THE BOOK OF MORMON

An Account Written

BY THE HAND OF MORMON

UPON PLATES
TAKEN FROM THE PLATES OF NEPHI

Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites—Written to the Lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of Israel; and also to Jew and Gentile—Written by way of commandment, and also by the spirit of prophecy and of revelation—Written and sealed up, and hid up unto the Lord, that they might not be destroyed—To come forth by the gift and power of God unto the interpretation thereof—Sealed by the hand of Moroni, and hid up unto the Lord, to come forth in due time by way of the Gentile—The interpretation thereof by the gift of God.

An abridgment taken from the Book of Ether also, which is a record of the people of Jared, who were scattered at the time the Lord confounded the language of the people, when they were building a tower to get to heaven—Which is to show unto the remnant of the House of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers; and that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever—And also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that JESUS is the CHRIST, the ETERNAL GOD, manifesting himself unto all nations—And now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ.

TRANSLATED BY JOSEPH SMITH, JUN.

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THE TESTIMONY OF THREE WITNESSES

Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. And we also know that they have been translated by the gift and power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us; wherefore we know of a surety that the work is true. And we also testify that we have seen the engravings which are upon the plates; and they have been shown unto us by the power of God, and not of man. And we declare with words of soberness, that an angel of God came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings thereon; and we know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true. And it is marvelous in our eyes. Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. And we know that if we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall dwell with him eternally in the heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen.

OLIVER COWDERY
DAVID WHITMER
MARTIN HARRIS

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THE TESTIMONY OF EIGHT WITNESSES

Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That Joseph Smith, Jun., the translator of this work, has shown unto us the plates of which hath been spoken, which have the appearance of gold; and as many of the leaves as the said Smith has translated we did handle with our hands; and we also saw the engravings thereon, all of which has the appearance of ancient work, and of curious workmanship. And this we bear record with words of soberness, that the said Smith has shown unto us, for we have seen and hefted, and know of a surety that the said Smith has got the plates of which we have spoken. And we give our names unto the world, to witness unto the world that which we have seen. And we lie not, God bearing witness of it.

CHRISTIAN WHITMER
JACOB WHITMER
PETER WHITMER, JUN.
JOHN WHITMER
HIRAM PAGE
JOSEPH SMITH, SEN.
HYRUM SMITH
SAMUEL H. SMITH

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THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY
(1 Nephi)

An account of Lehi and his wife Sariah and his four sons, being called, (beginning at the eldest) Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi. The Lord warns Lehi to depart out of the land of Jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity and they seek to destroy his life. He taketh three days' journey into the wilderness with his family. Nephi taketh his brethren and returneth to the land of Jerusalem after the record of the Jews. The account of their sufferings. They take the daughters of Ishmael to wife. They take their families and depart into the wilderness. Their sufferings and afflictions in the wilderness. The course of their travels. They come to the large waters. Nephi's brethren rebel against him. He confoundeth them, and buildeth a ship. They call the name of the place Bountiful. They cross the large waters into the promised land, and so forth. This is according to the account of Nephi; or in other words, I, Nephi, wrote this record.

1 Nephi 1 Chapter 1

          1 Nephi 1:1
           1 I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was
          taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen
          many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having
          been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a
          great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God,
          therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days.
          

          1 Nephi 1:2
           2 Yea, I make a record in the language of my father, which
          consists of the learning of the Jews and the language of the
          Egyptians.
          

          1 Nephi 1:3
           3 And I know that the record which I make is true; and I make it
          with mine own hand; and I make it according to my knowledge.
          

          1 Nephi 1:4
           4 For it came to pass in the commencement of the first year of
          the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah, (my father, Lehi, having
          dwelt at Jerusalem in all his days); and in that same year there
          came many prophets, prophesying unto the people that they must
          repent, or the great city Jerusalem must be destroyed.
          

          1 Nephi 1:5
           5 Wherefore it came to pass that my father, Lehi, as he went
          forth prayed unto the Lord, yea, even with all his heart, in
          behalf of his people.
          

          1 Nephi 1:6
           6 And it came to pass as he prayed unto the Lord, there came a
          pillar of fire and dwelt upon a rock before him; and he saw and
          heard much; and because of the things which he saw and heard he
          did quake and tremble exceedingly.
          

          1 Nephi 1:7
           7 And it came to pass that he returned to his own house at
          Jerusalem; and he cast himself upon his bed, being overcome with
          the Spirit and the things which he had seen.
          

          1 Nephi 1:8
           8 And being thus overcome with the Spirit, he was carried away
          in a vision, even that he saw the heavens open, and he thought he
          saw God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless
          concourses of angels in the attitude of singing and praising
          their God.
          

          1 Nephi 1:9
           9 And it came to pass that he saw One descending out of the
          midst of heaven, and he beheld that his luster was above that of
          the sun at noon-day.
          

          1 Nephi 1:10
           10 And he also saw twelve others following him, and their
          brightness did exceed that of the stars in the firmament.
          

          1 Nephi 1:11
           11 And they came down and went forth upon the face of the earth;
          and the first came and stood before my father, and gave unto him
          a book, and bade him that he should read.
          

          1 Nephi 1:12
           12 And it came to pass that as he read, he was filled with the
          Spirit of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 1:13
           13 And he read, saying: Wo, wo, unto Jerusalem, for I have seen
          thine abominations! Yea, and many things did my father read
          concerning Jerusalem—that it should be destroyed, and the
          inhabitants thereof; many should perish by the sword, and many
          should be carried away captive into Babylon.
          

          1 Nephi 1:14
           14 And it came to pass that when my father had read and seen
          many great and marvelous things, he did exclaim many things unto
          the Lord; such as: Great and marvelous are thy works, O Lord God
          Almighty! Thy throne is high in the heavens, and thy power, and
          goodness, and mercy are over all the inhabitants of the earth,
          and, because thou art merciful, thou wilt not suffer those who
          come unto thee that they shall perish!
          

          1 Nephi 1:15
           15 And after this manner was the language of my father in the
          praising of his God; for his soul did rejoice, and his whole
          heart was filled, because of the things which he had seen, yea,
          which the Lord had shown unto him.
          

          1 Nephi 1:16
           16 And now I, Nephi, do not make a full account of the things
          which my father hath written, for he hath written many things
          which he saw in visions and in dreams; and he also hath written
          many things which he prophesied and spake unto his children, of
          which I shall not make a full account.
          

          1 Nephi 1:17
           17 But I shall make an account of my proceedings in my days.
          Behold, I make an abridgment of the record of my father, upon
          plates which I have made with mine own hands; wherefore, after I
          have abridged the record of my father then will I make an account
          of mine own life.
          

          1 Nephi 1:18
           18 Therefore, I would that ye should know, that after the Lord
          had shown so many marvelous things unto my father, Lehi, yea,
          concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, behold he went forth
          among the people, and began to prophesy and to declare unto them
          concerning the things which he had both seen and heard.
          

          1 Nephi 1:19
           19 And it came to pass that the Jews did mock him because of the
          things which he testified of them; for he truly testified of
          their wickedness and their abominations; and he testified that
          the things which he saw and heard, and also the things which he
          read in the book, manifested plainly of the coming of the
          Messiah, and also the redemption of the world.
          

          1 Nephi 1:20
           20 And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with
          him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast
          out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that
          they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto
          you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom
          he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even
          unto the power of deliverance.
          

1 Nephi 2 Chapter 2

          1 Nephi 2:1
           1 For behold, it came to pass that the Lord spake unto my
          father, yea, even in a dream, and said unto him: Blessed art thou
          Lehi, because of the things which thou hast done; and because
          thou hast been faithful and declared unto this people the things
          which I commanded thee, behold, they seek to take away thy life.
          

          1 Nephi 2:2
           2 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded my father, even in
          a dream, that he should take his family and depart into the
          wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 2:3
           3 And it came to pass that he was obedient unto the word of the
          Lord, wherefore he did as the Lord commanded him.
          

          1 Nephi 2:4
           4 And it came to pass that he departed into the wilderness. And
          he left his house, and the land of his inheritance, and his gold,
          and his silver, and his precious things, and took nothing with
          him, save it were his family, and provisions, and tents, and
          departed into the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 2:5
           5 And he came down by the borders near the shore of the Red Sea;
          and he traveled in the wilderness in the borders which are nearer
          the Red Sea; and he did travel in the wilderness with his family,
          which consisted of my mother, Sariah, and my elder brothers, who
          were Laman, Lemuel, and Sam.
          

          1 Nephi 2:6
           6 And it came to pass that when he had traveled three days in
          the wilderness, he pitched his tent in a valley by the side of a
          river of water.
          

          1 Nephi 2:7
           7 And it came to pass that he built an altar of stones, and made
          an offering unto the Lord, and gave thanks unto the Lord our God.
          

          1 Nephi 2:8
           8 And it came to pass that he called the name of the river,
          Laman, and it emptied into the Red Sea; and the valley was in the
          borders near the mouth thereof.
          

          1 Nephi 2:9
           9 And when my father saw that the waters of the river emptied
          into the fountain of the Red Sea, he spake unto Laman, saying: O
          that thou mightest be like unto this river, continually running
          into the fountain of all righteousness!
          

          1 Nephi 2:10
           10 And he also spake unto Lemuel: O that thou mightest be like
          unto this valley, firm and steadfast, and immovable in keeping
          the commandments of the Lord!
          

          1 Nephi 2:11
           11 Now this he spake because of the stiffneckedness of Laman and
          Lemuel; for behold they did murmur in many things against their
          father, because he was a visionary man, and had led them out of
          the land of Jerusalem, to leave the land of their inheritance,
          and their gold, and their silver, and their precious things, to
          perish in the wilderness. And this they said he had done because
          of the foolish imaginations of his heart.
          

          1 Nephi 2:12
           12 And thus Laman and Lemuel, being the eldest, did murmur
          against their father. And they did murmur because they knew not
          the dealings of that God who had created them.
          1 Nephi 2:13
           13 Neither did they believe that Jerusalem, that great city,
          could be destroyed according to the words of the prophets. And
          they were like unto the Jews who were at Jerusalem, who sought to
          take away the life of my father.
          

          1 Nephi 2:14
           14 And it came to pass that my father did speak unto them in the
          valley of Lemuel, with power, being filled with the Spirit, until
          their frames did shake before him. And he did confound them,
          that they durst not utter against him; wherefore, they did as he
          commanded them.
          

          1 Nephi 2:15
           15 And my father dwelt in a tent.
          

          1 Nephi 2:16
           16 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young,
          nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great
          desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry
          unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my
          heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by
          my father; wherefore, I did not rebel against him like unto my
          brothers.
          

          1 Nephi 2:17
           17 And I spake unto Sam, making known unto him the things which
          the Lord had manifested unto me by his Holy Spirit. And it came
          to pass that he believed in my words.
          

          1 Nephi 2:18
           18 But, behold, Laman and Lemuel would not hearken unto my
          words; and being grieved because of the hardness of their hearts
          I cried unto the Lord for them.
          

          1 Nephi 2:19
           19 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me, saying:
          Blessed art thou, Nephi, because of thy faith, for thou hast
          sought me diligently, with lowliness of heart.
          

          1 Nephi 2:20
           20 And inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall
          prosper, and shall be led to a land of promise; yea, even a land
          which I have prepared for you; yea, a land which is choice above
          all other lands.
          

          1 Nephi 2:21
           21 And inasmuch as thy brethren shall rebel against thee, they
          shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 2:22
           22 And inasmuch as thou shalt keep my commandments, thou shalt
          be made a ruler and a teacher over thy brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 2:23
           23 For behold, in that day that they shall rebel against me, I
          will curse them even with a sore curse, and they shall have no
          power over thy seed except they shall rebel against me also.
          

          1 Nephi 2:24
           24 And if it so be that they rebel against me, they shall be a
          scourge unto thy seed, to stir them up in the ways of
          remembrance.
          

1 Nephi 3 Chapter 3

          1 Nephi 3:1
           1 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, returned from speaking with
          the Lord, to the tent of my father.
          

          1 Nephi 3:2
           2 And it came to pass that he spake unto me, saying: Behold I
          have dreamed a dream, in the which the Lord hath commanded me
          that thou and thy brethren shall return to Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 3:3
           3 For behold, Laban hath the record of the Jews and also a
          genealogy of my forefathers, and they are engraven upon plates of
          brass.
          

          1 Nephi 3:4
           4 Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me that thou and thy
          brothers should go unto the house of Laban, and seek the records,
          and bring them down hither into the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 3:5
           5 And now, behold thy brothers murmur, saying it is a hard thing
          which I have required of them; but behold I have not required it
          of them, but it is a commandment of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 3:6
           6 Therefore go, my son, and thou shalt be favored of the Lord,
          because thou hast not murmured.
          

          1 Nephi 3:7
           7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will
          go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know
          that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men,
          save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the
          thing which he commandeth them.
          

          1 Nephi 3:8
           8 And it came to pass that when my father had heard these words
          he was exceedingly glad, for he knew that I had been blessed of
          the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 3:9
           9 And I, Nephi, and my brethren took our journey in the
          wilderness, with our tents, to go up to the land of Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 3:10
           10 And it came to pass that when we had gone up to the land of
          Jerusalem, I and my brethren did consult one with another.
          

          1 Nephi 3:11
           11 And we cast lots—who of us should go in unto the house of
          Laban. And it came to pass that the lot fell upon Laman; and
          Laman went in unto the house of Laban, and he talked with him as
          he sat in his house.
          

          1 Nephi 3:12
           12 And he desired of Laban the records which were engraven upon
          the plates of brass, which contained the genealogy of my father.
          

          1 Nephi 3:13
           13 And behold, it came to pass that Laban was angry, and thrust
          him out from his presence; and he would not that he should have
          the records. Wherefore, he said unto him: Behold thou art a
          robber, and I will slay thee.
          

          1 Nephi 3:14
           14 But Laman fled out of his presence, and told the things which
          Laban had done, unto us. And we began to be exceedingly
          sorrowful, and my brethren were about to return unto my father in
          the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 3:15
           15 But behold I said unto them that: As the Lord liveth, and as
          we live, we will not go down unto our father in the wilderness
          until we have accomplished the thing which the Lord hath
          commanded us.
          

          1 Nephi 3:16
           16 Wherefore, let us be faithful in keeping the commandments of
          the Lord; therefore let us go down to the land of our father's
          inheritance, for behold he left gold and silver, and all manner
          of riches. And all this he hath done because of the commandments
          of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 3:17
           17 For he knew that Jerusalem must be destroyed, because of the
          wickedness of the people.
          

          1 Nephi 3:18
           18 For behold, they have rejected the words of the prophets.
          Wherefore, if my father should dwell in the land after he hath
          been commanded to flee out of the land, behold, he would also
          perish. Wherefore, it must needs be that he flee out of the
          land.
          

          1 Nephi 3:19
           19 And behold, it is wisdom in God that we should obtain these
          records, that we may preserve unto our children the language of
          our fathers;
          

          1 Nephi 3:20
           20 And also that we may preserve unto them the words which have
          been spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets, which have
          been delivered unto them by the Spirit and power of God, since
          the world began, even down unto this present time.
          

          1 Nephi 3:21
           21 And it came to pass that after this manner of language did I
          persuade my brethren, that they might be faithful in keeping the
          commandments of God.
          

          1 Nephi 3:22
           22 And it came to pass that we went down to the land of our
          inheritance, and we did gather together our gold, and our silver,
          and our precious things.
          

          1 Nephi 3:23
           23 And after we had gathered these things together, we went up
          again unto the house of Laban.
          

          1 Nephi 3:24
           24 And it came to pass that we went in unto Laban, and desired
          him that he would give unto us the records which were engraven
          upon the plates of brass, for which we would give unto him our
          gold, and our silver, and all our precious things.
          

          1 Nephi 3:25
           25 And it came to pass that when Laban saw our property, and
          that it was exceedingly great, he did lust after it, insomuch
          that he thrust us out, and sent his servants to slay us, that he
          might obtain our property.
          

          1 Nephi 3:26
           26 And it came to pass that we did flee before the servants of
          Laban, and we were obliged to leave behind our property, and it
          fell into the hands of Laban.
          

          1 Nephi 3:27
           27 And it came to pass that we fled into the wilderness, and the
          servants of Laban did not overtake us, and we hid ourselves in
          the cavity of a rock.
          

          1 Nephi 3:28
           28 And it came to pass that Laman was angry with me, and also
          with my father; and also was Lemuel, for he hearkened unto the
          words of Laman. Wherefore Laman and Lemuel did speak many hard
          words unto us, their younger brothers, and they did smite us even
          with a rod.
          

          1 Nephi 3:29
           29 And it came to pass as they smote us with a rod, behold, an
          angel of the Lord came and stood before them, and he spake unto
          them, saying: Why do ye smite your younger brother with a rod?
          Know ye not that the Lord hath chosen him to be a ruler over you,
          and this because of your iniquities? Behold ye shall go up to
          Jerusalem again, and the Lord will deliver Laban into your hands.
          

          1 Nephi 3:30
           30 And after the angel had spoken unto us, he departed.
          

          1 Nephi 3:31
           31 And after the angel had departed, Laman and Lemuel again
          began to murmur, saying: How is it possible that the Lord will
          deliver Laban into our hands? Behold, he is a mighty man, and he
          can command fifty, yea, even he can slay fifty; then why not us?
          

1 Nephi 4 Chapter 4

          1 Nephi 4:1
           1 And it came to pass that I spake unto my brethren, saying: Let
          us go up again unto Jerusalem, and let us be faithful in keeping
          the commandments of the Lord; for behold he is mightier than all
          the earth, then why not mightier than Laban and his fifty, yea,
          or even than his tens of thousands?
          

          1 Nephi 4:2
           2 Therefore let us go up; let us be strong like unto Moses; for
          he truly spake unto the waters of the Red Sea and they divided
          hither and thither, and our fathers came through, out of
          captivity, on dry ground, and the armies of Pharaoh did follow
          and were drowned in the waters of the Red Sea.
          

          1 Nephi 4:3
           3 Now behold ye know that this is true; and ye also know that an
          angel hath spoken unto you; wherefore can ye doubt? Let us go
          up; the Lord is able to deliver us, even as our fathers, and to
          destroy Laban, even as the Egyptians.
          

          1 Nephi 4:4
           4 Now when I had spoken these words, they were yet wroth, and
          did still continue to murmur; nevertheless they did follow me up
          until we came without the walls of Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 4:5
           5 And it was by night; and I caused that they should hide
          themselves without the walls. And after they had hid themselves,
          I, Nephi, crept into the city and went forth towards the house of
          Laban.
          

          1 Nephi 4:6
           6 And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things
          which I should do.
          

          1 Nephi 4:7
           7 Nevertheless I went forth, and as I came near unto the house
          of Laban I beheld a man, and he had fallen to the earth before
          me, for he was drunken with wine.
          

          1 Nephi 4:8
           8 And when I came to him I found that it was Laban.
          

          1 Nephi 4:9
           9 And I beheld his sword, and I drew it forth from the sheath
          thereof; and the hilt thereof was of pure gold, and the
          workmanship thereof was exceedingly fine, and I saw that the
          blade thereof was of the most precious steel.
          

          1 Nephi 4:10
           10 And it came to pass that I was constrained by the Spirit that
          I should kill Laban; but I said in my heart: Never at any time
          have I shed the blood of man. And I shrunk and would that I
          might not slay him.
          

          1 Nephi 4:11
           11 And the Spirit said unto me again: Behold the Lord hath
          delivered him into thy hands. Yea, and I also knew that he had
          sought to take away mine own life; yea, and he would not hearken
          unto the commandments of the Lord; and he also had taken away our
          property.
          

          1 Nephi 4:12
           12 And it came to pass that the Spirit said unto me again: Slay
          him, for the Lord hath delivered him into thy hands;
          

          1 Nephi 4:13
           13 Behold the Lord slayeth the wicked to bring forth his
          righteous purposes. It is better that one man should perish than
          that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief.
          

          1 Nephi 4:14
           14 And now, when I, Nephi, had heard these words, I remembered
          the words of the Lord which he spake unto me in the wilderness,
          saying that: Inasmuch as thy seed shall keep my commandments,
          they shall prosper in the land of promise.
          

          1 Nephi 4:15
           15 Yea, and I also thought that they could not keep the
          commandments of the Lord according to the law of Moses, save they
          should have the law.
          

          1 Nephi 4:16
           16 And I also knew that the law was engraven upon the plates of
          brass.
          

          1 Nephi 4:17
           17 And again, I knew that the Lord had delivered Laban into my
          hands for this cause—that I might obtain the records according
          to his commandments.
          

          1 Nephi 4:18
           18 Therefore I did obey the voice of the Spirit, and took Laban
          by the hair of the head, and I smote off his head with his own
          sword.
          

          1 Nephi 4:19
           19 And after I had smitten off his head with his own sword, I
          took the garments of Laban and put them upon mine own body; yea,
          even every whit; and I did gird on his armor about my loins.
          

          1 Nephi 4:20
           20 And after I had done this, I went forth unto the treasury of
          Laban. And as I went forth towards the treasury of Laban,
          behold, I saw the servant of Laban who had the keys of the
          treasury. And I commanded him in the voice of Laban, that he
          should go with me into the treasury.
          

          1 Nephi 4:21
           21 And he supposed me to be his master, Laban, for he beheld the
          garments and also the sword girded about my loins.
          

          1 Nephi 4:22
           22 And he spake unto me concerning the elders of the Jews, he
          knowing that his master, Laban, had been out by night among them.
          

          1 Nephi 4:23
           23 And I spake unto him as if it had been Laban.
          

          1 Nephi 4:24
           24 And I also spake unto him that I should carry the engravings,
          which were upon the plates of brass, to my elder brethren, who
          were without the walls.
          

          1 Nephi 4:25
           25 And I also bade him that he should follow me.
          

          1 Nephi 4:26
           26 And he, supposing that I spake of the brethren of the church,
          and that I was truly that Laban whom I had slain, wherefore he
          did follow me.
          

          1 Nephi 4:27
           27 And he spake unto me many times concerning the elders of the
          Jews, as I went forth unto my brethren, who were without the
          walls.
          

          1 Nephi 4:28
           28 And it came to pass that when Laman saw me he was exceedingly
          frightened, and also Lemuel and Sam. And they fled from before
          my presence; for they supposed it was Laban, and that he had
          slain me and had sought to take away their lives also.
          

          1 Nephi 4:29
           29 And it came to pass that I called after them, and they did
          hear me; wherefore they did cease to flee from my presence.
          

          1 Nephi 4:30
           30 And it came to pass that when the servant of Laban beheld my
          brethren he began to tremble, and was about to flee from before
          me and return to the city of Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 4:31
           31 And now I, Nephi, being a man large in stature, and also
          having received much strength of the Lord, therefore I did seize
          upon the servant of Laban, and held him, that he should not flee.
          

          1 Nephi 4:32
           32 And it came to pass that I spake with him, that if he would
          hearken unto my words, as the Lord liveth, and as I live, even so
          that if he would hearken unto our words, we would spare his life.
          

          1 Nephi 4:33
           33 And I spake unto him, even with an oath, that he need not
          fear; that he should be a free man like unto us if he would go
          down in the wilderness with us.
          

          1 Nephi 4:34
           34 And I also spake unto him, saying: Surely the Lord hath
          commanded us to do this thing; and shall we not be diligent in
          keeping the commandments of the Lord? Therefore, if thou wilt go
          down into the wilderness to my father thou shalt have place with
          us.
          

          1 Nephi 4:35
           35 And it came to pass that Zoram did take courage at the words
          which I spake. Now Zoram was the name of the servant; and he
          promised that he would go down into the wilderness unto our
          father. Yea, and he also made an oath unto us that he would
          tarry with us from that time forth.
          

          1 Nephi 4:36
           36 Now we were desirous that he should tarry with us for this
          cause, that the Jews might not know concerning our flight into
          the wilderness, lest they should pursue us and destroy us.
          

          1 Nephi 4:37
           37 And it came to pass that when Zoram had made an oath unto us,
          our fears did cease concerning him.
          

          1 Nephi 4:38
           38 And it came to pass that we took the plates of brass and the
          servant of Laban, and departed into the wilderness, and journeyed
          unto the tent of our father.
          

1 Nephi 5 Chapter 5

          1 Nephi 5:1
           1 And it came to pass that after we had come down into the
          wilderness unto our father, behold, he was filled with joy, and
          also my mother, Sariah, was exceedingly glad, for she truly had
          mourned because of us.
          

          1 Nephi 5:2
           2 For she had supposed that we had perished in the wilderness;
          and she also had complained against my father, telling him that
          he was a visionary man; saying: Behold thou hast led us forth
          from the land of our inheritance, and my sons are no more, and we
          perish in the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 5:3
           3 And after this manner of language had my mother complained
          against my father.
          

          1 Nephi 5:4
           4 And it had come to pass that my father spake unto her, saying:
          I know that I am a visionary man; for if I had not seen the
          things of God in a vision I should not have known the goodness of
          God, but had tarried at Jerusalem, and had perished with my
          brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 5:5
           5 But behold, I have obtained a land of promise, in the which
          things I do rejoice; yea, and I know that the Lord will deliver
          my sons out of the hands of Laban, and bring them down again unto
          us in the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 5:6
           6 And after this manner of language did my father, Lehi, comfort
          my mother, Sariah, concerning us, while we journeyed in the
          wilderness up to the land of Jerusalem, to obtain the record of
          the Jews.
          

          1 Nephi 5:7
           7 And when we had returned to the tent of my father, behold
          their joy was full, and my mother was comforted.
          

          1 Nephi 5:8
           8 And she spake, saying: Now I know of a surety that the Lord
          hath commanded my husband to flee into the wilderness; yea, and I
          also know of a surety that the Lord hath protected my sons, and
          delivered them out of the hands of Laban, and given them power
          whereby they could accomplish the thing which the Lord hath
          commanded them. And after this manner of language did she speak.
          

          1 Nephi 5:9
           9 And it came to pass that they did rejoice exceedingly, and did
          offer sacrifice and burnt offerings unto the Lord; and they gave
          thanks unto the God of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 5:10
           10 And after they had given thanks unto the God of Israel, my
          father, Lehi, took the records which were engraven upon the
          plates of brass, and he did search them from the beginning.
          

          1 Nephi 5:11
           11 And he beheld that they did contain the five books of Moses,
          which gave an account of the creation of the world, and also of
          Adam and Eve, who were our first parents;
          

          1 Nephi 5:12
           12 And also a record of the Jews from the beginning, even down
          to the commencement of the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah;
          

          1 Nephi 5:13
           13 And also the prophecies of the holy prophets, from the
          beginning, even down to the commencement of the reign of
          Zedekiah; and also many prophecies which have been spoken by the
          mouth of Jeremiah.
          

          1 Nephi 5:14
           14 And it came to pass that my father, Lehi, also found upon the
          plates of brass a genealogy of his fathers; wherefore he knew
          that he was a descendant of Joseph; yea, even that Joseph who was
          the son of Jacob, who was sold into Egypt, and who was preserved
          by the hand of the Lord, that he might preserve his father,
          Jacob, and all his household from perishing with famine.
          

          1 Nephi 5:15
           15 And they were also led out of captivity and out of the land
          of Egypt, by that same God who had preserved them.
          

          1 Nephi 5:16
           16 And thus my father, Lehi, did discover the genealogy of his
          fathers. And Laban also was a descendant of Joseph, wherefore he
          and his fathers had kept the records.
          

          1 Nephi 5:17
           17 And now when my father saw all these things, he was filled
          with the Spirit, and began to prophesy concerning his seed—
          

          1 Nephi 5:18
           18 That these plates of brass should go forth unto all nations,
          kindreds, tongues, and people who were of his seed.
          

          1 Nephi 5:19
           19 Wherefore, he said that these plates of brass should never
          perish; neither should they be dimmed any more by time. And he
          prophesied many things concerning his seed.
          

          1 Nephi 5:20
           20 And it came to pass that thus far I and my father had kept
          the commandments wherewith the Lord had commanded us.
          

          1 Nephi 5:21
           21 And we had obtained the records which the Lord had commanded
          us, and searched them and found that they were desirable; yea,
          even of great worth unto us, insomuch that we could preserve the
          commandments of the Lord unto our children.
          

          1 Nephi 5:22
           22 Wherefore, it was wisdom in the Lord that we should carry
          them with us, as we journeyed in the wilderness towards the land
          of promise.
          

1 Nephi 6 Chapter 6

          1 Nephi 6:1
           1 And now I, Nephi, do not give the genealogy of my fathers in
          this part of my record; neither at any time shall I give it after
          upon these plates which I am writing; for it is given in the
          record which has been kept by my father; wherefore, I do not
          write it in this work.
          

          1 Nephi 6:2
           2 For it sufficeth me to say that we are descendants of Joseph.
          

          1 Nephi 6:3
           3 And it mattereth not to me that I am particular to give a full
          account of all the things of my father, for they cannot be
          written upon these plates, for I desire the room that I may write
          of the things of God.
          

          1 Nephi 6:4
           4 For the fulness of mine intent is that I may persuade men to
          come unto the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God
          of Jacob, and be saved.
          

          1 Nephi 6:5
           5 Wherefore, the things which are pleasing unto the world I do
          not write, but the things which are pleasing unto God and unto
          those who are not of the world.
          

          1 Nephi 6:6
           6 Wherefore, I shall give commandment unto my seed, that they
          shall not occupy these plates with things which are not of worth
          unto the children of men.
          

1 Nephi 7 Chapter 7

          1 Nephi 7:1
           1 And now I would that ye might know, that after my father,
          Lehi, had made an end of prophesying concerning his seed, it came
          to pass that the Lord spake unto him again, saying that it was
          not meet for him, Lehi, that he should take his family into the
          wilderness alone; but that his sons should take daughters to
          wife, that they might raise up seed unto the Lord in the land of
          promise.
          

          1 Nephi 7:2
           2 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded him that I, Nephi,
          and my brethren, should again return unto the land of Jerusalem,
          and bring down Ishmael and his family into the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 7:3
           3 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did again, with my
          brethren, go forth into the wilderness to go up to Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 7:4
           4 And it came to pass that we went up unto the house of Ishmael,
          and we did gain favor in the sight of Ishmael, insomuch that we
          did speak unto him the words of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 7:5
           5 And it came to pass that the Lord did soften the heart of
          Ishmael, and also his household, insomuch that they took their
          journey with us down into the wilderness to the tent of our
          father.
          

          1 Nephi 7:6
           6 And it came to pass that as we journeyed in the wilderness,
          behold Laman and Lemuel, and two of the daughters of Ishmael, and
          the two sons of Ishmael and their families, did rebel against us;
          yea, against me, Nephi, and Sam, and their father, Ishmael, and
          his wife, and his three other daughters.
          

          1 Nephi 7:7
           7 And it came to pass in the which rebellion, they were desirous
          to return unto the land of Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 7:8
           8 And now I, Nephi, being grieved for the hardness of their
          hearts, therefore I spake unto them, saying, yea, even unto Laman
          and unto Lemuel: Behold ye are mine elder brethren, and how is it
          that ye are so hard in your hearts, and so blind in your minds,
          that ye have need that I, your younger brother, should speak unto
          you, yea, and set an example for you?
          

          1 Nephi 7:9
           9 How is it that ye have not hearkened unto the word of the
          Lord?
          

          1 Nephi 7:10
           10 How is it that ye have forgotten that ye have seen an angel
          of the Lord?
          

          1 Nephi 7:11
           11 Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten what great things
          the Lord hath done for us, in delivering us out of the hands of
          Laban, and also that we should obtain the record?
          

          1 Nephi 7:12
           12 Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten that the Lord is
          able to do all things according to his will, for the children of
          men, if it so be that they exercise faith in him? Wherefore, let
          us be faithful to him.
          

          1 Nephi 7:13
           13 And if it so be that we are faithful to him, we shall obtain
          the land of promise; and ye shall know at some future period that
          the word of the Lord shall be fulfilled concerning the
          destruction of Jerusalem; for all things which the Lord hath
          spoken concerning the destruction of Jerusalem must be fulfilled.
          

          1 Nephi 7:14
           14 For behold, the Spirit of the Lord ceaseth soon to strive
          with them; for behold, they have rejected the prophets, and
          Jeremiah have they cast into prison. And they have sought to
          take away the life of my father, insomuch that they have driven
          him out of the land.
          

          1 Nephi 7:15
           15 Now behold, I say unto you that if ye will return unto
          Jerusalem ye shall also perish with them. And now, if ye have
          choice, go up to the land, and remember the words which I speak
          unto you, that if ye go ye will also perish; for thus the Spirit
          of the Lord constraineth me that I should speak.
          

          1 Nephi 7:16
           16 And it came to pass that when I, Nephi, had spoken these
          words unto my brethren, they were angry with me. And it came to
          pass that they did lay their hands upon me, for behold, they were
          exceedingly wroth, and they did bind me with cords, for they
          sought to take away my life, that they might leave me in the
          wilderness to be devoured by wild beasts.
          

          1 Nephi 7:17
           17 But it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord, saying: O
          Lord, according to my faith which is in thee, wilt thou deliver
          me from the hands of my brethren; yea, even give me strength that
          I may burst these bands with which I am bound.
          

          1 Nephi 7:18
           18 And it came to pass that when I had said these words, behold,
          the bands were loosed from off my hands and feet, and I stood
          before my brethren, and I spake unto them again.
          

          1 Nephi 7:19
           19 And it came to pass that they were angry with me again, and
          sought to lay hands upon me; but behold, one of the daughters of
          Ishmael, yea, and also her mother, and one of the sons of
          Ishmael, did plead with my brethren, insomuch that they did
          soften their hearts; and they did cease striving to take away my
          life.
          

          1 Nephi 7:20
           20 And it came to pass that they were sorrowful, because of
          their wickedness, insomuch that they did bow down before me, and
          did plead with me that I would forgive them of the thing that
          they had done against me.
          

          1 Nephi 7:21
           21 And it came to pass that I did frankly forgive them all that
          they had done, and I did exhort them that they would pray unto
          the Lord their God for forgiveness. And it came to pass that
          they did so. And after they had done praying unto the Lord we
          did again travel on our journey towards the tent of our father.
          

          1 Nephi 7:22
           22 And it came to pass that we did come down unto the tent of
          our father. And after I and my brethren and all the house of
          Ishmael had come down unto the tent of my father, they did give
          thanks unto the Lord their God; and they did offer sacrifice and
          burnt offerings unto him.
          

1 Nephi 8 Chapter 8

          1 Nephi 8:1
           1 And it came to pass that we had gathered together all manner
          of seeds of every kind, both of grain of every kind, and also of
          the seeds of fruit of every kind.
          

          1 Nephi 8:2
           2 And it came to pass that while my father tarried in the
          wilderness he spake unto us, saying: Behold, I have dreamed a
          dream; or, in other words, I have seen a vision.
          

          1 Nephi 8:3
           3 And behold, because of the thing which I have seen, I have
          reason to rejoice in the Lord because of Nephi and also of Sam;
          for I have reason to suppose that they, and also many of their
          seed, will be saved.
          

          1 Nephi 8:4
           4 But behold, Laman and Lemuel, I fear exceedingly because of
          you; for behold, methought I saw in my dream, a dark and dreary
          wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 8:5
           5 And it came to pass that I saw a man, and he was dressed in a
          white robe; and he came and stood before me.
          

          1 Nephi 8:6
           6 And it came to pass that he spake unto me, and bade me follow
          him.
          

          1 Nephi 8:7
           7 And it came to pass that as I followed him I beheld myself
          that I was in a dark and dreary waste.
          

          1 Nephi 8:8
           8 And after I had traveled for the space of many hours in
          darkness, I began to pray unto the Lord that he would have mercy
          on me, according to the multitude of his tender mercies.
          

          1 Nephi 8:9
           9 And it came to pass after I had prayed unto the Lord I beheld
          a large and spacious field.
          

          1 Nephi 8:10
           10 And it came to pass that I beheld a tree, whose fruit was
          desirable to make one happy.
          

          1 Nephi 8:11
           11 And it came to pass that I did go forth and partake of the
          fruit thereof; and I beheld that it was most sweet, above all
          that I ever before tasted. Yea, and I beheld that the fruit
          thereof was white, to exceed all the whiteness that I had ever
          seen.
          

          1 Nephi 8:12
           12 And as I partook of the fruit thereof it filled my soul with
          exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my
          family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was
          desirable above all other fruit.
          

          1 Nephi 8:13
           13 And as I cast my eyes round about, that perhaps I might
          discover my family also, I beheld a river of water; and it ran
          along, and it was near the tree of which I was partaking the
          fruit.
          

          1 Nephi 8:14
           14 And I looked to behold from whence it came; and I saw the
          head thereof a little way off; and at the head thereof I beheld
          your mother Sariah, and Sam, and Nephi; and they stood as if they
          knew not whither they should go.
          

          1 Nephi 8:15
           15 And it came to pass that I beckoned unto them; and I also did
          say unto them with a loud voice that they should come unto me,
          and partake of the fruit, which was desirable above all other
          fruit.
          

          1 Nephi 8:16
           16 And it came to pass that they did come unto me and partake of
          the fruit also.
          

          1 Nephi 8:17
           17 And it came to pass that I was desirous that Laman and Lemuel
          should come and partake of the fruit also; wherefore, I cast mine
          eyes towards the head of the river, that perhaps I might see
          them.
          

          1 Nephi 8:18
           18 And it came to pass that I saw them, but they would not come
          unto me and partake of the fruit.
          

          1 Nephi 8:19
           19 And I beheld a rod of iron, and it extended along the bank of
          the river, and led to the tree by which I stood.
          

          1 Nephi 8:20
           20 And I also beheld a strait and narrow path, which came along
          by the rod of iron, even to the tree by which I stood; and it
          also led by the head of the fountain, unto a large and spacious
          field, as if it had been a world.
          

          1 Nephi 8:21
           21 And I saw numberless concourses of people, many of whom were
          pressing forward, that they might obtain the path which led unto
          the tree by which I stood.
          

          1 Nephi 8:22
           22 And it came to pass that they did come forth, and commence in
          the path which led to the tree.
          

          1 Nephi 8:23
           23 And it came to pass that there arose a mist of darkness; yea,
          even an exceedingly great mist of darkness, insomuch that they
          who had commenced in the path did lose their way, that they
          wandered off and were lost.
          

          1 Nephi 8:24
           24 And it came to pass that I beheld others pressing forward,
          and they came forth and caught hold of the end of the rod of
          iron; and they did press forward through the mist of darkness,
          clinging to the rod of iron, even until they did come forth and
          partake of the fruit of the tree.
          

          1 Nephi 8:25
           25 And after they had partaken of the fruit of the tree they did
          cast their eyes about as if they were ashamed.
          

          1 Nephi 8:26
           26 And I also cast my eyes round about, and beheld, on the other
          side of the river of water, a great and spacious building; and it
          stood as it were in the air, high above the earth.
          

          1 Nephi 8:27
           27 And it was filled with people, both old and young, both male
          and female; and their manner of dress was exceedingly fine; and
          they were in the attitude of mocking and pointing their fingers
          towards those who had come at and were partaking of the fruit.
          

          1 Nephi 8:28
           28 And after they had tasted of the fruit they were ashamed,
          because of those that were scoffing at them; and they fell away
          into forbidden paths and were lost.
          

          1 Nephi 8:29
           29 And now I, Nephi, do not speak all the words of my father.
          

          1 Nephi 8:30
           30 But, to be short in writing, behold, he saw other multitudes
          pressing forward; and they came and caught hold of the end of the
          rod of iron; and they did press their way forward, continually
          holding fast to the rod of iron, until they came forth and fell
          down and partook of the fruit of the tree.
          

          1 Nephi 8:31
           31 And he also saw other multitudes feeling their way towards
          that great and spacious building.
          

          1 Nephi 8:32
           32 And it came to pass that many were drowned in the depths of
          the fountain; and many were lost from his view, wandering in
          strange roads.
          

          1 Nephi 8:33
           33 And great was the multitude that did enter into that strange
          building. And after they did enter into that building they did
          point the finger of scorn at me and those that were partaking of
          the fruit also; but we heeded them not.
          

          1 Nephi 8:34
           34 These are the words of my father: For as many as heeded them,
          had fallen away.
          

          1 Nephi 8:35
           35 And Laman and Lemuel partook not of the fruit, said my
          father.
          

          1 Nephi 8:36
           36 And it came to pass after my father had spoken all the words
          of his dream or vision, which were many, he said unto us, because
          of these things which he saw in a vision, he exceedingly feared
          for Laman and Lemuel; yea, he feared lest they should be cast off
          from the presence of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 8:37
           37 And he did exhort them then with all the feeling of a tender
          parent, that they would hearken to his words, that perhaps the
          Lord would be merciful to them, and not cast them off; yea, my
          father did preach unto them.
          

          1 Nephi 8:38
           38 And after he had preached unto them, and also prophesied unto
          them of many things, he bade them to keep the commandments of the
          Lord; and he did cease speaking unto them.
          

1 Nephi 9 Chapter 9

          1 Nephi 9:1
           1 And all these things did my father see, and hear, and speak,
          as he dwelt in a tent, in the valley of Lemuel, and also a great
          many more things, which cannot be written upon these plates.
          

          1 Nephi 9:2
           2 And now, as I have spoken concerning these plates, behold they
          are not the plates upon which I make a full account of the
          history of my people; for the plates upon which I make a full
          account of my people I have given the name of Nephi; wherefore,
          they are called the plates of Nephi, after mine own name; and
          these plates also are called the plates of Nephi.
          

          1 Nephi 9:3
           3 Nevertheless, I have received a commandment of the Lord that I
          should make these plates, for the special purpose that there
          should be an account engraven of the ministry of my people.
          

          1 Nephi 9:4
           4 Upon the other plates should be engraven an account of the
          reign of the kings, and the wars and contentions of my people;
          wherefore these plates are for the more part of the ministry; and
          the other plates are for the more part of the reign of the kings
          and the wars and contentions of my people.
          

          1 Nephi 9:5
           5 Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates for
          a wise purpose in him, which purpose I know not.
          

          1 Nephi 9:6
           6 But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore,
          he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children
          of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all
          his words. And thus it is. Amen.
          

1 Nephi 10 Chapter 10

          1 Nephi 10:1
           1 And now I, Nephi, proceed to give an account upon these plates
          of my proceedings, and my reign and ministry; wherefore, to
          proceed with mine account, I must speak somewhat of the things of
          my father, and also of my brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 10:2
           2 For behold, it came to pass after my father had made an end of
          speaking the words of his dream, and also of exhorting them to
          all diligence, he spake unto them concerning the Jews—
          

          1 Nephi 10:3
           3 That after they should be destroyed, even that great city
          Jerusalem, and many be carried away captive into Babylon,
          according to the own due time of the Lord, they should return
          again, yea, even be brought back out of captivity; and after they
          should be brought back out of captivity they should possess again
          the land of their inheritance.
          

          1 Nephi 10:4
           4 Yea, even six hundred years from the time that my father left
          Jerusalem, a prophet would the Lord God raise up among the
          Jews—even a Messiah, or, in other words, a Savior of the world.
          

          1 Nephi 10:5
           5 And he also spake concerning the prophets, how great a number
          had testified of these things, concerning this Messiah, of whom
          he had spoken, or this Redeemer of the world.
          

          1 Nephi 10:6
           6 Wherefore, all mankind were in a lost and in a fallen state,
          and ever would be save they should rely on this Redeemer.
          

          1 Nephi 10:7
           7 And he spake also concerning a prophet who should come before
          the Messiah, to prepare the way of the Lord—
          

          1 Nephi 10:8
           8 Yea, even he should go forth and cry in the wilderness:
          Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for
          there standeth one among you whom ye know not; and he is mightier
          than I, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. And
          much spake my father concerning this thing.
          

          1 Nephi 10:9
           9 And my father said he should baptize in Bethabara, beyond
          Jordan; and he also said he should baptize with water; even that
          he should baptize the Messiah with water.
          

          1 Nephi 10:10
           10 And after he had baptized the Messiah with water, he should
          behold and bear record that he had baptized the Lamb of God, who
          should take away the sins of the world.
          

          1 Nephi 10:11
           11 And it came to pass after my father had spoken these words he
          spake unto my brethren concerning the gospel which should be
          preached among the Jews, and also concerning the dwindling of the
          Jews in unbelief. And after they had slain the Messiah, who
          should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the
          dead, and should make himself manifest, by the Holy Ghost, unto
          the Gentiles.
          

          1 Nephi 10:12
           12 Yea, even my father spake much concerning the Gentiles, and
          also concerning the house of Israel, that they should be compared
          like unto an olive-tree, whose branches should be broken off and
          should be scattered upon all the face of the earth.
          

          1 Nephi 10:13
           13 Wherefore, he said it must needs be that we should be led
          with one accord into the land of promise, unto the fulfilling of
          the word of the Lord, that we should be scattered upon all the
          face of the earth.
          

          1 Nephi 10:14
           14 And after the house of Israel should be scattered they should
          be gathered together again; or, in fine, after the Gentiles had
          received the fulness of the Gospel, the natural branches of the
          olive-tree, or the remnants of the house of Israel, should be
          grafted in, or come to the knowledge of the true Messiah, their
          Lord and their Redeemer.
          

          1 Nephi 10:15
           15 And after this manner of language did my father prophesy and
          speak unto my brethren, and also many more things which I do not
          write in this book; for I have written as many of them as were
          expedient for me in mine other book.
          

          1 Nephi 10:16
           16 And all these things, of which I have spoken, were done as my
          father dwelt in a tent, in the valley of Lemuel.
          

          1 Nephi 10:17
           17 And it came to pass after I, Nephi, having heard all the
          words of my father, concerning the things which he saw in a
          vision, and also the things which he spake by the power of the
          Holy Ghost, which power he received by faith on the Son of
          God—and the Son of God was the Messiah who should come—I,
          Nephi, was desirous also that I might see, and hear, and know of
          these things, by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is the gift
          of God unto all those who diligently seek him, as well in times
          of old as in the time that he should manifest himself unto the
          children of men.
          

          1 Nephi 10:18
           18 For he is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever; and the
          way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if
          it so be that they repent and come unto him.
          

          1 Nephi 10:19
           19 For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries
          of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy
          Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old, and as well in
          times of old as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the
          Lord is one eternal round.
          

          1 Nephi 10:20
           20 Therefore remember, O man, for all thy doings thou shalt be
          brought into judgment.
          

          1 Nephi 10:21
           21 Wherefore, if ye have sought to do wickedly in the days of
          your probation, then ye are found unclean before the
          judgment-seat of God; and no unclean thing can dwell with God;
          wherefore, ye must be cast off forever.
          

          1 Nephi 10:22
           22 And the Holy Ghost giveth authority that I should speak these
          things, and deny them not.
          

1 Nephi 11 Chapter 11

          1 Nephi 11:1
           1 For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things
          that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to
          make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was
          caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceedingly
          high mountain, which I never had before seen, and upon which I
          never had before set my foot.
          

          1 Nephi 11:2
           2 And the Spirit said unto me: Behold, what desirest thou?
          

          1 Nephi 11:3
           3 And I said: I desire to behold the things which my father saw.
          

          1 Nephi 11:4
           4 And the Spirit said unto me: Believest thou that thy father
          saw the tree of which he hath spoken?
          

          1 Nephi 11:5
           5 And I said: Yea, thou knowest that I believe all the words of
          my father.
          

          1 Nephi 11:6
           6 And when I had spoken these words, the Spirit cried with a
          loud voice, saying: Hosanna to the Lord, the most high God; for
          he is God over all the earth, yea, even above all. And blessed
          art thou, Nephi, because thou believest in the Son of the most
          high God; wherefore, thou shalt behold the things which thou hast
          desired.
          

          1 Nephi 11:7
           7 And behold this thing shall be given unto thee for a sign,
          that after thou hast beheld the tree which bore the fruit which
          thy father tasted, thou shalt also behold a man descending out of
          heaven, and him shall ye witness; and after ye have witnessed him
          ye shall bear record that it is the Son of God.
          

          1 Nephi 11:8
           8 And it came to pass that the Spirit said unto me: Look! And I
          looked and beheld a tree; and it was like unto the tree which my
          father had seen; and the beauty thereof was far beyond, yea,
          exceeding of all beauty; and the whiteness thereof did exceed the
          whiteness of the driven snow.
          

          1 Nephi 11:9
           9 And it came to pass after I had seen the tree, I said unto the
          Spirit: I behold thou hast shown unto me the tree which is
          precious above all.
          

          1 Nephi 11:10
           10 And he said unto me: What desirest thou?
          

          1 Nephi 11:11
           11 And I said unto him: To know the interpretation thereof—for
          I spake unto him as a man speaketh; for I beheld that he was in
          the form of a man; yet nevertheless, I knew that it was the
          Spirit of the Lord; and he spake unto me as a man speaketh with
          another.
          

          1 Nephi 11:12
           12 And it came to pass that he said unto me: Look! And I looked
          as if to look upon him, and I saw him not; for he had gone from
          before my presence.
          

          1 Nephi 11:13
           13 And it came to pass that I looked and beheld the great city
          of Jerusalem, and also other cities. And I beheld the city of
          Nazareth; and in the city of Nazareth I beheld a virgin, and she
          was exceedingly fair and white.
          

          1 Nephi 11:14
           14 And it came to pass that I saw the heavens open; and an angel
          came down and stood before me; and he said unto me: Nephi, what
          beholdest thou?
          

          1 Nephi 11:15
           15 And I said unto him: A virgin, most beautiful and fair above
          all other virgins.
          

          1 Nephi 11:16
           16 And he said unto me: Knowest thou the condescension of God?
          

          1 Nephi 11:17
           17 And I said unto him: I know that he loveth his children;
          nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.
          

          1 Nephi 11:18
           18 And he said unto me: Behold, the virgin whom thou seest is
          the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh.
          

          1 Nephi 11:19
           19 And it came to pass that I beheld that she was carried away
          in the Spirit; and after she had been carried away in the Spirit
          for the space of a time the angel spake unto me, saying: Look!
          

          1 Nephi 11:20
           20 And I looked and beheld the virgin again, bearing a child in
          her arms.
          

          1 Nephi 11:21
           21 And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even
          the Son of the Eternal Father! Knowest thou the meaning of the
          tree which thy father saw?
          

          1 Nephi 11:22
           22 And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is the love of God, which
          sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men;
          wherefore, it is the most desirable above all things.
          

          1 Nephi 11:23
           23 And he spake unto me, saying: Yea, and the most joyous to the
          soul.
          

          1 Nephi 11:24
           24 And after he had said these words, he said unto me: Look!
          And I looked, and I beheld the Son of God going forth among the
          children of men; and I saw many fall down at his feet and worship
          him.
          

          1 Nephi 11:25
           25 And it came to pass that I beheld that the rod of iron, which
          my father had seen, was the word of God, which led to the
          fountain of living waters, or to the tree of life; which waters
          are a representation of the love of God; and I also beheld that
          the tree of life was a representation of the love of God.
          

          1 Nephi 11:26
           26 And the angel said unto me again: Look and behold the
          condescension of God!
          

          1 Nephi 11:27
           27 And I looked and beheld the Redeemer of the world, of whom my
          father had spoken; and I also beheld the prophet who should
          prepare the way before him. And the Lamb of God went forth and
          was baptized of him; and after he was baptized, I beheld the
          heavens open, and the Holy Ghost come down out of heaven and
          abide upon him in the form of a dove.
          

          1 Nephi 11:28
           28 And I beheld that he went forth ministering unto the people,
          in power and great glory; and the multitudes were gathered
          together to hear him; and I beheld that they cast him out from
          among them.
          

          1 Nephi 11:29
           29 And I also beheld twelve others following him. And it came
          to pass that they were carried away in the Spirit from before my
          face, and I saw them not.
          

          1 Nephi 11:30
           30 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again,
          saying: Look! And I looked, and I beheld the heavens open again,
          and I saw angels descending upon the children of men; and they
          did minister unto them.
          

          1 Nephi 11:31
           31 And he spake unto me again, saying: Look! And I looked, and
          I beheld the Lamb of God going forth among the children of men.
          And I beheld multitudes of people who were sick, and who were
          afflicted with all manner of diseases, and with devils and
          unclean spirits; and the angel spake and showed all these things
          unto me. And they were healed by the power of the Lamb of God;
          and the devils and the unclean spirits were cast out.
          

          1 Nephi 11:32
           32 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me again,
          saying: Look! And I looked and beheld the Lamb of God, that he
          was taken by the people; yea, the Son of the everlasting God was
          judged of the world; and I saw and bear record.
          

          1 Nephi 11:33
           33 And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and
          slain for the sins of the world.
          

          1 Nephi 11:34
           34 And after he was slain I saw the multitudes of the earth,
          that they were gathered together to fight against the apostles of
          the Lamb; for thus were the twelve called by the angel of the
          Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 11:35
           35 And the multitude of the earth was gathered together; and I
          beheld that they were in a large and spacious building, like unto
          the building which my father saw. And the angel of the Lord
          spake unto me again, saying: Behold the world and the wisdom
          thereof; yea, behold the house of Israel hath gathered together
          to fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
          

          1 Nephi 11:36
           36 And it came to pass that I saw and bear record, that the
          great and spacious building was the pride of the world; and it
          fell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great. And the angel
          of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Thus shall be the
          destruction of all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, that
          shall fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
          

1 Nephi 12 Chapter 12

          1 Nephi 12:1
           1 And it came to pass that the angel said unto me: Look, and
          behold thy seed, and also the seed of thy brethren. And I looked
          and beheld the land of promise; and I beheld multitudes of
          people, yea, even as it were in number as many as the sand of the
          sea.
          

          1 Nephi 12:2
           2 And it came to pass that I beheld multitudes gathered together
          to battle, one against the other; and I beheld wars, and rumors
          of wars, and great slaughters with the sword among my people.
          

          1 Nephi 12:3
           3 And it came to pass that I beheld many generations pass away,
          after the manner of wars and contentions in the land; and I
          beheld many cities, yea, even that I did not number them.
          

          1 Nephi 12:4
           4 And it came to pass that I saw a mist of darkness on the face
          of the land of promise; and I saw lightnings, and I heard
          thunderings, and earthquakes, and all manner of tumultuous
          noises; and I saw the earth and the rocks, that they rent; and I
          saw mountains tumbling into pieces; and I saw the plains of the
          earth, that they were broken up; and I saw many cities that they
          were sunk; and I saw many that they were burned with fire; and I
          saw many that did tumble to the earth, because of the quaking
          thereof.
          

          1 Nephi 12:5
           5 And it came to pass after I saw these things, I saw the vapor
          of darkness, that it passed from off the face of the earth; and
          behold, I saw multitudes who had not fallen because of the great
          and terrible judgments of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 12:6
           6 And I saw the heavens open, and the Lamb of God descending out
          of heaven; and he came down and showed himself unto them.
          

          1 Nephi 12:7
           7 And I also saw and bear record that the Holy Ghost fell upon
          twelve others; and they were ordained of God, and chosen.
          

          1 Nephi 12:8
           8 And the angel spake unto me, saying: Behold the twelve
          disciples of the Lamb, who are chosen to minister unto thy seed.
          

          1 Nephi 12:9
           9 And he said unto me: Thou rememberest the twelve apostles of
          the Lamb? Behold they are they who shall judge the twelve tribes
          of Israel; wherefore, the twelve ministers of thy seed shall be
          judged of them; for ye are of the house of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 12:10
           10 And these twelve ministers whom thou beholdest shall judge
          thy seed. And, behold, they are righteous forever; for because
          of their faith in the Lamb of God their garments are made white
          in his blood.
          

          1 Nephi 12:11
           11 And the angel said unto me: Look! And I looked, and beheld
          three generations pass away in righteousness; and their garments
          were white even like unto the Lamb of God. And the angel said
          unto me: These are made white in the blood of the Lamb, because
          of their faith in him.
          

          1 Nephi 12:12
           12 And I, Nephi, also saw many of the fourth generation who
          passed away in righteousness.
          

          1 Nephi 12:13
           13 And it came to pass that I saw the multitudes of the earth
          gathered together.
          

          1 Nephi 12:14
           14 And the angel said unto me: Behold thy seed, and also the
          seed of thy brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 12:15
           15 And it came to pass that I looked and beheld the people of my
          seed gathered together in multitudes against the seed of my
          brethren; and they were gathered together to battle.
          

          1 Nephi 12:16
           16 And the angel spake unto me, saying: Behold the fountain of
          filthy water which thy father saw; yea, even the river of which
          he spake; and the depths thereof are the depths of hell.
          

          1 Nephi 12:17
           17 And the mists of darkness are the temptations of the devil,
          which blindeth the eyes, and hardeneth the hearts of the children
          of men, and leadeth them away into broad roads, that they perish
          and are lost.
          

          1 Nephi 12:18
           18 And the large and spacious building, which thy father saw, is
          vain imaginations and the pride of the children of men. And a
          great and a terrible gulf divideth them; yea, even the word of
          the justice of the Eternal God, and the Messiah who is the Lamb
          of God, of whom the Holy Ghost beareth record, from the beginning
          of the world until this time, and from this time henceforth and
          forever.
          

          1 Nephi 12:19
           19 And while the angel spake these words, I beheld and saw that
          the seed of my brethren did contend against my seed, according to
          the word of the angel; and because of the pride of my seed, and
          the temptations of the devil, I beheld that the seed of my
          brethren did overpower the people of my seed.
          

          1 Nephi 12:20
           20 And it came to pass that I beheld, and saw the people of the
          seed of my brethren that they had overcome my seed; and they went
          forth in multitudes upon the face of the land.
          

          1 Nephi 12:21
           21 And I saw them gathered together in multitudes; and I saw
          wars and rumors of wars among them; and in wars and rumors of
          wars I saw many generations pass away.
          

          1 Nephi 12:22
           22 And the angel said unto me: Behold these shall dwindle in
          unbelief.
          

          1 Nephi 12:23
           23 And it came to pass that I beheld, after they had dwindled in
          unbelief they became a dark, and loathsome, and a filthy people,
          full of idleness and all manner of abominations.
          

1 Nephi 13 Chapter 13

          1 Nephi 13:1
           1 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying:
          Look! And I looked and beheld many nations and kingdoms.
          

          1 Nephi 13:2
           2 And the angel said unto me: What beholdest thou? And I said:
          I behold many nations and kingdoms.
          

          1 Nephi 13:3
           3 And he said unto me: These are the nations and kingdoms of the
          Gentiles.
          

          1 Nephi 13:4
           4 And it came to pass that I saw among the nations of the
          Gentiles the formation of a great church.
          

          1 Nephi 13:5
           5 And the angel said unto me: Behold the formation of a church
          which is most abominable above all other churches, which slayeth
          the saints of God, yea, and tortureth them and bindeth them down,
          and yoketh them with a yoke of iron, and bringeth them down into
          captivity.
          

          1 Nephi 13:6
           6 And it came to pass that I beheld this great and abominable
          church; and I saw the devil that he was the founder of it.
          

          1 Nephi 13:7
           7 And I also saw gold, and silver, and silks, and scarlets, and
          fine-twined linen, and all manner of precious clothing; and I saw
          many harlots.
          

          1 Nephi 13:8
           8 And the angel spake unto me, saying: Behold the gold, and the
          silver, and the silks, and the scarlets, and the fine-twined
          linen, and the precious clothing, and the harlots, are the
          desires of this great and abominable church.
          

          1 Nephi 13:9
           9 And also for the praise of the world do they destroy the
          saints of God, and bring them down into captivity.
          

          1 Nephi 13:10
           10 And it came to pass that I looked and beheld many waters; and
          they divided the Gentiles from the seed of my brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 13:11
           11 And it came to pass that the angel said unto me: Behold the
          wrath of God is upon the seed of thy brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 13:12
           12 And I looked and beheld a man among the Gentiles, who was
          separated from the seed of my brethren by the many waters; and I
          beheld the Spirit of God, that it came down and wrought upon the
          man; and he went forth upon the many waters, even unto the seed
          of my brethren, who were in the promised land.
          

          1 Nephi 13:13
           13 And it came to pass that I beheld the Spirit of God, that it
          wrought upon other Gentiles; and they went forth out of
          captivity, upon the many waters.
          

          1 Nephi 13:14
           14 And it came to pass that I beheld many multitudes of the
          Gentiles upon the land of promise; and I beheld the wrath of God,
          that it was upon the seed of my brethren; and they were scattered
          before the Gentiles and were smitten.
          

          1 Nephi 13:15
           15 And I beheld the Spirit of the Lord, that it was upon the
          Gentiles, and they did prosper and obtain the land for their
          inheritance; and I beheld that they were white, and exceedingly
          fair and beautiful, like unto my people before they were slain.
          

          1 Nephi 13:16
           16 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld that the Gentiles
          who had gone forth out of captivity did humble themselves before
          the Lord; and the power of the Lord was with them.
          

          1 Nephi 13:17
           17 And I beheld that their mother Gentiles were gathered
          together upon the waters, and upon the land also, to battle
          against them.
          

          1 Nephi 13:18
           18 And I beheld that the power of God was with them, and also
          that the wrath of God was upon all those that were gathered
          together against them to battle.
          

          1 Nephi 13:19
           19 And I, Nephi, beheld that the Gentiles that had gone out of
          captivity were delivered by the power of God out of the hands of
          all other nations.
          

          1 Nephi 13:20
           20 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld that they did
          prosper in the land; and I beheld a book, and it was carried
          forth among them.
          

          1 Nephi 13:21
           21 And the angel said unto me: Knowest thou the meaning of the
          book?
          

          1 Nephi 13:22
           22 And I said unto him: I know not.
          

          1 Nephi 13:23
           23 And he said: Behold it proceedeth out of the mouth of a Jew.
          And I, Nephi, beheld it; and he said unto me: The book that thou
          beholdest is a record of the Jews, which contains the covenants
          of the Lord, which he hath made unto the house of Israel; and it
          also containeth many of the prophecies of the holy prophets; and
          it is a record like unto the engravings which are upon the plates
          of brass, save there are not so many; nevertheless, they contain
          the covenants of the Lord, which he hath made unto the house of
          Israel; wherefore, they are of great worth unto the Gentiles.
          

          1 Nephi 13:24
           24 And the angel of the Lord said unto me: Thou hast beheld that
          the book proceeded forth from the mouth of a Jew; and when it
          proceeded forth from the mouth of a Jew it contained the fulness
          of the gospel of the Lord, of whom the twelve apostles bear
          record; and they bear record according to the truth which is in
          the Lamb of God.
          

          1 Nephi 13:25
           25 Wherefore, these things go forth from the Jews in purity unto
          the Gentiles, according to the truth which is in God.
          

          1 Nephi 13:26
           26 And after they go forth by the hand of the twelve apostles of
          the Lamb, from the Jews unto the Gentiles, thou seest the
          formation of a great and abominable church, which is most
          abominable above all other churches; for behold, they have taken
          away from the gospel of the Lamb many parts which are plain and
          most precious; and also many covenants of the Lord have they
          taken away.
          

          1 Nephi 13:27
           27 And all this have they done that they might pervert the right
          ways of the Lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the
          hearts of the children of men.
          

          1 Nephi 13:28
           28 Wherefore, thou seest that after the book hath gone forth
          through the hands of the great and abominable church, that there
          are many plain and precious things taken away from the book,
          which is the book of the Lamb of God.
          

          1 Nephi 13:29
           29 And after these plain and precious things were taken away it
          goeth forth unto all the nations of the Gentiles; and after it
          goeth forth unto all the nations of the Gentiles, yea, even
          across the many waters which thou hast seen with the Gentiles
          which have gone forth out of captivity, thou seest—because of
          the many plain and precious things which have been taken out of
          the book, which were plain unto the understanding of the children
          of men, according to the plainness which is in the Lamb of
          God—because of these things which are taken away out of the
          gospel of the Lamb, an exceedingly great many do stumble, yea,
          insomuch that Satan hath great power over them.
          

          1 Nephi 13:30
           30 Nevertheless, thou beholdest that the Gentiles who have gone
          forth out of captivity, and have been lifted up by the power of
          God above all other nations, upon the face of the land which is
          choice above all other lands, which is the land that the Lord God
          hath covenanted with thy father that his seed should have for the
          land of their inheritance; wherefore, thou seest that the Lord
          God will not suffer that the Gentiles will utterly destroy the
          mixture of thy seed, which are among thy brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 13:31
           31 Neither will he suffer that the Gentiles shall destroy the
          seed of thy brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 13:32
           32 Neither will the Lord God suffer that the Gentiles shall
          forever remain in that awful state of blindness, which thou
          beholdest they are in, because of the plain and most precious
          parts of the gospel of the Lamb which have been kept back by that
          abominable church, whose formation thou hast seen.
          

          1 Nephi 13:33
           33 Wherefore saith the Lamb of God: I will be merciful unto the
          Gentiles, unto the visiting of the remnant of the house of Israel
          in great judgment.
          

          1 Nephi 13:34
           34 And it came to pass that the angel of the Lord spake unto me,
          saying: Behold, saith the Lamb of God, after I have visited the
          remnant of the house of Israel—and this remnant of whom I speak
          is the seed of thy father—wherefore, after I have visited them
          in judgment, and smitten them by the hand of the Gentiles, and
          after the Gentiles do stumble exceedingly, because of the most
          plain and precious parts of the gospel of the Lamb which have
          been kept back by that abominable church, which is the mother of
          harlots, saith the Lamb—I will be merciful unto the Gentiles in
          that day, insomuch that I will bring forth unto them, in mine own
          power, much of my gospel, which shall be plain and precious,
          saith the Lamb.
          

          1 Nephi 13:35
           35 For, behold, saith the Lamb: I will manifest myself unto thy
          seed, that they shall write many things which I shall minister
          unto them, which shall be plain and precious; and after thy seed
          shall be destroyed, and dwindle in unbelief, and also the seed of
          thy brethren, behold, these things shall be hid up, to come forth
          unto the Gentiles, by the gift and power of the Lamb.
          

          1 Nephi 13:36
           36 And in them shall be written my gospel, saith the Lamb, and
          my rock and my salvation.
          

          1 Nephi 13:37
           37 And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at
          that day, for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy
          Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be lifted up at
          the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of
          the Lamb; and whoso shall publish peace, yea, tidings of great
          joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall they be.
          

          1 Nephi 13:38
           38 And it came to pass that I beheld the remnant of the seed of
          my brethren, and also the book of the Lamb of God, which had
          proceeded forth from the mouth of the Jew, that it came forth
          from the Gentiles unto the remnant of the seed of my brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 13:39
           39 And after it had come forth unto them I beheld other books,
          which came forth by the power of the Lamb, from the Gentiles unto
          them, unto the convincing of the Gentiles and the remnant of the
          seed of my brethren, and also the Jews who were scattered upon
          all the face of the earth, that the records of the prophets and
          of the twelve apostles of the Lamb are true.
          

          1 Nephi 13:40
           40 And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records,
          which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the
          truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb,
          and shall make known the plain and precious things which have
          been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds,
          tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the
          Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men
          must come unto him, or they cannot be saved.
          

          1 Nephi 13:41
           41 And they must come according to the words which shall be
          established by the mouth of the Lamb; and the words of the Lamb
          shall be made known in the records of thy seed, as well as in the
          records of the twelve apostles of the Lamb; wherefore they both
          shall be established in one; for there is one God and one
          Shepherd over all the earth.
          

          1 Nephi 13:42
           42 And the time cometh that he shall manifest himself unto all
          nations, both unto the Jews and also unto the Gentiles; and after
          he has manifested himself unto the Jews and also unto the
          Gentiles, then he shall manifest himself unto the Gentiles and
          also unto the Jews, and the last shall be first, and the first
          shall be last.
          

1 Nephi 14 Chapter 14

          1 Nephi 14:1
           1 And it shall come to pass, that if the Gentiles shall hearken
          unto the Lamb of God in that day that he shall manifest himself
          unto them in word, and also in power, in very deed, unto the
          taking away of their stumbling blocks—
          

          1 Nephi 14:2
           2 And harden not their hearts against the Lamb of God, they
          shall be numbered among the seed of thy father; yea, they shall
          be numbered among the house of Israel; and they shall be a
          blessed people upon the promised land forever; they shall be no
          more brought down into captivity; and the house of Israel shall
          no more be confounded.
          

          1 Nephi 14:3
           3 And that great pit, which hath been digged for them by that
          great and abominable church, which was founded by the devil and
          his children, that he might lead away the souls of men down to
          hell—yea, that great pit which hath been digged for the
          destruction of men shall be filled by those who digged it, unto
          their utter destruction, saith the Lamb of God; not the
          destruction of the soul, save it be the casting of it into that
          hell which hath no end.
          

          1 Nephi 14:4
           4 For behold, this is according to the captivity of the devil,
          and also according to the justice of God, upon all those who will
          work wickedness and abomination before him.
          

          1 Nephi 14:5
           5 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, Nephi,
          saying: Thou hast beheld that if the Gentiles repent it shall be
          well with them; and thou also knowest concerning the covenants of
          the Lord unto the house of Israel; and thou also hast heard that
          whoso repenteth not must perish.
          

          1 Nephi 14:6
           6 Therefore, wo be unto the Gentiles if it so be that they
          harden their hearts against the Lamb of God.
          

          1 Nephi 14:7
           7 For the time cometh, saith the Lamb of God, that I will work a
          great and a marvelous work among the children of men; a work
          which shall be everlasting, either on the one hand or on the
          other—either to the convincing of them unto peace and life
          eternal, or unto the deliverance of them to the hardness of their
          hearts and the blindness of their minds unto their being brought
          down into captivity, and also into destruction, both temporally
          and spiritually, according to the captivity of the devil, of
          which I have spoken.
          

          1 Nephi 14:8
           8 And it came to pass that when the angel had spoken these
          words, he said unto me: Rememberest thou the covenants of the
          Father unto the house of Israel? I said unto him, Yea.
          

          1 Nephi 14:9
           9 And it came to pass that he said unto me: Look, and behold
          that great and abominable church, which is the mother of
          abominations, whose founder is the devil.
          

          1 Nephi 14:10
           10 And he said unto me: Behold there are save two churches only;
          the one is the church of the Lamb of God, and the other is the
          church of the devil; wherefore, whoso belongeth not to the church
          of the Lamb of God belongeth to that great church, which is the
          mother of abominations; and she is the whore of all the earth.
          

          1 Nephi 14:11
           11 And it came to pass that I looked and beheld the whore of all
          the earth, and she sat upon many waters; and she had dominion
          over all the earth, among all nations, kindreds, tongues, and
          people.
          

          1 Nephi 14:12
           12 And it came to pass that I beheld the church of the Lamb of
          God, and its numbers were few, because of the wickedness and
          abominations of the whore who sat upon many waters; nevertheless,
          I beheld that the church of the Lamb, who were the saints of God,
          were also upon all the face of the earth; and their dominions
          upon the face of the earth were small, because of the wickedness
          of the great whore whom I saw.
          

          1 Nephi 14:13
           13 And it came to pass that I beheld that the great mother of
          abominations did gather together multitudes upon the face of all
          the earth, among all the nations of the Gentiles, to fight
          against the Lamb of God.
          

          1 Nephi 14:14
           14 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the power of the
          Lamb of God, that it descended upon the saints of the church of
          the Lamb, and upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were
          scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed
          with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.
          

          1 Nephi 14:15
           15 And it came to pass that I beheld that the wrath of God was
          poured out upon that great and abominable church, insomuch that
          there were wars and rumors of wars among all the nations and
          kindreds of the earth.
          

          1 Nephi 14:16
           16 And as there began to be wars and rumors of wars among all
          the nations which belonged to the mother of abominations, the
          angel spake unto me, saying: Behold, the wrath of God is upon the
          mother of harlots; and behold, thou seest all these things—
          

          1 Nephi 14:17
           17 And when the day cometh that the wrath of God is poured out
          upon the mother of harlots, which is the great and abominable
          church of all the earth, whose founder is the devil, then, at
          that day, the work of the Father shall commence, in preparing the
          way for the fulfilling of his covenants, which he hath made to
          his people who are of the house of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 14:18
           18 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying:
          Look!
          

          1 Nephi 14:19
           19 And I looked and beheld a man, and he was dressed in a white
          robe.
          

          1 Nephi 14:20
           20 And the angel said unto me: Behold one of the twelve apostles
          of the Lamb.
          

          1 Nephi 14:21
           21 Behold, he shall see and write the remainder of these things;
          yea, and also many things which have been.
          

          1 Nephi 14:22
           22 And he shall also write concerning the end of the world.
          

          1 Nephi 14:23
           23 Wherefore, the things which he shall write are just and true;
          and behold they are written in the book which thou beheld
          proceeding out of the mouth of the Jew; and at the time they
          proceeded out of the mouth of the Jew, or, at the time the book
          proceeded out of the mouth of the Jew, the things which were
          written were plain and pure, and most precious and easy to the
          understanding of all men.
          

          1 Nephi 14:24
           24 And behold, the things which this apostle of the Lamb shall
          write are many things which thou hast seen; and behold, the
          remainder shalt thou see.
          

          1 Nephi 14:25
           25 But the things which thou shalt see hereafter thou shalt not
          write; for the Lord God hath ordained the apostle of the Lamb of
          God that he should write them.
          

          1 Nephi 14:26
           26 And also others who have been, to them hath he shown all
          things, and they have written them; and they are sealed up to
          come forth in their purity, according to the truth which is in
          the Lamb, in the own due time of the Lord, unto the house of
          Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 14:27
           27 And I, Nephi, heard and bear record, that the name of the
          apostle of the Lamb was John, according to the word of the angel.
          

          1 Nephi 14:28
           28 And behold, I, Nephi, am forbidden that I should write the
          remainder of the things which I saw and heard; wherefore the
          things which I have written sufficeth me; and I have written but
          a small part of the things which I saw.
          

          1 Nephi 14:29
           29 And I bear record that I saw the things which my father saw,
          and the angel of the Lord did make them known unto me.
          

          1 Nephi 14:30
           30 And now I make an end of speaking concerning the things which
          I saw while I was carried away in the spirit; and if all the
          things which I saw are not written, the things which I have
          written are true. And thus it is. Amen.
          

1 Nephi 15 Chapter 15

          1 Nephi 15:1
           1 And it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had been carried away
          in the spirit, and seen all these things, I returned to the tent
          of my father.
          

          1 Nephi 15:2
           2 And it came to pass that I beheld my brethren, and they were
          disputing one with another concerning the things my father had
          spoken unto them.
          

          1 Nephi 15:3
           3 For he truly spake many great things unto them, which were
          hard to be understood, save a man should inquire of the Lord; and
          they being hard in their hearts, therefore they did not look unto
          the Lord as they ought.
          

          1 Nephi 15:4
           4 And now I, Nephi, was grieved because of the hardness of their
          hearts, and also, because of the things which I had seen, and
          knew they must unavoidably come to pass because of the great
          wickedness of the children of men.
          

          1 Nephi 15:5
           5 And it came to pass that I was overcome because of my
          afflictions, for I considered that mine afflictions were great
          above all, because of the destruction of my people, for I had
          beheld their fall.
          

          1 Nephi 15:6
           6 And it came to pass that after I had received strength I spake
          unto my brethren, desiring to know of them the cause of their
          disputations.
          

          1 Nephi 15:7
           7 And they said: Behold, we cannot understand the words which
          our father hath spoken concerning the natural branches of the
          olive-tree, and also concerning the Gentiles.
          

          1 Nephi 15:8
           8 And I said unto them: Have ye inquired of the Lord?
          

          1 Nephi 15:9
           9 And they said unto me: We have not; for the Lord maketh no
          such thing known unto us.
          

          1 Nephi 15:10
           10 Behold, I said unto them: How is it that ye do not keep the
          commandments of the Lord? How is it that ye will perish, because
          of the hardness of your hearts?
          

          1 Nephi 15:11
           11 Do ye not remember the things which the Lord hath said?—If
          ye will not harden your hearts, and ask me in faith, believing
          that ye shall receive, with diligence in keeping my commandments,
          surely these things shall be made known unto you.
          

          1 Nephi 15:12
           12 Behold, I say unto you, that the house of Israel was compared
          unto an olive-tree, by the Spirit of the Lord which was in our
          father; and behold are we not broken off from the house of
          Israel, and are we not a branch of the house of Israel?
          

          1 Nephi 15:13
           13 And now, the thing which our father meaneth concerning the
          grafting in of the natural branches through the fulness of the
          Gentiles, is, that in the latter days, when our seed shall have
          dwindled in unbelief, yea, for the space of many years, and many
          generations after the Messiah shall be manifested in body unto
          the children of men, then shall the fulness of the gospel of the
          Messiah come unto the Gentiles, and from the Gentiles unto the
          remnant of our seed—
          

          1 Nephi 15:14
           14 And at that day shall the remnant of our seed know that they
          are of the house of Israel, and that they are the covenant people
          of the Lord; and then shall they know and come to the knowledge
          of their forefathers, and also to the knowledge of the gospel of
          their Redeemer, which was ministered unto their fathers by him;
          wherefore, they shall come to the knowledge of their Redeemer and
          the very points of his doctrine, that they may know how to come
          unto him and be saved.
          

          1 Nephi 15:15
           15 And then at that day will they not rejoice and give praise
          unto their everlasting God, their rock and their salvation? Yea,
          at that day, will they not receive the strength and nourishment
          from the true vine? Yea, will they not come unto the true fold of
          God?
          

          1 Nephi 15:16
           16 Behold, I say unto you, Yea; they shall be remembered again
          among the house of Israel; they shall be grafted in, being a
          natural branch of the olive-tree, into the true olive-tree.
          

          1 Nephi 15:17
           17 And this is what our father meaneth; and he meaneth that it
          will not come to pass until after they are scattered by the
          Gentiles; and he meaneth that it shall come by way of the
          Gentiles, that the Lord may show his power unto the Gentiles, for
          the very cause that he shall be rejected of the Jews, or of the
          house of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 15:18
           18 Wherefore, our father hath not spoken of our seed alone, but
          also of all the house of Israel, pointing to the covenant which
          should be fulfilled in the latter days; which covenant the Lord
          made to our father Abraham, saying: In thy seed shall all the
          kindreds of the earth be blessed.
          

          1 Nephi 15:19
           19 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, spake much unto them
          concerning these things; yea, I spake unto them concerning the
          restoration of the Jews in the latter days.
          

          1 Nephi 15:20
           20 And I did rehearse unto them the words of Isaiah, who spake
          concerning the restoration of the Jews, or of the house of
          Israel; and after they were restored they should no more be
          confounded, neither should they be scattered again. And it came
          to pass that I did speak many words unto my brethren, that they
          were pacified and did humble themselves before the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 15:21
           21 And it came to pass that they did speak unto me again,
          saying: What meaneth this thing which our father saw in a dream?
          What meaneth the tree which he saw?
          

          1 Nephi 15:22
           22 And I said unto them: It was a representation of the tree of
          life.
          

          1 Nephi 15:23
           23 And they said unto me: What meaneth the rod of iron which our
          father saw, that led to the tree?
          

          1 Nephi 15:24
           24 And I said unto them that it was the word of God, and whose
          would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it,
          they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the
          fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to
          lead them away to destruction.
          

          1 Nephi 15:25
           25 Wherefore, I, Nephi, did exhort them to give heed unto the
          word of the Lord; yea, I did exhort them with all the energies of
          my soul, and with all the faculty which I possessed, that they
          would give heed to the word of God and remember to keep his
          commandments always in all things.
          

          1 Nephi 15:26
           26 And they said unto me: What meaneth the river of water which
          our father saw?
          

          1 Nephi 15:27
           27 And I said unto them that the water which my father saw was
          filthiness; and so much was his mind swallowed up in other things
          that he beheld not the filthiness of the water.
          

          1 Nephi 15:28
           28 And I said unto them that it was an awful gulf, which
          separated the wicked from the tree of life, and also from the
          saints of God.
          

          1 Nephi 15:29
           29 And I said unto them that it was a representation of that
          awful hell, which the angel said unto me was prepared for the
          wicked.
          

          1 Nephi 15:30
           30 And I said unto them that our father also saw that the
          justice of God did also divide the wicked from the righteous; and
          the brightness thereof was like unto the brightness of a flaming
          fire, which ascendeth up unto God forever and ever, and hath no
          end.
          

          1 Nephi 15:31
           31 And they said unto me: Doth this thing mean the torment of
          the body in the days of probation, or doth it mean the final
          state of the soul after the death of the temporal body, or doth
          it speak of the things which are temporal?
          

          1 Nephi 15:32
           32 And it came to pass that I said unto them that it was a
          representation of things both temporal and spiritual; for the day
          should come that they must be judged of their works, yea, even
          the works which were done by the temporal body in their days of
          probation.
          

          1 Nephi 15:33
           33 Wherefore, if they should die in their wickedness they must
          be cast off also, as to the things which are spiritual, which are
          pertaining to righteousness; wherefore, they must be brought to
          stand before God, to be judged of their works; and if their works
          have been filthiness they must needs be filthy; and if they be
          filthy it must needs be that they cannot dwell in the kingdom of
          God; if so, the kingdom of God must be filthy also.
          

          1 Nephi 15:34
           34 But behold, I say unto you, the kingdom of God is not filthy,
          and there cannot any unclean thing enter into the kingdom of God;
          wherefore there must needs be a place of filthiness prepared for
          that which is filthy.
          

          1 Nephi 15:35
           35 And there is a place prepared, yea, even that awful hell of
          which I have spoken, and the devil is the preparator of it;
          wherefore the final state of the souls of men is to dwell in the
          kingdom of God, or to be cast out because of that justice of
          which I have spoken.
          

          1 Nephi 15:36
           36 Wherefore, the wicked are rejected from the righteous, and
          also from that tree of life, whose fruit is most precious and
          most desirable above all other fruits; yea, and it is the
          greatest of all the gifts of God. And thus I spake unto my
          brethren. Amen.
          

1 Nephi 16 Chapter 16

          1 Nephi 16:1
           1 And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had made an end
          of speaking to my brethren, behold they said unto me: Thou hast
          declared unto us hard things, more than we are able to bear.
          

          1 Nephi 16:2
           2 And it came to pass that I said unto them that I knew that I
          had spoken hard things against the wicked, according to the
          truth; and the righteous have I justified, and testified that
          they should be lifted up at the last day; wherefore, the guilty
          taketh the truth to be hard, for it cutteth them to the very
          center.
          

          1 Nephi 16:3
           3 And now my brethren, if ye were righteous and were willing to
          hearken to the truth, and give heed unto it, that ye might walk
          uprightly before God, then ye would not murmur because of the
          truth, and say: Thou speakest hard things against us.
          

          1 Nephi 16:4
           4 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did exhort my brethren,
          with all diligence, to keep the commandments of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 16:5
           5 And it came to pass that they did humble themselves before the
          Lord; insomuch that I had joy and great hopes of them, that they
          would walk in the paths of righteousness.
          

          1 Nephi 16:6
           6 Now, all these things were said and done as my father dwelt in
          a tent in the valley which he called Lemuel.
          

          1 Nephi 16:7
           7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, took one of the daughters
          of Ishmael to wife; and also, my brethren took of the daughters
          of Ishmael to wife; and also Zoram took the eldest daughter of
          Ishmael to wife.
          

          1 Nephi 16:8
           8 And thus my father had fulfilled all the commandments of the
          Lord which had been given unto him. And also, I, Nephi, had been
          blessed of the Lord exceedingly.
          

          1 Nephi 16:9
           9 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord spake unto my
          father by night, and commanded him that on the morrow he should
          take his journey into the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 16:10
           10 And it came to pass that as my father arose in the morning,
          and went forth to the tent door, to his great astonishment he
          beheld upon the ground a round ball of curious workmanship; and
          it was of fine brass. And within the ball were two spindles; and
          the one pointed the way whither we should go into the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 16:11
           11 And it came to pass that we did gather together whatsoever
          things we should carry into the wilderness, and all the remainder
          of our provisions which the Lord had given unto us; and we did
          take seed of every kind that we might carry into the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 16:12
           12 And it came to pass that we did take our tents and depart
          into the wilderness, across the river Laman.
          

          1 Nephi 16:13
           13 And it came to pass that we traveled for the space of four
          days, nearly a south-southeast direction, and we did pitch our
          tents again; and we did call the name of the place Shazer.
          

          1 Nephi 16:14
           14 And it came to pass that we did take our bows and our arrows,
          and go forth into the wilderness to slay food for our families;
          and after we had slain food for our families we did return again
          to our families in the wilderness, to the place of Shazer. And
          we did go forth again in the wilderness, following the same
          direction, keeping in the most fertile parts of the wilderness,
          which were in the borders near the Red Sea.
          

          1 Nephi 16:15
           15 And it came to pass that we did travel for the space of many
          days, slaying food by the way, with our bows and our arrows and
          our stones and our slings.
          

          1 Nephi 16:16
           16 And we did follow the directions of the ball, which led us in
          the more fertile parts of the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 16:17
           17 And after we had traveled for the space of many days, we did
          pitch our tents for the space of a time, that we might again rest
          ourselves and obtain food for our families.
          

          1 Nephi 16:18
           18 And it came to pass that as I, Nephi, went forth to slay
          food, behold, I did break my bow, which was made of fine steel;
          and after I did break my bow, behold, my brethren were angry with
          me because of the loss of my bow, for we did obtain no food.
          

          1 Nephi 16:19
           19 And it came to pass that we did return without food to our
          families, and being much fatigued, because of their journeying,
          they did suffer much for the want of food.
          

          1 Nephi 16:20
           20 And it came to pass that Laman and Lemuel and the sons of
          Ishmael did begin to murmur exceedingly, because of their
          sufferings and afflictions in the wilderness; and also my father
          began to murmur against the Lord his God; yea, and they were all
          exceedingly sorrowful, even that they did murmur against the
          Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 16:21
           21 Now it came to pass that I, Nephi, having been afflicted with
          my brethren because of the loss of my bow, and their bows having
          lost their springs, it began to be exceedingly difficult, yea,
          insomuch that we could obtain no food.
          

          1 Nephi 16:22
           22 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did speak much unto my
          brethren, because they had hardened their hearts again, even unto
          complaining against the Lord their God.
          

          1 Nephi 16:23
           23 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did make out of wood a
          bow, and out of a straight stick, an arrow; wherefore, I did arm
          myself with a bow and an arrow, with a sling and with stones.
          And I said unto my father: Whither shall I go to obtain food?
          

          1 Nephi 16:24
           24 And it came to pass that he did inquire of the Lord, for they
          had humbled themselves because of my words; for I did say many
          things unto them in the energy of my soul.
          

          1 Nephi 16:25
           25 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came unto my
          father; and he was truly chastened because of his murmuring
          against the Lord, insomuch that he was brought down into the
          depths of sorrow.
          

          1 Nephi 16:26
           26 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord said unto him:
          Look upon the ball, and behold the things which are written.
          

          1 Nephi 16:27
           27 And it came to pass that when my father beheld the things
          which were written upon the ball, he did fear and tremble
          exceedingly, and also my brethren and the sons of Ishmael and our
          wives.
          

          1 Nephi 16:28
           28 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the pointers which
          were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and
          diligence and heed which we did give unto them.
          

          1 Nephi 16:29
           29 And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was
          plain to be read, which did give us understanding concerning the
          ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to
          time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave unto it.
          

And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.

          1 Nephi 16:30
           30 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did go forth up into the
          top of the mountain, according to the directions which were given
          upon the ball.
          

          1 Nephi 16:31
           31 And it came to pass that I did slay wild beasts, insomuch
          that I did obtain food for our families.
          

          1 Nephi 16:32
           32 And it came to pass that I did return to our tents, bearing
          the beasts which I had slain; and now when they beheld that I had
          obtained food, how great was their joy! And it came to pass that
          they did humble themselves before the Lord, and did give thanks
          unto him.
          

          1 Nephi 16:33
           33 And it came to pass that we did again take our journey,
          traveling nearly the same course as in the beginning; and after
          we had traveled for the space of many days we did pitch our tents
          again, that we might tarry for the space of a time.
          

          1 Nephi 16:34
           34 And it came to pass that Ishmael died, and was buried in the
          place which was called Nahom.
          

          1 Nephi 16:35
           35 And it came to pass that the daughters of Ishmael did mourn
          exceedingly, because of the loss of their father, and because of
          their afflictions in the wilderness; and they did murmur against
          my father, because he had brought them out of the land of
          Jerusalem, saying: Our father is dead; yea, and we have wandered
          much in the wilderness, and we have suffered much affliction,
          hunger, thirst, and fatigue; and after all these sufferings we
          must perish in the wilderness with hunger.
          

          1 Nephi 16:36
           36 And thus they did murmur against my father, and also against
          me; and they were desirous to return again to Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 16:37
           37 And Laman said unto Lemuel and also unto the sons of Ishmael:
          Behold, let us slay our father, and also our brother Nephi, who
          has taken it upon him to be our ruler and our teacher, who are
          his elder brethren.
          

          1 Nephi 16:38
           38 Now, he says that the Lord has talked with him, and also that
          angels have ministered unto him. But behold, we know that he
          lies unto us; and he tells us these things, and he worketh many
          things by his cunning arts, that he may deceive our eyes,
          thinking, perhaps, that he may lead us away into some strange
          wilderness; and after he has led us away, he has thought to make
          himself a king and a ruler over us, that he may do with us
          according to his will and pleasure. And after this manner did my
          brother Laman stir up their hearts to anger.
          

          1 Nephi 16:39
           39 And it came to pass that the Lord was with us, yea, even the
          voice of the Lord came and did speak many words unto them, and
          did chasten them exceedingly; and after they were chastened by
          the voice of the Lord they did turn away their anger, and did
          repent of their sins, insomuch that the Lord did bless us again
          with food, that we did not perish.
          

1 Nephi 17 Chapter 17

          1 Nephi 17:1
           1 And it came to pass that we did again take our journey in the
          wilderness; and we did travel nearly eastward from that time
          forth. And we did travel and wade through much affliction in the
          wilderness; and our women did bear children in the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 17:2
           2 And so great were the blessings of the Lord upon us, that
          while we did live upon raw meat in the wilderness, our women did
          give plenty of suck for their children, and were strong, yea,
          even like unto the men; and they began to bear their journeyings
          without murmurings.
          

          1 Nephi 17:3
           3 And thus we see that the commandments of God must be
          fulfilled. And if it so be that the children of men keep the
          commandments of God he doth nourish them, and strengthen them,
          and provide means whereby they can accomplish the thing which he
          has commanded them; wherefore, he did provide means for us while
          we did sojourn in the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 17:4
           4 And we did sojourn for the space of many years, yea, even
          eight years in the wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 17:5
           5 And we did come to the land which we called Bountiful, because
          of its much fruit and also wild honey; and all these things were
          prepared of the Lord that we might not perish. And we beheld the
          sea, which we called Irreantum, which, being interpreted, is many
          waters.
          

          1 Nephi 17:6
           6 And it came to pass that we did pitch our tents by the
          seashore; and notwithstanding we had suffered many afflictions
          and much difficulty, yea, even so much that we cannot write them
          all, we were exceedingly rejoiced when we came to the seashore;
          and we called the place Bountiful, because of its much fruit.
          

          1 Nephi 17:7
           7 And it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had been in the land
          of Bountiful for the space of many days, the voice of the Lord
          came unto me, saying: Arise, and get thee into the mountain. And
          it came to pass that I arose and went up into the mountain, and
          cried unto the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 17:8
           8 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me, saying: Thou
          shalt construct a ship, after the manner which I shall show thee,
          that I may carry thy people across these waters.
          

          1 Nephi 17:9
           9 And I said: Lord, whither shall I go that I may find ore to
          molten, that I may make tools to construct the ship after the
          manner which thou hast shown unto me?
          

          1 Nephi 17:10
           10 And it came to pass that the Lord told me whither I should go
          to find ore, that I might make tools.
          

          1 Nephi 17:11
           11 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did make a bellows
          wherewith to blow the fire, of the skins of beasts; and after I
          had made a bellows, that I might have wherewith to blow the fire,
          I did smite two stones together that I might make fire.
          

          1 Nephi 17:12
           12 For the Lord had not hitherto suffered that we should make
          much fire, as we journeyed in the wilderness; for he said: I will
          make thy food become sweet, that ye cook it not;
          

          1 Nephi 17:13
           13 And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will
          prepare the way before you, if it so be that ye shall keep my
          commandments; wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my
          commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye
          shall know that it is by me that ye are led.
          

          1 Nephi 17:14
           14 Yea, and the Lord said also that: After ye have arrived in
          the promised land, ye shall know that I, the Lord, am God; and
          that I, the Lord, did deliver you from destruction; yea, that I
          did bring you out of the land of Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 17:15
           15 Wherefore, I, Nephi, did strive to keep the commandments of
          the Lord, and I did exhort my brethren to faithfulness and
          diligence.
          

          1 Nephi 17:16
           16 And it came to pass that I did make tools of the ore which I
          did molten out of the rock.
          

          1 Nephi 17:17
           17 And when my brethren saw that I was about to build a ship,
          they began to murmur against me, saying: Our brother is a fool,
          for he thinketh that he can build a ship; yea, and he also
          thinketh that he can cross these great waters.
          

          1 Nephi 17:18
           18 And thus my brethren did complain against me, and were
          desirous that they might not labor, for they did not believe that
          I could build a ship; neither would they believe that I was
          instructed of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 17:19
           19 And now it came to pass that I, Nephi, was exceedingly
          sorrowful because of the hardness of their hearts; and now when
          they saw that I began to be sorrowful they were glad in their
          hearts, insomuch that they did rejoice over me, saying: We knew
          that ye could not construct a ship, for we knew that ye were
          lacking in judgment; wherefore, thou canst not accomplish so
          great a work.
          

          1 Nephi 17:20
           20 And thou art like unto our father, led away by the foolish
          imaginations of his heart; yea, he hath led us out of the land of
          Jerusalem, and we have wandered in the wilderness for these many
          years; and our women have toiled, being big with child; and they
          have borne children in the wilderness and suffered all things,
          save it were death; and it would have been better that they had
          died before they came out of Jerusalem than to have suffered
          these afflictions.
          

          1 Nephi 17:21
           21 Behold, these many years we have suffered in the wilderness,
          which time we might have enjoyed our possessions and the land of
          our inheritance; yea, and we might have been happy.
          

          1 Nephi 17:22
           22 And we know that the people who were in the land of Jerusalem
          were a righteous people; for they kept the statutes and judgments
          of the Lord, and all his commandments, according to the law of
          Moses; wherefore, we know that they are a righteous people; and
          our father hath judged them, and hath led us away because we
          would hearken unto his words; yea, and our brother is like unto
          him. And after this manner of language did my brethren murmur
          and complain against us.
          

          1 Nephi 17:23
           23 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, spake unto them, saying:
          Do ye believe that our fathers, who were the children of Israel,
          would have been led away out of the hands of the Egyptians if
          they had not hearkened unto the words of the Lord?
          

          1 Nephi 17:24
           24 Yea, do ye suppose that they would have been led out of
          bondage, if the Lord had not commanded Moses that he should lead
          them out of bondage?
          

          1 Nephi 17:25
           25 Now ye know that the children of Israel were in bondage; and
          ye know that they were laden with tasks, which were grievous to
          be borne; wherefore, ye know that it must needs be a good thing
          for them, that they should be brought out of bondage.
          

          1 Nephi 17:26
           26 Now ye know that Moses was commanded of the Lord to do that
          great work; and ye know that by his word the waters of the Red
          Sea were divided hither and thither, and they passed through on
          dry ground.
          

          1 Nephi 17:27
           27 But ye know that the Egyptians were drowned in the Red Sea,
          who were the armies of Pharaoh.
          

          1 Nephi 17:28
           28 And ye also know that they were fed with manna in the
          wilderness.
          

          1 Nephi 17:29
           29 Yea, and ye also know that Moses, by his word according to
          the power of God which was in him, smote the rock, and there came
          forth water, that the children of Israel might quench their
          thirst.
          

          1 Nephi 17:30
           30 And notwithstanding they being led, the Lord their God, their
          Redeemer, going before them, leading them by day and giving light
          unto them by night, and doing all things for them which were
          expedient for man to receive, they hardened their hearts and
          blinded their minds, and reviled against Moses and against the
          true and living God.
          

          1 Nephi 17:31
           31 And it came to pass that according to his word he did destroy
          them; and according to his word he did lead them; and according
          to his word he did do all things for them; and there was not any
          thing done save it were by his word.
          

          1 Nephi 17:32
           32 And after they had crossed the river Jordan he did make them
          mighty unto the driving out of the children of the land, yea,
          unto the scattering them to destruction.
          

          1 Nephi 17:33
           33 And now, do ye suppose that the children of this land, who
          were in the land of promise, who were driven out by our fathers,
          do ye suppose that they were righteous? Behold, I say unto you,
          Nay.
          

          1 Nephi 17:34
           34 Do ye suppose that our fathers would have been more choice
          than they if they had been righteous? I say unto you, Nay.
          

          1 Nephi 17:35
           35 Behold, the Lord esteemeth all flesh in one; he that is
          righteous is favored of God. But behold, this people had
          rejected every word of God, and they were ripe in iniquity; and
          the fulness of the wrath of God was upon them; and the Lord did
          curse the land against them, and bless it unto our fathers; yea,
          he did curse it against them unto their destruction, and he did
          bless it unto our fathers unto their obtaining power over it.
          

          1 Nephi 17:36
           36 Behold, the Lord hath created the earth that it should be
          inhabited; and he hath created his children that they should
          possess it.
          

          1 Nephi 17:37
           37 And he raiseth up a righteous nation, and destroyeth the
          nations of the wicked.
          

          1 Nephi 17:38
           38 And he leadeth away the righteous into precious lands, and
          the wicked he destroyeth, and curseth the land unto them for
          their sakes.
          

          1 Nephi 17:39
           39 He ruleth high in the heavens, for it is his throne, and this
          earth is his footstool.
          

          1 Nephi 17:40
           40 And he loveth those who will have him to be their God.
          Behold, he loved our fathers, and he covenanted with them, yea,
          even Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and he remembered the covenants
          which he had made; wherefore, he did bring them out of the land
          of Egypt.
          

          1 Nephi 17:41
           41 And he did straiten them in the wilderness with his rod; for
          they hardened their hearts, even as ye have; and the Lord
          straitened them because of their iniquity. He sent fiery flying
          serpents among them; and after they were bitten he prepared a way
          that they might be healed; and the labor which they had to
          perform was to look; and because of the simpleness of the way, or
          the easiness of it, there were many who perished.
          

          1 Nephi 17:42
           42 And they did harden their hearts from time to time, and they
          did revile against Moses, and also against God; nevertheless, ye
          know that they were led forth by his matchless power into the
          land of promise.
          

          1 Nephi 17:43
           43 And now, after all these things, the time has come that they
          have become wicked, yea, nearly unto ripeness; and I know not but
          they are at this day about to be destroyed; for I know that the
          day must surely come that they must be destroyed, save a few
          only, who shall be led away into captivity.
          

          1 Nephi 17:44
           44 Wherefore, the Lord commanded my father that he should depart
          into the wilderness; and the Jews also sought to take away his
          life; yea, and ye also have sought to take away his life;
          wherefore, ye are murderers in your hearts and ye are like unto
          them.
          

          1 Nephi 17:45
           45 Ye are swift to do iniquity but slow to remember the Lord
          your God. Ye have seen an angel, and he spake unto you; yea, ye
          have heard his voice from time to time; and he hath spoken unto
          you in a still small voice, but ye were past feeling, that ye
          could not feel his words; wherefore, he has spoken unto you like
          unto the voice of thunder, which did cause the earth to shake as
          if it were to divide asunder.
          

          1 Nephi 17:46
           46 And ye also know that by the power of his almighty word he
          can cause the earth that it shall pass away; yea, and ye know
          that by his word he can cause the rough places to be made smooth,
          and smooth places shall be broken up. O, then, why is it, that
          ye can be so hard in your hearts?
          

          1 Nephi 17:47
           47 Behold, my soul is rent with anguish because of you, and my
          heart is pained; I fear lest ye shall be cast off forever.
          Behold, I am full of the Spirit of God, insomuch that my frame
          has no strength.
          

          1 Nephi 17:48
           48 And now it came to pass that when I had spoken these words,
          they were angry with me, and were desirous to throw me into the
          depths of the sea; and as they came forth to lay their hands upon
          me I spake unto them, saying: In the name of the Almighty God, I
          command you that ye touch me not, for I am filled with the power
          of God, even unto the consuming of my flesh; and whoso shall lay
          his hands upon me shall wither even as a dried reed; and he shall
          be as naught before the power of God, for God shall smite him.
          

          1 Nephi 17:49
           49 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto them that they
          should murmur no more against their father; neither should they
          withhold their labor from me, for God had commanded me that I
          should build a ship.
          

          1 Nephi 17:50
           50 And I said unto them: If God had commanded me to do all
          things I could do them. If he should command me that I should
          say unto this water, be thou earth, it should be earth; and if I
          should say it, it would be done.
          

          1 Nephi 17:51
           51 And now, if the Lord has such great power, and has wrought so
          many miracles among the children of men, how is it that he cannot
          instruct me, that I should build a ship?
          

          1 Nephi 17:52
           52 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said many things unto my
          brethren, insomuch that they were confounded and could not
          contend against me; neither durst they lay their hands upon me
          nor touch me with their fingers, even for the space of many days.
          Now they durst not do this lest they should wither before me, so
          powerful was the Spirit of God; and thus it had wrought upon
          them.
          

          1 Nephi 17:53
           53 And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: Stretch forth
          thine hand again unto thy brethren, and they shall not wither
          before thee, but I will shock them, saith the Lord, and this will
          I do, that they may know that I am the Lord their God.
          

          1 Nephi 17:54
           54 And it came to pass that I stretched forth my hand unto my
          brethren, and they did not wither before me; but the Lord did
          shake them, even according to the word which he had spoken.
          

          1 Nephi 17:55
           55 And now, they said: We know of a surety that the Lord is with
          thee, for we know that it is the power of the Lord that has
          shaken us. And they fell down before me, and were about to
          worship me, but I would not suffer them, saying: I am thy
          brother, yea, even thy younger brother; wherefore, worship the
          Lord thy God, and honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days
          may be long in the land which the Lord thy God shall give thee.
          

1 Nephi 18 Chapter 18

          1 Nephi 18:1
           1 And it came to pass that they did worship the Lord, and did go
          forth with me; and we did work timbers of curious workmanship.
          And the Lord did show me from time to time after what manner I
          should work the timbers of the ship.
          

          1 Nephi 18:2
           2 Now I, Nephi, did not work the timbers after the manner which
          was learned by men, neither did I build the ship after the manner
          of men; but I did build it after the manner which the Lord had
          shown unto me; wherefore, it was not after the manner of men.
          

          1 Nephi 18:3
           3 And I, Nephi, did go into the mount oft, and I did pray oft
          unto the Lord; wherefore the Lord showed unto me great things.
          

          1 Nephi 18:4
           4 And it came to pass that after I had finished the ship,
          according to the word of the Lord, my brethren beheld that it was
          good, and that the workmanship thereof was exceedingly fine;
          wherefore, they did humble themselves again before the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 18:5
           5 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came unto my
          father, that we should arise and go down into the ship.
          

          1 Nephi 18:6
           6 And it came to pass that on the morrow, after we had prepared
          all things, much fruits and meat from the wilderness, and honey
          in abundance, and provisions according to that which the Lord had
          commanded us, we did go down into the ship, with all our loading
          and our seeds, and whatsoever thing we had brought with us, every
          one according to his age; wherefore, we did all go down into the
          ship, with our wives and our children.
          

          1 Nephi 18:7
           7 And now, my father had begat two sons in the wilderness; the
          elder was called Jacob and the younger Joseph.
          

          1 Nephi 18:8
           8 And it came to pass after we had all gone down into the ship,
          and had taken with us our provisions and things which had been
          commanded us, we did put forth into the sea and were driven forth
          before the wind towards the promised land.
          

          1 Nephi 18:9
           9 And after we had been driven forth before the wind for the
          space of many days, behold, my brethren and the sons of Ishmael
          and also their wives began to make themselves merry, insomuch
          that they began to dance, and to sing, and to speak with much
          rudeness, yea, even that they did forget by what power they had
          been brought thither; yea, they were lifted up unto exceeding
          rudeness.
          

          1 Nephi 18:10
           10 And I, Nephi, began to fear exceedingly lest the Lord should
          be angry with us, and smite us because of our iniquity, that we
          should be swallowed up in the depths of the sea; wherefore, I,
          Nephi, began to speak to them with much soberness; but behold
          they were angry with me, saying: We will not that our younger
          brother shall be a ruler over us.
          

          1 Nephi 18:11
           11 And it came to pass that Laman and Lemuel did take me and
          bind me with cords, and they did treat me with much harshness;
          nevertheless, the Lord did suffer it that he might show forth his
          power, unto the fulfilling of his word which he had spoken
          concerning the wicked.
          

          1 Nephi 18:12
           12 And it came to pass that after they had bound me insomuch
          that I could not move, the compass, which had been prepared of
          the Lord, did cease to work.
          

          1 Nephi 18:13
           13 Wherefore, they knew not whither they should steer the ship,
          insomuch that there arose a great storm, yea, a great and
          terrible tempest, and we were driven back upon the waters for the
          space of three days; and they began to be frightened exceedingly
          lest they should be drowned in the sea; nevertheless they did not
          loose me.
          

          1 Nephi 18:14
           14 And on the fourth day, which we had been driven back, the
          tempest began to be exceedingly sore.
          

          1 Nephi 18:15
           15 And it came to pass that we were about to be swallowed up in
          the depths of the sea. And after we had been driven back upon
          the waters for the space of four days, my brethren began to see
          that the judgments of God were upon them, and that they must
          perish save that they should repent of their iniquities;
          wherefore, they came unto me, and loosed the bands which were
          upon my wrist, and behold they had swollen exceedingly; and also
          mine ankles were much swollen, and great was the soreness
          thereof.
          

          1 Nephi 18:16
           16 Nevertheless, I did look unto my God, and I did praise him
          all the day long; and I did not murmur against the Lord because
          of mine afflictions.
          

          1 Nephi 18:17
           17 Now my father, Lehi, had said many things unto them, and also
          unto the sons of Ishmael; but, behold, they did breathe out much
          threatenings against anyone that should speak for me; and my
          parents being stricken in years, and having suffered much grief
          because of their children, they were brought down, yea, even upon
          their sick-beds.
          

          1 Nephi 18:18
           18 Because of their grief and much sorrow, and the iniquity of
          my brethren, they were brought near even to be carried out of
          this time to meet their God; yea, their grey hairs were about to
          be brought down to lie low in the dust; yea, even they were near
          to be cast with sorrow into a watery grave.
          

          1 Nephi 18:19
           19 And Jacob and Joseph also, being young, having need of much
          nourishment, were grieved because of the afflictions of their
          mother; and also my wife with her tears and prayers, and also my
          children, did not soften the hearts of my brethren that they
          would loose me.
          

          1 Nephi 18:20
           20 And there was nothing save it were the power of God, which
          threatened them with destruction, could soften their hearts;
          wherefore, when they saw that they were about to be swallowed up
          in the depths of the sea they repented of the thing which they
          had done, insomuch that they loosed me.
          

          1 Nephi 18:21
           21 And it came to pass after they had loosed me, behold, I took
          the compass, and it did work whither I desired it. And it came
          to pass that I prayed unto the Lord; and after I had prayed the
          winds did cease, and the storm did cease, and there was a great
          calm.
          

          1 Nephi 18:22
           22 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did guide the ship, that
          we sailed again towards the promised land.
          

          1 Nephi 18:23
           23 And it came to pass that after we had sailed for the space of
          many days we did arrive at the promised land; and we went forth
          upon the land, and did pitch our tents; and we did call it the
          promised land.
          

          1 Nephi 18:24
           24 And it came to pass that we did begin to till the earth, and
          we began to plant seeds; yea, we did put all our seeds into the
          earth, which we had brought from the land of Jerusalem. And it
          came to pass that they did grow exceedingly; wherefore, we were
          blessed in abundance.
          

          1 Nephi 18:25
           25 And it came to pass that we did find upon the land of
          promise, as we journeyed in the wilderness, that there were
          beasts in the forests of every kind, both the cow and the ox, and
          the ass and the horse, and the goat and the wild goat, and all
          manner of wild animals, which were for the use of men. And we
          did find all manner of ore, both of gold, and of silver, and of
          copper.
          

1 Nephi 19 Chapter 19

          1 Nephi 19:1
           1 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded me, wherefore I
          did make plates of ore that I might engraven upon them the record
          of my people. And upon the plates which I made I did engraven
          the record of my father, and also our journeyings in the
          wilderness, and the prophecies of my father; and also many of
          mine own prophecies have I engraven upon them.
          

          1 Nephi 19:2
           2 And I knew not at the time when I made them that I should be
          commanded of the Lord to make these plates; wherefore, the record
          of my father, and the genealogy of his fathers, and the more part
          of all our proceedings in the wilderness are engraven upon those
          first plates of which I have spoken; wherefore, the things which
          transpired before I made these plates are, of a truth, more
          particularly made mention upon the first plates.
          

          1 Nephi 19:3
           3 And after I had made these plates by way of commandment, I,
          Nephi, received a commandment that the ministry and the
          prophecies, the more plain and precious parts of them, should be
          written upon these plates; and that the things which were written
          should be kept for the instruction of my people, who should
          possess the land, and also for other wise purposes, which
          purposes are known unto the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 19:4
           4 Wherefore, I, Nephi, did make a record upon the other plates,
          which gives an account, or which gives a greater account of the
          wars and contentions and destructions of my people. And this
          have I done, and commanded my people what they should do after I
          was gone; and that these plates should be handed down from one
          generation to another, or from one prophet to another, until
          further commandments of the Lord.
          

          1 Nephi 19:5
           5 And an account of my making these plates shall be given
          hereafter; and then, behold, I proceed according to that which I
          have spoken; and this I do that the more sacred things may be
          kept for the knowledge of my people.
          

          1 Nephi 19:6
           6 Nevertheless, I do not write anything upon plates save it be
          that I think it be sacred. And now, if I do err, even did they
          err of old; not that I would excuse myself because of other men,
          but because of the weakness which is in me, according to the
          flesh, I would excuse myself.
          

          1 Nephi 19:7
           7 For the things which some men esteem to be of great worth,
          both to the body and soul, others set at naught and trample under
          their feet. Yea, even the very God of Israel do men trample
          under their feet; I say, trample under their feet but I would
          speak in other words—they set him at naught, and hearken not to
          the voice of his counsels.
          

          1 Nephi 19:8
           8 And behold he cometh, according to the words of the angel, in
          six hundred years from the time my father left Jerusalem.
          

          1 Nephi 19:9
           9 And the world, because of their iniquity, shall judge him to
          be a thing of naught; wherefore they scourge him, and he
          suffereth it; and they smite him, and he suffereth it. Yea, they
          spit upon him, and he suffereth it, because of his loving
          kindness and his long-suffering towards the children of men.
          

          1 Nephi 19:10
           10 And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of
          bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea,
          the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth
          himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the
          hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of
          Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and
          to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos,
          which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which
          should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit
          the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of
          the house of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 19:11
           11 For thus spake the prophet: The Lord God surely shall visit
          all the house of Israel at that day, some with his voice, because
          of their righteousness, unto their great joy and salvation, and
          others with the thunderings and the lightnings of his power, by
          tempest, by fire, and by smoke, and vapor of darkness, and by the
          opening of the earth, and by mountains which shall be carried up.
          

          1 Nephi 19:12
           12 And all these things must surely come, saith the prophet
          Zenos. And the rocks of the earth must rend; and because of the
          groanings of the earth, many of the kings of the isles of the sea
          shall be wrought upon by the Spirit of God, to exclaim: The God
          of nature suffers.
          

          1 Nephi 19:13
           13 And as for those who are at Jerusalem, saith the prophet,
          they shall be scourged by all people, because they crucify the
          God of Israel, and turn their hearts aside, rejecting signs and
          wonders, and the power and glory of the God of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 19:14
           14 And because they turn their hearts aside, saith the prophet,
          and have despised the Holy One of Israel, they shall wander in
          the flesh, and perish, and become a hiss and a byword, and be
          hated among all nations.
          

          1 Nephi 19:15
           15 Nevertheless, when that day cometh, saith the prophet, that
          they no more turn aside their hearts against the Holy One of
          Israel, then will he remember the covenants which he made to
          their fathers.
          

          1 Nephi 19:16
           16 Yea, then will he remember the isles of the sea; yea, and all
          the people who are of the house of Israel, will I gather in,
          saith the Lord, according to the words of the prophet Zenos, from
          the four quarters of the earth.
          

          1 Nephi 19:17
           17 Yea, and all the earth shall see the salvation of the Lord,
          saith the prophet; every nation, kindred, tongue and people shall
          be blessed.
          

          1 Nephi 19:18
           18 And I, Nephi, have written these things unto my people, that
          perhaps I might persuade them that they would remember the Lord
          their Redeemer.
          

          1 Nephi 19:19
           19 Wherefore, I speak unto all the house of Israel, if it so be
          that they should obtain these things.
          

          1 Nephi 19:20
           20 For behold, I have workings in the spirit, which doth weary
          me even that all my joints are weak, for those who are at
          Jerusalem; for had not the Lord been merciful, to show unto me
          concerning them, even as he had prophets of old, I should have
          perished also.
          

          1 Nephi 19:21
           21 And he surely did show unto the prophets of old all things
          concerning them; and also he did show unto many concerning us;
          wherefore, it must needs be that we know concerning them for they
          are written upon the plates of brass.
          

          1 Nephi 19:22
           22 Now it came to pass that I, Nephi, did teach my brethren
          these things; and it came to pass that I did read many things to
          them, which were engraven upon the plates of brass, that they
          might know concerning the doings of the Lord in other lands,
          among people of old.
          

          1 Nephi 19:23
           23 And I did read many things unto them which were written in
          the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to
          believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that
          which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all
          scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.
          

          1 Nephi 19:24
           24 Wherefore I spake unto them, saying: Hear ye the words of the
          prophet, ye who are a remnant of the house of Israel, a branch
          who have been broken off; hear ye the words of the prophet, which
          were written unto all the house of Israel, and liken them unto
          yourselves, that ye may have hope as well as your brethren from
          whom ye have been broken off; for after this manner has the
          prophet written.
          

1 Nephi 20 Chapter 20

          1 Nephi 20:1
           1 Hearken and hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the
          name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, or
          out of the waters of baptism, who swear by the name of the Lord,
          and make mention of the God of Israel, yet they swear not in
          truth nor in righteousness.
          

          1 Nephi 20:2
           2 Nevertheless, they call themselves of the holy city, but they
          do not stay themselves upon the God of Israel, who is the Lord of
          Hosts; yea, the Lord of Hosts is his name.
          

          1 Nephi 20:3
           3 Behold, I have declared the former things from the beginning;
          and they went forth out of my mouth, and I showed them. I did
          show them suddenly.
          

          1 Nephi 20:4
           4 And I did it because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy
          neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;
          

          1 Nephi 20:5
           5 And I have even from the beginning declared to thee; before it
          came to pass I showed them thee; and I showed them for fear lest
          thou shouldst say—mine idol hath done them, and my graven image,
          and my molten image hath commanded them.
          

          1 Nephi 20:6
           6 Thou hast seen and heard all this; and will ye not declare
          them? And that I have showed thee new things from this time,
          even hidden things, and thou didst not know them.
          

          1 Nephi 20:7
           7 They are created now, and not from the beginning, even before
          the day when thou heardest them not they were declared unto thee,
          lest thou shouldst say—Behold I knew them.
          

          1 Nephi 20:8
           8 Yea, and thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from
          that time thine ear was not opened; for I knew that thou wouldst
          deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the
          womb.
          

          1 Nephi 20:9
           9 Nevertheless, for my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and
          for my praise will I refrain from thee, that I cut thee not off.
          

          1 Nephi 20:10
           10 For, behold, I have refined thee, I have chosen thee in the
          furnace of affliction.
          

          1 Nephi 20:11
           11 For mine own sake, yea, for mine own sake will I do this, for
          I will not suffer my name to be polluted, and I will not give my
          glory unto another.
          

          1 Nephi 20:12
           12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel my called, for I am he;
          I am the first, and I am also the last.
          

          1 Nephi 20:13
           13 Mine hand hath also laid the foundation of the earth, and my
          right hand hath spanned the heavens. I call unto them and they
          stand up together.
          

          1 Nephi 20:14
           14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; who among them hath
          declared these things unto them? The Lord hath loved him; yea,
          and he will fulfill his word which he hath declared by them; and
          he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall come upon
          the Chaldeans.
          

          1 Nephi 20:15
           15 Also, saith the Lord; I the Lord, yea, I have spoken; yea, I
          have called him to declare, I have brought him, and he shall make
          his way prosperous.
          

          1 Nephi 20:16
           16 Come ye near unto me; I have not spoken in secret; from the
          beginning, from the time that it was declared have I spoken; and
          the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me.
          

          1 Nephi 20:17
           17 And thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of
          Israel; I have sent him, the Lord thy God who teacheth thee to
          profit, who leadeth thee by the way thou shouldst go, hath done
          it.
          

          1 Nephi 20:18
           18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments—then had thy
          peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the
          sea.
          

          1 Nephi 20:19
           19 Thy seed also had been as the sand; the offspring of thy
          bowels like the gravel thereof; his name should not have been cut
          off nor destroyed from before me.
          

          1 Nephi 20:20
           20 Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a
          voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter to the end of the
          earth; say ye: The Lord hath redeemed his servant Jacob.
          

          1 Nephi 20:21
           21 And they thirsted not; he led them through the deserts; he
          caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them; he clave the
          rock also and the waters gushed out.
          

          1 Nephi 20:22
           22 And notwithstanding he hath done all this, and greater also,
          there is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked.
          

1 Nephi 21 Chapter 21

          1 Nephi 21:1
           1 And again: Hearken, O ye house of Israel, all ye that are
          broken off and are driven out because of the wickedness of the
          pastors of my people; yea, all ye that are broken off, that are
          scattered abroad, who are of my people, O house of Israel.
          Listen, O isles, unto me, and hearken ye people from far; the
          Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother
          hath he made mention of my name.
          

          1 Nephi 21:2
           2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of
          his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his
          quiver hath he hid me;
          

          1 Nephi 21:3
           3 And said unto me: Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I
          will be glorified.
          

          1 Nephi 21:4
           4 Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength
          for naught and in vain; surely my judgment is with the Lord, and
          my work with my God.
          

          1 Nephi 21:5
           5 And now, saith the Lord—that formed me from the womb that I
          should be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him—though Israel
          be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord,
          and my God shall be my strength.
          

          1 Nephi 21:6
           6 And he said: It is a light thing that thou shouldst be my
          servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the
          preserved of Israel. I will also give thee for a light to the
          Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the ends of the
          earth.
          

          1 Nephi 21:7
           7 Thus saith the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, to
          him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to
          servant of rulers: Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall
          worship, because of the Lord that is faithful.
          

          1 Nephi 21:8
           8 Thus saith the Lord: In an acceptable time have I heard thee,
          O isles of the sea, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee;
          and I will preserve thee, and give thee my servant for a covenant
          of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the
          desolate heritages;
          

          1 Nephi 21:9
           9 That thou mayest say to the prisoners: Go forth; to them that
          sit in darkness: Show yourselves. They shall feed in the ways,
          and their pastures shall be in all high places.
          

          1 Nephi 21:10
           10 They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor
          the sun smite them; for he that hath mercy on them shall lead
          them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
          

          1 Nephi 21:11
           11 And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall
          be exalted.
          

          1 Nephi 21:12
           12 And then, O house of Israel, behold, these shall come from
          far; and lo, these from the north and from the west; and these
          from the land of Sinim.
          

          1 Nephi 21:13
           13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; for the feet of
          those who are in the east shall be established; and break forth
          into singing, O mountains; for they shall be smitten no more; for
          the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his
          afflicted.
          

          1 Nephi 21:14
           14 But, behold, Zion hath said: The Lord hath forsaken me, and
          my Lord hath forgotten me—but he will show that he hath not.
          

          1 Nephi 21:15
           15 For can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not
          have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget,
          yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 21:16
           16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy
          walls are continually before me.
          

          1 Nephi 21:17
           17 Thy children shall make haste against thy destroyers; and
          they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee.
          

          1 Nephi 21:18
           18 Lift up thine eyes round about and behold; all these gather
          themselves together, and they shall come to thee. And as I live,
          saith the Lord, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as
          with an ornament, and bind them on even as a bride.
          

          1 Nephi 21:19
           19 For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy
          destruction, shall even now be too narrow by reason of the
          inhabitants; and they that swallowed thee up shall be far away.
          

          1 Nephi 21:20
           20 The children whom thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the
          first, shall again in thine ears say: The place is too strait for
          me; give place to me that I may dwell.
          

          1 Nephi 21:21
           21 Then shalt thou say in thine heart: Who hath begotten me
          these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a
          captive, and removing to and fro? And who hath brought up these?
          

Behold, I was left alone; these, where have they been?

          1 Nephi 21:22
           22 Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will lift up mine hand to
          the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people; and they
          shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be
          carried upon their shoulders.
          

          1 Nephi 21:23
           23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy
          nursing mothers; they shall bow down to thee with their face
          towards the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou
          shalt know that I am the Lord; for they shall not be ashamed that
          wait for me.
          

          1 Nephi 21:24
           24 For shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful
          captives delivered?
          

          1 Nephi 21:25
           25 But thus saith the Lord, even the captives of the mighty
          shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be
          delivered; for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee,
          and I will save thy children.
          

          1 Nephi 21:26
           26 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh;
          they shall be drunken with their own blood as with sweet wine;
          and all flesh shall know that I, the Lord, am thy Savior and thy
          Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
          

1 Nephi 22 Chapter 22

          1 Nephi 22:1
           1 And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had read these
          things which were engraven upon the plates of brass, my brethren
          came unto me and said unto me: What meaneth these things which ye
          have read? Behold, are they to be understood according to things
          which are spiritual, which shall come to pass according to the
          spirit and not the flesh?
          

          1 Nephi 22:2
           2 And I, Nephi, said unto them: Behold they were manifest unto
          the prophet by the voice of the Spirit; for by the Spirit are all
          things made known unto the prophets, which shall come upon the
          children of men according to the flesh.
          

          1 Nephi 22:3
           3 Wherefore, the things of which I have read are things
          pertaining to things both temporal and spiritual; for it appears
          that the house of Israel, sooner or later, will be scattered upon
          all the face of the earth, and also among all nations.
          

          1 Nephi 22:4
           4 And behold, there are many who are already lost from the
          knowledge of those who are at Jerusalem. Yea, the more part of
          all the tribes have been led away; and they are scattered to and
          fro upon the isles of the sea; and whither they are none of us
          knoweth, save that we know that they have been led away.
          

          1 Nephi 22:5
           5 And since they have been led away, these things have been
          prophesied concerning them, and also concerning all those who
          shall hereafter be scattered and be confounded, because of the
          Holy One of Israel; for against him will they harden their
          hearts; wherefore, they shall be scattered among all nations and
          shall be hated of all men.
          

          1 Nephi 22:6
           6 Nevertheless, after they shall be nursed by the Gentiles, and
          the Lord has lifted up his hand upon the Gentiles and set them up
          for a standard, and their children have been carried in their
          arms, and their daughters have been carried upon their shoulders,
          behold these things of which are spoken are temporal; for thus
          are the covenants of the Lord with our fathers; and it meaneth us
          in the days to come, and also all our brethren who are of the
          house of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 22:7
           7 And it meaneth that the time cometh that after all the house
          of Israel have been scattered and confounded, that the Lord God
          will raise up a mighty nation among the Gentiles, yea, even upon
          the face of this land; and by them shall our seed be scattered.
          

          1 Nephi 22:8
           8 And after our seed is scattered the Lord God will proceed to
          do a marvelous work among the Gentiles, which shall be of great
          worth unto our seed; wherefore, it is likened unto their being
          nourished by the Gentiles and being carried in their arms and
          upon their shoulders.
          

          1 Nephi 22:9
           9 And it shall also be of worth unto the Gentiles; and not only
          unto the Gentiles but unto all the house of Israel, unto the
          making known of the covenants of the Father of heaven unto
          Abraham, saying: In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth
          be blessed.
          

          1 Nephi 22:10
           10 And I would, my brethren, that ye should know that all the
          kindreds of the earth cannot be blessed unless he shall make bare
          his arm in the eyes of the nations.
          

          1 Nephi 22:11
           11 Wherefore, the Lord God will proceed to make bare his arm in
          the eyes of all the nations, in bringing about his covenants and
          his gospel unto those who are of the house of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 22:12
           12 Wherefore, he will bring them again out of captivity, and
          they shall be gathered together to the lands of their
          inheritance; and they shall be brought out of obscurity and out
          of darkness; and they shall know that the Lord is their Savior
          and their Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 22:13
           13 And the blood of that great and abominable church, which is
          the whore of all the earth, shall turn upon their own heads; for
          they shall war among themselves, and the sword of their own hands
          shall fall upon their own heads, and they shall be drunken with
          their own blood.
          

          1 Nephi 22:14
           14 And every nation which shall war against thee, O house of
          Israel, shall be turned one against another, and they shall fall
          into the pit which they digged to ensnare the people of the Lord.
          And all that fight against Zion shall be destroyed, and that
          great whore, who hath perverted the right ways of the Lord, yea,
          that great and abominable church, shall tumble to the dust and
          great shall be the fall of it.
          

          1 Nephi 22:15
           15 For behold, saith the prophet, the time cometh speedily that
          Satan shall have no more power over the hearts of the children of
          men; for the day soon cometh that all the proud and they who do
          wickedly shall be as stubble; and the day cometh that they must
          be burned.
          

          1 Nephi 22:16
           16 For the time soon cometh that the fulness of the wrath of God
          shall be poured out upon all the children of men; for he will not
          suffer that the wicked shall destroy the righteous.
          

          1 Nephi 22:17
           17 Wherefore, he will preserve the righteous by his power, even
          if it so be that the fulness of his wrath must come, and the
          righteous be preserved, even unto the destruction of their
          enemies by fire. Wherefore, the righteous need not fear; for
          thus saith the prophet, they shall be saved, even if it so be as
          by fire.
          

          1 Nephi 22:18
           18 Behold, my brethren, I say unto you, that these things must
          shortly come; yea, even blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke must
          come; and it must needs be upon the face of this earth; and it
          cometh unto men according to the flesh if it so be that they will
          harden their hearts against the Holy One of Israel.
          

          1 Nephi 22:19
           19 For behold, the righteous shall not perish; for the time
          surely must come that all they who fight against Zion shall be
          cut off.
          

          1 Nephi 22:20
           20 And the Lord will surely prepare a way for his people, unto
          the fulfilling of the words of Moses, which he spake, saying: A
          prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, like unto me;
          him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
          And it shall come to pass that all those who will not hear that
          prophet shall be cut off from among the people.
          

          1 Nephi 22:21
           21 And now I, Nephi, declare unto you, that this prophet of whom
          Moses spake was the Holy One of Israel; wherefore, he shall
          execute judgment in righteousness.
          

          1 Nephi 22:22
           22 And the righteous need not fear, for they are those who shall
          not be confounded. But it is the kingdom of the devil, which
          shall be built up among the children of men, which kingdom is
          established among them which are in the flesh—
          

          1 Nephi 22:23
           23 For the time speedily shall come that all churches which are
          built up to get gain, and all those who are built up to get power
          over the flesh, and those who are built up to become popular in
          the eyes of the world, and those who seek the lusts of the flesh
          and the things of the world, and to do all manner of iniquity;
          yea, in fine, all those who belong to the kingdom of the devil
          are they who need fear, and tremble, and quake; they are those
          who must be brought low in the dust; they are those who must be
          consumed as stubble; and this is according to the words of the
          prophet.
          

          1 Nephi 22:24
           24 And the time cometh speedily that the righteous must be led
          up as calves of the stall, and the Holy One of Israel must reign
          in dominion, and might, and power, and great glory.
          

          1 Nephi 22:25
           25 And he gathereth his children from the four quarters of the
          earth; and he numbereth his sheep, and they know him; and there
          shall be one fold and one shepherd; and he shall feed his sheep,
          and in him they shall find pasture.
          

          1 Nephi 22:26
           26 And because of the righteousness of his people, Satan has no
          power; wherefore, he cannot be loosed for the space of many
          years; for he hath no power over the hearts of the people, for
          they dwell in righteousness, and the Holy One of Israel reigneth.
          

          1 Nephi 22:27
           27 And now behold, I, Nephi, say unto you that all these things
          must come according to the flesh.
          

          1 Nephi 22:28
           28 But, behold, all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people shall
          dwell safely in the Holy One of Israel if it so be that they will
          repent.
          

          1 Nephi 22:29
           29 And now I, Nephi, make an end; for I durst not speak further
          as yet concerning these things.
          

          1 Nephi 22:30
           30 Wherefore, my brethren, I would that ye should consider that
          the things which have been written upon the plates of brass are
          true; and they testify that a man must be obedient to the
          commandments of God.
          

          1 Nephi 22:31
           31 Wherefore, ye need not suppose that I and my father are the
          only ones that have testified, and also taught them. Wherefore,
          if ye shall be obedient to the commandments, and endure to the
          end, ye shall be saved at the last day. And thus it is. Amen.
          

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THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI

An account of the death of Lehi. Nephi's brethren rebel against him. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth.

2 Nephi 1 Chapter 1

          2 Nephi 1:1
           1 And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had made an end
          of teaching my brethren, our father, Lehi, also spake many things
          unto them, and rehearsed unto them, how great things the Lord had
          done for them in bringing them out of the land of Jerusalem.
          

          2 Nephi 1:2
           2 And he spake unto them concerning their rebellions upon the
          waters, and the mercies of God in sparing their lives, that they
          were not swallowed up in the sea.
          

          2 Nephi 1:3
           3 And he also spake unto them concerning the land of promise,
          which they had obtained—how merciful the Lord had been in
          warning us that we should flee out of the land of Jerusalem.
          

          2 Nephi 1:4
           4 For, behold, said he, I have seen a vision, in which I know
          that Jerusalem is destroyed; and had we remained in Jerusalem we
          should also have perished.
          

