Editorial, 16–17 February 1844, William W. Phelps Draft
Source Note
JS, Editorial, [, Hancock Co., IL, 16–17 Feb. 1844]. Version drafted [17 Feb. 1844]; handwriting of ; docket and notation in handwriting of ; seven pages; JS Collection, CHL.
signs ye can no <know> the fruit; and by the fruit ye know the trees. our Motto then, is peacewithall. If we have joy in the love of God, let us try to make give a reason of that Joy, which all the world can not gain say nor resist; and may be, like as when Paul started with reccommendation to Demascus, to persecute the saints, some one who has raised <his> hand, againts us with letters to men in high places, may see a light at noon day above the brightness of the sun, and hear the voice of Jesus, saying: “Itishard <forthee> tokickagainstthepricks!”
Intelligence is sometimes <the> messenger of safety; and willing to aid the in his laudable endeavers to cultivate peace, and honor the laws; believing that very few of the citizens of will be found in the negative of such a good-ly course; and considing his views a kind <of> manifesto, or olive leaf, whichshows there is rest for the soles of the saints feet. we give it a place in the neighbor, wishing it God’s speed, and saying Godblessgoodmenandgoodmeasures: [p. [7]]