Discourse, 9 July 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards
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Source Note
JS, Discourse, , Hancock Co., IL, 9 July 1843; in JS, Journal, 1842–1844, bk. 2, pp. [300]–[304]; handwriting of ; JS Collection, CHL.

good heart & a good hand. Mormons can testify whether I am willing to lay down my life for a mormon;
If it has been demonstrated that I have been willing to die for a mormon I am bold to declare before heaven that I am just as ready to die for a presbytiran. a baptist or any other denomination.— It is a love of liberty which inspires my soul. civil and religious liberty— were diffused into my soul by my grandfathers. while they dandld me on their knees.— and shall I want friends? no!——
“Where in do you differ from others in your religious. views?”— In reality & essencce we do not differ so far in our religious views but that we could [p. [301]]
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