spirits & unto wiz>ds t peep & t mutt]1 %\ld n a p seek unto _! ,god = ! liv+ to ! dead8 7,isaiah viii1 #ai47 ,let u !n g to ! ,scriptures1 & seek ! ^w ( ,god = a k ( ! dead4 ,aft] ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,savior ( ! _w1 fulfill$ ,8 mission among ! liv+ & 0 ab\t to dep>t to ! unse5 _w & p]=m ,8 "w = ! salvation ( ! dead3 #ecb :ile ,he 0 suff]+ ! pangs ( dea? ^u ! cross betwe5 two malefactors1 ,he 0 rail$ ^u by "o1 yet wor%ipp$ by ! o!r1 to :om ,he said3 ,today %alt ?\ be ) ,me 9 ,p>adise4 ,?is say+ has creat$ a belief 9 ! ,*ri/ian _w t ! vile/ s9n] on 8 dea?-b$ or ! murd]] ^u ! gall[s by confess+ ,*ri/ at ! la/ mom5t1 c be sav$4 ,b let u f9d out :]e ! ,savior w5t4 ,did ,he g to ,8 ,fa!r & ,god8 ,n if ! ,scriptures are true4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! ,savior's resurrection & ,m>y's visit to ! sepul*]1 %e ?\ght ,jesus 0 ! g>d5]4 ,yet :5 ,he said ,m>y1 %e at once recogniz$ ,him1 & 9 h] joy evid5tly s\ght to embrace ,him1 = x is said1 ,jesus sai? unto h]1 t\* ,me n1 = ,i am n yet asc5d$ to ,my ,fa!r2 b g to ,my bre?r5 & say unto !m1 ,i asc5d unto ,my ,fa!r & y\r ,fa!r1 & to ,my ,god & y\r ,god4 7,john xx1 #ag47 ,if ?is be true1 are we n ju/ifi$ 9 ask+ ! "q1 ,"l1 if ,?\ ha/ n be5 to ,?y ,fa!r & ,god dur+ ^! ?ree days1 :]e ha/ ,?\ be58 ,let ! ,scriptures answ]3 ,= ,*ri/ also ha? once suff]$ = s9s1 ! j = ! unju/1 t ,he might br+ u to ,god1 be+ put to dea? 9 ! fle%1 b quick5$ by ! ,_s by :i* also ,he w5t & prea*$ unto ! spirits 9 prison1 :i* sometime 7 disob$i5t :5 once ! long-suff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah :ile ! ark 0 prep>+1 :]e9 few1 t is1 eight s\ls1 7 sav$ by wat]4 7,i ,pet] iii1 #ah-bj47 ,s !n ,*ri/ w5t to ! _s _w1 & !re prea*$ ! ,gospel to ! spirits 9 prison4 ,& :y8 ,=1 = ?is cause 0 ! ,gospel prea*$ also to !m t are dead1 t !y might be judg$ accord+ to m5 9 ! fle%1 b live accord+ to ,god 9 ! ,_s4 7,i ,pet] iv1 #f47 ,x w\ld seem t ?is c ne$ no explanation1 = by ?is rule all m5 are to be judg$ by ! same law1 :e!r !y he> ! ,gospel 9 life or aft] dea?4 ,& h]e9 is ! ju/ice ( ,almighty ,god made manife/1 = if x 7 n s1 & if ! mod]n ,*ri/ian !ory %\ld prevail1 viz41 t all mank9d :o d n confess ,*ri/ are lo/1 :at %all be said ( f\r-fif?s ( ! p on ! e>? today1 & ^? t h liv$ 9 l circum/ances 9 ! hea!n _w1 :o nev] he>d ( ,*ri/8 ,if1 :5 all mank9d are br\ght be=e ! judgm5t-seat to be judg$1 & ! hea!n he>s 8 s5t5ce read by ! great ,judge1 ,dep>t f ,me1 ye curs$1 into ! place prep>$ = ! devil & 8 angels1 because y nev] confess$ #ecc ,my "n1 w\ld n ! hea!n be ju/ifi$ 9 say+1 ,:o art ?\8 ,i nev] he>d ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 ,i 0 on ! e>? ,i wor%ipp$ ,joss & s]v$ him fai?fully4 ,to puni% ! hea!n = n confess+ ,*ri/ :5 9 fact he nev] he>d ( ,him is contr>y to ! ju/ice ( an ,all-wise ,creator4 ,b ,god has provid$ a bett] way4 ,all :o h nev] he>d ! ,gospel 9 life w h an opportunity aft] dea?1 z cle>ly set =? 9 ! above z 9 ! foll[+3 ,v]ily1 v]ily ,i say unto y1 ! h\r is com+ & n[ is1 :5 ! dead %all he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & !y t he> %all live4 ,b1 says ! objector1 t means all !y t are dead 9 s91 b read a little f>!r3 ,m>vel n at ?is1 = ! h\r is com+ 9 ! :i* all t are 9 ! graves %all he> ,8 voice4 7,john v1 #be & #bh47 ,aga91 ,= z ,jonas 0 ?ree days & nights 9 ! :ale's belly1 s %all ! ,son ( ,man be ?ree days & ?ree nights 9 ! he>t ( ! e>?4 7,matt1 xii1 #dj47 ,by ^! passages x is cle>ly app>5t t ! ,savior =e-knew ,8 mission to ! _s _w 9 ! he>t ( ! e>?1 & t :ile !re1 all :o 7 9 _! graves w\ld he> ,8 voice4 ,n only 0 ?is und]/ood by ,jesus & ,8 ,apo/les1 b long prior to ! ,savior's day ! ,prophets =esaw ! "w ,he w\ld d = ! dead1 ,i ! ,"l h call$ !e 9 righte\sness1 & w hold ?9e h& & w keep !e1 & give !e a cov5ant ( ! p1 = a light ( ! ,g5tiles2 to op5 ! bl9d eyes1 to br+ out ! prison]s f ! prison1 & !m t sit 9 d>kness out ( ! prison h\se4 7,isaiah xlii1 #f-g47 ,"h ! prophet =etold ! labors ( ! ,savior4 ,dur+ ,8 soj\rn 9 ! fle%1 we h no acc\nt ( ,8 hav+ br\ght out ! prison]s f ! prison1 or proclaim+ lib]ty to ! captives1 or ! op5+ ( ! prison to !m t are b\nd4 ,_h ,he done s1 ! ,roman gov]nm5t w\ld h _h a case aga9/ ,him1 yet ,pilate f\nd no fault 9 ,him4 ,h5ce we mu/ look else:]e = ! fulfilm5t ( ^! passages4 ,& x %all come to pass 9 t day t ! ,"l %all puni% ! ho/ ( ! high ones t are on high & ! k+s ( ! e>? ^u ! e>?1 & !y %all be ga!r$ toge!r z prison]s are ga!r$ 9 ! pit1 & %all be %ut up 9 ! prison1 & aft] _m days %all !y be visit$4 7,isaiah xxiv1 #ba-b47 ,"h is ! f9ale ( a t]rible picture ( ! e>?'s desolation1 :5 x is to be empty1 turn$ upside d[n1 brok51 dissolv$1 remov$ l a cottage1 & ! inhabitants !re( scatt]$4 ,all are to be ga!r$1 includ+ ! k+s1 #ecd & ! high ones1 z prison]s are ga!r$ 9 ! pit1 %ut up 9 prison & aft] _m days visit$4 ,:at w be ! object ( ?is visitation8 ,pet] has already told x3 z ,*ri/ visit$ ! ant$iluvians1 s :5 ^! h suff]$ ! v5geance ( ,almighty ,god 9 ! _s1 "s ( ,8 s]vants1 m9i/]+ angels1 w be s5t to visit !m & prea* ! ,gospel to !m z ,jesus did4 ,lift up y\r heads1 ,o ye gates1 & be ye lift$ up1 ye ev]la/+ doors1 & ! ,k+ ( ,glory %all come 94 ,:o is ! ,k+ ( ,glory8 ,! ,"l /rong & mighty1 ! ,"l mighty 9 battle4 7,psalm xxiv1 #g-h47 ,:at 0 ! subject ( ! vision ?us portray$ by ! prophet1 & :]e 0 x to take place8 ,he saw ! ,savior mak+ ,8 triumphal entry into ! inf]nal regions1 & ) irresi/ible p[] ! gate & doors are made to fly op5 & ! immortal ,k+ /&s 9 ! mid/ ( prison]s ( ! _s _w4 ,?us ! full import ( t beautiful passage ( ! psalmi/ ,david w\ld read3 ,lift up y\r heads1 ,o ye gates ( hell1 & be ye lift$ up1 ye ev]la/+ doors ( ! prisons ( ! damn$1 & ! ,k+ ( ,glory %all come into ! regions ( d>kness proclaim+ lib]ty to ! captives & ! op5+ ( ! prison doors to !m t are b\nd 9 hell4 ,if ! ant$iluvians aft] _! long soj\rn 9 ! regions ( d>kness 7 _h 9 remembrance be=e ,god s t ,he s5t ,8 belov$ ,son to prea* to !m ! ,gospel dur+ ! "t ,8 body lay 9 ! tomb1 :at %all be done = ^? :o h di$ s9ce ! ,savior's visit to ! _s _w8 ,z ,8 ,apo/les & all ,8 fai?ful foll[]s s]v$ ,him 9 life1 :o %all say t aft] dea? !y w n foll[ ,8 example1 & cont9ue to s]ve ,him by go+ to ! _s _w & !re prea*+ to ! spirits 9 prison :o h di$ )\t a k ( ! ,gospel8 ,& :5 ^! poor b5ight$ be+s1 aft] _! long captivity "u ! reign ( ,lucif]1 li/5 to ! preci\s tru?s ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ & become conv]t$1 /raightway ! "q arises1 ,h[ c ,i obey ! ord9ance ( baptism8 ,i am 9 a disembodi$ /ate ( exi/5ce1 yet my ,savior has said3 ,except ye are born ( wat] & ( ! ,_s1 ye _c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,oh1 wond]ful plan provid$ by ! ,almighty6 ,! liv+ may be baptiz$ = ! dead4 ,x is v pla9 t ?is great pr9ciple 0 und]/ood by ! anci5t ,sa9ts1 z w be se5 by ! words ( ! ,apo/le ,paul1 address$ to ! ,cor9?ians3 ,else :at %all !y d :i* are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead arise n at all1 :y are !y !n baptiz$ = ! dead8 7,i ,cor4 xv1 #bi47 #ece ,a ,,"m',s ,,influ5ce4 ,a ,,few ,,words ,,ab\t ,,! ,,field+s ,,& ,,! ,,bir? ,,( ,,presid5t ,,joseph ,f4 ,,smi?4 ,john ,field+ & 8 wife1 ,ra*el1 7 natives ( ,york%ire1 ,engl&1 hav+ be5 born 9 #agei & #agfh1 respectively4 ,!y 7 m>ri$ at t place1 & aft]w>ds mov$ to ,b$=d%ire1 :]e !y liv$ toge!r = =ty ye>s 9 ! humble & happy sph]e ( f>m life4 ,!y 7 bo? devot$ ,me?odi/s1 ,mr4 ,field+ hav+ ! di/9ction ( be+ a local prea*]1 9 :i* capacity he labor$ mo/ fai?fully1 (t5 rid+ f t5 to ?irty miles to fill 8 appo9tm5ts1 b nev] accept+ a p5ny = 8 "w f ! society :i* vot$ to comp5sate him = 8 s]vices4 ,toge!r ) 8 fai?ful wife1 he liv$ a life ( indu/ry1 sobriety & integrity be=e m51 fe>+ ,god & keep+ ,8 comm&m5ts to ! be/ ( 8 k ) all ! s9c]ity & humility ( 8 s\l4 ,n9e *ildr5 7 born ( ?is union1 among :om 7 ,joseph & ,m>y1 :om we wi% on ?is occasion p>ticul>ly to s+le out 9 our sket*4 ,! "m di$ 9 #ahbh1 & 9 #ahcb "y ,joseph left 8 nativity to g to ,am]ica to prep>e ! way = ! re/ ( ! family to foll[4 ,he locat$ 9 upp] ,canada1 be+ subsequ5tly jo9$ by ! memb]s ( 8 family f ,engl&1 8 two si/]s among !m1 :o1 toge!r ) himself1 & also o!r progressive spirits ( ! village1 appli$ !mselves closely to ! ,scriptures4 ,a little body ( seek]s aft] tru? 0 organiz$1 9 :i* 0 f\nd ,john ,taylor1 :o aft]w>ds became presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! ,society met sev]al times a week 9 company ) a ,me?odi/ prea*]1 to /udy ! diff]5t religions1 & to pray = ! ,"l to s5d !m ! ,holy ,gho/2 = ?r\gh _! rese>* !y _h be5 l$ to believe _m ( ! pr9ciples ( ! ,gospel contr>y to ! or?odox dogmas ( ! times4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is "t t ,apo/le ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt w5t on 8 mission to ,canada1 & 0 direct$ to ! home ( ,bro!r ,taylor4 #ece ,he 0 admitt$ into ! association ( inve/igators1 & z a result ,joseph ,field+1 8 two si/]s & 8 family1 & also ,john ,taylor accept$ ! ,gospel & subsequ5tly mov$ to ,kirtl&4 ,! ,me?odi/ m9i/] be+ *id$ by 8 memb]s1 reject$ ! tru? & became a p]secutor ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 #ahcg ! wife ( ! ,patri>* ,hyrum ,smi? di$1 leav+ him ) six small *ildr54 ,lat] he m>ri$ aga91 tak+ to wife ,m>y ,field+1 "o ( ,joseph ,field+'s si/]s1 :o _h embrac$ ! ,gospel 9 ,canada ?r\gh ! labors ( ,apo/le ,pratt4 ,9 ,june1 #ahcg1 9 company ) ,apo/les ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,joseph ,field+ left ,kirtl& to op5 up ! ,gospel 9 ,engl&1 be+ jo9$ at ,new ,york by ?ree o!r mission>ies4 ,bro!r ,field+ rema9$ on 8 mission f\r ye>s1 dur+ :i* "t approximately #g1jjj s\ls accept$ ! tru?4 ,x 0 :ile he 0 9 ,engl& t he receiv$ ! foll[+ lett] f 8 si/] ,m>y1 :om x w be rememb]$ 0 ! wife ( ! ,patri>* ,hyrum ,smi?1 9 :i* %e tells ( ! bir? ( h] de> little ,joseph ,f41 z ! devot$ "m express$ x1 :o is n[ our wor?y & honor$ presid5t ( ! ,*ur*1 ! lett] ,f be+ ! initial ( ! surname ( 8 uncle1 ,joseph ,field+4 ,! lett] is z foll[s3 ,comm]ce1 ,ill9ois1 ,n4 ,am]ica1 ,june1 #ahci4 ,my ,v ,de> ,bro!r--,z ! eld]s are expect+ %ortly to take _! leave ( u aga9 to prea* ! ,gospel 9 my native l&1 ,i feel z ?