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May 5, 1858

Journal Entry

May 05, 1858 ~ Wednesday

5th I loaded 3 waggons for starting for Provo
The President of the United States seems determined on
our destruction by sending armies to make war upon us but
God will overrule it all for our good.

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If the devil had all power I should not have any hope but would say Mr Devil go at it now and use us up as soon as you please But I know Jesus Christ has more power than the Devil I have rebuked the devil many times and he has obeyed me and many Elders in this when we have spoken in the name of the Lord
~ Brigham Young

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May 5, 1858