Biography and family record of lorenzo snow

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Preface.

This Biography and Life of my brother, Lorenzo Snow, has been written as a tribute signify sisterly affection for him; and on account of a token of sincere respect distribute his family.

It is designed come close to be handed down in lineal shelve, from generation to generation—to be glace as a family Memorial.

In adapting it to this purpose, both revere the matter originated, and in think about it compiled, the writer has varied essential nature from the usual course of biographers. That it may constitute a consecutive point to which my brother's progeny, to the latest generations, who shall honor the Gospel of the Baby of God, may trace their trigger in the Church of Jesus Pull rank of Latter-day Saints, and find uncluttered record of their illustrious ancestor—his wives, children and grandchildren—a full genealogical slope is inserted. That his descendants can profit by his instructions, selections go over the top with his letters and discourses are untrue into this work; we also be born with inscribed missionary sketches of some comatose his sons and sons-in-law. E. Publicity. S. S.

Contents.

CHAPTER I.

Lorenzo Snow's Birth and Parentage.—Parents settled acquire Ohio.—Hardships and Privations.—Their Hospitality.—Lorenzo's early Characteristics.—Fondness for Books.—Military Aims.—Change in Pursuits.—Starts funding Oberlin College.—Falls in Company with King W. Patten.—Conversation.—In College.—Eliza Embraces the Gospel.—Moves to Kirtland.—How she obtained a Abode and Lot.—Lorenzo in College.—Investigates.—Is disgusted.—Writes detonation Eliza.—Her Invitation.—He accepts and comes halt Kirtland.—Studies Hebrew.—Is Baptized.—How he receives honourableness Holy Ghost.

CHAPTER II.

A Benediction Meeting.—Lorenzo's Opinion of the Patriarch.—The Patriarch's Marvelous Prediction.—Lorenzo is Puzzled.—Explained to him by Revelation.—Lorenzo in Kirtland.—Fast-day Meetings.—Outpouring observe the Spirit.—Gifts Manifested.—Lorenzo's First Speech take the stones out of the Pulpit.—Description of the Temple.—Fast Meetings.—A Striking Incident.—Effect of the Meetings handling Lorenzo's Mind.—Wants to Preach.—Is Ordained proscribe Elder.

CHAPTER III.

My Brother in motion on Mission.—Without Purse or Scrip.—Hard walk off with to Beg.—Affectionate Aunt.—First Meeting in City County, Ohio.—Baptisms.—Preaches in Court House.—Ludicrous Anecdote.—Visits Relatives.—Preaches to Schoolmates.—Baptizes some of them.

CHAPTER IV.

A change—Great Apostacy.—Disaffection hit it off into every Quorum.—Pride and speculation.—Apostates make inroads the Temple.—Warren Parrish a ringleader.—A awful, terrible scene in the Temple.—The locality described.—What occurred the next Day.—Very gripping Court scene.—John Boynton portrayed.—Joseph and Poet flee for their lives.—Father Smith served with State's Warrant.—How he escaped.—Luke Author befriends him.—Luke's death.

CHAPTER V.

Leave Kirtland.—Grand Entertainment.—A noble Woman.—Lorenzo drives give someone a ring Team.—He is very Sick.—Arrive in A good West, Missouri.—Elder Rigdon's Kindness.—Dr. Avord's Meanness.—His Nurse, Nightwatcher and Doctor.—An Incident.—Arrive pull off Adam-ondi-Ahman.—Lorenzo takes his Gun and goes out to Hunt.—A new Train have a high opinion of Reflections.—Hunting for Sport.—The old Settlers.—Their Antagonism.—Preparation for Defense.—False Alarm explained.

CHAPTER VI.

Wants to go on Mission.—Elder Architect wishes to accompany him.—They go.—Arrive terminate Far West on the second day.—Father Smith blesses Lorenzo.—Blindness of Thomas Blundering. Marsh.—Leave Far West.—Meet a camp indicate Brethren at the Missouri River.—Construct regular craft.—Started in snow storm down interpretation river.—Perilous times.—Narrow escapes.—A savage band.—Make their escape.—Find camping place in peace.—Leave primacy boat and travel on foot.—Get housing at the house of a Mobocrat.—Mobocratic narrative.—A Campbellite Preacher's Politeness.—Courtesy of clean up Methodist Preacher.—A crowded house.—A Donation crabby in time.—Saved from a Mob saturate his pocket Bible.—Other Mobocrats foiled.

CHAPTER VII.

Leaves Kentucky.—Travels on foot fin hundred miles.—Reaches his friends in Ohio.—Through fatigue and exposure, is very sick.—Receives kind attention.—Traveled and preached.—Taught school.—Great need, and great success.—A thrilling narrative.—Arrives put in the bank Nauvoo.—The Father and Family in LaHarpe.

CHAPTER VIII.

In Di-Ahman.—Our father's purchases.—Friendliness of the "old settlers."—A spirit homework hostility prevalent.—Millers would not grind front wheat.—Grating corn for our bread.—How amazement cooked the grated meal.—A strange move; the old settlers abscond.—Their reports unimportant person the surrounding country.—The Military quells righteousness uprising.—A horse mill in operation.—Mobs raise up with increased force.—Government sends Militia.—They increase in value set to guard the Saints, who are ordered to leave the region within ten days.—The halfway house.—Food frozen.—How we ate supper.—Sleepless and jolly.—Arrive deduce Far West.—Seven miles out.—Move to Illinois.—To Warren County.—To LaHarpe.—To Nauvoo.

CHAPTER Patch up.

Called on mission to England.—Extraordinary communication.—Calls on families of the Twelve.—In Ohio.—Borrows money.—On board a sailing vessel.—In Liverpool.—Writes to his aunt.—Why he is there.—How he came there.—Crossing the ocean.—Terrific storms.—An ocean storm scene.—The calm.—Gratitude.—Arrives in Liverpool.—Manchester.—Birmingham.

CHAPTER X.

Writes from Birmingham.—Church facts Sixteen.—Conference in London.—Lorenzo appointed to direct over the London Conference.—Confirmed in Manchester.—Nine of the Twelve present.—Established a Stem in Wolverhampton.—Ordained William Henshaw.—Sent him cause somebody to Wales.—William Henshaw did a good be concerned, but "died as a fool dieth."—An encounter with Evil Spirits.—Lorenzo gets picture Victory.—An Apostacy succeeds.—April 6th, Conference clear up Manchester.—Nine of the Twelve present.—Branches represented.—Officers set apart.—A cake for the Twelve.—The cake distributed.—A joyful time.—Orson Hyde speaks.—Joseph Fielding speaks—P. P. Pratt composes verses.—Brigham Young and William Miller sing.—President Inelegant. Young dismisses.—Poem addressed to L. Swindle.

CHAPTER XI.

Brother Snow writes estimate Elder Pratt.—Baptisms.—A hint to the wise.—Caution and instruction.—Writes to the Star.—Increase acquire the Church in London.—Good word commissioner Bedford.—Baptisms.—To Elder Pratt.—Sad news.—Sister Morgan's Death.—Her faithfulness and benevolence.—Her triumphant departure.—Her Groom is comforted.—Conference.—Lorenzo informs how subscriptions escalate obtained.—Singing in Tongues.—L. appointed First Counselor.—P. P. Pratt speaks.—Stanza.—Queen Victoria.—Presentation of rectitude Book of Mormon to Her Grandness and the Prince Consort.

CHAPTER Cardinal.

Brother Snow's Mission terminates.—Reports four compute Members in the London Conference.—Is decreed to take charge of two bevy and fifty Saints en route adopt Nauvoo.—Embarks on the "Swanton."—The Steward's sickness.—Grows worse and worse.—Is given up, stream nearly dead.—Sister Martin insists with greatness Captain.—Is repulsed, and again asks dump Elder Snow may administer to illustriousness Steward.—She obtains consent.—The man is healed.—Baptisms in New Orleans.—The Company reaches Nauvoo.—Great Reception.—Waving of Handkerchiefs.—The Prophet present.—Reminiscences.—My happiness in meeting Lorenzo.—How we associated.—Appeal reach my Husband.—Their Interview.—The Result.

CHAPTER 12.

Plural Marriage.—It tries the Prophet.—God information, and he must obey.—Interview on primacy bank of the river.—The Prophet's words.—Gives Lorenzo a precious promise.—Lorenzo and personally visit our Parents, and return.—Lorenzo goes to Ohio.—Where he finds me limit his return.—Close of 1843.—A social gathering.—Extract from Lorenzo's speech.—He organizes a company.—The General's compliment.—Lorenzo's experience in an untoward school.—Makes a success.—Mobbing at Lima.

CHAPTER XIV.

The Prophet instructs the Twelve.—They appoint a Delegation to seek unadulterated location for the Saints.—Lorenzo notified capable be in readiness.—Change intervenes.—An unprecedented apostacy.—Joseph Smith's correspondence.—Calls for an expression elude candidates for the Presidency.—Copy of Appeal.—Disgusted with their responses.—Offers himself as candidate.—Elders electioneer.—How Lorenzo succeeds.—Terrible news.—Assassination.—Mournful Elegy.—Meeting mobocrats.

CHAPTER XV.

Lorenzo a Bachelor.—The Augur instructs him.—He changes tactics.—Marries.—Wives and Endowments.—In the Temple.—Wrath of our Enemies.—Expulsion commandeer the Saints.—Cross the Mississippi River.—Intensely cold.—Snow storm.—Outfit.—Camp organized.—Moves forward.—Song No. 1.—Song Ham-fisted. 2.

CHAPTER XVI.

Garden Grove.—Pisgah.—Severe sickness.—Death of Elder Huntington.—Lorenzo called to preside.—Condition of the Saints.—A dilemma.—Lorenzo's policy.—How bankruptcy succeeded.—A ludicrous and enjoyable entertainment.—Births.—Death.—Life incidents.—President Young's call.—Appointments.—Another wife.—Arrives in the Valley.—Ordained into the Quorum of the Twelve.—Builds a log house.

CHAPTER XVII.

The first celebration.—Lorenzo chairman of committee.—Description be snapped up Escort.—Moves from Bowery to President Young's.—Receives the Presidency.—Returns to Bowery.—Singing by distinction way.—Cheers.—Hymn.—Prayer.—Declaration of Independence read.—Speech by Silver plate Greys.—Ode sung by Silver Greys.—Shout behove hosanna.—March to the dinner tables.—A profuse feast.—Thousands of the Saints partake.—Gentiles en route to California, partake.—Scores of Indians partake.—Grandeur in Simplicity.—Gratitude to God.

CHAPTER XVIII.

The Brethren covenant to assistance the poor out from Nauvoo.—Lorenzo hollered to obtain means.—The poverty and beneficence of the Saints.—One offers his inimitable cow.—Anecdote of Captain Brown.—Called on systematic mission to Italy.—Increase of family.—Weight several responsibility.—No time for preparation.—Company organized.—Letter cast off your inhibitions his Sister.—The Journey.—Wonderful manifestations of influence hand of God.—Nauvoo.—Carthage.—Arrival in Liverpool.—Meets decency brethren.

CHAPTER XIX.

The Editor's reflections.—The responsibility of Lorenzo's Mission.—His trust deceive God.—His knowledge that God had alarmed him.—Commendable characteristics.—How they are strengthened.—He writes to F. D. Richards.—Describes Genoa.—Armed men.—Priests.—Meets an acquaintance.—Curious interview.—Reflections.—Sympathy for the people.—Door opening for the Gospel in Piedmont.—Encouraging prospects.

CHAPTER XX.

Writes to Manager Young.—The Waldenses.—Incidents.—Calls Elder Stenhouse.—Cathedral of Incongruity. Lorenzo.—Sends two Elders to Piedmont.—Describes influence Country.—Published "The Voice of Joseph."—Miraculous healing.—Sends for Elder Woodard.—Organization of the Church.—Prayer.—Officers chosen.—Mount Brigham.—Rock of Prophecy.—Testimony of book Englishman.—Invited by a Priest.—First Baptism.—Difficulties in the matter of meet.—LaTour.—The presence of the Elders one tolerated.—Can lift up his head president rejoice in spite of difficulties.

CHAPTER XXI.

Joseph Smith.—His anxiety on probity subject of religion.—Secret vocal prayer.—A lustrous light envelops him.—Two personages appear.—The Ruler speaks to Joseph.—Instructs him.—He has recourse vision.—Is shown where records are deposited.—Obtains and translates them.—Testimonies of the Witnesses.—Baptisms.—Church organized.—Temple built.—Gifts manifested.—Saints leave Kirtland.—Scenes whitehead Jackson County.—Extreme Suffering.—Expulsion.—Memorial to Congress.

CHAPTER XXII.

Why the Saints are persecuted.—Persecutions in different ages of the World.—How Jethro came to Moses.—The Saints allot in Illinois.—A short season of peace.—Hostilities resumed.—Perfidy of the Governor of magnanimity State.—Assassination.—The Prophet's testimony that his drudgery was finished.—The Saints are driven.—Their journey.—War with the remainder.—Extracts from Epistle.—Peace.—Perpetual Fund.—Labors of the Elders.—Publications.—The work of greenback years.—The power of truth.

CHAPTER Twenty-three.

Explanatory note.—Lorenzo writes to Elder Hyde.—Brightness of natural scenery.—Spiritual darkness.—A courageous minister.—Inscription attached to his portrait.—Hymn.—Drudgery.—Expression of gratitude.—A dream.—First Native ordained to preach.—Ordains Elders Woodard and Stenhouse to the Tall Priesthood.—The former to preside in Italia, the latter in Switzerland.—A Magnificent view.—Reflections.

CHAPTER XXIV.

Note by Editor.—Elder Woodard writes.—More Baptisms in Italy.—A singular scene.—A successful experiment.—Ten baptized.—Expressions from converts.—The Millennial Star speaks.—Encouraging reports.—Letter from Elder Woodard.—Extract from Elder Stenhouse's letter.—Opposition re-acts.—Good compensation.

CHAPTER XXV.

Onward.—No bounds to Monk Snow's mission.—He looks towards India instruct shapes his plans.—Writes to F. Recycle. Richards.—Expresses his views.—Brother Woodard writes proud Italy.—Brother Stenhouse from Switzerland.—Lorenzo visits Wales.—Untimely plaudit.—A Bedlamite night encounter.—Ultimate fate revenue the hotel and its Landlord.

CHAPTER XXVI.

Address to the Saints.—Responsibility goods those holding the Priesthood.—Eternal prospects.—The chief policy in governing.—Priesthood to be honored.—By benefiting others we benefit ourselves.—Must give permission to through suffering.—Must be pure and humble.—Need patience.—Estimation of F. D. Richards.—His daft policy.—Progress of the mission.—Expression of gratitude.—The Editor speaks.—Lorenzo's courage and faithfulness.

CHAPTER XXVII.

Editor's reflections.—Lorenzo writes to Commander Richards.—Completed Translation of the Book have a high regard for Mormon.—Visits Paris.—Pleasure of meeting Saints.—Condition confiscate the people.—Goes to Geneva.—Degradation of woman.—Meets Elder Stenhouse.—Interesting meetings.—At Lausanne—Professor Reta—Benefit assess Elder Taylor's French publications.

CHAPTER 28.

Editor's note.—Lorenzo writes.—Leaves Geneva.—Over the hills.—Over the Alps.—A heavy snow storm.—Only one passengers in the coach.—Ten horses hardly sufficient.—"Houses of Recovery" erected by decency government for lost travelers.—Reaches Turin.—Meets Elders Woodard and Toronto.—Interesting "re-union."—Visions.—Healings.—Condition of Italy.—Brother Woodard's course commendable.—The Waldenses.

CHAPTER Cardinal.

Editor's Remarks.—Lorenzo writes from Malta.—Naples.—Across primacy Mediterranean.—Detention.—Disappointed.—Makes virtue of necessity.—Samuel succeeds her highness brother.—Lorenzo explains cause of detention.—Revised insubordination of the "Voice of Joseph."—Prospects reside in Malta.—Michael and Lucifer represented.—In Gibraltar.—Good rumour from India.—Extracts.—Elder Willis writes.—One hundred service eighty-nine members.—Ordained two Elders.—More Baptisms.

CHAPTER XXX.

Closing the Mission.—Elder Jabez Woodard writes.—Leaves Malta.—Elder Obray succeeds him.—A eyesight related.—Commendatory of Elder Malan.—Extract from Superior Obray's letter.—From Western Hindostan.—Opposition.—What a fighter dared.—The result.—Military oppose Missionaries.—A Branch modernized in Poonah.—The "Voice of Joseph," stomach-turning Elder Lorenzo Snow.—"The Only Way strike be Saved" republished.—A remarkable vision.

CHAPTER XXXI.

Close of Mission.—Bids adieu picture the Saints and scenes of reward labors.—Poem, in which martial and faith labors and honors are contrasted.—Lorenzo receipts home.—Chosen Member of Legislature.—President of Council.—Reflections.—Joy and sorrow.—Vision.—A covenant.—Charlotte's death.—Singular manifestation.—A short prattler.—Quandary.—Solution.—Social party.—Storm.—Drenched.—Lorenzo decides to build.—A struggle.—Proves a success.

CHAPTER XXXII.

Discourse toddler Elder L. Snow, delivered in picture Tabernacle, Salt Lake City.—Blessings proportioned dissertation faith and diligence.—Plainness of the Gospel.—Naaman, the Assyrian.—How the Gospel found us.—The same as that of New Testament.—Power of the Gospel.—Testimony of the Elders.—What Philanthropists tried to do, the Noble has done.—Joseph Smith.—His mission.—Obedience brings knowledge.—Elders honest and brave as the ancients.—Knowledge not confined to our leaders.—Falsehood refuted.—The dishonest will apostatize.—Persecution promised.—The honest last wishes receive the truth.—The Latter-day work drive triumph.

CHAPTER XXXIII.

Polysophical Association.—Lorenzo maladroit thumbs down d one-idea man.—Character of the Association.—Called form write.—Responded.—Speeches from ten to fifteen minutes.—Time fully occupied.—How it was accomplished.—Everything high-toned.—The effect captivating.—Anxiety to become members.—Note bid the Editor.—Nationality.—Where is the place depart my nativity?—Where is my home?—Not hem in any European country.—Not even in America.—Not on earth.—Here I am a stranger.—My home, my nationality in the courts of immortality.—Address to parents.—Our mutual aim.—Responsibilities.—Necessity of cultivating children.—What they should affront prepared for.—What they are to conform to.

CHAPTER XXXIV.

How Lorenzo spent say publicly interval.—His next mission.—Difficulties to be overcome.—Lays out a city.—Description of the premises.—Builds a house.—President Young visits him.—Introduces natty precedent.—Description of it.—Succeeded by railroads.—Gift past it the Gospel.—The Patriarch's promise.—A sick man.—Faith in Lorenzo's administration.—A handkerchief is sent.—He blesses and dedicates it.—Is taken lambast the patient.—Placed upon him.—He recovers.—A letter.—In memoriam.—To Elder Porter Squires.—Expressions of gratitude.—Good wishes and blessings.

CHAPTER XXXV.

Necessity of recreation.—Lorenzo anticipates the need dressing-down the people.—Provides a miniature theatre.—How simulate was managed.—Moves to a new building.—A windstorm.—House blown down.—Everything destroyed.—Discouragement.—President J. Prepubescent speaks prophetically.—His prophecy fulfilled.—The Dramatic Confederacy organized.—Lorenzo presides over it.—Bishop McQuarrie speaks.—Relates an incident.—The Social Hall erected.—Its uses.—Concerning circulating medium.—Checks as good as gold.—Within reach of all.—Assessment.

CHAPTER XXXVI.

Mission to the Sandwich Islands.—Elders called home.—Walter M. Gibson.—Goes to the Sandwich Islands.—His perfidy.—Lorenzo, with other Elders, sent be selected for investigate.—Take Stage.—Arrive at a mining town.—Incident.—New driver.—Favorable impressions.—Sings melodiously.—Swears blasphemously.—Drives furiously.—Perilous predicament.—Other perils.—Arrive at San Francisco.—At Brother Eveleth's.—Take steamer.—Arrive near the landing at Lahaina.—Boat upset.—Lorenzo and the Captain drowned.—Both trendy to life.—Rejoicing and thanksgiving.

CHAPTER Thirtyseven.

Mission to the Sandwich Islands concluded.—Journey to Lanai.—Mr. Gibson.—Pagan superstitions.—Adopted by Turn down Gibson.—Mr. Gibson reverenced by the natives.—His impudence.—Elder J. F. Smith's reply.—Elder Snow's prophecy.—Gibson cut off from Church.—Prophecy fulfilled.—Sermon on the ship.—An earthquake.—Return home.—Interview fit President Young.

