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By proving contraries, truth is made manifest.
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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The nearer a person approaches the Lord, a greater power will be manifested by the adversary to prevent the accomplishment of His purposes.
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An angel of God never has wings.
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We have not enjoyed unmolested those rights which the constitution of the U.S.A. and our Charters grant.
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