Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — John Shaqi
Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsCouncil of the Twelve Apostles (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
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Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Council of the Twelve Apostles (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Latter Day Saint churches; Latter Day Saints
By the light of this Spirit, received through the ministration of the
ordinances--by the power and authority of the Holy Apostleship and
Priesthood, you will be enabled to understand, and to be the children
of light; and thus be prepared to escape all the things that are coming
on the earth, and so stand before the Son of Man.
We testify that the foregoing doctrine is the doctrine or gospel
of Jesus Christ, in its fulness; and that it is the only true,
everlasting, and unchangeable gospel; and the only plan revealed on
earth whereby man can be saved.
We also bear testimony that the "_Indians_" (so called) of North and
South America are a remnant of the tribes of Israel; as is now made
manifest by the discovery and revelation of their ancient oracles and
records.
And that they are about to be gathered, civilized, and made _one
nation_ in this glorious land.
They will also come to the knowledge of their forefathers, and of the
fulness of the gospel; and they will embrace it, and become a righteous
branch of the house of Israel.
And we further testify that the Lord has appointed a holy city and
temple to be built on this continent for the endowment and ordinances
pertaining to the priesthood; and for the Gentiles, and the remnant
of Israel to resort unto, in order to worship the Lord; and to be
taught in his ways and walk in his paths: in short, to finish their
preparations for the coming of the Lord.
And we further testify, that the Jews among all nations are hereby
commanded, in the name of the Messiah, to prepare, to return to
Jerusalem in Palestine; and to rebuild that city and temple unto the
Lord:
And also to organize and establish their own political government,
under their own rulers, judges, and governors in that country.
For be it known unto them that _we_ now hold the keys of the priesthood
and kingdom which is soon to be restored unto them.
Therefore let them also repent and prepare to obey the ordinances of
God.
And now, O ye kings, rulers, and people of the Gentiles: hear ye the
word of the Lord; for this commandment is for you. You are not only
required to repent and obey the gospel in its fulness, and thus become
members or citizens of the kingdom of God, but you are also hereby
commanded, in the name of Jesus Christ, to put your silver and your
gold, your ships and steam-vessels, your railroad trains and your
horses, chariots, camels, mules, and litters, into active use, for the
fulfilment of these purposes. For be it known unto you, that the only
salvation which remains for the Gentiles, is for them to be identified
in the same covenant, and to worship at the same altar with Israel. In
short, they must come to the same standard. For, there shall be one
Lord, and his name one, and He shall be king over all the earth.
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