Key to the Science of TheologyPratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker)
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Key to the Science of Theology
Pratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker)
Latter Day Saint churches; Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines
The second will take place in a few years from the present time, and
will be immediately succeeded by the coming of Jesus Christ, in power
and great glory, with all his Saints and Angels. This resurrection
will include the Former and Latter-day Saints--all those who have
received the Gospel since the former resurrection.
The third and last resurrection will take place more than a thousand
years afterwards, and will embrace all the human family not included
in the former resurrections or translations.
After man is raised from the dead he will be judged according to his
works, and will receive the reward, and be consigned to the sphere,
exactly corresponding to his former deeds, and the preparations or
qualifications which he possesses.
In the former resurrection, those raised left the earth and ascended,
or, were transplanted far on high, with the risen Jesus, to the
glorified mansions of his Father, or to some planetary system already
redeemed and glorified. The reasons for thus leaving the earth are
obvious. Our planet was still in its rudimental state, and therefore
subject to the rule of sin and death. It was necessary that it should
continue thus, until the full time of redemption should arrive; it
was, therefore, entirely unfitted for the residence of immortal man.
But in the resurrection which now approaches, and in connexion with
the glorious coming of Jesus Christ, the earth will undergo a change
in its physical features, climate, soil, productions; and in its
political, moral, and spiritual government.
Its mountains will be levelled, its valleys exalted, its swamps and
sickly places will be drained and become healthy, while its burning
deserts, and its frigid polar regions, will be redeemed and become
temperate and fruitful.
Kingcraft and priestcraft, tyranny, oppression and idolatry will be at
an end, darkness and ignorance will pass away, war will cease, and the
rule of sin, and sorrow, and death will give place to the reign of
peace, and truth, and righteousness.
For this reason, and to fulfil certain promises made to the Fathers,
the Former and Latter-day Saints included in the two resurrections,
and all those translated, will then receive an inheritance on the
earth, and will build upon and improve the same for a thousand years.
The heathen nations, also, will then be redeemed, and will be exalted
to the privilege of serving the Saints of the Most High. They will be
the ploughmen, the vine-dressers, the gardeners, builders, etc. But
the Saints will be the owners of the soil, the proprietors of all real
estate, and other precious things; and the kings, governors, and
judges of the earth.
As the children of man multiply in those peaceful times, a careful and
wise system of agriculture will be rapidly developed, and extended
over the face of the whole earth; its entire surface will at length
become like the garden of Eden, the trees of life being cultivated,
and their fruits enjoyed.
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