History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1Smith, Joseph, Jr.
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History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
48. Yea, and this was their faith, that my gospel, which I gave
unto them, that they might preach in their days, might come
unto their brethren the Lamanites, and also all that had become
Lamanites, because of their dissensions.
49. Now, this is not all--their faith in their prayers was, that
this gospel should be made known also, if it were possible, that
other nations should possess this land;
{27} 50. And thus they did leave a blessing upon this land in their
prayers, that whosoever should believe in this Gospel in this land,
might have eternal life;
51. Yea, that it might be free unto all of whatsoever nation,
kindred, tongue, or people they may be.
52. And now, behold, according to their faith in their prayers
will I bring this part of my Gospel to the knowledge of my people.
Behold, I do not bring it to destroy that which they have received,
but to build it up.
53. And for this cause have I said, If this generation harden not
their hearts, I will establish my Church among them.
54. Now I do not say this to destroy my Church, but I say this to
build up my Church;
55. Therefore, whosoever belongeth to my Church need not fear, for
such shall inherit the kingdom of heaven;
56. But it is they who do not fear me, neither keep my
commandments, but build up churches unto themselves to get gain,
yea, and all those that do wickedly and build up the kingdom of the
devil; yea, verily, verily, I say unto you, that it is they that I
will disturb, and cause to tremble and shake to the center.
57. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I came unto my own,
and my own received me not.
58. I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness
comprehendeth it not.
59. I am He who said, Other sheep have I which are not of this
fold, unto my disciples, and many there were that understood me not.
60. And I will show unto this people that I had other sheep, and
that they were a branch of the house of Jacob;
61. And I will bring to light their marvelous works, which they did
in my name;
62. Yea, and I will also bring to light my Gospel which was
ministered unto them, and, behold, they shall not deny that which
you have received, but they shall build it up, and shall bring to
light the true points of my doctrine, yea, and the only doctrine
which is in me;
63. And this I do that I may establish my Gospel, that there may
not be so much contention; yea, Satan doth stir up the hearts of
the people to contention concerning the points of my doctrine; and
in these things they do err, for they do wrest the Scriptures and
do not understand them;
64. Therefore, I will unfold unto them this great mystery;
65. For, behold, I will gather them as a hen gathereth her chickens
under her wings, if they will not harden their hearts.
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