We would now make a solemn appeal to our rulers and other fellow-citizens, whether it is treason to _know_? or even to publish what we _know_? If it is, then strike the murderous blow, but listen to what we say. We say, then, in life or in death, in bonds or free, that the great God has spoken in this age.--_And we know it_. He has given us the Holy Priesthood and Apostleship, and the keys of the kingdom of God, to bring about the restoration of all things as promised by the holy prophets of old.--_And we know it_. He has revealed the origin and the Records of the aboriginal tribes of America, and their future destiny.--_And we know it_. He has revealed the fulness of the gospel, with its gifts, blessings, and ordinances.--_And we know it_. He has commanded _us_ to bear witness of it, first to the Gentiles, and then to the remnants of Israel and the Jews.--_And we know it_. He has commanded us to gather together his Saints on this Continent, and build up holy cities and sanctuaries.--_And we know it_. He has said, that the Gentiles should come into the same gospel and covenant; and be numbered with the house of Israel; and be a blessed people upon this good land for ever, if they would repent and embrace it.--_And we know it_. He has also said that, if they do not repent, and come to the knowledge of the truth, and cease to fight against Zion, and also put away all murder, lying, pride, priestcraft, whoredom, and secret abomination, they shall soon perish from the earth, and be cast down to hell.--_And we know it_. He has said, that the time is at hand for the Jews to be gathered to Jerusalem.--_And we know it_. He has said, that the Ten Tribes of Israel should also be revealed in the North country, together with their oracles and records, preparatory to their return, and to their union with Judah, no more to be separated.--_And we know it_. He has said, that when these preparations were made, both in this country and in Jerusalem, and the gospel in all its fulness preached to all nations for a witness and testimony, He will come, and all the Saints with him, to reign on the earth one thousand years.--_And we know it_. He has said that he will not come in his glory and destroy the wicked, till these warnings were given and these preparations were made for his reception.--_And we know it_. Now, fellow-citizens, if this knowledge, or the publishing of it, is _treason_ or _crime_, we refuse not to die. But be ye sure of this, that whether we live or die, the words of the testimony of this proclamation which we now send unto you, shall all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but not one jot or tittle of his revealed word shall fail to be fulfilled. Therefore, again we say to all people. Repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, for remission of sins; and you shall receive the Holy Spirit, and shall know the truth, and be numbered with the house of Israel.