The Nephite Record Delivered to Joseph--The Angel's Warning The Work of Translation. The Prophet Receives the Plates. Efforts of Enemies to Get the Plates. Misrepresentations. Removal to Pennsylvania. Words of the Book given to the Learned. The Loss of 116 Pages of Manuscript. Prophet's Journey to Manchester and Return to Pennsylvania. Interpreters and Plates Returned to the Prophet. Interval in the Work of Translation. Three Witnesses Promised. {XI} CHAPTER IV. Oliver Cowdery Becomes the Prophet's Scribe--The Translation of the Plates Continued. Oliver Cowdery. Witness of the Spirit to Cowdery. The Mission of John the Apostle. Oliver desires to Translate. CHAPTER V. Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood--First Baptisms. The Aaronic Priesthood Restored. Limitation of the Aaronic Priesthood. John the Baptist, May 15, 1829. Outpourings of the Spirit. Ordination and Baptism Kept Secret. Conversion of Samuel H. Smith. Hyrum Smith's Inquiries. Assistance from Joseph Knight, Sen. Prophet's Removal to Fayette. David, John, and Peter Whitmer, Jun., as Assistants. Early Baptisms. CHAPTER VI. The Testimony of the Especial Witnesses to the Book of Mormon. Provision made for Special Witnesses. Seeking the Fulfillment of the Promise. The Order of Prayer. The Visitation of the Angel--Viewing the Plates. Martin Harris Views the Plates. Statement of the Witnesses. Early Progress in the Work. CHAPTER VII. The Day Appointed for Organizing the Church--Revelation on Church Government. Directions for the Organization of the Church. Instructions on Church Organization. {XII} CHAPTER VIII. The Book of Mormon Published--The Church Organized. Price for Publishing Book of Mormon. The Title Page. Procedure in the Organization of the Church. Joseph Smith, Jun., Appointed Prophet, Seer, and Revelator to the Church. The Church of Jesus Christ Begins its Career. Word of the Lord to Several Persons. CHAPTER IX. The Commencement of the Public Ministry of the Church. The First Public Discourse. The Prophet's Ministry at Colesville. Labors of the Prophet with Newel Knight. The First Miracle in the Church. Remarkable Experience of Newel Knight. Effect of Publishing the Book of Mormon. First Conference of the Church. Effect of Spiritual Manifestations. Baptisms. Labor of the Prophet at Colesville. The Adventures of Emily Coburn. Mobbings. The Prophet Arrested. The Prophet Escapes the Mob. Excitement over the Prophet's Case. The Trial. Daughters of Mr. Stoal as Witnesses. The Acquittal. The Prophet's second Arrest. Unnecessary Severity. The Second Trial. Newel Knight vs. Lawyer Seymour. Plea for the State. Plea for the Defendant. Change in Sentiment. The Prophet Acquitted. CHAPTER X. The Molestation at Colesville by Mobs--The Revelation Embodying the vision of Moses. The Second Flight from Colesville. Reflections on Persecution. The Strength which God gave. Encouragement from Inspired Dreams.