Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 16, 1860 ~ Wednesday
16 I spent half a day in the office. The Following is a copy of
A vision which 2two Brethren had while sitting up with the corps
of Elder John Brown who was killed by a Rock May 3rd 1860
Testimony of Jeremiah Stokes and William Green
"I was setting up with the corpse of Elder John W. Brown
about 3 oclok in the morning (Friday May the 4th 1860)
when I behold a vary bright light hovering near the door
which Fronts to the west near the top of the door on the left
side was a crown shineing Brilliantly below was a circle
of 12 stars also vary bright and Beautiful. on the left was a
Representation of ^Br^ Browns coffin, on the right lower down was
a large stone the Express image of the one that killed Brother
Brown. This light remained without changing its position
one hour and a half. There were two candles burning in
the room but the light far surpassed there Brilliancy
Brother William Green was also present and testified that the
above is correct and Adds "I saw the light before Brother
Stokes and previous to seeing the light on the door I saw
on the lid of the coffin two small looking glasses vary clear
clear & bright set in stone in a moment more I saw Brother
John Brown standing on the opposidte side of the coffin he looked
as he did when found after his death He soon disappeared and then
I saw the light on the door. John R Young wrote this testimony From their mouth
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Stokes, Jeremiah, b. 1819
1819-1875
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Young, John Ray
30 Apr 1837 - 15 Sep 1931
10 mentions
Brown, John W.
1837-1860
1 mention
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