Discourse, 7 April 1844, as Reported by George Laub
Source Note
JS, Discourse, [, Hancock Co., IL, 7 Apr. 1844]. Featured version inscribed [after 1 Jan. 1845] in George Laub, Reminiscences and Journal, pp. 15–19; handwriting of ; CHL.
, “George Laubs Book 1845,” Reminiscences and Journal, Jan. 1845–Apr. 1857; handwriting of ; 356 pages; CHL. Includes map of a lot in .
Book measuring 6¼ × 4 × 1 inches (16 × 10 × 3 cm) with 182 leaves, including pastedowns on the inside of the front and back covers, measuring 6 × 3¾ inches (15 × 10 cm). The book is bound in red leather. The front cover includes ’s inscription, “George Laubs Book 1845”, along with an archival sticker. On the front pastedown, Laub wrote that he began his record on 1 January 1845. Entries are made in black, blue, and purple ink. There are redactions in graphite as well as use marks in graphite and blue pencil. The book has undergone conservation.
The volume presumably remained in Laub’s custody and was passed down among his descendants. The document’s custodial history between the late nineteenth century and late twentieth century is unknown. In 1988 it was donated to the Church Historical Department (now CHL).
he being the Elder Brother presented himself for to come and redeem this world as it was his right by by inherant. he stated he could save all those who did not sin against the Holy ghost and the[y] would obey the code of laws that was given But their sircumstance were that all who would sin aganst the holy ghost should have noe forgiveness neither in this world or in the world to come for the[y] had strove against Light and knowledg after the[y] had tasted of the good things of the world to come. the[y] should not have any forgiveness in the world to come Because the[y] had a knowledg of the things of the world to come and ware not willing to abide of the laws of the world to come therefore the[y] can have noe forgiveness their But must be most miserable of all and never can be renewed again (Refered to 6 chapter of Hebrews.) But satan or lucifer being the Next heir and had alotted to him great power and authority Even Prince and power of the air spake Emediately and boasted of himself and saying send me I can save all and sin[n]ed against the holy ghost because he accused his brethren and was hurled from [p. 16]