The journal continues: I had a strong desire to make known the way of life as God had revealed in plainness, to my relatives, friends and associates. For that purpose I visited my native town and had the privilege of preaching in the school houses, and was offered the town house, in which I met a large audience, and had the pleasure of addressing many of my school fellows and the neighbors of my parents, among whom I had been associated from childhood. How muchsoever I craved the privilege, and hailed with gratitude to God this opportunity, it was a trying position. I was well aware that the principles of the everlasting Gospel, which I estimated dearer than my mortal life, were in contrast to the creeds of the day, to which many of my friends adhered with unyielding tenacity. I was listened to with respectful attention, and although many of my audience acknowledged their belief in my sincerity; with few exceptions, my testimony was unheeded. I had the satisfaction, however, of baptizing some of my schoolmates, who bore testimony that they received a knowledge of the truth of the work by revelation, through the reception of the Holy Ghost. I addressed a large congregation in the meeting house, in the town of Aurora, adjoining my native town; also in Auburn, Geauga County, in a school house, mostly filled by my relatives--my grandfather, uncles, aunts, and cousins. While on this mission, I traveled in various parts of the State of Ohio, and during the time baptized many persons who have remained faithful to the truth. The Lord was with me, and I was greatly blessed in performing my arduous labors. Chapter IV. A change.--Great Apostacy.--Disaffection creeps into every Quorum.--Pride and speculation.--Apostates claim the Temple.--Warren Parrish a ringleader.--A fearful, terrible scene in the Temple.--The scene described.--What occurred the next Day.--Very interesting Court scene.--John Boynton portrayed.--Joseph and Sidney flee for their lives.--Father Smith served with State's Warrant.--How he escaped.--Luke Johnson befriends him.--Luke's death.