History, 1838–1856, volume A-1 [23 December 1805–30 August 1834]

  • Source Note
  • Historical Introduction
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13. And, again I say unto you, it is contrary to my s, and my will, that my servant should sell my , which I have appointed unto my people, into the hands of mine enemies. Let not that which I have appointed, be polluted by mine enemies; by the consent of those who call themselves after my name; for this is a very sore and grievous sin against me, and against my people, in consequence of those things which I have decreed, and are soon to befall the nations. Therefore, it is my will that my people should claim, and hold claim, upon that which I have appointed unto them, though they should not be permitted to dwell thereon; nevertheless, I do not say they shall not dwell thereon; for inasmuch as they bring forth fruit and works meet for my kingdom, they shall dwell thereon; they shall build, and another shall not inherit, it: they shall plant vineyards, and they shall eat the fruit thereof; even so. Amen. [HC 1:464]
18 December 1833 • Wednesday
December 18th. the assembled in the , and bowed down before the Lord, and dedicated the printing press and all that pertains thereunto to God, by mine own hand, which dedication was confirmed by Elder , and my brother, . We then proceeded to take the first proof sheet of the <​reprinted​> “Star,” Edited by Elder .
Blessed of the Lord is , nevertheless, there are two evils in him that he must needs forsake, or he cannot altogether forsake <​escape​> the buffittings of the adversary. If he forsake these evils he shall be forgiven, and shall be made like unto the bow, which the Lord hath set in the heavens; he shall be a sign and an ensign unto the nations.
Behold he is blessed of the Lord for his constancy and steadfastness in the work of the Lord, wherefore, he shall be blessed in his generation [p. 406]
13. And, again I say unto you, it is contrary to my and my will, that my servant should sell my , which I have appointed unto my people, into the hands of mine enemies. Let not that which I have appointed, be polluted by mine enemies; by the consent of those who call themselves after my name; for this is a very sore and grievous sin against me, and against my people, in consequence of those things which I have decreed, and are soon to befall the nations. Therefore, it is my will that my people should claim, and hold claim, upon that which I have appointed unto them, though they should not be permitted to dwell thereon; nevertheless, I do not say they shall not dwell thereon; for inasmuch as they bring forth fruit and works meet for my kingdom, they shall dwell thereon; they shall build, and another shall not inherit, it: they shall plant vineyards, and they shall eat the fruit thereof; even so. Amen. [HC 1:464]
18 December 1833 • Wednesday
December 18th. the assembled in the , and bowed down before the Lord, and dedicated the printing press and all that pertains thereunto to God, by mine own hand, which dedication was confirmed by Elder , and my brother, . We then proceeded to take the first proof sheet of the reprinted “Star,” Edited by Elder .
Blessed of the Lord is , nevertheless, there are two evils in him that he must needs forsake, or he cannot altogether escape the buffittings of the adversary. If he forsake these evils he shall be forgiven, and shall be made like unto the bow, which the Lord hath set in the heavens; he shall be a sign and an ensign unto the nations.
Behold he is blessed of the Lord for his constancy and steadfastness in the work of the Lord, wherefore, he shall be blessed in his generation [p. 406]
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