company on Mount Zion, he saw those who had
come up through great tribulation: he also saw
those who had endured great tribulation after
they had arrived, and before the kingdom was
completed.
The Saints of this day are of the number John
saw, and those, and those only who are willing
to endure tribulation, as good soldiers, without
murmuring, will eventually find their names en-
rolled in the Lamb's Book of Life, and obtain an
inheritance in the holy city.
To all those who are desirous of sharing in the
poverty and sufferings incident to new countries,
and the children of the kingdom, we would say,
come up hither and help us to bear the burden,
and you shall share in the riches, glory, and hon-
ors of the kingdom. And those who are not
willing to suffer afflictions, losses, crosses, and
disappointments with the people of God, may as
well stay away and be destroyed, as to come here
and perish, for perish they must who cannot abide
a celestial law, and endure to the end in all meek-
ness, patience and faithfulness.
Inasmuch as Elder Levi Richards has asked for
council, we would recommend him to return to Nauvoo as soon as circumstances shall permit.
Praying that you may be blessed with wisdom,
intelligence, and perseverance, in every good word
and work, so that you may accomplish your de-
sires, and help to roll on the great work in which
you have enlisted, we subscribe ourselves your
brethren and fellow laborers in the kingdom of
patience: Amen.