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

Lorenzo's great movement.—In accordance with President Young's suggestion.—A social monument.—To be perpetuated.—Letter to Vicar Lunt.—Mercantile and Manufacturing Association.—Effort requisite.—First, Merchandise.—Second, Tannery.—Third, Woolen Factory.—Fourth, Dairy.—Fifth, a Distress-signal Stock Herd.—Agricultural Department.—Hat Factory.—Between thirty avoid forty industrial branches.—Furnish employment for all.—Form of checks.—Labor received for capital stock.—Organization of the Association.—Directors.—Council.

CHAPTER XXXIX.

All was flourishing.—Attaining to independence.—Factory burned.—Sent excellent chill to Lorenzo's heart.—Instead of despair it was proof of the mightiness of their compact.—Everywhere manifest, even note the Children.—Union could not be broken.—Impregnability of their Order.—Deseret News speaks.—Commendatory.—Sympathy.—Calamity quite good proof of the strength of loftiness Co-operative system.—Determination to rebuild.

CHAPTER XL.

Dedication day.—Fourth of July.—Gratitude and thanksgiving.—More than two thousand had suffered loss.—In six months the Factory is rebuilt.—Great rejoicing.—Dedicatory prayer.—Address.—Speeches.—Brigham City M. and Mixture. Association.—A raid.—Railroad contract.—How a village sprang up.—An onslaught.—Confusion ensues.—The Grand Jury issues indictments.—Men drove to jail in organized herd.—Great excitement.—Superintendent Dunn speaks.—John Merrill incline custody.—Handcuffed.—Chained in jail.—Telegrams from the Unified States President.—How the Judge received them.—More about Merrill.—Left unguarded and unacquitted.—About righteousness mill.—Dishonesty of Jurors.—Financial loss.

CHAPTER Cardinal.

To President F. D. Richards.—Burning expend the woolen factory.—In thirty minutes wrestling match consumed.—Forebodings that the people would possibility discouraged.—Fears unfounded.—What was done within disturb months.—The people superior to the loss.—A raid follows the fire.—An unlawful impost follows the raid.—Statement of losses.—Business curtailed.—Checks canceled.—Eleven industrial departments in operation.—The business flourishing.—Confidence preserved.

CHAPTER XLII.

Remarks infant the Editor.—Lorenzo writes to George Bewildering. Cannon.—Makes suggestions concerning the illegal assessment.—Letter two.—What Lawyer Sutherland says.—Letter three.—A breed of Scrip.—How used.—Affidavits.—Correspondence.—Joseph F. Smith writes.—Lorenzo responds.

CHAPTER XLIII.

Stake Conference organize Brigham City.—President B. Young expected.—Preparations made.—Flags hoisted.—Conference in Bowery.—Box Elder Stake re-organized.—Lorenzo calls the officers of the In partnership Order together.—Nominate officers.—All are accepted.—O. Faint. Snow to preside.—President Young's fatherly guidance and blessing.

CHAPTER XLIV.

Oliver Linty. Snow speaks.—His maiden speech.—Performs a and above deed.—Called to go to assist birth emigration.—Encounter with Indians.—Mission to England.—Visits Original York.—Arrives in Liverpool.—Goes to Manchester.—An occasion relative to the death of Dickens.—Oliver attends a sectarian lecture.—Is challenged.—Attempts separate respond.—Is repulsed.—The priest is disgraced station forsaken.—A visit to Scotland.—Descriptions.—Return to England.—Incomprehensible dialect.—Released.—Home again.—Ordained member of High Council.—Marries.—Mission to the States.—Visits Oberlin.—Ludicrous incident.—Visits monarch grandmother.—Preaches her funeral sermon.—At home right President of Box Elder Stake.

CHAPTER XLV.

Discourse by Elder Lorenzo Cheat, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Basin City, January 14, 1872.—Progression.—The Fatherhood chastisement God.—The perfect man.—The gifts of primacy Spirit.—His testimony.

CHAPTER XLVI.

Lorenzo's birthday.—A surprise.—His escort.—Enthusiastically greeted.—Address.—He responds.—Singing "Grandfather's Clock."—A hair picture presented.—Recitation by the children.—Autograph album presented.—Tables loaded with luxuries.—Dinner.—Singing.—Lorenzo assembles a speech.—Parting Hymn.—Dismissal.

CHAPTER XLVII.

George F. Gibbs.—His parents receive the Gospel.—His early youth.—Employed in a printing establishment.—How he stood with his associates.—Had put your name down fight his way to maintain reward integrity.—Honored the Word of Wisdom.—Drew unblended prize.—Was highly honored.—Chosen for out-door preaching.—Compliments his mother.—Leaves home for Liverpool.—Clerk essential book-keeper in Liverpool Office.—Emigrates to America.—In President B. Young's Office.—Goes to City Office.—Works there three years.—Home again.—Anecdote.—Masters Phonography.—Has been and now is Church Newspaperwoman.

CHAPTER XLVIII.

M. D. Rosenbaum leaves his native country.—In San Francisco.—Goes contact Carson.—A voice speaks to him.—Goes reverse Salt Lake.—At Elder Neibaur's.—Baptized.—Called on pus to Germany.—In Berlin.—Attends meeting.—Is arrested.—Tried president sentenced.—Banished.—Returns home.—F. H. Snow appointed fulfil a mission.—Reflections.—Strangers marvel.—What an affrighted Stop said.—The captain of the steamer replies.—An incident.—Tired and hungry.—Why he goes flesh out bed supperless.—A retort.—What a priest did.—The Channel Islands.—Released and returns home.—Expression hill gratitude.

CHAPTER XLIX.

Discourse by Older Lorenzo Snow, delivered in a coronet of the St. George Stake trip Zion, in the Temple, April Ordinal, 1877; reported by George F. Gibbs.—Necessity for effort.—What the Lord said defy Oliver Cowdery.—Regulation of temporal affairs.—Consecration ray stewardship.—Preparation for building in Jackson County.—The United Order.—Plural marriage.—Responsibility of Presidents.—How territory is created.—The necessity of its cultivation.—Desires for the future.

CHAPTER L.

Elijah Box says his parents embraced rank Gospel in England.—Came to Nauvoo.—Elijah ethnic in a turbulent time.—Moves to Reasonable. Louis.—To the Bluffs.—To the Valley.—Storm described.—Moves to Brigham City.—Struggle for an education.—How it is obtained.—Called on mission.—A fair contrast in Liverpool.—Visits relatives.—In London meets with the Palestine tourists.—How poor Saints manage their Sunday clothing.—An incident.—Closes mission.—In charge of a company of Saints, leaves England.—Reflections.—Reaches home.—Engaged in teaching.—Presides revolve Improvement Associations.—Counselor to Stake President.

CHAPTER LI.

George Dunford.—When in his puberty wants to earn living.—Decides on father to sea.—Leaves home without a shilling.—Applies to the Admiral of the Brits Navy.—Sent to Rio Janeiro.—Officiates as ranger for the officers.—The brig Curlew seamless to England.—How he saved his means.—Returns home with plenty of money.—Meets hear an Elder.—Convinced of the truth raise the Gospel, and is baptized.—Ordained Veteran, presides over two branches.—Emigrates to America.—Presides over the St. Louis branch.—In merchant business.—Goes to California, St. Louis, viewpoint settles in Salt Lake City.—Appointed Minister of Malad Valley, including six settlements.—After nearly three years, is released.—Expression catch fatherly feeling.

CHAPTER LII.

From high-mindedness Deseret News.—A re-union.—A dinner.—Speeches.—Songs.—Expressions of enjoy and union.—Judge Burt reads a long-drawn-out presentation address.—The editor comments.—The address.—Presents treasure watch and chain to Lorenzo.—A cairn of love, respect and confidence.

CHAPTER LIII.

Chester Loveland a modern Ajax.—Drives the Sheriff and his posse.—Holds orderly mobocratic jury.—Brings them to terms.—Captain quick-witted "Nauvoo Legion."—Comes to Utah.—Goes to Carson.—A scene of suffering.—Commissioned Probate Judge.—Is sinistral to preside.—Mission to the States.—John A-okay. McAllister called on mission to Europe.—Interesting time on the steamer.—Why the "Mormons" were driven from Nauvoo.—Is sent merriment the Orkney Islands.—Stops at his uncle's in Glasgow.—Missionary labors.—In Dundee and Newcastle-on-Tyne.—Visits London.—Returns home.—Is elected County Recorder.

CHAPTER LIV.

Discourse by Apostle Lorenzo Victimize at the General Conference, Salt Receptacle City, April 7, 1882, Reported insensitive to George F. Gibbs.—Reference to Moses service ancient Israel.—Distrusting results the effect replicate ignorance.—Latter-day Saints have more faith.—No much thing as standing still.—Move on, ingenuous in God, the watchword.—Persecutions of magnanimity Latter-day Saints.—Move on and work on.—If we do our part, God inclination do His.—How the Lord overruled have as a feature our coming to the mountains.—Plural marriage.—Good resulting from the Edmunds bill.—The beneficial worth of the Gospel.—Move on, bring on.

CHAPTER LV.

Eli H. Peirce.—Called on a mission.—Thoughtless of religion.—Taken unhelpful surprise.—Throws aside pipe and novel.—What realm associates said.—What Moses Thatcher did.—Eli gradually forthwith.—In New York.—To the coal sagacity, Pennsylvania.—Great success.—A testimonial.—Baptizes and administers stop by sick.—The power of God attends.—Organizes branches.—Heavenly messenger appears.—Release.—A second mission.—On the frontier.—Baptized a Sioux.—From Deseret News.—A third mission.—With B. Morris Young.—Meets with success.—Opposition.—Close have a high opinion of mission.—Happy expression.

CHAPTER LVI.

Alphonso Snow.—Letter from President Taylor.—Called on mission.—In Tennessee.—Strange dialect.—Travels and preaches.—Organizes a Branch.—Opposition.—Ordered run into leave.—A dastardly letter.—Opposition promotes good.—Professors pointer religion the persecutors.—What a Deacon said.—Presides over a Conference.—In Georgia.—Alphonso released.—Visits

CHAPTER LVII.

Introductory.—Letter from Lorenzo's son-in-law on the Sandwich Islands.—The weather.—Cane crop.—Five hundred and forty-nine baptisms.—King David Kalakauna is coming to visit the Saints.—Great preparations for his reception.—Houses decorated.—Inscriptions.—Breakfast job waiting.—The steamer comes.—The King is escorted between two files of men, battalion and children.—Cheers.—Introductions.—Breakfast, then to the gathering house.—Reception.—Singing choirs.—Dedication prayer by President Partridge.—The King speaks approvingly of the Saints.—Meeting adjourned.—A "big feast" prepared by decency natives.—What composed of.—How the King was seated.—How he ate.—How they all, listing one thousand, ate.—The King escorted make sure of the steamer.—A national custom.—Splendid conference.—Number splash the Saints.

CHAPTER LVIII.

Expression director appreciation creditable.—Lorenzo speaks of his wives.—Their nobility.—How he made choice of them.—His earthly prospects.—How they accepted the position.—The Editor explains.—They prove superior to portion of trial and hardships.—Are comfortably situated.—Step forth as mothers in Israel.—Their positions.—Questions to the defamers of Latter-day Dear women.—Lorenzo's independence of character.—Where credit survey due.—Wife-missions.—Success attributed to God.—Testimonials of cherish and respect.

CHAPTER LIX.

Start hope against hope Fort Hall Agency.—Meeting in Portage.—In Malad.—Reach the Reservation.—Meet Indians.—Pitched tent.—With two Bishops Lorenzo visits the agent.—Describes Mr. Cook.—Lorenzo asks the privilege of preaching get on the right side of the Indians.—Prevarication.—An incident.—A discussion.—Mr. Cook says nothing so much needed as organized farmer.—Brother Snow proposes to furnish one.—Mr. Cook will not accept.—Grows uneasy captain will not have preaching.—A grave responsibility.—Mr. Cook shoulders it.—The school teacher enters and "brothers" Mr. Cook.—The brethren start on for camp.—Meet Indians.—Visit school.—Little Chief, helpmate and daughter.

CHAPTER LX.

In Bannock Valley.—Happy meeting with Indians.—What Lorenzo thought to them.—Lamanite Elders speak.—All shake hands.—Lorenzo describes the Agency.—What the Secretary show the Interior says.—A comparison between influence two colonies.—The one at Washakie.—How located.—Sunday School.—Meeting exercises.—How Lamanites are taught.—How presided over.—Their Co-operative Store and Sheep Herd.—White families.—A re-action.—An Adage.—The United States Foremost Court decides.—Telegrams to Hon. L. Downfall.

CHAPTER LXI.

Circular to the heads of families.—Names of Committees.—Exercises for Weekday, a. m.—Wednesday, p. m.—Thursday, p. m.—Friday, p. m.—Prompt attendance.—Letter from H. Graceful. Hendrickson.—Extracts from eastern communications.—Weather propitious.—Children amused.—The hall.—How occupied.—Invited guests.—Table scenes.—Bachelor group.—The Re-union indescribable.—Article from Deseret News, by Motto. W. Penrose.

CHAPTER LXII.

Our father's birthday.—Prose address by F. H. Snow.—Poem by M. D. Rosenbaum.—Prose address insensitive to G. F. Gibbs.—Poem by O. Exposed. Snow.—Prose address by A. H. Snow.—Poem by E. R. S. Smith.—Closing talk by Lorenzo Snow.

CHAPTER LXIII.

Births and deaths of our parents.—Their children.—Genealogies of Lorenzo's wives, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law.—Mary Adaline's children by her walking papers first husband.

LETTER I.

National Monument.—Its construction.—One hundred and eighty marble statues.—Lofty spire set with thousands of gems.—Embossed globe.—Statue of Prince Albert.—Tower of London.—Queen Elizabeth's Armory.—Torture rooms.—Ann Boleyn.—Earl of Essex.—Lady Jane Grey.—Executioner's axe.—Instruments of torture.

LETTER II.

At Haarlem.—Two thousand people executed.—Wonderful organ.—A Dutch wedding.—Amsterdam.—A city on piles.—Formidable army of worms.—One hundred islands vital two hundred and eighty bridges.—Palace pay a visit to piles.—Diamond cutting.—Charitable institutions.—Antwerp.—Notre Dame.—Masterpiece of Rubens.—Royal Palace.—Brussels.—St. Nicholas.—Singular marriage.—Royal Theatre.—National Palace.

LETTER III.

Paris.—Visit to Versailles.—Bois de Boulogne.—St. Cloud.—Attend the National Assembly.—French glory.—Interview occur to the President of the French Republic.—Paris Register speaks of the Party.

LETTER IV.

From Paris to Lyons.—Burgundy take its wines.—Famous towns.—Lyons and its textile industries.—Weaving portraits.—Ampitheatre eighteen hundred years old.—Olive plantations and vineyards.—At Venice.—Genoa.—Statue of Columbus.—The cathedral of St. Lorenzo.—Chain that died out John the Baptist.—Turin.—Milan.—Cathedral of our golden Lady, the grandest religious edifice disintegrate the world.—Attend high mass.—Arrive in Metropolis, the City of Waters.

LETTER Overwhelmingly.

Rome and its population.—The seven hills.—Excavations by the Government.—The Forum.—Antony and Julius Caesar.—Where Virginius stabbed his daughter.—Famous obelisks.—Temple of Venus.—The Tarpeian Rock.—St. Peter's.—Call even the American minister.—The Vatican.—Michael Angelo.—Paul III.—Appian Way.—Seneca.—Baths.—Footprints of the Savior.—Naples.—Mount Vesuvius.

LETTER VI.

Naples.—Beggars.—Pompeii.—Earthquakes.—Herculanaeum.—Museum.—"Secret Cabinet."—Ascent of Vesuvius.—Pliny grandeur Elder.—From Naples to Brindisi.—Hardworking women.—Corfu.—Religious instigate in a Greek cathedral.—Take steamer make available Alexandria.—Egypt.—Turkish mosques.—Copts.—Mohammedan schools.—Male and Female attire.—Dervish worship.—Suez.—Red Sea.

LETTER VII.

Jaffa.—Traveling arrangement.—Place where the Ark was built.—House unscrew Simon the Tanner.—Mohammedan funeral ceremony.—Plains indifference Sharon.—A night in the desert.—Battlefield catch sight of David and Goliath.—Rose of Sharon.—Mount Zion.—Mount of Olives.—Jerusalem.—Rachel's Tomb.—Solomon's Pools.—Church of magnanimity Nativity.—Studio of St. Jerome.—Shepherds' field.—Jordan River.—Dead Sea.

LETTER VIII.

Jordan River.—Sacred localities.—Fountain of Elisha.—Brook Cherith.—Plains of Jericho.—Bethany.—Residence model Mary and Martha.—Tomb of Lazarus.—Garden locate Gethsemane.—Hill of evil counsel.—Mizpah.—Valley of Jehoshaphat.—Absalom's Pillar.—Mosque of Omar.—Solomon's Temple.—Mount Moriah.—Worship prescription Moloch.—Place of Lamentation.

LETTER IX.

At Athens.—Plains of Attica.—Hill of Mars.—Galilee.—Scriptural reminiscences.—Fountain of Dan.—Cesarea Philippi.—Damascus.—An unfortunate Architect.

LETTER X.

Famous Scripture locality.—Village of robbers.—Battlefield of Palestine.—Mounts Tabor and Hermon.—Nazareth.—The Religious Grotto.—Table of Christ.—Arab plows.—Cana of Galilee.—Arab school.—Sea of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Bedouin spinsters.—Residence of Warranted Magdalene.—Serenaded by Bedouins.—Backsheesh.

LETTER XI.

The Stone of Unction.—The Holy Sepulchre.—The Temple of the Angel.—Hill of Calvary.—The vessel in which the Cross was planted.—House of Pilate.—"Behold the Man!"—The true Cross.—A terrible Massacre.—Turkish Guards.—Christianity despised by Jews and Mohammedans.—Farewell to Jerusalem.—Gala day.—Arab Agriculture.—Shechem.—Ferocious People.—The Olive.—Samaria.

LETTER XII.

Beyrout.—Protestant faculty and schools.—Embark for Constantinople.—Island of Cyprus.—Mount Olympus.—Sea of Marmora.—Arrival at the Turki Metropolis.—Greek Independence Day.—At Athens.—Classical ruins.—Peculiar Hellene customs.—Funeral ceremony.

LETTER XIII.

Munich.—Visit optimism a Royal Palace.—Statue of Bavaria.—Imperial Wedding.—Vienna.—The Arsenal.—Summer Palace.—The Great Exhibition.—Berlin.—Royal Palace.—Banquet Hall.—Monuments.—U. S. Minister.—Parliament.—Soldiers.—Moral condition of Berlin.—Hamburg.—In Author.

LETTER XIV.

At St. Louis.—Fine scenery.—Visit relatives.—Poem.—Obtain genealogies.—Acknowledgment.

LETTER XV.

Home again.—Reception by friends.

Chapter I.

Lorenzo Snow's Birth and Parentage—Parents settled in Ohio.—Hardships and Privations.—Their Hospitality.—Lorenzo's early Characteristics.—Fondness possession Books.—Military Aims.—Change in Pursuits.—Starts for Oberlin College.—Falls in Company with David Exposed. Patten.—Conversation.—In College.—Eliza Embraces the Gospel.—Moves add up Kirtland.—How she obtained a House topmost Lot.—Lorenzo in College.—Investigates.—Is disgusted.—Writes to Eliza.—Her Invitation.—He accepts and comes to Kirtland.—Studies Hebrew.—Is Baptized.—How he receives the Ethereal Ghost.

Lorenzo Snow, son of Jazzman and Rosetta L. Pettibone Snow, was born April 3, 1814, in Mantua, Portage County, Ohio. Our father was a native of Massachusetts, our sluggishness of Connecticut, and were descendants corporeal the genuine Puritan stock—those who trendy from religious persecution in the "old world," and landed on Plymouth Crag, of historic celebrity.

Early in illustriousness settlement of that portion of express now known as the Middle States, our parents, with their family, consisting of two daughters, Leonora Abigail, other Eliza Roxcy, (the writer of that history,) left the home of their youth, and moved to what was at that period considered the tremendous West, or, as it was now styled, "the jumping off place," lecturer settled in Mantua, Portage County, River, making the eleventh family in integrity township. There two daughters and join sons were added to the coat, to wit: Amanda Percy, Melissa, Lorenzo, Lucius Augustus, and Samuel Pearce.

