A Book of commandments for the government of the Church of Christ; organized according to law on the 6th of April 1830 - Tapa blanda

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 Excerpt: ...of time, and ye knew it not. but now I tell it unto you, and ye are blessed, not because of your iniquity, neither your hearts of unbelief, for verily some of you are guilty before me; but I will be merciful unto your weakness. 13 Therefore, be ye strong from henceforth; fear not for the kingdom is yours: 14 And for your salvation I give unto you a commandment, for I have heard your prayers, and the poor have complained before me, and the rich have I made, and all flesh is mine, and I am no respecter to persons. And I have made the earth rich, and behold it is my footstool: wherefore again I will stand upon it: 15 And I hold forth and deign to give unto you greater riches, even a land of promise; a land flowing with milk and honey, upon which there shall be no curse when the Lord cometh, and I will give it unto you for the land of your inheritance, if you seek it with all your hearts: 16 And this shall be my covenant with you, ye shall have it for the land Cf your inheritance, and for the inheritance of your children forever, while the earth shall stand, and ve shall possess it again in eternity, no more to pass away: 17 But verily I say unto you that in time ye shall have no king nor ruler, for I will be your King and watch over you. 18 Wherefore, hear my voice and follow me, and you shall be a free people, and ye shall have no laws but my laws, when I come, for I am your Law-giver, and what can stay my hand. 19 But verily I say unto you, teach one another according to the office wherewith I have appointed you, and let every man esteem his brother as himself, and practice virtue and holiness before me. 20 And again I say unto you, let every man esteem his brother as himself: 21 For what man among you, having twelve sons, and is no respecter to them, and th...