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
18. Therefore be diligent, stand by my servant Joseph faithfully,
in whatsoever difficult circumstances he may be for the word's sake.
19. Admonish him in his faults and also receive admonition from
him. Be patient; be sober; be temperate; have patience, faith, hope
and charity.
20. Behold, thou art Oliver, and I have spoken unto thee because
of thy desire; therefore, treasure up these words in thy heart. Be
faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I
will encircle thee in the arms of my love.
21. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that
came unto my own, and my own received me not. I am the light which
shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.
22. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if you desire a further
witness, cast your mind upon the night that you cried unto me in
your heart, that you might know concerning the truth of these
things.
23. Did I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter? What
greater witness can you have than from God?
24. And now, behold, you have received a witness, for if I have
told you things which no man knoweth, have you not received a
witness?
25. And, behold, I grant unto you a gift, if you desire of me, to
translate even as my servant Joseph.
26. Verily, verily, I say unto you, that there are records which
contain much of my Gospel, which have been kept back because of the
wickedness of the people;
27. And now I command you, that if you have good desires--a desire
to lay up treasures for yourself in heaven--then shall you assist
in bringing to light, with your gift, those parts of my Scriptures
which have been hidden because of iniquity.
28. And now, behold, I give unto you, and also unto my servant
Joseph, the keys of this gift, which shall bring to light this
ministry; and in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every
word be established.
{35} 29. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if they reject my words,
and this part of my Gospel and ministry, blessed are ye, for they
can do no more unto you than unto me;
30. And even if they do unto you, even as they have done unto me,
blessed are ye, for you shall dwell with me in glory;
31. But if they reject not my words, which shall be established
by the testimony which shall be given, blessed are they, and then
shall ye have joy in the fruit of your labors.
32. Verily, verily, I say unto you, as I said unto my disciples,
where two or three are gathered together in my name, as touching
one thing, behold, there will I be in the midst of them: even so am
I in the midst of you.
33. Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall
ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for
your reward.
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