          2 Nephi 1:5
           5 But, said he, notwithstanding our afflictions, we have
          obtained a land of promise, a land which is choice above all
          other lands; a land which the Lord God hath covenanted with me
          should be a land for the inheritance of my seed. Yea, the Lord
          hath covenanted this land unto me, and to my children forever,
          and also all those who should be led out of other countries by
          the hand of the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 1:6
           6 Wherefore, I, Lehi, prophesy according to the workings of the
          Spirit which is in me, that there shall none come into this land
          save they shall be brought by the hand of the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 1:7
           7 Wherefore, this land is consecrated unto him whom he shall
          bring. And if it so be that they shall serve him according to
          the commandments which he hath given, it shall be a land of
          liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall never be brought down
          into captivity; if so, it shall be because of iniquity; for if
          iniquity shall abound cursed shall be the land for their sakes,
          but unto the righteous it shall be blessed forever.
          

          2 Nephi 1:8
           8 And behold, it is wisdom that this land should be kept as yet
          from the knowledge of other nations; for behold, many nations
          would overrun the land, that there would be no place for an
          inheritance.
          

          2 Nephi 1:9
           9 Wherefore, I, Lehi, have obtained a promise, that inasmuch as
          those whom the Lord God shall bring out of the land of Jerusalem
          shall keep his commandments, they shall prosper upon the face of
          this land; and they shall be kept from all other nations, that
          they may possess this land unto themselves. And if it so be that
          they shall keep his commandments they shall be blessed upon the
          face of this land, and there shall be none to molest them, nor to
          take away the land of their inheritance; and they shall dwell
          safely forever.
          

          2 Nephi 1:10
           10 But behold, when the time cometh that they shall dwindle in
          unbelief, after they have received so great blessings from the
          hand of the Lord—having a knowledge of the creation of the
          earth, and all men, knowing the great and marvelous works of the
          Lord from the creation of the world; having power given them to
          do all things by faith; having all the commandments from the
          beginning, and having been brought by his infinite goodness into
          this precious land of promise—behold, I say, if the day shall
          come that they will reject the Holy One of Israel, the true
          Messiah, their Redeemer and their God, behold, the judgments of
          him that is just shall rest upon them.
          

          2 Nephi 1:11
           11 Yea, he will bring other nations unto them, and he will give
          unto them power, and he will take away from them the lands of
          their possessions, and he will cause them to be scattered and
          smitten.
          

          2 Nephi 1:12
           12 Yea, as one generation passeth to another there shall be
          bloodsheds, and great visitations among them; wherefore, my sons,
          I would that ye would remember; yea, I would that ye would
          hearken unto my words.
          

          2 Nephi 1:13
           13 O that ye would awake; awake from a deep sleep, yea, even
          from the sleep of hell, and shake off the awful chains by which
          ye are bound, which are the chains which bind the children of
          men, that they are carried away captive down to the eternal gulf
          of misery and woe.
          

          2 Nephi 1:14
           14 Awake! and arise from the dust, and hear the words of a
          trembling parent, whose limbs ye must soon lay down in the cold
          and silent grave, from whence no traveler can return; a few more
          days and I go the way of all the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 1:15
           15 But behold, the Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have
          beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms
          of his love.
          

          2 Nephi 1:16
           16 And I desire that ye should remember to observe the statutes
          and the judgments of the Lord; behold, this hath been the anxiety
          of my soul from the beginning.
          

          2 Nephi 1:17
           17 My heart hath been weighed down with sorrow from time to
          time, for I have feared, lest for the hardness of your hearts the
          Lord your God should come out in the fulness of his wrath upon
          you, that ye be cut off and destroyed forever;
          

          2 Nephi 1:18
           18 Or, that a cursing should come upon you for the space of many
          generations; and ye are visited by sword, and by famine, and are
          hated, and are led according to the will and captivity of the
          devil.
          

          2 Nephi 1:19
           19 O my sons, that these things might not come upon you, but
          that ye might be a choice and a favored people of the Lord. But
          behold, his will be done; for his ways are righteousness forever.
          

          2 Nephi 1:20
           20 And he hath said that: Inasmuch as ye shall keep my
          commandments ye shall prosper in the land; but inasmuch as ye
          will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from my
          presence.
          

          2 Nephi 1:21
           21 And now that my soul might have joy in you, and that my heart
          might leave this world with gladness because of you, that I might
          not be brought down with grief and sorrow to the grave, arise
          from the dust, my sons, and be men, and be determined in one mind
          and in one heart, united in all things, that ye may not come down
          into captivity;
          

          2 Nephi 1:22
           22 That ye may not be cursed with a sore cursing; and also, that
          ye may not incur the displeasure of a just God upon you, unto the
          destruction, yea, the eternal destruction of both soul and body.
          

          2 Nephi 1:23
           23 Awake, my sons; put on the armor of righteousness. Shake off
          the chains with which ye are bound, and come forth out of
          obscurity, and arise from the dust.
          

          2 Nephi 1:24
           24 Rebel no more against your brother, whose views have been
          glorious, and who hath kept the commandments from the time that
          we left Jerusalem; and who hath been an instrument in the hands
          of God, in bringing us forth into the land of promise; for were
          it not for him, we must have perished with hunger in the
          wilderness; nevertheless, ye sought to take away his life; yea,
          and he hath suffered much sorrow because of you.
          

          2 Nephi 1:25
           25 And I exceedingly fear and tremble because of you, lest he
          shall suffer again; for behold, ye have accused him that he
          sought power and authority over you; but I know that he hath not
          sought for power nor authority over you, but he hath sought the
          glory of God, and your own eternal welfare.
          

          2 Nephi 1:26
           26 And ye have murmured because he hath been plain unto you. Ye
          say that he hath used sharpness; ye say that he hath been angry
          with you; but behold, his sharpness was the sharpness of the
          power of the word of God, which was in him; and that which ye
          call anger was the truth, according to that which is in God,
          which he could not restrain, manifesting boldly concerning your
          iniquities.
          

          2 Nephi 1:27
           27 And it must needs be that the power of God must be with him,
          even unto his commanding you that ye must obey. But behold, it
          was not he, but it was the Spirit of the Lord which was in him,
          which opened his mouth to utterance that he could not shut it.
          

          2 Nephi 1:28
           28 And now my son, Laman, and also Lemuel and Sam, and also my
          sons who are the sons of Ishmael, behold, if ye will hearken unto
          the voice of Nephi ye shall not perish. And if ye will hearken
          unto him I leave unto you a blessing, yea, even my first
          blessing.
          

          2 Nephi 1:29
           29 But if ye will not hearken unto him I take away my first
          blessing, yea, even my blessing, and it shall rest upon him.
          

          2 Nephi 1:30
           30 And now Zoram, I speak unto you: Behold, thou art the servant
          of Laban; nevertheless, thou hast been brought out of the land of
          Jerusalem, and I know that thou art a true friend unto my son,
          Nephi, forever.
          

          2 Nephi 1:31
           31 Wherefore, because thou hast been faithful thy seed shall be
          blessed with his seed, that they dwell in prosperity long upon
          the face of this land; and nothing, save it shall be iniquity
          among them, shall harm or disturb their prosperity upon the face
          of this land forever.
          

          2 Nephi 1:32
           32 Wherefore, if ye shall keep the commandments of the Lord, the
          Lord hath consecrated this land for the security of thy seed with
          the seed of my son.
          

2 Nephi 2 Chapter 2

          2 Nephi 2:1
           1 And now, Jacob, I speak unto you: Thou art my first-born in
          the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. And behold, in thy
          childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because
          of the rudeness of thy brethren.
          

          2 Nephi 2:2
           2 Nevertheless, Jacob, my first-born in the wilderness, thou
          knowest the greatness of God; and he shall consecrate thine
          afflictions for thy gain.
          

          2 Nephi 2:3
           3 Wherefore, thy soul shall be blessed, and thou shalt dwell
          safely with thy brother, Nephi; and thy days shall be spent in
          the service of thy God. Wherefore, I know that thou art
          redeemed, because of the righteousness of thy Redeemer; for thou
          hast beheld that in the fulness of time he cometh to bring
          salvation unto men.
          

          2 Nephi 2:4
           4 And thou hast beheld in thy youth his glory; wherefore, thou
          art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the
          flesh; for the Spirit is the same, yesterday, today, and forever.
          And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is
          free.
          

          2 Nephi 2:5
           5 And men are instructed sufficiently that they know good from
          evil. And the law is given unto men. And by the law no flesh is
          justified; or, by the law men are cut off. Yea, by the temporal
          law they were cut off; and also, by the spiritual law they perish
          from that which is good, and become miserable forever.
          

          2 Nephi 2:6
           6 Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah;
          for he is full of grace and truth.
          

          2 Nephi 2:7
           7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the
          ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a
          contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be
          answered.
          

          2 Nephi 2:8
           8 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known
          unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there
          is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be
          through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who
          layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again
          by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the
          resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.
          

          2 Nephi 2:9
           9 Wherefore, he is the first-fruits unto God, inasmuch as he
          shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they
          that believe in him shall be saved.
          

          2 Nephi 2:10
           10 And because of the intercession for all, all men come unto
          God; wherefore, they stand in the presence of him to be judged of
          him according to the truth and holiness which is in him.
          Wherefore, the ends of the law which the Holy One hath given,
          unto the inflicting of the punishment which is affixed, which
          punishment that is affixed is in opposition to that of the
          happiness which is affixed, to answer the ends of the atonement—
          

          2 Nephi 2:11
           11 For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all
          things. If not so, my first-born in the wilderness,
          righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness,
          neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad. Wherefore,
          all things must needs be a compound in one; wherefore, if it
          should be one body it must needs remain as dead, having no life
          neither death, nor corruption nor incorruption, happiness nor
          misery, neither sense nor insensibility.
          

          2 Nephi 2:12
           12 Wherefore, it must needs have been created for a thing of
          naught; wherefore there would have been no purpose in the end of
          its creation. Wherefore, this thing must needs destroy the
          wisdom of God and his eternal purposes, and also the power, and
          the mercy, and the justice of God.
          

          2 Nephi 2:13
           13 And if ye shall say there is no law, ye shall also say there
          is no sin. If ye shall say there is no sin, ye shall also say
          there is no righteousness. And if there be no righteousness
          there be no happiness. And if there be no righteousness nor
          happiness there be no punishment nor misery. And if these things
          are not there is no God. And if there is no God we are not,
          neither the earth; for there could have been no creation of
          things, neither to act nor to be acted upon; wherefore, all
          things must have vanished away.
          

          2 Nephi 2:14
           14 And now, my sons, I speak unto you these things for your
          profit and learning; for there is a God, and he hath created all
          things, both the heavens and the earth, and all things that in
          them are, both things to act and things to be acted upon.
          

          2 Nephi 2:15
           15 And to bring about his eternal purposes in the end of man,
          after he had created our first parents, and the beasts of the
          field and the fowls of the air, and in fine, all things which are
          created, it must needs be that there was an opposition; even the
          forbidden fruit in opposition to the tree of life; the one being
          sweet and the other bitter.
          

          2 Nephi 2:16
           16 Wherefore, the Lord God gave unto man that he should act for
          himself. Wherefore, man could not act for himself save it should
          be that he was enticed by the one or the other.
          

          2 Nephi 2:17
           17 And I, Lehi, according to the things which I have read, must
          needs suppose that an angel of God, according to that which is
          written, had fallen from heaven; wherefore, he became a devil,
          having sought that which was evil before God.
          

          2 Nephi 2:18
           18 And because he had fallen from heaven, and had become
          miserable forever, he sought also the misery of all mankind.
          Wherefore, he said unto Eve, yea, even that old serpent, who is
          the devil, who is the father of all lies, wherefore he said:
          Partake of the forbidden fruit, and ye shall not die, but ye
          shall be as God, knowing good and evil.
          

          2 Nephi 2:19
           19 And after Adam and Eve had partaken of the forbidden fruit
          they were driven out of the garden of Eden, to till the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 2:20
           20 And they have brought forth children; yea, even the family of
          all the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 2:21
           21 And the days of the children of men were prolonged, according
          to the will of God, that they might repent while in the flesh;
          wherefore, their state became a state of probation, and their
          time was lengthened, according to the commandments which the Lord
          God gave unto the children of men. For he gave commandment that
          all men must repent; for he showed unto all men that they were
          lost, because of the transgression of their parents.
          

          2 Nephi 2:22
           22 And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not
          have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden.
          And all things which were created must have remained in the same
          state in which they were after they were created; and they must
          have remained forever, and had no end.
          

          2 Nephi 2:23
           23 And they would have had no children; wherefore they would
          have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they
          knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.
          

          2 Nephi 2:24
           24 But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him
          who knoweth all things.
          

          2 Nephi 2:25
           25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might
          have joy.
          

          2 Nephi 2:26
           26 And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may
          redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they
          are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing
          good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon,
          save it be by the punishment of the law at the great and last
          day, according to the commandments which God hath given.
          

          2 Nephi 2:27
           27 Wherefore, men are free according to the flesh; and all
          things are given them which are expedient unto man. And they are
          free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great
          Mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death, according
          to the captivity and power of the devil; for he seeketh that all
          men might be miserable like unto himself.
          

          2 Nephi 2:28
           28 And now, my sons, I would that ye should look to the great
          Mediator, and hearken unto his great commandments; and be
          faithful unto his words, and choose eternal life, according to
          the will of his Holy Spirit;
          

          2 Nephi 2:29
           29 And not choose eternal death, according to the will of the
          flesh and the evil which is therein, which giveth the spirit of
          the devil power to captivate, to bring you down to hell, that he
          may reign over you in his own kingdom.
          

          2 Nephi 2:30
           30 I have spoken these few words unto you all, my sons, in the
          last days of my probation; and I have chosen the good part,
          according to the words of the prophet. And I have none other
          object save it be the everlasting welfare of your souls. Amen.
          

2 Nephi 3 Chapter 3

          2 Nephi 3:1
           1 And now I speak unto you, Joseph, my last-born. Thou wast
          born in the wilderness of mine afflictions; yea, in the days of
          my greatest sorrow did thy mother bear thee.
          

          2 Nephi 3:2
           2 And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this land, which is
          a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance
          of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so
          be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 3:3
           3 And now, Joseph, my last-born, whom I have brought out of the
          wilderness of mine afflictions, may the Lord bless thee forever,
          for thy seed shall not utterly be destroyed.
          

          2 Nephi 3:4
           4 For behold, thou art the fruit of my loins; and I am a
          descendant of Joseph who was carried captive into Egypt. And
          great were the covenants of the Lord which he made unto Joseph.
          

          2 Nephi 3:5
           5 Wherefore, Joseph truly saw our day. And he obtained a
          promise of the Lord, that out of the fruit of his loins the Lord
          God would raise up a righteous branch unto the house of Israel;
          not the Messiah, but a branch which was to be broken off,
          nevertheless, to be remembered in the covenants of the Lord that
          the Messiah should be made manifest unto them in the latter days,
          in the spirit of power, unto the bringing of them out of darkness
          unto light—yea, out of hidden darkness and out of captivity unto
          freedom.
          

          2 Nephi 3:6
           6 For Joseph truly testified, saying: A seer shall the Lord my
          God raise up, who shall be a choice seer unto the fruit of my
          loins.
          

          2 Nephi 3:7
           7 Yea, Joseph truly said: Thus saith the Lord unto me: A choice
          seer will I raise up out of the fruit of thy loins; and he shall
          be esteemed highly among the fruit of thy loins. And unto him
          will I give commandment that he shall do a work for the fruit of
          thy loins, his brethren, which shall be of great worth unto them,
          even to the bringing of them to the knowledge of the covenants
          which I have made with thy fathers.
          

          2 Nephi 3:8
           8 And I will give unto him a commandment that he shall do none
          other work, save the work which I shall command him. And I will
          make him great in mine eyes; for he shall do my work.
          

          2 Nephi 3:9
           9 And he shall be great like unto Moses, whom I have said I
          would raise up unto you, to deliver my people, O house of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 3:10
           10 And Moses will I raise up, to deliver thy people out of the
          land of Egypt.
          

          2 Nephi 3:11
           11 But a seer will I raise up out of the fruit of thy loins; and
          unto him will I give power to bring forth my word unto the seed
          of thy loins—and not to the bringing forth my word only, saith
          the Lord, but to the convincing them of my word, which shall have
          already gone forth among them.
          

          2 Nephi 3:12
           12 Wherefore, the fruit of thy loins shall write; and the fruit
          of the loins of Judah shall write; and that which shall be
          written by the fruit of thy loins, and also that which shall be
          written by the fruit of the loins of Judah, shall grow together,
          unto the confounding of false doctrines and laying down of
          contentions, and establishing peace among the fruit of thy loins,
          and bringing them to the knowledge of their fathers in the latter
          days, and also to the knowledge of my covenants, saith the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 3:13
           13 And out of weakness he shall be made strong, in that day when
          my work shall commence among all my people, unto the restoring
          thee, O house of Israel, saith the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 3:14
           14 And thus prophesied Joseph, saying: Behold, that seer will
          the Lord bless; and they that seek to destroy him shall be
          confounded; for this promise, which I have obtained of the Lord,
          of the fruit of my loins, shall be fulfilled. Behold, I am sure
          of the fulfilling of this promise;
          

          2 Nephi 3:15
           15 And his name shall be called after me; and it shall be after
          the name of his father. And he shall be like unto me; for the
          thing, which the Lord shall bring forth by his hand, by the power
          of the Lord shall bring my people unto salvation.
          

          2 Nephi 3:16
           16 Yea, thus prophesied Joseph: I am sure of this thing, even as
          I am sure of the promise of Moses; for the Lord hath said unto
          me, I will preserve thy seed forever.
          

          2 Nephi 3:17
           17 And the Lord hath said: I will raise up a Moses; and I will
          give power unto him in a rod; and I will give judgment unto him
          in writing. Yet I will not loose his tongue, that he shall speak
          much, for I will not make him mighty in speaking. But I will
          write unto him my law, by the finger of mine own hand; and I will
          make a spokesman for him.
          

          2 Nephi 3:18
           18 And the Lord said unto me also: I will raise up unto the
          fruit of thy loins; and I will make for him a spokesman. And I,
          behold, I will give unto him that he shall write the writing of
          the fruit of thy loins, unto the fruit of thy loins; and the
          spokesman of thy loins shall declare it.
          

          2 Nephi 3:19
           19 And the words which he shall write shall be the words which
          are expedient in my wisdom should go forth unto the fruit of thy
          loins. And it shall be as if the fruit of thy loins had cried
          unto them from the dust; for I know their faith.
          

          2 Nephi 3:20
           20 And they shall cry from the dust; yea, even repentance unto
          their brethren, even after many generations have gone by them.
          And it shall come to pass that their cry shall go, even according
          to the simpleness of their words.
          

          2 Nephi 3:21
           21 Because of their faith their words shall proceed forth out of
          my mouth unto their brethren who are the fruit of thy loins; and
          the weakness of their words will I make strong in their faith,
          unto the remembering of my covenant which I made unto thy
          fathers.
          

          2 Nephi 3:22
           22 And now, behold, my son Joseph, after this manner did my
          father of old prophesy.
          

          2 Nephi 3:23
           23 Wherefore, because of this covenant thou art blessed; for thy
          seed shall not be destroyed, for they shall hearken unto the
          words of the book.
          

          2 Nephi 3:24
           24 And there shall rise up one mighty among them, who shall do
          much good, both in word and in deed, being an instrument in the
          hands of God, with exceeding faith, to work mighty wonders, and
          do that thing which is great in the sight of God, unto the
          bringing to pass much restoration unto the house of Israel, and
          unto the seed of thy brethren.
          

          2 Nephi 3:25
           25 And now, blessed art thou, Joseph. Behold, thou art little;
          wherefore hearken unto the words of thy brother, Nephi, and it
          shall be done unto thee even according to the words which I have
          spoken. Remember the words of thy dying father. Amen.
          

2 Nephi 4 Chapter 4

          2 Nephi 4:1
           1 And now, I, Nephi, speak concerning the prophecies of which my
          father hath spoken, concerning Joseph, who was carried into
          Egypt.
          

          2 Nephi 4:2
           2 For behold, he truly prophesied concerning all his seed. And
          the prophecies which he wrote, there are not many greater. And
          he prophesied concerning us, and our future generations; and they
          are written upon the plates of brass.
          

          2 Nephi 4:3
           3 Wherefore, after my father had made an end of speaking
          concerning the prophecies of Joseph, he called the children of
          Laman, his sons, and his daughters, and said unto them: Behold,
          my sons, and my daughters, who are the sons and the daughters of
          my first-born, I would that ye should give ear unto my words.
          

          2 Nephi 4:4
           4 For the Lord God hath said that: Inasmuch as ye shall keep my
          commandments ye shall prosper in the land; and inasmuch as ye
          will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from my
          presence.
          

          2 Nephi 4:5
           5 But behold, my sons and my daughters, I cannot go down to my
          grave save I should leave a blessing upon you; for behold, I know
          that if ye are brought up in the way ye should go ye will not
          depart from it.
          

          2 Nephi 4:6
           6 Wherefore, if ye are cursed, behold, I leave my blessing upon
          you, that the cursing may be taken from you and be answered upon
          the heads of your parents.
          

          2 Nephi 4:7
           7 Wherefore, because of my blessing the Lord God will not suffer
          that ye shall perish; wherefore, he will be merciful unto you and
          unto your seed forever.
          

          2 Nephi 4:8
           8 And it came to pass that after my father had made an end of
          speaking to the sons and daughters of Laman, he caused the sons
          and daughters of Lemuel to be brought before him.
          

          2 Nephi 4:9
           9 And he spake unto them, saying: Behold, my sons and my
          daughters, who are the sons and the daughters of my second son;
          behold I leave unto you the same blessing which I left unto the
          sons and daughters of Laman; wherefore, thou shalt not utterly be
          destroyed; but in the end thy seed shall be blessed.
          

          2 Nephi 4:10
           10 And it came to pass that when my father had made an end of
          speaking unto them, behold, he spake unto the sons of Ishmael,
          yea, and even all his household.
          

          2 Nephi 4:11
           11 And after he had made an end of speaking unto them, he spake
          unto Sam, saying: Blessed art thou, and thy seed; for thou shall
          inherit the land like unto thy brother Nephi. And thy seed shall
          be numbered with his seed; and thou shalt be even like unto thy
          brother, and thy seed like unto his seed; and thou shalt be
          blessed in all thy days.
          

          2 Nephi 4:12
           12 And it came to pass after my father, Lehi, had spoken unto
          all his household, according to the feelings of his heart and the
          Spirit of the Lord which was in him, he waxed old. And it came
          to pass that he died, and was buried.
          

          2 Nephi 4:13
           13 And it came to pass that not many days after his death, Laman
          and Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael were angry with me because of
          the admonitions of the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 4:14
           14 For I, Nephi, was constrained to speak unto them, according
          to his word; for I had spoken many things unto them, and also my
          father, before his death; many of which sayings are written upon
          mine other plates; for a more history part are written upon mine
          other plates.
          

          2 Nephi 4:15
           15 And upon these I write the things of my soul, and many of the
          scriptures which are engraven upon the plates of brass. For my
          soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them,
          and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children.
          

          2 Nephi 4:16
           16 Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my
          heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and
          heard.
          

          2 Nephi 4:17
           17 Nevertheless, notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord,
          in showing me his great and marvelous works, my heart exclaimeth:
          O wretched man that I am! Yea, my heart sorroweth because of my
          flesh; my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities.
          

          2 Nephi 4:18
           18 I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the
          sins which do so easily beset me.
          

          2 Nephi 4:19
           19 And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my
          sins; nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.
          

          2 Nephi 4:20
           20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine
          afflictions in the wilderness; and he hath preserved me upon the
          waters of the great deep.
          

          2 Nephi 4:21
           21 He hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of
          my flesh.
          

          2 Nephi 4:22
           22 He hath confounded mine enemies, unto the causing of them to
          quake before me.
          

          2 Nephi 4:23
           23 Behold, he hath heard my cry by day, and he hath given me
          knowledge by visions in the nighttime.
          

          2 Nephi 4:24
           24 And by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer before him;
          yea, my voice have I sent up on high; and angels came down and
          ministered unto me.
          

          2 Nephi 4:25
           25 And upon the wings of his Spirit hath my body been carried
          away upon exceedingly high mountains. And mine eyes have beheld
          great things, yea, even too great for man; therefore I was bidden
          that I should not write them.
          

          2 Nephi 4:26
           26 O then, if I have seen so great things, if the Lord in his
          condescension unto the children of men hath visited men in so
          much mercy, why should my heart weep and my soul linger in the
          valley of sorrow, and my flesh waste away, and my strength
          slacken, because of mine afflictions?
          

          2 Nephi 4:27
           27 And why should I yield to sin, because of my flesh? Yea, why
          should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in
          my heart to destroy my peace and afflict my soul? Why am I angry
          because of mine enemy?
          

          2 Nephi 4:28
           28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my
          heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.
          

          2 Nephi 4:29
           29 Do not anger again because of mine enemies. Do not slacken
          my strength because of mine afflictions.
          

          2 Nephi 4:30
           30 Rejoice, O my heart, and cry unto the Lord, and say: O Lord,
          I will praise thee forever; yea, my soul will rejoice in thee, my
          God, and the rock of my salvation.
          

          2 Nephi 4:31
           31 O Lord, wilt thou redeem my soul? Wilt thou deliver me out
          of the hands of mine enemies? Wilt thou make me that I may shake
          at the appearance of sin?
          

          2 Nephi 4:32
           32 May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because
          that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite! O Lord, wilt
          thou not shut the gates of thy righteousness before me, that I
          may walk in the path of the low valley, that I may be strict in
          the plain road!
          

          2 Nephi 4:33
           33 O Lord, wilt thou encircle me around in the robe of thy
          righteousness! O Lord, wilt thou make a way for mine escape
          before mine enemies! Wilt thou make my path straight before me!
          Wilt thou not place a stumbling block in my way—but that thou
          wouldst clear my way before me, and hedge not up my way, but the
          ways of mine enemy.
          

          2 Nephi 4:34
           34 O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee
          forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know
          that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh.
          Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh
          his arm.
          

          2 Nephi 4:35
           35 Yea, I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh.
          Yea, my God will give me, if I ask not amiss; therefore I will
          lift up my voice unto thee; yea, I will cry unto thee, my God,
          the rock of my righteousness. Behold, my voice shall forever
          ascend up unto thee, my rock and mine everlasting God. Amen.
          

2 Nephi 5 Chapter 5

          2 Nephi 5:1
           1 Behold, it came to pass that I, Nephi, did cry much unto the
          Lord my God, because of the anger of my brethren.
          

          2 Nephi 5:2
           2 But behold, their anger did increase against me, insomuch that
          they did seek to take away my life.
          

          2 Nephi 5:3
           3 Yea, they did murmur against me, saying: Our younger brother
          thinks to rule over us; and we have had much trial because of
          him; wherefore, now let us slay him, that we may not be afflicted
          more because of his words. For behold, we will not have him to
          be our ruler; for it belongs unto us, who are the elder brethren,
          to rule over this people.
          

          2 Nephi 5:4
           4 Now I do not write upon these plates all the words which they
          murmured against me. But it sufficeth me to say, that they did
          seek to take away my life.
          

          2 Nephi 5:5
           5 And it came to pass that the Lord did warn me, that I, Nephi,
          should depart from them and flee into the wilderness, and all
          those who would go with me.
          

          2 Nephi 5:6
           6 Wherefore, it came to pass that I, Nephi, did take my family,
          and also Zoram and his family, and Sam, mine elder brother and
          his family, and Jacob and Joseph, my younger brethren, and also
          my sisters, and all those who would go with me. And all those
          who would go with me were those who believed in the warnings and
          the revelations of God; wherefore, they did hearken unto my
          words.
          

          2 Nephi 5:7
           7 And we did take our tents and whatsoever things were possible
          for us, and did journey in the wilderness for the space of many
          days. And after we had journeyed for the space of many days we
          did pitch our tents.
          

          2 Nephi 5:8
           8 And my people would that we should call the name of the place
          Nephi; wherefore, we did call it Nephi.
          

          2 Nephi 5:9
           9 And all those who were with me did take upon them to call
          themselves the people of Nephi.
          

          2 Nephi 5:10
           10 And we did observe to keep the judgments, and the statutes,
          and the commandments of the Lord in all things according to the
          law of Moses.
          

          2 Nephi 5:11
           11 And the Lord was with us; and we did prosper exceedingly; for
          we did sow seed, and we did reap again in abundance. And we
          began to raise flocks, and herds, and animals of every kind.
          

          2 Nephi 5:12
           12 And I, Nephi, had also brought the records which were
          engraven upon the plates of brass; and also the ball, or compass,
          which was prepared for my father by the hand of the Lord,
          according to that which is written.
          

          2 Nephi 5:13
           13 And it came to pass that we began to prosper exceedingly, and
          to multiply in the land.
          

          2 Nephi 5:14
           14 And I, Nephi, did take the sword of Laban, and after the
          manner of it did make many swords, lest by any means the people
          who were now called Lamanites should come upon us and destroy us;
          for I knew their hatred towards me and my children and those who
          were called my people.
          

          2 Nephi 5:15
           15 And I did teach my people to build buildings, and to work in
          all manner of wood, and of iron, and of copper, and of brass, and
          of steel, and of gold, and of silver, and of precious ores, which
          were in great abundance.
          

          2 Nephi 5:16
           16 And I, Nephi, did build a temple; and I did construct it
          after the manner of the temple of Solomon save it were not built
          of so many precious things; for they were not to be found upon
          the land, wherefore, it could not be built like unto Solomon's
          temple. But the manner of the construction was like unto the
          temple of Solomon; and the workmanship thereof was exceedingly
          fine.
          

          2 Nephi 5:17
           17 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did cause my people to be
          industrious, and to labor with their hands.
          

          2 Nephi 5:18
           18 And it came to pass that they would that I should be their
          king. But I, Nephi, was desirous that they should have no king;
          nevertheless, I did for them according to that which was in my
          power.
          

          2 Nephi 5:19
           19 And behold, the words of the Lord had been fulfilled unto my
          brethren, which he spake concerning them, that I should be their
          ruler and their teacher. Wherefore, I had been their ruler and
          their teacher, according to the commandments of the Lord, until
          the time they sought to take away my life.
          

          2 Nephi 5:20
           20 Wherefore, the word of the Lord was fulfilled which he spake
          unto me, saying that: Inasmuch as they will not hearken unto thy
          words they shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord. And
          behold, they were cut off from his presence.
          

          2 Nephi 5:21
           21 And he had caused the cursing to come upon them, yea, even a
          sore cursing, because of their iniquity. For behold, they had
          hardened their hearts against him, that they had become like unto
          a flint; wherefore, as they were white, and exceedingly fair and
          delightsome, that they might not be enticing unto my people the
          Lord God did cause a skin of blackness to come upon them.
          

          2 Nephi 5:22
           22 And thus saith the Lord God: I will cause that they shall be
          loathsome unto thy people, save they shall repent of their
          iniquities.
          

          2 Nephi 5:23
           23 And cursed shall be the seed of him that mixeth with their
          seed; for they shall be cursed even with the same cursing. And
          the Lord spake it, and it was done.
          

          2 Nephi 5:24
           24 And because of their cursing which was upon them they did
          become an idle people, full of mischief and subtlety, and did
          seek in the wilderness for beasts of prey.
          

          2 Nephi 5:25
           25 And the Lord God said unto me: They shall be a scourge unto
          thy seed, to stir them up in remembrance of me; and inasmuch as
          they will not remember me, and hearken unto my words, they shall
          scourge them even unto destruction.
          

          2 Nephi 5:26
           26 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did consecrate Jacob and
          Joseph, that they should be priests and teachers over the land of
          my people.
          

          2 Nephi 5:27
           27 And it came to pass that we lived after the manner of
          happiness.
          

          2 Nephi 5:28
           28 And thirty years had passed away from the time we left
          Jerusalem.
          

          2 Nephi 5:29
           29 And I, Nephi, had kept the records upon my plates, which I
          had made, of my people thus far.
          

          2 Nephi 5:30
           30 And it came to pass that the Lord God said unto me: Make
          other plates; and thou shalt engraven many things upon them which
          are good in my sight, for the profit of thy people.
          

          2 Nephi 5:31
           31 Wherefore, I, Nephi, to be obedient to the commandments of
          the Lord, went and made these plates upon which I have engraven
          these things.
          

          2 Nephi 5:32
           32 And I engraved that which is pleasing unto God. And if my
          people are pleased with the things of God they will be pleased
          with mine engravings which are upon these plates.
          

          2 Nephi 5:33
           33 And if my people desire to know the more particular part of
          the history of my people they must search mine other plates.
          

          2 Nephi 5:34
           34 And it sufficeth me to say that forty years had passed away,
          and we had already had wars and contentions with our brethren.
          

2 Nephi 6 Chapter 6

          2 Nephi 6:1
           1 The words of Jacob, the brother of Nephi, which he spake unto
          the people of Nephi:
          

          2 Nephi 6:2
           2 Behold, my beloved brethren, I, Jacob, having been called of
          God, and ordained after the manner of his holy order, and having
          been consecrated by my brother Nephi, unto whom ye look as a king
          or a protector, and on whom ye depend for safety, behold ye know
          that I have spoken unto you exceedingly many things.
          

          2 Nephi 6:3
           3 Nevertheless, I speak unto you again; for I am desirous for
          the welfare of your souls. Yea, mine anxiety is great for you;
          and ye yourselves know that it ever has been. For I have
          exhorted you with all diligence; and I have taught you the words
          of my father; and I have spoken unto you concerning all things
          which are written, from the creation of the world.
          

          2 Nephi 6:4
           4 And now, behold, I would speak unto you concerning things
          which are, and which are to come; wherefore, I will read you the
          words of Isaiah. And they are the words which my brother has
          desired that I should speak unto you. And I speak unto you for
          your sakes, that ye may learn and glorify the name of your God.
          

          2 Nephi 6:5
           5 And now, the words which I shall read are they which Isaiah
          spake concerning all the house of Israel; wherefore, they may be
          likened unto you, for ye are of the house of Israel. And there
          are many things which have been spoken by Isaiah which may be
          likened unto you, because ye are of the house of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 6:6
           6 And now these are the words: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold,
          I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard
          to the people; and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and
          thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.
          

          2 Nephi 6:7
           7 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy
          nursing mothers; they shall bow down to thee with their faces
          towards the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou
          shalt know that I am the Lord; for they shall not be ashamed that
          wait for me.
          

          2 Nephi 6:8
           8 And now I, Jacob, would speak somewhat concerning these words.
          For behold, the Lord has shown me that those who were at
          Jerusalem, from whence we came, have been slain and carried away
          captive.
          

          2 Nephi 6:9
           9 Nevertheless, the Lord has shown unto me that they should
          return again. And he also has shown unto me that the Lord God,
          the Holy One of Israel, should manifest himself unto them in the
          flesh; and after he should manifest himself they should scourge
          him and crucify him, according to the words of the angel who
          spake it unto me.
          

          2 Nephi 6:10
           10 And after they have hardened their hearts and stiffened their
          necks against the Holy One of Israel, behold the judgments of the
          Holy One of Israel shall come upon them. And the day cometh that
          they shall be smitten and afflicted.
          

          2 Nephi 6:11
           11 Wherefore, after they are driven to and fro, for thus saith
          the angel, many shall be afflicted in the flesh, and shall not be
          suffered to perish, because of the prayers of the faithful; they
          shall be scattered, and smitten, and hated; nevertheless, the
          Lord will be merciful unto them, that when they shall come to the
          knowledge of their Redeemer, they shall be gathered together
          again to the lands of their inheritance.
          

          2 Nephi 6:12
           12 And blessed are the Gentiles, they of whom the prophet has
          written; for behold, if it so be that they shall repent and fight
          not against Zion, and do not unite themselves to that great and
          abominable church, they shall be saved; for the Lord God will
          fulfil his covenants which he has made unto his children; and for
          this cause the prophet has written these things.
          

          2 Nephi 6:13
           13 Wherefore, they that fight against Zion and the covenant
          people of the Lord shall lick up the dust of their feet; and the
          people of the Lord shall not be ashamed. For the people of the
          Lord are they who wait for him; for they still wait for the
          coming of the Messiah.
          

          2 Nephi 6:14
           14 And behold, according to the words of the prophet, the
          Messiah will set himself again the second time to recover them;
          wherefore, he will manifest himself unto them in power and great
          glory, unto the destruction of their enemies, when that day
          cometh when they shall believe in him; and none will he destroy
          that believe in him.
          

          2 Nephi 6:15
           15 And they that believe not in him shall be destroyed, both by
          fire, and by tempest, and by earthquakes, and by bloodsheds, and
          by pestilence, and by famine. And they shall know that the Lord
          is God, the Holy One of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 6:16
           16 For shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful
          captive delivered?
          

          2 Nephi 6:17
           17 But thus saith the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty
          shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be
          delivered; for the Mighty God shall deliver his covenant people.
          For thus saith the Lord: I will contend with them that contendeth
          with thee—
          

          2 Nephi 6:18
           18 And I will feed them that oppress thee, with their own flesh;
          and they shall be drunken with their own blood as with sweet
          wine; and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Savior and
          thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
          

2 Nephi 7 Chapter 7

          2 Nephi 7:1
           1 Yea, for thus saith the Lord: Have I put thee away, or have I
          cast thee off forever? For thus saith the Lord: Where is the
          bill of your mother's divorcement? To whom have I put thee away,
          or to which of my creditors have I sold you? Yea, to whom have I
          sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves,
          and for your transgressions is your mother put away.
          

          2 Nephi 7:2
           2 Wherefore, when I came, there was no man; when I called, yea,
          there was none to answer. O house of Israel, is my hand
          shortened at all that it cannot redeem, or have I no power to
          deliver? Behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make their
          rivers a wilderness and their fish to stink because the waters
          are dried up, and they die because of thirst.
          

          2 Nephi 7:3
           3 I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth
          their covering.
          

          2 Nephi 7:4
           4 The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I
          should know how to speak a word in season unto thee, O house of
          Israel. When ye are weary he waketh morning by morning. He
          waketh mine ear to hear as the learned.
          

          2 Nephi 7:5
           5 The Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious,
          neither turned away back.
          

          2 Nephi 7:6
           6 I gave my back to the smiter, and my cheeks to them that
          plucked off the hair. I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
          

          2 Nephi 7:7
           7 For the Lord God will help me, therefore shall I not be
          confounded. Therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I
          know that I shall not be ashamed.
          

          2 Nephi 7:8
           8 And the Lord is near, and he justifieth me. Who will contend
          with me? Let us stand together. Who is mine adversary? Let him
          come near me, and I will smite him with the strength of my mouth.
          

          2 Nephi 7:9
           9 For the Lord God will help me. And all they who shall condemn
          me, behold, all they shall wax old as a garment, and the moth
          shall eat them up.
          

          2 Nephi 7:10
           10 Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the
          voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness and hath no light?
          

          2 Nephi 7:11
           11 Behold all ye that kindle fire, that compass yourselves about
          with sparks, walk in the light of your fire and in the sparks
          which ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand—ye shall
          lie down in sorrow.
          

2 Nephi 8 Chapter 8

          2 Nephi 8:1
           1 Hearken unto me, ye that follow after righteousness. Look
          unto the rock from whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit
          from whence ye are digged.
          

          2 Nephi 8:2
           2 Look unto Abraham, your father, and unto Sarah, she that bare
          you; for I called him alone, and blessed him.
          

          2 Nephi 8:3
           3 For the Lord shall comfort Zion, he will comfort all her waste
          places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert
          like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness shall be found
          therein, thanksgiving and the voice of melody.
          

          2 Nephi 8:4
           4 Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation;
          for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to
          rest for a light for the people.
          

          2 Nephi 8:5
           5 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine
          arm shall judge the people. The isles shall wait upon me, and on
          mine arm shall they trust.
          

          2 Nephi 8:6
           6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth
          beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the
          earth shall wax old like a garment; and they that dwell therein
          shall die in like manner. But my salvation shall be forever, and
          my righteousness shall not be abolished.
          

          2 Nephi 8:7
           7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in
          whose heart I have written my law, fear ye not the reproach of
          men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
          

          2 Nephi 8:8
           8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm
          shall eat them like wool. But my righteousness shall be forever,
          and my salvation from generation to generation.
          

          2 Nephi 8:9
           9 Awake, awake! Put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake as in
          the ancient days. Art thou not he that hath cut Rahab, and
          wounded the dragon?
          

          2 Nephi 8:10
           10 Art thou not he who hath dried the sea, the waters of the
          great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the
          ransomed to pass over?
          

          2 Nephi 8:11
           11 Therefore, the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come
          with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy and holiness shall be
          upon their heads; and they shall obtain gladness and joy; sorrow
          and mourning shall flee away.
          

          2 Nephi 8:12
           12 I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you. Behold, who art
          thou, that thou shouldst be afraid of man, who shall die, and of
          the son of man, who shall be made like unto grass?
          

          2 Nephi 8:13
           13 And forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath stretched forth
          the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth, and hast
          feared continually every day, because of the fury of the
          oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? And where is the fury
          of the oppressor?
          

          2 Nephi 8:14
           14 The captive exile hasteneth, that he may be loosed, and that
          he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.
          

          2 Nephi 8:15
           15 But I am the Lord thy God, whose waves roared; the Lord of
          Hosts is my name.
          

          2 Nephi 8:16
           16 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and have covered thee
          in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens and lay
          the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion: Behold, thou art
          my people.
          

          2 Nephi 8:17
           17 Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the
          hand of the Lord the cup of his fury—thou hast drunken the dregs
          of the cup of trembling wrung out—
          

          2 Nephi 8:18
           18 And none to guide her among all the sons she hath brought
          forth; neither that taketh her by the hand, of all the sons she
          hath brought up.
          

          2 Nephi 8:19
           19 These two sons are come unto thee, who shall be sorry for
          thee—thy desolation and destruction, and the famine and the
          sword—and by whom shall I comfort thee?
          

          2 Nephi 8:20
           20 Thy sons have fainted, save these two; they lie at the head
          of all the streets; as a wild bull in a net, they are full of the
          fury of the Lord, the rebuke of thy God.
          

          2 Nephi 8:21
           21 Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, and not
          with wine:
          

          2 Nephi 8:22
           22 Thus saith thy Lord, the Lord and thy God pleadeth the cause
          of his people; behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of
          trembling, the dregs of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more
          drink it again.
          

          2 Nephi 8:23
           23 But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee;
          who have said to thy soul: Bow down, that we may go over—and
          thou hast laid thy body as the ground and as the street to them
          that went over.
          

          2 Nephi 8:24
           24 Awake, awake, put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy
          beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; for henceforth
          there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the
          unclean.
          

          2 Nephi 8:25
           25 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, sit down, O Jerusalem;
          loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of
          Zion.
          

2 Nephi 9 Chapter 9

          2 Nephi 9:1
           1 And now, my beloved brethren, I have read these things that ye
          might know concerning the covenants of the Lord that he has
          covenanted with all the house of Israel—
          

          2 Nephi 9:2
           2 That he has spoken unto the Jews, by the mouth of his holy
          prophets, even from the beginning down, from generation to
          generation, until the time comes that they shall be restored to
          the true church and fold of God; when they shall be gathered home
          to the lands of their inheritance, and shall be established in
          all their lands of promise.
          

          2 Nephi 9:3
           3 Behold, my beloved brethren, I speak unto you these things
          that ye may rejoice, and lift up your heads forever, because of
          the blessings which the Lord God shall bestow upon your children.
          

          2 Nephi 9:4
           4 For I know that ye have searched much, many of you, to know of
          things to come; wherefore I know that ye know that our flesh must
          waste away and die; nevertheless, in our bodies we shall see God.
          

          2 Nephi 9:5
           5 Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show
          himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is
          expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the
          great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto
          man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become
          subject unto him.
          

          2 Nephi 9:6
           6 For as death hath passed upon all men, to fulfil the merciful
          plan of the great Creator, there must needs be a power of
          resurrection, and the resurrection must needs come unto man by
          reason of the fall; and the fall came by reason of transgression;
          and because man became fallen they were cut off from the presence
          of the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 9:7
           7 Wherefore, it must needs be an infinite atonement—save it
          should be an infinite atonement this corruption could not put on
          incorruption. Wherefore, the first judgment which came upon man
          must needs have remained to an endless duration. And if so, this
          flesh must have laid down to rot and to crumble to its mother
          earth, to rise no more.
          

          2 Nephi 9:8
           8 O the wisdom of God, his mercy and grace! For behold, if the
          flesh should rise no more our spirits must become subject to that
          angel who fell from before the presence of the Eternal God, and
          became the devil, to rise no more.
          

          2 Nephi 9:9
           9 And our spirits must have become like unto him, and we become
          devils, angels to a devil, to be shut out from the presence of
          our God, and to remain with the father of lies, in misery, like
          unto himself; yea, to that being who beguiled our first parents,
          who transformeth himself nigh unto an angel of light, and
          stirreth up the children of men unto secret combinations of
          murder and all manner of secret works of darkness.
          

          2 Nephi 9:10
           10 O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for
          our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that
          monster, death and hell, which I call the death of the body, and
          also the death of the spirit.
          

          2 Nephi 9:11
           11 And because of the way of deliverance of our God, the Holy
          One of Israel, this death, of which I have spoken, which is the
          temporal, shall deliver up its dead; which death is the grave.
          

          2 Nephi 9:12
           12 And this death of which I have spoken, which is the spiritual
          death, shall deliver up its dead; which spiritual death is hell;
          wherefore, death and hell must deliver up their dead, and hell
          must deliver up its captive spirits, and the grave must deliver
          up its captive bodies, and the bodies and the spirits of men will
          be restored one to the other; and it is by the power of the
          resurrection of the Holy One of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 9:13
           13 O how great the plan of our God! For on the other hand, the
          paradise of God must deliver up the spirits of the righteous, and
          the grave deliver up the body of the righteous; and the spirit
          and the body is restored to itself again, and all men become
          incorruptible, and immortal, and they are living souls, having a
          perfect knowledge like unto us in the flesh, save it be that our
          knowledge shall be perfect.
          

          2 Nephi 9:14
           14 Wherefore, we shall have a perfect knowledge of all our
          guilt, and our uncleanness, and our nakedness; and the righteous
          shall have a perfect knowledge of their enjoyment, and their
          righteousness, being clothed with purity, yea, even with the robe
          of righteousness.
          

          2 Nephi 9:15
           15 And it shall come to pass that when all men shall have passed
          from this first death unto life, insomuch as they have become
          immortal, they must appear before the judgment-seat of the Holy
          One of Israel; and then cometh the judgment, and then must they
          be judged according to the holy judgment of God.
          

          2 Nephi 9:16
           16 And assuredly, as the Lord liveth, for the Lord God hath
          spoken it, and it is his eternal word, which cannot pass away,
          that they who are righteous shall be righteous still, and they
          who are filthy shall be filthy still; wherefore, they who are
          filthy are the devil and his angels; and they shall go away into
          everlasting fire; prepared for them; and their torment is as a
          lake of fire and brimstone, whose flame ascendeth up forever and
          ever and has no end.
          

          2 Nephi 9:17
           17 O the greatness and the justice of our God! For he executeth
          all his words, and they have gone forth out of his mouth, and his
          law must be fulfilled.
          

          2 Nephi 9:18
           18 But, behold, the righteous, the saints of the Holy One of
          Israel, they who have believed in the Holy One of Israel, they
          who have endured the crosses of the world, and despised the shame
          of it, they shall inherit the kingdom of God, which was prepared
          for them from the foundation of the world, and their joy shall be
          full forever.
          

          2 Nephi 9:19
           19 O the greatness of the mercy of our God, the Holy One of
          Israel! For he delivereth his saints from that awful monster the
          devil, and death, and hell, and that lake of fire and brimstone,
          which is endless torment.
          

          2 Nephi 9:20
           20 O how great the holiness of our God! For he knoweth all
          things, and there is not anything save he knows it.
          

          2 Nephi 9:21
           21 And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if they
          will hearken unto his voice; for behold, he suffereth the pains
          of all men, yea, the pains of every living creature, both men,
          women, and children, who belong to the family of Adam.
          

          2 Nephi 9:22
           22 And he suffereth this that the resurrection might pass upon
          all men, that all might stand before him at the great and
          judgment day.
          

          2 Nephi 9:23
           23 And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be
          baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of
          Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.
          

          2 Nephi 9:24
           24 And if they will not repent and believe in his name, and be
          baptized in his name, and endure to the end, they must be damned;
          for the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has spoken it.
          

          2 Nephi 9:25
           25 Wherefore, he has given a law; and where there is no law
          given there is no punishment; and where there is no punishment
          there is no condemnation; and where there is no condemnation the
          mercies of the Holy One of Israel have claim upon them, because
          of the atonement; for they are delivered by the power of him.
          

          2 Nephi 9:26
           26 For the atonement satisfieth the demands of his justice upon
          all those who have not the law given to them, that they are
          delivered from that awful monster, death and hell, and the devil,
          and the lake of fire and brimstone, which is endless torment; and
          they are restored to that God who gave them breath, which is the
          Holy One of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 9:27
           27 But wo unto him that has the law given, yea, that has all the
          commandments of God, like unto us, and that transgresseth them,
          and that wasteth the days of his probation, for awful is his
          state!
          

          2 Nephi 9:28
           28 O that cunning plan of the evil one! O the vainness, and the
          frailties, and the foolishness of men! When they are learned
          they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel
          of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves,
          wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not.
          

And they shall perish.

          2 Nephi 9:29
           29 But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels
          of God.
          

          2 Nephi 9:30
           30 But wo unto the rich, who are rich as to the things of the
          world. For because they are rich they despise the poor, and they
          persecute the meek, and their hearts are upon their treasures;
          wherefore, their treasure is their God. And behold, their
          treasure shall perish with them also.
          

          2 Nephi 9:31
           31 And wo unto the deaf that will not hear; for they shall
          perish.
          

          2 Nephi 9:32
           32 Wo unto the blind that will not see; for they shall perish
          also.
          

          2 Nephi 9:33
           33 Wo unto the uncircumcised of heart, for a knowledge of their
          iniquities shall smite them at the last day.
          

          2 Nephi 9:34
           34 Wo unto the liar, for he shall be thrust down to hell.
          

          2 Nephi 9:35
           35 Wo unto the murderer who deliberately killeth, for he shall
          die.
          

          2 Nephi 9:36
           36 Wo unto them who commit whoredoms, for they shall be thrust
          down to hell.
          

          2 Nephi 9:37
           37 Yea, wo unto those that worship idols, for the devil of all
          devils delighteth in them.
          

          2 Nephi 9:38
           38 And, in fine, wo unto all those who die in their sins; for
          they shall return to God, and behold his face, and remain in
          their sins.
          

          2 Nephi 9:39
           39 O, my beloved brethren, remember the awfulness in
          transgressing against that Holy God, and also the awfulness of
          yielding to the enticings of that cunning one. Remember, to be
          carnally-minded is death, and to be spiritually-minded is life
          eternal.
          

          2 Nephi 9:40
           40 O, my beloved brethren, give ear to my words. Remember the
          greatness of the Holy One of Israel. Do not say that I have
          spoken hard things against you; for if ye do, ye will revile
          against the truth; for I have spoken the words of your Maker. I
          know that the words of truth are hard against all uncleanness;
          but the righteous fear them not, for they love the truth and are
          not shaken.
          

          2 Nephi 9:41
           41 O then, my beloved brethren, come unto the Lord, the Holy
          One. Remember that his paths are righteous. Behold, the way for
          man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course before him, and
          the keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he
          employeth no servant there; and there is none other way save it
          be by the gate; for he cannot be deceived, for the Lord God is
          his name.
          

          2 Nephi 9:42
           42 And whoso knocketh, to him will he open; and the wise, and
          the learned, and they that are rich, who are puffed up because of
          their learning, and their wisdom, and their riches—yea, they are
          they whom he despiseth; and save they shall cast these things
          away, and consider themselves fools before God, and come down in
          the depths of humility, he will not open unto them.
          

          2 Nephi 9:43
           43 But the things of the wise and the prudent shall be hid from
          them forever—yea, that happiness which is prepared for the
          saints.
          

          2 Nephi 9:44
           44 O, my beloved brethren, remember my words. Behold, I take
          off my garments, and I shake them before you; I pray the God of
          my salvation that he view me with his all-searching eye;
          wherefore, ye shall know at the last day, when all men shall be
          judged of their works, that the God of Israel did witness that I
          shook your iniquities from my soul, and that I stand with
          brightness before him, and am rid of your blood.
          

          2 Nephi 9:45
           45 O, my beloved brethren, turn away from your sins; shake off
          the chains of him that would bind you fast; come unto that God
          who is the rock of your salvation.
          

          2 Nephi 9:46
           46 Prepare your souls for that glorious day when justice shall
          be administered unto the righteous, even the day of judgment,
          that ye may not shrink with awful fear; that ye may not remember
          your awful guilt in perfectness, and be constrained to exclaim:
          Holy, holy are thy judgments, O Lord God Almighty—but I know my
          guilt; I transgressed thy law, and my transgressions are mine;
          and the devil hath obtained me, that I am a prey to his awful
          misery.
          

          2 Nephi 9:47
           47 But behold, my brethren, is it expedient that I should awake
          you to an awful reality of these things? Would I harrow up your
          souls if your minds were pure? Would I be plain unto you
          according to the plainness of the truth if ye were freed from
          sin?
          

          2 Nephi 9:48
           48 Behold, if ye were holy I would speak unto you of holiness;
          but as ye are not holy, and ye look upon me as a teacher, it must
          needs be expedient that I teach you the consequences of sin.
          

          2 Nephi 9:49
           49 Behold, my soul abhorreth sin, and my heart delighteth in
          righteousness; and I will praise the holy name of my God.
          

          2 Nephi 9:50
           50 Come, my brethren, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the
          waters; and he that hath no money, come buy and eat; yea, come
          buy wine and milk without money and without price.
          

          2 Nephi 9:51
           51 Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth,
          nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently
          unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come
          unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth
          not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in
          fatness.
          

          2 Nephi 9:52
           52 Behold, my beloved brethren, remember the words of your God;
          pray unto him continually by day, and give thanks unto his holy
          name by night. Let your hearts rejoice.
          

          2 Nephi 9:53
           53 And behold how great the covenants of the Lord, and how great
          his condescensions unto the children of men; and because of his
          greatness, and his grace and mercy, he has promised unto us that
          our seed shall not utterly be destroyed, according to the flesh,
          but that he would preserve them; and in future generations they
          shall become a righteous branch unto the house of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 9:54
           54 And now, my brethren, I would speak unto you more; but on the
          morrow I will declare unto you the remainder of my words. Amen.
          

2 Nephi 10 Chapter 10

          2 Nephi 10:1
           1 And now I, Jacob, speak unto you again, my beloved brethren,
          concerning this righteous branch of which I have spoken.
          

          2 Nephi 10:2
           2 For behold, the promises which we have obtained are promises
          unto us according to the flesh; wherefore, as it has been shown
          unto me that many of our children shall perish in the flesh
          because of unbelief, nevertheless, God will be merciful unto
          many; and our children shall be restored, that they may come to
          that which will give them the true knowledge of their Redeemer.
          

          2 Nephi 10:3
           3 Wherefore, as I said unto you, it must needs be expedient that
          Christ—for in the last night the angel spake unto me that this
          should be his name—should come among the Jews, among those who
          are the more wicked part of the world; and they shall crucify
          him—for thus it behooveth our God, and there is none other
          nation on earth that would crucify their God.
          

          2 Nephi 10:4
           4 For should the mighty miracles be wrought among other nations
          they would repent, and know that he be their God.
          

          2 Nephi 10:5
           5 But because of priestcrafts and iniquities, they at Jerusalem
          will stiffen their necks against him, that he be crucified.
          

          2 Nephi 10:6
           6 Wherefore, because of their iniquities, destructions, famines,
          pestilences, and bloodshed shall come upon them; and they who
          shall not be destroyed shall be scattered among all nations.
          

          2 Nephi 10:7
           7 But behold, thus saith the Lord God: When the day cometh that
          they shall believe in me, that I am Christ, then have I
          covenanted with their fathers that they shall be restored in the
          flesh, upon the earth, unto the lands of their inheritance.
          

          2 Nephi 10:8
           8 And it shall come to pass that they shall be gathered in from
          their long dispersion, from the isles of the sea, and from the
          four parts of the earth; and the nations of the Gentiles shall be
          great in the eyes of me, saith God, in carrying them forth to the
          lands of their inheritance.
          

          2 Nephi 10:9
           9 Yea, the kings of the Gentiles shall be nursing fathers unto
          them, and their queens shall become nursing mothers; wherefore,
          the promises of the Lord are great unto the Gentiles, for he hath
          spoken it, and who can dispute?
          

          2 Nephi 10:10
           10 But behold, this land, said God, shall be a land of thine
          inheritance, and the Gentiles shall be blessed upon the land.
          

          2 Nephi 10:11
           11 And this land shall be a land of liberty unto the Gentiles,
          and there shall be no kings upon the land, who shall raise up
          unto the Gentiles.
          

          2 Nephi 10:12
           12 And I will fortify this land against all other nations.
          

          2 Nephi 10:13
           13 And he that fighteth against Zion shall perish, saith God.
          

          2 Nephi 10:14
           14 For he that raiseth up a king against me shall perish, for I,
          the Lord, the king of heaven, will be their king, and I will be a
          light unto them forever, that hear my words.
          

          2 Nephi 10:15
           15 Wherefore, for this cause, that my covenants may be fulfilled
          which I have made unto the children of men, that I will do unto
          them while they are in the flesh, I must needs destroy the secret
          works of darkness, and of murders, and of abominations.
          

          2 Nephi 10:16
           16 Wherefore, he that fighteth against Zion, both Jew and
          Gentile, both bond and free, both male and female, shall perish;
          for they are they who are the whore of all the earth; for they
          who are not for me are against me, saith our God.
          

          2 Nephi 10:17
           17 For I will fulfil my promises which I have made unto the
          children of men, that I will do unto them while they are in the
          flesh—
          

          2 Nephi 10:18
           18 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, thus saith our God: I will
          afflict thy seed by the hand of the Gentiles; nevertheless, I
          will soften the hearts of the Gentiles, that they shall be like
          unto a father to them; wherefore, the Gentiles shall be blessed
          and numbered among the house of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 10:19
           19 Wherefore, I will consecrate this land unto thy seed, and
          them who shall be numbered among thy seed, forever, for the land
          of their inheritance; for it is a choice land, saith God unto me,
          above all other lands, wherefore I will have all men that dwell
          thereon that they shall worship me, saith God.
          

          2 Nephi 10:20
           20 And now, my beloved brethren, seeing that our merciful God
          has given us so great knowledge concerning these things, let us
          remember him, and lay aside our sins, and not hang down our
          heads, for we are not cast off; nevertheless, we have been driven
          out of the land of our inheritance; but we have been led to a
          better land, for the Lord has made the sea our path, and we are
          upon an isle of the sea.
          

          2 Nephi 10:21
           21 But great are the promises of the Lord unto them who are upon
          the isles of the sea; wherefore as it says isles, there must
          needs be more than this, and they are inhabited also by our
          brethren.
          

          2 Nephi 10:22
           22 For behold, the Lord God has led away from time to time from
          the house of Israel, according to his will and pleasure. And now
          behold, the Lord remembereth all them who have been broken off,
          wherefore he remembereth us also.
          

          2 Nephi 10:23
           23 Therefore, cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are
          free to act for yourselves—to choose the way of everlasting
          death or the way of eternal life.
          

          2 Nephi 10:24
           24 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, reconcile yourselves to the
          will of God, and not to the will of the devil and the flesh; and
          remember, after ye are reconciled unto God, that it is only in
          and through the grace of God that ye are saved.
          

          2 Nephi 10:25
           25 Wherefore, may God raise you from death by the power of the
          resurrection, and also from everlasting death by the power of the
          atonement, that ye may be received into the eternal kingdom of
          God, that ye may praise him through grace divine. Amen.
          

2 Nephi 11 Chapter 11

          2 Nephi 11:1
           1 And now, Jacob spake many more things to my people at that
          time; nevertheless only these things have I caused to be written,
          for the things which I have written sufficeth me.
          

          2 Nephi 11:2
           2 And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my
          soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my
          people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he
          verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him.
          

          2 Nephi 11:3
           3 And my brother, Jacob, also has seen him as I have seen him;
          wherefore, I will send their words forth unto my children to
          prove unto them that my words are true. Wherefore, by the words
          of three, God hath said, I will establish my word. Nevertheless,
          God sendeth more witnesses, and he proveth all his words.
          

          2 Nephi 11:4
           4 Behold, my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth
          of the coming of Christ; for, for this end hath the law of Moses
          been given; and all things which have been given of God from the
          beginning of the world, unto man, are the typifying of him.
          

          2 Nephi 11:5
           5 And also my soul delighteth in the covenants of the Lord which
          he hath made to our fathers; yea, my soul delighteth in his
          grace, and in his justice, and power, and mercy in the great and
          eternal plan of deliverance from death.
          

          2 Nephi 11:6
           6 And my soul delighteth in proving unto my people that save
          Christ should come all men must perish.
          

          2 Nephi 11:7
           7 For if there be no Christ there be no God; and if there be no
          God we are not, for there could have been no creation. But there
          is a God, and he is Christ, and he cometh in the fulness of his
          own time.
          

          2 Nephi 11:8
           8 And now I write some of the words of Isaiah, that whoso of my
          people shall see these words may lift up their hearts and rejoice
          for all men. Now these are the words, and ye may liken them unto
          you and unto all men.
          

2 Nephi 12 Chapter 12

          2 Nephi 12:1
           1 The word that Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah
          and Jerusalem:
          

          2 Nephi 12:2
           2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, when the mountain
          of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the
          mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills, and all nations
          shall flow unto it.
          

          2 Nephi 12:3
           3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to
          the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and
          he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths; for
          out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from
          Jerusalem.
          

          2 Nephi 12:4
           4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many
          people: and they shall beat their swords into plow-shares, and
          their spears into pruning-hooks—nation shall not lift up sword
          against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
          

          2 Nephi 12:5
           5 O house of Jacob, come ye and let us walk in the light of the
          Lord; yea, come, for ye have all gone astray, every one to his
          wicked ways.
          

          2 Nephi 12:6
           6 Therefore, O Lord, thou hast forsaken thy people, the house of
          Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and hearken
          unto soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves
          in the children of strangers.
          

          2 Nephi 12:7
           7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there
          any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses,
          neither is there any end of their chariots.
          

          2 Nephi 12:8
           8 Their land is also full of idols; they worship the work of
          their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
          

          2 Nephi 12:9
           9 And the mean man boweth not down, and the great man humbleth
          himself not, therefore, forgive him not.
          

          2 Nephi 12:10
           10 O ye wicked ones, enter into the rock, and hide thee in the
          dust, for the fear of the Lord and the glory of his majesty shall
          smite thee.
          

          2 Nephi 12:11
           11 And it shall come to pass that the lofty looks of man shall
          be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and
          the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
          

          2 Nephi 12:12
           12 For the day of the Lord of Hosts soon cometh upon all
          nations, yea, upon every one; yea, upon the proud and lofty, and
          upon every one who is lifted up, and he shall be brought low.
          

          2 Nephi 12:13
           13 Yea, and the day of the Lord shall come upon all the cedars
          of Lebanon, for they are high and lifted up; and upon all the
          oaks of Bashan;
          

          2 Nephi 12:14
           14 And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills, and
          upon all the nations which are lifted up, and upon every people;
          

          2 Nephi 12:15
           15 And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall;
          

          2 Nephi 12:16
           16 And upon all the ships of the sea, and upon all the ships of
          Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures.
          

          2 Nephi 12:17
           17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the
          haughtiness of men shall be made low; and the Lord alone shall be
          exalted in that day.
          

          2 Nephi 12:18
           18 And the idols he shall utterly abolish.
          

          2 Nephi 12:19
           19 And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the
          caves of the earth, for the fear of the Lord shall come upon them
          and the glory of his majesty shall smite them, when he ariseth to
          shake terribly the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 12:20
           20 In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his
          idols of gold, which he hath made for himself to worship, to the
          moles and to the bats;
          

          2 Nephi 12:21
           21 To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the
          ragged rocks, for the fear of the Lord shall come upon them and
          the majesty of his glory shall smite them, when he ariseth to
          shake terribly the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 12:22
           22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for
          wherein is he to be accounted of?
          

2 Nephi 13 Chapter 13

          2 Nephi 13:1
           1 For behold, the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, doth take away from
          Jerusalem, and from Judah, the stay and the staff, the whole
          staff of bread, and the whole stay of water—
          

          2 Nephi 13:2
           2 The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the
          prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient;
          

          2 Nephi 13:3
           3 The captain of fifty, and the honorable man, and the
          counselor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.
          

          2 Nephi 13:4
           4 And I will give children unto them to be their princes, and
          babes shall rule over them.
          

          2 Nephi 13:5
           5 And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and
          every one by his neighbor; the child shall behave himself proudly
          against the ancient, and the base against the honorable.
          

          2 Nephi 13:6
           6 When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his
          father, and shall say: Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and
          let not this ruin come under thy hand—
          

          2 Nephi 13:7
           7 In that day shall he swear, saying: I will not be a healer;
          for in my house there is neither bread nor clothing; make me not
          a ruler of the people.
          

          2 Nephi 13:8
           8 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen, because their
          tongues and their doings have been against the Lord, to provoke
          the eyes of his glory.
          

          2 Nephi 13:9
           9 The show of their countenance doth witness against them, and
          doth declare their sin to be even as Sodom, and they cannot hide
          it. Wo unto their souls, for they have rewarded evil unto
          themselves!
          

          2 Nephi 13:10
           10 Say unto the righteous that it is well with them; for they
          shall eat the fruit of their doings.
          

          2 Nephi 13:11
           11 Wo unto the wicked, for they shall perish; for the reward of
          their hands shall be upon them!
          

          2 Nephi 13:12
           12 And my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule
          over them. O my people, they who lead thee cause thee to err and
          destroy the way of thy paths.
          

          2 Nephi 13:13
           13 The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the
          people.
          

          2 Nephi 13:14
           14 The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his
          people and the princes thereof; for ye have eaten up the vineyard
          and the spoil of the poor in your houses.
          

          2 Nephi 13:15
           15 What mean ye? Ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the
          faces of the poor, saith the Lord God of Hosts.
          

          2 Nephi 13:16
           16 Moreover, the Lord saith: Because the daughters of Zion are
          haughty, and walk with stretched-forth necks and wanton eyes,
          walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their
          feet—
          

          2 Nephi 13:17
           17 Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the
          head of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will discover their
          secret parts.
          

          2 Nephi 13:18
           18 In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their
          tinkling ornaments, and cauls, and round tires like the moon;
          

          2 Nephi 13:19
           19 The chains and the bracelets, and the mufflers;
          

          2 Nephi 13:20
           20 The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the
          headbands, and the tablets, and the ear-rings;
          

          2 Nephi 13:21
           21 The rings, and nose jewels;
          

          2 Nephi 13:22
           22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the
          wimples, and the crisping-pins;
          

          2 Nephi 13:23
           23 The glasses, and the fine linen, and hoods, and the veils.
          

          2 Nephi 13:24
           24 And it shall come to pass, instead of sweet smell there shall
          be stink; and instead of a girdle, a rent; and instead of well
          set hair, baldness; and instead of a stomacher, a girding of
          sackcloth; burning instead of beauty.
          

          2 Nephi 13:25
           25 Thy men shall fall by the sword and thy mighty in the war.
          

          2 Nephi 13:26
           26 And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be
          desolate, and shall sit upon the ground.
          

2 Nephi 14 Chapter 14

          2 Nephi 14:1
           1 And in that day, seven women shall take hold of one man,
          saying: We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel; only
          let us be called by thy name to take away our reproach.
          

          2 Nephi 14:2
           2 In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and
          glorious; the fruit of the earth excellent and comely to them
          that are escaped of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 14:3
           3 And it shall come to pass, they that are left in Zion and
          remain in Jerusalem shall be called holy, every one that is
          written among the living in Jerusalem—
          

          2 Nephi 14:4
           4 When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the
          daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem
          from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment and by the
          spirit of burning.
          

          2 Nephi 14:5
           5 And the Lord will create upon every dwelling-place of mount
          Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day and the
          shining of a flaming fire by night; for upon all the glory of
          Zion shall be a defence.
          

          2 Nephi 14:6
           6 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime
          from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and a covert from storm
          and from rain.
          

2 Nephi 15 Chapter 15

          2 Nephi 15:1
           1 And then will I sing to my well-beloved a song of my beloved,
          touching his vineyard. My well-beloved hath a vineyard in a very
          fruitful hill.
          

          2 Nephi 15:2
           2 And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and
          planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst
          of it, and also made a wine-press therein; and he looked that it
          should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes.
          

          2 Nephi 15:3
           3 And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge,
          I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard.
          

          2 Nephi 15:4
           4 What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not
          done in it? Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth
          grapes it brought forth wild grapes.
          

          2 Nephi 15:5
           5 And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my
          vineyard—I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be
          eaten up; and I will break down the wall thereof, and it shall be
          trodden down;
          

          2 Nephi 15:6
           6 And I will lay it waste; it shall not be pruned nor digged;
          but there shall come up briers and thorns; I will also command
          the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.
          

          2 Nephi 15:7
           7 For the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel,
          and the men of Judah his pleasant plant; and he looked for
          judgment, and behold, oppression; for righteousness, but behold,
          a cry.
          

          2 Nephi 15:8
           8 Wo unto them that join house to house, till there can be no
          place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!
          

          2 Nephi 15:9
           9 In mine ears, said the Lord of Hosts, of a truth many houses
          shall be desolate, and great and fair cities without inhabitant.
          

          2 Nephi 15:10
           10 Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed
          of a homer shall yield an ephah.
          

          2 Nephi 15:11
           11 Wo unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may
          follow strong drink, that continue until night, and wine inflame
          them!
          

          2 Nephi 15:12
           12 And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine
          are in their feasts; but they regard not the work of the Lord,
          neither consider the operation of his hands.
          

          2 Nephi 15:13
           13 Therefore, my people are gone into captivity, because they
          have no knowledge; and their honorable men are famished, and
          their multitude dried up with thirst.
          

          2 Nephi 15:14
           14 Therefore, hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth
          without measure; and their glory, and their multitude, and their
          pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.
          

          2 Nephi 15:15
           15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man
          shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled.
          

          2 Nephi 15:16
           16 But the Lord of Hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God
          that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.
          

          2 Nephi 15:17
           17 Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste
          places of the fat ones shall strangers eat.
          

          2 Nephi 15:18
           18 Wo unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin
          as it were with a cart rope;
          

          2 Nephi 15:19
           19 That say: Let him make speed, hasten his work, that we may
          see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh
          and come, that we may know it.
          

          2 Nephi 15:20
           20 Wo unto them that call evil good, and good evil, that put
          darkness for light, and light for darkness, that put bitter for
          sweet, and sweet for bitter!
          

          2 Nephi 15:21
           21 Wo unto the wise in their own eyes and prudent in their own
          sight!
          

          2 Nephi 15:22
           22 Wo unto the mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to
          mingle strong drink;
          

          2 Nephi 15:23
           23 Who justify the wicked for reward, and take away the
          righteousness of the righteous from him!
          

          2 Nephi 15:24
           24 Therefore, as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame
          consumeth the chaff, their root shall be rottenness, and their
          blossoms shall go up as dust; because they have cast away the law
          of the Lord of Hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of
          Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 15:25
           25 Therefore, is the anger of the Lord kindled against his
          people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and
          hath smitten them; and the hills did tremble, and their carcasses
          were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is
          not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
          

          2 Nephi 15:26
           26 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and
          will hiss unto them from the end of the earth; and behold, they
          shall come with speed swiftly; none shall be weary nor stumble
          among them.
          

          2 Nephi 15:27
           27 None shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of
          their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken;
          

          2 Nephi 15:28
           28 Whose arrows shall be sharp, and all their bows bent, and
          their horses' hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels
          like a whirlwind, their roaring like a lion.
          

          2 Nephi 15:29
           29 They shall roar like young lions; yea, they shall roar, and
          lay hold of the prey, and shall carry away safe, and none shall
          deliver.
          

          2 Nephi 15:30
           30 And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring
          of the sea; and if they look unto the land, behold, darkness and
          sorrow, and the light is darkened in the heavens thereof.
          

2 Nephi 16 Chapter 16

          2 Nephi 16:1
           1 In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting
          upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the
          temple.
          

          2 Nephi 16:2
           2 Above it stood the seraphim; each one had six wings; with
          twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet,
          and with twain he did fly.
          

          2 Nephi 16:3
           3 And one cried unto another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, is the
          Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.
          

          2 Nephi 16:4
           4 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that
          cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
          

          2 Nephi 16:5
           5 Then said I: Wo is unto me! for I am undone; because I am a
          man of unclean lips; and I dwell in the midst of a people of
          unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of
          Hosts.
          

          2 Nephi 16:6
           6 Then flew one of the seraphim unto me, having a live coal in
          his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar;
          

          2 Nephi 16:7
           7 And he laid it upon my mouth, and said: Lo, this has touched
          thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
          

          2 Nephi 16:8
           8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: Whom shall I send,
          and who will go for us? Then I said: Here am I; send me.
          

          2 Nephi 16:9
           9 And he said: Go and tell this people—Hear ye indeed, but they
          understood not; and see ye indeed, but they perceived not.
          

          2 Nephi 16:10
           10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy,
          and shut their eyes—lest they see with their eyes, and hear with
          their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted and
          be healed.
          

          2 Nephi 16:11
           11 Then said I: Lord, how long? And he said: Until the cities
          be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the
          land be utterly desolate;
          

          2 Nephi 16:12
           12 And the Lord have removed men far away, for there shall be a
          great forsaking in the midst of the land.
          

          2 Nephi 16:13
           13 But yet there shall be a tenth, and they shall return, and
          shall be eaten, as a teil-tree, and as an oak whose substance is
          in them when they cast their leaves; so the holy seed shall be
          the substance thereof.
          

2 Nephi 17 Chapter 17

          2 Nephi 17:1
           1 And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the
          son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin, king of Syria, and
          Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward
          Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.
          

          2 Nephi 17:2
           2 And it was told the house of David, saying: Syria is
          confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart
          of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind.
          

          2 Nephi 17:3
           3 Then said the Lord unto Isaiah: Go forth now to meet Ahaz,
          thou and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the
          upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;
          

          2 Nephi 17:4
           4 And say unto him: Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither
          be faint-hearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands,
          for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of
          Remaliah.
          

          2 Nephi 17:5
           5 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken
          evil counsel against thee, saying:
          

          2 Nephi 17:6
           6 Let us go up against Judah and vex it, and let us make a
          breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, yea,
          the son of Tabeal.
          

          2 Nephi 17:7
           7 Thus saith the Lord God: It shall not stand, neither shall it
          come to pass.
          

          2 Nephi 17:8
           8 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus,
          Rezin; and within three score and five years shall Ephraim be
          broken that it be not a people.
          

          2 Nephi 17:9
           9 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is
          Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe surely ye shall not be
          established.
          

          2 Nephi 17:10
           10 Moreover, the Lord spake again unto Ahaz, saying:
          

          2 Nephi 17:11
           11 Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God; ask it either in the
          depths, or in the heights above.
          

          2 Nephi 17:12
           12 But Ahaz said: I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 17:13
           13 And he said: Hear ye now, O house of David; is it a small
          thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?
          

          2 Nephi 17:14
           14 Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign—Behold, a
          virgin shall conceive, and shall bear a son, and shall call his
          name Immanuel.
          

          2 Nephi 17:15
           15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the
          evil and to choose the good.
          

          2 Nephi 17:16
           16 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil and choose
          the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both
          her kings.
          

          2 Nephi 17:17
           17 The Lord shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon
          thy father's house, days that have not come from the day that
          Ephraim departed from Judah, the king of Assyria.
          

          2 Nephi 17:18
           18 And it shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall
          hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of Egypt, and for
          the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
          

          2 Nephi 17:19
           19 And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the
          desolate valleys, and in the holes of the rocks, and upon all
          thorns, and upon all bushes.
          

          2 Nephi 17:20
           20 In the same day shall the Lord shave with a razor that is
          hired, by them beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the
          head, and the hair of the feet; and it shall also consume the
          beard.
          

          2 Nephi 17:21
           21 And it shall come to pass in that day, a man shall nourish a
          young cow and two sheep;
          

          2 Nephi 17:22
           22 And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk they
          shall give he shall eat butter; for butter and honey shall every
          one eat that is left in the land.
          

          2 Nephi 17:23
           23 And it shall come to pass in that day, every place shall be,
          where there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings,
          which shall be for briers and thorns.
          

          2 Nephi 17:24
           24 With arrows and with bows shall men come thither, because all
          the land shall become briers and thorns.
          

          2 Nephi 17:25
           25 And all hills that shall be digged with the mattock, there
          shall not come thither the fear of briers and thorns; but it
          shall be for the sending forth of oxen, and the treading of
          lesser cattle.
          

2 Nephi 18 Chapter 18

          2 Nephi 18:1
           1 Moreover, the word of the Lord said unto me: Take thee a great
          roll, and write in it with a man's pen, concerning
          Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
          

          2 Nephi 18:2
           2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the
          priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
          

          2 Nephi 18:3
           3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived and bare a
          son. Then said the Lord to me: Call his name,
          Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
          

          2 Nephi 18:4
           4 For behold, the child shall not have knowledge to cry, My
          father, and my mother, before the riches of Damascus and the
          spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.
          

          2 Nephi 18:5
           5 The Lord spake also unto me again, saying:
          

          2 Nephi 18:6
           6 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that
          go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;
          

          2 Nephi 18:7
           7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the
          waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria
          and all his glory; and he shall come up over all his channels,
          and go over all his banks.
          

          2 Nephi 18:8
           8 And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go
          over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of
          his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.
          

          2 Nephi 18:9
           9 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in
          pieces; and give ear all ye of far countries; gird yourselves,
          and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall
          be broken in pieces.
          

          2 Nephi 18:10
           10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the
          word, and it shall not stand; for God is with us.
          

          2 Nephi 18:11
           11 For the Lord spake thus to me with a strong hand, and
          instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people,
          saying:
          

          2 Nephi 18:12
           12 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all to whom this people shall
          say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.
          

          2 Nephi 18:13
           13 Sanctify the Lord of Hosts himself, and let him be your fear,
          and let him be your dread.
          

          2 Nephi 18:14
           14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of
          stumbling, and for a rock of offense to both the houses of
          Israel, for a gin and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
          

          2 Nephi 18:15
           15 And many among them shall stumble and fall, and be broken,
          and be snared, and be taken.
          

          2 Nephi 18:16
           16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
          

          2 Nephi 18:17
           17 And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the
          house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
          

          2 Nephi 18:18
           18 Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are
          for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts, which
          dwelleth in Mount Zion.
          

          2 Nephi 18:19
           19 And when they shall say unto you: Seek unto them that have
          familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep and mutter—should
          not a people seek unto their God for the living to hear from the
          dead?
          

          2 Nephi 18:20
           20 To the law and to the testimony; and if they speak not
          according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
          

          2 Nephi 18:21
           21 And they shall pass through it hardly bestead and hungry; and
          it shall come to pass that when they shall be hungry, they shall
          fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and look
          upward.
          

          2 Nephi 18:22
           22 And they shall look unto the earth and behold trouble, and
          darkness, dimness of anguish, and shall be driven to darkness.
          

2 Nephi 19 Chapter 19

          2 Nephi 19:1
           1 Nevertheless, the dimness shall not be such as was in her
          vexation, when at first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun,
          and the land of Naphtali, and afterwards did more grievously
          afflict by the way of the Red Sea beyond Jordan in Galilee of the
          nations.
          

          2 Nephi 19:2
           2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light;
          they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them
          hath the light shined.
          

          2 Nephi 19:3
           3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, and increased the joy—they
          joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men
          rejoice when they divide the spoil.
          

          2 Nephi 19:4
           4 For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of
          his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor.
          

          2 Nephi 19:5
           5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and
          garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel
          of fire.
          

          2 Nephi 19:6
           6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the
          government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be
          called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting
          Father, The Prince of Peace.
          

          2 Nephi 19:7
           7 Of the increase of government and peace there is no end, upon
          the throne of David, and upon his kingdom to order it, and to
          establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth, even
          forever. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this.
          

          2 Nephi 19:8
           8 The Lord sent his word unto Jacob and it hath lighted upon
          Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 19:9
           9 And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the
          inhabitants of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of
          heart:
          

          2 Nephi 19:10
           10 The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn
          stones; the sycamores are cut down, but we will change them into
          cedars.
          

          2 Nephi 19:11
           11 Therefore the Lord shall set up the adversaries of Rezin
          against him, and join his enemies together;
          

          2 Nephi 19:12
           12 The Syrians before and the Philistines behind; and they shall
          devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not
          turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
          

          2 Nephi 19:13
           13 For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them,
          neither do they seek the Lord of Hosts.
          

          2 Nephi 19:14
           14 Therefore will the Lord cut off from Israel head and tail,
          branch and rush in one day.
          

          2 Nephi 19:15
           15 The ancient, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth
          lies, he is the tail.
          

          2 Nephi 19:16
           16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they
          that are led of them are destroyed.
          

          2 Nephi 19:17
           17 Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men,
          neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows; for
          every one of them is a hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth
          speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but
          his hand is stretched out still.
          

          2 Nephi 19:18
           18 For wickedness burneth as the fire; it shall devour the
          briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the
          forests, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
          

          2 Nephi 19:19
           19 Through the wrath of the Lord of Hosts is the land darkened,
          and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire; no man shall
          spare his brother.
          

          2 Nephi 19:20
           20 And he shall snatch on the right hand and be hungry; and he
          shall eat on the left hand and they shall not be satisfied; they
          shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm—
          

          2 Nephi 19:21
           21 Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; they together shall
          be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but
          his hand is stretched out still.
          

2 Nephi 20 Chapter 20

          2 Nephi 20:1
           1 Wo unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write
          grievousness which they have prescribed;
          

          2 Nephi 20:2
           2 To turn away the needy from judgment, and to take away the
          right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey,
          and that they may rob the fatherless!
          

          2 Nephi 20:3
           3 And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the
          desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for
          help? and where will ye leave your glory?
          

          2 Nephi 20:4
           4 Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they
          shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned
          away, but his hand is stretched out still.
          

          2 Nephi 20:5
           5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand
          is their indignation.
          

          2 Nephi 20:6
           6 I will send him against a hypocritical nation, and against the
          people of my wrath will I give him a charge to take the spoil,
          and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the
          streets.
          

          2 Nephi 20:7
           7 Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so;
          but in his heart it is to destroy and cut off nations not a few.
          

          2 Nephi 20:8
           8 For he saith: Are not my princes altogether kings?
          

          2 Nephi 20:9
           9 Is not Calno as Carchemish? Is not Hamath as Arpad? Is not
          Samaria as Damascus?
          

          2 Nephi 20:10
           10 As my hand hath founded the kingdoms of the idols, and whose
          graven images did excel them of Jerusalem and of Samaria;
          

          2 Nephi 20:11
           11 Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, so do
          to Jerusalem and to her idols?
          

          2 Nephi 20:12
           12 Wherefore it shall come to pass that when the Lord hath
          performed his whole work upon Mount Zion and upon Jerusalem, I
          will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria,
          and the glory of his high looks.
          

          2 Nephi 20:13
           13 For he saith: By the strength of my hand and by my wisdom I
          have done these things; for I am prudent; and I have moved the
          borders of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I
          have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man;
          

          2 Nephi 20:14
           14 And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people;
          and as one gathereth eggs that are left have I gathered all the
          earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the
          mouth, or peeped.
          

          2 Nephi 20:15
           15 Shall the ax boast itself against him that heweth therewith?
          Shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? As if
          the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as
          if the staff should lift up itself as if it were no wood!
          

          2 Nephi 20:16
           16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, send among his
          fat ones, leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning
          like the burning of a fire.
          

          2 Nephi 20:17
           17 And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One
          for a flame, and shall burn and shall devour his thorns and his
          briers in one day;
          

          2 Nephi 20:18
           18 And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his
          fruitful field, both soul and body; and they shall be as when a
          standard-bearer fainteth.
          

          2 Nephi 20:19
           19 And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a
          child may write them.
          

          2 Nephi 20:20
           20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of
          Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no
          more again stay upon him that smote them, but shall stay upon the
          Lord, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.
          

          2 Nephi 20:21
           21 The remnant shall return, yea, even the remnant of Jacob,
          unto the mighty God.
          

          2 Nephi 20:22
           22 For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a
          remnant of them shall return; the consumption decreed shall
          overflow with righteousness.
          

          2 Nephi 20:23
           23 For the Lord God of Hosts shall make a consumption, even
          determined in all the land.
          

          2 Nephi 20:24
           24 Therefore, thus saith the Lord God of Hosts: O my people that
          dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian; he shall smite
          thee with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against thee, after
          the manner of Egypt.
          

          2 Nephi 20:25
           25 For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease,
          and mine anger in their destruction.
          

          2 Nephi 20:26
           26 And the Lord of Hosts shall stir up a scourge for him
          according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb; and as
          his rod was upon the sea so shall he lift it up after the manner
          of Egypt.
          

          2 Nephi 20:27
           27 And it shall come to pass in that day that his burden shall
          be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy
          neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.
          

          2 Nephi 20:28
           28 He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he
          hath laid up his carriages.
          

          2 Nephi 20:29
           29 They are gone over the passage; they have taken up their
          lodging at Geba; Ramath is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.
          

          2 Nephi 20:30
           30 Lift up the voice, O daughter of Gallim; cause it to be heard
          unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.
          

          2 Nephi 20:31
           31 Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather
          themselves to flee.
          

          2 Nephi 20:32
           32 As yet shall he remain at Nob that day; he shall shake his
          hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of
          Jerusalem.
          

          2 Nephi 20:33
           33 Behold, the Lord, the Lord of Hosts shall lop the bough with
          terror; and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down; and the
          haughty shall be humbled.
          

          2 Nephi 20:34
           34 And he shall cut down the thickets of the forests with iron,
          and Lebanon shall fall by a mighty one.
          

2 Nephi 21 Chapter 21

          2 Nephi 21:1
           1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and
          a branch shall grow out of his roots.
          

          2 Nephi 21:2
           2 And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of
          wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the
          spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;
          

          2 Nephi 21:3
           3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the
          Lord; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither
          reprove after the hearing of his ears.
          

          2 Nephi 21:4
           4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove
          with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall smite the
          earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips
          shall he slay the wicked.
          

          2 Nephi 21:5
           5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and
          faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
          

          2 Nephi 21:6
           6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall
          lie down with the kid, and the calf and the young lion and
          fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
          

          2 Nephi 21:7
           7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall
          lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
          

          2 Nephi 21:8
           8 And the suckling child shall play on the hole of the asp, and
          the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice's den.
          

          2 Nephi 21:9
           9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, for
          the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the
          waters cover the sea.
          

          2 Nephi 21:10
           10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall
          stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek;
          and his rest shall be glorious.
          

          2 Nephi 21:11
           11 And it shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall set
          his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his
          people which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and
          from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and
          from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
          

          2 Nephi 21:12
           12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall
          assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the
          dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 21:13
           13 The envy of Ephraim also shall depart, and the adversaries of
          Judah shall be cut off; Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah
          shall not vex Ephraim.
          

          2 Nephi 21:14
           14 But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines
          towards the west; they shall spoil them of the east together;
          they shall lay their hand upon Edom and Moab; and the children of
          Ammon shall obey them.
          

          2 Nephi 21:15
           15 And the Lord shall utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian
          sea; and with his mighty wind he shall shake his hand over the
          river, and shall smite it in the seven streams, and make men go
          over dry shod.
          

          2 Nephi 21:16
           16 And there shall be a highway for the remnant of his people
          which shall be left, from Assyria, like as it was to Israel in
          the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt.
          

2 Nephi 22 Chapter 22

          2 Nephi 22:1
           1 And in that day thou shalt say: O Lord, I will praise thee;
          though thou wast angry with me thine anger is turned away, and
          thou comfortedst me.
          

          2 Nephi 22:2
           2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid;
          for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also has
          become my salvation.
          

          2 Nephi 22:3
           3 Therefore, with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of
          salvation.
          

          2 Nephi 22:4
           4 And in that day shall ye say: Praise the Lord, call upon his
          name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his
          name is exalted.
          

          2 Nephi 22:5
           5 Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things; this is
          known in all the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 22:6
           6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great is the
          Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
          

2 Nephi 23 Chapter 23

          2 Nephi 23:1
           1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
          

          2 Nephi 23:2
           2 Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice
          unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the
          nobles.
          

          2 Nephi 23:3
           3 I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my
          mighty ones, for mine anger is not upon them that rejoice in my
          highness.
          

          2 Nephi 23:4
           4 The noise of the multitude in the mountains like as of a great
          people, a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered
          together, the Lord of Hosts mustereth the hosts of the battle.
          

          2 Nephi 23:5
           5 They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, yea, the
          Lord, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole
          land.
          

          2 Nephi 23:6
           6 Howl ye, for the day of the Lord is at hand; it shall come as
          a destruction from the Almighty.
          

          2 Nephi 23:7
           7 Therefore shall all hands be faint, every man's heart shall
          melt;
          

          2 Nephi 23:8
           8 And they shall be afraid; pangs and sorrows shall take hold of
          them; they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be
          as flames.
          

          2 Nephi 23:9
           9 Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and
          fierce anger, to lay the land desolate; and he shall destroy the
          sinners thereof out of it.
          

          2 Nephi 23:10
           10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall
          not give their light; the sun shall be darkened in his going
          forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.
          

          2 Nephi 23:11
           11 And I will punish the world for evil, and the wicked for
          their iniquity; I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease,
          and will lay down the haughtiness of the terrible.
          

          2 Nephi 23:12
           12 I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man
          than the golden wedge of Ophir.
          

          2 Nephi 23:13
           13 Therefore, I will shake the heavens, and the earth shall
          remove out of her place, in the wrath of the Lord of Hosts, and
          in the day of his fierce anger.
          

          2 Nephi 23:14
           14 And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep that no man
          taketh up; and they shall every man turn to his own people, and
          flee every one into his own land.
          

          2 Nephi 23:15
           15 Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; yea, and
          every one that is joined to the wicked shall fall by the sword.
          

          2 Nephi 23:16
           16 Their children, also shall be dashed to pieces before their
          eyes; their houses shall be spoiled and their wives ravished.
          

          2 Nephi 23:17
           17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall
          not regard silver and gold, nor shall they delight in it.
          

          2 Nephi 23:18
           18 Their bows shall also dash the young men to pieces, and they
          shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall not
          spare children.
          

          2 Nephi 23:19
           19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the
          Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and
          Gomorrah.
          

          2 Nephi 23:20
           20 It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in
          from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch
          tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there.
          

          2 Nephi 23:21
           21 But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their
          houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell
          there, and satyrs shall dance there.
          

          2 Nephi 23:22
           22 And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their
          desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces; and her
          time is near to come, and her day shall not be prolonged. For I
          will destroy her speedily; yea, for I will be merciful unto my
          people, but the wicked shall perish.
          

2 Nephi 24 Chapter 24

          2 Nephi 24:1
           1 For the Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose
          Israel, and set them in their own land; and the strangers shall
          be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.
          

          2 Nephi 24:2
           2 And the people shall take them and bring them to their place;
          yea, from far unto the ends of the earth; and they shall return
          to their lands of promise. And the house of Israel shall possess
          them, and the land of the Lord shall be for servants and
          handmaids; and they shall take them captives unto whom they were
          captives; and they shall rule over their oppressors.
          

          2 Nephi 24:3
           3 And it shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall give
          thee rest, from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard
          bondage wherein thou wast made to serve.
          

          2 Nephi 24:4
           4 And it shall come to pass in that day, that thou shalt take up
          this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say: How hath the
          oppressor ceased, the golden city ceased!
          

          2 Nephi 24:5
           5 The Lord hath broken the staff of the wicked, the scepters of
          the rulers.
          

          2 Nephi 24:6
           6 He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he
          that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none
          hindereth.
          

          2 Nephi 24:7
           7 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet; they break forth
          into singing.
          

          2 Nephi 24:8
           8 Yea, the fir-trees rejoice at thee, and also the cedars of
          Lebanon, saying: Since thou art laid down no feller is come up
          against us.
          

          2 Nephi 24:9
           9 Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy
          coming; it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones
          of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings
          of the nations.
          

          2 Nephi 24:10
           10 All they shall speak and say unto thee: Art thou also become
          weak as we? Art thou become like unto us?
          

          2 Nephi 24:11
           11 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave; the noise of thy viols
          is not heard; the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover
          thee.
          

          2 Nephi 24:12
           12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the
          morning! Art thou cut down to the ground, which did weaken the
          nations!
          

          2 Nephi 24:13
           13 For thou hast said in thy heart: I will ascend into heaven, I
          will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit also upon
          the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north;
          

          2 Nephi 24:14
           14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like
          the Most High.
          

          2 Nephi 24:15
           15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the
          pit.
          

          2 Nephi 24:16
           16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and shall
          consider thee, and shall say: Is this the man that made the earth
          to tremble, that did shake kingdoms?
          

          2 Nephi 24:17
           17 And made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities
          thereof, and opened not the house of his prisoners?
          

          2 Nephi 24:18
           18 All the kings of the nations, yea, all of them, lie in glory,
          every one of them in his own house.
          

          2 Nephi 24:19
           19 But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch,
          and the remnant of those that are slain, thrust through with a
          sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcass
          trodden under feet.
          

          2 Nephi 24:20
           20 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou
          hast destroyed thy land and slain thy people; the seed of
          evil-doers shall never be renowned.
          

          2 Nephi 24:21
           21 Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquities of
          their fathers, that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor
          fill the face of the world with cities.
          

          2 Nephi 24:22
           22 For I will rise up against them, saith the Lord of Hosts, and
          cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew,
          saith the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 24:23
           23 I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools
          of water; and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction,
          saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          2 Nephi 24:24
           24 The Lord of Hosts hath sworn, saying: Surely as I have
          thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so
          
          shall it stand—
          

          2 Nephi 24:25
           25 That I will bring the Assyrian in my land, and upon my
          mountains tread him under foot; then shall his yoke depart from
          off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders.
          

          2 Nephi 24:26
           26 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth;
          and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all nations.
          

          2 Nephi 24:27
           27 For the Lord of Hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul?
          And his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
          

          2 Nephi 24:28
           28 In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.
          

          2 Nephi 24:29
           29 Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him
          that smote thee is broken; for out of the serpent's root shall
          come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying
          serpent.
          

          2 Nephi 24:30
           30 And the first-born of the poor shall feed, and the needy
          shall lie down in safety; and I will kill thy root with famine,
          and he shall slay thy remnant.
          

          2 Nephi 24:31
           31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art
          dissolved; for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none
          shall be alone in his appointed times.
          

          2 Nephi 24:32
           32 What shall then answer the messengers of the nations? That
          the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall
          trust in it.
          

2 Nephi 25 Chapter 25

          2 Nephi 25:1
           1 Now I, Nephi, do speak somewhat concerning the words which I
          have written, which have been spoken by the mouth of Isaiah. For
          behold, Isaiah spake many things which were hard for many of my
          people to understand; for they know not concerning the manner of
          prophesying among the Jews.
          

          2 Nephi 25:2
           2 For I, Nephi, have not taught them many things concerning the
          manner of the Jews; for their works were works of darkness, and
          their doings were doings of abominations.
          

          2 Nephi 25:3
           3 Wherefore, I write unto my people, unto all those that shall
          receive hereafter these things which I write, that they may know
          the judgments of God, that they come upon all nations, according
          to the word which he hath spoken.
          

          2 Nephi 25:4
           4 Wherefore, hearken, O my people, which are of the house of
          Israel, and give ear unto my words; for because the words of
          Isaiah are not plain unto you, nevertheless they are plain unto
          all those that are filled with the spirit of prophecy. But I
          give unto you a prophecy, according to the spirit which is in me;
          wherefore I shall prophesy according to the plainness which hath
          been with me from the time that I came out from Jerusalem with my
          father; for behold, my soul delighteth in plainness unto my
          people, that they may learn.
          

          2 Nephi 25:5
           5 Yea, and my soul delighteth in the words of Isaiah, for I came
          out from Jerusalem, and mine eyes hath beheld the things of the
          Jews, and I know that the Jews do understand the things of the
          prophets, and there is none other people that understand the
          things which were spoken unto the Jews like unto them, save it be
          that they are taught after the manner of the things of the Jews.
          

          2 Nephi 25:6
           6 But behold, I, Nephi, have not taught my children after the
          manner of the Jews; but behold, I, of myself, have dwelt at
          Jerusalem, wherefore I know concerning the regions round about;
          and I have made mention unto my children concerning the judgments
          of God, which hath come to pass among the Jews, unto my children,
          according to all that which Isaiah hath spoken, and I do not
          write them.
          

          2 Nephi 25:7
           7 But behold, I proceed with mine own prophecy, according to my
          plainness; in the which I know that no man can err; nevertheless,
          in the days that the prophecies of Isaiah shall be fulfilled men
          shall know of a surety, at the times when they shall come to
          pass.
          

          2 Nephi 25:8
           8 Wherefore, they are of worth unto the children of men, and he
          that supposeth that they are not, unto them will I speak
          particularly, and confine the words unto mine own people; for I
          know that they shall be of great worth unto them in the last
          days; for in that day shall they understand them; wherefore, for
          their good have I written them.
          

          2 Nephi 25:9
           9 And as one generation hath been destroyed among the Jews
          because of iniquity, even so have they been destroyed from
          generation to generation according to their iniquities; and never
          hath any of them been destroyed save it were foretold them by the
          prophets of the Lord.
          

          2 Nephi 25:10
           10 Wherefore, it hath been told them concerning the destruction
          which should come upon them, immediately after my father left
          Jerusalem; nevertheless, they hardened their hearts; and
          according to my prophecy they have been destroyed, save it be
          those which are carried away captive into Babylon.
          

          2 Nephi 25:11
           11 And now this I speak because of the spirit which is in me.
          And notwithstanding they have been carried away they shall return
          again, and possess the land of Jerusalem; wherefore, they shall
          be restored again to the land of their inheritance.
          

          2 Nephi 25:12
           12 But, behold, they shall have wars, and rumors of wars; and
          when the day cometh that the Only Begotten of the Father, yea,
          even the Father of heaven and of earth, shall manifest himself
          unto them in the flesh, behold, they will reject him, because of
          their iniquities, and the hardness of their hearts, and the
          stiffness of their necks.
          

          2 Nephi 25:13
           13 Behold, they will crucify him; and after he is laid in a
          sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the
          dead, with healing in his wings; and all those who shall believe
          on his name shall be saved in the kingdom of God. Wherefore, my
          soul delighteth to prophesy concerning him, for I have seen his
          day, and my heart doth magnify his holy name.
          

          2 Nephi 25:14
           14 And behold it shall come to pass that after the Messiah hath
          risen from the dead, and hath manifested himself unto his people,
          unto as many as will believe on his name, behold, Jerusalem shall
          be destroyed again; for wo unto them that fight against God and
          the people of his church.
          

          2 Nephi 25:15
           15 Wherefore, the Jews shall be scattered among all nations;
          yea, and also Babylon shall be destroyed; wherefore, the Jews
          shall be scattered by other nations.
          

          2 Nephi 25:16
           16 And after they have been scattered, and the Lord God hath
          scourged them by other nations for the space of many generations,
          yea, even down from generation to generation until they shall be
          persuaded to believe in Christ, the Son of God, and the
          atonement, which is infinite for all mankind—and when that day
          shall come that they shall believe in Christ, and worship the
          Father in his name, with pure hearts and clean hands, and look
          not forward any more for another Messiah, then, at that time, the
          day will come that it must needs be expedient that they should
          believe these things.
          

          2 Nephi 25:17
           17 And the Lord will set his hand again the second time to
          restore his people from their lost and fallen state. Wherefore,
          he will proceed to do a marvelous work and a wonder among the
          children of men.
          

          2 Nephi 25:18
           18 Wherefore, he shall bring forth his words unto them, which
          words shall judge them at the last day, for they shall be given
          them for the purpose of convincing them of the true Messiah, who
          was rejected by them; and unto the convincing of them that they
          need not look forward any more for a Messiah to come, for there
          should not any come, save it should be a false Messiah which
          should deceive the people; for there is save one Messiah spoken
          of by the prophets, and that Messiah is he who should be rejected
          of the Jews.
          

          2 Nephi 25:19
           19 For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah
          cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left
          Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also
          the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the
          Son of God.
          

          2 Nephi 25:20
           20 And now, my brethren, I have spoken plainly that ye cannot
          err. And as the Lord God liveth that brought Israel up out of
          the land of Egypt, and gave unto Moses power that he should heal
          the nations after they had been bitten by the poisonous serpents,
          if they would cast their eyes unto the serpent which he did raise
          up before them, and also gave him power that he should smite the
          rock and the water should come forth; yea, behold I say unto you,
          that as these things are true, and as the Lord God liveth, there
          is none other name given under heaven save it be this Jesus
          Christ, of which I have spoken, whereby man can be saved.
          

          2 Nephi 25:21
           21 Wherefore, for this cause hath the Lord God promised unto me
          that these things which I write shall be kept and preserved, and
          handed down unto my seed, from generation to generation, that the
          promise may be fulfilled unto Joseph, that his seed should never
          perish as long as the earth should stand.
          

          2 Nephi 25:22
           22 Wherefore, these things shall go from generation to
          generation as long as the earth shall stand; and they shall go
          according to the will and pleasure of God; and the nations who
          shall possess them shall be judged of them according to the words
          which are written.
          

          2 Nephi 25:23
           23 For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children,
          and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled
          to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after
          all we can do.
          

          2 Nephi 25:24
           24 And, notwithstanding we believe in Christ, we keep the law of
          Moses, and look forward with steadfastness unto Christ, until the
          law shall be fulfilled.
          

          2 Nephi 25:25
           25 For, for this end was the law given; wherefore the law hath
          become dead unto us, and we are made alive in Christ because of
          our faith; yet we keep the law because of the commandments.
          

          2 Nephi 25:26
           26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of
          Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our
          prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may
          look for a remission of their sins.
          

          2 Nephi 25:27
           27 Wherefore, we speak concerning the law that our children may
          know the deadness of the law; and they, by knowing the deadness
          of the law, may look forward unto that life which is in Christ,
          and know for what end the law was given. And after the law is
          fulfilled in Christ, that they need not harden their hearts
          against him when the law ought to be done away.
          

          2 Nephi 25:28
           28 And now behold, my people, ye are a stiffnecked people;
          wherefore, I have spoken plainly unto you, that ye cannot
          misunderstand. And the words which I have spoken shall stand as
          a testimony against you; for they are sufficient to teach any man
          the right way; for the right way is to believe in Christ and deny
          him not; for by denying him ye also deny the prophets and the
          law.
          

          2 Nephi 25:29
           29 And now behold, I say unto you that the right way is to
          believe in Christ, and deny him not; and Christ is the Holy One
          of Israel; wherefore ye must bow down before him, and worship him
          with all your might, mind, and strength, and your whole soul; and
          if ye do this ye shall in nowise be cast out.
          

          2 Nephi 25:30
           30 And, inasmuch as it shall be expedient, ye must keep the
          performances and ordinances of God until the law shall be
          fulfilled which was given unto Moses.
          

2 Nephi 26 Chapter 26

          2 Nephi 26:1
           1 And after Christ shall have risen from the dead he shall show
          himself unto you, my children, and my beloved brethren; and the
          words which he shall speak unto you shall be the law which ye
          shall do.
          

          2 Nephi 26:2
           2 For behold, I say unto you that I have beheld that many
          generations shall pass away, and there shall be great wars and
          contentions among my people.
          

          2 Nephi 26:3
           3 And after the Messiah shall come there shall be signs given
          unto my people of his birth, and also of his death and
          resurrection; and great and terrible shall that day be unto the
          wicked, for they shall perish; and they perish because they cast
          out the prophets, and the saints, and stone them, and slay them;
          wherefore the cry of the blood of the saints shall ascend up to
          God from the ground against them.
          

          2 Nephi 26:4
           4 Wherefore, all those who are proud, and that do wickedly, the
          day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of Hosts, for
          they shall be as stubble.
          

          2 Nephi 26:5
           5 And they that kill the prophets, and the saints, the depths of
          the earth shall swallow them up, saith the Lord of Hosts; and
          mountains shall cover them, and whirlwinds shall carry them away,
          and buildings shall fall upon them and crush them to pieces and
          grind them to powder.
          

          2 Nephi 26:6
           6 And they shall be visited with thunderings, and lightnings,
          and earthquakes, and all manner of destructions, for the fire of
          the anger of the Lord shall be kindled against them, and they
          shall be as stubble, and the day that cometh shall consume them,
          saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          2 Nephi 26:7
           7 O the pain, and the anguish of my soul for the loss of the
          slain of my people! For I, Nephi, have seen it, and it well nigh
          consumeth me before the presence of the Lord; but I must cry unto
          my God: Thy ways are just.
          

          2 Nephi 26:8
           8 But behold, the righteous that hearken unto the words of the
          prophets, and destroy them not, but look forward unto Christ with
          steadfastness for the signs which are given, notwithstanding all
          persecution—behold, they are they which shall not perish.
          

          2 Nephi 26:9
           9 But the Son of righteousness shall appear unto them; and he
          shall heal them, and they shall have peace with him, until three
          generations shall have passed away, and many of the fourth
          generation shall have passed away in righteousness.
          

          2 Nephi 26:10
           10 And when these things have passed away a speedy destruction
          cometh unto my people; for, notwithstanding the pains of my soul,
          I have seen it; wherefore, I know that it shall come to pass; and
          they sell themselves for naught; for, for the reward of their
          pride and their foolishness they shall reap destruction; for
          because they yield unto the devil and choose works of darkness
          rather than light, therefore they must go down to hell.
          

          2 Nephi 26:11
           11 For the Spirit of the Lord will not always strive with man.
          And when the Spirit ceaseth to strive with man then cometh speedy
          destruction, and this grieveth my soul.
          

          2 Nephi 26:12
           12 And as I spake concerning the convincing of the Jews, that
          Jesus is the very Christ, it must needs be that the Gentiles be
          convinced also that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God;
          

          2 Nephi 26:13
           13 And that he manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in
          him, by the power of the Holy Ghost; yea, unto every nation,
          kindred, tongue, and people, working mighty miracles, signs, and
          wonders, among the children of men according to their faith.
          

          2 Nephi 26:14
           14 But behold, I prophesy unto you concerning the last days;
          concerning the days when the Lord God shall bring these things
          forth unto the children of men.
          

          2 Nephi 26:15
           15 After my seed and the seed of my brethren shall have dwindled
          in unbelief, and shall have been smitten by the Gentiles; yea,
          after the Lord God shall have camped against them round about,
          and shall have laid siege against them with a mount, and raised
          forts against them; and after they shall have been brought down
          low in the dust, even that they are not, yet the words of the
          righteous shall be written, and the prayers of the faithful shall
          be heard, and all those who have dwindled in unbelief shall not
          be forgotten.
          

          2 Nephi 26:16
           16 For those who shall be destroyed shall speak unto them out of
          the ground, and their speech shall be low out of the dust, and
          their voice shall be as one that hath a familiar spirit; for the
          Lord God will give unto him power, that he may whisper concerning
          them, even as it were out of the ground; and their speech shall
          whisper out of the dust.
          

          2 Nephi 26:17
           17 For thus saith the Lord God: They shall write the things
          which shall be done among them, and they shall be written and
          sealed up in a book, and those who have dwindled in unbelief
          shall not have them, for they seek to destroy the things of God.
          

          2 Nephi 26:18
           18 Wherefore, as those who have been destroyed have been
          destroyed speedily; and the multitude of their terrible ones
          shall be as chaff that passeth away—yea, thus saith the Lord
          God: It shall be at an instant, suddenly—
          

          2 Nephi 26:19
           19 And it shall come to pass, that those who have dwindled in
          unbelief shall be smitten by the hand of the Gentiles.
          

          2 Nephi 26:20
           20 And the Gentiles are lifted up in the pride of their eyes,
          and have stumbled, because of the greatness of their stumbling
          block, that they have built up many churches; nevertheless, they
          put down the power and miracles of God, and preach up unto
          themselves their own wisdom and their own learning, that they may
          get gain and grind upon the face of the poor.
          

          2 Nephi 26:21
           21 And there are many churches built up which cause envyings,
          and strifes, and malice.
          

          2 Nephi 26:22
           22 And there are also secret combinations, even as in times of
          old, according to the combinations of the devil, for he is the
          founder of all these things; yea, the founder of murder, and
          works of darkness; yea, and he leadeth them by the neck with a
          flaxen cord, until he bindeth them with his strong cords forever.
          

          2 Nephi 26:23
           23 For behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you that the Lord
          God worketh not in darkness.
          

          2 Nephi 26:24
           24 He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the
          world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own
          life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore, he commandeth
          none that they shall not partake of his salvation.
          

          2 Nephi 26:25
           25 Behold, doth he cry unto any, saying: Depart from me?
          Behold, I say unto you, Nay; but he saith: Come unto me all ye
          ends of the earth, buy milk and honey, without money and without
          price.
          

          2 Nephi 26:26
           26 Behold, hath he commanded any that they should depart out of
          the synagogues, or out of the houses of worship? Behold, I say
          unto you, Nay.
          

          2 Nephi 26:27
           27 Hath he commanded any that they should not partake of his
          salvation? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but he hath given it free
          for all men; and he hath commanded his people that they should
          persuade all men to repentance.
          

          2 Nephi 26:28
           28 Behold, hath the Lord commanded any that they should not
          partake of his goodness? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but all men
          are privileged the one like unto the other, and none are
          forbidden.
          

          2 Nephi 26:29
           29 He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts; for,
          behold priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for
          a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the
          world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion.
          

          2 Nephi 26:30
           30 Behold, the Lord hath forbidden this thing; wherefore, the
          Lord God hath given a commandment that all men should have
          charity, which charity is love, and except they should have
          charity they were nothing. Wherefore, if they should have
          charity they would not suffer the laborer in Zion to perish.
          

          2 Nephi 26:31
           31 But the laborer in Zion shall labor for Zion; for if they
          labor for money they shall perish.
          

          2 Nephi 26:32
           32 And again, the Lord God hath commanded that men should not
          murder; that they should not lie; that they should not steal;
          that they should not take the name of the Lord their God in vain;
          that they should not envy; that they should not have malice; that
          they should not contend one with another; that they should not
          commit whoredoms; and that they should do none of these things;
          for whoso doeth them shall perish.
          

          2 Nephi 26:33
           33 For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth
          that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth
          nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he
          inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness;
          and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and
          free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all
          are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.
          

2 Nephi 27 Chapter 27

          2 Nephi 27:1
           1 But, behold, in the last days, or in the days of the
          Gentiles—yea, behold all the nations of the Gentiles and also
          the Jews, both those who shall come upon this land and those who
          shall be upon other lands, yea, even upon all the lands of the
          earth, behold, they will be drunken with iniquity and all manner
          of abominations—
          

          2 Nephi 27:2
           2 And when that day shall come they shall be visited of the Lord
          of Hosts, with thunder and with earthquake, and with a great
          noise, and with storm, and with tempest, and with the flame of
          devouring fire.
          

          2 Nephi 27:3
           3 And all the nations that fight against Zion, and that distress
          her, shall be as a dream of a night vision; yea, it shall be unto
          them, even as unto a hungry man which dreameth, and behold he
          eateth but he awaketh and his soul is empty; or like unto a
          thirsty man which dreameth, and behold he drinketh but he awaketh
          and behold he is faint, and his soul hath appetite; yea, even so
          shall the multitude of all the nations be that fight against
          Mount Zion.
          

          2 Nephi 27:4
           4 For behold, all ye that doeth iniquity, stay yourselves and
          wonder, for ye shall cry out, and cry; yea, ye shall be drunken
          but not with wine, ye shall stagger but not with strong drink.
          

          2 Nephi 27:5
           5 For behold, the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of
          deep sleep. For behold, ye have closed your eyes, and ye have
          rejected the prophets; and your rulers, and the seers hath he
          covered because of your iniquity.
          

          2 Nephi 27:6
           6 And it shall come to pass that the Lord God shall bring forth
          unto you the words of a book, and they shall be the words of them
          which have slumbered.
          

          2 Nephi 27:7
           7 And behold the book shall be sealed; and in the book shall be
          a revelation from God, from the beginning of the world to the
          ending thereof.
          

          2 Nephi 27:8
           8 Wherefore, because of the things which are sealed up, the
          things which are sealed shall not be delivered in the day of the
          wickedness and abominations of the people. Wherefore the book
          shall be kept from them.
          

          2 Nephi 27:9
           9 But the book shall be delivered unto a man, and he shall
          deliver the words of the book, which are the words of those who
          have slumbered in the dust, and he shall deliver these words unto
          another;
          

          2 Nephi 27:10
           10 But the words which are sealed he shall not deliver, neither
          shall he deliver the book. For the book shall be sealed by the
          power of God, and the revelation which was sealed shall be kept
          in the book until the own due time of the Lord, that they may
          come forth; for behold, they reveal all things from the
          foundation of the world unto the end thereof.
          

          2 Nephi 27:11
           11 And the day cometh that the words of the book which were
          sealed shall be read upon the house tops; and they shall be read
          by the power of Christ; and all things shall be revealed unto the
          children of men which ever have been among the children of men,
          and which ever will be even unto the end of the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 27:12
           12 Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto
          the man of whom I have spoken, the book shall be hid from the
          eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it
          be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of God,
          besides him to whom the book shall be delivered; and they shall
          testify to the truth of the book and the things therein.
          

          2 Nephi 27:13
           13 And there is none other which shall view it, save it be a few
          according to the will of God, to bear testimony of his word unto
          the children of men; for the Lord God hath said that the words of
          the faithful should speak as if it were from the dead.
          

          2 Nephi 27:14
           14 Wherefore, the Lord God will proceed to bring forth the words
          of the book; and in the mouth of as many witnesses as seemeth him
          good will he establish his word; and wo be unto him that
          rejecteth the word of God!
          

          2 Nephi 27:15
           15 But behold, it shall come to pass that the Lord God shall say
          unto him to whom he shall deliver the book: Take these words
          which are not sealed and deliver them to another, that he may
          show them unto the learned, saying: Read this, I pray thee. And
          the learned shall say: Bring hither the book, and I will read
          them.
          

          2 Nephi 27:16
           16 And now, because of the glory of the world and to get gain
          will they say this, and not for the glory of God.
          

          2 Nephi 27:17
           17 And the man shall say: I cannot bring the book, for it is
          sealed.
          

          2 Nephi 27:18
           18 Then shall the learned say: I cannot read it.
          

          2 Nephi 27:19
           19 Wherefore it shall come to pass, that the Lord God will
          deliver again the book and the words thereof to him that is not
          learned; and the man that is not learned shall say: I am not
          learned.
          

          2 Nephi 27:20
           20 Then shall the Lord God say unto him: The learned shall not
          read them, for they have rejected them, and I am able to do mine
          own work; wherefore thou shalt read the words which I shall give
          unto thee.
          

          2 Nephi 27:21
           21 Touch not the things which are sealed, for I will bring them
          forth in mine own due time; for I will show unto the children of
          men that I am able to do mine own work.
          

          2 Nephi 27:22
           22 Wherefore, when thou hast read the words which I have
          commanded thee, and obtained the witnesses which I have promised
          unto thee, then shalt thou seal up the book again, and hide it up
          unto me, that I may preserve the words which thou hast not read,
          until I shall see fit in mine own wisdom to reveal all things
          unto the children of men.
          

          2 Nephi 27:23
           23 For behold, I am God; and I am a God of miracles; and I will
          show unto the world that I am the same yesterday, today, and
          forever; and I work not among the children of men save it be
          according to their faith.
          

          2 Nephi 27:24
           24 And again it shall come to pass that the Lord shall say unto
          him that shall read the words that shall be delivered him:
          

          2 Nephi 27:25
           25 Forasmuch as this people draw near unto me with their mouth,
          and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their hearts
          far from me, and their fear towards me is taught by the precepts
          of men—
          

          2 Nephi 27:26
           26 Therefore, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this
          people, yea, a marvelous work and a wonder, for the wisdom of
          their wise and learned shall perish, and the understanding of
          their prudent shall be hid.
          

          2 Nephi 27:27
           27 And wo unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from
          the Lord! And their works are in the dark; and they say: Who
          seeth us, and who knoweth us? And they also say: Surely, your
          turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter's
          clay. But behold, I will show unto them, saith the Lord of
          Hosts, that I know all their works. For shall the work say of
          him that made it, he made me not? Or shall the thing framed say
          of him that framed it, he had no understanding?
          

          2 Nephi 27:28
           28 But behold, saith the Lord of Hosts: I will show unto the
          children of men that it is yet a very little while and Lebanon
          shall be turned into a fruitful field; and the fruitful field
          shall be esteemed as a forest.
          

          2 Nephi 27:29
           29 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book,
          and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of
          darkness.
          

          2 Nephi 27:30
           30 And the meek also shall increase, and their joy shall be in
          the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of
          Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 27:31
           31 For assuredly as the Lord liveth they shall see that the
          terrible one is brought to naught, and the scorner is consumed,
          and all that watch for iniquity are cut off;
          

          2 Nephi 27:32
           32 And they that make a man an offender for a word, and lay a
          snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just
          for a thing of naught.
          

          2 Nephi 27:33
           33 Therefore, thus saith the Lord, who redeemed Abraham,
          concerning the house of Jacob: Jacob shall not now be ashamed,
          neither shall his face now wax pale.
          

          2 Nephi 27:34
           34 But when he seeth his children, the work of my hands, in the
          midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy
          One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 27:35
           35 They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding,
          and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.
          

2 Nephi 28 Chapter 28

          2 Nephi 28:1
           1 And now, behold, my brethren, I have spoken unto you,
          according as the Spirit hath constrained me; wherefore, I know
          that they must surely come to pass.
          

          2 Nephi 28:2
           2 And the things which shall be written out of the book shall be
          of great worth unto the children of men, and especially unto our
          seed, which is a remnant of the house of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 28:3
           3 For it shall come to pass in that day that the churches which
          are built up, and not unto the Lord, when the one shall say unto
          the other: Behold, I, I am the Lord's; and the others shall say:
          I, I am the Lord's; and thus shall every one say that hath built
          up churches, and not unto the Lord—
          

          2 Nephi 28:4
           4 And they shall contend one with another; and their priests
          shall contend one with another, and they shall teach with their
          learning, and deny the Holy Ghost, which giveth utterance.
          

          2 Nephi 28:5
           5 And they deny the power of God, the Holy One of Israel; and
          they say unto the people: Hearken unto us, and hear ye our
          precept; for behold there is no God today, for the Lord and the
          Redeemer hath done his work, and he hath given his power unto
          men;
          

          2 Nephi 28:6
           6 Behold, hearken ye unto my precept; if they shall say there is
          a miracle wrought by the hand of the Lord, believe it not; for
          this day he is not a God of miracles; he hath done his work.
          

          2 Nephi 28:7
           7 Yea, and there shall be many which shall say: Eat, drink, and
          be merry, for tomorrow we die; and it shall be well with us.
          

          2 Nephi 28:8
           8 And there shall also be many which shall say: Eat, drink, and
          be merry; nevertheless, fear God—he will justify in committing a
          little sin; yea, lie a little, take the advantage of one because
          of his words, dig a pit for thy neighbor; there is no harm in
          this; and do all these things, for tomorrow we die; and if it so
          be that we are guilty, God will beat us with a few stripes, and
          at last we shall be saved in the kingdom of God.
          

          2 Nephi 28:9
           9 Yea, and there shall be many which shall teach after this
          manner, false and vain and foolish doctrines, and shall be puffed
          up in their hearts, and shall seek deep to hide their counsels
          from the Lord; and their works shall be in the dark.
          

          2 Nephi 28:10
           10 And the blood of the saints shall cry from the ground against
          them.
          

          2 Nephi 28:11
           11 Yea, they have all gone out of the way; they have become
          corrupted.
          

          2 Nephi 28:12
           12 Because of pride, and because of false teachers, and false
          doctrine, their churches have become corrupted, and their
          churches are lifted up; because of pride they are puffed up.
          

          2 Nephi 28:13
           13 They rob the poor because of their fine sanctuaries; they rob
          the poor because of their fine clothing; and they persecute the
          meek and the poor in heart, because in their pride they are
          puffed up.
          

          2 Nephi 28:14
           14 They wear stiff necks and high heads; yea, and because of
          pride, and wickedness, and abominations, and whoredoms, they have
          all gone astray save it be a few, who are the humble followers of
          Christ; nevertheless, they are led, that in many instances they
          do err because they are taught by the precepts of men.
          

          2 Nephi 28:15
           15 O the wise, and the learned, and the rich, that are puffed up
          in the pride of their hearts, and all those who preach false
          doctrines, and all those who commit whoredoms, and pervert the
          right way of the Lord, wo, wo, wo be unto them, saith the Lord
          God Almighty, for they shall be thrust down to hell!
          

          2 Nephi 28:16
           16 Wo unto them that turn aside the just for a thing of naught
          and revile against that which is good, and say that is of no
          worth! For the day shall come that the Lord God will speedily
          visit the inhabitants of the earth; and in that day that they are
          fully ripe in iniquity they shall perish.
          

          2 Nephi 28:17
           17 But behold, if the inhabitants of the earth shall repent of
          their wickedness and abominations they shall not be destroyed,
          saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          2 Nephi 28:18
           18 But behold, that great and abominable church, the whore of
          all the earth, must tumble to the earth, and great must be the
          fall thereof.
          

          2 Nephi 28:19
           19 For the kingdom of the devil must shake, and they which
          belong to it must needs be stirred up unto repentance, or the
          devil will grasp them with his everlasting chains, and they be
          stirred up to anger, and perish;
          

          2 Nephi 28:20
           20 For behold, at that day shall he rage in the hearts of the
          children of men, and stir them up to anger against that which is
          good.
          

          2 Nephi 28:21
           21 And others will he pacify, and lull them away into carnal
          security, that they will say: All is well in Zion; yea, Zion
          prospereth, all is well—and thus the devil cheateth their souls,
          and leadeth them away carefully down to hell.
          

          2 Nephi 28:22
           22 And behold, others he flattereth away, and telleth them there
          is no hell; and he saith unto them: I am no devil, for there is
          none—and thus he whispereth in their ears, until he grasps them
          with his awful chains, from whence there is no deliverance.
          

          2 Nephi 28:23
           23 Yea, they are grasped with death, and hell; and death, and
          hell, and the devil, and all that have been seized therewith must
          stand before the throne of God, and be judged according to their
          works, from whence they must go into the place prepared for them,
          even a lake of fire and brimstone, which is endless torment.
          

          2 Nephi 28:24
           24 Therefore, wo be unto him that is at ease in Zion!
          

          2 Nephi 28:25
           25 Wo be unto him that crieth: All is well!
          

          2 Nephi 28:26
           26 Yea, wo be unto him that hearkeneth unto the precepts of men,
          and denieth the power of God, and the gift of the Holy Ghost!
          

          2 Nephi 28:27
           27 Yea, wo be unto him that saith: We have received, and we need
          no more!
          

          2 Nephi 28:28
           28 And in fine, wo unto all those who tremble, and are angry
          because of the truth of God! For behold, he that is built upon
          the rock receiveth it with gladness; and he that is built upon a
          sandy foundation trembleth lest he shall fall.
          

          2 Nephi 28:29
           29 Wo be unto him that shall say: We have received the word of
          God, and we need no more of the word of God, for we have enough!
          

          2 Nephi 28:30
           30 For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the
          children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a
          little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto
          my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall
          learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more; and
          from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be
          taken away even that which they have.
          

          2 Nephi 28:31
           31 Cursed is he that putteth his trust in man, or maketh flesh
          his arm, or shall hearken unto the precepts of men, save their
          precepts shall be given by the power of the Holy Ghost.
          

          2 Nephi 28:32
           32 Wo be unto the Gentiles, saith the Lord God of Hosts! For
          notwithstanding I shall lengthen out mine arm unto them from day
          to day, they will deny me; nevertheless, I will be merciful unto
          them, saith the Lord God, if they will repent and come unto me;
          for mine arm is lengthened out all the day long, saith the Lord
          God of Hosts.
          

2 Nephi 29 Chapter 29

          2 Nephi 29:1
           1 But behold, there shall be many—at that day when I shall
          proceed to do a marvelous work among them, that I may remember my
          covenants which I have made unto the children of men, that I may
          set my hand again the second time to recover my people, which are
          of the house of Israel;
          

          2 Nephi 29:2
           2 And also, that I may remember the promises which I have made
          unto thee, Nephi, and also unto thy father, that I would remember
          your seed; and that the words of your seed should proceed forth
          out of my mouth unto your seed; and my words shall hiss forth
          unto the ends of the earth, for a standard unto my people, which
          are of the house of Israel;
          

          2 Nephi 29:3
           3 And because my words shall hiss forth—many of the Gentiles
          shall say: A Bible! A Bible! We have got a Bible, and there
          cannot be any more Bible.
          

          2 Nephi 29:4
           4 But thus saith the Lord God: O fools, they shall have a Bible;
          and it shall proceed forth from the Jews, mine ancient covenant
          people. And what thank they the Jews for the Bible which they
          receive from them? Yea, what do the Gentiles mean? Do they
          remember the travails, and the labors, and the pains of the Jews,
          and their diligence unto me, in bringing forth salvation unto the
          Gentiles?
          

          2 Nephi 29:5
           5 O ye Gentiles, have ye remembered the Jews, mine ancient
          covenant people? Nay; but ye have cursed them, and have hated
          them, and have not sought to recover them. But behold, I will
          return all these things upon your own heads; for I the Lord have
          not forgotten my people.
          

          2 Nephi 29:6
           6 Thou fool, that shall say: A Bible, we have got a Bible, and
          we need no more Bible. Have ye obtained a Bible save it were by
          the Jews?
          

          2 Nephi 29:7
           7 Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not
          that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I
          remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule
          in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth
          my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations
          of the earth?
          

          2 Nephi 29:8
           8 Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my
          word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness
          unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto
          another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like
          unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the
          testimony of the two nations shall run together also.
          

          2 Nephi 29:9
           9 And I do this that I may prove unto many that I am the same
          yesterday, today, and forever; and that I speak forth my words
          according to mine own pleasure. And because that I have spoken
          one word ye need not suppose that I cannot speak another; for my
          work is not yet finished; neither shall it be until the end of
          man, neither from that time henceforth and forever.
          

          2 Nephi 29:10
           10 Wherefore, because that ye have a Bible ye need not suppose
          that it contains all my words; neither need ye suppose that I
          have not caused more to be written.
          

          2 Nephi 29:11
           11 For I command all men, both in the east and in the west, and
          in the north, and in the south, and in the islands of the sea,
          that they shall write the words which I speak unto them; for out
          of the books which shall be written I will judge the world, every
          man according to their works, according to that which is written.
          

          2 Nephi 29:12
           12 For behold, I shall speak unto the Jews and they shall write
          it; and I shall also speak unto the Nephites and they shall write
          it; and I shall also speak unto the other tribes of the house of
          Israel, which I have led away, and they shall write it; and I
          shall also speak unto all nations of the earth and they shall
          write it.
          

          2 Nephi 29:13
           13 And it shall come to pass that the Jews shall have the words
          of the Nephites, and the Nephites shall have the words of the
          Jews; and the Nephites and the Jews shall have the words of the
          lost tribes of Israel; and the lost tribes of Israel shall have
          the words of the Nephites and the Jews.
          

          2 Nephi 29:14
           14 And it shall come to pass that my people, which are of the
          house of Israel, shall be gathered home unto the lands of their
          possessions; and my word also shall be gathered in one. And I
          will show unto them that fight against my word and against my
          people, who are of the house of Israel, that I am God, and that I
          covenanted with Abraham that I would remember his seed forever.
          

2 Nephi 30 Chapter 30

          2 Nephi 30:1
           1 And now behold, my beloved brethren, I would speak unto you;
          for I, Nephi, would not suffer that ye should suppose that ye are
          more righteous than the Gentiles shall be. For behold, except ye
          shall keep the commandments of God ye shall all likewise perish;
          and because of the words which have been spoken ye need not
          suppose that the Gentiles are utterly destroyed.
          

          2 Nephi 30:2
           2 For behold, I say unto you that as many of the Gentiles as
          will repent are the covenant people of the Lord; and as many of
          the Jews as will not repent shall be cast off; for the Lord
          covenanteth with none save it be with them that repent and
          believe in his Son, who is the Holy One of Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 30:3
           3 And now, I would prophesy somewhat more concerning the Jews
          and the Gentiles. For after the book of which I have spoken
          shall come forth, and be written unto the Gentiles, and sealed up
          again unto the Lord, there shall be many which shall believe the
          words which are written; and they shall carry them forth unto the
          remnant of our seed.
          

          2 Nephi 30:4
           4 And then shall the remnant of our seed know concerning us, how
          that we came out from Jerusalem, and that they are descendants of
          the Jews.
          

          2 Nephi 30:5
           5 And the gospel of Jesus Christ shall be declared among them;
          wherefore, they shall be restored unto the knowledge of their
          fathers, and also to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, which was had
          among their fathers.
          

          2 Nephi 30:6
           6 And then shall they rejoice; for they shall know that it is a
          blessing unto them from the hand of God; and their scales of
          darkness shall begin to fall from their eyes; and many
          generations shall not pass away among them, save they shall be a
          pure and delightsome people.
          

          2 Nephi 30:7
           7 And it shall come to pass that the Jews which are scattered
          also shall begin to believe in Christ; and they shall begin to
          gather in upon the face of the land; and as many as shall believe
          in Christ shall also become a delightsome people.
          

          2 Nephi 30:8
           8 And it shall come to pass that the Lord God shall commence his
          work among all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, to bring
          about the restoration of his people upon the earth.
          