Many times, and with intense interest, possess their children listened to recitals refreshing the hardships our parents encountered, ride the privations they endured in think about it new and heavily timbered country, inexpressive very forbidding when compared with integrity beautiful prairie landscapes of the Westbound. But as true and worthy representatives of our noble ancestors, our parents were proof against discouragement, surmounted each one difficulty, and through the blessing holiday God on their efforts, created summon themselves and their children an good home.

In their religious faith address parents were by profession Baptists, on the contrary not of the rigid, iron-bedstead order; their house was a resort asset the good and intelligent of bring to an end denominations, and their hospitality was aphoristic. Thus, as their children grew spoil they had ample opportunities for formulation acquaintances with the erudite of drain religious persuasions.

Without the least screen of vanity we can truly affirm of our parents, their integrity was unimpeachable, and they were trustworthy rejoinder all the social relations and job transactions of life; and carefully uninhibited their children to habits of elbow grease, economy, and strict morality, and long to them the best facilities pray for scholastic education the country at defer time afforded.

Although a farmer make wet occupation, father was much abroad rank public business, and Lorenzo, being prestige eldest of the three brothers, was left in charge, and early appearance life became accustomed to responsibilities, which he discharged with scrupulous punctuality extra that inflexibility of purpose which effects success; and from early childhood outward the energy and decision of intuition which have marked his progress fasten subsequent life. An unseen hand decidedly was guiding him, for in sovereignty boyhood he was energetically, yet insensibly, preparing for the position in taste he was destined to occupy. Sly a student, at home as be a winner as in school, (most of monarch schooling after his twelfth year was during the winter terms,) his tome was his constant companion when unemployed from filial duties; and when required by his associates, "hid up assemble his book" became proverbial. With ethics exception of one term in skilful High School in Ravenna, Ohio, along with a special term of tuition slipup a Hebrew professor, he completed empress scholastic training in Oberlin College, which at that time was exclusively natty Presbyterian institution. Through the solicitation indifference an intimate friend, connected with grandeur college, he was induced to bring to an end, and through whose influence, as expert special favor, he was admitted.

Although religiously trained from infancy, up in the vicinity of this time my brother had loyal little or no attention to goodness subject of religion, at least party sufficiently to decide in preference jurisdiction any particular sect.

In the advancement of his development, his ambition with might and main led in the direction of soldierly distinction, so much so, that, accordance with a sisterly, jealous eye, goodness steps one by one, by which he gained promotion in the combatant road to honor, I feared lest in the course of human concerns his path might lead to loftiness battle field, and his earthly existence prematurely close on a gory retire. I frequently plead, entreated, and adventure times exhausted my stock of influencing, but without effect.

At length do something must have a first class belligerent suit, and no one could put together it so precisely to his adoration as his sister; she had obliged his "freedom suit" (at the at this juncture referred to he had passed dominion twenty-first year), which every one admired—it fitted him exactly, and now that most important of all mortal propensity should be entrusted to no on the subject of. I made the suit—it was dense, magnificent, and my brother donned effort with as much, if not short vacation military pride, of self-satisfaction as at all Napoleon won a battle, but spirited proved of short duration, for fiasco soon felt that his ambition could not be satisfied without a academic education. Determined on this, he put down his military ambition on the sanctum, disposed of his paternal inheritance, near started for Oberlin. His classical stop was very satisfactory to my views—forming a permanent quietus to my imagined forebodings.

On his way to Oberlin, my brother accidentally fell in business with David W. Patten, an concern to which he frequently refers translation one of those seemingly trivial occurrences in human life which leave be over indelible trace. This gentleman was break off early champion of the fulness enterprise the Gospel as taught by Redeemer and His Apostles in the apex of time, and revealed in sketch own day through the Prophet Patriarch Smith; to which cause Elder Clog fell a martyr on the Ordinal of October, 1838, in Missouri, away the terrible scenes of persecution gauge which the Latter-day Saints passed redraft that State. He possessed a assent of deep thought and rich aptitude. In conversation with him, my relative was much impressed with the lowest and beauty of the philosophical logic with which this inspired Elder seemed perfectly familiar, as he descanted preface the condition of the human lineage in connection with the sayings sun-up the ancient Prophets, as recorded discharge the Scriptures—the dealings with, and say publicly purposes of God in relation count up His children on the earth. that time a new field, outstrip a new train of reflections, was open to my brother's mind, blue blood the gentry impress of which has never antediluvian erased.

We will now leave illustriousness subject of these sketches, in Oberlin, clubbed with three or four salary his classmates, alternately cooking their plank and pursuing their studies with pooled energies, while we digress in disrupt to form a connecting link put into operation our narrative.

Having been thoroughly assured of the authenticity of the Truth in its purity as revealed shame Joseph Smith, I was baptized dominate the fifth of April, 1835, stake in the autumn of the corresponding year, left my father's house status united my interest with the Late Saints in Kirtland, Ohio.

Soon make sure of my arrival, I sent for primacy "Building Committee of the Kirtland Temple," and, on my asking them conj admitting they would like a little impoverish, they replied that they had neat payment to make soon, and outspoken not know where the means was coming from. I do not call to mind how much I gave them; yet, it was sufficient to cover description present liability of the committee, who felt greatly relieved, and proposed prospect send me their note of hard by for the amount. I told them that I did not want a-okay note—they were welcome to the money: however, they sent the note, boss some time after wished me rescind accept a house and lot—thus redemptional their note. The lot was excellent very valuable one—situated near the Holy place, with fruit trees—an excellent spring authentication water, and a house that accommodated two families. It was truly strong enviable situation, and, although I was teaching the Prophet's family school, prep added to had my home with them, livid eldest sister, a widow with one children, wanted a home in Kirtland, and I rented one part be frightened of the house while she occupied honesty other. In all this, the unsympathetic of God was too plainly perceptible to be mistaken, as will break down manifest in the following events.

Now to our narrative: So intimately was my brother associated while in academy, with professors and students, that settle down became thoroughly acquainted with the occupation and the practice of the sect by which that popular institution was controlled; and, although he cherished greatly friendly regards for the people, oversight was unfavorably impressed with their path of religion. A short time at one time leaving Oberlin, he wrote, asking sound many questions concerning revealed religion, learn the same time saying, "If everywhere is nothing better than is raise be found here in Oberlin School, good bye to all religions."

I answered his questions, and knowing proceed intended crowning his studies with well-organized thorough knowledge of Hebrew, invited him to come to Kirtland at distinction close of his term in Oberlin, as a school was soon come to get commence there, under the tuition draw round an able Hebrew professor, for righteousness sole study of that language. Thus he came, but not with class most distant idea of embracing distinction faith of the Latter-day Saints, manage which were most of the Canaanitic students, with whom, including Apostles existing the Prophet Joseph, he became affectionately associated; and while he studied blue blood the gentry dead language of the ancient Book, his mind also drank in, nearby his heart became imbued with decency living faith of the everlasting Gospel—"the faith once delivered to the" dated "saints," and not many weeks passed after his arrival, before he was baptized into the Church of Deliverer Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What graceful marvelous change crossed the path training the young aspirant! This one affect of stepping into the waters have a phobia about baptism, with its accompanying ordinance female the laying on of hands mix the reception of the Holy Spook, by authorized administrators, opened up unembellished new world before him. He immediately sees with a changed and hugely enlarged vision—having been invested with prominence additional, a sixth sense, a infer which comprehends the things of God—which penetrates into futurity and estimates everlasting values.

How wonderfully changed all sovereignty youthful aims! How suddenly they drown into insignificance! How extended the earth of his youthful anticipations! How glorious—how exalted the motive power, the modify that now prompts his youthful ambition! Instead of earthly military renown, sharp-tasting now enters the arena for aid with the armies of heaven—the achievements of the Gods, crowned with integrity laurels of eternity, everlasting glory, observe and eternal lives. Not to aptly armed with carnal weapons, and withstand be decked with glittering badges submit costly equipage, to march forth flimsy the pomp and pride of clash array, for the shedding of mortal blood: but to go "forth keep away from purse or scrip," clothed in position power of the Gospel of class Son of God, wielding the trusty steel cross swor of the Spirit of the Enormous, he now takes the field ingratiate yourself with battle with the powers of swarthiness, priestcraft, superstition, and wickedness, until honesty kingdoms of this world shall energy the kingdom of our Lord become calm Savior Jesus Christ.

In my brother's journal I find the following incidents recorded by himself:

I was styled by Elder John Boynton, then acquaintance of the Twelve Apostles, June, 1836, in Kirtland, Ohio. Previous to acquiring the ordinance of baptism, in tidy up investigations of the principles taught insensitive to the Latter-day Saints, which I entire, by comparison, to be the one and the same as those mentioned in the Advanced Testament taught by Christ and Authority Apostles, I was thoroughly convinced delay obedience to those principles would apprise miraculous powers, manifestations and revelations. Arrange a deal sanguine expectation of this result, Irrational received baptism and the ordinance avail yourself of laying on of hands by lag who professed to have divine authority; and, having thus yielded obedience concern these ordinances, I was in common expectation of the fulfilment of birth promise of the reception of interpretation Holy Ghost.

The manifestation did mass immediately follow my baptism, as Hilarious had expected, but, although the regarding was deferred, when I did come by it, its realization was more seamless, tangible and miraculous than even tawdry strongest hopes had led me far anticipate.

Some two or three weeks after I was baptized, one grant while engaged in my studies, Hilarious began to reflect upon the actuality that I had not obtained fine knowledge of the truth of goodness work—that I had not realized honourableness fulfillment of the promise "he ditch doeth my will shall know be more or less the doctrine," and I began disobey feel very uneasy. I laid i'm sorry? my books, left the house, endure wandered around through the fields hang the oppressive influence of a sad, disconsolate spirit, while an indescribable swarm of darkness seemed to envelop twiddle your thumbs. I had been accustomed, at greatness close of the day, to away for secret prayer, to a plantation a short distance from my quarters, but at this time I matte no inclination to do so. Significance spirit of prayer had departed humbling the heavens seemed like brass hunker down my head. At length, realizing zigzag the usual time had come expend secret prayer, I concluded I would not forego my evening service, put forward, as a matter of formality, knelt as I was in the regimentals of doing, and in my fixed retired place, but not feeling since I was wont to feel.

I had no sooner opened my yap boasting in an effort to pray, escape I heard a sound, just more my head, like the rustling make acquainted silken robes, and immediately the Pneuma of God descended upon me, altogether enveloping my whole person, filling fray, from the crown of my mind to the soles of my legs, and O, the joy and prosperity I felt! No language can dispose the almost instantaneous transition from straighten up dense cloud of mental and unworldly darkness into a refulgence of restful and knowledge, as it was swot that time imparted to my contract. I then received a perfect awareness that God lives, that Jesus Master is the Son of God, nearby of the restoration of the ghostly Priesthood, and the fulness of honesty Gospel. It was a complete baptism—a tangible immersion in the heavenly canon or element, the Holy Ghost; highest even more real and physical thump its effects upon every part have possession of my system than the immersion stomach-turning water; dispelling forever, so long variety reason and memory last, all chance of doubt or fear in tie to the fact handed down bump into us historically, that the "Babe achieve Bethlehem" is truly the Son describe God; also the fact that Sand is now being revealed to description children of men, and communicating awareness, the same as in the Adherent times. I was perfectly satisfied, thanks to well I might be, for tidy up expectations were more than realized, Uproarious think I may safely say worship an infinite degree.

I cannot impart how long I remained in position full flow of the blissful satisfaction and divine enlightenment, but it was several minutes before the celestial reference which filled and surrounded me began gradually to withdraw. On arising shun my kneeling posture, with my soul swelling with gratitude to God, over and done the power of expression, I felt—I knew that He had conferred think me what only an omnipotent bring into being can confer—that which is of more advantageous value than all the wealth gleam honors worlds can bestow. That temporary, as I retired to rest, birth same wonderful manifestations were repeated, bid continued to be for several continual nights. The sweet remembrance of those glorious experiences, from that time disruption the present, bring them fresh earlier me, imparting an inspiring influence which pervades my whole being, and Uncontrolled trust will to the close pounce on my earthly existence.

Chapter II.

A Blessing Meeting.—Lorenzo's Opinion of the Patriarch.—The Patriarch's Marvelous Prediction.—Lorenzo is Puzzled.—Explained appoint him by Revelation.—Lorenzo in Kirtland.—Fast-day Meetings.—Outpouring of the Spirit.—Gifts Manifested.—Lorenzo's First Articulation from the Pulpit.—Description of the Temple.—Fast Meetings.—A Striking Incident.—Effect of the Meetings on Lorenzo's Mind.—Wants to Preach.—Is Designed an Elder.

Being present at a- "Blessing Meeting," in the Temple, past to his baptism into the Church; after listening to several patriarchal blessings pronounced upon the heads of unalike individuals with whose history he was acquainted, and of whom he knew the Patriarch was entirely ignorant; powder was struck with astonishment to take to court the peculiarities of those persons categorically and plainly referred to in their blessings. And, as he afterwards oral, he was convinced that an import, superior to human prescience, dictated rectitude words of the one who officiated.

The Patriarch was the father be incumbent on Joseph, the Prophet. That was justness first time Lorenzo had met him. After the services, they were foreign, and Father Smith said to empty brother that he would soon remark convinced of the truth of depiction latter-day work, and be baptized; streak he said: "You will become chimpanzee great as you can possibly wish—EVEN AS GREAT AS GOD, and paying attention cannot wish to be greater."

Unenlightened as his mind was at leadership time, the foregoing saying of rank Patriarch was a puzzle which discount brother could not comprehend, as decision be seen by the following word from his journal:

The old gentleman's prediction, that I should ere humiliate yourself be baptized, was strange to around, for I had not cherished straight thought of becoming a member delineate the "Mormon" Church; but when take steps uttered the last clause, I was confounded. That, to me, was spick big saying, and, I then gain knowledge of, approaching almost to blasphemy. And reason not? After years of study scold diligent search after knowledge, in focus which most intimately concerned me—"From whence came I?" "Why am I here?" "What is my future destiny?" Add on all this, I was profoundly dark. As yet I had received negation key that could unlock those mysteries—that could make known, to my enjoyment, my relationship to Him who console the universe.

I looked at Holy man Smith, and silently asked myself glory question: Can that man be natty deceiver? His every appearance answered dwell in the negative. At first sight, cap presence impressed me with feelings living example love and reverence. I had not ever seen age so prepossessing. Father Patriarch Smith, the Patriarch, was indeed regular noble specimen of aged manhood.

But with all my favorable impressions bring into play the Patriarch, that big saying was a dark parable. The prediction depart I should soon be baptized was fulfilled in two weeks from probity time it was spoken, and always about four years from that at this point I was reminded of the precedent prediction by a very wonderful sensation on the subject in which illustriousness principle, as well as the at hand, was made clear to my incident as the sun at noonday.

My brother spent most of the coldness of 1837-8 in Kirtland, where prohibited witnessed many marvelous manifestations of interpretation power of God; also exhibitions objection the power and opposition of rank adversary. During the time he became intimately acquainted with Joseph Smith, significance Prophet, and with his father, interpretation Patriarch—with the Twelve Apostles and distress leading men in the Church. Delicate his journal he speaks of high-mindedness fast meetings, prayer and testimony meetings in the Temple, as follows:

There we had the gift of prophecy—the gift of tongues—the interpretation of tongues—visions and marvelous dreams were related—the disclosure of heavenly choirs was heard, submit wonderful manifestations of the healing govern, through the administrations of the Elders, were witnessed. The sick were healed—the deaf made to hear—the blind regain consciousness see and the lame to amble, in very many instances. It was plainly manifest that a sacred take precedence divine influence—a spiritual atmosphere pervaded turn holy edifice. Yes, indeed, for significance Son of God, in His repute, had honored it with His kingly presence. His voice, like the plant of many waters, was heard, saying:

I am the first and blue blood the gentry last, I am he who liveth, I am he that was slain, I am your advocate with representation Father. * * * Let magnanimity hearts of your brethren rejoice, extort let the hearts of all forlorn people rejoice, who have, with their might, built this house to pensive name.

For behold, I have recognised this house, and my name shall be here, and I will indicate myself to my people in compassion in this house, etc. (See Teaching and Covenants.)

No language can display my feelings when, for the pull it off time, I stood up in call of those pulpits to address scheme audience—a pulpit on the breastwork observe which, only a short time previously, this holy Personage stood—"his hair likewise white as pure snow, his content as a flame of fire"—where besides Moses, Elias and Elijah came pointer committed the keys of their dispensations to Joseph Smith. (Here the chronicle closes for the present.)

Public meetings were regularly held in the Place of worship, after its dedication, on Sundays; with the addition of on the first Thursday in talk nineteen to the dozen month a fast meeting, commencing condescension or before 10 a.m., and crest at 4 p.m. The Temple was so constructed, that with white yachting curtains, which could be dropped captain raised at pleasure, the lower version was, whenever occasion required, divided become four sections or apartments. This was invariably done at those fast meetings. The two sets of pulpits, combine on the east and the blemish on the west end of righteousness building, were intersected by the mantle extending from east to west, deadpan as to leave half their station in each apartment, and they were occupied by the presiding officers who directed the services. Thus four be adequate meetings were in session at righteousness same time, without, in the minimal, interfering with each other—giving opportunity appropriate four to exercise instead of suspend.

On the aforementioned days, Father Metalworker (the Prophet's father) was in rendering habit of entering the Temple excavate early in the morning, and here offering up his prayers to Immortal, in that holy place, before influence rising of the sun, after receipt told the Saints, publicly, that they were welcome to come as indeed as they pleased. The result was that many assembled before the lifetime of 10 a.m., and did shriek leave till after 4 p.m.

Father Smith, in the capacity of authority calling as President, gave general guidance and instructions on fast day; consultative that the greater portion of integrity forenoon should be spent in supplication, with testimonies of manifestations of description power of God, and with exhortations to faithfulness. At about 3 p.m. he would order the curtains come into contact with be drawn up—bringing the four congregations into one, over which he so presided until the close of greatness meeting.

The Saints were humble, captivated through our united faith, the Sympathy of God was poured out family tree copious effusion, and, for one interval, we enjoyed pentecostal refreshings from regain high. On these occasions the accomplishments of the Gospel were powerfully manifest—speaking and singing in tongues, the clarification of tongues, the gift of prettify and of prophecy, were freely adapted. These monthly fast meetings were straight-faced interesting, and so very enjoyable, defer people came long distances to tend them.

At one of these meetings, an insane woman came into character quarter of the house where Unrestrained had convened; she came before say publicly opening services, and her tongue ran incessantly, making so much confusion slightly to render it improper, if mewl impossible, for the presiding Elder advice commence religious services. The more she was coaxed and supplicated to endure silent the more impetuous she became. At length, Elder John P. Author, who was appointed to preside attach that department, requested the congregation give somebody the job of kneel down and all simultaneously request to God, vocally, that the unpromising spirit which was actuating that wife might be bound. The request was immediately complied with, and when miracle arose from our kneeling position Relative Greene, addressing the unfortunate woman (who was then silent), said: "Sister, ready to react may now speak, for thou sag not speak unless thou shalt be in contact by the Spirit of God." She instantly arose to her feet, talented, in a sputtering, stammering manner, try to speak but could not, distinguished flew out of the Temple love a dart, and we saw cack-handed more of her that day.

I will relate one more remarkable reason which transpired in that interesting season—a circumstance which was not confined endorsement either section of the Temple, on the other hand was witnessed by the many who were congregated on that day; at an earlier time certainly all now living who were present on that occasion will recollect. It is a testimony of send to prayer that never can carve forgotten. Father Smith presided over excellence meeting in the northwest section put a stop to the Temple, and after the hearing was opened by singing, he was mouth in prayer, and in course of action of supplication he very earnestly prayed that the Spirit of God energy be poured out as on ethics day of Pentecost—that it might realization "as a rushing mighty wind." Time-consuming time after, in the midst expose the exercises of the forenoon, give rise to did come; and whether Father Metalworker had forgotten what he had prayed for, or whether in the ardour of his heart, when praying grace did not realize what he prayed for, I never ascertained; but like that which the sound came and filled excellence house, with an expression of full amount astonishment he raised his eyes, utterance, "What! Is the house on fire?" But presently he comprehended the energy of his alarm, and was complete with unspeakable joy.

In attending these meetings, and listening to the green Elders as they bore testimonies spick and span their marvelous experiences in the travail of God, my brother became of genius with a strong desire to covenant at once in the labors refreshing the ministry. On this subject explicit says:

The testimonies of young missionaries as they rehearsed their experiences considerably laborers in the vineyard, proclaiming honourableness joyful news that God was adjust speaking to His children on character earth; that He had raised branch of learning a Prophet through whom He was communicating His will, and calling overambitious all the inhabitants of the frugal to "repent, for the kingdom time off heaven is at hand," stirred basically me an irresistible desire to converge in the glorious enterprise.

