Thus it continues unto the end of the 32nd verse in each verse declaring that the formation of the earth was done under the direction of the Gods. This agrees admirably with the discourses delivered at Nauvoo in 1844, previously quoted. Is it true doctrine? It certainly was taught by Joseph Smith, so in accepting it, we are not so far out of harmony with his teachings on this subject as our enemies have stated. Here again we hear another objection from our Reorganite brethren. Say they: "This _Book of Abraham_ was never accepted by the Church in the Prophet's day as doctrine and it has not been so accepted by us; it is not a part of 'our authorized doctrines and deeds,' therefore it is not binding on us." Perhaps so, you may not have accepted it. That does not destroy the truth of this doctrine, which the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Church in his day _did accept_--the Doctrine of plurality of Gods. Do you deny this? If so then you deny the revelations of God given through the Seer and _you_ are out of harmony with the revelations given through that man. The Bible and the Doctrine and Covenants both have been received as the law of the Church, and these sacred books both teach the doctrine of plurality of Gods. First as to the Bible: I quote in each instance from the "Inspired Translation." "For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward."--(Deut. 10:17). Joshua says: "The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know."--(Josh. 22:22). David the Psalmist says: "Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. "Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; for His mercy endureth forever. "Oh give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His mercy endureth forever."--(Psalm 136:1-3). Again he says in the 138th Psalm: "I will praise Thee with my whole heart; before the gods, will sing praise unto Thee." But you say these were the heathen gods? but that will never do, surely the Lord is not the chief God of the heathen gods. Perhaps we may discover more light on the subject. Again the Psalmist sings: "God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. * * * I have said ye are gods; and all of you are children of the Most High." Say what you will of the other passages, but of this you must admit that the heathen gods are not mentioned, for this truth received the divine approval of the Redeemer Himself as He taught the apostate Jew: Hear Him: "I and my Father are one." "Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shown you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? "The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, maketh thyself God."