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Part of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
Excerpt:mind, not by force of Arms, but by free will because they want to do the will of God & it is accomplished by truth itself that is manifest from Heaven by intelligence that he sees in heaven and it is power in itself it is on this principle that power rests the Lord begins to teach a man what he can do and if he never would know what he was taught he never would know what he could do. No people can com- prehend it but the Church of God, then one of the main things in the ... -
Part of Journal (December 29, 1833 – January 3, 1838)
Excerpt:in the name of JESUS CHRIST & that the Lord Would give me great Power, Knowledg, & wisdom & faith so that I should heal the sick caus the Blind the lame to leap as an heart. the Deaf to hear stop the mouths of Lions & rase the dead to life & waft myself (as did Philip) from River to river from sea to sea & from con tinant to continant for the ... -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1838 – December 31, 1839)
Excerpt:Written upon the Death of Elder David W. Patten who was martered in Missouri in 1838, for the word of God & the testimony of Jesus Christ. He was the first marter of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints chosen to build up the kingdom of GOD & prepare for the coming of Christ Hear O earth, Israel thy dark slumber break as the American gentile trembles at the thought that an angel again should visit the earth & the abundance of light ... -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1840 – December 31, 1840)
Excerpt:We took the parting hand with each other & Elder Richard took the cars for Manchester & I took coach for West Bromwich 5 miles & called upon Sister Mary Packard at Mr's Duffrell Church Tavern West Bromich she informed me that Elder Turley was in another part of the town & had commenced Baptizing sister Packard accompanied me to Brother John Robinson Gritts Green near Bromwich thes friends received me kindly ...Dates:June 24, 1840 June 25, 1840 June 26, 1840 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
Excerpt:but says one I believe in one hell & one heaven all are equally miserable or equally happy, but St Paul informs us of three glories & three heavens he knew a man caught up to the third heavens, & Jesus said their were many mansions in my Fathers kingdom. Any man may believe Jesus Christ is good & be happy in it & yet not obey his commands & at last be cut down by his righteous commandmends A man of God should be endowed with all wisdom ... -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846)
Excerpt:June 19, 1845 ~ Thursday 19th [FIGURES] This was also an interesting day to me in gratifying the sight of the eye we went on to the woolwich perade ground the morning was plesant. The field was green presenting the appearance of one of our Illinois Paries [prairies] A ridgment [regiment] of foot soldiers was on perade one of cavelry one of Artillery several bands of music. The artillery showed much dexterity in the use of the cannon taking to pees their carriages & ...Dates:June 19, 1845 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846)
Excerpt:of London when I reflect back to 1840 & remember the time when I first brought the gospel to London in company with Elders Kimball & G. A. Smith & we walked the streets of London for about 30 Days before we baptized a soul and after about six months labour we established a branch of about 40 members & the work from that time untill the Present had slowly progressed through all difficulty untill the light was growing brighter & brighter & a prospect ...Dates:June 23, 1845 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1841 – December 31, 1842)
Excerpt:August 7, 1841 ~ Saturday 7th One of the Menda Africans was drowned in the canal a few rods from Fathers house I saw the body soon after it was taken out of the water his name was Fawney many persons were gatherd together on the occasion, among others Cousin Eldad Woodruff. Cousin Betsey Cossett parted with us to day & returned home. August 8, 1841 ~ Sunday 8th I preached at myDates:August 7, 1841 August 8, 1841 August 9, 1841 August 10, 1841 August 11, 1841 August 12, 1841 August 13, 1841 August 14, 1841 August 15, 1841 August 16, 1841 August 17, 1841 -
Part of Journal (December 29, 1833 – January 3, 1838)
Excerpt:November 15, 1835 ~ Sunday ^Nov^ 15th Sunday Preached at Br Clapps ^on the Terrapen^ on the attributes of God & Baptized 5 Persons then mounted our horses to ride to Clarks River in company with Seth Utley & four other Brethren & two Sisters We rode to the Creek but could not cross without swiming our hourses as A heavy rain had fallen the night & day before. As night was overtaking us & Also dangerous for females to ...Dates:November 15, 1835 November 16, 1835 November 17, 1835 -
Part of Leaves From My Journal
Excerpt:LEAVES FROM MY JOURNAL. On the following day I preached at the house of Benjamin L. Clapp and baptized seven Campbellites and one Baptist. On the 16th of November I preached at Brother Camp's and baptized three. On the day following, it being Sunday, I preached again at Brother Clapp's, and baptized five. At the close of the meeting I mounted my horse to ride to Clark's River, in company with Seth Utley, four other brethren and two ...Dates:November 16, 1835 December 19, 1835