          2 Nephi 30:9
           9 And with righteousness shall the Lord God judge the poor, and
          reprove with equity for the meek of the earth. And he shall
          smite the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of
          his lips shall he slay the wicked.
          

          2 Nephi 30:10
           10 For the time speedily cometh that the Lord God shall cause a
          great division among the people, and the wicked will he destroy;
          and he will spare his people, yea, even if it so be that he must
          destroy the wicked by fire.
          

          2 Nephi 30:11
           11 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and
          faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
          

          2 Nephi 30:12
           12 And then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb; and the leopard
          shall lie down with the kid, and the calf, and the young lion,
          and the fatling, together; and a little child shall lead them.
          

          2 Nephi 30:13
           13 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall
          lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
          

          2 Nephi 30:14
           14 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and
          the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice's den.
          

          2 Nephi 30:15
           15 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for
          the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the
          waters cover the sea.
          

          2 Nephi 30:16
           16 Wherefore, the things of all nations shall be made known;
          yea, all things shall be made known unto the children of men.
          

          2 Nephi 30:17
           17 There is nothing which is secret save it shall be revealed;
          there is no work of darkness save it shall be made manifest in
          the light; and there is nothing which is sealed upon the earth
          save it shall be loosed.
          

          2 Nephi 30:18
           18 Wherefore, all things which have been revealed unto the
          children of men shall at that day be revealed; and Satan shall
          have power over the hearts of the children of men no more, for a
          long time. And now, my beloved brethren, I make an end of my
          sayings.
          

2 Nephi 31 Chapter 31

          2 Nephi 31:1
           1 And now I, Nephi, make an end of my prophesying unto you, my
          beloved brethren. And I cannot write but a few things, which I
          know must surely come to pass; neither can I write but a few of
          the words of my brother Jacob.
          

          2 Nephi 31:2
           2 Wherefore, the things which I have written sufficeth me, save
          it be a few words which I must speak concerning the doctrine of
          Christ; wherefore, I shall speak unto you plainly, according to
          the plainness of my prophesying.
          

          2 Nephi 31:3
           3 For my soul delighteth in plainness; for after this manner
          doth the Lord God work among the children of men. For the Lord
          God giveth light unto the understanding; for he speaketh unto men
          according to their language, unto their understanding.
          

          2 Nephi 31:4
           4 Wherefore, I would that ye should remember that I have spoken
          unto you concerning that prophet which the Lord showed unto me,
          that should baptize the Lamb of God, which should take away the
          sins of the world.
          

          2 Nephi 31:5
           5 And now, if the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need
          to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how
          much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even
          by water!
          

          2 Nephi 31:6
           6 And now, I would ask of you, my beloved brethren, wherein the
          Lamb of God did fulfil all righteousness in being baptized by
          water?
          

          2 Nephi 31:7
           7 Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being
          holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the
          flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto
          the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his
          commandments.
          

          2 Nephi 31:8
           8 Wherefore, after he was baptized with water the Holy Ghost
          descended upon him in the form of a dove.
          

          2 Nephi 31:9
           9 And again, it showeth unto the children of men the
          straightness of the path, and the narrowness of the gate, by
          which they should enter, he having set the example before them.
          

          2 Nephi 31:10
           10 And he said unto the children of men: Follow thou me.
          Wherefore, my beloved brethren, can we follow Jesus save we shall
          be willing to keep the commandments of the Father?
          

          
          2 Nephi 31:11
           11 And the Father said: Repent ye, repent ye, and be baptized in
          the name of my Beloved Son.
          

          2 Nephi 31:12
           12 And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying: He that
          is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy
          Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things
          which ye have seen me do.
          

          2 Nephi 31:13
           13 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall
          follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy
          and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of
          your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take
          upon you the name of Christ, by baptism—yea, by following your
          Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word,
          behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh
          the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak
          with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of
          Israel.
          

          2 Nephi 31:14
           14 But, behold, my beloved brethren, thus came the voice of the
          Son unto me, saying: After ye have repented of your sins, and
          witnessed unto the Father that ye are willing to keep my
          commandments, by the baptism of water, and have received the
          baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost, and can speak with a new
          tongue, yea, even with the tongue of angels, and after this
          should deny me, it would have been better for you that ye had not
          known me.
          

          2 Nephi 31:15
           15 And I heard a voice from the Father, saying: Yea, the words
          of my Beloved are true and faithful. He that endureth to the
          end, the same shall be saved.
          

          2 Nephi 31:16
           16 And now, my beloved brethren, I know by this that unless a
          man shall endure to the end, in following the example of the Son
          of the living God, he cannot be saved.
          

          2 Nephi 31:17
           17 Wherefore, do the things which I have told you I have seen
          that your Lord and your Redeemer should do; for, for this cause
          have they been shown unto me, that ye might know the gate by
          which ye should enter. For the gate by which ye should enter is
          repentance and baptism by water; and then cometh a remission of
          your sins by fire and by the Holy Ghost.
          

          2 Nephi 31:18
           18 And then are ye in this strait and narrow path which leads to
          eternal life; yea, ye have entered in by the gate; ye have done
          according to the commandments of the Father and the Son; and ye
          have received the Holy Ghost, which witnesses of the Father and
          the Son, unto the fulfilling of the promise which he hath made,
          that if ye entered in by the way ye should receive.
          

          2 Nephi 31:19
           19 And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this
          strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I
          say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by
          the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly
          upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.
          

          2 Nephi 31:20
           20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in
          Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God
          and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting
          upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus
          saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.
          

          2 Nephi 31:21
           21 And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and
          there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man
          can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the
          doctrine of Christ, and the only and true doctrine of the Father,
          and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, which is one God, without
          end. Amen.
          

2 Nephi 32 Chapter 32

          2 Nephi 32:1
           1 And now, behold, my beloved brethren, I suppose that ye ponder
          somewhat in your hearts concerning that which ye should do after
          ye have entered in by the way. But, behold, why do ye ponder
          these things in your hearts?
          

          2 Nephi 32:2
           2 Do ye not remember that I said unto you that after ye had
          received the Holy Ghost ye could speak with the tongue of angels?
          And now, how could ye speak with the tongue of angels save it
          were by the Holy Ghost?
          

          2 Nephi 32:3
           3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they
          speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast
          upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will
          tell you all things what ye should do.
          

          2 Nephi 32:4
           4 Wherefore, now after I have spoken these words, if ye cannot
          understand them it will be because ye ask not, neither do ye
          knock; wherefore, ye are not brought into the light, but must
          perish in the dark.
          

          2 Nephi 32:5
           5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by
          the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all
          things what ye should do.
          

          2 Nephi 32:6
           6 Behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and there will be no
          more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto
          you in the flesh. And when he shall manifest himself unto you in
          the flesh, the things which he shall say unto you shall ye
          observe to do.
          

          2 Nephi 32:7
           7 And now I, Nephi, cannot say more; the Spirit stoppeth mine
          utterance, and I am left to mourn because of the unbelief, and
          the wickedness, and the ignorance, and the stiffneckedness of
          men; for they will not search knowledge, nor understand great
          knowledge, when it is given unto them in plainness, even as plain
          as word can be.
          

          2 Nephi 32:8
           8 And now, my beloved brethren, I perceive that ye ponder still
          in your hearts; and it grieveth me that I must speak concerning
          this thing. For if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which
          teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray; for the
          evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, but teacheth him that he
          must not pray.
          

          2 Nephi 32:9
           9 But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and not
          faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord save in
          the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the name of
          Christ, that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that
          thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul.
          

2 Nephi 33 Chapter 33

          2 Nephi 33:1
           1 And now I, Nephi, cannot write all the things which were
          taught among my people; neither am I mighty in writing, like unto
          speaking; for when a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost
          the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the
          children of men.
          

          2 Nephi 33:2
           2 But behold, there are many that harden their hearts against
          the Holy Spirit, that it hath no place in them; wherefore, they
          cast many things away which are written and esteem them as things
          of naught.
          

          2 Nephi 33:3
           3 But I, Nephi, have written what I have written, and I esteem
          it as of great worth, and especially unto my people. For I pray
          continually for them by day, and mine eyes water my pillow by
          night, because of them; and I cry unto my God in faith, and I
          know that he will hear my cry.
          

          2 Nephi 33:4
           4 And I know that the Lord God will consecrate my prayers for
          the gain of my people. And the words which I have written in
          weakness will be made strong unto them; for it persuadeth them to
          do good; it maketh known unto them of their fathers; and it
          speaketh of Jesus, and persuadeth them to believe in him, and to
          endure to the end, which is life eternal.
          

          2 Nephi 33:5
           5 And it speaketh harshly against sin, according to the
          plainness of the truth; wherefore, no man will be angry at the
          words which I have written save he shall be of the spirit of the
          devil.
          

          2 Nephi 33:6
           6 I glory in plainness; I glory in truth; I glory in my Jesus,
          for he hath redeemed my soul from hell.
          

          2 Nephi 33:7
           7 I have charity for my people, and great faith in Christ that I
          shall meet many souls spotless at his judgment-seat.
          

          2 Nephi 33:8
           8 I have charity for the Jew—I say Jew, because I mean them
          from whence I came.
          

          2 Nephi 33:9
           9 I also have charity for the Gentiles. But behold, for none of
          these can I hope except they shall be reconciled unto Christ, and
          enter into the narrow gate, and walk in the strait path which
          leads to life, and continue in the path until the end of the day
          of probation.
          

          2 Nephi 33:10
           10 And now, my beloved brethren, and also Jew, and all ye ends
          of the earth, hearken unto these words and believe in Christ; and
          if ye believe not in these words believe in Christ. And if ye
          shall believe in Christ ye will believe in these words, for they
          are the words of Christ, and he hath given them unto me; and they
          teach all men that they should do good.
          

          2 Nephi 33:11
           11 And if they are not the words of Christ, judge ye—for Christ
          will show unto you, with power and great glory, that they are his
          words, at the last day; and you and I shall stand face to face
          before his bar; and ye shall know that I have been commanded of
          him to write these things, notwithstanding my weakness.
          

          2 Nephi 33:12
           12 And I pray the Father in the name of Christ that many of us,
          if not all, may be saved in his kingdom at that great and last
          day.
          

          2 Nephi 33:13
           13 And now, my beloved brethren, all those who are of the house
          of Israel, and all ye ends of the earth, I speak unto you as the
          voice of one crying from the dust: Farewell until that great day
          shall come.
          

          2 Nephi 33:14
           14 And you that will not partake of the goodness of God, and
          respect the words of the Jews, and also my words, and the words
          which shall proceed forth out of the mouth of the Lamb of God,
          behold, I bid you an everlasting farewell, for these words shall
          condemn you at the last day.
          

          2 Nephi 33:15
           15 For what I seal on earth, shall be brought against you at the
          judgment bar; for thus hath the Lord commanded me, and I must
          obey. Amen.
          

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THE BOOK OF JACOB

THE BROTHER OF NEPHI

The words of his preaching unto his brethren. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of Christ. A few words concerning the history of the people of Nephi.

Jacob 1 Chapter 1

          Jacob 1:1
           1 For behold, it came to pass that fifty and five years had
          passed away from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem; wherefore,
          Nephi gave me, Jacob, a commandment concerning the small plates,
          upon which these things are engraven.
          

          Jacob 1:2
           2 And he gave me, Jacob, a commandment that I should write upon
          these plates a few of the things which I consider to be most
          precious; that I should not touch, save it were lightly,
          concerning the history of this people which are called the people
          of Nephi.
          

          Jacob 1:3
           3 For he said that the history of his people should be engraven
          upon his other plates, and that I should preserve these plates
          and hand them down unto my seed, from generation to generation.
          

          Jacob 1:4
           4 And if there were preaching which was sacred, or revelation
          which was great, or prophesying, that I should engraven the heads
          of them upon these plates, and touch upon them as much as it were
          possible, for Christ's sake, and for the sake of our people.
          

          Jacob 1:5
           5 For because of faith and great anxiety, it truly had been made
          manifest unto us concerning our people, what things should happen
          unto them.
          

          Jacob 1:6
           6 And we also had many revelations, and the spirit of much
          prophecy; wherefore, we knew of Christ and his kingdom, which
          should come.
          

          Jacob 1:7
           7 Wherefore we labored diligently among our people, that we
          might persuade them to come unto Christ, and partake of the
          goodness of God, that they might enter into his rest, lest by any
          means he should swear in his wrath they should not enter in, as
          in the provocation in the days of temptation while the children
          of Israel were in the wilderness.
          

          Jacob 1:8
           8 Wherefore, we would to God that we could persuade all men not
          to rebel against God, to provoke him to anger, but that all men
          would believe in Christ, and view his death, and suffer his cross
          and bear the shame of the world; wherefore, I, Jacob, take it
          upon me to fulfil the commandment of my brother Nephi.
          

          Jacob 1:9
           9 Now Nephi began to be old, and he saw that he must soon die;
          wherefore, he anointed a man to be a king and a ruler over his
          people now, according to the reigns of the kings.
          

          Jacob 1:10
           10 The people having loved Nephi exceedingly, he having been a
          great protector for them, having wielded the sword of Laban in
          their defence, and having labored in all his days for their
          welfare—
          

          Jacob 1:11
           11 Wherefore, the people were desirous to retain in remembrance
          his name. And whoso should reign in his stead were called by the
          people, second Nephi, third Nephi, and so forth, according to the
          reigns of the kings; and thus they were called by the people, let
          them be of whatever name they would.
          

          Jacob 1:12
           12 And it came to pass that Nephi died.
          

          Jacob 1:13
           13 Now the people which were not Lamanites were Nephites;
          nevertheless, they were called Nephites, Jacobites, Josephites,
          Zoramites, Lamanites, Lemuelites, and Ishmaelites.
          

          Jacob 1:14
           14 But I, Jacob, shall not hereafter distinguish them by these
          names, but I shall call them Lamanites that seek to destroy the
          people of Nephi, and those who are friendly to Nephi I shall call
          Nephites, or the people of Nephi, according to the reigns of the
          kings.
          

          Jacob 1:15
           15 And now it came to pass that the people of Nephi, under the
          reign of the second king, began to grow hard in their hearts, and
          indulge themselves somewhat in wicked practices, such as like
          unto David of old desiring many wives and concubines, and also
          Solomon, his son.
          

          Jacob 1:16
           16 Yea, and they also began to search much gold and silver, and
          began to be lifted up somewhat in pride.
          

          Jacob 1:17
           17 Wherefore I, Jacob, gave unto them these words as I taught
          them in the temple, having first obtained mine errand from the
          Lord.
          

          Jacob 1:18
           18 For I, Jacob, and my brother Joseph had been consecrated
          priests and teachers of this people, by the hand of Nephi.
          

          Jacob 1:19
           19 And we did magnify our office unto the Lord, taking upon us
          the responsibility, answering the sins of the people upon our own
          heads if we did not teach them the word of God with all
          diligence; wherefore, by laboring with our might their blood
          might not come upon our garments; otherwise their blood would
          come upon our garments, and we would not be found spotless at the
          last day.
          

Jacob 2 Chapter 2

          Jacob 2:1
           1 The words which Jacob, the brother of Nephi, spake unto the
          people of Nephi, after the death of Nephi:
          

          Jacob 2:2
           2 Now, my beloved brethren, I, Jacob, according to the
          responsibility which I am under to God, to magnify mine office
          with soberness, and that I might rid my garments of your sins, I
          come up into the temple this day that I might declare unto you
          the word of God.
          

          Jacob 2:3
           3 And ye yourselves know that I have hitherto been diligent in
          the office of my calling; but I this day am weighed down with
          much more desire and anxiety for the welfare of your souls than I
          have hitherto been.
          

          Jacob 2:4
           4 For behold, as yet, ye have been obedient unto the word of the
          Lord, which I have given unto you.
          

          Jacob 2:5
           5 But behold, hearken ye unto me, and know that by the help of
          the all-powerful Creator of heaven and earth I can tell you
          concerning your thoughts, how that ye are beginning to labor in
          sin, which sin appeareth very abominable unto me, yea, and
          abominable unto God.
          

          Jacob 2:6
           6 Yea, it grieveth my soul and causeth me to shrink with shame
          before the presence of my Maker, that I must testify unto you
          concerning the wickedness of your hearts.
          

          Jacob 2:7
           7 And also it grieveth me that I must use so much boldness of
          speech concerning you, before your wives and your children, many
          of whose feelings are exceedingly tender and chaste and delicate
          before God, which thing is pleasing unto God;
          

          Jacob 2:8
           8 And it supposeth me that they have come up hither to hear the
          pleasing word of God, yea, the word which healeth the wounded
          soul.
          

          Jacob 2:9
           9 Wherefore, it burdeneth my soul that I should be constrained,
          because of the strict commandment which I have received from God,
          to admonish you according to your crimes, to enlarge the wounds
          of those who are already wounded, instead of consoling and
          healing their wounds; and those who have not been wounded,
          instead of feasting upon the pleasing word of God have daggers
          placed to pierce their souls and wound their delicate minds.
          

          Jacob 2:10
           10 But, notwithstanding the greatness of the task, I must do
          according to the strict commands of God, and tell you concerning
          your wickedness and abominations, in the presence of the pure in
          heart, and the broken heart, and under the glance of the piercing
          eye of the Almighty God.
          

          Jacob 2:11
           11 Wherefore, I must tell you the truth according to the
          plainness of the word of God. For behold, as I inquired of the
          Lord, thus came the word unto me, saying: Jacob, get thou up
          into the temple on the morrow, and declare the word which I shall
          give thee unto this people.
          

          Jacob 2:12
           12 And now behold, my brethren, this is the word which I declare
          unto you, that many of you have begun to search for gold, and for
          silver, and for all manner of precious ores, in the which this
          land, which is a land of promise unto you and to your seed, doth
          abound most plentifully.
          

          Jacob 2:13
           13 And the hand of providence hath smiled upon you most
          pleasingly, that you have obtained many riches; and because some
          of you have obtained more abundantly than that of your brethren
          ye are lifted up in the pride of your hearts, and wear stiff
          necks and high heads because of the costliness of your apparel,
          and persecute your brethren because ye suppose that ye are better
          than they.
          

          Jacob 2:14
           14 And now, my brethren, do ye suppose that God justifieth you
          in this thing? Behold, I say unto you, Nay. But he condemneth
          you, and if ye persist in these things his judgments must
          speedily come unto you.
          

          Jacob 2:15
           15 O that he would show you that he can pierce you, and with one
          glance of his eye he can smite you to the dust!
          

          Jacob 2:16
           16 O that he would rid you from this iniquity and abomination.
          And, O that ye would listen unto the word of his commands, and
          let not this pride of your hearts destroy your souls!
          

          Jacob 2:17
           17 Think of your brethren like unto yourselves, and be familiar
          with all and free with your substance, that they may be rich like
          unto you.
          

          Jacob 2:18
           18 But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of
          God.
          

          Jacob 2:19
           19 And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain
          riches, if ye seek them; and ye will seek them for the intent to
          do good—to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to
          liberate the captive, and administer relief to the sick and the
          afflicted.
          

          Jacob 2:20
           20 And now, my brethren, I have spoken unto you concerning
          pride; and those of you which have afflicted your neighbor, and
          persecuted him because ye were proud in your hearts, of the
          things which God hath given you, what say ye of it?
          

          Jacob 2:21
           21 Do ye not suppose that such things are abominable unto him
          who created all flesh? And the one being is as precious in his
          sight as the other. And all flesh is of the dust; and for the
          selfsame end hath he created them, that they should keep his
          commandments and glorify him forever.
          

          Jacob 2:22
           22 And now I make an end of speaking unto you concerning this
          pride. And were it not that I must speak unto you concerning a
          grosser crime, my heart would rejoice exceedingly because of you.
          

          Jacob 2:23
           23 But the word of God burdens me because of your grosser
          crimes. For behold, thus saith the Lord: This people begin to
          wax in iniquity; they understand not the scriptures, for they
          seek to excuse themselves in committing whoredoms, because of the
          things which were written concerning David, and Solomon his son.
          

          Jacob 2:24
           24 Behold, David and Solomon truly had many wives and
          concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the Lord.
          

          Jacob 2:25
           25 Wherefore, thus saith the Lord, I have led this people forth
          out of the land of Jerusalem, by the power of mine arm, that I
          might raise up unto me a righteous branch from the fruit of the
          loins of Joseph.
          

          Jacob 2:26
           26 Wherefore, I the Lord God will not suffer that this people
          shall do like unto them of old.
          

          Jacob 2:27
           27 Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of
          the Lord: For there shall not any man among you have save it be
          one wife; and concubines he shall have none;
          

          Jacob 2:28
           28 For I, the Lord God, delight in the chastity of women. And
          whoredoms are an abomination before me; thus saith the Lord of
          Hosts.
          

          Jacob 2:29
           29 Wherefore, this people shall keep my commandments, saith the
          Lord of Hosts, or cursed be the land for their sakes.
          

          Jacob 2:30
           30 For if I will, saith the Lord of Hosts, raise up seed unto
          me, I will command my people; otherwise they shall hearken unto
          these things.
          

          Jacob 2:31
           31 For behold, I, the Lord, have seen the sorrow, and heard the
          mourning of the daughters of my people in the land of Jerusalem,
          yea, and in all the lands of my people, because of the wickedness
          and abominations of their husbands.
          

          Jacob 2:32
           32 And I will not suffer, saith the Lord of Hosts, that the
          cries of the fair daughters of this people, which I have led out
          of the land of Jerusalem, shall come up unto me against the men
          of my people, saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          Jacob 2:33
           33 For they shall not lead away captive the daughters of my
          people because of their tenderness, save I shall visit them with
          a sore curse, even unto destruction; for they shall not commit
          whoredoms, like unto them of old, saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          Jacob 2:34
           34 And now behold, my brethren, ye know that these commandments
          were given to our father, Lehi; wherefore, ye have known them
          before; and ye have come unto great condemnation; for ye have
          done these things which ye ought not to have done.
          

          Jacob 2:35
           35 Behold, ye have done greater iniquities than the Lamanites,
          our brethren. Ye have broken the hearts of your tender wives,
          and lost the confidence of your children, because of your bad
          examples before them; and the sobbings of their hearts ascend up
          to God against you. And because of the strictness of the word of
          God, which cometh down against you, many hearts died, pierced
          with deep wounds.
          

Jacob 3 Chapter 3

          Jacob 3:1
           1 But behold, I, Jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in
          heart. Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him
          with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your
          afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down justice
          upon those who seek your destruction.
          

          Jacob 3:2
           2 O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and
          receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye
          may, if your minds are firm, forever.
          

          Jacob 3:3
           3 But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are
          filthy this day before God; for except ye repent the land is
          cursed for your sakes; and the Lamanites, which are not filthy
          like unto you, nevertheless they are cursed with a sore cursing,
          shall scourge you even unto destruction.
          

          Jacob 3:4
           4 And the time speedily cometh, that except ye repent they shall
          possess the land of your inheritance, and the Lord God will lead
          away the righteous out from among you.
          

          Jacob 3:5
           5 Behold, the Lamanites your brethren, whom ye hate because of
          their filthiness and the cursing which hath come upon their
          skins, are more righteous than you; for they have not forgotten
          the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto our
          father—that they should have save it were one wife, and
          concubines they should have none, and there should not be
          whoredoms committed among them.
          

          Jacob 3:6
           6 And now, this commandment they observe to keep; wherefore,
          because of this observance, in keeping this commandment, the Lord
          God will not destroy them, but will be merciful unto them; and
          one day they shall become a blessed people.
          

          Jacob 3:7
           7 Behold, their husbands love their wives, and their wives love
          their husbands; and their husbands and their wives love their
          children; and their unbelief and their hatred towards you is
          because of the iniquity of their fathers; wherefore, how much
          better are you than they, in the sight of your great Creator?
          

          Jacob 3:8
           8 O my brethren, I fear that unless ye shall repent of your sins
          that their skins will be whiter than yours, when ye shall be
          brought with them before the throne of God.
          

          Jacob 3:9
           9 Wherefore, a commandment I give unto you, which is the word of
          God, that ye revile no more against them because of the darkness
          of their skins; neither shall ye revile against them because of
          their filthiness; but ye shall remember your own filthiness, and
          remember that their filthiness came because of their fathers.
          

          Jacob 3:10
           10 Wherefore, ye shall remember your children, how that ye have
          grieved their hearts because of the example that ye have set
          before them; and also, remember that ye may, because of your
          filthiness, bring your children unto destruction, and their sins
          be heaped upon your heads at the last day.
          

          Jacob 3:11
           11 O my brethren, hearken unto my words; arouse the faculties of
          your souls; shake yourselves that ye may awake from the slumber
          of death; and loose yourselves from the pains of hell that ye may
          not become angels to the devil, to be cast into that lake of fire
          and brimstone which is the second death.
          

          Jacob 3:12
           12 And now I, Jacob, spake many more things unto the people of
          Nephi, warning them against fornication and lasciviousness, and
          every kind of sin, telling them the awful consequences of them.
          

          Jacob 3:13
           13 And a hundredth part of the proceedings of this people, which
          now began to be numerous, cannot be written upon these plates;
          but many of their proceedings are written upon the larger plates,
          and their wars, and their contentions, and the reigns of their
          kings.
          

          Jacob 3:14
           14 These plates are called the plates of Jacob, and they were
          made by the hand of Nephi. And I make an end of speaking these
          words.
          

Jacob 4 Chapter 4

          Jacob 4:1
           1 Now behold, it came to pass that I, Jacob, having ministered
          much unto my people in word, (and I cannot write but a little of
          my words, because of the difficulty of engraving our words upon
          plates) and we know that the things which we write upon plates
          must remain;
          

          Jacob 4:2
           2 But whatsoever things we write upon anything save it be upon
          plates must perish and vanish away; but we can write a few words
          upon plates, which will give our children, and also our beloved
          brethren, a small degree of knowledge concerning us, or
          concerning their fathers—
          

          Jacob 4:3
           3 Now in this thing we do rejoice; and we labor diligently to
          engraven these words upon plates, hoping that our beloved
          brethren and our children will receive them with thankful hearts,
          and look upon them that they may learn with joy and not with
          sorrow, neither with contempt, concerning their first parents.
          

          Jacob 4:4
           4 For, for this intent have we written these things, that they
          may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory
          many hundred years before his coming; and not only we ourselves
          had a hope of his glory, but also all the holy prophets which
          were before us.
          

          Jacob 4:5
           5 Behold, they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in
          his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. And for
          this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to
          him; and for this cause it is sanctified unto us for
          righteousness, even as it was accounted unto Abraham in the
          wilderness to be obedient unto the commands of God in offering up
          his son Isaac, which is a similitude of God and his Only Begotten
          Son.
          

          Jacob 4:6
           6 Wherefore, we search the prophets, and we have many
          revelations and the spirit of prophecy; and having all these
          witnesses we obtain a hope, and our faith becometh unshaken,
          insomuch that we truly can command in the name of Jesus and the
          very trees obey us, or the mountains, or the waves of the sea.
          

          Jacob 4:7
           7 Nevertheless, the Lord God showeth us our weakness that we may
          know that it is by his grace, and his great condescensions unto
          the children of men, that we have power to do these things.
          

          Jacob 4:8
           8 Behold, great and marvelous are the works of the Lord. How
          unsearchable are the depths of the mysteries of him; and it is
          impossible that man should find out all his ways. And no man
          knoweth of his ways save it be revealed unto him; wherefore,
          brethren, despise not the revelations of God.
          

          Jacob 4:9
           9 For behold, by the power of his word man came upon the face of
          the earth, which earth was created by the power of his word.
          Wherefore, if God being able to speak and the world was, and to
          speak and man was created, O then, why not able to command the
          earth, or the workmanship of his hands upon the face of it,
          according to his will and pleasure?
          

          Jacob 4:10
           10 Wherefore, brethren, seek not to counsel the Lord, but to
          take counsel from his hand. For behold, ye yourselves know that
          he counseleth in wisdom, and in justice, and in great mercy, over
          all his works.
          

          Jacob 4:11
           11 Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through
          the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye may obtain
          a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which
          is in Christ, and be presented as the first-fruits of Christ unto
          God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him
          before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.
          

          Jacob 4:12
           12 And now, beloved, marvel not that I tell you these things;
          for why not speak of the atonement of Christ, and attain to a
          perfect knowledge of him, as to attain to the knowledge of a
          resurrection and the world to come?
          

          Jacob 4:13
           13 Behold, my brethren, he that prophesieth, let him prophesy to
          the understanding of men; for the Spirit speaketh the truth and
          lieth not. Wherefore, it speaketh of things as they really are,
          and of things as they really will be; wherefore, these things are
          manifested unto us plainly, for the salvation of our souls. But
          behold, we are not witnesses alone in these things; for God also
          spake them unto prophets of old.
          

          Jacob 4:14
           14 But behold, the Jews were a stiffnecked people; and they
          despised the words of plainness, and killed the prophets, and
          sought for things that they could not understand. Wherefore,
          because of their blindness, which blindness came by looking
          beyond the mark, they must needs fall; for God hath taken away
          his plainness from them, and delivered unto them many things
          which they cannot understand, because they desired it. And
          because they desired it God hath done it, that they may stumble.
          

          Jacob 4:15
           15 And now I, Jacob, am led on by the Spirit unto prophesying;
          for I perceive by the workings of the Spirit which is in me, that
          by the stumbling of the Jews they will reject the stone upon
          which they might build and have safe foundation.
          

          Jacob 4:16
           16 But behold, according to the scriptures, this stone shall
          become the great, and the last, and the only sure foundation,
          upon which the Jews can build.
          

          Jacob 4:17
           17 And now, my beloved, how is it possible that these, after
          having rejected the sure foundation, can ever build upon it, that
          it may become the head of their corner?
          

          Jacob 4:18
           18 Behold, my beloved brethren, I will unfold this mystery unto
          you; if I do not, by any means, get shaken from my firmness in
          the Spirit, and stumble because of my over anxiety for you.
          

Jacob 5 Chapter 5

          Jacob 5:1
           1 Behold, my brethren, do ye not remember to have read the words
          of the prophet Zenos, which he spake unto the house of Israel,
          saying:
          

          Jacob 5:2
           2 Hearken, O ye house of Israel, and hear the words of me, a
          prophet of the Lord.
          

          Jacob 5:3
           3 For behold, thus saith the Lord, I will liken thee, O house of
          Israel, like unto a tame olive-tree, which a man took and
          nourished in his vineyard; and it grew, and waxed old, and began
          to decay.
          

          Jacob 5:4
           4 And it came to pass that the master of the vineyard went
          forth, and he saw that his olive-tree began to decay; and he
          said: I will prune it, and dig about it, and nourish it, that
          perhaps it may shoot forth young and tender branches, and it
          perish not.
          

          Jacob 5:5
           5 And it came to pass that he pruned it, and digged about it,
          and nourished it according to his word.
          

          Jacob 5:6
           6 And it came to pass that after many days it began to put forth
          somewhat a little, young and tender branches; but behold, the
          main top thereof began to perish.
          

          Jacob 5:7
           7 And it came to pass that the master of the vineyard saw it,
          and he said unto his servant: It grieveth me that I should lose
          this tree; wherefore, go and pluck the branches from a wild
          olive-tree, and bring them hither unto me; and we will pluck off
          those main branches which are beginning to wither away, and we
          will cast them into the fire that they may be burned.
          

          Jacob 5:8
           8 And behold, saith the Lord of the vineyard, I take away many
          of these young and tender branches, and I will graft them
          whithersoever I will; and it mattereth not that if it so be that
          the root of this tree will perish, I may preserve the fruit
          thereof unto myself; wherefore, I will take these young and
          tender branches, and I will graft them whithersoever I will.
          

          Jacob 5:9
           9 Take thou the branches of the wild olive-tree, and graft them
          in, in the stead thereof; and these which I have plucked off I
          will cast into the fire and burn them, that they may not cumber
          the ground of my vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:10
           10 And it came to pass that the servant of the Lord of the
          vineyard did according to the word of the Lord of the vineyard,
          and grafted in the branches of the wild olive-tree.
          

          Jacob 5:11
           11 And the Lord of the vineyard caused that it should be digged
          about, and pruned, and nourished, saying unto his servant: It
          grieveth me that I should lose this tree; wherefore, that perhaps
          I might preserve the roots thereof that they perish not, that I
          might preserve them unto myself, I have done this thing.
          

          Jacob 5:12
           12 Wherefore, go thy way; watch the tree, and nourish it,
          according to my words.
          

          Jacob 5:13
           13 And these will I place in the nethermost part of my vineyard,
          whithersoever I will, it mattereth not unto thee; and I do it
          that I may preserve unto myself the natural branches of the tree;
          and also, that I may lay up fruit thereof against the season,
          unto myself; for it grieveth me that I should lose this tree and
          the fruit thereof.
          

          Jacob 5:14
           14 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard went his
          way, and hid the natural branches of the tame olive-tree in the
          nethermost parts of the vineyard, some in one and some in
          another, according to his will and pleasure.
          

          Jacob 5:15
           15 And it came to pass that a long time passed away, and the
          Lord of the vineyard said unto his servant: Come, let us go down
          into the vineyard, that we may labor in the vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:16
           16 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard, and also
          the servant, went down into the vineyard to labor. And it came
          to pass that the servant said unto his master: Behold, look here;
          behold the tree.
          

          Jacob 5:17
           17 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard looked and
          beheld the tree in the which the wild olive branches had been
          grafted; and it had sprung forth and begun to bear fruit. And he
          beheld that it was good; and the fruit thereof was like unto the
          natural fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:18
           18 And he said unto the servant: Behold, the branches of the
          wild tree have taken hold of the moisture of the root thereof,
          that the root thereof hath brought forth much strength; and
          because of the much strength of the root thereof the wild
          branches have brought forth tame fruit. Now, if we had not
          grafted in these branches, the tree thereof would have perished.
          And now, behold, I shall lay up much fruit, which the tree
          thereof hath brought forth; and the fruit thereof I shall lay up
          against the season, unto mine own self.
          

          Jacob 5:19
           19 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto
          the servant: Come, let us go to the nethermost part of the
          vineyard, and behold if the natural branches of the tree have not
          brought forth much fruit also, that I may lay up of the fruit
          thereof against the season, unto mine own self.
          

          Jacob 5:20
           20 And it came to pass that they went forth whither the master
          had hid the natural branches of the tree, and he said unto the
          servant: Behold these; and he beheld the first that it had
          brought forth much fruit; and he beheld also that it was good.
          And he said unto the servant: Take of the fruit thereof, and lay
          it up against the season, that I may preserve it unto mine own
          self; for behold, said he, this long time have I nourished it,
          and it hath brought forth much fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:21
           21 And it came to pass that the servant said unto his master:
          How comest thou hither to plant this tree, or this branch of the
          tree? For behold, it was the poorest spot in all the land of thy
          vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:22
           22 And the Lord of the vineyard said unto him: Counsel me not; I
          knew that it was a poor spot of ground; wherefore, I said unto
          thee, I have nourished it this long time, and thou beholdest that
          it hath brought forth much fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:23
           23 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto
          his servant: Look hither; behold I have planted another branch of
          the tree also; and thou knowest that this spot of ground was
          poorer than the first. But, behold the tree. I have nourished
          it this long time, and it hath brought forth much fruit;
          therefore, gather it, and lay it up against the season, that I
          may preserve it unto mine own self.
          

          Jacob 5:24
           24 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said again
          unto his servant: Look hither, and behold another branch also,
          which I have planted; behold that I have nourished it also, and
          it hath brought forth fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:25
           25 And he said unto the servant: Look hither and behold the
          last. Behold, this have I planted in a good spot of ground; and
          I have nourished it this long time, and only a part of the tree
          hath brought forth tame fruit, and the other part of the tree
          hath brought forth wild fruit; behold, I have nourished this tree
          like unto the others.
          

          Jacob 5:26
           26 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto
          the servant: Pluck off the branches that have not brought forth
          good fruit, and cast them into the fire.
          

          Jacob 5:27
           27 But behold, the servant said unto him: Let us prune it, and
          dig about it, and nourish it a little longer, that perhaps it may
          bring forth good fruit unto thee, that thou canst lay it up
          against the season.
          

          Jacob 5:28
           28 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard and the
          servant of the Lord of the vineyard did nourish all the fruit of
          the vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:29
           29 And it came to pass that a long time had passed away, and the
          Lord of the vineyard said unto his servant: Come, let us go down
          into the vineyard, that we may labor again in the vineyard. For
          behold, the time draweth near, and the end soon cometh;
          wherefore, I must lay up fruit against the season, unto mine own
          self.
          

          Jacob 5:30
           30 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard and the
          servant went down into the vineyard; and they came to the tree
          whose natural branches had been broken off, and the wild branches
          had been grafted in; and behold all sorts of fruit did cumber the
          tree.
          

          Jacob 5:31
           31 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard did taste
          of the fruit, every sort according to its number. And the Lord
          of the vineyard said: Behold, this long time have we nourished
          this tree, and I have laid up unto myself against the season much
          fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:32
           32 But behold, this time it hath brought forth much fruit, and
          there is none of it which is good. And behold, there are all
          kinds of bad fruit; and it profiteth me nothing, notwithstanding
          all our labor; and now it grieveth me that I should lose this
          tree.
          

          Jacob 5:33
           33 And the Lord of the vineyard said unto the servant: What
          shall we do unto the tree, that I may preserve again good fruit
          thereof unto mine own self?
          

          Jacob 5:34
           34 And the servant said unto his master: Behold, because thou
          didst graft in the branches of the wild olive-tree they have
          nourished the roots, that they are alive and they have not
          perished; wherefore thou beholdest that they are yet good.
          

          Jacob 5:35
           35 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto
          his servant: The tree profiteth me nothing, and the roots thereof
          profit me nothing so long as it shall bring forth evil fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:36
           36 Nevertheless, I know that the roots are good, and for mine
          own purpose I have preserved them; and because of their much
          strength they have hitherto brought forth, from the wild
          branches, good fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:37
           37 But behold, the wild branches have grown and have overrun the
          roots thereof; and because that the wild branches have overcome
          the roots thereof it hath brought forth much evil fruit; and
          because that it hath brought forth so much evil fruit thou
          beholdest that it beginneth to perish; and it will soon become
          ripened, that it may be cast into the fire, except we should do
          something for it to preserve it.
          

          Jacob 5:38
           38 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto
          his servant: Let us go down into the nethermost parts of the
          vineyard, and behold if the natural branches have also brought
          forth evil fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:39
           39 And it came to pass that they went down into the nethermost
          parts of the vineyard. And it came to pass that they beheld that
          the fruit of the natural branches had become corrupt also; yea,
          the first and the second and also the last; and they had all
          become corrupt.
          

          Jacob 5:40
           40 And the wild fruit of the last had overcome that part of the
          tree which brought forth good fruit, even that the branch had
          withered away and died.
          

          Jacob 5:41
           41 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard wept, and
          said unto the servant: What could I have done more for my
          vineyard?
          

          Jacob 5:42
           42 Behold, I knew that all the fruit of the vineyard, save it
          were these, had become corrupted. And now these which have once
          brought forth good fruit have also become corrupted; and now all
          the trees of my vineyard are good for nothing save it be to be
          hewn down and cast into the fire.
          

          Jacob 5:43
           43 And behold this last, whose branch hath withered away, I did
          plant in a good spot of ground; yea, even that which was choice
          unto me above all other parts of the land of my vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:44
           44 And thou beheldest that I also cut down that which cumbered
          this spot of ground, that I might plant this tree in the stead
          thereof.
          

          Jacob 5:45
           45 And thou beheldest that a part thereof brought forth good
          fruit, and a part thereof brought forth wild fruit; and because I
          plucked not the branches thereof and cast them into the fire,
          behold, they have overcome the good branch that it hath withered
          away.
          

          Jacob 5:46
           46 And now, behold, notwithstanding all the care which we have
          taken of my vineyard, the trees thereof have become corrupted,
          that they bring forth no good fruit; and these I had hoped to
          preserve, to have laid up fruit thereof against the season, unto
          mine own self. But, behold, they have become like unto the wild
          olive-tree, and they are of no worth but to be hewn down and cast
          into the fire; and it grieveth me that I should lose them.
          

          Jacob 5:47
           47 But what could I have done more in my vineyard? Have I
          slackened mine hand, that I have not nourished it, Nay, I have
          nourished it, and I have digged about it, and I have pruned it,
          and I have dunged it; and I have stretched forth mine hand almost
          all the day long, and the end draweth nigh. And it grieveth me
          that I should hew down all the trees of my vineyard, and cast
          them into the fire that they should be burned. Who is it that
          has corrupted my vineyard?
          

          Jacob 5:48
           48 And it came to pass that the servant said unto his master: Is
          it not the loftiness of thy vineyard—have not the branches
          thereof overcome the roots which are good? And because the
          branches have overcome the roots thereof, behold they grew faster
          than the strength of the roots, taking strength unto themselves.
          Behold, I say, is not this the cause that the trees of thy
          vineyard have become corrupted?
          

          Jacob 5:49
           49 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto
          the servant: Let us go to and hew down the trees of the vineyard
          and cast them into the fire, that they shall not cumber the
          ground of my vineyard, for I have done all. What could I have
          done more for my vineyard?
          

          Jacob 5:50
           50 But, behold, the servant said unto the Lord of the vineyard:
          Spare it a little longer.
          

          Jacob 5:51
           51 And the Lord said: Yea, I will spare it a little longer, for
          it grieveth me that I should lose the trees of my vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:52
           52 Wherefore, let us take of the branches of these which I have
          planted in the nethermost parts of my vineyard, and let us graft
          them into the tree from whence they came; and let us pluck from
          the tree those branches whose fruit is most bitter, and graft in
          the natural branches of the tree in the stead thereof.
          

          Jacob 5:53
           53 And this will I do that the tree may not perish, that,
          perhaps, I may preserve unto myself the roots thereof for mine
          own purpose.
          

          Jacob 5:54
           54 And, behold, the roots of the natural branches of the tree
          which I planted whithersoever I would are yet alive; wherefore,
          that I may preserve them also for mine own purpose, I will take
          of the branches of this tree, and I will graft them in unto them.
          Yea, I will graft in unto them the branches of their mother tree,
          that I may preserve the roots also unto mine own self, that when
          they shall be sufficiently strong perhaps they may bring forth
          good fruit unto me, and I may yet have glory in the fruit of my
          vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:55
           55 And it came to pass that they took from the natural tree
          which had become wild, and grafted in unto the natural trees,
          which also had become wild.
          

          Jacob 5:56
           56 And they also took of the natural trees which had become
          wild, and grafted into their mother tree.
          

          Jacob 5:57
           57 And the Lord of the vineyard said unto the servant: Pluck not
          the wild branches from the trees, save it be those which are most
          bitter; and in them ye shall graft according to that which I have
          said.
          

          Jacob 5:58
           58 And we will nourish again the trees of the vineyard, and we
          will trim up the branches thereof; and we will pluck from the
          trees those branches which are ripened, that must perish, and
          cast them into the fire.
          

          Jacob 5:59
           59 And this I do that, perhaps, the roots thereof may take
          strength because of their goodness; and because of the change of
          the branches, that the good may overcome the evil.
          

          Jacob 5:60
           60 And because that I have preserved the natural branches and
          the roots thereof, and that I have grafted in the natural
          branches again into their mother tree, and have preserved the
          roots of their mother tree, that, perhaps, the trees of my
          vineyard may bring forth again good fruit; and that I may have
          joy again in the fruit of my vineyard, and, perhaps, that I may
          rejoice exceedingly that I have preserved the roots and the
          branches of the first fruit—
          

          Jacob 5:61
           61 Wherefore, go to, and call servants, that we may labor
          diligently with our might in the vineyard, that we may prepare
          the way, that I may bring forth again the natural fruit, which
          natural fruit is good and the most precious above all other
          fruit.
          

          Jacob 5:62
           62 Wherefore, let us go to and labor with our might this last
          time, for behold the end draweth nigh, and this is for the last
          time that I shall prune my vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:63
           63 Graft in the branches; begin at the last that they may be
          first, and that the first may be last, and dig about the trees,
          both old and young, the first and the last; and the last and the
          first, that all may be nourished once again for the last time.
          

          Jacob 5:64
           64 Wherefore, dig about them, and prune them, and dung them once
          more, for the last time, for the end draweth nigh. And if it be
          so that these last grafts shall grow, and bring forth the natural
          fruit, then shall ye prepare the way for them, that they may
          grow.
          

          Jacob 5:65
           65 And as they begin to grow ye shall clear away the branches
          which bring forth bitter fruit, according to the strength of the
          good and the size thereof; and ye shall not clear away the bad
          thereof all at once, lest the roots thereof should be too strong
          for the graft, and the graft thereof shall perish, and I lose the
          trees of my vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:66
           66 For it grieveth me that I should lose the trees of my
          vineyard; wherefore ye shall clear away the bad according as the
          good shall grow, that the root and the top may be equal in
          strength, until the good shall overcome the bad, and the bad be
          hewn down and cast into the fire, that they cumber not the ground
          of my vineyard; and thus will I sweep away the bad out of my
          vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:67
           67 And the branches of the natural tree will I graft in again
          into the natural tree;
          

          Jacob 5:68
           68 And the branches of the natural tree will I graft into the
          natural branches of the tree; and thus will I bring them together
          again, that they shall bring forth the natural fruit, and they
          shall be one.
          

          Jacob 5:69
           69 And the bad shall be cast away, yea, even out of all the land
          of my vineyard; for behold, only this once will I prune my
          vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:70
           70 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard sent his
          servant; and the servant went and did as the Lord had commanded
          him, and brought other servants; and they were few.
          

          Jacob 5:71
           71 And the Lord of the vineyard said unto them: Go to, and labor
          in the vineyard, with your might. For behold, this is the last
          time that I shall nourish my vineyard; for the end is nigh at
          hand, and the season speedily cometh; and if ye labor with your
          might with me ye shall have joy in the fruit which I shall lay up
          unto myself against the time which will soon come.
          

          Jacob 5:72
           72 And it came to pass that the servants did go and labor with
          their mights; and the Lord of the vineyard labored also with
          them; and they did obey the commandments of the Lord of the
          vineyard in all things.
          

          Jacob 5:73
           73 And there began to be the natural fruit again in the
          vineyard; and the natural branches began to grow and thrive
          exceedingly; and the wild branches began to be plucked off and to
          be cast away; and they did keep the root and the top thereof
          equal, according to the strength thereof.
          

          Jacob 5:74
           74 And thus they labored, with all diligence, according to the
          commandments of the Lord of the vineyard, even until the bad had
          been cast away out of the vineyard, and the Lord had preserved
          unto himself that the trees had become again the natural fruit;
          and they became like unto one body; and the fruits were equal;
          and the Lord of the vineyard had preserved unto himself the
          natural fruit, which was most precious unto him from the
          beginning.
          

          Jacob 5:75
           75 And it came to pass that when the Lord of the vineyard saw
          that his fruit was good, and that his vineyard was no more
          corrupt, he called up his servants, and said unto them: Behold,
          for this last time have we nourished my vineyard; and thou
          beholdest that I have done according to my will; and I have
          preserved the natural fruit, that it is good, even like as it was
          in the beginning. And blessed art thou; for because ye have been
          diligent in laboring with me in my vineyard, and have kept my
          commandments, and have brought unto me again the natural fruit,
          that my vineyard is no more corrupted, and the bad is cast away,
          behold ye shall have joy with me because of the fruit of my
          vineyard.
          

          Jacob 5:76
           76 For behold, for a long time will I lay up of the fruit of my
          vineyard unto mine own self against the season, which speedily
          cometh; and for the last time have I nourished my vineyard, and
          pruned it, and dug about it, and dunged it; wherefore I will lay
          up unto mine own self of the fruit, for a long time, according to
          that which I have spoken.
          

          Jacob 5:77
           77 And when the time cometh that evil fruit shall again come
          into my vineyard, then will I cause the good and the bad to be
          gathered; and the good will I preserve unto myself, and the bad
          will I cast away into its own place. And then cometh the season
          and the end; and my vineyard will I cause to be burned with fire.
          

Jacob 6 Chapter 6

          Jacob 6:1
           1 And now, behold, my brethren, as I said unto you that I would
          prophesy, behold, this is my prophecy—that the things which this
          prophet Zenos spake, concerning the house of Israel, in the which
          he likened them unto a tame olive-tree, must surely come to pass.
          

          Jacob 6:2
           2 And the day that he shall set his hand again the second time
          to recover his people, is the day, yea, even the last time, that
          the servants of the Lord shall go forth in his power, to nourish
          and prune his vineyard; and after that the end soon cometh.
          

          Jacob 6:3
           3 And how blessed are they who have labored diligently in his
          vineyard; and how cursed are they who shall be cast out into
          their own place! And the world shall be burned with fire.
          

          Jacob 6:4
           4 And how merciful is our God unto us, for he remembereth the
          house of Israel, both roots and branches; and he stretches forth
          his hands unto them all the day long; and they are a stiffnecked
          and a gainsaying people; but as many as will not harden their
          hearts shall be saved in the kingdom of God.
          

          Jacob 6:5
           5 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I beseech of you in words of
          soberness that ye would repent, and come with full purpose of
          heart, and cleave unto God as he cleaveth unto you. And while
          his arm of mercy is extended towards you in the light of the day,
          harden not your hearts.
          

          Jacob 6:6
           6 Yea, today, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts;
          for why will ye die?
          

          Jacob 6:7
           7 For behold, after ye have been nourished by the good word of
          God all the day long, will ye bring forth evil fruit, that ye
          must be hewn down and cast into the fire?
          

          Jacob 6:8
           8 Behold, will ye reject these words? Will ye reject the words
          of the prophets; and will ye reject all the words which have been
          spoken concerning Christ, after so many have spoken concerning
          him; and deny the good word of Christ, and the power of God, and
          the gift of the Holy Ghost, and quench the Holy Spirit, and make
          a mock of the great plan of redemption, which hath been laid for
          you?
          

          Jacob 6:9
           9 Know ye not that if ye will do these things, that the power of
          the redemption and the resurrection, which is in Christ, will
          bring you to stand with shame and awful guilt before the bar of
          God?
          

          Jacob 6:10
           10 And according to the power of justice, for justice cannot be
          denied, ye must go away into that lake of fire and brimstone,
          whose flames are unquenchable, and whose smoke ascendeth up
          forever and ever, which lake of fire and brimstone is endless
          torment.
          

          Jacob 6:11
           11 O then, my beloved brethren, repent ye, and enter in at the
          strait gate, and continue in the way which is narrow, until ye
          shall obtain eternal life.
          

          Jacob 6:12
           12 O be wise; what can I say more?
          

          Jacob 6:13
           13 Finally, I bid you farewell, until I shall meet you before
          the pleasing bar of God, which bar striketh the wicked with awful
          dread and fear. Amen.
          

Jacob 7 Chapter 7

          Jacob 7:1
           1 And now it came to pass after some years had passed away,
          there came a man among the people of Nephi, whose name was
          Sherem.
          

          Jacob 7:2
           2 And it came to pass that he began to preach among the people,
          and to declare unto them that there should be no Christ. And he
          preached many things which were flattering unto the people; and
          this he did that he might overthrow the doctrine of Christ.
          

          Jacob 7:3
           3 And he labored diligently that he might lead away the hearts
          of the people, insomuch that he did lead away many hearts; and he
          knowing that I, Jacob, had faith in Christ who should come, he
          sought much opportunity that he might come unto me.
          

          Jacob 7:4
           4 And he was learned, that he had a perfect knowledge of the
          language of the people; wherefore, he could use much flattery,
          and much power of speech, according to the power of the devil.
          

          Jacob 7:5
           5 And he had hope to shake me from the faith, notwithstanding
          the many revelations and the many things which I had seen
          concerning these things; for I truly had seen angels, and they
          had ministered unto me. And also, I had heard the voice of the
          Lord speaking unto me in very word, from time to time; wherefore,
          I could not be shaken.
          

          Jacob 7:6
           6 And it came to pass that he came unto me, and on this wise did
          he speak unto me, saying: Brother Jacob, I have sought much
          opportunity that I might speak unto you; for I have heard and
          also know that thou goest about much, preaching that which ye
          call the gospel, or the doctrine of Christ.
          

          Jacob 7:7
           7 And ye have led away much of this people that they pervert the
          right way of God, and keep not the law of Moses which is the
          right way; and convert the law of Moses into the worship of a
          being which ye say shall come many hundred years hence. And now
          behold, I, Sherem, declare unto you that this is blasphemy; for
          no man knoweth of such things; for he cannot tell of things to
          come. And after this manner did Sherem contend against me.
          

          Jacob 7:8
           8 But behold, the Lord God poured in his Spirit into my soul,
          insomuch that I did confound him in all his words.
          

          Jacob 7:9
           9 And I said unto him: Deniest thou the Christ who shall come?
          And he said: If there should be a Christ, I would not deny him;
          but I know that there is no Christ, neither has been, nor ever
          will be.
          

          Jacob 7:10
           10 And I said unto him: Believest thou the scriptures? And he
          said, Yea.
          

          Jacob 7:11
           11 And I said unto him: Then ye do not understand them; for they
          truly testify of Christ. Behold, I say unto you that none of the
          prophets have written, nor prophesied, save they have spoken
          concerning this Christ.
          

          Jacob 7:12
           12 And this is not all—it has been made manifest unto me, for I
          have heard and seen; and it also has been made manifest unto me
          by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, I know if there should
          be no atonement made all mankind must be lost.
          

          Jacob 7:13
           13 And it came to pass that he said unto me: Show me a sign by
          this power of the Holy Ghost, in the which ye know so much.
          

          Jacob 7:14
           14 And I said unto him: What am I that I should tempt God to
          show unto thee a sign in the thing which thou knowest to be true?
          Yet thou wilt deny it, because thou art of the devil.
          Nevertheless, not my will be done; but if God shall smite thee,
          let that be a sign unto thee that he has power, both in heaven
          and in earth; and also, that Christ shall come. And thy will, O
          Lord, be done, and not mine.
          

          Jacob 7:15
           15 And it came to pass that when I, Jacob, had spoken these
          words, the power of the Lord came upon him, insomuch that he fell
          to the earth. And it came to pass that he was nourished for the
          space of many days.
          

          Jacob 7:16
           16 And it came to pass that he said unto the people: Gather
          together on the morrow, for I shall die; wherefore, I desire to
          speak unto the people before I shall die.
          

          Jacob 7:17
           17 And it came to pass that on the morrow the multitude were
          gathered together; and he spake plainly unto them and denied the
          things which he had taught them, and confessed the Christ, and
          the power of the Holy Ghost, and the ministering of angels.
          

          Jacob 7:18
           18 And he spake plainly unto them, that he had been deceived by
          the power of the devil. And he spake of hell, and of eternity,
          and of eternal punishment.
          

          Jacob 7:19
           19 And he said: I fear lest I have committed the unpardonable
          sin, for I have lied unto God; for I denied the Christ, and said
          that I believed the scriptures; and they truly testify of him.
          And because I have thus lied unto God I greatly fear lest my case
          shall be awful; but I confess unto God.
          

          Jacob 7:20
           20 And it came to pass that when he had said these words he
          could say no more, and he gave up the ghost.
          

          Jacob 7:21
           21 And when the multitude had witnessed that he spake these
          things as he was about to give up the ghost, they were astonished
          exceedingly; insomuch that the power of God came down upon them,
          and they were overcome that they fell to the earth.
          

          Jacob 7:22
           22 Now, this thing was pleasing unto me, Jacob, for I had
          requested it of my Father who was in heaven; for he had heard my
          cry and answered my prayer.
          

          Jacob 7:23
           23 And it came to pass that peace and the love of God was
          restored again among the people; and they searched the
          scriptures, and hearkened no more to the words of this wicked
          man.
          

          Jacob 7:24
           24 And it came to pass that many means were devised to reclaim
          and restore the Lamanites to the knowledge of the truth; but it
          all was vain, for they delighted in wars and bloodshed, and they
          had an eternal hatred against us, their brethren. And they
          sought by the power of their arms to destroy us continually.
          

          Jacob 7:25
           25 Wherefore, the people of Nephi did fortify against them with
          their arms, and with all their might, trusting in the God and
          rock of their salvation; wherefore, they became as yet,
          conquerors of their enemies.
          

          Jacob 7:26
           26 And it came to pass that I, Jacob, began to be old; and the
          record of this people being kept on the other plates of Nephi,
          wherefore, I conclude this record, declaring that I have written
          according to the best of my knowledge, by saying that the time
          passed away with us, and also our lives passed away like as it
          were unto us a dream, we being a lonesome and a solemn people,
          wanderers, cast out from Jerusalem, born in tribulation, in a
          wilderness, and hated of our brethren, which caused wars and
          contentions; wherefore, we did mourn out our days.
          

          Jacob 7:27
           27 And I, Jacob, saw that I must soon go down to my grave;
          wherefore, I said unto my son Enos: Take these plates. And I
          told him the things which my brother Nephi had commanded me, and
          he promised obedience unto the commands. And I make an end of my
          writing upon these plates, which writing has been small; and to
          the reader I bid farewell, hoping that many of my brethren may
          read my words. Brethren, adieu.
          

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THE BOOK OF ENOS

          Enos 1:1
           1 Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father that
          he was a just man—for he taught me in his language, and also in
          the nurture and admonition of the Lord—and blessed be the name
          of my God for it—
          

          Enos 1:2
           2 And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God,
          before I received a remission of my sins.
          

          Enos 1:3
           3 Behold, I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the words
          which I had often heard my father speak concerning eternal life,
          and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my heart.
          

          Enos 1:4
           4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and
          I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own
          soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the
          night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the
          heavens.
          

          Enos 1:5
           5 And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are
          forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.
          

          Enos 1:6
           6 And I, Enos, knew that God could not lie; wherefore, my guilt
          was swept away.
          

          Enos 1:7
           7 And I said: Lord, how is it done?
          

          Enos 1:8
           8 And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou
          hast never before heard nor seen. And many years pass away
          before he shall manifest himself in the flesh; wherefore, go to,
          thy faith hath made thee whole.
          

          Enos 1:9
           9 Now, it came to pass that when I had heard these words I began
          to feel a desire for the welfare of my brethren, the Nephites;
          wherefore, I did pour out my whole soul unto God for them.
          

          Enos 1:10
           10 And while I was thus struggling in the spirit, behold, the
          voice of the Lord came into my mind again, saying: I will visit
          thy brethren according to their diligence in keeping my
          commandments. I have given unto them this land, and it is a holy
          land; and I curse it not save it be for the cause of iniquity;
          wherefore, I will visit thy brethren according as I have said;
          and their transgressions will I bring down with sorrow upon their
          own heads.
          

          Enos 1:11
           11 And after I, Enos, had heard these words, my faith began to
          be unshaken in the Lord; and I prayed unto him with many long
          strugglings for my brethren, the Lamanites.
          

          Enos 1:12
           12 And it came to pass that after I had prayed and labored with
          all diligence, the Lord said unto me: I will grant unto thee
          according to thy desires, because of thy faith.
          

          Enos 1:13
           13 And now behold, this was the desire which I desired of
          him—that if it should so be, that my people, the Nephites,
          should fall into transgression, and by any means be destroyed,
          and the Lamanites should not be destroyed, that the Lord God
          would preserve a record of my people, the Nephites; even if it so
          be by the power of his holy arm, that it might be brought forth
          at some future day unto the Lamanites, that, perhaps, they might
          be brought unto salvation—
          

          Enos 1:14
           14 For at the present our strugglings were vain in restoring
          them to the true faith. And they swore in their wrath that, if
          it were possible, they would destroy our records and us, and also
          all the traditions of our fathers.
          

          Enos 1:15
           15 Wherefore, I knowing that the Lord God was able to preserve
          our records, I cried unto him continually, for he had said unto
          me: Whatsoever thing ye shall ask in faith, believing that ye
          shall receive in the name of Christ, ye shall receive it.
          

          Enos 1:16
           16 And I had faith, and I did cry unto God that he would
          preserve the records; and he covenanted with me that he would
          bring them forth unto the Lamanites in his own due time.
          

          Enos 1:17
           17 And I, Enos, knew it would be according to the covenant which
          he had made; wherefore my soul did rest.
          

          Enos 1:18
           18 And the Lord said unto me: Thy fathers have also required of
          me this thing; and it shall be done unto them according to their
          faith; for their faith was like unto thine.
          

          Enos 1:19
           19 And now it came to pass that I, Enos, went about among the
          people of Nephi, prophesying of things to come, and testifying of
          the things which I had heard and seen.
          

          Enos 1:20
           20 And I bear record that the people of Nephi did seek
          diligently to restore the Lamanites unto the true faith in God.
          But our labors were vain; their hatred was fixed, and they were
          led by their evil nature that they became wild, and ferocious,
          and a bloodthirsty people, full of idolatry and filthiness;
          feeding upon beasts of prey; dwelling in tents, and wandering
          about in the wilderness with a short skin girdle about their
          loins and their heads shaven; and their skill was in the bow, and
          in the cimeter, and the ax. And many of them did eat nothing
          save it was raw meat; and they were continually seeking to
          destroy us.
          

          Enos 1:21
           21 And it came to pass that the people of Nephi did till the
          land, and raise all manner of grain, and of fruit, and flocks of
          herds, and flocks of all manner of cattle of every kind, and
          goats, and wild goats, and also many horses.
          

          Enos 1:22
           22 And there were exceedingly many prophets among us. And the
          people were a stiffnecked people, hard to understand.
          

          Enos 1:23
           23 And there was nothing save it was exceeding harshness,
          preaching and prophesying of wars, and contentions, and
          destructions, and continually reminding them of death, and the
          duration of eternity, and the judgments and the power of God, and
          all these things—stirring them up continually to keep them in
          the fear of the Lord. I say there was nothing short of these
          things, and exceedingly great plainness of speech, would keep
          them from going down speedily to destruction. And after this
          manner do I write concerning them.
          

          Enos 1:24
           24 And I saw wars between the Nephites and Lamanites in the
          course of my days.
          

          Enos 1:25
           25 And it came to pass that I began to be old, and an hundred
          and seventy and nine years had passed away from the time that our
          father Lehi left Jerusalem.
          

          Enos 1:26
           26 And I saw that I must soon go down to my grave, having been
          wrought upon by the power of God that I must preach and prophesy
          unto this people, and declare the word according to the truth
          which is in Christ. And I have declared it in all my days, and
          have rejoiced in it above that of the world.
          

          Enos 1:27
           27 And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my
          Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in
          the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand
          before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will
          say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared
          for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.
          

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THE BOOK OF JAROM

          Jarom 1:1
           1 Now behold, I, Jarom, write a few words according to the
          commandment of my father, Enos, that our genealogy may be kept.
          

          Jarom 1:2
           2 And as these plates are small, and as these things are written
          for the intent of the benefit of our brethren the Lamanites,
          wherefore, it must needs be that I write a little; but I shall
          not write the things of my prophesying, nor of my revelations.
          For what could I write more than my fathers have written? For
          have not they revealed the plan of salvation? I say unto you,
          Yea; and this sufficeth me.
          

          Jarom 1:3
           3 Behold, it is expedient that much should be done among this
          people, because of the hardness of their hearts, and the deafness
          of their ears, and the blindness of their minds, and the
          stiffness of their necks; nevertheless, God is exceedingly
          merciful unto them, and has not as yet swept them off from the
          face of the land.
          

          Jarom 1:4
           4 And there are many among us who have many revelations, for
          they are not all stiffnecked. And as many as are not stiffnecked
          and have faith, have communion with the Holy Spirit, which maketh
          manifest unto the children of men, according to their faith.
          

          Jarom 1:5
           5 And now, behold, two hundred years had passed away, and the
          people of Nephi had waxed strong in the land. They observed to
          keep the law of Moses and the sabbath day holy unto the Lord.
          And they profaned not; neither did they blaspheme. And the laws
          of the land were exceedingly strict.
          

          Jarom 1:6
           6 And they were scattered upon much of the face of the land, and
          the Lamanites also. And they were exceedingly more numerous than
          were they of the Nephites; and they loved murder and would drink
          the blood of beasts.
          

          Jarom 1:7
           7 And it came to pass that they came many times against us, the
          Nephites, to battle. But our kings and our leaders were mighty
          men in the faith of the Lord; and they taught the people the ways
          of the Lord; wherefore, we withstood the Lamanites and swept them
          away out of our lands, and began to fortify our cities, or
          whatsoever place of our inheritance.
          

          Jarom 1:8
           8 And we multiplied exceedingly, and spread upon the face of the
          land, and became exceedingly rich in gold, and in silver, and in
          precious things, and in fine workmanship of wood, in buildings,
          and in machinery, and also in iron and copper, and brass and
          steel, making all manner of tools of every kind to till the
          ground, and weapons of war—yea, the sharp pointed arrow, and the
          quiver, and the dart, and the javelin, and all preparations for
          war.
          

          Jarom 1:9
           9 And thus being prepared to meet the Lamanites, they did not
          prosper against us. But the word of the Lord was verified, which
          he spake unto our fathers, saying that: Inasmuch as ye will keep
          my commandments ye shall prosper in the land.
          

          Jarom 1:10
           10 And it came to pass that the prophets of the Lord did
          threaten the people of Nephi, according to the word of God, that
          if they did not keep the commandments, but should fall into
          transgression, they should be destroyed from off the face of the
          land.
          

          Jarom 1:11
           11 Wherefore, the prophets, and the priests, and the teachers,
          did labor diligently, exhorting with all long-suffering the
          people to diligence; teaching the law of Moses, and the intent
          for which it was given; persuading them to look forward unto the
          Messiah, and believe in him to come as though he already was.
          And after this manner did they teach them.
          

          Jarom 1:12
           12 And it came to pass that by so doing they kept them from
          being destroyed upon the face of the land; for they did prick
          their hearts with the word, continually stirring them up unto
          repentance.
          

          Jarom 1:13
           13 And it came to pass that two hundred and thirty and eight
          years had passed away—after the manner of wars, and contentions,
          and dissensions, for the space of much of the time.
          

          Jarom 1:14
           14 And I, Jarom, do not write more, for the plates are small.
          But behold, my brethren, ye can go to the other plates of Nephi;
          for behold, upon them the records of our wars are engraven,
          according to the writings of the kings, or those which they
          caused to be written.
          

          Jarom 1:15
           15 And I deliver these plates into the hands of my son Omni,
          that they may be kept according to the commandments of my
          fathers.
          

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THE BOOK OF OMNI

          Omni 1:1
           1 Behold, it came to pass that I, Omni, being commanded by my
          father, Jarom, that I should write somewhat upon these plates, to
          preserve our genealogy—
          

          Omni 1:2
           2 Wherefore, in my days, I would that ye should know that I
          fought much with the sword to preserve my people, the Nephites,
          from falling into the hands of their enemies, the Lamanites. But
          behold, I of myself am a wicked man, and I have not kept the
          statutes and the commandments of the Lord as I ought to have
          done.
          

          Omni 1:3
           3 And it came to pass that two hundred and seventy and six years
          had passed away, and we had many seasons of peace; and we had
          many seasons of serious war and bloodshed. Yea, and in fine, two
          hundred and eighty and two years had passed away, and I had kept
          these plates according to the commandments of my fathers; and I
          conferred them upon my son Amaron. And I make an end.
          

          Omni 1:4
           4 And now I, Amaron, write the things whatsoever I write, which
          are few, in the book of my father.
          

          Omni 1:5
           5 Behold, it came to pass that three hundred and twenty years
          had passed away, and the more wicked part of the Nephites were
          destroyed.
          

          Omni 1:6
           6 For the Lord would not suffer, after he had led them out of
          the land of Jerusalem and kept and preserved them from falling
          into the hands of their enemies, yea, he would not suffer that
          the words should not be verified, which he spake unto our
          fathers, saying that: Inasmuch as ye will not keep my
          commandments ye shall not prosper in the land.
          

          Omni 1:7
           7 Wherefore, the Lord did visit them in great judgment;
          nevertheless, he did spare the righteous that they should not
          perish, but did deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.
          

          Omni 1:8
           8 And it came to pass that I did deliver the plates unto my
          brother Chemish.
          

          Omni 1:9
           9 Now I, Chemish, write what few things I write, in the same
          book with my brother; for behold, I saw the last which he wrote,
          that he wrote it with his own hand; and he wrote it in the day
          that he delivered them unto me. And after this manner we keep
          the records, for it is according to the commandments of our
          fathers. And I make an end.
          

          Omni 1:10
           10 Behold, I, Abinadom, am the son of Chemish. Behold, it came
          to pass that I saw much war and contention between my people, the
          Nephites, and the Lamanites; and I, with my own sword, have taken
          the lives of many of the Lamanites in the defence of my brethren.
          

          Omni 1:11
           11 And behold, the record of this people is engraven upon plates
          which is had by the kings, according to the generations; and I
          know of no revelation save that which has been written, neither
          prophecy; wherefore, that which is sufficient is written. And I
          make an end.
          

          Omni 1:12
           12 Behold, I am Amaleki, the son of Abinadom. Behold, I will
          speak unto you somewhat concerning Mosiah, who was made king over
          the land of Zarahemla; for behold, he being warned of the Lord
          that he should flee out of the land of Nephi, and as many as
          would hearken unto the voice of the Lord should also depart out
          of the land with him, into the wilderness—
          

          Omni 1:13
           13 And it came to pass that he did according as the Lord had
          commanded him. And they departed out of the land into the
          wilderness, as many as would hearken unto the voice of the Lord;
          and they were led by many preachings and prophesyings. And they
          were admonished continually by the word of God; and they were led
          by the power of his arm, through the wilderness, until they came
          down into the land which is called the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Omni 1:14
           14 And they discovered a people, who were called the people of
          Zarahemla. Now, there was great rejoicing among the people of
          Zarahemla; and also Zarahemla did rejoice exceedingly, because
          the Lord had sent the people of Mosiah with the plates of brass
          which contained the record of the Jews.
          

          Omni 1:15
           15 Behold, it came to pass that Mosiah discovered that the
          people of Zarahemla came out from Jerusalem at the time that
          Zedekiah, king of Judah, was carried away captive into Babylon.
          

          Omni 1:16
           16 And they journeyed in the wilderness, and were brought by the
          hand of the Lord across the great waters, into the land where
          Mosiah discovered them; and they had dwelt there from that time
          forth.
          

          Omni 1:17
           17 And at the time that Mosiah discovered them, they had become
          exceedingly numerous. Nevertheless, they had had many wars and
          serious contentions, and had fallen by the sword from time to
          time; and their language had become corrupted; and they had
          brought no records with them; and they denied the being of their
          Creator; and Mosiah, nor the people of Mosiah, could understand
          them.
          

          Omni 1:18
           18 But it came to pass that Mosiah caused that they should be
          taught in his language. And it came to pass that after they were
          taught in the language of Mosiah, Zarahemla gave a genealogy of
          his fathers, according to his memory; and they are written, but
          not in these plates.
          

          Omni 1:19
           19 And it came to pass that the people of Zarahemla, and of
          Mosiah, did unite together; and Mosiah was appointed to be their
          king.
          

          Omni 1:20
           20 And it came to pass in the days of Mosiah, there was a large
          stone brought unto him with engravings on it; and he did
          interpret the engravings by the gift and power of God.
          

          Omni 1:21
           21 And they gave an account of one Coriantumr, and the slain of
          his people. And Coriantumr was discovered by the people of
          Zarahemla; and he dwelt with them for the space of nine moons.
          

          Omni 1:22
           22 It also spake a few words concerning his fathers. And his
          first parents came out from the tower, at the time the Lord
          confounded the language of the people; and the severity of the
          Lord fell upon them according to his judgments, which are just;
          and their bones lay scattered in the land northward.
          

          Omni 1:23
           23 Behold, I, Amaleki, was born in the days of Mosiah; and I
          have lived to see his death; and Benjamin, his son, reigneth in
          his stead.
          

          Omni 1:24
           24 And behold, I have seen, in the days of king Benjamin, a
          serious war and much bloodshed between the Nephites and the
          Lamanites. But behold, the Nephites did obtain much advantage
          over them; yea, insomuch that king Benjamin did drive them out of
          the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Omni 1:25
           25 And it came to pass that I began to be old; and, having no
          seed, and knowing king Benjamin to be a just man before the Lord,
          wherefore, I shall deliver up these plates unto him, exhorting
          all men to come unto God, the Holy One of Israel, and believe in
          prophesying, and in revelations, and in the ministering of
          angels, and in the gift of speaking with tongues, and in the gift
          of interpreting languages, and in all things which are good; for
          there is nothing which is good save it comes from the Lord; and
          that which is evil cometh from the devil.
          

          Omni 1:26
           26 And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come
          unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his
          salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him,
          and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue
          in fasting and praying, and endure to the end; and as the Lord
          liveth ye will be saved.
          

          Omni 1:27
           27 And now I would speak somewhat concerning a certain number
          who went up into the wilderness to return to the land of Nephi;
          for there was a large number who were desirous to possess the
          land of their inheritance.
          

          Omni 1:28
           28 Wherefore, they went up into the wilderness. And their
          leader being a strong and mighty man, and a stiffnecked man,
          wherefore he caused a contention among them; and they were all
          slain, save fifty, in the wilderness, and they returned again to
          the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Omni 1:29
           29 And it came to pass that they also took others to a
          considerable number, and took their journey again into the
          wilderness.
          

          Omni 1:30
           30 And I, Amaleki, had a brother, who also went with them; and I
          have not since known concerning them. And I am about to lie down
          in my grave; and these plates are full. And I make an end of my
          speaking.
          

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THE WORDS OF MORMON

          Words of Mormon 1:1
           1 And now I, Mormon, being about to deliver up the record which
          I have been making into the hands of my son Moroni, behold I have
          witnessed almost all the destruction of my people, the Nephites.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:2
           2 And it is many hundred years after the coming of Christ that I
          deliver these records into the hands of my son; and it supposeth
          me that he will witness the entire destruction of my people. But
          may God grant that he may survive them, that he may write
          somewhat concerning them, and somewhat concerning Christ, that
          perhaps some day it may profit them.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:3
           3 And now, I speak somewhat concerning that which I have
          written; for after I had made an abridgment from the plates of
          Nephi, down to the reign of this king Benjamin, of whom Amaleki
          spake, I searched among the records which had been delivered into
          my hands, and I found these plates, which contained this small
          account of the prophets, from Jacob down to the reign of this
          king Benjamin, and also many of the words of Nephi.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:4
           4 And the things which are upon these plates pleasing me,
          because of the prophecies of the coming of Christ; and my fathers
          knowing that many of them have been fulfilled; yea, and I also
          know that as many things as have been prophesied concerning us
          down to this day have been fulfilled, and as many as go beyond
          this day must surely come to pass—
          

          Words of Mormon 1:5
           5 Wherefore, I chose these things, to finish my record upon
          them, which remainder of my record I shall take from the plates
          of Nephi; and I cannot write the hundredth part of the things of
          my people.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:6
           6 But behold, I shall take these plates, which contain these
          prophesyings and revelations, and put them with the remainder of
          my record, for they are choice unto me; and I know they will be
          choice unto my brethren.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:7
           7 And I do this for a wise purpose; for thus it whispereth me,
          according to the workings of the Spirit of the Lord which is in
          me. And now, I do not know all things; but the Lord knoweth all
          things which are to come; wherefore, he worketh in me to do
          according to his will.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:8
           8 And my prayer to God is concerning my brethren, that they may
          once again come to the knowledge of God, yea, the redemption of
          Christ; that they may once again be a delightsome people.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:9
           9 And now I, Mormon, proceed to finish out my record, which I
          take from the plates of Nephi; and I make it according to the
          knowledge and the understanding which God has given me.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:10
           10 Wherefore, it came to pass that after Amaleki had delivered
          up these plates into the hands of king Benjamin, he took them and
          put them with the other plates, which contained records which had
          been handed down by the kings, from generation to generation
          until the days of king Benjamin.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:11
           11 And they were handed down from king Benjamin, from generation
          to generation until they have fallen into my hands. And I,
          Mormon, pray to God that they may be preserved from this time
          henceforth. And I know that they will be preserved; for there
          are great things written upon them, out of which my people and
          their brethren shall be judged at the great and last day,
          according to the word of God which is written.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:12
           12 And now, concerning this king Benjamin—he had somewhat of
          contentions among his own people.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:13
           13 And it came to pass also that the armies of the Lamanites
          came down out of the land of Nephi, to battle against his people.
          But behold, king Benjamin gathered together his armies, and he
          did stand against them; and he did fight with the strength of his
          own arm, with the sword of Laban.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:14
           14 And in the strength of the Lord they did contend against
          their enemies, until they had slain many thousands of the
          Lamanites. And it came to pass that they did contend against the
          Lamanites until they had driven them out of all the lands of
          their inheritance.
          

          Words of Mormon 1:15
           15 And it came to pass that after there had been false Christs,
          and their mouths had been shut, and they punished according to
          their crimes;
          

          Words of Mormon 1:16
           16 And after there had been false prophets, and false preachers
          and teachers among the people, and all these having been punished
          according to their crimes; and after there having been much
          contention and many dissensions away unto the Lamanites, behold,
          it came to pass that king Benjamin, with the assistance of the
          holy prophets who were among his people—
          

          Words of Mormon 1:17
           17 For behold, king Benjamin was a holy man, and he did reign
          over his people in righteousness; and there were many holy men in
          the land, and they did speak the word of God with power and with
          authority; and they did use much sharpness because of the
          stiffneckedness of the people—
          

          Words of Mormon 1:18
           18 Wherefore, with the help of these, king Benjamin, by laboring
          with all the might of his body and the faculty of his whole soul,
          and also the prophets, did once more establish peace in the land.
          

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THE BOOK OF MOSIAH

Mosiah 1 Chapter 1

          Mosiah 1:1
           1 And now there was no more contention in all the land of
          Zarahemla, among all the people who belonged to king Benjamin, so
          that king Benjamin had continual peace all the remainder of his
          days.
          

          Mosiah 1:2
           2 And it came to pass that he had three sons; and he called
          their names Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman. And he caused that
          they should be taught in all the language of his fathers, that
          thereby they might become men of understanding; and that they
          might know concerning the prophecies which had been spoken by the
          mouths of their fathers, which were delivered them by the hand of
          the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 1:3
           3 And he also taught them concerning the records which were
          engraven on the plates of brass, saying: My sons, I would that ye
          should remember that were it not for these plates, which contain
          these records and these commandments, we must have suffered in
          ignorance, even at this present time, not knowing the mysteries
          of God.
          

          Mosiah 1:4
           4 For it were not possible that our father, Lehi, could have
          remembered all these things, to have taught them to his children,
          except it were for the help of these plates; for he having been
          taught in the language of the Egyptians therefore he could read
          these engravings, and teach them to his children, that thereby
          they could teach them to their children, and so fulfilling the
          commandments of God, even down to this present time.
          

          Mosiah 1:5
           5 I say unto you, my sons, were it not for these things, which
          have been kept and preserved by the hand of God, that we might
          read and understand of his mysteries, and have his commandments
          always before our eyes, that even our fathers would have dwindled
          in unbelief, and we should have been like unto our brethren, the
          Lamanites, who know nothing concerning these things, or even do
          not believe them when they are taught them, because of the
          traditions of their fathers, which are not correct.
          

          Mosiah 1:6
           6 O my sons, I would that ye should remember that these sayings
          are true, and also that these records are true. And behold, also
          the plates of Nephi, which contain the records and the sayings of
          our fathers from the time they left Jerusalem until now, and they
          are true; and we can know of their surety because we have them
          before our eyes.
          

          Mosiah 1:7
           7 And now, my sons, I would that ye should remember to search
          them diligently, that ye may profit thereby; and I would that ye
          should keep the commandments of God, that ye may prosper in the
          land according to the promises which the Lord made unto our
          fathers.
          

          Mosiah 1:8
           8 And many more things did king Benjamin teach his sons, which
          are not written in this book.
          

          Mosiah 1:9
           9 And it came to pass that after king Benjamin had made an end
          of teaching his sons, that he waxed old, and he saw that he must
          very soon go the way of all the earth; therefore, he thought it
          expedient that he should confer the kingdom upon one of his sons.
          

          Mosiah 1:10
           10 Therefore, he had Mosiah brought before him; and these are
          the words which he spake unto him, saying: My son, I would that
          ye should make a proclamation throughout all this land among all
          this people, or the people of Zarahemla, and the people of Mosiah
          who dwell in the land, that thereby they may be gathered
          together; for on the morrow I shall proclaim unto this my people
          out of mine own mouth that thou art a king and a ruler over this
          people, whom the Lord our God hath given us.
          

          Mosiah 1:11
           11 And moreover, I shall give this people a name, that thereby
          they may be distinguished above all the people which the Lord God
          hath brought out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I do because
          they have been a diligent people in keeping the commandments of
          the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 1:12
           12 And I give unto them a name that never shall be blotted out,
          except it be through transgression.
          

          Mosiah 1:13
           13 Yea, and moreover I say unto you, that if this highly favored
          people of the Lord should fall into transgression, and become a
          wicked and an adulterous people, that the Lord will deliver them
          up, that thereby they become weak like unto their brethren; and
          he will no more preserve them by his matchless and marvelous
          power, as he has hitherto preserved our fathers.
          

          Mosiah 1:14
           14 For I say unto you, that if he had not extended his arm in
          the preservation of our fathers they must have fallen into the
          hands of the Lamanites, and become victims to their hatred.
          

          Mosiah 1:15
           15 And it came to pass that after king Benjamin had made an end
          of these sayings to his son, that he gave him charge concerning
          all the affairs of the kingdom.
          

          Mosiah 1:16
           16 And moreover, he also gave him charge concerning the records
          which were engraven on the plates of brass; and also the plates
          of Nephi; and also, the sword of Laban, and the ball or director,
          which led our fathers through the wilderness, which was prepared
          by the hand of the Lord that thereby they might be led, every one
          according to the heed and diligence which they gave unto him.
          

          Mosiah 1:17
           17 Therefore, as they were unfaithful they did not prosper nor
          progress in their journey, but were driven back, and incurred the
          displeasure of God upon them; and therefore they were smitten
          with famine and sore afflictions, to stir them up in remembrance
          of their duty.
          

          Mosiah 1:18
           18 And now, it came to pass that Mosiah went and did as his
          father had commanded him, and proclaimed unto all the people who
          were in the land of Zarahemla that thereby they might gather
          themselves together, to go up to the temple to hear the words
          which his father should speak unto them.
          

Mosiah 2 Chapter 2

          Mosiah 2:1
           1 And it came to pass that after Mosiah had done as his father
          had commanded him, and had made a proclamation throughout all the
          land, that the people gathered themselves together throughout all
          the land, that they might go up to the temple to hear the words
          which king Benjamin should speak unto them.
          

          Mosiah 2:2
           2 And there were a great number, even so many that they did not
          number them; for they had multiplied exceedingly and waxed great
          in the land.
          

          Mosiah 2:3
           3 And they also took of the firstlings of their flocks, that
          they might offer sacrifice and burnt offerings according to the
          law of Moses;
          

          Mosiah 2:4
           4 And also that they might give thanks to the Lord their God,
          who had brought them out of the land of Jerusalem, and who had
          delivered them out of the hands of their enemies, and had
          appointed just men to be their teachers, and also a just man to
          be their king, who had established peace in the land of
          Zarahemla, and who had taught them to keep the commandments of
          God, that they might rejoice and be filled with love towards God
          and all men.
          

          Mosiah 2:5
           5 And it came to pass that when they came up to the temple, they
          pitched their tents round about, every man according to his
          family, consisting of his wife, and his sons, and his daughters,
          and their sons, and their daughters, from the eldest down to the
          youngest, every family being separate one from another.
          

          Mosiah 2:6
           6 And they pitched their tents round about the temple, every man
          having his tent with the door thereof towards the temple, that
          thereby they might remain in their tents and hear the words which
          king Benjamin should speak unto them;
          

          Mosiah 2:7
           7 For the multitude being so great that king Benjamin could not
          teach them all within the walls of the temple, therefore he
          caused a tower to be erected, that thereby his people might hear
          the words which he should speak unto them.
          

          Mosiah 2:8
           8 And it came to pass that he began to speak to his people from
          the tower; and they could not all hear his words because of the
          greatness of the multitude; therefore he caused that the words
          which he spake should be written and sent forth among those that
          were not under the sound of his voice, that they might also
          receive his words.
          

          Mosiah 2:9
           9 And these are the words which he spake and caused to be
          written, saying: My brethren, all ye that have assembled
          yourselves together, you that can hear my words which I shall
          speak unto you this day; for I have not commanded you to come up
          hither to trifle with the words which I shall speak, but that you
          should hearken unto me, and open your ears that ye may hear, and
          your hearts that ye may understand, and your minds that the
          mysteries of God may be unfolded to your view.
          

          Mosiah 2:10
           10 I have not commanded you to come up hither that ye should
          fear me, or that ye should think that I of myself am more than a
          mortal man.
          

          Mosiah 2:11
           11 But I am like as yourselves, subject to all manner of
          infirmities in body and mind; yet I have been chosen by this
          people, and consecrated by my father, and was suffered by the
          hand of the Lord that I should be a ruler and a king over this
          people; and have been kept and preserved by his matchless power,
          to serve you with all the might, mind and strength which the Lord
          hath granted unto me.
          

          Mosiah 2:12
           12 I say unto you that as I have been suffered to spend my days
          in your service, even up to this time, and have not sought gold
          nor silver nor any manner of riches of you;
          

          Mosiah 2:13
           13 Neither have I suffered that ye should be confined in
          dungeons, nor that ye should make slaves one of another, nor that
          ye should murder, or plunder, or steal, or commit adultery; nor
          even have I suffered that ye should commit any manner of
          wickedness, and have taught you that ye should keep the
          commandments of the Lord, in all things which he hath commanded
          you—
          

          Mosiah 2:14
           14 And even I, myself, have labored with mine own hands that I
          might serve you, and that ye should not be laden with taxes, and
          that there should nothing come upon you which was grievous to be
          borne—and of all these things which I have spoken, ye yourselves
          are witnesses this day.
          

          Mosiah 2:15
           15 Yet, my brethren, I have not done these things that I might
          boast, neither do I tell these things that thereby I might accuse
          you; but I tell you these things that ye may know that I can
          answer a clear conscience before God this day.
          

          Mosiah 2:16
           16 Behold, I say unto you that because I said unto you that I
          had spent my days in your service, I do not desire to boast, for
          I have only been in the service of God.
          

          Mosiah 2:17
           17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom;
          that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow
          beings ye are only in the service of your God.
          

          Mosiah 2:18
           18 Behold, ye have called me your king; and if I, whom ye call
          your king, do labor to serve you, then ought not ye to labor to
          serve one another?
          

          Mosiah 2:19
           19 And behold also, if I, whom ye call your king, who has spent
          his days in your service, and yet has been in the service of God,
          do merit any thanks from you, O how you ought to thank your
          heavenly King!
          

          Mosiah 2:20
           20 I say unto you, my brethren, that if you should render all
          the thanks and praise which your whole soul has power to possess,
          to that God who has created you, and has kept and preserved you,
          and has caused that ye should rejoice, and has granted that ye
          should live in peace one with another—
          

          Mosiah 2:21
           21 I say unto you that if ye should serve him who has created
          you from the beginning, and is preserving you from day to day, by
          lending you breath, that ye may live and move and do according to
          your own will, and even supporting you from one moment to
          another—I say, if ye should serve him with all your whole souls
          yet ye would be unprofitable servants.
          

          Mosiah 2:22
           22 And behold, all that he requires of you is to keep his
          commandments; and he has promised you that if ye would keep his
          commandments ye should prosper in the land; and he never doth
          vary from that which he hath said; therefore, if ye do keep his
          commandments he doth bless you and prosper you.
          

          Mosiah 2:23
           23 And now, in the first place, he hath created you, and granted
          unto you your lives, for which ye are indebted unto him.
          

          Mosiah 2:24
           24 And secondly, he doth require that ye should do as he hath
          commanded you; for which if ye do, he doth immediately bless you;
          and therefore he hath paid you. And ye are still indebted unto
          him, and are, and will be, forever and ever; therefore, of what
          have ye to boast?
          

          Mosiah 2:25
           25 And now I ask, can ye say aught of yourselves? I answer you,
          Nay. Ye cannot say that ye are even as much as the dust of the
          earth; yet ye were created of the dust of the earth; but behold,
          it belongeth to him who created you.
          

          Mosiah 2:26
           26 And I, even I, whom ye call your king, am no better than ye
          yourselves are; for I am also of the dust. And ye behold that I
          am old, and am about to yield up this mortal frame to its mother
          earth.
          

          Mosiah 2:27
           27 Therefore, as I said unto you that I had served you, walking
          with a clear conscience before God, even so I at this time have
          caused that ye should assemble yourselves together, that I might
          be found blameless, and that your blood should not come upon me,
          when I shall stand to be judged of God of the things whereof he
          hath commanded me concerning you.
          

          Mosiah 2:28
           28 I say unto you that I have caused that ye should assemble
          yourselves together that I might rid my garments of your blood,
          at this period of time when I am about to go down to my grave,
          that I might go down in peace, and my immortal spirit may join
          the choirs above in singing the praises of a just God.
          

          Mosiah 2:29
           29 And moreover, I say unto you that I have caused that ye
          should assemble yourselves together, that I might declare unto
          you that I can no longer be your teacher, nor your king;
          

          Mosiah 2:30
           30 For even at this time, my whole frame doth tremble
          exceedingly while attempting to speak unto you; but the Lord God
          doth support me, and hath suffered me that I should speak unto
          you, and hath commanded me that I should declare unto you this
          day, that my son Mosiah is a king and a ruler over you.
          

          Mosiah 2:31
           31 And now, my brethren, I would that ye should do as ye have
          hitherto done. As ye have kept my commandments, and also the
          commandments of my father, and have prospered, and have been kept
          from falling into the hands of your enemies, even so if ye shall
          keep the commandments of my son, or the commandments of God which
          shall be delivered unto you by him, ye shall prosper in the land,
          and your enemies shall have no power over you.
          

          Mosiah 2:32
           32 But, O my people, beware lest there shall arise contentions
          among you, and ye list to obey the evil spirit, which was spoken
          of by my father Mosiah.
          

          Mosiah 2:33
           33 For behold, there is a wo pronounced upon him who listeth to
          obey that spirit; for if he listeth to obey him, and remaineth
          and dieth in his sins, the same drinketh damnation to his own
          soul; for he receiveth for his wages an everlasting punishment,
          having transgressed the law of God contrary to his own knowledge.
          

          Mosiah 2:34
           34 I say unto you, that there are not any among you, except it
          be your little children that have not been taught concerning
          these things, but what knoweth that ye are eternally indebted to
          your heavenly Father, to render to him all that you have and are;
          and also have been taught concerning the records which contain
          the prophecies which have been spoken by the holy prophets, even
          down to the time our father, Lehi, left Jerusalem;
          

          Mosiah 2:35
           35 And also, all that has been spoken by our fathers until now.
          And behold, also, they spake that which was commanded them of the
          Lord; therefore, they are just and true.
          

          Mosiah 2:36
           36 And now, I say unto you, my brethren, that after ye have
          known and have been taught all these things, if ye should
          transgress and go contrary to that which has been spoken, that ye
          do withdraw yourselves from the Spirit of the Lord, that it may
          have no place in you to guide you in wisdom's paths that ye may
          be blessed, prospered, and preserved—
          

          Mosiah 2:37
           37 I say unto you, that the man that doeth this, the same cometh
          out in open rebellion against God; therefore he listeth to obey
          the evil spirit, and becometh an enemy to all righteousness;
          therefore, the Lord has no place in him, for he dwelleth not in
          unholy temples.
          

          Mosiah 2:38
           38 Therefore if that man repenteth not, and remaineth and dieth
          an enemy to God, the demands of divine justice do awaken his
          immortal soul to a lively sense of his own guilt, which doth
          cause him to shrink from the presence of the Lord, and doth fill
          his breast with guilt, and pain, and anguish, which is like an
          unquenchable fire, whose flame ascendeth up forever and ever.
          

          Mosiah 2:39
           39 And now I say unto you, that mercy hath no claim on that man;
          therefore his final doom is to endure a never-ending torment.
          

          Mosiah 2:40
           40 O, all ye old men, and also ye young men, and you little
          children who can understand my words, for I have spoken plainly
          unto you that ye might understand, I pray that ye should awake to
          a remembrance of the awful situation of those that have fallen
          into transgression.
          

          Mosiah 2:41
           41 And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the
          blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of
          God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal
          and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are
          received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a
          state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these
          things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
          

Mosiah 3 Chapter 3

          Mosiah 3:1
           1 And again my brethren, I would call your attention, for I have
          somewhat more to speak unto you; for behold, I have things to
          tell you concerning that which is to come.
          

          Mosiah 3:2
           2 And the things which I shall tell you are made known unto me
          by an angel from God. And he said unto me: Awake; and I awoke,
          and behold he stood before me.
          

          Mosiah 3:3
           3 And he said unto me: Awake, and hear the words which I shall
          tell thee; for behold, I am come to declare unto you the glad
          tidings of great joy.
          

          Mosiah 3:4
           4 For the Lord hath heard thy prayers, and hath judged of thy
          righteousness, and hath sent me to declare unto thee that thou
          mayest rejoice; and that thou mayest declare unto thy people,
          that they may also be filled with joy.
          

          Mosiah 3:5
           5 For behold, the time cometh, and is not far distant, that with
          power, the Lord Omnipotent who reigneth, who was, and is from all
          eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven among the
          children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and
          shall go forth amongst men, working mighty miracles, such as
          healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the lame to walk, the
          blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and curing
          all manner of diseases.
          

          Mosiah 3:6
           6 And he shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell
          in the hearts of the children of men.
          

          Mosiah 3:7
           7 And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger,
          thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be
          unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great
          shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of
          his people.
          

          Mosiah 3:8
           8 And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the
          Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the
          beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.
          

          Mosiah 3:9
           9 And lo, he cometh unto his own, that salvation might come unto
          the children of men even through faith on his name; and even
          after all this they shall consider him a man, and say that he
          hath a devil, and shall scourge him, and shall crucify him.
          

          Mosiah 3:10
           10 And he shall rise the third day from the dead; and behold, he
          standeth to judge the world; and behold, all these things are
          done that a righteous judgment might come upon the children of
          men.
          

          Mosiah 3:11
           11 For behold, and also his blood atoneth for the sins of those
          who have fallen by the transgression of Adam, who have died not
          knowing the will of God concerning them, or who have ignorantly
          sinned.
          

          Mosiah 3:12
           12 But wo, wo unto him who knoweth that he rebelleth against
          God! For salvation cometh to none such except it be through
          repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.
          

          Mosiah 3:13
           13 And the Lord God hath sent his holy prophets among all the
          children of men, to declare these things to every kindred,
          nation, and tongue, that thereby whosoever should believe that
          Christ should come, the same might receive remission of their
          sins, and rejoice with exceedingly great joy, even as though he
          had already come among them.
          

          Mosiah 3:14
           14 Yet the Lord God saw that his people were a stiffnecked
          people, and he appointed unto them a law, even the law of Moses.
          

          Mosiah 3:15
           15 And many signs, and wonders, and types, and shadows showed he
          unto them, concerning his coming; and also holy prophets spake
          unto them concerning his coming; and yet they hardened their
          hearts, and understood not that the law of Moses availeth nothing
          except it were through the atonement of his blood.
          

          Mosiah 3:16
           16 And even if it were possible that little children could sin
          they could not be saved; but I say unto you they are blessed; for
          behold, as in Adam, or by nature, they fall, even so the blood of
          Christ atoneth for their sins.
          

          Mosiah 3:17
           17 And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other
          name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come
          unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ,
          the Lord Omnipotent.
          

          Mosiah 3:18
           18 For behold he judgeth, and his judgment is just; and the
          infant perisheth not that dieth in his infancy; but men drink
          damnation to their own souls except they humble themselves and
          become as little children, and believe that salvation was, and
          is, and is to come, in and through the atoning blood of Christ,
          the Lord Omnipotent.
          

          Mosiah 3:19
           19 For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the
          fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to
          the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man
          and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord,
          and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full
          of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit
          to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father.
          

          Mosiah 3:20
           20 And moreover, I say unto you, that the time shall come when
          the knowledge of the Savior shall spread throughout every nation,
          kindred, tongue, and people.
          

          Mosiah 3:21
           21 And behold, when that time cometh, none shall be found
          blameless before God, except it be little children, only through
          repentance and faith on the name of the Lord God Omnipotent.
          

          Mosiah 3:22
           22 And even at this time, when thou shalt have taught thy people
          the things which the Lord thy God hath commanded thee, even then
          are they found no more blameless in the sight of God, only
          according to the words which I have spoken unto thee.
          

          Mosiah 3:23
           23 And now I have spoken the words which the Lord God hath
          commanded me.
          

          Mosiah 3:24
           24 And thus saith the Lord: They shall stand as a bright
          testimony against this people, at the judgment day; whereof they
          shall be judged, every man according to his works, whether they
          be good, or whether they be evil.
          

          Mosiah 3:25
           25 And if they be evil they are consigned to an awful view of
          their own guilt and abominations, which doth cause them to shrink
          from the presence of the Lord into a state of misery and endless
          torment, from whence they can no more return; therefore they have
          drunk damnation to their own souls.
          

          Mosiah 3:26
           26 Therefore, they have drunk out of the cup of the wrath of
          God, which justice could no more deny unto them than it could
          deny that Adam should fall because of his partaking of the
          forbidden fruit; therefore, mercy could have claim on them no
          more forever.
          

          Mosiah 3:27
           27 And their torment is as a lake of fire and brimstone, whose
          flames are unquenchable, and whose smoke ascendeth up forever and
          ever. Thus hath the Lord commanded me. Amen.
          

Mosiah 4 Chapter 4

          Mosiah 4:1
           1 And now, it came to pass that when king Benjamin had made an
          end of speaking the words which had been delivered unto him by
          the angel of the Lord, that he cast his eyes round about on the
          multitude, and behold they had fallen to the earth, for the fear
          of the Lord had come upon them.
          

          Mosiah 4:2
           2 And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even
          less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with
          one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of
          Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our
          hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son
          of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall
          come down among the children of men.
          

          Mosiah 4:3
           3 And it came to pass that after they had spoken these words the
          Spirit of the Lord came upon them, and they were filled with joy,
          having received a remission of their sins, and having peace of
          conscience, because of the exceeding faith which they had in
          Jesus Christ who should come, according to the words which king
          Benjamin had spoken unto them.
          

          Mosiah 4:4
           4 And king Benjamin again opened his mouth and began to speak
          unto them, saying: My friends and my brethren, my kindred and my
          people, I would again call your attention, that ye may hear and
          understand the remainder of my words which I shall speak unto
          you.
          

          Mosiah 4:5
           5 For behold, if the knowledge of the goodness of God at this
          time has awakened you to a sense of your nothingness, and your
          worthless and fallen state—
          

          Mosiah 4:6
           6 I say unto you, if ye have come to a knowledge of the goodness
          of God, and his matchless power, and his wisdom, and his
          patience, and his long-suffering towards the children of men; and
          also, the atonement which has been prepared from the foundation
          of the world, that thereby salvation might come to him that
          should put his trust in the Lord, and should be diligent in
          keeping his commandments, and continue in the faith even unto the
          end of his life, I mean the life of the mortal body—
          

          Mosiah 4:7
           7 I say, that this is the man who receiveth salvation, through
          the atonement which was prepared from the foundation of the world
          for all mankind, which ever were since the fall of Adam, or who
          are, or who ever shall be, even unto the end of the world.
          

          Mosiah 4:8
           8 And this is the means whereby salvation cometh. And there is
          none other salvation save this which hath been spoken of; neither
          are there any conditions whereby man can be saved except the
          conditions which I have told you.
          

          Mosiah 4:9
           9 Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all
          things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all
          wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that
          man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can
          comprehend.
          

          Mosiah 4:10
           10 And again, believe that ye must repent of your sins and
          forsake them, and humble yourselves before God; and ask in
          sincerity of heart that he would forgive you; and now, if you
          believe all these things see that ye do them.
          

          Mosiah 4:11
           11 And again I say unto you as I have said before, that as ye
          have come to the knowledge of the glory of God, or if ye have
          known of his goodness and have tasted of his love, and have
          received a remission of your sins, which causeth such exceedingly
          great joy in your souls, even so I would that ye should remember,
          and always retain in remembrance, the greatness of God, and your
          own nothingness, and his goodness and long-suffering towards you,
          unworthy creatures, and humble yourselves even in the depths of
          humility, calling on the name of the Lord daily, and standing
          steadfastly in the faith of that which is to come, which was
          spoken by the mouth of the angel.
          

          Mosiah 4:12
           12 And behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always
          rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a
          remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the
          glory of him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which
          is just and true.
          

          Mosiah 4:13
           13 And ye will not have a mind to injure one another, but to
          live peaceably, and to render to every man according to that
          which is his due.
          

          Mosiah 4:14
           14 And ye will not suffer your children that they go hungry, or
          naked; neither will ye suffer that they transgress the laws of
          God, and fight and quarrel one with another, and serve the devil,
          who is the master of sin, or who is the evil spirit which hath
          been spoken of by our fathers, he being an enemy to all
          righteousness.
          

          Mosiah 4:15
           15 But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and
          soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve
          one another.
          

          Mosiah 4:16
           16 And also, ye yourselves will succor those that stand in need
          of your succor; ye will administer of your substance unto him
          that standeth in need; and ye will not suffer that the beggar
          putteth up his petition to you in vain, and turn him out to
          perish.
          

          Mosiah 4:17
           17 Perhaps thou shalt say: The man has brought upon himself his
          misery; therefore I will stay my hand, and will not give unto him
          of my food, nor impart unto him of my substance that he may not
          suffer, for his punishments are just—
          

          Mosiah 4:18
           18 But I say unto you, O man, whosoever doeth this the same hath
          great cause to repent; and except he repenteth of that which he
          hath done he perisheth forever, and hath no interest in the
          kingdom of God.
          

          Mosiah 4:19
           19 For behold, are we not all beggars? Do we not all depend
          upon the same Being, even God, for all the substance which we
          have, for both food and raiment, and for gold, and for silver,
          and for all the riches which we have of every kind?
          

          Mosiah 4:20
           20 And behold, even at this time, ye have been calling on his
          name, and begging for a remission of your sins. And has he
          suffered that ye have begged in vain? Nay; he has poured out his
          Spirit upon you, and has caused that your hearts should be filled
          with joy, and has caused that your mouths should be stopped that
          ye could not find utterance, so exceedingly great was your joy.
          

          Mosiah 4:21
           21 And now, if God, who has created you, on whom you are
          dependent for your lives and for all that ye have and are, doth
          grant unto you whatsoever ye ask that is right, in faith,
          believing that ye shall receive, O then, how ye ought to impart
          of the substance that ye have one to another.
          

          Mosiah 4:22
           22 And if ye judge the man who putteth up his petition to you
          for your substance that he perish not, and condemn him, how much
          more just will be your condemnation for withholding your
          substance, which doth not belong to you but to God, to whom also
          your life belongeth; and yet ye put up no petition, nor repent of
          the thing which thou hast done.
          

          Mosiah 4:23
           23 I say unto you, wo be unto that man, for his substance shall
          perish with him; and now, I say these things unto those who are
          rich as pertaining to the things of this world.
          

          Mosiah 4:24
           24 And again, I say unto the poor, ye who have not and yet have
          sufficient, that ye remain from day to day; I mean all you who
          deny the beggar, because ye have not; I would that ye say in your
          hearts that: I give not because I have not, but if I had I would
          give.
          

          Mosiah 4:25
           25 And now, if ye say this in your hearts ye remain guiltless,
          otherwise ye are condemned; and your condemnation is just for ye
          covet that which ye have not received.
          

          Mosiah 4:26
           26 And now, for the sake of these things which I have spoken
          unto you—that is, for the sake of retaining a remission of your
          sins from day to day, that ye may walk guiltless before God—I
          would that ye should impart of your substance to the poor, every
          man according to that which he hath, such as feeding the hungry,
          clothing the naked, visiting the sick and administering to their
          relief, both spiritually and temporally, according to their
          wants.
          

          Mosiah 4:27
           27 And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order;
          for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has
          strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent,
          that thereby he might win the prize; therefore, all things must
          be done in order.
          

          Mosiah 4:28
           28 And I would that ye should remember, that whosoever among you
          borroweth of his neighbor should return the thing that he
          borroweth, according as he doth agree, or else thou shalt commit
          sin; and perhaps thou shalt cause thy neighbor to commit sin
          also.
          

          Mosiah 4:29
           29 And finally, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may
          commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many
          that I cannot number them.
          

          Mosiah 4:30
           30 But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch
          yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds,
          and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of
          what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord, even unto
          the end of your lives, ye must perish. And now, O man, remember,
          and perish not.
          

Mosiah 5 Chapter 5

          Mosiah 5:1
           1 And now, it came to pass that when king Benjamin had thus
          spoken to his people, he sent among them, desiring to know of his
          people if they believed the words which he had spoken unto them.
          

          Mosiah 5:2
           2 And they all cried with one voice, saying: Yea, we believe all
          the words which thou hast spoken unto us; and also, we know of
          their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord
          Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our
          hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do
          good continually.
          

          Mosiah 5:3
           3 And we, ourselves, also, through the infinite goodness of God,
          and the manifestations of his Spirit, have great views of that
          which is to come; and were it expedient, we could prophesy of all
          things.
          

          Mosiah 5:4
           4 And it is the faith which we have had on the things which our
          king has spoken unto us that has brought us to this great
          knowledge, whereby we do rejoice with such exceedingly great joy.
          

          Mosiah 5:5
           5 And we are willing to enter into a covenant with our God to do
          his will, and to be obedient to his commandments in all things
          that he shall command us, all the remainder of our days, that we
          may not bring upon ourselves a never-ending torment, as has been
          spoken by the angel, that we may not drink out of the cup of the
          wrath of God.
          

          Mosiah 5:6
           6 And now, these are the words which king Benjamin desired of
          them; and therefore he said unto them: Ye have spoken the words
          that I desired; and the covenant which ye have made is a
          righteous covenant.
          

          Mosiah 5:7
           7 And now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall
          be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters;
          for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say
          that your hearts are changed through faith on his name;
          therefore, ye are born of him and have become his sons and his
          daughters.
          

          Mosiah 5:8
           8 And under this head ye are made free, and there is no other
          head whereby ye can be made free. There is no other name given
          whereby salvation cometh; therefore, I would that ye should take
          upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the
          covenant with God that ye should be obedient unto the end of your
          lives.
          

          Mosiah 5:9
           9 And it shall come to pass that whosoever doeth this shall be
          found at the right hand of God, for he shall know the name by
          which he is called; for he shall be called by the name of Christ.
          

          Mosiah 5:10
           10 And now it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall not take
          upon him the name of Christ must be called by some other name;
          therefore, he findeth himself on the left hand of God.
          

          Mosiah 5:11
           11 And I would that ye should remember also, that this is the
          name that I said I should give unto you that never should be
          blotted out, except it be through transgression; therefore, take
          heed that ye do not transgress, that the name be not blotted out
          of your hearts.
          

          Mosiah 5:12
           12 I say unto you, I would that ye should remember to retain the
          name written always in your hearts, that ye are not found on the
          left hand of God, but that ye hear and know the voice by which ye
          shall be called, and also, the name by which he shall call you.
          

          Mosiah 5:13
           13 For how knoweth a man the master whom he has not served, and
          who is a stranger unto him, and is far from the thoughts and
          intents of his heart?
          

          Mosiah 5:14
           14 And again, doth a man take an ass which belongeth to his
          neighbor, and keep him? I say unto you, Nay; he will not even
          suffer that he shall feed among his flocks, but will drive him
          away, and cast him out. I say unto you, that even so shall it be
          among you if ye know not the name by which ye are called.
          

          Mosiah 5:15
           15 Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable,
          always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God
          Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven,
          that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through
          the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created
          all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.
          

Mosiah 6 Chapter 6

          Mosiah 6:1
           1 And now, king Benjamin thought it was expedient, after having
          finished speaking to the people, that he should take the names of
          all those who had entered into a covenant with God to keep his
          commandments.
          

          Mosiah 6:2
           2 And it came to pass that there was not one soul, except it
          were little children, but who had entered into the covenant and
          had taken upon them the name of Christ.
          

          Mosiah 6:3
           3 And again, it came to pass that when king Benjamin had made an
          end of all these things, and had consecrated his son Mosiah to be
          a ruler and a king over his people, and had given him all the
          charges concerning the kingdom, and also had appointed priests to
          teach the people, that thereby they might hear and know the
          commandments of God, and to stir them up in remembrance of the
          oath which they had made, he dismissed the multitude, and they
          returned, every one, according to their families, to their own
          houses.
          

          Mosiah 6:4
           4 And Mosiah began to reign in his father's stead. And he began
          to reign in the thirtieth year of his age, making in the whole,
          about four hundred and seventy-six years from the time that Lehi
          left Jerusalem.
          

          Mosiah 6:5
           5 And king Benjamin lived three years and he died.
          

          Mosiah 6:6
           6 And it came to pass that king Mosiah did walk in the ways of
          the Lord, and did observe his judgments and his statutes, and did
          keep his commandments in all things whatsoever he commanded him.
          

          Mosiah 6:7
           7 And king Mosiah did cause his people that they should till the
          earth. And he also, himself, did till the earth, that thereby he
          might not become burdensome to his people, that he might do
          according to that which his father had done in all things. And
          there was no contention among all his people for the space of
          three years.
          

Mosiah 7 Chapter 7

          Mosiah 7:1
           1 And now, it came to pass that after king Mosiah had had
          continual peace for the space of three years, he was desirous to
          know concerning the people who went up to dwell in the land of
          Lehi-Nephi, or in the city of Lehi-Nephi; for his people had
          heard nothing from them from the time they left the land of
          Zarahemla; therefore, they wearied him with their teasings.
          

          Mosiah 7:2
           2 And it came to pass that king Mosiah granted that sixteen of
          their strong men might go up to the land of Lehi-Nephi to inquire
          concerning their brethren.
          

          Mosiah 7:3
           3 And it came to pass that on the morrow they started to go up,
          having with them one Ammon, he being a strong and mighty man, and
          a descendant of Zarahemla; and he was also their leader.
          

          Mosiah 7:4
           4 And now, they knew not the course they should travel in the
          wilderness to go up to the land of Lehi-Nephi; therefore they
          wandered many days in the wilderness, even forty days did they
          wander.
          

          Mosiah 7:5
           5 And when they had wandered forty days they came to a hill,
          which is north of the land of Shilom, and there they pitched
          their tents.
          

          Mosiah 7:6
           6 And Ammon took three of his brethren, and their names were
          Amaleki, Helem, and Hem, and they went down into the land of
          Nephi.
          

          Mosiah 7:7
           7 And behold, they met the king of the people who were in the
          land of Nephi, and in the land of Shilom; and they were
          surrounded by the king's guard, and were taken, and were bound,
          and were committed to prison.
          

          Mosiah 7:8
           8 And it came to pass when they had been in prison two days they
          were again brought before the king, and their bands were loosed;
          and they stood before the king, and were permitted, or rather
          commanded, that they should answer the questions which he should
          ask them.
          

          Mosiah 7:9
           9 And he said unto them: Behold, I am Limhi, the son of Noah,
          who was the son of Zeniff, who came up out of the land of
          Zarahemla to inherit this land, which was the land of their
          fathers, who was made a king by the voice of the people.
          

          Mosiah 7:10
           10 And now, I desire to know the cause whereby ye were so bold
          as to come near the walls of the city, when I, myself, was with
          my guards without the gate?
          

          Mosiah 7:11
           11 And now, for this cause have I suffered that ye should be
          preserved, that I might inquire of you, or else I should have
          caused that my guards should have put you to death. Ye are
          permitted to speak.
          

          Mosiah 7:12
           12 And now, when Ammon saw that he was permitted to speak, he
          went forth and bowed himself before the king; and rising again he
          said: O king, I am very thankful before God this day that I am
          yet alive, and am permitted to speak; and I will endeavor to
          speak with boldness;
          

          Mosiah 7:13
           13 For I am assured that if ye had known me ye would not have
          suffered that I should have worn these bands. For I am Ammon,
          and am a descendant of Zarahemla, and have come up out of the
          land of Zarahemla to inquire concerning our brethren, whom Zeniff
          brought up out of that land.
          

          Mosiah 7:14
           14 And now, it came to pass that after Limhi had heard the words
          of Ammon, he was exceedingly glad, and said: Now, I know of a
          surety that my brethren who were in the land of Zarahemla are yet
          alive. And now, I will rejoice; and on the morrow I will cause
          that my people shall rejoice also.
          

          Mosiah 7:15
           15 For behold, we are in bondage to the Lamanites, and are taxed
          with a tax which is grievous to be borne. And now, behold, our
          brethren will deliver us out of our bondage, or out of the hands
          of the Lamanites, and we will be their slaves; for it is better
          that we be slaves to the Nephites than to pay tribute to the king
          of the Lamanites.
          

          Mosiah 7:16
           16 And now, king Limhi commanded his guards that they should no
          more bind Ammon nor his brethren, but caused that they should go
          to the hill which was north of Shilom, and bring their brethren
          into the city, that thereby they might eat, and drink, and rest
          themselves from the labors of their journey; for they had
          suffered many things; they had suffered hunger, thirst, and
          fatigue.
          

          Mosiah 7:17
           17 And now, it came to pass on the morrow that king Limhi sent a
          proclamation among all his people, that thereby they might gather
          themselves together to the temple to hear the words which he
          should speak unto them.
          

          Mosiah 7:18
           18 And it came to pass that when they had gathered themselves
          together that he spake unto them in this wise, saying: O ye, my
          people, lift up your heads and be comforted; for behold, the time
          is at hand, or is not far distant, when we shall no longer be in
          subjection to our enemies, notwithstanding our many strugglings,
          which have been in vain; yet I trust there remaineth an effectual
          struggle to be made.
          

          Mosiah 7:19
           19 Therefore, lift up your heads, and rejoice, and put your
          trust in God, in that God who was the God of Abraham, and Isaac,
          and Jacob; and also, that God who brought the children of Israel
          out of the land of Egypt, and caused that they should walk
          through the Red Sea on dry ground, and fed them with manna that
          they might not perish in the wilderness; and many more things did
          he do for them.
          

          Mosiah 7:20
           20 And again, that same God has brought our fathers out of the
          land of Jerusalem, and has kept and preserved his people even
          until now; and behold, it is because of our iniquities and
          abominations that he has brought us into bondage.
          

          Mosiah 7:21
           21 And ye all are witnesses this day, that Zeniff, who was made
          king over this people, he being over-zealous to inherit the land
          of his fathers, therefore being deceived by the cunning and
          craftiness of king Laman, who having entered into a treaty with
          king Zeniff, and having yielded up into his hands the possessions
          of a part of the land, or even the city of Lehi-Nephi, and the
          city of Shilom; and the land round about—
          

          Mosiah 7:22
           22 And all this he did, for the sole purpose of bringing this
          people into subjection or into bondage. And behold, we at this
          time do pay tribute to the king of the Lamanites, to the amount
          of one half of our corn, and our barley, and even all our grain
          of every kind, and one half of the increase of our flocks and our
          herds; and even one half of all we have or possess the king of
          the Lamanites doth exact of us, or our lives.
          

          Mosiah 7:23
           23 And now, is not this grievous to be borne? And is not this,
          our affliction, great? Now behold, how great reason we have to
          mourn.
          

          Mosiah 7:24
           24 Yea, I say unto you, great are the reasons which we have to
          mourn; for behold how many of our brethren have been slain, and
          their blood has been spilt in vain, and all because of iniquity.
          

          Mosiah 7:25
           25 For if this people had not fallen into transgression the Lord
          would not have suffered that this great evil should come upon
          them. But behold, they would not hearken unto his words; but
          there arose contentions among them, even so much that they did
          shed blood among themselves.
          

          Mosiah 7:26
           26 And a prophet of the Lord have they slain; yea, a chosen man
          of God, who told them of their wickedness and abominations, and
          prophesied of many things which are to come, yea, even the coming
          of Christ.
          

          Mosiah 7:27
           27 And because he said unto them that Christ was the God, the
          Father of all things, and said that he should take upon him the
          image of man, and it should be the image after which man was
          created in the beginning; or in other words, he said that man was
          created after the image of God, and that God should come down
          among the children of men, and take upon him flesh and blood, and
          go forth upon the face of the earth—
          

          Mosiah 7:28
           28 And now, because he said this, they did put him to death; and
          many more things did they do which brought down the wrath of God
          upon them. Therefore, who wondereth that they are in bondage,
          and that they are smitten with sore afflictions?
          

          Mosiah 7:29
           29 For behold, the Lord hath said: I will not succor my people
          in the day of their transgression; but I will hedge up their ways
          that they prosper not; and their doings shall be as a stumbling
          block before them.
          

          Mosiah 7:30
           30 And again, he saith: If my people shall sow filthiness they
          shall reap the chaff thereof in the whirlwind; and the effect
          thereof is poison.
          

          Mosiah 7:31
           31 And again he saith: If my people shall sow filthiness they
          shall reap the east wind, which bringeth immediate destruction.
          

          Mosiah 7:32
           32 And now, behold, the promise of the Lord is fulfilled, and ye
          are smitten and afflicted.
          

          Mosiah 7:33
           33 But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart,
          and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of
          mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and
          pleasure, deliver you out of bondage.
          

Mosiah 8 Chapter 8

          Mosiah 8:1
           1 And it came to pass that after king Limhi had made an end of
          speaking to his people, for he spake many things unto them and
          only a few of them have I written in this book, he told his
          people all the things concerning their brethren who were in the
          land of Zarahemla.
          

          Mosiah 8:2
           2 And he caused that Ammon should stand up before the multitude,
          and rehearse unto them all that had happened unto their brethren
          from the time that Zeniff went up out of the land even until the
          time that he himself came up out of the land.
          

          Mosiah 8:3
           3 And he also rehearsed unto them the last words which king
          Benjamin had taught them, and explained them to the people of
          king Limhi, so that they might understand all the words which he
          spake.
          

          Mosiah 8:4
           4 And it came to pass that after he had done all this, that king
          Limhi dismissed the multitude, and caused that they should return
          every one unto his own house.
          

          Mosiah 8:5
           5 And it came to pass that he caused that the plates which
          contained the record of his people from the time that they left
          the land of Zarahemla, should be brought before Ammon, that he
          might read them.
          

          Mosiah 8:6
           6 Now, as soon as Ammon had read the record, the king inquired
          of him to know if he could interpret languages, and Ammon told
          him that he could not.
          

          Mosiah 8:7
           7 And the king said unto him: Being grieved for the afflictions
          of my people, I caused that forty and three of my people should
          take a journey into the wilderness, that thereby they might find
          the land of Zarahemla, that we might appeal unto our brethren to
          deliver us out of bondage.
          

          Mosiah 8:8
           8 And they were lost in the wilderness for the space of many
          days, yet they were diligent, and found not the land of Zarahemla
          but returned to this land, having traveled in a land among many
          waters, having discovered a land which was covered with bones of
          men, and of beasts, and was also covered with ruins of buildings
          of every kind, having discovered a land which had been peopled
          with a people who were as numerous as the hosts of Israel.
          

          Mosiah 8:9
           9 And for a testimony that the things that they had said are
          true they have brought twenty-four plates which are filled with
          engravings, and they are of pure gold.
          

          Mosiah 8:10
           10 And behold, also, they have brought breastplates, which are
          large, and they are of brass and of copper, and are perfectly
          sound.
          

          Mosiah 8:11
           11 And again, they have brought swords, the hilts thereof have
          perished, and the blades thereof were cankered with rust; and
          there is no one in the land that is able to interpret the
          language or the engravings that are on the plates. Therefore I
          said unto thee: Canst thou translate?
          

          Mosiah 8:12
           12 And I say unto thee again: Knowest thou of any one that can
          translate? For I am desirous that these records should be
          translated into our language; for, perhaps, they will give us a
          knowledge of a remnant of the people who have been destroyed,
          from whence these records came; or, perhaps, they will give us a
          knowledge of this very people who have been destroyed; and I am
          desirous to know the cause of their destruction.
          

          Mosiah 8:13
           13 Now Ammon said unto him: I can assuredly tell thee, O king,
          of a man that can translate the records; for he has wherewith
          that he can look, and translate all records that are of ancient
          date; and it is a gift from God. And the things are called
          interpreters, and no man can look in them except he be commanded,
          lest he should look for that he ought not and he should perish.
          And whosoever is commanded to look in them, the same is called
          seer.
          

          Mosiah 8:14
           14 And behold, the king of the people who are in the land of
          Zarahemla is the man that is commanded to do these things, and
          who has this high gift from God.
          

          Mosiah 8:15
           15 And the king said that a seer is greater than a prophet.
          

          Mosiah 8:16
           16 And Ammon said that a seer is a revelator and a prophet also;
          and a gift which is greater can no man have, except he should
          possess the power of God, which no man can; yet a man may have
          great power given him from God.
          

          Mosiah 8:17
           17 But a seer can know of things which are past, and also of
          things which are to come, and by them shall all things be
          revealed, or, rather, shall secret things be made manifest, and
          hidden things shall come to light, and things which are not known
          shall be made known by them, and also things shall be made known
          by them which otherwise could not be known.
          

          Mosiah 8:18
           18 Thus God has provided a means that man, through faith, might
          work mighty miracles; therefore he becometh a great benefit to
          his fellow beings.
          

          Mosiah 8:19
           19 And now, when Ammon had made an end of speaking these words
          the king rejoiced exceedingly, and gave thanks to God, saying:
          Doubtless a great mystery is contained within these plates, and
          these interpreters were doubtless prepared for the purpose of
          unfolding all such mysteries to the children of men.
          

          Mosiah 8:20
           20 O how marvelous are the works of the Lord, and how long doth
          he suffer with his people; yea, and how blind and impenetrable
          are the understandings of the children of men; for they will not
          seek wisdom, neither do they desire that she should rule over
          them!
          

          Mosiah 8:21
           21 Yea, they are as a wild flock which fleeth from the shepherd,
          and scattereth, and are driven, and are devoured by the beasts of
          the forest.
          

Mosiah 9 Chapter 9

          Mosiah 9:1
           1 I, Zeniff, having been taught in all the language of the
          Nephites, and having had a knowledge of the land of Nephi, or of
          the land of our fathers' first inheritance, and having been sent
          as a spy among the Lamanites that I might spy out their forces,
          that our army might come upon them and destroy them—but when I
          saw that which was good among them I was desirous that they
          should not be destroyed.
          

          Mosiah 9:2
           2 Therefore, I contended with my brethren in the wilderness for
          I would that our ruler should make a treaty with them; but he
          being an austere and a bloodthirsty man commanded that I should
          be slain; but I was rescued by the shedding of much blood; for
          father fought against father, and brother against brother, until
          the greater number of our army was destroyed in the wilderness;
          and we returned, those of us that were spared, to the land of
          Zarahemla, to relate that tale to their wives and their children.
          

          Mosiah 9:3
           3 And yet, I being over-zealous to inherit the land of our
          fathers, collected as many as were desirous to go up to possess
          the land, and started again on our journey into the wilderness to
          go up to the land; but we were smitten with famine and sore
          afflictions; for we were slow to remember the Lord our God.
          

          Mosiah 9:4
           4 Nevertheless, after many days' wandering in the wilderness we
          pitched our tents in the place where our brethren were slain,
          which was near to the land of our fathers.
          

          Mosiah 9:5
           5 And it came to pass that I went again with four of my men into
          the city, in unto the king, that I might know of the disposition
          of the king, and that I might know if I might go in with my
          people and possess the land in peace.
          

          Mosiah 9:6
           6 And I went in unto the king, and he covenanted with me that I
          might possess the land of Lehi-Nephi, and the land of Shilom.
          

          Mosiah 9:7
           7 And he also commanded that his people should depart out of the
          land, and I and my people went into the land that we might
          possess it.
          

          Mosiah 9:8
           8 And we began to build buildings, and to repair the walls of
          the city, yea, even the walls of the city of Lehi-Nephi, and the
          city of Shilom.
          

          Mosiah 9:9
           9 And we began to till the ground, yea, even with all manner of
          seeds, with seeds of corn, and of wheat, and of barley, and with
          neas, and with sheum, and with seeds of all manner of fruits; and
          we did begin to multiply and prosper in the land.
          

          Mosiah 9:10
           10 Now it was the cunning and the craftiness of king Laman, to
          bring my people into bondage, that he yielded up the land that we
          might possess it.
          

          Mosiah 9:11
           11 Therefore it came to pass, that after we had dwelt in the
          land for the space of twelve years that king Laman began to grow
          uneasy, lest by any means my people should wax strong in the
          land, and that they could not overpower them and bring them into
          bondage.
          

          Mosiah 9:12
           12 Now they were a lazy and an idolatrous people; therefore they
          were desirous to bring us into bondage, that they might glut
          themselves with the labors of our hands; yea, that they might
          feast themselves upon the flocks of our fields.
          

          Mosiah 9:13
           13 Therefore it came to pass that king Laman began to stir up
          his people that they should contend with my people; therefore
          there began to be wars and contentions in the land.
          

          Mosiah 9:14
           14 For, in the thirteenth year of my reign in the land of Nephi,
          away on the south of the land of Shilom, when my people were
          watering and feeding their flocks, and tilling their lands, a
          numerous host of Lamanites came upon them and began to slay them,
          and to take off their flocks, and the corn of their fields.
          

          Mosiah 9:15
           15 Yea, and it came to pass that they fled, all that were not
          overtaken, even into the city of Nephi, and did call upon me for
          protection.
          

          Mosiah 9:16
           16 And it came to pass that I did arm them with bows, and with
          arrows, with swords, and with cimeters, and with clubs, and with
          slings, and with all manner of weapons which we could invent, and
          I and my people did go forth against the Lamanites to battle.
          

          Mosiah 9:17
           17 Yea, in the strength of the Lord did we go forth to battle
          against the Lamanites; for I and my people did cry mightily to
          the Lord that he would deliver us out of the hands of our
          enemies, for we were awakened to a remembrance of the deliverance
          of our fathers.
          

          Mosiah 9:18
           18 And God did hear our cries and did answer our prayers; and we
          did go forth in his might; yea, we did go forth against the
          Lamanites, and in one day and a night we did slay three thousand
          and forty-three; we did slay them even until we had driven them
          out of our land.
          

          Mosiah 9:19
           19 And I, myself, with mine own hands, did help to bury their
          dead. And behold, to our great sorrow and lamentation, two
          hundred and seventy-nine of our brethren were slain.
          

Mosiah 10 Chapter 10

          Mosiah 10:1
           1 And it came to pass that we again began to establish the
          kingdom and we again began to possess the land in peace. And I
          caused that there should be weapons of war made of every kind,
          that thereby I might have weapons for my people against the time
          the Lamanites should come up again to war against my people.
          

          Mosiah 10:2
           2 And I set guards round about the land, that the Lamanites
          might not come upon us again unawares and destroy us; and thus I
          did guard my people and my flocks, and keep them from falling
          into the hands of our enemies.
          

          Mosiah 10:3
           3 And it came to pass that we did inherit the land of our
          fathers for many years, yea, for the space of twenty and two
          years.
          

          Mosiah 10:4
           4 And I did cause that the men should till the ground, and raise
          all manner of grain and all manner of fruit of every kind.
          

          Mosiah 10:5
           5 And I did cause that the women should spin, and toil, and
          work, and work all manner of fine linen, yea, and cloth of every
          kind, that we might clothe our nakedness; and thus we did prosper
          in the land—thus we did have continual peace in the land for the
          space of twenty and two years.
          

          Mosiah 10:6
           6 And it came to pass that king Laman died, and his son began to
          reign in his stead. And he began to stir his people up in
          rebellion against my people; therefore they began to prepare for
          war, and to come up to battle against my people.
          

          Mosiah 10:7
           7 But I had sent my spies out round about the land of Shemlon,
          that I might discover their preparations, that I might guard
          against them, that they might not come upon my people and destroy
          them.
          

          Mosiah 10:8
           8 And it came to pass that they came up upon the north of the
          land of Shilom, with their numerous hosts, men armed with bows,
          and with arrows, and with swords, and with cimeters, and with
          stones, and with slings; and they had their heads shaved that
          they were naked; and they were girded with a leathern girdle
          about their loins.
          

          Mosiah 10:9
           9 And it came to pass that I caused that the women and children
          of my people should be hid in the wilderness; and I also caused
          that all my old men that could bear arms, and also all my young
          men that were able to bear arms, should gather themselves
          together to go to battle against the Lamanites; and I did place
          them in their ranks, every man according to his age.
          

          Mosiah 10:10
           10 And it came to pass that we did go up to battle against the
          Lamanites; and I, even I, in my old age, did go up to battle
          against the Lamanites. And it came to pass that we did go up in
          the strength of the Lord to battle.
          

          Mosiah 10:11
           11 Now, the Lamanites knew nothing concerning the Lord, nor the
          strength of the Lord, therefore they depended upon their own
          strength. Yet they were a strong people, as to the strength of
          men.
          

          Mosiah 10:12
           12 They were a wild, and ferocious, and a blood-thirsty people,
          believing in the tradition of their fathers, which is
          this—Believing that they were driven out of the land of
          Jerusalem because of the iniquities of their fathers, and that
          they were wronged in the wilderness by their brethren, and they
          were also wronged while crossing the sea;
          

          Mosiah 10:13
           13 And again, that they were wronged while in the land of their
          first inheritance, after they had crossed the sea, and all this
          because that Nephi was more faithful in keeping the commandments
          of the Lord—therefore he was favored of the Lord, for the Lord
          heard his prayers and answered them, and he took the lead of
          their journey in the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 10:14
           14 And his brethren were wroth with him because they understood
          not the dealings of the Lord; they were also wroth with him upon
          the waters because they hardened their hearts against the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 10:15
           15 And again, they were wroth with him when they had arrived in
          the promised land, because they said that he had taken the ruling
          of the people out of their hands; and they sought to kill him.
          

          Mosiah 10:16
           16 And again, they were wroth with him because he departed into
          the wilderness as the Lord had commanded him, and took the
          records which were engraven on the plates of brass, for they said
          that he robbed them.
          