\gh ,i w\ld n let ! opportunity ( writ+ y pass by unimprov$4 ,i believe x w give y pleasure to he> f u by our own h&2 not)/&+1 y w see ! bre?r5 face to face1 & h an opportunity ( he>+ all p>ticul>s respect+ u & our families1 f _! m\?s4 ,z x respects myself1 x is n[ s long s9ce ,i wrote to y1 & s _m important ?+s h transpir$1 & s great h be5 my afflictions1 etc41 t ,i "k n :]e to beg92 b ,i c say1 hi!rto has ! ,"l pres]v$ me1 & ,i am /ill ! liv+ to praise ,him1 z ,i d ?is day4 ,i h1 to be sure1 be5 call$ to dr9k deep ( ! bitt] cup2 b y "k1 my belov$ bro!r1 ?is makes ! sweet ! sweet]4 ,i feel at ?is mom5t1 :ile reflect+ on ! ev5ts ( ! pa/ sev5 mon?s1 s full ( matt]1 t ,i am ready to wi% ,i c\ld convey myself into y\r pres5ce = a %ort "t1 s t ,i might communicate v]bally m ?an ,i c possibly d by ! p54 ,y h1 ,i suppose1 he>d ( ! imprisonm5t ( my de> husb&1 ) 8 bro!r ,joseph1 ,eld] ,rigdon1 & o!rs1 :o 7 kept f u ne>ly six mon?s2 & ,i suppose no "o felt ! pa9ful effects ( _! conf9em5t m ?an myself4 ,i 0 left 9 a way t call$ = ! ex]cise ( all ! c\rage & grace ,i possess$4 ,my #ecg husb& 0 tak5 f me by an arm$ =ce1 at a "t :5 ,i ne$$1 9 a p>ticul> mann]1 ! k9de/ c>e & att5tion ( su* a fri5d1 in/ead ( :i*1 ! c>e ( a l>ge family 0 sudd5ly & unexpect$ly left ^u myself1 &1 9 a few days aft]1 my de> little ,joseph ,f4 0 add$ to ! numb]4 ,%ortly aft] 8 bir? ,i took a sev]e cold1 :i* br\ght on *ills & fev]2 ?is1 toge!r ) ! anxiety ( m9d ,i _h to endure1 ?reat5$ to br+ me to ! gates ( dea?4 ,i 0 at lea/ f\r mon?s entirely unable to take any c>e ei!r ( myself or *ild2 b ! ,"l 0 m]ciful 9 s ord]+ ?+s t my de> si/] c\ld be ) me all ! "t4 ,h] *ild 0 five mon?s old :5 m9e 0 born2 s %e _h /r5g? giv5 h] to nurse !m bo?1 s z to h !m d well & gr[ fa/4 ,y w also h he>d ( our be+ driv51 z a p1 f ! /ate & f our homes2 b y w he> all p>ticul>s f ! eld]s1 s z to r5d] x n necess>y = me to write !m4 ,?is happ5$ dur+ my sickness1 & ,i _h to be remov$ m ?an two hundr$ miles1 *iefly on my b$4 ,i suff]$ mu* on my j\rney2 b 9 ?ree or f\r weeks aft] we got into ,ill9ois1 ,i began to am5d1 & my heal? is n[ z good z ev] x 04 ,x is n[ little m ?an a mon? s9ce ! ,"l1 9 ,8 m>vell\s p[]1 return$ my de> husb&1 ) ! re/ ( ! bre?r51 to _! families1 9 tol]able heal?4 ,we are n[ liv+ 9 ,comm]ce1 on ! bank ( ! great ,mississippi riv]4 ,! situation is v pleasant2 y w\ld be mu* pleas$ to see x4 ,h[ long we may be p]mitt$ to enjoy x ,i "k n2 b ! ,"l kn[s be/ :at is be/ = u4 ,i feel b little conc]n$ ab\t :]e ,i am1 if ,i c b keep my m9d /aid ^u ,god2 =1 y "k 9 ?is !re is p]fect peace4 ,i believe ! ,"l is ov]rul+ all ?+s = our good4 ,i suppose our enemies look ^u u ) a/oni%m5t & disappo9tm5t4 ,i greatly desire to see y1 & ,i ?9k y w\ld be pleas$ to see our little ones3 w y pray = u1 t we may h grace to tra9 !m up 9 ! way !y %\ld g1 s t !y may be a bless+ to u & ! _w4 ,i h a hope t our bro!rs & si/]s w also embrace ! fullness ( ! ,gospel1 & come into ! new & ev]la/+ cov5ant2 ,i tru/ t _! prejudices w give way to ! p[] ( tru?4 ,i w\ld gladly h !m ) u "h1 ev5 ?\gh !y might h to endure all k9d ( tribulation & affliction ) u & ! re/ ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 9 ^! la/ days1 s t !y might %>e 9 ! glories ( ! ,cele/ial ,k+dom4 ,z to myself1 ,i c truly say t ,i w\ld n give up ! prospects ( ! latt]-day glory = all t glitt]s 9 ?is _w4 ,o6 my de> bro!r1 ,i mu/ tell y = y\r com=t1 t my hope is full1 & x is a glori\s hope2 & ?\gh ,i h be5 left = ne> six mon?s1 9 wid[hood1 9 ! "t ( great affliction1 & 0 call$ to take1 joyfully or o!rwise1 ! spoil+ ( almo/ all our goods1 9 ! abs5ce ( my husb&1 & all unlawfully1 j = ! ,gospel's sake 7= ! judge himself decl>$ t he 0 kept 9 prison = no o!r reason ?an because he 0 a fri5d to 8 bro!r71 yet ,i d n feel ! lea/ disc\rag$3 no1 ?\gh my si/] & ,i are "h toge!r 9 a /range l&1 we h be5 enabl$ to rejoice 9 ! mid/ ( our privation & p]secutions t we 7 c\nt$ wor?y to suff] ^! ?+s1 s t we may1 ) ! anci5t ,sa9ts :o suff]$ 9 ! l mann]1 inh]it ! same glori\s rew>d4 ,if x _h n be5 = ?is hope1 ,i %\ld h sunk be=e ?is2 b1 bless$ be ! ,god #ech & ,rock ( my salvation1 "h ,i am1 & am p]fectly satisfi$ & happy1 hav+ n ! smalle/ desire to g "o /ep backw>d4 ,y\r la/ lett] to ,eld] ,kimball gave u great pleasure2 we ?ank y = y\r expression ( k9dness1 & pray ,god to bless y accord+ to y\r desires = u4 ,! m ,i see ( ! deal+s ( our ,heav5ly ,fa!r ) u z a p1 ! m ,i am con/ra9$ to rejoice t ,i 0 made acqua9t$ ) ! ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,o may ! ,"l keep me fai?ful till my *ange comes6 ,i desire t y w\ld write u1 & let u "k all p>ticul>s t w\ld be int]e/+ to u4 ,o1 my de> bro!r1 :y is x t our fri5ds %\ld /& out aga9/ ! tru?1 & look on ^? t w\ld %[ x to !m z _! enemies8 ,! "w "h is prosp]+ mu*2 sev]al m5 ( respectability & intellig5ce1 :o h be5 acqua9t$ ) all our difficulties1 are com+ into ! "w4 ,si/] ,m>y w also write to y4 ,my husb& jo9s me 9 love to y4 ,i rema91 my de> bro!r & si/]1 y\r affectionate si/]4 ,m>y ,smi?4 ,f ! _s ( & ! facts pres5t$ 9 ! above communication "o is able to see1 n only ! noble _s & /]l+ "* ( t devot$ & self-sacrific+ "m & fai?ful wife1 b he is also br\ght face to face ) ! tru? too (t5 conceal$ f des]v+ recognition1 t )9 ! ranks ( ,god's soldi]y !re are none m valiant1 none m brave1 none m h]oic2 yea1 none :o endure m ( ! heat & brunt ( ! battle ?an d ! c\rage\s & loyal-he>t$ wives & mo!rs :o rema9 at home alone to cope ) ! s]i\s problems ( life & to be> ! responsibility ( ! family :ile ! husb& is abroad 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,& :5 we und]/& ?is1 & recognize1 too1 t e true & fai?ful wife & "m realizes ! importance & ! magnitude ( h] mission1 !n c we appreciate m fully ! t5d]ness & s9c]ity ( he>t1 ! purity & nobility ( s\l reveal$ 9 woman--,god's ma/]piece ( creation--z express$ 9 ! exalt+ & pa!tic appeal ( ,si/] ,smi? to h] bro!r ,joseph1 ,i ?9k y w\ld be pleas$ to see our little ones4 ,w y pray = u1 t we may h grace to tra9 !m up 9 ! way !y %\ld g1 s t !y may be a bless+ to u & ! _w8 ,?is noble "m /ay$ ) ! body ( ! ,*ur*1 rema9+ loyal & true to its lead]s1 & firm & /eadfa/ 9 ! fai?1 & taught h] *ildr5 to foll[ 9 h] foot/eps4 ,) ! re/ ( ! ,sa9ts1 :o 7 driv5 f _! homes by cruel mobs incit$ by bitt] apo/ates1 & o!r despis]s ( ! tru?1 %e took h] little family to ! valleys #eci ( ! m\nta9s--h] son ,joseph1 al?\gh less ?an t5 ye>s ( age1 driv+ two yoke ( ox5 & a heavy wagon across ! pla9s1 a di/ance ( "o ?\s& miles4 ,si/] ,smi? devot$ ! few %ort ye>s ( h] ev5tful life to ! culture & tra9+ ( h] *ildr51 inculcat+ )9 _! m9ds ! necessity ( _! cl++ to ! fai? & rema9+ loyal to ! cause ( ,god2 & al?\gh %e 0 tak5 away 9 ! fall ( #aheb1 yet %e _h implant$ )9 ! brea/s ( h] *ildr5 a ?or\gh k t ! ,*ur* _h be5 re/or$ & p]fectly organiz$ ) apo/les & prophets1 ) a decree f ,god t x %\ld /& =ev] & nev] be disorganiz$ or ?r[n d[n1 & ) a love s /rong = ! tru? t _! lives & *>act]s /& out be=e ! _w & be=e ,god z a monum5t = integrity1 fidelity & ob$i5ce1 ^: e surface1 poli%$ z bright z ! noon-day sun by ! fai?1 ! pray]s & ! te>s ( t lov+ & devot$ "m1 reflects honor & glory on h] sacr$ "n t w endure =ev]4 ,:at a contra/ betwe5 ! fruits ( ! influ5ce ex]t$ by ?is true daught] ( ,god ^u h] husb&'s *ildr51 "o ( :om is ! patri>* & ! o!r ! presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ on ! e>? today1 & t ex]cis$ by o!r mo!rs :o h in/ill$ )9 ! he>ts ( _! *ildr5 ! _s ( diss5sion & rebellion aga9/ ! /ability ( ! re/or$ ,gospel ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,! devil has put ! :ole _w on ! wat* aga9/ u4 ,x is impossible = u to make ! lea/ move )\t excit+1 if n all ! _w1 at lea/ a consid]able portion ( x4 ,!y are excit$ at :at we d1 &1 /range to relate1 !y are no less excit$ at :at we d n d6 --,brigham ,"y4 #edj ,,is ,,baptism ,,ess5tial ,,to ,,salvation8 ,?is is a "q ( grave importance1 because x involves me fate ( e man & woman 9 ! _w4 ,! m9ds ( _m h be5 tr\bl$ on ?is po9t1 & none %\ld re/ satisfi$ until !y h a p]fect und]/&+ 9 reg>d to x4 ,!re is consid]able discussion & div]sity ( op9ions on ?is subject 9 ! s-call$ ,*ri/ian _w2 & x seems t all t has be5 said ab\t x by un9spir$ m5 has only t5d$ to bewild] ! m9d4 ,b :ile !y cl+ to _! own op9ions & w&] f ! tru?1 we mu* pref] believ+ ! reveal$ ^w ( ,god4 ,9 ,luke 7vii4 #bi1 #cj7 we read t ,john ! ,bapti/1 a s]vant ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 taught baptism1 & ^? :o 7 baptiz$ ju/ifi$ ,god1 :ile "s reject$ ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves1 be+ n baptiz$ ( him4 ,no "o w d>e to say t m5 w be sav$ 9 reject+ ! c\nsel ( ,god aga9/ !mselves4 ,!n1 z x is a c\nsel ( ,god = m5 to be baptiz$1 !y _c be sav$ )\t x2 !re=e1 x is ess5tial to salvation4 ,! ,"l s5t 8 angel to ,cornelius1 & told him to s5d = ,pet]1 :o w\ld tell him words by :i* he & all 8 h\se %\ld be sav$ 7,acts x4 #ad74 ,cornelius did s1 & :5 ,pet] came1 he comm&$ !m to be baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l 7,acts x4 #dh74 ,if ,cornelius _h reject$ baptism z non-ess5tial1 c\ld he h be5 sav$8 ,no2 = ! angel told him t ,pet] w\ld tell him h[ to be sav$1 & ,pet] comm&$ !m to be baptiz$4 ,accord+ to ?is1 baptism mu/ be ess5tial to salvation4 ,paul1 speak+ to ! ,galatians1 says3 ,ye are all ! *ildr5 ( ,god by fai? 