Great blessings await us at this time, and will soon be poured out upon us, if we are faithful in all things, for we are even entitled to greater spiritual blessings than they [the faithful at the time of Christ] were, because they had Christ in person with them, to instruct them in the great plan of salvation. His personal presence we have not, therefore we have need of greater faith.

Patriotism is a passion which induces hot youth to rush forth to get shot and half shot, while sober, conservative age waves the flag and corrals the contracts.

Search your hearts, and see if you are like God. I have searched mine, and feel to repent of all my sins.

Sectarian priests cry out concerning me, and ask, "Why is it this babbler gains so many followers, and retains them?" I answer, It is because I possess the principle of love. All I can offer the world is a good heart and a good hand.

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

Surely I have contemplated the things of God.

The Book of Mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony I expect to give an account in the day of judgment.