          Mosiah 10:17
           17 And thus they have taught their children that they should
          hate them, and that they should murder them, and that they should
          rob and plunder them, and do all they could to destroy them;
          therefore they have an eternal hatred towards the children of
          Nephi.
          

          Mosiah 10:18
           18 For this very cause has king Laman, by his cunning, and lying
          craftiness, and his fair promises, deceived me, that I have
          brought this my people up into this land, that they may destroy
          them; yea, and we have suffered these many years in the land.
          

          Mosiah 10:19
           19 And now I, Zeniff, after having told all these things unto my
          people concerning the Lamanites, I did stimulate them to go to
          battle with their might, putting their trust in the Lord;
          therefore, we did contend with them, face to face.
          

          Mosiah 10:20
           20 And it came to pass that we did drive them again out of our
          land; and we slew them with a great slaughter, even so many that
          we did not number them.
          

          Mosiah 10:21
           21 And it came to pass that we returned again to our own land,
          and my people again began to tend their flocks, and to till their
          ground.
          

          Mosiah 10:22
           22 And now I, being old, did confer the kingdom upon one of my
          sons; therefore, I say no more. And may the Lord bless my
          people. Amen.
          

Mosiah 11 Chapter 11

          Mosiah 11:1
           1 And now it came to pass that Zeniff conferred the kingdom upon
          Noah, one of his sons; therefore Noah began to reign in his
          stead; and he did not walk in the ways of his father.
          

          Mosiah 11:2
           2 For behold, he did not keep the commandments of God, but he
          did walk after the desires of his own heart. And he had many
          wives and concubines. And he did cause his people to commit sin,
          and do that which was abominable in the sight of the Lord. Yea,
          and they did commit whoredoms and all manner of wickedness.
          

          Mosiah 11:3
           3 And he laid a tax of one fifth part of all they possessed, a
          fifth part of their gold and of their silver, and a fifth part of
          their ziff, and of their copper, and of their brass and their
          iron; and a fifth part of their fatlings; and also a fifth part
          of all their grain.
          

          Mosiah 11:4
           4 And all this did he take to support himself, and his wives and
          his concubines; and also his priests, and their wives and their
          concubines; thus he had changed the affairs of the kingdom.
          

          Mosiah 11:5
           5 For he put down all the priests that had been consecrated by
          his father, and consecrated new ones in their stead, such as were
          lifted up in the pride of their hearts.
          

          Mosiah 11:6
           6 Yea, and thus they were supported in their laziness, and in
          their idolatry, and in their whoredoms, by the taxes which king
          Noah had put upon his people; thus did the people labor
          exceedingly to support iniquity.
          

          Mosiah 11:7
           7 Yea, and they also became idolatrous, because they were
          deceived by the vain and flattering words of the king and
          priests; for they did speak flattering things unto them.
          

          Mosiah 11:8
           8 And it came to pass that king Noah built many elegant and
          spacious buildings; and he ornamented them with fine work of
          wood, and of all manner of precious things, of gold, and of
          silver, and of iron, and of brass, and of ziff, and of copper;
          

          Mosiah 11:9
           9 And he also built him a spacious palace, and a throne in the
          midst thereof, all of which was of fine wood and was ornamented
          with gold and silver and with precious things.
          

          Mosiah 11:10
           10 And he also caused that his workmen should work all manner of
          fine work within the walls of the temple, of fine wood, and of
          copper, and of brass.
          

          Mosiah 11:11
           11 And the seats which were set apart for the high priests,
          which were above all the other seats, he did ornament with pure
          gold; and he caused a breastwork to be built before them, that
          they might rest their bodies and their arms upon while they
          should speak lying and vain words to his people.
          

          Mosiah 11:12
           12 And it came to pass that he built a tower near the temple;
          yea, a very high tower, even so high that he could stand upon the
          top thereof and overlook the land of Shilom, and also the land of
          Shemlon, which was possessed by the Lamanites; and he could even
          look over all the land round about.
          

          Mosiah 11:13
           13 And it came to pass that he caused many buildings to be built
          in the land Shilom; and he caused a great tower to be built on
          the hill north of the land Shilom, which had been a resort for
          the children of Nephi at the time they fled out of the land; and
          thus he did do with the riches which he obtained by the taxation
          of his people.
          

          Mosiah 11:14
           14 And it came to pass that he placed his heart upon his riches,
          and he spent his time in riotous living with his wives and his
          concubines; and so did also his priests spend their time with
          harlots.
          

          Mosiah 11:15
           15 And it came to pass that he planted vineyards round about in
          the land; and he built wine-presses, and made wine in abundance;
          and therefore he became a wine-bibber, and also his people.
          

          Mosiah 11:16
           16 And it came to pass that the Lamanites began to come in upon
          his people, upon small numbers, and to slay them in their fields,
          and while they were tending their flocks.
          

          Mosiah 11:17
           17 And king Noah sent guards round about the land to keep them
          off; but he did not send a sufficient number, and the Lamanites
          came upon them and killed them, and drove many of their flocks
          out of the land; thus the Lamanites began to destroy them, and to
          exercise their hatred upon them.
          

          Mosiah 11:18
           18 And it came to pass that king Noah sent his armies against
          them, and they were driven back, or they drove them back for a
          time; therefore, they returned rejoicing in their spoil.
          

          Mosiah 11:19
           19 And now, because of this great victory they were lifted up in
          the pride of their hearts; they did boast in their own strength,
          saying that their fifty could stand against thousands of the
          Lamanites; and thus they did boast, and did delight in blood, and
          the shedding of the blood of their brethren, and this because of
          the wickedness of their king and priests.
          

          Mosiah 11:20
           20 And it came to pass that there was a man among them whose
          name was Abinadi; and he went forth among them, and began to
          prophesy, saying: Behold, thus saith the Lord, and thus hath he
          commanded me, saying, Go forth, and say unto this people, thus
          saith the Lord—Wo be unto this people, for I have seen their
          abominations, and their wickedness, and their whoredoms; and
          except they repent I will visit them in mine anger.
          

          Mosiah 11:21
           21 And except they repent and turn to the Lord their God,
          behold, I will deliver them into the hands of their enemies; yea,
          and they shall be brought into bondage; and they shall be
          afflicted by the hand of their enemies.
          

          Mosiah 11:22
           22 And it shall come to pass that they shall know that I am the
          Lord their God, and am a jealous God, visiting the iniquities of
          my people.
          

          Mosiah 11:23
           23 And it shall come to pass that except this people repent and
          turn unto the Lord their God, they shall be brought into bondage;
          and none shall deliver them, except it be the Lord the Almighty
          God.
          

          Mosiah 11:24
           24 Yea, and it shall come to pass that when they shall cry unto
          me I will be slow to hear their cries; yea, and I will suffer
          them that they be smitten by their enemies.
          

          Mosiah 11:25
           25 And except they repent in sackcloth and ashes, and cry
          mightily to the Lord their God, I will not hear their prayers,
          neither will I deliver them out of their afflictions; and thus
          saith the Lord, and thus hath he commanded me.
          

          Mosiah 11:26
           26 Now it came to pass that when Abinadi had spoken these words
          unto them they were wroth with him, and sought to take away his
          life; but the Lord delivered him out of their hands.
          

          Mosiah 11:27
           27 Now when king Noah had heard of the words which Abinadi had
          spoken unto the people, he was also wroth; and he said: Who is
          Abinadi, that I and my people should be judged of him, or who is
          the Lord, that shall bring upon my people such great affliction?
          

          Mosiah 11:28
           28 I command you to bring Abinadi hither, that I may slay him,
          for he has said these things that he might stir up my people to
          anger one with another, and to raise contentions among my people;
          therefore I will slay him.
          

          Mosiah 11:29
           29 Now the eyes of the people were blinded; therefore they
          hardened their hearts against the words of Abinadi, and they
          sought from that time forward to take him. And king Noah
          hardened his heart against the word of the Lord, and he did not
          repent of his evil doings.
          

Mosiah 12 Chapter 12

          Mosiah 12:1
           1 And it came to pass that after the space of two years that
          Abinadi came among them in disguise, that they knew him not, and
          began to prophesy among them, saying: Thus has the Lord commanded
          me, saying—Abinadi, go and prophesy unto this my people, for
          they have hardened their hearts against my words; they have
          repented not of their evil doings; therefore, I will visit them
          in my anger, yea, in my fierce anger will I visit them in their
          iniquities and abominations.
          

          Mosiah 12:2
           2 Yea, wo be unto this generation! And the Lord said unto me:
          Stretch forth thy hand and prophesy saying: Thus saith the Lord,
          it shall come to pass that this generation, because of their
          iniquities, shall be brought into bondage, and shall be smitten
          on the cheek; yea, and shall be driven by men, and shall be
          slain; and the vultures of the air, and the dogs, yea, and the
          wild beasts, shall devour their flesh.
          

          Mosiah 12:3
           3 And it shall come to pass that the life of king Noah shall be
          valued even as a garment in a hot furnace; for he shall know that
          I am the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 12:4
           4 And it shall come to pass that I will smite this my people
          with sore afflictions, yea, with famine and with pestilence; and
          I will cause that they shall howl all the day long.
          

          Mosiah 12:5
           5 Yea, and I will cause that they shall have burdens lashed upon
          their backs; and they shall be driven before like a dumb ass.
          

          Mosiah 12:6
           6 And it shall come to pass that I will send forth hail among
          them, and it shall smite them; and they shall also be smitten
          with the east wind; and insects shall pester their land also, and
          devour their grain.
          

          Mosiah 12:7
           7 And they shall be smitten with a great pestilence—and all
          this will I do because of their iniquities and abominations.
          

          Mosiah 12:8
           8 And it shall come to pass that except they repent I will
          utterly destroy them from off the face of the earth; yet they
          shall leave a record behind them, and I will preserve them for
          other nations which shall possess the land; yea, even this will I
          do that I may discover the abominations of this people to other
          nations. And many things did Abinadi prophesy against this
          people.
          

          Mosiah 12:9
           9 And it came to pass that they were angry with him; and they
          took him and carried him bound before the king, and said unto the
          king: Behold, we have brought a man before thee who has
          prophesied evil concerning thy people, and saith that God will
          destroy them.
          

          Mosiah 12:10
           10 And he also prophesieth evil concerning thy life, and saith
          that thy life shall be as a garment in a furnace of fire.
          

          Mosiah 12:11
           11 And again, he saith that thou shalt be as a stalk, even as a
          dry stalk of the field, which is run over by the beasts and
          trodden under foot.
          

          Mosiah 12:12
           12 And again, he saith thou shalt be as the blossoms of a
          thistle, which, when it is fully ripe, if the wind bloweth, it is
          driven forth upon the face of the land. And he pretendeth the
          Lord hath spoken it. And he saith all this shall come upon thee
          except thou repent, and this because of thine iniquities.
          

          Mosiah 12:13
           13 And now, O king, what great evil hast thou done, or what
          great sins have thy people committed, that we should be condemned
          of God or judged of this man?
          

          Mosiah 12:14
           14 And now, O king, behold, we are guiltless, and thou, O king,
          hast not sinned; therefore, this man has lied concerning you, and
          he has prophesied in vain.
          

          Mosiah 12:15
           15 And behold, we are strong, we shall not come into bondage, or
          be taken captive by our enemies; yea, and thou hast prospered in
          the land, and thou shalt also prosper.
          

          Mosiah 12:16
           16 Behold, here is the man, we deliver him into thy hands; thou
          mayest do with him as seemeth thee good.
          

          Mosiah 12:17
           17 And it came to pass that king Noah caused that Abinadi should
          be cast into prison; and he commanded that the priests should
          gather themselves together that he might hold a council with them
          what he should do with him.
          

          Mosiah 12:18
           18 And it came to pass that they said unto the king: Bring him
          hither that we may question him; and the king commanded that he
          should be brought before them.
          

          Mosiah 12:19
           19 And they began to question him, that they might cross him,
          that thereby they might have wherewith to accuse him; but he
          answered them boldly, and withstood all their questions, yea, to
          their astonishment; for he did withstand them in all their
          questions, and did confound them in all their words.
          

          Mosiah 12:20
           20 And it came to pass that one of them said unto him: What
          meaneth the words which are written, and which have been taught
          by our fathers, saying:
          

          Mosiah 12:21
           21 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that
          bringeth good tidings; that publisheth peace; that bringeth good
          tidings of good; that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion,
          Thy God reigneth;
          

          Mosiah 12:22
           22 Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together
          shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord
          shall bring again Zion;
          

          Mosiah 12:23
           23 Break forth into joy; sing together ye waste places of
          Jerusalem; for the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath
          redeemed Jerusalem;
          

          Mosiah 12:24
           24 The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the
          nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of
          our God?
          

          Mosiah 12:25
           25 And now Abinadi said unto them: Are you priests, and pretend
          to teach this people, and to understand the spirit of
          prophesying, and yet desire to know of me what these things mean?
          

          Mosiah 12:26
           26 I say unto you, wo be unto you for perverting the ways of the
          Lord! For if ye understand these things ye have not taught them;
          therefore, ye have perverted the ways of the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 12:27
           27 Ye have not applied your hearts to understanding; therefore,
          ye have not been wise. Therefore, what teach ye this people?
          

          Mosiah 12:28
           28 And they said: We teach the law of Moses.
          

          Mosiah 12:29
           29 And again he said unto them: If ye teach the law of Moses why
          do ye not keep it? Why do ye set your hearts upon riches? Why
          do ye commit whoredoms and spend your strength with harlots, yea,
          and cause this people to commit sin, that the Lord has cause to
          send me to prophesy against this people, yea, even a great evil
          against this people?
          

          Mosiah 12:30
           30 Know ye not that I speak the truth? Yea, ye know that I
          speak the truth; and you ought to tremble before God.
          

          Mosiah 12:31
           31 And it shall come to pass that ye shall be smitten for your
          iniquities, for ye have said that ye teach the law of Moses. And
          what know ye concerning the law of Moses? Doth salvation come by
          the law of Moses? What say ye?
          

          Mosiah 12:32
           32 And they answered and said that salvation did come by the law
          of Moses.
          

          Mosiah 12:33
           33 But now Abinadi said unto them: I know if ye keep the
          commandments of God ye shall be saved; yea, if ye keep the
          commandments which the Lord delivered unto Moses in the mount of
          Sinai, saying:
          

          Mosiah 12:34
           34 I am the Lord thy God, who hath brought thee out of the land
          of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
          

          Mosiah 12:35
           35 Thou shalt have no other God before me.
          

          Mosiah 12:36
           36 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any
          likeness of any thing in heaven above, or things which are in the
          earth beneath.
          

          Mosiah 12:37
           37 Now Abinadi said unto them, Have ye done all this? I say
          unto you, Nay, ye have not. And have ye taught this people that
          they should do all these things? I say unto you, Nay, ye have
          not.
          

Mosiah 13 Chapter 13

          Mosiah 13:1
           1 And now when the king had heard these words, he said unto his
          priests: Away with this fellow, and slay him; for what have we to
          do with him, for he is mad.
          

          Mosiah 13:2
           2 And they stood forth and attempted to lay their hands on him;
          but he withstood them, and said unto them:
          

          Mosiah 13:3
           3 Touch me not, for God shall smite you if ye lay your hands
          upon me, for I have not delivered the message which the Lord sent
          me to deliver; neither have I told you that which ye requested
          that I should tell; therefore, God will not suffer that I shall
          be destroyed at this time.
          

          Mosiah 13:4
           4 But I must fulfil the commandments wherewith God has commanded
          me; and because I have told you the truth ye are angry with me.
          And again, because I have spoken the word of God ye have judged
          me that I am mad.
          

          Mosiah 13:5
           5 Now it came to pass after Abinadi had spoken these words that
          the people of king Noah durst not lay their hands on him, for the
          Spirit of the Lord was upon him; and his face shone with
          exceeding luster, even as Moses' did while in the mount of Sinai,
          while speaking with the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 13:6
           6 And he spake with power and authority from God; and he
          continued his words, saying:
          

          Mosiah 13:7
           7 Ye see that ye have not power to slay me, therefore I finish
          my message. Yea, and I perceive that it cuts you to your hearts
          because I tell you the truth concerning your iniquities.
          

          Mosiah 13:8
           8 Yea, and my words fill you with wonder and amazement, and with
          anger.
          

          Mosiah 13:9
           9 But I finish my message; and then it matters not whither I go,
          if it so be that I am saved.
          

          Mosiah 13:10
           10 But this much I tell you, what you do with me, after this,
          shall be as a type and a shadow of things which are to come.
          

          Mosiah 13:11
           11 And now I read unto you the remainder of the commandments of
          God, for I perceive that they are not written in your hearts; I
          perceive that ye have studied and taught iniquity the most part
          of your lives.
          

          Mosiah 13:12
           12 And now, ye remember that I said unto you: Thou shall not
          make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of things which
          are in heaven above, or which are in the earth beneath, or which
          are in the water under the earth.
          

          Mosiah 13:13
           13 And again: Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor
          serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the
          iniquities of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and
          fourth generations of them that hate me;
          

          Mosiah 13:14
           14 And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and
          keep my commandments.
          

          Mosiah 13:15
           15 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for
          the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in
          vain.
          

          Mosiah 13:16
           16 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
          

          Mosiah 13:17
           17 Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work;
          

          Mosiah 13:18
           18 But the seventh day, the sabbath of the Lord thy God, thou
          shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy
          man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy
          stranger that is within thy gates;
          

          Mosiah 13:19
           19 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and the sea,
          and all that in them is; wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath
          day, and hallowed it.
          

          Mosiah 13:20
           20 Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long
          upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
          

          Mosiah 13:21
           21 Thou shalt not kill.
          

          Mosiah 13:22
           22 Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal.
          

          Mosiah 13:23
           23 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
          

          Mosiah 13:24
           24 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not
          covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his
          maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy
          neighbor's.
          

          Mosiah 13:25
           25 And it came to pass that after Abinadi had made an end of
          these sayings that he said unto them: Have ye taught this people
          that they should observe to do all these things for to keep these
          commandments?
          

          Mosiah 13:26
           26 I say unto you, Nay; for if ye had, the Lord would not have
          caused me to come forth and to prophesy evil concerning this
          people.
          

          Mosiah 13:27
           27 And now ye have said that salvation cometh by the law of
          Moses. I say unto you that it is expedient that ye should keep
          the law of Moses as yet; but I say unto you, that the time shall
          come when it shall no more be expedient to keep the law of Moses.
          

          Mosiah 13:28
           28 And moreover, I say unto you, that salvation doth not come by
          the law alone; and were it not for the atonement, which God
          himself shall make for the sins and iniquities of his people,
          that they must unavoidably perish, notwithstanding the law of
          Moses.
          

          Mosiah 13:29
           29 And now I say unto you that it was expedient that there
          should be a law given to the children of Israel, yea, even a very
          strict law; for they were a stiffnecked people, quick to do
          iniquity, and slow to remember the Lord their God;
          

          Mosiah 13:30
           30 Therefore there was a law given them, yea, a law of
          performances and of ordinances, a law which they were to observe
          strictly from day to day, to keep them in remembrance of God and
          their duty towards him.
          

          Mosiah 13:31
           31 But behold, I say unto you, that all these things were types
          of things to come.
          

          Mosiah 13:32
           32 And now, did they understand the law? I say unto you, Nay,
          they did not all understand the law; and this because of the
          hardness of their hearts; for they understood not that there
          could not any man be saved except it were through the redemption
          of God.
          

          Mosiah 13:33
           33 For behold, did not Moses prophesy unto them concerning the
          coming of the Messiah, and that God should redeem his people?
          Yea, and even all the prophets who have prophesied ever since the
          world began—have they not spoken more or less concerning these
          things?
          

          Mosiah 13:34
           34 Have they not said that God himself should come down among
          the children of men, and take upon him the form of man, and go
          forth in mighty power upon the face of the earth?
          

          Mosiah 13:35
           35 Yea, and have they not said also that he should bring to pass
          the resurrection of the dead, and that he, himself, should be
          oppressed and afflicted?
          

Mosiah 14 Chapter 14

          Mosiah 14:1
           1 Yea, even doth not Isaiah say: Who hath believed our report,
          and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?
          

          Mosiah 14:2
           2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a
          root out of dry ground; he hath no form nor comeliness; and when
          we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him.
          

          Mosiah 14:3
           3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and
          acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him;
          he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
          

          Mosiah 14:4
           4 Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet
          we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
          

          Mosiah 14:5
           5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for
          our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and
          with his stripes we are healed.
          

          Mosiah 14:6
           6 All we, like sheep, have gone astray; we have turned every one
          to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquities of
          us all.
          

          Mosiah 14:7
           7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his
          mouth; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep
          before her shearers is dumb so he opened not his mouth.
          

          Mosiah 14:8
           8 He was taken from prison and from judgment; and who shall
          declare his generation? For he was cut off out of the land of
          the living; for the transgressions of my people was he stricken.
          

          Mosiah 14:9
           9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in
          his death; because he had done no evil, neither was any deceit in
          his mouth.
          

          Mosiah 14:10
           10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to
          grief; when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin he shall
          see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the
          Lord shall prosper in his hand.
          

          Mosiah 14:11
           11 He shall see the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied;
          by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he
          shall bear their iniquities.
          

          Mosiah 14:12
           12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he
          shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured
          out his soul unto death; and he was numbered with the
          transgressors; and he bore the sins of many, and made
          intercession for the transgressors.
          

Mosiah 15 Chapter 15

          Mosiah 15:1
           1 And now Abinadi said unto them: I would that ye should
          understand that God himself shall come down among the children of
          men, and shall redeem his people.
          

          Mosiah 15:2
           2 And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the Son of
          God, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the Father,
          being the Father and the Son—
          

          Mosiah 15:3
           3 The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God; and
          the Son, because of the flesh; thus becoming the Father and Son—
          

          Mosiah 15:4
           4 And they are one God, yea, the very Eternal Father of heaven
          and of earth.
          

          Mosiah 15:5
           5 And thus the flesh becoming subject to the Spirit, or the Son
          to the Father, being one God, suffereth temptation, and yieldeth
          not to the temptation, but suffereth himself to be mocked, and
          scourged, and cast out, and disowned by his people.
          

          Mosiah 15:6
           6 And after all this, after working many mighty miracles among
          the children of men, he shall be led, yea, even as Isaiah said,
          as a sheep before the shearer is dumb, so he opened not his
          mouth.
          

          Mosiah 15:7
           7 Yea, even so he shall be led, crucified, and slain, the flesh
          becoming subject even unto death, the will of the Son being
          swallowed up in the will of the Father.
          

          Mosiah 15:8
           8 And thus God breaketh the bands of death, having gained the
          victory over death; giving the Son power to make intercession for
          the children of men—
          

          Mosiah 15:9
           9 Having ascended into heaven, having the bowels of mercy; being
          filled with compassion towards the children of men; standing
          betwixt them and justice; having broken the bands of death, taken
          upon himself their iniquity and their transgressions, having
          redeemed them, and satisfied the demands of justice.
          

          Mosiah 15:10
           10 And now I say unto you, who shall declare his generation?
          Behold, I say unto you, that when his soul has been made an
          offering for sin he shall see his seed. And now what say ye?
          And who shall be his seed?
          

          Mosiah 15:11
           11 Behold I say unto you, that whosoever has heard the words of
          the prophets, yea, all the holy prophets who have prophesied
          concerning the coming of the Lord—I say unto you, that all those
          who have hearkened unto their words, and believed that the Lord
          would redeem his people, and have looked forward to that day for
          a remission of their sins, I say unto you, that these are his
          seed, or they are heirs of the kingdom of God.
          

          Mosiah 15:12
           12 For these are they whose sins he has borne; these are they
          for whom he has died, to redeem them from their transgressions.
          And now, are they not his seed?
          

          Mosiah 15:13
           13 Yea, and are not the prophets, every one that has opened his
          mouth to prophesy, that has not fallen into transgression, I mean
          all the holy prophets ever since the world began? I say unto you
          that they are his seed.
          

          Mosiah 15:14
           14 And these are they who have published peace, who have brought
          good tidings of good, who have published salvation; and said unto
          Zion: Thy God reigneth!
          

          Mosiah 15:15
           15 And O how beautiful upon the mountains were their feet!
          

          Mosiah 15:16
           16 And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of
          those that are still publishing peace!
          

          Mosiah 15:17
           17 And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of
          those who shall hereafter publish peace, yea, from this time
          henceforth and forever!
          

          Mosiah 15:18
           18 And behold, I say unto you, this is not all. For O how
          beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth
          good tidings, that is the founder of peace, yea, even the Lord,
          who has redeemed his people; yea, him who has granted salvation
          unto his people;
          

          Mosiah 15:19
           19 For were it not for the redemption which he hath made for his
          people, which was prepared from the foundation of the world, I
          say unto you, were it not for this, all mankind must have
          perished.
          

          Mosiah 15:20
           20 But behold, the bands of death shall be broken, and the Son
          reigneth, and hath power over the dead; therefore, he bringeth to
          pass the resurrection of the dead.
          

          Mosiah 15:21
           21 And there cometh a resurrection, even a first resurrection;
          yea, even a resurrection of those that have been, and who are,
          and who shall be, even until the resurrection of Christ—for so
          shall he be called.
          

          Mosiah 15:22
           22 And now, the resurrection of all the prophets, and all those
          that have believed in their words, or all those that have kept
          the commandments of God, shall come forth in the first
          resurrection; therefore, they are the first resurrection.
          

          Mosiah 15:23
           23 They are raised to dwell with God who has redeemed them; thus
          they have eternal life through Christ, who has broken the bands
          of death.
          

          Mosiah 15:24
           24 And these are those who have part in the first resurrection;
          and these are they that have died before Christ came, in their
          ignorance, not having salvation declared unto them. And thus the
          Lord bringeth about the restoration of these; and they have a
          part in the first resurrection, or have eternal life, being
          redeemed by the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 15:25
           25 And little children also have eternal life.
          

          Mosiah 15:26
           26 But behold, and fear, and tremble before God, for ye ought to
          tremble; for the Lord redeemeth none such that rebel against him
          and die in their sins; yea, even all those that have perished in
          their sins ever since the world began, that have wilfully
          rebelled against God, that have known the commandments of God,
          and would not keep them; these are they that have no part in the
          first resurrection.
          

          Mosiah 15:27
           27 Therefore ought ye not to tremble? For salvation cometh to
          none such; for the Lord hath redeemed none such; yea, neither can
          the Lord redeem such; for he cannot deny himself; for he cannot
          deny justice when it has its claim.
          

          Mosiah 15:28
           28 And now I say unto you that the time shall come that the
          salvation of the Lord shall be declared to every nation, kindred,
          tongue, and people.
          

          Mosiah 15:29
           29 Yea, Lord, thy watchmen shall lift up their voice; with the
          voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye,
          when the Lord shall bring again Zion.
          

          Mosiah 15:30
           30 Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of
          Jerusalem; for the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath
          redeemed Jerusalem.
          

          Mosiah 15:31
           31 The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the
          nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of
          our God.
          

Mosiah 16 Chapter 16

          Mosiah 16:1
           1 And now, it came to pass that after Abinadi had spoken these
          words he stretched forth his hand and said: The time shall come
          when all shall see the salvation of the Lord; when every nation,
          kindred, tongue, and people shall see eye to eye and shall
          confess before God that his judgments are just.
          

          Mosiah 16:2
           2 And then shall the wicked be cast out, and they shall have
          cause to howl, and weep, and wail, and gnash their teeth; and
          this because they would not hearken unto the voice of the Lord;
          therefore the Lord redeemeth them not.
          

          Mosiah 16:3
           3 For they are carnal and devilish, and the devil has power over
          them; yea, even that old serpent that did beguile our first
          parents, which was the cause of their fall; which was the cause
          of all mankind becoming carnal, sensual, devilish, knowing evil
          from good, subjecting themselves to the devil.
          

          Mosiah 16:4
           4 Thus all mankind were lost; and behold, they would have been
          endlessly lost were it not that God redeemed his people from
          their lost and fallen state.
          

          Mosiah 16:5
           5 But remember that he that persists in his own carnal nature,
          and goes on in the ways of sin and rebellion against God,
          remaineth in his fallen state and the devil hath all power over
          him. Therefore, he is as though there was no redemption made,
          being an enemy to God; and also is the devil an enemy to God.
          

          Mosiah 16:6
           6 And now if Christ had not come into the world, speaking of
          things to come as though they had already come, there could have
          been no redemption.
          

          Mosiah 16:7
           7 And if Christ had not risen from the dead, or have broken the
          bands of death that the grave should have no victory, and that
          death should have no sting, there could have been no
          resurrection.
          

          Mosiah 16:8
           8 But there is a resurrection, therefore the grave hath no
          victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ.
          

          Mosiah 16:9
           9 He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that
          is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life
          which is endless, that there can be no more death.
          

          Mosiah 16:10
           10 Even this mortal shall put on immortality, and this
          corruption shall put on incorruption, and shall be brought to
          stand before the bar of God, to be judged of him according to
          their works whether they be good or whether they be evil—
          

          Mosiah 16:11
           11 If they be good, to the resurrection of endless life and
          happiness; and if they be evil, to the resurrection of endless
          damnation, being delivered up to the devil, who hath subjected
          them, which is damnation—
          

          Mosiah 16:12
           12 Having gone according to their own carnal wills and desires;
          having never called upon the Lord while the arms of mercy were
          extended towards them; for the arms of mercy were extended
          towards them, and they would not; they being warned of their
          iniquities and yet they would not depart from them; and they were
          commanded to repent and yet they would not repent.
          

          Mosiah 16:13
           13 And now, ought ye not to tremble and repent of your sins, and
          remember that only in and through Christ ye can be saved?
          

          Mosiah 16:14
           14 Therefore, if ye teach the law of Moses, also teach that it
          is a shadow of those things which are to come—
          

          Mosiah 16:15
           15 Teach them that redemption cometh through Christ the Lord,
          who is the very Eternal Father. Amen.
          

Mosiah 17 Chapter 17

          Mosiah 17:1
           1 And now it came to pass that when Abinadi had finished these
          sayings, that the king commanded that the priests should take him
          and cause that he should be put to death.
          

          Mosiah 17:2
           2 But there was one among them whose name was Alma, he also
          being a descendant of Nephi. And he was a young man, and he
          believed the words which Abinadi had spoken, for he knew
          concerning the iniquity which Abinadi has testified against them;
          therefore he began to plead with the king that he would not be
          angry with Abinadi, but suffer that he might depart in peace.
          

          Mosiah 17:3
           3 But the king was more wroth, and caused that Alma should be
          cast out from among them, and sent his servants after him that
          they might slay him.
          

          Mosiah 17:4
           4 But he fled from before them and hid himself that they found
          him not. And he being concealed for many days did write all the
          words which Abinadi had spoken.
          

          Mosiah 17:5
           5 And it came to pass that the king caused that his guards
          should surround Abinadi and take him; and they bound him and cast
          him into prison.
          

          Mosiah 17:6
           6 And after three days, having counseled with his priests, he
          caused that he should again be brought before him.
          

          Mosiah 17:7
           7 And he said unto him: Abinadi, we have found an accusation
          against thee, and thou art worthy of death.
          

          Mosiah 17:8
           8 For thou hast said that God himself should come down among the
          children of men; and now, for this cause thou shalt be put to
          death unless thou wilt recall all the words which thou hast
          spoken evil concerning me and my people.
          

          Mosiah 17:9
           9 Now Abinadi said unto him: I say unto you, I will not recall
          the words which I have spoken unto you concerning this people,
          for they are true; and that ye may know of their surety I have
          suffered myself that I have fallen into your hands.
          

          Mosiah 17:10
           10 Yea, and I will suffer even until death, and I will not
          recall my words, and they shall stand as a testimony against you.
          And if ye slay me ye will shed innocent blood, and this shall
          also stand as a testimony against you at the last day.
          

          Mosiah 17:11
           11 And now king Noah was about to release him, for he feared his
          word; for he feared that the judgments of God would come upon
          him.
          

          Mosiah 17:12
           12 But the priests lifted up their voices against him, and began
          to accuse him, saying: He has reviled the king. Therefore the
          king was stirred up in anger against him, and he delivered him up
          that he might be slain.
          

          Mosiah 17:13
           13 And it came to pass that they took him and bound him, and
          scourged his skin with faggots, yea, even unto death.
          

          Mosiah 17:14
           14 And now when the flames began to scorch him, he cried unto
          them, saying:
          

          Mosiah 17:15
           15 Behold, even as ye have done unto me, so shall it come to
          pass that thy seed shall cause that many shall suffer the pains
          that I do suffer, even the pains of death by fire; and this
          because they believe in the salvation of the Lord their God.
          

          Mosiah 17:16
           16 And it will come to pass that ye shall be afflicted with all
          manner of diseases because of your iniquities.
          

          Mosiah 17:17
           17 Yea, and ye shall be smitten on every hand, and shall be
          driven and scattered to and fro, even as a wild flock is driven
          by wild and ferocious beasts.
          

          Mosiah 17:18
           18 And in that day ye shall be hunted, and ye shall be taken by
          the hand of your enemies, and then ye shall suffer, as I suffer,
          the pains of death by fire.
          

          Mosiah 17:19
           19 Thus God executeth vengeance upon those that destroy his
          people. O God, receive my soul.
          

          Mosiah 17:20
           20 And now, when Abinadi had said these words, he fell, having
          suffered death by fire; yea, having been put to death because he
          would not deny the commandments of God, having sealed the truth
          of his words by his death.
          

Mosiah 18 Chapter 18

          Mosiah 18:1
           1 And now, it came to pass that Alma, who had fled from the
          servants of king Noah, repented of his sins and iniquities, and
          went about privately among the people, and began to teach the
          words of Abinadi—
          

          Mosiah 18:2
           2 Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning
          the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people,
          which was to be brought to pass through the power, and
          sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and
          ascension into heaven.
          

          Mosiah 18:3
           3 And as many as would hear his word he did teach. And he
          taught them privately, that it might not come to the knowledge of
          the king. And many did believe his words.
          

          Mosiah 18:4
           4 And it came to pass that as many as did believe him did go
          forth to a place which was called Mormon, having received its
          name from the king, being in the borders of the land having been
          infested, by times or at seasons, by wild beasts.
          

          Mosiah 18:5
           5 Now, there was in Mormon a fountain of pure water, and Alma
          resorted thither, there being near the water a thicket of small
          trees, where he did hide himself in the daytime from the searches
          of the king.
          

          Mosiah 18:6
           6 And it came to pass that as many as believed him went thither
          to hear his words.
          

          Mosiah 18:7
           7 And it came to pass after many days there were a goodly number
          gathered together at the place of Mormon, to hear the words of
          Alma. Yea, all were gathered together that believed on his word,
          to hear him. And he did teach them, and did preach unto them
          repentance, and redemption, and faith on the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 18:8
           8 And it came to pass that he said unto them: Behold, here are
          the waters of Mormon (for thus were they called) and now, as ye
          are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his
          people, and are willing to bear one another's burdens, that they
          may be light;
          

          Mosiah 18:9
           9 Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and
          comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as
          witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all
          places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be
          redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first
          resurrection, that ye may have eternal life—
          

          Mosiah 18:10
           10 Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts,
          what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as
          a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with
          him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he
          may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?
          

          Mosiah 18:11
           11 And now when the people had heard these words, they clapped
          their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our
          hearts.
          

          Mosiah 18:12
           12 And now it came to pass that Alma took Helam, he being one of
          the first, and went and stood forth in the water, and cried,
          saying: O Lord, pour out thy Spirit upon thy servant, that he may
          do this work with holiness of heart.
          

          Mosiah 18:13
           13 And when he had said these words, the Spirit of the Lord was
          upon him, and he said: Helam, I baptize thee, having authority
          from the Almighty God, as a testimony that ye have entered into a
          covenant to serve him until you are dead as to the mortal body;
          and may the Spirit of the Lord be poured out upon you; and may he
          grant unto you eternal life, through the redemption of Christ,
          whom he has prepared from the foundation of the world.
          

          Mosiah 18:14
           14 And after Alma had said these words, both Alma and Helam were
          buried in the water; and they arose and came forth out of the
          water rejoicing, being filled with the Spirit.
          

          Mosiah 18:15
           15 And again, Alma took another, and went forth a second time
          into the water, and baptized him according to the first, only he
          did not bury himself again in the water.
          

          Mosiah 18:16
           16 And after this manner he did baptize every one that went
          forth to the place of Mormon; and they were in number about two
          hundred and four souls; yea, and they were baptized in the waters
          of Mormon, and were filled with the grace of God.
          

          Mosiah 18:17
           17 And they were called the church of God, or the church of
          Christ, from that time forward. And it came to pass that
          whosoever was baptized by the power and authority of God was
          added to his church.
          

          Mosiah 18:18
           18 And it came to pass that Alma, having authority from God,
          ordained priests; even one priest to every fifty of their number
          did he ordain to preach unto them, and to teach them concerning
          the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.
          

          Mosiah 18:19
           19 And he commanded them that they should teach nothing save it
          were the things which he had taught, and which had been spoken by
          the mouth of the holy prophets.
          

          Mosiah 18:20
           20 Yea, even he commanded them that they should preach nothing
          save it were repentance and faith on the Lord, who had redeemed
          his people.
          

          Mosiah 18:21
           21 And he commanded them that there should be no contention one
          with another, but that they should look forward with one eye,
          having one faith and one baptism, having their hearts knit
          together in unity and in love one towards another.
          

          Mosiah 18:22
           22 And thus he commanded them to preach. And thus they became
          the children of God.
          

          Mosiah 18:23
           23 And he commanded them that they should observe the sabbath
          day, and keep it holy, and also every day they should give thanks
          to the Lord their God.
          

          Mosiah 18:24
           24 And he also commanded them that the priests whom he had
          ordained should labor with their own hands for their support.
          

          Mosiah 18:25
           25 And there was one day in every week that was set apart that
          they should gather themselves together to teach the people, and
          to worship the Lord their God, and also, as often as it was in
          their power, to assemble themselves together.
          

          Mosiah 18:26
           26 And the priests were not to depend upon the people for their
          support; but for their labor they were to receive the grace of
          God, that they might wax strong in the Spirit, having the
          knowledge of God, that they might teach with power and authority
          from God.
          

          Mosiah 18:27
           27 And again Alma commanded that the people of the church should
          impart of their substance, every one according to that which he
          had; if he have more abundantly he should impart more abundantly;
          and of him that had but little, but little should be required;
          and to him that had not should be given.
          

          Mosiah 18:28
           28 And thus they should impart of their substance of their own
          free will and good desires towards God, and to those priests that
          stood in need, yea, and to every needy, naked soul.
          

          Mosiah 18:29
           29 And this he said unto them, having been commanded of God; and
          they did walk uprightly before God, imparting to one another both
          temporally and spiritually according to their needs and their
          wants.
          

          Mosiah 18:30
           30 And now it came to pass that all this was done in Mormon,
          yea, by the waters of Mormon, in the forest that was near the
          waters of Mormon; yea, the place of Mormon, the waters of Mormon,
          the forest of Mormon, how beautiful are they to the eyes of them
          who there came to the knowledge of their Redeemer; yea, and how
          blessed are they, for they shall sing to his praise forever.
          

          Mosiah 18:31
           31 And these things were done in the borders of the land, that
          they might not come to the knowledge of the king.
          

          Mosiah 18:32
           32 But behold, it came to pass that the king, having discovered
          a movement among the people, sent his servants to watch them.
          Therefore on the day that they were assembling themselves
          together to hear the word of the Lord they were discovered unto
          the king.
          

          Mosiah 18:33
           33 And now the king said that Alma was stirring up the people to
          rebellion against him; therefore he sent his army to destroy
          them.
          

          Mosiah 18:34
           34 And it came to pass that Alma and the people of the Lord were
          apprised of the coming of the king's army; therefore they took
          their tents and their families and departed into the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 18:35
           35 And they were in number about four hundred and fifty souls.
          

Mosiah 19 Chapter 19

          Mosiah 19:1
           1 And it came to pass that the army of the king returned, having
          searched in vain for the people of the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 19:2
           2 And now behold, the forces of the king were small, having been
          reduced, and there began to be a division among the remainder of
          the people.
          

          Mosiah 19:3
           3 And the lesser part began to breathe out threatenings against
          the king, and there began to be a great contention among them.
          

          Mosiah 19:4
           4 And now there was a man among them whose name was Gideon, and
          he being a strong man and an enemy to the king, therefore he drew
          his sword, and swore in his wrath that he would slay the king.
          

          Mosiah 19:5
           5 And it came to pass that he fought with the king; and when the
          king saw that he was about to overpower him, he fled and ran and
          got upon the tower which was near the temple.
          

          Mosiah 19:6
           6 And Gideon pursued after him and was about to get upon the
          tower to slay the king, and the king cast his eyes round about
          towards the land of Shemlon, and behold, the army of the
          Lamanites were within the borders of the land.
          

          Mosiah 19:7
           7 And now the king cried out in the anguish of his soul, saying:
          Gideon, spare me, for the Lamanites are upon us, and they will
          destroy us; yea, they will destroy my people.
          

          Mosiah 19:8
           8 And now the king was not so much concerned about his people as
          he was about his own life; nevertheless, Gideon did spare his
          life.
          

          Mosiah 19:9
           9 And the king commanded the people that they should flee before
          the Lamanites, and he himself did go before them, and they did
          flee into the wilderness, with their women and their children.
          

          Mosiah 19:10
           10 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did pursue them, and
          did overtake them, and began to slay them.
          

          Mosiah 19:11
           11 Now it came to pass that the king commanded them that all the
          men should leave their wives and their children, and flee before
          the Lamanites.
          

          Mosiah 19:12
           12 Now there were many that would not leave them, but had rather
          stay and perish with them. And the rest left their wives and
          their children and fled.
          

          Mosiah 19:13
           13 And it came to pass that those who tarried with their wives
          and their children caused that their fair daughters should stand
          forth and plead with the Lamanites that they would not slay them.
          

          Mosiah 19:14
           14 And it came to pass that the Lamanites had compassion on
          them, for they were charmed with the beauty of their women.
          

          Mosiah 19:15
           15 Therefore the Lamanites did spare their lives, and took them
          captives and carried them back to the land of Nephi, and granted
          unto them that they might possess the land, under the conditions
          that they would deliver up king Noah into the hands of the
          Lamanites, and deliver up their property, even one half of all
          they possessed, one half of their gold, and their silver, and all
          their precious things, and thus they should pay tribute to the
          king of the Lamanites from year to year.
          

          Mosiah 19:16
           16 And now there was one of the sons of the king among those
          that were taken captive, whose name was Limhi.
          

          Mosiah 19:17
           17 And now Limhi was desirous that his father should not be
          destroyed; nevertheless, Limhi was not ignorant of the iniquities
          of his father, he himself being a just man.
          

          Mosiah 19:18
           18 And it came to pass that Gideon sent men into the wilderness
          secretly, to search for the king and those that were with him.
          And it came to pass that they met the people in the wilderness,
          all save the king and his priests.
          

          Mosiah 19:19
           19 Now they had sworn in their hearts that they would return to
          the land of Nephi, and if their wives and their children were
          slain, and also those that had tarried with them, that they would
          seek revenge, and also perish with them.
          

          Mosiah 19:20
           20 And the king commanded them that they should not return; and
          they were angry with the king, and caused that he should suffer,
          even unto death by fire.
          

          Mosiah 19:21
           21 And they were about to take the priests also and put them to
          death, and they fled before them.
          

          Mosiah 19:22
           22 And it came to pass that they were about to return to the
          land of Nephi, and they met the men of Gideon. And the men of
          Gideon told them of all that had happened to their wives and
          their children; and that the Lamanites had granted unto them that
          they might possess the land by paying a tribute to the Lamanites
          of one half of all they possessed.
          

          Mosiah 19:23
           23 And the people told the men of Gideon that they had slain the
          king, and his priests had fled from them farther into the
          wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 19:24
           24 And it came to pass that after they had ended the ceremony,
          that they returned to the land of Nephi, rejoicing, because their
          wives and their children were not slain; and they told Gideon
          what they had done to the king.
          

          Mosiah 19:25
           25 And it came to pass that the king of the Lamanites made an
          oath unto them, that his people should not slay them.
          

          Mosiah 19:26
           26 And also Limhi, being the son of the king, having the kingdom
          conferred upon him by the people, made oath unto the king of the
          Lamanites that his people should pay tribute unto him, even one
          half of all they possessed.
          

          Mosiah 19:27
           27 And it came to pass that Limhi began to establish the kingdom
          and to establish peace among his people.
          

          Mosiah 19:28
           28 And the king of the Lamanites set guards round about the
          land, that he might keep the people of Limhi in the land, that
          they might not depart into the wilderness; and he did support his
          guards out of the tribute which he did receive from the Nephites.
          

          Mosiah 19:29
           29 And now king Limhi did have continual peace in his kingdom
          for the space of two years, that the Lamanites did not molest
          them nor seek to destroy them.
          

Mosiah 20 Chapter 20

          Mosiah 20:1
           1 Now there was a place in Shemlon where the daughters of the
          Lamanites did gather themselves together to sing, and to dance,
          and to make themselves merry.
          

          Mosiah 20:2
           2 And it came to pass that there was one day a small number of
          them gathered together to sing and to dance.
          

          Mosiah 20:3
           3 And now the priests of king Noah, being ashamed to return to
          the city of Nephi, yea, and also fearing that the people would
          slay them, therefore they durst not return to their wives and
          their children.
          

          Mosiah 20:4
           4 And having tarried in the wilderness, and having discovered
          the daughters of the Lamanites, they laid and watched them;
          

          Mosiah 20:5
           5 And when there were but few of them gathered together to
          dance, they came forth out of their secret places and took them
          and carried them into the wilderness; yea, twenty and four of the
          daughters of the Lamanites they carried into the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 20:6
           6 And it came to pass that when the Lamanites found that their
          daughters had been missing, they were angry with the people of
          Limhi, for they thought it was the people of Limhi.
          

          Mosiah 20:7
           7 Therefore they sent their armies forth; yea, even the king
          himself went before his people; and they went up to the land of
          Nephi to destroy the people of Limhi.
          

          Mosiah 20:8
           8 And now Limhi had discovered them from the tower, even all
          their preparations for war did he discover; therefore he gathered
          his people together, and laid wait for them in the fields and in
          the forests.
          

          Mosiah 20:9
           9 And it came to pass that when the Lamanites had come up, that
          the people of Limhi began to fall upon them from their waiting
          places, and began to slay them.
          

          Mosiah 20:10
           10 And it came to pass that the battle became exceedingly sore,
          for they fought like lions for their prey.
          

          Mosiah 20:11
           11 And it came to pass that the people of Limhi began to drive
          the Lamanites before them; yet they were not half so numerous as
          the Lamanites. But they fought for their lives, and for their
          wives, and for their children; therefore they exerted themselves
          and like dragons did they fight.
          

          Mosiah 20:12
           12 And it came to pass that they found the king of the Lamanites
          among the number of their dead; yet he was not dead, having been
          wounded and left upon the ground, so speedy was the flight of his
          people.
          

          Mosiah 20:13
           13 And they took him and bound up his wounds, and brought him
          before Limhi, and said: Behold, here is the king of the
          Lamanites; he having received a wound has fallen among their
          dead, and they have left him; and behold, we have brought him
          before you; and now let us slay him.
          

          Mosiah 20:14
           14 But Limhi said unto them: Ye shall not slay him, but bring
          him hither that I may see him. And they brought him. And Limhi
          said unto him: What cause have ye to come up to war against my
          people? Behold, my people have not broken the oath that I made
          unto you; therefore, why should ye break the oath which ye made
          unto my people?
          

          Mosiah 20:15
           15 And now the king said: I have broken the oath because thy
          people did carry away the daughters of my people; therefore, in
          my anger I did cause my people to come up to war against thy
          people.
          

          Mosiah 20:16
           16 And now Limhi had heard nothing concerning this matter;
          therefore he said: I will search among my people and whosoever
          has done this thing shall perish. Therefore he caused a search
          to be made among his people.
          

          Mosiah 20:17
           17 Now when Gideon had heard these things, he being the king's
          captain, he went forth and said unto the king: I pray thee
          forbear, and do not search this people, and lay not this thing to
          their charge.
          

          Mosiah 20:18
           18 For do ye not remember the priests of thy father, whom this
          people sought to destroy? And are they not in the wilderness?
          And are not they the ones who have stolen the daughters of the
          Lamanites?
          

          Mosiah 20:19
           19 And now, behold, and tell the king of these things, that he
          may tell his people that they may be pacified towards us; for
          behold they are already preparing to come against us; and behold
          also there are but few of us.
          

          Mosiah 20:20
           20 And behold, they come with their numerous hosts; and except
          the king doth pacify them towards us we must perish.
          

          Mosiah 20:21
           21 For are not the words of Abinadi fulfilled, which he
          prophesied against us—and all this because we would not hearken
          unto the words of the Lord, and turn from our iniquities?
          

          Mosiah 20:22
           22 And now let us pacify the king, and we fulfil the oath which
          we have made unto him; for it is better that we should be in
          bondage than that we should lose our lives; therefore, let us put
          a stop to the shedding of so much blood.
          

          Mosiah 20:23
           23 And now Limhi told the king all the things concerning his
          father, and the priests that had fled into the wilderness, and
          attributed the carrying away of their daughters to them.
          

          Mosiah 20:24
           24 And it came to pass that the king was pacified towards his
          people; and he said unto them: Let us go forth to meet my people,
          without arms; and I swear unto you with an oath that my people
          shall not slay thy people.
          

          Mosiah 20:25
           25 And it came to pass that they followed the king, and went
          forth without arms to meet the Lamanites. And it came to pass
          that they did meet the Lamanites; and the king of the Lamanites
          did bow himself down before them, and did plead in behalf of the
          people of Limhi.
          

          Mosiah 20:26
           26 And when the Lamanites saw the people of Limhi, that they
          were without arms, they had compassion on them and were pacified
          towards them, and returned with their king in peace to their own
          land.
          

Mosiah 21 Chapter 21

          Mosiah 21:1
           1 And it came to pass that Limhi and his people returned to the
          city of Nephi, and began to dwell in the land again in peace.
          

          Mosiah 21:2
           2 And it came to pass that after many days the Lamanites began
          again to be stirred up in anger against the Nephites, and they
          began to come into the borders of the land round about.
          

          Mosiah 21:3
           3 Now they durst not slay them, because of the oath which their
          king had made unto Limhi; but they would smite them on their
          cheeks, and exercise authority over them; and began to put heavy
          burdens upon their backs, and drive them as they would a dumb
          ass—
          

          Mosiah 21:4
           4 Yea, all this was done that the word of the Lord might be
          fulfilled.
          

          Mosiah 21:5
           5 And now the afflictions of the Nephites were great, and there
          was no way that they could deliver themselves out of their hands,
          for the Lamanites had surrounded them on every side.
          

          Mosiah 21:6
           6 And it came to pass that the people began to murmur with the
          king because of their afflictions; and they began to be desirous
          to go against them to battle. And they did afflict the king
          sorely with their complaints; therefore he granted unto them that
          they should do according to their desires.
          

          Mosiah 21:7
           7 And they gathered themselves together again, and put on their
          armor, and went forth against the Lamanites to drive them out of
          their land.
          

          Mosiah 21:8
           8 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did beat them, and
          drove them back, and slew many of them.
          

          Mosiah 21:9
           9 And now there was a great mourning and lamentation among the
          people of Limhi, the widow mourning for her husband, the son and
          the daughter mourning for their father, and the brothers for
          their brethren.
          

          Mosiah 21:10
           10 Now there were a great many widows in the land, and they did
          cry mightily from day to day, for a great fear of the Lamanites
          had come upon them.
          

          Mosiah 21:11
           11 And it came to pass that their continual cries did stir up
          the remainder of the people of Limhi to anger against the
          Lamanites; and they went again to battle, but they were driven
          back again, suffering much loss.
          

          Mosiah 21:12
           12 Yea, they went again even the third time, and suffered in the
          like manner; and those that were not slain returned again to the
          city of Nephi.
          

          Mosiah 21:13
           13 And they did humble themselves even to the dust, subjecting
          themselves to the yoke of bondage, submitting themselves to be
          smitten, and to be driven to and fro, and burdened, according to
          the desires of their enemies.
          

          Mosiah 21:14
           14 And they did humble themselves even in the depths of
          humility; and they did cry mightily to God; yea, even all the day
          long did they cry unto their God that he would deliver them out
          of their afflictions.
          

          Mosiah 21:15
           15 And now the Lord was slow to hear their cry because of their
          iniquities; nevertheless the Lord did hear their cries, and began
          to soften the hearts of the Lamanites that they began to ease
          their burdens; yet the Lord did not see fit to deliver them out
          of bondage.
          

          Mosiah 21:16
           16 And it came to pass that they began to prosper by degrees in
          the land, and began to raise grain more abundantly, and flocks,
          and herds, that they did not suffer with hunger.
          

          Mosiah 21:17
           17 Now there was a great number of women, more than there was of
          men; therefore king Limhi commanded that every man should impart
          to the support of the widows and their children, that they might
          not perish with hunger; and this they did because of the
          greatness of their number that had been slain.
          

          Mosiah 21:18
           18 Now the people of Limhi kept together in a body as much as it
          was possible, and secured their grain and their flocks;
          

          Mosiah 21:19
           19 And the king himself did not trust his person without the
          walls of the city, unless he took his guards with him, fearing
          that he might by some means fall into the hands of the Lamanites.
          

          Mosiah 21:20
           20 And he caused that his people should watch the land round
          about, that by some means they might take those priests that fled
          into the wilderness, who had stolen the daughters of the
          Lamanites, and that had caused such a great destruction to come
          upon them.
          

          Mosiah 21:21
           21 For they were desirous to take them that they might punish
          them; for they had come into the land of Nephi by night, and
          carried off their grain and many of their precious things;
          therefore they laid wait for them.
          

          Mosiah 21:22
           22 And it came to pass that there was no more disturbance
          between the Lamanites and the people of Limhi, even until the
          time that Ammon and his brethren came into the land.
          

          Mosiah 21:23
           23 And the king having been without the gates of the city with
          his guard, discovered Ammon and his brethren; and supposing them
          to be priests of Noah therefore he caused that they should be
          taken, and bound, and cast into prison. And had they been the
          priests of Noah he would have caused that they should be put to
          death.
          

          Mosiah 21:24
           24 But when he found that they were not, but that they were his
          brethren, and had come from the land of Zarahemla, he was filled
          with exceedingly great joy.
          

          Mosiah 21:25
           25 Now king Limhi had sent, previous to the coming of Ammon, a
          small number of men to search for the land of Zarahemla; but they
          could not find it, and they were lost in the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 21:26
           26 Nevertheless, they did find a land which had been peopled;
          yea, a land which was covered with dry bones; yea, a land which
          had been peopled and which had been destroyed; and they, having
          supposed it to be the land of Zarahemla, returned to the land of
          Nephi, having arrived in the borders of the land not many days
          before the coming of Ammon.
          

          Mosiah 21:27
           27 And they brought a record with them, even a record of the
          people whose bones they had found; and it was engraven on plates
          of ore.
          

          Mosiah 21:28
           28 And now Limhi was again filled with joy in learning from the
          mouth of Ammon that king Mosiah had a gift from God, whereby he
          could interpret such engravings; yea, and Ammon also did rejoice.
          

          Mosiah 21:29
           29 Yet Ammon and his brethren were filled with sorrow because so
          many of their brethren had been slain;
          

          Mosiah 21:30
           30 And also that king Noah and his priests had caused the people
          to commit so many sins and iniquities against God; and they also
          did mourn for the death of Abinadi; and also for the departure of
          Alma and the people that went with him, who had formed a church
          of God through the strength and power of God, and faith on the
          words which had been spoken by Abinadi.
          

          Mosiah 21:31
           31 Yea, they did mourn for their departure, for they knew not
          whither they had fled. Now they would have gladly joined with
          them, for they themselves had entered into a covenant with God to
          serve him and keep his commandments.
          

          Mosiah 21:32
           32 And now since the coming of Ammon, king Limhi had also
          entered into a covenant with God, and also many of his people, to
          serve him and keep his commandments.
          

          Mosiah 21:33
           33 And it came to pass that king Limhi and many of his people
          were desirous to be baptized; but there was none in the land that
          had authority from God. And Ammon declined doing this thing,
          considering himself an unworthy servant.
          

          Mosiah 21:34
           34 Therefore they did not at that time form themselves into a
          church, waiting upon the Spirit of the Lord. Now they were
          desirous to become even as Alma and his brethren, who had fled
          into the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 21:35
           35 They were desirous to be baptized as a witness and a
          testimony that they were willing to serve God with all their
          hearts; nevertheless they did prolong the time; and an account of
          their baptism shall be given hereafter.
          

          Mosiah 21:36
           36 And now all the study of Ammon and his people, and king Limhi
          and his people, was to deliver themselves out of the hands of the
          Lamanites and from bondage.
          

Mosiah 22 Chapter 22

          Mosiah 22:1
           1 And now it came to pass that Ammon and king Limhi began to
          consult with the people how they should deliver themselves out of
          bondage; and even they did cause that all the people should
          gather themselves together; and this they did that they might
          have the voice of the people concerning the matter.
          

          Mosiah 22:2
           2 And it came to pass that they could find no way to deliver
          themselves out of bondage, except it were to take their women and
          children, and their flocks, and their herds, and their tents, and
          depart into the wilderness; for the Lamanites being so numerous,
          it was impossible for the people of Limhi to contend with them,
          thinking to deliver themselves out of bondage by the sword.
          

          Mosiah 22:3
           3 Now it came to pass that Gideon went forth and stood before
          the king, and said unto him: Now O king, thou hast hitherto
          hearkened unto my words many times when we have been contending
          with our brethren, the Lamanites.
          

          Mosiah 22:4
           4 And now O king, if thou hast not found me to be an
          unprofitable servant, or if thou hast hitherto listened to my
          words in any degree, and they have been of service to thee, even
          so I desire that thou wouldst listen to my words at this time,
          and I will be thy servant and deliver this people out of bondage.
          

          Mosiah 22:5
           5 And the king granted unto him that he might speak. And Gideon
          said unto him:
          

          Mosiah 22:6
           6 Behold the back pass, through the back wall, on the back side
          of the city. The Lamanites, or the guards of the Lamanites, by
          night are drunken; therefore let us send a proclamation among all
          this people that they gather together their flocks and herds,
          that they may drive them into the wilderness by night.
          

          Mosiah 22:7
           7 And I will go according to thy command and pay the last
          tribute of wine to the Lamanites, and they will be drunken; and
          we will pass through the secret pass on the left of their camp
          when they are drunken and asleep.
          

          Mosiah 22:8
           8 Thus we will depart with our women and our children, our
          flocks, and our herds into the wilderness; and we will travel
          around the land of Shilom.
          

          Mosiah 22:9
           9 And it came to pass that the king hearkened unto the words of
          Gideon.
          

          Mosiah 22:10
           10 And king Limhi caused that his people should gather their
          flocks together; and he sent the tribute of wine to the
          Lamanites; and he also sent more wine, as a present unto them;
          and they did drink freely of the wine which king Limhi did send
          unto them.
          

          Mosiah 22:11
           11 And it came to pass that the people of king Limhi did depart
          by night into the wilderness with their flocks and their herds,
          and they went round about the land of Shilom in the wilderness,
          and bent their course towards the land of Zarahemla, being led by
          Ammon and his brethren.
          

          Mosiah 22:12
           12 And they had taken all their gold, and silver, and their
          precious things, which they could carry, and also their
          provisions with them, into the wilderness; and they pursued their
          journey.
          

          Mosiah 22:13
           13 And after being many days in the wilderness they arrived in
          the land of Zarahemla, and joined Mosiah's people, and became his
          subjects.
          

          Mosiah 22:14
           14 And it came to pass that Mosiah received them with joy; and
          he also received their records, and also the records which had
          been found by the people of Limhi.
          

          Mosiah 22:15
           15 And now it came to pass when the Lamanites had found that the
          people of Limhi had departed out of the land by night, that they
          sent an army into the wilderness to pursue them;
          

          Mosiah 22:16
           16 And after they had pursued them two days, they could no
          longer follow their tracks; therefore they were lost in the
          wilderness.
          

Mosiah 23 Chapter 23

          Mosiah 23:1
           1 Now Alma, having been warned of the Lord that the armies of
          king Noah would come upon them, and having made it known to his
          people, therefore they gathered together their flocks, and took
          of their grain, and departed into the wilderness before the
          armies of king Noah.
          

          Mosiah 23:2
           2 And the Lord did strengthen them, that the people of king Noah
          could not overtake them to destroy them.
          

          Mosiah 23:3
           3 And they fled eight days' journey into the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 23:4
           4 And they came to a land, yea, even a very beautiful and
          pleasant land, a land of pure water.
          

          Mosiah 23:5
           5 And they pitched their tents, and began to till the ground,
          and began to build buildings; yea, they were industrious, and did
          labor exceedingly.
          

          Mosiah 23:6
           6 And the people were desirous that Alma should be their king,
          for he was beloved by his people.
          

          Mosiah 23:7
           7 But he said unto them: Behold, it is not expedient that we
          should have a king; for thus saith the Lord: Ye shall not esteem
          one flesh above another, or one man shall not think himself above
          another; therefore I say unto you it is not expedient that ye
          should have a king.
          

          Mosiah 23:8
           8 Nevertheless, if it were possible that ye could always have
          just men to be your kings it would be well for you to have a
          king.
          

          Mosiah 23:9
           9 But remember the iniquity of king Noah and his priests; and I
          myself was caught in a snare, and did many things which were
          abominable in the sight of the Lord, which caused me sore
          repentance;
          

          Mosiah 23:10
           10 Nevertheless, after much tribulation, the Lord did hear my
          cries, and did answer my prayers, and has made me an instrument
          in his hands in bringing so many of you to a knowledge of his
          truth.
          

          Mosiah 23:11
           11 Nevertheless, in this I do not glory, for I am unworthy to
          glory of myself.
          

          Mosiah 23:12
           12 And now I say unto you, ye have been oppressed by king Noah,
          and have been in bondage to him and his priests, and have been
          brought into iniquity by them; therefore ye were bound with the
          bands of iniquity.
          

          Mosiah 23:13
           13 And now as ye have been delivered by the power of God out of
          these bonds; yea, even out of the hands of king Noah and his
          people, and also from the bonds of iniquity, even so I desire
          that ye should stand fast in this liberty wherewith ye have been
          made free, and that ye trust no man to be a king over you.
          

          Mosiah 23:14
           14 And also trust no one to be your teacher nor your minister,
          except he be a man of God, walking in his ways and keeping his
          commandments.
          

          Mosiah 23:15
           15 Thus did Alma teach his people, that every man should love
          his neighbor as himself, that there should be no contention among
          them.
          

          Mosiah 23:16
           16 And now, Alma was their high priest, he being the founder of
          their church.
          

          Mosiah 23:17
           17 And it came to pass that none received authority to preach or
          to teach except it were by him from God. Therefore he
          consecrated all their priests and all their teachers; and none
          were consecrated except they were just men.
          

          Mosiah 23:18
           18 Therefore they did watch over their people, and did nourish
          them with things pertaining to righteousness.
          

          Mosiah 23:19
           19 And it came to pass that they began to prosper exceedingly in
          the land; and they called the land Helam.
          

          Mosiah 23:20
           20 And it came to pass that they did multiply and prosper
          exceedingly in the land of Helam; and they built a city, which
          they called the city of Helam.
          

          Mosiah 23:21
           21 Nevertheless the Lord seeth fit to chasten his people; yea,
          he trieth their patience and their faith.
          

          Mosiah 23:22
           22 Nevertheless—whosoever putteth his trust in him the same
          shall be lifted up at the last day. Yea, and thus it was with
          this people.
          

          Mosiah 23:23
           23 For behold, I will show unto you that they were brought into
          bondage, and none could deliver them but the Lord their God, yea,
          even the God of Abraham and Isaac and of Jacob.
          

          Mosiah 23:24
           24 And it came to pass that he did deliver them, and he did show
          forth his mighty power unto them, and great were their
          rejoicings.
          

          Mosiah 23:25
           25 For behold, it came to pass that while they were in the land
          of Helam, yea, in the city of Helam, while tilling the land round
          about, behold an army of the Lamanites was in the borders of the
          land.
          

          Mosiah 23:26
           26 Now it came to pass that the brethren of Alma fled from their
          fields, and gathered themselves together in the city of Helam;
          and they were much frightened because of the appearance of the
          Lamanites.
          

          Mosiah 23:27
           27 But Alma went forth and stood among them, and exhorted them
          that they should not be frightened, but that they should remember
          the Lord their God and he would deliver them.
          

          Mosiah 23:28
           28 Therefore they hushed their fears, and began to cry unto the
          Lord that he would soften the hearts of the Lamanites, that they
          would spare them, and their wives, and their children.
          

          Mosiah 23:29
           29 And it came to pass the the Lord did soften the hearts of the
          Lamanites. And Alma and his brethren went forth and delivered
          themselves up into their hands; and the Lamanites took possession
          of the land of Helam.
          

          Mosiah 23:30
           30 Now the armies of the Lamanites, which had followed after the
          people of king Limhi, had been lost in the wilderness for many
          days.
          

          Mosiah 23:31
           31 And behold, they had found those priests of king Noah, in a
          place which they called Amulon; and they had begun to possess the
          land of Amulon and had begun to till the ground.
          

          Mosiah 23:32
           32 Now the name of the leader of those priests was Amulon.
          

          Mosiah 23:33
           33 And it came to pass that Amulon did plead with the Lamanites;
          and he also sent forth their wives, who were the daughters of the
          Lamanites, to plead with their brethren, that they should not
          destroy their husbands.
          

          Mosiah 23:34
           34 And the Lamanites had compassion on Amulon and his brethren,
          and did not destroy them, because of their wives.
          

          Mosiah 23:35
           35 And Amulon and his brethren did join the Lamanites, and they
          were traveling in the wilderness in search of the land of Nephi
          when they discovered the land of Helam, which was possessed by
          Alma and his brethren.
          

          Mosiah 23:36
           36 And it came to pass that the Lamanites promised unto Alma and
          his brethren, that if they would show them the way which led to
          the land of Nephi that they would grant unto them their lives and
          their liberty.
          

          Mosiah 23:37
           37 But after Alma had shown them the way that led to the land of
          Nephi the Lamanites would not keep their promise; but they set
          guards round about the land of Helam, over Alma and his brethren.
          

          Mosiah 23:38
           38 And the remainder of them went to the land of Nephi; and a
          part of them returned to the land of Helam, and also brought with
          them the wives and the children of the guards who had been left
          in the land.
          

          Mosiah 23:39
           39 And the king of the Lamanites had granted unto Amulon that he
          should be a king and a ruler over his people, who were in the
          land of Helam; nevertheless he should have no power to do
          anything contrary to the will of the king of the Lamanites.
          

Mosiah 24 Chapter 24

          Mosiah 24:1
           1 And it came to pass that Amulon did gain favor in the eyes of
          the king of the Lamanites; therefore, the king of the Lamanites
          granted unto him and his brethren that they should be appointed
          teachers over his people, yea, even over the people who were in
          the land of Shemlon, and in the land of Shilom, and in the land
          of Amulon.
          

          Mosiah 24:2
           2 For the Lamanites had taken possession of all these lands;
          therefore, the king of the Lamanites had appointed kings over all
          these lands.
          

          Mosiah 24:3
           3 And now the name of the king of the Lamanites was Laman, being
          called after the name of his father; and therefore he was called
          king Laman. And he was king over a numerous people.
          

          Mosiah 24:4
           4 And he appointed teachers of the brethren of Amulon in every
          land which was possessed by his people; and thus the language of
          Nephi began to be taught among all the people of the Lamanites.
          

          Mosiah 24:5
           5 And they were a people friendly one with another; nevertheless
          they knew not God; neither did the brethren of Amulon teach them
          anything concerning the Lord their God, neither the law of Moses;
          nor did they teach them the words of Abinadi;
          

          Mosiah 24:6
           6 But they taught them that they should keep their record, and
          that they might write one to another.
          

          Mosiah 24:7
           7 And thus the Lamanites began to increase in riches, and began
          to trade one with another and wax great, and began to be a
          cunning and a wise people, as to the wisdom of the world, yea, a
          very cunning people, delighting in all manner of wickedness and
          plunder, except it were among their own brethren.
          

          Mosiah 24:8
           8 And now it came to pass that Amulon began to exercise
          authority over Alma and his brethren, and began to persecute him,
          and cause that his children should persecute their children.
          

          Mosiah 24:9
           9 For Amulon knew Alma, that he had been one of the king's
          priests, and that it was he that believed the words of Abinadi
          and was driven out before the king, and therefore he was wroth
          with him; for he was subject to king Laman, yet he exercised
          authority over them, and put tasks upon them, and put
          task-masters over them.
          

          Mosiah 24:10
           10 And it came to pass that so great were their afflictions that
          they began to cry mightily to God.
          

          Mosiah 24:11
           11 And Amulon commanded them that they should stop their cries;
          and he put guards over them to watch them, that whosoever should
          be found calling upon God should be put to death.
          

          Mosiah 24:12
           12 And Alma and his people did not raise their voices to the
          Lord their God, but did pour out their hearts to him; and he did
          know the thoughts of their hearts.
          

          Mosiah 24:13
           13 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them
          in their afflictions, saying: Lift up your heads and be of good
          comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me;
          and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of
          bondage.
          

          Mosiah 24:14
           14 And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your
          shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even
          while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as
          witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that
          I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.
          

          Mosiah 24:15
           15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon
          Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did
          strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease,
          and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will
          of the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 24:16
           16 And it came to pass that so great was their faith and their
          patience that the voice of the Lord came unto them again, saying:
          Be of good comfort, for on the morrow I will deliver you out of
          bondage.
          

          Mosiah 24:17
           17 And he said unto Alma: Thou shalt go before this people, and
          I will go with thee and deliver this people out of bondage.
          

          Mosiah 24:18
           18 Now it came to pass that Alma and his people in the
          night-time gathered their flocks together, and also of their
          grain; yea, even all the night-time were they gathering the
          flocks together.
          

          Mosiah 24:19
           19 And in the morning the Lord caused a deep sleep to come upon
          the Lamanites, yea, and all their task-masters were in a profound
          sleep.
          

          Mosiah 24:20
           20 And Alma and his people departed into the wilderness; and
          when they had traveled all day they pitched their tents in a
          valley, and they called the valley Alma, because he led their way
          in the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 24:21
           21 Yea, and in the valley of Alma they poured out their thanks
          to God because he had been merciful unto them, and eased their
          burdens, and had delivered them out of bondage; for they were in
          bondage, and none could deliver them except it were the Lord
          their God.
          

          Mosiah 24:22
           22 And they gave thanks to God, yea, all their men and all their
          women and all their children that could speak lifted their voices
          in the praises of their God.
          

          Mosiah 24:23
           23 And now the Lord said unto Alma: Haste thee and get thou and
          this people out of this land, for the Lamanites have awakened and
          do pursue thee; therefore get thee out of this land, and I will
          stop the Lamanites in this valley that they come no further in
          pursuit of this people.
          

          Mosiah 24:24
           24 And it came to pass that they departed out of the valley, and
          took their journey into the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 24:25
           25 And after they had been in the wilderness twelve days they
          arrived in the land of Zarahemla; and king Mosiah did also
          receive them with joy.
          

Mosiah 25 Chapter 25

          Mosiah 25:1
           1 And now king Mosiah caused that all the people should be
          gathered together.
          

          Mosiah 25:2
           2 Now there were not so many of the children of Nephi, or so
          many of those who were descendants of Nephi, as there were of the
          people of Zarahemla, who was a descendant of Mulek, and those who
          came with him into the wilderness.
          

          Mosiah 25:3
           3 And there were not so many of the people of Nephi and of the
          people of Zarahemla as there were of the Lamanites; yea, they
          were not half so numerous.
          

          Mosiah 25:4
           4 And now all the people of Nephi were assembled together, and
          also all the people of Zarahemla, and they were gathered together
          in two bodies.
          

          Mosiah 25:5
           5 And it came to pass that Mosiah did read, and caused to be
          read, the records of Zeniff to his people; yea, he read the
          records of the people of Zeniff, from the time they left the land
          of Zarahemla until they returned again.
          

          Mosiah 25:6
           6 And he also read the account of Alma and his brethren, and all
          their afflictions, from the time they left the land of Zarahemla
          until the time they returned again.
          

          Mosiah 25:7
           7 And now, when Mosiah had made an end of reading the records,
          his people who tarried in the land were struck with wonder and
          amazement.
          

          Mosiah 25:8
           8 For they knew not what to think; for when they beheld those
          that had been delivered out of bondage they were filled with
          exceedingly great joy.
          

          Mosiah 25:9
           9 And again, when they thought of their brethren who had been
          slain by the Lamanites they were filled with sorrow, and even
          shed many tears of sorrow.
          

          Mosiah 25:10
           10 And again, when they thought of the immediate goodness of
          God, and his power in delivering Alma and his brethren out of the
          hands of the Lamanites and of bondage, they did raise their
          voices and give thanks to God.
          

          Mosiah 25:11
           11 And again, when they thought upon the Lamanites, who were
          their brethren, of their sinful and polluted state, they were
          filled with pain and anguish for the welfare of their souls.
          

          Mosiah 25:12
           12 And it came to pass that those who were the children of
          Amulon and his brethren, who had taken to wife the daughters of
          the Lamanites, were displeased with the conduct of their fathers,
          and they would no longer be called by the names of their fathers,
          therefore they took upon themselves the name of Nephi, that they
          might be called the children of Nephi and be numbered among those
          who were called Nephites.
          

          Mosiah 25:13
           13 And now all the people of Zarahemla were numbered with the
          Nephites, and this because the kingdom had been conferred upon
          none but those who were descendants of Nephi.
          

          Mosiah 25:14
           14 And now it came to pass that when Mosiah had made an end of
          speaking and reading to the people, he desired that Alma should
          also speak to the people.
          

          Mosiah 25:15
           15 And Alma did speak unto them, when they were assembled
          together in large bodies, and he went from one body to another,
          preaching unto the people repentance and faith on the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 25:16
           16 And he did exhort the people of Limhi and his brethren, all
          those that had been delivered out of bondage, that they should
          remember that it was the Lord that did deliver them.
          

          Mosiah 25:17
           17 And it came to pass that after Alma had taught the people
          many things, and had made an end of speaking to them, that king
          Limhi was desirous that he might be baptized; and all his people
          were desirous that they might be baptized also.
          

          Mosiah 25:18
           18 Therefore, Alma did go forth into the water and did baptize
          them; yea, he did baptize them after the manner he did his
          brethren in the waters of Mormon; yea, and as many as he did
          baptize did belong to the church of God; and this because of
          their belief on the words of Alma.
          

          Mosiah 25:19
           19 And it came to pass that king Mosiah granted unto Alma that
          he might establish churches throughout all the land of Zarahemla;
          and gave him power to ordain priests and teachers over every
          church.
          

          Mosiah 25:20
           20 Now this was done because there were so many people that they
          could not all be governed by one teacher; neither could they all
          hear the word of God in one assembly;
          

          Mosiah 25:21
           21 Therefore they did assemble themselves together in different
          bodies, being called churches; every church having their priests
          and their teachers, and every priest preaching the word according
          as it was delivered to him by the mouth of Alma.
          

          Mosiah 25:22
           22 And thus, notwithstanding there being many churches they were
          all one church, yea, even the church of God; for there was
          nothing preached in all the churches except it were repentance
          and faith in God.
          

          Mosiah 25:23
           23 And now there were seven churches in the land of Zarahemla.
          And it came to pass that whosoever were desirous to take upon
          them the name of Christ, or of God, they did join the churches of
          God;
          

          Mosiah 25:24
           24 And they were called the people of God. And the Lord did
          pour out his Spirit upon them, and they were blessed, and
          prospered in the land.
          

Mosiah 26 Chapter 26

          Mosiah 26:1
           1 Now it came to pass that there were many of the rising
          generation that could not understand the words of king Benjamin,
          being little children at the time he spake unto his people; and
          they did not believe the tradition of their fathers.
          

          Mosiah 26:2
           2 They did not believe what had been said concerning the
          resurrection of the dead, neither did they believe concerning the
          coming of Christ.
          

          Mosiah 26:3
           3 And now because of their unbelief they could not understand
          the word of God; and their hearts were hardened.
          

          Mosiah 26:4
           4 And they would not be baptized; neither would they join the
          church. And they were a separate people as to their faith, and
          remained so ever after, even in their carnal and sinful state;
          for they would not call upon the Lord their God.
          

          Mosiah 26:5
           5 And now in the reign of Mosiah they were not half so numerous
          as the people of God; but because of the dissensions among the
          brethren they became more numerous.
          

          Mosiah 26:6
           6 For it came to pass that they did deceive many with their
          flattering words, who were in the church, and did cause them to
          commit many sins; therefore it became expedient that those who
          committed sin, that were in the church, should be admonished by
          the church.
          

          Mosiah 26:7
           7 And it came to pass that they were brought before the priests,
          and delivered up unto the priests by the teachers; and the
          priests brought them before Alma, who was the high priest.
          

          Mosiah 26:8
           8 Now king Mosiah had given Alma the authority over the church.
          

          Mosiah 26:9
           9 And it came to pass that Alma did not know concerning them;
          but there were many witnesses against them; yea, the people stood
          and testified of their iniquity in abundance.
          

          Mosiah 26:10
           10 Now there had not any such thing happened before in the
          church; therefore Alma was troubled in his spirit, and he caused
          that they should be brought before the king.
          

          Mosiah 26:11
           11 And he said unto the king: Behold, here are many whom we have
          brought before thee, who are accused of their brethren; yea, and
          they have been taken in divers iniquities. And they do not
          repent of their iniquities; therefore we have brought them before
          thee, that thou mayest judge them according to their crimes.
          

          Mosiah 26:12
           12 But king Mosiah said unto Alma: Behold, I judge them not;
          therefore I deliver them into thy hands to be judged.
          

          Mosiah 26:13
           13 And now the spirit of Alma was again troubled; and he went
          and inquired of the Lord what he should do concerning this
          matter, for he feared that he should do wrong in the sight of
          God.
          

          Mosiah 26:14
           14 And it came to pass that after he had poured out his whole
          soul to God, the voice of the Lord came to him, saying:
          

          Mosiah 26:15
           15 Blessed art thou, Alma, and blessed are they who were
          baptized in the waters of Mormon. Thou art blessed because of
          thy exceeding faith in the words alone of my servant Abinadi.
          

          Mosiah 26:16
           16 And blessed are they because of their exceeding faith in the
          words alone which thou hast spoken unto them.
          

          Mosiah 26:17
           17 And blessed art thou because thou hast established a church
          among this people; and they shall be established, and they shall
          be my people.
          

          Mosiah 26:18
           18 Yea, blessed is this people who are willing to bear my name;
          for in my name shall they be called; and they are mine.
          

          Mosiah 26:19
           19 And because thou hast inquired of me concerning the
          transgressor, thou art blessed.
          

          Mosiah 26:20
           20 Thou art my servant; and I covenant with thee that thou shalt
          have eternal life; and thou shalt serve me and go forth in my
          name, and shalt gather together my sheep.
          

          Mosiah 26:21
           21 And he that will hear my voice shall be my sheep; and him
          shall ye receive into the church, and him will I also receive.
          

          Mosiah 26:22
           22 For behold, this is my church; whosoever is baptized shall be
          baptized unto repentance. And whomsoever ye receive shall
          believe in my name; and him will I freely forgive.
          

          Mosiah 26:23
           23 For it is I that taketh upon me the sins of the world; for it
          is I that hath created them; and it is I that granteth unto him
          that believeth unto the end a place at my right hand.
          

          Mosiah 26:24
           24 For behold, in my name are they called; and if they know me
          they shall come forth, and shall have a place eternally at my
          right hand.
          

          Mosiah 26:25
           25 And it shall come to pass that when the second trump shall
          sound then shall they that never knew me come forth and shall
          stand before me.
          

          Mosiah 26:26
           26 And then shall they know that I am the Lord their God, that I
          am their Redeemer; but they would not be redeemed.
          

          Mosiah 26:27
           27 And then I will confess unto them that I never knew them; and
          they shall depart into everlasting fire prepared for the devil
          and his angels.
          

          Mosiah 26:28
           28 Therefore I say unto you, that he that will not hear my
          voice, the same shall ye not receive into my church, for him I
          will not receive at the last day.
          

          Mosiah 26:29
           29 Therefore I say unto you, Go; and whosoever transgresseth
          against me, him shall ye judge according to the sins which he has
          committed; and if he confess his sins before thee and me, and
          repenteth in the sincerity of his heart, him shall ye forgive,
          and I will forgive him also.
          

          Mosiah 26:30
           30 Yea, and as often as my people repent will I forgive them
          their trespasses against me.
          

          Mosiah 26:31
           31 And ye shall also forgive one another your trespasses; for
          verily I say unto you, he that forgiveth not his neighbor's
          trespasses when he says that he repents, the same hath brought
          himself under condemnation.
          

          Mosiah 26:32
           32 Now I say unto you, Go; and whosoever will not repent of his
          sins the same shall not be numbered among my people; and this
          shall be observed from this time forward.
          

          Mosiah 26:33
           33 And it came to pass when Alma had heard these words he wrote
          them down that he might have them, and that he might judge the
          people of that church according to the commandments of God.
          

          Mosiah 26:34
           34 And it came to pass that Alma went and judged those that had
          been taken in iniquity, according to the word of the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 26:35
           35 And whosoever repented of their sins and did confess them,
          them he did number among the people of the church;
          

          Mosiah 26:36
           36 And those that would not confess their sins and repent of
          their iniquity, the same were not numbered among the people of
          the church, and their names were blotted out.
          

          Mosiah 26:37
           37 And it came to pass that Alma did regulate all the affairs of
          the church; and they began again to have peace and to prosper
          exceedingly in the affairs of the church, walking circumspectly
          before God, receiving many, and baptizing many.
          

          Mosiah 26:38
           38 And now all these things did Alma and his fellow laborers do
          who were over the church, walking in all diligence, teaching the
          word of God in all things, suffering all manner of afflictions,
          being persecuted by all those who did not belong to the church of
          God.
          

          Mosiah 26:39
           39 And they did admonish their brethren; and they were also
          admonished, every one by the word of God, according to his sins,
          or to the sins which he had committed, being commanded of God to
          pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in all things.
          

Mosiah 27 Chapter 27

          Mosiah 27:1
           1 And now it came to pass that the persecutions which were
          inflicted on the church by the unbelievers became so great that
          the church began to murmur, and complain to their leaders
          concerning the matter; and they did complain to Alma. And Alma
          laid the case before their king, Mosiah. And Mosiah consulted
          with his priests.
          

          Mosiah 27:2
           2 And it came to pass that king Mosiah sent a proclamation
          throughout the land round about that there should not any
          unbeliever persecute any of those who belonged to the church of
          God.
          

          Mosiah 27:3
           3 And there was a strict command throughout all the churches
          that there should be no persecutions among them, that there
          should be an equality among all men;
          

          Mosiah 27:4
           4 That they should let no pride nor haughtiness disturb their
          peace; that every man should esteem his neighbor as himself,
          laboring with their own hands for their support.
          

          Mosiah 27:5
           5 Yea, and all their priests and teachers should labor with
          their own hands for their support, in all cases save it were in
          sickness, or in much want; and doing these things, they did
          abound in the grace of God.
          

          Mosiah 27:6
           6 And there began to be much peace again in the land; and the
          people began to be very numerous, and began to scatter abroad
          upon the face of the earth, yea, on the north and on the south,
          on the east and on the west, building large cities and villages
          in all quarters of the land.
          

          Mosiah 27:7
           7 And the Lord did visit them and prosper them, and they became
          a large and wealthy people.
          

          Mosiah 27:8
           8 Now the sons of Mosiah were numbered among the unbelievers;
          and also one of the sons of Alma was numbered among them, he
          being called Alma, after his father; nevertheless, he became a
          very wicked and an idolatrous man. And he was a man of many
          words, and did speak much flattery to the people; therefore he
          led many of the people to do after the manner of his iniquities.
          

          Mosiah 27:9
           9 And he became a great hinderment to the prosperity of the
          church of God; stealing away the hearts of the people; causing
          much dissension among the people; giving a chance for the enemy
          of God to exercise his power over them.
          

          Mosiah 27:10
           10 And now it came to pass that while he was going about to
          destroy the church of God, for he did go about secretly with the
          sons of Mosiah seeking to destroy the church, and to lead astray
          the people of the Lord, contrary to the commandments of God, or
          even the king—
          

          Mosiah 27:11
           11 And as I said unto you, as they were going about rebelling
          against God, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto them;
          and he descended as it were in a cloud; and he spake as it were
          with a voice of thunder, which caused the earth to shake upon
          which they stood;
          

          Mosiah 27:12
           12 And so great was their astonishment, that they fell to the
          earth, and understood not the words which he spake unto them.
          

          Mosiah 27:13
           13 Nevertheless he cried again, saying: Alma, arise and stand
          forth, for why persecutest thou the church of God? For the Lord
          hath said: This is my church, and I will establish it; and
          nothing shall overthrow it, save it is the transgression of my
          people.
          

          Mosiah 27:14
           14 And again, the angel said: Behold, the Lord hath heard the
          prayers of his people, and also the prayers of his servant, Alma,
          who is thy father; for he has prayed with much faith concerning
          thee that thou mightest be brought to the knowledge of the truth;
          therefore, for this purpose have I come to convince thee of the
          power and authority of God, that the prayers of his servants
          might be answered according to their faith.
          

          Mosiah 27:15
           15 And now behold, can ye dispute the power of God? For behold,
          doth not my voice shake the earth? And can ye not also behold me
          before you? And I am sent from God.
          

          Mosiah 27:16
           16 Now I say unto thee: Go, and remember the captivity of thy
          fathers in the land of Helam, and in the land of Nephi; and
          remember how great things he has done for them; for they were in
          bondage, and he has delivered them. And now I say unto thee,
          Alma, go thy way, and seek to destroy the church no more, that
          their prayers may be answered, and this even if thou wilt of
          thyself be cast off.
          

          Mosiah 27:17
           17 And now it came to pass that these were the last words which
          the angel spake unto Alma, and he departed.
          

          Mosiah 27:18
           18 And now Alma and those that were with him fell again to the
          earth, for great was their astonishment; for with their own eyes
          they had beheld an angel of the Lord; and his voice was as
          thunder, which shook the earth; and they knew that there was
          nothing save the power of God that could shake the earth and
          cause it to tremble as though it would part asunder.
          

          Mosiah 27:19
           19 And now the astonishment of Alma was so great that he became
          dumb, that he could not open his mouth; yea, and he became weak,
          even that he could not move his hands; therefore he was taken by
          those that were with him, and carried helpless, even until he was
          laid before his father.
          

          Mosiah 27:20
           20 And they rehearsed unto his father all that had happened unto
          them; and his father rejoiced, for he knew that it was the power
          of God.
          

          Mosiah 27:21
           21 And he caused that a multitude should be gathered together
          that they might witness what the Lord had done for his son, and
          also for those that were with him.
          

          Mosiah 27:22
           22 And he caused that the priests should assemble themselves
          together; and they began to fast, and to pray to the Lord their
          God that he would open the mouth of Alma, that he might speak,
          and also that his limbs might receive their strength—that the
          eyes of the people might be opened to see and know of the
          goodness and glory of God.
          

          Mosiah 27:23
           23 And it came to pass after they had fasted and prayed for the
          space of two days and two nights, the limbs of Alma received
          their strength, and he stood up and began to speak unto them,
          bidding them to be of good comfort:
          

          Mosiah 27:24
           24 For, said he, I have repented of my sins, and have been
          redeemed of the Lord; behold I am born of the Spirit.
          

          Mosiah 27:25
           25 And the Lord said unto me: Marvel not that all mankind, yea,
          men and women, all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, must be
          born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and
          fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God,
          becoming his sons and daughters;
          

          Mosiah 27:26
           26 And thus they become new creatures; and unless they do this,
          they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God.
          

          Mosiah 27:27
           27 I say unto you, unless this be the case, they must be cast
          off; and this I know, because I was like to be cast off.
          

          Mosiah 27:28
           28 Nevertheless, after wading through much tribulations,
          repenting nigh unto death, the Lord in mercy hath seen fit to
          snatch me out of an everlasting burning, and I am born of God.
          

          Mosiah 27:29
           29 My soul hath been redeemed from the gall of bitterness and
          bonds of iniquity. I was in the darkest abyss; but now I behold
          the marvelous light of God. My soul was racked with eternal
          torment; but I am snatched, and my soul is pained no more.
          

          Mosiah 27:30
           30 I rejected my Redeemer, and denied that which had been spoken
          of by our fathers; but now that they may foresee that he will
          come, and that he remembereth every creature of his creating, he
          will make himself manifest unto all.
          

          Mosiah 27:31
           31 Yea, every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess before
          him. Yea, even at the last day, when all men shall stand to be
          judged of him, then shall they confess that he is God; then shall
          they confess, who live without God in the world, that the
          judgment of an everlasting punishment is just upon them; and they
          shall quake, and tremble, and shrink beneath the glance of his
          all-searching eye.
          

          Mosiah 27:32
           32 And now it came to pass that Alma began from this time
          forward to teach the people, and those who were with Alma at the
          time the angel appeared unto them, traveling round about through
          all the land, publishing to all the people the things which they
          had heard and seen, and preaching the word of God in much
          tribulation, being greatly persecuted by those who were
          unbelievers, being smitten by many of them.
          

          Mosiah 27:33
           33 But notwithstanding all this, they did impart much
          consolation to the church, confirming their faith, and exhorting
          them with long-suffering and much travail to keep the
          commandments of God.
          

          Mosiah 27:34
           34 And four of them were the sons of Mosiah; and their names
          were Ammon, and Aaron, and Omner, and Himni; these were the names
          of the sons of Mosiah.
          

          Mosiah 27:35
           35 And they traveled throughout all the lands of Zarahemla, and
          among all the people who were under the reign of king Mosiah,
          zealously striving to repair all the injuries which they had done
          to the church, confessing all their sins, and publishing all the
          things which they had seen, and explaining the prophecies and the
          scriptures to all who desired to hear them.
          

          Mosiah 27:36
           36 And thus they were instruments in the hands of God in
          bringing many to the knowledge of the truth, yea, to the
          knowledge of their Redeemer.
          

          Mosiah 27:37
           37 And how blessed are they! For they did publish peace; they
          did publish good tidings of good; and they did declare unto the
          people that the Lord reigneth.
          

Mosiah 28 Chapter 28

          Mosiah 28:1
           1 Now it came to pass that after the sons of Mosiah had done all
          these things, they took a small number with them and returned to
          their father, the king, and desired of him that he would grant
          unto them that they might, with these whom they had selected, go
          up to the land of Nephi that they might preach the things which
          they had heard, and that they might impart the word of God to
          their brethren, the Lamanites—
          

          Mosiah 28:2
           2 That perhaps they might bring them to the knowledge of the
          Lord their God, and convince them of the iniquity of their
          fathers; and that perhaps they might cure them of their hatred
          towards the Nephites, that they might also be brought to rejoice
          in the Lord their God, that they might become friendly to one
          another, and that there should be no more contentions in all the
          land which the Lord their God had given them.
          

          Mosiah 28:3
           3 Now they were desirous that salvation should be declared to
          every creature, for they could not bear that any human soul
          should perish; yea, even the very thoughts that any soul should
          endure endless torment did cause them to quake and tremble.
          

          Mosiah 28:4
           4 And thus did the Spirit of the Lord work upon them, for they
          were the very vilest of sinners. And the Lord saw fit in his
          infinite mercy to spare them; nevertheless they suffered much
          anguish of soul because of their iniquities, suffering much and
          fearing that they should be cast off forever.
          

          Mosiah 28:5
           5 And it came to pass that they did plead with their father many
          days that they might go up to the land of Nephi.
          

          Mosiah 28:6
           6 And king Mosiah went and inquired of the Lord if he should let
          his sons go up among the Lamanites to preach the word.
          

          Mosiah 28:7
           7 And the Lord said unto Mosiah: Let them go up, for many shall
          believe on their words, and they shall have eternal life; and I
          will deliver thy sons out of the hands of the Lamanites.
          

          Mosiah 28:8
           8 And it came to pass that Mosiah granted that they might go and
          do according to their request.
          

          Mosiah 28:9
           9 And they took their journey into the wilderness to go up to
          preach the word among the Lamanites; and I shall give an account
          of their proceedings hereafter.
          

          Mosiah 28:10
           10 Now king Mosiah had no one to confer the kingdom upon, for
          there was not any of his sons who would accept of the kingdom.
          

          Mosiah 28:11
           11 Therefore he took the records which were engraven on the
          plates of brass, and also the plates of Nephi, and all the things
          which he had kept and preserved according to the commandments of
          God, after having translated and caused to be written the records
          which were on the plates of gold which had been found by the
          people of Limhi, which were delivered to him by the hand of
          Limhi;
          

          Mosiah 28:12
           12 And this he did because of the great anxiety of his people;
          for they were desirous beyond measure to know concerning those
          people who had been destroyed.
          

          Mosiah 28:13
           13 And now he translated them by the means of those two stones
          which were fastened into the two rims of a bow.
          

          Mosiah 28:14
           14 Now these things were prepared from the beginning, and were
          handed down from generation to generation, for the purpose of
          interpreting languages;
          

          Mosiah 28:15
           15 And they have been kept and preserved by the hand of the
          Lord, that he should discover to every creature who should
          possess the land the iniquities and abominations of his people;
          

          Mosiah 28:16
           16 And whosoever has these things is called seer, after the
          manner of old times.
          

          Mosiah 28:17
           17 Now after Mosiah had finished translating these records,
          behold, it gave an account of the people who were destroyed, from
          the time that they were destroyed back to the building of the
          great tower, at the time the Lord confounded the language of the
          people and they were scattered abroad upon the face of all the
          earth, yea, and even from that time back until the creation of
          Adam.
          

          Mosiah 28:18
           18 Now this account did cause the people of Mosiah to mourn
          exceedingly, yea, they were filled with sorrow; nevertheless it
          gave them much knowledge, in the which they did rejoice.
          

          Mosiah 28:19
           19 And this account shall be written hereafter; for behold, it
          is expedient that all people should know the things which are
          written in this account.
          

          Mosiah 28:20
           20 And now, as I said unto you, that after king Mosiah had done
          these things, he took the plates of brass, and all the things
          which he had kept, and conferred them upon Alma, who was the son
          of Alma; yea, all the records, and also the interpreters, and
          conferred them upon him, and commanded him that he should keep
          and preserve them, and also keep a record of the people, handing
          them down from one generation to another, even as they had been
          handed down from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem.
          

Mosiah 29 Chapter 29

          Mosiah 29:1
           1 Now when Mosiah had done this he sent out throughout all the
          land, among all the people, desiring to know their will
          concerning who should be their king.
          

          Mosiah 29:2
           2 And it came to pass that the voice of the people came, saying:
          We are desirous that Aaron thy son should be our king and our
          ruler.
          

          Mosiah 29:3
           3 Now Aaron had gone up to the land of Nephi, therefore the king
          could not confer the kingdom upon him; neither would Aaron take
          upon him the kingdom; neither were any of the sons of Mosiah
          willing to take upon them the kingdom.
          

          Mosiah 29:4
           4 Therefore king Mosiah sent again among the people; yea, even a
          written word sent he among the people. And these were the words
          that were written, saying:
          

          Mosiah 29:5
           5 Behold, O ye my people, or my brethren, for I esteem you as
          such, I desire that ye should consider the cause which ye are
          called to consider—for ye are desirous to have a king.
          

          Mosiah 29:6
           6 Now I declare unto you that he to whom the kingdom doth
          rightly belong has declined, and will not take upon him the
          kingdom.
          

          Mosiah 29:7
           7 And now if there should be another appointed in his stead,
          behold I fear there would rise contentions among you. And who
          knoweth but what my son, to whom the kingdom doth belong, should
          turn to be angry and draw away a part of this people after him,
          which would cause wars and contentions among you, which would be
          the cause of shedding much blood and perverting the way of the
          Lord, yea, and destroy the souls of many people.
          

          Mosiah 29:8
           8 Now I say unto you let us be wise and consider these things,
          for we have no right to destroy my son, neither should we have
          any right to destroy another if he should be appointed in his
          stead.
          

          Mosiah 29:9
           9 And if my son should turn again to his pride and vain things
          he would recall the things which he had said, and claim his right
          to the kingdom, which would cause him and also this people to
          commit much sin.
          

          Mosiah 29:10
           10 And now let us be wise and look forward to these things, and
          do that which will make for the peace of this people.
          

          Mosiah 29:11
           11 Therefore I will be your king the remainder of my days;
          nevertheless, let us appoint judges, to judge this people
          according to our law; and we will newly arrange the affairs of
          this people, for we will appoint wise men to be judges, that will
          judge this people according to the commandments of God.
          

          Mosiah 29:12
           12 Now it is better that a man should be judged of God than of
          man, for the judgments of God are always just, but the judgments
          of man are not always just.
          

          Mosiah 29:13
           13 Therefore, if it were possible that you could have just men
          to be your kings, who would establish the laws of God, and judge
          this people according to his commandments, yea, if ye could have
          men for your kings who would do even as my father Benjamin did
          for this people—I say unto you, if this could always be the case
          then it would be expedient that ye should always have kings to
          rule over you.
          

          Mosiah 29:14
           14 And even I myself have labored with all the power and
          faculties which I have possessed, to teach you the commandments
          of God, and to establish peace throughout the land, that there
          should be no wars nor contentions, no stealing, nor plundering,
          nor murdering, nor any manner of iniquity;
          

          Mosiah 29:15
           15 And whosoever has committed iniquity, him have I punished
          according to the crime which he has committed, according to the
          law which has been given to us by our fathers.
          

          Mosiah 29:16
           16 Now I say unto you, that because all men are not just it is
          not expedient that ye should have a king or kings to rule over
          you.
          

          Mosiah 29:17
           17 For behold, how much iniquity doth one wicked king cause to
          be committed, yea, and what great destruction!
          

          Mosiah 29:18
           18 Yea, remember king Noah, his wickedness and his abominations,
          and also the wickedness and abominations of his people. Behold
          what great destruction did come upon them; and also because of
          their iniquities they were brought into bondage.
          

          Mosiah 29:19
           19 And were it not for the interposition of their all-wise
          Creator, and this because of their sincere repentance, they must
          unavoidably remain in bondage until now.
          

          Mosiah 29:20
           20 But behold, he did deliver them because they did humble
          themselves before him; and because they cried mightily unto him
          he did deliver them out of bondage; and thus doth the Lord work
          with his power in all cases among the children of men, extending
          the arm of mercy towards them that put their trust in him.
          

          Mosiah 29:21
           21 And behold, now I say unto you, ye cannot dethrone an
          iniquitous king save it be through much contention, and the
          shedding of much blood.
          

          Mosiah 29:22
           22 For behold, he has his friends in iniquity, and he keepeth
          his guards about him; and he teareth up the laws of those who
          have reigned in righteousness before him; and he trampleth under
          his feet the commandments of God;
          

          Mosiah 29:23
           23 And he enacteth laws, and sendeth them forth among his
          people, yea, laws after the manner of his own wickedness; and
          whosoever doth not obey his laws he causeth to be destroyed; and
          whosoever doth rebel against him he will send his armies against
          them to war, and if he can he will destroy them; and thus an
          unrighteous king doth pervert the ways of all righteousness.
          

          Mosiah 29:24
           24 And now behold I say unto you, it is not expedient that such
          abominations should come upon you.
          

          Mosiah 29:25
           25 Therefore, choose you by the voice of this people, judges,
          that ye may be judged according to the laws which have been given
          you by our fathers, which are correct, and which were given them
          by the hand of the Lord.
          

          Mosiah 29:26
           26 Now it is not common that the voice of the people desireth
          anything contrary to that which is right; but it is common for
          the lesser part of the people to desire that which is not right;
          therefore this shall ye observe and make it your law—to do your
          business by the voice of the people.
          

          Mosiah 29:27
           27 And if the time comes that the voice of the people doth
          choose iniquity, then is the time that the judgments of God will
          come upon you; yea, then is the time he will visit you with great
          destruction even as he has hitherto visited this land.
          

          Mosiah 29:28
           28 And now if ye have judges, and they do not judge you
          according to the law which has been given, ye can cause that they
          may be judged of a higher judge.
          

          Mosiah 29:29
           29 If your higher judges do not judge righteous judgments, ye
          shall cause that a small number of your lower judges should be
          gathered together, and they shall judge your higher judges,
          according to the voice of the people.
          

          Mosiah 29:30
           30 And I command you to do these things in the fear of the Lord;
          and I command you to do these things, and that ye have no king;
          that if these people commit sins and iniquities they shall be
          answered upon their own heads.
          

          Mosiah 29:31
           31 For behold I say unto you, the sins of many people have been
          caused by the iniquities of their kings; therefore their
          iniquities are answered upon the heads of their kings.
          

          Mosiah 29:32
           32 And now I desire that this inequality should be no more in
          this land, especially among this my people; but I desire that
          this land be a land of liberty, and every man may enjoy his
          rights and privileges alike, so long as the Lord sees fit that we
          may live and inherit the land, yea, even as long as any of our
          posterity remains upon the face of the land.
          

          Mosiah 29:33
           33 And many more things did king Mosiah write unto them,
          unfolding unto them all the trials and troubles of a righteous
          king, yea, all the travails of soul for their people, and also
          all the murmurings of the people to their king; and he explained
          it all unto them.
          

          Mosiah 29:34
           34 And he told them that these things ought not to be; but that
          the burden should come upon all the people, that every man might
          bear his part.
          

          Mosiah 29:35
           35 And he also unfolded unto them all the disadvantages they
          labored under, by having an unrighteous king to rule over them;
          

          Mosiah 29:36
           36 Yea, all his iniquities and abominations, and all the wars,
          and contentions, and bloodshed, and the stealing, and the
          plundering, and the committing of whoredoms, and all manner of
          iniquities which cannot be enumerated—telling them that these
          things ought not to be, that they were expressly repugnant to the
          commandments of God.
          

          Mosiah 29:37
           37 And now it came to pass, after king Mosiah had sent these
          things forth among the people they were convinced of the truth of
          his words.
          

          Mosiah 29:38
           38 Therefore they relinquished their desires for a king, and
          became exceedingly anxious that every man should have an equal
          chance throughout all the land; yea, and every man expressed a
          willingness to answer for his own sins.
          

          Mosiah 29:39
           39 Therefore, it came to pass that they assembled themselves
          together in bodies throughout the land, to cast in their voices
          concerning who should be their judges, to judge them according to
          the law which had been given them; and they were exceedingly
          rejoiced because of the liberty which had been granted unto them.
          

          Mosiah 29:40
           40 And they did wax strong in love towards Mosiah; yea, they did
          esteem him more than any other man; for they did not look upon
          him as a tyrant who was seeking for gain, yea, for that lucre
          which doth corrupt the soul; for he had not exacted riches of
          them, neither had he delighted in the shedding of blood; but he
          had established peace in the land, and he had granted unto his
          people that they should be delivered from all manner of bondage;
          therefore they did esteem him, yea, exceedingly, beyond measure.
          

          Mosiah 29:41
           41 And it came to pass that they did appoint judges to rule over
          them, or to judge them according to the law; and this they did
          throughout all the land.
          

          Mosiah 29:42
           42 And it came to pass that Alma was appointed to be the first
          chief judge, he being also the high priest, his father having
          conferred the office upon him, and having given him the charge
          concerning all the affairs of the church.
          

          Mosiah 29:43
           43 And now it came to pass that Alma did walk in the ways of the
          Lord, and he did keep his commandments, and he did judge
          righteous judgments; and there was continual peace through the
          land.
          

          Mosiah 29:44
           44 And thus commenced the reign of the judges throughout all the
          land of Zarahemla, among all the people who were called the
          Nephites; and Alma was the first and chief judge.
          

          Mosiah 29:45
           45 And now it came to pass that his father died, being eighty
          and two years old, having lived to fulfil the commandments of
          God.
          

          Mosiah 29:46
           46 And it came to pass that Mosiah died also, in the thirty and
          third year of his reign, being sixty and three years old; making
          in the whole, five hundred and nine years from the time Lehi left
          Jerusalem.
          

          Mosiah 29:47
           47 And thus ended the reign of the kings over the people of
          Nephi; and thus ended the days of Alma, who was the founder of
          their church.
          

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THE BOOK OF ALMA

THE SON OF ALMA

The account of Alma, who was the son of Alma the first, and chief judge over the people of Nephi, and also the high priest over the Church. An account of the reign of the judges, and the wars and contentions among the people. And also an account of a war between the Nephites and the Lamanites, according to the record of Alma, the first and chief judge.

Alma 1 Chapter 1

          Alma 1:1
           1 Now it came to pass that in the first year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi, from this time forward, king
          Mosiah having gone the way of all the earth, having warred a good
          warfare, walking uprightly before God, leaving none to reign in
          his stead; nevertheless he had established laws, and they were
          acknowledged by the people; therefore they were obliged to abide
          by the laws which he had made.
          

          Alma 1:2
           2 And it came to pass that in the first year of the reign of
          Alma in the judgment-seat, there was a man brought before him to
          be judged, a man who was large, and was noted for his much
          strength.
          

          Alma 1:3
           3 And he had gone about among the people, preaching to them that
          which he termed to be the word of God, bearing down against the
          church; declaring unto the people that every priest and teacher
          ought to become popular; and they ought not to labor with their
          hands, but that they ought to be supported by the people.
          

          Alma 1:4
           4 And he also testified unto the people that all mankind should
          be saved at the last day, and that they need not fear nor
          tremble, but that they might lift up their heads and rejoice; for
          the Lord had created all men, and had also redeemed all men; and,
          in the end, all men should have eternal life.
          

          Alma 1:5
           5 And it came to pass that he did teach these things so much
          that many did believe on his words, even so many that they began
          to support him and give him money.
          

          Alma 1:6
           6 And he began to be lifted up in the pride of his heart, and to
          wear very costly apparel, yea, and even began to establish a
          church after the manner of his preaching.
          

          Alma 1:7
           7 And it came to pass as he was going, to preach to those who
          believed on his word, he met a man who belonged to the church of
          God, yea, even one of their teachers; and he began to contend
          with him sharply, that he might lead away the people of the
          church; but the man withstood him, admonishing him with the words
          of God.
          

          Alma 1:8
           8 Now the name of the man was Gideon; and it was he who was an
          instrument in the hands of God in delivering the people of Limhi
          out of bondage.
          

          Alma 1:9
           9 Now, because Gideon withstood him with the words of God he was
          wroth with Gideon, and drew his sword and began to smite him.
          Now Gideon being stricken with many years, therefore he was not
          able to withstand his blows, therefore he was slain by the sword.
          

          Alma 1:10
           10 And the man who slew him was taken by the people of the
          church, and was brought before Alma, to be judged according to
          the crimes which he had committed.
          

          Alma 1:11
           11 And it came to pass that he stood before Alma and pleaded for
          himself with much boldness.
          

          Alma 1:12
           12 But Alma said unto him: Behold, this is the first time that
          priestcraft has been introduced among this people. And behold,
          thou art not only guilty of priestcraft, but hast endeavored to
          enforce it by the sword; and were priestcraft to be enforced
          among this people it would prove their entire destruction.
          

          Alma 1:13
           13 And thou hast shed the blood of a righteous man, yea, a man
          who has done much good among this people; and were we to spare
          thee his blood would come upon us for vengeance.
          

          Alma 1:14
           14 Therefore thou art condemned to die, according to the law
          which has been given us by Mosiah, our last king; and it has been
          acknowledged by this people; therefore this people must abide by
          the law.
          

          Alma 1:15
           15 And it came to pass that they took him; and his name was
          Nehor; and they carried him upon the top of the hill Manti, and
          there he was caused, or rather did acknowledge, between the
          heavens and the earth, that what he had taught to the people was
          contrary to the word of God; and there he suffered an ignominious
          death.
          

          Alma 1:16
           16 Nevertheless, this did not put an end to the spreading of
          priestcraft through the land; for there were many who loved the
          vain things of the world, and they went forth preaching false
          doctrines; and this they did for the sake of riches and honor.
          

          Alma 1:17
           17 Nevertheless, they durst not lie, if it were known, for fear
          of the law, for liars were punished; therefore they pretended to
          preach according to their belief; and now the law could have no
          power on any man for his belief.
          

          Alma 1:18
           18 And they durst not steal, for fear of the law, for such were
          punished; neither durst they rob, nor murder, for he that
          murdered was punished unto death.
          

          Alma 1:19
           19 But it came to pass that whosoever did not belong to the
          church of God began to persecute those that did belong to the
          church of God, and had taken upon them the name of Christ.
          

          Alma 1:20
           20 Yea, they did persecute them, and afflict them with all
          manner of words, and this because of their humility; because they
          were not proud in their own eyes, and because they did impart the
          word of God, one with another, without money and without price.
          

          Alma 1:21
           21 Now there was a strict law among the people of the church
          that there should not any man, belonging to the church, arise and
          persecute those that did not belong to the church, and that there
          should be no persecution among themselves.
          

          Alma 1:22
           22 Nevertheless, there were many among them who began to be
          proud, and began to contend warmly with their adversaries, even
          unto blows; yea, they would smite one another with their fists.
          

          Alma 1:23
           23 Now this was in the second year of the reign of Alma, and it
          was a cause of much affliction to the church; yea, it was the
          cause of much trial with the church.
          

          Alma 1:24
           24 For the hearts of many were hardened, and their names were
          blotted out, that they were remembered no more among the people
          of God. And also many withdrew themselves from among them.
          

          Alma 1:25
           25 Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in
          the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immovable in
          keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the
          persecution which was heaped upon them.
          

          Alma 1:26
           26 And when the priests left their labor to impart the word of
          God unto the people, the people also left their labors to hear
          the word of God. And when the priest had imparted unto them the
          word of God they all returned again diligently unto their labors;
          and the priest, not esteeming himself above his hearers, for the
          preacher was no better than the hearer, neither was the teacher
          any better than the learner; and thus they were all equal, and
          they did all labor, every man according to his strength.
          

          Alma 1:27
           27 And they did impart of their substance, every man according
          to that which he had, to the poor, and the needy, and the sick,
          and the afflicted; and they did not wear costly apparel, yet they
          were neat and comely.
          

          Alma 1:28
           28 And thus they did establish the affairs of the church; and
          thus they began to have continual peace again, notwithstanding
          all their persecutions.
          

          Alma 1:29
           29 And now, because of the steadiness of the church they began
          to be exceedingly rich, having abundance of all things whatsoever
          they stood in need—an abundance of flocks and herds, and
          fatlings of every kind, and also abundance of grain, and of gold,
          and of silver, and of precious things, and abundance of silk and
          fine-twined linen, and all manner of good homely cloth.
          

          Alma 1:30
           30 And thus, in their prosperous circumstances, they did not
          send away any who were naked, or that were hungry, or that were
          athirst, or that were sick, or that had not been nourished; and
          they did not set their hearts upon riches; therefore they were
          liberal to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male
          and female, whether out of the church or in the church, having no
          respect to persons as to those who stood in need.
          

          Alma 1:31
           31 And thus they did prosper and become far more wealthy than
          those who did not belong to their church.
          

          Alma 1:32
           32 For those who did not belong to their church did indulge
          themselves in sorceries, and in idolatry or idleness, and in
          babblings, and in envyings and strife; wearing costly apparel;
          being lifted up in the pride of their own eyes; persecuting,
          lying, thieving, robbing, committing whoredoms, and murdering,
          and all manner of wickedness; nevertheless, the law was put in
          force upon all those who did transgress it, inasmuch as it was
          possible.
          

          Alma 1:33
           33 And it came to pass that by thus exercising the law upon
          them, every man suffering according to that which he had done,
          they became more still, and durst not commit any wickedness if it
          were known; therefore, there was much peace among the people of
          Nephi until the fifth year of the reign of the judges.
          

Alma 2 Chapter 2

          Alma 2:1
           1 And it came to pass in the commencement of the fifth year of
          their reign there began to be a contention among the people; for
          a certain man, being called Amlici, he being a very cunning man,
          yea, a wise man as to the wisdom of the world, he being after the
          order of the man that slew Gideon by the sword, who was executed
          according to the law—
          

          Alma 2:2
           2 Now this Amlici had, by his cunning, drawn away much people
          after him; even so much that they began to be very powerful; and
          they began to endeavor to establish Amlici to be king over the
          people.
          

          Alma 2:3
           3 Now this was alarming to the people of the church, and also to
          all those who had not been drawn away after the persuasions of
          Amlici; for they knew that according to their law that such
          things must be established by the voice of the people.
          

          Alma 2:4
           4 Therefore, if it were possible that Amlici should gain the
          voice of the people, he, being a wicked man, would deprive them
          of their rights and privileges of the church; for it was his
          intent to destroy the church of God.
          

          Alma 2:5
           5 And it came to pass that the people assembled themselves
          together throughout all the land, every man according to his
          mind, whether it were for or against Amlici, in separate bodies,
          having much dispute and wonderful contentions one with another.
          

          Alma 2:6
           6 And thus they did assemble themselves together to cast in
          their voices concerning the matter; and they were laid before the
          judges.
          

          Alma 2:7
           7 And it came to pass that the voice of the people came against
          Amlici, that he was not made king over the people.
          

          Alma 2:8
           8 Now this did cause much joy in the hearts of those who were
          against him; but Amlici did stir up those who were in his favor
          to anger against those who were not in his favor.
          

          Alma 2:9
           9 And it came to pass that they gathered themselves together,
          and did consecrate Amlici to be their king.
          

          Alma 2:10
           10 Now when Amlici was made king over them he commanded them
          that they should take up arms against their brethren; and this he
          did that he might subject them to him.
          

          Alma 2:11
           11 Now the people of Amlici were distinguished by the name of
          Amlici, being called Amlicites; and the remainder were called
          Nephites, or the people of God.
          

          Alma 2:12
           12 Therefore the people of the Nephites were aware of the intent
          of the Amlicites, and therefore they did prepare to meet them;
          yea, they did arm themselves with swords, and with cimeters, and
          with bows, and with arrows, and with stones, and with slings, and
          with all manner of weapons of war, of every kind.
          

          Alma 2:13
           13 And thus they were prepared to meet the Amlicites at the time
          of their coming. And there were appointed captains, and higher
          captains, and chief captains, according to their numbers.
          

          Alma 2:14
           14 And it came to pass that Amlici did arm his men with all
          manner of weapons of war of every kind; and he also appointed
          rulers and leaders over his people, to lead them to war against
          their brethren.
          

          Alma 2:15
           15 And it came to pass that the Amlicites came upon the hill
          Amnihu, which was east of the river Sidon, which ran by the land
          of Zarahemla, and there they began to make war with the Nephites.
          

          Alma 2:16
           16 Now Alma, being the chief judge and the governor of the
          people of Nephi, therefore he went up with his people, yea, with
          his captains, and chief captains, yea, at the head of his armies,
          against the Amlicites to battle.
          

          Alma 2:17
           17 And they began to slay the Amlicites upon the hill east of
          Sidon. And the Amlicites did contend with the Nephites with
          great strength, insomuch that many of the Nephites did fall
          before the Amlicites.
          

          Alma 2:18
           18 Nevertheless the Lord did strengthen the hand of the
          Nephites, that they slew the Amlicites with great slaughter, that
          they began to flee before them.
          

          Alma 2:19
           19 And it came to pass that the Nephites did pursue the
          Amlicites all that day, and did slay them with much slaughter,
          insomuch that there were slain of the Amlicites twelve thousand
          five hundred thirty and two souls; and there were slain of the
          Nephites six thousand five hundred sixty and two souls.
          

          Alma 2:20
           20 And it came to pass that when Alma could pursue the Amlicites
          no longer he caused that his people should pitch their tents in
          the valley of Gideon, the valley being called after that Gideon
          who was slain by the hand of Nehor with the sword; and in this
          valley the Nephites did pitch their tents for the night.
          

          Alma 2:21
           21 And Alma sent spies to follow the remnant of the Amlicites,
          that he might know of their plans and their plots, whereby he
          might guard himself against them, that he might preserve his
          people from being destroyed.
          

          Alma 2:22
           22 Now those whom he had sent out to watch the camp of the
          Amlicites were called Zeram, and Amnor, and Manti, and Limher;
          these were they who went out with their men to watch the camp of
          the Amlicites.
          

          Alma 2:23
           23 And it came to pass that on the morrow they returned into the
          camp of the Nephites in great haste, being greatly astonished,
          and struck with much fear, saying:
          

          Alma 2:24
           24 Behold, we followed the camp of the Amlicites, and to our
          great astonishment, in the land of Minon, above the land of
          Zarahemla, in the course of the land of Nephi, we saw a numerous
          host of the Lamanites; and behold, the Amlicites have joined
          them;
          

          Alma 2:25
           25 And they are upon our brethren in that land; and they are
          fleeing before them with their flocks, and their wives, and their
          children, towards our city; and except we make haste they obtain
          possession of our city, and our fathers, and our wives, and our
          children be slain.
          

          Alma 2:26
           26 And it came to pass that the people of Nephi took their
          tents, and departed out of the valley of Gideon towards their
          city, which was the city of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 2:27
           27 And behold, as they were crossing the river Sidon, the
          Lamanites and the Amlicites, being as numerous almost, as it
          were, as the sands of the sea, came upon them to destroy them.
          

          Alma 2:28
           28 Nevertheless, the Nephites being strengthened by the hand of
          the Lord, having prayed mightily to him that he would deliver
          them out of the hands of their enemies, therefore the Lord did
          hear their cries, and did strengthen them, and the Lamanites and
          the Amlicites did fall before them.
          

          Alma 2:29
           29 And it came to pass that Alma fought with Amlici with the
          sword, face to face; and they did contend mightily, one with
          another.
          

          Alma 2:30
           30 And it came to pass that Alma, being a man of God, being
          exercised with much faith, cried, saying: O Lord, have mercy and
          spare my life, that I may be an instrument in thy hands to save
          and preserve this people.
          

          Alma 2:31
           31 Now when Alma had said these words he contended again with
          Amlici; and he was strengthened, insomuch that he slew Amlici
          with the sword.
          

          Alma 2:32
           32 And he also contended with the king of the Lamanites; but the
          king of the Lamanites fled back from before Alma and sent his
          guards to contend with Alma.
          

          Alma 2:33
           33 But Alma, with his guards, contended with the guards of the
          king of the Lamanites until he slew and drove them back.
          

          Alma 2:34
           34 And thus he cleared the ground, or rather the bank, which was
          on the west of the river Sidon, throwing the bodies of the
          Lamanites who had been slain into the waters of Sidon, that
          thereby his people might have room to cross and contend with the
          Lamanites and the Amlicites on the west side of the river Sidon.
          

          Alma 2:35
           35 And it came to pass that when they had all crossed the river
          Sidon that the Lamanites and the Amlicites began to flee before
          them, notwithstanding they were so numerous that they could not
          be numbered.
          

          Alma 2:36
           36 And they fled before the Nephites towards the wilderness
          which was west and north, away beyond the borders of the land;
          and the Nephites did pursue them with their might, and did slay
          them.
          

          Alma 2:37
           37 Yea, they were met on every hand, and slain and driven, until
          they were scattered on the west, and on the north, until they had
          reached the wilderness, which was called Hermounts; and it was
          that part of the wilderness which was infested by wild and
          ravenous beasts.
          

          Alma 2:38
           38 And it came to pass that many died in the wilderness of their
          wounds, and were devoured by those beasts and also the vultures
          of the air; and their bones have been found, and have been heaped
          up on the earth.
          

Alma 3 Chapter 3

          Alma 3:1
           1 And it came to pass that the Nephites who were not slain by
          the weapons of war, after having buried those who had been
          slain—now the number of the slain were not numbered, because of
          the greatness of their number—after they had finished burying
          their dead they all returned to their lands, and to their houses,
          and their wives, and their children.
          

          Alma 3:2
           2 Now many women and children had been slain with the sword, and
          also many of their flocks and their herds; and also many of their
          fields of grain were destroyed, for they were trodden down by the
          hosts of men.
          

          Alma 3:3
           3 And now as many of the Lamanites and the Amlicites who had
          been slain upon the bank of the river Sidon were cast into the
          waters of Sidon; and behold their bones are in the depths of the
          sea, and they are many.
          

          Alma 3:4
           4 And the Amlicites were distinguished from the Nephites, for
          they had marked themselves with red in their foreheads after the
          manner of the Lamanites; nevertheless they had not shorn their
          heads like unto the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 3:5
           5 Now the heads of the Lamanites were shorn; and they were
          naked, save it were skin which was girded about their loins, and
          also their armor, which was girded about them, and their bows,
          and their arrows, and their stones, and their slings, and so
          forth.
          

          Alma 3:6
           6 And the skins of the Lamanites were dark, according to the
          mark which was set upon their fathers, which was a curse upon
          them because of their transgression and their rebellion against
          their brethren, who consisted of Nephi, Jacob, and Joseph, and
          Sam, who were just and holy men.
          

          Alma 3:7
           7 And their brethren sought to destroy them, therefore they were
          cursed; and the Lord God set a mark upon them, yea, upon Laman
          and Lemuel, and also the sons of Ishmael, and Ishmaelitish women.
          

          Alma 3:8
           8 And this was done that their seed might be distinguished from
          the seed of their brethren, that thereby the Lord God might
          preserve his people, that they might not mix and believe in
          incorrect traditions which would prove their destruction.
          

          Alma 3:9
           9 And it came to pass that whosoever did mingle his seed with
          that of the Lamanites did bring the same curse upon his seed.
          

          Alma 3:10
           10 Therefore, whosoever suffered himself to be led away by the
          Lamanites was called under that head, and there was a mark set
          upon him.
          

          Alma 3:11
           11 And it came to pass that whosoever would not believe in the
          tradition of the Lamanites, but believed those records which were
          brought out of the land of Jerusalem, and also in the tradition
          of their fathers, which were correct, who believed in the
          commandments of God and kept them, were called the Nephites, or
          the people of Nephi, from that time forth—
          

          Alma 3:12
           12 And it is they who have kept the records which are true of
          their people, and also of the people of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 3:13
           13 Now we will return again to the Amlicites, for they also had
          a mark set upon them; yea, they set the mark upon themselves,
          yea, even a mark of red upon their foreheads.
          

          Alma 3:14
           14 Thus the word of God is fulfilled, for these are the words
          which he said to Nephi: Behold, the Lamanites have I cursed, and
          I will set a mark on them that they and their seed may be
          separated from thee and thy seed, from this time henceforth and
          forever, except they repent of their wickedness and turn to me
          that I may have mercy upon them.
          

          Alma 3:15
           15 And again: I will set a mark upon him that mingleth his seed
          with thy brethren, that they may be cursed also.
          

          Alma 3:16
           16 And again: I will set a mark upon him that fighteth against
          thee and thy seed.
          

          Alma 3:17
           17 And again, I say he that departeth from thee shall no more be
          called thy seed; and I will bless thee, and whomsoever shall be
          called thy seed, henceforth and forever; and these were the
          promises of the Lord unto Nephi and to his seed.
          

          Alma 3:18
           18 Now the Amlicites knew not that they were fulfilling the
          words of God when they began to mark themselves in their
          foreheads; nevertheless they had come out in open rebellion
          against God; therefore it was expedient that the curse should
          fall upon them.
          

          Alma 3:19
           19 Now I would that ye should see that they brought upon
          themselves the curse; and even so doth every man that is cursed
          bring upon himself his own condemnation.
          

          Alma 3:20
           20 Now it came to pass that not many days after the battle which
          was fought in the land of Zarahemla, by the Lamanites and the
          Amlicites, that there was another army of the Lamanites came in
          upon the people of Nephi, in the same place where the first army
          met the Amlicites.
          

          Alma 3:21
           21 And it came to pass that there was an army sent to drive them
          out of their land.
          

          Alma 3:22
           22 Now Alma himself being afflicted with a wound did not go up
          to battle at this time against the Lamanites;
          

          Alma 3:23
           23 But he sent up a numerous army against them; and they went up
          and slew many of the Lamanites, and drove the remainder of them
          out of the borders of their land.
          

          Alma 3:24
           24 And then they returned again and began to establish peace in
          the land, being troubled no more for a time with their enemies.
          

          Alma 3:25
           25 Now all these things were done, yea, all these wars and
          contentions were commenced and ended in the fifth year of the
          reign of the judges.
          

          Alma 3:26
           26 And in one year were thousands and tens of thousands of souls
          sent to the eternal world, that they might reap their rewards
          according to their works, whether they were good or whether they
          were bad, to reap eternal happiness or eternal misery, according
          to the spirit which they listed to obey, whether it be a good
          spirit or a bad one.
          

          Alma 3:27
           27 For every man receiveth wages of him whom he listeth to obey,
          and this according to the words of the spirit of prophecy;
          therefore let it be according to the truth. And thus endeth the
          fifth year of the reign of the judges.
          

Alma 4 Chapter 4

          Alma 4:1
           1 Now it came to pass in the sixth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi, there were no contentions nor
          wars in the land of Zarahemla;
          

          Alma 4:2
           2 But the people were afflicted, yea, greatly afflicted for the
          loss of their brethren, and also for the loss of their flocks and
          herds, and also for the loss of their fields of grain, which were
          trodden under foot and destroyed by the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 4:3
           3 And so great were their afflictions that every soul had cause
          to mourn; and they believed that it was the judgments of God sent
          upon them because of their wickedness and their abominations;
          therefore they were awakened to a remembrance of their duty.
          

          Alma 4:4
           4 And they began to establish the church more fully; yea, and
          many were baptized in the waters of Sidon and were joined to the
          church of God; yea, they were baptized by the hand of Alma, who
          had been consecrated the high priest over the people of the
          church, by the hand of his father Alma.
          

          Alma 4:5
           5 And it came to pass in the seventh year of the reign of the
          judges there were about three thousand five hundred souls that
          united themselves to the church of God and were baptized. And
          thus endeth the seventh year of the reign of the judges over the
          people of Nephi; and there was continual peace in all that time.
          

          Alma 4:6
           6 And it came to pass in the eighth year of the reign of the
          judges, that the people of the church began to wax proud, because
          of their exceeding riches, and their fine silks, and their
          fine-twined linen, and because of their many flocks and herds,
          and their gold and their silver, and all manner of precious
          things, which they had obtained by their industry; and in all
          these things were they lifted up in the pride of their eyes, for
          they began to wear very costly apparel.
          

          Alma 4:7
           7 Now this was the cause of much affliction to Alma, yea, and to
          many of the people whom Alma had consecrated to be teachers, and
          priests, and elders over the church; yea, many of them were
          sorely grieved for the wickedness which they saw had begun to be
          among their people.
          

          Alma 4:8
           8 For they saw and beheld with great sorrow that the people of
          the church began to be lifted up in the pride of their eyes, and
          to set their hearts upon riches and upon the vain things of the
          world, that they began to be scornful, one towards another, and
          they began to persecute those that did not believe according to
          their own will and pleasure.
          

          Alma 4:9
           9 And thus, in this eighth year of the reign of the judges,
          there began to be great contentions among the people of the
          church; yea, there were envyings, and strife, and malice, and
          persecutions, and pride, even to exceed the pride of those who
          did not belong to the church of God.
          

          Alma 4:10
           10 And thus ended the eighth year of the reign of the judges;
          and the wickedness of the church was a great stumbling-block to
          those who did not belong to the church; and thus the church began
          to fail in its progress.
          

          Alma 4:11
           11 And it came to pass in the commencement of the ninth year,
          Alma saw the wickedness of the church, and he saw also that the
          example of the church began to lead those who were unbelievers on
          from one piece of iniquity to another, thus bringing on the
          destruction of the people.
          

          Alma 4:12
           12 Yea, he saw great inequality among the people, some lifting
          themselves up with their pride, despising others, turning their
          backs upon the needy and the naked and those who were hungry, and
          those who were athirst, and those who were sick and afflicted.
          

          Alma 4:13
           13 Now this was a great cause for lamentations among the people,
          while others were abasing themselves, succoring those who stood
          in need of their succor, such as imparting their substance to the
          poor and the needy, feeding the hungry, and suffering all manner
          of afflictions, for Christ's sake, who should come according to
          the spirit of prophecy;
          

          Alma 4:14
           14 Looking forward to that day, thus retaining a remission of
          their sins; being filled with great joy because of the
          resurrection of the dead, according to the will and power and
          deliverance of Jesus Christ from the bands of death.
          

          Alma 4:15
           15 And now it came to pass that Alma, having seen the
          afflictions of the humble followers of God, and the persecutions
          which were heaped upon them by the remainder of his people, and
          seeing all their inequality, began to be very sorrowful;
          nevertheless the Spirit of the Lord did not fail him.
          

          Alma 4:16
           16 And he selected a wise man who was among the elders of the
          church, and gave him power according to the voice of the people,
          that he might have power to enact laws according to the laws
          which had been given, and to put them in force according to the
          wickedness and the crimes of the people.
          

          Alma 4:17
           17 Now this man's name was Nephihah, and he was appointed chief
          judge; and he sat in the judgment-seat to judge and to govern the
          people.
          

          Alma 4:18
           18 Now Alma did not grant unto him the office of being high
          priest over the church, but he retained the office of high priest
          unto himself; but he delivered the judgment-seat unto Nephihah.
          

          Alma 4:19
           19 And this he did that he himself might go forth among his
          people, or among the people of Nephi, that he might preach the
          word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their
          duty, and that he might pull down, by the word of God, all the
          pride and craftiness and all the contentions which were among his
          people, seeing no way that he might reclaim them save it were in
          bearing down in pure testimony against them.
          

          Alma 4:20
           20 And thus in the commencement of the ninth year of the reign
          of the judges over the people of Nephi, Alma delivered up the
          judgment-seat to Nephihah, and confined himself wholly to the
          high priesthood of the holy order of God, to the testimony of the
          word, according to the spirit of revelation and prophecy.
          

Alma 5 Chapter 5

          Alma 5:1
           1 Now it came to pass that Alma began to deliver the word of God
          unto the people, first in the land of Zarahemla, and from thence
          throughout all the land.
          