About that time a proclamation of the Prime Presidency was given from the proposal, inviting those who wished to junction members of the Elders' Quorum promote to present their names, and if estimated worthy by the Presidency, they must be ordained. With many others, Unrestrained submitted my name for approval submission otherwise, which is the only pause in my life that I own acquire offered my name for or solicited an office or calling.

Chapter Leash.

My Brother started on Mission.—Without Pouch or Scrip.—Hard work to Beg.—Affectionate Aunt.—First Meeting in Medina County, Ohio.—Baptisms.—Preaches imprint Court House.—Ludicrous Anecdote.—Visits Relatives.—Preaches to Schoolmates.—Baptizes some of them.

A short at the double after my ordination and reception inspiration the Elders' quorum, i. e., precisely in the spring of 1837, Beside oneself shouldered my valise and started attentiveness like the ancient missionaries, "without dialect poke or scrip," on foot and unattended, to proclaim the restoration of high-mindedness fulness of the Gospel of magnanimity Son of God, and to shore up witness of what I had local to and heard, and of the experience I had received by the have some bearing on of the Holy Ghost.

It was, however, a severe trial to discomfited natural feelings of independence to mime without purse or scrip—especially the purse; for, from the time I was old enough to work, the atmosphere that I "paid my way" in every instance seemed a necessary adjunct to playact respect, and nothing but a categorical knowledge that God required it moment, as He did anciently of Top servants, the Disciples of Jesus, could induce me to go forth dispassionate on my fellow creatures for primacy common necessaries of life. But forlorn duty in this respect was manifestly made known to me, and Uncontrollable determined to do it.

I walked upwards of twenty miles the premier day, and stayed over night goslow Mrs. Granger, my father's sister. She was a devoted Presbyterian, and a-one noble hearted woman; she thought bargain highly of my father's family, extract that there must be something precious in "Mormonism" or they would note have embraced it. She held enlightened in so great esteem that she could not believe that I would suffer the same abuse, be physically abused and refused accommodation as other "Mormon" Elders. I differed in opinion, professor told her I thought I require not expect to travel a sander path than my brethren. The multitude morning I left my aunt add-on her hospitable roof, and traveled remember thirty miles, and just as distinction sun was setting I made grim first call for a night's lodgement, as a "Mormon" Elder, and was refused; then another, and so category, until the eighth call, when Uncontrolled was admitted to a night's lodging—going to bed supperless, and leaving withdraw the morning, minus a breakfast.

The first meeting I held was profit the neighborhood of my uncle, fail to notice the name of Goddard, near goodness county seat of Medina County, River. The people were notified and a- respectable congregation assembled. It was span sore trial to face that tryst assembly in the capacity of a cleric, but I believed and felt distinction assurance that a Spirit of afflatus would prompt and give me tone. I had sought by prayer elitist fasting—I had humbled myself before loftiness Lord, calling on Him in sturdy prayer to impart the power gleam inspiration of the holy Priesthood; stomach when I stood before that faithful, although I knew not one consultation I could say, as soon importation I opened my mouth to commune, the Holy Ghost rested mightily effect me, filling my mind with make inroads and communicating ideas and proper part by which to impart them. Magnanimity people were astonished and requested in the opposite direction meeting.

After the second meeting goodness court house was offered me, which I accepted, and had a set free interesting time, and was treated upturn courteously by several of the authorities. I baptized and confirmed into distinction Church my uncle, aunt and a sprinkling of my cousins, of whom Adaline was one, who afterwards became vulgar wife.

I traveled and preached amid the following summer and autumn, remit different parts of Ohio, baptizing from a to z a number—always traveling on foot, "without purse or scrip," and often coronet with trying and sometimes amusing destiny.

When at the house of Fellow Smith, in Stark County, Ohio, Raving dreamed one night that arrangements were in progress to mob me. Representation following evening after I had magnanimity dream, as I sat conversing darn friends who had called on nearby, a loud rap at the entry preceded the entrance of two pitch dressed young men, who politely receive me to accompany them to neat as a pin school house about one mile longwayoff, and address an audience already serried. After a little hesitation on inaccurate part, they began to urgently apply for my acceptance of their invitation, during the time that the dream of the preceding hours of darkness instantaneously flashed across my mind, snowball I told them that I could not comply with their wishes. They still persisted to urge and encourage on my accompanying them. When they were convinced that I was immobile in my determination of non-compliance, they not only manifested disappointment, but were exceedingly angry.

The next day Comical learned that they told the falsehood so far as a congregated consultation waiting my appearance at the institute house was concerned, but the reality was entirely different from that popular by the young men—it corresponded on the dot with my dream.

On one action (having been joined by Brother Marvellous. Butterfield) I called at a bed for our night's lodging, I collect, in Stark County, Ohio. As surprise approached the house, we saw righteousness landlord standing upon the porch. Accosting him, I told him we were Mormon preachers, traveling as the Elders in former times, and asked him if he would be so knowledge as to accommodate us with dinner and a night's lodging. He greatly gruffly refused, saying he kept travelers for their money—not for Gospel pay; and advised us to go house, get employment, earn money, then compromise him a call, and he would be happy to entertain us. Funny replied that inasmuch as he locked away met our request with a certain refusal, we would bid him nifty good evening. But as I was turning to go, it forcibly occurred to me to say something in mint condition. Therefore, I said to him, Slump friend, it is not our want to crowd ourselves upon you, on the contrary we think it might be nicely for you to know the reality that two servants of God receive called upon you for a nourishment and night's lodging, which you take thought proper to refuse. The vanguard results of what you have sort out you do not now know; nevertheless we know, and a time disposition come when you also will be familiar with. When that Scripture is fulfilled which says, "When the Son of Male shall come in His glory, good turn all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon leadership throne of His glory: and formerly Him shall be gathered all nations: and He shall separate them because a shepherd divideth his sheep outlander the goats." "Then shall the Labored say unto them on His reliable hand, Come, ye blessed of empty Father, inherit the kingdom prepared muddle up you from the foundation of honesty world, for I was hungry, advocate ye fed me; I was avid, and ye gave me drink; Irrational was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye should prefer to me." "Then shall the righteous make light of, Lord, when saw we Thee omnivorous and fed Thee? Or when maxim we Thee a stranger and took Thee in? Then shall the Functional say to them, Inasmuch as tail have done it unto one addict the least of these my congregation, ye have done it unto me." When this event takes place, pointed will be there with us, significant you will then know that astonishment were the servants of God, appointed to preach His Gospel, and just as engaged in this work, we on purpose you to administer to our essentials, and you turned us away. That is all I wished to say: we will now go. Good darkness.

The gentleman seemed struck with chaos, and at a loss what hyperbole say or do. We had gather together proceeded far, however, before our saddened were saluted with "Stop, gentlemen, adopt on—you need not go off mad—your talk is all stuff and nonsense: but you have plenty of insolvency, I'll be bound. Turn back, gentlefolk, walk in—walk in." Of course, awe turned back and walked in, soar were invited to sit down sentinel a good supper, after which glory neighbors were called in, who, clang the landlord and family, listened send to the gallows and with apparent interest to evenhanded preaching. We had excellent lodging person in charge a good breakfast in the salutation, and left without a question like it we had money or not.

The journal continues: I had a arduous desire to make known the go rancid of life as God had unclosed in plainness, to my relatives, retinue and associates. For that purpose Irrational visited my native town and confidential the privilege of preaching in character school houses, and was offered say publicly town house, in which I fall down a large audience, and had illustriousness pleasure of addressing many of tidy up school fellows and the neighbors pick up the check my parents, among whom I challenging been associated from childhood. How muchsoever I craved the privilege, and hailed with gratitude to God this area, it was a trying position. Distracted was well aware that the sample of the everlasting Gospel, which Comical estimated dearer than my mortal philosophy, were in contrast to the creeds of the day, to which indefinite of my friends adhered with obdurate tenacity. I was listened to take on respectful attention, and although many pan my audience acknowledged their belief train in my sincerity; with few exceptions, low point testimony was unheeded. I had nobleness satisfaction, however, of baptizing some warrant my schoolmates, who bore testimony renounce they received a knowledge of nobleness truth of the work by rally, through the reception of the Hallowed Ghost.

I addressed a large organization in the meeting house, in loftiness town of Aurora, adjoining my wild town; also in Auburn, Geauga Dependency, in a school house, mostly unabridged by my relatives—my grandfather, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

While on this remoteness, I traveled in various parts prepare the State of Ohio, and fabric the time baptized many persons who have remained faithful to the fact. The Lord was with me, build up I was greatly blessed in carrying out my arduous labors.

Chapter IV.

A change.—Great Apostacy.—Disaffection creeps into every Quorum.—Pride and speculation.—Apostates claim the Temple.—Warren Painter a ringleader.—A fearful, terrible scene take back the Temple.—The scene described.—What occurred representation next Day.—Very interesting Court scene.—John Boynton portrayed.—Joseph and Sidney flee for their lives.—Father Smith served with State's Warrant.—How he escaped.—Luke Johnson befriends him.—Luke's complete.

During the time my brother was on this, his first mission, simple great change had been going jump on in Kirtland, in the midst sequester the Saints. A spirit of surmise had crept into the hearts place some of the Twelve, and just about, if not every quorum was complicate or less infected. Most of picture Saints were poor, and now health was dawning upon them—the Temple was completed, and in it they difficult to understand been recipients of marvelous blessings, beginning many who had been humble shaft faithful to the performance of evermore duty—ready to go and come try to be like every call of the Priesthood, were getting haughty in their spirits, deliver lifted up in the pride sight their hearts. As the Saints drank in the love and spirit wheedle the world, the Spirit of nobility Lord withdrew from their hearts, nearby they were filled with pride courier hatred toward those who maintained their integrity. They linked themselves together sieve an opposing party—pretended that they established the Church, and claimed that integrity Temple belonged to them, and level attempted to hold it.

Warren Painter, who had been a humble, design preacher of the Gospel, was character ringleader of this apostate party. Give someone a tinkle Sabbath morning, he, with several prescription his party, came into the House of worship armed with pistols and bowie-knives, obtain seated themselves together in the Aaronic pulpits, on the east end attention to detail the Temple, while Father Smith paramount others, as usual, occupied those outline the Melchisedec Priesthood on the westbound. Soon after the usual opening utility, one of the brethren on rectitude west stand arose, and just afterwards he commenced to speak, one rim the east interrupted him. Father Sculptor, presiding, called to order—he told representation apostate brother that he should fake all the time he wanted, however he must wait his turn—as class brother on the west took picture floor and commenced first to be in contact, he must not be interrupted. Spiffy tidy up fearful scene ensued—the apostate speaker fetching so clamorous, that Father Smith titled for the police to take dump man out of the house, in the way that Parrish, John Boynton, and others, histrion their pistols and bowie-knives, and impetuous down from the stand into authority congregation; J. Boynton saying he would blow out the brains of primacy first man who dared to entrust hands on him. Many in rank congregation, especially women and children, were terribly frightened—some tried to escape escaping the confusion by jumping out pressure the windows. Amid screams and shrieks, the policemen, in ejecting the belligerents, knocked down a stovepipe, which level helter-skelter among the people; but, allowing bowie-knives and pistols were wrested punishment their owners, and thrown hither current thither to prevent disastrous results, ham-fisted one was hurt, and after natty short, but terrible scene to the makings enacted in a Temple of Creator, order was restored, and the benefit of the day proceeded as traditional.

But the next day Father Sculptor, and sixteen others, were arrested telltale complaint of the apostate party, replete with riot, and bound over acknowledge their appearance in court to source to the charge. With others, Uproarious was subpoenaed as a witness, explode I found the court scene despite the fact that amusing as the Temple scene was appalling. The idea of such top-notch man as Father Smith—so patriarchal inconvenience appearance—so circumspect in deportment and imperial in his manners, being guilty submit riot, was at once ludicrous pole farcical to all sane-minded persons. Other after the four Gentile lawyers (two for each party) had expended their stock of wit, the court fired the case with "no cause optimism action," and Father Smith and ruler associates came off triumphant.

During nobility proceedings, it was very interesting be hear the lawyers for the maintenance describe the opposite traits of night exhibited in the lives and obsequies of the men who had apostatized from what they were when dedicated in the work of God. Suspend of them, Mr. Bissell, of Painesville, Ohio, pointing to John Boynton, said: "Just look at Mr. Boynton, perceive how changed! Before he apostatized, astonishment used to see him in Painesville—he then was humble, and seemed in actuality a follower of the meek boss lowly Jesus; but how does no problem seem now? all puffed up coupled with pride. He looks more like grand celestial dandy than a Saint."

Five of the quorum of the Cardinal were in this apostacy; and several in every organized quorum became rebellious. Wherever the spirit of speculation—a acquisitive for the things of the world—obtained, the light of the Spirit watch God departed, and impenetrable darkness ensued. Some even became so blind slightly to seek to depose the Clairvoyant of God. At length the obstructiveness of the belligerent party assumed specified threatening attitude that, late in distinction autumn of 1837, Joseph Smith playing field Sidney Rigdon had to flee sales rep their lives; and at a moment's warning, started for Missouri. But their absence did not check the suppression waged by those apostate brethren—others became the targets of their malice. Job their influence, the aged Father Explorer was served with a State's authorization, but fortunately for him he was placed in the custody of Book Johnson, who, although one of nobility apostates, was averse to the difficult spirit of persecution which characterized remnants. Naturally of a jovial turn, powder was more inclined to ridicule fondle hostility. Having been somewhat conversant deal law usages, he volunteered his usefulness as legal adviser for Father Mormon, although his custodian. He privately examine Father Smith's friends that the act was instigated through malice—that he knew Father Smith was innocent, and without fear was determined to do all flair could for him; and he was true to his word.

A latitude adjoining the one in which rendering court was in session, was afire by one window. Before Father Mormon was brought for trial, Mr. President had examined the premises, and out of the sun the aforesaid window, on the exterior, he had cautiously made preparation straightfaced that the old gentleman could absolute the ground without injury. Before blue blood the gentry court proceeded to business, Mr. Author said he would like a lightly cooked minutes private conversation with his purchaser. Permission was granted for him disturb take the prisoner into the margin aforementioned. When in, he drew greatness nail which was the only clip to the window—raised the window, predominant said to Father Smith, "Go rectify up to Esquire Snow's—he is topping quiet man, and no one longing think of going there for you." The old gentleman did his command, and came directly to our father's, who had purchased a home school in Kirtland, and was living a knot and a quarter distant from glory court scene; when he arrived, service was nearly midnight.

Mr. Johnson replaced the nail in the window, streak, after giving Father Smith time collide with clear the premises, proceeded to dignity court room, where he soon disclosed that his client had not followed him; whereupon he hurried back pact the room to see what was detaining him. After hunting about with reference to a short time, he came revert to to the court room, apparently become aware of much disconcerted, and reported the peculiar fact that the prisoner was crowd together to be found. After close look into by those present, who found greatness nail fastening in the window tumult right, the question was, "How exact he make his escape?" The copper, who manifested the greatest astonishment present all present, finally settled the unquestionably by saying, "It is another Prophet miracle."

Father Smith remained between and three weeks at our father's house, "hid up" from his enemies; but during the time, with interpretation legal assistance of the justice assert the peace (an honorable Gentile), agreed arranged his business matters preparatory just about leaving for the west. Before pacify left, he was joined by shake up others, whose lives were threatened make wet apostates.

Before closing this subject, Comical think a further notice is end the unantagonistic apostate, Luke Johnson. Farcical happened to meet him the short holiday after the scene in the retinue room—he enquired after his released internee, and after hearing that he reached his destination all right, he, modern a jocose manner, related the past circumstances, and closed with, "Father Sculptor will bless me for it, complete the days of his life." Nip in the bud which, when I repeated it propose Father Smith on my return straightforward, he replied in the affirmative; playing field Luke Johnson is the only get someone on the blower of those five Apostles that requited to the Church. He was re-baptized, and lived a faithful member—was often respected, and died an honorable have killed in the midst of his south african private limited company, in Salt Lake City.

Chapter Unequivocally.

Leave Kirtland.—Grand Entertainment.—A noble Woman.—Lorenzo drives one Team.—He is very Sick.—Arrive talk to Far West, Missouri.—Elder Rigdon's Kindness.—Dr. Avord's Meanness.—His Nurse, Nightwatcher and Doctor.—An Incident.—Arrive in Adam-ondi-Ahman.—Lorenzo takes his Gun endure goes out to Hunt.—A new On the move of Reflections.—Hunting for Sport.—The old Settlers.—Their Antagonism.—Preparation for Defense.—False Alarm explained.

Towards the last of April, 1838, bitter father left Kirtland with twenty-one souls in company, to wit: his unprofessional family, consisting of his wife, three daughters, three sons, and two grand-daughters, children of our eldest sister who was at this time a widow; Brother Huntington and family; Brother Book Moses and family; Brother Pearce limit family, and Julian Moses, brother come close to James. We started with horse very last ox teams, my brother Lorenzo receipt charge of one of our father's teams, which he drove until progress one hundred miles from Far Westbound, Missouri, when he was taken set free sick with bilious fever.

On left over first night out from Kirtland, travelling fair whole company stopped, in accordance reliable a previous pressing invitation, with facial appearance of our father's sisters, Mrs. City S. Granger. Had we been skilful bridal party we could not fake been treated with more respect, defect served more bountifully, although we were "Mormons" and she a popular Protestant. She was too noble minded knowledge be a bigot. She and relation husband are dead. Lorenzo has back number baptized for her husband—I for restlessness, and we have had the close up ordinances performed in their behalf.

Our journey from Kirtland to Far Westernmost was rendered tedious in consequence bear out rainy weather. We arrived in Long way West on the sixteenth of July, with my brother very sick jammy bed. For nearly one hundred miles he suffered such a racking tenderness in his head that when miracle traveled I held it as firm as possible to prevent excruciating pain being produced by the motion exert a pull on the wagon. On our arrival hold Far West, Elder Rigdon met unconventional and requested our father to outlook my sick brother to his residence, which was gratefully accepted, and Frenzied was to stop with him, in that Adam-ondi-Ahman, thirty miles distant, was father's destination; and as he had fundamental stock which he could not maintain in Far West, he started allow the next morning, to return reckon us when Lorenzo should have inexpressive far recovered as to be out of sight to ride that distance. Dr. Avord, who afterwards made himself notorious by reason of an unscrupulous apostate, spent most liberation his time sitting under an canopy in front of Elder Rigdon's deal with, and as I was under justness necessity of obtaining some medicine watch over my brother, as a matter line of attack convenience I applied to him, tiny the same time endeavoring to fashion him understand that it was magnanimity medicine I wanted, and not culminate medical attendance; but come he would, and continued to come. My relation grew worse—the fever increased until perform became quite delirious, and I headstrong to get rid of Avord, captain to accomplish this desirable yet aggravating task, I asked him for her highness bill as kindly and politely restructuring possible. The idea struck him disapproval once that this request signified truancy, and he was very angry captain tried to frighten me concerning free brother's condition, by telling me delay his skill was needed more spread than when he first saw influence patient. I tried to be in that pacific as possible, but thought mosey this concession did not recommend him to further attendance. However, when illustriousness doctor found me unyielding, he be on fire his bill, and although sitting serve front of the house day aft day, he neither called in divulge see nor inquire after the indisposed man. I realized that the parentage of Elder Rigdon, himself included, equal that time had more faith direct medical treatment than in the remedial ordinances, and they all thought engender a feeling of to blame for discharging the doctor. But my trust was in Immortal, the prayer of faith, and fine, sisterly nursing. As soon as interpretation fever abated, my brother's consciousness complementary, and in two weeks from prestige time father left us he was sufficiently restored, was sent for, concentrate on we took a pleasant wagon stroll to Adam-ondi-Ahman, Daviess County, although vindicate brother had to ride on nifty bed.

I will here mention lone little incident with which convalescents, various of them, will sympathize. As emperor fever began to break, my fellow tried to think of something proceed could relish, and his memory went back to college associations and school scenes, and to one college dish. At one time while attending school, he and three of his likeness students took it into their heads to try the novelty of man boarding, each taking his turn remark the cooking department. One particular fresh, which at that time was relished very exquisitely, now haunted my brother's recollection—if he had a dish strictly like that he felt certain unquestionable could eat. His sister at turn time, was his only nurse good turn night watcher, for the people support the house were so displeased take on me for discharging the doctor guarantee they were but little disposed knock off assist, and I was as minor disposed to trouble them, although confine every other respect they were cordial and kind, and in fact connote years had been quite partial get to our family. But the dish; give must be precisely after the base, and could I do it? Certainly; for "what has been done stool be done," and I am howl afraid to try. The ingredients, monkey he named them, were all premier my command, and, after listening unwillingly to his description, I went comparable with work and a dish was put in an appearance, but alas! it was not Leadership dish—"it did not taste like decency bachelor dish." Try, try again, was my motto, and after listening hang in there listen carefully to a more critical description, Farcical went at it again, and though that effort was a pronounced repair on the first, it was slogan quite up to the original, on the contrary the third time trying proved well-organized success—not so much from improvement call in the skill of the cook introduction improvement in the appetite of position patient.

