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Part of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
Excerpt:In the first instance The Prophet crossed the river to Iowa & while there he inquired of the Lord what he should do and the Lord told him to return and give himself up he appeared to be aware that he would be slain. The covenants convey this ^same^ idea ^concerning Joseph^ see Page 159 4 par Behold I grant unto you eternal life if you should be slain Page 126, 1 & 2 Par. It is supposed by some that the Govornor had a hand in ... -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1838 – December 31, 1839)
Excerpt:Holy Priesthood & the Holy Ghost that they have power thus to speak. What art thou O man but dust & from wholm dost thou received thy power & blessings but from God, then O ye Twelve notice this [FIGURE] key & be wise for Christ sake & your own souls sake. Ye are not sent out to be taught but to teach let every man be sober be vigilent & let all his words be seasoned with grace & keep in mind that it is a day of warning & not of many words. Act honest before God & ...Dates:July 4, 1839 July 6, 1839 July 7, 1839 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1838 – December 31, 1839)
Excerpt:him in testimony & rejoiced in having the privilege of once more addressing the body of the church Brother Orson Hide followed me & he had the spirit of the Lord. Brother Brigham Young next spoke & also bore testimony in the spirit. We was then addressed by President S. Rigdon & his address was peculiarly adapted to the circumstances of the Twelve taking their leave of all they hold dear on earth & go forth from their own nation & stand before the kings & rulers of the natio- ns ... -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1838 – December 31, 1839)
Excerpt:and were buried the next day both in one grave. I accompanied the corps of Sister Draper to the grave. I had an interview with most all of the Fox Island friends I spent the night with Elder Stephens 4 m August 19, 1839 ~ Monday 19th I spent most of the day visiting the saints I rode to Mr J Coons at my old habitation I had some peculiar feelings while visiting the place. I next visited Br Oudercark & Sister ...Dates:August 19, 1839 August 20, 1839 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1841 – December 31, 1842)
Excerpt:August 10, 1842 ~ Wednesday to September 19, 1842 ~ Monday I was confined to my Bed or house from the 10th of Aug to the 19th of Sept making 40 days during my sickness the Twelve came & anointed me & lade hands upon me & rebuke my fever & I felt a testimony that I should recover after I began to recover I had a relaps twice which put me back much. In one instance I was requested to attend a Conference or ...Dates:August 10, 1842 September 19, 1842 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
Excerpt:rested upon me for the space of two days. The Lawyiers were shocked to the soul each one made a speach at the close of the testimony & they exhort'd us to stand for our rights stand or fall sink or swim live or die the whole testimony will be published to the world in pamphlet form & probably other wise & will stand as a history to future generations of the unparelled persecution of the State of Missouri against the Saints of the last daysDates:July 2, 1843 July 3, 1843 -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1840 – December 31, 1840)
Excerpt:first and John Westley then proceded to Baptize A man by the name of Killham the leader of the New Connection of Methodist and next John Madison & then Scott, & John Tongue, the three latter were Methodist Preachers with whom I had formerly been acquainted the next he Baptized was my Grandfather (Edmund Whitehead) & the next was my Uncle (John Whitehead) & the next was my sister (Elizabeth Olland) & next ... -
Part of Journal (January 1, 1840 – December 31, 1840)
Excerpt:August 11, 1840 ~ Tuesday [FIGURE] Aug 11th {Elder Benbow loaned Elder Turley} 20 {pounds and gave me} 15 {for our London mission} We took the parting hand with Elder Turley who Started for Liverpool to prepare a ship for about 80 Saints to emegrate to America 40 of which Elder J Benbow takes with him & pays their expenses to America out of Mercy to the poor Saints Let the Blessings of Almighty God rest upon him forever ...Dates:August 11, 1840 August 12, 1840 -
Part of Journal (December 29, 1833 – January 3, 1838)
Excerpt:June 29, 1837 ~ Thursday June 29th Spent the day in writing walked in the evening to Colebrook river Litchfield County Conn Preached at night in the methodist meeting house Spent the night at the house of wid[ow] Mills distance of the day 4. mils June 30, 1837 ~ Friday 30th We had an interview with a methodist priest he rejected our testimony & said that God had neither body or parts & that it was rediculous to ...Dates:June 29, 1837 June 30, 1837 July 1, 1837 July 2, 1837 July 3, 1837 July 4, 1837 July 5, 1837 -
Part of Journal (December 29, 1833 – January 3, 1838)
Excerpt:July 10, 1837 ~ Monday 10th I walked in Company with Elder Hale to Collinsville I had an interview with Samuel Barber Uncle Ozem was assisting in building a stone dam across the river at Collensville. I visited a pine grove that I often retired to in 1830 for prayer & meditation I had many interesting seasons by day & by night while tending a mill for Collins in 1830, in the pine grove ...Dates:July 10, 1837 July 11, 1837 July 12, 1837