Letter to the Church in Caldwell County, Missouri, 16 December 1838, as Published in Times and Seasons
Letter to the Church in Caldwell County, Missouri, 16 December 1838, as Published in Times and Seasons
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JS, Letter, , Clay Co., MO, to the church in , MO, 16 Dec. 1838. Version published in “Communications,” Times and Seasons, Apr. 1840, pp. 82–86.
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See Historical Introduction to Letter to the Church in Caldwell County, Missouri, 16 Dec. 1838.
, Missouri, Dec. 16, 1838.
To the in , and to those who are scattered abroad, who are persecuted and made desolate, and who are afflicted in divers manners, for Christ’s sake and the Gospel’s by the hands of a cruel mob, and the tyranical disposition of the authorities of this .
We are sensible also, that your perils are greatly augmented by the wickedness and corruption of false brethren, may grace, mercy and peace be and abide with you. And not withstanding all your sufferings we assure you that you have our prayers and fervent desire for your welfare both day and night.
We believe that, that God who sees us in this solitary place, will hear our prayers and reward you openly.
Know assuredly Dear brethren, that [p. 82]
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