Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Lt 224, 1903

Prescott, W. W.; Daniells, A. G.

“Elmshaven,” St. Helena, California

October 11, 1903

Portions of this letter are published in 5Bio 304.

Elders Prescott and Daniells

Dear Brethren,

I wish to suggest to you the advisability of reprinting in the Review the two chapters in Patriarchs and Prophets entitled, “The Twelve Spies” and “The Rebellion of Korah.” I think that it would be well to publish these chapters, just as they are, as soon as they can be published, in the order named. Such instruction as this is appropriate at this time. 18LtMs, Lt 224, 1903, par. 1

My constant prayer is that the Lord shall help us, so that the whole flock will not be fed with errors that will cause them to go astray. 18LtMs, Lt 224, 1903, par. 2

Matter has been sent to you in regard to the teachings in the book Living Temple. Many have received the theories advocated in this work as something very spiritual. Like Adam and Eve, who took the apple from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and ate it, our own sheep and lambs are swallowing the deceptive morsels of error offered them in the pages of this book. 18LtMs, Lt 224, 1903, par. 3

I am instructed to warn our brethren and sisters not to discuss the nature of our God. Many of the curious who attempted to open the ark of the testament, to see what was inside, were punished for their presumption. We are not to say that the Lord God of heaven is in a leaf, or in a tree; for He is not there. He sitteth upon His throne in the heavens. 18LtMs, Lt 224, 1903, par. 4