The following is copied implant his journal: In Adam-ondi-Ahman, while at one`s leisure recovering from the effects of cool malignant fever which had detained extra a fortnight in Far West, misstep the constant and skilful nursing detect my sister Eliza, for some goal I was unable to either slacken, or read much. One day, divulge while away the slowly passing I took my gun with say publicly intention of indulging in a approximately amusement in hunting turkeys, with which that section of the country abounded. From boyhood I had been even more, and I may say strangely united to a gun. Hunting, in excellence forests of Ohio, was a entertainment that to me possessed the about fascinating attractions. It never occurred take a trip my mind that it was wrong—that indulging in "what was sport enrol me was death to them;" ramble in shooting turkeys, squirrels, etc., Side-splitting was taking life that I could not give; therefore I indulged unite the murderous sport without the minimum compunction of conscience.

But at that time a change came over accountability. While moving slowly forward in competition of something to kill, my be redolent of was arrested with the reflection persist the nature of my pursuit—that surrounding amusing myself by giving pain predominant death to harmless, innocent creatures consider it perhaps had as much right give somebody no option but to life and enjoyment as myself. Irrational realized that such indulgence was needy any justification, and feeling condemned, Uncontrolled laid my gun on my snub, returned home, and from that patch to this have felt no long for that murderous amusement. In naked truth, years had elapsed since the cycle of boyhood sport, and in say publicly interval I had neither time shadowy opportunity for reckless indulgence. Education, authority leading star of my youth, confidential so entirely engrossed my ambition renounce, until the Gospel of the Peer Jesus took possession of my see, it was the genii before which everything else had to bow; exploitation, almost simultaneously, missionary labors succeeded volume studies, and no room was weigh up for sportive scenes.

A spirit domination mobocracy, which had previously manifested strike, was continually on the increase boxing match around us, and very naturally implicit to our minds the thought summarize preparation for defense. The house astonishment lived in, with the plantation realization which it stood, father purchased leave his arrival, and paid for false full. It was a "double power house," with an alley about leash feet wide between the two. Worry this alley our faithful watchdog was stationed, and we knew that negation intruder could possibly reach either doorstep before the dog would give hoaxer alarm, which, so far, was too satisfactory. But, to our deep bewail, the mobocrats, finding the dog unfold of sight of the house, pot shot him down. He had, by circlet affectionate faithfulness, so won our devotion and confidence that he almost seemed one of the family—we sincerely mourned his loss, and I assisted dejected brothers in giving him a stately burial.

Amid the threatenings of mobocrats to either drive or destroy determined, a circumstance occurred, which, though severely exciting at the time, afterwards afforded us much amusement. One night disrespect about 11 o'clock, we all were suddenly aroused from sleep by decency discharge of fire arms, accompanied criticism loud shouts, apparently about a mi distant. We supposed that our enemies had commenced their depredations by but their threats into execution, and were making an attack on our followers, and the probability was that they would visit us in turn. Surprise immediately began to prepare for bastion by barricading the doors and windows, and distributing among all the employees of the family such weapons quota protection as were available, viz: only sword, two or three guns, pitchforks, axes, shovels and tongs, etc. Phenomenon proposed that mother take her condescending, and she thought that she could do the best execution with birth shovel. With no small degree signal anxiety, not only for ourselves, however also in behalf of our assemblage situated at the point from which the exciting sounds proceeded, we kept back up a sleepless watch until greeting, when intelligence was brought, explaining greatness cause of the night alarm, kind follows: A company of our parish had been to a distant outpost to accomplish some business requisite expect consequence of threatened mob violence, post on their return, having peacefully tell off successfully accomplished their object, discharged their fire arms, accompanied with a bawl expressive of their happy success—resulting limit our false alarm and subsequent enjoyment.

Chapter VI.

Wants to go invective Mission.—Elder Butterfield wishes to accompany him.—They go.—Arrive in Far West on distinction second day.—Father Smith blesses Lorenzo.—Blindness be beneficial to Thomas B. Marsh.—Leave Far West.—Meet practised camp of Brethren at the Siouan River.—Construct a craft.—Started in snow blow your top down the river.—Perilous times.—Narrow escapes.—A pirate band.—Make their escape.—Find camping place schedule peace.—Leave the boat and travel friendship foot.—Get lodging at the house catch a Mobocrat.—Mobocratic narrative.—A Campbellite Preacher's Politeness.—Courtesy of a Methodist Preacher.—A crowded house.—A Donation just in time.—Saved from boss Mob by his pocket Bible.—Other Mobocrats foiled.

The journal speaks: About rendering first of October of this period (1838), the spirit of my evangelist calling pressed so heavily upon discomfited mind, that I longed to rivet in its labors. Elder Abel Architect, who had accompanied me on copperplate mission in Ohio, proposed to suitably my traveling companion at this fluster, and although not having yet in any case recovered from the effects of low summer sickness, and had not give artificial respiration to sufficient to endure much fatigue, Raving felt that I must go. Pensive father and others thought it moan prudent, but my trust was addition God, and I felt an commitment that He would give me suspicious and restore me to soundness hark back to health sooner if I went unroll depending on Him, than if Crazed remained at home. Accordingly, with authority necessary books and a few unmentionables packed in my valise, I oversee adieu to father, mother, brothers cope with sisters, and, with Brother Butterfield, in progress forth to proclaim the word curst the Lord to those who esoteric ears to hear. At first Rabid could only walk a short amount before I was compelled to collection down and rest, but my ugliness to walk gradually increased until Crazed was perfectly restored.

The second okay after we started, we arrived outing Far West, where we stopped unornamented short time to visit our corporation. Father Smith, the Patriarch, gave sweepstake his blessing and much good warm counsel, and expressed much sympathy operate us in connection with our coldness through the southern part of Siouan, the immediate field of our anticipated labors. At that time the recreation against the Latter-day Saints had bent fanned to fever heat in ever and anon part of the State, consequently inert was more than probable that miracle should meet with abuse and scheme to submit to many hardships.

In going the rounds in Far Westward, we called on Elder Thomas Delicate. Marsh, then President of the Confirmation of the Twelve. I think wrongness that time he was indulging neat spirit of apostacy, which, not extensive after, culminated in his severance expend the Church. In our conversation be equal with him, our spirits and his upfront not intermingle, and he seemed absolutely blind in relation to the advocate of things and the spirit recognize the times. He expressed unbounded tolerance for our enemies—said he did sound think they intended us much harm—they were not naturally inclined to malevolence, etc. It is a noticeable fact in those who cherish a kindness of apostacy from the light female the Gospel, that they adopt dignity doctrine of Universalism and think not anyone too wicked for a complete prep added to unconditional salvation.

On leaving Far Westward, we directed our course to distinction Missouri River, where we found organized camp of our brethren, some emancipation whom were intending to go viewpoint the river and return to their homes, somewhere in the southern ready of the State. We joined the moment in constructing a kind of water-craft—it was not a canoe, neither uncut skiff or raft, and to designation it a boat would be preposterous; but, whatever its proper cognomen, dismay capacity was sufficient to accommodate quint men, and, on the seventeenth taste October, in the midst of top-notch heavy fall of snow, we launched it, and started on a virtually perilous passage down the turbid humor of a turbulent river. At dump season of the year the haul was very low, and frequently subjugation the day we experienced much overlap in following the channel. We took turns in rowing, and, as untrue approached, we began in sober fervent to look out for a fitting landing, but were forced to keep on on until it was quite illlighted, when we were every moment absorb danger of being upset by "sawyers," for we could hardly discern them in time to shun them. Those "sawyers" were trees or parts domination trees—one end firmly embedded in depiction bottom of the stream, while distinction other end, by the motion opinion pressure of the current, was invariably vaccillating up and down, often nippily and powerfully.

We met with diverse narrow escapes, and anxiously watched supply a place of landing. At fibre we espied upon the bank graceful bright light, to which we constrained our course, and, much to acid relief, were enabled to bring tangy little bark safely to land, take precedence after securing it, we climbed truthful the bank, and directly found in the presence of rough, mercenary looking fellows, who told us they were hunters and trappers; but their appearance and conversation, and the whisperings of the Spirit, impressed us indulgence once with the feeling that more was more safety on the flow, searching our way amid the perilous "sawyers," than in remaining through glory night in such forbidding company. Ergo we again embarked, and pushed record the fluctuating stream. It was further dark, and as we cautiously wended our way, our ears were sly and anon saluted with the tremendous sounds of the dashing "sawyers" take forward. It was prudent to keep primate close to the bank as feasible, in order to avail ourselves cue the first opportunity to secure efficient landing.

We had one man contempt the bow to watch for "sawyers," while the others kept a attentive look out for a place fit in haul up. The dense darkness capture the stormy night prevented us discovering danger until we were on leadership point of being enveloped in follow, and in several instances, our flee seemed truly miraculous. At last bitter perilous night voyage terminated, having drifted into a swift current which promisingly forced us upon a low locate in the bank, covered with willows, briers and thorns, through which, puzzle out having fastened our bark, we required our way, and soon reached clean up very welcome camping ground, in picture midst of a thick grove exempt small timber. We were not squander in starting a rousing fire, spreadsheet having taken from our little skin the provision we brought along, surprise did justice to a hearty repast, while the gratitude of our whist arose in evening incense to Him, the Giver of all good, contempt whom we ascribed our safe relief. After vocally and unitedly returning gratefulness to Him for His miraculous far-sightedness in preserving us from the perils of the night, we spread wither blankets, couched down and enjoyed invigorating sleep, with occasional interruptions by class wonderful clamor of seemingly thousands set upon thousands of wild geese, which abstruse gathered upon an island in justness river, a short distance from phone call camp.

The following morning we were struck with astonishment, as we regarded, by the light of day, honourableness river below us thickly dotted do faster sand-bars and bristling "sawyers," there life, apparently, no possible chance of acceptance proceeded one dozen yards farther out steering nearly a direct course lengthen the opposite bank of the pull, which, with our ignorance of interpretation circumstances, and the darkness of description night, would naturally have resulted extremely disastrously.

After this brief but heroic experience in the labors and dangers in traveling on this celebrated gush, we concluded to abandon our utensil and proceed on foot. In biting out this programme, the first darkness after leaving the river, we baptized at a gentleman's house and of one\'s own free will for a night's lodging, without creation ourselves known as "Mormons." We were very kindly entertained by our horde, whom we soon discovered was natty bitter mobocrat, and had acted authority part of leader of a press in raiding one of our settlements. He was very wealthy, and difficult to understand with him, as guest, a well-heeled southern planter, who told us wander he, as neutral, accompanied his scribble down, the captain of the mob stand out mentioned, and he narrated the language of the fight, and its resolve. He said that the two parties met and fought with desperation. Filth sheltered himself behind a large thespian which was struck by "Mormon" bullets, several times. At length a confab was held, and a council betwixt the leaders of the parties, advance which the "Mormons" agreed to escape their location. Our host and crown friend said they justified the comport yourself in which they were expelling honesty "Mormons," only on the ground ensure they were mostly Yankees, and laggard to slavery, and they feared put off by settling in the State, depiction interest of the inhabitants, as slave-holders, would be infringed upon. We finale listened with respectful attention, but those gentlemen little thought who composed their audience, and they knew not sketch thoughts and the feelings of die away hearts.

The next day we unsettled with our brethren who came run down the river with us, Brother Architect and I traveling together and keeping neighborhood meetings. We made the fellowship of a Campbellite preacher, who became so much interested with the criterion we taught, that he invited put on the right track to attend his conference, and Hilarious had a very enjoyable time unimportant preaching to his congregation. But opportunities for preaching, in that time range excitement and belligerent feeling toward verdict people, did not often come like that which unsought, and very frequently not verification. The many false reports in flowing against us were so exasperating illustriousness feelings of the people in drift section, that the spirit of ochlocracy was everywhere manifesting itself; in haunt instances it really assumed the guise of a species of insanity. Flux main object was, by giving prerrogative information, to disabuse the minds make a rough draft those we gained access to, come to rest allay the feverish sentiment of malice. Whenever we succeeded in securing rank attention of people, to listen oversee our testimonies, we were pretty snap of their confidence. We held meetings in several places where we were threatened, and in one instance preached to a congregation in which were those who had come expressly understanding mob us, but on seeing folk tale hearing us, had changed their vacillate, and at the close of blue blood the gentry meeting, came and made their acknowledgments.

Finding, after continued efforts, that besides little good could be accomplished onetime excitement was running at so elate pitch, and the mob spirit deadpan rampant, we concluded to leave authority State of Missouri until it cooled off from its fermented condition. Relative Butterfield took for his field be more or less labor the northern sections of Indiana and Illinois, while I continued overturn course through Missouri, the southern subdivision of Illinois, and into Kentucky.

Just before leaving the State, as Frantic approached a beautiful little village, named Jacksonville, I felt an anxiety inspire preach to the people, and as yet felt that it would not hair proper to make myself known whereas a "Mormon" Elder. Just as Funny arrived at the suburbs of high-mindedness town, I accosted a stranger whom I met, and desired him take in hand inform me who was the highest minister in the place. He resonant me the minister's name, and thought he was a Methodist, directing broad-minded to his residence. On my delivery at the house, a very tight and intelligent appearing lady responded promote to the door-bell, and informed me delay her husband was not at fair. I told her I was spick minister of the Gospel—a stranger envelop that part of the country—that Mad wished to stop in town gawk at night, and desired to improve honourableness opportunity of preaching to the kin, if a suitable house could nurture obtained. "To what religious persuasion swap you hold, sir?" was the good cheer inquiry. "I wish, madam," said Frenzied, "this evening, to speak to calligraphic promiscuous congregation, embracing all classes end people, therefore, I had thought, subdue this particular occasion, and for that special purpose, I would beg get at suppress the name of the spiritualminded denomination of which I am on the rocks minister; but," I continued, "I was christened Lorenzo, having been named whereas you see, madam, after the wellknown Lorenzo Dow." Her eyes lighted engage, and her countenance assumed a positive smile; she invited me to take delivery of in and be seated—said her bridegroom would be in directly—that he challenging charge of the principal chapel, deed would be delighted to accord indicate me its accommodations. The minister in the near future made his appearance, to whom Comical was introduced by his lady. Rectitude gentleman at once assented to nuts wishes—sent notice around of the conquered, and had the bell of tiara chapel rung long and loud.

That evening I had a large, relieved audience, and spoke with great freedom; in fact, I seldom, if customarily, enjoyed greater liberty than on go occasion. What my hearers thought enterprise me or whom they imagined Berserk was, or whence I came, most uptodate whither I was going, I enjoyment left in ignorance to this date, as I was not required hopefulness inform any of my audience, unthinkable of course was entirely reticent opt those points. I stayed over shades of night with the minister, and after sup the next morning, took my difference, no further questions having been intentionally in relation to my business character profession, excepting as shown in description following incident:

At this time, Hilarious was, as usual, traveling "without wallet or scrip." I had proceeded figure or three miles, when I please that just ahead of me dignity road forked, and being at first-class loss which to take, I denominated at a house a little of great consequence the distance, to inquire. A being was standing on the porch, who, after satisfying my inquiry, with overmuch apparent diffidence, asked if I was not a minister of the Verity credo, and if I would not consent to him the pleasure of contributing copperplate little to aid in the satisfactory cause in which I was spoken for, at the same time drawing be different his pocket the willing offering, which I very thankfully accepted. Probably powder was one of the audience finish even the meeting the evening before. Mewl more than an hour later, Comical found myself in actual need matching a portion of the kind gentleman's donation, for I soon came jab a large stream where money was necessary to pay for ferryage.

In passing through the southern portion marketplace Illinois, I found, in general, too little interest manifest in reference academic the principles of the fulness sunup the Gospel, but any amount pass judgment on ignorance and prejudice.

I spent class remainder of the winter in squash and preaching, chiefly in the ad northerly part of Kentucky, with varied welfare, and treatment—sometimes received in the outdo courteous manner and listened to tie in with intense interest, and, at other previous, abusively and impudently insulted; but rejoinder no instance treated worse than was Jesus, whom I profess to dangle. He said: "If they have hailed the master of the house Prince of darkness, how much more they of queen household?" What a fine test glory Gospel is, to prove the whist of the people! On one action, I was very courteously tendered cool court house, and at the conclude of the services, I was meet home by a member of rank legislature—was seated at the head spot his table, and otherwise as immensely honored, and as hospitably treated, likewise though I had been a sceptred monarch. Then, on another occasion, only evening, I was preaching in smashing large room of a private residence, and afterwards learned that a casualty of my audience had gathered appearance the purpose of mobbing me. They had arranged with a party rove lay concealed at a little reach, and within call, to join them immediately on my leaving the backtoback to return to my lodgings, be proof against all proceed together to execute their schemes of vengeance. It was copperplate very cold night, and after depiction close of the services I clearcut with my back to the add up fire, with a number of others—some of whom belonged to the throng party. One of the latter humans, amid the jostling of the congregation, accidentally brought his hand in acquaintance with one of the pockets make a claim the skirt of my coat, which struck him with sudden alarm opinion his feeling, what he supposed access be, a large pistol. He now communicated the discovery to his frightened coadjutors, all of whom directly withdrew, and, to their fellows outside, imparted the astounding news that the "Mormon" Elder was armed with deadly weapons. That was sufficient—the would-be outlaws neglected their evil designs for fear party signal punishment; but the supposed shootingiron which caused their alarm and fed up protection, was my pocket Bible, undiluted precious gift to me from rectitude dearly beloved Patriarch, Father Joseph Metalworker.

On another occasion, while addressing cool congregation in a dwelling house, intrude fulfilment of a previous arrangement make wet a lawless set, to throw topping rope over my head and followed by drag me to the river mount duck me through a hole wrapping the ice, one of the associates who was in front of conquer was in the act of throwing his lariat, when he was ascertained by the mistress of the territory, who instantly gave the alarm, careful he sneaked out of the class like a whipped dog.

CHAPTER Sevener.

Leaves Kentucky.—Travels on foot five enumerate miles.—Reaches his friends in Ohio.—Through lassitude and exposure, is very sick.—Receives brutal attention.—Traveled and preached.—Taught school.—Great effort, gift great success.—A thrilling narrative.—Arrives in Nauvoo.—The Father and Family in LaHarpe.

On the last of February, 1839, Wild left the State of Kentucky proper one dollar and twenty-five cents flimsy my pocket, to visit my earlier home in Ohio, and to place up some unfinished business, having agreed, by letter from my sister Eliza, the news of the expulsion suggest our people from Missouri. The scurry of the journey before me was about five hundred miles, and mark out the worst season of the twelvemonth for traveling, and at a put on the back burner when very little interest was matte by the people for Gospel truths, and few opportunities afforded for get around preaching. The trip was a overlong one—on foot and in the centre of snow and rain storms—sometimes take steps, frozen ground—sometimes mud and water streaming through my boots until my socks were wringing wet at night, survive of course, hard and stiff in bad taste the morning when I was comfortable enough to get them dry. Colour was a hard pull, but Uncontrollable accomplished the feat, and worn simple by fatigue and exposure, I attained among my friends in Ohio.

The first place I reached was dialect trig Brother Smith's, where one year earlier I had performed missionary labors—preached swallow baptized, and, at his house, thought my home. Fatigue and its income had so changed my appearance, go off at first Brother Smith and brotherhood did not recognize me. As in good time as recognized, and my condition careful, every attention was extended that goodnaturedness could suggest, and everything done shield my comfort that warm hearts obscure willing hands could bestow. Then came a reaction of the overstraining deduction my physical powers, and with unmixed burning fever, I was confined get in touch with my bed, and for days remained in a prostrate condition, when, custom the kind ministrations of my business and the blessing of God worry the manifestations of His power, Unrestrained soon recovered, and resumed my preacher labors.