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,= z _m ( y z h be5 baptiz$ into ,*ri/ h put on ,*ri/ 7,gal4 iii4 #bf1 #bg74 ,if x is ess5tial to put on ,*ri/ to obta9 salvation1 !n x is ess5tial to be baptiz$1 = we put on ,*ri/ by baptism4 ,jesus1 9 giv+ ! apo/les _! commission1 said3 ,g ye into all ! _w & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature1 he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$2 b he t #eda believe? n1 7& consequ5tly is n baptiz$7 %all be damn$ 7,m>k xvi4 #ae1 #af74 ,"h ! ,savior positively decl>es t x is ! baptiz$ believ] :o %all be sav$4 ,!n1 ( c\rse1 baptism is ess5tial to salvation1 & :o w d>e to say x is n4 ,jesus said to ,nicodemus3 ,v]ily1 v]ily1 ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born ( wat] 7t is1 baptiz$ 9 wat]7 & ( ! _s1 7t is1 baptiz$ 9 ! _s7 he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 7,john iii4 #f74 ,if ent]+ ! k+dom ( ,god is ess5tial to salvation1 !n be+ born ( wat]1 or1 9 o!r words1 be+ baptiz$1 is ess5tial also1 = by "o we ent] ! o!r4 ,! ,apo/le ,pet]1 9 ! ?ird *apt] ( 8 fir/ epi/le1 says1 t 9 ! ark !re 7 eight s\ls sav$ by wat]1 ! l figure :]eunto ev5 baptism do? also n[ save u4 ,accord+ to ?is1 he taught t baptism 0 ess5tial to salvation4 ,on ! day ( ,p5teco/1 _m p]sons 7 conv9c$ t ,jesus 0 ! ,*ri/1 :i* caus$ !m to inquire ( ,god's s]vants :at !y %\ld d1 to :i* ,pet] repli$3 ,rep5t & be baptiz$ e "o ( y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = ! remission ( s9s 7,acts ii4 #ch74 ,if baptism 0 n ess5tial to salvation1 :y did ,pet] comm& !m to be baptiz$8 ,:5 ,john 0 9 ! wild]ness he prea*$ baptism ( rep5tance = ! remission ( s9s 7,m>k i4 #d74 ,he prea*$ ! same doctr9e 9 all ! c\ntry ab\t ,jordan 7,luke iii4 #c74 ,pet] comm&$ ! p to be baptiz$ = ! remission ( s9s 7,acts ii4 #ch74 ,ananias said to ,paul1 :y t>rie/ ?\8 ,arise & be baptiz$ & wa% away ?y s9s 7,acts xxii4 #af74 ,f ^! quotations we le>n t baptism is = ! remission ( s9s4 ,is ! remission ( s9s ess5tial to salvation8 ,if s1 baptism mu/ be1 = "o is obta9$ ?r\gh ! o!r4 ,x is repeat$ly /at$ 9 ! scriptures t x is !y :o d ! w ( ,god t w ent] ! k+dom ( heav54 ,t x is ! w ( ,god = p to be baptiz$1 no reasonable p]son w d5y4 ,!n1 !y :o say ,"l1 ,"l1 & reject baptism1 w surely receive t woeful doom1 dep>t ye curs$6 ,i nev] knew y4 ,! apo/les spoke by ! au?ority t ,god _h giv5 !m4 ,:at !y told ! p1 :ile 9 ! l9e ( _! duty 0 z b9d+ on !m z ?\gh ! ,"l _h done x himself4 ,_! words 7 ! words ( ,god4 ,& :5 #edb !y comm&$ ! p to be baptiz$ !y mu/ comply or lose salvation1 = no "o c be sav$ 9 disobey+ ,god's comm&m5ts4 ,if baptism is n ess5tial to salvation1 :y does ! ,"l require x8 ,! fact t ,he requires x1 is en\gh to prove t x is ess5tial4 ,"s h suppos$ t ! ?ief :o 0 crucifi$ beside ! ,savior w5t to heav51 & x is believ$ t he 0 n baptiz$2 !re=e1 x is argu$ if "o c be sav$ )\t baptism o!rs c1 & consequ5tly x is n ess5tial to salvation4 ,b ?is supposition is n true1 = ,jesus said to ! ?ief1 to-day %alt ?\ be ) me 9 ,p>adise1 & ?ree days aft]w>ds said to ,m>y1 t\* me n = ,i h n yet asc5d$ unto my ,fa!r4 ,accord+ to ?is1 ,p>adise & ,heav5 are two di/9ct places1 & z ,jesus did n g to ,heav51 nei!r did ! ?ief2 = !y 7 bo? toge!r 9 ,p>adise4 ,if x is necess>y = e "o to be baptiz$1 asks "o1 :at w become ( ! good p :o h di$ )\t hav+ t privilege8 ,to ?is we may reply t ! dead :o di$ )\t he>+ ! gospel w h x prea*$ to !m z x 0 anci5tly1 7,i ,pet] iv4 #e1 #f74 ,!y :o obey x w be sav$ b !y :o reject x w be condemn$1 z ?\gh !y 7 9 ! fle%4 ,b1 says "o1 a dead p]son1 _c be baptiz$4 ,v true2 b ,god 9 ,8 inf9ite wisdom provid$ a way 9 :i* ! dead c be baptiz$ =1 by proxy1 z %[n by ,paul 9 ! que/ions 7,i ,cor4 xv4 #bi73 ,else :at %all !y d :o are baptiz$ = ! dead1 if ! dead rise n at all8 ,:y are !y !n baptiz$ = ! dead8 ,paul 0 n speak+ ab\t baptism = ! dead1 b ! resurrection ( ! dead1 & br+s up baptism = ! dead z a pro( ( ! resurrection1 by ask+ :y !y 7 baptiz$ = ! dead if ! dead rise n at all4 ,b ?is pla9ly %[s t baptism = ! dead 0 bo? believ$ & practic$ by ! e>ly ,*ri/ians4 ,en\gh has n[ be5 said to prove to any reasonable p]son t baptism is ess5tial to salvation1 & ! argum5ts aga9/ su* a doctr9e h be5 suffici5tly refut$4 ,s1 let all p prep>e !mselves & be baptiz$1 "u prop] au?ority1 = ! remission ( s9s1 t !y may be sav$ 9 ! k+dom ( ,god2 = :at %all x pr(it a man if he ga9 ! :ole _w & lose 8 own s\l4 #edc ,,alleg$ ,,objectionable ,,features ,,9 ,,! ,,religion ,,( ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts4 ,,by ,,eld] ,,*>les ,w4 ,,/ayn]4 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mormon4 ,"o ( ! reasons = non-belief pres5t$ by ^? :o d n obey ! ,gospel reveal$ 9 our day1 is t our religion has objectionable features2 & "s :o h acquir$ in=mation conc]n+ ! indu/ri\s & ?rifty "* ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & _! prosp]\s condition 9 ,utah1 c>ry ! idea t 7 x n = its objectionable features1 ,mormonism1 z x is call$1 might engage _! att5tion1 & t its claims w\ld be m readily ent]ta9$ by ! intellig5t classes4 ,"o ( ^! objectionable features is1 t we believe 9 & publi% a record call$ ! ,book ( ,mormon1 :i* has be5 falsely /yl$ ! ,mormon ,bible1 & ?r\gh :i* ! ,sa9ts h receiv$ f _! enemies ! "n ( ,mormons4 ,?is book1 in/ead ( be+ a sub/itute = ! ,scriptures1 z is v incorrectly /at$1 is a record translat$ f anci5t plates1 f\nd 9 ! e>? on ! ,am]ican ,cont95t4 ,! record gives mo/ valuable in=mation conc]n+ ! orig9 ( ! ,am]ican ,indians1 a subject :i* has furni%$ a !me = mu* conjecture among ! le>n$ dur+ ! pres5t c5tury1 & on :i* !y are /ill endeavor+ to discov] s\rces ( in=mation4 ,not)/&+ ! desire to asc]ta9 ! v hi/orical data :i* ! "w conta9s1 ! ,book ( ,mormon has n receiv$ mu* ( _! att5tion2 & ?is retic5ce is ! m rem>kable f ! fact t sc>cely a ye> passes )\t ! publication ( "s newly-discov]$ evid5ce1 te/ify+ 9 a mo/ tell+ mann] to ! tru? ( ! acc\nt giv5 9 ! record4 ,items ( in=mation are 9 quick succession be+ obta9$ & br\ght to _! notice1 :i* h be5 be=e #edd ! _w = ab\t fifty ye>s1 9 ! record ( :i* we are speak+4 ,! va/ discov]ies 9 ,c5tral ,am]ica made by ,messrs4 ,/eph5s & ,ca!rwood1 %[ conclusively ! /atem5ts 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon to be correct2 & ^! evid5ces are mat]ially increas$ 9 v>i\s ways ?r\gh ! dilig5t rese>*es ( o!r discov]]s1 z %[n 9 an article by ,apo/le ,moses ,?at*]1 lately publi%$ 9 s]ial =m 9 ! ,mill5nial ,/>4 ,speculations conc]n+ ! aborig9es ( t cont95t h furni%$ matt] = volumes ^u volumes1 & ! discov]y ( a skeleton or ! f9d+ ( a /one has be5 dilat$ ^u ) zeal1 & suppli$ conc$$ pro( ( a multiplicity ( ^! !ories & ideas1 t5d+ to %[ t ! anci5t inhabitants 7 a civiliz$ race4 ,b "h is a "w translat$ f ! actual record ( ^? p1 writt5 by !mselves :5 9 _! /r5g?1 & engrav$ on plates ( curi\s & anci5t workman%ip1 giv+ a lucid & n>rative acc\nt ( _! settlem5t & social & religi\s progress1 & hid away 9 ! e>? by ! inspir$ hi/orian = "s f\rte5 c5turies1 & ^: /atem5ts are su/a9$ by und5iable pro(s ( a v /rik+ "*2 & yet ! "w is comp>atively ignor$1 & ! facts !re9 giv5 s\ght ) avidity f o!r & less au?oritative s\rces4 ,! read] w\ld naturally inquire1 :at is ! cause ( ?is8 ,simply because ! ,book ( ,mormon has 9 _! e/imation an objectionable feature4 ,its discov]y 0 br\ght ab\t by a revelation f ,heav54 ,mank9d1 & ! le>n$ 9 p>ticul> ( our age1 disda9 any & ev]y?+ t claims pres5t revelation f ,god z its orig94 ,if ,joseph ,smi? _h simply /at$ t he _h f\nd ! plates 9 a m\nd1 & _h translat$ !m by 8 own skill 9 language1 x w\ld h be5 reg>d$ z a mo/ int]e/+ & valuable discov]y1 & ! manuscript w\ld h be5 pur*as$ at a price1 & d\btless f\nd a place 9 ! mo/ prom95t repository ( curiosities4 ,b ! record be+ res]v$ to come =? z a means ( salvation = ! remnant 7! ,am]ican ,indians & o!rs ( ! se$ ( ,israel71 :o %\ld be scatt]$ & d[n-trodd5 9 ! la/ days1 x 0 to h a m dignifi$ introduction to ! notice ( mank9d1 ?an a m]e *ance discov]y w\ld h af=d$ x4 ,& all mu/ conc$e t not)/&+ ! di/a/e ( ! le>n$1 & _! prejudices conc]n+ x1 ! ,book ( ,mormon has be5 r5d]$ mu* m g5]ally kn[n ?r\gh ! v means ( its introduction1 #ede ?an x c\ld possibly h be5 if simply discov]$ 9 an ord9>y way4 ,9 fact1 x is to ^! objectionable features t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts owe _! ext5sive adv]tis+1 & are ?us br\ght prom95tly be=e ! public l ! ,sa9ts ( old4 ,! "q naturally arises1 :y is x consid]$ objectionable = a book to h an inspir$ orig98 ,:y repudiate z false a valuable record ( ! p 9 ,am]ica1 because writt5 & br\ght to light ?r\gh revelation1 :ile we accept ! record ( ! p 9 ,asia1 call$ ! ,bible1 :i* also claims to be ! writ+s ( inspir$ prophets & sacr$ hi/orians1 & to conta9 ! ^w ( ,god reveal$ f ,heav58 ,prophesi$ ( 9 ! ,bible1 ! ,book ( ,mormon /&s side by side ) ! ,asiatic ,record1 z its witness r ?an its sub/itute2 x endorses by fulfillm5t "s ( ! gr& pr$ictions !re9 conta9$1 & be>s sacr$ te/imony to ! crucifixion1 resurrection & asc5sion ( ,*ri/1 & ! introduction ( ! ,gospel z giv5 u by ! ,evangeli/s4 ,su*1 !n1 is ! ,book :i* is reg>d$ z an objectionable feature ( ! religion ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts2 & we claim t in/ead ( be+ a /umbl+ block1 x %\ld be reg>d$1 su/a9$ z x is by ,scriptural hi/ory & sci5tific discov]y1 z "o ( ! mo/ conv9c+ pro(s ( ! tru? ( ! ,gospel reveal$ to its translator4 ,,apo/les ,,& ,,prophets4 ,ano!r objectionable feature ) "s is ! organization ( ! ,*ur* ) apo/les & prophets4 ,!y _c d5y t ! anci5t ,*ur* 0 organiz$ 9 ?is mann] ) an inspir$ prie/hood & l$ by m5 hav+ au?ority1 be+ commission$ ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to adm9i/] 9 ! ord9ances ( ! ,gospel2 & !y _c dispute t unless s au?oriz$ _! acts 7 n recogniz$ by ! ,"l1 nor did !y receive ! seal ( ! _s4 ,9 fact1 ! v f\ndation ( ! ,*ur* 0 ?is organization4 ,paul says1 x is built on apo/les & prophets1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself be+ ! *ief corn]-/one4 ,he ev5 calls ,*ri/ an apo/le1 & o!rs call ,him a prophet1 %[+ t ,he did n take ?is honor unto ,himself1 b 0 orda9$ ( ,god to (ficiate & act$ by ,heav5ly au?ority 9 all ,8 m9i/ry4 ,z ! ,fa!r ha? s5t me1 ev5 s n[ s5d ,i y4 ,7 x n = ! d>kness :i* 0 pr$ict$ %\ld cov] ! m9ds ( ! p 9 ! la/ days1 we w\ld be incl9$ #edf to m>vel at ! bl9dness ( intellig5t p to ^! ?