23rd
I wrote 3 letters to James Livingston T. Cartwright
& J. Brown I recieived one letter from F. D. Richards at New
Orleans. I recieeived the New York Herrald and other Papers
And they are full of Alarm concerning the doings of Congress it
has become A hotbed of political warfare and most all parties
are looking for the exploding of the union the war spirit
is increasing in the hearts of the people And deep judgment
awaits the people nation, the hearts of men are failing them
for fear of those things that are coming on the Earth, [Luke 21:26] the Lord
has said that in his fury he would vex the Nation And He is
about to fulfill it. [Doctrine and Covenants 101:89]
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February 21, 1850 ~ Thursday 21st [FIGURES] I Recieved one letter from George H. Russell & wrote one to I. F. Carter. Brother Wallace called upon me to day on his mission to England, we conversed upon things in the valley, and all the news all the brethren bring from the Valley is cheering to the soul the time to favor Zion is in vary deed come the saints are prosipering in all things
And they are full of Alarm concerning the doings of Congress it has become A hotbed of political warfare and most all parties are looking for the exploding of the union the war spirit is increasing in the hearts of the people And deep judgment awaits the people nation, the hearts of men are failing them for fear of those things that are coming on the Earth, the Lord has said that in his fury he would vex the Nation And He is about to fulfill it.
I felt the spirit of God like fire shut up [in] my bones as I spoke upon the things of the kingdom of God
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