The Mormons: or Latter-day saints. With memoirs of the life and death of Joseph Smith |
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... tion as yet undetermined in his own mind . He perceived that it was a question of infinite importance , and that the salvation of his soul depended upon a correct understanding of the same . He retired to a secret place in a grove , but ...
... tion as yet undetermined in his own mind . He perceived that it was a question of infinite importance , and that the salvation of his soul depended upon a correct understanding of the same . He retired to a secret place in a grove , but ...
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... tion to ask of God , I retired to the woods to make the attempt . It was on the morning of a beautiful clear day , early in the spring of eighteen hundred and twenty . It was the first time in my life that I had made such an attempt ...
... tion to ask of God , I retired to the woods to make the attempt . It was on the morning of a beautiful clear day , early in the spring of eighteen hundred and twenty . It was the first time in my life that I had made such an attempt ...
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... tion . I had now got my mind satisfied , so far as the sectarian world was concerned , that it was not my duty to join with any of them , but continue as I was until further directed . " * 6 Without stopping to inquire whether Joseph ...
... tion . I had now got my mind satisfied , so far as the sectarian world was concerned , that it was not my duty to join with any of them , but continue as I was until further directed . " * 6 Without stopping to inquire whether Joseph ...
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... tion , both in America and Europe , and well known for his valuable and correct editions of the classics . He found the Professor , and submitted the plates to him . The Mormons at this time were too insignificant to excite attention ...
... tion , both in America and Europe , and well known for his valuable and correct editions of the classics . He found the Professor , and submitted the plates to him . The Mormons at this time were too insignificant to excite attention ...
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... tion , and a great fondness for history . At the time of our marriage , he resided in Cherry Valley , New York . From this place , we removed to New Salem , Ashtabula County , Ohio , sometimes called Conneaut , as it is situated on Con ...
... tion , and a great fondness for history . At the time of our marriage , he resided in Cherry Valley , New York . From this place , we removed to New Salem , Ashtabula County , Ohio , sometimes called Conneaut , as it is situated on Con ...
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Page 214 - And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
Page 212 - ... Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
Page 208 - And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12. And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
Page 213 - For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered, 11.
Page 97 - A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful land, traversing all the seas with the rich productions of their industry, engaged in commerce with nations who feel power and forget right, advancing rapidly to destinies beyond the reach of mortal eye...
Page 49 - And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the children of men builded.
Page 97 - ... exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.
Page 22 - Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken ; and we also know that they have been translated by the gift and power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us ; wherefore we know of a surety that the work is true.
Page 225 - But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. "Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law.
Page 46 - We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.