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Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God.
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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It is one thing to see the kingdom of God, and another thing to enter into it. We must have a change of heart to see the kingdom of God, and subscribe the articles of adoption to enter therein.
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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.
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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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We say that God is true that the Constitution of the United States is true that the Bible is true and that the Book of Mormon is true, and that Christ is true
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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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