Direct & Individual Business in High Council — George W. Robinson (May 12, 1838) This day Prests Smith & Sidney Rigdon together with myself, attended the High Council to Lay before it, some buisness pertaining to themselves directly, and individually. Journal, March–September 1838, p. 41, The Joseph Smith Papers.
Faith & Repentance Cannot Save a Murderer until after They Suffer in Hell — William P. McIntire (January 12, 1841) . . . in the Eternal Judgment there is many things to know & to under stand in Gods Judging for instance Peter said David had not yet ascend to heaven & that he was […]
Men That Receive the Gospel Receive the Inheritance That the Apostles Did — Willard Richards (Between circa June 26 & August 4, 1839) Let not your heart be troubled &c, There are a great many Mansions in my Father’s house. I am going to prepare one for you rather Better than common. It is the […]
Joseph Smith Asks the Congregation to Pray So His Lungs Can Be Strengthened — William Clayton (April 8, 1843) I have three requests to make of the congregation . . . [one] is, that I may have your prayers that the Lord may strengthen my lungs so that I may be able to make you […]
Healing Sickness by Prayer & the Laying on of Hands — Warren Parrish (October 11, 1835) . . . at Evening Bro. David Whitmer came in we called on the Lord in mighty prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, and laid our hands on him, and rebuked the diseas and God heard and answered […]
HAUN’S MILL MASSACRE (Teachings of Joseph Smith) Up to this day God had given me wisdom to save the people who took Council. None had ever been killed who abode by my Council. At Hauns Mill the brethren went contrary to my Council, if they had not their lives would have been spared. History, 1838–1856, […]
Heartfelt Gratitude for Heavenly Father — Times & Seasons (May 16, 1841) He commenced his observations by remarking that the kindness of our Heavenly Father, called for our heartfelt gratitude. Discourse, 16 May 1841, as Published in Times and Seasons, p. 429, The Joseph Smith Papers.
Grace Abounds When People Stop Sinning — Thomas Bullock (January 16, 1842) I preached at my own house morning and evening, illustrating the nature of Sin, and shewing that it is not right to sin that grace may abound. History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842], p. 1269, The Joseph Smith Papers.
Political Motto of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — George W. Robinson (March 13, 1838) Motto of the Church of Christ of Latterday Saints. The Constitution of our country formed by the Fathers of Liberty. Peace and good order in society Love to God and good will to man. All good and […]
Do Not Gossip about Those Who Desire to Do Right — Joseph Smith (November 14–19, 1833) The man who willeth to do well, we should extol his virtues and speak not of his faults behind his back Journal, 1832–1834, p. 22, The Joseph Smith Papers. Joseph Smith Advised to Ignore Rumors about Heber C. Kimball […]
First Principles of the Gospel — Willard Richards (October 15, 1843) The first principles of the gospel as I believe. first Faith. Repentance. Baptism for the remission of sins. with the promise of the Holy Ghost. Discourse, 15 October 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards, pp. 129-130, The Joseph Smith Papers.
Opposition When Joseph Smith Preached about the Plurality of Gods — Thomas Bullock (June 16, 1844) . . . now you know that of late some have sprung up & apostatized: & they declare that the Prophet believes: in a plurality of Gods— & lo & behold a very great secret they cry it has […]
Godhead Is Three Different People Who Are One in Agreement — William P. McIntire (Circa February 16, 1841) Joseph said Concerning the God-head it was Not as many imagined— three Heads & but one body; he said the three were separate bodys, God the first & Jesus the Mediator the 2d & the Holy Ghost […]
Mortals Cannot Come Into God’s Presence Unless They Are Pure — George Laub (May 12, 1844) . . . god dwels in flaming flames and he is a consuming fire he will consume all that is uncleen and unholy and we could not abide his presents unless pure spirits in us. for the Blood is […]
How God Is an Omnipresent Being When at the Same Time He Is a Personage of Tabernacle — James Burgess (July 9, 1843) In answer to a question asked by a Sectarian preist namely. How is that you Mormons hold that God is an omnipresent being when at the same time he is a personage […]
Heavenly Father Progressed in the Same Way Jesus Did — William Clayton (January 5, 1841) John 5— 26, “As the father hath life in himself, even so hath he given the son to have life in himself.” God the father took life unto himself precisely as Jesus did. The first step in the salvation of […]
God Has More Power than All Other Beings Because He Has Greater Knowledge — William Clayton (April 8, 1843) In knowledge there is power. God has more power than all other beings, because he has greater knowledge, and hence he knows how to subject all other beings to him. Discourse, 8 April 1843, as Reported […]
Jews Cursed Because They Were Not Gathered — Willard Richards (June 11, 1843) O. Jerusalem &c. [Matthew 23:37]— whence arises the curse of Almighty God that was to be pourd out upon the heads of the jews? That they would not be gathered! because they would not let Christ gather them. It was the design […]
Gabriel (Noah) Stands Next to Adam in Priesthood Authority — Willard Richards (Between circa June 26 & circa August 4, 1839) The Priesthood was. first given To Adam: he obtained the first Presidency & held the Keys of it, from genration to Generation . . . Then to Noah who is Gabriel, he stands next […]
Self-Defense for Yourself or a Friend Is Different than Vengeance — William P. McIntire (March 2, 1841) Joseph [Smith] said there was a diferance Between the vengeance that Belongeth to the Lord, & a man Defending himself or friend Discourse, circa 2 March 1841, p. 13, The Joseph Smith Papers. A Benevolent Rich Friend Will […]