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When we are accomplishing the good, the greatest opposition comes.

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Joseph Smith, Jr.
Age: 38 †
Born: 1805
Born: December 23
Died: 1844
Died: June 27
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We are looked upon by God as though we were in eternity God dwells in eternity, and does not view things as we do.
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