how much of the fulness & Blessings of the gospel of Christ these dear Brethren & sisters of the Mormon
Church in Richland possess. Once their was nobody like Brother Woodruff now he is so bad. If it was
in their power I think they would sift me as wheat. I am glad for one thing and that is my soull,
nor my body my time nor my Eternity is not at their disposal, if it was I should greatly fear
what would become of me. If they are a fair sample of mormonism god Lord Deliver me from
it." "I think it likely you will see me published in the star. I though[t] I would be to quick
for them but do not know but I shall see how far they will go in doing by others as they
would wish others to do by them. I do not doubt but that many sincere honest souls have
gone into the work, such I think will come forth when they see they are going counter
to the testimony of Jesus Christ. You may perhaps think me to severe. But I can
say if I know my own heart that I desire to know the truth yes that truth that maketh
free [John 8:32-33] and that brings not into bondage to any man. I think that I realize in some degree that
fire shall try evry mans work of what sort it is [1 Corinthians 3:13]. O may the good Lord help us so to build that when the
burning days shall come our works shall a bide the fire and come forth as the most fine gold which may
the Lord grant for his sons sake. Yours in the flesh and I trust in the Lord. Azmon Woodruff
^The following was written to me in connexion with the foregoing letter. By my Brother Thompson Woodruff^ The following is the Answer which I sent to my Brother Azmon Woodruff in reply to the foregoing Letter
Dear Brother Wilford. I write to inform you that I have arived at home in Richland and found to my
disappointment that you had gone * * Your Father and we all feel vary bad to think you have gone after such eronius Erronious principles. we think you must be vary much deceived. Why not stay whare you was and worship
your God under the true light of the gospel in spirit and in truth and with liberty. And you must know that it is a
great disappointment to your friends to have you go and leave them. It is my wish to have you leave mormonism
and come back, but you can do as you please. But whether we meet in time or not is vary uncertain
but I hope the Lord will forgive us all at last. Your Affectionate Brother Thompson Woodruff
The following is the Answer which I sent to my Brethren Azmon & Thomson Woodruff in reply to the foregoing Letters
To all my Kinsfolks in Richland. I received your letter
under date of Aug 9th But have not attempted to Answer it untill the present time. But being sensible that
time is short with many of this generation, I feel desireous to address you by letter as I think it vary uncertain
whether I ever ^shall^ behold your faces again untill I f meet you at the bar of the gGreat Jehovah. I would inform
you that my health is good and at present I possess a contented mind. It rejoices my soul that the Lord
hath speared my life to the present time and supported me through so many dangers seen and unseen
both temporally and spiritually and embraced me within the new and Everlasting covenant and given me the
privilege of Enjoying the society of those servants of God who are determined to follow Christ through evil as
well as good report. Brethren; it was a satisfaction to me to hear from you, yet some of the contents of
your letters gcaused me pain and that too for your sakes. And in answering your letter I must answer my ^own^
mind and clear my soul of your Blood, that your Blood be not required at my hands at the bar of God.
And could I have the privilege I would rather clear my mind by conversing face to face than by writing
but as I am wholey deprived of that privilege I feel it my duty to do it by writing and also to answer some
of your questions. Brethren in answering your letter I have no desire to injure your feelings yet I must
be plain and answer my mind and what I say to you I shall say with a realizeing sens that I shall one
day be called to give an account for this act to that God who has made me & redeemed my soul.
Brother Thompson let me answer you by saying that the cause of my leaving Richland when and
how much of the fulness & Blessings of the gospel of Christ these dear Brethren & sisters of the Mormon
Church in Richland possess. Once their was nobody like Brother Woodruff now he is so bad. If it was
in their power I think they would sift me as wheat. I am glad for one thing and that is my soull,
nor my body my time nor my Eternity is not at their disposal, if it was I should greatly fear
what would become of me. If they are a fair sample of mormonism god Lord Deliver me from
it." "I think it likely you will see me published in the star. I thought I would be to quick
for them but do not know but I shall see how far they will go in doing by others as they
would wish others to do by them. I do not doubt but that many sincere honest souls have
gone into the work, such I think will come forth when they see they are going counter
to the testimony of Jesus Christ. You may perhaps think me to severe. But I can
say if I know my own heart that I desire to know the truth yes that truth that maketh
free John 8:32-33 and that brings not into bondage to any man. I think that I realize in some degree that
fire shall try evry mans work of what sort it is 1 Corinthians 3:13. O may the good Lord help us so to build that when the
burning days shall come our works shall a bide the fire and come forth as the most fine gold which may
the Lord grant for his sons sake. Yours in the flesh and I trust in the Lord. Azmon Woodruff
The following was written to me in connexion with the foregoing letter. By my Brother Thompson Woodruff
Dear Brother Wilford. I write to inform you that I have arived at home in Richland and found to my
disappointment that you had gone * * Your Father and we all feel vary bad to think you have gone after such
Erronious principles. we think you must be vary much deceived. Why not stay whare you was and worship
your God under the true light of the gospel in spirit and in truth and with liberty. And you must know that it is a
great disappointment to your friends to have you go and leave them. It is my wish to have you leave mormonism
and come back, but you can do as you please. But whether we meet in time or not is vary uncertain
but I hope the Lord will forgive us all at last. Your Affectionate Brother Thompson Woodruff
The following is the Answer which I sent to my Brethren Azmon & Thomson Woodruff in reply to the foregoing Letters
To all my Kinsfolks in Richland. I received your letter
under date of Aug 9th But have not attempted to Answer it untill the present time. But being sensible that
time is short with many of this generation, I feel desireous to address you by letter as I think it vary uncertain
whether I ever shall behold your faces again untill I meet you at the bar of theGreat Jehovah. I would inform
you that my health is good and at present I possess a contented mind. It rejoices my soul that the Lord
hath speared my life to the present time and supported me through so many dangers seen and unseen
both temporally and spiritually and embraced me within the new and Everlasting covenant and given me the
privilege of Enjoying the society of those servants of God who are determined to follow Christ through evil as
well as good report. Brethren; it was a satisfaction to me to hear from you, yet some of the contents of
your letterscaused me pain and that too for your sakes. And in answering your letter I must answer my own
mind and clear my soul of your Blood, that your Blood be not required at my hands at the bar of God.
And could I have the privilege I would rather clear my mind by conversing face to face than by writing
but as I am wholey deprived of that privilege I feel it my duty to do it by writing and also to answer some
of your questions. Brethren in answering your letter I have no desire to injure your feelings yet I must
be plain and answer my mind and what I say to you I shall say with a realizeing sens that I shall one
day be called to give an account for this act to that God who has made me & redeemed my soul.
Brother Thompson let me answer you by saying that the cause of my leaving Richland when and
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