The Mormons: Or Latter-day Saints: With Memoirs of the Life and Death of Joseph Smith, the "American Mahomet". |
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... never be influenced or overcome by the wicked one . You cannot at this time obtain this re- cord , for the commandment of God is strict , and if ever these sacred things are obtained , they must be by prayer and faithfulness in obey ...
... never be influenced or overcome by the wicked one . You cannot at this time obtain this re- cord , for the commandment of God is strict , and if ever these sacred things are obtained , they must be by prayer and faithfulness in obey ...
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... Never did any passage of Scripture come with more power to the heart of man than this did at this time to mine . It seemed to enter with great force into every feeling of my heart . I reflected on it again and again , knowing that if ...
... Never did any passage of Scripture come with more power to the heart of man than this did at this time to mine . It seemed to enter with great force into every feeling of my heart . I reflected on it again and again , knowing that if ...
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... never entered into my heart that all were wrong ) , and which I should join . I was answered that I must join none of them , for they were all wrong , and the per- sonage who addressed me said , that all their creeds were an abomi ...
... never entered into my heart that all were wrong ) , and which I should join . I was answered that I must join none of them , for they were all wrong , and the per- sonage who addressed me said , that all their creeds were an abomi ...
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... never be taken again from the earth until the sons of Levi do offer again an offer- ing unto the Lord in righteousness . ' He said this Aaronic priest - hood had not the power of laying on of hands for the gift of History of Joseph ...
... never be taken again from the earth until the sons of Levi do offer again an offer- ing unto the Lord in righteousness . ' He said this Aaronic priest - hood had not the power of laying on of hands for the gift of History of Joseph ...
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... never thought the matter worthy of notice , nor probably ever should , had it not made its appearance in your paper ... never have found a place in your paper . But to my his- tory . " This said Doctor was never a physician at any time ...
... never thought the matter worthy of notice , nor probably ever should , had it not made its appearance in your paper ... never have found a place in your paper . But to my his- tory . " This said Doctor was never a physician at any time ...
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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 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.