17. And that it might be filled with the measure of man, according to his creation before the world was made. 18. And whoso forbiddeth to abstain from meats, that man should not eat the same, is not ordained of God; 19. For, behold, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and that which cometh of the earth, is ordained for the use of man for food and for raiment, and that he might have in abundance: 20. But it is not given that one man should possess that which is above another, wherefore the world lieth in sin; 21. And wo be unto man that sheddeth blood or that wasteth flesh and hath no need. 22. And again, verily, I say unto you, that the Son of Man cometh not in the form of a woman, neither of a man traveling on the earth. 23. Wherefore be not deceived, but continue in steadfastness, looking forth for the heavens to be shaken, and the earth to tremble and to reel to and fro as a drunken man, and for the valleys to be exalted, and for the mountains to be made low, and for the rough places to become smooth; and all this when the angel shall sound his trumpet. 24. But before the great day of the Lord shall come, Jacob shall flourish in the wilderness, and the Lamanites shall blossom as the rose. 25. Zion shall flourish upon the hills and rejoice upon the mountains, and shall be assembled together unto the place which I have appointed. 26. Behold, I say unto you, go forth as I have commanded you--repent of all your sins, ask and ye shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you: 27. Behold, I will go before you and be your rearward; and I will be in your midst, and you shall not be confounded; 28. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, and I come quickly. Even so. Amen. [10] {170} [Sidenote: Inquiry on Spiritual Manifestations.] During the month of April, I continued to translate the Scriptures as time would allow. In May, a number of Elders being present, and not understanding the different spirits [11] abroad in the earth, I inquired and received from the Lord the following: _Revelation, given May, 1831._ [12] 1. Hearken, O ye Elders of my Church, and give ear to the voice of the living God, and attend to the words of wisdom which shall be given unto you, according as ye have asked and are agreed as touching the Church, and the spirits which have gone abroad in the earth. 2. Behold, verily, I say unto you, that there are many spirits which are false spirits, which have gone forth in the earth, deceiving the world; 3. And also Satan hath sought to deceive you, that he might overthrow you. 4. Behold, I the Lord have looked upon you, and have seen abominations in the Church that profess my name; 5. But blessed are they who are faithful and endure, whether in life or in death, for they shall inherit eternal life.