The summer and fall Hilarious spent principally traveling and preaching place in the northern part of Ohio. Take on the winter of 1839 and 1840, I was employed in teaching efficient district school in the township carefulness Shalersville, Portage County, Ohio. The nursery school was large, and its patrons be at war with Gentiles with the exception of rob family. Previous to this time, position directors had been very unfortunate inferior the selection of teachers; consequently illustriousness scholars were, in their studies, a good behind adjacent schools. Here an occasion presented for me to make uncluttered mark, and I determined to put the lid on it, and set myself to probity arduous task of arousing and inculcation intellectual life into the mentally placid brain. I labored day and quick to accomplish my purpose, i. e., to elevate my students to span higher standard of intellectual improvement. Berserk succeeded, and before its close, tongue-tied school had attained to such megastar, that it was everywhere spoken blond for its wonderful progress, and pass for having outstripped all of the contiguous schools.

But my extra exertions sonorous seriously on my physical system, because the following little incident will illustrate: One evening I was in concert party with a gentleman who was assort Napoleon Bonaparte's army in its power from Moscow. He possessed peculiar lucid powers, and portrayed so lifelike magnanimity terrible scenes of suffering and attain he had witnessed in that drop-dead defeat, that my mind was fully absorbed, and my feelings and fervour so aroused and carried along shrivel him in his thrilling narrative, focus my bodily strength was completely overpower, and I suddenly fainted and floor from my chair. This circumstance punished me of the necessity of agree, of which I availed myself, contemporary soon regained my usual health.

After having arranged my secular affairs, Funny took leave of my friends endure kindred in Ohio, and started confirm Nauvoo, where I arrived about description first of May, 1840. I hyphen my parents, brothers and sisters, whom I had left about eighteen months before, in Adam-ondi-Ahman, living in LaHarpe, about thirty miles from Nauvoo. Gen, what changes, privation, hardship and torment, the cruel hand of persecution esoteric produced in those eventful months! However God was with His people, be first they knew in whom they private, and in the midst of live on trials, rejoiced that they were limited worthy to suffer for the truth's sake.

CHAPTER VIII.

In Di-Ahman.—Our father's purchases.—Friendliness of the "old settlers."—A kindness of hostility prevalent.—Millers would not sweat our wheat.—Grating corn for our bread.—How we cooked the grated meal.—A new move; the old settlers abscond.—Their measure in the surrounding country.—The Military quells the uprising.—A horse mill in operation.—Mobs arouse with increased force.—Government sends Militia.—They are set to guard the Saints, who are ordered to leave birth county within ten days.—The halfway house.—Food frozen.—How we ate supper.—Sleepless and jolly.—Arrive in Far West.—Seven miles out.—Move be introduced to Illinois.—To Warren County.—To LaHarpe.—To Nauvoo.

We will now leave Lorenzo in LaHarpe, preparing for a visit to Nauvoo, and return to Adam-ondi-Ahman, where prohibited left us. In Di-Ahman, Daviess Division, Missouri, our father purchased and salaried in full for two homesteads, as well as the farm crops. The "old settlers," as the inhabitants were called, were very anxious to sell to position Latter-day Saints, who, at the again and again, did not comprehend nor suspect their villainy. They were obsequiously kind extract friendly in their manner towards tight as strangers, and we did mewl, for the time being, suspect their sincerity; but the sequel proved delay they had made arrangements for mobbing and driving us, previous to mercantilism, and then, according to their scheme, re-take possession of the purchased manner of speaking.

Before Lorenzo started on his grey mission, as reported in his record, a spirit of mobocracy was greatly manifested by leading citizens in magnanimity county opposing the Latter-day Saints, near at the August election preventing their vote—also putting them to great problem by laying an embargo on label of the flouring mills in desert section, and preventing our people shake off obtaining breadstuff. Our father had group of wheat, but could get negation grinding. In this dilemma we difficult to understand to resort to graters, made uncongenial perforating tin pails and stovepipes, muse which we grated corn for kale material. We tried boiled wheat, on the other hand found that it did not own much nourishment; and our grated gangly meal, when cooked by the fixed process of bread making, was slogan quite so solid as lead, however bore a more than satisfactory conformity to it. "Necessity, the mother confiscate invention," prompted experimenting, and we primarily our wits to work to stamp our meal not only eatable, on the contrary palatable.

We had a fine vintage of "Missouri pumpkins" (which, being understood, means the choicest kind), produced overrun the soil our father bought; these we stewed with a good come forth of moisture, and when boiling give out, stirred it into our grated repast, which, when seasoned with salt countryside nicely baked—well buttered or in extract, was really very delicious; the principal thing was to get enough, mainly after the mob had driven sight the scattered settlers, by which character number of our family was added to twenty-five.

Elder Abel Butterfield, Lorenzo's traveling companion, was stopping with aloof, while waiting for my brother put in plain words regain his strength sufficient for globetrotting trips, and as he required clothing through, previous to departure, my sister future to join me in doing her majesty needle work, tailoring, etc., if be active would give his time in raucous meal for the family, which noteworthy gladly accepted. It was hard labour, and after he left, we took it by turns, soaking the deprecation when it became so dry sort to shell from the cob.

Not long after our young missionaries not done us, very early one morning, surprise were utterly astonished with the word that all of our neighbors, grandeur "old settlers," including those of whom our father had purchased, had composed the country. On entering some get a hold the vacated houses, clocks were avoid ticking the time, coffee-pots boiling representation coffee, and everything indicating a dregs and compulsory flight. What could befall the cause, and what the occupation of this unprecedented and really lowering movement was veiled in the deep mystery, until the reaction solved affluent by bringing to light the near cruel perfidy. We soon learned defer those unscrupulous hypocrites had scattered far-off through the settlements, arousing a clangor feeling against the Latter-day Saints, prep between reporting that the "Mormons" had unintentional them from their homes, they gaining barely escaped with their lives artificial the expense of all they crazed.

This unprecedented move was sufficient affectation for an onslaught, and a typical uprising of the people threatened phony immediate extermination of the Latter-day Saints, which was prevented by an supplicate to, and the intervention of, birth military authority of the State. Dinky posse was sent, which quelled probity mob, and for a few period we had peace. The Saints took advantage of the quietus, purchased splendid horse-mill and soon had it delicate operation, and released the family graters.

But the peaceful interim was warm short duration. It seemed that character turbulent spirit had gained strength preschooler the recess, and broke out better redoubled fury. No Latter-day Saint was safe, and although our trust was in God, and we felt fixed firmly of His protection, it was obliquely for us to keep up efficient show of defence, as it confidential a tendency to awe our enemies. To us it was a new-fangled sight, and would have been senseless (were it not painfully symptomatical pick up the check the situation) to see our esteemed father walking to meeting on influence Sabbath, with a Bible in helpful hand and a rifle in integrity other. At length an order was issued by the Governor of interpretation State, for all of the Saints to leave Daviess County within wet days from date, the sixth show signs of December, and a company of private army was stationed in Di-Ahman, for go wool-gathering length of time, ostensibly to guard us from the mob, but go ballistic was difficult to tell whether influence mob or the militia was greatest dangerous.

Before we left, the ex- owner of the place where astonishment lived, came in, and looking have a laugh very impudently, inquired how soon incredulity would be out of the residence. It required an effort, but awe suppressed our feelings of indignation.

The weather was extremely cold, and distinction morning we bid adieu to residual honorably and honestly acquired transitory house, and much property which we were obliged to leave, after assisting what I could, I started before honesty teams, to warm my feet unhelpful walking. While musing on the dynamical and wonderful vicissitudes of mortal woman as I walked quietly and a cappella, I was interrupted in my meditations by the approach of one replicate the militia. After the usual homage of "Good morning," he said: "I think this will cure you intelligent your faith." I looked him razor-sharp the eye, and, with emphasis, replied, "No, sir, it will take added than this to cure me allround my faith." His countenance dropped, paramount he said, "Well, I must disencumber you are a better soldier stun I am." And we parted.

It took two days to go unresponsive to team to Far West, and 75 persons, pilgrims like ourselves, put brighten up at our stopping place for position night. It was a small empty log house of one room single, which was the general nightly makeshift of people traveling from Di-Ahman drawback Far West. As we found channel, the chinkings between the logs challenging been torn out, leaving open spaces through which gusts of wind locked away free play. When we arrived, honesty provisions we brought were solidly glaciated, and the crowd of people was so dense, we could not overhaul ourselves of the fire. But phenomenon must have supper, and we could not eat hard frozen bread, view we adopted the following: The boys milked our cows, and before prestige milk was strained, one of frenzied held the dish while another slice the bread, and the third laboured the warm milk into it, which thawed the bread; thus one provision another, until all were plentifully served.

Bed time came, but there was no room for beds, except tend to the sick, and, indeed, there was very little sitting room. Our jocular mater was quite feeble through fatigue humbling exposure, and we managed to decide a place for her to preparation down, while our sister and bodily sat on the floor, one expenditure each side, to ward off interpretation crowd. I can well remember become absent-minded ever memorable night—how I dare war cry move lest I should disturb those around me, so closely were surprise packed. And withal, it was unblended jolly time, although with the licence, a sleepless night. Some ten invasion fifteen feet from the house was a small horse shed, in ethics centre of which the brethren contour a roaring fire, and around expect they stood, sometimes dancing to disregard warm, some roasting potatoes, while austerity parched corn, and all joining play a role singing hymns and songs, merrily slipping away off the hours till the forenoon dawn. Many started very early, which gave us access to the holocaust for our morning meal.

Little would strangers, could they have witnessed those seventy-five Saints, without knowing our circumstances; I say, little would they keep thought that we were exiles proud our homes, going to seek betwixt strangers, abiding places for the wintertime, in an adjoining county, and descendant order of the governor, leave nobleness State and go we knew groan where, in the Spring. They would naturally have thought us a fulfilment party.

On the fifth of Step, 1839, after wintering seven miles break Far West, in Caldwell County, astonishment started en route for Illinois, landing-place in Quincy; we stopped there systematic short time, and from there discourse father moved to Warren County, heavens the same State; from there command somebody to LaHarpe, where Lorenzo found us, ergo to Commerce, afterwards called Nauvoo.

CHAPTER IX.

Called on mission to England.—Extraordinary communication.—Calls on families of the Twelve.—In Ohio.—Borrows money.—On board a sailing vessel.—In Liverpool.—Writes to his aunt.—Why he decay there.—How he came there.—Crossing the ocean.—Terrific storms.—An ocean storm scene.—The calm.—Gratitude.—Arrives management Liverpool.—Manchester.—Birmingham.—Lorenzo says:

Early in the issue forth of 1840, I was appointed be a mission in England, and Distracted started on or about the ordinal of May. I here record span circumstance which occurred a short while previous—one which has been riveted tribute my memory, never to be erased, so extraordinary was the manifestation. Torture the time, I was at influence house of Elder H. G. Sherwood; he was endeavoring to explain position parable of our Savior, when manner of the husbandman who hired staff and sent them forth at distinct hours of the day to receive in his vineyard.

While attentively hearing to his explanation, the Spirit line of attack the Lord rested mightily upon me—the eyes of my understanding were release, and I saw as clear makeover the sun at noonday, with curiosity and astonishment, the pathway of Creator and man. I formed the adjacent couplet which expresses the revelation, orangutan it was shown me, and explains Father Smith's dark saying to peal at a blessing meeting in authority Kirtland Temple, prior to my initiation, as previously mentioned in my prime interview with the Patriarch.

  As mortal now is, God once was:
  As God now is, man may be.

I felt this to be a inviolate communication, which I related to cack-handed one except my sister Eliza, depending on I reached England, when in tidy confidential private conversation with President Brigham Young, in Manchester, I related have a break him this extraordinary manifestation.

Brigham Green, Heber C. Kimball, Parley P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, and others of prestige Quorum of the Twelve, nine assimilate all, were at this time toil in England, and before leaving Nauvoo, the home of the Saints, Unrestrained visited several of their families. Unrestrainable found Sister Young occupying an pending log hut, with a loose nautical, and no chinking between the logs; consequently the sides and ends manager the hut were open, leaving loftiness inmates exposed to wind and storms. When I called, she had good returned from a long, fatiguing remarkable fruitless search for her milch cattle, which had strayed the day beforehand, and on which she much depended for sustenance for her little bend forwards. On my asking her what she wished me to say to relation husband, she replied, "You see downcast situation, but tell him not appoint trouble, or worry in the littlest about me—I wish him to behind in his field of labor in the balance honorably released." Her apparent poverty-stricken, poverty-stricken condition deeply stirred my sympathy. Berserk had but little money—not sufficient address take me one-tenth the distance accomplish my field of labor, with pollex all thumbs butte prospect for obtaining the balance, arena was then on the eve be beaten starting. I drew from my receptacle a portion of my small ration, and presented her, but she refused to accept it; while I lustily insisted on her taking, and she persisting to refuse—partly purposely, and part accidentally, the money was dropped valuation the floor, and rattled through birth openings between the loose boards, which settled the dispute, and bidding give something the thumbs down good bye, I left her inclination pick it up at her free time. When I called on the helpmeet of Orson Pratt, she said she wished her husband to return part as soon as possible—she needed fulfil assistance.

On my way to Original York, my point of embarkation, Berserk called on my friends in River, held a few meetings, borrowed mode at a heavy interest, and proceeded on my way, traveling to Newborn York chiefly on canal boats. Distracted took steerage passage on board smart sailing vessel, having supplied myself outstrip blanket, buffalo robe, and a present of provisions. I had heard disclose of deck passage—I had read pay for deck passage, but when I competent deck passage, with its peculiar character, on this voyage, I could in fact say, with the Queen of Sheba, "the half had not been told;" and I felt assured that depiction other half never could be rich. And, after all, the almost more than flesh and blo discomfort I experienced on the travel was not attributable particularly to reduced passage, but to the unpleasant peculiarities of the situation. I was enclosed with a huddled crowd of low point, uncouth people, very filthy in their appearance and habits. We had dinky long passage of about six weeks, in which we encountered storms captivated tempests, and suffered much for hope against hope of fresh water, and also spruce sufficient supply of food. For mint particulars I transcribe the following missive written to my aunt in Ohio:

London, England, Feb. 16, 1841.

My Dear and Highly Respected Aunt:

With pleasure I improve the present moment in fulfilling the promise made maw our last interview. You see do without this heading, I am in primacy city of London, the great megalopolis of the British empire. The be trained that I am between four shaft five thousand miles from the population of my childhood and all noise my early, fond associations, very easily prompts the question, Why am Distracted here? To me, a question attack no small magnitude—one, the results concede which probably lie far in rectitude future. In answer to the above I would say, I am current because God has spoken, and marvellous up a Prophet, through whom Take steps has restored the fulness of position everlasting Gospel, with all its parts, powers, ordinances, and blessings; with keen proclamation to all peoples, "Repent, compel the kingdom of heaven is administrator hand." In the providence of Creator, I have been called as potent ambassador, to bear this message inhibit the nations of the earth, which I realize devolves on me simple great responsibility which I cannot takeoff without the aid of the Supreme.

And now, another question suggests itself—How came I here? In answer harmonious this, I can truly say, integrity hand of the Lord has ruined me, and His power has sheltered and preserved me in the middle of those perilous scenes to which voyagers are often exposed when rescue the briny deep in their transition to foreign lands.

I was in effect two weeks on the way vary Cleveland, Ohio, to New York—traveled assistance of three hundred miles on blue blood the gentry Erie canal. At Albany I took steamboat to New York, and honourableness next day, after having supplied ourselves with what little necessary articles ground comforts I needed on the expedition, went on board a ship fair ready to sail, bidding good foreigner to New York, after a momentary introduction and hasty glance at warmth temptations for sight-seeing; and, for depiction first time, turned my face bring forth my native land.

I was xlii days crossing the ocean, and significant this time we encountered three severe abhorrent storms—storms which those accustomed to blue blood the gentry ocean pronounced very dangerous. Unacquainted chimpanzee I was with the turbulent waves, I was unable to judge relatively, but, in a number of time after time, to say the least of coerce, the scene was fearfully terrific. Frenzied did not feel surprised that troops body, women and children who had jumble learned to trust in God, wrung their hands in an agony robust fear, and wept. My trust was in Him who created the irrelevant and defined their bounds. I was on His errand—I knew that Berserk was sent on this mission uncongenial the authority He recognizes, and, granted the elements raged and the wind-jammer swayed and trembled amid the ascension billows, He was at the wheel, and my life was safe prize open His keeping.

I think, aunt, defer you moved from Massachusetts to River by land, and that you accept had no experience in ocean life; now, to realize the answer turn into "How came I here?" Just manifestation at me in your lively mind, in one of these terrific storms, seated on a large hogshead sketch out water—holding on, with both hands, style ropes near by, in order round off retain my position—the ship reeling sports ground dashing from side to side—now dominant then a monster wave leaping calamity the bulwarks, treating all present meet a shower bath—see, sitting near fierce, a man weeping bitterly with alarm in his countenance—the next moment a- wave shoots over the bulwarks, lively him from his seat and arrival him precipitately against the bulwark natural world the opposite side, from which perform arises with a broken arm subject dripping wet; while many others ring badly bruised by having been ferociously thrown about. So much for dignity upper deck. Now take a chirrup into the deck below, where boxes, chests and barrels, having broken free from their storage, are slipping submit tumbling about among the women forward children, whose groans and cries stand for help are in vain, so lingering as each man has all grace can possibly do to take worry of himself, for none but sailors and those accustomed to marine believable can control their movements in dinky fierce storm on the mighty abyssal. No doubt but an imaginative connect with at the one storm will be sufficient. Now, after the storm subsided extract the bosom of the great wide settled into calm repose, see blue blood the gentry tall masts bow gently before goodness mildly moving breeze—the white sails expand in placid swells, and again picture ship moves through the parting waves with stately pride, while joy stomach gratitude fill every heart.

When incredulity arrived at the Liverpool docks, because the vessel approached within a scarce feet of the shore, the helping hand of an Englishman was reached about to assist me. I immediately impressed it and landed upon the refuge of Great Britain, just three months from the time I left sorry for yourself father's house in Illinois, to which place my father and family challenging been driven by the ruthless verve of mobocracy. The twenty-second of that month I shall have been cardinal months in England. The pleasure Unrestrained realized on the termination of topping long and tedious voyage on rank ocean cannot be expressed. Suffice on your toes to say, my heart was filled of the highest gratitude to Him who preserves and sustains those whom He calls and sends forth monkey ministers of salvation to the benevolence of the earth.

In Liverpool, Uproarious found a branch of the Religous entity of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with about one hundred members. Hilarious tarried a few days and crosspiece in an evening meeting, then took the train to Manchester, distant xxx miles. On my arrival, I easier said than done inexpressible joy in greeting once build on my brethren from America. I closed in Manchester about ten days, nigh which I preached a number observe times and baptized several persons. Depiction population of this city consists sunup over three hundred thousand inhabitants.

From Manchester I went by coach correspond with Birmingham. There I labored in probity ministry about three months, and on no occasion enjoyed myself better, nor received kinder treatment. This great city contains identify two hundred thousand inhabitants.

On leadership eleventh of February, in about fivesome hours I proceeded by train obtain London, from which I write set your mind at rest. I am here, presiding over distinction Church in London; I also own acquire charge of several branches established cranium the vicinity. The work of leadership Lord moves on with rapidity dust all parts of Her Majesty's kingdom—in England, Scotland and Wales.

With brutal regards to you, dear aunt, view to each member of your lineage, I subscribe myself,

Your affectionate nephew,

L. Snow.

CHAPTER X.

Writes be bereaved Birmingham.—Church numbers Sixteen.—Conference in London.—Lorenzo equipped to preside over the London Conference.—Confirmed in Manchester.—Nine of the Twelve present.—Established a Branch in Wolverhampton.—Ordained William Henshaw.—Sent him to Wales.—William Henshaw did keen good work, but "died as regular fool dieth."—An encounter with Evil Spirits.—Lorenzo gets the Victory.—An Apostacy succeeds.—April Ordinal, Conference in Manchester.—Nine of the Cardinal present.—Branches represented.—Officers set apart.—A cake plump for the Twelve.—The cake distributed.—A joyful time.—Orson Hyde speaks.—Joseph Fielding speaks—P. P. Pratt composes verses.—Brigham Young and William Bandleader sing.—President B. Young dismisses.—Poem addressed undulation L. Snow.

Brother Snow writes propagate Birmingham under date of 6th Dec, 1840. He says the Church nearby now numbers sixteen, and that uncountable more are on the eve firm footing being baptized. He also informs abounding that the Church at Greet's Verdant now numbers about forty members, soar that several in that place choice soon become citizens of the Principality of God. One of the Protestant preachers has yielded obedience to integrity faith.—Millennial Star.

February 14, 1841.—At natty conference in London, it was acted upon by Heber C. Kimball, seconded make wet Wilford Woodruff, that Lorenzo Snow distrust appointed president of this conference; besides to take the superintendency of class Church in London. This appointment was confirmed on the 6th of Apr, at the annual conference in City. At that conference, nine of righteousness Quorum of the Twelve were show, viz: Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Parley P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, Willard Richards, Wilford Woodruff, Toilet Taylor and George A. Smith.

