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2721 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 1a, 1867, par. 1

I have a few words to write to you which I will delay no longer to write. In the city of Rochester one year ago many things were shown me concerning the people of God in connection with the work for these last days.

2722 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 3, 1867, par. 1

When Brother Loughborough came to this place he inquired of me if I had been shown anything in regard to Lapeer. I told him that I had, and related to him what had been shown me. He wished me to write the matter out and I will do so.

2723 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 3, 1867, par. 2

I was shown that the cause in Lapeer was in a very discouraging condition.

2724 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 3, 1867, par. 3

I was shown that you, Brother Higley, have been at fault, although you were ignorant of it. You have not the most pleasing, happy, winning temperament to gain the …

2725 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 3, 1867, par. 5

… God was in danger of being reproached thereby. In the last vision given, I was shown that you make calculations, laying you under obligations which you fail …

2726 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 4, 1867, par. 4

… ? Means is not the greatest reason I request you to do this, but for your own good. You have shown that you do not value means and do not realize its worth. Now you …

2727 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 6, 1867, par. 3

… Rochester, I was shown that God in His providence has been especially leading Brother Lay to obtain an experience that would be beneficial to himself and …

2728 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 6, 1867, par. 10

… never be influenced to imitate. He abhors all such fondness and familiarity as this man exhibited towards females. Yet I was shown that God would not have …

2729 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 8, 1867, par. 1

… ; there is much I might say, but have not time, in regard to what has been shown me. In addition to what has already been written of what was shown me, I wish I were better …

2730 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 8, 1867, par. 2

… would be danger of following in this track and losing sight of the exalted character of the work. I was shown that if those connected in this enterprise should …

2731 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 8, 1867, par. 3

… . There are some who would be in favor of moving too fast. [I was shown] that all should wait the leading of Providence and not get in ahead of God’s Providence, making …

2732 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 8, 1867, par. 5

I was shown that the ideas present of some, in regard to pleasure and work, were not wholly correct. The very amusements they recommended hindered the recovery …

2733 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 10, 1867, par. 1

… that I had been shown in regard to his case and yours. I merely made a suggestion to you that probably it was the wrong course pursued by Brother Wood which had …

2734 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 10, 1867, par. 2

shown. I was shown, Brother Sanborn, that you do not occupy the position in your family that God would have you. Sister Sanborn possesses a strong will, which …

2735 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 20, 1867, par. 1

… . I had never seen you with my natural eyes, but I knew you the moment I looked upon you in meeting. I knew that you were the man that had been shown me in vision. I saw …

2736 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Lt 20, 1867, par. 12

I was shown that God has claims upon you higher and more sacred than any earthly relative or friend can have. Jesus has paid the price of His own life to redeem …

2737 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1867, par. 8

I was shown the lesson taught by Jesus as He hung upon the cross in agony. It was a lesson of compassion, notwithstanding all His distress. He looks to John and …

2738 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 5, 1867, par. 1

I was shown the case of Brother Howard. He had been standing for some time resisting the truth. His sin was not because he did not receive that which he sincerely …

2739 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 5, 1867, par. 9

I was shown a time when Brother Howard began to make efforts to subdue himself, restrain his appetite. He could then the more readily be patient. He had been …

2740 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 5, 1867, par. 21

I was shown that the true meaning of husband is houseband. Every member of the family centers in the father. He is the law-maker, illustrating in his own manly …