43. And thus did I, the Lord God, appoint unto man the days of his probation; that by his natural death he might be raised in immortality unto eternal life, even as many as would believe; 44. And they that believe not unto eternal damnation, for they cannot be redeemed from their spiritual fall, because they repent not; 45. For they love darkness rather than light, and their deeds are evil, and they receive their wages of whom they list to obey. 46. But, behold, I say unto you, that little children are redeemed from the foundation of the world through mine Only Begotten: 47. Wherefore, they cannot sin, for power is not given unto Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable before me; 48. For it is given unto them even as I will, according to mine own pleasure, that great things may be required at the hand of their fathers. 49. And, again, I say unto you, that whoso having knowledge, have I not commanded to repent? 50. And he that hath no understanding, it remaineth in me to do according as it is written. And now I declare no more unto you at this time. Amen. [Sidenote: The Conference of September 26th.] At length our conference assembled. The subject of the stone previously mentioned was discussed, and after considerable investigation, Brother Page, as well as the whole Church who were present, renounced the said stone, and all things connected therewith, much to our mutual satisfaction and happiness. We now partook of the Sacrament, confirmed and ordained many, and attended to a great variety of Church business on the first and the two following days of the conference, during which time we had much of the power of God manifested amongst us; the Holy Ghost came upon us, and filled us with joy unspeakable; and peace, and faith, and hope, and charity abounded in our midst. Before we separated we received the following: {116} _Revelation to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jun., and John Whitmer, given September, 1830._ [6] 1. Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength as you ought. 2. But your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been called; and you have not given heed unto my Spirit, and to those who were set over you, but have been persuaded by those whom I have not commanded: 3. Wherefore, you are left to inquire for yourself, at my hand, and ponder upon the things which you have received. 4. And your home shall be at your father's house until I give unto you further commandments. And you shall attend to the ministry in the Church, and before the world, and in the regions round about. Amen.