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Up, up with the truth, let its power touch the mind,
And I'll warrant we'll soon leave the selfish behind.
Up, up with the truth, let its power bend the knee,
I am sent! I am sent! dying Bab'lon to thee,

I am sent! I am sent! take this warning and flee.

"The arm of the tyrant, fell terror may spread,
Yet, tho' they oppose us, their strongholds we'll tread;
What to us is the scorn of the selfish and vain ?
We have borne it before, and we'll bear it again.
The fire-gleaming bolts of oppression may fall,
And kill off the body, death can't us appal!

With Heaven above us, and all Hell below,

Thro' the wide field of error, right onward we'll go !

Come on! my brave comrades, now 's the time you should speak,
The storm-fiend is roused from his long dreamy sleep.

Our watch-word, for safety in Zion, shall be,

I am sent! I am sent! dying Bab'lon to thee,

I am sent! I am sent! take this warning and flee."

But the following, to the tune of "The rose that all are praising," is, perhaps, the most characteristic; and with it we may conclude the specimens of Mormon devotional poetry:

"The God that others worship is not the God for me;
He has no parts nor body, and cannot hear nor see;

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But I've a God that lives above

A God of Power and of Love

A God of Revelation-oh, that's the God for me;
Oh, that's the God for me; oh, that's the God for me!

"A church without apostles is not the church for me;
It's like a ship dismasted, afloat upon the sea;

But I've a church that 's always led

By the twelve stars round its head;

A church with good foundations--oh, that's the church for me;
Oh, that's the church for me; oh, that 's the church for me!

"A church without a prophet is not the church for me;

It has no head to lead it, in it I would not be;

But I've a church not built by man,

Cut from the mountain without hands;

A church with gifts and blessings-oh, that's the church for me;
Oh, that's the church for me; oh, that's the church for me.

"The hope that Gentiles cherish is not the hope for me;
It has no hope for knowledge, far from it I would be;

But I've an hope that will not fail,

That reaches safe within the veil ;

Which hope is like an anchor-oh, that's the hope for me;
Oh, that's the hope for me; oh, that's the hope for me!

"The heaven of sectarians is not the heaven for me;
So doubtful its location, neither on land nor sea;

But I've an heaven on the earth,

The land and home that gave me birth;

A heaven of light and knowledge-oh, that's the heaven for me;
Oh, that's the heaven for me; oh, that's the heaven for me!

"A church without a gathering is not the church for me;
The Saviours would not order it, whatever it might be ;
But I've a church that's called out,

From false traditions, fear, and doubt,

A gathering dispensation-oh, that's the church for me;
Oh, that's the church for me; oh, that's the church for me!"

The following summary of the Mormon creed is given in their own periodicals, as the recognised "FAITH OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS:”

"We believe in God the eternal Father, and his Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

"We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgressions.

"We believe that through the atonement of Christ all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

"We believe that these ordinances are:-1st, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 2nd, Repentance. 3rd, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. 4th, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Spirit. 5th, The Lord's Supper.

"We believe that men must be called of God by inspiration, and by laying on of hands by those who are duly commissioned to preach the Gospel, and administer in the ordinances thereof.

"We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church, viz., apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, &c.

"We believe in the powers and gifts of the everlasting Gospel, viz., the gift of faith, discerning of spirits, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, tongues and the interpretation of tongues, wisdom, charity, brotherly love, &c.

"We believe in the Word of God recorded in the Bible; we also believe the Word of God recorded in the Book of Mormon, and in all other good books.

"We believe all that God has revealed; all that he does now reveal; and we believe that he will yet reveal many more great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, and Messiah's second coming.

"We believe in the literal gathering of Israel, and in the restoration of

the ten tribes; that Zion will be established upon the western continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth a thousand years; and that the earth will be renewed, and receive its paradisaical glory.

"We believe in the literal resurrection of the body, and that the dead in Christ will rise first, and that the rest of the dead live not again until the thousand years are expired.

"We claim the privilege of worshipping Almighty God according to the dictates of our conscience unmolested, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how or where they may.

"We believe in being subject to kings, queens, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honouring, and sustaining the law.

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'We believe in being honest, true, chaste, temperate, benevolent, virtuous, and upright, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul, we believe all things,' we hope all things,' we have endured very many things, and hope to be able to endure all things.' Everything virtuous, lovely, praiseworthy, and of good report, we seek after, looking forward to the 'recompense of reward.'”