          Alma 5:2
           2 And these are the words which he spake to the people in the
          church which was established in the city of Zarahemla, according
          to his own record, saying:
          

          Alma 5:3
           3 I, Alma, having been consecrated by my father, Alma, to be a
          high priest over the church of God, he having power and authority
          from God to do these things, behold, I say unto you that he began
          to establish a church in the land which was in the borders of
          Nephi; yea, the land which was called the land of Mormon; yea,
          and he did baptize his brethren in the waters of Mormon.
          

          Alma 5:4
           4 And behold, I say unto you, they were delivered out of the
          hands of the people of king Noah, by the mercy and power of God.
          

          Alma 5:5
           5 And behold, after that, they were brought into bondage by the
          hands of the Lamanites in the wilderness; yea, I say unto you,
          they were in captivity, and again the Lord did deliver them out
          of bondage by the power of his word; and we were brought into
          this land, and here we began to establish the church of God
          throughout this land also.
          

          Alma 5:6
           6 And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, you that belong
          to this church, have you sufficiently retained in remembrance the
          captivity of your fathers? Yea, and have you sufficiently
          retained in remembrance his mercy and long-suffering towards
          them? And moreover, have ye sufficiently retained in remembrance
          that he has delivered their souls from hell?
          

          Alma 5:7
           7 Behold, he changed their hearts; yea, he awakened them out of
          a deep sleep, and they awoke unto God. Behold, they were in the
          midst of darkness; nevertheless, their souls were illuminated by
          the light of the everlasting word; yea, they were encircled about
          by the bands of death, and the chains of hell, and an everlasting
          destruction did await them.
          

          Alma 5:8
           8 And now I ask of you, my brethren, were they destroyed?
          Behold, I say unto you, Nay, they were not.
          

          Alma 5:9
           9 And again I ask, were the bands of death broken, and the
          chains of hell which encircled them about, were they loosed? I
          say unto you, Yea, they were loosed, and their souls did expand,
          and they did sing redeeming love. And I say unto you that they
          are saved.
          

          Alma 5:10
           10 And now I ask of you on what conditions are they saved? Yea,
          what grounds had they to hope for salvation? What is the cause
          of their being loosed from the bands of death, yea, and also the
          chains of hell?
          

          Alma 5:11
           11 Behold, I can tell you—did not my father Alma believe in the
          words which were delivered by the mouth of Abinadi? And was he
          not a holy prophet? Did he not speak the words of God, and my
          father Alma believe them?
          

          Alma 5:12
           12 And according to his faith there was a mighty change wrought
          in his heart. Behold I say unto you that this is all true.
          

          Alma 5:13
           13 And behold, he preached the word unto your fathers, and a
          mighty change was also wrought in their hearts, and they humbled
          themselves and put their trust in the true and living God. And
          behold, they were faithful until the end; therefore they were
          saved.
          

          Alma 5:14
           14 And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have
          ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in
          your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in
          your hearts?
          

          Alma 5:15
           15 Do ye exercise faith in the redemption of him who created
          you? Do you look forward with an eye of faith, and view this
          mortal body raised in immortality, and this corruption raised in
          incorruption, to stand before God to be judged according to the
          deeds which have been done in the mortal body?
          

          Alma 5:16
           16 I say unto you, can you imagine to yourselves that ye hear
          the voice of the Lord, saying unto you, in that day: Come unto me
          ye blessed, for behold, your works have been the works of
          righteousness upon the face of the earth?
          

          Alma 5:17
           17 Or do ye imagine to yourselves that ye can lie unto the Lord
          in that day, and say—Lord, our works have been righteous works
          upon the face of the earth—and that he will save you?
          

          Alma 5:18
           18 Or otherwise, can ye imagine yourselves brought before the
          tribunal of God with your souls filled with guilt and remorse,
          having a remembrance of all your guilt, yea, a perfect
          remembrance of all your wickedness, yea, a remembrance that ye
          have set at defiance the commandments of God?
          

          Alma 5:19
           19 I say unto you, can ye look up to God at that day with a pure
          heart and clean hands? I say unto you, can you look up, having
          the image of God engraven upon your countenances?
          

          Alma 5:20
           20 I say unto you, can ye think of being saved when you have
          yielded yourselves to become subjects to the devil?
          

          Alma 5:21
           21 I say unto you, ye will know at that day that ye cannot be
          saved; for there can no man be saved except his garments are
          washed white; yea, his garments must be purified until they are
          cleansed from all stain, through the blood of him of whom it has
          been spoken by our fathers, who should come to redeem his people
          from their sins.
          

          Alma 5:22
           22 And now I ask of you, my brethren, how will any of you feel,
          if ye shall stand before the bar of God, having your garments
          stained with blood and all manner of filthiness? Behold, what
          will these things testify against you?
          

          Alma 5:23
           23 Behold will they not testify that ye are murderers, yea, and
          also that ye are guilty of all manner of wickedness?
          

          Alma 5:24
           24 Behold, my brethren, do ye suppose that such an one can have
          a place to sit down in the kingdom of God, with Abraham, with
          Isaac, and with Jacob, and also all the holy prophets, whose
          garments are cleansed and are spotless, pure and white?
          

          Alma 5:25
           25 I say unto you, Nay; except ye make our Creator a liar from
          the beginning, or suppose that he is a liar from the beginning,
          ye cannot suppose that such can have place in the kingdom of
          heaven; but they shall be cast out for they are the children of
          the kingdom of the devil.
          

          Alma 5:26
           26 And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, if ye have
          experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the
          song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?
          

          Alma 5:27
           27 Have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God?
          Could ye say, if ye were called to die at this time, within
          yourselves, that ye have been sufficiently humble? That your
          garments have been cleansed and made white through the blood of
          Christ, who will come to redeem his people from their sins?
          

          Alma 5:28
           28 Behold, are ye stripped of pride? I say unto you, if ye are
          not ye are not prepared to meet God. Behold ye must prepare
          quickly; for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand, and such an
          one hath not eternal life.
          

          Alma 5:29
           29 Behold, I say, is there one among you who is not stripped of
          envy? I say unto you that such an one is not prepared; and I
          would that he should prepare quickly, for the hour is close at
          hand, and he knoweth not when the time shall come; for such an
          one is not found guiltless.
          

          Alma 5:30
           30 And again I say unto you, is there one among you that doth
          make a mock of his brother, or that heapeth upon him
          persecutions?
          

          Alma 5:31
           31 Wo unto such an one, for he is not prepared, and the time is
          at hand that he must repent or he cannot be saved!
          

          Alma 5:32
           32 Yea, even wo unto all ye workers of iniquity; repent, repent,
          for the Lord God hath spoken it!
          

          Alma 5:33
           33 Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms
          of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I
          will receive you.
          

          Alma 5:34
           34 Yea, he saith: Come unto me and ye shall partake of the fruit
          of the tree of life; yea, ye shall eat and drink of the bread and
          the waters of life freely;
          

          Alma 5:35
           35 Yea, come unto me and bring forth works of righteousness, and
          ye shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire—
          

          Alma 5:36
           36 For behold, the time is at hand that whosoever bringeth forth
          not good fruit, or whosoever doeth not the works of
          righteousness, the same have cause to wail and mourn.
          

          Alma 5:37
           37 O ye workers of iniquity; ye that are puffed up in the vain
          things of the world, ye that have professed to have known the
          ways of righteousness nevertheless have gone astray, as sheep
          having no shepherd, notwithstanding a shepherd hath called after
          you and is still calling after you, but ye will not hearken unto
          his voice!
          

          Alma 5:38
           38 Behold, I say unto you, that the good shepherd doth call you;
          yea, and in his own name he doth call you, which is the name of
          Christ; and if ye will not hearken unto the voice of the good
          shepherd, to the name by which ye are called, behold, ye are not
          the sheep of the good shepherd.
          

          Alma 5:39
           39 And now if ye are not the sheep of the good shepherd, of what
          fold are ye? Behold, I say unto you, that the devil is your
          shepherd, and ye are of his fold; and now, who can deny this?
          Behold, I say unto you, whosoever denieth this is a liar and a
          child of the devil.
          

          Alma 5:40
           40 For I say unto you that whatsoever is good cometh from God,
          and whatsoever is evil cometh from the devil.
          

          Alma 5:41
           41 Therefore, if a man bringeth forth good works he hearkeneth
          unto the voice of the good shepherd, and he doth follow him; but
          whosoever bringeth forth evil works, the same becometh a child of
          the devil, for he hearkeneth unto his voice, and doth follow him.
          

          Alma 5:42
           42 And whosoever doeth this must receive his wages of him;
          therefore, for his wages he receiveth death, as to things
          pertaining unto righteousness, being dead unto all good works.
          

          Alma 5:43
           43 And now, my brethren, I would that ye should hear me, for I
          speak in the energy of my soul; for behold, I have spoken unto
          you plainly that ye cannot err, or have spoken according to the
          commandments of God.
          

          Alma 5:44
           44 For I am called to speak after this manner, according to the
          holy order of God, which is in Christ Jesus; yea, I am commanded
          to stand and testify unto this people the things which have been
          spoken by our fathers concerning the things which are to come.
          

          Alma 5:45
           45 And this is not all. Do ye not suppose that I know of these
          things myself? Behold, I testify unto you that I do know that
          these things whereof I have spoken are true. And how do ye
          suppose that I know of their surety?
          

          Alma 5:46
           46 Behold, I say unto you they are made known unto me by the
          Holy Spirit of God. Behold, I have fasted and prayed many days
          that I might know these things of myself. And now I do know of
          myself that they are true; for the Lord God hath made them
          manifest unto me by his Holy Spirit; and this is the spirit of
          revelation which is in me.
          

          Alma 5:47
           47 And moreover, I say unto you that it has thus been revealed
          unto me, that the words which have been spoken by our fathers are
          true, even so according to the spirit of prophecy which is in me,
          which is also by the manifestation of the Spirit of God.
          

          Alma 5:48
           48 I say unto you, that I know of myself that whatsoever I shall
          say unto you, concerning that which is to come, is true; and I
          say unto you, that I know that Jesus Christ shall come, yea, the
          Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, and mercy,
          and truth. And behold, it is he that cometh to take away the
          sins of the world, yea, the sins of every man who steadfastly
          believeth on his name.
          

          Alma 5:49
           49 And now I say unto you that this is the order after which I
          am called, yea, to preach unto my beloved brethren, yea, and
          every one that dwelleth in the land; yea, to preach unto all,
          both old and young, both bond and free; yea, I say unto you the
          aged, and also the middle aged, and the rising generation; yea,
          to cry unto them that they must repent and be born again.
          

          Alma 5:50
           50 Yea, thus saith the Spirit: Repent, all ye ends of the earth,
          for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand; yea, the Son of God
          cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion.
          Yea, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, that the Spirit saith:
          Behold the glory of the King of all the earth; and also the King
          of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of
          men.
          

          Alma 5:51
           51 And also the Spirit saith unto me, yea, crieth unto me with a
          mighty voice, saying: Go forth and say unto this people—Repent,
          for except ye repent ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of
          heaven.
          

          Alma 5:52
           52 And again I say unto you, the Spirit saith: Behold, the ax is
          laid at the root of the tree; therefore every tree that bringeth
          not forth good fruit shall be hewn down and cast into the fire,
          yea, a fire which cannot be consumed, even an unquenchable fire.
          Behold, and remember, the Holy One hath spoken it.
          

          Alma 5:53
           53 And now my beloved brethren, I say unto you, can ye withstand
          these sayings; yea, can ye lay aside these things, and trample
          the Holy One under your feet; yea, can ye be puffed up in the
          pride of your hearts; yea, will ye still persist in the wearing
          of costly apparel and setting your hearts upon the vain things of
          the world, upon your riches?
          

          Alma 5:54
           54 Yea, will ye persist in supposing that ye are better one than
          another; yea, will ye persist in the persecution of your
          brethren, who humble themselves and do walk after the holy order
          of God, wherewith they have been brought into this church, having
          been sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and they do bring forth works
          which are meet for repentance—
          

          Alma 5:55
           55 Yea, and will you persist in turning your backs upon the
          poor, and the needy, and in withholding your substance from them?
          

          Alma 5:56
           56 And finally, all ye that will persist in your wickedness, I
          say unto you that these are they who shall be hewn down and cast
          into the fire except they speedily repent.
          

          Alma 5:57
           57 And now I say unto you, all you that are desirous to follow
          the voice of the good shepherd, come ye out from the wicked, and
          be ye separate, and touch not their unclean things; and behold,
          their names shall be blotted out, that the names of the wicked
          shall not be numbered among the names of the righteous, that the
          word of God may be fulfilled, which saith: The names of the
          wicked shall not be mingled with the names of my people;
          

          Alma 5:58
           58 For the names of the righteous shall be written in the book
          of life, and unto them will I grant an inheritance at my right
          hand. And now, my brethren, what have ye to say against this? I
          say unto you, if ye speak against it, it matters not, for the
          word of God must be fulfilled.
          

          Alma 5:59
           59 For what shepherd is there among you having many sheep doth
          not watch over them, that the wolves enter not and devour his
          flock? And behold, if a wolf enter his flock doth he not drive
          him out? Yea, and at the last, if he can, he will destroy him.
          

          Alma 5:60
           60 And now I say unto you that the good shepherd doth call after
          you; and if you will hearken unto his voice he will bring you
          into his fold, and ye are his sheep; and he commandeth you that
          ye suffer no ravenous wolf to enter among you, that ye may not be
          destroyed.
          

          Alma 5:61
           61 And now I, Alma, do command you in the language of him who
          hath commanded me, that ye observe to do the words which I have
          spoken unto you.
          

          Alma 5:62
           62 I speak by way of command unto you that belong to the church;
          and unto those who do not belong to the church I speak by way of
          invitation, saying: Come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye
          also may be partakers of the fruit of the tree of life.
          

Alma 6 Chapter 6

          Alma 6:1
           1 And now it came to pass that after Alma had made an end of
          speaking unto the people of the church, which was established in
          the city of Zarahemla, he ordained priests and elders, by laying
          on his hands according to the order of God, to preside and watch
          over the church.
          

          Alma 6:2
           2 And it came to pass that whosoever did not belong to the
          church who repented of their sins were baptized unto repentance,
          and were received into the church.
          

          Alma 6:3
           3 And it also came to pass that whosoever did belong to the
          church that did not repent of their wickedness and humble
          themselves before God—I mean those who were lifted up in the
          pride of their hearts—the same were rejected, and their names
          were blotted out, that their names were not numbered among those
          of the righteous.
          

          Alma 6:4
           4 And thus they began to establish the order of the church in
          the city of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 6:5
           5 Now I would that ye should understand that the word of God was
          liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of
          assembling themselves together to hear the word of God.
          

          Alma 6:6
           6 Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they
          should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and
          mighty prayer in behalf of the welfare of the souls of those who
          knew not God.
          

          Alma 6:7
           7 And now it came to pass that when Alma had made these
          regulations he departed from them, yea, from the church which was
          in the city of Zarahemla, and went over upon the east of the
          river Sidon, into the valley of Gideon, there having been a city
          built, which was called the city of Gideon, which was in the
          valley that was called Gideon, being called after the man who was
          slain by the hand of Nehor with the sword.
          

          Alma 6:8
           8 And Alma went and began to declare the word of God unto the
          church which was established in the valley of Gideon, according
          to the revelation of the truth of the word which had been spoken
          by his fathers, and according to the spirit of prophecy which was
          in him, according to the testimony of Jesus Christ, the Son of
          God, who should come to redeem his people from their sins, and
          the holy order by which he was called. And thus it is written.
          Amen.
          

Alma 7 Chapter 7

          Alma 7:1
           1 Behold my beloved brethren, seeing that I have been permitted
          to come unto you, therefore I attempt to address you in my
          language; yea, by my own mouth, seeing that it is the first time
          that I have spoken unto you by the words of my mouth, I having
          been wholly confined to the judgment-seat, having had much
          business that I could not come unto you.
          

          Alma 7:2
           2 And even I could not have come now at this time were it not
          that the judgment-seat hath been given to another, to reign in my
          stead; and the Lord in much mercy hath granted that I should come
          unto you.
          

          Alma 7:3
           3 And behold, I have come having great hopes and much desire
          that I should find that ye had humbled yourselves before God, and
          that ye had continued in the supplicating of his grace, that I
          should find that ye were blameless before him, that I should find
          that ye were not in the awful dilemma that our brethren were in
          at Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 7:4
           4 But blessed be the name of God, that he hath given me to know,
          yea, hath given unto me the exceedingly great joy of knowing that
          they are established again in the way of his righteousness.
          

          Alma 7:5
           5 And I trust, according to the Spirit of God which is in me,
          that I shall also have joy over you; nevertheless I do not desire
          that my joy over you should come by the cause of so much
          afflictions and sorrow which I have had for the brethren at
          Zarahemla, for behold, my joy cometh over them after wading
          through much affliction and sorrow.
          

          Alma 7:6
           6 But behold, I trust that ye are not in a state of so much
          unbelief as were your brethren; I trust that ye are not lifted up
          in the pride of your hearts; yea, I trust that ye have not set
          your hearts upon riches and the vain things of the world; yea, I
          trust that you do not worship idols, but that ye do worship the
          true and living God, and that ye look forward for the remission
          of your sins, with an everlasting faith, which is to come.
          

          Alma 7:7
           7 For behold, I say unto you there be many things to come; and
          behold, there is one thing which is of more importance than they
          all—for behold, the time is not far distant that the Redeemer
          liveth and cometh among his people.
          

          Alma 7:8
           8 Behold, I do not say that he will come among us at the time of
          his dwelling in his mortal tabernacle; for behold, the Spirit
          hath not said unto me that this should be the case. Now as to
          this thing I do not know; but this much I do know, that the Lord
          God hath power to do all things which are according to his word.
          

          Alma 7:9
           9 But behold, the Spirit hath said this much unto me, saying:
          Cry unto this people, saying—Repent ye, and prepare the way of
          the Lord, and walk in his paths, which are straight; for behold,
          the kingdom of heaven is at hand, and the Son of God cometh upon
          the face of the earth.
          

          Alma 7:10
           10 And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is
          the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and
          chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the
          power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son
          of God.
          

          Alma 7:11
           11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and
          temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be
          fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the
          sicknesses of his people.
          

          Alma 7:12
           12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands
          of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their
          infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according
          to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to
          succor his people according to their infirmities.
          

          Alma 7:13
           13 Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of
          God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him
          the sins of his people, that he might blot out their
          transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now
          behold, this is the testimony which is in me.
          

          Alma 7:14
           14 Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again;
          for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit
          the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto
          repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may
          have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the
          world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all
          unrighteousness.
          

          Alma 7:15
           15 Yea, I say unto you come and fear not, and lay aside every
          sin, which easily doth beset you, which doth bind you down to
          destruction, yea, come and go forth, and show unto your God that
          ye are willing to repent of your sins and enter into a covenant
          with him to keep his commandments, and witness it unto him this
          day by going into the waters of baptism.
          

          Alma 7:16
           16 And whosoever doeth this, and keepeth the commandments of God
          from thenceforth, the same will remember that I say unto him,
          yea, he will remember that I have said unto him, he shall have
          eternal life, according to the testimony of the Holy Spirit,
          which testifieth in me.
          

          Alma 7:17
           17 And now my beloved brethren, do you believe these things?
          Behold, I say unto you, yea, I know that ye believe them; and the
          way that I know that ye believe them is by the manifestation of
          the Spirit which is in me. And now because your faith is strong
          concerning that, yea, concerning the things which I have spoken,
          great is my joy.
          

          Alma 7:18
           18 For as I said unto you from the beginning, that I had much
          desire that ye were not in the state of dilemma like your
          brethren, even so I have found that my desires have been
          gratified.
          

          Alma 7:19
           19 For I perceive that ye are in the paths of righteousness; I
          perceive that ye are in the path which leads to the kingdom of
          God; yea, I perceive that ye are making his paths straight.
          

          Alma 7:20
           20 I perceive that it has been made known unto you, by the
          testimony of his word, that he cannot walk in crooked paths;
          neither doth he vary from that which he hath said; neither hath
          he a shadow of turning from the right to the left, or from that
          which is right to that which is wrong; therefore, his course is
          one eternal round.
          

          Alma 7:21
           21 And he doth not dwell in unholy temples; neither can
          filthiness or anything which is unclean be received into the
          kingdom of God; therefore I say unto you the time shall come,
          yea, and it shall be at the last day, that he who is filthy shall
          remain in his filthiness.
          

          Alma 7:22
           22 And now my beloved brethren, I have said these things unto
          you that I might awaken you to a sense of your duty to God, that
          ye may walk blameless before him, that ye may walk after the holy
          order of God, after which ye have been received.
          

          Alma 7:23
           23 And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive
          and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and
          long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in
          keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for
          whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal;
          always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do
          receive.
          

          Alma 7:24
           24 And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye
          will always abound in good works.
          

          Alma 7:25
           25 And may the Lord bless you, and keep your garments spotless,
          that ye may at last be brought to sit down with Abraham, Isaac,
          and Jacob, and the holy prophets who have been ever since the
          world began, having your garments spotless even as their garments
          are spotless, in the kingdom of heaven to go no more out.
          

          Alma 7:26
           26 And now my beloved brethren, I have spoken these words unto
          you according to the Spirit which testifieth in me; and my soul
          doth exceedingly rejoice, because of the exceeding diligence and
          heed which ye have given unto my word.
          

          Alma 7:27
           27 And now, may the peace of God rest upon you, and upon your
          houses and lands, and upon your flocks and herds, and all that
          you possess, your women and your children, according to your
          faith and good works, from this time forth and forever. And thus
          I have spoken. Amen.
          

Alma 8 Chapter 8

          Alma 8:1
           1 And now it came to pass that Alma returned from the land of
          Gideon, after having taught the people of Gideon many things
          which cannot be written, having established the order of the
          church, according as he had before done in the land of Zarahemla,
          yea, he returned to his own house at Zarahemla to rest himself
          from the labors which he had performed.
          

          Alma 8:2
           2 And thus ended the ninth year of the reign of the judges over
          the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 8:3
           3 And it came to pass in the commencement of the tenth year of
          the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, that Alma
          departed from thence and took his journey over into the land of
          Melek, on the west of the river Sidon, on the west by the borders
          of the wilderness.
          

          Alma 8:4
           4 And he began to teach the people in the land of Melek
          according to the holy order of God, by which he had been called;
          and he began to teach the people throughout all the land of
          Melek.
          

          Alma 8:5
           5 And it came to pass that the people came to him throughout all
          the borders of the land which was by the wilderness side. And
          they were baptized throughout all the land;
          

          Alma 8:6
           6 So that when he had finished his work at Melek he departed
          thence, and traveled three days' journey on the north of the land
          of Melek; and he came to a city which was called Ammonihah.
          

          Alma 8:7
           7 Now it was the custom of the people of Nephi to call their
          lands, and their cities, and their villages, yea, even all their
          small villages, after the name of him who first possessed them;
          and thus it was with the land of Ammonihah.
          

          Alma 8:8
           8 And it came to pass that when Alma had come to the city of
          Ammonihah he began to preach the word of God unto them.
          

          Alma 8:9
           9 Now Satan had gotten great hold upon the hearts of the people
          of the city of Ammonihah; therefore they would not hearken unto
          the words of Alma.
          

          Alma 8:10
           10 Nevertheless Alma labored much in the spirit, wrestling with
          God in mighty prayer, that he would pour out his Spirit upon the
          people who were in the city; that he would also grant that he
          might baptize them unto repentance.
          

          Alma 8:11
           11 Nevertheless, they hardened their hearts, saying unto him:
          Behold, we know that thou art Alma; and we know that thou art
          high priest over the church which thou hast established in many
          parts of the land, according to your tradition; and we are not of
          thy church, and we do not believe in such foolish traditions.
          

          Alma 8:12
           12 And now we know that because we are not of thy church we know
          that thou hast no power over us; and thou hast delivered up the
          judgment-seat unto Nephihah; therefore thou art not the chief
          judge over us.
          

          Alma 8:13
           13 Now when the people had said this, and withstood all his
          words, and reviled him, and spit upon him, and caused that he
          should be cast out of their city, he departed thence and took his
          journey towards the city which was called Aaron.
          

          Alma 8:14
           14 And it came to pass that while he was journeying thither,
          being weighed down with sorrow, wading through much tribulation
          and anguish of soul, because of the wickedness of the people who
          were in the city of Ammonihah, it came to pass while Alma was
          thus weighed down with sorrow, behold an angel of the Lord
          appeared unto him, saying:
          

          Alma 8:15
           15 Blessed art thou, Alma; therefore, lift up thy head and
          rejoice, for thou hast great cause to rejoice; for thou hast been
          faithful in keeping the commandments of God from the time which
          thou receivedst thy first message from him. Behold, I am he that
          delivered it unto you.
          

          Alma 8:16
           16 And behold, I am sent to command thee that thou return to the
          city of Ammonihah, and preach again unto the people of the city;
          yea, preach unto them. Yea, say unto them, except they repent
          the Lord God will destroy them.
          

          Alma 8:17
           17 For behold, they do study at this time that they may destroy
          the liberty of thy people, (for thus saith the Lord) which is
          contrary to the statutes, and judgments, and commandments which
          he has given unto his people.
          

          Alma 8:18
           18 Now it came to pass that after Alma had received his message
          from the angel of the Lord he returned speedily to the land of
          Ammonihah. And he entered the city by another way, yea, by the
          way which is on the south of the city of Ammonihah.
          

          Alma 8:19
           19 And as he entered the city he was an hungered, and he said to
          a man: Will ye give to an humble servant of God something to eat?
          

          Alma 8:20
           20 And the man said unto him: I am a Nephite, and I know that
          thou art a holy prophet of God, for thou art the man whom an
          angel said in a vision: Thou shalt receive. Therefore, go with
          me into my house and I will impart unto thee of my food; and I
          know that thou wilt be a blessing unto me and my house.
          

          Alma 8:21
           21 And it came to pass that the man received him into his house;
          and the man was called Amulek; and he brought forth bread and
          meat and set before Alma.
          

          Alma 8:22
           22 And it came to pass that Alma ate bread and was filled; and
          he blessed Amulek and his house, and he gave thanks unto God.
          

          Alma 8:23
           23 And after he had eaten and was filled he said unto Amulek: I
          am Alma, and am the high priest over the church of God throughout
          the land.
          

          Alma 8:24
           24 And behold, I have been called to preach the word of God
          among all this people, according to the spirit of revelation and
          prophecy; and I was in this land and they would not receive me,
          but they cast me out and I was about to set my back towards this
          land forever.
          

          Alma 8:25
           25 But behold, I have been commanded that I should turn again
          and prophesy unto this people, yea, and to testify against them
          concerning their iniquities.
          

          Alma 8:26
           26 And now, Amulek, because thou hast fed me and taken me in,
          thou art blessed; for I was an hungered, for I had fasted many
          days.
          

          Alma 8:27
           27 And Alma tarried many days with Amulek before he began to
          preach unto the people.
          

          Alma 8:28
           28 And it came to pass that the people did wax more gross in
          their iniquities.
          

          Alma 8:29
           29 And the word came to Alma, saying: Go; and also say unto my
          servant Amulek, go forth and prophesy unto this people,
          saying—Repent ye, for thus saith the Lord, except ye repent I
          will visit this people in mine anger; yea, and I will not turn my
          fierce anger away.
          

          Alma 8:30
           30 And Alma went forth, and also Amulek, among the people, to
          declare the words of God unto them; and they were filled with the
          Holy Ghost.
          

          Alma 8:31
           31 And they had power given unto them, insomuch that they could
          not be confined in dungeons; neither was it possible that any man
          could slay them; nevertheless they did not exercise their power
          until they were bound in bands and cast into prison. Now, this
          was done that the Lord might show forth his power in them.
          

          Alma 8:32
           32 And it came to pass that they went forth and began to preach
          and to prophesy unto the people, according to the spirit and
          power which the Lord had given them.
          

Alma 9 Chapter 9

          Alma 9:1
           1 And again, I, Alma, having been commanded of God that I should
          take Amulek and go forth and preach again unto this people, or
          the people who were in the city of Ammonihah, it came to pass as
          I began to preach unto them, they began to contend with me,
          saying:
          

          Alma 9:2
           2 Who art thou? Suppose ye that we shall believe the testimony
          of one man, although he should preach unto us that the earth
          should pass away?
          

          Alma 9:3
           3 Now they understood not the words which they spake; for they
          knew not that the earth should pass away.
          

          Alma 9:4
           4 And they said also: We will not believe thy words if thou
          shouldst prophesy that this great city should be destroyed in one
          day.
          

          Alma 9:5
           5 Now they knew not that God could do such marvelous works, for
          they were a hard-hearted and a stiffnecked people.
          

          Alma 9:6
           6 And they said: Who is God, that sendeth no more authority than
          one man among this people, to declare unto them the truth of such
          great and marvelous things?
          

          Alma 9:7
           7 And they stood forth to lay their hands on me; but behold,
          they did not. And I stood with boldness to declare unto them,
          yea, I did boldly testify unto them, saying:
          

          Alma 9:8
           8 Behold, O ye wicked and perverse generation, how have ye
          forgotten the tradition of your fathers; yea, how soon ye have
          forgotten the commandments of God.
          

          Alma 9:9
           9 Do ye not remember that our father, Lehi, was brought out of
          Jerusalem by the hand of God? Do ye not remember that they were
          all led by him through the wilderness?
          

          Alma 9:10
           10 And have ye forgotten so soon how many times he delivered our
          fathers out of the hands of their enemies, and preserved them
          from being destroyed, even by the hands of their own brethren?
          

          Alma 9:11
           11 Yea, and if it had not been for his matchless power, and his
          mercy, and his long-suffering towards us, we should unavoidably
          have been cut off from the face of the earth long before this
          period of time, and perhaps been consigned to a state of endless
          misery and woe.
          

          Alma 9:12
           12 Behold, now I say unto you that he commandeth you to repent;
          and except ye repent, ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of
          God. But behold, this is not all—he has commanded you to
          repent, or he will utterly destroy you from off the face of the
          earth; yea, he will visit you in his anger, and in his fierce
          anger he will not turn away.
          

          Alma 9:13
           13 Behold, do ye not remember the words which he spake unto
          Lehi, saying that: Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments, ye
          shall prosper in the land? And again it is said that: Inasmuch
          as ye will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from the
          presence of the Lord.
          

          Alma 9:14
           14 Now I would that ye should remember, that inasmuch as the
          Lamanites have not kept the commandments of God, they have been
          cut off from the presence of the Lord. Now we see that the word
          of the Lord has been verified in this thing, and the Lamanites
          have been cut off from his presence, from the beginning of their
          transgressions in the land.
          

          Alma 9:15
           15 Nevertheless I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable
          for them in the day of judgment than for you, if ye remain in
          your sins, yea, and even more tolerable for them in this life
          than for you, except ye repent.
          

          Alma 9:16
           16 For there are many promises which are extended to the
          Lamanites; for it is because of the traditions of their fathers
          that caused them to remain in their state of ignorance; therefore
          the Lord will be merciful unto them and prolong their existence
          in the land.
          

          Alma 9:17
           17 And at some period of time they will be brought to believe in
          his word, and to know of the incorrectness of the traditions of
          their fathers; and many of them will be saved, for the Lord will
          be merciful unto all who call on his name.
          

          Alma 9:18
           18 But behold, I say unto you that if ye persist in your
          wickedness that your days shall not be prolonged in the land, for
          the Lamanites shall be sent upon you; and if ye repent not they
          shall come in a time when you know not, and ye shall be visited
          with utter destruction; and it shall be according to the fierce
          anger of the Lord.
          

          Alma 9:19
           19 For he will not suffer you that ye shall live in your
          iniquities, to destroy his people. I say unto you, Nay; he would
          rather suffer that the Lamanites might destroy all his people who
          are called the people of Nephi, if it were possible that they
          could fall into sins and transgressions, after having had so much
          light and so much knowledge given unto them of the Lord their
          God;
          

          Alma 9:20
           20 Yea, after having been such a highly favored people of the
          Lord; yea, after having been favored above every other nation,
          kindred, tongue, or people; after having had all things made
          known unto them, according to their desires, and their faith, and
          prayers, of that which has been, and which is, and which is to
          come;
          

          Alma 9:21
           21 Having been visited by the Spirit of God; having conversed
          with angels, and having been spoken unto by the voice of the
          Lord; and having the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of
          revelation, and also many gifts, the gift of speaking with
          tongues, and the gift of preaching, and the gift of the Holy
          Ghost, and the gift of translation;
          

          Alma 9:22
           22 Yea, and after having been delivered of God out of the land
          of Jerusalem, by the hand of the Lord; having been saved from
          famine, and from sickness, and all manner of diseases of every
          kind; and they having waxed strong in battle, that they might not
          be destroyed; having been brought out of bondage time after time,
          and having been kept and preserved until now; and they have been
          prospered until they are rich in all manner of things—
          

          Alma 9:23
           23 And now behold I say unto you, that if this people, who have
          received so many blessings from the hand of the Lord, should
          transgress contrary to the light and knowledge which they do
          have, I say unto you that if this be the case, that if they
          should fall into transgression, it would be far more tolerable
          for the Lamanites than for them.
          

          Alma 9:24
           24 For behold, the promises of the Lord are extended to the
          Lamanites, but they are not unto you if ye transgress; for has
          not the Lord expressly promised and firmly decreed, that if ye
          will rebel against him that ye shall utterly be destroyed from
          off the face of the earth?
          

          Alma 9:25
           25 And now for this cause, that ye may not be destroyed, the
          Lord has sent his angel to visit many of his people, declaring
          unto them that they must go forth and cry mightily unto this
          people, saying: Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is nigh at
          hand;
          

          Alma 9:26
           26 And not many days hence the Son of God shall come in his
          glory; and his glory shall be the glory of the Only Begotten of
          the Father, full of grace, equity, and truth, full of patience,
          mercy, and long-suffering, quick to hear the cries of his people
          and to answer their prayers.
          

          Alma 9:27
           27 And behold, he cometh to redeem those who will be baptized
          unto repentance, through faith on his name.
          

          Alma 9:28
           28 Therefore, prepare ye the way of the Lord, for the time is at
          hand that all men shall reap a reward of their works, according
          to that which they have been—if they have been righteous they
          shall reap the salvation of their souls, according to the power
          and deliverance of Jesus Christ; and if they have been evil they
          shall reap the damnation of their souls, according to the power
          and captivation of the devil.
          

          Alma 9:29
           29 Now behold, this is the voice of the angel, crying unto the
          people.
          

          Alma 9:30
           30 And now, my beloved brethren, for ye are my brethren, and ye
          ought to be beloved, and ye ought to bring forth works which are
          meet for repentance, seeing that your hearts have been grossly
          hardened against the word of God, and seeing that ye are a lost
          and a fallen people.
          

          Alma 9:31
           31 Now it came to pass that when I, Alma, had spoken these
          words, behold, the people were wroth with me because I said unto
          them that they were a hard-hearted and a stiffnecked people.
          

          Alma 9:32
           32 And also because I said unto them that they were a lost and a
          fallen people they were angry with me, and sought to lay their
          hands upon me, that they might cast me into prison.
          

          Alma 9:33
           33 But it came to pass that the Lord did not suffer them that
          they should take me at that time and cast me into prison.
          

          Alma 9:34
           34 And it came to pass that Amulek went and stood forth, and
          began to preach unto them also. And now the words of Amulek are
          not all written, nevertheless a part of his words are written in
          this book.
          

Alma 10 Chapter 10

          Alma 10:1
           1 Now these are the words which Amulek preached unto the people
          who were in the land of Ammonihah, saying:
          

          Alma 10:2
           2 I am Amulek; I am the son of Giddonah, who was the son of
          Ishmael, who was a descendant of Aminadi; and it was the same
          Aminadi who interpreted the writing which was upon the wall of
          the temple, which was written by the finger of God.
          

          Alma 10:3
           3 And Aminadi was a descendant of Nephi, who was the son of
          Lehi, who came out of the land of Jerusalem, who was a descendant
          of Manasseh, who was the son of Joseph who was sold into Egypt by
          the hands of his brethren.
          

          Alma 10:4
           4 And behold, I am also a man of no small reputation among all
          those who know me; yea, and behold, I have many kindreds and
          friends, and I have also acquired much riches by the hand of my
          industry.
          

          Alma 10:5
           5 Nevertheless, after all this, I never have known much of the
          ways of the Lord, and his mysteries and marvelous power. I said
          I never had known much of these things; but behold, I mistake,
          for I have seen much of his mysteries and his marvelous power;
          yea, even in the preservation of the lives of this people.
          

          Alma 10:6
           6 Nevertheless, I did harden my heart, for I was called many
          times and I would not hear; therefore I knew concerning these
          things, yet I would not know; therefore I went on rebelling
          against God, in the wickedness of my heart, even until the fourth
          day of this seventh month, which is in the tenth year of the
          reign of the judges.
          

          Alma 10:7
           7 As I was journeying to see a very near kindred, behold an
          angel of the Lord appeared unto me and said: Amulek, return to
          thine own house, for thou shalt feed a prophet of the Lord; yea,
          a holy man, who is a chosen man of God; for he has fasted many
          days because of the sins of this people, and he is an hungered,
          and thou shalt receive him into thy house and feed him, and he
          shall bless thee and thy house; and the blessing of the Lord
          shall rest upon thee and thy house.
          

          Alma 10:8
           8 And it came to pass that I obeyed the voice of the angel, and
          returned towards my house. And as I was going thither I found
          the man whom the angel said unto me: Thou shalt receive into thy
          house—and behold it was this same man who has been speaking unto
          you concerning the things of God.
          

          Alma 10:9
           9 And the angel said unto me he is a holy man; wherefore I know
          he is a holy man because it was said by an angel of God.
          

          Alma 10:10
           10 And again, I know that the things whereof he hath testified
          are true; for behold I say unto you, that as the Lord liveth,
          even so has he sent his angel to make these things manifest unto
          me; and this he has done while this Alma hath dwelt at my house.
          

          Alma 10:11
           11 For behold, he hath blessed mine house, he hath blessed me,
          and my women, and my children, and my father and my kinsfolk;
          yea, even all my kindred hath he blessed, and the blessing of the
          Lord hath rested upon us according to the words which he spake.
          

          Alma 10:12
           12 And now, when Amulek had spoken these words the people began
          to be astonished, seeing there was more than one witness who
          testified of the things whereof they were accused, and also of
          the things which were to come, according to the spirit of
          prophecy which was in them.
          

          Alma 10:13
           13 Nevertheless, there were some among them who thought to
          question them, that by their cunning devices they might catch
          them in their words, that they might find witness against them,
          that they might deliver them to their judges that they might be
          judged according to the law, and that they might be slain or cast
          into prison, according to the crime which they could make appear
          or witness against them.
          

          Alma 10:14
           14 Now it was those men who sought to destroy them, who were
          lawyers, who were hired or appointed by the people to administer
          the law at their times of trials, or at the trials of the crimes
          of the people before the judges.
          

          Alma 10:15
           15 Now these lawyers were learned in all the arts and cunning of
          the people; and this was to enable them that they might be
          skilful in their profession.
          

          Alma 10:16
           16 And it came to pass that they began to question Amulek, that
          thereby they might make him cross his words, or contradict the
          words which he should speak.
          

          Alma 10:17
           17 Now they knew not that Amulek could know of their designs.
          But it came to pass as they began to question him, he perceived
          their thoughts, and he said unto them: O ye wicked and perverse
          generation, ye lawyers and hypocrites, for ye are laying the
          foundation of the devil; for ye are laying traps and snares to
          catch the holy ones of God.
          

          Alma 10:18
           18 Ye are laying plans to pervert the ways of the righteous, and
          to bring down the wrath of God upon your heads, even to the utter
          destruction of this people.
          

          Alma 10:19
           19 Yea, well did Mosiah say, who was our last king, when he was
          about to deliver up the kingdom, having no one to confer it upon,
          causing that this people should be governed by their own
          voices—yea, well did he say that if the time should come that
          the voice of this people should choose iniquity, that is, if the
          time should come that this people should fall into transgression,
          they would be ripe for destruction.
          

          Alma 10:20
           20 And now I say unto you that well doth the Lord judge of your
          iniquities; well doth he cry unto this people, by the voice of
          his angels: Repent ye, repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at
          hand.
          

          Alma 10:21
           21 Yea, well doth he cry, by the voice of his angels that: I
          will come down among my people, with equity and justice in my
          hands.
          

          Alma 10:22
           22 Yea, and I say unto you that if it were not for the prayers
          of the righteous, who are now in the land, that ye would even now
          be visited with utter destruction; yet it would not be by flood,
          as were the people in the days of Noah, but it would be by
          famine, and by pestilence, and the sword.
          

          Alma 10:23
           23 But it is by the prayers of the righteous that ye are spared;
          now therefore, if ye will cast out the righteous from among you
          then will not the Lord stay his hand; but in his fierce anger he
          will come out against you; then ye shall be smitten by famine,
          and by pestilence, and by the sword; and the time is soon at hand
          except ye repent.
          

          Alma 10:24
           24 And now it came to pass that the people were more angry with
          Amulek, and they cried out, saying: This man doth revile against
          our laws which are just, and our wise lawyers whom we have
          selected.
          

          Alma 10:25
           25 But Amulek stretched forth his hand, and cried the mightier
          unto them, saying: O ye wicked and perverse generation, why hath
          Satan got such great hold upon your hearts? Why will ye yield
          yourselves unto him that he may have power over you, to blind
          your eyes, that ye will not understand the words which are
          spoken, according to their truth?
          

          Alma 10:26
           26 For behold, have I testified against your law? Ye do not
          understand; ye say that I have spoken against your law; but I
          have not, but I have spoken in favor of your law, to your
          condemnation.
          

          Alma 10:27
           27 And now behold, I say unto you, that the foundation of the
          destruction of this people is beginning to be laid by the
          unrighteousness of your lawyers and your judges.
          

          Alma 10:28
           28 And now it came to pass that when Amulek had spoken these
          words the people cried out against him, saying: Now we know that
          this man is a child of the devil, for he hath lied unto us; for
          he hath spoken against our law. And now he says that he has not
          spoken against it.
          

          Alma 10:29
           29 And again, he has reviled against our lawyers, and our
          judges.
          

          Alma 10:30
           30 And it came to pass that the lawyers put it into their hearts
          that they should remember these things against him.
          

          Alma 10:31
           31 And there was one among them whose name was Zeezrom. Now he
          was the foremost to accuse Amulek and Alma, he being one of the
          most expert among them, having much business to do among the
          people.
          

          Alma 10:32
           32 Now the object of these lawyers was to get gain; and they got
          gain according to their employ.
          

Alma 11 Chapter 11

          Alma 11:1
           1 Now it was in the law of Mosiah that every man who was a judge
          of the law, or those who were appointed to be judges, should
          receive wages according to the time which they labored to judge
          those who were brought before them to be judged.
          

          Alma 11:2
           2 Now if a man owed another, and he would not pay that which he
          did owe, he was complained of to the judge; and the judge
          executed authority, and sent forth officers that the man should
          be brought before him; and he judged the man according to the law
          and the evidences which were brought against him, and thus the
          man was compelled to pay that which he owed, or be stripped, or
          be cast out from among the people as a thief and a robber.
          

          Alma 11:3
           3 And the judge received for his wages according to his time—a
          senine of gold for a day, or a senum of silver, which is equal to
          a senine of gold; and this is according to the law which was
          given.
          

          Alma 11:4
           4 Now these are the names of the different pieces of their gold,
          and of their silver, according to their value. And the names are
          given by the Nephites, for they did not reckon after the manner
          of the Jews who were at Jerusalem; neither did they measure after
          the manner of the Jews; but they altered their reckoning and
          their measure, according to the minds and the circumstances of
          the people, in every generation, until the reign of the judges,
          they having been established by king Mosiah.
          

          Alma 11:5
           5 Now the reckoning is thus—a senine of gold, a seon of gold, a
          shum of gold, and a limnah of gold.
          

          Alma 11:6
           6 A senum of silver, an amnor of silver, an ezrom of silver, and
          an onti of silver.
          

          Alma 11:7
           7 A senum of silver was equal to a senine of gold, and either
          for a measure of barley, and also for a measure of every kind of
          grain.
          

          Alma 11:8
           8 Now the amount of a seon of gold was twice the value of a
          senine.
          

          Alma 11:9
           9 And a shum of gold was twice the value of a seon.
          

          Alma 11:10
           10 And a limnah of gold was the value of them all.
          

          Alma 11:11
           11 And an amnor of silver was as great as two senums.
          

          Alma 11:12
           12 And an ezrom of silver was as great as four senums.
          

          Alma 11:13
           13 And an onti was as great as them all.
          

          Alma 11:14
           14 Now this is the value of the lesser numbers of their
          reckoning—
          

          Alma 11:15
           15 A shiblon is half of a senum; therefore, a shiblon for half a
          measure of barley.
          

          Alma 11:16
           16 And a shiblum is a half of a shiblon.
          

          Alma 11:17
           17 And a leah is the half of a shiblum.
          

          Alma 11:18
           18 Now this is their number, according to their reckoning.
          

          Alma 11:19
           19 Now an antion of gold is equal to three shiblons.
          

          Alma 11:20
           20 Now, it was for the sole purpose to get gain, because they
          received their wages according to their employ, therefore, they
          did stir up the people to riotings, and all manner of
          disturbances and wickedness, that they might have more employ,
          that they might get money according to the suits which were
          brought before them; therefore they did stir up the people
          against Alma and Amulek.
          

          Alma 11:21
           21 And this Zeezrom began to question Amulek, saying: Will ye
          answer me a few questions which I shall ask you? Now Zeezrom was
          a man who was expert in the devices of the devil, that he might
          destroy that which was good; therefore, he said unto Amulek: Will
          ye answer the questions which I shall put unto you?
          

          Alma 11:22
           22 And Amulek said unto him: Yea, if it be according to the
          Spirit of the Lord, which is in me; for I shall say nothing which
          is contrary to the Spirit of the Lord. And Zeezrom said unto
          him: Behold, here are six onties of silver, and all these will I
          give thee if thou wilt deny the existence of a Supreme Being.
          

          Alma 11:23
           23 Now Amulek said: O thou child of hell, why tempt ye me?
          Knowest thou that the righteous yieldeth to no such temptations?
          

          Alma 11:24
           24 Believest thou that there is no God? I say unto you, Nay,
          thou knowest that there is a God, but thou lovest that lucre more
          than him.
          

          Alma 11:25
           25 And now thou hast lied before God unto me. Thou saidst unto
          me—Behold these six onties, which are of great worth, I will
          give unto thee—when thou hadst it in thy heart to retain them
          from me; and it was only thy desire that I should deny the true
          and living God, that thou mightest have cause to destroy me. And
          now behold, for this great evil thou shalt have thy reward.
          

          Alma 11:26
           26 And Zeezrom said unto him: Thou sayest there is a true and
          living God?
          

          Alma 11:27
           27 And Amulek said: Yea, there is a true and living God.
          

          Alma 11:28
           28 Now Zeezrom said: Is there more than one God?
          

          Alma 11:29
           29 And he answered, No.
          

          Alma 11:30
           30 Now Zeezrom said unto him again: How knowest thou these
          things?
          

          Alma 11:31
           31 And he said: An angel hath made them known unto me.
          

          Alma 11:32
           32 And Zeezrom said again: Who is he that shall come? Is it the
          Son of God?
          

          Alma 11:33
           33 And he said unto him, Yea.
          

          Alma 11:34
           34 And Zeezrom said again: Shall he save his people in their
          sins? And Amulek answered and said unto him: I say unto you he
          shall not, for it is impossible for him to deny his word.
          

          Alma 11:35
           35 Now Zeezrom said unto the people: See that ye remember these
          things; for he said there is but one God; yet he saith that the
          Son of God shall come, but he shall not save his people—as
          though he had authority to command God.
          

          Alma 11:36
           36 Now Amulek saith again unto him: Behold thou hast lied, for
          thou sayest that I spake as though I had authority to command God
          because I said he shall not save his people in their sins.
          

          Alma 11:37
           37 And I say unto you again that he cannot save them in their
          sins; for I cannot deny his word, and he hath said that no
          unclean thing can inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore, how
          can ye be saved, except ye inherit the kingdom of heaven?
          Therefore, ye cannot be saved in your sins.
          

          Alma 11:38
           38 Now Zeezrom saith again unto him: Is the Son of God the very
          Eternal Father?
          

          Alma 11:39
           39 And Amulek said unto him: Yea, he is the very Eternal Father
          of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are; he is
          the beginning and the end, the first and the last;
          

          Alma 11:40
           40 And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he
          shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on
          his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and
          salvation cometh to none else.
          

          Alma 11:41
           41 Therefore the wicked remain as though there had been no
          redemption made, except it be the loosing of the bands of death;
          for behold, the day cometh that all shall rise from the dead and
          stand before God, and be judged according to their works.
          

          Alma 11:42
           42 Now, there is a death which is called a temporal death; and
          the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death,
          that all shall be raised from this temporal death.
          

          Alma 11:43
           43 The spirit and the body shall be reunited again in its
          perfect form; both limb and joint shall be restored to its proper
          frame, even as we now are at this time; and we shall be brought
          to stand before God, knowing even as we know now, and have a
          bright recollection of all our guilt.
          

          Alma 11:44
           44 Now, this restoration shall come to all, both old and young,
          both bond and free, both male and female, both the wicked and the
          righteous; and even there shall not so much as a hair of their
          heads be lost; but every thing shall be restored to its perfect
          frame, as it is now, or in the body, and shall be brought and be
          arraigned before the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father,
          and the Holy Spirit, which is one Eternal God, to be judged
          according to their works, whether they be good or whether they be
          evil.
          

          Alma 11:45
           45 Now, behold, I have spoken unto you concerning the death of
          the mortal body, and also concerning the resurrection of the
          mortal body. I say unto you that this mortal body is raised to
          an immortal body, that is from death, even from the first death
          unto life, that they can die no more; their spirits uniting with
          their bodies, never to be divided; thus the whole becoming
          spiritual and immortal, that they can no more see corruption.
          

          Alma 11:46
           46 Now, when Amulek had finished these words the people began
          again to be astonished, and also Zeezrom began to tremble. And
          thus ended the words of Amulek, or this is all that I have
          written.
          

Alma 12 Chapter 12

          Alma 12:1
           1 Now Alma, seeing that the words of Amulek had silenced
          Zeezrom, for he beheld that Amulek had caught him in his lying
          and deceiving to destroy him, and seeing that he began to tremble
          under a consciousness of his guilt, he opened his mouth and began
          to speak unto him, and to establish the words of Amulek, and to
          explain things beyond, or to unfold the scriptures beyond that
          which Amulek had done.
          

          Alma 12:2
           2 Now the words that Alma spake unto Zeezrom were heard by the
          people round about; for the multitude was great, and he spake on
          this wise:
          

          Alma 12:3
           3 Now Zeezrom, seeing that thou hast been taken in thy lying and
          craftiness, for thou hast not lied unto men only but thou hast
          lied unto God; for behold, he knows all thy thoughts, and thou
          seest that thy thoughts are made known unto us by his Spirit;
          

          Alma 12:4
           4 And thou seest that we know that thy plan was a very subtle
          plan, as to the subtlety of the devil, for to lie and to deceive
          this people that thou mightest set them against us, to revile us
          and to cast us out—
          

          Alma 12:5
           5 Now this was a plan of thine adversary, and he hath exercised
          his power in thee. Now I would that ye should remember that what
          I say unto thee I say unto all.
          

          Alma 12:6
           6 And behold I say unto you all that this was a snare of the
          adversary, which he has laid to catch this people, that he might
          bring you into subjection unto him, that he might encircle you
          about with his chains, that he might chain you down to
          everlasting destruction, according to the power of his captivity.
          

          Alma 12:7
           7 Now when Alma had spoken these words, Zeezrom began to tremble
          more exceedingly, for he was convinced more and more of the power
          of God; and he was also convinced that Alma and Amulek had a
          knowledge of him, for he was convinced that they knew the
          thoughts and intents of his heart; for power was given unto them
          that they might know of these things according to the spirit of
          prophecy.
          

          Alma 12:8
           8 And Zeezrom began to inquire of them diligently, that he might
          know more concerning the kingdom of God. And he said unto Alma:
          What does this mean which Amulek hath spoken concerning the
          resurrection of the dead, that all shall rise from the dead, both
          the just and the unjust, and are brought to stand before God to
          be judged according to their works?
          

          Alma 12:9
           9 And now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying:
          It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless
          they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart
          only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant
          unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence
          which they give unto him.
          

          Alma 12:10
           10 And therefore, he that will harden his heart, the same
          receiveth the lesser portion of the word; and he that will not
          harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the
          word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God
          until he know them in full.
          

          Alma 12:11
           11 And they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the
          lesser portion of the word until they know nothing concerning his
          mysteries; and then they are taken captive by the devil, and led
          by his will down to destruction. Now this is what is meant by
          the chains of hell.
          

          Alma 12:12
           12 And Amulek hath spoken plainly concerning death, and being
          raised from this mortality to a state of immortality, and being
          brought before the bar of God, to be judged according to our
          works.
          

          Alma 12:13
           13 Then if our hearts have been hardened, yea, if we have
          hardened our hearts against the word, insomuch that it has not
          been found in us, then will our state be awful, for then we shall
          be condemned.
          

          Alma 12:14
           14 For our words will condemn us, yea, all our works will
          condemn us; we shall not be found spotless; and our thoughts will
          also condemn us; and in this awful state we shall not dare to
          look up to our God; and we would fain be glad if we could command
          the rocks and the mountains to fall upon us to hide us from his
          presence.
          

          Alma 12:15
           15 But this cannot be; we must come forth and stand before him
          in his glory, and in his power, and in his might, majesty, and
          dominion, and acknowledge to our everlasting shame that all his
          judgments are just; that he is just in all his works, and that he
          is merciful unto the children of men, and that he has all power
          to save every man that believeth on his name and bringeth forth
          fruit meet for repentance.
          

          Alma 12:16
           16 And now behold, I say unto you then cometh a death, even a
          second death, which is a spiritual death; then is a time that
          whosoever dieth in his sins, as to a temporal death, shall also
          die a spiritual death; yea, he shall die as to things pertaining
          unto righteousness.
          

          Alma 12:17
           17 Then is the time when their torments shall be as a lake of
          fire and brimstone, whose flame ascendeth up forever and ever;
          and then is the time that they shall be chained down to an
          everlasting destruction, according to the power and captivity of
          Satan, he having subjected them according to his will.
          

          Alma 12:18
           18 Then, I say unto you, they shall be as though there had been
          no redemption made; for they cannot be redeemed according to
          God's justice; and they cannot die, seeing there is no more
          corruption.
          

          Alma 12:19
           19 Now it came to pass that when Alma had made an end of
          speaking these words, the people began to be more astonished;
          

          Alma 12:20
           20 But there was one Antionah, who was a chief ruler among them,
          came forth and said unto him: What is this that thou hast said,
          that man should rise from the dead and be changed from this
          mortal to an immortal state that the soul can never die?
          

          Alma 12:21
           21 What does the scripture mean, which saith that God placed
          cherubim and a flaming sword on the east of the garden of Eden,
          lest our first parents should enter and partake of the fruit of
          the tree of life, and live forever? And thus we see that there
          was no possible chance that they should live forever.
          

          Alma 12:22
           22 Now Alma said unto him: This is the thing which I was about
          to explain, now we see that Adam did fall by the partaking of the
          forbidden fruit, according to the word of God; and thus we see,
          that by his fall, all mankind became a lost and fallen people.
          

          Alma 12:23
           23 And now behold, I say unto you that if it had been possible
          for Adam to have partaken of the fruit of the tree of life at
          that time, there would have been no death, and the word would
          have been void, making God a liar, for he said: If thou eat thou
          shalt surely die.
          

          Alma 12:24
           24 And we see that death comes upon mankind, yea, the death
          which has been spoken of by Amulek, which is the temporal death;
          nevertheless there was a space granted unto man in which he might
          repent; therefore this life became a probationary state; a time
          to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state
          which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection
          of the dead.
          

          Alma 12:25
           25 Now, if it had not been for the plan of redemption, which was
          laid from the foundation of the world, there could have been no
          resurrection of the dead; but there was a plan of redemption
          laid, which shall bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, of
          which has been spoken.
          

          Alma 12:26
           26 And now behold, if it were possible that our first parents
          could have gone forth and partaken of the tree of life they would
          have been forever miserable, having no preparatory state; and
          thus the plan of redemption would have been frustrated, and the
          word of God would have been void, taking none effect.
          

          Alma 12:27
           27 But behold, it was not so; but it was appointed unto men that
          they must die; and after death, they must come to judgment, even
          that same judgment of which we have spoken, which is the end.
          

          Alma 12:28
           28 And after God had appointed that these things should come
          unto man, behold, then he saw that it was expedient that man
          should know concerning the things whereof he had appointed unto
          them;
          

          Alma 12:29
           29 Therefore he sent angels to converse with them, who caused
          men to behold of his glory.
          

          Alma 12:30
           30 And they began from that time forth to call on his name;
          therefore God conversed with men, and made known unto them the
          plan of redemption, which had been prepared from the foundation
          of the world; and this he made known unto them according to their
          faith and repentance and their holy works.
          

          Alma 12:31
           31 Wherefore, he gave commandments unto men, they having first
          transgressed the first commandments as to things which were
          temporal, and becoming as Gods, knowing good from evil, placing
          themselves in a state to act, or being placed in a state to act
          according to their wills and pleasures, whether to do evil or to
          do good—
          

          Alma 12:32
           32 Therefore God gave unto them commandments, after having made
          known unto them the plan of redemption, that they should not do
          evil, the penalty thereof being a second death, which was an
          everlasting death as to things pertaining unto righteousness; for
          on such the plan of redemption could have no power, for the works
          of justice could not be destroyed, according to the supreme
          goodness of God.
          

          Alma 12:33
           33 But God did call on men, in the name of his Son, (this being
          the plan of redemption which was laid) saying: If ye will repent
          and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you,
          through mine Only Begotten Son;
          

          Alma 12:34
           34 Therefore, whosoever repenteth, and hardeneth not his heart,
          he shall have claim on mercy through mine Only Begotten Son, unto
          a remission of his sins; and these shall enter into my rest.
          

          Alma 12:35
           35 And whosoever will harden his heart and will do iniquity,
          behold, I swear in my wrath that he shall not enter into my rest.
          

          Alma 12:36
           36 And now, my brethren, behold I say unto you, that if ye will
          harden your hearts ye shall not enter into the rest of the Lord;
          therefore your iniquity provoketh him that he sendeth down his
          wrath upon you as in the first provocation, yea, according to his
          word in the last provocation as well as the first, to the
          everlasting destruction of your souls; therefore, according to
          his word, unto the last death, as well as the first.
          

          Alma 12:37
           37 And now, my brethren, seeing we know these things, and they
          are true, let us repent, and harden not our hearts, that we
          provoke not the Lord our God to pull down his wrath upon us in
          these his second commandments which he has given unto us; but let
          us enter into the rest of God, which is prepared according to his
          word.
          

Alma 13 Chapter 13

          Alma 13:1
           1 And again, my brethren, I would cite your minds forward to the
          time when the Lord God gave these commandments unto his children;
          and I would that ye should remember that the Lord God ordained
          priests, after his holy order, which was after the order of his
          Son, to teach these things unto the people.
          

          Alma 13:2
           2 And those priests were ordained after the order of his Son, in
          a manner that thereby the people might know in what manner to
          look forward to his Son for redemption.
          

          Alma 13:3
           3 And this is the manner after which they were ordained—being
          called and prepared from the foundation of the world according to
          the foreknowledge of God, on account of their exceeding faith and
          good works; in the first place being left to choose good or evil;
          therefore they having chosen good, and exercising exceedingly
          great faith, are called with a holy calling, yea, with that holy
          calling which was prepared with, and according to, a preparatory
          redemption for such.
          

          Alma 13:4
           4 And thus they have been called to this holy calling on account
          of their faith, while others would reject the Spirit of God on
          account of the hardness of their hearts and blindness of their
          minds, while, if it had not been for this they might have had as
          great privilege as their brethren.
          

          Alma 13:5
           5 Or in fine, in the first place they were on the same standing
          with their brethren; thus this holy calling being prepared from
          the foundation of the world for such as would not harden their
          hearts, being in and through the atonement of the Only Begotten
          Son, who was prepared—
          

          Alma 13:6
           6 And thus being called by this holy calling, and ordained unto
          the high priesthood of the holy order of God, to teach his
          commandments unto the children of men, that they also might enter
          into his rest—
          

          Alma 13:7
           7 This high priesthood being after the order of his Son, which
          order was from the foundation of the world; or in other words,
          being without beginning of days or end of years, being prepared
          from eternity to all eternity, according to his foreknowledge of
          all things—
          

          Alma 13:8
           8 Now they were ordained after this manner—being called with a
          holy calling, and ordained with a holy ordinance, and taking upon
          them the high priesthood of the holy order, which calling, and
          ordinance, and high priesthood, is without beginning or end—
          

          Alma 13:9
           9 Thus they become high priests forever, after the order of the
          Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, who is without beginning of
          days or end of years, who is full of grace, equity, and truth.
          And thus it is. Amen.
          

          Alma 13:10
           10 Now, as I said concerning the holy order, or this high
          priesthood, there were many who were ordained and became high
          priests of God; and it was on account of their exceeding faith
          and repentance, and their righteousness before God, they choosing
          to repent and work righteousness rather than to perish;
          

          Alma 13:11
           11 Therefore they were called after this holy order, and were
          sanctified, and their garments were washed white through the
          blood of the Lamb.
          

          Alma 13:12
           12 Now they, after being sanctified by the Holy Ghost, having
          their garments made white, being pure and spotless before God,
          could not look upon sin save it were with abhorrence; and there
          were many, exceedingly great many, who were made pure and entered
          into the rest of the Lord their God.
          

          Alma 13:13
           13 And now, my brethren, I would that ye should humble
          yourselves before God, and bring forth fruit meet for repentance,
          that ye may also enter into that rest.
          

          Alma 13:14
           14 Yea, humble yourselves even as the people in the days of
          Melchizedek, who was also a high priest after this same order
          which I have spoken, who also took upon him the high priesthood
          forever.
          

          Alma 13:15
           15 And it was this same Melchizedek to whom Abraham paid tithes;
          yea, even our father Abraham paid tithes of one-tenth part of all
          he possessed.
          

          Alma 13:16
           16 Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that
          thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being
          a type of his order, or it being his order, and this that they
          might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that
          they might enter into the rest of the Lord.
          

          Alma 13:17
           17 Now this Melchizedek was a king over the land of Salem; and
          his people had waxed strong in iniquity and abomination; yea,
          they had all gone astray; they were full of all manner of
          wickedness;
          

          Alma 13:18
           18 But Melchizedek having exercised mighty faith, and received
          the office of the high priesthood according to the holy order of
          God, did preach repentance unto his people. And behold, they did
          repent; and Melchizedek did establish peace in the land in his
          days; therefore he was called the prince of peace, for he was the
          king of Salem; and he did reign under his father.
          

          Alma 13:19
           19 Now, there were many before him, and also there were many
          afterwards, but none were greater; therefore, of him they have
          more particularly made mention.
          

          Alma 13:20
           20 Now I need not rehearse the matter; what I have said may
          suffice. Behold, the scriptures are before you; if ye will wrest
          them it shall be to your own destruction.
          

          Alma 13:21
           21 And now it came to pass that when Alma had said these words
          unto them, he stretched forth his hand unto them and cried with a
          mighty voice, saying: Now is the time to repent, for the day of
          salvation draweth nigh;
          

          Alma 13:22
           22 Yea, and the voice of the Lord, by the mouth of angels, doth
          declare it unto all nations; yea, doth declare it, that they may
          have glad tidings of great joy; yea, and he doth sound these glad
          tidings among all his people, yea, even to them that are
          scattered abroad upon the face of the earth; wherefore they have
          come unto us.
          

          Alma 13:23
           23 And they are made known unto us in plain terms, that we may
          understand, that we cannot err; and this because of our being
          wanderers in a strange land; therefore, we are thus highly
          favored, for we have these glad tidings declared unto us in all
          parts of our vineyard.
          

          Alma 13:24
           24 For behold, angels are declaring it unto many at this time in
          our land; and this is for the purpose of preparing the hearts of
          the children of men to receive his word at the time of his coming
          in his glory.
          

          Alma 13:25
           25 And now we only wait to hear the joyful news declared unto us
          by the mouth of angels, of his coming; for the time cometh, we
          know not how soon. Would to God that it might be in my day; but
          let it be sooner or later, in it I will rejoice.
          

          Alma 13:26
           26 And it shall be made known unto just and holy men, by the
          mouth of angels, at the time of his coming, that the words of our
          fathers may be fulfilled, according to that which they have
          spoken concerning him, which was according to the spirit of
          prophecy which was in them.
          

          Alma 13:27
           27 And now, my brethren, I wish from the inmost part of my
          heart, yea, with great anxiety even unto pain, that ye would
          hearken unto my words, and cast off your sins, and not
          procrastinate the day of your repentance;
          

          Alma 13:28
           28 But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call
          on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not
          be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the
          Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of
          love and all long-suffering;
          

          Alma 13:29
           29 Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall receive
          eternal life; having the love of God always in your hearts, that
          ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into his rest.
          

          Alma 13:30
           30 And may the Lord grant unto you repentance, that ye may not
          bring down his wrath upon you, that ye may not be bound down by
          the chains of hell, that ye may not suffer the second death.
          

          Alma 13:31
           31 And Alma spake many more words unto the people, which are not
          written in this book.
          

Alma 14 Chapter 14

          Alma 14:1
           1 And it came to pass after he had made an end of speaking unto
          the people many of them did believe on his words, and began to
          repent, and to search the scriptures.
          

          Alma 14:2
           2 But the more part of them were desirous that they might
          destroy Alma and Amulek; for they were angry with Alma, because
          of the plainness of his words unto Zeezrom; and they also said
          that Amulek had lied unto them, and had reviled against their law
          and also against their lawyers and judges.
          

          Alma 14:3
           3 And they were also angry with Alma and Amulek; and because
          they had testified so plainly against their wickedness, they
          sought to put them away privily.
          

          Alma 14:4
           4 But it came to pass that they did not; but they took them and
          bound them with strong cords, and took them before the chief
          judge of the land.
          

          Alma 14:5
           5 And the people went forth and witnessed against
          them—testifying that they had reviled against the law, and their
          lawyers and judges of the land, and also of all the people that
          were in the land; and also testified that there was but one God,
          and that he should send his Son among the people, but he should
          not save them; and many such things did the people testify
          against Alma and Amulek. Now this was done before the chief
          judge of the land.
          

          Alma 14:6
           6 And it came to pass that Zeezrom was astonished at the words
          which had been spoken; and he also knew concerning the blindness
          of the minds, which he had caused among the people by his lying
          words; and his soul began to be harrowed up under a consciousness
          of his own guilt; yea, he began to be encircled about by the
          pains of hell.
          

          Alma 14:7
           7 And it came to pass that he began to cry unto the people,
          saying: Behold, I am guilty, and these men are spotless before
          God. And he began to plead for them from that time forth; but
          they reviled him, saying: Art thou also possessed with the devil?
          And they spit upon him, and cast him out from among them, and
          also all those who believed in the words which had been spoken by
          Alma and Amulek; and they cast them out, and sent men to cast
          stones at them.
          

          Alma 14:8
           8 And they brought their wives and children together, and
          whosoever believed or had been taught to believe in the word of
          God they caused that they should be cast into the fire, and they
          also brought forth their records which contained the holy
          scriptures, and cast them into the fire also, that they might be
          burned and destroyed by fire.
          

          Alma 14:9
           9 And it came to pass that they took Alma and Amulek, and
          carried them forth to the place of martyrdom, that they might
          witness the destruction of those who were consumed by fire.
          

          Alma 14:10
           10 And when Amulek saw the pains of the women and children who
          were consuming in the fire, he also was pained; and he said unto
          Alma: How can we witness this awful scene? Therefore let us
          stretch forth our hands, and exercise the power of God which is
          in us, and save them from the flames.
          

          Alma 14:11
           11 But Alma said unto him: The Spirit constraineth me that I
          must not stretch forth mine hand; for behold the Lord receiveth
          them up unto himself, in glory; and he doth suffer that they may
          do this thing, or that the people may do this thing unto them,
          according to the hardness of their hearts, that the judgments
          which he shall exercise upon them in his wrath may be just; and
          the blood of the innocent shall stand as a witness against them,
          yea, and cry mightily against them at the last day.
          

          Alma 14:12
           12 Now Amulek said unto Alma: Behold, perhaps they will burn us
          also.
          

          Alma 14:13
           13 And Alma said: Be it according to the will of the Lord. But,
          behold, our work is not finished; therefore they burn us not.
          

          Alma 14:14
           14 Now it came to pass that when the bodies of those who had
          been cast into the fire were consumed, and also the records which
          were cast in with them, the chief judge of the land came and
          stood before Alma and Amulek, as they were bound; and he smote
          them with his hand upon their cheeks, and said unto them: After
          what ye have seen, will ye preach again unto this people, that
          they shall be cast into a lake of fire and brimstone?
          

          Alma 14:15
           15 Behold, ye see that ye had not power to save those who had
          been cast into the fire; neither has God saved them because they
          were of thy faith. And the judge smote them again upon their
          cheeks, and asked: What say ye for yourselves?
          

          Alma 14:16
           16 Now this judge was after the order and faith of Nehor, who
          slew Gideon.
          

          Alma 14:17
           17 And it came to pass that Alma and Amulek answered him
          nothing; and he smote them again, and delivered them to the
          officers to be cast into prison.
          

          Alma 14:18
           18 And when they had been cast into prison three days, there
          came many lawyers, and judges, and priests, and teachers, who
          were of the profession of Nehor; and they came in unto the prison
          to see them, and they questioned them about many words; but they
          answered them nothing.
          

          Alma 14:19
           19 And it came to pass that the judge stood before them, and
          said: Why do ye not answer the words of this people? Know ye not
          that I have power to deliver you up unto the flames? And he
          commanded them to speak; but they answered nothing.
          

          Alma 14:20
           20 And it came to pass that they departed and went their ways,
          but came again on the morrow; and the judge also smote them again
          on their cheeks. And many came forth also, and smote them,
          saying: Will ye stand again and judge this people, and condemn
          our law? If ye have such great power why do ye not deliver
          yourselves?
          

          Alma 14:21
           21 And many such things did they say unto them, gnashing their
          teeth upon them, and spitting upon them, and saying: How shall we
          look when we are damned?
          

          Alma 14:22
           22 And many such things, yea, all manner of such things did they
          say unto them; and thus they did mock them for many days. And
          they did withhold food from them that they might hunger, and
          water that they might thirst; and they also did take from them
          their clothes that they were naked; and thus they were bound with
          strong cords, and confined in prison.
          

          Alma 14:23
           23 And it came to pass after they had thus suffered for many
          days, (and it was on the twelfth day, in the tenth month, in the
          tenth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi)
          that the chief judge over the land of Ammonihah and many of their
          teachers and their lawyers went in unto the prison where Alma and
          Amulek were bound with cords.
          

          Alma 14:24
           24 And the chief judge stood before them, and smote them again,
          and said unto them: If ye have the power of God deliver
          yourselves from these bands, and then we will believe that the
          Lord will destroy this people according to your words.
          

          Alma 14:25
           25 And it came to pass that they all went forth and smote them,
          saying the same words, even until the last; and when the last had
          spoken unto them the power of God was upon Alma and Amulek, and
          they rose and stood upon their feet.
          

          Alma 14:26
           26 And Alma cried, saying: How long shall we suffer these great
          afflictions, O Lord? O Lord, give us strength according to our
          faith which is in Christ, even unto deliverance. And they broke
          the cords with which they were bound; and when the people saw
          this, they began to flee, for the fear of destruction had come
          upon them.
          

          Alma 14:27
           27 And it came to pass that so great was their fear that they
          fell to the earth, and did not obtain the outer door of the
          prison; and the earth shook mightily, and the walls of the prison
          were rent in twain, so that they fell to the earth; and the chief
          judge, and the lawyers, and priests, and teachers, who smote upon
          Alma and Amulek, were slain by the fall thereof.
          

          Alma 14:28
           28 And Alma and Amulek came forth out of the prison, and they
          were not hurt; for the Lord had granted unto them power,
          according to their faith which was in Christ. And they
          straightway came forth out of the prison; and they were loosed
          from their bands; and the prison had fallen to the earth, and
          every soul within the walls thereof, save it were Alma and
          Amulek, was slain; and they straightway came forth into the city.
          

          Alma 14:29
           29 Now the people having heard a great noise came running
          together by multitudes to know the cause of it; and when they saw
          Alma and Amulek coming forth out of the prison, and the walls
          thereof had fallen to the earth, they were struck with great
          fear, and fled from the presence of Alma and Amulek even as a
          goat fleeth with her young from two lions; and thus they did flee
          from the presence of Alma and Amulek.
          

Alma 15 Chapter 15

          Alma 15:1
           1 And it came to pass that Alma and Amulek were commanded to
          depart out of that city; and they departed, and came out even
          into the land of Sidom; and behold, there they found all the
          people who had departed out of the land of Ammonihah, who had
          been cast out and stoned, because they believed in the words of
          Alma.
          

          Alma 15:2
           2 And they related unto them all that had happened unto their
          wives and children, and also concerning themselves, and of their
          power of deliverance.
          

          Alma 15:3
           3 And also Zeezrom lay sick at Sidom, with a burning fever,
          which was caused by the great tribulations of his mind on account
          of his wickedness, for he supposed that Alma and Amulek were no
          more; and he supposed that they had been slain because of his
          iniquity. And this great sin, and his many other sins, did
          harrow up his mind until it did become exceedingly sore, having
          no deliverance; therefore he began to be scorched with a burning
          heat.
          

          Alma 15:4
           4 Now, when he heard that Alma and Amulek were in the land of
          Sidom, his heart began to take courage; and he sent a message
          immediately unto them, desiring them to come unto him.
          

          Alma 15:5
           5 And it came to pass that they went immediately, obeying the
          message which he had sent unto them; and they went in unto the
          house unto Zeezrom; and they found him upon his bed, sick, being
          very low with a burning fever; and his mind also was exceedingly
          sore because of his iniquities; and when he saw them he stretched
          forth his hand, and besought them that they would heal him.
          

          Alma 15:6
           6 And it came to pass that Alma said unto him, taking him by the
          hand: Believest thou in the power of Christ unto salvation?
          

          Alma 15:7
           7 And he answered and said: Yea, I believe all the words that
          thou hast taught.
          

          Alma 15:8
           8 And Alma said: If thou believest in the redemption of Christ
          thou canst be healed.
          

          Alma 15:9
           9 And he said: Yea, I believe according to thy words.
          

          Alma 15:10
           10 And then Alma cried unto the Lord, saying: O Lord our God,
          have mercy on this man, and heal him according to his faith which
          is in Christ.
          

          Alma 15:11
           11 And when Alma had said these words, Zeezrom leaped upon his
          feet, and began to walk; and this was done to the great
          astonishment of all the people; and the knowledge of this went
          forth throughout all the land of Sidom.
          

          Alma 15:12
           12 And Alma baptized Zeezrom unto the Lord; and he began from
          that time forth to preach unto the people.
          

          Alma 15:13
           13 And Alma established a church in the land of Sidom, and
          consecrated priests and teachers in the land, to baptize unto the
          Lord whosoever were desirous to be baptized.
          

          Alma 15:14
           14 And it came to pass that they were many; for they did flock
          in from all the region round about Sidom, and were baptized.
          

          Alma 15:15
           15 But as to the people that were in the land of Ammonihah, they
          yet remained a hard-hearted and a stiffnecked people; and they
          repented not of their sins, ascribing all the power of Alma and
          Amulek to the devil; for they were of the profession of Nehor,
          and did not believe in the repentance of their sins.
          

          Alma 15:16
           16 And it came to pass that Alma and Amulek, Amulek having
          forsaken all his gold, and silver, and his precious things, which
          were in the land of Ammonihah, for the word of God, he being
          rejected by those who were once his friends and also by his
          father and his kindred;
          

          Alma 15:17
           17 Therefore, after Alma having established the church at Sidom,
          seeing a great check, yea, seeing that the people were checked as
          to the pride of their hearts, and began to humble themselves
          before God, and began to assemble themselves together at their
          sanctuaries to worship God before the altar, watching and praying
          continually, that they might be delivered from Satan, and from
          death, and from destruction—
          

          Alma 15:18
           18 Now as I said, Alma having seen all these things, therefore
          he took Amulek and came over to the land of Zarahemla, and took
          him to his own house, and did administer unto him in his
          tribulations, and strengthened him in the Lord.
          

          Alma 15:19
           19 And thus ended the tenth year of the reign of the judges over
          the people of Nephi.
          

Alma 16 Chapter 16

          Alma 16:1
           1 And it came to pass in the eleventh year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi, on the fifth day of the second
          month, there having been much peace in the land of Zarahemla,
          there having been no wars nor contentions for a certain number of
          years, even until the fifth day of the second month in the
          eleventh year, there was a cry of war heard throughout the land.
          

          Alma 16:2
           2 For behold, the armies of the Lamanites had come in upon the
          wilderness side, into the borders of the land, even into the city
          of Ammonihah, and began to slay the people and destroy the city.
          

          Alma 16:3
           3 And now it came to pass, before the Nephites could raise a
          sufficient army to drive them out of the land, they had destroyed
          the people who were in the city of Ammonihah, and also some
          around the borders of Noah, and taken others captive into the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 16:4
           4 Now it came to pass that the Nephites were desirous to obtain
          those who had been carried away captive into the wilderness.
          

          Alma 16:5
           5 Therefore, he that had been appointed chief captain over the
          armies of the Nephites, (and his name was Zoram, and he had two
          sons, Lehi and Aha)—now Zoram and his two sons, knowing that
          Alma was high priest over the church, and having heard that he
          had the spirit of prophecy, therefore they went unto him and
          desired of him to know whither the Lord would that they should go
          into the wilderness in search of their brethren, who had been
          taken captive by the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 16:6
           6 And it came to pass that Alma inquired of the Lord concerning
          the matter. And Alma returned and said unto them: Behold, the
          Lamanites will cross the river Sidon in the south wilderness,
          away up beyond the borders of the land of Manti. And behold
          there shall ye meet them, on the east of the river Sidon, and
          there the Lord will deliver unto thee thy brethren who have been
          taken captive by the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 16:7
           7 And it came to pass that Zoram and his sons crossed over the
          river Sidon, with their armies, and marched away beyond the
          borders of Manti into the south wilderness, which was on the east
          side of the river Sidon.
          

          Alma 16:8
           8 And they came upon the armies of the Lamanites, and the
          Lamanites were scattered and driven into the wilderness; and they
          took their brethren who had been taken captive by the Lamanites,
          and there was not one soul of them had been lost that were taken
          captive. And they were brought by their brethren to possess
          their own lands.
          

          Alma 16:9
           9 And thus ended the eleventh year of the judges, the Lamanites
          having been driven out of the land, and the people of Ammonihah
          were destroyed; yea, every living soul of the Ammonihahites was
          destroyed, and also their great city, which they said God could
          not destroy, because of its greatness.
          

          Alma 16:10
           10 But behold, in one day it was left desolate; and the
          carcasses were mangled by dogs and wild beasts of the wilderness.
          

          Alma 16:11
           11 Nevertheless, after many days their dead bodies were heaped
          up upon the face of the earth, and they were covered with a
          shallow covering. And now so great was the scent thereof that
          the people did not go in to possess the land of Ammonihah for
          many years. And it was called Desolation of Nehors; for they
          were of the profession of Nehor, who were slain; and their lands
          remained desolate.
          

          Alma 16:12
           12 And the Lamanites did not come again to war against the
          Nephites until the fourteenth year of the reign of the judges
          over the people of Nephi. And thus for three years did the
          people of Nephi have continual peace in all the land.
          

          Alma 16:13
           13 And Alma and Amulek went forth preaching repentance to the
          people in their temples, and in their sanctuaries, and also in
          their synagogues, which were built after the manner of the Jews.
          

          Alma 16:14
           14 And as many as would hear their words, unto them they did
          impart the word of God, without any respect of persons,
          continually.
          

          Alma 16:15
           15 And thus did Alma and Amulek go forth, and also many more who
          had been chosen for the work, to preach the word throughout all
          the land. And the establishment of the church became general
          throughout the land, in all the region round about, among all the
          people of the Nephites.
          

          Alma 16:16
           16 And there was no inequality among them; the Lord did pour out
          his Spirit on all the face of the land to prepare the minds of
          the children of men, or to prepare their hearts to receive the
          word which should be taught among them at the time of his
          coming—
          

          Alma 16:17
           17 That they might not be hardened against the word, that they
          might not be unbelieving, and go on to destruction, but that they
          might receive the word with joy, and as a branch be grafted into
          the true vine, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord
          their God.
          

          Alma 16:18
           18 Now those priests who did go forth among the people did
          preach against all lyings, and deceivings, and envyings, and
          strifes, and malice, and revilings, and stealing, robbing,
          plundering, murdering, committing adultery, and all manner of
          lasciviousness, crying that these things ought not so to be—
          

          Alma 16:19
           19 Holding forth things which must shortly come; yea, holding
          forth the coming of the Son of God, his sufferings and death, and
          also the resurrection of the dead.
          

          Alma 16:20
           20 And many of the people did inquire concerning the place where
          the Son of God should come; and they were taught that he would
          appear unto them after his resurrection; and this the people did
          hear with great joy and gladness.
          

          Alma 16:21
           21 And now after the church had been established throughout all
          the land—having got the victory over the devil, and the word of
          God being preached in its purity in all the land, and the Lord
          pouring out his blessings upon the people—thus ended the
          fourteenth year of the reign of the judges over the people of
          Nephi.
          

Alma 17 Chapter 17

          Alma 17:1
           1 And now it came to pass that as Alma was journeying from the
          land of Gideon southward, away to the land of Manti, behold, to
          his astonishment, he met with the sons of Mosiah journeying
          towards the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 17:2
           2 Now these sons of Mosiah were with Alma at the time the angel
          first appeared unto him; therefore Alma did rejoice exceedingly
          to see his brethren; and what added more to his joy, they were
          still his brethren in the Lord; yea, and they had waxed strong in
          the knowledge of the truth; for they were men of a sound
          understanding and they had searched the scriptures diligently,
          that they might know the word of God.
          

          Alma 17:3
           3 But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer,
          and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the
          spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with
          power and authority of God.
          

          Alma 17:4
           4 And they had been teaching the word of God for the space of
          fourteen years among the Lamanites, having had much success in
          bringing many to the knowledge of the truth; yea, by the power of
          their words many were brought before the altar of God, to call on
          his name and confess their sins before him.
          

          Alma 17:5
           5 Now these are the circumstances which attended them in their
          journeyings, for they had many afflictions; they did suffer much,
          both in body and in mind, such as hunger, thirst and fatigue, and
          also much labor in the spirit.
          

          Alma 17:6
           6 Now these were their journeyings: Having taken leave of their
          father, Mosiah, in the first year of the judges; having refused
          the kingdom which their father was desirous to confer upon them,
          and also this was the minds of the people;
          

          Alma 17:7
           7 Nevertheless they departed out of the land of Zarahemla, and
          took their swords, and their spears, and their bows, and their
          arrows, and their slings; and this they did that they might
          provide food for themselves while in the wilderness.
          

          Alma 17:8
           8 And thus they departed into the wilderness with their numbers
          which they had selected, to go up to the land of Nephi, to preach
          the word of God unto the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 17:9
           9 And it came to pass that they journeyed many days in the
          wilderness, and they fasted much and prayed much that the Lord
          would grant unto them a portion of his Spirit to go with them,
          and abide with them, that they might be an instrument in the
          hands of God to bring, if it were possible, their brethren, the
          Lamanites, to the knowledge of the truth, to the knowledge of the
          baseness of the traditions of their fathers, which were not
          correct.
          

          Alma 17:10
           10 And it came to pass that the Lord did visit them with his
          Spirit, and said unto them: Be comforted. And they were
          comforted.
          

          Alma 17:11
           11 And the Lord said unto them also: Go forth among the
          Lamanites, thy brethren, and establish my word; yet ye shall be
          patient in long-suffering and afflictions, that ye may show forth
          good examples unto them in me, and I will make an instrument of
          thee in my hands unto the salvation of many souls.
          

          Alma 17:12
           12 And it came to pass that the hearts of the sons of Mosiah,
          and also those who were with them, took courage to go forth unto
          the Lamanites to declare unto them the word of God.
          

          Alma 17:13
           13 And it came to pass when they had arrived in the borders of
          the land of the Lamanites, that they separated themselves and
          departed one from another, trusting in the Lord that they should
          meet again at the close of their harvest; for they supposed that
          great was the work which they had undertaken.
          

          Alma 17:14
           14 And assuredly it was great, for they had undertaken to preach
          the word of God to a wild and a hardened and a ferocious people;
          a people who delighted in murdering the Nephites, and robbing and
          plundering them; and their hearts were set upon riches, or upon
          gold and silver, and precious stones; yet they sought to obtain
          these things by murdering and plundering, that they might not
          labor for them with their own hands.
          

          Alma 17:15
           15 Thus they were a very indolent people, many of whom did
          worship idols, and the curse of God had fallen upon them because
          of the traditions of their fathers; notwithstanding the promises
          of the Lord were extended unto them on the conditions of
          repentance.
          

          Alma 17:16
           16 Therefore, this was the cause for which the sons of Mosiah
          had undertaken the work, that perhaps they might bring them unto
          repentance; that perhaps they might bring them to know of the
          plan of redemption.
          

          Alma 17:17
           17 Therefore they separated themselves one from another, and
          went forth among them, every man alone, according to the word and
          power of God which was given unto him.
          

          Alma 17:18
           18 Now Ammon being the chief among them, or rather he did
          administer unto them, and he departed from them, after having
          blessed them according to their several stations, having imparted
          the word of God unto them, or administered unto them before his
          departure; and thus they took their several journeys throughout
          the land.
          

          Alma 17:19
           19 And Ammon went to the land of Ishmael, the land being called
          after the sons of Ishmael, who also became Lamanites.
          

          Alma 17:20
           20 And as Ammon entered the land of Ishmael, the Lamanites took
          him and bound him, as was their custom to bind all the Nephites
          who fell into their hands, and carry them before the king; and
          thus it was left to the pleasure of the king to slay them, or to
          retain them in captivity, or to cast them into prison, or to cast
          them out of his land, according to his will and pleasure.
          

          Alma 17:21
           21 And thus Ammon was carried before the king who was over the
          land of Ishmael; and his name was Lamoni; and he was a descendant
          of Ishmael.
          

          Alma 17:22
           22 And the king inquired of Ammon if it were his desire to dwell
          in the land among the Lamanites, or among his people.
          

          Alma 17:23
           23 And Ammon said unto him: Yea, I desire to dwell among this
          people for a time; yea, and perhaps until the day I die.
          

          Alma 17:24
           24 And it came to pass that king Lamoni was much pleased with
          Ammon, and caused that his bands should be loosed; and he would
          that Ammon should take one of his daughters to wife.
          

          Alma 17:25
           25 But Ammon said unto him: Nay, but I will be thy servant.
          Therefore Ammon became a servant to king Lamoni. And it came to
          pass that he was set among other servants to watch the flocks of
          Lamoni, according to the custom of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 17:26
           26 And after he had been in the service of the king three days,
          as he was with the Lamanitish servants going forth with their
          flocks to the place of water, which was called the water of
          Sebus, and all the Lamanites drive their flocks hither, that they
          may have water—
          

          Alma 17:27
           27 Therefore, as Ammon and the servants of the king were driving
          forth their flocks to this place of water, behold, a certain
          number of the Lamanites, who had been with their flocks to water,
          stood and scattered the flocks of Ammon and the servants of the
          king, and they scattered them insomuch that they fled many ways.
          

          Alma 17:28
           28 Now the servants of the king began to murmur, saying: Now the
          king will slay us, as he has our brethren because their flocks
          were scattered by the wickedness of these men. And they began to
          weep exceedingly, saying: Behold, our flocks are scattered
          already.
          

          Alma 17:29
           29 Now they wept because of the fear of being slain. Now when
          Ammon saw this his heart was swollen within him with joy; for,
          said he, I will show forth my power unto these my
          fellow-servants, or the power which is in me, in restoring these
          flocks unto the king, that I may win the hearts of these my
          fellow-servants, that I may lead them to believe in my words.
          

          Alma 17:30
           30 And now, these were the thoughts of Ammon, when he saw the
          afflictions of those whom he termed to be his brethren.
          

          Alma 17:31
           31 And it came to pass that he flattered them by his words,
          saying: My brethren, be of good cheer and let us go in search of
          the flocks, and we will gather them together and bring them back
          unto the place of water; and thus we will preserve the flocks
          unto the king and he will not slay us.
          

          Alma 17:32
           32 And it came to pass that they went in search of the flocks,
          and they did follow Ammon, and they rushed forth with much
          swiftness and did head the flocks of the king, and did gather
          them together again to the place of water.
          

          Alma 17:33
           33 And those men again stood to scatter their flocks; but Ammon
          said unto his brethren: Encircle the flocks round about that they
          flee not; and I go and contend with these men who do scatter our
          flocks.
          

          Alma 17:34
           34 Therefore, they did as Ammon commanded them, and he went
          forth and stood to contend with those who stood by the waters of
          Sebus; and they were in number not a few.
          

          Alma 17:35
           35 Therefore they did not fear Ammon, for they supposed that one
          of their men could slay him according to their pleasure, for they
          knew not that the Lord had promised Mosiah that he would deliver
          his sons out of their hands; neither did they know anything
          concerning the Lord; therefore they delighted in the destruction
          of their brethren; and for this cause they stood to scatter the
          flocks of the king.
          

          Alma 17:36
           36 But Ammon stood forth and began to cast stones at them with
          his sling; yea, with mighty power he did sling stones amongst
          them; and thus he slew a certain number of them insomuch that
          they began to be astonished at his power; nevertheless they were
          angry because of the slain of their brethren, and they were
          determined that he should fall; therefore, seeing that they could
          not hit him with their stones, they came forth with clubs to slay
          him.
          

          Alma 17:37
           37 But behold, every man that lifted his club to smite Ammon, he
          smote off their arms with his sword; for he did withstand their
          blows by smiting their arms with the edge of his sword, insomuch
          that they began to be astonished, and began to flee before him;
          yea, and they were not few in number; and he caused them to flee
          by the strength of his arm.
          

          Alma 17:38
           38 Now six of them had fallen by the sling, but he slew none
          save it were their leader with his sword; and he smote off as
          many of their arms as were lifted against him, and they were not
          a few.
          

          Alma 17:39
           39 And when he had driven them afar off, he returned and they
          watered their flocks and returned them to the pasture of the
          king, and then went in unto the king, bearing the arms which had
          been smitten off by the sword of Ammon, of those who sought to
          slay him; and they were carried in unto the king for a testimony
          of the things which they had done.
          

Alma 18 Chapter 18

          Alma 18:1
           1 And it came to pass that king Lamoni caused that his servants
          should stand forth and testify to all the things which they had
          seen concerning the matter.
          

          Alma 18:2
           2 And when they had all testified to the things which they had
          seen, and he had learned of the faithfulness of Ammon in
          preserving his flocks, and also of his great power in contending
          against those who sought to slay him, he was astonished
          exceedingly, and said: Surely, this is more than a man. Behold,
          is not this the Great Spirit who doth send such great punishments
          upon this people, because of their murders?
          

          Alma 18:3
           3 And they answered the king, and said: Whether he be the Great
          Spirit or a man, we know not; but this much we do know, that he
          cannot be slain by the enemies of the king; neither can they
          scatter the king's flocks when he is with us, because of his
          expertness and great strength; therefore, we know that he is a
          friend to the king. And now, O king, we do not believe that a
          man has such great power, for we know he cannot be slain.
          

          Alma 18:4
           4 And now, when the king heard these words, he said unto them:
          Now I know that it is the Great Spirit; and he has come down at
          this time to preserve your lives, that I might not slay you as I
          did your brethren. Now this is the Great Spirit of whom our
          fathers have spoken.
          

          Alma 18:5
           5 Now this was the tradition of Lamoni, which he had received
          from his father, that there was a Great Spirit. Notwithstanding
          they believed in a Great Spirit they supposed that whatsoever
          they did was right; nevertheless, Lamoni began to fear
          exceedingly, with fear lest he had done wrong in slaying his
          servants;
          

          Alma 18:6
           6 For he had slain many of them because their brethren had
          scattered their flocks at the place of water; and thus, because
          they had had their flocks scattered they were slain.
          

          Alma 18:7
           7 Now it was the practice of these Lamanites to stand by the
          waters of Sebus to scatter the flocks of the people, that thereby
          they might drive away many that were scattered unto their own
          land, it being a practice of plunder among them.
          

          Alma 18:8
           8 And it came to pass that king Lamoni inquired of his servants,
          saying: Where is this man that has such great power?
          

          Alma 18:9
           9 And they said unto him: Behold, he is feeding thy horses. Now
          the king had commanded his servants, previous to the time of the
          watering of their flocks, that they should prepare his horses and
          chariots, and conduct him forth to the land of Nephi; for there
          had been a great feast appointed at the land of Nephi, by the
          father of Lamoni, who was king over all the land.
          

          Alma 18:10
           10 Now when king Lamoni heard that Ammon was preparing his
          horses and his chariots he was more astonished, because of the
          faithfulness of Ammon, saying: Surely there has not been any
          servant among all my servants that has been so faithful as this
          man; for even he doth remember all my commandments to execute
          them.
          

          Alma 18:11
           11 Now I surely know that this is the Great Spirit, and I would
          desire him that he come in unto me, but I durst not.
          

          Alma 18:12
           12 And it came to pass that when Ammon had made ready the horses
          and the chariots for the king and his servants, he went in unto
          the king, and he saw that the countenance of the king was
          changed; therefore he was about to return out of his presence.
          

          Alma 18:13
           13 And one of the king's servants said unto him, Rabbanah, which
          is, being interpreted, powerful or great king, considering their
          kings to be powerful; and thus he said unto him: Rabbanah, the
          king desireth thee to stay.
          

          Alma 18:14
           14 Therefore Ammon turned himself unto the king, and said unto
          him: What wilt thou that I should do for thee, O king? And the
          king answered him not for the space of an hour, according to
          their time, for he knew not what he should say unto him.
          

          Alma 18:15
           15 And it came to pass that Ammon said unto him again: What
          desirest thou of me? But the king answered him not.
          

          Alma 18:16
           16 And it came to pass that Ammon, being filled with the Spirit
          of God, therefore he perceived the thoughts of the king. And he
          said unto him: Is it because thou hast heard that I defended thy
          servants and thy flocks, and slew seven of their brethren with
          the sling and with the sword, and smote off the arms of others,
          in order to defend thy flocks and thy servants; behold, is it
          this that causeth thy marvelings?
          

          Alma 18:17
           17 I say unto you, what is it, that thy marvelings are so great?
          Behold, I am a man, and am thy servant; therefore, whatsoever
          thou desirest which is right, that will I do.
          

          Alma 18:18
           18 Now when the king had heard these words, he marveled again,
          for he beheld that Ammon could discern his thoughts; but
          notwithstanding this, king Lamoni did open his mouth, and said
          unto him: Who art thou? Art thou that Great Spirit, who knows
          all things?
          

          Alma 18:19
           19 Ammon answered and said unto him: I am not.
          

          Alma 18:20
           20 And the king said: How knowest thou the thoughts of my heart?
          Thou mayest speak boldly, and tell me concerning these things;
          and also tell me by what power ye slew and smote off the arms of
          my brethren that scattered my flocks—
          

          Alma 18:21
           21 And now, if thou wilt tell me concerning these things,
          whatsoever thou desirest I will give unto thee; and if it were
          needed, I would guard thee with my armies; but I know that thou
          art more powerful than all they; nevertheless, whatsoever thou
          desirest of me I will grant it unto thee.
          

          Alma 18:22
           22 Now Ammon being wise, yet harmless, he said unto Lamoni: Wilt
          thou hearken unto my words, if I tell thee by what power I do
          these things? And this is the thing that I desire of thee.
          

          Alma 18:23
           23 And the king answered him, and said: Yea, I will believe all
          thy words. And thus he was caught with guile.
          

          Alma 18:24
           24 And Ammon began to speak unto him with boldness, and said
          unto him: Believest thou that there is a God?
          

          Alma 18:25
           25 And he answered, and said unto him: I do not know what that
          meaneth.
          

          Alma 18:26
           26 And then Ammon said: Believest thou that there is a Great
          Spirit?
          

          Alma 18:27
           27 And he said, Yea.
          

          Alma 18:28
           28 And Ammon said: This is God. And Ammon said unto him again:
          Believest thou that this Great Spirit, who is God, created all
          things which are in heaven and in the earth?
          

          Alma 18:29
           29 And he said: Yea, I believe that he created all things which
          are in the earth; but I do not know the heavens.
          

          Alma 18:30
           30 And Ammon said unto him: The heavens is a place where God
          dwells and all his holy angels.
          

          Alma 18:31
           31 And king Lamoni said: Is it above the earth?
          

          Alma 18:32
           32 And Ammon said: Yea, and he looketh down upon all the
          children of men; and he knows all the thoughts and intents of the
          heart; for by his hand were they all created from the beginning.
          

          Alma 18:33
           33 And king Lamoni said: I believe all these things which thou
          hast spoken. Art thou sent from God?
          

          Alma 18:34
           34 Ammon said unto him: I am a man; and man in the beginning was
          created after the image of God, and I am called by his Holy
          Spirit to teach these things unto this people, that they may be
          brought to a knowledge of that which is just and true;
          

          Alma 18:35
           35 And a portion of that Spirit dwelleth in me, which giveth me
          knowledge, and also power according to my faith and desires which
          are in God.
          

          Alma 18:36
           36 Now when Ammon had said these words, he began at the creation
          of the world, and also the creation of Adam, and told him all the
          things concerning the fall of man, and rehearsed and laid before
          him the records and the holy scriptures of the people, which had
          been spoken by the prophets, even down to the time that their
          father, Lehi, left Jerusalem.
          

          Alma 18:37
           37 And he also rehearsed unto them (for it was unto the king and
          to his servants) all the journeyings of their fathers in the
          wilderness, and all their sufferings with hunger and thirst, and
          their travail, and so forth.
          

          Alma 18:38
           38 And he also rehearsed unto them concerning the rebellions of
          Laman and Lemuel, and the sons of Ishmael, yea, all their
          rebellions did he relate unto them; and he expounded unto them
          all the records and scriptures from the time that Lehi left
          Jerusalem down to the present time.
          

          Alma 18:39
           39 But this is not all; for he expounded unto them the plan of
          redemption, which was prepared from the foundation of the world;
          and he also made known unto them concerning the coming of Christ,
          and all the works of the Lord did he make known unto them.
          

          Alma 18:40
           40 And it came to pass that after he had said all these things,
          and expounded them to the king, that the king believed all his
          words.
          

          Alma 18:41
           41 And he began to cry unto the Lord, saying: O Lord, have
          mercy; according to thy abundant mercy which thou hast had upon
          the people of Nephi, have upon me, and my people.
          

          Alma 18:42
           42 And now, when he had said this, he fell unto the earth, as if
          he were dead.
          

          Alma 18:43
           43 And it came to pass that his servants took him and carried
          him in unto his wife, and laid him upon a bed; and he lay as if
          he were dead for the space of two days and two nights; and his
          wife, and his sons, and his daughters mourned over him, after the
          manner of the Lamanites, greatly lamenting his loss.
          

Alma 19 Chapter 19

          Alma 19:1
           1 And it came to pass that after two days and two nights they
          were about to take his body and lay it in a sepulchre, which they
          had made for the purpose of burying their dead.
          

          Alma 19:2
           2 Now the queen having heard of the fame of Ammon, therefore she
          sent and desired that he should come in unto her.
          

          Alma 19:3
           3 And it came to pass that Ammon did as he was commanded, and
          went in unto the queen, and desired to know what she would that
          he should do.
          

          Alma 19:4
           4 And she said unto him: The servants of my husband have made it
          known unto me that thou art a prophet of a holy God, and that
          thou hast power to do many mighty works in his name;
          

          Alma 19:5
           5 Therefore, if this is the case, I would that ye should go in
          and see my husband, for he has been laid upon his bed for the
          space of two days and two nights; and some say that he is not
          dead, but others say that he is dead and that he stinketh, and
          that he ought to be placed in the sepulchre; but as for myself,
          to me he doth not stink.
          

          Alma 19:6
           6 Now, this was what Ammon desired, for he knew that king Lamoni
          was under the power of God; he knew that the dark veil of
          unbelief was being cast away from his mind, and the light which
          did light up his mind, which was the light of the glory of God,
          which was a marvelous light of his goodness—yea, this light had
          infused such joy into his soul, the cloud of darkness having been
          dispelled, and that the light of everlasting life was lit up in
          his soul, yea, he knew that this had overcome his natural frame,
          and he was carried away in God—
          

          Alma 19:7
           7 Therefore, what the queen desired of him was his only desire.
          Therefore, he went in to see the king according as the queen had
          desired him; and he saw the king, and he knew that he was not
          dead.
          

          Alma 19:8
           8 And he said unto the queen: He is not dead, but he sleepeth in
          God, and on the morrow he shall rise again; therefore bury him
          not.
          

          Alma 19:9
           9 And Ammon said unto her: Believest thou this? And she said
          unto him: I have had no witness save thy word, and the word of
          our servants; nevertheless I believe that it shall be according
          as thou hast said.
          

          Alma 19:10
           10 And Ammon said unto her: Blessed art thou because of thy
          exceeding faith; I say unto thee, woman, there has not been such
          great faith among all the people of the Nephites.
          

          Alma 19:11
           11 And it came to pass that she watched over the bed of her
          husband, from that time even until that time on the morrow which
          Ammon had appointed that he should rise.
          

          Alma 19:12
           12 And it came to pass that he arose, according to the words of
          Ammon; and as he arose, he stretched forth his hand unto the
          woman, and said: Blessed be the name of God, and blessed art
          thou.
          

          Alma 19:13
           13 For as sure as thou livest, behold, I have seen my Redeemer;
          and he shall come forth, and be born of a woman, and he shall
          redeem all mankind who believe on his name. Now, when he had
          said these words, his heart was swollen within him, and he sunk
          again with joy; and the queen also sunk down, being overpowered
          by the Spirit.
          

          Alma 19:14
           14 Now Ammon seeing the Spirit of the Lord poured out according
          to his prayers upon the Lamanites, his brethren, who had been the
          cause of so much mourning among the Nephites, or among all the
          people of God because of their iniquities and their traditions,
          he fell upon his knees, and began to pour out his soul in prayer
          and thanksgiving to God for what he had done for his brethren;
          and he was also overpowered with joy; and thus they all three had
          sunk to the earth.
          

          Alma 19:15
           15 Now, when the servants of the king had seen that they had
          fallen, they also began to cry unto God, for the fear of the Lord
          had come upon them also, for it was they who had stood before the
          king and testified unto him concerning the great power of Ammon.
          

          Alma 19:16
           16 And it came to pass that they did call on the name of the
          Lord, in their might, even until they had all fallen to the
          earth, save it were one of the Lamanitish women, whose name was
          Abish, she having been converted unto the Lord for many years, on
          account of a remarkable vision of her father—
          

          Alma 19:17
           17 Thus, having been converted to the Lord, and never having
          made it known, therefore, when she saw that all the servants of
          Lamoni had fallen to the earth, and also her mistress, the queen,
          and the king, and Ammon lay prostrate upon the earth, she knew
          that it was the power of God; and supposing that this
          opportunity, by making known unto the people what had happened
          among them, that by beholding this scene it would cause them to
          believe in the power of God, therefore she ran forth from house
          to house, making it known unto the people.
          

          Alma 19:18
           18 And they began to assemble themselves together unto the house
          of the king. And there came a multitude, and to their
          astonishment they beheld the king, and the queen, and their
          servants prostrate upon the earth, and they all lay there as
          though they were dead; and they also saw Ammon, and behold, he
          was a Nephite.
          

          Alma 19:19
           19 And now the people began to murmur among themselves; some
          saying that it was a great evil that had come upon them, or upon
          the king and his house, because he had suffered that the Nephite
          should remain in the land.
          

          Alma 19:20
           20 But others rebuked them, saying: The king hath brought this
          evil upon his house, because he slew his servants who had had
          their flocks scattered at the waters of Sebus.
          

          Alma 19:21
           21 And they were also rebuked by those men who had stood at the
          waters of Sebus and scattered the flocks which belonged to the
          king, for they were angry with Ammon because of the number which
          he had slain of their brethren at the waters of Sebus, while
          defending the flocks of the king.
          

          Alma 19:22
           22 Now, one of them, whose brother had been slain with the sword
          of Ammon, being exceedingly angry with Ammon, drew his sword and
          went forth that he might let it fall upon Ammon, to slay him; and
          as he lifted the sword to smite him, behold, he fell dead.
          

          Alma 19:23
           23 Now we see that Ammon could not be slain, for the Lord had
          said unto Mosiah, his father: I will spare him, and it shall be
          unto him according to thy faith—therefore, Mosiah trusted him
          unto the Lord.
          

          Alma 19:24
           24 And it came to pass that when the multitude beheld that the
          man had fallen dead, who lifted the sword to slay Ammon, fear
          came upon them all, and they durst not put forth their hands to
          touch him or any of those who had fallen; and they began to
          marvel again among themselves what could be the cause of this
          great power, or what all these things could mean.
          

          Alma 19:25
           25 And it came to pass that there were many among them who said
          that Ammon was the Great Spirit, and others said he was sent by
          the Great Spirit;
          

          Alma 19:26
           26 But others rebuked them all, saying that he was a monster,
          who had been sent from the Nephites to torment them.
          

          Alma 19:27
           27 And there were some who said that Ammon was sent by the Great
          Spirit to afflict them because of their iniquities; and that it
          was the Great Spirit that had always attended the Nephites, who
          had ever delivered them out of their hands; and they said that it
          was this Great Spirit who had destroyed so many of their
          brethren, the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 19:28
           28 And thus the contention began to be exceedingly sharp among
          them. And while they were thus contending, the woman servant who
          had caused the multitude to be gathered together came, and when
          she saw the contention which was among the multitude she was
          exceedingly sorrowful, even unto tears.
          

          Alma 19:29
           29 And it came to pass that she went and took the queen by the
          hand, that perhaps she might raise her from the ground; and as
          soon as she touched her hand she arose and stood upon her feet,
          and cried with a loud voice, saying: O blessed Jesus, who has
          saved me from an awful hell! O blessed God, have mercy on this
          people!
          

          Alma 19:30
           30 And when she had said this, she clasped her hands, being
          filled with joy, speaking many words which were not understood;
          and when she had done this, she took the king, Lamoni, by the
          hand, and behold he arose and stood upon his feet.
          

          Alma 19:31
           31 And he, immediately, seeing the contention among his people,
          went forth and began to rebuke them, and to teach them the words
          which he had heard from the mouth of Ammon; and as many as heard
          his words believed, and were converted unto the Lord.
          

          Alma 19:32
           32 But there were many among them who would not hear his words;
          therefore they went their way.
          

          Alma 19:33
           33 And it came to pass that when Ammon arose he also
          administered unto them, and also did all the servants of Lamoni;
          and they did all declare unto the people the selfsame thing—that
          their hearts had been changed; that they had no more desire to do
          evil.
          

          Alma 19:34
           34 And behold, many did declare unto the people that they had
          seen angels and had conversed with them; and thus they had told
          them things of God, and of his righteousness.
          

          Alma 19:35
           35 And it came to pass that there were many that did believe in
          their words; and as many as did believe were baptized; and they
          became a righteous people, and they did establish a church among
          them.
          

          Alma 19:36
           36 And thus the work of the Lord did commence among the
          Lamanites; thus the Lord did begin to pour out his Spirit upon
          them; and we see that his arm is extended to all people who will
          repent and believe on his name.
          

Alma 20 Chapter 20

          Alma 20:1
           1 And it came to pass that when they had established a church in
          that land, that king Lamoni desired that Ammon should go with him
          to the land of Nephi, that he might show him unto his father.
          

          Alma 20:2
           2 And the voice of the Lord came to Ammon saying: Thou shalt not
          go up to the land of Nephi, for behold, the king will seek thy
          life; but thou shalt go to the land of Middoni; for behold, thy
          brother Aaron, and also Muloki and Ammah are in prison.
          

          Alma 20:3
           3 Now it came to pass that when Ammon had heard this, he said
          unto Lamoni: Behold, my brother and brethren are in prison at
          Middoni, and I go that I may deliver them.
          

          Alma 20:4
           4 Now Lamoni said unto Ammon: I know, in the strength of the
          Lord thou canst do all things. But behold, I will go with thee
          to the land of Middoni; for the king of the land of Middoni,
          whose name is Antiomno, is a friend unto me; therefore I go to
          the land of Middoni, that I may flatter the king of the land, and
          he will cast thy brethren out of prison. Now Lamoni said unto
          him: Who told thee that thy brethren were in prison?
          

          Alma 20:5
           5 And Ammon said unto him: No one hath told me, save it be God;
          and he said unto me—Go and deliver thy brethren, for they are in
          prison in the land of Middoni.
          

          Alma 20:6
           6 Now when Lamoni had heard this he caused that his servants
          should make ready his horses and his chariots.
          

          Alma 20:7
           7 And he said unto Ammon: Come, I will go with thee down to the
          land of Middoni, and there I will plead with the king that he
          will cast thy brethren out of prison.
          

          Alma 20:8
           8 And it came to pass that as Ammon and Lamoni were journeying
          thither, they met the father of Lamoni, who was king over all the
          land.
          

          Alma 20:9
           9 And behold, the father of Lamoni said unto him: Why did ye not
          come to the feast on that great day when I made a feast unto my
          sons, and unto my people?
          

          Alma 20:10
           10 And he also said: Whither art thou going with this Nephite,
          who is one of the children of a liar?
          

          Alma 20:11
           11 And it came to pass that Lamoni rehearsed unto him whither he
          was going, for he feared to offend him.
          

          Alma 20:12
           12 And he also told him all the cause of his tarrying in his own
          kingdom, that he did not go unto his father to the feast which he
          had prepared.
          

          Alma 20:13
           13 And now when Lamoni had rehearsed unto him all these things,
          behold, to his astonishment, his father was angry with him, and
          said: Lamoni, thou art going to deliver these Nephites, who are
          sons of a liar. Behold, he robbed our fathers; and now his
          children are also come amongst us that they may, by their cunning
          and their lyings, deceive us, that they again may rob us of our
          property.
          

          Alma 20:14
           14 Now the father of Lamoni commanded him that he should slay
          Ammon with the sword. And he also commanded him that he should
          not go to the land of Middoni, but that he should return with him
          to the land of Ishmael.
          

          Alma 20:15
           15 But Lamoni said unto him: I will not slay Ammon, neither will
          I return to the land of Ishmael, but I go to the land of Middoni
          that I may release the brethren of Ammon, for I know that they
          are just men and holy prophets of the true God.
          

          Alma 20:16
           16 Now when his father had heard these words, he was angry with
          him, and he drew his sword that he might smite him to the earth.
          

          Alma 20:17
           17 But Ammon stood forth and said unto him: Behold, thou shalt
          not slay thy son; nevertheless, it were better that he should
          fall than thee, for behold, he has repented of his sins; but if
          thou shouldst fall at this time, in thine anger, thy soul could
          not be saved.
          

          Alma 20:18
           18 And again, it is expedient that thou shouldst forbear; for if
          thou shouldst slay thy son, he being an innocent man, his blood
          would cry from the ground to the Lord his God, for vengeance to
          come upon thee; and perhaps thou wouldst lose thy soul.
          

          Alma 20:19
           19 Now when Ammon had said these words unto him, he answered
          him, saying: I know that if I should slay my son, that I should
          shed innocent blood; for it is thou that hast sought to destroy
          him.
          

          Alma 20:20
           20 And he stretched forth his hand to slay Ammon. But Ammon
          withstood his blows, and also smote his arm that he could not use
          it.
          

          Alma 20:21
           21 Now when the king saw that Ammon could slay him, he began to
          plead with Ammon that he would spare his life.
          

          Alma 20:22
           22 But Ammon raised his sword, and said unto him: Behold, I will
          smite thee except thou wilt grant unto me that my brethren may be
          cast out of prison.
          

          Alma 20:23
           23 Now the king, fearing he should lose his life, said: If thou
          wilt spare me I will grant unto thee whatsoever thou wilt ask,
          even to half of the kingdom.
          

          Alma 20:24
           24 Now when Ammon saw that he had wrought upon the old king
          according to his desire, he said unto him: If thou wilt grant
          that my brethren may be cast out of prison, and also that Lamoni
          may retain his kingdom, and that ye be not displeased with him,
          but grant that he may do according to his own desires in
          whatsoever thing he thinketh, then will I spare thee; otherwise I
          will smite thee to the earth.
          

          Alma 20:25
           25 Now when Ammon had said these words, the king began to
          rejoice because of his life.
          

          Alma 20:26
           26 And when he saw that Ammon had no desire to destroy him, and
          when he also saw the great love he had for his son Lamoni, he was
          astonished exceedingly, and said: Because this is all that thou
          hast desired, that I would release thy brethren, and suffer that
          my son Lamoni should retain his kingdom, behold, I will grant
          unto you that my son may retain his kingdom from this time and
          forever; and I will govern him no more—
          

          Alma 20:27
           27 And I will also grant unto thee that thy brethren may be cast
          out of prison, and thou and thy brethren may come unto me, in my
          kingdom; for I shall greatly desire to see thee. For the king
          was greatly astonished at the words which he had spoken, and also
          at the words which had been spoken by his son Lamoni, therefore
          he was desirous to learn them.
          

          Alma 20:28
           28 And it came to pass that Ammon and Lamoni proceeded on their
          journey towards the land of Middoni. And Lamoni found favor in
          the eyes of the king of the land; therefore the brethren of Ammon
          were brought forth out of prison.
          

          Alma 20:29
           29 And when Ammon did meet them he was exceedingly sorrowful,
          for behold they were naked, and their skins were worn exceedingly
          because of being bound with strong cords. And they also had
          suffered hunger, thirst, and all kinds of afflictions;
          nevertheless they were patient in all their sufferings.
          

          Alma 20:30
           30 And, as it happened, it was their lot to have fallen into the
          hands of a more hardened and a more stiffnecked people; therefore
          they would not hearken unto their words, and they had cast them
          out, and had smitten them, and had driven them from house to
          house, and from place to place, even until they had arrived in
          the land of Middoni; and there they were taken and cast into
          prison, and bound with strong cords, and kept in prison for many
          days, and were delivered by Lamoni and Ammon.
          

Alma 21 Chapter 21

          Alma 21:1
           1 Now when Ammon and his brethren separated themselves in the
          borders of the land of the Lamanites, behold Aaron took his
          journey towards the land which was called by the Lamanites,
          Jerusalem, calling it after the land of their fathers' nativity;
          and it was away joining the borders of Mormon.
          

          Alma 21:2
           2 Now the Lamanites and the Amalekites and the people of Amulon
          had built a great city, which was called Jerusalem.
          

          Alma 21:3
           3 Now the Lamanites of themselves were sufficiently hardened,
          but the Amalekites and the Amulonites were still harder;
          therefore they did cause the Lamanites that they should harden
          their hearts, that they should wax strong in wickedness and their
          abominations.
          

          Alma 21:4
           4 And it came to pass that Aaron came to the city of Jerusalem,
          and first began to preach to the Amalekites. And he began to
          preach to them in their synagogues, for they had built synagogues
          after the order of the Nehors; for many of the Amalekites and the
          Amulonites were after the order of the Nehors.
          

          Alma 21:5
           5 Therefore, as Aaron entered into one of their synagogues to
          preach unto the people, and as he was speaking unto them, behold
          there arose an Amalekite and began to contend with him, saying:
          What is that thou hast testified? Hast thou seen an angel? Why
          do not angels appear unto us? Behold are not this people as good
          as thy people?
          

          Alma 21:6
           6 Thou also sayest, except we repent we shall perish. How
          knowest thou the thought and intent of our hearts? How knowest
          thou that we have cause to repent? How knowest thou that we are
          not a righteous people? Behold, we have built sanctuaries, and
          we do assemble ourselves together to worship God. We do believe
          that God will save all men.
          

          Alma 21:7
           7 Now Aaron said unto him: Believest thou that the Son of God
          shall come to redeem mankind from their sins?
          

          Alma 21:8
           8 And the man said unto him: We do not believe that thou knowest
          any such thing. We do not believe in these foolish traditions.
          We do not believe that thou knowest of things to come, neither do
          we believe that thy fathers and also that our fathers did know
          concerning the things which they spake, of that which is to come.
          

          Alma 21:9
           9 Now Aaron began to open the scriptures unto them concerning
          the coming of Christ, and also concerning the resurrection of the
          dead, and that there could be no redemption for mankind save it
          were through the death and sufferings of Christ, and the
          atonement of his blood.
          

          Alma 21:10
           10 And it came to pass as he began to expound these things unto
          them they were angry with him, and began to mock him; and they
          would not hear the words which he spake.
          

          Alma 21:11
           11 Therefore, when he saw that they would not hear his words, he
          departed out of their synagogue, and came over to a village which
          was called Ani-Anti, and there he found Muloki preaching the word
          unto them; and also Ammah and his brethren. And they contended
          with many about the word.
          

          Alma 21:12
           12 And it came to pass that they saw that the people would
          harden their hearts, therefore they departed and came over into
          the land of Middoni. And they did preach the word unto many, and
          few believed on the words which they taught.
          

          Alma 21:13
           13 Nevertheless, Aaron and a certain number of his brethren were
          taken and cast into prison, and the remainder of them fled out of
          the land of Middoni unto the regions round about.
          

          Alma 21:14
           14 And those who were cast into prison suffered many things, and
          they were delivered by the hand of Lamoni and Ammon, and they
          were fed and clothed.
          

          Alma 21:15
           15 And they went forth again to declare the word, and thus they
          were delivered for the first time out of prison; and thus they
          had suffered.
          

          Alma 21:16
           16 And they went forth whithersoever they were led by the Spirit
          of the Lord, preaching the word of God in every synagogue of the
          Amalekites, or in every assembly of the Lamanites where they
          could be admitted.
          

          Alma 21:17
           17 And it came to pass that the Lord began to bless them,
          insomuch that they brought many to the knowledge of the truth;
          yea, they did convince many of their sins, and of the traditions
          of their fathers, which were not correct.
          

          Alma 21:18
           18 And it came to pass that Ammon and Lamoni returned from the
          land of Middoni to the land of Ishmael, which was the land of
          their inheritance.
          

          Alma 21:19
           19 And king Lamoni would not suffer that Ammon should serve him,
          or be his servant.
          

          Alma 21:20
           20 But he caused that there should be synagogues built in the
          land of Ishmael; and he caused that his people, or the people who
          were under his reign, should assemble themselves together.
          

          Alma 21:21
           21 And he did rejoice over them, and he did teach them many
          things. And he did also declare unto them that they were a
          people who were under him, and that they were a free people, that
          they were free from the oppressions of the king, his father; for
          that his father had granted unto him that he might reign over the
          people who were in the land of Ishmael, and in all the land round
          about.
          

          Alma 21:22
           22 And he also declared unto them that they might have the
          liberty of worshiping the Lord their God according to their
          desires, in whatsoever place they were in, if it were in the land
          which was under the reign of king Lamoni.
          

          Alma 21:23
           23 And Ammon did preach unto the people of king Lamoni; and it
          came to pass that he did teach them all things concerning things
          pertaining to righteousness. And he did exhort them daily, with
          all diligence; and they gave heed unto his word, and they were
          zealous for keeping the commandments of God.
          

Alma 22 Chapter 22

          Alma 22:1
           1 Now, as Ammon was thus teaching the people of Lamoni
          continually, we will return to the account of Aaron and his
          brethren; for after he departed from the land of Middoni he was
          led by the Spirit to the land of Nephi, even to the house of the
          king which was over all the land save it were the land of
          Ishmael; and he was the father of Lamoni.
          

          Alma 22:2
           2 And it came to pass that he went in unto him into the king's
          palace, with his brethren, and bowed himself before the king, and
          said unto him: Behold, O king, we are the brethren of Ammon, whom
          thou hast delivered out of prison.
          

          Alma 22:3
           3 And now, O king, if thou wilt spare our lives, we will be thy
          servants. And the king said unto them: Arise, for I will grant
          unto you your lives, and I will not suffer that ye shall be my
          servants; but I will insist that ye shall administer unto me; for
          I have been somewhat troubled in mind because of the generosity
          and the greatness of the words of thy brother Ammon; and I desire
          to know the cause why he has not come up out of Middoni with
          thee.
          

          Alma 22:4
           4 And Aaron said unto the king: Behold, the Spirit of the Lord
          has called him another way; he has gone to the land of Ishmael,
          to teach the people of Lamoni.
          

          Alma 22:5
           5 Now the king said unto them: What is this that ye have said
          concerning the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, this is the thing
          which doth trouble me.
          

          Alma 22:6
           6 And also, what is this that Ammon said—If ye will repent ye
          shall be saved, and if ye will not repent, ye shall be cast off
          at the last day?
          

          Alma 22:7
           7 And Aaron answered him and said unto him: Believest thou that
          there is a God? And the king said: I know that the Amalekites
          say that there is a God, and I have granted unto them that they
          should build sanctuaries, that they may assemble themselves
          together to worship him. And if now thou sayest there is a God,
          behold I will believe.
          

          Alma 22:8
           8 And now when Aaron heard this, his heart began to rejoice, and
          he said: Behold, assuredly as thou livest, O king, there is a
          God.
          

          Alma 22:9
           9 And the king said: Is God that Great Spirit that brought our
          fathers out of the land of Jerusalem?
          

          Alma 22:10
           10 And Aaron said unto him: Yea, he is that Great Spirit, and he
          created all things both in heaven and in earth. Believest thou
          this?
          

          Alma 22:11
           11 And he said: Yea, I believe that the Great Spirit created all
          things, and I desire that ye should tell me concerning all these
          things, and I will believe thy words.
          

          Alma 22:12
           12 And it came to pass that when Aaron saw that the king would
          believe his words, he began from the creation of Adam, reading
          the scriptures unto the king—how God created man after his own
          image, and that God gave him commandments, and that because of
          transgression, man had fallen.
          

          Alma 22:13
           13 And Aaron did expound unto him the scriptures from the
          creation of Adam, laying the fall of man before him, and their
          carnal state and also the plan of redemption, which was prepared
          from the foundation of the world, through Christ, for all
          whosoever would believe on his name.
          

          Alma 22:14
           14 And since man had fallen he could not merit anything of
          himself; but the sufferings and death of Christ atone for their
          sins, through faith and repentance, and so forth; and that he
          breaketh the bands of death, that the grave shall have no
          victory, and that the sting of death should be swallowed up in
          the hopes of glory; and Aaron did expound all these things unto
          the king.
          

          Alma 22:15
           15 And it came to pass that after Aaron had expounded these
          things unto him, the king said: What shall I do that I may have
          this eternal life of which thou hast spoken? Yea, what shall I
          do that I may be born of God, having this wicked spirit rooted
          out of my breast, and receive his Spirit, that I may be filled
          with joy, that I may not be cast off at the last day? Behold,
          said he, I will give up all that I possess, yea, I will forsake
          my kingdom, that I may receive this great joy.
          

          Alma 22:16
           16 But Aaron said unto him: If thou desirest this thing, if thou
          wilt bow down before God, yea, if thou wilt repent of all thy
          sins, and will bow down before God, and call on his name in
          faith, believing that ye shall receive, then shalt thou receive
          the hope which thou desirest.
          

          Alma 22:17
           17 And it came to pass that when Aaron had said these words, the
          king did bow down before the Lord, upon his knees; yea, even he
          did prostrate himself upon the earth, and cried mightily, saying:
          

          Alma 22:18
           18 O God, Aaron hath told me that there is a God; and if there
          is a God, and if thou art God, wilt thou make thyself known unto
          me, and I will give away all my sins to know thee, and that I may
          be raised from the dead, and be saved at the last day. And now
          when the king had said these words, he was struck as if he were
          dead.
          

          Alma 22:19
           19 And it came to pass that his servants ran and told the queen
          all that had happened unto the king. And she came in unto the
          king; and when she saw him lay as if he were dead, and also Aaron
          and his brethren standing as though they had been the cause of
          his fall, she was angry with them, and commanded that her
          servants, or the servants of the king, should take them and slay
          them.
          

          Alma 22:20
           20 Now the servants had seen the cause of the king's fall,
          therefore they durst not lay their hands on Aaron and his
          brethren; and they pled with the queen saying: Why commandest
          thou that we should slay these men, when behold one of them is
          mightier than us all? Therefore we shall fall before them.
          

          Alma 22:21
           21 Now when the queen saw the fear of the servants she also
          began to fear exceedingly, lest there should some evil come upon
          her. And she commanded her servants that they should go and call
          the people, that they might slay Aaron and his brethren.
          

          Alma 22:22
           22 Now when Aaron saw the determination of the queen, he, also
          knowing the hardness of the hearts of the people, feared lest
          that a multitude should assemble themselves together, and there
          should be a great contention and a disturbance among them;
          therefore he put forth his hand and raised the king from the
          earth, and said unto him: Stand. And he stood upon his feet,
          receiving his strength.
          

          Alma 22:23
           23 Now this was done in the presence of the queen and many of
          the servants. And when they saw it they greatly marveled, and
          began to fear. And the king stood forth, and began to minister
          unto them. And he did minister unto them, insomuch that his
          whole household were converted unto the Lord.
          

          Alma 22:24
           24 Now there was a multitude gathered together because of the
          commandment of the queen, and there began to be great murmurings
          among them because of Aaron and his brethren.
          

          Alma 22:25
           25 But the king stood forth among them and administered unto
          them. And they were pacified towards Aaron and those who were
          with him.
          

          Alma 22:26
           26 And it came to pass that when the king saw that the people
          were pacified, he caused that Aaron and his brethren should stand
          forth in the midst of the multitude, and that they should preach
          the word unto them.
          

          Alma 22:27
           27 And it came to pass that the king sent a proclamation
          throughout all the land, amongst all his people who were in all
          his land, who were in all the regions round about, which was
          bordering even to the sea, on the east and on the west, and which
          was divided from the land of Zarahemla by a narrow strip of
          wilderness, which ran from the sea east even to the sea west, and
          round about on the borders of the seashore, and the borders of
          the wilderness which was on the north by the land of Zarahemla,
          through the borders of Manti, by the head of the river Sidon,
          running from the east towards the west—and thus were the
          Lamanites and the Nephites divided.
          

          Alma 22:28
           28 Now, the more idle part of the Lamanites lived in the
          wilderness, and dwelt in tents; and they were spread through the
          wilderness on the west, in the land of Nephi; yea, and also on
          the west of the land of Zarahemla, in the borders by the
          seashore, and on the west in the land of Nephi, in the place of
          their fathers' first inheritance, and thus bordering along by the
          seashore.
          

          Alma 22:29
           29 And also there were many Lamanites on the east by the
          seashore, whither the Nephites had driven them. And thus the
          Nephites were nearly surrounded by the Lamanites; nevertheless
          the Nephites had taken possession of all the northern parts of
          the land bordering on the wilderness, at the head of the river
          Sidon, from the east to the west, round about on the wilderness
          side; on the north, even until they came to the land which they
          called Bountiful.
          

          Alma 22:30
           30 And it bordered upon the land which they called Desolation,
          it being so far northward that it came into the land which had
          been peopled and been destroyed, of whose bones we have spoken,
          which was discovered by the people of Zarahemla, it being the
          place of their first landing.
          

          Alma 22:31
           31 And they came from there up into the south wilderness. Thus
          the land on the northward was called Desolation, and the land on
          the southward was called Bountiful, it being the wilderness which
          is filled with all manner of wild animals of every kind, a part
          of which had come from the land northward for food.
          

          Alma 22:32
           32 And now, it was only the distance of a day and a half's
          journey for a Nephite, on the line Bountiful and the land
          Desolation, from the east to the west sea; and thus the land of
          Nephi and the land of Zarahemla were nearly surrounded by water,
          there being a small neck of land between the land northward and
          the land southward.
          

          Alma 22:33
           33 And it came to pass that the Nephites had inhabited the land
          Bountiful, even from the east unto the west sea, and thus the
          Nephites in their wisdom, with their guards and their armies, had
          hemmed in the Lamanites on the south, that thereby they should
          have no more possession on the north, that they might not overrun
          the land northward.
          

          Alma 22:34
           34 Therefore the Lamanites could have no more possessions only
          in the land of Nephi, and the wilderness round about. Now this
          was wisdom in the Nephites—as the Lamanites were an enemy to
          them, they would not suffer their afflictions on every hand, and
          also that they might have a country whither they might flee,
          according to their desires.
          

          Alma 22:35
           35 And now I, after having said this, return again to the
          account of Ammon and Aaron, Omner and Himni, and their brethren.
          

Alma 23 Chapter 23

          Alma 23:1
           1 Behold, now it came to pass that the king of the Lamanites
          sent a proclamation among all his people, that they should not
          lay their hands on Ammon, or Aaron, or Omner, or Himni, nor
          either of their brethren who should go forth preaching the word
          of God, in whatsoever place they should be, in any part of their
          land.
          

          Alma 23:2
           2 Yea, he sent a decree among them, that they should not lay
          their hands on them to bind them, or to cast them into prison;
          neither should they spit upon them, nor smite them, nor cast them
          out of their synagogues, nor scourge them; neither should they
          cast stones at them, but that they should have free access to
          their houses, and also their temples, and their sanctuaries.
          

          Alma 23:3
           3 And thus they might go forth and preach the word according to
          their desires, for the king had been converted unto the Lord, and
          all his household; therefore he sent his proclamation throughout
          the land unto his people, that the word of God might have no
          obstruction, but that it might go forth throughout all the land,
          that his people might be convinced concerning the wicked
          traditions of their fathers, and that they might be convinced
          that they were all brethren, and that they ought not to murder,
          nor to plunder, nor to steal, nor to commit adultery, nor to
          commit any manner of wickedness.
          

