Autobiography Volume 1 circa 1842-1865
wrote under date of as follows:
"The Spirit of God is like leaven in the midst
"of these Islands of the Sea; the solemnities of eternity is
"resting upon the people; the word of God is like a sharp
"two edged sword in their hearts [Hebrews 4:12] and I am preaching and
"baptising almost daily."
SYNOPSIS FOR 1837
IN KIRTLAND.
I attended the Solemn Assembly and met twenty
times with the Seventies.
ON MISSIONS:
I travelled in Upper Canada and in six
of the United States and visited and preached the Gospel
in three Islands of the sea, making 2,350 miles, mostly
performed on foot.
CHURCHES BUILT UP:
I planted three Churches and held 108 meetings
after leaving Kirtland May 31st for my mission.
BAPTISMS, CONFIRMATIONS, &c.
I baptized twenty two persons three were sea captains
and three were kinsfolks and was partener in baptizing nine
others. I confirmed 30, ordained 9 Elders 9 Priests 11
Teachers and 5 Deacons.
