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2781 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1868, par. 32

… he was bearing, and left for his life. I saw that God’s care was over Brother and Sister Farnsworth. If their faith was unwavering they would yet see the salvation …

2782 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1868, par. 33

… , and will require no more of Brother Mead than with the requirement He will give him strength to perform. He has tried to be faithful [and] true to his profession …

2783 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1868, par. 37

I was shown the case of Brother Stowell. He has placed himself in a condition of bondage that God did not call him to. God is not pleased with aged fathers placing …

2784 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1868, par. 39

I was shown the daughter-in-law of Brother Stowell, the sister of Brother Mead. She is beloved of God, but held in servile bondage, fearing, trembling, desponding …

2785 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1868, par. 41

I was shown a young girl who had departed from God. She was enshrouded in darkness. Said the angel, “She did run well for a season, what did hinder her?” [ Galatians …

2786 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1868, par. 46

I was shown that it was the work of Satan to keep the church in a state of insensibility that the youth may be secured in his own ranks. I saw that the youth were …

2787 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 2, 1868, par. 47

… unbelief. I was pointed back and shown that the wisest course was not pursued in the case of Brother James. There was not sufficient reason why Brother James …

2788 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 3, 1868, par. 2

Yet, I was shown that with some of our ministers there has been too great an expenditure of strength which was not actually required. Some pray too long and …

2789 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 3, 1868, par. 6

I was shown in regard to our ministers that, in the space of one year, with the care that should be exercised to preserve the strength instead of needlessly …

2790 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 4, 1868, par. 1

… they are nothing but erring mortals. Many come to us with the inquiry, Shall I do this? Shall I engage in this enterprise? Or, In regard to my dress, shall I wear this …

2791 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 5, 1868, par. 1

… who are of just that stamp to please those who are deficient in spirituality and Christian grace. Brethren Aldrich and Walker are of this class. Heaven mourns …

2792 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 5, 1868, par. 2

I was shown, Brother Aldrich, that you have not exerted a correct influence in the church at Battle Creek and in the cause of God which He has been pleased to …

2793 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 6, 1868, par. 1

… to be in the meeting and I immediately fell to the floor and was shown in vision many things. The light given me laid me under new responsibilities and additional …

2794 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 7, 1868, par. 1

I was shown, October 25th, 1868, the case of Brother Howard. I saw that he was very far from meeting the mind and will of God. Brother Howard, you indulge in spiritual …

2795 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 9, 1868, par. 2

… may be of a very trying character. You may be often pained to the heart because disrespect is shown you; but I am sure that it must be your duty to care for your …

2796 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 11, 1868, par. 1

I was shown the case of Sister Doud; that a work must be accomplished for her before she can be without fault before the throne of God.

2797 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 11, 1868, par. 4

I was shown that it was impossible to carry out the principles of the ten precepts of Jehovah without especially regarding these truths taught in the above scripture. The Word of God should be carefully studied and carried out into the daily life.

2798 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 11, 1868, par. 5

… must be tamed. Your words must be select, well chosen. If Christ is formed in you the hope of glory, fruits will appear unto righteousness. You sport and joke and …

2799 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 17, 1868, par. 1

… they will have but little of. Self will appear in all their experience. To please self, to be seeking pleasure, to gratify self, will be prominent. They were allowed …

2800 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868), Ms 18, 1868, par. 1

I was shown the condition of Brother Covey’s family. There is a work to be done there before they can be in an acceptable state before God. Sister Covey is deceived …