          Alma 23:4
           4 And now it came to pass that when the king had sent forth this
          proclamation, that Aaron and his brethren went forth from city to
          city, and from one house of worship to another, establishing
          churches, and consecrating priests and teachers throughout the
          land among the Lamanites, to preach and to teach the word of God
          among them; and thus they began to have great success.
          

          Alma 23:5
           5 And thousands were brought to the knowledge of the Lord, yea,
          thousands were brought to believe in the traditions of the
          Nephites; and they were taught the records and prophecies which
          were handed down even to the present time.
          

          Alma 23:6
           6 And as sure as the Lord liveth, so sure as many as believed,
          or as many as were brought to the knowledge of the truth, through
          the preaching of Ammon and his brethren, according to the spirit
          of revelation and of prophecy, and the power of God working
          miracles in them—yea, I say unto you, as the Lord liveth, as
          many of the Lamanites as believed in their preaching, and were
          converted unto the Lord, never did fall away.
          

          Alma 23:7
           7 For they became a righteous people; they did lay down the
          weapons of their rebellion, that they did not fight against God
          any more, neither against any of their brethren.
          

          Alma 23:8
           8 Now, these are they who were converted unto the Lord:
          

          Alma 23:9
           9 The people of the Lamanites who were in the land of Ishmael;
          

          Alma 23:10
           10 And also of the people of the Lamanites who were in the land
          of Middoni;
          

          Alma 23:11
           11 And also of the people of the Lamanites who were in the city
          of Nephi;
          

          Alma 23:12
           12 And also of the people of the Lamanites who were in the land
          of Shilom, and who were in the land of Shemlon, and in the city
          of Lemuel, and in the city of Shimnilom.
          

          Alma 23:13
           13 And these are the names of the cities of the Lamanites which
          were converted unto the Lord; and these are they that laid down
          the weapons of their rebellion, yea, all their weapons of war;
          and they were all Lamanites.
          

          Alma 23:14
           14 And the Amalekites were not converted, save only one; neither
          were any of the Amulonites; but they did harden their hearts, and
          also the hearts of the Lamanites in that part of the land
          wheresoever they dwelt, yea, and all their villages and all their
          cities.
          

          Alma 23:15
           15 Therefore, we have named all the cities of the Lamanites in
          which they did repent and come to the knowledge of the truth, and
          were converted.
          

          Alma 23:16
           16 And now it came to pass that the king and those who were
          converted were desirous that they might have a name, that thereby
          they might be distinguished from their brethren; therefore the
          king consulted with Aaron and many of their priests, concerning
          the name that they should take upon them, that they might be
          distinguished.
          

          Alma 23:17
           17 And it came to pass that they called their names
          Anti-Nephi-Lehies; and they were called by this name and were no
          more called Lamanites.
          

          Alma 23:18
           18 And they began to be a very industrious people; yea, and they
          were friendly with the Nephites; therefore, they did open a
          correspondence with them, and the curse of God did no more follow
          them.
          

Alma 24 Chapter 24

          Alma 24:1
           1 And it came to pass that the Amalekites and the Amulonites and
          the Lamanites who were in the land of Amulon, and also in the
          land of Helam, and who were in the land of Jerusalem, and in
          fine, in all the land round about, who had not been converted and
          had not taken upon them the name of Anti-Nephi-Lehi, were stirred
          up by the Amalekites and by the Amulonites to anger against their
          brethren.
          

          Alma 24:2
           2 And their hatred became exceedingly sore against them, even
          insomuch that they began to rebel against their king, insomuch
          that they would not that he should be their king; therefore, they
          took up arms against the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi.
          

          Alma 24:3
           3 Now the king conferred the kingdom upon his son, and he called
          his name Anti-Nephi-Lehi.
          

          Alma 24:4
           4 And the king died in that selfsame year that the Lamanites
          began to make preparations for war against the people of God.
          

          Alma 24:5
           5 Now when Ammon and his brethren and all those who had come up
          with him saw the preparations of the Lamanites to destroy their
          brethren, they came forth to the land of Midian, and there Ammon
          met all his brethren; and from thence they came to the land of
          Ishmael that they might hold a council with Lamoni and also with
          his brother Anti-Nephi-Lehi, what they should do to defend
          themselves against the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 24:6
           6 Now there was not one soul among all the people who had been
          converted unto the Lord that would take up arms against their
          brethren; nay, they would not even make any preparations for war;
          yea, and also their king commanded them that they should not.
          

          Alma 24:7
           7 Now, these are the words which he said unto the people
          concerning the matter: I thank my God, my beloved people, that
          our great God has in goodness sent these our brethren, the
          Nephites, unto us to preach unto us, and to convince us of the
          traditions of our wicked fathers.
          

          Alma 24:8
           8 And behold, I thank my great God that he has given us a
          portion of his Spirit to soften our hearts, that we have opened a
          correspondence with these brethren, the Nephites.
          

          Alma 24:9
           9 And behold, I also thank my God, that by opening this
          correspondence we have been convinced of our sins, and of the
          many murders which we have committed.
          

          Alma 24:10
           10 And I also thank my God, yea, my great God, that he hath
          granted unto us that we might repent of these things, and also
          that he hath forgiven us of those our many sins and murders which
          we have committed, and taken away the guilt from our hearts,
          through the merits of his Son.
          

          Alma 24:11
           11 And now behold, my brethren, since it has been all that we
          could do, (as we were the most lost of all mankind) to repent of
          all our sins and the many murders which we have committed, and to
          get God to take them away from our hearts, for it was all we
          could do to repent sufficiently before God that he would take
          away our stain—
          

          Alma 24:12
           12 Now, my best beloved brethren, since God hath taken away our
          stains, and our swords have become bright, then let us stain our
          swords no more with the blood of our brethren.
          

          Alma 24:13
           13 Behold, I say unto you, Nay, let us retain our swords that
          they be not stained with the blood of our brethren; for perhaps,
          if we should stain our swords again they can no more be washed
          bright through the blood of the Son of our great God, which shall
          be shed for the atonement of our sins.
          

          Alma 24:14
           14 And the great God has had mercy on us, and made these things
          known unto us that we might not perish; yea, and he has made
          these things known unto us beforehand, because he loveth our
          souls as well as he loveth our children; therefore, in his mercy
          he doth visit us by his angels, that the plan of salvation might
          be made known unto us as well as unto future generations.
          

          Alma 24:15
           15 Oh, how merciful is our God! And now behold, since it has
          been as much as we could do to get our stains taken away from us,
          and our swords are made bright, let us hide them away that they
          may be kept bright, as a testimony to our God at the last day, or
          at the day that we shall be brought to stand before him to be
          judged, that we have not stained our swords in the blood of our
          brethren since he imparted his word unto us and has made us clean
          thereby.
          

          Alma 24:16
           16 And now, my brethren, if our brethren seek to destroy us,
          behold, we will hide away our swords, yea, even we will bury them
          deep in the earth, that they may be kept bright, as a testimony
          that we have never used them, at the last day; and if our
          brethren destroy us, behold, we shall go to our God and shall be
          saved.
          

          Alma 24:17
           17 And now it came to pass that when the king had made an end of
          these sayings, and all the people were assembled together, they
          took their swords, and all the weapons which were used for the
          shedding of man's blood, and they did bury them up deep in the
          earth.
          Alma 24:18
           18 And this they did, it being in their view a testimony to God,
          and also to men, that they never would use weapons again for the
          shedding of man's blood; and this they did, vouching and
          covenanting with God, that rather than shed the blood of their
          brethren they would give up their own lives; and rather than take
          away from a brother they would give unto him; and rather than
          spend their days in idleness they would labor abundantly with
          their hands.
          

          Alma 24:19
           19 And thus we see that, when these Lamanites were brought to
          believe and to know the truth, they were firm, and would suffer
          even unto death rather than commit sin; and thus we see that they
          buried their weapons of peace, or they buried the weapons of war,
          for peace.
          

          Alma 24:20
           20 And it came to pass that their brethren, the Lamanites, made
          preparations for war, and came up to the land of Nephi for the
          purpose of destroying the king, and to place another in his
          stead, and also of destroying the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi out
          of the land.
          

          Alma 24:21
           21 Now when the people saw that they were coming against them
          they went out to meet them, and prostrated themselves before them
          to the earth, and began to call on the name of the Lord; and thus
          they were in this attitude when the Lamanites began to fall upon
          them, and began to slay them with the sword.
          

          Alma 24:22
           22 And thus without meeting any resistance, they did slay a
          thousand and five of them; and we know that they are blessed, for
          they have gone to dwell with their God.
          

          Alma 24:23
           23 Now when the Lamanites saw that their brethren would not flee
          from the sword, neither would they turn aside to the right hand
          or to the left, but that they would lie down and perish, and
          praised God even in the very act of perishing under the sword—
          

          Alma 24:24
           24 Now when the Lamanites saw this they did forbear from slaying
          them; and there were many whose hearts had swollen in them for
          those of their brethren who had fallen under the sword, for they
          repented of the things which they had done.
          

          Alma 24:25
           25 And it came to pass that they threw down their weapons of
          war, and they would not take them again, for they were stung for
          the murders which they had committed; and they came down even as
          their brethren, relying upon the mercies of those whose arms were
          lifted to slay them.
          

          Alma 24:26
           26 And it came to pass that the people of God were joined that
          day by more than the number who had been slain; and those who had
          been slain were righteous people, therefore we have no reason to
          doubt but what they were saved.
          

          Alma 24:27
           27 And there was not a wicked man slain among them; but there
          were more than a thousand brought to the knowledge of the truth;
          thus we see that the Lord worketh in many ways to the salvation
          of his people.
          

          Alma 24:28
           28 Now the greatest number of those of the Lamanites who slew so
          many of their brethren were Amalekites and Amulonites, the
          greatest number of whom were after the order of the Nehors.
          

          Alma 24:29
           29 Now, among those who joined the people of the Lord, there
          were none who were Amalekites or Amulonites, or who were of the
          order of Nehor, but they were actual descendants of Laman and
          Lemuel.
          

          Alma 24:30
           30 And thus we can plainly discern, that after a people have
          been once enlightened by the Spirit of God, and have had great
          knowledge of things pertaining to righteousness, and then have
          fallen away into sin and transgression, they become more
          hardened, and thus their state becomes worse than though they had
          never known these things.
          

Alma 25 Chapter 25

          Alma 25:1
           1 And behold, now it came to pass that those Lamanites were more
          angry because they had slain their brethren; therefore they swore
          vengeance upon the Nephites; and they did no more attempt to slay
          the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi at that time.
          

          Alma 25:2
           2 But they took their armies and went over into the borders of
          the land of Zarahemla, and fell upon the people who were in the
          land of Ammonihah, and destroyed them.
          

          Alma 25:3
           3 And after that, they had many battles with the Nephites, in
          the which they were driven and slain.
          

          Alma 25:4
           4 And among the Lamanites who were slain were almost all the
          seed of Amulon and his brethren, who were the priests of Noah,
          and they were slain by the hands of the Nephites;
          

          Alma 25:5
           5 And the remainder, having fled into the east wilderness, and
          having usurped the power and authority over the Lamanites, caused
          that many of the Lamanites should perish by fire because of their
          belief—
          

          Alma 25:6
           6 For many of them, after having suffered much loss and so many
          afflictions, began to be stirred up in remembrance of the words
          which Aaron and his brethren had preached to them in their land;
          therefore they began to disbelieve the traditions of their
          fathers, and to believe in the Lord, and that he gave great power
          unto the Nephites; and thus there were many of them converted in
          the wilderness.
          

          Alma 25:7
           7 And it came to pass that those rulers who were the remnant of
          the children of Amulon caused that they should be put to death,
          yea, all those that believed in these things.
          

          Alma 25:8
           8 Now this martyrdom caused that many of their brethren should
          be stirred up to anger; and there began to be contention in the
          wilderness; and the Lamanites began to hunt the seed of Amulon
          and his brethren and began to slay them; and they fled into the
          east wilderness.
          

          Alma 25:9
           9 And behold they are hunted at this day by the Lamanites. Thus
          the words of Abinadi were brought to pass, which he said
          concerning the seed of the priests who caused that he should
          suffer death by fire.
          

          Alma 25:10
           10 For he said unto them: What ye shall do unto me shall be a
          type of things to come.
          

          Alma 25:11
           11 And now Abinadi was the first that suffered death by fire
          because of his belief in God; now this is what he meant, that
          many should suffer death by fire, according as he had suffered.
          

          Alma 25:12
           12 And he said unto the priests of Noah that their seed should
          cause many to be put to death, in the like manner as he was, and
          that they should be scattered abroad and slain, even as a sheep
          having no shepherd is driven and slain by wild beasts; and now
          behold, these words were verified, for they were driven by the
          Lamanites, and they were hunted, and they were smitten.
          

          Alma 25:13
           13 And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that they
          could not overpower the Nephites they returned again to their own
          land; and many of them came over to dwell in the land of Ishmael
          and the land of Nephi, and did join themselves to the people of
          God, who were the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi.
          

          Alma 25:14
           14 And they did also bury their weapons of war, according as
          their brethren had, and they began to be a righteous people; and
          they did walk in the ways of the Lord, and did observe to keep
          his commandments and his statutes.
          

          Alma 25:15
           15 Yea, and they did keep the law of Moses; for it was expedient
          that they should keep the law of Moses as yet, for it was not all
          fulfilled. But notwithstanding the law of Moses, they did look
          forward to the coming of Christ, considering that the law of
          Moses was a type of his coming, and believing that they must keep
          those outward performances until the time that he should be
          revealed unto them.
          

          Alma 25:16
           16 Now they did not suppose that salvation came by the law of
          Moses; but the law of Moses did serve to strengthen their faith
          in Christ; and thus they did retain a hope through faith, unto
          eternal salvation, relying upon the spirit of prophecy, which
          spake of those things to come.
          

          Alma 25:17
           17 And now behold, Ammon, and Aaron, and Omner, and Himni, and
          their brethren did rejoice exceedingly, for the success which
          they had had among the Lamanites, seeing that the Lord had
          granted unto them according to their prayers, and that he had
          also verified his word unto them in every particular.
          

Alma 26 Chapter 26

          Alma 26:1
           1 And now, these are the words of Ammon to his brethren, which
          say thus: My brothers and my brethren, behold I say unto you, how
          great reason have we to rejoice; for could we have supposed when
          we started from the land of Zarahemla that God would have granted
          unto us such great blessings?
          

          Alma 26:2
           2 And now, I ask, what great blessings has he bestowed upon us?
          Can ye tell?
          

          Alma 26:3
           3 Behold, I answer for you; for our brethren, the Lamanites,
          were in darkness, yea, even in the darkest abyss, but behold, how
          many of them are brought to behold the marvelous light of God!
          And this is the blessing which hath been bestowed upon us, that
          we have been made instruments in the hands of God to bring about
          this great work.
          

          Alma 26:4
           4 Behold, thousands of them do rejoice, and have been brought
          into the fold of God.
          

          Alma 26:5
           5 Behold, the field was ripe, and blessed are ye, for ye did
          thrust in the sickle, and did reap with your might, yea, all the
          day long did ye labor; and behold the number of your sheaves!
          And they shall be gathered into the garners, that they are not
          wasted.
          

          Alma 26:6
           6 Yea, they shall not be beaten down by the storm at the last
          day; yea, neither shall they be harrowed up by the whirlwinds;
          but when the storm cometh they shall be gathered together in
          their place, that the storm cannot penetrate to them; yea,
          neither shall they be driven with fierce winds whithersoever the
          enemy listeth to carry them.
          

          Alma 26:7
           7 But behold, they are in the hands of the Lord of the harvest,
          and they are his; and he will raise them up at the last day.
          

          Alma 26:8
           8 Blessed be the name of our God; let us sing to his praise,
          yea, let us give thanks to his holy name, for he doth work
          righteousness forever.
          

          Alma 26:9
           9 For if we had not come up out of the land of Zarahemla, these
          our dearly beloved brethren, who have so dearly beloved us, would
          still have been racked with hatred against us, yea, and they
          would also have been strangers to God.
          

          Alma 26:10
           10 And it came to pass that when Ammon had said these words, his
          brother Aaron rebuked him, saying: Ammon, I fear that thy joy
          doth carry thee away unto boasting.
          

          Alma 26:11
           11 But Ammon said unto him: I do not boast in my own strength,
          nor in my own wisdom; but behold, my joy is full, yea, my heart
          is brim with joy, and I will rejoice in my God.
          

          Alma 26:12
           12 Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak;
          therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God,
          for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty
          miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise
          his name forever.
          

          Alma 26:13
           13 Behold, how many thousands of our brethren has he loosed from
          the pains of hell; and they are brought to sing redeeming love,
          and this because of the power of his word which is in us,
          therefore have we not great reason to rejoice?
          

          Alma 26:14
           14 Yea, we have reason to praise him forever, for he is the Most
          High God, and has loosed our brethren from the chains of hell.
          

          Alma 26:15
           15 Yea, they were encircled about with everlasting darkness and
          destruction; but behold, he has brought them into his everlasting
          light, yea, into everlasting salvation; and they are encircled
          about with the matchless bounty of his love; yea, and we have
          been instruments in his hands of doing this great and marvelous
          work.
          

          Alma 26:16
           16 Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea,
          we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God
          forever. Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord? Yea, who
          can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of his
          long-suffering towards the children of men? Behold, I say unto
          you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel.
          

          Alma 26:17
           17 Who could have supposed that our God would have been so
          merciful as to have snatched us from our awful, sinful, and
          polluted state?
          

          Alma 26:18
           18 Behold, we went forth even in wrath, with mighty threatenings
          to destroy his church.
          

          Alma 26:19
           19 Oh then, why did he not consign us to an awful destruction,
          yea, why did he not let the sword of his justice fall upon us,
          and doom us to eternal despair?
          

          Alma 26:20
           20 Oh, my soul, almost as it were, fleeth at the thought.
          Behold, he did not exercise his justice upon us, but in his great
          mercy hath brought us over that everlasting gulf of death and
          misery, even to the salvation of our souls.
          

          Alma 26:21
           21 And now behold, my brethren, what natural man is there that
          knoweth these things? I say unto you, there is none that knoweth
          these things, save it be the penitent.
          

          Alma 26:22
           22 Yea, he that repenteth and exerciseth faith, and bringeth
          forth good works, and prayeth continually without ceasing—unto
          such it is given to know the mysteries of God; yea, unto such it
          shall be given to reveal things which never have been revealed;
          yea, and it shall be given unto such to bring thousands of souls
          to repentance, even as it has been given unto us to bring these
          our brethren to repentance.
          

          Alma 26:23
           23 Now do ye remember, my brethren, that we said unto our
          brethren in the land of Zarahemla, we go up to the land of Nephi,
          to preach unto our brethren, the Lamanites, and they laughed us
          to scorn?
          

          Alma 26:24
           24 For they said unto us: Do ye suppose that ye can bring the
          Lamanites to the knowledge of the truth? Do ye suppose that ye
          can convince the Lamanites of the incorrectness of the traditions
          of their fathers, as stiffnecked a people as they are; whose
          hearts delight in the shedding of blood; whose days have been
          spent in the grossest iniquity; whose ways have been the ways of
          a transgressor from the beginning? Now my brethren, ye remember
          that this was their language.
          

          Alma 26:25
           25 And moreover they did say: Let us take up arms against them,
          that we destroy them and their iniquity out of the land, lest
          they overrun us and destroy us.
          

          Alma 26:26
           26 But behold, my beloved brethren, we came into the wilderness
          not with the intent to destroy our brethren, but with the intent
          that perhaps we might save some few of their souls.
          

          Alma 26:27
           27 Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn
          back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said: Go amongst thy
          brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with patience thine
          afflictions, and I will give unto you success.
          

          Alma 26:28
           28 And now behold, we have come, and been forth amongst them;
          and we have been patient in our sufferings, and we have suffered
          every privation; yea, we have traveled from house to house,
          relying upon the mercies of the world—not upon the mercies of
          the world alone but upon the mercies of God.
          

          Alma 26:29
           29 And we have entered into their houses and taught them, and we
          have taught them in their streets; yea, and we have taught them
          upon their hills; and we have also entered into their temples and
          their synagogues and taught them; and we have been cast out, and
          mocked, and spit upon, and smote upon our cheeks; and we have
          been stoned, and taken and bound with strong cords, and cast into
          prison; and through the power and wisdom of God we have been
          delivered again.
          

          Alma 26:30
           30 And we have suffered all manner of afflictions, and all this,
          that perhaps we might be the means of saving some soul; and we
          supposed that our joy would be full if perhaps we could be the
          means of saving some.
          

          Alma 26:31
           31 Now behold, we can look forth and see the fruits of our
          labors; and are they few? I say unto you, Nay, they are many;
          yea, and we can witness of their sincerity, because of their love
          towards their brethren and also towards us.
          

          Alma 26:32
           32 For behold, they had rather sacrifice their lives than even
          to take the life of their enemy; and they have buried their
          weapons of war deep in the earth, because of their love towards
          their brethren.
          

          Alma 26:33
           33 And now behold I say unto you, has there been so great love
          in all the land? Behold, I say unto you, Nay, there has not,
          even among the Nephites.
          

          Alma 26:34
           34 For behold, they would take up arms against their brethren;
          they would not suffer themselves to be slain. But behold how
          many of these have laid down their lives; and we know that they
          have gone to their God, because of their love and of their hatred
          to sin.
          

          Alma 26:35
           35 Now have we not reason to rejoice? Yea, I say unto you,
          there never were men that had so great reason to rejoice as we,
          since the world began; yea, and my joy is carried away, even unto
          boasting in my God; for he has all power, all wisdom, and all
          understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful
          Being, even unto salvation, to those who will repent and believe
          on his name.
          

          Alma 26:36
           36 Now if this is boasting, even so will I boast; for this is my
          life and my light, my joy and my salvation, and my redemption
          from everlasting wo. Yea, blessed is the name of my God, who has
          been mindful of this people, who are a branch of the tree of
          Israel, and has been lost from its body in a strange land; yea, I
          say, blessed be the name of my God, who has been mindful of us,
          wanderers in a strange land.
          

          Alma 26:37
           37 Now my brethren, we see that God is mindful of every people,
          whatsoever land they may be in; yea, he numbereth his people, and
          his bowels of mercy are over all the earth. Now this is my joy,
          and my great thanksgiving; yea, and I will give thanks unto my
          God forever. Amen.
          

Alma 27 Chapter 27

          Alma 27:1
           1 Now it came to pass that when those Lamanites who had gone to
          war against the Nephites had found, after their many struggles to
          destroy them, that it was in vain to seek their destruction, they
          returned again to the land of Nephi.
          

          Alma 27:2
           2 And it came to pass that the Amalekites, because of their
          loss, were exceedingly angry. And when they saw that they could
          not seek revenge from the Nephites, they began to stir up the
          people in anger against their brethren, the people of
          Anti-Nephi-Lehi; therefore they began again to destroy them.
          

          Alma 27:3
           3 Now this people again refused to take their arms, and they
          suffered themselves to be slain according to the desires of their
          enemies.
          

          Alma 27:4
           4 Now when Ammon and his brethren saw this work of destruction
          among those whom they so dearly beloved, and among those who had
          so dearly beloved them—for they were treated as though they were
          angels sent from God to save them from everlasting
          destruction—therefore, when Ammon and his brethren saw this
          great work of destruction, they were moved with compassion, and
          they said unto the king:
          

          Alma 27:5
           5 Let us gather together this people of the Lord, and let us go
          down to the land of Zarahemla to our brethren the Nephites, and
          flee out of the hands of our enemies, that we be not destroyed.
          

          Alma 27:6
           6 But the king said unto them: Behold, the Nephites will destroy
          us, because of the many murders and sins we have committed
          against them.
          

          Alma 27:7
           7 And Ammon said: I will go and inquire of the Lord, and if he
          say unto us, go down unto our brethren, will ye go?
          

          Alma 27:8
           8 And the king said unto him: Yea, if the Lord saith unto us go,
          we will go down unto our brethren, and we will be their slaves
          until we repair unto them the many murders and sins which we have
          committed against them.
          

          Alma 27:9
           9 But Ammon said unto him: It is against the law of our
          brethren, which was established by my father, that there should
          be any slaves among them; therefore let us go down and rely upon
          the mercies of our brethren.
          

          Alma 27:10
           10 But the king said unto him: Inquire of the Lord, and if he
          saith unto us go, we will go; otherwise we will perish in the
          land.
          

          Alma 27:11
           11 And it came to pass that Ammon went and inquired of the Lord,
          and the Lord said unto him:
          

          Alma 27:12
           12 Get this people out of this land, that they perish not; for
          Satan has great hold on the hearts of the Amalekites, who do stir
          up the Lamanites to anger against their brethren to slay them;
          therefore get thee out of this land; and blessed are this people
          in this generation, for I will preserve them.
          

          Alma 27:13
           13 And now it came to pass that Ammon went and told the king all
          the words which the Lord had said unto him.
          

          Alma 27:14
           14 And they gathered together all their people, yea, all the
          people of the Lord, and did gather together all their flocks and
          herds, and departed out of the land, and came into the wilderness
          which divided the land of Nephi from the land of Zarahemla, and
          came over near the borders of the land.
          

          Alma 27:15
           15 And it came to pass that Ammon said unto them: Behold, I and
          my brethren will go forth into the land of Zarahemla, and ye
          shall remain here until we return; and we will try the hearts of
          our brethren, whether they will that ye shall come into their
          land.
          

          Alma 27:16
           16 And it came to pass that as Ammon was going forth into the
          land, that he and his brethren met Alma, over in the place of
          which has been spoken; and behold, this was a joyful meeting.
          

          Alma 27:17
           17 Now the joy of Ammon was so great even that he was full; yea,
          he was swallowed up in the joy of his God, even to the exhausting
          of his strength; and he fell again to the earth.
          

          Alma 27:18
           18 Now was not this exceeding joy? Behold, this is joy which
          none receiveth save it be the truly penitent and humble seeker of
          happiness.
          

          Alma 27:19
           19 Now the joy of Alma in meeting his brethren was truly great,
          and also the joy of Aaron, of Omner, and Himni; but behold their
          joy was not that to exceed their strength.
          

          Alma 27:20
           20 And now it came to pass that Alma conducted his brethren back
          to the land of Zarahemla; even to his own house. And they went
          and told the chief judge all the things that had happened unto
          them in the land of Nephi, among their brethren, the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 27:21
           21 And it came to pass that the chief judge sent a proclamation
          throughout all the land, desiring the voice of the people
          concerning the admitting their brethren, who were the people of
          Anti-Nephi-Lehi.
          

          Alma 27:22
           22 And it came to pass that the voice of the people came,
          saying: Behold, we will give up the land of Jershon, which is on
          the east by the sea, which joins the land Bountiful, which is on
          the south of the land Bountiful; and this land Jershon is the
          land which we will give unto our brethren for an inheritance.
          

          Alma 27:23
           23 And behold, we will set our armies between the land Jershon
          and the land Nephi, that we may protect our brethren in the land
          Jershon; and this we do for our brethren, on account of their
          fear to take up arms against their brethren lest they should
          commit sin; and this their great fear came because of their sore
          repentance which they had, on account of their many murders and
          their awful wickedness.
          

          Alma 27:24
           24 And now behold, this will we do unto our brethren, that they
          may inherit the land Jershon; and we will guard them from their
          enemies with our armies, on condition that they will give us a
          portion of their substance to assist us that we may maintain our
          armies.
          

          Alma 27:25
           25 Now, it came to pass that when Ammon had heard this, he
          returned to the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi, and also Alma with
          him, into the wilderness, where they had pitched their tents, and
          made known unto them all these things. And Alma also related
          unto them his conversion, with Ammon and Aaron, and his brethren.
          

          Alma 27:26
           26 And it came to pass that it did cause great joy among them.
          And they went down into the land of Jershon, and took possession
          of the land of Jershon; and they were called by the Nephites the
          people of Ammon; therefore they were distinguished by that name
          ever after.
          

          Alma 27:27
           27 And they were among the people of Nephi, and also numbered
          among the people who were of the church of God. And they were
          also distinguished for their zeal towards God, and also towards
          men; for they were perfectly honest and upright in all things;
          and they were firm in the faith of Christ, even unto the end.
          

          Alma 27:28
           28 And they did look upon shedding the blood of their brethren
          with the greatest abhorrence; and they never could be prevailed
          upon to take up arms against their brethren; and they never did
          look upon death with any degree of terror, for their hope and
          views of Christ and the resurrection; therefore, death was
          swallowed up to them by the victory of Christ over it.
          

          Alma 27:29
           29 Therefore, they would suffer death in the most aggravating
          and distressing manner which could be inflicted by their
          brethren, before they would take the sword or cimeter to smite
          them.
          

          Alma 27:30
           30 And thus they were a zealous and beloved people, a highly
          favored people of the Lord.
          

Alma 28 Chapter 28

          Alma 28:1
           1 And now it came to pass that after the people of Ammon were
          established in the land of Jershon, and a church also established
          in the land of Jershon, and the armies of the Nephites were set
          round about the land of Jershon, yea, in all the borders round
          about the land of Zarahemla; behold the armies of the Lamanites
          had followed their brethren into the wilderness.
          

          Alma 28:2
           2 And thus there was a tremendous battle; yea, even such an one
          as never had been known among all the people in the land from the
          time Lehi left Jerusalem; yea, and tens of thousands of the
          Lamanites were slain and scattered abroad.
          

          Alma 28:3
           3 Yea, and also there was a tremendous slaughter among the
          people of Nephi; nevertheless, the Lamanites were driven and
          scattered, and the people of Nephi returned again to their land.
          

          Alma 28:4
           4 And now this was a time that there was a great mourning and
          lamentation heard throughout all the land, among all the people
          of Nephi—
          

          Alma 28:5
           5 Yea, the cry of widows mourning for their husbands, and also
          of fathers mourning for their sons, and the daughter for the
          brother, yea, the brother for the father; and thus the cry of
          mourning was heard among all of them, mourning for their kindred
          who had been slain.
          

          Alma 28:6
           6 And now surely this was a sorrowful day; yea, a time of
          solemnity, and a time of much fasting and prayer.
          

          Alma 28:7
           7 And thus endeth the fifteenth year of the reign of the judges
          over the people of Nephi;
          

          Alma 28:8
           8 And this is the account of Ammon and his brethren, their
          journeyings in the land of Nephi, their sufferings in the land,
          their sorrows, and their afflictions, and their incomprehensible
          joy, and the reception and safety of the brethren in the land of
          Jershon. And now may the Lord, the Redeemer of all men, bless
          their souls forever.
          

          Alma 28:9
           9 And this is the account of the wars and contentions among the
          Nephites, and also the wars between the Nephites and the
          Lamanites; and the fifteenth year of the reign of the judges is
          ended.
          

          Alma 28:10
           10 And from the first year to the fifteenth has brought to pass
          the destruction of many thousand lives; yea, it has brought to
          pass an awful scene of bloodshed.
          

          Alma 28:11
           11 And the bodies of many thousands are laid low in the earth,
          while the bodies of many thousands are moldering in heaps upon
          the face of the earth; yea, and many thousands are mourning for
          the loss of their kindred, because they have reason to fear,
          according to the promises of the Lord, that they are consigned to
          a state of endless wo.
          

          Alma 28:12
           12 While many thousands of others truly mourn for the loss of
          their kindred, yet they rejoice and exult in the hope, and even
          know, according to the promises of the Lord, that they are raised
          to dwell at the right hand of God, in a state of never-ending
          happiness.
          

          Alma 28:13
           13 And thus we see how great the inequality of man is because of
          sin and transgression, and the power of the devil, which comes by
          the cunning plans which he hath devised to ensnare the hearts of
          men.
          

          Alma 28:14
           14 And thus we see the great call of diligence of men to labor
          in the vineyards of the Lord; and thus we see the great reason of
          sorrow, and also of rejoicing—sorrow because of death and
          destruction among men, and joy because of the light of Christ
          unto life.
          

Alma 29 Chapter 29

          Alma 29:1
           1 O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart,
          that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a
          voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!
          

          Alma 29:2
           2 Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of
          thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should
          repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow
          upon all the face of the earth.
          

          Alma 29:3
           3 But behold, I am a man, and do sin in my wish; for I ought to
          be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.
          

          Alma 29:4
           4 I ought not to harrow up in my desires, the firm decree of a
          just God, for I know that he granteth unto men according to their
          desire, whether it be unto death or unto life; yea, I know that
          he allotteth unto men, yea, decreeth unto them decrees which are
          unalterable, according to their wills, whether they be unto
          salvation or unto destruction.
          

          Alma 29:5
           5 Yea, and I know that good and evil have come before all men;
          he that knoweth not good from evil is blameless; but he that
          knoweth good and evil, to him it is given according to his
          desires, whether he desireth good or evil, life or death, joy or
          remorse of conscience.
          

          Alma 29:6
           6 Now, seeing that I know these things, why should I desire more
          than to perform the work to which I have been called?
          

          Alma 29:7
           7 Why should I desire that I were an angel, that I could speak
          unto all the ends of the earth?
          

          Alma 29:8
           8 For behold, the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own
          nation and tongue, to teach his word, yea, in wisdom, all that he
          seeth fit that they should have; therefore we see that the Lord
          doth counsel in wisdom, according to that which is just and true.
          

          Alma 29:9
           9 I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in
          it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord
          hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may
          be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to
          repentance; and this is my joy.
          

          Alma 29:10
           10 And behold, when I see many of my brethren truly penitent,
          and coming to the Lord their God, then is my soul filled with
          joy; then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea, even
          that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his
          merciful arm which he extended towards me.
          

          Alma 29:11
           11 Yea, and I also remember the captivity of my fathers; for I
          surely do know that the Lord did deliver them out of bondage, and
          by this did establish his church; yea, the Lord God, the God of
          Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, did deliver them
          out of bondage.
          

          Alma 29:12
           12 Yea, I have always remembered the captivity of my fathers;
          and that same God who delivered them out of the hands of the
          Egyptians did deliver them out of bondage.
          

          Alma 29:13
           13 Yea, and that same God did establish his church among them;
          yea, and that same God hath called me by a holy calling, to
          preach the word unto this people, and hath given me much success,
          in the which my joy is full.
          

          Alma 29:14
           14 But I do not joy in my own success alone, but my joy is more
          full because of the success of my brethren, who have been up to
          the land of Nephi.
          

          Alma 29:15
           15 Behold, they have labored exceedingly, and have brought forth
          much fruit; and how great shall be their reward!
          

          Alma 29:16
           16 Now, when I think of the success of these my brethren my soul
          is carried away, even to the separation of it from the body, as
          it were, so great is my joy.
          

          Alma 29:17
           17 And now may God grant unto these, my brethren, that they may
          sit down in the kingdom of God; yea, and also all those who are
          the fruit of their labors that they may go no more out, but that
          they may praise him forever. And may God grant that it may be
          done according to my words, even as I have spoken. Amen.
          

Alma 30 Chapter 30

          Alma 30:1
           1 Behold, now it came to pass that after the people of Ammon
          were established in the land of Jershon, yea, and also after the
          Lamanites were driven out of the land, and their dead were buried
          by the people of the land—
          

          Alma 30:2
           2 Now their dead were not numbered because of the greatness of
          their numbers; neither were the dead of the Nephites
          numbered—but it came to pass after they had buried their dead,
          and also after the days of fasting, and mourning, and prayer,
          (and it was in the sixteenth year of the reign of the judges over
          the people of Nephi) there began to be continual peace throughout
          all the land.
          

          Alma 30:3
           3 Yea, and the people did observe to keep the commandments of
          the Lord; and they were strict in observing the ordinances of
          God, according to the law of Moses; for they were taught to keep
          the law of Moses until it should be fulfilled.
          

          Alma 30:4
           4 And thus the people did have no disturbance in all the
          sixteenth year of the reign of the judges over the people of
          Nephi.
          

          Alma 30:5
           5 And it came to pass that in the commencement of the
          seventeenth year of the reign of the judges, there was continual
          peace.
          

          Alma 30:6
           6 But it came to pass in the latter end of the seventeenth year,
          there came a man into the land of Zarahemla, and he was
          Anti-Christ, for he began to preach unto the people against the
          prophecies which had been spoken by the prophets, concerning the
          coming of Christ.
          

          Alma 30:7
           7 Now there was no law against a man's belief; for it was
          strictly contrary to the commands of God that there should be a
          law which should bring men on to unequal grounds.
          

          Alma 30:8
           8 For thus saith the scripture: Choose ye this day, whom ye will
          serve.
          

          Alma 30:9
           9 Now if a man desired to serve God, it was his privilege; or
          rather, if he believed in God it was his privilege to serve him;
          but if he did not believe in him there was no law to punish him.
          

          Alma 30:10
           10 But if he murdered he was punished unto death; and if he
          robbed he was also punished; and if he stole he was also
          punished; and if he committed adultery he was also punished; yea,
          for all this wickedness they were punished.
          

          Alma 30:11
           11 For there was a law that men should be judged according to
          their crimes. Nevertheless, there was no law against a man's
          belief; therefore, a man was punished only for the crimes which
          he had done; therefore all men were on equal grounds.
          

          Alma 30:12
           12 And this Anti-Christ, whose name was Korihor, (and the law
          could have no hold upon him) began to preach unto the people that
          there should be no Christ. And after this manner did he preach,
          saying:
          

          Alma 30:13
           13 O ye that are bound down under a foolish and a vain hope, why
          do ye yoke yourselves with such foolish things? Why do ye look
          for a Christ? For no man can know of anything which is to come.
          

          Alma 30:14
           14 Behold, these things which ye call prophecies, which ye say
          are handed down by holy prophets, behold, they are foolish
          traditions of your fathers.
          

          Alma 30:15
           15 How do ye know of their surety? Behold, ye cannot know of
          things which ye do not see; therefore ye cannot know that there
          shall be a Christ.
          

          Alma 30:16
           16 Ye look forward and say that ye see a remission of your sins.
          But behold, it is the effect of a frenzied mind; and this
          derangement of your minds comes because of the traditions of your
          fathers, which lead you away into a belief of things which are
          not so.
          

          Alma 30:17
           17 And many more such things did he say unto them, telling them
          that there could be no atonement made for the sins of men, but
          every man fared in this life according to the management of the
          creature; therefore every man prospered according to his genius,
          and that every man conquered according to his strength; and
          whatsoever a man did was no crime.
          

          Alma 30:18
           18 And thus he did preach unto them, leading away the hearts of
          many, causing them to lift up their heads in their wickedness,
          yea, leading away many women, and also men, to commit
          whoredoms—telling them that when a man was dead, that was the
          end thereof.
          

          Alma 30:19
           19 Now this man went over to the land of Jershon also, to preach
          these things among the people of Ammon, who were once the people
          of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 30:20
           20 But behold they were more wise than many of the Nephites; for
          they took him, and bound him, and carried him before Ammon, who
          was a high priest over that people.
          

          Alma 30:21
           21 And it came to pass that he caused that he should be carried
          out of the land. And he came over into the land of Gideon, and
          began to preach unto them also; and here he did not have much
          success, for he was taken and bound and carried before the high
          priest, and also the chief judge over the land.
          

          Alma 30:22
           22 And it came to pass that the high priest said unto him: Why
          do ye go about perverting the ways of the Lord? Why do ye teach
          this people that there shall be no Christ, to interrupt their
          rejoicings? Why do ye speak against all the prophecies of the
          holy prophets?
          

          Alma 30:23
           23 Now the high priest's name was Giddonah. And Korihor said
          unto him: Because I do not teach the foolish traditions of your
          fathers, and because I do not teach this people to bind
          themselves down under the foolish ordinances and performances
          which are laid down by ancient priests, to usurp power and
          authority over them, to keep them in ignorance, that they may not
          lift up their heads, but be brought down according to thy words.
          

          Alma 30:24
           24 Ye say that this people is a free people. Behold, I say they
          are in bondage. Ye say that those ancient prophecies are true.
          Behold, I say that ye do not know that they are true.
          

          Alma 30:25
           25 Ye say that this people is a guilty and a fallen people,
          because of the transgression of a parent. Behold, I say that a
          child is not guilty because of its parents.
          

          Alma 30:26
           26 And ye also say that Christ shall come. But behold, I say
          that ye do not know that there shall be a Christ. And ye say
          also that he shall be slain for the sins of the world—
          

          Alma 30:27
           27 And thus ye lead away this people after the foolish
          traditions of your fathers, and according to your own desires;
          and ye keep them down, even as it were in bondage, that ye may
          glut yourselves with the labors of their hands, that they durst
          not look up with boldness, and that they durst not enjoy their
          rights and privileges.
          

          Alma 30:28
           28 Yea, they durst not make use of that which is their own lest
          they should offend their priests, who do yoke them according to
          their desires, and have brought them to believe, by their
          traditions and their dreams and their whims and their visions and
          their pretended mysteries, that they should, if they did not do
          according to their words, offend some unknown being, who they say
          is God—a being who never has been seen or known, who never was
          nor ever will be.
          

          Alma 30:29
           29 Now when the high priest and the chief judge saw the hardness
          of his heart, yea, when they saw that he would revile even
          against God, they would not make any reply to his words; but they
          caused that he should be bound; and they delivered him up into
          the hands of the officers, and sent him to the land of Zarahemla,
          that he might be brought before Alma, and the chief judge who was
          governor over all the land.
          

          Alma 30:30
           30 And it came to pass that when he was brought before Alma and
          the chief judge, he did go on in the same manner as he did in the
          land of Gideon; yea, he went on to blaspheme.
          

          Alma 30:31
           31 And he did rise up in great swelling words before Alma, and
          did revile against the priests and teachers, accusing them of
          leading away the people after the silly traditions of their
          fathers, for the sake of glutting on the labors of the people.
          

          Alma 30:32
           32 Now Alma said unto him: Thou knowest that we do not glut
          ourselves upon the labors of this people; for behold I have
          labored even from the commencement of the reign of the judges
          until now, with mine own hands for my support, notwithstanding my
          many travels round about the land to declare the word of God unto
          my people.
          

          Alma 30:33
           33 And notwithstanding the many labors which I have performed in
          the church, I have never received so much as even one senine for
          my labor; neither has any of my brethren, save it were in the
          judgment-seat; and then we have received only according to law
          for our time.
          

          Alma 30:34
           34 And now, if we do not receive anything for our labors in the
          church, what doth it profit us to labor in the church save it
          were to declare the truth, that we may have rejoicings in the joy
          of our brethren?
          

          Alma 30:35
           35 Then why sayest thou that we preach unto this people to get
          gain, when thou, of thyself, knowest that we receive no gain?
          And now, believest thou that we deceive this people, that causes
          such joy in their hearts?
          

          Alma 30:36
           36 And Korihor answered him, Yea.
          

          Alma 30:37
           37 And then Alma said unto him: Believest thou that there is a
          God?
          

          Alma 30:38
           38 And he answered, Nay.
          

          Alma 30:39
           39 Now Alma said unto him: Will ye deny again that there is a
          God, and also deny the Christ? For behold, I say unto you, I
          know there is a God, and also that Christ shall come.
          

          Alma 30:40
           40 And now what evidence have ye that there is no God, or that
          Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be
          your word only.
          

          Alma 30:41
           41 But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these
          things are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto
          you that they are true; and will ye deny them? Believest thou
          that these things are true?
          

          Alma 30:42
           42 Behold, I know that thou believest, but thou art possessed
          with a lying spirit, and ye have put off the Spirit of God that
          it may have no place in you; but the devil has power over you,
          and he doth carry you about, working devices that he may destroy
          the children of God.
          

          Alma 30:43
           43 And now Korihor said unto Alma: If thou wilt show me a sign,
          that I may be convinced that there is a God, yea, show unto me
          that he hath power, and then will I be convinced of the truth of
          thy words.
          

          Alma 30:44
           44 But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye
          tempt your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have
          the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy
          prophets? The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all
          things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things
          that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also
          all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that
          there is a Supreme Creator.
          

          Alma 30:45
           45 And yet do ye go about, leading away the hearts of this
          people, testifying unto them there is no God? And yet will ye
          deny against all these witnesses? And he said: Yea, I will deny,
          except ye shall show me a sign.
          

          Alma 30:46
           46 And now it came to pass that Alma said unto him: Behold, I am
          grieved because of the hardness of your heart, yea, that ye will
          still resist the spirit of the truth, that thy soul may be
          destroyed.
          

          Alma 30:47
           47 But behold, it is better that thy soul should be lost than
          that thou shouldst be the means of bringing many souls down to
          destruction, by thy lying and by thy flattering words; therefore
          if thou shalt deny again, behold God shall smite thee, that thou
          shalt become dumb, that thou shalt never open thy mouth any more,
          that thou shalt not deceive this people any more.
          

          Alma 30:48
           48 Now Korihor said unto him: I do not deny the existence of a
          God, but I do not believe that there is a God; and I say also,
          that ye do not know that there is a God; and except ye show me a
          sign, I will not believe.
          

          Alma 30:49
           49 Now Alma said unto him: This will I give unto thee for a
          sign, that thou shalt be struck dumb, according to my words; and
          I say, that in the name of God, ye shall be struck dumb, that ye
          shall no more have utterance.
          

          Alma 30:50
           50 Now when Alma had said these words, Korihor was struck dumb,
          that he could not have utterance, according to the words of Alma.
          

          Alma 30:51
           51 And now when the chief judge saw this, he put forth his hand
          and wrote unto Korihor, saying: Art thou convinced of the power
          of God? In whom did ye desire that Alma should show forth his
          sign? Would ye that he should afflict others, to show unto thee
          a sign? Behold, he has showed unto you a sign; and now will ye
          dispute more?
          

          Alma 30:52
           52 And Korihor put forth his hand and wrote, saying: I know that
          I am dumb, for I cannot speak; and I know that nothing save it
          were the power of God could bring this upon me; yea, and I always
          knew that there was a God.
          

          Alma 30:53
           53 But behold, the devil hath deceived me; for he appeared unto
          me in the form of an angel, and said unto me: Go and reclaim this
          people, for they have all gone astray after an unknown God. And
          he said unto me: There is no God; yea, and he taught me that
          which I should say. And I have taught his words; and I taught
          them because they were pleasing unto the carnal mind; and I
          taught them, even until I had much success, insomuch that I
          verily believed that they were true; and for this cause I
          withstood the truth, even until I have brought this great curse
          upon me.
          

          Alma 30:54
           54 Now when he had said this, he besought that Alma should pray
          unto God, that the curse might be taken from him.
          

          Alma 30:55
           55 But Alma said unto him: If this curse should be taken from
          thee thou wouldst again lead away the hearts of this people;
          therefore, it shall be unto thee even as the Lord will.
          

          Alma 30:56
           56 And it came to pass that the curse was not taken off of
          Korihor; but he was cast out, and went about from house to house
          begging for his food.
          

          Alma 30:57
           57 Now the knowledge of what had happened unto Korihor was
          immediately published throughout all the land; yea, the
          proclamation was sent forth by the chief judge to all the people
          in the land, declaring unto those who had believed in the words
          of Korihor that they must speedily repent, lest the same
          judgments would come unto them.
          

          Alma 30:58
           58 And it came to pass that they were all convinced of the
          wickedness of Korihor; therefore they were all converted again
          unto the Lord; and this put an end to the iniquity after the
          manner of Korihor. And Korihor did go about from house to house,
          begging food for his support.
          

          Alma 30:59
           59 And it came to pass that as he went forth among the people,
          yea, among a people who had separated themselves from the
          Nephites and called themselves Zoramites, being led by a man
          whose name was Zoram—and as he went forth amongst them, behold,
          he was run upon and trodden down, even until he was dead.
          

          Alma 30:60
           60 And thus we see the end of him who perverteth the ways of the
          Lord; and thus we see that the devil will not support his
          children at the last day, but doth speedily drag them down to
          hell.
          

Alma 31 Chapter 31

          Alma 31:1
           1 Now it came to pass that after the end of Korihor, Alma having
          received tidings that the Zoramites were perverting the ways of
          the Lord, and that Zoram, who was their leader, was leading the
          hearts of the people to bow down to dumb idols, his heart again
          began to sicken because of the iniquity of the people.
          

          Alma 31:2
           2 For it was the cause of great sorrow to Alma to know of
          iniquity among his people; therefore his heart was exceedingly
          sorrowful because of the separation of the Zoramites from the
          Nephites.
          

          Alma 31:3
           3 Now the Zoramites had gathered themselves together in a land
          which they called Antionum, which was east of the land of
          Zarahemla, which lay nearly bordering upon the seashore, which
          was south of the land of Jershon, which also bordered upon the
          wilderness south, which wilderness was full of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 31:4
           4 Now the Nephites greatly feared that the Zoramites would enter
          into a correspondence with the Lamanites, and that it would be
          the means of great loss on the part of the Nephites.
          

          Alma 31:5
           5 And now, as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to
          lead the people to do that which was just—yea, it had had more
          powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or
          anything else, which had happened unto them—therefore Alma
          thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the
          word of God.
          

          Alma 31:6
           6 Therefore he took Ammon, and Aaron, and Omner; and Himni he
          did leave in the church in Zarahemla; but the former three he
          took with him, and also Amulek and Zeezrom, who were at Melek;
          and he also took two of his sons.
          

          Alma 31:7
           7 Now the eldest of his sons he took not with him, and his name
          was Helaman; but the names of those whom he took with him were
          Shiblon and Corianton; and these are the names of those who went
          with him among the Zoramites, to preach unto them the word.
          

          Alma 31:8
           8 Now the Zoramites were dissenters from the Nephites; therefore
          they had had the word of God preached unto them.
          

          Alma 31:9
           9 But they had fallen into great errors, for they would not
          observe to keep the commandments of God, and his statutes,
          according to the law of Moses.
          

          Alma 31:10
           10 Neither would they observe the performances of the church, to
          continue in prayer and supplication to God daily, that they might
          not enter into temptation.
          

          Alma 31:11
           11 Yea, in fine, they did pervert the ways of the Lord in very
          many instances; therefore, for this cause, Alma and his brethren
          went into the land to preach the word unto them.
          

          Alma 31:12
           12 Now, when they had come into the land, behold, to their
          astonishment they found that the Zoramites had built synagogues,
          and that they did gather themselves together on one day of the
          week, which day they did call the day of the Lord; and they did
          worship after a manner which Alma and his brethren had never
          beheld;
          

          Alma 31:13
           13 For they had a place built up in the center of their
          synagogue, a place for standing, which was high above the head,
          and the top thereof would only admit one person.
          

          Alma 31:14
           14 Therefore, whosoever desired to worship must go forth and
          stand upon the top thereof, and stretch forth his hands towards
          heaven, and cry with a loud voice, saying:
          

          Alma 31:15
           15 Holy, holy God; we believe that thou art God, and we believe
          that thou art holy, and that thou wast a spirit, and that thou
          art a spirit, and that thou wilt be a spirit forever.
          

          Alma 31:16
           16 Holy God, we believe that thou hast separated us from our
          brethren; and we do not believe in the tradition of our brethren,
          which was handed down to them by the childishness of their
          fathers; but we believe that thou hast elected us to be thy holy
          children; and also thou hast made it known unto us that there
          shall be no Christ.
          

          Alma 31:17
           17 But thou art the same yesterday, today, and forever; and thou
          hast elected us that we shall be saved, whilst all around us are
          elected to be cast by thy wrath down to hell; for the which
          holiness, O God, we thank thee; and we also thank thee that thou
          hast elected us, that we may not be led away after the foolish
          traditions of our brethren, which doth bind them down to a belief
          of Christ, which doth lead their hearts to wander far from thee,
          our God.
          

          Alma 31:18
           18 And again we thank thee, O God, that we are a chosen and a
          holy people. Amen.
          

          Alma 31:19
           19 Now it came to pass that after Alma and his brethren and his
          sons had heard these prayers, they were astonished beyond all
          measure.
          

          Alma 31:20
           20 For behold, every man did go forth and offer up these same
          prayers.
          

          Alma 31:21
           21 Now the place was called by them Rameumptom, which, being
          interpreted, is the holy stand.
          

          Alma 31:22
           22 Now, from this stand they did offer up, every man, the
          selfsame prayer unto God, thanking their God that they were
          chosen of him, and that he did not lead them away after the
          tradition of their brethren, and that their hearts were not
          stolen away to believe in things to come, which they knew nothing
          about.
          

          Alma 31:23
           23 Now, after the people had all offered up thanks after this
          manner, they returned to their homes, never speaking of their God
          again until they had assembled themselves together again to the
          holy stand, to offer up thanks after their manner.
          

          Alma 31:24
           24 Now when Alma saw this his heart was grieved; for he saw that
          they were a wicked and a perverse people; yea, he saw that their
          hearts were set upon gold, and upon silver, and upon all manner
          of fine goods.
          

          Alma 31:25
           25 Yea, and he also saw that their hearts were lifted up unto
          great boasting, in their pride.
          

          Alma 31:26
           26 And he lifted up his voice to heaven, and cried, saying: O,
          how long, O Lord, wilt thou suffer that thy servants shall dwell
          here below in the flesh, to behold such gross wickedness among
          the children of men?
          

          Alma 31:27
           27 Behold, O God, they cry unto thee, and yet their hearts are
          swallowed up in their pride. Behold, O God, they cry unto thee
          with their mouths, while they are puffed up, even to greatness,
          with the vain things of the world.
          

          Alma 31:28
           28 Behold, O my God, their costly apparel, and their ringlets,
          and their bracelets, and their ornaments of gold, and all their
          precious things which they are ornamented with; and behold, their
          hearts are set upon them, and yet they cry unto thee and say—We
          thank thee, O God, for we are a chosen people unto thee, while
          others shall perish.
          

          Alma 31:29
           29 Yea, and they say that thou hast made it known unto them that
          there shall be no Christ.
          

          Alma 31:30
           30 O Lord God, how long wilt thou suffer that such wickedness
          and infidelity shall be among this people? O Lord, wilt thou
          give me strength, that I may bear with mine infirmities. For I
          am infirm, and such wickedness among this people doth pain my
          soul.
          

          Alma 31:31
           31 O Lord, my heart is exceedingly sorrowful; wilt thou comfort
          my soul in Christ. O Lord, wilt thou grant unto me that I may
          have strength, that I may suffer with patience these afflictions
          which shall come upon me, because of the iniquity of this people.
          

          Alma 31:32
           32 O Lord, wilt thou comfort my soul, and give unto me success,
          and also my fellow laborers who are with me—yea, Ammon, and
          Aaron, and Omner, and also Amulek and Zeezrom and also my two
          sons—yea, even all these wilt thou comfort, O Lord. Yea, wilt
          thou comfort their souls in Christ.
          

          Alma 31:33
           33 Wilt thou grant unto them that they may have strength, that
          they may bear their afflictions which shall come upon them
          because of the iniquities of this people.
          

          Alma 31:34
           34 O Lord, wilt thou grant unto us that we may have success in
          bringing them again unto thee in Christ.
          

          Alma 31:35
           35 Behold, O Lord, their souls are precious, and many of them
          are our brethren; therefore, give unto us, O Lord, power and
          wisdom that we may bring these, our brethren, again unto thee.
          

          Alma 31:36
           36 Now it came to pass that when Alma had said these words, that
          he clapped his hands upon all them who were with him. And
          behold, as he clapped his hands upon them, they were filled with
          the Holy Spirit.
          

          Alma 31:37
           37 And after that they did separate themselves one from another,
          taking no thought for themselves what they should eat, or what
          they should drink, or what they should put on.
          

          Alma 31:38
           38 And the Lord provided for them that they should hunger not,
          neither should they thirst; yea, and he also gave them strength,
          that they should suffer no manner of afflictions, save it were
          swallowed up in the joy of Christ. Now this was according to the
          prayer of Alma; and this because he prayed in faith.
          

Alma 32 Chapter 32

          Alma 32:1
           1 And it came to pass that they did go forth, and began to
          preach the word of God unto the people, entering into their
          synagogues, and into their houses; yea, and even they did preach
          the word in their streets.
          

          Alma 32:2
           2 And it came to pass that after much labor among them, they
          began to have success among the poor class of people; for behold,
          they were cast out of the synagogues because of the coarseness of
          their apparel—
          

          Alma 32:3
           3 Therefore they were not permitted to enter into their
          synagogues to worship God, being esteemed as filthiness;
          therefore they were poor; yea, they were esteemed by their
          brethren as dross; therefore they were poor as to things of the
          world; and also they were poor in heart.
          

          Alma 32:4
           4 Now, as Alma was teaching and speaking unto the people upon
          the hill Onidah, there came a great multitude unto him, who were
          those of whom we have been speaking, of whom were poor in heart,
          because of their poverty as to the things of the world.
          

          Alma 32:5
           5 And they came unto Alma; and the one who was the foremost
          among them said unto him: Behold, what shall these my brethren
          do, for they are despised of all men because of their poverty,
          yea, and more especially by our priests; for they have cast us
          out of our synagogues which we have labored abundantly to build
          with our own hands; and they have cast us out because of our
          exceeding poverty; and we have no place to worship our God; and
          behold, what shall we do?
          

          Alma 32:6
           6 And now when Alma heard this, he turned him about, his face
          immediately towards him, and he beheld with great joy; for he
          beheld that their afflictions had truly humbled them and that
          they were in a preparation to hear the word.
          

          Alma 32:7
           7 Therefore he did say no more to the other multitude; but he
          stretched forth his hand, and cried unto those whom he beheld,
          who were truly penitent, and said unto them:
          

          Alma 32:8
           8 I behold that ye are lowly in heart; and if so, blessed are
          ye.
          

          Alma 32:9
           9 Behold thy brother hath said, What shall we do?—for we are
          cast out of our synagogues, that we cannot worship our God.
          

          Alma 32:10
           10 Behold I say unto you, do ye suppose that ye cannot worship
          God save it be in your synagogues only?
          

          Alma 32:11
           11 Moreover, I would ask, do ye suppose that ye must not worship
          God only once in a week?
          

          Alma 32:12
           12 I say unto you, it is well that ye are cast out of your
          synagogues, that ye may be humble, and that ye may learn wisdom;
          for it is necessary that ye should learn wisdom; for it is
          because that ye are cast out, that ye are despised of your
          brethren because of your exceeding poverty, that ye are brought
          to a lowliness of heart; for ye are necessarily brought to be
          humble.
          

          Alma 32:13
           13 And now, because ye are compelled to be humble blessed are
          ye; for a man sometimes, if he is compelled to be humble, seeketh
          repentance; and now surely, whosoever repenteth shall find mercy;
          and he that findeth mercy and endureth to the end the same shall
          be saved.
          

          Alma 32:14
           14 And now, as I said unto you, that because ye were compelled
          to be humble ye were blessed, do ye not suppose that they are
          more blessed who truly humble themselves because of the word?
          

          Alma 32:15
           15 Yea, he that truly humbleth himself, and repenteth of his
          sins, and endureth to the end, the same shall be blessed—yea,
          much more blessed than they who are compelled to be humble
          because of their exceeding poverty.
          

          Alma 32:16
           16 Therefore, blessed are they who humble themselves without
          being compelled to be humble; or rather, in other words, blessed
          is he that believeth in the word of God, and is baptized without
          stubbornness of heart, yea, without being brought to know the
          word, or even compelled to know, before they will believe.
          

          Alma 32:17
           17 Yea, there are many who do say: If thou wilt show unto us a
          sign from heaven, then we shall know of a surety; then we shall
          believe.
          

          Alma 32:18
           18 Now I ask, is this faith? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for
          if a man knoweth a thing he hath no cause to believe, for he
          knoweth it.
          

          Alma 32:19
           19 And now, how much more cursed is he that knoweth the will of
          God and doeth it not, than he that only believeth, or only hath
          cause to believe, and falleth into transgression?
          

          Alma 32:20
           20 Now of this thing ye must judge. Behold, I say unto you,
          that it is on the one hand even as it is on the other; and it
          shall be unto every man according to his work.
          

          Alma 32:21
           21 And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a
          perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope
          for things which are not seen, which are true.
          

          Alma 32:22
           22 And now, behold, I say unto you, and I would that ye should
          remember, that God is merciful unto all who believe on his name;
          therefore he desireth, in the first place, that ye should
          believe, yea, even on his word.
          

          Alma 32:23
           23 And now, he imparteth his word by angels unto men, yea, not
          only men but women also. Now this is not all; little children do
          have words given unto them many times which confound the wise and
          the learned.
          

          Alma 32:24
           24 And now, my beloved brethren, as ye have desired to know of
          me what ye shall do because ye are afflicted and cast out—now I
          do not desire that ye should suppose that I mean to judge you
          only according to that which is true—
          

          Alma 32:25
           25 For I do not mean that ye all of you have been compelled to
          humble yourselves; for I verily believe that there are some among
          you who would humble themselves, let them be in whatsoever
          circumstances they might.
          

          Alma 32:26
           26 Now, as I said concerning faith—that it was not a perfect
          knowledge—even so it is with my words. Ye cannot know of their
          surety at first, unto perfection, any more than faith is a
          perfect knowledge.
          

          Alma 32:27
           27 But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even
          to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith,
          yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this
          desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can
          give place for a portion of my words.
          

          Alma 32:28
           28 Now, we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give
          place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be
          a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your
          unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it
          will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these
          swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must
          needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for
          it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten
          my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me.
          

          Alma 32:29
           29 Now behold, would not this increase your faith? I say unto
          you, Yea; nevertheless it hath not grown up to a perfect
          knowledge.
          

          Alma 32:30
           30 But behold, as the seed swelleth, and sprouteth, and
          beginneth to grow, then you must needs say that the seed is good;
          for behold it swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow.
          And now behold, will not this strengthen your faith? Yea, it
          will strengthen your faith: for ye will say I know that this is a
          good seed; for behold it sprouteth and beginneth to grow.
          

          Alma 32:31
           31 And now, behold, are ye sure that this is a good seed? I say
          unto you, Yea; for every seed bringeth forth unto its own
          likeness.
          

          Alma 32:32
           32 Therefore, if a seed groweth it is good, but if it groweth
          not, behold it is not good, therefore it is cast away.
          

          Alma 32:33
           33 And now, behold, because ye have tried the experiment, and
          planted the seed, and it swelleth and sprouteth, and beginneth to
          grow, ye must needs know that the seed is good.
          

          Alma 32:34
           34 And now, behold, is your knowledge perfect? Yea, your
          knowledge is perfect in that thing, and your faith is dormant;
          and this because ye know, for ye know that the word hath swelled
          your souls, and ye also know that it hath sprouted up, that your
          understanding doth begin to be enlightened, and your mind doth
          begin to expand.
          

          Alma 32:35
           35 O then, is not this real? I say unto you, Yea, because it is
          light; and whatsoever is light, is good, because it is
          discernible, therefore ye must know that it is good; and now
          behold, after ye have tasted this light is your knowledge
          perfect?
          

          Alma 32:36
           36 Behold I say unto you, Nay; neither must ye lay aside your
          faith, for ye have only exercised your faith to plant the seed
          that ye might try the experiment to know if the seed was good.
          

          Alma 32:37
           37 And behold, as the tree beginneth to grow, ye will say: Let
          us nourish it with great care, that it may get root, that it may
          grow up, and bring forth fruit unto us. And now behold, if ye
          nourish it with much care it will get root, and grow up, and
          bring forth fruit.
          

          Alma 32:38
           38 But if ye neglect the tree, and take no thought for its
          nourishment, behold it will not get any root; and when the heat
          of the sun cometh and scorcheth it, because it hath no root it
          withers away, and ye pluck it up and cast it out.
          

          Alma 32:39
           39 Now, this is not because the seed was not good, neither is it
          because the fruit thereof would not be desirable; but it is
          because your ground is barren, and ye will not nourish the tree,
          therefore ye cannot have the fruit thereof.
          

          Alma 32:40
           40 And thus, if ye will not nourish the word, looking forward
          with an eye of faith to the fruit thereof, ye can never pluck of
          the fruit of the tree of life.
          

          Alma 32:41
           41 But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it
          beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with
          patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take
          root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting
          life.
          

          Alma 32:42
           42 And because of your diligence and your faith and your
          patience with the word in nourishing it, that it may take root in
          you, behold, by and by ye shall pluck the fruit thereof, which is
          most precious, which is sweet above all that is sweet, and which
          is white above all that is white, yea, and pure above all that is
          pure; and ye shall feast upon this fruit even until ye are
          filled, that ye hunger not, neither shall ye thirst.
          

          Alma 32:43
           43 Then, my brethren, ye shall reap the rewards of your faith,
          and your diligence, and patience, and long-suffering, waiting for
          the tree to bring forth fruit unto you.
          

Alma 33 Chapter 33

          Alma 33:1
           1 Now after Alma had spoken these words, they sent forth unto
          him desiring to know whether they should believe in one God, that
          they might obtain this fruit of which he had spoken, or how they
          should plant the seed, or the word of which he had spoken, which
          he said must be planted in their hearts; or in what manner they
          should begin to exercise their faith.
          

          Alma 33:2
           2 And Alma said unto them: Behold, ye have said that ye could
          not worship your God because ye are cast out of your synagogues.
          But behold, I say unto you, if ye suppose that ye cannot worship
          God, ye do greatly err, and ye ought to search the scriptures; if
          ye suppose that they have taught you this, ye do not understand
          them.
          

          Alma 33:3
           3 Do ye remember to have read what Zenos, the prophet of old,
          has said concerning prayer or worship?
          

          Alma 33:4
           4 For he said: Thou art merciful, O God, for thou hast heard my
          prayer, even when I was in the wilderness; yea, thou wast
          merciful when I prayed concerning those who were mine enemies,
          and thou didst turn them to me.
          

          Alma 33:5
           5 Yea, O God, and thou wast merciful unto me when I did cry unto
          thee in my field; when I did cry unto thee in my prayer, and thou
          didst hear me.
          

          Alma 33:6
           6 And again, O God, when I did turn to my house thou didst hear
          me in my prayer.
          

          Alma 33:7
           7 And when I did turn unto my closet, O Lord, and prayed unto
          thee, thou didst hear me.
          

          Alma 33:8
           8 Yea, thou art merciful unto thy children when they cry unto
          thee, to be heard of thee and not of men, and thou wilt hear
          them.
          

          Alma 33:9
           9 Yea, O God, thou hast been merciful unto me, and heard my
          cries in the midst of thy congregations.
          

          Alma 33:10
           10 Yea, and thou hast also heard me when I have been cast out
          and have been despised by mine enemies; yea, thou didst hear my
          cries, and wast angry with mine enemies, and thou didst visit
          them in thine anger with speedy destruction.
          

          Alma 33:11
           11 And thou didst hear me because of mine afflictions and my
          sincerity; and it is because of thy Son that thou hast been thus
          merciful unto me, therefore I will cry unto thee in all mine
          afflictions, for in thee is my joy; for thou hast turned thy
          judgments away from me, because of thy Son.
          

          Alma 33:12
           12 And now Alma said unto them: Do ye believe those scriptures
          which have been written by them of old?
          

          Alma 33:13
           13 Behold, if ye do, ye must believe what Zenos said; for,
          behold he said: Thou hast turned away thy judgments because of
          thy Son.
          

          Alma 33:14
           14 Now behold, my brethren, I would ask if ye have read the
          scriptures? If ye have, how can ye disbelieve on the Son of God?
          

          Alma 33:15
           15 For it is not written that Zenos alone spake of these things,
          but Zenock also spake of these things—
          

          Alma 33:16
           16 For behold, he said: Thou art angry, O Lord, with this
          people, because they will not understand thy mercies which thou
          hast bestowed upon them because of thy Son.
          

          Alma 33:17
           17 And now, my brethren, ye see that a second prophet of old has
          testified of the Son of God, and because the people would not
          understand his words they stoned him to death.
          

          Alma 33:18
           18 But behold, this is not all; these are not the only ones who
          have spoken concerning the Son of God.
          

          Alma 33:19
           19 Behold, he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was
          raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it
          might live. And many did look and live.
          

          Alma 33:20
           20 But few understood the meaning of those things, and this
          because of the hardness of their hearts. But there were many who
          were so hardened that they would not look, therefore they
          perished. Now the reason they would not look is because they did
          not believe that it would heal them.
          

          Alma 33:21
           21 O my brethren, if ye could be healed by merely casting about
          your eyes that ye might be healed, would ye not behold quickly,
          or would ye rather harden your hearts in unbelief, and be
          slothful, that ye would not cast about your eyes, that ye might
          perish?
          

          Alma 33:22
           22 If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about
          your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will
          come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to
          atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead,
          which shall bring to pass the resurrection, that all men shall
          stand before him, to be judged at the last and judgment day,
          according to their works.
          

          Alma 33:23
           23 And now, my brethren, I desire that ye shall plant this word
          in your hearts, and as it beginneth to swell even so nourish it
          by your faith. And behold, it will become a tree, springing up
          in you unto everlasting life. And then may God grant unto you
          that your burdens may be light, through the joy of his Son. And
          even all this can ye do if ye will. Amen.
          

Alma 34 Chapter 34

          Alma 34:1
           1 And now it came to pass that after Alma had spoken these words
          unto them he sat down upon the ground, and Amulek arose and began
          to teach them, saying:
          

          Alma 34:2
           2 My brethren, I think that it is impossible that ye should be
          ignorant of the things which have been spoken concerning the
          coming of Christ, who is taught by us to be the Son of God; yea,
          I know that these things were taught unto you bountifully before
          your dissension from among us.
          

          Alma 34:3
           3 And as ye have desired of my beloved brother that he should
          make known unto you what ye should do, because of your
          afflictions; and he hath spoken somewhat unto you to prepare your
          minds; yea, and he hath exhorted you unto faith and to patience—
          

          Alma 34:4
           4 Yea, even that ye would have so much faith as even to plant
          the word in your hearts, that ye may try the experiment of its
          goodness.
          

          Alma 34:5
           5 And we have beheld that the great question which is in your
          minds is whether the word be in the Son of God, or whether there
          shall be no Christ.
          

          Alma 34:6
           6 And ye also beheld that my brother has proved unto you, in
          many instances, that the word is in Christ unto salvation.
          

          Alma 34:7
           7 My brother has called upon the words of Zenos, that redemption
          cometh through the Son of God, and also upon the words of Zenock;
          and also he has appealed unto Moses, to prove that these things
          are true.
          

          Alma 34:8
           8 And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these
          things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that
          Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the
          transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the
          sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
          

          Alma 34:9
           9 For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for
          according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an
          atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea,
          all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must
          perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient
          should be made.
          

          Alma 34:10
           10 For it is expedient that there should be a great and last
          sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither
          of any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but
          it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice.
          

          Alma 34:11
           11 Now there is not any man that can sacrifice his own blood
          which will atone for the sins of another. Now, if a man
          murdereth, behold will our law, which is just, take the life of
          his brother? I say unto you, Nay.
          

          Alma 34:12
           12 But the law requireth the life of him who hath murdered;
          therefore there can be nothing which is short of an infinite
          atonement which will suffice for the sins of the world.
          

          Alma 34:13
           13 Therefore, it is expedient that there should be a great and
          last sacrifice; and then shall there be, or it is expedient there
          should be, a stop to the shedding of blood; then shall the law of
          Moses be fulfilled; yea, it shall be all fulfilled, every jot and
          tittle, and none shall have passed away.
          

          Alma 34:14
           14 And behold, this is the whole meaning of the law, every whit
          pointing to that great and last sacrifice; and that great and
          last sacrifice will be the Son of God, yea, infinite and eternal.
          

          Alma 34:15
           15 And thus he shall bring salvation to all those who shall
          believe on his name; this being the intent of this last
          sacrifice, to bring about the bowels of mercy, which overpowereth
          justice, and bringeth about means unto men that they may have
          faith unto repentance.
          

          Alma 34:16
           16 And thus mercy can satisfy the demands of justice, and
          encircles them in the arms of safety, while he that exercises no
          faith unto repentance is exposed to the whole law of the demands
          of justice; therefore only unto him that has faith unto
          repentance is brought about the great and eternal plan of
          redemption.
          

          Alma 34:17
           17 Therefore may God grant unto you, my brethren, that ye may
          begin to exercise your faith unto repentance, that ye begin to
          call upon his holy name, that he would have mercy upon you;
          

          Alma 34:18
           18 Yea, cry unto him for mercy; for he is mighty to save.
          

          Alma 34:19
           19 Yea, humble yourselves, and continue in prayer unto him.
          

          Alma 34:20
           20 Cry unto him when ye are in your fields, yea, over all your
          flocks.
          

          Alma 34:21
           21 Cry unto him in your houses, yea, over all your household,
          both morning, mid-day, and evening.
          

          Alma 34:22
           22 Yea, cry unto him against the power of your enemies.
          

          Alma 34:23
           23 Yea, cry unto him against the devil, who is an enemy to all
          righteousness.
          

          Alma 34:24
           24 Cry unto him over the crops of your fields, that ye may
          prosper in them.
          

          Alma 34:25
           25 Cry over the flocks of your fields, that they may increase.
          

          Alma 34:26
           26 But this is not all; ye must pour out your souls in your
          closets, and your secret places, and in your wilderness.
          

          Alma 34:27
           27 Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts
          be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your
          welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.
          

          Alma 34:28
           28 And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not
          suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these
          things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not
          the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have,
          to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of
          these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you
          nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith.
          

          Alma 34:29
           29 Therefore, if ye do not remember to be charitable, ye are as
          dross, which the refiners do cast out, (it being of no worth) and
          is trodden under foot of men.
          

          Alma 34:30
           30 And now, my brethren, I would that, after ye have received so
          many witnesses, seeing that the holy scriptures testify of these
          things, ye come forth and bring fruit unto repentance.
          

          Alma 34:31
           31 Yea, I would that ye would come forth and harden not your
          hearts any longer; for behold, now is the time and the day of
          your salvation; and therefore, if ye will repent and harden not
          your hearts, immediately shall the great plan of redemption be
          brought about unto you.
          

          Alma 34:32
           32 For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet
          God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to
          perform their labors.
          

          Alma 34:33
           33 And now, as I said unto you before, as ye have had so many
          witnesses, therefore, I beseech of you that ye do not
          procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after
          this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity,
          behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then
          cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor
          performed.
          

          Alma 34:34
           34 Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that
          I will repent, that I will return to my God. Nay, ye cannot say
          this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the
          time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have
          power to possess your body in that eternal world.
          

          Alma 34:35
           35 For behold, if ye have procrastinated the day of your
          repentance even until death, behold, ye have become subjected to
          the spirit of the devil, and he doth seal you his; therefore, the
          Spirit of the Lord hath withdrawn from you, and hath no place in
          you, and the devil hath all power over you; and this is the final
          state of the wicked.
          

          Alma 34:36
           36 And this I know, because the Lord hath said he dwelleth not
          in unholy temples, but in the hearts of the righteous doth he
          dwell; yea, and he has also said that the righteous shall sit
          down in his kingdom, to go no more out; but their garments should
          be made white through the blood of the Lamb.
          

          Alma 34:37
           37 And now, my beloved brethren, I desire that ye should
          remember these things, and that ye should work out your salvation
          with fear before God, and that ye should no more deny the coming
          of Christ;
          

          Alma 34:38
           38 That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye
          receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble
          yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place
          ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in
          thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he
          doth bestow upon you.
          

          Alma 34:39
           39 Yea, and I also exhort you, my brethren, that ye be watchful
          unto prayer continually, that ye may not be led away by the
          temptations of the devil, that he may not overpower you, that ye
          may not become his subjects at the last day; for behold, he
          rewardeth you no good thing.
          

          Alma 34:40
           40 And now my beloved brethren, I would exhort you to have
          patience, and that ye bear with all manner of afflictions; that
          ye do not revile against those who do cast you out because of
          your exceeding poverty, lest ye become sinners like unto them;
          

          Alma 34:41
           41 But that ye have patience, and bear with those afflictions,
          with a firm hope that ye shall one day rest from all your
          afflictions.
          

Alma 35 Chapter 35

          Alma 35:1
           1 Now it came to pass that after Amulek had made an end of these
          words, they withdrew themselves from the multitude and came over
          into the land of Jershon.
          

          Alma 35:2
           2 Yea, and the rest of the brethren, after they had preached the
          word unto the Zoramites, also came over into the land of Jershon.
          

          Alma 35:3
           3 And it came to pass that after the more popular part of the
          Zoramites had consulted together concerning the words which had
          been preached unto them, they were angry because of the word, for
          it did destroy their craft; therefore they would not hearken unto
          the words.
          

          Alma 35:4
           4 And they sent and gathered together throughout all the land
          all the people, and consulted with them concerning the words
          which had been spoken.
          

          Alma 35:5
           5 Now their rulers and their priests and their teachers did not
          let the people know concerning their desires; therefore they
          found out privily the minds of all the people.
          

          Alma 35:6
           6 And it came to pass that after they had found out the minds of
          all the people, those who were in favor of the words which had
          been spoken by Alma and his brethren were cast out of the land;
          and they were many; and they came over also into the land of
          Jershon.
          

          Alma 35:7
           7 And it came to pass that Alma and his brethren did minister
          unto them.
          

          Alma 35:8
           8 Now the people of the Zoramites were angry with the people of
          Ammon who were in Jershon, and the chief ruler of the Zoramites,
          being a very wicked man, sent over unto the people of Ammon
          desiring them that they should cast out of their land all those
          who came over from them into their land.
          

          Alma 35:9
           9 And he breathed out many threatenings against them. And now
          the people of Ammon did not fear their words; therefore they did
          not cast them out, but they did receive all the poor of the
          Zoramites that came over unto them; and they did nourish them,
          and did clothe them, and did give unto them lands for their
          inheritance; and they did administer unto them according to their
          wants.
          

          Alma 35:10
           10 Now this did stir up the Zoramites to anger against the
          people of Ammon, and they began to mix with the Lamanites and to
          stir them up also to anger against them.
          

          Alma 35:11
           11 And thus the Zoramites and the Lamanites began to make
          preparations for war against the people of Ammon, and also
          against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 35:12
           12 And thus ended the seventeenth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 35:13
           13 And the people of Ammon departed out of the land of Jershon,
          and came over into the land of Melek, and gave place in the land
          of Jershon for the armies of the Nephites, that they might
          contend with the armies of the Lamanites and the armies of the
          Zoramites; and thus commenced a war betwixt the Lamanites and the
          Nephites, in the eighteenth year of the reign of the judges; and
          an account shall be given of their wars hereafter.
          

          Alma 35:14
           14 And Alma, and Ammon, and their brethren, and also the two
          sons of Alma returned to the land of Zarahemla, after having been
          instruments in the hands of God of bringing many of the Zoramites
          to repentance; and as many as were brought to repentance were
          driven out of their land; but they have lands for their
          inheritance in the land of Jershon, and they have taken up arms
          to defend themselves, and their wives, and children, and their
          lands.
          

          Alma 35:15
           15 Now Alma, being grieved for the iniquity of his people, yea
          for the wars, and the bloodsheds, and the contentions which were
          among them; and having been to declare the word, or sent to
          declare the word, among all the people in every city; and seeing
          that the hearts of the people began to wax hard, and that they
          began to be offended because of the strictness of the word, his
          heart was exceedingly sorrowful.
          

          Alma 35:16
           16 Therefore, he caused that his sons should be gathered
          together, that he might give unto them every one his charge,
          separately, concerning the things pertaining unto righteousness.
          And we have an account of his commandments, which he gave unto
          them according to his own record.
          

Alma 36 Chapter 36

          Alma 36:1
           1 My son, give ear to my words; for I swear unto you, that
          inasmuch as ye shall keep the commandments of God ye shall
          prosper in the land.
          

          Alma 36:2
           2 I would that ye should do as I have done, in remembering the
          captivity of our fathers; for they were in bondage, and none
          could deliver them except it was the God of Abraham, and the God
          of Isaac, and the God of Jacob; and he surely did deliver them in
          their afflictions.
          

          Alma 36:3
           3 And now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and
          therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and
          learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust
          in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles,
          and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.
          

          Alma 36:4
           4 And I would not that ye think that I know of myself—not of
          the temporal but of the spiritual, not of the carnal mind but of
          God.
          

          Alma 36:5
           5 Now, behold, I say unto you, if I had not been born of God I
          should not have known these things; but God has, by the mouth of
          his holy angel, made these things known unto me, not of any
          worthiness of myself.
          

          Alma 36:6
           6 For I went about with the sons of Mosiah, seeking to destroy
          the church of God; but behold, God sent his holy angel to stop us
          by the way.
          

          Alma 36:7
           7 And behold, he spake unto us, as it were the voice of thunder,
          and the whole earth did tremble beneath our feet; and we all fell
          to the earth, for the fear of the Lord came upon us.
          

          Alma 36:8
           8 But behold, the voice said unto me: Arise. And I arose and
          stood up, and beheld the angel.
          

          Alma 36:9
           9 And he said unto me: If thou wilt of thyself be destroyed,
          seek no more to destroy the church of God.
          

          Alma 36:10
           10 And it came to pass that I fell to the earth; and it was for
          the space of three days and three nights that I could not open my
          mouth, neither had I the use of my limbs.
          

          Alma 36:11
           11 And the angel spake more things unto me, which were heard by
          my brethren, but I did not hear them; for when I heard the
          words—If thou wilt be destroyed of thyself, seek no more to
          destroy the church of God—I was struck with such great fear and
          amazement lest perhaps I should be destroyed, that I fell to the
          earth and I did hear no more.
          

          Alma 36:12
           12 But I was racked with eternal torment, for my soul was
          harrowed up to the greatest degree and racked with all my sins.
          

          Alma 36:13
           13 Yea, I did remember all my sins and iniquities, for which I
          was tormented with the pains of hell; yea, I saw that I had
          rebelled against my God, and that I had not kept his holy
          commandments.
          

          Alma 36:14
           14 Yea, and I had murdered many of his children, or rather led
          them away unto destruction; yea, and in fine so great had been my
          iniquities, that the very thought of coming into the presence of
          my God did rack my soul with inexpressible horror.
          

          Alma 36:15
           15 Oh, thought I, that I could be banished and become extinct
          both soul and body, that I might not be brought to stand in the
          presence of my God, to be judged of my deeds.
          

          Alma 36:16
           16 And now, for three days and for three nights was I racked,
          even with the pains of a damned soul.
          

          Alma 36:17
           17 And it came to pass that as I was thus racked with torment,
          while I was harrowed up by the memory of my many sins, behold, I
          remembered also to have heard my father prophesy unto the people
          concerning the coming of one Jesus Christ, a Son of God, to atone
          for the sins of the world.
          

          Alma 36:18
           18 Now, as my mind caught hold upon this thought, I cried within
          my heart: O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me, who am in
          the gall of bitterness, and am encircled about by the everlasting
          chains of death.
          

          Alma 36:19
           19 And now, behold, when I thought this, I could remember my
          pains no more; yea, I was harrowed up by the memory of my sins no
          more.
          

          Alma 36:20
           20 And oh, what joy, and what marvelous light I did behold; yea,
          my soul was filled with joy as exceeding as was my pain!
          

          Alma 36:21
           21 Yea, I say unto you, my son, that there could be nothing so
          exquisite and so bitter as were my pains. Yea, and again I say
          unto you, my son, that on the other hand, there can be nothing so
          exquisite and sweet as was my joy.
          

          Alma 36:22
           22 Yea, methought I saw, even as our father Lehi saw, God
          sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of
          angels, in the attitude of singing and praising their God; yea,
          and my soul did long to be there.
          

          Alma 36:23
           23 But behold, my limbs did receive their strength again, and I
          stood upon my feet, and did manifest unto the people that I had
          been born of God.
          

          Alma 36:24
           24 Yea, and from that time even until now, I have labored
          without ceasing, that I might bring souls unto repentance; that I
          might bring them to taste of the exceeding joy of which I did
          taste; that they might also be born of God, and be filled with
          the Holy Ghost.
          

          Alma 36:25
           25 Yea, and now behold, O my son, the Lord doth give me
          exceedingly great joy in the fruit of my labors;
          

          Alma 36:26
           26 For because of the word which he has imparted unto me,
          behold, many have been born of God, and have tasted as I have
          tasted, and have seen eye to eye as I have seen; therefore they
          do know of these things of which I have spoken, as I do know; and
          the knowledge which I have is of God.
          

          Alma 36:27
           27 And I have been supported under trials and troubles of every
          kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has
          delivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea,
          and I do put my trust in him, and he will still deliver me.
          

          Alma 36:28
           28 And I know that he will raise me up at the last day, to dwell
          with him in glory; yea, and I will praise him forever, for he has
          brought our fathers out of Egypt, and he has swallowed up the
          Egyptians in the Red Sea; and he led them by his power into the
          promised land; yea, and he has delivered them out of bondage and
          captivity from time to time.
          

          Alma 36:29
           29 Yea, and he has also brought our fathers out of the land of
          Jerusalem; and he has also, by his everlasting power, delivered
          them out of bondage and captivity, from time to time even down to
          the present day; and I have always retained in remembrance their
          captivity; yea, and ye also ought to retain in remembrance, as I
          have done, their captivity.
          

          Alma 36:30
           30 But behold, my son, this is not all; for ye ought to know as
          I do know, that inasmuch as ye shall keep the commandments of God
          ye shall prosper in the land; and ye ought to know also, that
          inasmuch as ye will not keep the commandments of God ye shall be
          cut off from his presence. Now this is according to his word.
          

Alma 37 Chapter 37

          Alma 37:1
           1 And now, my son Helaman, I command you that ye take the
          records which have been entrusted with me;
          

          Alma 37:2
           2 And I also command you that ye keep a record of this people,
          according as I have done, upon the plates of Nephi, and keep all
          these things sacred which I have kept, even as I have kept them;
          for it is for a wise purpose that they are kept.
          

          Alma 37:3
           3 And these plates of brass, which contain these engravings,
          which have the records of the holy scriptures upon them, which
          have the genealogy of our forefathers, even from the beginning—
          

          Alma 37:4
           4 Behold, it has been prophesied by our fathers, that they
          should be kept and handed down from one generation to another,
          and be kept and preserved by the hand of the Lord until they
          should go forth unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people,
          that they shall know of the mysteries contained thereon.
          

          Alma 37:5
           5 And now behold, if they are kept they must retain their
          brightness; yea, and they will retain their brightness; yea, and
          also shall all the plates which do contain that which is holy
          writ.
          

          Alma 37:6
           6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold
          I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things
          brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound
          the wise.
          

          Alma 37:7
           7 And the Lord God doth work by means to bring about his great
          and eternal purposes; and by very small means the Lord doth
          confound the wise and bringeth about the salvation of many souls.
          

          Alma 37:8
           8 And now, it has hitherto been wisdom in God that these things
          should be preserved; for behold, they have enlarged the memory of
          this people, yea, and convinced many of the error of their ways,
          and brought them to the knowledge of their God unto the salvation
          of their souls.
          

          Alma 37:9
           9 Yea, I say unto you, were it not for these things that these
          records do contain, which are on these plates, Ammon and his
          brethren could not have convinced so many thousands of the
          Lamanites of the incorrect tradition of their fathers; yea, these
          records and their words brought them unto repentance; that is,
          they brought them to the knowledge of the Lord their God, and to
          rejoice in Jesus Christ their Redeemer.
          

          Alma 37:10
           10 And who knoweth but what they will be the means of bringing
          many thousands of them, yea, and also many thousands of our
          stiffnecked brethren, the Nephites, who are now hardening their
          hearts in sin and iniquities, to the knowledge of their Redeemer?
          

          Alma 37:11
           11 Now these mysteries are not yet fully made known unto me;
          therefore I shall forbear.
          

          Alma 37:12
           12 And it may suffice if I only say they are preserved for a
          wise purpose, which purpose is known unto God; for he doth
          counsel in wisdom over all his works, and his paths are straight,
          and his course is one eternal round.
          

          Alma 37:13
           13 O remember, remember, my son Helaman, how strict are the
          commandments of God. And he said: If ye will keep my
          commandments ye shall prosper in the land—but if ye keep not his
          commandments ye shall be cut off from his presence.
          

          Alma 37:14
           14 And now remember, my son, that God has entrusted you with
          these things, which are sacred, which he has kept sacred, and
          also which he will keep and preserve for a wise purpose in him,
          that he may show forth his power unto future generations.
          

          Alma 37:15
           15 And now behold, I tell you by the spirit of prophecy, that if
          ye transgress the commandments of God, behold, these things which
          are sacred shall be taken away from you by the power of God, and
          ye shall be delivered up unto Satan, that he may sift you as
          chaff before the wind.
          

          Alma 37:16
           16 But if ye keep the commandments of God, and do with these
          things which are sacred according to that which the Lord doth
          command you, (for you must appeal unto the Lord for all things
          whatsoever ye must do with them) behold, no power of earth or
          hell can take them from you, for God is powerful to the
          fulfilling of all his words.
          

          Alma 37:17
           17 For he will fulfil all his promises which he shall make unto
          you, for he has fulfilled his promises which he has made unto our
          fathers.
          

          Alma 37:18
           18 For he promised unto them that he would preserve these things
          for a wise purpose in him, that he might show forth his power
          unto future generations.
          

          Alma 37:19
           19 And now behold, one purpose hath he fulfilled, even to the
          restoration of many thousands of the Lamanites to the knowledge
          of the truth; and he hath shown forth his power in them, and he
          will also still show forth his power in them unto future
          generations; therefore they shall be preserved.
          

          Alma 37:20
           20 Therefore I command you, my son Helaman, that ye be diligent
          in fulfilling all my words, and that ye be diligent in keeping
          the commandments of God as they are written.
          

          Alma 37:21
           21 And now, I will speak unto you concerning those twenty-four
          plates, that ye keep them, that the mysteries and the works of
          darkness, and their secret works, or the secret works of those
          people who have been destroyed, may be made manifest unto this
          people; yea, all their murders, and robbings, and their
          plunderings, and all their wickedness and abominations, may be
          made manifest unto this people; yea, and that ye preserve these
          interpreters.
          

          Alma 37:22
           22 For behold, the Lord saw that his people began to work in
          darkness, yea, work secret murders and abominations; therefore
          the Lord said, if they did not repent they should be destroyed
          from off the face of the earth.
          

          Alma 37:23
           23 And the Lord said: I will prepare unto my servant Gazelem, a
          stone, which shall shine forth in darkness unto light, that I may
          discover unto my people who serve me, that I may discover unto
          them the works of their brethren, yea, their secret works, their
          works of darkness, and their wickedness and abominations.
          

          Alma 37:24
           24 And now, my son, these interpreters were prepared that the
          word of God might be fulfilled, which he spake, saying:
          

          Alma 37:25
           25 I will bring forth out of darkness unto light all their
          secret works and their abominations; and except they repent I
          will destroy them from off the face of the earth; and I will
          bring to light all their secrets and abominations, unto every
          nation that shall hereafter possess the land.
          

          Alma 37:26
           26 And now, my son, we see that they did not repent; therefore
          they have been destroyed, and thus far the word of God has been
          fulfilled; yea, their secret abominations have been brought out
          of darkness and made known unto us.
          

          Alma 37:27
           27 And now, my son, I command you that ye retain all their
          oaths, and their covenants, and their agreements in their secret
          abominations; yea, and all their signs and their wonders ye shall
          keep from this people, that they know them not, lest peradventure
          they should fall into darkness also and be destroyed.
          

          Alma 37:28
           28 For behold, there is a curse upon all this land, that
          destruction shall come upon all those workers of darkness,
          according to the power of God, when they are fully ripe;
          therefore I desire that this people might not be destroyed.
          

          Alma 37:29
           29 Therefore ye shall keep these secret plans of their oaths and
          their covenants from this people, and only their wickedness and
          their murders and their abominations shall ye make known unto
          them; and ye shall teach them to abhor such wickedness and
          abominations and murders; and ye shall also teach them that these
          people were destroyed on account of their wickedness and
          abominations and their murders.
          

          Alma 37:30
           30 For behold, they murdered all the prophets of the Lord who
          came among them to declare unto them concerning their iniquities;
          and the blood of those whom they murdered did cry unto the Lord
          their God for vengeance upon those who were their murderers; and
          thus the judgments of God did come upon these workers of darkness
          and secret combinations.
          

          Alma 37:31
           31 Yea, and cursed be the land forever and ever unto those
          workers of darkness and secret combinations, even unto
          destruction, except they repent before they are fully ripe.
          

          Alma 37:32
           32 And now, my son, remember the words which I have spoken unto
          you; trust not those secret plans unto this people, but teach
          them an everlasting hatred against sin and iniquity.
          

          Alma 37:33
           33 Preach unto them repentance, and faith on the Lord Jesus
          Christ; teach them to humble themselves and to be meek and lowly
          in heart; teach them to withstand every temptation of the devil,
          with their faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.
          

          Alma 37:34
           34 Teach them to never be weary of good works, but to be meek
          and lowly in heart; for such shall find rest to their souls.
          

          Alma 37:35
           35 O, remember, my son, and learn wisdom in thy youth; yea,
          learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God.
          

          Alma 37:36
           36 Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy
          doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be
          in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord;
          yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord
          forever.
          

          Alma 37:37
           37 Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct
          thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto
          the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou
          risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God;
          and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.
          

          Alma 37:38
           38 And now, my son, I have somewhat to say concerning the thing
          which our fathers call a ball, or director—or our fathers called
          it Liahona, which is, being interpreted, a compass; and the Lord
          prepared it.
          

          Alma 37:39
           39 And behold, there cannot any man work after the manner of so
          curious a workmanship. And behold, it was prepared to show unto
          our fathers the course which they should travel in the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 37:40
           40 And it did work for them according to their faith in God;
          therefore, if they had faith to believe that God could cause that
          those spindles should point the way they should go, behold, it
          was done; therefore they had this miracle, and also many other
          miracles wrought by the power of God, day by day.
          

          Alma 37:41
           41 Nevertheless, because those miracles were worked by small
          means it did show unto them marvelous works. They were slothful,
          and forgot to exercise their faith and diligence and then those
          marvelous works ceased, and they did not progress in their
          journey;
          

          Alma 37:42
           42 Therefore, they tarried in the wilderness, or did not travel
          a direct course, and were afflicted with hunger and thirst,
          because of their transgressions.
          

          Alma 37:43
           43 And now, my son, I would that ye should understand that these
          things are not without a shadow; for as our fathers were slothful
          to give heed to this compass (now these things were temporal)
          they did not prosper; even so it is with things which are
          spiritual.
          

          Alma 37:44
           44 For behold, it is as easy to give heed to the word of Christ,
          which will point to you a straight course to eternal bliss, as it
          was for our fathers to give heed to this compass, which would
          point unto them a straight course to the promised land.
          

          Alma 37:45
           45 And now I say, is there not a type in this thing? For just
          as surely as this director did bring our fathers, by following
          its course, to the promised land, shall the words of Christ, if
          we follow their course, carry us beyond this vale of sorrow into
          a far better land of promise.
          

          Alma 37:46
           46 O my son, do not let us be slothful because of the easiness
          of the way; for so was it with our fathers; for so was it
          prepared for them, that if they would look they might live; even
          so it is with us. The way is prepared, and if we will look we
          may live forever.
          

          Alma 37:47
           47 And now, my son, see that ye take care of these sacred
          things, yea, see that ye look to God and live. Go unto this
          people and declare the word, and be sober. My son, farewell.
          

Alma 38 Chapter 38

          Alma 38:1
           1 My son, give ear to my words, for I say unto you, even as I
          said unto Helaman, that inasmuch as ye shall keep the
          commandments of God ye shall prosper in the land; and inasmuch as
          ye will not keep the commandments of God ye shall be cut off from
          his presence.
          

          Alma 38:2
           2 And now, my son, I trust that I shall have great joy in you,
          because of your steadiness and your faithfulness unto God; for as
          you have commenced in your youth to look to the Lord your God,
          even so I hope that you will continue in keeping his
          commandments; for blessed is he that endureth to the end.
          

          Alma 38:3
           3 I say unto you, my son, that I have had great joy in thee
          already, because of thy faithfulness and thy diligence, and thy
          patience and thy long-suffering among the people of the
          Zoramites.
          

          Alma 38:4
           4 For I know that thou wast in bonds; yea, and I also know that
          thou wast stoned for the word's sake; and thou didst bear all
          these things with patience because the Lord was with thee; and
          now thou knowest that the Lord did deliver thee.
          

          Alma 38:5
           5 And now my son, Shiblon, I would that ye should remember, that
          as much as ye shall put your trust in God even so much ye shall
          be delivered out of your trials, and your troubles, and your
          afflictions, and ye shall be lifted up at the last day.
          

          Alma 38:6
           6 Now, my son, I would not that ye should think that I know
          these things of myself, but it is the Spirit of God which is in
          me which maketh these things known unto me; for if I had not been
          born of God I should not have known these things.
          

          Alma 38:7
           7 But behold, the Lord in his great mercy sent his angel to
          declare unto me that I must stop the work of destruction among
          his people; yea, and I have seen an angel face to face, and he
          spake with me, and his voice was as thunder, and it shook the
          whole earth.
          

          Alma 38:8
           8 And it came to pass that I was three days and three nights in
          the most bitter pain and anguish of soul; and never, until I did
          cry out unto the Lord Jesus Christ for mercy, did I receive a
          remission of my sins. But behold, I did cry unto him and I did
          find peace to my soul.
          

          Alma 38:9
           9 And now, my son, I have told you this that ye may learn
          wisdom, that ye may learn of me that there is no other way or
          means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ.
          Behold, he is the life and the light of the world. Behold, he is
          the word of truth and righteousness.
          

          Alma 38:10
           10 And now, as ye have begun to teach the word even so I would
          that ye should continue to teach; and I would that ye would be
          diligent and temperate in all things.
          

          Alma 38:11
           11 See that ye are not lifted up unto pride; yea, see that ye do
          not boast in your own wisdom, nor of your much strength.
          

          Alma 38:12
           12 Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that ye
          bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see
          that ye refrain from idleness.
          

          Alma 38:13
           13 Do not pray as the Zoramites do, for ye have seen that they
          pray to be heard of men, and to be praised for their wisdom.
          

          Alma 38:14
           14 Do not say: O God, I thank thee that we are better than our
          brethren; but rather say: O Lord, forgive my unworthiness, and
          remember my brethren in mercy—yea, acknowledge your unworthiness
          before God at all times.
          

          Alma 38:15
           15 And may the Lord bless your soul, and receive you at the last
          day into his kingdom, to sit down in peace. Now go, my son, and
          teach the word unto this people. Be sober. My son, farewell.
          

Alma 39 Chapter 39

          Alma 39:1
           1 And now, my son, I have somewhat more to say unto thee than
          what I said unto thy brother; for behold, have ye not observed
          the steadiness of thy brother, his faithfulness, and his
          diligence in keeping the commandments of God? Behold, has he not
          set a good example for thee?
          

          Alma 39:2
           2 For thou didst not give so much heed unto my words as did thy
          brother, among the people of the Zoramites. Now this is what I
          have against thee; thou didst go on unto boasting in thy strength
          and thy wisdom.
          

          Alma 39:3
           3 And this is not all, my son. Thou didst do that which was
          grievous unto me; for thou didst forsake the ministry, and did go
          over into the land of Siron, among the borders of the Lamanites,
          after the harlot Isabel.
          

          Alma 39:4
           4 Yea, she did steal away the hearts of many; but this was no
          excuse for thee, my son. Thou shouldst have tended to the
          ministry wherewith thou wast entrusted.
          

          Alma 39:5
           5 Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in
          the sight of the Lord; yea, most abominable above all sins save
          it be the shedding of innocent blood or denying the Holy Ghost?
          

          Alma 39:6
           6 For behold, if ye deny the Holy Ghost when it once has had
          place in you, and ye know that ye deny it, behold, this is a sin
          which is unpardonable; yea, and whosoever murdereth against the
          light and knowledge of God, it is not easy for him to obtain
          forgiveness; yea, I say unto you, my son, that it is not easy for
          him to obtain a forgiveness.
          

          Alma 39:7
           7 And now, my son, I would to God that ye had not been guilty of
          so great a crime. I would not dwell upon your crimes, to harrow
          up your soul, if it were not for your good.
          

          Alma 39:8
           8 But behold, ye cannot hide your crimes from God; and except ye
          repent they will stand as a testimony against you at the last
          day.
          

          Alma 39:9
           9 Now my son, I would that ye should repent and forsake your
          sins, and go no more after the lusts of your eyes, but cross
          yourself in all these things; for except ye do this ye can in
          nowise inherit the kingdom of God. Oh, remember, and take it
          upon you, and cross yourself in these things.
          

          Alma 39:10
           10 And I command you to take it upon you to counsel with your
          elder brothers in your undertakings; for behold, thou art in thy
          youth, and ye stand in need to be nourished by your brothers.
          And give heed to their counsel.
          

          Alma 39:11
           11 Suffer not yourself to be led away by any vain or foolish
          thing; suffer not the devil to lead away your heart again after
          those wicked harlots. Behold, O my son, how great iniquity ye
          brought upon the Zoramites; for when they saw your conduct they
          would not believe in my words.
          

          Alma 39:12
           12 And now the Spirit of the Lord doth say unto me: Command thy
          children to do good, lest they lead away the hearts of many
          people to destruction; therefore I command you, my son, in the
          fear of God, that ye refrain from your iniquities;
          

          Alma 39:13
           13 That ye turn to the Lord with all your mind, might, and
          strength; that ye lead away the hearts of no more to do wickedly;
          but rather return unto them, and acknowledge your faults and that
          wrong which ye have done.
          

          Alma 39:14
           14 Seek not after riches nor the vain things of this world; for
          behold, you cannot carry them with you.
          

          Alma 39:15
           15 And now, my son, I would say somewhat unto you concerning the
          coming of Christ. Behold, I say unto you, that it is he that
          surely shall come to take away the sins of the world; yea, he
          cometh to declare glad tidings of salvation unto his people.
          

          Alma 39:16
           16 And now, my son, this was the ministry unto which ye were
          called, to declare these glad tidings unto this people to prepare
          their minds; or rather that salvation might come unto them, that
          they may prepare the minds of their children to hear the word at
          the time of his coming.
          

          Alma 39:17
           17 And now I will ease your mind somewhat on this subject.
          Behold, you marvel why these things should be known so long
          beforehand. Behold, I say unto you, is not a soul at this time
          as precious unto God as a soul will be at the time of his coming?
          

          Alma 39:18
           18 Is it not as necessary that the plan of redemption should be
          made known unto this people as well as unto their children?
          

          Alma 39:19
           19 Is it not as easy at this time for the Lord to send his angel
          to declare these glad tidings unto us as unto our children, or as
          after the time of his coming?
          

Alma 40 Chapter 40

          Alma 40:1
           1 Now my son, here is somewhat more I would say unto thee; for I
          perceive that thy mind is worried concerning the resurrection of
          the dead.
          

          Alma 40:2
           2 Behold, I say unto you, that there is no resurrection—or, I
          would say, in other words, that this mortal does not put on
          immortality, this corruption does not put on incorruption—until
          after the coming of Christ.
          

          Alma 40:3
           3 Behold, he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead. But
          behold, my son, the resurrection is not yet. Now, I unfold unto
          you a mystery; nevertheless, there are many mysteries which are
          kept, that no one knoweth them save God himself. But I show unto
          you one thing which I have inquired diligently of God that I
          might know—that is concerning the resurrection.
          

          Alma 40:4
           4 Behold, there is a time appointed that all shall come forth
          from the dead. Now when this time cometh no one knows; but God
          knoweth the time which is appointed.
          

          Alma 40:5
           5 Now, whether there shall be one time, or a second time, or a
          third time, that men shall come forth from the dead, it mattereth
          not; for God knoweth all these things; and it sufficeth me to
          know that this is the case—that there is a time appointed that
          all shall rise from the dead.
          

          Alma 40:6
           6 Now there must needs be a space betwixt the time of death and
          the time of the resurrection.
          

          Alma 40:7
           7 And now I would inquire what becometh of the souls of men from
          this time of death to the time appointed for the resurrection?
          

          Alma 40:8
           8 Now whether there is more than one time appointed for men to
          rise it mattereth not; for all do not die at once, and this
          mattereth not; all is as one day with God, and time only is
          measured unto men.
          

          Alma 40:9
           9 Therefore, there is a time appointed unto men that they shall
          rise from the dead; and there is a space between the time of
          death and the resurrection. And now, concerning this space of
          time, what becometh of the souls of men is the thing which I have
          inquired diligently of the Lord to know; and this is the thing of
          which I do know.
          

          Alma 40:10
           10 And when the time cometh when all shall rise, then shall they
          know that God knoweth all the times which are appointed unto man.
          

          Alma 40:11
           11 Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the
          resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel,
          that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from
          this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be
          good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.
          

          Alma 40:12
           12 And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who
          are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is
          called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they
          shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.
          

          Alma 40:13
           13 And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of the
          wicked, yea, who are evil—for behold, they have no part nor
          portion of the Spirit of the Lord; for behold, they chose evil
          works rather than good; therefore the spirit of the devil did
          enter into them, and take possession of their house—and these
          shall be cast out into outer darkness; there shall be weeping,
          and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, and this because of their own
          iniquity, being led captive by the will of the devil.
          

          Alma 40:14
           14 Now this is the state of the souls of the wicked, yea, in
          darkness, and a state of awful, fearful looking for the fiery
          indignation of the wrath of God upon them; thus they remain in
          this state, as well as the righteous in paradise, until the time
          of their resurrection.
          

          Alma 40:15
           15 Now, there are some that have understood that this state of
          happiness and this state of misery of the soul, before the
          resurrection, was a first resurrection. Yea, I admit it may be
          termed a resurrection, the raising of the spirit or the soul and
          their consignation to happiness or misery, according to the words
          which have been spoken.
          

          Alma 40:16
           16 And behold, again it hath been spoken, that there is a first
          resurrection, a resurrection of all those who have been, or who
          are, or who shall be, down to the resurrection of Christ from the
          dead.
          

          Alma 40:17
           17 Now, we do not suppose that this first resurrection, which is
          spoken of in this manner, can be the resurrection of the souls
          and their consignation to happiness or misery. Ye cannot suppose
          that this is what it meaneth.
          

          Alma 40:18
           18 Behold, I say unto you, Nay; but it meaneth the reuniting of
          the soul with the body, of those from the days of Adam down to
          the resurrection of Christ.
          

          Alma 40:19
           19 Now, whether the souls and the bodies of those of whom has
          been spoken shall all be reunited at once, the wicked as well as
          the righteous, I do not say; let it suffice; that I say that they
          all come forth; or in other words, their resurrection cometh to
          pass before the resurrection of those who die after the
          resurrection of Christ.
          

          Alma 40:20
           20 Now, my son, I do not say that their resurrection cometh at
          the resurrection of Christ; but behold, I give it as my opinion,
          that the souls and the bodies are reunited, of the righteous, at
          the resurrection of Christ, and his ascension into heaven.
          

          Alma 40:21
           21 But whether it be at his resurrection or after, I do not say;
          but this much I say, that there is a space between death and the
          resurrection of the body, and a state of the soul in happiness or
          in misery until the time which is appointed of God that the dead
          shall come forth, and be reunited, both soul and body, and be
          brought to stand before God, and be judged according to their
          works.
          

          Alma 40:22
           22 Yea, this bringeth about the restoration of those things of
          which has been spoken by the mouths of the prophets.
          

          Alma 40:23
           23 The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the
          soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its
          body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all
          things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame.
          

          Alma 40:24
           24 And now, my son, this is the restoration of which has been
          spoken by the mouths of the prophets—
          

          Alma 40:25
           25 And then shall the righteous shine forth in the kingdom of
          God.
          

          Alma 40:26
           26 But behold, an awful death cometh upon the wicked; for they
          die as to things pertaining to things of righteousness; for they
          are unclean, and no unclean thing can inherit the kingdom of God;
          but they are cast out, and consigned to partake of the fruits of
          their labors or their works, which have been evil; and they drink
          the dregs of a bitter cup.
          

Alma 41 Chapter 41

          Alma 41:1
           1 And now, my son, I have somewhat to say concerning the
          restoration of which has been spoken; for behold, some have
          wrested the scriptures, and have gone far astray because of this
          thing. And I perceive that thy mind has been worried also
          concerning this thing. But behold, I will explain it unto thee.
          

          Alma 41:2
           2 I say unto thee, my son, that the plan of restoration is
          requisite with the justice of God; for it is requisite that all
          things should be restored to their proper order. Behold, it is
          requisite and just, according to the power and resurrection of
          Christ, that the soul of man should be restored to its body, and
          that every part of the body should be restored to itself.
          

          Alma 41:3
           3 And it is requisite with the justice of God that men should be
          judged according to their works; and if their works were good in
          this life, and the desires of their hearts were good, that they
          should also, at the last day, be restored unto that which is
          good.
          

          Alma 41:4
           4 And if their works are evil they shall be restored unto them
          for evil. Therefore, all things shall be restored to their
          proper order, every thing to its natural frame—mortality raised
          to immortality, corruption to incorruption—raised to endless
          happiness to inherit the kingdom of God, or to endless misery to
          inherit the kingdom of the devil, the one on one hand, the other
          on the other—
          

          Alma 41:5
           5 The one raised to happiness according to his desires of
          happiness, or good according to his desires of good; and the
          other to evil according to his desires of evil; for as he has
          desired to do evil all the day long even so shall he have his
          reward of evil when the night cometh.
          

          Alma 41:6
           6 And so it is on the other hand. If he hath repented of his
          sins, and desired righteousness until the end of his days, even
          so he shall be rewarded unto righteousness.
          

          Alma 41:7
           7 These are they that are redeemed of the Lord; yea, these are
          they that are taken out, that are delivered from that endless
          night of darkness; and thus they stand or fall; for behold, they
          are their own judges, whether to do good or do evil.
          

          Alma 41:8
           8 Now, the decrees of God are unalterable; therefore, the way is
          prepared that whosoever will may walk therein and be saved.
          

          Alma 41:9
           9 And now behold, my son, do not risk one more offense against
          your God upon those points of doctrine, which ye have hitherto
          risked to commit sin.
          

          Alma 41:10
           10 Do not suppose, because it has been spoken concerning
          restoration, that ye shall be restored from sin to happiness.
          Behold, I say unto you, wickedness never was happiness.
          

          Alma 41:11
           11 And now, my son, all men that are in a state of nature, or I
          would say, in a carnal state, are in the gall of bitterness and
          in the bonds of iniquity; they are without God in the world, and
          they have gone contrary to the nature of God; therefore, they are
          in a state contrary to the nature of happiness.
          

          Alma 41:12
           12 And now behold, is the meaning of the word restoration to
          take a thing of a natural state and place it in an unnatural
          state, or to place it in a state opposite to its nature?
          

          Alma 41:13
           13 O, my son, this is not the case; but the meaning of the word
          restoration is to bring back again evil for evil, or carnal for
          carnal, or devilish for devilish—good for that which is good;
          righteous for that which is righteous; just for that which is
          just; merciful for that which is merciful.
          

          Alma 41:14
           14 Therefore, my son, see that you are merciful unto your
          brethren; deal justly, judge righteously, and do good
          continually; and if ye do all these things then shall ye receive
          your reward; yea, ye shall have mercy restored unto you again; ye
          shall have justice restored unto you again; ye shall have a
          righteous judgment restored unto you again; and ye shall have
          good rewarded unto you again.
          

          Alma 41:15
           15 For that which ye do send out shall return unto you again,
          and be restored; therefore, the word restoration more fully
          condemneth the sinner, and justifieth him not at all.
          

Alma 42 Chapter 42

          Alma 42:1
           1 And now, my son, I perceive there is somewhat more which doth
          worry your mind, which ye cannot understand—which is concerning
          the justice of God in the punishment of the sinner; for ye do try
          to suppose that it is injustice that the sinner should be
          consigned to a state of misery.
          

          Alma 42:2
           2 Now behold, my son, I will explain this thing unto thee. For
          behold, after the Lord God sent our first parents forth from the
          garden of Eden, to till the ground, from whence they were
          taken—yea, he drew out the man, and he placed at the east end of
          the garden of Eden, cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned
          every way, to keep the tree of life—
          

          Alma 42:3
           3 Now, we see that the man had become as God, knowing good and
          evil; and lest he should put forth his hand, and take also of the
          tree of life, and eat and live forever, the Lord God placed
          cherubim and the flaming sword, that he should not partake of the
          fruit—
          

          Alma 42:4
           4 And thus we see, that there was a time granted unto man to
          repent, yea, a probationary time, a time to repent and serve God.
          

          Alma 42:5
           5 For behold, if Adam had put forth his hand immediately, and
          partaken of the tree of life, he would have lived forever,
          according to the word of God, having no space for repentance;
          yea, and also the word of God would have been void, and the great
          plan of salvation would have been frustrated.
          

          Alma 42:6
           6 But behold, it was appointed unto man to die—therefore, as
          they were cut off from the tree of life they should be cut off
          from the face of the earth—and man became lost forever, yea,
          they became fallen man.
          

          Alma 42:7
           7 And now, ye see by this that our first parents were cut off
          both temporally and spiritually from the presence of the Lord;
          and thus we see they became subjects to follow after their own
          will.
          

          Alma 42:8
           8 Now behold, it was not expedient that man should be reclaimed
          from this temporal death, for that would destroy the great plan
          of happiness.
          

          Alma 42:9
           9 Therefore, as the soul could never die, and the fall had
          brought upon all mankind a spiritual death as well as a temporal,
          that is, they were cut off from the presence of the Lord, it was
          expedient that mankind should be reclaimed from this spiritual
          death.
          

          Alma 42:10
           10 Therefore, as they had become carnal, sensual, and devilish,
          by nature, this probationary state became a state for them to
          prepare; it became a preparatory state.
          

          Alma 42:11
           11 And now remember, my son, if it were not for the plan of
          redemption, (laying it aside) as soon as they were dead their
          souls were miserable, being cut off from the presence of the
          Lord.
          

          Alma 42:12
           12 And now, there was no means to reclaim men from this fallen
          state, which man had brought upon himself because of his own
          disobedience;
          

          Alma 42:13
           13 Therefore, according to justice, the plan of redemption could
          not be brought about, only on conditions of repentance of men in
          this probationary state, yea, this preparatory state; for except
          it were for these conditions, mercy could not take effect except
          it should destroy the work of justice. Now the work of justice
          could not be destroyed; if so, God would cease to be God.
          

          Alma 42:14
           14 And thus we see that all mankind were fallen, and they were
          in the grasp of justice; yea, the justice of God, which consigned
          them forever to be cut off from his presence.
          

          Alma 42:15
           15 And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except
          an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for
          the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to
          appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just
          God, and a merciful God also.
          

          Alma 42:16
           16 Now, repentance could not come unto men except there were a
          punishment, which also was eternal as the life of the soul should
          be, affixed opposite to the plan of happiness, which was as
          eternal also as the life of the soul.
          

          Alma 42:17
           17 Now, how could a man repent except he should sin? How could
          he sin if there was no law? How could there be a law save there
          was a punishment?
          

          Alma 42:18
           18 Now, there was a punishment affixed, and a just law given,
          which brought remorse of conscience unto man.
          

          Alma 42:19
           19 Now, if there was no law given—if a man murdered he should
          die—would he be afraid he would die if he should murder?
          

          Alma 42:20
           20 And also, if there was no law given against sin men would not
          be afraid to sin.
          

          Alma 42:21
           21 And if there was no law given, if men sinned what could
          justice do, or mercy either, for they would have no claim upon
          the creature?
          

          Alma 42:22
           22 But there is a law given, and a punishment affixed, and a
          repentance granted; which repentance mercy claimeth; otherwise,
          justice claimeth the creature and executeth the law, and the law
          inflicteth the punishment; if not so, the works of justice would
          be destroyed, and God would cease to be God.
          

          Alma 42:23
           23 But God ceaseth not to be God, and mercy claimeth the
          penitent, and mercy cometh because of the atonement; and the
          atonement bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead; and the
          resurrection of the dead bringeth back men into the presence of
          God; and thus they are restored into his presence, to be judged
          according to their works, according to the law and justice.
          

          Alma 42:24
           24 For behold, justice exerciseth all his demands, and also
          mercy claimeth all which is her own; and thus, none but the truly
          penitent are saved.
          

          Alma 42:25
           25 What, do ye suppose that mercy can rob justice? I say unto
          you, Nay; not one whit. If so, God would cease to be God.
          

          Alma 42:26
           26 And thus God bringeth about his great and eternal purposes,
          which were prepared from the foundation of the world. And thus
          cometh about the salvation and the redemption of men, and also
          their destruction and misery.
          

          Alma 42:27
           27 Therefore, O my son, whosoever will come may come and partake
          of the waters of life freely; and whosoever will not come the
          same is not compelled to come; but in the last day it shall be
          restored unto him according to his deeds.
          

          Alma 42:28
           28 If he has desired to do evil, and has not repented in his
          days, behold, evil shall be done unto him, according to the
          restoration of God.
          

          Alma 42:29
           29 And now, my son, I desire that ye should let these things
          trouble you no more, and only let your sins trouble you, with
          that trouble which shall bring you down unto repentance.
          

          Alma 42:30
           30 O my son, I desire that ye should deny the justice of God no
          more. Do not endeavor to excuse yourself in the least point
          because of your sins, by denying the justice of God; but do you
          let the justice of God, and his mercy, and his long-suffering
          have full sway in your heart; and let it bring you down to the
          dust in humility.
          

          Alma 42:31
           31 And now, O my son, ye are called of God to preach the word
          unto this people. And now, my son, go thy way, declare the word
          with truth and soberness, that thou mayest bring souls unto
          repentance, that the great plan of mercy may have claim upon
          them. And may God grant unto you even according to my words.
          Amen.
          

Alma 43 Chapter 43

          Alma 43:1
           1 And now it came to pass that the sons of Alma did go forth
          among the people, to declare the word unto them. And Alma, also,
          himself, could not rest, and he also went forth.
          

          Alma 43:2
           2 Now we shall say no more concerning their preaching, except
          that they preached the word, and the truth, according to the
          spirit of prophecy and revelation; and they preached after the
          holy order of God by which they were called.
          

          Alma 43:3
           3 And now I return to an account of the wars between the
          Nephites and the Lamanites, in the eighteenth year of the reign
          of the judges.
          

          Alma 43:4
           4 For behold, it came to pass that the Zoramites became
          Lamanites; therefore, in the commencement of the eighteenth year
          the people of the Nephites saw that the Lamanites were coming
          upon them; therefore they made preparations for war; yea, they
          gathered together their armies in the land of Jershon.
          

          Alma 43:5
           5 And it came to pass that the Lamanites came with their
          thousands; and they came into the land of Antionum, which is the
          land of the Zoramites; and a man by the name of Zerahemnah was
          their leader.
          

          Alma 43:6
           6 And now, as the Amalekites were of a more wicked and murderous
          disposition than the Lamanites were, in and of themselves,
          therefore, Zerahemnah appointed chief captains over the
          Lamanites, and they were all Amalekites and Zoramites.
          

          Alma 43:7
           7 Now this he did that he might preserve their hatred towards
          the Nephites, that he might bring them into subjection to the
          accomplishment of his designs.
          

          Alma 43:8
           8 For behold, his designs were to stir up the Lamanites to anger
          against the Nephites; this he did that he might usurp great power
          over them, and also that he might gain power over the Nephites by
          bringing them into bondage.
          

          Alma 43:9
           9 And now the design of the Nephites was to support their lands,
          and their houses, and their wives, and their children, that they
          might preserve them from the hands of their enemies; and also
          that they might preserve their rights and their privileges, yea,
          and also their liberty, that they might worship God according to
          their desires.
          

          Alma 43:10
           10 For they knew that if they should fall into the hands of the
          Lamanites, that whosoever should worship God in spirit and in
          truth, the true and the living God, the Lamanites would destroy.
          

          Alma 43:11
           11 Yea, and they also knew the extreme hatred of the Lamanites
          towards their brethren, who were the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi,
          who were called the people of Ammon—and they would not take up
          arms, yea, they had entered into a covenant and they would not
          break it—therefore, if they should fall into the hands of the
          Lamanites they would be destroyed.
          

          Alma 43:12
           12 And the Nephites would not suffer that they should be
          destroyed; therefore they gave them lands for their inheritance.
          

          Alma 43:13
           13 And the people of Ammon did give unto the Nephites a large
          portion of their substance to support their armies; and thus the
          Nephites were compelled, alone, to withstand against the
          Lamanites, who were a compound of Laman and Lemuel, and the sons
          of Ishmael, and all those who had dissented from the Nephites,
          who were Amalekites and Zoramites, and the descendants of the
          priests of Noah.
          

          Alma 43:14
           14 Now those descendants were as numerous, nearly, as were the
          Nephites; and thus the Nephites were obliged to contend with
          their brethren, even unto bloodshed.
          

          Alma 43:15
           15 And it came to pass as the armies of the Lamanites had
          gathered together in the land of Antionum, behold, the armies of
          the Nephites were prepared to meet them in the land of Jershon.
          

          Alma 43:16
           16 Now, the leader of the Nephites, or the man who had been
          appointed to be the chief captain over the Nephites—now the
          chief captain took the command of all the armies of the
          Nephites—and his name was Moroni;
          

          Alma 43:17
           17 And Moroni took all the command, and the government of their
          wars. And he was only twenty and five years old when he was
          appointed chief captain over the armies of the Nephites.
          

          Alma 43:18
           18 And it came to pass that he met the Lamanites in the borders
          of Jershon, and his people were armed with swords, and with
          cimeters, and all manner of weapons of war.
          

          Alma 43:19
           19 And when the armies of the Lamanites saw that the people of
          Nephi, or that Moroni, had prepared his people with breastplates
          and with arm-shields, yea, and also shields to defend their
          heads, and also they were dressed with thick clothing—
          

          Alma 43:20
           20 Now the army of Zerahemnah was not prepared with any such
          thing; they had only their swords and their cimeters, their bows
          and their arrows, their stones and their slings; and they were
          naked, save it were a skin which was girded about their loins;
          yea, all were naked, save it were the Zoramites and the
          Amalekites;
          

          Alma 43:21
           21 But they were not armed with breastplates, nor
          shields—therefore, they were exceedingly afraid of the armies of
          the Nephites because of their armor, notwithstanding their number
          being so much greater than the Nephites.
          

          Alma 43:22
           22 Behold, now it came to pass that they durst not come against
          the Nephites in the borders of Jershon; therefore they departed
          out of the land of Antionum into the wilderness, and took their
          journey round about in the wilderness, away by the head of the
          river Sidon, that they might come into the land of Manti and take
          possession of the land; for they did not suppose that the armies
          of Moroni would know whither they had gone.
          

          Alma 43:23
           23 But it came to pass, as soon as they had departed into the
          wilderness Moroni sent spies into the wilderness to watch their
          camp; and Moroni, also, knowing of the prophecies of Alma, sent
          certain men unto him, desiring him that he should inquire of the
          Lord whither the armies of the Nephites should go to defend
          themselves against the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 43:24
           24 And it came to pass that the word of the Lord came unto Alma,
          and Alma informed the messengers of Moroni, that the armies of
          the Lamanites were marching round about in the wilderness, that
          they might come over into the land of Manti, that they might
          commence an attack upon the weaker part of the people. And those
          messengers went and delivered the message unto Moroni.
          

          Alma 43:25
           25 Now Moroni, leaving a part of his army in the land of
          Jershon, lest by any means a part of the Lamanites should come
          into that land and take possession of the city, took the
          remaining part of his army and marched over into the land of
          Manti.
          

          Alma 43:26
           26 And he caused that all the people in that quarter of the land
          should gather themselves together to battle against the
          Lamanites, to defend their lands and their country, their rights
          and their liberties; therefore they were prepared against the
          time of the coming of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 43:27
           27 And it came to pass that Moroni caused that his army should
          be secreted in the valley which was near the bank of the river
          Sidon, which was on the west of the river Sidon in the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 43:28
           28 And Moroni placed spies round about, that he might know when
          the camp of the Lamanites should come.
          

          Alma 43:29
           29 And now, as Moroni knew the intention of the Lamanites, that
          it was their intention to destroy their brethren, or to subject
          them and bring them into bondage that they might establish a
          kingdom unto themselves over all the land;
          

          Alma 43:30
           30 And he also knowing that it was the only desire of the
          Nephites to preserve their lands, and their liberty, and their
          church, therefore he thought it no sin that he should defend them
          by stratagem; therefore, he found by his spies which course the
          Lamanites were to take.
          

          Alma 43:31
           31 Therefore, he divided his army and brought a part over into
          the valley, and concealed them on the east, and on the south of
          the hill Riplah;
          

          Alma 43:32
           32 And the remainder he concealed in the west valley, on the
          west of the river Sidon, and so down into the borders of the land
          Manti.
          

          Alma 43:33
           33 And thus having placed his army according to his desire, he
          was prepared to meet them.
          

          Alma 43:34
           34 And it came to pass that the Lamanites came up on the north
          of the hill, where a part of the army of Moroni was concealed.
          

          Alma 43:35
           35 And as the Lamanites had passed the hill Riplah, and came
          into the valley, and began to cross the river Sidon, the army
          which was concealed on the south of the hill, which was led by a
          man whose name was Lehi, and he led his army forth and encircled
          the Lamanites about on the east in their rear.
          

          Alma 43:36
           36 And it came to pass that the Lamanites, when they saw the
          Nephites coming upon them in their rear, turned them about and
          began to contend with the army of Lehi.
          

          Alma 43:37
           37 And the work of death commenced on both sides, but it was
          more dreadful on the part of the Lamanites, for their nakedness
          was exposed to the heavy blows of the Nephites with their swords
          and their cimeters, which brought death almost at every stroke.
          

          Alma 43:38
           38 While on the other hand, there was now and then a man fell
          among the Nephites, by their swords and the loss of blood, they
          being shielded from the more vital parts of the body, or the more
          vital parts of the body being shielded from the strokes of the
          Lamanites, by their breastplates, and their arm-shields, and
          their head-plates; and thus the Nephites did carry on the work of
          death among the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 43:39
           39 And it came to pass that the Lamanites became frightened,
          because of the great destruction among them, even until they
          began to flee towards the river Sidon.
          

          Alma 43:40
           40 And they were pursued by Lehi and his men; and they were
          driven by Lehi into the waters of Sidon, and they crossed the
          waters of Sidon. And Lehi retained his armies upon the bank of
          the river Sidon that they should not cross.
          

          Alma 43:41
           41 And it came to pass that Moroni and his army met the
          Lamanites in the valley, on the other side of the river Sidon,
          and began to fall upon them and to slay them.
          

          Alma 43:42
           42 And the Lamanites did flee again before them, towards the
          land of Manti; and they were met again by the armies of Moroni.
          

          Alma 43:43
           43 Now in this case the Lamanites did fight exceedingly; yea,
          never had the Lamanites been known to fight with such exceedingly
          great strength and courage, no, not even from the beginning.
          

          Alma 43:44
           44 And they were inspired by the Zoramites and the Amalekites,
          who were their chief captains and leaders, and by Zerahemnah, who
          was their chief captain, or their chief leader and commander;
          yea, they did fight like dragons, and many of the Nephites were
          slain by their hands, yea, for they did smite in two many of
          their head-plates, and they did pierce many of their
          breastplates, and they did smite off many of their arms; and thus
          the Lamanites did smite in their fierce anger.
          

          Alma 43:45
           45 Nevertheless, the Nephites were inspired by a better cause,
          for they were not fighting for monarchy nor power but they were
          fighting for their homes and their liberties, their wives and
          their children, and their all, yea, for their rites of worship
          and their church.
          

          Alma 43:46
           46 And they were doing that which they felt was the duty which
          they owed to their God; for the Lord had said unto them, and also
          unto their fathers, that: Inasmuch as ye are not guilty of the
          first offense, neither the second, ye shall not suffer yourselves
          to be slain by the hands of your enemies.
          

          Alma 43:47
           47 And again, the Lord has said that: Ye shall defend your
          families even unto bloodshed. Therefore for this cause were the
          Nephites contending with the Lamanites, to defend themselves, and
          their families, and their lands, their country, and their rights,
          and their religion.
          

          Alma 43:48
           48 And it came to pass that when the men of Moroni saw the
          fierceness and the anger of the Lamanites, they were about to
          shrink and flee from them. And Moroni, perceiving their intent,
          sent forth and inspired their hearts with these thoughts—yea,
          the thoughts of their lands, their liberty, yea, their freedom
          from bondage.
          

          Alma 43:49
           49 And it came to pass that they turned upon the Lamanites, and
          they cried with one voice unto the Lord their God, for their
          liberty and their freedom from bondage.
          

          Alma 43:50
           50 And they began to stand against the Lamanites with power; and
          in that selfsame hour that they cried unto the Lord for their
          freedom, the Lamanites began to flee before them; and they fled
          even to the waters of Sidon.
          

          Alma 43:51
           51 Now, the Lamanites were more numerous, yea, by more than
          double the number of the Nephites; nevertheless, they were driven
          insomuch that they were gathered together in one body in the
          valley, upon the bank by the river Sidon.
          

          Alma 43:52
           52 Therefore the armies of Moroni encircled them about, yea,
          even on both sides of the river, for behold, on the east were the
          men of Lehi.
          

          Alma 43:53
           53 Therefore when Zerahemnah saw the men of Lehi on the east of
          the river Sidon, and the armies of Moroni on the west of the
          river Sidon, that they were encircled about by the Nephites, they
          were struck with terror.
          

          Alma 43:54
           54 Now Moroni, when he saw their terror, commanded his men that
          they should stop shedding their blood.
          

Alma 44 Chapter 44

          Alma 44:1
           1 And it came to pass that they did stop and withdrew a pace
          from them. And Moroni said unto Zerahemnah: Behold, Zerahemnah,
          that we do not desire to be men of blood. Ye know that ye are in
          our hands, yet we do not desire to slay you.
          

          Alma 44:2
           2 Behold, we have not come out to battle against you that we
          might shed your blood for power; neither do we desire to bring
          any one to the yoke of bondage. But this is the very cause for
          which ye have come against us; yea, and ye are angry with us
          because of our religion.
          

          Alma 44:3
           3 But now, ye behold that the Lord is with us; and ye behold
          that he has delivered you into our hands. And now I would that
          ye should understand that this is done unto us because of our
          religion and our faith in Christ. And now ye see that ye cannot
          destroy this our faith.
          