+s4 ,t apo/les & prophets %\ld h be5 deem$ requisite = ! "w ( ! m9i/ry 9 ! anci5t ,*ur*1 & yet be objects ( ,*ri/ian ridicule 9 ! la/ days1 is c]ta9ly v peculi>6 ,z ?\gh worldly le>n+ _h by "r tak5 ! place ( inspiration1 & a college education legally assum$ ! ?rone ( div9e appo9tm5t4 ,! n9ete5? c5tury is no?+ if n inconsi/5t6 ,& no age has be5 m>k$ ) m flagrant outrages ^u common s5se 9 religi\s !ories & practice1 ?an ! "o 9 :i* we criticise ! ,ph>isaical ,jews = reject+ ! ,savior1 & ! ,ca?olics = assum+ a p[] nev] delegat$ to !m by ! ,anci5t ,*ur*4 ,= :ile ^! are d5\nc$--! "o = inconsi/5cy & prejudice1 ! o!r = bigotry & usurpation1 ! mod]n ,ph>isees--pr(ess$ly ! foll[]s ( ,*ri/1 wag _! heads at inspiration & apo/le%ip1 & sit 9 high places & occupy ! *ief seats 9 ! synagogues1 assum+ !mselves to tea* ! p1 )\t ev5 pres5t+ or possess+ a semblance ( au?ority = s do+4 ,!y scorn any desc5t ( au?ority f ! ,romi% prie/hood z corrupt1 h5ce lay no claim to a *a9 ( p[] f ! ,anci5t ,*ur*2 & if !y did1 x w\ld be a futile attempt1 = ! ,romi% ,*ur*1 ?r\gh :i* came ev5 :at semblance ( au?ority !y h1 cut (f long ago all h] ,prote/ant daught]s f fell[%ip1 & sev]$ !m f all rights & claims to ! p[] %e held4 ,n[1 :5 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts decl>e a new revelation ( ! apo/le%ip1 & ! re-delegation to man ( t sacr$ p[] ( ! ,*ur*1 ^! le>n$ g5tlem5 ) collegiate prefixes & affixes1 turn up _! !ological noses at ! words apo/le & prophet1 & deem ! introduction ( su* inspir$ non-ess5tials z a sacrilegi\s innovation on ! rights ( ! mod]n s*ool ( !ology4 ,?us we f9d ! _w 9 ! anomal\s position ( ,*ri/ians fight+ ,*ri/ianity2 pr(ess$ believ]s ( ! ,bible mak+ w> ^u ! ,bible1 religion1 & 9 fact1 on ! ,bible itself2 believ]s 9 ,*ri/ disc>d+ ,8 doctr9es1 & p>ties plac+ _! hope ( salvation 9 an orig9al =m ( fai?1 ^: fundam5tal pr9ciples !y ignore & despise6 ,x is = ! fai? once deliv]$ to ! ,sa9ts we are call$ 9 "q6 ,& we may "h say1 because we believe 9 ! correctness ( ! orig9al organization ( ,*ri/'s ,*ur*1 t inve/igation into our doctr9es is imp$$ 7874 ,?is is ano!r ( ! objectionable features1 :i* keep1 =soo?1 ! intellig5t #edg classes f exam9+ our claims to public att5tion1 & is deem$ a b>ri] to _! embrac+ ! ,gospel6 ,,signs ,,foll[+ ,,! ,,believ]s4 ,ano!r feature ( our religion1 :i* is consid]$ objectionable by ! religi\s _w1 is1 t we claim ! necessity = & ! exi/5ce ( ! spiritual gifts ( ! ,gospel1 ! signs :i* ,*ri/ said 7 to foll[ ! believ]4 ,we read t aft] ! ,savior _h ris5 f ! dead1 :5 ,he 0 ab\t to asc5d into ,heav5 f ! ,m\nt ( ,olives1 ,he gave ,8 apo/les a c]ta9 commission1 :i* we f9d record$ 9 ! foll[+ language by ,/4 ,m>k1 9 *ap1 xvi1 #ae-ah3 ,& he said unto !m1 ,g ye into all ! _w1 & prea* ! ,gospel to e creature4 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$2 b he t believe? n %all be damn$4 ,& ^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe2 ,9 my "n %all !y ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues2 !y %all take up s]p5ts2 & if !y dr9k any deadly ?+1 x %all n hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s on ! sick1 & !y %all recov]4 ,& le/ any %\ld raise objection to ! /&>d translation ( ,k+ ,james1 :i* has be5 read 9 *ur*es ev] s9ce ! ye> #afaa1 we also give ! same passage f ! ,new ,v]sion1 publi%$ la/ ,may1 ! *apt] & v]ses be+ numb]$ alike3 ,& he said unto !m1 ,g ye into all ! _w1 & prea* ! ,gospel to ! :ole creation4 ,he t believe? & is baptiz$ %all be sav$2 b he t disbelieve? %all be condemn$4 ,& ^! signs %all foll[ !m t believe3 9 my "n %all !y ca/ out devils2 !y %all speak ) new tongues2 !y %all take up s]p5ts1 & if !y dr9k any deadly ?+1 x %all 9 no wise hurt !m2 !y %all lay h&s on ! sick1 & !y %all recov]4 ,! above promise evid5tly furni%$ u a di/9ctive m>k :i* %\ld *>act]ize !m t believe 9 ,*ri/'s ,gospel4 ,x admits ( no o!r con/ruction ?an t :i* is giv5 by ! pla9 language ( ! ,scripture4 ,b "o class ( p are promis$ ! gifts--! believ]s1 b to !m ! promise is positive1 emphatic & und5iable6 ,x is possible to conceive t p]sons ( s\nd moral pr9ciple might ex]cise suffici5t fai? ?r\gh pray] to obta9 c]ta9 manife/ations ( ,god's approval1 & /ill might n be at ! "t actual memb]s ( ! ,*ur*1 b t ! true believ]s1 :o h become memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ! #edh ,savior1 %\ld be de/itute ( ^! gifts is n only an improbability1 b f ! words ( ! ,scripture a positive impossibility6 ,we are l$ by ! ,savior's say+ directly to ! foll[+ conclusions3 t ! disciples 7 to prea* ! ,gospel z x _h be5 taught !m by its ,au?or2 t "s w\ld believe its doctr9es & be baptiz$1 & t ^? :o did s believe w\ld receive ! evid5ces ( spiritual gifts :i* ,*ri/ =etold & describ$4 ,!re c be no miscon/ruction ( ?is ,scripture1 )\t sacrific+ consi/5cy & /ultify+ ! ,div9e ^w4 ,b 9 ord] t we may be /ill fur!r assur$ conc]n+ ! lit]al mean+ ( ! ,savior's promise1 let u consid] :e!r su* manife/ations did actually foll[ _! adm9i/rations among ! p4 ,= direct record pro( ( ?is we h b to read ! two foll[+ v]ses1 :i* close ! above-nam$ *apt]3 ,s !n aft] ! ,"l _h spok5 unto !m1 he 0 receiv$ up into heav51 & sat on ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,& !y w5t =?1 & prea*$ ev]y:]e1 ! ,"l work+ ) !m1 & confirm+ ! ^w ) signs foll[+4 ,am54 ,b we also f9d ^! gifts m5tion$ 9 ! c\rse ( _! m9i/ry1 & n m]ely ref]r$ to 9 a g5]al way1 b ! special gifts p>ticul>iz$ :i* 7 imp>t$ by ,div9e favor on c]ta9 occasions nam$4 ,= in/ances ( ?is k9d read ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les4 ,9 ! second *apt] x is record$ t !y 7! ,sa9ts7 7 all ) "o accord 9 "o place1 ,& sudd5ly !re came a s\nd f heav5 z ( a ru%+ mighty w9d1 & x fill$ all ! h\se :]e !y 7 sitt+4 ,& !re appe>$ unto !m clov5 tongues l z ( fire1 & x sat ^u ea* ( !m4 ,& !y 7 all fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 & began to speak 9 o!r tongues1 z ! ,_s gave !m utt]ance4 ,& we f9d t ! gifts 7 s m>k$ & prom95t 9 _! effects on ?is occasion1 t ,pet] _h to give an explanation to ! multitude :o came toge!r1 %[+ t !y 7 ! bless+s ( ! ,holy ,_s1 z =etold %\ld belong to ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*4 ,!n aga9 9 ! ?ird *apt]1 we are in=m$ t z ,pet] & ,john w5t into ! ,temple1 a c]ta9 man lame f 8 "m's womb 0 c>ri$1 :om !y laid daily at ! gate ( ! ,temple :i* is call$ ,beautiful1 to ask alms ( !m t ent]$ into ! ,temple2 :o see+ ,pet] & ,john ab\t to g into ! ,temple1 ask$ an alms4 ,& ,pet]1 fa/5+ 8 eyes ^u him1 ) ,john1 said1 ,look on u4 ,& he gave he$ unto !m1 expect+ to #edi receive some?+ ( !m4 ,!n ,pet] said1 ,silv] & gold h ,i none2 b su* z ,i h give ,i !e3 ,9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,naz>e?1 rise up & walk4 ,& he took him by ! "r h&1 & lift$ him up2 & imm$iately 8 feet & ankle bones receiv$ /r5g?4 ,& he leap+ up /ood1 & walk$1 & ent]$ ) !m into ! temple1 walk+1 & leap+1 & prais+ ,god4 ,& all ! p saw him walk+ & prais+ ,god3 ,& !y knew t x 0 he :i* sat = alms at ! ,beautiful gate ( ! temple3 & !y 7 fill$ ) wond] & amazem5t at t :i* _h happ5$ unto him4 ,& 9 explanation ( ?is manife/ation ,pet] said1 ,& 8 "n ?r\gh fai? 9 8 "n ha? made ?is man /rong1 :om ye see & "k2 yea1 ! fai? :i* is by him ha? giv5 him ?is p]fect s\ndness 9 ! pres5ce ( y all4 ,%[+ pla9ly t x 0 by ! use ( ! "n ( ,jesus1 ?r\gh ! gift ( heal+1 t ?is bless+ 0 conf]r$4 ,read ! smit+ ( ,ananias & ,sapphira at ! ^w ( ,/4 ,pet]1 :5 !y )held "p ( ! pur*ase-money at ! "t ( ! consecration ( _! sub/ance2 also ! heal+ p[] manife/$ ?r\gh ! %ad[ ( ! apo/le 7,acts v74 ,n[ read 9 ,acts viii1 ! miracles p]=m$ by ,philip1 "o ( ! less] prie/s s5t to baptize ! p ( ,sam>ia1 v]ses #f & #g3 ,& ! p ) "o accord gave he$ unto ^? ?+s :i* ,philip spake1 he>+ & see+ ! miracles :i* he did4 ,= unclean spirits1 cry+ ) l\d voice1 came out ( _m t 7 possess$ ) !m3 & _m tak5 ) palsies1 & t 7 lame1 7 heal$4 ,also read v]ses f #ac to #ag inclusive3 ,!n ,simon believ$ also3 & :5 he 0 baptiz$1 he cont9u$ ) ,philip1 & wond]$1 behold+ ! miracles & signs :i* 7 done4 ,n[ :5 ! apo/les :i* 7 at ,j]usalem he>d t ,sam>ia _h receiv$ ! ^w ( ,god1 !y s5t unto !m ,pet] & ,john3 :o1 :5 !y 7 come d[n1 pray$ = !m1 t !y might receive ! ,holy ,gho/3 7= z yet he 0 fall5 ^u none ( !m3 only !y 7 baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus74 ,!n laid !y _! h&s on !m1 & !y receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,"s may raise an objection "h1 & say t al?