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
"86. Therefore let no man among you, (for this commandment is unto all
the faithful who are called of God in the church unto the ministry,)
from this hour take purse or scrip, that goeth forth to proclaim this
gospel of the kingdom.
"87. Behold, I send you out to reprove the world of all their
unrighteous deeds, and to teach them of a judgment which is to come.
"88. And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go
before your face: I will be on your right hand and on your left, and
my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to
bear you up.
"89. Whoso receiveth you receiveth me, and the same will feed you, and
clothe you, and give you money.
"90. And he who feeds you, or clothes you or gives you money, shall in
no wise lose his reward:
"91. And he that doeth not these things is not my disciple; by this
you may know my disciples.
"92. He that receiveth you not, go away from him alone by yourselves,
and cleanse your feet even with water, pure water, whether in heat or
in cold, and bear testimony of it unto your Father which is in heaven,
and return not again unto that man.
"93. And in whatsoever village or city ye enter, do likewise.
"94. Nevertheless, search diligently and spare not; and wo unto that
house, or that village or city that rejecteth you, or your words, or
your testimony concerning me.
"95. Wo, I say again, unto that house, or that village or city that
rejecteth you, or your words, or your testimony of me.
"96. For I the Almighty, have laid my hands upon the nations, to
scourge them for their wickedness:
"97. And plagues shall go forth, and they shall not be taken from
the earth until I have completed my work which shall be cut short in
righteousness,
"98. Until all shall know me, who remain, even from the least unto
the greatest, and shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord, and
shall see eye to eye, and shall lift up their voice, and with the
voice together sing this new song, saying--
"99. The Lord hath brought again Zion; The Lord hath redeemed his
people, Israel, According to the election of grace, Which was brought
to pass by the faith And covenant of their fathers.
"100. The Lord hath redeemed his people, And Satan is bound and time
is no longer: The Lord hath gathered all things in one: The Lord hath
brought down Zion from above. The Lord hath brought up Zion from
beneath.
"101. The earth hath travailed and brought forth her strength: And
truth is established in her bowels: And the heavens have smiled upon
her: And she is clothed with the glory of her God: For he stands in
the midst of his people:
"102. Glory, and honor, and power, and might, Be ascribed to our God;
for he is full of mercy, Justice, grace and truth, and peace, For ever
and ever, Amen.
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