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... he said , should in due time be conferred on us , and that I should be called the first elder , and he the second . It was on the 15th day of May , 1829 , that we were baptized and ordained under the hand of the messenger .
... he said , should in due time be conferred on us , and that I should be called the first elder , and he the second . It was on the 15th day of May , 1829 , that we were baptized and ordained under the hand of the messenger .
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In these revelations God the Father and God the Son are invariably represented as giving Joseph his proper designation of Smith , junior , that he might not be mistaken for his father , Joseph Smith , senior “ Hearken , oh ye elders of ...
In these revelations God the Father and God the Son are invariably represented as giving Joseph his proper designation of Smith , junior , that he might not be mistaken for his father , Joseph Smith , senior “ Hearken , oh ye elders of ...
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Martin Harris , the last of the three , is spoken of , at the time of the schism , by Joseph himself , in the following terms , in a paper called the Elder's Journal : - " There are negroes who wear white skins , as well as black Grames ...
Martin Harris , the last of the three , is spoken of , at the time of the schism , by Joseph himself , in the following terms , in a paper called the Elder's Journal : - " There are negroes who wear white skins , as well as black Grames ...
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And this commandment shall be given unto the elders of my church , that every man which will embrace it with singleness of heart , may be ordained and sent forth , even as I have spoken . I am Jesus Christ , the Son of God : wherefore ...
And this commandment shall be given unto the elders of my church , that every man which will embrace it with singleness of heart , may be ordained and sent forth , even as I have spoken . I am Jesus Christ , the Son of God : wherefore ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Page 282 - 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 280 - ... 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 9 - And I will make thee beds of roses And a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle.
Page 233 - And the mixed multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, "Who shall give us flesh to eat? We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick: But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.
Page 281 - 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 134 - ... the foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality; and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.
Page 49 - And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the children of men builded.
Page 22 - TESTIMONY OF THREE WITNESSES. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people unto whom this work shall come, that we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower...
Page 135 - 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 149 - ... but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity, for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.