          Alma 44:4
           4 Now ye see that this is the true faith of God; yea, ye see
          that God will support, and keep, and preserve us, so long as we
          are faithful unto him, and unto our faith, and our religion; and
          never will the Lord suffer that we shall be destroyed except we
          should fall into transgression and deny our faith.
          

          Alma 44:5
           5 And now, Zerahemnah, I command you, in the name of that
          all-powerful God, who has strengthened our arms that we have
          gained power over you, by our faith, by our religion, and by our
          rites of worship, and by our church, and by the sacred support
          which we owe to our wives and our children, by that liberty which
          binds us to our lands and our country; yea, and also by the
          maintenance of the sacred word of God, to which we owe all our
          happiness; and by all that is most dear unto us—
          

          Alma 44:6
           6 Yea, and this is not all; I command you by all the desires
          which ye have for life, that ye deliver up your weapons of war
          unto us, and we will seek not your blood, but we will spare your
          lives, if ye will go your way and come not again to war against
          us.
          

          Alma 44:7
           7 And now, if ye do not this, behold, ye are in our hands, and I
          will command my men that they shall fall upon you, and inflict
          the wounds of death in your bodies, that ye may become extinct;
          and then we will see who shall have power over this people; yea,
          we will see who shall be brought into bondage.
          

          Alma 44:8
           8 And now it came to pass that when Zerahemnah had heard these
          sayings he came forth and delivered up his sword and his cimeter,
          and his bow into the hands of Moroni, and said unto him: Behold,
          here are our weapons of war; we will deliver them up unto you,
          but we will not suffer ourselves to take an oath unto you, which
          we know that we shall break, and also our children; but take our
          weapons of war, and suffer that we may depart into the
          wilderness; otherwise we will retain our swords, and we will
          perish or conquer.
          

          Alma 44:9
           9 Behold, we are not of your faith; we do not believe that it is
          God that has delivered us into your hands; but we believe that it
          is your cunning that has preserved you from our swords. Behold,
          it is your breastplates and your shields that have preserved you.
          

          Alma 44:10
           10 And now when Zerahemnah had made an end of speaking these
          words, Moroni returned the sword and the weapons of war, which he
          had received, unto Zerahemnah, saying: Behold, we will end the
          conflict.
          

          Alma 44:11
           11 Now I cannot recall the words which I have spoken, therefore
          as the Lord liveth, ye shall not depart except ye depart with an
          oath that ye will not return again against us to war. Now as ye
          are in our hands we will spill your blood upon the ground, or ye
          shall submit to the conditions which I have proposed.
          

          Alma 44:12
           12 And now when Moroni had said these words, Zerahemnah retained
          his sword, and he was angry with Moroni, and he rushed forward
          that he might slay Moroni; but as he raised his sword, behold,
          one of Moroni's soldiers smote it even to the earth, and it broke
          by the hilt; and he also smote Zerahemnah that he took off his
          scalp and it fell to the earth. And Zerahemnah withdrew from
          before them into the midst of his soldiers.
          

          Alma 44:13
           13 And it came to pass that the soldier who stood by, who smote
          off the scalp of Zerahemnah, took up the scalp from off the
          ground by the hair, and laid it upon the point of his sword, and
          stretched it forth unto them, saying unto them with a loud voice:
          

          Alma 44:14
           14 Even as this scalp has fallen to the earth, which is the
          scalp of your chief, so shall ye fall to the earth except ye will
          deliver up your weapons of war and depart with a covenant of
          peace.
          

          Alma 44:15
           15 Now there were many, when they heard these words and saw the
          scalp which was upon the sword, that were struck with fear; and
          many came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet
          of Moroni, and entered into a covenant of peace. And as many as
          entered into a covenant they suffered to depart into the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 44:16
           16 Now it came to pass that Zerahemnah was exceedingly wroth,
          and he did stir up the remainder of his soldiers to anger, to
          contend more powerfully against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 44:17
           17 And now Moroni was angry, because of the stubbornness of the
          Lamanites; therefore he commanded his people that they should
          fall upon them and slay them. And it came to pass that they
          began to slay them; yea, and the Lamanites did contend with their
          swords and their might.
          

          Alma 44:18
           18 But behold, their naked skins and their bare heads were
          exposed to the sharp swords of the Nephites; yea, behold they
          were pierced and smitten, yea, and did fall exceedingly fast
          before the swords of the Nephites; and they began to be swept
          down, even as the soldier of Moroni had prophesied.
          

          Alma 44:19
           19 Now Zerahemnah, when he saw that they were all about to be
          destroyed, cried mightily unto Moroni, promising that he would
          covenant and also his people with them, if they would spare the
          remainder of their lives, that they never would come to war again
          against them.
          

          Alma 44:20
           20 And it came to pass that Moroni caused that the work of death
          should cease again among the people. And he took the weapons of
          war from the Lamanites; and after they had entered into a
          covenant with him of peace they were suffered to depart into the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 44:21
           21 Now the number of their dead was not numbered because of the
          greatness of the number; yea, the number of their dead was
          exceedingly great, both on the Nephites and on the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 44:22
           22 And it came to pass that they did cast their dead into the
          waters of Sidon, and they have gone forth and are buried in the
          depths of the sea.
          

          Alma 44:23
           23 And the armies of the Nephites, or of Moroni, returned and
          came to their houses and their lands.
          

          Alma 44:24
           24 And thus ended the eighteenth year of the reign of the judges
          over the people of Nephi. And thus ended the record of Alma,
          which was written upon the plates of Nephi.
          

Alma 45 Chapter 45

          Alma 45:1
           1 Behold, now it came to pass that the people of Nephi were
          exceedingly rejoiced, because the Lord had again delivered them
          out of the hands of their enemies; therefore they gave thanks
          unto the Lord their God; yea, and they did fast much and pray
          much, and they did worship God with exceedingly great joy.
          

          Alma 45:2
           2 And it came to pass in the nineteenth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi, that Alma came unto his son
          Helaman and said unto him: Believest thou the words which I spake
          unto thee concerning those records which have been kept?
          

          Alma 45:3
           3 And Helaman said unto him: Yea, I believe.
          

          Alma 45:4
           4 And Alma said again: Believest thou in Jesus Christ, who shall
          come?
          

          Alma 45:5
           5 And he said: Yea, I believe all the words which thou hast
          spoken.
          

          Alma 45:6
           6 And Alma said unto him again: Will ye keep my commandments?
          

          Alma 45:7
           7 And he said: Yea, I will keep thy commandments with all my
          heart.
          

          Alma 45:8
           8 Then Alma said unto him: Blessed art thou; and the Lord shall
          prosper thee in this land.
          

          Alma 45:9
           9 But behold, I have somewhat to prophesy unto thee; but what I
          prophesy unto thee ye shall not make known; yea, what I prophesy
          unto thee shall not be made known, even until the prophecy is
          fulfilled; therefore write the words which I shall say.
          

          Alma 45:10
           10 And these are the words: Behold, I perceive that this very
          people, the Nephites, according to the spirit of revelation which
          is in me, in four hundred years from the time that Jesus Christ
          shall manifest himself unto them, shall dwindle in unbelief.
          

          Alma 45:11
           11 Yea, and then shall they see wars and pestilences, yea,
          famines and bloodshed, even until the people of Nephi shall
          become extinct—
          

          Alma 45:12
           12 Yea, and this because they shall dwindle in unbelief and fall
          into the works of darkness, and lasciviousness, and all manner of
          iniquities; yea, I say unto you, that because they shall sin
          against so great light and knowledge, yea, I say unto you, that
          from that day, even the fourth generation shall not all pass away
          before this great iniquity shall come.
          

          Alma 45:13
           13 And when that great day cometh, behold, the time very soon
          cometh that those who are now, or the seed of those who are now
          numbered among the people of Nephi, shall no more be numbered
          among the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 45:14
           14 But whosoever remaineth, and is not destroyed in that great
          and dreadful day, shall be numbered among the Lamanites, and
          shall become like unto them, all, save it be a few who shall be
          called the disciples of the Lord; and them shall the Lamanites
          pursue even until they shall become extinct. And now, because of
          iniquity, this prophecy shall be fulfilled.
          

          Alma 45:15
           15 And now it came to pass that after Alma had said these things
          to Helaman, he blessed him, and also his other sons; and he also
          blessed the earth for the righteous' sake.
          

          Alma 45:16
           16 And he said: Thus saith the Lord God—Cursed shall be the
          land, yea, this land, unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and
          people, unto destruction, which do wickedly, when they are fully
          ripe; and as I have said so shall it be; for this is the cursing
          and the blessing of God upon the land, for the Lord cannot look
          upon sin with the least degree of allowance.
          

          Alma 45:17
           17 And now, when Alma had said these words he blessed the
          church, yea, all those who should stand fast in the faith from
          that time henceforth.
          

          Alma 45:18
           18 And when Alma had done this he departed out of the land of
          Zarahemla, as if to go into the land of Melek. And it came to
          pass that he was never heard of more; as to his death or burial
          we know not of.
          

          Alma 45:19
           19 Behold, this we know, that he was a righteous man; and the
          saying went abroad in the church that he was taken up by the
          Spirit, or buried by the hand of the Lord, even as Moses. But
          behold, the scriptures saith the Lord took Moses unto himself;
          and we suppose that he has also received Alma in the spirit, unto
          himself; therefore, for this cause we know nothing concerning his
          death and burial.
          

          Alma 45:20
           20 And now it came to pass in the commencement of the nineteenth
          year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, that
          Helaman went forth among the people to declare the word unto
          them.
          

          Alma 45:21
           21 For behold, because of their wars with the Lamanites and the
          many little dissensions and disturbances which had been among the
          people, it became expedient that the word of God should be
          declared among them, yea, and that a regulation should be made
          throughout the church.
          

          Alma 45:22
           22 Therefore, Helaman and his brethren went forth to establish
          the church again in all the land, yea, in every city throughout
          all the land which was possessed by the people of Nephi. And it
          came to pass that they did appoint priests and teachers
          throughout all the land, over all the churches.
          

          Alma 45:23
           23 And now it came to pass that after Helaman and his brethren
          had appointed priests and teachers over the churches that there
          arose a dissension among them, and they would not give heed to
          the words of Helaman and his brethren;
          

          Alma 45:24
           24 But they grew proud, being lifted up in their hearts, because
          of their exceedingly great riches; therefore they grew rich in
          their own eyes, and would not give heed to their words, to walk
          uprightly before God.
          

Alma 46 Chapter 46

          Alma 46:1
           1 And it came to pass that as many as would not hearken to the
          words of Helaman and his brethren were gathered together against
          their brethren.
          

          Alma 46:2
           2 And now behold, they were exceedingly wroth, insomuch that
          they were determined to slay them.
          

          Alma 46:3
           3 Now the leader of those who were wroth against their brethren
          was a large and a strong man; and his name was Amalickiah.
          

          Alma 46:4
           4 And Amalickiah was desirous to be a king; and those people who
          were wroth were also desirous that he should be their king; and
          they were the greater part of them the lower judges of the land,
          and they were seeking for power.
          

          Alma 46:5
           5 And they had been led by the flatteries of Amalickiah, that if
          they would support him and establish him to be their king that he
          would make them rulers over the people.
          

          Alma 46:6
           6 Thus they were led away by Amalickiah to dissensions,
          notwithstanding the preaching of Helaman and his brethren, yea,
          notwithstanding their exceedingly great care over the church, for
          they were high priests over the church.
          

          Alma 46:7
           7 And there were many in the church who believed in the
          flattering words of Amalickiah, therefore they dissented even
          from the church; and thus were the affairs of the people of Nephi
          exceedingly precarious and dangerous, notwithstanding their great
          victory which they had had over the Lamanites, and their great
          rejoicings which they had had because of their deliverance by the
          hand of the Lord.
          

          Alma 46:8
           8 Thus we see how quick the children of men do forget the Lord
          their God, yea, how quick to do iniquity, and to be led away by
          the evil one.
          

          Alma 46:9
           9 Yea, and we also see the great wickedness one very wicked man
          can cause to take place among the children of men.
          

          Alma 46:10
           10 Yea, we see that Amalickiah, because he was a man of cunning
          device and a man of many flattering words, that he led away the
          hearts of many people to do wickedly; yea, and to seek to destroy
          the church of God, and to destroy the foundation of liberty which
          God had granted unto them, or which blessing God had sent upon
          the face of the land for the righteous' sake.
          

          Alma 46:11
           11 And now it came to pass that when Moroni, who was the chief
          commander of the armies of the Nephites, had heard of these
          dissensions, he was angry with Amalickiah.
          

          Alma 46:12
           12 And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he took a
          piece thereof, and wrote upon it—In memory of our God, our
          religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our
          children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole.
          

          Alma 46:13
           13 And he fastened on his head-plate, and his breastplate, and
          his shields, and girded on his armor about his loins; and he took
          the pole, which had on the end thereof his rent coat, (and he
          called it the title of liberty) and he bowed himself to the
          earth, and he prayed mightily unto his God for the blessings of
          liberty to rest upon his brethren, so long as there should a band
          of Christians remain to possess the land—
          

          Alma 46:14
           14 For thus were all the true believers of Christ, who belonged
          to the church of God, called by those who did not belong to the
          church.
          

          Alma 46:15
           15 And those who did belong to the church were faithful; yea,
          all those who were true believers in Christ took upon them,
          gladly, the name of Christ, or Christians as they were called,
          because of their belief in Christ who should come.
          

          Alma 46:16
           16 And therefore, at this time, Moroni prayed that the cause of
          the Christians, and the freedom of the land might be favored.
          

          Alma 46:17
           17 And it came to pass that when he had poured out his soul to
          God, he named all the land which was south of the land
          Desolation, yea, and in fine, all the land, both on the north and
          on the south—A chosen land, and the land of liberty.
          

          Alma 46:18
           18 And he said: Surely God shall not suffer that we, who are
          despised because we take upon us the name of Christ, shall be
          trodden down and destroyed, until we bring it upon us by our own
          transgressions.
          

          Alma 46:19
           19 And when Moroni had said these words, he went forth among the
          people, waving the rent part of his garment in the air, that all
          might see the writing which he had written upon the rent part,
          and crying with a loud voice, saying:
          

          Alma 46:20
           20 Behold, whosoever will maintain this title upon the land, let
          them come forth in the strength of the Lord, and enter into a
          covenant that they will maintain their rights, and their
          religion, that the Lord God may bless them.
          

          Alma 46:21
           21 And it came to pass that when Moroni had proclaimed these
          words, behold, the people came running together with their armor
          girded about their loins, rending their garments in token, or as
          a covenant, that they would not forsake the Lord their God; or,
          in other words, if they should transgress the commandments of
          God, or fall into transgression, and be ashamed to take upon them
          the name of Christ, the Lord should rend them even as they had
          rent their garments.
          

          Alma 46:22
           22 Now this was the covenant which they made, and they cast
          their garments at the feet of Moroni, saying: We covenant with
          our God, that we shall be destroyed, even as our brethren in the
          land northward, if we shall fall into transgression; yea, he may
          cast us at the feet of our enemies, even as we have cast our
          garments at thy feet to be trodden under foot, if we shall fall
          into transgression.
          

          Alma 46:23
           23 Moroni said unto them: Behold, we are a remnant of the seed
          of Jacob; yea, we are a remnant of the seed of Joseph, whose coat
          was rent by his brethren into many pieces; yea, and now behold,
          let us remember to keep the commandments of God, or our garments
          shall be rent by our brethren, and we be cast into prison, or be
          sold, or be slain.
          

          Alma 46:24
           24 Yea, let us preserve our liberty as a remnant of Joseph; yea,
          let us remember the words of Jacob, before his death, for behold,
          he saw that a part of the remnant of the coat of Joseph was
          preserved and had not decayed. And he said—Even as this remnant
          of garment of my son hath been preserved, so shall a remnant of
          the seed of my son be preserved by the hand of God, and be taken
          unto himself, while the remainder of the seed of Joseph shall
          perish, even as the remnant of his garment.
          

          Alma 46:25
           25 Now behold, this giveth my soul sorrow; nevertheless, my soul
          hath joy in my son, because of that part of his seed which shall
          be taken unto God.
          

          Alma 46:26
           26 Now behold, this was the language of Jacob.
          

          Alma 46:27
           27 And now who knoweth but what the remnant of the seed of
          Joseph, which shall perish as his garment, are those who have
          dissented from us? Yea, and even it shall be ourselves if we do
          not stand fast in the faith of Christ.
          

          Alma 46:28
           28 And now it came to pass that when Moroni had said these words
          he went forth, and also sent forth in all the parts of the land
          where there were dissensions, and gathered together all the
          people who were desirous to maintain their liberty, to stand
          against Amalickiah and those who had dissented, who were called
          Amalickiahites.
          

          Alma 46:29
           29 And it came to pass that when Amalickiah saw that the people
          of Moroni were more numerous than the Amalickiahites—and he also
          saw that his people were doubtful concerning the justice of the
          cause in which they had undertaken—therefore, fearing that he
          should not gain the point, he took those of his people who would
          and departed into the land of Nephi.
          

          Alma 46:30
           30 Now Moroni thought it was not expedient that the Lamanites
          should have any more strength; therefore he thought to cut off
          the people of Amalickiah, or to take them and bring them back,
          and put Amalickiah to death; yea, for he knew that he would stir
          up the Lamanites to anger against them, and cause them to come to
          battle against them; and this he knew that Amalickiah would do
          that he might obtain his purposes.
          

          Alma 46:31
           31 Therefore Moroni thought it was expedient that he should take
          his armies, who had gathered themselves together, and armed
          themselves, and entered into a covenant to keep the peace—and it
          came to pass that he took his army and marched out with his tents
          into the wilderness, to cut off the course of Amalickiah in the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 46:32
           32 And it came to pass that he did according to his desires, and
          marched forth into the wilderness, and headed the armies of
          Amalickiah.
          

          Alma 46:33
           33 And it came to pass that Amalickiah fled with a small number
          of his men, and the remainder were delivered up into the hands of
          Moroni and were taken back into the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 46:34
           34 Now, Moroni being a man who was appointed by the chief judges
          and the voice of the people, therefore he had power according to
          his will with the armies of the Nephites, to establish and to
          exercise authority over them.
          

          Alma 46:35
           35 And it came to pass that whomsoever of the Amalickiahites
          that would not enter into a covenant to support the cause of
          freedom, that they might maintain a free government, he caused to
          be put to death; and there were but few who denied the covenant
          of freedom.
          

          Alma 46:36
           36 And it came to pass also, that he caused the title of liberty
          to be hoisted upon every tower which was in all the land, which
          was possessed by the Nephites; and thus Moroni planted the
          standard of liberty among the Nephites.
          

          Alma 46:37
           37 And they began to have peace again in the land; and thus they
          did maintain peace in the land until nearly the end of the
          nineteenth year of the reign of the judges.
          

          Alma 46:38
           38 And Helaman and the high priests did also maintain order in
          the church; yea, even for the space of four years did they have
          much peace and rejoicing in the church.
          

          Alma 46:39
           39 And it came to pass that there were many who died, firmly
          believing that their souls were redeemed by the Lord Jesus
          Christ; thus they went out of the world rejoicing.
          

          Alma 46:40
           40 And there were some who died with fevers, which at some
          seasons of the year were very frequent in the land—but not so
          much so with fevers, because of the excellent qualities of the
          many plants and roots which God had prepared to remove the cause
          of diseases, to which men were subject by the nature of the
          climate—
          

          Alma 46:41
           41 But there were many who died with old age; and those who died
          in the faith of Christ are happy in him, as we must needs
          suppose.
          

Alma 47 Chapter 47

          Alma 47:1
           1 Now we will return in our record to Amalickiah and those who
          had fled with him into the wilderness; for, behold, he had taken
          those who went with him, and went up in the land of Nephi among
          the Lamanites, and did stir up the Lamanites to anger against the
          people of Nephi, insomuch that the king of the Lamanites sent a
          proclamation throughout all his land, among all his people, that
          they should gather themselves together again to go to battle
          against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 47:2
           2 And it came to pass that when the proclamation had gone forth
          among them they were exceedingly afraid; yea, they feared to
          displease the king, and they also feared to go to battle against
          the Nephites lest they should lose their lives. And it came to
          pass that they would not, or the more part of them would not,
          obey the commandments of the king.
          

          Alma 47:3
           3 And now it came to pass that the king was wroth because of
          their disobedience; therefore he gave Amalickiah the command of
          that part of his army which was obedient unto his commands, and
          commanded him that he should go forth and compel them to arms.
          

          Alma 47:4
           4 Now behold, this was the desire of Amalickiah; for he being a
          very subtle man to do evil therefore he laid the plan in his
          heart to dethrone the king of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 47:5
           5 And now he had got the command of those parts of the Lamanites
          who were in favor of the king; and he sought to gain favor of
          those who were not obedient; therefore he went forward to the
          place which was called Onidah, for thither had all the Lamanites
          fled; for they discovered the army coming, and, supposing that
          they were coming to destroy them, therefore they fled to Onidah,
          to the place of arms.
          

          Alma 47:6
           6 And they had appointed a man to be a king and a leader over
          them, being fixed in their minds with a determined resolution
          that they would not be subjected to go against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 47:7
           7 And it came to pass that they had gathered themselves together
          upon the top of the mount which was called Antipas, in
          preparation to battle.
          

          Alma 47:8
           8 Now it was not Amalickiah's intention to give them battle
          according to the commandments of the king; but behold, it was his
          intention to gain favor with the armies of the Lamanites, that he
          might place himself at their head and dethrone the king and take
          possession of the kingdom.
          

          Alma 47:9
           9 And behold, it came to pass that he caused his army to pitch
          their tents in the valley which was near the mount Antipas.
          

          Alma 47:10
           10 And it came to pass that when it was night he sent a secret
          embassy into the mount Antipas, desiring that the leader of those
          who were upon the mount, whose name was Lehonti, that he should
          come down to the foot of the mount, for he desired to speak with
          him.
          

          Alma 47:11
           11 And it came to pass that when Lehonti received the message he
          durst not go down to the foot of the mount. And it came to pass
          that Amalickiah sent again the second time, desiring him to come
          down. And it came to pass that Lehonti would not; and he sent
          again the third time.
          

          Alma 47:12
           12 And it came to pass that when Amalickiah found that he could
          not get Lehonti to come down off from the mount, he went up into
          the mount, nearly to Lehonti's camp; and he sent again the fourth
          time his message unto Lehonti, desiring that he would come down,
          and that he would bring his guards with him.
          

          Alma 47:13
           13 And it came to pass that when Lehonti had come down with his
          guards to Amalickiah, that Amalickiah desired him to come down
          with his army in the night-time, and surround those men in their
          camps over whom the king had given him command, and that he would
          deliver them up into Lehonti's hands, if he would make him
          (Amalickiah) a second leader over the whole army.
          

          Alma 47:14
           14 And it came to pass that Lehonti came down with his men and
          surrounded the men of Amalickiah, so that before they awoke at
          the dawn of day they were surrounded by the armies of Lehonti.
          

          Alma 47:15
           15 And it came to pass that when they saw that they were
          surrounded, they plead with Amalickiah that he would suffer them
          to fall in with their brethren, that they might not be destroyed.
          

Now this was the very thing which Amalickiah desired.

          Alma 47:16
           16 And it came to pass that he delivered his men, contrary to
          the commands of the king. Now this was the thing that Amalickiah
          desired, that he might accomplish his designs in dethroning the
          king.
          

          Alma 47:17
           17 Now it was the custom among the Lamanites, if their chief
          leader was killed, to appoint the second leader to be their chief
          leader.
          

          Alma 47:18
           18 And it came to pass that Amalickiah caused that one of his
          servants should administer poison by degrees to Lehonti, that he
          died.
          

          Alma 47:19
           19 Now, when Lehonti was dead, the Lamanites appointed
          Amalickiah to be their leader and their chief commander.
          

          Alma 47:20
           20 And it came to pass that Amalickiah marched with his armies
          (for he had gained his desires) to the land of Nephi, to the city
          of Nephi, which was the chief city.
          

          Alma 47:21
           21 And the king came out to meet him with his guards, for he
          supposed that Amalickiah had fulfilled his commands, and that
          Amalickiah had gathered together so great an army to go against
          the Nephites to battle.
          

          Alma 47:22
           22 But behold, as the king came out to meet him Amalickiah
          caused that his servants should go forth to meet the king. And
          they went and bowed themselves before the king, as if to
          reverence him because of his greatness.
          

          Alma 47:23
           23 And it came to pass that the king put forth his hand to raise
          them, as was the custom with the Lamanites, as a token of peace,
          which custom they had taken from the Nephites.
          

          Alma 47:24
           24 And it came to pass that when he had raised the first from
          the ground, behold he stabbed the king to the heart; and he fell
          to the earth.
          

          Alma 47:25
           25 Now the servants of the king fled; and the servants of
          Amalickiah raised a cry, saying:
          

          Alma 47:26
           26 Behold, the servants of the king have stabbed him to the
          heart, and he has fallen and they have fled; behold, come and
          see.
          

          Alma 47:27
           27 And it came to pass that Amalickiah commanded that his armies
          should march forth and see what had happened to the king; and
          when they had come to the spot, and found the king lying in his
          gore, Amalickiah pretended to be wroth, and said: Whosoever loved
          the king, let him go forth, and pursue his servants that they may
          be slain.
          

          Alma 47:28
           28 And it came to pass that all they who loved the king, when
          they heard these words, came forth and pursued after the servants
          of the king.
          

          Alma 47:29
           29 Now when the servants of the king saw an army pursuing after
          them, they were frightened again, and fled into the wilderness,
          and came over into the land of Zarahemla and joined the people of
          Ammon.
          

          Alma 47:30
           30 And the army which pursued after them returned, having
          pursued after them in vain; and thus Amalickiah, by his fraud,
          gained the hearts of the people.
          

          Alma 47:31
           31 And it came to pass on the morrow he entered the city Nephi
          with his armies, and took possession of the city.
          

          Alma 47:32
           32 And now it came to pass that the queen, when she had heard
          that the king was slain—for Amalickiah had sent an embassy to
          the queen informing her that the king had been slain by his
          servants, that he had pursued them with his army, but it was in
          vain, and they had made their escape—
          

          Alma 47:33
           33 Therefore, when the queen had received this message she sent
          unto Amalickiah, desiring him that he would spare the people of
          the city; and she also desired him that he should come in unto
          her; and she also desired him that he should bring witnesses with
          him to testify concerning the death of the king.
          

          Alma 47:34
           34 And it came to pass that Amalickiah took the same servant
          that slew the king, and all them who were with him, and went in
          unto the queen, unto the place where she sat; and they all
          testified unto her that the king was slain by his own servants;
          and they said also: They have fled; does not this testify against
          them?  And thus they satisfied the queen concerning the death of
          the king.
          

          Alma 47:35
           35 And it came to pass that Amalickiah sought the favor of the
          queen, and took her unto him to wife; and thus by his fraud, and
          by the assistance of his cunning servants, he obtained the
          kingdom; yea, he was acknowledged king throughout all the land,
          among all the people of the Lamanites, who were composed of the
          Lamanites and the Lemuelites and the Ishmaelites, and all the
          dissenters of the Nephites, from the reign of Nephi down to the
          present time.
          

          Alma 47:36
           36 Now these dissenters, having the same instruction and the
          same information of the Nephites, yea, having been instructed in
          the same knowledge of the Lord, nevertheless, it is strange to
          relate, not long after their dissensions they became more
          hardened and impenitent, and more wild, wicked and ferocious than
          the Lamanites—drinking in with the traditions of the Lamanites;
          giving way to indolence, and all manner of lasciviousness; yea,
          entirely forgetting the Lord their God.
          

Alma 48 Chapter 48

          Alma 48:1
           1 And now it came to pass that, as soon as Amalickiah had
          obtained the kingdom he began to inspire the hearts of the
          Lamanites against the people of Nephi; yea, he did appoint men to
          speak unto the Lamanites from their towers, against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 48:2
           2 And thus he did inspire their hearts against the Nephites,
          insomuch that in the latter end of the nineteenth year of the
          reign of the judges, he having accomplished his designs thus far,
          yea, having been made king over the Lamanites, he sought also to
          reign over all the land, yea, and all the people who were in the
          land, the Nephites as well as the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 48:3
           3 Therefore he had accomplished his design, for he had hardened
          the hearts of the Lamanites and blinded their minds, and stirred
          them up to anger, insomuch that he had gathered together a
          numerous host to go to battle against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 48:4
           4 For he was determined, because of the greatness of the number
          of his people, to overpower the Nephites and to bring them into
          bondage.
          

          Alma 48:5
           5 And thus he did appoint chief captains of the Zoramites, they
          being the most acquainted with the strength of the Nephites, and
          their places of resort, and the weakest parts of their cities;
          therefore he appointed them to be chief captains over his armies.
          

          Alma 48:6
           6 And it came to pass that they took their camp, and moved forth
          toward the land of Zarahemla in the wilderness.
          

          Alma 48:7
           7 Now it came to pass that while Amalickiah had thus been
          obtaining power by fraud and deceit, Moroni, on the other hand,
          had been preparing the minds of the people to be faithful unto
          the Lord their God.
          

          Alma 48:8
           8 Yea, he had been strengthening the armies of the Nephites, and
          erecting small forts, or places of resort; throwing up banks of
          earth round about to enclose his armies, and also building walls
          of stone to encircle them about, round about their cities and the
          borders of their lands; yea, all round about the land.
          

          Alma 48:9
           9 And in their weakest fortifications he did place the greater
          number of men; and thus he did fortify and strengthen the land
          which was possessed by the Nephites.
          

          Alma 48:10
           10 And thus he was preparing to support their liberty, their
          lands, their wives, and their children, and their peace, and that
          they might live unto the Lord their God, and that they might
          maintain that which was called by their enemies the cause of
          Christians.
          

          Alma 48:11
           11 And Moroni was a strong and a mighty man; he was a man of a
          perfect understanding; yea, a man that did not delight in
          bloodshed; a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and the
          freedom of his country, and his brethren from bondage and
          slavery;
          

          Alma 48:12
           12 Yea, a man whose heart did swell with thanksgiving to his
          God, for the many privileges and blessings which he bestowed upon
          his people; a man who did labor exceedingly for the welfare and
          safety of his people.
          

          Alma 48:13
           13 Yea, and he was a man who was firm in the faith of Christ,
          and he had sworn with an oath to defend his people, his rights,
          and his country, and his religion, even to the loss of his blood.
          

          Alma 48:14
           14 Now the Nephites were taught to defend themselves against
          their enemies, even to the shedding of blood if it were
          necessary; yea, and they were also taught never to give an
          offense, yea, and never to raise the sword except it were against
          an enemy, except it were to preserve their lives.
          

          Alma 48:15
           15 And this was their faith, that by so doing God would prosper
          them in the land, or in other words, if they were faithful in
          keeping the commandments of God that he would prosper them in the
          land; yea, warn them to flee, or to prepare for war, according to
          their danger;
          

          Alma 48:16
           16 And also, that God would make it known unto them whither they
          should go to defend themselves against their enemies, and by so
          doing, the Lord would deliver them; and this was the faith of
          Moroni, and his heart did glory in it; not in the shedding of
          blood but in doing good, in preserving his people, yea, in
          keeping the commandments of God, yea, and resisting iniquity.
          

          Alma 48:17
           17 Yea, verily, verily I say unto you, if all men had been, and
          were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very
          powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the devil
          would never have power over the hearts of the children of men.
          

          Alma 48:18
           18 Behold, he was a man like unto Ammon, the son of Mosiah, yea,
          and even the other sons of Mosiah, yea, and also Alma and his
          sons, for they were all men of God.
          

          Alma 48:19
           19 Now behold, Helaman and his brethren were no less serviceable
          unto the people than was Moroni; for they did preach the word of
          God, and they did baptize unto repentance all men whosoever would
          hearken unto their words.
          

          Alma 48:20
           20 And thus they went forth, and the people did humble
          themselves because of their words, insomuch that they were highly
          favored of the Lord, and thus they were free from wars and
          contentions among themselves, yea, even for the space of four
          years.
          

          Alma 48:21
           21 But, as I have said, in the latter end of the nineteenth
          year, yea, notwithstanding their peace amongst themselves, they
          were compelled reluctantly to contend with their brethren, the
          Lamanites.
          

          Alma 48:22
           22 Yea, and in fine, their wars never did cease for the space of
          many years with the Lamanites, notwithstanding their much
          reluctance.
          

          Alma 48:23
           23 Now, they were sorry to take up arms against the Lamanites,
          because they did not delight in the shedding of blood; yea, and
          this was not all—they were sorry to be the means of sending so
          many of their brethren out of this world into an eternal world,
          unprepared to meet their God.
          

          Alma 48:24
           24 Nevertheless, they could not suffer to lay down their lives,
          that their wives and their children should be massacred by the
          barbarous cruelty of those who were once their brethren, yea, and
          had dissented from their church, and had left them and had gone
          to destroy them by joining the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 48:25
           25 Yea, they could not bear that their brethren should rejoice
          over the blood of the Nephites, so long as there were any who
          should keep the commandments of God, for the promise of the Lord
          was, if they should keep his commandments they should prosper in
          the land.
          

Alma 49 Chapter 49

          Alma 49:1
           1 And now it came to pass in the eleventh month of the
          nineteenth year, on the tenth day of the month, the armies of the
          Lamanites were seen approaching towards the land of Ammonihah.
          

          Alma 49:2
           2 And behold, the city had been rebuilt, and Moroni had
          stationed an army by the borders of the city, and they had cast
          up dirt around about to shield them from the arrows and the
          stones of the Lamanites; for behold, they fought with stones and
          with arrows.
          

          Alma 49:3
           3 Behold, I said that the city of Ammonihah had been rebuilt. I
          say unto you, yea, that it was in part rebuilt; and because the
          Lamanites had destroyed it once because of the iniquity of the
          people, they supposed that it would again become an easy prey for
          them.
          

          Alma 49:4
           4 But behold, how great was their disappointment; for behold,
          the Nephites had dug up a ridge of earth round about them, which
          was so high that the Lamanites could not cast their stones and
          their arrows at them that they might take effect, neither could
          they come upon them save it was by their place of entrance.
          

          Alma 49:5
           5 Now at this time the chief captains of the Lamanites were
          astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in
          preparing their places of security.
          

          Alma 49:6
           6 Now the leaders of the Lamanites had supposed, because of the
          greatness of their numbers, yea, they supposed that they should
          be privileged to come upon them as they had hitherto done; yea,
          and they had also prepared themselves with shields, and with
          breastplates; and they had also prepared themselves with garments
          of skins, yea, very thick garments to cover their nakedness.
          

          Alma 49:7
           7 And being thus prepared they supposed that they should easily
          overpower and subject their brethren to the yoke of bondage, or
          slay and massacre them according to their pleasure.
          

          Alma 49:8
           8 But behold, to their uttermost astonishment, they were
          prepared for them, in a manner which never had been known among
          the children of Lehi. Now they were prepared for the Lamanites,
          to battle after the manner of the instructions of Moroni.
          

          Alma 49:9
           9 And it came to pass that the Lamanites, or the Amalickiahites,
          were exceedingly astonished at their manner of preparation for
          war.
          

          Alma 49:10
           10 Now, if king Amalickiah had come down out of the land of
          Nephi, at the head of his army, perhaps he would have caused the
          Lamanites to have attacked the Nephites at the city of Ammonihah;
          for behold, he did care not for the blood of his people.
          

          Alma 49:11
           11 But behold, Amalickiah did not come down himself to battle.
          And behold, his chief captains durst not attack the Nephites at
          the city of Ammonihah, for Moroni had altered the management of
          affairs among the Nephites, insomuch that the Lamanites were
          disappointed in their places of retreat and they could not come
          upon them.
          

          Alma 49:12
           12 Therefore they retreated into the wilderness, and took their
          camp and marched towards the land of Noah, supposing that to be
          the next best place for them to come against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 49:13
           13 For they knew not that Moroni had fortified, or had built
          forts of security, for every city in all the land round about;
          therefore, they marched forward to the land of Noah with a firm
          determination; yea, their chief captains came forward and took an
          oath that they would destroy the people of that city.
          

          Alma 49:14
           14 But behold, to their astonishment, the city of Noah, which
          had hitherto been a weak place, had now, by the means of Moroni,
          become strong, yea, even to exceed the strength of the city
          Ammonihah.
          

          Alma 49:15
           15 And now, behold, this was wisdom in Moroni; for he had
          supposed that they would be frightened at the city Ammonihah; and
          as the city of Noah had hitherto been the weakest part of the
          land, therefore they would march thither to battle; and thus it
          was according to his desires.
          

          Alma 49:16
           16 And behold, Moroni had appointed Lehi to be chief captain
          over the men of that city; and it was that same Lehi who fought
          with the Lamanites in the valley on the east of the river Sidon.
          

          Alma 49:17
           17 And now behold it came to pass, that when the Lamanites had
          found that Lehi commanded the city they were again disappointed,
          for they feared Lehi exceedingly; nevertheless their chief
          captains had sworn with an oath to attack the city; therefore,
          they brought up their armies.
          

          Alma 49:18
           18 Now behold, the Lamanites could not get into their forts of
          security by any other way save by the entrance, because of the
          highness of the bank which had been thrown up, and the depth of
          the ditch which had been dug round about, save it were by the
          entrance.
          

          Alma 49:19
           19 And thus were the Nephites prepared to destroy all such as
          should attempt to climb up to enter the fort by any other way, by
          casting over stones and arrows at them.
          

          Alma 49:20
           20 Thus they were prepared, yea, a body of their strongest men,
          with their swords and their slings, to smite down all who should
          attempt to come into their place of security by the place of
          entrance; and thus were they prepared to defend themselves
          against the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 49:21
           21 And it came to pass that the captains of the Lamanites
          brought up their armies before the place of entrance, and began
          to contend with the Nephites, to get into their place of
          security; but behold, they were driven back from time to time,
          insomuch that they were slain with an immense slaughter.
          

          Alma 49:22
           22 Now when they found that they could not obtain power over the
          Nephites by the pass, they began to dig down their banks of earth
          that they might obtain a pass to their armies, that they might
          have an equal chance to fight; but behold, in these attempts they
          were swept off by the stones and arrows which were thrown at
          them; and instead of filling up their ditches by pulling down the
          banks of earth, they were filled up in a measure with their dead
          and wounded bodies.
          

          Alma 49:23
           23 Thus the Nephites had all power over their enemies; and thus
          the Lamanites did attempt to destroy the Nephites until their
          chief captains were all slain; yea, and more than a thousand of
          the Lamanites were slain; while, on the other hand, there was not
          a single soul of the Nephites which was slain.
          

          Alma 49:24
           24 There were about fifty who were wounded, who had been exposed
          to the arrows of the Lamanites through the pass, but they were
          shielded by their shields, and their breastplates, and their
          head-plates, insomuch that their wounds were upon their legs,
          many of which were very severe.
          

          Alma 49:25
           25 And it came to pass, that when the Lamanites saw that their
          chief captains were all slain they fled into the wilderness. And
          it came to pass that they returned to the land of Nephi, to
          inform their king, Amalickiah, who was a Nephite by birth,
          concerning their great loss.
          

          Alma 49:26
           26 And it came to pass that he was exceedingly angry with his
          people, because he had not obtained his desire over the Nephites;
          he had not subjected them to the yoke of bondage.
          

          Alma 49:27
           27 Yea, he was exceedingly wroth, and he did curse God, and also
          Moroni, swearing with an oath that he would drink his blood; and
          this because Moroni had kept the commandments of God in preparing
          for the safety of his people.
          

          Alma 49:28
           28 And it came to pass, that on the other hand, the people of
          Nephi did thank the Lord their God, because of his matchless
          power in delivering them from the hands of their enemies.
          

          Alma 49:29
           29 And thus ended the nineteenth year of the reign of the judges
          over the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 49:30
           30 Yea, and there was continual peace among them, and
          exceedingly great prosperity in the church because of their heed
          and diligence which they gave unto the word of God, which was
          declared unto them by Helaman, and Shiblon, and Corianton, and
          Ammon and his brethren, yea, and by all those who had been
          ordained by the holy order of God, being baptized unto
          repentance, and sent forth to preach among the people.
          

Alma 50 Chapter 50

          Alma 50:1
           1 And now it came to pass that Moroni did not stop making
          preparations for war, or to defend his people against the
          Lamanites; for he caused that his armies should commence in the
          commencement of the twentieth year of the reign of the judges,
          that they should commence in digging up heaps of earth round
          about all the cities, throughout all the land which was possessed
          by the Nephites.
          

          Alma 50:2
           2 And upon the top of these ridges of earth he caused that there
          should be timbers, yea, works of timbers built up to the height
          of a man, round about the cities.
          

          Alma 50:3
           3 And he caused that upon those works of timbers there should be
          a frame of pickets built upon the timbers round about; and they
          were strong and high.
          

          Alma 50:4
           4 And he caused towers to be erected that overlooked those works
          of pickets, and he caused places of security to be built upon
          those towers, that the stones and the arrows of the Lamanites
          could not hurt them.
          

          Alma 50:5
           5 And they were prepared that they could cast stones from the
          top thereof, according to their pleasure and their strength, and
          slay him who should attempt to approach near the walls of the
          city.
          

          Alma 50:6
           6 Thus Moroni did prepare strongholds against the coming of
          their enemies, round about every city in all the land.
          

          Alma 50:7
           7 And it came to pass that Moroni caused that his armies should
          go forth into the east wilderness; yea, and they went forth and
          drove all the Lamanites who were in the east wilderness into
          their own lands, which were south of the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 50:8
           8 And the land of Nephi did run in a straight course from the
          east sea to the west.
          

          Alma 50:9
           9 And it came to pass that when Moroni had driven all the
          Lamanites out of the east wilderness, which was north of the
          lands of their own possessions, he caused that the inhabitants
          who were in the land of Zarahemla and in the land round about
          should go forth into the east wilderness, even to the borders by
          the seashore, and possess the land.
          

          Alma 50:10
           10 And he also placed armies on the south, in the borders of
          their possessions, and caused them to erect fortifications that
          they might secure their armies and their people from the hands of
          their enemies.
          

          Alma 50:11
           11 And thus he cut off all the strongholds of the Lamanites in
          the east wilderness, yea, and also on the west, fortifying the
          line between the Nephites and the Lamanites, between the land of
          Zarahemla and the land of Nephi, from the west sea, running by
          the head of the river Sidon—the Nephites possessing all the land
          northward, yea, even all the land which was northward of the land
          Bountiful, according to their pleasure.
          

          Alma 50:12
           12 Thus Moroni, with his armies, which did increase daily
          because of the assurance of protection which his works did bring
          forth unto them, did seek to cut off the strength and the power
          of the Lamanites from off the lands of their possessions, that
          they should have no power upon the lands of their possession.
          

          Alma 50:13
           13 And it came to pass that the Nephites began the foundation of
          a city, and they called the name of the city Moroni; and it was
          by the east sea; and it was on the south by the line of the
          possessions of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 50:14
           14 And they also began a foundation for a city between the city
          of Moroni and the city of Aaron, joining the borders of Aaron and
          Moroni; and they called the name of the city, or the land,
          Nephihah.
          

          Alma 50:15
           15 And they also began in that same year to build many cities on
          the north, one in a particular manner which they called Lehi,
          which was in the north by the borders of the seashore.
          

          Alma 50:16
           16 And thus ended the twentieth year.
          

          Alma 50:17
           17 And in these prosperous circumstances were the people of
          Nephi in the commencement of the twenty and first year of the
          reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 50:18
           18 And they did prosper exceedingly, and they became exceedingly
          rich; yea, and they did multiply and wax strong in the land.
          

          Alma 50:19
           19 And thus we see how merciful and just are all the dealings of
          the Lord, to the fulfilling of all his words unto the children of
          men; yea, we can behold that his words are verified, even at this
          time, which he spake unto Lehi, saying:
          

          Alma 50:20
           20 Blessed art thou and thy children; and they shall be blessed,
          inasmuch as they shall keep my commandments they shall prosper in
          the land.  But remember, inasmuch as they will not keep my
          commandments they shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord.
          

          Alma 50:21
           21 And we see that these promises have been verified to the
          people of Nephi; for it has been their quarrelings and their
          contentions, yea, their murderings, and their plunderings, their
          idolatry, their whoredoms, and their abominations, which were
          among themselves, which brought upon them their wars and their
          destructions.
          

          Alma 50:22
           22 And those who were faithful in keeping the commandments of
          the Lord were delivered at all times, whilst thousands of their
          wicked brethren have been consigned to bondage, or to perish by
          the sword, or to dwindle in unbelief, and mingle with the
          Lamanites.
          

          Alma 50:23
           23 But behold there never was a happier time among the people of
          Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of Moroni, yea,
          even at this time, in the twenty and first year of the reign of
          the judges.
          

          Alma 50:24
           24 And it came to pass that the twenty and second year of the
          reign of the judges also ended in peace; yea, and also the twenty
          and third year.
          

          Alma 50:25
           25 And it came to pass that in the commencement of the twenty
          and fourth year of the reign of the judges, there would also have
          been peace among the people of Nephi had it not been for a
          contention which took place among them concerning the land of
          Lehi, and the land of Morianton, which joined upon the borders of
          Lehi; both of which were on the borders by the seashore.
          

          Alma 50:26
           26 For behold, the people who possessed the land of Morianton
          did claim a part of the land of Lehi; therefore there began to be
          a warm contention between them, insomuch that the people of
          Morianton took up arms against their brethren, and they were
          determined by the sword to slay them.
          

          Alma 50:27
           27 But behold, the people who possessed the land of Lehi fled to
          the camp of Moroni, and appealed unto him for assistance; for
          behold they were not in the wrong.
          

          Alma 50:28
           28 And it came to pass that when the people of Morianton, who
          were led by a man whose name was Morianton, found that the people
          of Lehi had fled to the camp of Moroni, they were exceedingly
          fearful lest the army of Moroni should come upon them and destroy
          them.
          

          Alma 50:29
           29 Therefore, Morianton put it into their hearts that they
          should flee to the land which was northward, which was covered
          with large bodies of water, and take possession of the land which
          was northward.
          

          Alma 50:30
           30 And behold, they would have carried this plan into effect,
          (which would have been a cause to have been lamented) but behold,
          Morianton being a man of much passion, therefore he was angry
          with one of his maid servants, and he fell upon her and beat her
          much.
          

          Alma 50:31
           31 And it came to pass that she fled, and came over to the camp
          of Moroni, and told Moroni all things concerning the matter, and
          also concerning their intentions to flee into the land northward.
          

          Alma 50:32
           32 Now behold, the people who were in the land Bountiful, or
          rather Moroni, feared that they would hearken to the words of
          Morianton and unite with his people, and thus he would obtain
          possession of those parts of the land, which would lay a
          foundation for serious consequences among the people of Nephi,
          yea, which consequences would lead to the overthrow of their
          liberty.
          

          Alma 50:33
           33 Therefore Moroni sent an army, with their camp, to head the
          people of Morianton, to stop their flight into the land
          northward.
          

          Alma 50:34
           34 And it came to pass that they did not head them until they
          had come to the borders of the land Desolation; and there they
          did head them, by the narrow pass which led by the sea into the
          land northward, yea, by the sea, on the west and on the east.
          

          Alma 50:35
           35 And it came to pass that the army which was sent by Moroni,
          which was led by a man whose name was Teancum, did meet the
          people of Morianton; and so stubborn were the people of
          Morianton, (being inspired by his wickedness and his flattering
          words) that a battle commenced between them, in the which Teancum
          did slay Morianton and defeat his army, and took them prisoners,
          and returned to the camp of Moroni. And thus ended the twenty
          and fourth year of the reign of the judges over the people of
          Nephi.
          

          Alma 50:36
           36 And thus were the people of Morianton brought back. And upon
          their covenanting to keep the peace they were restored to the
          land of Morianton, and a union took place between them and the
          people of Lehi; and they were also restored to their lands.
          

          Alma 50:37
           37 And it came to pass that in the same year that the people of
          Nephi had peace restored unto them, that Nephihah, the second
          chief judge, died, having filled the judgment-seat with perfect
          uprightness before God.
          

          Alma 50:38
           38 Nevertheless, he had refused Alma to take possession of those
          records and those things which were esteemed by Alma and his
          fathers to be most sacred; therefore Alma had conferred them upon
          his son, Helaman.
          

          Alma 50:39
           39 Behold, it came to pass that the son of Nephihah was
          appointed to fill the judgment-seat, in the stead of his father;
          yea, he was appointed chief judge and governor over the people,
          with an oath and sacred ordinance to judge righteously, and to
          keep the peace and the freedom of the people, and to grant unto
          them their sacred privileges to worship the Lord their God, yea,
          to support and maintain the cause of God all his days, and to
          bring the wicked to justice according to their crime.
          

          Alma 50:40
           40 Now behold, his name was Pahoran. And Pahoran did fill the
          seat of his father, and did commence his reign in the end of the
          twenty and fourth year, over the people of Nephi.
          

Alma 51 Chapter 51

          Alma 51:1
           1 And now it came to pass in the commencement of the twenty and
          fifth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi,
          they having established peace between the people of Lehi and the
          people of Morianton concerning their lands, and having commenced
          the twenty and fifth year in peace;
          

          Alma 51:2
           2 Nevertheless, they did not long maintain an entire peace in
          the land, for there began to be a contention among the people
          concerning the chief judge Pahoran; for behold, there were a part
          of the people who desired that a few particular points of the law
          should be altered.
          

          Alma 51:3
           3 But behold, Pahoran would not alter nor suffer the law to be
          altered; therefore, he did not hearken to those who had sent in
          their voices with their petitions concerning the altering of the
          law.
          

          Alma 51:4
           4 Therefore, those who were desirous that the law should be
          altered were angry with him, and desired that he should no longer
          be chief judge over the land; therefore there arose a warm
          dispute concerning the matter, but not unto bloodshed.
          

          Alma 51:5
           5 And it came to pass that those who were desirous that Pahoran
          should be dethroned from the judgment-seat were called king-men,
          for they were desirous that the law should be altered in a manner
          to overthrow the free government and to establish a king over the
          land.
          

          Alma 51:6
           6 And those who were desirous that Pahoran should remain chief
          judge over the land took upon them the name of freemen; and thus
          was the division among them, for the freemen had sworn or
          covenanted to maintain their rights and the privileges of their
          religion by a free government.
          

          Alma 51:7
           7 And it came to pass that this matter of their contention was
          settled by the voice of the people. And it came to pass that the
          voice of the people came in favor of the freemen, and Pahoran
          retained the judgment-seat, which caused much rejoicing among the
          brethren of Pahoran and also many of the people of liberty, who
          also put the king-men to silence, that they durst not oppose but
          were obliged to maintain the cause of freedom.
          

          Alma 51:8
           8 Now those who were in favor of kings were those of high birth,
          and they sought to be kings; and they were supported by those who
          sought power and authority over the people.
          

          Alma 51:9
           9 But behold, this was a critical time for such contentions to
          be among the people of Nephi; for behold, Amalickiah had again
          stirred up the hearts of the people of the Lamanites against the
          people of the Nephites, and he was gathering together soldiers
          from all parts of his land, and arming them, and preparing for
          war with all diligence; for he had sworn to drink the blood of
          Moroni.
          

          Alma 51:10
           10 But behold, we shall see that his promise which he made was
          rash; nevertheless, he did prepare himself and his armies to come
          to battle against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 51:11
           11 Now his armies were not so great as they had hitherto been,
          because of the many thousands who had been slain by the hand of
          the Nephites; but notwithstanding their great loss, Amalickiah
          had gathered together a wonderfully great army, insomuch that he
          feared not to come down to the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 51:12
           12 Yea, even Amalickiah did himself come down, at the head of
          the Lamanites. And it was in the twenty and fifth year of the
          reign of the judges; and it was at the same time that they had
          begun to settle the affairs of their contentions concerning the
          chief judge, Pahoran.
          

          Alma 51:13
           13 And it came to pass that when the men who were called
          king-men had heard that the Lamanites were coming down to battle
          against them, they were glad in their hearts; and they refused to
          take up arms, for they were so wroth with the chief judge, and
          also with the people of liberty, that they would not take up arms
          to defend their country.
          

          Alma 51:14
           14 And it came to pass that when Moroni saw this, and also saw
          that the Lamanites were coming into the borders of the land, he
          was exceedingly wroth because of the stubbornness of those people
          whom he had labored with so much diligence to preserve; yea, he
          was exceedingly wroth; his soul was filled with anger against
          them.
          

          Alma 51:15
           15 And it came to pass that he sent a petition, with the voice
          of the people, unto the governor of the land, desiring that he
          should read it, and give him (Moroni) power to compel those
          dissenters to defend their country or to put them to death.
          

          Alma 51:16
           16 For it was his first care to put an end to such contentions
          and dissensions among the people; for behold, this had been
          hitherto a cause of all their destruction. And it came to pass
          that it was granted according to the voice of the people.
          

          Alma 51:17
           17 And it came to pass that Moroni commanded that his army
          should go against those king-men, to pull down their pride and
          their nobility and level them with the earth, or they should take
          up arms and support the cause of liberty.
          

          Alma 51:18
           18 And it came to pass that the armies did march forth against
          them; and they did pull down their pride and their nobility,
          insomuch that as they did lift their weapons of war to fight
          against the men of Moroni they were hewn down and leveled to the
          earth.
          

          Alma 51:19
           19 And it came to pass that there were four thousand of those
          dissenters who were hewn down by the sword; and those of their
          leaders who were not slain in battle were taken and cast into
          prison, for there was no time for their trials at this period.
          

          Alma 51:20
           20 And the remainder of those dissenters, rather than be smitten
          down to the earth by the sword, yielded to the standard of
          liberty, and were compelled to hoist the title of liberty upon
          their towers, and in their cities, and to take up arms in defence
          of their country.
          

          Alma 51:21
           21 And thus Moroni put an end to those king-men, that there were
          not any known by the appellation of king-men; and thus he put an
          end to the stubbornness and the pride of those people who
          professed the blood of nobility; but they were brought down to
          humble themselves like unto their brethren, and to fight
          valiantly for their freedom from bondage.
          

          Alma 51:22
           22 Behold, it came to pass that while Moroni was thus breaking
          down the wars and contentions among his own people, and
          subjecting them to peace and civilization, and making regulations
          to prepare for war against the Lamanites, behold, the Lamanites
          had come into the land of Moroni, which was in the borders by the
          seashore.
          

          Alma 51:23
           23 And it came to pass that the Nephites were not sufficiently
          strong in the city of Moroni; therefore Amalickiah did drive
          them, slaying many. And it came to pass that Amalickiah took
          possession of the city, yea, possession of all their
          fortifications.
          

          Alma 51:24
           24 And those who fled out of the city of Moroni came to the city
          of Nephihah; and also the people of the city of Lehi gathered
          themselves together, and made preparations and were ready to
          receive the Lamanites to battle.
          

          Alma 51:25
           25 But it came to pass that Amalickiah would not suffer the
          Lamanites to go against the city of Nephihah to battle, but kept
          them down by the seashore, leaving men in every city to maintain
          and defend it.
          

          Alma 51:26
           26 And thus he went on, taking possession of many cities, the
          city of Nephihah, and the city of Lehi, and the city of
          Morianton, and the city of Omner, and the city of Gid, and the
          city of Mulek, all of which were on the east borders by the
          seashore.
          

          Alma 51:27
           27 And thus had the Lamanites obtained, by the cunning of
          Amalickiah, so many cities, by their numberless hosts, all of
          which were strongly fortified after the manner of the
          fortifications of Moroni; all of which afforded strongholds for
          the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 51:28
           28 And it came to pass that they marched to the borders of the
          land Bountiful, driving the Nephites before them and slaying
          many.
          

          Alma 51:29
           29 But it came to pass that they were met by Teancum, who had
          slain Morianton and had headed his people in his flight.
          

          Alma 51:30
           30 And it came to pass that he headed Amalickiah also, as he was
          marching forth with his numerous army that he might take
          possession of the land Bountiful, and also the land northward.
          

          Alma 51:31
           31 But behold he met with a disappointment by being repulsed by
          Teancum and his men, for they were great warriors; for every man
          of Teancum did exceed the Lamanites in their strength and in
          their skill of war, insomuch that they did gain advantage over
          the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 51:32
           32 And it came to pass that they did harass them, insomuch that
          they did slay them even until it was dark. And it came to pass
          that Teancum and his men did pitch their tents in the borders of
          the land Bountiful; and Amalickiah did pitch his tents in the
          borders on the beach by the seashore, and after this manner were
          they driven.
          

          Alma 51:33
           33 And it came to pass that when the night had come, Teancum and
          his servant stole forth and went out by night, and went into the
          camp of Amalickiah; and behold, sleep had overpowered them
          because of their much fatigue, which was caused by the labors and
          heat of the day.
          

          Alma 51:34
           34 And it came to pass that Teancum stole privily into the tent
          of the king, and put a javelin to his heart; and he did cause the
          death of the king immediately that he did not awake his servants.
          

          Alma 51:35
           35 And he returned again privily to his own camp, and behold,
          his men were asleep, and he awoke them and told them all the
          things that he had done.
          

          Alma 51:36
           36 And he caused that his armies should stand in readiness, lest
          the Lamanites had awakened and should come upon them.
          

          Alma 51:37
           37 And thus endeth the twenty and fifth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi; and thus endeth the days of
          Amalickiah.
          

Alma 52 Chapter 52

          Alma 52:1
           1 And now, it came to pass in the twenty and sixth year of the
          reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, behold, when the
          Lamanites awoke on the first morning of the first month, behold,
          they found Amalickiah was dead in his own tent; and they also saw
          that Teancum was ready to give them battle on that day.
          

          Alma 52:2
           2 And now, when the Lamanites saw this they were affrighted; and
          they abandoned their design in marching into the land northward,
          and retreated with all their army into the city of Mulek, and
          sought protection in their fortifications.
          

          Alma 52:3
           3 And it came to pass that the brother of Amalickiah was
          appointed king over the people; and his name was Ammoron; thus
          king Ammoron, the brother of king Amalickiah, was appointed to
          reign in his stead.
          

          Alma 52:4
           4 And it came to pass that he did command that his people should
          maintain those cities, which they had taken by the shedding of
          blood; for they had not taken any cities save they had lost much
          blood.
          

          Alma 52:5
           5 And now, Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to
          maintain those cities which they had taken, and those parts of
          the land which they had obtained possession of; and also seeing
          the enormity of their number, Teancum thought it was not
          expedient that he should attempt to attack them in their forts.
          

          Alma 52:6
           6 But he kept his men round about, as if making preparations for
          war; yea, and truly he was preparing to defend himself against
          them, by casting up walls round about and preparing places of
          resort.
          

          Alma 52:7
           7 And it came to pass that he kept thus preparing for war until
          Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.
          

          Alma 52:8
           8 And Moroni also sent orders unto him that he should retain all
          the prisoners who fell into his hands; for as the Lamanites had
          taken many prisoners, that he should retain all the prisoners of
          the Lamanites as a ransom for those whom the Lamanites had taken.
          

          Alma 52:9
           9 And he also sent orders unto him that he should fortify the
          land Bountiful, and secure the narrow pass which led into the
          land northward, lest the Lamanites should obtain that point and
          should have power to harass them on every side.
          

          Alma 52:10
           10 And Moroni also sent unto him, desiring him that he would be
          faithful in maintaining that quarter of the land, and that he
          would seek every opportunity to scourge the Lamanites in that
          quarter, as much as was in his power, that perhaps he might take
          again by stratagem or some other way those cities which had been
          taken out of their hands; and that he also would fortify and
          strengthen the cities round about, which had not fallen into the
          hands of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 52:11
           11 And he also said unto him, I would come unto you, but behold,
          the Lamanites are upon us in the borders of the land by the west
          sea; and behold, I go against them, therefore I cannot come unto
          you.
          

          Alma 52:12
           12 Now, the king (Ammoron) had departed out of the land of
          Zarahemla, and had made known unto the queen concerning the death
          of his brother, and had gathered together a large number of men,
          and had marched forth against the Nephites on the borders by the
          west sea.
          

          Alma 52:13
           13 And thus he was endeavoring to harass the Nephites, and to
          draw away a part of their forces to that part of the land, while
          he had commanded those whom he had left to possess the cities
          which he had taken, that they should also harass the Nephites on
          the borders by the east sea, and should take possession of their
          lands as much as it was in their power, according to the power of
          their armies.
          

          Alma 52:14
           14 And thus were the Nephites in those dangerous circumstances
          in the ending of the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 52:15
           15 But behold, it came to pass in the twenty and seventh year of
          the reign of the judges, that Teancum, by the command of
          Moroni—who had established armies to protect the south and the
          west borders of the land, and had begun his march towards the
          land Bountiful, that he might assist Teancum with his men in
          retaking the cities which they had lost—
          

          Alma 52:16
           16 And it came to pass that Teancum had received orders to make
          an attack upon the city of Mulek, and retake it if it were
          possible.
          

          Alma 52:17
           17 And it came to pass that Teancum made preparations to make an
          attack upon the city of Mulek, and march forth with his army
          against the Lamanites; but he saw that it was impossible that he
          could overpower them while they were in their fortifications;
          therefore he abandoned his designs and returned again to the city
          Bountiful, to wait for the coming of Moroni, that he might
          receive strength to his army.
          

          Alma 52:18
           18 And it came to pass that Moroni did arrive with his army at
          the land of Bountiful, in the latter end of the twenty and
          seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 52:19
           19 And in the commencement of the twenty and eighth year, Moroni
          and Teancum and many of the chief captains held a council of
          war—what they should do to cause the Lamanites to come out
          against them to battle; or that they might by some means flatter
          them out of their strongholds, that they might gain advantage
          over them and take again the city of Mulek.
          

          Alma 52:20
           20 And it came to pass they sent embassies to the army of the
          Lamanites, which protected the city of Mulek, to their leader,
          whose name was Jacob, desiring him that he would come out with
          his armies to meet them upon the plains between the two cities.
          But behold, Jacob, who was a Zoramite, would not come out with
          his army to meet them upon the plains.
          

          Alma 52:21
           21 And it came to pass that Moroni, having no hopes of meeting
          them upon fair grounds, therefore, he resolved upon a plan that
          he might decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.
          

          Alma 52:22
           22 Therefore he caused that Teancum should take a small number
          of men and march down near the seashore; and Moroni and his army,
          by night, marched in the wilderness, on the west of the city
          Mulek; and thus, on the morrow, when the guards of the Lamanites
          had discovered Teancum, they ran and told it unto Jacob, their
          leader.
          

          Alma 52:23
           23 And it came to pass that the armies of the Lamanites did
          march forth against Teancum, supposing by their numbers to
          overpower Teancum because of the smallness of his numbers. And
          as Teancum saw the armies of the Lamanites coming out against him
          he began to retreat down by the seashore, northward.
          

          Alma 52:24
           24 And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that he began
          to flee, they took courage and pursued them with vigor. And
          while Teancum was thus leading away the Lamanites who were
          pursuing them in vain, behold, Moroni commanded that a part of
          his army who were with him should march forth into the city, and
          take possession of it.
          

          Alma 52:25
           25 And thus they did, and slew all those who had been left to
          protect the city, yea, all those who would not yield up their
          weapons of war.
          

          Alma 52:26
           26 And thus Moroni had obtained possession of the city Mulek
          with a part of his army, while he marched with the remainder to
          meet the Lamanites when they should return from the pursuit of
          Teancum.
          

          Alma 52:27
           27 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did pursue Teancum
          until they came near the city Bountiful, and then they were met
          by Lehi and a small army, which had been left to protect the city
          Bountiful.
          

          Alma 52:28
           28 And now behold, when the chief captains of the Lamanites had
          beheld Lehi with his army coming against them, they fled in much
          confusion, lest perhaps they should not obtain the city Mulek
          before Lehi should overtake them; for they were wearied because
          of their march, and the men of Lehi were fresh.
          

          Alma 52:29
           29 Now the Lamanites did not know that Moroni had been in their
          rear with his army; and all they feared was Lehi and his men.
          

          Alma 52:30
           30 Now Lehi was not desirous to overtake them till they should
          meet Moroni and his army.
          

          Alma 52:31
           31 And it came to pass that before the Lamanites had retreated
          far they were surrounded by the Nephites, by the men of Moroni on
          one hand, and the men of Lehi on the other, all of whom were
          fresh and full of strength; but the Lamanites were wearied
          because of their long march.
          

          Alma 52:32
           32 And Moroni commanded his men that they should fall upon them
          until they had given up their weapons of war.
          

          Alma 52:33
           33 And it came to pass that Jacob, being their leader, being
          also a Zoramite, and having an unconquerable spirit, he led the
          Lamanites forth to battle with exceeding fury against Moroni.
          

          Alma 52:34
           34 Moroni being in their course of march, therefore Jacob was
          determined to slay them and cut his way through to the city of
          Mulek. But behold, Moroni and his men were more powerful;
          therefore they did not give way before the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 52:35
           35 And it came to pass that they fought on both hands with
          exceeding fury; and there were many slain on both sides; yea, and
          Moroni was wounded and Jacob was killed.
          

          Alma 52:36
           36 And Lehi pressed upon their rear with such fury with his
          strong men, that the Lamanites in the rear delivered up their
          weapons of war; and the remainder of them, being much confused,
          knew not whither to go or to strike.
          

          Alma 52:37
           37 Now Moroni seeing their confusion, he said unto them: If ye
          will bring forth your weapons of war and deliver them up, behold
          we will forbear shedding your blood.
          

          Alma 52:38
           38 And it came to pass that when the Lamanites had heard these
          words, their chief captains, all those who were not slain, came
          forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni,
          and also commanded their men that they should do the same.
          

          Alma 52:39
           39 But behold, there were many that would not; and those who
          would not deliver up their swords were taken and bound, and their
          weapons of war were taken from them, and they were compelled to
          march with their brethren forth into the land Bountiful.
          

          Alma 52:40
           40 And now the number of prisoners who were taken exceeded more
          than the number of those who had been slain, yea, more than those
          who had been slain on both sides.
          

Alma 53 Chapter 53

          Alma 53:1
           1 And it came to pass that they did set guards over the
          prisoners of the Lamanites, and did compel them to go forth and
          bury their dead, yea, and also the dead of the Nephites who were
          slain; and Moroni placed men over them to guard them while they
          should perform their labors.
          

          Alma 53:2
           2 And Moroni went to the city of Mulek with Lehi, and took
          command of the city and gave it unto Lehi. Now behold, this Lehi
          was a man who had been with Moroni in the more part of all his
          battles; and he was a man like unto Moroni, and they rejoiced in
          each other's safety; yea, they were beloved by each other, and
          also beloved by all the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 53:3
           3 And it came to pass that after the Lamanites had finished
          burying their dead and also the dead of the Nephites, they were
          marched back into the land Bountiful; and Teancum, by the orders
          of Moroni, caused that they should commence laboring in digging a
          ditch round about the land, or the city, Bountiful.
          

          Alma 53:4
           4 And he caused that they should build a breastwork of timbers
          upon the inner bank of the ditch; and they cast up dirt out of
          the ditch against the breastwork of timbers; and thus they did
          cause the Lamanites to labor until they had encircled the city of
          Bountiful round about with a strong wall of timbers and earth, to
          an exceeding height.
          

          Alma 53:5
           5 And this city became an exceeding stronghold ever after; and
          in this city they did guard the prisoners of the Lamanites; yea,
          even within a wall which they had caused them to build with their
          own hands. Now Moroni was compelled to cause the Lamanites to
          labor, because it was easy to guard them while at their labor;
          and he desired all his forces when he should make an attack upon
          the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 53:6
           6 And it came to pass that Moroni had thus gained a victory over
          one of the greatest of the armies of the Lamanites, and had
          obtained possession of the city of Mulek, which was one of the
          strongest holds of the Lamanites in the land of Nephi; and thus
          he had also built a stronghold to retain his prisoners.
          

          Alma 53:7
           7 And it came to pass that he did no more attempt a battle with
          the Lamanites in that year, but he did employ his men in
          preparing for war, yea, and in making fortifications to guard
          against the Lamanites, yea, and also delivering their women and
          their children from famine and affliction, and providing food for
          their armies.
          

          Alma 53:8
           8 And now it came to pass that the armies of the Lamanites, on
          the west sea, south, while in the absence of Moroni on account of
          some intrigue amongst the Nephites, which caused dissensions
          amongst them, had gained some ground over the Nephites, yea,
          insomuch that they had obtained possession of a number of their
          cities in that part of the land.
          

          Alma 53:9
           9 And thus because of iniquity amongst themselves, yea, because
          of dissensions and intrigue among themselves they were placed in
          the most dangerous circumstances.
          

          Alma 53:10
           10 And now behold, I have somewhat to say concerning the people
          of Ammon, who in the beginning, were Lamanites; but by Ammon and
          his brethren, or rather by the power and word of God, they had
          been converted unto the Lord; and they had been brought down into
          the land of Zarahemla, and had ever since been protected by the
          Nephites.
          

          Alma 53:11
           11 And because of their oath they had been kept from taking up
          arms against their brethren; for they had taken an oath that they
          never would shed blood more; and according to their oath they
          would have perished; yea, they would have suffered themselves to
          have fallen into the hands of their brethren, had it not been for
          the pity and the exceeding love which Ammon and his brethren had
          had for them.
          

          Alma 53:12
           12 And for this cause they were brought down into the land of
          Zarahemla; and they ever had been protected by the Nephites.
          

          Alma 53:13
           13 But it came to pass that when they saw the danger, and the
          many afflictions and tribulations which the Nephites bore for
          them, they were moved with compassion and were desirous to take
          up arms in the defence of their country.
          

          Alma 53:14
           14 But behold, as they were about to take their weapons of war,
          they were overpowered by the persuasions of Helaman and his
          brethren, for they were about to break the oath which they had
          made.
          

          Alma 53:15
           15 And Helaman feared lest by so doing they should lose their
          souls; therefore all those who had entered into this covenant
          were compelled to behold their brethren wade through their
          afflictions, in their dangerous circumstances at this time.
          

          Alma 53:16
           16 But behold, it came to pass they had many sons, who had not
          entered into a covenant that they would not take their weapons of
          war to defend themselves against their enemies; therefore they
          did assemble themselves together at this time, as many as were
          able to take up arms, and they called themselves Nephites.
          

          Alma 53:17
           17 And they entered into a covenant to fight for the liberty of
          the Nephites, yea, to protect the land unto the laying down of
          their lives; yea, even they covenanted that they never would give
          up their liberty, but they would fight in all cases to protect
          the Nephites and themselves from bondage.
          

          Alma 53:18
           18 Now behold, there were two thousand of those young men, who
          entered into this covenant and took their weapons of war to
          defend their country.
          

          Alma 53:19
           19 And now behold, as they never had hitherto been a
          disadvantage to the Nephites, they became now at this period of
          time also a great support; for they took their weapons of war,
          and they would that Helaman should be their leader.
          

          Alma 53:20
           20 And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly
          valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity; but
          behold, this was not all—they were men who were true at all
          times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted.
          

          Alma 53:21
           21 Yea, they were men of truth and soberness, for they had been
          taught to keep the commandments of God and to walk uprightly
          before him.
          

          Alma 53:22
           22 And now it came to pass that Helaman did march at the head of
          his two thousand stripling soldiers, to the support of the people
          in the borders of the land on the south by the west sea.
          

          Alma 53:23
           23 And thus ended the twenty and eighth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

Alma 54 Chapter 54

          Alma 54:1
           1 And now it came to pass in the commencement of the twenty and
          ninth year of the judges, that Ammoron sent unto Moroni desiring
          that he would exchange prisoners.
          

          Alma 54:2
           2 And it came to pass that Moroni felt to rejoice exceedingly at
          this request, for he desired the provisions which were imparted
          for the support of the Lamanite prisoners for the support of his
          own people; and he also desired his own people for the
          strengthening of his army.
          

          Alma 54:3
           3 Now the Lamanites had taken many women and children, and there
          was not a woman nor a child among all the prisoners of Moroni, or
          the prisoners whom Moroni had taken; therefore Moroni resolved
          upon a stratagem to obtain as many prisoners of the Nephites from
          the Lamanites as it were possible.
          

          Alma 54:4
           4 Therefore he wrote an epistle, and sent it by the servant of
          Ammoron, the same who had brought an epistle to Moroni. Now
          these are the words which he wrote unto Ammoron, saying:
          

          Alma 54:5
           5 Behold, Ammoron, I have written unto you somewhat concerning
          this war which ye have waged against my people, or rather which
          thy brother hath waged against them, and which ye are still
          determined to carry on after his death.
          

          Alma 54:6
           6 Behold, I would tell you somewhat concerning the justice of
          God, and the sword of his almighty wrath, which doth hang over
          you except ye repent and withdraw your armies into your own
          lands, or the land of your possessions, which is the land of
          Nephi.
          

          Alma 54:7
           7 Yea, I would tell you these things if ye were capable of
          hearkening unto them; yea, I would tell you concerning that awful
          hell that awaits to receive such murderers as thou and thy
          brother have been, except ye repent and withdraw your murderous
          purposes, and return with your armies to your own lands.
          

          Alma 54:8
           8 But as ye have once rejected these things, and have fought
          against the people of the Lord, even so I may expect you will do
          it again.
          

          Alma 54:9
           9 And now behold, we are prepared to receive you; yea, and
          except you withdraw your purposes, behold, ye will pull down the
          wrath of that God whom you have rejected upon you, even to your
          utter destruction.
          

          Alma 54:10
           10 But, as the Lord liveth, our armies shall come upon you
          except ye withdraw, and ye shall soon be visited with death, for
          we will retain our cities and our lands; yea, and we will
          maintain our religion and the cause of our God.
          

          Alma 54:11
           11 But behold, it supposeth me that I talk to you concerning
          these things in vain; or it supposeth me that thou art a child of
          hell; therefore I will close my epistle by telling you that I
          will not exchange prisoners, save it be on conditions that ye
          will deliver up a man and his wife and his children, for one
          prisoner; if this be the case that ye will do it, I will
          exchange.
          

          Alma 54:12
           12 And behold, if you do not this, I will come against you with
          my armies; yea, even I will arm my women and my children, and I
          will come against you, and I will follow you even into your own
          land, which is the land of our first inheritance; yea, and it
          shall be blood for blood, yea, life for life; and I will give you
          battle even until you are destroyed from off the face of the
          earth.
          

          Alma 54:13
           13 Behold, I am in my anger, and also my people; ye have sought
          to murder us, and we have only sought to defend ourselves. But
          behold, if ye seek to destroy us more we will seek to destroy
          you; yea, and we will seek our land, the land of our first
          inheritance.
          

          Alma 54:14
           14 Now I close my epistle. I am Moroni; I am a leader of the
          people of the Nephites.
          

          Alma 54:15
           15 Now it came to pass that Ammoron, when he had received this
          epistle, was angry; and he wrote another epistle unto Moroni, and
          these are the words which he wrote, saying:
          

          Alma 54:16
           16 I am Ammoron, the king of the Lamanites; I am the brother of
          Amalickiah whom ye have murdered. Behold, I will avenge his
          blood upon you, yea, and I will come upon you with my armies for
          I fear not your threatenings.
          

          Alma 54:17
           17 For behold, your fathers did wrong their brethren, insomuch
          that they did rob them of their right to the government when it
          rightly belonged unto them.
          

          Alma 54:18
           18 And now behold, if ye will lay down your arms, and subject
          yourselves to be governed by those to whom the government doth
          rightly belong, then will I cause that my people shall lay down
          their weapons and shall be at war no more.
          

          Alma 54:19
           19 Behold, ye have breathed out many threatenings against me and
          my people; but behold, we fear not your threatenings.
          

          Alma 54:20
           20 Nevertheless, I will grant to exchange prisoners according to
          your request, gladly, that I may preserve my food for my men of
          war; and we will wage a war which shall be eternal, either to the
          subjecting the Nephites to our authority or to their eternal
          extinction.
          

          Alma 54:21
           21 And as concerning that God whom ye say we have rejected,
          behold, we know not such a being; neither do ye; but if it so be
          that there is such a thing, we know not but that he hath made us
          as well as you.
          

          Alma 54:22
           22 And if it so be that there is a devil and a hell, behold will
          he not send you there to dwell with my brother whom ye have
          murdered, whom ye have hinted that he hath gone to such a place?
          But behold these things matter not.
          

          Alma 54:23
           23 I am Ammoron, and a descendant of Zoram, whom your fathers
          pressed and brought out of Jerusalem.
          

          Alma 54:24
           24 And behold now, I am a bold Lamanite; behold, this war hath
          been waged to avenge their wrongs, and to maintain and to obtain
          their rights to the government; and I close my epistle to Moroni.
          

Alma 55 Chapter 55

          Alma 55:1
           1 Now it came to pass that when Moroni had received this epistle
          he was more angry, because he knew that Ammoron had a perfect
          knowledge of his fraud; yea, he knew that Ammoron knew that it
          was not a just cause that had caused him to wage a war against
          the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 55:2
           2 And he said: Behold, I will not exchange prisoners with
          Ammoron save he will withdraw his purpose, as I have stated in my
          epistle; for I will not grant unto him that he shall have any
          more power than what he hath got.
          

          Alma 55:3
           3 Behold, I know the place where the Lamanites do guard my
          people whom they have taken prisoners; and as Ammoron would not
          grant unto me mine epistle, behold, I will give unto him
          according to my words; yea, I will seek death among them until
          they shall sue for peace.
          

          Alma 55:4
           4 And now it came to pass that when Moroni had said these words,
          he caused that a search should be made among his men, that
          perhaps he might find a man who was a descendant of Laman among
          them.
          

          Alma 55:5
           5 And it came to pass that they found one, whose name was Laman;
          and he was one of the servants of the king who was murdered by
          Amalickiah.
          

          Alma 55:6
           6 Now Moroni caused that Laman and a small number of his men
          should go forth unto the guards who were over the Nephites.
          

          Alma 55:7
           7 Now the Nephites were guarded in the city of Gid; therefore
          Moroni appointed Laman and caused that a small number of men
          should go with him.
          

          Alma 55:8
           8 And when it was evening Laman went to the guards who were over
          the Nephites, and behold, they saw him coming and they hailed
          him; but he saith unto them: Fear not; behold, I am a Lamanite.
          Behold, we have escaped from the Nephites, and they sleep; and
          behold we have taken of their wine and brought with us.
          

          Alma 55:9
           9 Now when the Lamanites heard these words they received him
          with joy; and they said unto him: Give us of your wine, that we
          may drink; we are glad that ye have thus taken wine with you for
          we are weary.
          

          Alma 55:10
           10 But Laman said unto them: Let us keep of our wine till we go
          against the Nephites to battle. But this saying only made them
          more desirous to drink of the wine;
          

          Alma 55:11
           11 For, said they: We are weary, therefore let us take of the
          wine, and by and by we shall receive wine for our rations, which
          will strengthen us to go against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 55:12
           12 And Laman said unto them: You may do according to your
          desires.
          

          Alma 55:13
           13 And it came to pass that they did take of the wine freely;
          and it was pleasant to their taste, therefore they took of it
          more freely; and it was strong, having been prepared in its
          strength.
          

          Alma 55:14
           14 And it came to pass they did drink and were merry, and by and
          by they were all drunken.
          

          Alma 55:15
           15 And now when Laman and his men saw that they were all
          drunken, and were in a deep sleep, they returned to Moroni and
          told him all the things that had happened.
          

          Alma 55:16
           16 And now this was according to the design of Moroni. And
          Moroni had prepared his men with weapons of war; and he went to
          the city Gid, while the Lamanites were in a deep sleep and
          drunken, and cast in weapons of war unto the prisoners, insomuch
          that they were all armed;
          

          Alma 55:17
           17 Yea, even to their women, and all those of their children, as
          many as were able to use a weapon of war, when Moroni had armed
          all those prisoners; and all those things were done in a profound
          silence.
          

          Alma 55:18
           18 But had they awakened the Lamanites, behold they were drunken
          and the Nephites could have slain them.
          

          Alma 55:19
           19 But behold, this was not the desire of Moroni; he did not
          delight in murder or bloodshed, but he delighted in the saving of
          his people from destruction; and for this cause he might not
          bring upon him injustice, he would not fall upon the Lamanites
          and destroy them in their drunkenness.
          

          Alma 55:20
           20 But he had obtained his desires; for he had armed those
          prisoners of the Nephites who were within the wall of the city,
          and had given them power to gain possession of those parts which
          were within the walls.
          

          Alma 55:21
           21 And then he caused the men who were with him to withdraw a
          pace from them, and surround the armies of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 55:22
           22 Now behold this was done in the night-time, so that when the
          Lamanites awoke in the morning they beheld that they were
          surrounded by the Nephites without, and that their prisoners were
          armed within.
          

          Alma 55:23
           23 And thus they saw that the Nephites had power over them; and
          in these circumstances they found that it was not expedient that
          they should fight with the Nephites; therefore their chief
          captains demanded their weapons of war, and they brought them
          forth and cast them at the feet of the Nephites, pleading for
          mercy.
          

          Alma 55:24
           24 Now behold, this was the desire of Moroni. He took them
          prisoners of war, and took possession of the city, and caused
          that all the prisoners should be liberated, who were Nephites;
          and they did join the army of Moroni, and were a great strength
          to his army.
          

          Alma 55:25
           25 And it came to pass that he did cause the Lamanites, whom he
          had taken prisoners, that they should commence a labor in
          strengthening the fortifications round about the city Gid.
          

          Alma 55:26
           26 And it came to pass that when he had fortified the city Gid,
          according to his desires, he caused that his prisoners should be
          taken to the city Bountiful; and he also guarded that city with
          an exceedingly strong force.
          

          Alma 55:27
           27 And it came to pass that they did, notwithstanding all the
          intrigues of the Lamanites, keep and protect all the prisoners
          whom they had taken, and also maintain all the ground and the
          advantage which they had retaken.
          

          Alma 55:28
           28 And it came to pass that the Nephites began again to be
          victorious, and to reclaim their rights and their privileges.
          

          Alma 55:29
           29 Many time did the Lamanites attempt to encircle them about by
          night, but in these attempts they did lose many prisoners.
          

          Alma 55:30
           30 And many times did they attempt to administer of their wine
          to the Nephites, that they might destroy them with poison or with
          drunkenness.
          

          Alma 55:31
           31 But behold, the Nephites were not slow to remember the Lord
          their God in this their time of affliction. They could not be
          taken in their snares; yea, they would not partake of their wine,
          save they had first given to some of the Lamanite prisoners.
          

          Alma 55:32
           32 And they were thus cautious that no poison should be
          administered among them; for if their wine would poison a
          Lamanite it would also poison a Nephite; and thus they did try
          all their liquors.
          

          Alma 55:33
           33 And now it came to pass that it was expedient for Moroni to
          make preparations to attack the city Morianton; for behold, the
          Lamanites had, by their labors, fortified the city Morianton
          until it had become an exceeding stronghold.
          

          Alma 55:34
           34 And they were continually bringing new forces into that city,
          and also new supplies of provisions.
          

          Alma 55:35
           35 And thus ended the twenty and ninth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

Alma 56 Chapter 56

          Alma 56:1
           1 And now it came to pass in the commencement of the thirtieth
          year of the reign of the judges, on the second day in the first
          month, Moroni received an epistle from Helaman, stating the
          affairs of the people in that quarter of the land.
          

          Alma 56:2
           2 And these are the words which he wrote, saying: My dearly
          beloved brother, Moroni, as well in the Lord as in the
          tribulations of our warfare; behold, my beloved brother, I have
          somewhat to tell you concerning our warfare in this part of the
          land.
          

          Alma 56:3
           3 Behold, two thousand of the sons of those men whom Ammon
          brought down out of the land of Nephi—now ye have known that
          these were descendants of Laman, who was the eldest son of our
          father Lehi;
          

          Alma 56:4
           4 Now I need not rehearse unto you concerning their traditions
          or their unbelief, for thou knowest concerning all these things—
          

          Alma 56:5
           5 Therefore it sufficeth me that I tell you that two thousand of
          these young men have taken their weapons of war, and would that I
          should be their leader; and we have come forth to defend our
          country.
          

          Alma 56:6
           6 And now ye also know concerning the covenant which their
          fathers made, that they would not take up their weapons of war
          against their brethren to shed blood.
          

          Alma 56:7
           7 But in the twenty and sixth year, when they saw our
          afflictions and our tribulations for them, they were about to
          break the covenant which they had made and take up their weapons
          of war in our defence.
          

          Alma 56:8
           8 But I would not suffer them that they should break this
          covenant which they had made, supposing that God would strengthen
          us, insomuch that we should not suffer more because of the
          fulfilling the oath which they had taken.
          

          Alma 56:9
           9 But behold, here is one thing in which we may have great joy.
          For behold, in the twenty and sixth year, I, Helaman, did march
          at the head of these two thousand young men to the city of Judea,
          to assist Antipus, whom ye had appointed a leader over the people
          of that part of the land.
          

          Alma 56:10
           10 And I did join my two thousand sons, (for they are worthy to
          be called sons) to the army of Antipus, in which strength Antipus
          did rejoice exceedingly; for behold, his army had been reduced by
          the Lamanites because their forces had slain a vast number of our
          men, for which cause we have to mourn.
          

          Alma 56:11
           11 Nevertheless, we may console ourselves in this point, that
          they have died in the cause of their country and of their God,
          yea, and they are happy.
          

          Alma 56:12
           12 And the Lamanites had also retained many prisoners, all of
          whom are chief captains, for none other have they spared alive.
          And we suppose that they are now at this time in the land of
          Nephi; it is so if they are not slain.
          

          Alma 56:13
           13 And now these are the cities of which the Lamanites have
          obtained possession by the shedding of the blood of so many of
          our valiant men:
          

          Alma 56:14
           14 The land of Manti, or the city of Manti, and the city of
          Zeezrom, and the city of Cumeni, and the city of Antiparah.
          

          Alma 56:15
           15 And these are the cities which they possessed when I arrived
          at the city of Judea; and I found Antipus and his men toiling
          with their might to fortify the city.
          

          Alma 56:16
           16 Yea, and they were depressed in body as well as in spirit,
          for they had fought valiantly by day and toiled by night to
          maintain their cities; and thus they had suffered great
          afflictions of every kind.
          

          Alma 56:17
           17 And now they were determined to conquer in this place or die;
          therefore you may well suppose that this little force which I
          brought with me, yea, those sons of mine, gave them great hopes
          and much joy.
          

          Alma 56:18
           18 And now it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that
          Antipus had received a greater strength to his army, they were
          compelled by the orders of Ammoron to not come against the city
          of Judea, or against us, to battle.
          

          Alma 56:19
           19 And thus were we favored of the Lord; for had they come upon
          us in this our weakness they might have perhaps destroyed our
          little army; but thus were we preserved.
          

          Alma 56:20
           20 They were commanded by Ammoron to maintain those cities which
          they had taken. And thus ended the twenty and sixth year. And
          in the commencement of the twenty and seventh year we had
          prepared our city and ourselves for defence.
          

          Alma 56:21
           21 Now we were desirous that the Lamanites should come upon us;
          for we were not desirous to make an attack upon them in their
          strongholds.
          

          Alma 56:22
           22 And it came to pass that we kept spies out round about, to
          watch the movements of the Lamanites, that they might not pass us
          by night nor by day to make an attack upon our other cities which
          were on the northward.
          

          Alma 56:23
           23 For we knew in those cities they were not sufficiently strong
          to meet them; therefore we were desirous, if they should pass by
          us, to fall upon them in their rear, and thus bring them up in
          the rear at the same time they were met in the front. We
          supposed that we could overpower them; but behold, we were
          disappointed in this our desire.
          

          Alma 56:24
           24 They durst not pass by us with their whole army, neither
          durst they with a part, lest they should not be sufficiently
          strong and they should fall.
          

          Alma 56:25
           25 Neither durst they march down against the city of Zarahemla;
          neither durst they cross the head of Sidon, over to the city of
          Nephihah.
          

          Alma 56:26
           26 And thus, with their forces, they were determined to maintain
          those cities which they had taken.
          

          Alma 56:27
           27 And now it came to pass in the second month of this year,
          there was brought unto us many provisions from the fathers of
          those my two thousand sons.
          

          Alma 56:28
           28 And also there were sent two thousand men unto us from the
          land of Zarahemla. And thus we were prepared with ten thousand
          men, and provisions for them, and also for their wives and their
          children.
          

          Alma 56:29
           29 And the Lamanites, thus seeing our forces increase daily, and
          provisions arrive for our support, they began to be fearful, and
          began to sally forth, if it were possible to put an end to our
          receiving provisions and strength.
          

          Alma 56:30
           30 Now when we saw that the Lamanites began to grow uneasy on
          this wise, we were desirous to bring a stratagem into effect upon
          them; therefore Antipus ordered that I should march forth with my
          little sons to a neighboring city, as if we were carrying
          provisions to a neighboring city.
          

          Alma 56:31
           31 And we were to march near the city of Antiparah, as if we
          were going to the city beyond, in the borders by the seashore.
          

          Alma 56:32
           32 And it came to pass that we did march forth, as if with our
          provisions, to go to that city.
          

          Alma 56:33
           33 And it came to pass that Antipus did march forth with a part
          of his army, leaving the remainder to maintain the city. But he
          did not march forth until I had gone forth with my little army,
          and came near the city Antiparah.
          

          Alma 56:34
           34 And now, in the city Antiparah were stationed the strongest
          army of the Lamanites; yea, the most numerous.
          

          Alma 56:35
           35 And it came to pass that when they had been informed by their
          spies, they came forth with their army and marched against us.
          

          Alma 56:36
           36 And it came to pass that we did flee before them, northward.
          And thus we did lead away the most powerful army of the
          Lamanites;
          

          Alma 56:37
           37 Yea, even to a considerable distance, insomuch that when they
          saw the army of Antipus pursuing them, with their might, they did
          not turn to the right nor to the left, but pursued their march in
          a straight course after us; and, as we suppose, it was their
          intent to slay us before Antipus should overtake them, and this
          that they might not be surrounded by our people.
          

          Alma 56:38
           38 And now Antipus, beholding our danger, did speed the march of
          his army. But behold, it was night; therefore they did not
          overtake us, neither did Antipus overtake them; therefore we did
          camp for the night.
          

          Alma 56:39
           39 And it came to pass that before the dawn of the morning,
          behold, the Lamanites were pursuing us. Now we were not
          sufficiently strong to contend with them; yea, I would not suffer
          that my little sons should fall into their hands; therefore we
          did continue our march, and we took our march into the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 56:40
           40 Now they durst not turn to the right nor to the left lest
          they should be surrounded; neither would I turn to the right nor
          to the left lest they should overtake me, and we could not stand
          against them, but be slain, and they would make their escape; and
          thus we did flee all that day into the wilderness, even until it
          was dark.
          

          Alma 56:41
           41 And it came to pass that again, when the light of the morning
          came we saw the Lamanites upon us, and we did flee before them.
          

          Alma 56:42
           42 But it came to pass that they did not pursue us far before
          they halted; and it was in the morning of the third day of the
          seventh month.
          

          Alma 56:43
           43 And now, whether they were overtaken by Antipus we knew not,
          but I said unto my men: Behold, we know not but they have halted
          for the purpose that we should come against them, that they might
          catch us in their snare;
          

          Alma 56:44
           44 Therefore what say ye, my sons, will ye go against them to
          battle?
          

          Alma 56:45
           45 And now I say unto you, my beloved brother Moroni, that never
          had I seen so great courage, nay, not amongst all the Nephites.
          

          Alma 56:46
           46 For as I had ever called them my sons (for they were all of
          them very young) even so they said unto me: Father, behold our
          God is with us, and he will not suffer that we should fall; then
          let us go forth; we would not slay our brethren if they would let
          us alone; therefore let us go, lest they should overpower the
          army of Antipus.
          

          Alma 56:47
           47 Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and
          they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they
          did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers,
          that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.
          

          Alma 56:48
           48 And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers,
          saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it.
          

          Alma 56:49
           49 And it came to pass that I did return with my two thousand
          against these Lamanites who had pursued us. And now behold, the
          armies of Antipus had overtaken them, and a terrible battle had
          commenced.
          

          Alma 56:50
           50 The army of Antipus being weary, because of their long march
          in so short a space of time, were about to fall into the hands of
          the Lamanites; and had I not returned with my two thousand they
          would have obtained their purpose.
          

          Alma 56:51
           51 For Antipus had fallen by the sword, and many of his leaders,
          because of their weariness, which was occasioned by the speed of
          their march—therefore the men of Antipus, being confused because
          of the fall of their leaders, began to give way before the
          Lamanites.
          

          Alma 56:52
           52 And it came to pass that the Lamanites took courage, and
          began to pursue them; and thus were the Lamanites pursuing them
          with great vigor when Helaman came upon their rear with his two
          thousand, and began to slay them exceedingly, insomuch that the
          whole army of the Lamanites halted and turned upon Helaman.
          

          Alma 56:53
           53 Now when the people of Antipus saw that the Lamanites had
          turned them about, they gathered together their men and came
          again upon the rear of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 56:54
           54 And now it came to pass that we, the people of Nephi, the
          people of Antipus, and I with my two thousand, did surround the
          Lamanites, and did slay them; yea, insomuch that they were
          compelled to deliver up their weapons of war and also themselves
          as prisoners of war.
          

          Alma 56:55
           55 And now it came to pass that when they had surrendered
          themselves up unto us, behold, I numbered those young men who had
          fought with me, fearing lest there were many of them slain.
          

          Alma 56:56
           56 But behold, to my great joy, there had not one soul of them
          fallen to the earth; yea, and they had fought as if with the
          strength of God; yea, never were men known to have fought with
          such miraculous strength; and with such mighty power did they
          fall upon the Lamanites, that they did frighten them; and for
          this cause did the Lamanites deliver themselves up as prisoners
          of war.
          

          Alma 56:57
           57 And as we had no place for our prisoners, that we could guard
          them to keep them from the armies of the Lamanites, therefore we
          sent them to the land of Zarahemla, and a part of those men who
          were not slain of Antipus, with them; and the remainder I took
          and joined them to my stripling Ammonites, and took our march
          back to the city of Judea.
          

Alma 57 Chapter 57

          Alma 57:1
           1 And now it came to pass that I received an epistle from
          Ammoron, the king, stating that if I would deliver up those
          prisoners of war whom we had taken that he would deliver up the
          city of Antiparah unto us.
          

          Alma 57:2
           2 But I sent an epistle unto the king, that we were sure our
          forces were sufficient to take the city of Antiparah by our
          force; and by delivering up the prisoners for that city we should
          suppose ourselves unwise, and that we would only deliver up our
          prisoners on exchange.
          

          Alma 57:3
           3 And Ammoron refused mine epistle, for he would not exchange
          prisoners; therefore we began to make preparations to go against
          the city of Antiparah.
          

          Alma 57:4
           4 But the people of Antiparah did leave the city, and fled to
          their other cities, which they had possession of, to fortify
          them; and thus the city of Antiparah fell into our hands.
          

          Alma 57:5
           5 And thus ended the twenty and eighth year of the reign of the
          judges.
          

          Alma 57:6
           6 And it came to pass that in the commencement of the twenty and
          ninth year, we received a supply of provisions, and also an
          addition to our army, from the land of Zarahemla, and from the
          land round about, to the number of six thousand men, besides
          sixty of the sons of the Ammonites who had come to join their
          brethren, my little band of two thousand. And now behold, we
          were strong, yea, and we had also plenty of provisions brought
          unto us.
          

          Alma 57:7
           7 And it came to pass that it was our desire to wage a battle
          with the army which was placed to protect the city Cumeni.
          

          Alma 57:8
           8 And now behold, I will show unto you that we soon accomplished
          our desire; yea, with our strong force, or with a part of our
          strong force, we did surround, by night, the city Cumeni, a
          little before they were to receive a supply of provisions.
          

          Alma 57:9
           9 And it came to pass that we did camp round about the city for
          many nights; but we did sleep upon our swords, and keep guards,
          that the Lamanites could not come upon us by night and slay us,
          which they attempted many times; but as many times as they
          attempted this their blood was spilt.
          

          Alma 57:10
           10 At length their provisions did arrive, and they were about to
          enter the city by night. And we, instead of being Lamanites,
          were Nephites; therefore, we did take them and their provisions.
          

          Alma 57:11
           11 And notwithstanding the Lamanites being cut off from their
          support after this manner, they were still determined to maintain
          the city; therefore it became expedient that we should take those
          provisions and send them to Judea, and our prisoners to the land
          of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 57:12
           12 And it came to pass that not many days had passed away before
          the Lamanites began to lose all hopes of succor; therefore they
          yielded up the city unto our hands; and thus we had accomplished
          our designs in obtaining the city Cumeni.
          

          Alma 57:13
           13 But it came to pass that our prisoners were so numerous that,
          notwithstanding the enormity of our numbers, we were obliged to
          employ all our force to keep them, or to put them to death.
          

          Alma 57:14
           14 For behold, they would break out in great numbers, and would
          fight with stones, and with clubs, or whatsoever thing they could
          get into their hands, insomuch that we did slay upwards of two
          thousand of them after they had surrendered themselves prisoners
          of war.
          

          Alma 57:15
           15 Therefore it became expedient for us, that we should put an
          end to their lives, or guard them, sword in hand, down to the
          land of Zarahemla; and also our provisions were not any more than
          sufficient for our own people, notwithstanding that which we had
          taken from the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 57:16
           16 And now, in those critical circumstances, it became a very
          serious matter to determine concerning these prisoners of war;
          nevertheless, we did resolve to send them down to the land of
          Zarahemla; therefore we selected a part of our men, and gave them
          charge over our prisoners to go down to the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 57:17
           17 But it came to pass that on the morrow they did return. And
          now behold, we did not inquire of them concerning the prisoners;
          for behold, the Lamanites were upon us, and they returned in
          season to save us from falling into their hands. For behold,
          Ammoron had sent to their support a new supply of provisions and
          also a numerous army of men.
          

          Alma 57:18
           18 And it came to pass that those men whom we sent with the
          prisoners did arrive in season to check them, as they were about
          to overpower us.
          

          Alma 57:19
           19 But behold, my little band of two thousand and sixty fought
          most desperately; yea, they were firm before the Lamanites, and
          did administer death unto all those who opposed them.
          

          Alma 57:20
           20 And as the remainder of our army were about to give way
          before the Lamanites, behold, those two thousand and sixty were
          firm and undaunted.
          

          Alma 57:21
           21 Yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of
          command with exactness; yea, and even according to their faith it
          was done unto them; and I did remember the words which they said
          unto me that their mothers had taught them.
          

          Alma 57:22
           22 And now behold, it was these my sons, and those men who had
          been selected to convey the prisoners, to whom we owe this great
          victory; for it was they who did beat the Lamanites; therefore
          they were driven back to the city of Manti.
          

          Alma 57:23
           23 And we retained our city Cumeni, and were not all destroyed
          by the sword; nevertheless, we had suffered great loss.
          

          Alma 57:24
           24 And it came to pass that after the Lamanites had fled, I
          immediately gave orders that my men who had been wounded should
          be taken from among the dead, and caused that their wounds should
          be dressed.
          

          Alma 57:25
           25 And it came to pass that there were two hundred, out of my
          two thousand and sixty, who had fainted because of the loss of
          blood; nevertheless, according to the goodness of God, and to our
          great astonishment, and also the joy of our whole army, there was
          not one soul of them who did perish; yea, and neither was there
          one soul among them who had not received many wounds.
          

          Alma 57:26
           26 And now, their preservation was astonishing to our whole
          army, yea, that they should be spared while there was a thousand
          of our brethren who were slain. And we do justly ascribe it to
          the miraculous power of God, because of their exceeding faith in
          that which they had been taught to believe—that there was a just
          God, and whosoever did not doubt, that they should be preserved
          by his marvelous power.
          

          Alma 57:27
           27 Now this was the faith of these of whom I have spoken; they
          are young, and their minds are firm, and they do put their trust
          in God continually.
          

          Alma 57:28
           28 And now it came to pass that after we had thus taken care of
          our wounded men, and had buried our dead and also the dead of the
          Lamanites, who were many, behold, we did inquire of Gid
          concerning the prisoners whom they had started to go down to the
          land of Zarahemla with.
          

          Alma 57:29
           29 Now Gid was the chief captain over the band who was appointed
          to guard them down to the land.
          

          Alma 57:30
           30 And now, these are the words which Gid said unto me: Behold,
          we did start to go down to the land of Zarahemla with our
          prisoners. And it came to pass that we did meet the spies of our
          armies, who had been sent out to watch the camp of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 57:31
           31 And they cried unto us, saying—Behold, the armies of the
          Lamanites are marching towards the city of Cumeni; and behold,
          they will fall upon them, yea, and will destroy our people.
          

          Alma 57:32
           32 And it came to pass that our prisoners did hear their cries,
          which caused them to take courage; and they did rise up in
          rebellion against us.
          

          Alma 57:33
           33 And it came to pass because of their rebellion we did cause
          that our swords should come upon them. And it came to pass that
          they did in a body run upon our swords, in the which, the greater
          number of them were slain; and the remainder of them broke
          through and fled from us.
          

          Alma 57:34
           34 And behold, when they had fled and we could not overtake
          them, we took our march with speed towards the city Cumeni; and
          behold, we did arrive in time that we might assist our brethren
          in preserving the city.
          

          Alma 57:35
           35 And behold, we are again delivered out of the hands of our
          enemies. And blessed is the name of our God; for behold, it is
          he that has delivered us; yea, that has done this great thing for
          us.
          

          Alma 57:36
           36 Now it came to pass that when I, Helaman, had heard these
          words of Gid, I was filled with exceeding joy because of the
          goodness of God in preserving us, that we might not all perish;
          yea, and I trust that the souls of them who have been slain have
          entered into the rest of their God.
          

Alma 58 Chapter 58

          Alma 58:1
           1 And behold, now it came to pass that our next object was to
          obtain the city of Manti; but behold, there was no way that we
          could lead them out of the city by our small bands. For behold,
          they remembered that which we had hitherto done; therefore we
          could not decoy them away from their strongholds.
          

          Alma 58:2
           2 And they were so much more numerous than was our army that we
          durst not go forth and attack them in their strongholds.
          

          Alma 58:3
           3 Yea, and it became expedient that we should employ our men to
          the maintaining those parts of the land which we had regained of
          our possessions; therefore it became expedient that we should
          wait, that we might receive more strength from the land of
          Zarahemla and also a new supply of provisions.
          

          Alma 58:4
           4 And it came to pass that I thus did send an embassy to the
          governor of our land, to acquaint him concerning the affairs of
          our people. And it came to pass that we did wait to receive
          provisions and strength from the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 58:5
           5 But behold, this did profit us but little; for the Lamanites
          were also receiving great strength from day to day, and also many
          provisions; and thus were our circumstances at this period of
          time.
          

          Alma 58:6
           6 And the Lamanites were sallying forth against us from time to
          time, resolving by stratagem to destroy us; nevertheless we could
          not come to battle with them, because of their retreats and their
          strongholds.
          

          Alma 58:7
           7 And it came to pass that we did wait in these difficult
          circumstances for the space of many months, even until we were
          about to perish for the want of food.
          

          Alma 58:8
           8 But it came to pass that we did receive food, which was
          guarded to us by an army of two thousand men to our assistance;
          and this is all the assistance which we did receive, to defend
          ourselves and our country from falling into the hands of our
          enemies, yea, to contend with an enemy which was innumerable.
          

          Alma 58:9
           9 And now the cause of these our embarrassments, or the cause
          why they did not send more strength unto us, we knew not;
          therefore we were grieved and also filled with fear, lest by any
          means the judgments of God should come upon our land, to our
          overthrow and utter destruction.
          

          Alma 58:10
           10 Therefore we did pour out our souls in prayer to God, that he
          would strengthen us and deliver us out of the hands of our
          enemies, yea, and also give us strength that we might retain our
          cities, and our lands, and our possessions, for the support of
          our people.
          

          Alma 58:11
           11 Yea, and it came to pass that the Lord our God did visit us
          with assurances that he would deliver us; yea, insomuch that he
          did speak peace to our souls, and did grant unto us great faith,
          and did cause us that we should hope for our deliverance in him.
          

          Alma 58:12
           12 And we did take courage with our small force which we had
          received, and were fixed with a determination to conquer our
          enemies, and to maintain our lands, and our possessions, and our
          wives, and our children, and the cause of our liberty.
          

          Alma 58:13
           13 And thus we did go forth with all our might against the
          Lamanites, who were in the city of Manti; and we did pitch our
          tents by the wilderness side, which was near to the city.
          

          Alma 58:14
           14 And it came to pass that on the morrow, that when the
          Lamanites saw that we were in the borders by the wilderness which
          was near the city, that they sent out their spies round about us
          that they might discover the number and the strength of our army.
          

          Alma 58:15
           15 And it came to pass that when they saw that we were not
          strong, according to our numbers, and fearing that we should cut
          them off from their support except they should come out to battle
          against us and kill us, and also supposing that they could easily
          destroy us with their numerous hosts, therefore they began to
          make preparations to come out against us to battle.
          

          Alma 58:16
           16 And when we saw that they were making preparations to come
          out against us, behold, I caused that Gid, with a small number of
          men, should secrete himself in the wilderness, and also that
          Teomner and a small number of men should secrete themselves also
          in the wilderness.
          

          Alma 58:17
           17 Now Gid and his men were on the right and the others on the
          left; and when they had thus secreted themselves, behold, I
          remained, with the remainder of my army, in that same place where
          we had first pitched our tents against the time that the
          Lamanites should come out to battle.
          

          Alma 58:18
           18 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did come out with
          their numerous army against us. And when they had come and were
          about to fall upon us with the sword, I caused that my men, those
          who were with me, should retreat into the wilderness.
          

          Alma 58:19
           19 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did follow after us
          with great speed, for they were exceedingly desirous to overtake
          us that they might slay us; therefore they did follow us into the
          wilderness; and we did pass by in the midst of Gid and Teomner,
          insomuch that they were not discovered by the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 58:20
           20 And it came to pass that when the Lamanites had passed by, or
          when the army had passed by, Gid and Teomner did rise up from
          their secret places, and did cut off the spies of the Lamanites
          that they should not return to the city.
          

          Alma 58:21
           21 And it came to pass that when they had cut them off, they ran
          to the city and fell upon the guards who were left to guard the
          city, insomuch that they did destroy them and did take possession
          of the city.
          Alma 58:22
           22 Now this was done because the Lamanites did suffer their
          whole army, save a few guards only, to be led away into the
          wilderness.
          

          Alma 58:23
           23 And it came to pass that Gid and Teomner by this means had
          obtained possession of their strongholds. And it came to pass
          that we took our course, after having traveled much in the
          wilderness towards the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Alma 58:24
           24 And when the Lamanites saw that they were marching towards
          the land of Zarahemla, they were exceedingly afraid, lest there
          was a plan laid to lead them on to destruction; therefore they
          began to retreat into the wilderness again, yea, even back by the
          same way which they had come.
          

          Alma 58:25
           25 And behold, it was night and they did pitch their tents, for
          the chief captains of the Lamanites had supposed that the
          Nephites were weary because of their march; and supposing that
          they had driven their whole army therefore they took no thought
          concerning the city of Manti.
          

          Alma 58:26
           26 Now it came to pass that when it was night, I caused that my
          men should not sleep, but that they should march forward by
          another way towards the land of Manti.
          

          Alma 58:27
           27 And because of this our march in the night-time, behold, on
          the morrow we were beyond the Lamanites, insomuch that we did
          arrive before them at the city of Manti.
          

          Alma 58:28
           28 And thus it came to pass, that by this stratagem we did take
          possession of the city of Manti without the shedding of blood.
          

          Alma 58:29
           29 And it came to pass that when the armies of the Lamanites did
          arrive near the city, and saw that we were prepared to meet them,
          they were astonished exceedingly and struck with great fear,
          insomuch that they did flee into the wilderness.
          

          Alma 58:30
           30 Yea, and it came to pass that the armies of the Lamanites did
          flee out of all this quarter of the land. But behold, they have
          carried with them many women and children out of the land.
          

          Alma 58:31
           31 And those cities which had been taken by the Lamanites, all
          of them are at this period of time in our possession; and our
          fathers and our women and our children are returning to their
          homes, all save it be those who have been taken prisoners and
          carried off by the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 58:32
           32 But behold, our armies are small to maintain so great a
          number of cities and so great possessions.
          

          Alma 58:33
           33 But behold, we trust in our God who has given us victory over
          those lands, insomuch that we have obtained those cities and
          those lands, which were our own.
          

          Alma 58:34
           34 Now we do not know the cause that the government does not
          grant us more strength; neither do those men who came up unto us
          know why we have not received greater strength.
          

          Alma 58:35
           35 Behold, we do not know but what ye are unsuccessful, and ye
          have drawn away the forces into that quarter of the land; if so,
          we do not desire to murmur.
          

          Alma 58:36
           36 And if it is not so, behold, we fear that there is some
          faction in the government, that they do not send more men to our
          assistance; for we know that they are more numerous than that
          which they have sent.
          

          Alma 58:37
           37 But, behold, it mattereth not—we trust God will deliver us,
          notwithstanding the weakness of our armies, yea, and deliver us
          out of the hands of our enemies.
          

          Alma 58:38
           38 Behold, this is the twenty and ninth year, in the latter end,
          and we are in the possession of our lands; and the Lamanites have
          fled to the land of Nephi.
          

          Alma 58:39
           39 And those sons of the people of Ammon, of whom I have so
          highly spoken, are with me in the city of Manti; and the Lord had
          supported them, yea, and kept them from falling by the sword,
          insomuch that even one soul has not been slain.
          

          Alma 58:40
           40 But behold, they have received many wounds; nevertheless they
          stand fast in that liberty wherewith God has made them free; and
          they are strict to remember the Lord their God from day to day;
          yea, they do observe to keep his statutes, and his judgments, and
          his commandments continually; and their faith is strong in the
          prophecies concerning that which is to come.
          

          Alma 58:41
           41 And now, my beloved brother, Moroni, may the Lord our God,
          who has redeemed us and made us free, keep you continually in his
          presence; yea, and may he favor this people, even that ye may
          have success in obtaining the possession of all that which the
          Lamanites have taken from us, which was for our support. And
          now, behold, I close mine epistle. I am Helaman, the son of
          Alma.
          

Alma 59 Chapter 59

          Alma 59:1
           1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi, after Moroni had received and
          had read Helaman's epistle, he was exceedingly rejoiced because
          of the welfare, yea, the exceeding success which Helaman had had,
          in obtaining those lands which were lost.
          

          Alma 59:2
           2 Yea, and he did make it known unto all his people, in all the
          land round about in that part where he was, that they might
          rejoice also.
          

          Alma 59:3
           3 And it came to pass that he immediately sent an epistle to
          Pahoran, desiring that he should cause men to be gathered
          together to strengthen Helaman, or the armies of Helaman,
          insomuch that he might with ease maintain that part of the land
          which he had been so miraculously prospered in regaining.
          

          Alma 59:4
           4 And it came to pass when Moroni had sent this epistle to the
          land of Zarahemla, he began again to lay a plan that he might
          obtain the remainder of those possessions and cities which the
          Lamanites had taken from them.
          

          Alma 59:5
           5 And it came to pass that while Moroni was thus making
          preparations to go against the Lamanites to battle, behold, the
          people of Nephihah, who were gathered together from the city of
          Moroni and the city of Lehi and the city of Morianton, were
          attacked by the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 59:6
           6 Yea, even those who had been compelled to flee from the land
          of Manti, and from the land round about, had come over and joined
          the Lamanites in this part of the land.
          

          Alma 59:7
           7 And thus being exceedingly numerous, yea, and receiving
          strength from day to day, by the command of Ammoron they came
          forth against the people of Nephihah, and they did begin to slay
          them with an exceedingly great slaughter.
          

          Alma 59:8
           8 And their armies were so numerous that the remainder of the
          people of Nephihah were obliged to flee before them; and they
          came even and joined the army of Moroni.
          

          Alma 59:9
           9 And now as Moroni had supposed that there should be men sent
          to the city Nephihah, to the assistance of the people to maintain
          that city, and knowing that it was easier to keep the city from
          falling into the hands of the Lamanites than to retake it from
          them, he supposed that they would easily maintain that city.
          

          Alma 59:10
           10 Therefore he retained all his force to maintain those places
          which he had recovered.
          

          Alma 59:11
           11 And now, when Moroni saw that the city of Nephihah was lost
          he was exceedingly sorrowful, and began to doubt, because of the
          wickedness of the people, whether they should not fall into the
          hands of their brethren.
          

          Alma 59:12
           12 Now this was the case with all his chief captains. They
          doubted and marveled also because of the wickedness of the
          people, and this because of the success of the Lamanites over
          them.
          

          Alma 59:13
           13 And it came to pass that Moroni was angry with the
          government, because of their indifference concerning the freedom
          of their country.
          

Alma 60 Chapter 60

          Alma 60:1
           1 And it came to pass that he wrote again to the governor of the
          land, who was Pahoran, and these are the words which he wrote,
          saying: Behold, I direct mine epistle to Pahoran, in the city of
          Zarahemla, who is the chief judge and the governor over the land,
          and also to all those who have been chosen by this people to
          govern and manage the affairs of this war.
          

          Alma 60:2
           2 For behold, I have somewhat to say unto them by the way of
          condemnation; for behold, ye yourselves know that ye have been
          appointed to gather together men, and arm them with swords, and
          with cimeters, and all manner of weapons of war of every kind,
          and send forth against the Lamanites, in whatsoever parts they
          should come into our land.
          

          Alma 60:3
           3 And now behold, I say unto you that myself, and also my men,
          and also Helaman and his men, have suffered exceedingly great
          sufferings; yea, even hunger, thirst, and fatigue, and all manner
          of afflictions of every kind.
          

          Alma 60:4
           4 But behold, were this all we had suffered we would not murmur
          nor complain.
          

          Alma 60:5
           5 But behold, great has been the slaughter among our people;
          yea, thousands have fallen by the sword, while it might have
          otherwise been if ye had rendered unto our armies sufficient
          strength and succor for them. Yea, great has been your neglect
          towards us.
          

          Alma 60:6
           6 And now behold, we desire to know the cause of this
          exceedingly great neglect; yea, we desire to know the cause of
          your thoughtless state.
          

          Alma 60:7
           7 Can you think to sit upon your thrones in a state of
          thoughtless stupor, while your enemies are spreading the work of
          death around you? Yea, while they are murdering thousands of
          your brethren—
          

          Alma 60:8
           8 Yea, even they who have looked up to you for protection, yea,
          have placed you in a situation that ye might have succored them,
          yea, ye might have sent armies unto them, to have strengthened
          them, and have saved thousands of them from falling by the sword.
          

          Alma 60:9
           9 But behold, this is not all—ye have withheld your provisions
          from them, insomuch that many have fought and bled out their
          lives because of their great desires which they had for the
          welfare of this people; yea, and this they have done when they
          were about to perish with hunger, because of your exceedingly
          great neglect towards them.
          

          Alma 60:10
           10 And now, my beloved brethren—for ye ought to be beloved;
          yea, and ye ought to have stirred yourselves more diligently for
          the welfare and the freedom of this people; but behold, ye have
          neglected them insomuch that the blood of thousands shall come
          upon your heads for vengeance; yea, for known unto God were all
          their cries, and all their sufferings—
          

          Alma 60:11
           11 Behold, could ye suppose that ye could sit upon your thrones,
          and because of the exceeding goodness of God ye could do nothing
          and he would deliver you? Behold, if ye have supposed this ye
          have supposed in vain.
          

          Alma 60:12
           12 Do ye suppose that, because so many of your brethren have
          been killed it is because of their wickedness? I say unto you,
          if ye have supposed this ye have supposed in vain; for I say unto
          you, there are many who have fallen by the sword; and behold it
          is to your condemnation;
          

          Alma 60:13
           13 For the Lord suffereth the righteous to be slain that his
          justice and judgment may come upon the wicked; therefore ye need
          not suppose that the righteous are lost because they are slain;
          but behold, they do enter into the rest of the Lord their God.
          

          Alma 60:14
           14 And now behold, I say unto you, I fear exceedingly that the
          judgments of God will come upon this people, because of their
          exceeding slothfulness, yea, even the slothfulness of our
          government, and their exceedingly great neglect towards their
          brethren, yea, towards those who have been slain.
          

          Alma 60:15
           15 For were it not for the wickedness which first commenced at
          our head, we could have withstood our enemies that they could
          have gained no power over us.
          

          Alma 60:16
           16 Yea, had it not been for the war which broke out among
          ourselves; yea, were it not for these king-men, who caused so
          much bloodshed among ourselves; yea, at the time we were
          contending among ourselves, if we had united our strength as we
          hitherto have done; yea, had it not been for the desire of power
          and authority which those king-men had over us; had they been
          true to the cause of our freedom, and united with us, and gone
          forth against our enemies, instead of taking up their swords
          against us, which was the cause of so much bloodshed among
          ourselves; yea, if we had gone forth against them in the strength
          of the Lord, we should have dispersed our enemies, for it would
          have been done, according to the fulfilling of his word.
          

          Alma 60:17
           17 But behold, now the Lamanites are coming upon us, taking
          possession of our lands, and they are murdering our people with
          the sword, yea, our women and our children, and also carrying
          them away captive, causing them that they should suffer all
          manner of afflictions, and this because of the great wickedness
          of those who are seeking for power and authority, yea, even those
          king-men.
          

          Alma 60:18
           18 But why should I say much concerning this matter? For we
          know not but what ye yourselves are seeking for authority. We
          know not but what ye are also traitors to your country.
          

          Alma 60:19
           19 Or is it that ye have neglected us because ye are in the
          heart of our country and ye are surrounded by security, that ye
          do not cause food to be sent unto us, and also men to strengthen
          our armies?
          

          Alma 60:20
           20 Have ye forgotten the commandments of the Lord your God?
          Yea, have ye forgotten the captivity of our fathers? Have ye
          forgotten the many times we have been delivered out of the hands
          of our enemies?
          

          Alma 60:21
           21 Or do ye suppose that the Lord will still deliver us, while
          we sit upon our thrones and do not make use of the means which
          the Lord has provided for us?
          

          Alma 60:22
           22 Yea, will ye sit in idleness while ye are surrounded with
          thousands of those, yea, and tens of thousands, who do also sit
          in idleness, while there are thousands round about in the borders
          of the land who are falling by the sword, yea, wounded and
          bleeding?
          

          Alma 60:23
           23 Do ye suppose that God will look upon you as guiltless while
          ye sit still and behold these things? Behold I say unto you,
          Nay. Now I would that ye should remember that God has said that
          the inward vessel shall be cleansed first, and then shall the
          outer vessel be cleansed also.
          

          Alma 60:24
           24 And now, except ye do repent of that which ye have done, and
          begin to be up and doing, and send forth food and men unto us,
          and also unto Helaman, that he may support those parts of our
          country which he has regained, and that we may also recover the
          remainder of our possessions in these parts, behold it will be
          expedient that we contend no more with the Lamanites until we
          have first cleansed our inward vessel, yea, even the great head
          of our government.
          

          Alma 60:25
           25 And except ye grant mine epistle, and come out and show unto
          me a true spirit of freedom, and strive to strengthen and fortify
          our armies, and grant unto them food for their support, behold I
          will leave a part of my freemen to maintain this part of our
          land, and I will leave the strength and the blessings of God upon
          them, that none other power can operate against them—
          

          Alma 60:26
           26 And this because of their exceeding faith, and their patience
          in their tribulations—
          

          Alma 60:27
           27 And I will come unto you, and if there be any among you that
          has a desire for freedom, yea, if there be even a spark of
          freedom remaining, behold I will stir up insurrections among you,
          even until those who have desires to usurp power and authority
          shall become extinct.
          

          Alma 60:28
           28 Yea, behold I do not fear your power nor your authority, but
          it is my God whom I fear; and it is according to his commandments
          that I do take my sword to defend the cause of my country, and it
          is because of your iniquity that we have suffered so much loss.
          

          Alma 60:29
           29 Behold it is time, yea, the time is now at hand, that except
          ye do bestir yourselves in the defence of your country and your
          little ones, the sword of justice doth hang over you; yea, and it
          shall fall upon you and visit you even to your utter destruction.
          

          Alma 60:30
           30 Behold, I wait for assistance from you; and, except ye do
          administer unto our relief, behold, I come unto you, even in the
          land of Zarahemla, and smite you with the sword, insomuch that ye
          can have no more power to impede the progress of this people in
          the cause of our freedom.
          

          Alma 60:31
           31 For behold, the Lord will not suffer that ye shall live and
          wax strong in your iniquities to destroy his righteous people.
          

          Alma 60:32
           32 Behold, can you suppose that the Lord will spare you and come
          out in judgment against the Lamanites, when it is the tradition
          of their fathers that has caused their hatred, yea, and it has
          been redoubled by those who have dissented from us, while your
          iniquity is for the cause of your love of glory and the vain
          things of the world?
          

          Alma 60:33
           33 Ye know that ye do transgress the laws of God, and ye do know
          that ye do trample them under your feet. Behold, the Lord saith
          unto me: If those whom ye have appointed your governors do not
          repent of their sins and iniquities, ye shall go up to battle
          against them.
          

          Alma 60:34
           34 And now behold, I, Moroni, am constrained, according to the
          covenant which I have made to keep the commandments of my God;
          therefore I would that ye should adhere to the word of God, and
          send speedily unto me of your provisions and of your men, and
          also to Helaman.
          

          Alma 60:35
           35 And behold, if ye will not do this I come unto you speedily;
          for behold, God will not suffer that we should perish with
          hunger; therefore he will give unto us of your food, even if it
          must be by the sword. Now see that ye fulfil the word of God.
          

          Alma 60:36
           36 Behold, I am Moroni, your chief captain. I seek not for
          power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world,
          but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my
          country. And thus I close mine epistle.
          

Alma 61 Chapter 61

          Alma 61:1
           1 Behold, now it came to pass that soon after Moroni had sent
          his epistle unto the chief governor, he received an epistle from
          Pahoran, the chief governor. And these are the words which he
          received:
          

          Alma 61:2
           2 I, Pahoran, who am the chief governor of this land, do send
          these words unto Moroni, the chief captain over the army.
          Behold, I say unto you, Moroni, that I do not joy in your great
          afflictions, yea, it grieves my soul.
          

          Alma 61:3
           3 But behold, there are those who do joy in your afflictions,
          yea, insomuch that they have risen up in rebellion against me,
          and also those of my people who are freemen, yea, and those who
          have risen up are exceedingly numerous.
          

          Alma 61:4
           4 And it is those who have sought to take away the judgment-seat
          from me that have been the cause of this great iniquity; for they
          have used great flattery, and they have led away the hearts of
          many people, which will be the cause of sore affliction among us;
          they have withheld our provisions, and have daunted our freemen
          that they have not come unto you.
          

          Alma 61:5
           5 And behold, they have driven me out before them, and I have
          fled to the land of Gideon, with as many men as it were possible
          that I could get.
          

          Alma 61:6
           6 And behold, I have sent a proclamation throughout this part of
          the land; and behold, they are flocking to us daily, to their
          arms, in the defence of their country and their freedom, and to
          avenge our wrongs.
          

          Alma 61:7
           7 And they have come unto us, insomuch that those who have risen
          up in rebellion against us are set at defiance, yea, insomuch
          that they do fear us and durst not come out against us to battle.
          

          Alma 61:8
           8 They have got possession of the land, or the city, of
          Zarahemla; they have appointed a king over them, and he hath
          written unto the king of the Lamanites, in the which he hath
          joined an alliance with him; in the which alliance he hath agreed
          to maintain the city of Zarahemla, which maintenance he supposeth
          will enable the Lamanites to conquer the remainder of the land,
          and he shall be placed king over this people when they shall be
          conquered under the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 61:9
           9 And now, in your epistle you have censured me, but it
          mattereth not; I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of
          your heart. I, Pahoran, do not seek for power, save only to
          retain my judgment-seat that I may preserve the rights and the
          liberty of my people. My soul standeth fast in that liberty in
          the which God hath made us free.
          

          Alma 61:10
           10 And now, behold, we will resist wickedness even unto
          bloodshed. We would not shed the blood of the Lamanites if they
          would stay in their own land.
          

          Alma 61:11
           11 We would not shed the blood of our brethren if they would not
          rise up in rebellion and take the sword against us.
          

          Alma 61:12
           12 We would subject ourselves to the yoke of bondage if it were
          requisite with the justice of God, or if he should command us so
          to do.
          

          Alma 61:13
           13 But behold he doth not command us that we shall subject
          ourselves to our enemies, but that we should put our trust in
          him, and he will deliver us.
          

          Alma 61:14
           14 Therefore, my beloved brother, Moroni, let us resist evil,
          and whatsoever evil we cannot resist with our words, yea, such as
          rebellions and dissensions, let us resist them with our swords,
          that we may retain our freedom, that we may rejoice in the great
          privilege of our church, and in the cause of our Redeemer and our
          God.
          

          Alma 61:15
           15 Therefore, come unto me speedily with a few of your men, and
          leave the remainder in the charge of Lehi and Teancum; give unto
          them power to conduct the war in that part of the land, according
          to the Spirit of God, which is also the Spirit of freedom which
          is in them.
          

          Alma 61:16
           16 Behold I have sent a few provisions unto them, that they may
          not perish until ye can come unto me.
          

          Alma 61:17
           17 Gather together whatsoever force ye can upon your march
          hither, and we will go speedily against those dissenters, in the
          strength of our God according to the faith which is in us.
          

          Alma 61:18
           18 And we will take possession of the city of Zarahemla, that we
          may obtain more food to send forth unto Lehi and Teancum; yea, we
          will go forth against them in the strength of the Lord, and we
          will put an end to this great iniquity.
          

          Alma 61:19
           19 And now, Moroni, I do joy in receiving your epistle, for I
          was somewhat worried concerning what we should do, whether it
          should be just in us to go against our brethren.
          

          Alma 61:20
           20 But ye have said, except they repent the Lord hath commanded
          you that ye should go against them.
          

          Alma 61:21
           21 See that ye strengthen Lehi and Teancum in the Lord; tell
          them to fear not, for God will deliver them, yea, and also all
          those who stand fast in that liberty wherewith God hath made them
          free. And now I close mine epistle to my beloved brother,
          Moroni.
          

Alma 62 Chapter 62

          Alma 62:1
           1 And now it came to pass that when Moroni had received this
          epistle his heart did take courage, and was filled with
          exceedingly great joy because of the faithfulness of Pahoran,
          that he was not also a traitor to the freedom and cause of his
          country.
          

          Alma 62:2
           2 But he did also mourn exceedingly because of the iniquity of
          those who had driven Pahoran from the judgment-seat, yea, in fine
          because of those who had rebelled against their country and also
          their God.
          

          Alma 62:3
           3 And it came to pass that Moroni took a small number of men,
          according to the desire of Pahoran, and gave Lehi and Teancum
          command over the remainder of his army, and took his march
          towards the land of Gideon.
          

          Alma 62:4
           4 And he did raise the standard of liberty in whatsoever place
          he did enter, and gained whatsoever force he could in all his
          march towards the land of Gideon.
          

          Alma 62:5
           5 And it came to pass that thousands did flock unto his
          standard, and did take up their swords in the defence of their
          freedom, that they might not come into bondage.
          

          Alma 62:6
           6 And thus, when Moroni had gathered together whatsoever men he
          could in all his march, he came to the land of Gideon; and
          uniting his forces with those of Pahoran they became exceedingly
          strong, even stronger than the men of Pachus, who was the king of
          those dissenters who had driven the freemen out of the land of
          Zarahemla and had taken possession of the land.
          

          Alma 62:7
           7 And it came to pass that Moroni and Pahoran went down with
          their armies into the land of Zarahemla, and went forth against
          the city, and did meet the men of Pachus, insomuch that they did
          come to battle.
          

          Alma 62:8
           8 And behold, Pachus was slain and his men were taken prisoners,
          and Pahoran was restored to his judgment-seat.
          

          Alma 62:9
           9 And the men of Pachus received their trial, according to the
          law, and also those king-men who had been taken and cast into
          prison; and they were executed according to the law; yea, those
          men of Pachus and those king-men, whosoever would not take up
          arms in the defence of their country, but would fight against it,
          were put to death.
          

          Alma 62:10
           10 And thus it became expedient that this law should be strictly
          observed for the safety of their country; yea, and whosoever was
          found denying their freedom was speedily executed according to
          the law.
          

          Alma 62:11
           11 And thus ended the thirtieth year of the reign of the judges
          over the people of Nephi; Moroni and Pahoran having restored
          peace to the land of Zarahemla, among their own people, having
          inflicted death upon all those who were not true to the cause of
          freedom.
          

          Alma 62:12
           12 And it came to pass in the commencement of the thirty and
          first year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi,
          Moroni immediately caused that provisions should be sent, and
          also an army of six thousand men should be sent unto Helaman, to
          assist him in preserving that part of the land.
          

          Alma 62:13
           13 And he also caused that an army of six thousand men, with a
          sufficient quantity of food, should be sent to the armies of Lehi
          and Teancum. And it came to pass that this was done to fortify
          the land against the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 62:14
           14 And it came to pass that Moroni and Pahoran, leaving a large
          body of men in the land of Zarahemla, took their march with a
          large body of men towards the land of Nephihah, being determined
          to overthrow the Lamanites in that city.
          

          Alma 62:15
           15 And it came to pass that as they were marching towards the
          land, they took a large body of men of the Lamanites, and slew
          many of them, and took their provisions and their weapons of war.
          

          Alma 62:16
           16 And it came to pass after they had taken them, they caused
          them to enter into a covenant that they would no more take up
          their weapons of war against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 62:17
           17 And when they had entered into this covenant they sent them
          to dwell with the people of Ammon, and they were in number about
          four thousand who had not been slain.
          

          Alma 62:18
           18 And it came to pass that when they had sent them away they
          pursued their march towards the land of Nephihah. And it came to
          pass that when they had come to the city of Nephihah, they did
          pitch their tents in the plains of Nephihah, which is near the
          city of Nephihah.
          

