An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions: And of the Late Discovery of Ancient American RecordsPratt, Orson
Religion
An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions: And of the Late Discovery of Ancient American Records
Pratt, Orson
Book of Mormon -- History; Latter Day Saints -- History; Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
We believe that there are a few sincere, honest, and humble persons,
who are striving to do according to the best of their understanding;
but, in many respects, they err in doctrine, because of false
teachers and the precepts of men, and that they will receive the
fulness of the gospel with gladness, as soon as they hear it.
The gospel in the "Book of Mormon," is the same as that in the New
Testament, and is revealed in great plainness, so that no one that
reads it can misunderstand its principles. It has been revealed by
the angel, to be preached as a witness to all nations, first to the
Gentiles, and then to the Jews, then cometh the downfall of Babylon.
Thus fulfilling the vision of John, which he beheld on the Isle of
Patmos, Rev. xiv, 6, 7, 8, "And I saw," says John, "another angel fly
in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto
them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and
tongue, and people, saying, with a loud voice, Fear God, and give
glory to him, for the hour of his judgment is come; and worship him
that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of
waters. And there followed another angel, saying Babylon is fallen,
is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the
wine of the wrath of her fornication."
Many revelations and prophecies have been given to this church since
its rise, which have been printed and sent forth to the world. They
also contain the gospel in great plainness, and instructions of
infinite importance to the saints. They also unfold the great events
that await this generation; the terrible judgments to be poured forth
upon the wicked, and the blessings and glories to be given to the
righteous. We believe that God will continue to give revelations by
visions, by the ministry of angels, and by the inspiration of the
Holy Ghost, until the saints are guided into all truth, that is,
until they come in possession of all the truth there is in existence,
and are made perfect in knowledge. So long, therefore, as they are
ignorant of any thing past, present, or to come, so long, we believe
they will enjoy the gift of revelation. And when in their immortal
and perfect state--when they enjoy the measure of the stature of the
fulness of Christ--when they are made perfect in one, and become
like their Saviour, then they will be in possession of all knowledge,
wisdom, and intelligence: then all things will be theirs, whether
principalities or powers, thrones or dominions; and, in short, then
they will be filled with all the fulness of God. And what more can
they learn? What more can they know? What more can they enjoy? Then
they will no longer need revelation.
We believe that wherever the people enjoy the religion of the New
Testament, there they enjoy visions, revelations, the ministry of
angels, &c. And that wherever these blessings cease to be enjoyed,
there they also cease to enjoy the religion of the New Testament.
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