"That I have never at any time denied that testimony or any part thereof, which has so long since been published with that book, as one of the Three Witnesses. Those who know me best, well know that I have always adhered to that testimony. And that no man may be misled or doubt my present views in regard to the same, I do again affirm the truth of all my statements as then made and published. "He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear; it was no delusion; what is written is written, and he that readeth let him understand. * * * * * * "In the Spirit of Christ, who hath said: 'Follow thou me, for I am the life, the light and the way,' I submit this statement to the world; God in whom I trust being my judge as to the sincerity of my motives and the faith and hope that is in me of eternal life. "My sincere desire is that the world may be benefited by this plain and simple statement of the truth. "And all the honor to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen! DAVID WHITER, SEN. RICHMOND, Mo., March 19, 1881. {114}Three days before his death Mr. Whitmer called his family and some friends to his bedside and addressing himself to the attending physician, said: "'Dr. Buchanan, I want you to say whether or not I am in my right mind, before I give my dying testimony.' "The doctor answered: 'Yes, you are in your right mind, for I have just had conversation with you.' "He then addressed himself to all around his bedside in these words: 'Now you must all be faithful in Christ, I want to say to you all, the Bible and the record of the Nephites (Book of Mormon) is true, so you can say that you have heard me bear my testimony on my death-bed. All be faithful in Christ, and your reward will be according to your works. God bless you all. My trust is in Christ forever, worlds without end. Amen.'" Martin Harris also absented himself from the Church for many years, but was always true to his testimony in regard to the Book of Mormon. He finally emigrated to Utah, arriving in Salt Lake City, August 30, 1870, in care of Elder Edward Stevenson. He located in Smithfield, Cache County, and later in Clarkson, where he died July 10, 1875, being nearly ninety-three years of age.