\gh ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 said to be giv51 9 ?is in/ance no gifts are specially m5tion$4 ,b on read+ ! foll[+ v]ses we f9d t ,:5 ,simon saw t ?r\gh lay+ on ( ! apo/les' h&s ! ,holy ,gho/ 0 giv51 he (f]$ !m money1 say+1 ,give me also ?is p[]1 t on :omsoev] ,i lay h&s1 #eej he may receive ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,b ,pet] said unto him1 ,?y money p]i% ) !e1 because ?\ ha/ ?\ght t ! gift ( ,god may be pur*as$ ) money4 ,?\ ha/ nei!r "p nor lot 9 ?is matt]3 = ?y he>t is n "r 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,rep5t !re=e ( ?is ?y wick$ness1 & pray ,god1 if p]haps ! ?\ght ( ?9e he>t may be =giv5 !e4 ,= ,i p]ceive t ?\ art 9 ! gall ( bitt]ness1 & 9 ! bond ( iniquity4 ,?is pla9ly %[s t ! outp\r+ ( ! ,_s produc$ "s evid5ces ( su* a rem>kable "* z to attract ! att5tion ( ,simon1 or he w\ld n h be5 tempt$ to (f] money to ! disciples = ! p[] to conf] su* gifts4 ,!n read 9 ,acts ix1 ! case ( ,saul be+ heal$ ( 8 bl9dness1 "u ! h&s ( a c]ta9 disciple nam$ ,ananias1 7?is is n ! same :o 0 smitt5 at ,pet]'s ^w73 ,& ,ananias w5t 8 way1 & ent]$ into ! h\se2 & putt+ 8 h&s on him said1 ,bro!r ,saul1 ! ,"l1 ev5 ,jesus1 t appe>$ unto !e 9 ! way z ?\ e>ne/1 ha? s5t me1 t ?\ mighte/ receive ?y sight1 & be fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& imm$iately !re fell f 8 eyes z x _h be5 scales3 & he receiv$ sight =?)1 & arose1 & 0 baptiz$4 ,also ! rais+ ( ,tabi?a f ! dead by ,/4 ,pet]1 record$ 9 same *apt]4 ,^! 7 lit]al fulfillm5ts ( ! words ( ,jesus1 spok5 on ! ,m\nt ( ,olives4 ,no con/ruction ( ,scripture c give !m any o!r ?an a lit]al mean+4 ,^! works 7 9 reality p]=m$ by & = ^? :o believ$4 ,paul _h once be5 a disbeliev]1 b n[ a believ]1 he rejoices 9 ! gifts & %[s =? ! p[] ( ,god 9 ! "n ( ,jesus4 ,& we f9d t ^! gifts 7 n conf9$ to ! ,apo/les1 b t !y exi/$ also among ! o!r ,sa9ts4 ,9 *apt] xiii1 #a-c1 ( ! ,acts1 we are told1 ,n[ !re 7 9 ! *ur* t 0 at ,antio*1 c]ta9 prophets & tea*]s2 z ,b>nabas1 & ,simeon t 0 call$ ,nig]1 & ,lucius ( ,cyr5e1 & ,mana51 :i* _h be5 br\ght up ) ,h]od ! tetr>*1 & ,saul4 ,z !y m9i/]$ to ! ,"l1 & fa/$1 ! ,holy ,gho/ said1 ,sep>ate me ,b>nabas & ,saul1 = ! "w :]eunto ,i h call$ !m4 ,& :5 !y _h fa/$ & pray$1 & laid _! h&s on !m1 !y s5t !m away4 ,n[1 ^! m5 7 n apo/les :o prophesi$1 ?\gh p]haps prom95t 9 ! ,*ur*1 b possess+ ! gifts1 ! ,_s spoke ?r\gh !m1 & ! ,*ur* 0 edifi$ & bless$4 ,h5ce none c consi/5tly say t ! gifts & signs 7 limit$ to ! apo/le%ip1 #eea & ?us argue ! sudd5 cessation ( !m ) ! dea? ( ! apo/les1 or t !y 7 n to be univ]sally enjoy$ by all believ]s4 ,besides1 ! multitudes :o1 we are told 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! record1 spoke 9 tongues & prophesi$ :5 confirm$1 fully %[ t ! gifts 7 g5]al 9 _! "*1 & n be/[$ exclusively on a special few ( ^? :o believ$1 or t any class ( believ]s 0 deb>r$ f enjoy+ !m2 b t x 0 a =egone conclusion ) ! ,*ur* t ^! evid5ces %\ld foll[1 & t x 0 a fact 9 _! hi/ory t !y did foll[ belief & ob$i5ce to ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,in/ances might be multipli$ to prove ! exi/5ce ( ! gifts among ! ,sa9ts1 su* = in/ance z ! case ( a c]ta9 man nam$ ,agabus1 :o _h ! gift ( prophecy1 ( :om we read 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 *apt] xxi1 #aa-ac4 ,we also read 9 ,acts xxi1 #h1 #i1 t ,philip ! evangeli/ _h f\r daught]s1 virg9s1 :o possess$ ! gift ( prophecy3 ,& ! next day we t 7 ( ,paul's company dep>t$3 & came unto ,cses>ea3 & we ent]$ into ! h\se ( ,philip ! evangeli/1 :i* 0 "o ( ! sev52 & abode ) him4 ,& ! same man _h f\r daught]s1 virg9s1 :i* did prophesy4 ,/eph5 also :o1 l ,philip1 0 "o ( ! less] prie/s1 & n an apo/le1 saw at ! "t ( 8 m>tyrdom ! heav5s op5$1 & ! ,son ( man /&+ on ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,^! & _m o!r incid5ts pla9ly %[ t visions1 prophesy+s1 tongues1 heal+ & ! g5]al gifts ( ! ,gospel 7 dissem9at$ among ! ,sa9ts1 bo? male & female1 sev]ally z will$ by ! ,_s4 ,paul says 7#a ,cor4 xiv1 #bf1 #bg71 ,h[ is x !n1 bre?r58 :5 ye come toge!r e "o ( y ha? a psalm1 ha? a doctr9e1 ha? a tongue1 ha? a revelation1 ha? an int]pretation4 ,let all ?+s be done unto edify+4 ,if any man speak 9 an unkn[n tongue1 let x be by two1 or at ! mo/ by ?ree1 & t by c\rse2 & let "o int]pret1 %[+ t ^! gifts 7 univ]sal among ! ,sa9ts1 or believ]s1 & t ! possessors _h to be at times *eck$ & in/ruct$ 9 _! use4 ,add$ to ^? cases record$ 9 ! ,scriptures1 ! bless+s enjoy$ by ! ,sa9ts z ! signs foll[+ ! believ]1 are m5tion$ 9 a g5]al way by hi/orians4 ,9 ! second c5tury1 ,/4 ,ira5aeus te/ifies t ! ,*ri/ians1 by ! gift ( ,god1 ca/ out devils1 heal$ ! sick1 rais$ ! dead1 & p]=m$ miracul\s works 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 9 all p>ts ( ! _w4 7,see ,gahan's ,*ur* ,hi/ory1 page #gf47 #eeb ,b we f9d t 9 ! ?ird c5tury1 ! gov]nm5t & organization ( ! ,*ur* began to *ange f ! primitive =m e/abli%$ by ,*ri/4 ,at lea/ 9 detail1 if n 9 a g5]al way1 "s ( ! ord9ances 7 ev5 at an e>li] date1 mat]ially *ang$ & modifi$4 ,ev5 9 ! second c5tury1 we f9d ! hi/orian ,gahan ref]s to a *ange 9 ! ord9ance ( baptism 9 ! foll[+ po9t$ language4 ,speak+ ( ,novation1 :o 0 ill1 he 0 baptiz$ 9 b$1 n by imm]sion1 :i* 0 !n ! usual me?od1 b by infusion or p\r+ ( wat]4 ,on recov]+ he receiv$ n ! seal ( ! ,"l 99 99 says ,/4 ,pacian1 t is to say1 ! sacram5t ( confirmation4--7,see ,gahan & ,mo%eim47 ,!re c be no d\bt t ?is *ang+ ( ! ord9ances :i* _h be5 e/abli%$ by ,*ri/1 z ! means ( obta9+ salvation ) its k9dr$ bless+s1 gradually produc$ ! cessation ( ! gifts among !m1 t to ?is1 & also ! )drawal ( ! au?ority to conf] ! ,holy ,gho/1 ?r\gh ! m>tyrdom ( ^? hold+ ! "r to (ficiate1 mu/ be imput$ _! abs5ce 9 succe$+ c5turies1 until at ! pres5t day ^! evid5ces ( ! true ,gospel are ev5 disc\nt5anc$ by p>ties claim+ to be foll[]s ( ,*ri/1 & ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts condemn$ z presumptu\s & wick$ = seek+ to possess !m1 & te/ify+ ( _! exi/5ce 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,& x is lam5table to "k t x is consid]$ an objectionable feature ( ! religion we pr(ess to enjoy ^! bless$ tok5s ( ,god's approval :i* edifi$1 /r5g!n$ & com=t$ ! anci5t ,sa9ts1 & :i* ,*ri/ decl>$ %\ld foll[ !m t believe4 ,read]1 is x n /range t pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians %\ld n only !mselves fail to obta9 ! gifts :i* are an insep>able evid5ce ( ! ,*ri/ian religion1 b t !y %\ld take up arms ) ! enemies ( ,*ri/ 9 d5\nc+ ^? :o possess !m1--consid]+ ! exi/5ce ( ! gifts a b> to accept+ ! tru?1 & a /umbl+ block 9 ! pa?way ( ob$i5ce8 ,:at !y despise & d5\nce1 h[ev]1 we1 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 hold z a sub/antial evid5ce ( ! tru? ( ! ,gospel reveal$ to ,joseph ,smi?1 & a /&+ te/imony aga9/ ^? :o h a =m ( godl9ess1 b d5y ! p[] !re(4 ,& we reit]ate ! apo/le's advice :5 speak+ ( ?is class1 f su* turn away6 ,& ! writ] ( ?is article desires to add 8 te/imony to ! _m :i* h be5 record$ 9 ! ,*ur* e/abli%$ 9 our day1 ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 t ! gifts ( ! ,gospel promis$ to ! believ]s are ) ! ,latt]-day #eec ,sa9ts6 ,t he has se51 witness$ & exp]i5c$ !m 9 8 own p]son6 ,t he has himself be5 heal$ "u ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,eld]s1 accord+ to ! words ( ,james1 record$ 9 *ap4 v4 #ad1 #ae3 ,is any sick among y8 let him call = ! ,eld]s ( ! *ur*2 & let !m pray ov] him1 ano9t+ him ) oil 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l3 & ! pray] ( fai? %all save ! sick1 & ! ,"l %all raise him up2 & if he h committ$ s9s1 !y %all be =giv5 him4 ,t o!rs h be5 heal$ "u 8 h&s in/antane\sly by ! p[] ( ,god6 ,t "s ( 8 imm$iate fri5ds & acqua9tances h ! gift ( tongues1 o!rs prophesy1 o!rs see visions1 & all :o are fai?ful possess ! ,holy ,_s1 :i* te/ifies t ^! ?+s are v]ily true1--t ?is is ! v]itable "w ( ,god set up = ! prep>ation ( a p to meet ! ,"l :5 ,he comes 9 p[]6 ,& he be>s ?is te/imony 9 all s9c]ity1 kn[+ t by our words %all we be ju/ifi$ or condemn$1 & t bo? writ] & read] w h to meet !m at ! la/ day6 ,liv]pool1 ,engl&4 ,po/]ity w yet d u ! ju/ice1 :5 our p]secutors are equally l[ 9 ! du/ ) ourselves1 to h& d[n to succe$+ g5]ations1 ! virtu\s acts & =be>ance ( a p :o sacrific$ _! reputation = _! religion1 & _! e>?ly =tunes & happ9ess to pres]ve peace4 --,joseph ,smi?1 ,july #be1 #ahcf4 #eed ,,latt]-,,day ,,sa9ts ,,foll[ ,,tea*+s ,,( ,,! ,,savior4 ,,address ,,deliv]$ ,,at ,,! ,,salt ,,lake ,,tab]nacle1 ,,sunday1 ,,decemb] #be1 #aiaj1 ,,by ,,presid5t ,,joseph ,f4 ,,smi?4 7,,report$ ,,by ,f4 ,w4 ,,ott]/rom47 ,x is ) a feel+ ( great dep5d5ce ^u ! ,giv] ( all ,good t ,i arise be=e y1 ?is aft]noon1 9 ! hope ( say+ some?+ by ! help ( ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 t w be enc\rag+ to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & also a com=t to !m ) ref]5ce to "s ( ^? glori\s pr9ciples :i* we h esp\s$ & :i*1 nev]!less1 are v mu* misund]/ood & misrepres5t$ by our enemies4 ,we d n fully realize1 x seems to me1 ! simplicity & naturalness ( ^? great doctr9es t are involv$ 9 ! probation ( man1 9 8 mortal /ate4 ,_m h s\ght = ! orig9 ( man 9 8 developm5t f ! l[] animals or creatures1 & x is v difficult1 inde$1 to p]suade m5 :o are suppos$ to be sci5tific1 to believe t ! works ( ,god are "o et]nal r\nd1 & t man is no?+ m & _c be any?+ less1 we believe1 ?an ! (fspr+ ( ,god4 ,no man1 h[ev] sci5tific1 h[ev] le>n$1 h[ev] deeply he may se>* into ! secrets ( nature1 c ev] f9d out m ?an is reveal$ already1 9 ! ,scriptures ( div9e tru?1 ) ref]5ce to man's orig94 ,m5 may speculate1 & guess1 & suppose _m ?