An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions: And of the Late Discovery of Ancient American Records — John Shaqi
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
Thus, dear reader, we have laid before you a brief narrative of some
of the most important things transpiring in this generation--things
most firmly believed by the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints--things which have already been embraced by many tens of
thousands in our own native country. Thousands also among other
nations are rejoicing in these tidings, having received this message
with gladness. Never were mankind visited with a more important
message than the one which has now saluted the ears of mortals. It is
a message that deeply concerns all people, and calls for their most
candid and sincere investigation. It is a message from the great
Jehovah committed into the hands of mortals by holy angels sent forth
from his presence. It is a message that will speedily penetrate the
darkest corners of the earth, and enter into the palaces of Kings,
while proud and haughty monarchs shall tremble at its power. It is a
message which unveils the secrets of futurity, and draws aside the
curtains which hide the destinies of all countries and governments.
By the proclamation of this message, Judah shall be gathered from
their long dispersion--the tribes of Israel be restored, with power
and glory to their own lands--the remnant of Joseph, or the American
Indians, become civilized and enlightened, and the Millennial reign
of universal peace and joy be ushered in.
And we now bear testimony to all, both small and great, that the Lord
of Hosts hath sent us with a message of glad tidings--the everlasting
gospel, to cry repentance to the nations, and prepare the way of his
second coming. Therefore, _repent_, O ye nations, both Gentiles and
Jews, and cease from all your _evil deeds_, and come forth with
broken hearts and contrite spirits, and be _baptized_ in water, in
the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for remission of sins,
and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit by the _laying on of
the hands_ of the Apostles, or Elders of this church; and signs shall
follow them that believe, and if they continue faithful to the end,
they shall be saved. But woe unto them who hearken not to the message
which God has now sent, for the day of vengeance and burning is at
hand, and they shall not escape. Therefore, REMEMBER, O reader, and
_perish not_!
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Remarkable Visions, by Orson Pratt
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