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Sometimes the Lord brings us low before he can lift us higher.
Joseph Smith, Jr.
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Joseph Smith, Jr.
Age: 38 †
Born: 1805
Born: December 23
Died: 1844
Died: June 27
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If there is trouble in the country, neither I nor my people made it, and all that we have ever done, after much endurance on our part, is to maintain and uphold the constitution and institutions of our country, and to protect an injured, innocent, and persecuted people against misrule and mob violence.
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Where doubt is, there faith has no power.
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Whatever God requires is right, no matter what it is, although we may not see the reason there of until all of the events transpire.
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The Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
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I never told you I was perfect but there is no error in the revelations which I have taught.
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You don't know me you never knew my heart. No man knows my history. I cannot tell it: I shall never undertake it. I don't blame any one for not believing my history. If I had not experienced what I have, I would not have believed it myself.
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A question may be asked, 'Will mothers have their children in eternity?' Yes! Yes! Mothers, you shall have your children.
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No man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelations. The Holy Ghost is a revelator.
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For he that diligently seeketh shall find and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old as in times to come wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round - 1 Nephi 10:19
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Mormons can testify whether I am willing to lay down my life for a Mormon If it has been demonstrated that I have been willing to die for a Mormon I am bold to declare before heaven that I am just as ready to die for a Presbyterian, a baptist or any other denomination.
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That which has a beginning will surely have an end.
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