The Lord gave us power in proportion to the work to be done, and strength according to the race set before us, and grace and help as our needs required.

If I lose my life in a good cause I am willing to be sacrificed on the altar of virtue, righteousness and truth, in maintaining the laws and Constitution of the United States, if need be, for the general good of mankind.

What is the damnation of hell? To go with that society who have not obeyed His commands.

It is said that brother Joseph in his lifetime declared that the Elders of this Church should step forth at a particular time when the Constitution should be in danger, and rescue it, and save it. This may be so; but I do not recollect that he said exactly so. I believe he [Joseph] said something like this - that the time would come when the Constitution and the country would be in danger of an overthrow; and said he, If the Constitution be saved at all, it will be by the Elders of this Church. I believe this is about the language, as nearly as I can recollect it.

No man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelations. The Holy Ghost is a revelator.

Trust in God, always take care of each other.

The Lord gave us power in proportion to the work to be done, and strength according to the race set before us, and grace and help as our needs required.