Key to the Science of TheologyPratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker)
Religion
Key to the Science of Theology
Pratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker)
Latter Day Saint churches; Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines
Hence the object, or necessity of eternal kindred ties, associations,
and affections, exercised as the attributes of that charity which
never ends.
The third proposition, viz.--
_Eternal Peace_, could never be secured without the development of
Eternal Law and government, which would possess in itself the
attributes of infinite truth, goodness and power.
Any government short of this, could never guarantee _Eternal Peace_.
It would be liable to be overthrown, by the lack of truth to discern,
disposition to execute, or power to enforce, the measures necessary to
insure peace.
The fourth proposition, viz.--
_Eternal Wealth_, must, of necessity, consist of an everlasting
inheritance or title, defined and secured by this eternal government,
to portions of the organized elements, in their pure, incorruptible
and eternal state.
In order to be wealthy, eternal man must possess a certain portion of
the surface of some eternal planet, adapted to his order or sphere of
existence.
This inheritance, incorruptible, eternal in the heavens, must be
sufficiently extensive for his accommodation, with all his family
dependencies. It must also comprise a variety of elements, adapted to
his use and convenience. Eternal gold, silver, precious stones, and
other precious materials would be useful in the erection and
furnishing of mansions, and of public and private dwellings or
edifices.
These edifices combined, or arranged in wisdom, would constitute
eternal cities. Gardens, groves, walks, rivulets, fountains, flowers
and fruits, would beautify and adorn the landscape, please the eye,
the taste, the smell; and thus contribute gladness to the heart of
man.
Silks, linens, or other suitable materials would be necessary to adorn
his person, and to furnish and beautify his mansions.
In short, eternal man, in possession of eternal worlds, in all their
variety and fulness, will eat, drink, think, converse, associate,
assemble, disperse, go, come, possess, improve, love and enjoy. He
will increase in riches, knowledge, power, might, majesty and
dominion, in worlds without end.
Every species of the animal creation ever organized by creative
goodness, or that ever felt the pangs of death, or uttered a groan
while subject to the king of terrors, or exulted in the joys of life
and sympathy, and longed for the redemption of the body, will have
part in the resurrection, and will live for ever in their own spheres,
in the possession of peace, and a fulness of joy, adapted to their
several capacities.
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