The Mormons recognise two orders of priesthood, the "Aaronic" and the "Melchidizek." They are governed by a prophet or president, twelve apostles, the "seventies," and a number of bishops, highpriests, deacons, elders, and teachers; they assert, as will be seen from the last hymn, and their Confession of Faith, that the gifts of prophecy and the power of working miracles have not ceased; that Joseph Smith and many other Mormons wrought miracles and cast out devils; that the end of the world is close at end; and that they are the "saints" spoken of in the Apocalypse, who will reign with Christ in a temporal kingdom in this world. They assert also, in more precise terms than they employ in their printed "Confession of Faith," that the seat of this kingdom is to be either Missouri-the place originally intended-or their present location of the Great Salt Lake Valley of Deseret. They allege that their Book of Mormon and the "Doctrine” and “Covenants" form the fulness of the Gospel; that they take nothing from the Old or the New Testament, both of which they complete. They seem, however, not to have formed the same ideas of God which are promulgated in the Gospel, but to acknowledge a material deity. This idea appears in the song or hymn to the tune of "The rose that all are praising," already quoted; but is stated more broadly in the Times and Seasons, and other works. The following extract from the authorized documents, signed by Orson Spencer, one of the apostles of the church, gives the views of the sect upon this and other subjects:-"In some, and indeed in many respects, do we differ from some sectarian denominations. We believe that God is a being who hath both body and parts, and also passions. Also of the existence of the gifts, in the true church, spoken of in Paul's

letter to the Corinthians. I do not believe that the career of Sacred Scripture was closed with the Revelation of John, but that wherever God has a true church, there he makes frequent revelations of his will; and as God takes cognizance of all things, both temporal and spiritual, his revelations will pertain to all things whereby his glory may be promoted."

Joseph Smith is more explicit. The following passage occurs in the Millennial Star, vol. vi., under the "prophet's" authority, and signed with his name:

"What is God? He is a material organized intelligence, possessing both body and parts. He is in the form of a man, and is, in fact, of the same species, and is a model or standard of perfection, to which man is destined to attain, he being the Great Father and Head of the whole family. This being cannot occupy two distinct places at once, therefore he cannot be every where present.

"What are Angels? They are intelligences of the human species. Many of them are the offspring of Adam and Eve of men, it is said, 'being Gods, or sons of God, endowed with the same powers, attributes, aud capacities, that their Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ possess.'

"The weakest child of God, which now exists upon the earth, will possess more dominion, more property, more subjects, and more power and glory, than is possessed by Jesus Christ or by his Father; while, at the same time, Jesus Christ and his Father will have their dominion, kingdom, and subjects, increased in proportion." *

Joseph Smith and his more immediate followers and disciples always laid claim to the power of working miracles. Many ludicrous stories are told of the attempts made by Joseph and others, to get out of difficulties with their own people, after having promised too much in this respect. These stories are, of course, considered false and scandalous by the Mormons. It is neither necessary nor desirable to reproduce them; but we may select, in preference, a specimen of their

The following extracts from The Latter-Day Saints' Catechism, or Child's Ladder, by Elder David Moffat, explain still more fully the ideas of the Mormons on this subject:"28. What is God?

He is a material intelligent personage, possessing both body and parts.

29. Could he be a being without body and parts?

No. Verily, no.

30. What form is he of?

He is in the form of man, or rather man is in the form of God.

31. Where do you find these proofs?

In the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament.

32. Can you prove, then, that man is in the form of God?

Yes. Genesis, v. 1. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him.

33. Can you mention the parts of his body from the Scriptures?

Yes. Exodus, xxxiii. 22, 23. And I will cover thee with my hand; and I will take away my hand, and thou shalt see my back parts, but my face shall not be seen.

"miracles," as recorded by themselves in their own publication, the Millennial Star. It will answer the purpose far better than any statement made by their opponents. In a letter addressed to Mr. Orson Spencer, and published in the Millennial Star, for August 1, 1847, the writer, a Mormon, who dates from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, after detailing the attempts made to ordain one Currell to the Mormon priesthood,―attempts which were defeated by the devil, says—

“When we laid our hands upon him, the devil entered him, and tried to prevent us from ordaining him; but the power of Jesus Christ in the holy priesthood was stronger than the devil, and after all the endeavours of the powers of darkness to prevent us;-in the name of Jesus Christ, we ordained brother Richard Currell to the office of a priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In consequence of what had taken place, many came to our meeting in the

34. Can you mention any more parts of his body?

Yes. Exodus, xxiv. 10. And they saw the God of Israel, and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone.

35. Did ever any man speak face to face with God?

Yes.

36. To whom did he speak?

To Moses.

37. Can you repeat it?

Yes. Exodus, xxxiii. 11. And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh to his friend.

38. As the God of Heaven possesses body and parts, doth he also possess passions?

Yes. He eats, he drinks, he loves, he hates.

39. Where have you an account of his eating?

When he appeared to his servant Abraham on the plains of Mamre.

Genesis, xviii.

39. Did Abraham know that the Lord desired to eat when he appeared unto him? Yes. Genesis, xviii. 5. And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts,

for therefore are ye come to your servant.

40. Can you point out the object of his love?

Yes. Malachi, i. 2. Was not Esau Jacob's brother, saith the Lord, yet I love Jacob.

41. What were the things of his hatred?

The palaces of Jacob.

42. Can you prove it!

Yes. Amos, vi. 8. The Lord hath sworn by himself, saith the Lord of Hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces.

43. Can this Being (God) occupy two distinct places at once?

No.

44. Can he move from planet to planet with facility and ease?

Yes. Genesis, xi. 5. And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the children of men builded.

45. With whom did the Lord converse?

With his servant Abraham.

46. Upon what things did they converse?

About the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

47. Doth the Lord also reason with men?

Yes. Isaiah, i. 13. Come let us reason together, saith the Lord."

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