An abridgment taken from the Book of Ether, also, which is a record of the people of Jared, who were scattered at the time the Lord confounded the language of the people when they were building a tower to get to heaven; which is to show unto the remnant of the house of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers; and that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever; and also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that _Jesus_ is the _Christ_, the _Eternal God_, manifesting Himself unto all nations. And now, if there are faults, they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ. The remainder of the title-page is, of course, modern. _A Commandment of God and not of man, to Martin Harris, given (Manchester, New York, March, 1830) by Him who is Eternal_. [2] 1. I am Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord; yea even I am He, the beginning and the end, the Redeemer of the world. 2. I, having accomplished and finished the will of Him, whose I am, even the Father, concerning me--having done this that I might subdue all things unto myself-- 3. Retaining all power, even to the destroying of Satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works and deeds which he hath done. 4. And surely every man must repent or suffer, for I, God, am endless; 5. Wherefore, I revoke not the judgments which I shall pass, but woes shall go forth, weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth, yea, to those who are found on my left hand; {73} 6. Nevertheless it is not written that there shall be no end to this torment, but it is written endless torment. 7. Again, it is written eternal damnation; wherefore it is more express than other Scriptures, that it might work among the hearts of the children of men, altogether for my name's glory. 8. Wherefore I will explain unto you this mystery, for it is meet unto you to know even as mine Apostles. 9. I speak unto you that are chosen in this thing, even as one, that you may enter into my rest; 10. For, behold, the mystery of godliness, how great is it! For behold, I am endless, and the punishment which is given from my hand, is endless punishment, for endless is my name: wherefore-- 11. Eternal punishment is God's punishment. 12. Endless punishment is God's punishment. 13. Wherefore I command you to repent, and keep the commandments which you have received by the hand of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., in my name; 14. And it is by my almighty power that you have received them;