Life of David W. Patten, the First Apostolic MartyrWilson, Lycurgus A. (Lycurgus Arnold)
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Life of David W. Patten, the First Apostolic Martyr
Wilson, Lycurgus A. (Lycurgus Arnold)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Apostles -- Biography; Patten, David W., 1799-1838
"35. And all they who suffer persecution for my name, and endure in
faith, though they are called to lay down their lives for my sake, yet
shall they partake of all this glory.
"36. Wherefore, fear not even unto death; for in this world your joy
is not full, but in me your joy is full.
"37. Therefore, care not for the body, neither the life of the body;
but care for the soul, and for the life of the soul;
"38. And seek the face of the Lord always, that in patience ye may
possess your souls, and ye shall have eternal life.
"39. When men are called unto mine everlasting gospel, and covenant
with an everlasting covenant, they are accounted as the salt of the
earth, and the savor of men;
"40. They are called to be the savor of men. Therefore, if that salt
of the earth lose its savor, behold, it is thenceforth good for
nothing, only to be cast out, and trodden under the feet of men.
"41. Behold, here is wisdom concerning the children of Zion, even
many, but not all; they were found transgressors, therefore they must
needs be chastened.
"42. He that exalteth himself shall be abased, and he that abaseth
himself shall be exalted.
"43. And now, I will show unto you a parable, that you may know my
will concerning the redemption of Zion.
"44. A certain nobleman had a spot of land, very choice; and he said
unto his servants, Go ye unto my vineyard, even upon this very choice
piece of land, and plant twelve olive trees,
"45. And set watchmen round about them, and build a tower, that one
may overlook the land round about, to be a watchman upon the tower,
that mine olive trees may not be broken down, when the enemy shall
come to spoil, and take unto themselves the fruit of my vineyard.
"46. Now, the servants of the nobleman went and did as their lord
commanded them; and planted the olive trees, and built a hedge round
about, and set watchmen, and began to build a tower.
"47. And while they were yet laying the foundation thereof, they began
to say among themselves, And what need hath my lord of this tower?
"48. And consulted for a long time, saying among themselves, What need
hath my lord of this tower, seeing this is a time of peace?
"49. Might not this money be given to the exchangers? for there is no
need of these things!
"50. And while they were at variance one with another they became very
slothful, and they hearkened not unto the commandments of their lord,
"51. And the enemy came by night, and broke down the hedge, and the
servants of the nobleman arose and were affrighted, and fled; and the
enemy destroyed their works, and broke down the olive trees.
"52. Now behold, the nobleman, the lord of the vineyard, called upon
his servants, and said unto them, Why! what is the cause of this great
evil?
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