The Autobiography of Parley Parker Pratt: One of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Embracing His Life, Ministry, and TravelsPratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker)
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The Autobiography of Parley Parker Pratt: One of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Embracing His Life, Ministry, and Travels
Pratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Apostles -- Biography; Pratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker), 1807-1857
"Be zealous to save souls. The soul of one man is as precious as
the soul of another. You are to bear this message to those who
consider themselves wise; and such may persecute you; they may seek
your life. The adversary has always sought the life of the servants
of God; you are, therefore, to be prepared at all times to make a
sacrifice of your lives, should God require them in the advancement
and building up of His cause. Murmur not at God. Be always
prayerful; be always watchful. You will bear with me while I
relieve the feelings of my heart. We shall not see another day like
this; the time has fully come; the voice of the Spirit has come to
set these men apart.
"You will see the time when you will desire to see such a day as
this, and you will not see it. Every heart wishes you peace and
prosperity; but the scene with you will inevitably change. Let no
man take your bishopric; and beware that you lose not your crowns.
It will require your whole souls; it will require courage like
Enoch's.
"The time is near when you will be in the midst of congregations
who will gnash their teeth upon you. This gospel must roll, and
will roll until it fills the whole earth. Did I say congregations
would gnash upon you? Yea, I say nations will gnash upon you; you
will be considered the worst of men. Be not discouraged at this.
When God pours out His Spirit the enemy will rage; but God,
remember, is on your right hand and on your left. A man, though he
be considered the worst, has joy, who is conscious that he pleases
God. The lives of those who proclaim the true gospel will be in
danger; this has been the case ever since the days of righteous
Abel. The same opposition has been manifest whenever men came
forward to publish the gospel. The time is coming when you will be
considered the worst by many, and by some the best of men. The time
is coming when you will be perfectly familiar with the things of
God. This testimony will make those who do not believe your
testimony seek your lives; but there are whole nations who will
receive your testimony. They will call you good men. Be not lifted
up when you are called good men. Remember you are young men, and
you shall be spared. I include the other three. Bear them in mind
in your prayers; carry their cases to a throne of grace; although
they are not present, yet you and they are equal. This appointment
is calculated to create an affection in you for each other stronger
than death. You will travel to other nations; bear each other in
mind. If one or more is cast into prison, let the others pray for
him, and deliver him by their prayers. Your lives shall be in great
jeopardy; but the promise of God is, that you shall be delivered.
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