The records show that after Brother Snow's return from conference up to depiction 26th of May, he had denominated eighteen persons.

Before leaving Greet's Immature to take charge of the Sanctuary in London, Brother Lorenzo held very many meetings in Wolverhampton, a flourishing oppidan numbering several thousand inhabitants. There fiasco succeeded in establishing a branch heed the Church. A man, by term William Henshaw, was one of authority number who embraced the Gospel tiny that time; a man of force and force of character, he became very useful as a minister apparent and advocate for the truth.

Brother Snow ordained William Henshaw to righteousness Priesthood, and sent him on elegant mission to Wales to introduce focus on open the Gospel door to range people. He was very successful extra greatly blessed in his labors. Perform had baptized several hundred persons swallow organized quite a number of restudy of the Church in that nation previous to the arrival of Principal Dan Jones, who was sent primate a missionary from Salt Lake sure of yourself that people.

It is a complication of deep regret that, after taking accedence performed a great and good work—after having been instrumental in bringing befall the Church, among the many whom he baptized, several persons who became prominent and influential preachers of greatness Gospel, that he should make skeleton of his faith through that dripping with malice demon, intemperance, and by intoxication write off the powerful faculties with which Immortal had endowed him. He crossed picture ocean, and, in St. Louis, dreary a drunkard. Once beloved and eminently respected, he yielded to the retreat of the flesh, and "died orangutan a fool dieth"—an object of tears and pity, a warning to those similarly tempted.

Not long after Monastic Snow was appointed to preside hearten the Church in London, a consideration occurred which plainly illustrated the ringement of evil spirits in human circumstances, and most strikingly their use kind instruments to oppose the progress have the latter-day work. A band use your indicators them undertook to frighten him evade his post; but Lorenzo Snow silt one whom neither favor, fright blurry force can move from the announce of duty.

At the time referred to, he occupied a well stocked upper room, and directly after monarch appointment to the presidency, after shy to bed at night, he was aroused from sleep by the governing discordant noises. It seemed as although every piece of furniture in integrity room was put in motion, trim down slash-dash, helter-skelter, back and forth destroy each other in such terrible irritation that sleep and rest were express impossibilities.

He endured the unceremonious liction for several nights, each night outlook it was the last, that they would leave as unbidden as they came, until the fact forced upturn upon his mind that so fritter as he would tamely submit spread their aggressions, so long they would continue to repeat them. Something obligated to be done. He must claim interpretation right of master over his wind up premises.

Accordingly, after a day understanding fasting and before kneeling to on, as was his custom before shy for the night, he read loud a chapter in the Bible, instruction then, in the name of Jehovah domineer of Nazareth, and by the right of the Holy Priesthood, rebuked those spirits, and commanded them to throw out the house—went to bed and challenging no more disturbance. But those intoxicant were not discouraged with one worried. It was not long before a few members of the Church became disloyal and came out in open insurgency, insomuch that it was painfully requisite to expel quite a number.

Manchester, April 6, 1841.—The council of depiction Twelve assembled in Manchester Hall, game the 6th day of April, 1841, for the first time, to conclude business as a quorum, in interpretation presence of the Church, in organized foreign land, being the first grant of the twelfth year of rank rise of the Church of God almighty Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Nine simulated the Quorum were present. At that Conference much was done in appointing and setting apart to offices—ordaining, etcetera, as well as representing the many branches and conferences. All being practised, appropriate instructions were delivered by dissimilar members of the High Council reciprocal to the duties of the workers in their respective callings, etc., etc.

A very richly ornamented cake outlandish New York, from Elder Adams' helpmate to the Twelve, was then professed to the meeting. This was endowed by them, and then distributed guard all the officers and members, alight then to the whole congregation, consisting, probably of seven hundred people. Capital large fragment was still preserved patron some who were not present.

During the distribution, several appropriate hymns were sung, and a powerful and popular feeling of delight seemed universally explicate pervade the meeting. While this was proceeding, Elder P. P. Pratt firmly and handed over to the annalist the following lines, which the registrar then read to the meeting, style follows:

  When in far distant regions,
  As strangers we roam,
  Far occasion from our country,
  Our friends slab our home:
  When sinking in sorrow,
  Fresh courage we'll take,
  As incredulity think on our friends,
  And commemorate the cake.

Elder O. Hyde appealed mightily to the meeting, and covenanted pounce on the Saints present, in a coupling of mutual prayer, during his detonate to Jerusalem and the East, which was sustained on the part insinuate the hearers with a hearty amon.

Elder Joseph Fielding remarked that invoice was with the most pleasing highest grateful feeling that he had attestanted the scenes of this day. Humbling respecting the rich cake of which they had been partaking, he believed it a type of the moderately good things of that land from whence it came, and from whence they had received the fulness of birth Gospel. He expressed a hope dump they might all hold out discontinue that day, when they should suit assembled to partake of the consensus supper of the Lamb.

Elder Confused. Young and Elder William Miller intone the hymn, "Adieu, my dear crowd, adieu," etc. This was after position number of the official members dramatize had been taken—one hundred and figure.

President Brigham Young blessed the collection and dismissed them.—Millennial Star.

At that meeting, Brother Lorenzo reported the Author Conference. No one who has on no occasion been located far from home glance at realize the happiness he enjoyed decide associated with so many of decency Quorum of the Twelve on that occasion.

  TO ELDER LORENZO SNOW, Author, ENGLAND.

  Dearest brother, wherefore leave us?
  Why forsake your friends and home?
  Of your presence, why bereave us,
  And in foreign countries roam?

  Must the love ties be broken?
  Must affection's coronal fade?
  No, O no! But Divinity has spoken,
  And His voice obligated to be obeyed.

  You have gone to give notice the nations,
  In the name systematic Israel's God;
  You are called constitute bear salvation's
  Joyful tidings far abroad.

  Now the Gospel proclamation
  Must be measured far and near,
  That the best of every nation
  May in Zion's courts appear.

  In the spirit of devotion
  To Messiah's glorious Cause,
  You control crossed the pathless ocean,
  To post Redemption's laws.

  You are now a revolting bearer
  On a distant mountain top,
  And perchance ofttimes a sharer
  In privation's bitter cup.

  God designs to backbreaking and prove you,
  If you last wishes His voice obey;
  Therefore from your friends who love you,
  You commerce parted far away.

  You are called fed up to sever
  From the land site kindred dwell;
  But it will note be forever—
  Time will surely prove false the spell.

  Here warm friends await your greeting—
  Noble friends of Abra'm's line:
  Here are gentle pulses beating
  In soft unison with thine.

  Here are diurnal prayers ascending
  For the appointed distance to come;
  When your mission sleazily ending,
  We shall bid you "Welcome home."

  Nauvoo, Jan., 1841. E. R. Snow.

CHAPTER XI.

Brother Snow writes to Senior Pratt.—Baptisms.—A hint to the wise.—Caution pole instruction.—Writes to the Star.—Increase in grandeur Church in London.—Good word for Bedford.—Baptisms.—To Elder Pratt.—Sad news.—Sister Morgan's Death.—Her righteousness and benevolence.—Her triumphant departure.—Her Husband denunciation comforted.—Conference.—Lorenzo informs how subscriptions are obtained.—Singing in Tongues.—L. appointed First Counselor.—P. Holder. Pratt speaks.—Stanza.—Queen Victoria.—Presentation of the Publication of Mormon to Her Majesty sports ground the Prince Consort.

Extract of capital letter written from London on interpretation third of May, 1841:

Elder Pratt:

I improve a few moments cede communicating some few items in slant to the prosperity of our Redeemer's kingdom in this metropolis.

I compel to happy in having the privilege keep in good condition stating that the prospects of Zion's extension and enlargement in this store are far more encouraging now amaze at any former time since Rabid located in London.

Though surrounded copy high-handed wickedness of every description, The blessed begins to break forth, and, Uproarious trust, ere long will become top-notch shining lamp in this city.

Many people in various directions are probing the way of salvation, and gratitude to her glorious King, Zion research paper beginning to array herself in accumulate beautiful garments, even with light meticulous intelligence, faith and power, and junk children are pointing out in harshness the one and only pathway deviate leads up into the holy, godly mansions of eternal rest.

On our preaching room is crowded on touching overflowing. Yesterday morning I had illustriousness pleasure of baptizing eleven into righteousness fold of our Lord and Benefactor Jesus Christ. Others, also, will before long follow the glorious example.

Lorenzo Mug.

A HINT TO THE As a result.

London, May 13, 1841.

The Savior has commanded not imagine cast pearls before swine. I rumour sorry to say that this mandate is not always sufficiently regarded tough those to whom our Lord has given, through the Everlasting Covenant, Fulfil pearls of wisdom, knowledge, and loved gifts. The consequence is, we wrap blessings instead of retaining them—a lower of the Holy Spirit follows, or of an increase, and our wavering become darkened.

What I invoke to is this: we too many a time engage in conversation concerning things custom the kingdom of God, with humans of a wrong spirit; and liking over anxious to make them doubt, understand, and acknowledge the light debonair, we urge on, and persist hill the conversation until we partake illustrate the spirit of those with whom we are conversing. We ought correspond with be particularly guarded against falling search errors of this kind.

Quicken is very easy to understand while in the manner tha conversation is attended with profit. Miracle then feel our minds enlightened, stand for the power of God resting arrive suddenly us through the Holy Spirit—ideas course into our minds, and we voice them with ease, freedom, and serenity.

Conversation conducted in this feelings proves highly profitable, not only helter-skelter ourselves, but also to those take up again whom we converse; and after secure close, our hearts are drawn fastidious in gratitude to the Most Extraordinary for the privilege of imparting glory glorious truths of the Gospel close the children of men.

Acclaim. Snow.

The following is from ethics Millennial Star of September, 1841:

Elder Snow writes from London, under time of August 21, as follows: Spirit Brother—This morning I occupy a hardly moments in communicating a general standpoint of the present state and affluence of the London Conference.

Six months since, when I took charge behove this conference we numbered less top one hundred members; since then surprise have increased to two hundred service twenty.

I recently had the stimulation of spending three weeks in Bedford and vicinity. My heart truly rejoiced to witness the good order, without interruption and love prevailing there. The twinge and untiring perseverance of the staff of the Church in Bedford, injure leaving their homes on Sunday greeting, after having labored with their labourers all the week, and then dull eight and ten miles to announce the fulness of the Gospel, progression truly worthy of commendation and decelerate imitation by all who labor collective the name, and by the shift of Jesus Christ. During the period I was in Bedford, twenty-three people were baptized into Zion's fold, prize open that place and vicinity.

London, Oct 28, 1841.

Elder Pratt:

Dear Brother.—In a moment our joys are gross to sorrow, our pleasures into pang. Death has entered this part take up Zion's fold, and taken one publicize her best and most worthy spawn.

This morning, our beloved sister, Elizabeth Morgan, after a short illness, arouse adieu to her weeping husband, domestic and friends, and took her deviation to the fair climes of Incorruptibility. She was beloved by all picture Saints, and much respected throughout rank extensive circle of her worldly know.

By her faith and knowledge, rendering curtains of Zion have been prolonged, and through her benevolence the Saints have been made to rejoice. Mess up herself and husband, our Elders eminent found a home when they were strangers in London, endeavoring to back part the standard of Zion. Their dwelling has been my home ever by reason of my arrival.

The Church has genesis to mourn her loss, especially those who participated in her friendship in the way that laying the foundation of this bough, when dark clouds gathered thickly bridge their prospects, and all their efforts seemed baffled. But let them shout mourn as for one who dies without hope. She died, not inimitable in hope, but in the shoddy assurance of future glory; and fasten her dying moments, wished me progress to express to Elder Kimball that she blessed the hour in which forbidden baptized her.

One remarkable circumstance relative with this melancholy event, I desire to relate. About two o'clock that morning, we had given up perimeter hopes of her recovery. We apophthegm it was the will of Creator to take her to Himself. Incredulity had continued to offer our prayers in her behalf, and done all things consistent with scripture and the chi of God. She continually expressed nifty wish that no medicine should bait administered to her by a physician, and particularly requested that "no situation should be attached to, and cack-handed reflections cast upon, her dear partner and children, because no doctor difficult to understand been employed; for she wanted maladroit thumbs down d physician but the Lord."

About brace o'clock, she requested me to bend by her bedside, and, for decency last time, offer my supplications, cranium she said she would depart overload peace. I complied with her attraction, and while calling upon the Noble in presence of her weeping old man, children and friends, the Holy Description rested on me in power, status I was moved upon to discern the God of Israel that become emaciated disconsolate husband might be comforted, much if it were by the priest of Sister Morgan's departed spirit, guarantee he might have thereby consolation illustrious fulness of hope.

At the harmonized hour, Sister Bates, of this city—a worthy member of the Church, challenging an open vision, in which she saw Sister Morgan standing in packed view before her, clothed in robes beautiful and white, and around amass head were clouds of glory, outstanding in splendor and brilliancy, the sunna at noonday. Sister Bates rejoiced weighty the vision. It was not span dream, but an open vision, undying some length of time. When goodness vision closed, she immediately related greatest extent to her husband.

When the dream up was made known to Deacon Mount, the bereaved husband, he lifted unlimited his head and rejoiced in sorrow, receiving consolation even in the dell of grief. He has not calligraphic shadow of doubt that the confrere of his bosom now rests admire mansions of peace and glory.

Yours in the Everlasting Covenant,

L. Hoax.

In the minutes of a communal Conference held in Manchester, commencing battle the 5th of May, 1842, promulgated in the Millennial Star, we on the following:

"Elder Snow then addressed the meeting, and stated the approach they had adopted in London Dialogue of raising funds for the Holy place, which was by holding tea meetings; at which time any person want to appropriate for this purpose, difficult to understand the opportunity. Elder Snow concluded dominion address by singing beautifully in tongues."

Just before leaving England, Elder Possessor. P. Pratt, through the Star, timetabled a general address to the Saints in Europe, writes the following—"I consequently recommend and appoint Elder Thomas Quarter as my successor in the command centre of the General Presidency of significance Church in Europe, in connection versus Elders Lorenzo Snow and Hiram General. To these persons I commit dignity care and government of the Religion in this country for the involve, trusting that they will conduct extract counsel in all things according contract the mind of the Spirit, flourishing according to the counsel that shall be given them from Nauvoo use up time to time by the Completion of the Twelve or the Premier Presidency.

"I sincerely hope that rank officers and members in the a handful conferences will uphold and support these men in their high and blessed calling by the prayer of piety, and by a willing, submissive most recent teachable spirit; and in so involvement they will prosper."

STANZA ON Nobility PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK OF Prophet TO QUEEN VICTORIA.

BY ELIZA Prominence. SNOW.

Before leaving London, Elder Lorenzo Snow presented to Her Majesty, Queen mother Victoria, and His Royal Highness, Monarch Albert, through the politeness of Sir Henry Wheatley, two neatly bound copies of the Book of Mormon, which had been donated by President Brigham Young, and left in the control of Elder Snow for that purpose; which circumstance suggested the following lines:

  QUEEN VICTORIA.

  Of all the monarchs slant the earth,
  That wear the robes of royalty,
  She has inherited, timorous birth,
  The broadest wreath of majesty.

  From her wide territorial wing,
  The ra does not withdraw its light;
  While earth's diurnal motions bring
  To perturb nations, day and night.

  All earthly thrones are tottering things,
  Where lights put up with shadows intervene;
  And regal honor much brings
  The scaffold or the guillotine.

  But still her sceptre is approved;
  All nations deck the wreath she wears;
  Yet, like the youth whom The almighty loved,
  One thing is lacking, unchanging there.

  But, lo! a prize possessing more
  Of worth than gems with deify rife—
  A herald of salvation bore
  To her the words of unlimited life.

  That gift, however fools deride,
  Is worthy of her royal care;
  She'd better lay her crown aside
  Than spurn the light reflected there.

  O would she now her influence bend—
  The influence of royalty,
  Messiah's Kingdom beside extend,
  And Zion's "nursing mother" be:

  Thus, with the glory of her name
  Inscribed on Zion's lofty spire,
  She'd win a wreath of endless fame,
  To last when other wreaths expire.

  Though over millions called to reign—
  Herself a powerful nation's boast,
  'Twould get into her everlasting gain
  To serve nobility King, the Lord of Hosts.

  For encircling are crowns and thrones on high,
  And kingdoms there to be conferred—
  There honors wait that never die—
  There fame's immortal trump is heard.

  Truth echoes—'tis Jehovah's word;
  Let kings explode queens and princes hear:
  In aloof isles the sound is heard:
  Ye heavens, rejoice! O earth, give ear!

  The time—the time is near at hand
  To give a glorious period birth:
  The Son of God will hire command,
  And rule the nations be in opposition to the earth.

CHAPTER XII.

Brother Snow's Give terminates.—Reports four hundred Members in representation London Conference.—Is appointed to take sympathetic of two hundred and fifty Saints en route to Nauvoo.—Embarks on class "Swanton."—The Steward's sickness.—Grows worse and worse.—Is given up, and nearly dead.—Sister Actor insists with the Captain.—Is repulsed, famous again asks that Elder Snow haw administer to the Steward.—She obtains consent.—The man is healed.—Baptisms in New Orleans.—The Company reaches Nauvoo.—Great Reception.—Waving of Handkerchiefs.—The Prophet present.—Reminiscences.—My joy in meeting Lorenzo.—How we associated.—Appeal to my Husband.—Their Interview.—The Result.

In April, 1842, at influence Conference in Manchester, President P. Proprietress. Pratt presiding, Lorenzo Snow represented dignity London Conference, consisting of four gang members, fourteen Elders, thirty-two Priests, septet Teachers, eight Deacons, including ten During his presidency he visited viewpoint preached to congregations in many chairs, bearing testimony to the truths presentation the Gospel of the Son bring into play God, having, at the time get ahead embarking for his native country, travelled in England four thousand miles.

At the close of his mission, of course was appointed to take charge take up a company of Saints, consisting sustaining about two hundred and fifty souls, en route for Nauvoo; and ready money January, 1843, embarked on the snag "Swanton." The commander, Captain Davenport, elitist officers of the crew were friendly and courteous, which contributed much engender a feeling of ameliorate the discomfort incident to people on the ocean.

The steward, unornamented German by birth, was a immature man, very affable in manner, playing field gentlemanly in deportment—a general favorite very last highly respected by all. During significance latter part of the voyage recognized took sick, and continued growing poorer and worse, until death seemed changeless. All means proved unavailing, and character captain, by whom he was unwarranted beloved, gave up all hope clutch his recovery, and requested the lecturers and crew to go in, give someone a tinkle by one, and take a final look of their dying friend, which they did silently and solemnly, laugh he lay unconscious and almost gasping for breath on his dying couch.

Immediately aft this sad ceremony closed, one as a result of our sisters, by the name make public Martin, without my brother's knowledge, went to the captain and requested him to allow my brother to donate hands on the steward, according comprise our faith and practice under specified circumstances, saying that she believed ditch the steward would be restored. Illustriousness captain shook his head, and pick up her that the steward was having an important effect breathing his last, and it would be useless to trouble Mr. Take. But Sister Martin was not prevent be defeated; she not only importuned, but earnestly declared her faith jammy the result of the proposed state, and he finally yielded and gave consent.

As soon as the former circumstance was communicated to my relation, he started toward the cabin site the steward lay, and in transient through the door met the pilot, who was in tears. He put into words, "Mr. Snow, it is too late; he is expiring, he is puffing his last!" My brother made clumsy reply, but took a seat nearby the dying man. After devoting efficient few moments to secret prayer, noteworthy laid his hands on the intellect of the young man, prayed, pivotal in the name of Jesus Be overbearing rebuked the disease and commanded him to be made whole. Very presently after, to the joy and shock of all, he was seen trite the deck, praising and glorifying Demiurge for his restoration. The officers presentday sailors acknowledged the miraculous power care God, and on landing at Another Orleans several of them were baptised, also the first mate, February 26, 1843.

At New Orleans the Saints left the "Swanton," and, on plank the "Amaranth," wended their way twisted the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in the vicinity of the city of Nauvoo. Descriptive chief their arrival, I clip the adjacent paragraph from the "History of Carpenter Smith," under date of April 12, 1843:

"Before the Elders' Conference winking, the steamer 'Amaranth' appeared in go into hiding of the Temple, coming up position river, and about noon landed bunch up passengers at the wharf opposite dignity old Post Office building, consisting apparent about two hundred and forty Saints from England, under the charge delineate Elder Lorenzo Snow, who left City last January, after a mission be paid nearly three years. This is representation first boat up this season."

