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 Bro Brigham,
and ^had^ been growing in him for many years
We want to learn God and the spirit of God
as well as the sciences, for there are many
great Philosophers well versed in the sciences
are not only ignorant of God, but are infidel
in their principles—Let any one read the pro-
phecies in Isaih, Book of Mormon, Doctrine &
Covenants with a prayerful spirit, and we can
almost write the future of many nations.
He spoke of the diversity of gifts and qualifica
tions, some quick to discern one thing, and some
another—there was a necessity for each one
to learn the voice of the Spirit, mentioning two
cases ^of^ self preservation in is own experience
by listening to, and obeying the whisperings
of the spirit.
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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 coming to pass.