Elder W. Woodruff said we had been in school a good while, and ^he^ believed we were approaching a very great and important crisis as a people. he also believed, we were improving and ad- vancing—The Angel told Joseph what would become of cerain nations, quoted many passages of ancient scriptures, and taught him their appli cation—by this means, he was t instructed and taught from a pure and correct fountain— the spirit of revelation grew up in him, until he become throughly acquainted with it— the same spirit dwelt in ...

(5) Jan 14th 18701 W. Woodruff. continued—adverted to the hand of God in our present peace and quiet we enjoy in this City, notwithstanding the hue and cry of our bitter enemies, in the set time of the almighty Not only this Nation, but other Nations that lift their hands against this work will be broken to pieces and come to nought—Prayed that we might all become more acquainted with the spirit of God, understand his purposes, and be prepared for the great things that are ...