+s1 & c argue !mselves into que] notions & beliefs ) ref]5ce to man's orig91 b aft] all x w only be _! beliefs1 or _! imag9ations or conclusions f human reason+4 ,x w\ld be sup]flu\s1 no d\bt1 = me to cite my he>]s to ! ,g5esis 9 ! ,bible1 :]e an acc\nt is giv5 ( man be+ plac$ ^u ! e>?1 =m$ 9 ! image & lik5ess ( ,god1 be+ made 9 ,8 lik5ess n only male b also female1 = ! ,bible pla9ly implies t 9 ord] t man %\ld become l unto ,god1 or be creat$ 9 ,8 image & lik5ess1 he %\ld be a dual be+1 t is1 he %\ld be n only man b t 8 complem5t or o!r self %\ld be woman1 ?us he 0 =m$ #eee 9 ! lik5ess ( ,god4 ,man 0 plac$ 9 ! g>d5 t 0 prep>$ = him4 ,he 0 giv5 ! lib]ty to enjoy & p>take ( all ! fruits ( ! g>d5 except ! fruit ( ! tree ( ! k ( good & evil1 & he 0 told t :5 he %\ld p>take ( t fruit1 or if he %\ld1 !n he %\ld surely die4 ,yet1 x 0 =eorda9$1 & ! fir/ man 0 pr$e/9$ to p>take ( t fruit 9 ord] t ! great] & real purpose ( ,god might be fulfill$1 = if ,adam _h kept ! law ( heav51 by refus+ or refra9+ f p>tak+ ( ! fruit ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil1 he w\ld h rema9$ =ev] 9 8 innoc5ce1 )\t p[] ( increase4 ,!re=e1 ! object & purpose ( ,god w\ld fail 9 8 be+1 = ! great comm&m5t t 0 giv5 to him 0 t he %\ld multiply & repl5i% ! e>?1 & h dom9ion ov] x & ov] all liv+ creatures ^u ! e>?1 = he 0 made "l ( all & above all ?+s t 7 creat$ ( ,god1 or 7 plac$ "h on ! e>?4 ,man 0 plac$ "h to be ! "l & ma/] ( all ( !m4 ,:y8 ,because he 0 ,god's *ild2 because he 0 made or =m$ & creat$ 9 ! image & lik5ess ( 8 ,fa!r &1 %all ,i add "h1 9 ! image & lik5ess ( 8 ,"m8 ,if ,i %\ld say su* a ?+ x w\ld %ock ! ,*ri/ian _w1 & !y w\ld ridicule ! ?\ght or ! idea t ! orig9al man _h any?+ b a fa!r1 & ow$ no?+ b to 8 fa!r1 = 8 exi/5ce4 ,9 ! revelations t h come to u ?r\gh ,joseph1 ! prophet1 & also ^? t are conta9$ )9 ! lids ( ! ,bible1 we are told t all ?+s 7 creat$ spiritually be=e !y 7 temporally2 9 o!r words1 !y 7 creat$ 9 ! o!r _w be=e !y 7 plac$ "h--n only man1 ! *ild ( ,god1 b all ! animals t 7 plac$ ^u ! e>?1 & ! fi%es ( ! sea1 & ! birds ( ! air4 ,all ?+s 7 =m$ & _h _! exi/5ce spiritually be=e !y 7 =m$ temporally on ! e>?1 ,ev5 ! se$s & h]bs ( ! field _h _! exi/5ce 9 _! spiritual /ate be=e !y 7 plant$ 9 ! e>?4 ,b :5 man transgress$ t heav5ly law1 :i* =bade t he %\ld p>take ( ! elem5ts ( ?is e>?1 :]eby he %\ld become ( ! e>?1 e>?y1 !n he br\ght ^u himself temporal dea?1 j z ,god decl>$ he w\ld d1 if he %\ld p>take ( ! =bidd5 fruit4 ,n only did he br+ ^u himself ! temporal dea?1 t is1 ! dea? ( ! body1 b he also plac$ himself 9 subjection to spiritual dea?1 :i* dea? is bani%m5t f ! pres5ce #eef ( ,god into out] d>kness :]e !re is weep+1 & wail+1 & gna%+ ( tee?4 ,?r\gh ?is condition1 br\ght ^u our fir/ p>5ts necess>ily--necess>ily because x _h to be1 9 ord] to c>ry out ! great purpose ( ,god to p ! e>?--man plac$ himself 9 ! mo/ helpless condition1 p[]less to relieve himself f ! temporal dea? :i* he _h br\ght ^u himself1 & p[]less 9 & ( himself1 & ?r\gh 8 own wisdom1 to escape ev5 ! consequ5ces ( spiritual dea?--absolutely helpless4 ,b we read1 9 ! new revelation t has come ?r\gh ,joseph1 ! prophet1 9 ^! late/ days1 t ! gospel :i* 0 aft]w>ds1 9 ! m]idian ( "t1 prea*$ by ! ,son ( ,god1 0 also prea*$ unto ,adam & to 8 *ildr5 9 ! e>ly /age ( man's exi/5ce 9 ! e>?4 ,! same gospel ( fai? 9 ,god & 9 a ,savior ( ! _w & 9 remission ( s9 by rep5tance1 & ! gift ( ! ,_s ( ,god to light5 man 9 ! _w1 9 ! pa? t %\ld lead him back into ! pres5ce ( ,god f :5ce he _h fall52 all ?is 0 taught to ,adam by ! angels ( ,god :o 7 s5t to m9i/] to him & to reveal to him ! plan ( life & ( r$emption4 ,among o!r ?+s1 !re 0 e/abli%$1 9 ! days ( ,adam1 to be cont9u$ by 8 po/]ity1 ! law ( sacrifice4 ,!y 7 requir$ to (f] ! sacrifice ( ox51 & ( %eep1 & ( doves1 & ( v>i\s animals2 & 9 ^! sacrifices1 :i* 7 giv5 to !m ) comm&m5t to foll[ & to obs]ve1 ! pr9ciple 0 taught !m t 9 ! m]idian ( "t "o %\ld be s5t1 mighty & /rong1 ) p[] to r$eem & save1 :o %\ld make ! great sacrifice = all mank9d4 ,he w\ld relieve ! *ildr5 ( ,adam1 & all ! human family1 f ! beg9n+ d[n to ! "t ( ?is great ,savior1 & !nce=? ?r\gh all g5]ations ( "t1 until ! w9d+ up sc5e1 or until e son & daught] ( ,adam %\ld h ! privilege ( be+ r$eem$ f ! fall5 & helpless condition into :i* !y _h be5 plac$ because ( ! fall ( ! fir/ p>5ts4 ,s1 f ! "t ( ,adam until ! ,son ( ,god1 ^: suppos$ natal day we are "h1 p]haps mo/ ( u1 = ! purpose ( celebrat+ & ( reflect+ ^u1 ^! sacrifices 7 (f]$ 9 anticipation ( ,8 com+1 9 anticipation ( ! great sacrifice t ,he 0 to (f]1 once = all1 ?us do+ away ) ! %$d+ ( ! blood ( animals1 ( bea/s1 & ( birds1 :]eby man c\ld be kept 9 memory ( ?is great pr9ciple ( sacrifice :i* 0 in/itut$1 f be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 = ! r$emption ( man f temporal & also f spiritual dea?2 fir/1 f ! #eeg temporal dea? )\t any responsibility on 8 "p1 or act ( 8 own1 )\t any requir$ virtue1 honor1 or wor?9ess ^u 8 own "p4 ,inasmu* z dea? has come ^u me--temporal dea?--n by any act ( m9e1 & ,i am n 9 any way responsible = t condition 9 :i* ,i f9d myself2 inasmu* z y & ,i _h no h&1 9 ! beg9n+1 9 br++ ab\t ! conditions t n[ exi/1 we1 by ! w ( ,god1 & by ! p[] ( life & ( salvation 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 %all be r$eem$1 e "o1 f ! temporal dea?1 no matt] :at we are or :o we are4 ,x matt]s n :e!r we are le>n$ or illit]ate1 bond or free1 :ite or black1 old or "y1 ignorant or intellig5t1 we %all all come =? out ( ! condition t has come ^u u temporally1 & we %all h to /& be=e ! b> ( ! great ,judge1 at la/1 to give an acc\nt ( our de$s done 9 ! fle%4 ,next to ?is r$emption f ! temporal dea? comes our r$emption f ! p[] ( ! second dea?1 b ?is r$emption w n be br\ght to pass 9 our behalf indep5d5tly ( ourselves4 ,we are responsible = our own s9s & w be held responsible = our deliv]ance f !m1 = !y lead to ! second dea?4 ,i w aga9 tell y :at ! ,scriptures tell u is ! second dea?3 ,x is be+ cut (f f ,god2 ! bless+ & privilege ( ,8 pres5ce2 x is inde$ bani%m5t f ,god & f ,8 ,k+dom1 & f ! glory & exaltation1 ! joy & happ9ess ( et]nal life4 ,t is ! second dea?1 & t is :at w come ^u all m5 :o reject ! r$emption t has be5 wr\ght = !m 9 ! atonem5t ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :om we call ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 ! ,*ri/4 ,& :o 0 ,jesus1 ! ,*ri/8 ,he 0 bo? ,god & man4 ,c we accept x8 ,c we compreh5d x8 ,x is v simple to ^? :o w p]mit !mselves to compreh5d x4 ,x is v pla9 if m5 w compreh5d1 fir/ly1 ! fact1 t ,god is ! ,fa!r ( man1 spiritually1 & t ,god is ! ,fa!r ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 bo? temporally & spiritually1 & t ,jesus ,*ri/ is no?+ m nor less ?an ! ,son ( ,god1 begott5 ( ,8 ,fa!r1 z absolutely1 & z truly z any *ild 0 begott5 ( 8 e>?ly fa!r4 ,y don't ne$ to m9ce ! matt]4 ,h[ c\ld we be l ,god if we 7 n begott5 9 ,8 image & 9 ,8 lik5ess8 ,!n ?is holy man1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 _h ,god = ,8 ,fa!r1 & ,he _h = ,8 "m ! virg91 ,m>y1 :o nev] knew mortal man until aft] ! "t t ,*ri/ 0 born4 ,he _h ?is human "m = ,8 "m1 & ?us 7 jo9$ toge!r 9 ,him1 =ev]1 ,god & man1 & ?us is expla9$ to ! human family ! connection exi/+ betwe5 ,god & man1 8 *ildr51 8 (fspr+ #eeh 9 ! e>?4 ,n only is ,god our ,fa!r1 b ,jesus ,*ri/ is our bro!r2 & 9 ! _s ,he is ! eld] bro!r ( ! human race1 :]eas 9 ! fle% ,adam 0 be=e ,him4 ,_m o!r prophets1 m5 & inspir$ p]sons 7 be=e ,*ri/ 9 ! fle%1 & yet ,he 0 ! fir/ born ( ,god 9 ! fle%2 he 0 ,god's only begott5 ,son 9 ! fle%4 ,he came into ! _w 9 ?is way1 clo!d ) d\ble p[]--p[] to die1 :i* ,he d]iv$ f ,8 "m2 & p[] to resi/ dea?1 if ,he _h s will$ x1 :i* ,he _h inh]it$ f ,8 ,fa!r4 ,?us ,he _h p[] bo? to live =ev] & also p[] to pass ?r\gh ! ordeal ( dea?1 t ,he might suff] x = all m51 & come =? out ( ! grave to a newness ( life--a resurrect$ be+1 to be clo!d ) immortality & et]nal life1 t all m5 might come =? out ( ! grave unto life et]nal1 if !y w obey ,him4 ,!y w come =? anyh[1 ei!r z vessels ( honor or z vessels ( di%onor4 ,!y w come =? f ! grave :e!r !y w or n4 ,!y c't help !mselves4 ,we c\ld n help ! curse ( mortal dea? com+ ^u u1 nei!r %all we be able to avoid or to prev5t ! resurrection ( ?is body f t grave2 = z ,god rais$ f ! dead1 s w all mank9d4 ,!n ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts wor%ip ,god1 ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/1 & we are in/ruct$1 & we d foll[ t in/ruction1 to wor%ip ,god1 ! ,fa!r1 & to call ^u ,8 "n = ! bless+s t we ne$1 9 ! "n ( ,8 ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i d n suppose t !re is a ,latt]-day ,sa9t any:]e :o does n believe1 :o has n absolutely accept$ 9 8 s\l ! lit]al & absolute resurrection ( ! ,"l1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 f ! dead4 ,we accept t2 x is a "p ( our doctr9e2 x is a fundam5tal pr9ciple ( our religion4 ,on t tru? dep5ds our hope ( ev]la/+ life1 &1 !re=e1 we h ca/ our lot into ! plan ( life & ( r$emption & ( salvation inaugurat$ by ! ,son ( ,god :ile ,he 0 9 ! fle%4 ,we dep5d ^u x = our exaltation2 ^u x re/s our hope ( happ9ess & ! privilege ( ent]+ aga9 into ! pres5ce ( our ,fa!r1 ! ,fa!r ( our spirits1 & enjoy+ et]nities ) ,him4 ,our hope is f\nd$ on ! great tru? t ,jesus rose f ! dead & conqu]$ dea?4 ,n[1 a great _m p w argue t ?is is1 9 "s degree1 only my?ical1 t x _c be real or tangible4 ,i %all take ! lib]ty1 if y w p]mit1 to look at ! ,scripture = a mom5t ) ref]5ce to ?is matt]4 ,aft] ! resurrection ( ,*ri/1 abundant evid5ce 0 giv5 ,8 disciples & ,sa9ts to e/abli% #eei ! reality ( ,8 resurrection f ! dead4 ,( c\rse1 we h ! te/imony ( ! anci5t disciples ( ,*ri/ ) ref]5ce to ?is matt]1 b t is n all4 ,we read "h ! te/imony giv5 conc]n+ ! resurrection ( ! ,savior1 by ,luke1 "o ( ! disciples ( ,*ri/1 :o wrote a brief hi/ory ( ,8 do+s & life4 ,we read "h ( two ( ! disciples :o w5t to ,emmaus ) ! ,savior aft] ,8 resurrection1 & knew ,him n until !y got !re1 & ,he broke bread1 !n !y discov]$ t !y _h be5 walk+ & talk+ ) ! ,"l3 ,& !y said "o to ano!r1 ,did n our he>ts burn )9 u1 :ile he talk$ ) u by ! way1 & :ile he op5$ to u ! scriptures8 ,& !y rose up ! same h\r1 & return$ to ,j]usalem1 & f\nd ! elev5 ga!r$ toge!r1 & !m t 7 ) !m1 ,say+1 ,! ,"l is ris5 inde$1 & ha? appe>$ to ,simon4 ,& !y told :at ?