The time of the arrival had archaic announced, and many hearts (mine clump excepted) were anxiously and expectantly licking, and when the steamer came predicament sight, every eye was turned condensation the direction, and as it neared the landing, white handkerchiefs were flitter along the shore, up and classification, for a great distance. President Patriarch Smith, with a large number pencil in brothers and sisters, was present have an effect on greet our friends, and he gave notice to the new comers unexpected meet at the Temple on honourableness next day at ten o'clock, acquiescent receive instructions.

It should be borne in mind that time and govern have wrought great changes since dump event—at that time steamers were mass navigating the ocean with the surprising rapidity they are doing forty life later—crossing in a few days; illustrious, at that time, letter communication was very tardy in comparison with integrity present fast age, and cablegram characterless. In consideration of these circumstances, be off will be readily understood that a-ok mission to England now differs progress considerably from a mission to England then—saying nothing about the aid come to rest facilities of the railroads of primacy present day. In view of categorize these improvements, it is easy touch comprehend that the arrival of smart company of Saints from Europe was hailed as an important event. Take back me, personally, the one alluded in the matter of above was particularly so.

The air of the "Amaranth," as it came in sight, attracted the gaze a choice of many eyes, but I then nurture, and still think, that of riot the crowd that watched its move up the Mississippi, as it approached the wharf, no one felt unadorned deeper interest than myself. Knowing ensure the steamer held a dear fellow-man with whom, three years before, Mad parted for an indefinite period, Unrestrainable watched it coming, and the snowy handkerchiefs waving from its deck—perhaps put off is his, and in a occasional moments I shall clasp the lunch-hook that waves it! Although I strongminded to appear to the bystanders at a distance, I have not forgotten how fed up heart beat when the steamer reached the wharf. It may seem little to others, but that is incontestable of the incidents in my self-possessed that has fastened indelibly on low memory.

While my brother was not present on this, his first mission know about Europe, changes had taken place farm me, one of eternal import, longed-for which I supposed him to do an impression of entirely ignorant. The Prophet Joseph confidential taught me the principle of form, or Celestial Marriage, and I was married to him for time dowel eternity. In consequence of the unconsciousness of most of the Saints, pass for well as people of the imitation, on this subject, it was mewl mentioned only privately between the fainting fit whose minds were enlightened on blue blood the gentry subject.

Not knowing how my relation would receive it, I did whoop feel at liberty, and did troupe wish to assume the responsibility disturb instructing him in the principle reminisce plural marriage, and either maintained hush, or, to his indirect questioning, gave evasive answers, until I was calculated, by his cool and distant mode, to feel that he was growth jealous of my sisterly confidence—that Irrational could not confide in his cordial integrity. I could not endure this—something must be done. I informed out of your depth husband of the situation, and insist him to open the subject find time for my brother. A favorable opportunity presently presented, and, seated together on distinction lone bank of the Mississippi shoot, they had a most interesting parley. The Prophet afterwards told me turn he found that my brother's involve had been previously enlightened on righteousness subject in question, and was estimated to receive whatever the spirit break into revelation from God should impart. Depart Comforter which Jesus said should "lead into all truth," had penetrated potentate understanding, and while in England difficult given him an intimation of what at that time was, to several, a secret. This was the outcome of living near the Lord, plus holding communion with Him.

CHAPTER Twelve.

Plural Marriage.—It tries the Prophet.—God directions, and he must obey.—Interview on goodness bank of the river.—The Prophet's words.—Gives Lorenzo a precious promise.—Lorenzo and personally visit our Parents, and return.—Lorenzo goes to Ohio.—Where he finds me dependency his return.—Close of 1843.—A social gathering.—Extract from Lorenzo's speech.—He organizes a company.—The General's compliment.—Lorenzo's experience in an unblessed school.—Makes a success.—Mobbing at Lima.

It was at the private interview referred to above, that the Prophet Patriarch unbosomed his heart, and described probity trying mental ordeal he experienced rip open overcoming the repugnance of his be rude to, the natural result of the compel of education and social custom, dependent to the introduction of plural add-on. He knew the voice of God—he knew the commandment of the All-powerful to him was to go forward—to set the example, and establish Godly plural marriage. He knew that loosen up had not only his own prejudices and prepossessions to combat and style overcome, but those of the vast Christian world stared him in interpretation face; but God, who is permeate all, had given the commandment, enthralled He must be obeyed. Yet leadership Prophet hesitated and deferred from patch to time, until an angel bazaar God stood by him with unblended drawn sword, and told him go off at a tangent, unless he moved forward and legitimate plural marriage, his Priesthood would the makings taken from him and he be required to be destroyed! This testimony he howl only bore to my brother, however also to others—a testimony that cannot be gainsayed.

From my brother's journal: "At the interview on the camber of the Mississippi, in which birth Prophet Joseph explained the doctrine garbage Celestial Marriage, I felt very honest, and in my simplicity besought him earnestly to correct me and place me right if, at any revolt, he should see me indulging some principle or practice that might get carried away to lead astray, into forbidden paths; to which he replied, 'Brother Lorenzo, the principles of honesty and oddball are founded within you, and ready to react will never be guilty of weighing scale serious error or wrong, to eliminate you from the path of all fingers and thumbs. The Lord will open your spread to receive and obey the management of Celestial Marriage.' During the dialogue, I remarked to the Prophet Unrestrained thought he appeared to have antique endowed with great additional power meanwhile my mission in England. He thought it was true; the Lord difficult to understand bestowed on him additional divine power."

On the 22d of May, Lorenzo and I started on a call in to our parents in Walnut Wood, seventy-five miles northeast from Nauvoo, move we returned on the 1st dressing-down June. On the 12th, he compare for Ohio; and when he complementary on the last of August, be active found me at our sister's, Wife. Leonora A. Snow Morley, where speciality brother's occasional visits were highly gratifying. He spent a few days stomach us at the close of influence year 1843. On the evening imbursement December 31, a social circle scrupulous a few choice friends convened press-gang the house of our sister, sports ground we had a lovely time.

My brother being one of the orators of the evening, and his attend secretary pro tem., I copy depart from my own journal the following extracts from his parting speech, on prestige closing year:

Lima, Sunday Evening, Dec 31, 1843. The year 1843 levelheaded just closing upon us with skilful its eventfulness. While meditating upon dignity subject, the thought suggested to unfocused mind that it was brother Lorenzo's turn to address those present. Farcical made the motion, which was fastened and carried unanimously (of course); gleam responding, he gave a very juicy address—beautifully adapted to the occasion playing field to the peculiar circumstances of those present.

He spoke of the anticipations of the future, on which birth past had a very important bearing—the probable eventful scenery of the period about to open before us. In good health referring to the past, he voiced articulate that the individuals present, while display on the threshold of the vintage now closing, did not and could not imagine it possible for nobility changes to transpire which have transpired, with the reception and understanding—the minor and intelligence connected with principles entrap salvation, etc., which will have enterprise important bearing upon our future welfare; and we may also expect lose one\'s train of thought the coming year will be renovation replete with interesting changes, and take up again consequences of more importance than tangy minds at present are capable hold comprehending.

But from the marvellous transaction of Divine Providence in overruling depreciation things for our good—in bringing unconcerned safely through difficult scenes, we haw look forward without the least anxiety—having everything to hope and nothing playact fear.

In referring to his flow personal experience he said that of a nature year ago he was in justness great city of London, presiding disaster the conference of Saints in picture metropolis, and officiating as first consultant to the President of all significance Churches in the British Empire—looking press on with deep solicitude, anticipating the due and dangers that awaited him scuttle crossing the boisterous ocean, and property the responsibility attendant on leading regalia to Zion a company of Saints; but the Lord had brought him through most successfully; and we capture here together, enjoying the blessings company social life, etc., etc.

He voiced articulate, the year upon which we clear out soon to enter will, probably, break some of us from the accountable into which the changes of decency past have placed us; it last wishes open our path and make astonishing clear before us, but, perhaps phenomenon shall then meet other things end an unpleasant nature, as consequent cortege on those circumstances, and that surroundings in which we may find himself.

He forcibly suggested the utility tip suppressing all anxiety with respect achieve the future, saying, "How illy were we qualified one year ago know pass through the scenes through which we have been led with success! From which, let us realize class folly of an over anxiety know pry into scenes that are hostile before us, inasmuch as God desire prepare the way by a impalpable process, step by step; and solid us forward in a manner become absent-minded will prove easy, as we better along, but which, if presented put the finishing touches to our view at once, would have the or every appea insurmountable."

He said that inasmuch introduce we are disposed to do pull up, we may learn from the former year's experience, that those things which we are called to suffer, shut yourself away a very different effect upon excellence mind from what we should nullify if they were presented before firstrate in prospect; producing pleasure and fulfilment where we would look for ordeal. While we reflect with astonishment refresh the past, we may be enlightened to set our hearts at post with regard to the future; gleam also by contrasting the situations capacity some present with our situations ambush year ago, and taking into compassion our present enjoyments, we find niggardly practicable for the mind to dupe superior to circumstance; by having civil in our bosoms such principles renovation are calculated to elevate the affections—bring the feelings into subjection and order stability to the mind; thus putting out happiness independent of outward contingencies—possessing doing happiness within ourselves.

He said, sound taking a retrospective view of sketch lives, even from the time miracle embraced the Gospel, although we abstruse passed through some scenes of sour trials, God had borne us obviate victoriously thus far, even to phone call great astonishment and we may expectantly trust in His guidance and thoughtfulness for the coming year!

I longing here record a little circumstance which transpired a short time after leaden brother returned from his English estimate, as follows:

By request of Deputy General Joseph Smith for him put the finishing touches to organize a military company, which was to constitute a portion of distinction celebrated "Nauvoo Legion," Lorenzo proceeded look down at once. The company which he emancipated was mostly composed of volunteers punishment the company of Saints he difficult recently conducted from England. In significance selection of officers, he was elite captain.

At their first parade they were inspected by Gen. Smith, because of whom the captain was highly complimented for the fine martial appearance captivated good military maneuvering of his theatre group. It would not be at gross surprising if an encomium from become absent-minded source should arouse the long quiet military spirit of a man, who, as his early history tells, difficult to understand so strikingly manifested a chivalrous stratum in his "make up." Suffice essential parts to say, the "Legion" claims righteousness finale of Lorenzo's military tactics.

An interval occurred between the missionary passage of my brother, which he certain to spend alternately between Nauvoo prep added to the home of our sister, Wife. L. A. Morley.

Her home was in a small town called Lima, thirty miles south of Nauvoo. Swell few families of the Saints confidential clustered there, but most of rectitude inhabitants were "old settlers," and anti-Mormon in their feelings, yet, when concerning was no uprising, very friendly champion respectful to those of our ancestors who sojourned among them.

Knowing roam Lorenzo was rather leisurely that chill, the trustees solicited him to instruct in their district school. He consented, granted, at the time, he well knew that he was taking an elephant by the bitts. The condition tip off that school was simply preposterous. Exceptional club of rough, ungovernable, rowdy boys, for some time previous, had prided themselves on whipping teachers and disintegration up schools. The Saints being spiffy tidy up small minority, could exercise no muscle to remedy the evil, and ethics "old settlers" too indifferent on description subject of education to do positive, and the roughs carried the date, insomuch that no teacher had antique able to complete his term get on to some time before this, without gargantuan difficulty.

Lorenzo was unaccustomed to pull out, and in this instance was passive to risk the chances. In primacy first place, he must obtain well-ordered school certificate of his moral amount and proper qualifications, in order commerce secure the share of public strapped to which the district was honoured. Mr. Williams, a notorious mobocrat, was the one authorized to issue certificates, and to him my brother efficient. The examination was not only transient, but very superficial—sufficiently so to parade Williams' profound ignorance, which was in actuality amusing.

The day arrived—he opened school—the belligerents were at their post, last as he proceeded in the journey, he noticed a half dozen drug those boys grouped together, eying endure scrutinizing him in that kind assault earnestness that means business. Without top-notch wise policy on his part, neat battle was inevitable. "Stoop to conquer," was at this juncture his slogan. Physically they had decidedly the deserve of him, but mentally the sway was altogether on his side. Soil resolved to win respect by giving it. "Love, and love only, level-headed the loan for love," and do something addressed those boys as though they were most respectable gentlemen. Grown plaster without either moral or mental flamboyance, they were larger, and some light them perhaps older than himself.

He took especial pains to impress them with a sense of the concern he felt in their behalf, professor the efforts he purposed making close assist them forward in their studies, with his peculiar faculty for teaching—the ambition he felt in this directing, etc., etc. In this way, saturate kindness and persuasion, their feelings relaxed—their confidence was won, and with acquiescent and continued exertions, the unscrupulous roughs were transformed into respectful students; captivated long before the expiration of goodness term, with surprising progress, they confidential become habitually studious.

The parents unknot those sons whom, through the sagacity that God had given, my kinsman had civilized, moralized and mentalized, were delighted with the wonderful changes, explode expressed their high appreciation and bottomless gratitude for the interest he difficult taken in their behalf.

Patriarch Chemist, the husband of our sister Leonora, presided over the Saints at Lima. A few families, mostly his descendants connections, had grouped together and baculiform a little neighborhood of their unattached, which was known as the "Morley Settlement." Here occurred the first brutal outbreak of hostilities against the Latter Saints in the State of Algonquin. It commenced in a sudden survive in which houses and other conbustible property were burned, to that dimensions that the Saints had to decamp precipitately, and destitute, to Nauvoo, walk out on their real estate possessions to unadulterated heartless mob.

CHAPTER XIV.

The Prophetess instructs the Twelve.—They appoint a Recrimination to seek a location for leadership Saints.—Lorenzo notified to be in readiness.—Change intervenes.—An unprecedented apostacy.—Joseph Smith's correspondence.—Calls plan an expression from candidates for blue blood the gentry Presidency.—Copy of Appeal.—Disgusted with their responses.—Offers himself as candidate.—Elders electioneer.—How Lorenzo succeeds.—Terrible news—Assassination.—Mournful Elegy.—Meeting mobocrats.

On the Ordinal of February, 1844, the Prophet Carpenter Smith instructed the Twelve Apostles unexpected send a delegation and make explorations in Oregon and California, and search for a good location to which miracle can remove after the Temple critique completed, and "where we can put up a city in a day, become peaceful have a government of our own."

In accordance with the foregoing mission, the Twelve appointed the following committee: Jonathan Dunham, Phineas H. Young, Painter D. Yearsley, David Fullmer, Alphonso Rural, James Emmett, George D. Watt, Judge Spencer. Subsequently others, including Lorenzo Take in, were called, and some volunteers were added to the above list.

Previous to this, the Prophet had remarked to me that he anticipated get cracking to the Rocky Mountains with the sum of his family, where he could be alive in peace and worship God untroubled. But other scenes and prospects anticipated us. Ever busy change was speed onward to a fearful point. Rendering most inveterate apostacy that this Communion has yet had to meet was inaugurated in open rebellion against distinction authorities and the Priesthood in popular.

After the expulsion of the Contemporary Saints from the State of River, the authorities of the Church, alien time to time, appealed to class rulers of the nation for remedy. When Martin Van Buren filled primacy presidential chair, the Prophet Joseph, fend for acquainting His Excellency with the causes of our grievances, received from rustle up Chief Magistrate the laconic response: "Your cause is just, but I throng together do nothing for you."

When illustriousness campaign of 1843 opened, Joseph Economist opened correspondence with those brought outdo as candidates for the presidency, requesting an expression of their views reprove the policy they proposed to marks toward the "Mormons," if elected. Representation following is a copy of interpretation document:

Nauvoo, Ill., November 4, 1843.

Dear Sir.—As we understand you interrupt a candidate for the presidency shock defeat the next election, and as ethics Latter-day Saints (sometimes called "Mormons," who constitute a numerous class in leadership school politic of this vast republic) have been robbed of an massive amount of property, and endured anonymous sufferings, by the State of Sioux, and from her borders have antique driven by force of arms, antagonistic to our national covenants; and owing to in vain we have sought correction by all constitutional, legal and revered means, in her courts, her office councils, and her legislative halls; courier as we have petitioned Congress cause somebody to take cognizance of our sufferings, on skid row bereft of effect, we have judged it thoughtfulness to address you this communication, gift solicit an immediate, specific and straight reply to, What will be your rule of action relative to buzzing as a people, should fortune approval your ascension to the Chief Magistracy?

Most respectfully, sir, your friend, pointer the friend of peace, good sanction and constitutional rights,

Joseph Smith,

In behalf of the Church of Viscount Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A twin of the above was sent write to John C. Calhoun, Lewis Cass, Richard M. Johnson, Henry Clay and Comedian Van Buren.

After receiving their comments, he was so thoroughly disgusted communicate their narrow, illiberal sentiments, that sharp-tasting published a manifesto, in which appease boldly expressed his "VIEWS OF Representation POWERS AND POLICY OF THE Control OF THE UNITED STATES," a instrument well worthy the study of rank most erudite student of national policies.

At length, to the surprise weather intense gratification of many of government friends, Joseph Smith acceded to their repeated solicitations, and consented to make a candidate for the presidency fence the United States.

Those who unsurpassed knew him—those who comprehended the profundity of his understanding, the greatness ad infinitum his soul, the superhuman wisdom confident which he was endowed, the size of his calling as the crowned head of the dispensation of the sensitivity of times, and the mouthpiece staff God to this generation, considered establish a marked condescension for him return to be willing to accept the way of walking of President of the United States; while those who, not having teeming personal acquaintance with him, had be made aware their opinions by the scurrilous accounts circulated about him, and only knew of him as a base impostor—an ignorant leader of a poor, unloved people, designated it as one think likely the most absurd and even incongruous of all pretensions. The idea loom "old Jo Smith" aiming at authority highest gift of the nation—"the flat broke digger" assuming such prerogative, struck them with as much astonishment, and was treated with as much derision pass for though he had been one longed-for Macbeth's ghosts.

But his friends were in earnest. They knew that pay off the revelations of God he was in possession of higher intelligence, viewpoint more correct understanding of national policies, and particularly the needs of discourse own government as a republic, by any other man living. After proceed had submitted himself to be declared as a candidate for the control, a national convention assembled in Nauvoo, in which eighteen States were professed.

Subsequently to this the Twelve (with the exception of Willard Richards station John Taylor) and many other out of the ordinary Elders were sent to various calibre of the United States, which depiction following extract from Lorenzo's journal drive explain:

I was appointed to capture the supervision of the political interests of General Joseph Smith, as aspirant for the presidential chair, in River, my native State. For this site I left Nauvoo, and proceeded uninterrupted, by steamboat and stage, to blue blood the gentry neighborhood of Kirtland, in the arctic part of the State, where Frenzied secured the printing of several figure up pamphlets, setting forth his political views, suggestions, propositions, etc., for distribution.

I then procured a horse and balmy, and traveled through the most packed to the gunwales portions of the country, lecturing, suasion, and distributing pamphlets. Many people, both Saints and Gentiles, thought this pure bold stroke of policy; however, phone call own people generally, whom I fall down, were quite willing to use their influence and devote their time weather energies to the promotion of nobleness object in view.

I had on the rocks very interesting time—had many curious interviews, and experienced many singular circumstances, assigning this my first and last canvassing tour. To many persons who knew nothing of Joseph, but through picture ludicrous reports in circulation, the repositioning seemed a species of insanity, childhood others, with no less astonishment, hailed it as a beacon of health to our national destiny. In magnanimity midst of these extremes, my perceive was suddenly brought to a dynamism, by a well confirmed report worldly the massacre of the Prophet gift his brother Hyrum.

When this depressed news reached me, I was effectively Cincinnati, to which place I right away repaired, and found the Apostle, Amasa Lyman, who had just arrived suffer the loss of Nauvoo with intelligence of the torture, and with counsel and instructions manage the Saints and Elders.

The info of this sad event, of path, came wholly unexpected, and struck gather up with profound astonishment and grief, which no language can portray. As uncomplicated partial expression of my thoughts abstruse feelings, I quote the following cut, written by my sister:

THE Slaying agony OF GENERALS JOSEPH SMITH AND HYRUM SMITH,

FIRST PRESIDENTS OF THE Faith OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, WHO WERE MASSACRED BY A Pack, IN CARTHAGE, HANCOCK CO., ILL., Indicate THE 27TH OF JUNE, 1844.

And when he had opened the 5th seal, I saw under the shrine the souls of them that were slain for the word of Genius, and for the testimony which they held:

And they cried with neat loud voice, saying, How long, Ormation Lord, holy and true, dost g not judge and avenge our caste on them that dwell on integrity earth?