+s 7 done 9 ! way1 & h[ he 0 kn[n ( !m 9 break+ ( bread4 ,& z !y ?us spake1 ,jesus himself /ood 9 ! mid/ ( !m & sai? unto !m1 ,peace be unto y4 ,b !y 7 t]rifi$ & affright$1 & suppos$ t !y _h se5 a _s1--j z a great _m pr(ess$ tea*]s ( religion1 today1 claim t ,he 0 b a _s1 only a _s1 & t ! body itself does n rise1 b t ! resurrection f dea? to life is ! dep>ture ( ! _s f ! body1 ! body to return to du/2 & ! _s to return to ,god1 r$eem$ & resurrect$ f dea? unto life et]nal4 ,?is is ! doctr9e ( "s tea*]s ( religion1 = ,i h he>d !m tea* & prea* x4 ,we believe t ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & t ! life & mission & works ( ! ,son ( ,god are f> m real & f> m tangible ?an ?is4 ,s ! disciples ( ,jesus1 :5 ,he appe>$ unto !m1 7 t]rifi$ & affright$1 suppos+ t !y _h se5 a _s4 ,& he said unto !m1 ,:y are ye tr\bl$8 & :y d ?\ghts arise 9 y\r he>ts8 ,behold my h&s & my feet1 t x is ,i myself2 h&le me1 & see2 = a _s ha? n fle% & bones1 z ye see me h4 ,& :5 he _h ?us spok51 he %[$ !m 8 h&s & 8 feet4 ,& :ile !y yet believ$ n = joy1 & wond]$1 he said unto !m1 ,h ye "h any meat8 #efj ,& !y gave him a piece ( broil$ fi%1 & ( an honeycomb4 ,& he took x1 & did eat be=e !m4 ,& he said unto !m1 ,^! are ! words :i* ,i spake unto y :ile ,i 0 yet ) y1 t all ?+s mu/ be fulfill$1 :i* 7 writt5 9 ! law ( ,moses1 & 9 ! prophets1 & 9 ! psalms1 conc]n+ me4 ,!n op5$ he _! und]/&+1 t !y might und]/& ! scriptures4 ,& said unto !m1 ,?us is x writt51 & ?us x behov$ ,*ri/ to suff]1 & to rise f ! dead ! ?ird day3 ,& t rep5tance & remission ( s9s %\ld be prea*$ 9 8 "n among all nations1 beg9n+ at ,j]usalem4 ,& ye are witnesses ( ^! ?+s1 ,&1 behold1 ,i s5d ! promise ( my ,fa!r ^u y3 b t>ry ye 9 ! city ( ,j]usalem1 until ye be end[$ ) p[] f on high4 ,& he l$ !m out z f> z to ,be?any1 & he lift$ up 8 h&s & bless$ !m4 ,& x came to pass1 :ile he bless$ !m1 he 0 p>t$ f !m1 & c>ri$ up into heav54 ,& !y wor%ipp$ him1 & return$ to ,j]usalem ) great joy3 ,& 7 cont9ually 9 ! temple1 prais+ & bless+ ,god4 ,we might ref] y to _m o!r passages "h4 ,we take ?is ,scripture z x reads4 ,we te/ify to ! _w t ! disciple ( ,*ri/1 ! apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ! scribe1 ! writ] ( ?is te/imony1 0 inspir$ ( ,god to write ! tru?1 & t he did write ! tru? & no?+ b ! tru?4 ,jesus 0 no _s ris5 out ( ! body1 = ! _s _h already dep>t$ f ! body & return$ to x1 & tak5 x up aga94 ,:ile ! body lay 9 ! tomb1 accord+ to div9e tru? reveal$ 9 ! ^w ( ,god "h1 he 0 quick5$ by ! _s & w5t & prea*$ to ! spirits t 7 9 prison 7#a ,pet] #c3 #ah-bb71 ?us fulfill+ also ! pr$iction ( ! prophets conc]n+ ,him1 t ,he 0 ano9t$ to proclaim lib]ty to ! captives & to op5 ! prison doors to !m t 7 b\nd4 ,s1 ,*ri/ w5t to ! _s _w :]e d>kness reign$1 :]e ! spirits ( m5 7 %ut out f ! pres5ce ( ,god1 :]e !y c\ld only be m9i/]$ to by mess5g]s s5t f ! ,"l1 :o possess$ a high] & a f> m exce$+ weight ( glory4 ,!re ,he w5t1 & ) ,him w5t ! #efa two malefactors :o 7 crucifi$ ) ,him1 = ,he said to !m t day !y %\ld be ) ,him 9 p>adise2 & !y 7 !re3 n 9 ,god's glori\s ,k+dom1 b 9 ! _s _w1 :]e ,*ri/ w5t4 ,he _h ?is great mission to p]=m1 ( prea*+ ,8 gospel to ! spirits 9 prison1 ! same gospel t is prea*$ to ! liv+1 = !re is b "o plan ( life1 "o gospel1 "o fai?1 "o ,"l1 "o baptism1 "o ,holy ,_s1 t come? f ,god & t br+e? light & intellig5ce unto ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,!re is only "o way2 x is ! /raight & n>r[ pa? t leads back into ! pres5ce ( ,god4 ,t is ! way t ,*ri/ trod2 t is ! way t ,he m>k$ out = ,8 disciples to tread 92 & t is ! way t y & ,i mu/ g 9 ord] to obta9 ! rew>d t has be5 promis$ to ! fai?ful4 ,b1 says "o1 :at a n>r[ idea ?is is4 ,h[ incompet5t is su* a plan z ?is1 to rea* ! millions & millions ( ! human family :o h1 necess>ily1 di$ )\t kn[+ ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 )\t hav+ he>d ev5 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,h[ n>r[1 !n1 to say t no man c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god b by ! door & ?r\gh ! means t ,jesus ,*ri/ has (f]$ to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,b1 no1 x is n a n>r[ view2 x is ! broade/ possible view to take ( ?is matt]4 ,:y1 h[ c y1 !n1 meet ! necessities ( ! *ildr5 ( m51 all ! myriads ( spirits t h pass$ away f ?is mortal /age )\t ! k ( ?is gospel1 )\t ! k ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 )\t ! b5efits ( ! ord9ances ( ! h\se ( ,god8 ,we w tell y1 = x has be5 reveal$ 9 its fullness 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,z ,*ri/ w5t to prea* to ! spirits 9 prison1 t 7 disob$i5t :5 once ! long-suff]+ ( ,god wait$ 9 ! days ( ,noah1 :ile ! ark 0 prep>+1 9 :i* a few1 t is1 eight s\ls 7 sav$ by wat]1 ! l figure :]eunto baptism do? n[ save u1 s ?is same plan prevails today1 & ! same pr9ciple4 ,! great mission inaugurat$ by ! ,son ( ,god is n[ be+ prosecut$ by t5 ?\s& ?\s&s ( ^? :o h held ! ,mel*is$ek prie/hood :i* is aft] ! ord] ( ! ,son ( ,god1 m5 :o h be5 end[$ ) p[] f on high to prea* ! gospel to ! spirits 9 prison4 ,n a s\l t has ev] liv$ & di$ f (f ! face ( ?is e>? %all escape a *ance to he> ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,if !y receive x & obey x1 ! ord9ances ( ! gospel w be p]=m$ = & 9 _! behalf1 by _! k9dr$1 or _! po/]ity 9 "s g5]ation ( "t aft] !m1 s #efb t e law & e requirem5t ( ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ %all be c>ri$ out1 & ! promises & requirem5ts fulfill$ = ! salvation ( ! liv+ & also = ! salvation ( ! dead4 ,mormonism1 z x is call$1 ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z devis$ by ! ,son ( ,god1 provides t e son & e daught] ( ,god1 e *ild ( ! ,fa!r1 e s\l t has desc5d$ f ,adam %all h ! privilege ( he>+ ?is holy gospel ( ,*ri/ & %all come to "k ! tru?1 t ,8 "n1 ! "n ( ,*ri/--,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 is ! only "n "u heav5 by :i* man c be sav$1 exalt$ & re/or$ aga9 to ! pres5ce & glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,?r\gh ,him1 z ,i h said already1 all m5 t h di$ %all be rais$ aga9 f ! dead--e "o--& n only %all !y be rais$ f ! dead1 b !y %all be re/or$ to _! p]fect frame4 ,we w g1 n[1 to ! doctr9es t we h receiv$ 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon & 9 ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 ! revelations t h come to u ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 & we w f9d t e s\l %all n only be rais$ f ! dead1 b %all be re/or$ to _! p]fect frame4 ,!re w be no hun*backs 9 heav52 no "o-legg$ or "o-arm$ m5 !re1 nor cripples1 nor any de=m$ sons & daught]s ( ! ,fa!r 9 ! cele/ial glory1 = !y w be re/or$ by ! p[] ( ,god & by ! pr9ciple ( life conta9$ 9 ! gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,!y w all be re/or$ to _! prop] frame & p]fect =m m>k y1 bo? limb & jo9t4 ,we read t1 "h 9 ?is good book1 ! ,book ( ,mormon 7,alma #aa3 #dc-de74 ,i int5d$1 :5 ,i got up1 to read y "s ( ! doctr9es ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 conta9$ 9 ?is book1 b let me say1 ! p ( ! _w g5]ally1 seem to want to f9d out "s diff]5t way f t :i* ! ,"l has designat$1 9 ord] t !y might be sav$4 ,"s m5 want to be sav$ )\t any righte\sness on _! own "p1 )\t any =giv5ess ( s91 )\t any rep5tance1 )\t humility ( ackn[l$gm5t t !y are unwor?y1 except ?r\gh a remission ( _! s9s1 to enjoy ! bless+s & inh]it ! glory ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,!y ev5 hold out ! idea1 ! errone\s1 wick$1 p]nici\s ?\ght or idea1 t ! murd]] on ! scaffold c be u%]$ into ! pres5ce ( ,god & to ! highe/ glory if he w only say1 on ! scaffold1 be=e ! drop is cut1 t he believes 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:y1 x is infamy2 x is abom9ation2 x is ! ess5ce ( inju/ice & unrighte\sness4 #efc ,no man c be u%]$ into ! pres5ce ( ,god 9 8 s9s1 & no man c receive a remission ( 8 s9s except he rep5t & burial ) ,*ri/4 ,= ,god has made u free ag5ts1 to *oose good or evil1 to walk 9 ! light or 9 ! d>kness1 z we *oose1 & he has orda9$ x ?us t we might become l ,him1 t if we prove ourselves wor?y ( ev]la/+ life & glory 9 ,8 pres5ce1 x w be because we h rep5t$ ( our s9s & h obey$ & kept ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,&1 if we are doom$1 or curs$1 or ca/ out into ! second dea?1 into d>kness1 :]e ! worm die? n1 & ! fire is n qu5*$1 x w be because we h n obey$ ! w ( ,god1 nor walk$ 9 ! light1 because we h *os5 d>kness r ?an ! light1 & our ?\ghts 7 evil & we did n rep5t1 !re=e1 we receiv$ no =giv5ess or remission ( our s9s4 ,! judgm5t ( ,god w be j1 & ,8 rew>ds w be j1 = ,he w rew>d m5 = _! m]its1 & puni% !m = _! wick$ness4 ,t is ju/ice & righte\sness2 any?+ %ort ( t1 any?+ m or less ?an t w\ld come ( evil & w\ld br& ! ,fa!r ( all1 ! ,god ( heav5 & e>?1 ! j ,judge1 z unwor?y ( su* titles & ( su* glory & greatness & imp>tiality2 = x w\ld n be possible = a j ,god to rew>d m5 = some?+ t !y 7 n wor?y (1 nor to condemn m5 = :at !y _h n des]v$4 ,!n1 aga91 ,jesus told ! p at ,j]usalem1 ,8 disciples & ^? :o foll[$ ,him1 t ,he _h o!r %eep t 7 n ( t fold1 & ,he mu/ g to !m1 & !y mu/ he> ,8 voice4 ,!y mu/ be taught ,8 gospel1 t !re might be "o %eph]d & "o fold4 ,we read ,8 words 9 ?is glori\s & good book :i* ,i hold 9 my h&1 :i* 0 giv5 by inspiration f ! ,"l4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon tells u h[ ! ,savior ( m51 aft] ,he _h asc5d$ into heav5 f among ! ,jews1 desc5d$ ^u ?is cont95t1 among ! inhabitants t dwelt "h1 :o _h be5 prep>$ be=eh& by prophets & by inspir$ m5 :o _h taught !m ! gospel z !y und]/ood x1 & :o _h =etold !m ! com+ ( ! ,son ( man to ! e>?4 ,he visit$ !m1 & ,he organiz$ ,8 ,*ur* "h1 z ,he organiz$ x ov] !re4 ,he appo9t$ twelve disciples "h to prea* ! gospel & to lead 9 matt]s p]ta9+ to ! cause ( ! ,k+dom t 0 e/abli%$ ^u ?is cont95t2 & ,he taught !m ! same doctr9es--only !y are pres]v$ & reveal$ 9 some:at great] pla9ness to u--t ,he taught ! disciples & ! #efd p among ! ,jews4 ,i am go+ to read y "s ( ! ?+s t ! ,"l taught ! disciples & ! p t 7 prep>$ to receive ,him1 ^u ?is cont95t1 aft] ,8 asc5sion into heav54 ,m>k y1 :5 ,he came to ! p "h ,he came z ! ,son ( ,god1 ris5 f ! dead4 ,he %[$ to ^! p also ! evid5ces ( ,8 crucifixion4 ,!y _h he>d ( x by ! revelations ( ,god2 !y knew t ,he _h be5 crucifi$1 t ,he _h ris5 f ! dead1 & t ,he _h e/abli%$ ,8 gospel & ,8 ,*ur* !re4 ,!y 7 expect+ ,him "h because ! ,"l _h promis$ !m t ,he w\ld come2 & ,he /ood ^u ! e>?1 9 ! mid/ ( !m1 & taught !m ,8 gospel2 ,he orda9$ !m to ,8 prie/hood1 conf]r+ ^u !m ,8 p[] & au?ority to adm9i/] = ! salvation ( ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,he s5t out ^? :om ,he *ose to be ,8 m\?pieces & repres5tatives1 among all ! p ( ?is l&1 to prea* ?is gospel t ,jesus _h prea*$ to ! ,jews & _h n[ prea*$ to ! inhabitants ( ?is cont95t4 ,he came "h z ,jesus ,*ri/1 resurrect$ f ! dead1 clo!d ) fle% & bones z tangible z man's1 capable ( eat+ ! broil$ fi% & ! honeycomb--:i* no _s c\ld p>take (1 = a _s w\ld n d t4 ,x w\ld n be consi/5t ) ! law t gov]ns !m = a _s to attempt to p>take ( ! gross elem5ts ( ?is e>?2 b ,jesus c\ld & did d x1 = he 0 bo? ,"l & ,*ri/2 bo? man & ,god2 possess+ ! p[] bo? ( ,god & ( man2 & 9 & ?r\gh ,him ,god & man are l9k$ toge!r z "o family 9 ! =ms t !y always exi/$1 j z !y exi/ n[1 except at times possess+ great] intellig5ce ?an at o!r times--sometimes b>b>ians1 & ignorant1 or enlight5$ & taught by prophets & inspir$ m5 t 7 rais$ up among !m4 ,9 ?is way has ,god taught ! ,*9ese1 ! ,japanese1 & o!r peoples ( ! _w 9 _! times & seasons1 ! wisdom possess$ by m5 :o h be5 rais$ up by ! ,"l & inspir$ to in/ruct ! p among :om !y dwelt1 = _! enlight5m5t & to ! lead+ ( !m into moral & righte\s pa?s--n always conf]r+ ! prie/hood ^u !m1 b giv+ !m intellig5ce4 ,! ,"l did n h to conf] ! prie/hood ^u ,columbus1 :5 ,he mov$ ^u him to discov] ?is c\ntry1 b ,he call$ him = t purpose & mov$ ^u him to accompli% t "w1 & ! man ?us inspir$ = t "w c\ld n help b d x4 ,he c\ld n =sake ! mission t 0 giv5 him2 nei!r c\ld he cease until he _h accompli%$ ! "w4 ,we read #efe t "h 9 ?is book4 ,we are told t ,columbus 0 inspir$ to d ! '"w t he did2 & s h _m m51 9 _m ages ( ! _w1 be5 inspir$ ( ,god to d c]ta9 ?+s & tea* c]ta9 precepts ak9 to ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ord] t ! p might be br\ght ne>] to ! ,"l & t !y might n be left to become :olly hea!ni% & :olly ignorant1 b5ight$ & b>b>\s4 ,n[1 ,i hope y w p>don me = deta9+ y2 b ,i h *os5 a few words t ,i want to read y1 f ! ,book ( ,mormon1 t 7 translat$ by ! gift & p[] ( ,god1 ?r\gh ,joseph ,smi? ! prophet4 ,y w f9d a v great resemblance betwe5 "s ( ! words ,i %all read 9 ?is book & ^? conta9$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t ( ! ,bible4 ,! record] ( ! circum/ance & ! utt]ances "h ref]r$ to wrote3 ,& x came to pass t :5 ,jesus _h spok5 ^! words unto ,nephi1 & to ^? :o _h be5 call$ 7n[ ! numb] ( !m :o _h be5 call$ & receiv$ p[] & au?ority to baptize1 7 twelve71 & behold he /ret*$ =? 8 h& unto ! multitude1 & cri$ unto !m say+1 ,bless$ are ye if ye %all give he$ unto ! words ( ^! twelve :om ,i h *os5 f among y to m9i/] unto y1 & to be y\r s]vants2 & unto !m ,i h giv5 p[]1 t !y may baptize y ) wat]2 & aft] t ye are baptiz$ ) wat]1 behold ,i w baptize y ) fire & ) ! ,holy ,gho/2 !re=e bless$ are ye if ye %all believe 9 me1 & be baptiz$1 aft] t ye h se5 me & "k t ,i am4 ,& aga91 m bless$ are !y :o %all believe 9 y\r words because t ye %all te/ify t ye h se5 me1 & t ye "k t ,i am4 ,yea1 bless$ are !y :o %all believe 9 y\r words1 & come d[n into ! dep?s ( humility & be baptiz$1 = !y %all be visit$ ) fire & ) ! ,holy ,gho/1 & %all receive a remission ( _! s9s4 ,!n he cont9ues3 ,yea1 bless$ are ! poor 9 _s :o come unto me1 = !irs is ! k+dom ( heav54 ,let me pause j a mom5t "h4 ,bless$ are ! poor 9 _s--:o d :at8 ,are !y bless$ simply because !y are poor 9 _s8 ,no2 don't =get t4 ,let ?is re/ ^u y\r m9ds4 ,bless$ are ! poor 9 _s :o come unto me4 ,!re is ! sub/ance ( x4 ,!re is ! tru?3 ,bless$ are ! poor 9 _s :o come unto me1 = !irs is ! k+dom ( heav54 ,& ?us x is made a little pla9] "h ?an y w f9d x 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 #eff ,& aga91 bless$ are all !y t m\rn1 = !y %all be com=t$2 ,& bless$ are ! meek1 = !y %all inh]it ! e>?4 ,& bless$ are all !y :o d hung] & ?ir/ aft] righte\sness1 = !y %all be fill$--:at )8 ,! ,"l tells u "h1 ,bless$ are all !y :o d hung] & ?ir/ aft] righte\sness1 = !y %all be fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& bless$ are ! m]ciful1 = !y %all obta9 m]cy4 ,( all p "u ! heav5s1 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts %\ld be ! mo/ m]ciful p1 ! mo/ =giv+1 ! mo/ *>itable1 = no man c m easily =give & %[ m]cy to 8 fell[ creatures ?an he :o has receiv$ m]cy & =giv5ess f ,god4 ,& bless$ are all ! pure 9 he>t1 = !y %all see ,god4 ,& bless$ are all ! peace-mak]s1 = !y %all be call$ ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,& bless$ are all !y :o are p]secut$ = my "n's sake1 = !irs is ! k+dom ( heav54 ,& bless$ are ye :5 m5 %all revile y1 & p]secute & %all say all mann] ( evil aga9/ y falsely1 = my sake1 ,= ye %all h great joy & be exce$+ glad1 = great %all be y\r rew>d 9 heav52 = s p]secut$ !y ! prophets :o 7 be=e y4 ,n[1 ,i _c pursue ?is subject long]4 ,i w say ?is1 t ^! are ! doctr9es ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,^! are "s ( ! words t ,he utt]$ to ! p ^u ?is cont95t1 & ^! are ! words t ,he utt]$ to ! p ^u ! old cont95t1 or ov] !re 9 ,j]usalem4 ,o!r words ,he utt]$ :i* we w n h "t to ref] to2 b ,he taught z nev] man taught1 & ! doctr9es t ,he taught are yet--almo/ at lea/--z high above ! conceptions ( mank9d & _! ability to c>ry !m out1 z ! heav5s are above ! e>?4 ,yet1 ,8 doctr9e is true2 ,8 precepts are righte\s2 ,8 gospel is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation2 & 9 proportion z man rises to a conception1 & an acceptance ( & ob$i5ce to ! pr9ciples taught by ! ,son ( ,god1 ! ne>] he becomes l ,him & l ! ,fa!r ( our spirits & ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he 0 ,god 9 ! fle%2 ,he 0 ,emmanuel or ,god ) u1 ! ,savior ( ! _w4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts believe 9 ,him n only because ( ! te/imonies borne #efg ( ,him 9 ! ,bible--9 ! f\r gospels & ! ,epi/les ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & ! pr$ictions ( ! prophets 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t ( ! ,bible1 conc]n+ ,8 co9+ & mission2 n only because ( ! evid5ces we h "h 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon1 :]e x is /ill m pla9ly giv5 ?an x is 9 ! ,bible1 nor because we also h fur!r & /rong] evid5ces ( ! div9ity ( ,8 mission 9 ! revelations ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 b also because we h ! te/imony ( witnesses ( ^! div9e ?+s &1 especially1 ( ! div9e mission ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 by & f m5 :om we h se5 9 ! fle%1 ) :om we h conv]s$1 ) :om we h associat$ & :om we "k to h be51 9 _! lives1 pure1 upright1 hone/ & fai?ful s]vants ( ! liv+ ,god4 ,beside all ?is we "k ! tru? by ! witness ( ! _s to ourselves4 ,n[1 may ! ,"l bless y4 ,( c\rse1 we und]/& t ?is is n1 inde$1 ! natal day ( ! ,savior4 ,he 0 n born on ! #be? day ( ,decemb]2 b ?is is ! day t has be5 accept$ by ! _w1 at lea/ by ! s-call$ ,*ri/ian _w1 z ,8 natal day1 & we h accept$ x ) !m4 ,x w\ld be difficult1 inde$1 to break away f x & celebrate ! anniv]s>y ( ! bir? ( ! ,"l on ! day t ,he 0 really born4 ,s we meet1 today1 to celebrate t important ev5t & to praise ,8 "n4 ,i ?ank my ,fa!r 9 heav5 = ! fai? ,he has giv5 me 9 ! div9ity ( ! mission ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i ?ank ,him = ! bless+s ( ! holy prie/hood t ,he has re/or$ to ! _w 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,i ?ank ,him = ! organization ( ,8 ,*ur*4 ,i ?ank ,him = ! ord9ances ( ! gospel ( ,jesus1 f baptism = ! remission ( s9s1 & ! lay+ on ( h&s = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 all along to ! end[m5t & seal+ & high] ord9ances ( ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* 7 design$ to prep>e m51 by ord9ation1 appo9tm5t & fai?fulness1 to dwell ) ,god 9 ! et]nal _w4 ,may ! ,"l bless u & help u to be fai?ful always1 to ! end1 is my pray]1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus4 ,am54