          Alma 62:19
           19 Now Moroni was desirous that the Lamanites should come out to
          battle against them, upon the plains; but the Lamanites, knowing
          of their exceedingly great courage, and beholding the greatness
          of their numbers, therefore they durst not come out against them;
          therefore they did not come to battle in that day.
          

          Alma 62:20
           20 And when the night came, Moroni went forth in the darkness of
          the night, and came upon the top of the wall to spy out in what
          part of the city the Lamanites did camp with their army.
          

          Alma 62:21
           21 And it came to pass that they were on the east, by the
          entrance; and they were all asleep. And now Moroni returned to
          his army, and caused that they should prepare in haste strong
          cords and ladders, to be let down from the top of the wall into
          the inner part of the wall.
          

          Alma 62:22
           22 And it came to pass that Moroni caused that his men should
          march forth and come upon the top of the wall, and let themselves
          down into that part of the city, yea, even on the west, where the
          Lamanites did not camp with their armies.
          

          Alma 62:23
           23 And it came to pass that they were all let down into the city
          by night, by the means of their strong cords and their ladders;
          thus when the morning came they were all within the walls of the
          city.
          

          Alma 62:24
           24 And now, when the Lamanites awoke and saw that the armies of
          Moroni were within the walls, they were affrighted exceedingly,
          insomuch that they did flee out by the pass.
          

          Alma 62:25
           25 And now when Moroni saw that they were fleeing before him, he
          did cause that his men should march forth against them, and slew
          many, and surrounded many others, and took them prisoners; and
          the remainder of them fled into the land of Moroni, which was in
          the borders by the seashore.
          

          Alma 62:26
           26 Thus had Moroni and Pahoran obtained the possession of the
          city of Nephihah without the loss of one soul; and there were
          many of the Lamanites who were slain.
          

          Alma 62:27
           27 Now it came to pass that many of the Lamanites that were
          prisoners were desirous to join the people of Ammon and become a
          free people.
          

          Alma 62:28
           28 And it came to pass that as many as were desirous, unto them
          it was granted according to their desires.
          

          Alma 62:29
           29 Therefore, all the prisoners of the Lamanites did join the
          people of Ammon, and did begin to labor exceedingly, tilling the
          ground, raising all manner of grain, and flocks and herds of
          every kind; and thus were the Nephites relieved from a great
          burden; yea, insomuch that they were relieved from all the
          prisoners of the Lamanites.
          

          Alma 62:30
           30 Now it came to pass that Moroni, after he had obtained
          possession of the city of Nephihah, having taken many prisoners,
          which did reduce the armies of the Lamanites exceedingly, and
          having regained many of the Nephites who had been taken
          prisoners, which did strengthen the army of Moroni exceedingly;
          therefore Moroni went forth from the land of Nephihah to the land
          of Lehi.
          

          Alma 62:31
           31 And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that Moroni
          was coming against them, they were again frightened and fled
          before the army of Moroni.
          

          Alma 62:32
           32 And it came to pass that Moroni and his army did pursue them
          from city to city, until they were met by Lehi and Teancum; and
          the Lamanites fled from Lehi and Teancum, even down upon the
          borders by the seashore, until they came to the land of Moroni.
          

          Alma 62:33
           33 And the armies of the Lamanites were all gathered together,
          insomuch that they were all in one body in the land of Moroni.
          Now, Ammoron, the king of the Lamanites, was also with them.
          

          Alma 62:34
           34 And it came to pass that Moroni and Lehi and Teancum did
          encamp with their armies round about in the borders of the land
          of Moroni, insomuch that the Lamanites were encircled about in
          the borders by the wilderness on the south, and in the borders by
          the wilderness on the east.
          

          Alma 62:35
           35 And thus they did encamp for the night. For behold, the
          Nephites and the Lamanites also were weary because of the
          greatness of the march; therefore they did not resolve upon any
          stratagem in the night-time, save it were Teancum; for he was
          exceedingly angry with Ammoron, insomuch that he considered that
          Ammoron, and Amalickiah his brother, had been the cause of this
          great and lasting war between them and the Lamanites, which had
          been the cause of so much war and bloodshed, yea, and so much
          famine.
          

          Alma 62:36
           36 And it came to pass that Teancum in his anger did go forth
          into the camp of the Lamanites, and did let himself down over the
          walls of the city. And he went forth with a cord, from place to
          place, insomuch that he did find the king; and he did cast a
          javelin at him, which did pierce him near the heart. But behold,
          the king did awaken his servants before he died, insomuch that
          they did pursue Teancum, and slew him.
          

          Alma 62:37
           37 Now it came to pass that when Lehi and Moroni knew that
          Teancum was dead they were exceedingly sorrowful; for behold, he
          had been a man who had fought valiantly for his country, yea, a
          true friend to liberty; and he had suffered very many exceedingly
          sore afflictions. But behold, he was dead, and had gone the way
          of all the earth.
          

          Alma 62:38
           38 Now it came to pass that Moroni marched forth on the morrow,
          and came upon the Lamanites, insomuch that they did slay them
          with a great slaughter; and they did drive them out of the land;
          and they did flee, even that they did not return at that time
          against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 62:39
           39 And thus ended the thirty and first year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi; and thus they had had wars, and
          bloodsheds, and famine, and affliction, for the space of many
          years.
          

          Alma 62:40
           40 And there had been murders, and contentions, and dissensions,
          and all manner of iniquity among the people of Nephi;
          nevertheless for the righteous' sake, yea, because of the prayers
          of the righteous, they were spared.
          

          Alma 62:41
           41 But behold, because of the exceedingly great length of the
          war between the Nephites and the Lamanites many had become
          hardened, because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and
          many were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that
          they did humble themselves before God, even in the depth of
          humility.
          

          Alma 62:42
           42 And it came to pass that after Moroni had fortified those
          parts of the land which were most exposed to the Lamanites, until
          they were sufficiently strong, he returned to the city of
          Zarahemla; and also Helaman returned to the place of his
          inheritance; and there was once more peace established among the
          people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 62:43
           43 And Moroni yielded up the command of his armies into the
          hands of his son, whose name was Moronihah; and he retired to his
          own house that he might spend the remainder of his days in peace.
          

          Alma 62:44
           44 And Pahoran did return to his judgment-seat; and Helaman did
          take upon him again to preach unto the people the word of God;
          for because of so many wars and contentions it had become
          expedient that a regulation should be made again in the church.
          

          Alma 62:45
           45 Therefore, Helaman and his brethren went forth, and did
          declare the word of God with much power unto the convincing of
          many people of their wickedness, which did cause them to repent
          of their sins and to be baptized unto the Lord their God.
          

          Alma 62:46
           46 And it came to pass that they did establish again the church
          of God, throughout all the land.
          

          Alma 62:47
           47 Yea, and regulations were made concerning the law. And their
          judges, and their chief judges were chosen.
          

          Alma 62:48
           48 And the people of Nephi began to prosper again in the land,
          and began to multiply and to wax exceedingly strong again in the
          land. And they began to grow exceedingly rich.
          

          Alma 62:49
           49 But notwithstanding their riches, or their strength, or their
          prosperity, they were not lifted up in the pride of their eyes;
          neither were they slow to remember the Lord their God; but they
          did humble themselves exceedingly before him.
          

          Alma 62:50
           50 Yea, they did remember how great things the Lord had done for
          them, that he had delivered them from death, and from bonds, and
          from prisons, and from all manner of afflictions and he had
          delivered them out of the hands of their enemies.
          

          Alma 62:51
           51 And they did pray unto the Lord their God continually,
          insomuch that the Lord did bless them, according to his word, so
          that they did wax strong and prosper in the land.
          

          Alma 62:52
           52 And it came to pass that all these things were done. And
          Helaman died, in the thirty and fifth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

Alma 63 Chapter 63

          Alma 63:1
           1 And it came to pass in the commencement of the thirty and
          sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi,
          that Shiblon took possession of those sacred things which had
          been delivered unto Helaman by Alma.
          

          Alma 63:2
           2 And he was a just man, and he did walk uprightly before God;
          and he did observe to do good continually, to keep the
          commandments of the Lord his God; and also did his brother.
          

          Alma 63:3
           3 And it came to pass that Moroni died also. And thus ended the
          thirty and sixth year of the reign of the judges.
          

          Alma 63:4
           4 And it came to pass that in the thirty and seventh year of the
          reign of the judges, there was a large company of men, even to
          the amount of five thousand and four hundred men, with their
          wives and their children, departed out of the land of Zarahemla
          into the land which was northward.
          

          Alma 63:5
           5 And it came to pass that Hagoth, he being an exceedingly
          curious man, therefore he went forth and built him an exceedingly
          large ship, on the borders of the land Bountiful, by the land
          Desolation, and launched it forth into the west sea, by the
          narrow neck which led into the land northward.
          

          Alma 63:6
           6 And behold, there were many of the Nephites who did enter
          therein and did sail forth with much provisions, and also many
          women and children; and they took their course northward. And
          thus ended the thirty and seventh year.
          

          Alma 63:7
           7 And in the thirty and eighth year, this man built other ships.
          

And the first ship did also return, and many more people did enter into it; and they also took much provisions, and set out again to the land northward.

          Alma 63:8
           8 And it came to pass that they were never heard of more. And
          we suppose that they were drowned in the depths of the sea. And
          it came to pass that one other ship also did sail forth; and
          whither she did go we know not.
          

          Alma 63:9
           9 And it came to pass that in this year there were many people
          who went forth into the land northward. And thus ended the
          thirty and eighth year.
          

          Alma 63:10
           10 And it came to pass in the thirty and ninth year of the reign
          of the judges, Shiblon died also, and Corianton had gone forth to
          the land northward in a ship, to carry forth provisions unto the
          people who had gone forth into that land.
          

          Alma 63:11
           11 Therefore it became expedient for Shiblon to confer those
          sacred things, before his death, upon the son of Helaman, who was
          called Helaman, being called after the name of his father.
          

          Alma 63:12
           12 Now behold, all those engravings which were in the possession
          of Helaman were written and sent forth among the children of men
          throughout all the land, save it were those parts which had been
          commanded by Alma should not go forth.
          

          Alma 63:13
           13 Nevertheless, these things were to be kept sacred, and handed
          down from one generation to another; therefore, in this year,
          they had been conferred upon Helaman, before the death of
          Shiblon.
          

          Alma 63:14
           14 And it came to pass also in this year that there were some
          dissenters who had gone forth unto the Lamanites; and they were
          stirred up again to anger against the Nephites.
          

          Alma 63:15
           15 And also in this same year they came down with a numerous
          army to war against the people of Moronihah, or against the army
          of Moronihah, in the which they were beaten and driven back again
          to their own lands, suffering great loss.
          

          Alma 63:16
           16 And thus ended the thirty and ninth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Alma 63:17
           17 And thus ended the account of Alma, and Helaman his son, and
          also Shiblon, who was his son.
          

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THE BOOK OF HELAMAN

An account of the Nephites. Their wars and contentions, and their dissensions. And also the prophecies of many holy prophets, before the coming of Christ, according to the records of Helaman, who was the son of Helaman, and also according to the records of his sons, even down to the coming of Christ. And also many of the Lamanites are converted. An account of their conversion. An account of the righteousness of the Lamanites, and the wickedness and abominations of the Nephites, according to the record of Helaman and his sons, even down to the coming of Christ, which is called the book of Helaman.

Helaman 1 Chapter 1

          Helaman 1:1
           1 And now behold, it came to pass in the commencement of the
          fortieth year of the reign of the judges over the people of
          Nephi, there began to be a serious difficulty among the people of
          the Nephites.
          

          Helaman 1:2
           2 For behold, Pahoran had died, and gone the way of all the
          earth; therefore there began to be a serious contention
          concerning who should have the judgment-seat among the brethren,
          who were the sons of Pahoran.
          

          Helaman 1:3
           3 Now these are their names who did contend for the
          judgment-seat, who did also cause the people to contend: Pahoran,
          Paanchi, and Pacumeni.
          

          Helaman 1:4
           4 Now these are not all the sons of Pahoran, (for he had many)
          but these are they who did contend for the judgment-seat;
          therefore, they did cause three divisions among the people.
          

          Helaman 1:5
           5 Nevertheless, it came to pass that Pahoran was appointed by
          the voice of the people to be chief judge and a governor over the
          people of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 1:6
           6 And it came to pass that Pacumeni, when he saw that he could
          not obtain the judgment-seat, he did unite with the voice of the
          people.
          

          Helaman 1:7
           7 But behold, Paanchi, and that part of the people that were
          desirous that he should be their governor, was exceedingly wroth;
          therefore, he was about to flatter away those people to rise up
          in rebellion against their brethren.
          

          Helaman 1:8
           8 And it came to pass as he was about to do this, behold, he was
          taken, and was tried according to the voice of the people, and
          condemned unto death; for he had raised up in rebellion and
          sought to destroy the liberty of the people.
          

          Helaman 1:9
           9 Now when those people who were desirous that he should be
          their governor saw that he was condemned unto death, therefore
          they were angry, and behold, they sent forth one Kishkumen, even
          to the judgment-seat of Pahoran, and murdered Pahoran as he sat
          upon the judgment-seat.
          

          Helaman 1:10
           10 And he was pursued by the servants of Pahoran; but behold, so
          speedy was the flight of Kishkumen that no man could overtake
          him.
          

          Helaman 1:11
           11 And he went unto those that sent him, and they all entered
          into a covenant, yea, swearing by their everlasting Maker, that
          they would tell no man that Kishkumen had murdered Pahoran.
          

          Helaman 1:12
           12 Therefore, Kishkumen was not known among the people of Nephi,
          for he was in disguise at the time that he murdered Pahoran. And
          Kishkumen and his band, who had covenanted with him, did mingle
          themselves among the people, in a manner that they all could not
          be found; but as many as were found were condemned unto death.
          

          Helaman 1:13
           13 And now behold, Pacumeni was appointed, according to the
          voice of the people, to be a chief judge and a governor over the
          people, to reign in the stead of his brother Pahoran; and it was
          according to his right. And all this was done in the fortieth
          year of the reign of the judges; and it had an end.
          

          Helaman 1:14
           14 And it came to pass in the forty and first year of the reign
          of the judges, that the Lamanites had gathered together an
          innumerable army of men, and armed them with swords, and with
          cimeters and with bows, and with arrows, and with head-plates,
          and with breastplates, and with all manner of shields of every
          kind.
          

          Helaman 1:15
           15 And they came down again that they might pitch battle against
          the Nephites. And they were led by a man whose name was
          Coriantumr; and he was a descendant of Zarahemla; and he was a
          dissenter from among the Nephites; and he was a large and a
          mighty man.
          

          Helaman 1:16
           16 Therefore, the king of the Lamanites, whose name was
          Tubaloth, who was the son of Ammoron, supposing that Coriantumr,
          being a mighty man, could stand against the Nephites, with his
          strength and also with his great wisdom, insomuch that by sending
          him forth he should gain power over the Nephites—
          

          Helaman 1:17
           17 Therefore he did stir them up to anger, and he did gather
          together his armies, and he did appoint Coriantumr to be their
          leader, and did cause that they should march down to the land of
          Zarahemla to battle against the Nephites.
          

          Helaman 1:18
           18 And it came to pass that because of so much contention and so
          much difficulty in the government, that they had not kept
          sufficient guards in the land of Zarahemla; for they had supposed
          that the Lamanites durst not come into the heart of their lands
          to attack that great city Zarahemla.
          

          Helaman 1:19
           19 But it came to pass that Coriantumr did march forth at the
          head of his numerous host, and came upon the inhabitants of the
          city, and their march was with such exceedingly great speed that
          there was no time for the Nephites to gather together their
          armies.
          

          Helaman 1:20
           20 Therefore Coriantumr did cut down the watch by the entrance
          of the city, and did march forth with his whole army into the
          city, and they did slay every one who did oppose them, insomuch
          that they did take possession of the whole city.
          

          Helaman 1:21
           21 And it came to pass that Pacumeni, who was the chief judge,
          did flee before Coriantumr, even to the walls of the city. And
          it came to pass that Coriantumr did smite him against the wall,
          insomuch that he died. And thus ended the days of Pacumeni.
          

          Helaman 1:22
           22 And now when Coriantumr saw that he was in possession of the
          city of Zarahemla, and saw that the Nephites had fled before
          them, and were slain, and were taken, and were cast into prison,
          and that he had obtained the possession of the strongest hold in
          all the land, his heart took courage insomuch that he was about
          to go forth against all the land.
          

          Helaman 1:23
           23 And now he did not tarry in the land of Zarahemla, but he did
          march forth with a large army, even towards the city of
          Bountiful; for it was his determination to go forth and cut his
          way through with the sword, that he might obtain the north parts
          of the land.
          

          Helaman 1:24
           24 And, supposing that their greatest strength was in the center
          of the land, therefore he did march forth, giving them no time to
          assemble themselves together save it were in small bodies; and in
          this manner they did fall upon them and cut them down to the
          earth.
          

          Helaman 1:25
           25 But behold, this march of Coriantumr through the center of
          the land gave Moronihah great advantage over them,
          notwithstanding the greatness of the number of the Nephites who
          were slain.
          

          Helaman 1:26
           26 For behold, Moronihah had supposed that the Lamanites durst
          not come into the center of the land, but that they would attack
          the cities round about in the borders as they had hitherto done;
          therefore Moronihah had caused that their strong armies should
          maintain those parts round about by the borders.
          

          Helaman 1:27
           27 But behold, the Lamanites were not frightened according to
          his desire, but they had come into the center of the land, and
          had taken the capital city which was the city of Zarahemla, and
          were marching through the most capital parts of the land, slaying
          the people with a great slaughter, both men, women, and children,
          taking possession of many cities and of many strongholds.
          

          Helaman 1:28
           28 But when Moronihah had discovered this, he immediately sent
          forth Lehi with an army round about to head them before they
          should come to the land Bountiful.
          

          Helaman 1:29
           29 And thus he did; and he did head them before they came to the
          land Bountiful, and gave unto them battle, insomuch that they
          began to retreat back towards the land of Zarahemla.
          

          Helaman 1:30
           30 And it came to pass that Moronihah did head them in their
          retreat, and did give unto them battle, insomuch that it became
          an exceedingly bloody battle; yea, many were slain, and among the
          number who were slain Coriantumr was also found.
          

          Helaman 1:31
           31 And now, behold, the Lamanites could not retreat either way,
          neither on the north, nor on the south, nor on the east, nor on
          the west, for they were surrounded on every hand by the Nephites.
          

          Helaman 1:32
           32 And thus had Coriantumr plunged the Lamanites into the midst
          of the Nephites, insomuch that they were in the power of the
          Nephites, and he himself was slain, and the Lamanites did yield
          themselves into the hands of the Nephites.
          

          Helaman 1:33
           33 And it came to pass that Moronihah took possession of the
          city of Zarahemla again, and caused that the Lamanites who had
          been taken prisoners should depart out of the land in peace.
          

          Helaman 1:34
           34 And thus ended the forty and first year of the reign of the
          judges.
          

Helaman 2 Chapter 2

          Helaman 2:1
           1 And it came to pass in the forty and second year of the reign
          of the judges, after Moronihah had established again peace
          between the Nephites and the Lamanites, behold there was no one
          to fill the judgment-seat; therefore there began to be a
          contention again among the people concerning who should fill the
          judgment-seat.
          

          Helaman 2:2
           2 And it came to pass that Helaman, who was the son of Helaman,
          was appointed to fill the judgment-seat, by the voice of the
          people.
          

          Helaman 2:3
           3 But behold, Kishkumen, who had murdered Pahoran, did lay wait
          to destroy Helaman also; and he was upheld by his band, who had
          entered into a covenant that no one should know his wickedness.
          

          Helaman 2:4
           4 For there was one Gadianton, who was exceedingly expert in
          many words, and also in his craft, to carry on the secret work of
          murder and of robbery; therefore he became the leader of the band
          of Kishkumen.
          

          Helaman 2:5
           5 Therefore he did flatter them, and also Kishkumen, that if
          they would place him in the judgment-seat he would grant unto
          those who belonged to his band that they should be placed in
          power and authority among the people; therefore Kishkumen sought
          to destroy Helaman.
          

          Helaman 2:6
           6 And it came to pass as he went forth towards the judgment-seat
          to destroy Helaman, behold one of the servants of Helaman, having
          been out by night, and having obtained, through disguise, a
          knowledge of those plans which had been laid by this band to
          destroy Helaman—
          

          Helaman 2:7
           7 And it came to pass that he met Kishkumen, and he gave unto
          him a sign; therefore Kishkumen made known unto him the object of
          his desire, desiring that he would conduct him to the
          judgment-seat that he might murder Helaman.
          

          Helaman 2:8
           8 And when the servant of Helaman had known all the heart of
          Kishkumen, and how that it was his object to murder, and also
          that it was the object of all those who belonged to his band to
          murder, and to rob, and to gain power, (and this was their secret
          plan, and their combination) the servant of Helaman said unto
          Kishkumen: Let us go forth unto the judgment-seat.
          

          Helaman 2:9
           9 Now this did please Kishkumen exceedingly, for he did suppose
          that he should accomplish his design; but behold, the servant of
          Helaman, as they were going forth unto the judgment-seat, did
          stab Kishkumen even to the heart, that he fell dead without a
          groan. And he ran and told Helaman all the things which he had
          seen, and heard, and done.
          

          Helaman 2:10
           10 And it came to pass that Helaman did send forth to take this
          band of robbers and secret murderers, that they might be executed
          according to the law.
          

          Helaman 2:11
           11 But behold, when Gadianton had found that Kishkumen did not
          return he feared lest that he should be destroyed; therefore he
          caused that his band should follow him. And they took their
          flight out of the land, by a secret way, into the wilderness; and
          thus when Helaman sent forth to take them they could nowhere be
          found.
          

          Helaman 2:12
           12 And more of this Gadianton shall be spoken hereafter. And
          thus ended the forty and second year of the reign of the judges
          over the people of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 2:13
           13 And behold, in the end of this book ye shall see that this
          Gadianton did prove the overthrow, yea, almost the entire
          destruction of the people of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 2:14
           14 Behold I do not mean the end of the book of Helaman, but I
          mean the end of the book of Nephi, from which I have taken all
          the account which I have written.
          

Helaman 3 Chapter 3

          Helaman 3:1
           1 And now it came to pass in the forty and third year of the
          reign of the judges, there was no contention among the people of
          Nephi save it were a little pride which was in the church, which
          did cause some little dissensions among the people, which affairs
          were settled in the ending of the forty and third year.
          

          Helaman 3:2
           2 And there was no contention among the people in the forty and
          fourth year; neither was there much contention in the forty and
          fifth year.
          

          Helaman 3:3
           3 And it came to pass in the forty and sixth, yea, there was
          much contention and many dissensions; in the which there were an
          exceedingly great many who departed out of the land of Zarahemla,
          and went forth unto the land northward to inherit the land.
          

          Helaman 3:4
           4 And they did travel to an exceedingly great distance, insomuch
          that they came to large bodies of water and many rivers.
          

          Helaman 3:5
           5 Yea, and even they did spread forth into all parts of the
          land, into whatever parts it had not been rendered desolate and
          without timber, because of the many inhabitants who had before
          inherited the land.
          

          Helaman 3:6
           6 And now no part of the land was desolate, save it were for
          timber; but because of the greatness of the destruction of the
          people who had before inhabited the land it was called desolate.
          

          Helaman 3:7
           7 And there being but little timber upon the face of the land,
          nevertheless the people who went forth became exceedingly expert
          in the working of cement; therefore they did build houses of
          cement, in the which they did dwell.
          

          Helaman 3:8
           8 And it came to pass that they did multiply and spread, and did
          go forth from the land southward to the land northward, and did
          spread insomuch that they began to cover the face of the whole
          earth, from the sea south to the sea north, from the sea west to
          the sea east.
          

          Helaman 3:9
           9 And the people who were in the land northward did dwell in
          tents, and in houses of cement, and they did suffer whatsoever
          tree should spring up upon the face of the land that it should
          grow up, that in time they might have timber to build their
          houses, yea, their cities, and their temples, and their
          synagogues, and their sanctuaries, and all manner of their
          buildings.
          

          Helaman 3:10
           10 And it came to pass as timber was exceedingly scarce in the
          land northward, they did send forth much by the way of shipping.
          

          Helaman 3:11
           11 And thus they did enable the people in the land northward
          that they might build many cities, both of wood and of cement.
          

          Helaman 3:12
           12 And it came to pass that there were many of the people of
          Ammon, who were Lamanites by birth, did also go forth into this
          land.
          

          Helaman 3:13
           13 And now there are many records kept of the proceedings of
          this people, by many of this people, which are particular and
          very large, concerning them.
          

          Helaman 3:14
           14 But behold, a hundredth part of the proceedings of this
          people, yea, the account of the Lamanites and of the Nephites,
          and their wars, and contentions, and dissensions, and their
          preaching, and their prophecies, and their shipping and their
          building of ships, and their building of temples, and of
          synagogues and their sanctuaries, and their righteousness, and
          their wickedness, and their murders, and their robbings, and
          their plundering, and all manner of abominations and whoredoms,
          cannot be contained in this work.
          

          Helaman 3:15
           15 But behold, there are many books and many records of every
          kind, and they have been kept chiefly by the Nephites.
          

          Helaman 3:16
           16 And they have been handed down from one generation to another
          by the Nephites, even until they have fallen into transgression
          and have been murdered, plundered, and hunted, and driven forth,
          and slain, and scattered upon the face of the earth, and mixed
          with the Lamanites until they are no more called the Nephites,
          becoming wicked, and wild, and ferocious, yea, even becoming
          Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 3:17
           17 And now I return again to mine account; therefore, what I
          have spoken had passed after there had been great contentions,
          and disturbances, and wars, and dissensions, among the people of
          Nephi.
          

          Helaman 3:18
           18 The forty and sixth year of the reign of the judges ended;
          

          Helaman 3:19
           19 And it came to pass that there was still great contention in
          the land, yea, even in the forty and seventh year, and also in
          the forty and eighth year.
          

          Helaman 3:20
           20 Nevertheless Helaman did fill the judgment-seat with justice
          and equity; yea, he did observe to keep the statutes, and the
          judgments, and the commandments of God; and he did do that which
          was right in the sight of God continually; and he did walk after
          the ways of his father, insomuch that he did prosper in the land.
          

          Helaman 3:21
           21 And it came to pass that he had two sons. He gave unto the
          eldest the name of Nephi, and unto the youngest, the name of
          Lehi. And they began to grow up unto the Lord.
          

          Helaman 3:22
           22 And it came to pass that the wars and contentions began to
          cease, in a small degree, among the people of the Nephites, in
          the latter end of the forty and eighth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 3:23
           23 And it came to pass in the forty and ninth year of the reign
          of the judges, there was continual peace established in the land,
          all save it were the secret combinations which Gadianton the
          robber had established in the more settled parts of the land,
          which at that time were not known unto those who were at the head
          of government; therefore they were not destroyed out of the land.
          

          Helaman 3:24
           24 And it came to pass that in this same year there was
          exceedingly great prosperity in the church, insomuch that there
          were thousands who did join themselves unto the church and were
          baptized unto repentance.
          

          Helaman 3:25
           25 And so great was the prosperity of the church, and so many
          the blessings which were poured out upon the people, that even
          the high priests and the teachers were themselves astonished
          beyond measure.
          

          Helaman 3:26
           26 And it came to pass that the work of the Lord did prosper
          unto the baptizing and uniting to the church of God, many souls,
          yea, even tens of thousands.
          

          Helaman 3:27
           27 Thus we may see that the Lord is merciful unto all who will,
          in the sincerity of their hearts, call upon his holy name.
          

          Helaman 3:28
           28 Yea, thus we see that the gate of heaven is open unto all,
          even to those who will believe on the name of Jesus Christ, who
          is the Son of God.
          

          Helaman 3:29
           29 Yea, we see that whosoever will may lay hold upon the word of
          God, which is quick and powerful, which shall divide asunder all
          the cunning and the snares and the wiles of the devil, and lead
          the man of Christ in a strait and narrow course across that
          everlasting gulf of misery which is prepared to engulf the
          wicked—
          

          Helaman 3:30
           30 And land their souls, yea, their immortal souls, at the right
          hand of God in the kingdom of heaven, to sit down with Abraham,
          and Isaac, and with Jacob, and with all our holy fathers, to go
          no more out.
          

          Helaman 3:31
           31 And in this year there was continual rejoicing in the land of
          Zarahemla, and in all the regions round about, even in all the
          land which was possessed by the Nephites.
          

          Helaman 3:32
           32 And it came to pass that there was peace and exceedingly
          great joy in the remainder of the forty and ninth year; yea, and
          also there was continual peace and great joy in the fiftieth year
          of the reign of the judges.
          

          Helaman 3:33
           33 And in the fifty and first year of the reign of the judges
          there was peace also, save it were the pride which began to enter
          into the church—not into the church of God, but into the hearts
          of the people who professed to belong to the church of God—
          

          Helaman 3:34
           34 And they were lifted up in pride, even to the persecution of
          many of their brethren. Now this was a great evil, which did
          cause the more humble part of the people to suffer great
          persecutions, and to wade through much affliction.
          

          Helaman 3:35
           35 Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger
          and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the
          faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and
          consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of
          their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their
          yielding their hearts unto God.
          

          Helaman 3:36
           36 And it came to pass that the fifty and second year ended in
          peace also, save it were the exceedingly great pride which had
          gotten into the hearts of the people; and it was because of their
          exceedingly great riches and their prosperity in the land; and it
          did grow upon them from day to day.
          

          Helaman 3:37
           37 And it came to pass in the fifty and third year of the reign
          of the judges, Helaman died, and his eldest son Nephi began to
          reign in his stead. And it came to pass that he did fill the
          judgment-seat with justice and equity; yea, he did keep the
          commandments of God, and did walk in the ways of his father.
          

Helaman 4 Chapter 4

          Helaman 4:1
           1 And it came to pass in the fifty and fourth year there were
          many dissensions in the church, and there was also a contention
          among the people, insomuch that there was much bloodshed.
          

          Helaman 4:2
           2 And the rebellious part were slain and driven out of the land,
          and they did go unto the king of the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 4:3
           3 And it came to pass that they did endeavor to stir up the
          Lamanites to war against the Nephites; but behold, the Lamanites
          were exceedingly afraid, insomuch that they would not hearken to
          the words of those dissenters.
          

          Helaman 4:4
           4 But it came to pass in the fifty and sixth year of the reign
          of the judges, there were dissenters who went up from the
          Nephites unto the Lamanites; and they succeeded with those others
          in stirring them up to anger against the Nephites; and they were
          all that year preparing for war.
          

          Helaman 4:5
           5 And in the fifty and seventh year they did come down against
          the Nephites to battle, and they did commence the work of death;
          yea, insomuch that in the fifty and eighth year of the reign of
          the judges they succeeded in obtaining possession of the land of
          Zarahemla; yea, and also all the lands, even unto the land which
          was near the land Bountiful.
          

          Helaman 4:6
           6 And the Nephites and the armies of Moronihah were driven even
          into the land of Bountiful;
          

          Helaman 4:7
           7 And there they did fortify against the Lamanites, from the
          west sea, even unto the east; it being a day's journey for a
          Nephite, on the line which they had fortified and stationed their
          armies to defend their north country.
          

          Helaman 4:8
           8 And thus those dissenters of the Nephites, with the help of a
          numerous army of the Lamanites, had obtained all the possession
          of the Nephites which was in the land southward. And all this
          was done in the fifty and eighth and ninth years of the reign of
          the judges.
          

          Helaman 4:9
           9 And it came to pass in the sixtieth year of the reign of the
          judges, Moronihah did succeed with his armies in obtaining many
          parts of the land; yea, they regained many cities which had
          fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 4:10
           10 And it came to pass in the sixty and first year of the reign
          of the judges they succeeded in regaining even the half of all
          their possessions.
          

          Helaman 4:11
           11 Now this great loss of the Nephites, and the great slaughter
          which was among them, would not have happened had it not been for
          their wickedness and their abomination which was among them; yea,
          and it was among those also who professed to belong to the church
          of God.
          

          Helaman 4:12
           12 And it was because of the pride of their hearts, because of
          their exceeding riches, yea, it was because of their oppression
          to the poor, withholding their food from the hungry, withholding
          their clothing from the naked, and smiting their humble brethren
          upon the cheek, making a mock of that which was sacred, denying
          the spirit of prophecy and of revelation, murdering, plundering,
          lying, stealing, committing adultery, rising up in great
          contentions, and deserting away into the land of Nephi, among the
          Lamanites—
          

          Helaman 4:13
           13 And because of this their great wickedness, and their
          boastings in their own strength, they were left in their own
          strength; therefore they did not prosper, but were afflicted and
          smitten, and driven before the Lamanites, until they had lost
          possession of almost all their lands.
          

          Helaman 4:14
           14 But behold, Moronihah did preach many things unto the people
          because of their iniquity, and also Nephi and Lehi, who were the
          sons of Helaman, did preach many things unto the people, yea, and
          did prophesy many things unto them concerning their iniquities,
          and what should come unto them if they did not repent of their
          sins.
          

          Helaman 4:15
           15 And it came to pass that they did repent, and inasmuch as
          they did repent they did begin to prosper.
          

          Helaman 4:16
           16 For when Moronihah saw that they did repent he did venture to
          lead them forth from place to place, and from city to city, even
          until they had regained the one-half of their property and the
          one-half of all their lands.
          

          Helaman 4:17
           17 And thus ended the sixty and first year of the reign of the
          judges.
          

          Helaman 4:18
           18 And it came to pass in the sixty and second year of the reign
          of the judges, that Moronihah could obtain no more possessions
          over the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 4:19
           19 Therefore they did abandon their design to obtain the
          remainder of their lands, for so numerous were the Lamanites that
          it became impossible for the Nephites to obtain more power over
          them; therefore Moronihah did employ all his armies in
          maintaining those parts which he had taken.
          

          Helaman 4:20
           20 And it came to pass, because of the greatness of the number
          of the Lamanites the Nephites were in great fear, lest they
          should be overpowered, and trodden down, and slain, and
          destroyed.
          

          Helaman 4:21
           21 Yea, they began to remember the prophecies of Alma, and also
          the words of Mosiah; and they saw that they had been a
          stiffnecked people, and that they had set at naught the
          commandments of God.
          

          Helaman 4:22
           22 And that they had altered and trampled under their feet the
          laws of Mosiah, or that which the Lord commanded him to give unto
          the people; and they saw that their laws had become corrupted,
          and that they had become a wicked people, insomuch that they were
          wicked even like unto the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 4:23
           23 And because of their iniquity the church had begun to
          dwindle; and they began to disbelieve in the spirit of prophecy
          and in the spirit of revelation; and the judgments of God did
          stare them in the face.
          

          Helaman 4:24
           24 And they saw that they had become weak, like unto their
          brethren, the Lamanites, and that the Spirit of the Lord did no
          more preserve them; yea, it had withdrawn from them because the
          Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples—
          

          Helaman 4:25
           25 Therefore the Lord did cease to preserve them by his
          miraculous and matchless power, for they had fallen into a state
          of unbelief and awful wickedness; and they saw that the Lamanites
          were exceedingly more numerous than they, and except they should
          cleave unto the Lord their God, they must unavoidably perish.
          

          Helaman 4:26
           26 For behold, they saw that the strength of the Lamanites was
          as great as their strength, even man for man. And thus had they
          fallen into this great transgression; yea, thus had they become
          weak, because of their transgression, in the space of not many
          years.
          

Helaman 5 Chapter 5

          Helaman 5:1
           1 And it came to pass that in this same year, behold, Nephi
          delivered up the judgment-seat to a man whose name was Cezoram.
          

          Helaman 5:2
           2 For as their laws and their governments were established by
          the voice of the people, and they who chose evil were more
          numerous than they who chose good, therefore they were ripening
          for destruction, for the laws had become corrupted.
          

          Helaman 5:3
           3 Yea, and this was not all; they were a stiffnecked people,
          insomuch that they could not be governed by the law nor justice,
          save it were to their destruction.
          

          Helaman 5:4
           4 And it came to pass that Nephi had become weary because of
          their iniquity; and he yielded up the judgment-seat, and took it
          upon him to preach the word of God all the remainder of his days,
          and his brother Lehi also, all the remainder of his days;
          

          Helaman 5:5
           5 For they remembered the words which their father Helaman spake
          unto them. And these are the words which he spake:
          

          Helaman 5:6
           6 Behold, my sons, I desire that ye should remember to keep the
          commandments of God; and I would that ye should declare unto the
          people these words. Behold, I have given unto you the names of
          our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; and this
          I have done that when you remember your names ye may remember
          them; and when ye remember them ye may remember their works; and
          when ye remember their works ye may know how that it is said, and
          also written, that they were good.
          

          Helaman 5:7
           7 Therefore, my sons, I would that ye should do that which is
          good, that it may be said of you, and also written, even as it
          has been said and written of them.
          

          Helaman 5:8
           8 And now my sons, behold I have somewhat more to desire of you,
          which desire is, that ye may not do these things that ye may
          boast, but that ye may do these things to lay up for yourselves a
          treasure in heaven, yea, which is eternal, and which fadeth not
          away; yea, that ye may have that precious gift of eternal life,
          which we have reason to suppose hath been given to our fathers.
          

          Helaman 5:9
           9 O remember, remember, my sons, the words which king Benjamin
          spake unto his people; yea, remember that there is no other way
          nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning
          blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come, yea, remember that he
          cometh to redeem the world.
          

          Helaman 5:10
           10 And remember also the words which Amulek spake unto Zeezrom,
          in the city of Ammonihah; for he said unto him that the Lord
          surely should come to redeem his people, but that he should not
          come to redeem them in their sins, but to redeem them from their
          sins.
          

          Helaman 5:11
           11 And he hath power given unto him from the Father to redeem
          them from their sins because of repentance; therefore he hath
          sent his angels to declare the tidings of the conditions of
          repentance, which bringeth unto the power of the Redeemer, unto
          the salvation of their souls.
          

          Helaman 5:12
           12 And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock
          of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must
          build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his
          mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his
          hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no
          power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless
          wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure
          foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.
          

          Helaman 5:13
           13 And it came to pass that these were the words which Helaman
          taught to his sons; yea, he did teach them many things which are
          not written, and also many things which are written.
          

          Helaman 5:14
           14 And they did remember his words; and therefore they went
          forth, keeping the commandments of God, to teach the word of God
          among all the people of Nephi, beginning at the city Bountiful;
          

          Helaman 5:15
           15 And from thenceforth to the city of Gid; and from the city of
          Gid to the city of Mulek;
          

          Helaman 5:16
           16 And even from one city to another, until they had gone forth
          among all the people of Nephi who were in the land southward; and
          from thence into the land of Zarahemla, among the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 5:17
           17 And it came to pass that they did preach with great power,
          insomuch that they did confound many of those dissenters who had
          gone over from the Nephites, insomuch that they came forth and
          did confess their sins and were baptized unto repentance, and
          immediately returned to the Nephites to endeavor to repair unto
          them the wrongs which they had done.
          

          Helaman 5:18
           18 And it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi did preach unto the
          Lamanites with such great power and authority, for they had power
          and authority, given unto them that they might speak, and they
          also had what they should speak given unto them—
          

          Helaman 5:19
           19 Therefore they did speak unto the great astonishment of the
          Lamanites, to the convincing them, insomuch that there were eight
          thousand of the Lamanites who were in the land of Zarahemla and
          round about baptized unto repentance, and were convinced of the
          wickedness of the traditions of their fathers.
          

          Helaman 5:20
           20 And it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi did proceed from
          thence to go to the land of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 5:21
           21 And it came to pass that they were taken by an army of the
          Lamanites and cast into prison; yea, even in that same prison in
          which Ammon and his brethren were cast by the servants of Limhi.
          

          Helaman 5:22
           22 And after they had been cast into prison many days without
          food, behold, they went forth into the prison to take them that
          they might slay them.
          

          Helaman 5:23
           23 And it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi were encircled about
          as if by fire, even insomuch that they durst not lay their hands
          upon them for fear lest they should be burned. Nevertheless,
          Nephi and Lehi were not burned; and they were as standing in the
          midst of fire and were not burned.
          

          Helaman 5:24
           24 And when they saw that they were encircled about with a
          pillar of fire, and that it burned them not, their hearts did
          take courage.
          

          Helaman 5:25
           25 For they saw that the Lamanites durst not lay their hands
          upon them; neither durst they come near unto them, but stood as
          if they were struck dumb with amazement.
          

          Helaman 5:26
           26 And it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi did stand forth and
          began to speak unto them, saying: Fear not, for behold, it is God
          that has shown unto you this marvelous thing, in the which is
          shown unto you that ye cannot lay your hands on us to slay us.
          

          Helaman 5:27
           27 And behold, when they had said these words, the earth shook
          exceedingly, and the walls of the prison did shake as if they
          were about to tumble to the earth; but behold, they did not fall.
          And behold, they that were in the prison were Lamanites and
          Nephites who were dissenters.
          

          Helaman 5:28
           28 And it came to pass that they were overshadowed with a cloud
          of darkness, and an awful solemn fear came upon them.
          

          Helaman 5:29
           29 And it came to pass that there came a voice as if it were
          above the cloud of darkness, saying: Repent ye, repent ye, and
          seek no more to destroy my servants whom I have sent unto you to
          declare good tidings.
          

          Helaman 5:30
           30 And it came to pass when they heard this voice, and beheld
          that it was not a voice of thunder, neither was it a voice of a
          great tumultuous noise, but behold, it was a still voice of
          perfect mildness, as if it had been a whisper, and it did pierce
          even to the very soul—
          

          Helaman 5:31
           31 And notwithstanding the mildness of the voice, behold the
          earth shook exceedingly, and the walls of the prison trembled
          again, as if it were about to tumble to the earth; and behold the
          cloud of darkness, which had overshadowed them, did not
          disperse—
          

          Helaman 5:32
           32 And behold the voice came again, saying: Repent ye, repent
          ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand; and seek no more to
          destroy my servants. And it came to pass that the earth shook
          again, and the walls trembled.
          

          Helaman 5:33
           33 And also again the third time the voice came, and did speak
          unto them marvelous words which cannot be uttered by man; and the
          walls did tremble again, and the earth shook as if it were about
          to divide asunder.
          

          Helaman 5:34
           34 And it came to pass that the Lamanites could not flee because
          of the cloud of darkness which did overshadow them; yea, and also
          they were immovable because of the fear which did come upon them.
          

          Helaman 5:35
           35 Now there was one among them who was a Nephite by birth, who
          had once belonged to the church of God but had dissented from
          them.
          

          Helaman 5:36
           36 And it came to pass that he turned him about, and behold, he
          saw through the cloud of darkness the faces of Nephi and Lehi;
          and behold, they did shine exceedingly, even as the faces of
          angels. And he beheld that they did lift their eyes to heaven;
          and they were in the attitude as if talking or lifting their
          voices to some being whom they beheld.
          

          Helaman 5:37
           37 And it came to pass that this man did cry unto the multitude,
          that they might turn and look. And behold, there was power given
          unto them that they did turn and look; and they did behold the
          faces of Nephi and Lehi.
          

          Helaman 5:38
           38 And they said unto the man: Behold, what do all these things
          mean, and who is it with whom these men do converse?
          

          Helaman 5:39
           39 Now the man's name was Aminadab. And Aminadab said unto
          them: They do converse with the angels of God.
          

          Helaman 5:40
           40 And it came to pass that the Lamanites said unto him: What
          shall we do, that this cloud of darkness may be removed from
          overshadowing us?
          

          Helaman 5:41
           41 And Aminadab said unto them: You must repent, and cry unto
          the voice, even until ye shall have faith in Christ, who was
          taught unto you by Alma, and Amulek, and Zeezrom; and when ye
          shall do this, the cloud of darkness shall be removed from
          overshadowing you.
          

          Helaman 5:42
           42 And it came to pass that they all did begin to cry unto the
          voice of him who had shaken the earth; yea, they did cry even
          until the cloud of darkness was dispersed.
          

          Helaman 5:43
           43 And it came to pass that when they cast their eyes about, and
          saw that the cloud of darkness was dispersed from overshadowing
          them, behold, they saw that they were encircled about, yea every
          soul, by a pillar of fire.
          

          Helaman 5:44
           44 And Nephi and Lehi were in the midst of them; yea, they were
          encircled about; yea, they were as if in the midst of a flaming
          fire, yet it did harm them not, neither did it take hold upon the
          walls of the prison; and they were filled with that joy which is
          unspeakable and full of glory.
          

          Helaman 5:45
           45 And behold, the Holy Spirit of God did come down from heaven,
          and did enter into their hearts, and they were filled as if with
          fire, and they could speak forth marvelous words.
          

          Helaman 5:46
           46 And it came to pass that there came a voice unto them, yea, a
          pleasant voice, as if it were a whisper, saying:
          

          Helaman 5:47
           47 Peace, peace be unto you, because of your faith in my Well
          Beloved, who was from the foundation of the world.
          

          Helaman 5:48
           48 And now, when they heard this they cast up their eyes as if
          to behold from whence the voice came; and behold, they saw the
          heavens open; and angels came down out of heaven and ministered
          unto them.
          

          Helaman 5:49
           49 And there were about three hundred souls who saw and heard
          these things; and they were bidden to go forth and marvel not,
          neither should they doubt.
          

          Helaman 5:50
           50 And it came to pass that they did go forth, and did minister
          unto the people, declaring throughout all the regions round about
          all the things which they had heard and seen, insomuch that the
          more part of the Lamanites were convinced of them, because of the
          greatness of the evidences which they had received.
          

          Helaman 5:51
           51 And as many as were convinced did lay down their weapons of
          war, and also their hatred and the tradition of their fathers.
          

          Helaman 5:52
           52 And it came to pass that they did yield up unto the Nephites
          the lands of their possession.
          

Helaman 6 Chapter 6

          Helaman 6:1
           1 And it came to pass that when the sixty and second year of the
          reign of the judges had ended, all these things had happened and
          the Lamanites had become, the more part of them, a righteous
          people, insomuch that their righteousness did exceed that of the
          Nephites because of their firmness and their steadiness in the
          faith.
          

          Helaman 6:2
           2 For behold, there were many of the Nephites who had become
          hardened and impenitent and grossly wicked, insomuch that they
          did reject the word of God and all the preaching and prophesying
          which did come among them.
          

          Helaman 6:3
           3 Nevertheless, the people of the church did have great joy
          because of the conversion of the Lamanites, yea, because of the
          church of God, which had been established among them. And they
          did fellowship one with another and did rejoice one with another,
          and did have great joy.
          

          Helaman 6:4
           4 And it came to pass that many of the Lamanites did come down
          into the land of Zarahemla, and did declare unto the people of
          the Nephites the manner of their conversion, and did exhort them
          to faith and repentance.
          

          Helaman 6:5
           5 Yea, and many did preach with exceedingly great power and
          authority, unto the bringing down many of them into the depths of
          humility, to be the humble followers of God and the Lamb.
          

          Helaman 6:6
           6 And it came to pass that many of the Lamanites did go into the
          land northward; and also Nephi and Lehi went into the land
          northward, to preach unto the people. And thus ended the sixty
          and third year.
          

          Helaman 6:7
           7 And behold, there was peace in all the land, insomuch that the
          Nephites did go into whatsoever part of the land they would,
          whether among the Nephites or the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 6:8
           8 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did also go
          whithersoever they would, whether it were among the Lamanites or
          among the Nephites; and thus they did have free intercourse one
          with another, to buy and to sell, and to get gain, according to
          their desire.
          

          Helaman 6:9
           9 And it came to pass that they became exceedingly rich, both
          the Lamanites and the Nephites; and they did have an exceeding
          plenty of gold, and of silver, and of all manner of precious
          metals, both in the land south and in the land north.
          

          Helaman 6:10
           10 Now the land south was called Lehi and the land north was
          called Mulek, which was after the son of Zedekiah; for the Lord
          did bring Mulek into the land north, and Lehi into the land
          south.
          

          Helaman 6:11
           11 And behold, there was all manner of gold in both these lands,
          and of silver, and of precious ore of every kind; and there were
          also curious workmen, who did work all kinds of ore and did
          refine it; and thus they did become rich.
          

          Helaman 6:12
           12 They did raise grain in abundance, both in the north and in
          the south; and they did flourish exceedingly, both in the north
          and in the south. And they did multiply and wax exceedingly
          strong in the land. And they did raise many flocks and herds,
          yea, many fatlings.
          

          Helaman 6:13
           13 Behold their women did toil and spin, and did make all manner
          of cloth, of fine-twined linen and cloth of every kind, to clothe
          their nakedness. And thus the sixty and fourth year did pass
          away in peace.
          

          Helaman 6:14
           14 And in the sixty and fifth year they did also have great joy
          and peace, yea, much preaching and many prophecies concerning
          that which was to come. And thus passed away the sixty and fifth
          year.
          

          Helaman 6:15
           15 And it came to pass that in the sixty and sixth year of the
          reign of the judges, behold, Cezoram was murdered by an unknown
          hand as he sat upon the judgment-seat. And it came to pass that
          in the same year, that his son, who had been appointed by the
          people in his stead, was also murdered. And thus ended the sixty
          and sixth year.
          

          Helaman 6:16
           16 And in the commencement of the sixty and seventh year the
          people began to grow exceedingly wicked again.
          

          Helaman 6:17
           17 For behold, the Lord had blessed them so long with the riches
          of the world that they had not been stirred up to anger, to wars,
          nor to bloodshed; therefore they began to set their hearts upon
          their riches; yea, they began to seek to get gain that they might
          be lifted up one above another; therefore they began to commit
          secret murders, and to rob and to plunder, that they might get
          gain.
          

          Helaman 6:18
           18 And now behold, those murderers and plunderers were a band
          who had been formed by Kishkumen and Gadianton. And now it had
          come to pass that there were many, even among the Nephites, of
          Gadianton's band. But behold, they were more numerous among the
          more wicked part of the Lamanites. And they were called
          Gadianton's robbers and murderers.
          

          Helaman 6:19
           19 And it was they who did murder the chief judge Cezoram, and
          his son, while in the judgment-seat; and behold, they were not
          found.
          

          Helaman 6:20
           20 And now it came to pass that when the Lamanites found that
          there were robbers among them they were exceedingly sorrowful;
          and they did use every means in their power to destroy them off
          the face of the earth.
          

          Helaman 6:21
           21 But behold, Satan did stir up the hearts of the more part of
          the Nephites, insomuch that they did unite with those bands of
          robbers, and did enter into their covenants and their oaths, that
          they would protect and preserve one another in whatsoever
          difficult circumstances they should be placed, that they should
          not suffer for their murders, and their plunderings, and their
          stealings.
          

          Helaman 6:22
           22 And it came to pass that they did have their signs, yea,
          their secret signs, and their secret words; and this that they
          might distinguish a brother who had entered into the covenant,
          that whatsoever wickedness his brother should do he should not be
          injured by his brother, nor by those who did belong to his band,
          who had taken this covenant.
          

          Helaman 6:23
           23 And thus they might murder, and plunder, and steal, and
          commit whoredoms and all manner of wickedness, contrary to the
          laws of their country and also the laws of their God.
          

          Helaman 6:24
           24 And whosoever of those who belonged to their band should
          reveal unto the world of their wickedness and their abominations,
          should be tried, not according to the laws of their country, but
          according to the laws of their wickedness, which had been given
          by Gadianton and Kishkumen.
          

          Helaman 6:25
           25 Now behold, it is these secret oaths and covenants which Alma
          commanded his son should not go forth unto the world, lest they
          should be a means of bringing down the people unto destruction.
          

          Helaman 6:26
           26 Now behold, those secret oaths and covenants did not come
          forth unto Gadianton from the records which were delivered unto
          Helaman; but behold, they were put into the heart of Gadianton by
          that same being who did entice our first parents to partake of
          the forbidden fruit—
          

          Helaman 6:27
           27 Yea, that same being who did plot with Cain, that if he would
          murder his brother Abel it should not be known unto the world.
          And he did plot with Cain and his followers from that time forth.
          

          Helaman 6:28
           28 And also it is that same being who put it into the hearts of
          the people to build a tower sufficiently high that they might get
          to heaven. And it was that same being who led on the people who
          came from that tower into this land; who spread the works of
          darkness and abominations over all the face of the land, until he
          dragged the people down to an entire destruction, and to an
          everlasting hell.
          

          Helaman 6:29
           29 Yea, it is that same being who put it into the heart of
          Gadianton to still carry on the work of darkness, and of secret
          murder; and he has brought it forth from the beginning of man
          even down to this time.
          

          Helaman 6:30
           30 And behold, it is he who is the author of all sin. And
          behold, he doth carry on his works of darkness and secret murder,
          and doth hand down their plots, and their oaths, and their
          covenants, and their plans of awful wickedness, from generation
          to generation according as he can get hold upon the hearts of the
          children of men.
          

          Helaman 6:31
           31 And now behold, he had got great hold upon the hearts of the
          Nephites; yea, insomuch that they had become exceedingly wicked;
          yea, the more part of them had turned out of the way of
          righteousness, and did trample under their feet the commandments
          of God, and did turn unto their own ways, and did build up unto
          themselves idols of their gold and their silver.
          

          Helaman 6:32
           32 And it came to pass that all these iniquities did come unto
          them in the space of not many years, insomuch that a more part of
          it had come unto them in the sixty and seventh year of the reign
          of the judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 6:33
           33 And they did grow in their iniquities in the sixty and eighth
          year also.
          

          Helaman 6:34
           34 And thus we see that the Nephites did begin to dwindle in
          unbelief, and grow in wickedness and abominations, while the
          Lamanites began to grow exceedingly in the knowledge of their
          God; yea, they did begin to keep his statutes and commandments,
          and to walk in truth and uprightness before him.
          

          Helaman 6:35
           35 And thus we see that the Spirit of the Lord began to withdraw
          from the Nephites, because of the wickedness and the hardness of
          their hearts.
          

          Helaman 6:36
           36 And thus we see that the Lord began to pour out his Spirit
          upon the Lamanites, because of their easiness and willingness to
          believe in his words.
          

          Helaman 6:37
           37 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did hunt the band of
          robbers of Gadianton; and they did preach the word of God among
          the more wicked part of them, insomuch that this band of robbers
          was utterly destroyed from among the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 6:38
           38 And it came to pass on the other hand, that the Nephites did
          build them up and support them, beginning at the more wicked part
          of them, until they had overspread all the land of the Nephites,
          and had seduced the more part of the righteous until they had
          come down to believe in their works and partake of their spoils,
          and to join with them in their secret murders and combinations.
          

          Helaman 6:39
           39 And thus they did obtain the sole management of the
          government, insomuch that they did trample under their feet and
          smite and rend and turn their backs upon the poor and the meek,
          and the humble followers of God.
          

          Helaman 6:40
           40 And thus we see that they were in an awful state, and
          ripening for an everlasting destruction.
          

          Helaman 6:41
           41 And it came to pass that thus ended the sixty and eighth year
          of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.
          

Helaman 7 Chapter 7

          Helaman 7:1
           1 Behold, now it came to pass in the sixty and ninth year of the
          reign of the judges over the people of the Nephites, that Nephi,
          the son of Helaman, returned to the land of Zarahemla from the
          land northward.
          

          Helaman 7:2
           2 For he had been forth among the people who were in the land
          northward, and did preach the word of God unto them, and did
          prophesy many things unto them;
          

          Helaman 7:3
           3 And they did reject all his words, insomuch that he could not
          stay among them, but returned again unto the land of his
          nativity.
          

          Helaman 7:4
           4 And seeing the people in a state of such awful wickedness, and
          those Gadianton robbers filling the judgment-seats—having
          usurped the power and authority of the land; laying aside the
          commandments of God, and not in the least aright before him;
          doing no justice unto the children of men;
          

          Helaman 7:5
           5 Condemning the righteous because of their righteousness;
          letting the guilty and the wicked go unpunished because of their
          money; and moreover to be held in office at the head of
          government, to rule and do according to their wills, that they
          might get gain and glory of the world, and, moreover, that they
          might the more easily commit adultery, and steal, and kill, and
          do according to their own wills—
          

          Helaman 7:6
           6 Now this great iniquity had come upon the Nephites, in the
          space of not many years; and when Nephi saw it, his heart was
          swollen with sorrow within his breast; and he did exclaim in the
          agony of his soul:
          

          Helaman 7:7
           7 Oh, that I could have had my days in the days when my father
          Nephi first came out of the land of Jerusalem, that I could have
          joyed with him in the promised land; then were his people easy to
          be entreated, firm to keep the commandments of God, and slow to
          be led to do iniquity; and they were quick to hearken unto the
          words of the Lord—
          

          Helaman 7:8
           8 Yea, if my days could have been in those days, then would my
          soul have had joy in the righteousness of my brethren.
          

          Helaman 7:9
           9 But behold, I am consigned that these are my days, and that my
          soul shall be filled with sorrow because of this the wickedness
          of my brethren.
          

          Helaman 7:10
           10 And behold, now it came to pass that it was upon a tower,
          which was in the garden of Nephi, which was by the highway which
          led to the chief market, which was in the city of Zarahemla;
          therefore, Nephi had bowed himself upon the tower which was in
          his garden, which tower was also near unto the garden gate by
          which led the highway.
          

          Helaman 7:11
           11 And it came to pass that there were certain men passing by
          and saw Nephi as he was pouring out his soul unto God upon the
          tower; and they ran and told the people what they had seen, and
          the people came together in multitudes that they might know the
          cause of so great mourning for the wickedness of the people.
          

          Helaman 7:12
           12 And now, when Nephi arose he beheld the multitudes of people
          who had gathered together.
          

          Helaman 7:13
           13 And it came to pass that he opened his mouth and said unto
          them: Behold, why have ye gathered yourselves together? That I
          may tell you of your iniquities?
          

          Helaman 7:14
           14 Yea, because I have got upon my tower that I might pour out
          my soul unto my God, because of the exceeding sorrow of my heart,
          which is because of your iniquities!
          

          Helaman 7:15
           15 And because of my mourning and lamentation ye have gathered
          yourselves together, and do marvel; yea, and ye have great need
          to marvel; yea, ye ought to marvel because ye are given away that
          the devil has got so great hold upon your hearts.
          

          Helaman 7:16
           16 Yea, how could you have given way to the enticing of him who
          is seeking to hurl away your souls down to everlasting misery and
          endless wo?
          

          Helaman 7:17
           17 O repent ye, repent ye! Why will ye die? Turn ye, turn ye
          unto the Lord your God. Why has he forsaken you?
          

          Helaman 7:18
           18 It is because you have hardened your hearts; yea, ye will not
          hearken unto the voice of the good shepherd; yea, ye have
          provoked him to anger against you.
          

          Helaman 7:19
           19 And behold, instead of gathering you, except ye will repent,
          behold, he shall scatter you forth that ye shall become meat for
          dogs and wild beasts.
          

          Helaman 7:20
           20 O, how could you have forgotten your God in the very day that
          he has delivered you?
          

          Helaman 7:21
           21 But behold, it is to get gain, to be praised of men, yea, and
          that ye might get gold and silver. And ye have set your hearts
          upon the riches and the vain things of this world, for the which
          ye do murder, and plunder, and steal, and bear false witness
          against your neighbor, and do all manner of iniquity.
          

          Helaman 7:22
           22 And for this cause wo shall come unto you except ye shall
          repent. For if ye will not repent, behold, this great city, and
          also all those great cities which are round about, which are in
          the land of our possession, shall be taken away that ye shall
          have no place in them; for behold, the Lord will not grant unto
          you strength, as he has hitherto done, to withstand against your
          enemies.
          

          Helaman 7:23
           23 For behold, thus saith the Lord: I will not show unto the
          wicked of my strength, to one more than the other, save it be
          unto those that repent of their sins, and hearken unto my words.
          Now therefore, I would that ye should behold, my brethren, that
          it shall be better for the Lamanites than for you except ye shall
          repent.
          

          Helaman 7:24
           24 For behold, they are more righteous than you, for they have
          not sinned against that great knowledge which ye have received;
          therefore the Lord will be merciful unto them; yea, he will
          lengthen out their days and increase their seed, even when thou
          shalt be utterly destroyed except thou shalt repent.
          

          Helaman 7:25
           25 Yea, wo be unto you because of that great abomination which
          has come among you; and ye have united yourselves unto it, yea,
          to that secret band which was established by Gadianton!
          

          Helaman 7:26
           26 Yea, wo shall come unto you because of that pride which ye
          have suffered to enter your hearts, which has lifted you up
          beyond that which is good because of your exceedingly great
          riches!
          

          Helaman 7:27
           27 Yea, wo be unto you because of your wickedness and
          abominations!
          

          Helaman 7:28
           28 And except ye repent ye shall perish; yea, even your lands
          shall be taken from you, and ye shall be destroyed from off the
          face of the earth.
          

          Helaman 7:29
           29 Behold now, I do not say that these things shall be, of
          myself, because it is not of myself that I know these things; but
          behold, I know that these things are true because the Lord God
          has made them known unto me, therefore I testify that they shall
          be.
          

Helaman 8 Chapter 8

          Helaman 8:1
           1 And now it came to pass that when Nephi had said these words,
          behold, there were men who were judges, who also belonged to the
          secret band of Gadianton, and they were angry, and they cried out
          against him, saying unto the people: Why do ye not seize upon
          this man and bring him forth, that he may be condemned according
          to the crime which he has done?
          

          Helaman 8:2
           2 Why seest thou this man, and hearest him revile against this
          people and against our law?
          

          Helaman 8:3
           3 For behold, Nephi had spoken unto them concerning the
          corruptness of their law; yea, many things did Nephi speak which
          cannot be written; and nothing did he speak which was contrary to
          the commandments of God.
          

          Helaman 8:4
           4 And those judges were angry with him because he spake plainly
          unto them concerning their secret works of darkness;
          nevertheless, they durst not lay their own hands upon him, for
          they feared the people lest they should cry out against them.
          

          Helaman 8:5
           5 Therefore they did cry unto the people, saying: Why do you
          suffer this man to revile against us? For behold he doth condemn
          all this people, even unto destruction; yea, and also that these
          our great cities shall be taken from us, that we shall have no
          place in them.
          

          Helaman 8:6
           6 And now we know that this is impossible, for behold, we are
          powerful, and our cities great, therefore our enemies can have no
          power over us.
          

          Helaman 8:7
           7 And it came to pass that thus they did stir up the people to
          anger against Nephi, and raised contentions among them; for there
          were some who did cry out: Let this man alone, for he is a good
          man, and those things which he saith will surely come to pass
          except we repent;
          

          Helaman 8:8
           8 Yea, behold, all the judgments will come upon us which he has
          testified unto us; for we know that he has testified aright unto
          us concerning our iniquities. And behold they are many, and he
          knoweth as well all things which shall befall us as he knoweth of
          our iniquities;
          

          Helaman 8:9
           9 Yea, and behold, if he had not been a prophet he could not
          have testified concerning those things.
          

          Helaman 8:10
           10 And it came to pass that those people who sought to destroy
          Nephi were compelled because of their fear, that they did not lay
          their hands on him; therefore he began again to speak unto them,
          seeing that he had gained favor in the eyes of some, insomuch
          that the remainder of them did fear.
          

          Helaman 8:11
           11 Therefore he was constrained to speak more unto them saying:
          Behold, my brethren, have ye not read that God gave power unto
          one man, even Moses, to smite upon the waters of the Red Sea, and
          they parted hither and thither, insomuch that the Israelites, who
          were our fathers, came through upon dry ground, and the waters
          closed upon the armies of the Egyptians and swallowed them up?
          

          Helaman 8:12
           12 And now behold, if God gave unto this man such power, then
          why should ye dispute among yourselves, and say that he hath
          given unto me no power whereby I may know concerning the
          judgments that shall come upon you except ye repent?
          

          Helaman 8:13
           13 But, behold, ye not only deny my words, but ye also deny all
          the words which have been spoken by our fathers, and also the
          words which were spoken by this man, Moses, who had such great
          power given unto him, yea, the words which he hath spoken
          concerning the coming of the Messiah.
          

          Helaman 8:14
           14 Yea, did he not bear record that the Son of God should come?
          And as he lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness, even so
          shall he be lifted up who should come.
          

          Helaman 8:15
           15 And as many as should look upon that serpent should live,
          even so as many as should look upon the Son of God with faith,
          having a contrite spirit, might live, even unto that life which
          is eternal.
          

          Helaman 8:16
           16 And now behold, Moses did not only testify of these things,
          but also all the holy prophets, from his days even to the days of
          Abraham.
          

          Helaman 8:17
           17 Yea, and behold, Abraham saw of his coming, and was filled
          with gladness and did rejoice.
          

          Helaman 8:18
           18 Yea, and behold I say unto you, that Abraham not only knew of
          these things, but there were many before the days of Abraham who
          were called by the order of God; yea, even after the order of his
          Son; and this that it should be shown unto the people, a great
          many thousand years before his coming, that even redemption
          should come unto them.
          

          Helaman 8:19
           19 And now I would that ye should know, that even since the days
          of Abraham there have been many prophets that have testified
          these things; yea, behold, the prophet Zenos did testify boldly;
          for the which he was slain.
          

          Helaman 8:20
           20 And behold, also Zenock, and also Ezias, and also Isaiah, and
          Jeremiah, (Jeremiah being that same prophet who testified of the
          destruction of Jerusalem) and now we know that Jerusalem was
          destroyed according to the words of Jeremiah. O then why not the
          Son of God come, according to his prophecy?
          

          Helaman 8:21
           21 And now will you dispute that Jerusalem was destroyed? Will
          ye say that the sons of Zedekiah were not slain, all except it
          were Mulek? Yea, and do ye not behold that the seed of Zedekiah
          are with us, and they were driven out of the land of Jerusalem?
          But behold, this is not all—
          

          Helaman 8:22
           22 Our father Lehi was driven out of Jerusalem because he
          testified of these things. Nephi also testified of these things,
          and also almost all of our fathers, even down to this time; yea,
          they have testified of the coming of Christ, and have looked
          forward, and have rejoiced in his day which is to come.
          

          Helaman 8:23
           23 And behold, he is God, and he is with them, and he did
          manifest himself unto them, that they were redeemed by him; and
          they gave unto him glory, because of that which is to come.
          

          Helaman 8:24
           24 And now, seeing ye know these things and cannot deny them
          except ye shall lie, therefore in this ye have sinned, for ye
          have rejected all these things, notwithstanding so many evidences
          which ye have received; yea, even ye have received all things,
          both things in heaven, and all things which are in the earth, as
          a witness that they are true.
          

          Helaman 8:25
           25 But behold, ye have rejected the truth, and rebelled against
          your holy God; and even at this time, instead of laying up for
          yourselves treasures in heaven, where nothing doth corrupt, and
          where nothing can come which is unclean, ye are heaping up for
          yourselves wrath against the day of judgment.
          

          Helaman 8:26
           26 Yea, even at this time ye are ripening, because of your
          murders and your fornication and wickedness, for everlasting
          destruction; yea, and except ye repent it will come unto you
          soon.
          

          Helaman 8:27
           27 Yea, behold it is now even at your doors; yea, go ye in unto
          the judgment-seat, and search; and behold, your judge is
          murdered, and he lieth in his blood; and he hath been murdered by
          his brother, who seeketh to sit in the judgment-seat.
          

          Helaman 8:28
           28 And behold, they both belong to your secret band, whose
          author is Gadianton and the evil one who seeketh to destroy the
          souls of men.
          

Helaman 9 Chapter 9

          Helaman 9:1
           1 Behold, now it came to pass that when Nephi had spoken these
          words, certain men who were among them ran to the judgment-seat;
          yea, even there were five who went, and they said among
          themselves, as they went:
          

          Helaman 9:2
           2 Behold, now we will know of a surety whether this man be a
          prophet and God hath commanded him to prophesy such marvelous
          things unto us. Behold, we do not believe that he hath; yea, we
          do not believe that he is a prophet; nevertheless, if this thing
          which he has said concerning the chief judge be true, that he be
          dead, then will we believe that the other words which he has
          spoken are true.
          

          Helaman 9:3
           3 And it came to pass that they ran in their might, and came in
          unto the judgment-seat; and behold, the chief judge had fallen to
          the earth, and did lie in his blood.
          

          Helaman 9:4
           4 And now behold, when they saw this they were astonished
          exceedingly, insomuch that they fell to the earth; for they had
          not believed the words which Nephi had spoken concerning the
          chief judge.
          

          Helaman 9:5
           5 But now, when they saw they believed, and fear came upon them
          lest all the judgments which Nephi had spoken should come upon
          the people; therefore they did quake, and had fallen to the
          earth.
          

          Helaman 9:6
           6 Now, immediately when the judge had been murdered—he being
          stabbed by his brother by a garb of secrecy, and he fled, and the
          servants ran and told the people, raising the cry of murder among
          them;
          

          Helaman 9:7
           7 And behold the people did gather themselves together unto the
          place of the judgment-seat—and behold, to their astonishment
          they saw those five men who had fallen to the earth.
          

          Helaman 9:8
           8 And now behold, the people knew nothing concerning the
          multitude who had gathered together at the garden of Nephi;
          therefore they said among themselves: These men are they who have
          murdered the judge, and God has smitten them that they could not
          flee from us.
          

          Helaman 9:9
           9 And it came to pass that they laid hold on them, and bound
          them and cast them into prison. And there was a proclamation
          sent abroad that the judge was slain, and that the murderers had
          been taken and were cast into prison.
          

          Helaman 9:10
           10 And it came to pass that on the morrow the people did
          assemble themselves together to mourn and to fast, at the burial
          of the great chief judge who had been slain.
          

          Helaman 9:11
           11 And thus also those judges who were at the garden of Nephi,
          and heard his words, were also gathered together at the burial.
          

          Helaman 9:12
           12 And it came to pass that they inquired among the people,
          saying: Where are the five who were sent to inquire concerning
          the chief judge whether he was dead? And they answered and said:
          Concerning this five whom ye say ye have sent, we know not; but
          there are five who are the murderers, whom we have cast into
          prison.
          

          Helaman 9:13
           13 And it came to pass that the judges desired that they should
          be brought; and they were brought, and behold they were the five
          who were sent; and behold the judges inquired of them to know,
          concerning the matter, and they told them all that they had done,
          saying:
          

          Helaman 9:14
           14 We ran and came to the place of the judgment-seat, and when
          we saw all things even as Nephi had testified, we were astonished
          insomuch that we fell to the earth; and when we were recovered
          from our astonishment, behold they cast us into prison.
          

          Helaman 9:15
           15 Now, as for the murder of this man, we know not who has done
          it; and only this much we know, we ran and came according as ye
          desired, and behold he was dead, according to the words of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 9:16
           16 And now it came to pass that the judges did expound the
          matter unto the people, and did cry out against Nephi, saying:
          Behold, we know that this Nephi must have agreed with some one to
          slay the judge, and then he might declare it unto us, that he
          might convert us unto his faith, that he might raise himself to
          be a great man, chosen of God, and a prophet.
          

          Helaman 9:17
           17 And now behold, we will detect this man, and he shall confess
          his fault and make known unto us the true murderer of this judge.
          

          Helaman 9:18
           18 And it came to pass that the five were liberated on the day
          of the burial. Nevertheless, they did rebuke the judges in the
          words which they had spoken against Nephi, and did contend with
          them one by one, insomuch that they did confound them.
          

          Helaman 9:19
           19 Nevertheless, they caused that Nephi should be taken and
          bound and brought before the multitude, and they began to
          question him in divers ways that they might cross him, that they
          might accuse him to death—
          

          Helaman 9:20
           20 Saying unto him: Thou art confederate; who is this man that
          hath done this murder? Now tell us, and acknowledge thy fault;
          saying, Behold here is money; and also we will grant unto thee
          thy life if thou wilt tell us, and acknowledge the agreement
          which thou hast made with him.
          

          Helaman 9:21
           21 But Nephi said unto them: O ye fools, ye uncircumcised of
          heart, ye blind, and ye stiffnecked people, do ye know how long
          the Lord your God will suffer you that ye shall go on in this
          your way of sin?
          

          Helaman 9:22
           22 O ye ought to begin to howl and mourn, because of the great
          destruction which at this time doth await you, except ye shall
          repent.
          

          Helaman 9:23
           23 Behold ye say that I have agreed with a man that he should
          murder Seezoram, our chief judge. But behold, I say unto you,
          that this is because I have testified unto you that ye might know
          concerning this thing; yea, even for a witness unto you, that I
          did know of the wickedness and abominations which are among you.
          

          Helaman 9:24
           24 And because I have done this, ye say that I have agreed with
          a man that he should do this thing; yea, because I showed unto
          you this sign ye are angry with me, and seek to destroy my life.
          

          Helaman 9:25
           25 And now behold, I will show unto you another sign, and see if
          ye will in this thing seek to destroy me.
          

          Helaman 9:26
           26 Behold I say unto you: Go to the house of Seantum, who is the
          brother of Seezoram, and say unto him—
          

          Helaman 9:27
           27 Has Nephi, the pretended prophet, who doth prophesy so much
          evil concerning this people, agreed with thee, in the which ye
          have murdered Seezoram, who is your brother?
          

          Helaman 9:28
           28 And behold, he shall say unto you, Nay.
          

          Helaman 9:29
           29 And ye shall say unto him: Have ye murdered your brother?
          

          Helaman 9:30
           30 And he shall stand with fear, and wist not what to say. And
          behold, he shall deny unto you; and he shall make as if he were
          astonished; nevertheless, he shall declare unto you that he is
          innocent.
          

          Helaman 9:31
           31 But behold, ye shall examine him, and ye shall find blood
          upon the skirts of his cloak.
          

          Helaman 9:32
           32 And when ye have seen this, ye shall say: From whence cometh
          this blood? Do we not know that it is the blood of your brother?
          

          Helaman 9:33
           33 And then shall he tremble, and shall look pale, even as if
          death had come upon him.
          

          Helaman 9:34
           34 And then shall ye say: Because of this fear and this paleness
          which has come upon your face, behold, we know that thou art
          guilty.
          

          Helaman 9:35
           35 And then shall greater fear come upon him; and then shall he
          confess unto you, and deny no more that he has done this murder.
          

          Helaman 9:36
           36 And then shall he say unto you, that I, Nephi, know nothing
          concerning the matter save it were given unto me by the power of
          God. And then shall ye know that I am an honest man, and that I
          am sent unto you from God.
          

          Helaman 9:37
           37 And it came to pass that they went and did, even according as
          Nephi had said unto them. And behold, the words which he had
          said were true; for according to the words he did deny; and also
          according to the words he did confess.
          

          Helaman 9:38
           38 And he was brought to prove that he himself was the very
          murderer, insomuch that the five were set at liberty, and also
          was Nephi.
          

          Helaman 9:39
           39 And there were some of the Nephites who believed on the words
          of Nephi; and there were some also, who believed because of the
          testimony of the five, for they had been converted while they
          were in prison.
          

          Helaman 9:40
           40 And now there were some among the people, who said that Nephi
          was a prophet.
          

          Helaman 9:41
           41 And there were others who said: Behold, he is a god, for
          except he was a god he could not know of all things. For behold,
          he has told us the thoughts of our hearts, and also has told us
          things; and even he has brought unto our knowledge the true
          murderer of our chief judge.
          

Helaman 10 Chapter 10

          Helaman 10:1
           1 And it came to pass that there arose a division among the
          people, insomuch that they divided hither and thither and went
          their ways, leaving Nephi alone, as he was standing in the midst
          of them.
          

          Helaman 10:2
           2 And it came to pass that Nephi went his way towards his own
          house, pondering upon the things which the Lord had shown unto
          him.
          

          Helaman 10:3
           3 And it came to pass as he was thus pondering—being much cast
          down because of the wickedness of the people of the Nephites,
          their secret works of darkness, and their murderings, and their
          plunderings, and all manner of iniquities—and it came to pass as
          he was thus pondering in his heart, behold, a voice came unto him
          saying:
          

          Helaman 10:4
           4 Blessed art thou, Nephi, for those things which thou hast
          done; for I have beheld how thou hast with unwearyingness
          declared the word, which I have given unto thee, unto this
          people. And thou hast not feared them, and hast not sought thine
          own life, but hast sought my will, and to keep my commandments.
          Helaman 10:5
           5 And now, because thou hast done this with such unwearyingness,
          behold, I will bless thee forever; and I will make thee mighty in
          word and in deed, in faith and in works; yea, even that all
          things shall be done unto thee according to thy word, for thou
          shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.
          

          Helaman 10:6
           6 Behold, thou art Nephi, and I am God. Behold, I declare it
          unto thee in the presence of mine angels, that ye shall have
          power over this people, and shall smite the earth with famine,
          and with pestilence, and destruction, according to the wickedness
          of this people.
          

          Helaman 10:7
           7 Behold, I give unto you power, that whatsoever ye shall seal
          on earth shall be sealed in heaven; and whatsoever ye shall loose
          on earth shall be loosed in heaven; and thus shall ye have power
          among this people.
          

          Helaman 10:8
           8 And thus, if ye shall say unto this temple it shall be rent in
          twain, it shall be done.
          

          Helaman 10:9
           9 And if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou cast down and
          become smooth, it shall be done.
          

          Helaman 10:10
           10 And behold, if ye shall say that God shall smite this people,
          it shall come to pass.
          

          Helaman 10:11
           11 And now behold, I command you, that ye shall go and declare
          unto this people, that thus saith the Lord God, who is the
          Almighty: Except ye repent ye shall be smitten, even unto
          destruction.
          

          Helaman 10:12
           12 And behold, now it came to pass that when the Lord had spoken
          these words unto Nephi, he did stop and did not go unto his own
          house, but did return unto the multitudes who were scattered
          about upon the face of the land, and began to declare unto them
          the word of the Lord which had been spoken unto him, concerning
          their destruction if they did not repent.
          

          Helaman 10:13
           13 Now behold, notwithstanding that great miracle which Nephi
          had done in telling them concerning the death of the chief judge,
          they did harden their hearts and did not hearken unto the words
          of the Lord.
          

          Helaman 10:14
           14 Therefore Nephi did declare unto them the word of the Lord,
          saying: Except ye repent, thus saith the Lord, ye shall be
          smitten even unto destruction.
          

          Helaman 10:15
           15 And it came to pass that when Nephi had declared unto them
          the word, behold, they did still harden their hearts and would
          not hearken unto his words; therefore they did revile against
          him, and did seek to lay their hands upon him that they might
          cast him into prison.
          

          Helaman 10:16
           16 But behold, the power of God was with him, and they could not
          take him to cast him into prison, for he was taken by the Spirit
          and conveyed away out of the midst of them.
          

          Helaman 10:17
           17 And it came to pass that thus he did go forth in the Spirit,
          from multitude to multitude, declaring the word of God, even
          until he had declared it unto them all, or sent it forth among
          all the people.
          

          Helaman 10:18
           18 And it came to pass that they would not hearken unto his
          words; and there began to be contentions, insomuch that they were
          divided against themselves and began to slay one another with the
          sword.
          

          Helaman 10:19
           19 And thus ended the seventy and first year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

Helaman 11 Chapter 11

          Helaman 11:1
           1 And now it came to pass in the seventy and second year of the
          reign of the judges that the contentions did increase, insomuch
          that there were wars throughout all the land among all the people
          of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 11:2
           2 And it was this secret band of robbers who did carry on this
          work of destruction and wickedness. And this war did last all
          that year; and in the seventy and third year it did also last.
          

          Helaman 11:3
           3 And it came to pass that in this year Nephi did cry unto the
          Lord, saying:
          

          Helaman 11:4
           4 O Lord, do not suffer that this people shall be destroyed by
          the sword; but O Lord, rather let there be a famine in the land,
          to stir them up in remembrance of the Lord their God, and perhaps
          they will repent and turn unto thee.
          

          Helaman 11:5
           5 And so it was done, according to the words of Nephi. And
          there was a great famine upon the land, among all the people of
          Nephi. And thus in the seventy and fourth year the famine did
          continue, and the work of destruction did cease by the sword but
          became sore by famine.
          

          Helaman 11:6
           6 And this work of destruction did also continue in the seventy
          and fifth year. For the earth was smitten that it was dry, and
          did not yield forth grain in the season of grain; and the whole
          earth was smitten, even among the Lamanites as well as among the
          Nephites, so that they were smitten that they did perish by
          thousands in the more wicked parts of the land.
          

          Helaman 11:7
           7 And it came to pass that the people saw that they were about
          to perish by famine, and they began to remember the Lord their
          God; and they began to remember the words of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 11:8
           8 And the people began to plead with their chief judges and
          their leaders, that they would say unto Nephi: Behold, we know
          that thou art a man of God, and therefore cry unto the Lord our
          God that he turn away from us this famine, lest all the words
          which thou hast spoken concerning our destruction be fulfilled.
          

          Helaman 11:9
           9 And it came to pass that the judges did say unto Nephi,
          according to the words which had been desired. And it came to
          pass that when Nephi saw that the people had repented and did
          humble themselves in sackcloth, he cried again unto the Lord,
          saying:
          

          Helaman 11:10
           10 O Lord, behold this people repenteth; and they have swept
          away the band of Gadianton from amongst them insomuch that they
          have become extinct, and they have concealed their secret plans
          in the earth.
          

          Helaman 11:11
           11 Now, O Lord, because of this their humility wilt thou turn
          away thine anger, and let thine anger be appeased in the
          destruction of those wicked men whom thou hast already destroyed.
          

          Helaman 11:12
           12 O Lord, wilt thou turn away thine anger, yea, thy fierce
          anger, and cause that this famine may cease in this land.
          

          Helaman 11:13
           13 O Lord, wilt thou hearken unto me, and cause that it may be
          done according to my words, and send forth rain upon the face of
          the earth, that she may bring forth her fruit, and her grain in
          the season of grain.
          

          Helaman 11:14
           14 O Lord, thou didst hearken unto my words when I said, Let
          there be a famine, that the pestilence of the sword might cease;
          and I know that thou wilt, even at this time, hearken unto my
          words, for thou saidst that: If this people repent I will spare
          them.
          

          Helaman 11:15
           15 Yea, O Lord, and thou seest that they have repented, because
          of the famine and the pestilence and destruction which has come
          unto them.
          

          Helaman 11:16
           16 And now, O Lord, wilt thou turn away thine anger, and try
          again if they will serve thee? And if so, O Lord, thou canst
          bless them according to thy words which thou hast said.
          

          Helaman 11:17
           17 And it came to pass that in the seventy and sixth year the
          Lord did turn away his anger from the people, and caused that
          rain should fall upon the earth, insomuch that it did bring forth
          her fruit in the season of her fruit. And it came to pass that
          it did bring forth her grain in the season of her grain.
          

          Helaman 11:18
           18 And behold, the people did rejoice and glorify God, and the
          whole face of the land was filled with rejoicing; and they did no
          more seek to destroy Nephi, but they did esteem him as a great
          prophet, and a man of God, having great power and authority given
          unto him from God.
          

          Helaman 11:19
           19 And behold, Lehi, his brother, was not a whit behind him as
          to things pertaining to righteousness.
          

          Helaman 11:20
           20 And thus it did come to pass that the people of Nephi began
          to prosper again in the land, and began to build up their waste
          places, and began to multiply and spread, even until they did
          cover the whole face of the land, both on the northward and on
          the southward, from the sea west to the sea east.
          

          Helaman 11:21
           21 And it came to pass that the seventy and sixth year did end
          in peace. And the seventy and seventh year began in peace; and
          the church did spread throughout the face of all the land; and
          the more part of the people, both the Nephites and the Lamanites,
          did belong to the church; and they did have exceedingly great
          peace in the land; and thus ended the seventy and seventh year.
          

          Helaman 11:22
           22 And also they had peace in the seventy and eighth year, save
          it were a few contentions concerning the points of doctrine which
          had been laid down by the prophets.
          

          Helaman 11:23
           23 And in the seventy and ninth year there began to be much
          strife. But it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi, and many of
          their brethren who knew concerning the true points of doctrine,
          having many revelations daily, therefore they did preach unto the
          people, insomuch that they did put an end to their strife in that
          same year.
          

          Helaman 11:24
           24 And it came to pass that in the eightieth year of the reign
          of the judges over the people of Nephi, there were a certain
          number of the dissenters from the people of Nephi, who had some
          years before gone over unto the Lamanites, and taken upon
          themselves the name of Lamanites, and also a certain number who
          were real descendants of the Lamanites, being stirred up to anger
          by them, or by those dissenters, therefore they commenced a war
          with their brethren.
          

          Helaman 11:25
           25 And they did commit murder and plunder; and then they would
          retreat back into the mountains, and into the wilderness and
          secret places, hiding themselves that they could not be
          discovered, receiving daily an addition to their numbers,
          inasmuch as there were dissenters that went forth unto them.
          

          Helaman 11:26
           26 And thus in time, yea, even in the space of not many years,
          they became an exceedingly great band of robbers; and they did
          search out all the secret plans of Gadianton; and thus they
          became robbers of Gadianton.
          

          Helaman 11:27
           27 Now behold, these robbers did make great havoc, yea, even
          great destruction among the people of Nephi, and also among the
          people of the Lamanites.
          

          Helaman 11:28
           28 And it came to pass that it was expedient that there should
          be a stop put to this work of destruction; therefore they sent an
          army of strong men into the wilderness and upon the mountains to
          search out this band of robbers, and to destroy them.
          

          Helaman 11:29
           29 But behold, it came to pass that in that same year they were
          driven back even into their own lands. And thus ended the
          eightieth year of the reign of the judges over the people of
          Nephi.
          

          Helaman 11:30
           30 And it came to pass in the commencement of the eighty and
          first year they did go forth again against this band of robbers,
          and did destroy many; and they were also visited with much
          destruction.
          

          Helaman 11:31
           31 And they were again obliged to return out of the wilderness
          and out of the mountains unto their own lands, because of the
          exceeding greatness of the numbers of those robbers who infested
          the mountains and the wilderness.
          

          Helaman 11:32
           32 And it came to pass that thus ended this year. And the
          robbers did still increase and wax strong, insomuch that they did
          defy the whole armies of the Nephites, and also of the Lamanites;
          and they did cause great fear to come unto the people upon all
          the face of the land.
          

          Helaman 11:33
           33 Yea, for they did visit many parts of the land, and did do
          great destruction unto them; yea, did kill many, and did carry
          away others captive into the wilderness, yea, and more especially
          their women and their children.
          

          Helaman 11:34
           34 Now this great evil, which came unto the people because of
          their iniquity, did stir them up again in remembrance of the Lord
          their God.
          

          Helaman 11:35
           35 And thus ended the eighty and first year of the reign of the
          judges.
          

          Helaman 11:36
           36 And in the eighty and second year they began again to forget
          the Lord their God. And in the eighty and third year they began
          to wax strong in iniquity. And in the eighty and fourth year
          they did not mend their ways.
          

          Helaman 11:37
           37 And it came to pass in the eighty and fifth year they did wax
          stronger and stronger in their pride, and in their wickedness;
          and thus they were ripening again for destruction.
          

          Helaman 11:38
           38 And thus ended the eighty and fifth year.
          

Helaman 12 Chapter 12

          Helaman 12:1
           1 And thus we can behold how false, and also the unsteadiness of
          the hearts of the children of men; yea, we can see that the Lord
          in his great infinite goodness doth bless and prosper those who
          put their trust in him.
          

          Helaman 12:2
           2 Yea, and we may see at the very time when he doth prosper his
          people, yea, in the increase of their fields, their flocks and
          their herds, and in gold, and in silver, and in all manner of
          precious things of every kind and art; sparing their lives, and
          delivering them out of the hands of their enemies; softening the
          hearts of their enemies that they should not declare wars against
          them; yea, and in fine, doing all things for the welfare and
          happiness of his people; yea, then is the time that they do
          harden their hearts, and do forget the Lord their God, and do
          trample under their feet the Holy One—yea, and this because of
          their ease, and their exceedingly great prosperity.
          

          Helaman 12:3
           3 And thus we see that except the Lord doth chasten his people
          with many afflictions, yea, except he doth visit them with death
          and with terror, and with famine and with all manner of
          pestilence, they will not remember him.
          

          Helaman 12:4
           4 O how foolish, and how vain, and how evil, and devilish, and
          how quick to do iniquity, and how slow to do good, are the
          children of men; yea, how quick to hearken unto the words of the
          evil one, and to set their hearts upon the vain things of the
          world!
          

          Helaman 12:5
           5 Yea, how quick to be lifted up in pride; yea, how quick to
          boast, and do all manner of that which is iniquity; and how slow
          are they to remember the Lord their God, and to give ear unto his
          counsels, yea, how slow to walk in wisdom's paths!
          

          Helaman 12:6
           6 Behold, they do not desire that the Lord their God, who hath
          created them, should rule and reign over them; notwithstanding
          his great goodness and his mercy towards them, they do set at
          naught his counsels, and they will not that he should be their
          guide.
          

          Helaman 12:7
           7 O how great is the nothingness of the children of men; yea,
          even they are less than the dust of the earth.
          

          Helaman 12:8
           8 For behold, the dust of the earth moveth hither and thither,
          to the dividing asunder, at the command of our great and
          everlasting God.
          

          Helaman 12:9
           9 Yea, behold at his voice do the hills and the mountains
          tremble and quake.
          

          Helaman 12:10
           10 And by the power of his voice they are broken up, and become
          smooth, yea, even like unto a valley.
          

          Helaman 12:11
           11 Yea, by the power of his voice doth the whole earth shake;
          

          Helaman 12:12
           12 Yea, by the power of his voice, do the foundations rock, even
          to the very center.
          

          Helaman 12:13
           13 Yea, and if he say unto the earth—Move—it is moved.
          

          Helaman 12:14
           14 Yea, if he say unto the earth—Thou shalt go back, that it
          lengthen out the day for many hours—it is done;
          

          Helaman 12:15
           15 And thus, according to his word the earth goeth back, and it
          appeareth unto man that the sun standeth still; yea, and behold,
          this is so; for surely it is the earth that moveth and not the
          sun.
          

          Helaman 12:16
           16 And behold, also, if he say unto the waters of the great
          deep—Be thou dried up—it is done.
          

          Helaman 12:17
           17 Behold, if he say unto this mountain—Be thou raised up, and
          come over and fall upon that city, that it be buried up—behold
          it is done.
          

          Helaman 12:18
           18 And behold, if a man hide up a treasure in the earth, and the
          Lord shall say—Let it be accursed, because of the iniquity of
          him who hath hid it up—behold, it shall be accursed.
          

          Helaman 12:19
           19 And if the Lord shall say—Be thou accursed, that no man
          shall find thee from this time henceforth and forever—behold, no
          man getteth it henceforth and forever.
          

          Helaman 12:20
           20 And behold, if the Lord shall say unto a man—Because of
          thine iniquities, thou shalt be accursed forever—it shall be
          done.
          

          Helaman 12:21
           21 And if the Lord shall say—Because of thine iniquities thou
          shalt be cut off from my presence—he will cause that it shall be
          so.
          

          Helaman 12:22
           22 And wo unto him to whom he shall say this, for it shall be
          unto him that will do iniquity, and he cannot be saved;
          therefore, for this cause, that men might be saved, hath
          repentance been declared.
          

          Helaman 12:23
           23 Therefore, blessed are they who will repent and hearken unto
          the voice of the Lord their God; for these are they that shall be
          saved.
          

          Helaman 12:24
           24 And may God grant, in his great fulness, that men might be
          brought unto repentance and good works, that they might be
          restored unto grace for grace, according to their works.
          

          Helaman 12:25
           25 And I would that all men might be saved. But we read that in
          the great and last day there are some who shall be cast out, yea,
          who shall be cast off from the presence of the Lord;
          

          Helaman 12:26
           26 Yea, who shall be consigned to a state of endless misery,
          fulfilling the words which say: They that have done good shall
          have everlasting life; and they that have done evil shall have
          everlasting damnation. And thus it is. Amen.
          

Helaman 13 Chapter 13

          Helaman 13:1
           1 And now it came to pass in the eighty and sixth year, the
          Nephites did still remain in wickedness, yea in great wickedness,
          while the Lamanites did observe strictly to keep the commandments
          of God, according to the law of Moses.
          

          Helaman 13:2
           2 And it came to pass that in this year there was one Samuel, a
          Lamanite, came into the land of Zarahemla, and began to preach
          unto the people. And it came to pass that he did preach, many
          days, repentance unto the people, and they did cast him out, and
          he was about to return to his own land.
          

          Helaman 13:3
           3 But behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him, that he
          should return again, and prophesy unto the people whatsoever
          things should come into his heart.
          

          Helaman 13:4
           4 And it came to pass that they would not suffer that he should
          enter into the city; therefore he went and got upon the wall
          thereof, and stretched forth his hand and cried with a loud
          voice, and prophesied unto the people whatsoever things the Lord
          put into his heart.
          

          Helaman 13:5
           5 And he said unto them: Behold, I, Samuel, a Lamanite, do speak
          the words of the Lord which he doth put into my heart; and behold
          he hath put it into my heart to say unto this people that the
          sword of justice hangeth over this people; and four hundred years
          pass not away save the sword of justice falleth upon this people.
          

          Helaman 13:6
           6 Yea, heavy destruction awaiteth this people, and it surely
          cometh unto this people, and nothing can save this people save it
          be repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ, who surely
          shall come into the world, and shall suffer many things and shall
          be slain for his people.
          

          Helaman 13:7
           7 And behold, an angel of the Lord hath declared it unto me, and
          he did bring glad tidings to my soul. And behold, I was sent
          unto you to declare it unto you also, that ye might have glad
          tidings; but behold ye would not receive me.
          

          Helaman 13:8
           8 Therefore, thus saith the Lord: Because of the hardness of the
          hearts of the people of the Nephites, except they repent I will
          take away my word from them, and I will withdraw my Spirit from
          them, and I will suffer them no longer, and I will turn the
          hearts of their brethren against them.
          

          Helaman 13:9
           9 And four hundred years shall not pass away before I will cause
          that they shall be smitten; yea, I will visit them with the sword
          and with famine and with pestilence.
          

          Helaman 13:10
           10 Yea, I will visit them in my fierce anger, and there shall be
          those of the fourth generation who shall live, of your enemies,
          to behold your utter destruction; and this shall surely come
          except ye repent, saith the Lord; and those of the fourth
          generation shall visit your destruction.
          

          Helaman 13:11
           11 But if ye will repent and return unto the Lord your God I
          will turn away mine anger, saith the Lord; yea, thus saith the
          Lord, blessed are they who will repent and turn unto me, but wo
          unto him that repenteth not.
          

          Helaman 13:12
           12 Yea, wo unto this great city of Zarahemla; for behold, it is
          because of those who are righteous that it is saved; yea, wo unto
          this great city, for I perceive, saith the Lord, that there are
          many, yea, even the more part of this great city, that will
          harden their hearts against me, saith the Lord.
          

          Helaman 13:13
           13 But blessed are they who will repent, for them will I spare.
          But behold, if it were not for the righteous who are in this
          great city, behold, I would cause that fire should come down out
          of heaven and destroy it.
          

          Helaman 13:14
           14 But behold, it is for the righteous' sake that it is spared.
          But behold, the time cometh, saith the Lord, that when ye shall
          cast out the righteous from among you, then shall ye be ripe for
          destruction; yea, wo be unto this great city, because of the
          wickedness and abominations which are in her.
          

          Helaman 13:15
           15 Yea, and wo be unto the city of Gideon, for the wickedness
          and abominations which are in her.
          

          Helaman 13:16
           16 Yea, and wo be unto all the cities which are in the land
          round about, which are possessed by the Nephites, because of the
          wickedness and abominations which are in them.
          

          Helaman 13:17
           17 And behold, a curse shall come upon the land, saith the Lord
          of Hosts, because of the people's sake who are upon the land,
          yea, because of their wickedness and their abominations.
          

          Helaman 13:18
           18 And it shall come to pass, saith the Lord of Hosts, yea, our
          great and true God, that whoso shall hide up treasures in the
          earth shall find them again no more, because of the great curse
          of the land, save he be a righteous man and shall hide it up unto
          the Lord.
          

          Helaman 13:19
           19 For I will, saith the Lord, that they shall hide up their
          treasures unto me; and cursed be they who hide not up their
          treasures unto me; for none hideth up their treasures unto me
          save it be the righteous; and he that hideth not up his treasures
          unto me, cursed is he, and also the treasure, and none shall
          redeem it because of the curse of the land.
          

          Helaman 13:20
           20 And the day shall come that they shall hide up their
          treasures, because they have set their hearts upon riches; and
          because they have set their hearts upon their riches, and will
          hide up their treasures when they shall flee before their
          enemies; because they will not hide them up unto me, cursed be
          they and also their treasures; and in that day shall they be
          smitten, saith the Lord.
          

          Helaman 13:21
           21 Behold ye, the people of this great city, and hearken unto my
          words; yea, hearken unto the words which the Lord saith; for
          behold, he saith that ye are cursed because of your riches, and
          also are your riches cursed because ye have set your hearts upon
          them, and have not hearkened unto the words of him who gave them
          unto you.
          

          Helaman 13:22
           22 Ye do not remember the Lord your God in the things with which
          he hath blessed you, but ye do always remember your riches, not
          to thank the Lord your God for them; yea, your hearts are not
          drawn out unto the Lord, but they do swell with great pride, unto
          boasting, and unto great swelling, envyings, strifes, malice,
          persecutions and murders, and all manner of iniquities.
          

          Helaman 13:23
           23 For this cause hath the Lord God caused that a curse should
          come upon the land, and also upon your riches, and this because
          of your iniquities.
          

          Helaman 13:24
           24 Yea, wo unto this people, because of this time which has
          arrived, that ye do cast out the prophets, and do mock them, and
          cast stones at them, and do slay them, and do all manner of
          iniquity unto them, even as they did of old time.
          

          Helaman 13:25
           25 And now when ye talk, ye say: If our days had been in the
          days of our fathers of old, we would not have slain the prophets;
          we would not have stoned them, and cast them out.
          

          Helaman 13:26
           26 Behold ye are worse than they; for as the Lord liveth, if a
          prophet come among you and declareth unto you the word of the
          Lord, which testifieth of your sins and iniquities, ye are angry
          with him, and cast him out and seek all manner of ways to destroy
          him; yea, you will say that he is a false prophet, and that he is
          a sinner, and of the devil, because he testifieth that your deeds
          are evil.
          

          Helaman 13:27
           27 But behold, if a man shall come among you and shall say: Do
          this, and there is no iniquity; do that and ye shall not suffer;
          yea, he will say: Walk after the pride of your own hearts; yea,
          walk after the pride of your eyes, and do whatsoever your heart
          desireth—and if a man shall come among you and say this, ye will
          receive him, and say that he is a prophet.
          

          Helaman 13:28
           28 Yea, ye will lift him up, and ye will give unto him of your
          substance; ye will give unto him of your gold, and of your
          silver, and ye will clothe him with costly apparel; and because
          he speaketh flattering words unto you, and he saith that all is
          well, then ye will not find fault with him.
          

          Helaman 13:29
           29 O ye wicked and ye perverse generation; ye hardened and ye
          stiffnecked people, how long will ye suppose that the Lord will
          suffer you? Yea, how long will ye suffer yourselves to be led by
          foolish and blind guides? Yea, how long will ye choose darkness
          rather than light?
          

          Helaman 13:30
           30 Yea, behold, the anger of the Lord is already kindled against
          you; behold, he hath cursed the land because of your iniquity.
          

          Helaman 13:31
           31 And behold, the time cometh that he curseth your riches, that
          they become slippery, that ye cannot hold them; and in the days
          of your poverty ye cannot retain them.
          

          Helaman 13:32
           32 And in the days of your poverty ye shall cry unto the Lord;
          and in vain shall ye cry, for your desolation is already come
          upon you, and your destruction is made sure; and then shall ye
          weep and howl in that day, saith the Lord of Hosts. And then
          shall ye lament, and say:
          

          Helaman 13:33
           33 O that I had repented, and had not killed the prophets, and
          stoned them, and cast them out. Yea, in that day ye shall say: O
          that we had remembered the Lord our God in the day that he gave
          us our riches, and then they would not have become slippery that
          we should lose them; for behold, our riches are gone from us.
          

          Helaman 13:34
           34 Behold, we lay a tool here and on the morrow it is gone; and
          behold, our swords are taken from us in the day we have sought
          them for battle.
          

          Helaman 13:35
           35 Yea, we have hid up our treasures and they have slipped away
          from us, because of the curse of the land.
          

          Helaman 13:36
           36 O that we had repented in the day that the word of the Lord
          came unto us; for behold the land is cursed, and all things are
          become slippery, and we cannot hold them.
          

          Helaman 13:37
           37 Behold, we are surrounded by demons, yea, we are encircled
          about by the angels of him who hath sought to destroy our souls.
          Behold, our iniquities are great. O Lord, canst thou not turn
          away thine anger from us? And this shall be your language in
          those days.
          

          Helaman 13:38
           38 But behold, your days of probation are past; ye have
          procrastinated the day of your salvation until it is
          everlastingly too late, and your destruction is made sure; yea,
          for ye have sought all the days of your lives for that which ye
          could not obtain; and ye have sought for happiness in doing
          iniquity, which thing is contrary to the nature of that
          righteousness which is in our great and Eternal Head.
          

          Helaman 13:39
           39 O ye people of the land, that ye would hear my words! And I
          pray that the anger of the Lord be turned away from you, and that
          ye would repent and be saved.
          

Helaman 14 Chapter 14

          Helaman 14:1
           1 And now it came to pass that Samuel, the Lamanite, did
          prophesy a great many more things which cannot be written.
          

          Helaman 14:2
           2 And behold, he said unto them: Behold, I give unto you a sign;
          for five years more cometh, and behold, then cometh the Son of
          God to redeem all those who shall believe on his name.
          

          Helaman 14:3
           3 And behold, this will I give unto you for a sign at the time
          of his coming; for behold, there shall be great lights in heaven,
          insomuch that in the night before he cometh there shall be no
          darkness, insomuch that it shall appear unto man as if it was
          day.
          

          Helaman 14:4
           4 Therefore, there shall be one day and a night and a day, as if
          it were one day and there were no night; and this shall be unto
          you for a sign; for ye shall know of the rising of the sun and
          also of its setting; therefore they shall know of a surety that
          there shall be two days and a night; nevertheless the night shall
          not be darkened; and it shall be the night before he is born.
          

          Helaman 14:5
           5 And behold, there shall a new star arise, such an one as ye
          never have beheld; and this also shall be a sign unto you.
          

          Helaman 14:6
           6 And behold this is not all, there shall be many signs and
          wonders in heaven.
          

          Helaman 14:7
           7 And it shall come to pass that ye shall all be amazed, and
          wonder, insomuch that ye shall fall to the earth.
          

          Helaman 14:8
           8 And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall believe on the
          Son of God, the same shall have everlasting life.
          

          Helaman 14:9
           9 And behold, thus hath the Lord commanded me, by his angel,
          that I should come and tell this thing unto you; yea, he hath
          commanded that I should prophesy these things unto you; yea, he
          hath said unto me: Cry unto this people, repent and prepare the
          way of the Lord.
          

          Helaman 14:10
           10 And now, because I am a Lamanite, and have spoken unto you
          the words which the Lord hath commanded me, and because it was
          hard against you, ye are angry with me and do seek to destroy me,
          and have cast me out from among you.
          

          Helaman 14:11
           11 And ye shall hear my words, for, for this intent have I come
          up upon the walls of this city, that ye might hear and know of
          the judgments of God which do await you because of your
          iniquities, and also that ye might know the conditions of
          repentance;
          

          Helaman 14:12
           12 And also that ye might know of the coming of Jesus Christ,
          the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of
          all things from the beginning; and that ye might know of the
          signs of his coming, to the intent that ye might believe on his
          name.
          

          Helaman 14:13
           13 And if ye believe on his name ye will repent of all your
          sins, that thereby ye may have a remission of them through his
          merits.
          

          Helaman 14:14
           14 And behold, again, another sign I give unto you, yea, a sign
          of his death.
          

          Helaman 14:15
           15 For behold, he surely must die that salvation may come; yea,
          it behooveth him and becometh expedient that he dieth, to bring
          to pass the resurrection of the dead, that thereby men may be
          brought into the presence of the Lord.
          

          Helaman 14:16
           16 Yea, behold, this death bringeth to pass the resurrection,
          and redeemeth all mankind from the first death—that spiritual
          death; for all mankind, by the fall of Adam being cut off from
          the presence of the Lord, are considered as dead, both as to
          things temporal and to things spiritual.
          

          Helaman 14:17
           17 But behold, the resurrection of Christ redeemeth mankind,
          yea, even all mankind, and bringeth them back into the presence
          of the Lord.
          

          Helaman 14:18
           18 Yea, and it bringeth to pass the condition of repentance,
          that whosoever repenteth the same is not hewn down and cast into
          the fire; but whosoever repenteth not is hewn down and cast into
          the fire; and there cometh upon them again a spiritual death,
          yea, a second death, for they are cut off again as to things
          pertaining to righteousness.
          

          Helaman 14:19
           19 Therefore repent ye, repent ye, lest by knowing these things
          and not doing them ye shall suffer yourselves to come under
          condemnation, and ye are brought down unto this second death.
          

          Helaman 14:20
           20 But behold, as I said unto you concerning another sign, a
          sign of his death, behold, in that day that he shall suffer death
          the sun shall be darkened and refuse to give his light unto you;
          and also the moon and the stars; and there shall be no light upon
          the face of this land, even from the time that he shall suffer
          death, for the space of three days, to the time that he shall
          rise again from the dead.
          

          Helaman 14:21
           21 Yea, at the time that he shall yield up the ghost there shall
          be thunderings and lightnings for the space of many hours, and
          the earth shall shake and tremble; and the rocks which are upon
          the face of this earth, which are both above the earth and
          beneath, which ye know at this time are solid, or the more part
          of it is one solid mass, shall be broken up;
          

          Helaman 14:22
           22 Yea, they shall be rent in twain, and shall ever after be
          found in seams and in cracks, and in broken fragments upon the
          face of the whole earth, yea, both above the earth and beneath.
          

          Helaman 14:23
           23 And behold, there shall be great tempests, and there shall be
          many mountains laid low, like unto a valley, and there shall be
          many places which are now called valleys which shall become
          mountains, whose height is great.
          

          Helaman 14:24
           24 And many highways shall be broken up, and many cities shall
          become desolate.
          

          Helaman 14:25
           25 And many graves shall be opened, and shall yield up many of
          their dead; and many saints shall appear unto many.
          

          Helaman 14:26
           26 And behold, thus hath the angel spoken unto me; for he said
          unto me that there should be thunderings and lightnings for the
          space of many hours.
          

          Helaman 14:27
           27 And he said unto me that while the thunder and the lightning
          lasted, and the tempest, that these things should be, and that
          darkness should cover the face of the whole earth for the space
          of three days.
          

          Helaman 14:28
           28 And the angel said unto me that many shall see greater things
          than these, to the intent that they might believe that these
          signs and these wonders should come to pass upon all the face of
          this land, to the intent that there should be no cause for
          unbelief among the children of men—
          

          Helaman 14:29
           29 And this to the intent that whosoever will believe might be
          saved, and that whosoever will not believe, a righteous judgment
          might come upon them; and also if they are condemned they bring
          upon themselves their own condemnation.
          

          Helaman 14:30
           30 And now remember, remember, my brethren, that whosoever
          perisheth, perisheth unto himself; and whosoever doeth iniquity,
          doeth it unto himself; for behold, ye are free; ye are permitted
          to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a
          knowledge and he hath made you free.
          

          Helaman 14:31
           31 He hath given unto you that ye might know good from evil, and
          he hath given unto you that ye might choose life or death; and ye
          can do good and be restored unto that which is good, or have that
          which is good restored unto you; or ye can do evil, and have that
          which is evil restored unto you.
          

Helaman 15 Chapter 15

          Helaman 15:1
           1 And now, my beloved brethren, behold, I declare unto you that
          except ye shall repent your houses shall be left unto you
          desolate.
          

          Helaman 15:2
           2 Yea, except ye repent, your women shall have great cause to
          mourn in the day that they shall give suck; for ye shall attempt
          to flee and there shall be no place for refuge; yea, and wo unto
          them which are with child, for they shall be heavy and cannot
          flee; therefore, they shall be trodden down and shall be left to
          perish.
          

          Helaman 15:3
           3 Yea, wo unto this people who are called the people of Nephi
          except they shall repent, when they shall see all these signs and
          wonders which shall be showed unto them; for behold, they have
          been a chosen people of the Lord; yea, the people of Nephi hath
          he loved, and also hath he chastened them; yea, in the days of
          their iniquities hath he chastened them because he loveth them.
          

          Helaman 15:4
           4 But behold my brethren, the Lamanites hath he hated because
          their deeds have been evil continually, and this because of the
          iniquity of the tradition of their fathers. But behold,
          salvation hath come unto them through the preaching of the
          Nephites; and for this intent hath the Lord prolonged their days.
          

          Helaman 15:5
           5 And I would that ye should behold that the more part of them
          are in the path of their duty, and they do walk circumspectly
          before God, and they do observe to keep his commandments and his
          statutes and his judgments according to the law of Moses.
          

          Helaman 15:6
           6 Yea, I say unto you, that the more part of them are doing
          this, and they are striving with unwearied diligence that they
          may bring the remainder of their brethren to the knowledge of the
          truth; therefore there are many who do add to their numbers
          daily.
          

          Helaman 15:7
           7 And behold, ye do know of yourselves, for ye have witnessed
          it, that as many of them as are brought to the knowledge of the
          truth, and to know of the wicked and abominable traditions of
          their fathers, and are led to believe the holy scriptures, yea,
          the prophecies of the holy prophets, which are written, which
          leadeth them to faith on the Lord, and unto repentance, which
          faith and repentance bringeth a change of heart unto them—
          

          Helaman 15:8
           8 Therefore, as many as have come to this, ye know of yourselves
          are firm and steadfast in the faith, and in the thing wherewith
          they have been made free.
          

          Helaman 15:9
           9 And ye know also that they have buried their weapons of war,
          and they fear to take them up lest by any means they should sin;
          yea, ye can see that they fear to sin—for behold they will
          suffer themselves that they be trodden down and slain by their
          enemies, and will not lift their swords against them, and this
          because of their faith in Christ.
          

          Helaman 15:10
           10 And now, because of their steadfastness when they do believe
          in that thing which they do believe, for because of their
          firmness when they are once enlightened, behold, the Lord shall
          bless them and prolong their days, notwithstanding their
          iniquity—
          

          Helaman 15:11
           11 Yea, even if they should dwindle in unbelief the Lord shall
          prolong their days, until the time shall come which hath been
          spoken of by our fathers, and also by the prophet Zenos, and many
          other prophets, concerning the restoration of our brethren, the
          Lamanites, again to the knowledge of the truth—
          

          Helaman 15:12
           12 Yea, I say unto you, that in the latter times the promises of
          the Lord have been extended to our brethren, the Lamanites; and
          notwithstanding the many afflictions which they shall have, and
          notwithstanding they shall be driven to and fro upon the face of
          the earth, and be hunted, and shall be smitten and scattered
          abroad, having no place for refuge, the Lord shall be merciful
          unto them.
          

          Helaman 15:13
           13 And this is according to the prophecy, that they shall again
          be brought to the true knowledge, which is knowledge of their
          Redeemer, and their great and true shepherd, and be numbered
          among his sheep.
          

          Helaman 15:14
           14 Therefore I say unto you, it shall be better for them than
          for you except ye repent.
          

          Helaman 15:15
           15 For behold, had the mighty works been shown unto them which
          have been shown unto you, yea, unto them who have dwindled in
          unbelief because of the traditions of their fathers, ye can see
          of yourselves that they never would again have dwindled in
          unbelief.
          

          Helaman 15:16
           16 Therefore, saith the Lord: I will not utterly destroy them,
          but I will cause that in the day of my wisdom they shall return
          again unto me, saith the Lord.
          

          Helaman 15:17
           17 And now behold, saith the Lord, concerning the people of the
          Nephites: If they will not repent, and observe to do my will, I
          will utterly destroy them, saith the Lord, because of their
          unbelief notwithstanding the many mighty works which I have done
          among them; and as surely as the Lord liveth shall these things
          be, saith the Lord.
          

Helaman 16 Chapter 16

          Helaman 16:1
           1 And now, it came to pass that there were many who heard the
          words of Samuel, the Lamanite, which he spake upon the walls of
          the city. And as many as believed on his word went forth and
          sought for Nephi; and when they had come forth and found him they
          confessed unto him their sins and denied not, desiring that they
          might be baptized unto the Lord.
          

          Helaman 16:2
           2 But as many as there were who did not believe in the words of
          Samuel were angry with him; and they cast stones at him upon the
          wall, and also many shot arrows at him as he stood upon the wall;
          but the Spirit of the Lord was with him, insomuch that they could
          not hit him with their stones neither with their arrows.
          

          Helaman 16:3
           3 Now when they saw that they could not hit him, there were many
          more who did believe on his words, insomuch that they went away
          unto Nephi to be baptized.
          

          Helaman 16:4
           4 For behold, Nephi was baptizing, and prophesying, and
          preaching, crying repentance unto the people, showing signs and
          wonders, working miracles among the people, that they might know
          that the Christ must shortly come—
          

          Helaman 16:5
           5 Telling them of things which must shortly come, that they
          might know and remember at the time of their coming that they had
          been made known unto them beforehand, to the intent that they
          might believe; therefore as many as believed on the words of
          Samuel went forth unto him to be baptized, for they came
          repenting and confessing their sins.
          

          Helaman 16:6
           6 But the more part of them did not believe in the words of
          Samuel; therefore when they saw that they could not hit him with
          their stones and their arrows, they cried unto their captains,
          saying: Take this fellow and bind him, for behold he hath a
          devil; and because of the power of the devil which is in him we
          cannot hit him with our stones and our arrows; therefore take him
          and bind him, and away with him.
          

          Helaman 16:7
           7 And as they went forth to lay their hands on him, behold, he
          did cast himself down from the wall, and did flee out of their
          lands, yea, even unto his own country, and began to preach and to
          prophesy among his own people.
          

          Helaman 16:8
           8 And behold, he was never heard of more among the Nephites; and
          thus were the affairs of the people.
          

          Helaman 16:9
           9 And thus ended the eighty and sixth year of the reign of the
          judges over the people of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 16:10
           10 And thus ended also the eighty and seventh year of the reign
          of the judges, the more part of the people remaining in their
          pride and wickedness, and the lesser part walking more
          circumspectly before God.
          

          Helaman 16:11
           11 And these were the conditions also, in the eighty and eighth
          year of the reign of the judges.
          

          Helaman 16:12
           12 And there was but little alteration in the affairs of the
          people, save it were the people began to be more hardened in
          iniquity, and do more and more of that which was contrary to the
          commandments of God, in the eighty and ninth year of the reign of
          the judges.
          

          Helaman 16:13
           13 But it came to pass in the ninetieth year of the reign of the
          judges, there were great signs given unto the people, and
          wonders; and the words of the prophets began to be fulfilled.
          

          Helaman 16:14
           14 And angels did appear unto men, wise men, and did declare
          unto them glad tidings of great joy; thus in this year the
          scriptures began to be fulfilled.
          

          Helaman 16:15
           15 Nevertheless, the people began to harden their hearts, all
          save it were the most believing part of them, both of the
          Nephites and also of the Lamanites, and began to depend upon
          their own strength and upon their own wisdom, saying:
          

          Helaman 16:16
           16 Some things they may have guessed right, among so many; but
          behold, we know that all these great and marvelous works cannot
          come to pass, of which has been spoken.
          

          Helaman 16:17
           17 And they began to reason and to contend among themselves,
          saying:
          

          Helaman 16:18
           18 That it is not reasonable that such a being as a Christ shall
          come; if so, and he be the Son of God, the Father of heaven and
          of earth, as it has been spoken, why will he not show himself
          unto us as well as unto them who shall be at Jerusalem?
          

          Helaman 16:19
           19 Yea, why will he not show himself in this land as well as in
          the land of Jerusalem?
          

          Helaman 16:20
           20 But behold, we know that this is a wicked tradition, which
          has been handed down unto us by our fathers, to cause us that we
          should believe in some great and marvelous thing which should
          come to pass, but not among us, but in a land which is far
          distant, a land which we know not; therefore they can keep us in
          ignorance, for we cannot witness with our own eyes that they are
          true.
          

          Helaman 16:21
           21 And they will, by the cunning and the mysterious arts of the
          evil one, work some great mystery which we cannot understand,
          which will keep us down to be servants to their words, and also
          servants unto them, for we depend upon them to teach us the word;
          and thus will they keep us in ignorance if we will yield
          ourselves unto them, all the days of our lives.
          

          Helaman 16:22
           22 And many more things did the people imagine up in their
          hearts, which were foolish and vain; and they were much
          disturbed, for Satan did stir them up to do iniquity continually;
          yea, he did go about spreading rumors and contentions upon all
          the face of the land, that he might harden the hearts of the
          people against that which was good and against that which should
          come.
          

          Helaman 16:23
           23 And notwithstanding the signs and the wonders which were
          wrought among the people of the Lord, and the many miracles which
          they did, Satan did get great hold upon the hearts of the people
          upon all the face of the land.
          

          Helaman 16:24
           24 And thus ended the ninetieth year of the reign of the judges
          over the people of Nephi.
          

          Helaman 16:25
           25 And thus ended the book of Helaman, according to the record
          of Helaman and his sons.
          

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THIRD BOOK OF NEPHI

THE SON OF NEPHI, WHO WAS THE SON OF HELAMAN

And Helaman was the son of Helaman, who was the son of Alma, who was the son of Alma, being a descendant of Nephi who was the son of Lehi, who came out of Jerusalem in the first year of the reign of Zedekiah, the king of Judah.

3 Nephi 1 Chapter 1

          3 Nephi 1:1
           1 Now it came to pass that the ninety and first year had passed
          away and it was six hundred years from the time that Lehi left
          Jerusalem; and it was in the year that Lachoneus was the chief
          judge and the governor over the land.
          

          3 Nephi 1:2
           2 And Nephi, the son of Helaman, had departed out of the land of
          Zarahemla, giving charge unto his son Nephi, who was his eldest
          son, concerning the plates of brass, and all the records which
          had been kept, and all those things which had been kept sacred
          from the departure of Lehi out of Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 1:3
           3 Then he departed out of the land, and whither he went, no man
          knoweth; and his son Nephi did keep the records in his stead,
          yea, the record of this people.
          

          3 Nephi 1:4
           4 And it came to pass that in the commencement of the ninety and
          second year, behold, the prophecies of the prophets began to be
          fulfilled more fully; for there began to be greater signs and
          greater miracles wrought among the people.
          

          3 Nephi 1:5
           5 But there were some who began to say that the time was past
          for the words to be fulfilled, which were spoken by Samuel, the
          Lamanite.
          

          3 Nephi 1:6
           6 And they began to rejoice over their brethren, saying: Behold
          the time is past, and the words of Samuel are not fulfilled;
          therefore, your joy and your faith concerning this thing hath
          been vain.
          

          3 Nephi 1:7
           7 And it came to pass that they did make a great uproar
          throughout the land; and the people who believed began to be very
          sorrowful, lest by any means those things which had been spoken
          might not come to pass.
          

          3 Nephi 1:8
           8 But behold, they did watch steadfastly for that day and that
          night and that day which should be as one day as if there were no
          night, that they might know that their faith had not been vain.
          

          3 Nephi 1:9
           9 Now it came to pass that there was a day set apart by the
          unbelievers, that all those who believed in those traditions
          should be put to death except the sign should come to pass, which
          had been given by Samuel the prophet.
          

          3 Nephi 1:10
           10 Now it came to pass that when Nephi, the son of Nephi, saw
          this wickedness of his people, his heart was exceedingly
          sorrowful.
          

          3 Nephi 1:11
           11 And it came to pass that he went out and bowed himself down
          upon the earth, and cried mightily to his God in behalf of his
          people, yea, those who were about to be destroyed because of
          their faith in the tradition of their fathers.
          

          3 Nephi 1:12
           12 And it came to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord, all
          that day; and behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him,
          saying:
          

          3 Nephi 1:13
           13 Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time
          is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the
          morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will
          fulfill all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of
          my holy prophets.
          

          3 Nephi 1:14
           14 Behold, I come unto my own, to fulfill all things which I
          have made known unto the children of men from the foundation of
          the world, and to do the will, both of the Father and of the
          Son—of the Father because of me, and of the Son because of my
          flesh. And behold, the time is at hand, and this night shall the
          sign be given.
          

          3 Nephi 1:15
           15 And it came to pass that the words which came unto Nephi were
          fulfilled, according as they had been spoken; for behold, at the
          going down of the sun there was no darkness; and the people began
          to be astonished because there was no darkness when the night
          came.
          

          3 Nephi 1:16
           16 And there were many, who had not believed the words of the
          prophets, who fell to the earth and became as if they were dead,
          for they knew that the great plan of destruction which they had
          laid for those who believed in the words of the prophets had been
          frustrated; for the sign which had been given was already at
          hand.
          

          3 Nephi 1:17
           17 And they began to know that the Son of God must shortly
          appear; yea, in fine, all the people upon the face of the whole
          earth from the west to the east, both in the land north and in
          the land south, were so exceedingly astonished that they fell to
          the earth.
          

          3 Nephi 1:18
           18 For they knew that the prophets had testified of these things
          for many years, and that the sign which had been given was
          already at hand; and they began to fear because of their iniquity
          and their unbelief.
          

          3 Nephi 1:19
           19 And it came to pass that there was no darkness in all that
          night, but it was as light as though it was mid-day. And it came
          to pass that the sun did rise in the morning again, according to
          its proper order; and they knew that it was the day that the Lord
          should be born, because of the sign which had been given.
          

          3 Nephi 1:20
           20 And it had come to pass, yea, all things, every whit,
          according to the words of the prophets.
          

          3 Nephi 1:21
           21 And it came to pass also that a new star did appear,
          according to the word.
          

          3 Nephi 1:22
           22 And it came to pass that from this time forth there began to
          be lyings sent forth among the people, by Satan, to harden their
          hearts, to the intent that they might not believe in those signs
          and wonders which they had seen; but notwithstanding these lyings
          and deceivings the more part of the people did believe, and were
          converted unto the Lord.
          

          3 Nephi 1:23
           23 And it came to pass that Nephi went forth among the people,
          and also many others, baptizing unto repentance, in the which
          there was a great remission of sins. And thus the people began
          again to have peace in the land.
          

          3 Nephi 1:24
           24 And there were no contentions, save it were a few that began
          to preach, endeavoring to prove by the scriptures that it was no
          more expedient to observe the law of Moses. Now in this thing
          they did err, having not understood the scriptures.
          

          3 Nephi 1:25
           25 But it came to pass that they soon became converted, and were
          convinced of the error which they were in, for it was made known
          unto them that the law was not yet fulfilled, and that it must be
          fulfilled in every whit; yea, the word came unto them that it
          must be fulfilled; yea, that one jot or tittle should not pass
          away till it should all be fulfilled; therefore in this same year
          were they brought to a knowledge of their error and did confess
          their faults.
          

          3 Nephi 1:26
           26 And thus the ninety and second year did pass away, bringing
          glad tidings unto the people because of the signs which did come
          to pass, according to the words of the prophecy of all the holy
          prophets.
          

          3 Nephi 1:27
           27 And it came to pass that the ninety and third year did also
          pass away in peace, save it were for the Gadianton robbers, who
          dwelt upon the mountains, who did infest the land; for so strong
          were their holds and their secret places that the people could
          not overpower them; therefore they did commit many murders, and
          did do much slaughter among the people.
          

          3 Nephi 1:28
           28 And it came to pass that in the ninety and fourth year they
          began to increase in great degree, because there were many
          dissenters of the Nephites who did flee unto them, which did
          cause much sorrow unto those Nephites who did remain in the land.
          

          3 Nephi 1:29
           29 And there was also a cause of much sorrow among the
          Lamanites; for behold, they had many children who did grow up and
          began to wax strong in years, that they became for themselves,
          and were led away by some who were Zoramites, by their lyings and
          their flattering words, to join those Gadianton robbers.
          

          3 Nephi 1:30
           30 And thus were the Lamanites afflicted also, and began to
          decrease as to their faith and righteousness, because of the
          wickedness of the rising generation.
          

3 Nephi 2 Chapter 2

          3 Nephi 2:1
           1 And it came to pass that thus passed away the ninety and fifth
          year also, and the people began to forget those signs and wonders
          which they had heard, and began to be less and less astonished at
          a sign or a wonder from heaven, insomuch that they began to be
          hard in their hearts, and blind in their minds, and began to
          disbelieve all which they had heard and seen—
          

          3 Nephi 2:2
           2 Imagining up some vain thing in their hearts, that it was
          wrought by men and by the power of the devil, to lead away and
          deceive the hearts of the people; and thus did Satan get
          possession of the hearts of the people again, insomuch that he
          did blind their eyes and lead them away to believe that the
          doctrine of Christ was a foolish and a vain thing.
          

          3 Nephi 2:3
           3 And it came to pass that the people began to wax strong in
          wickedness and abominations; and they did not believe that there
          should be any more signs or wonders given; and Satan did go
          about, leading away the hearts of the people, tempting them and
          causing them that they should do great wickedness in the land.
          

          3 Nephi 2:4
           4 And thus did pass away the ninety and sixth year; and also the
          ninety and seventh year; and also the ninety and eighth year; and
          also the ninety and ninth year;
          

          3 Nephi 2:5
           5 And also an hundred years had passed away since the days of
          Mosiah, who was king over the people of the Nephites.
          

          3 Nephi 2:6
           6 And six hundred and nine years had passed away since Lehi left
          Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 2:7
           7 And nine years had passed away from the time when the sign was
          given, which was spoken of by the prophets, that Christ should
          come into the world.
          

          3 Nephi 2:8
           8 Now the Nephites began to reckon their time from this period
          when the sign was given, or from the coming of Christ; therefore,
          nine years had passed away.
          

          3 Nephi 2:9
           9 And Nephi, who was the father of Nephi, who had the charge of
          the records, did not return to the land of Zarahemla, and could
          nowhere be found in all the land.
          

          3 Nephi 2:10
           10 And it came to pass that the people did still remain in
          wickedness, notwithstanding the much preaching and prophesying
          which was sent among them; and thus passed away the tenth year
          also; and the eleventh year also passed away in iniquity.
          

          3 Nephi 2:11
           11 And it came to pass in the thirteenth year there began to be
          wars and contentions throughout all the land; for the Gadianton
          robbers had become so numerous, and did slay so many of the
          people, and did lay waste so many cities, and did spread so much
          death and carnage throughout the land, that it became expedient
          that all the people, both the Nephites and the Lamanites, should
          take up arms against them.
          

          3 Nephi 2:12
           12 Therefore, all the Lamanites who had become converted unto
          the Lord did unite with their brethren, the Nephites, and were
          compelled, for the safety of their lives and their women and
          their children, to take up arms against those Gadianton robbers,
          yea, and also to maintain their rights, and the privileges of
          their church and of their worship, and their freedom and their
          liberty.
          

          3 Nephi 2:13
           13 And it came to pass that before this thirteenth year had
          passed away the Nephites were threatened with utter destruction
          because of this war, which had become exceedingly sore.
          

          3 Nephi 2:14
           14 And it came to pass that those Lamanites who had united with
          the Nephites were numbered among the Nephites;
          

          3 Nephi 2:15
           15 And their curse was taken from them, and their skin became
          white like unto the Nephites;
          

          3 Nephi 2:16
           16 And their young men and their daughters became exceedingly
          fair, and they were numbered among the Nephites, and were called
          Nephites. And thus ended the thirteenth year.
          

          3 Nephi 2:17
           17 And it came to pass in the commencement of the fourteenth
          year, the war between the robbers and the people of Nephi did
          continue and did become exceedingly sore; nevertheless, the
          people of Nephi did gain some advantage of the robbers, insomuch
          that they did drive them back out of their lands into the
          mountains and into their secret places.
          

          3 Nephi 2:18
           18 And thus ended the fourteenth year. And in the fifteenth
          year they did come forth against the people of Nephi; and because
          of the wickedness of the people of Nephi, and their many
          contentions and dissensions, the Gadianton robbers did gain many
          advantages over them.
          

          3 Nephi 2:19
           19 And thus ended the fifteenth year, and thus were the people
          in a state of many afflictions; and the sword of destruction did
          hang over them, insomuch that they were about to be smitten down
          by it, and this because of their iniquity.
          

3 Nephi 3 Chapter 3

          3 Nephi 3:1
           1 And now it came to pass that in the sixteenth year from the
          coming of Christ, Lachoneus, the governor of the land, received
          an epistle from the leader and the governor of this band of
          robbers; and these were the words which were written, saying:
          

          3 Nephi 3:2
           2 Lachoneus, most noble and chief governor of the land, behold,
          I write this epistle unto you, and do give unto you exceedingly
          great praise because of your firmness, and also the firmness of
          your people, in maintaining that which ye suppose to be your
          right and liberty; yea, ye do stand well, as if ye were supported
          by the hand of a god, in the defence of your liberty, and your
          property, and your country, or that which ye do call so.
          

          3 Nephi 3:3
           3 And it seemeth a pity unto me, most noble Lachoneus, that ye
          should be so foolish and vain as to suppose that ye can stand
          against so many brave men who are at my command, who do now at
          this time stand in their arms, and do await with great anxiety
          for the word—Go down upon the Nephites and destroy them.
          

          3 Nephi 3:4
           4 And I, knowing of their unconquerable spirit, having proved
          them in the field of battle, and knowing of their everlasting
          hatred towards you because of the many wrongs which ye have done
          unto them, therefore if they should come down against you they
          would visit you with utter destruction.
          

          3 Nephi 3:5
           5 Therefore I have written this epistle, sealing it with mine
          own hand, feeling for your welfare, because of your firmness in
          that which ye believe to be right, and your noble spirit in the
          field of battle.
          

          3 Nephi 3:6
           6 Therefore I write unto you, desiring that ye would yield up
          unto this my people, your cities, your lands, and your
          possessions, rather than that they should visit you with the
          sword and that destruction should come upon you.
          

          3 Nephi 3:7
           7 Or in other words, yield yourselves up unto us, and unite with
          us and become acquainted with our secret works, and become our
          brethren that ye may be like unto us—not our slaves, but our
          brethren and partners of all our substance.
          

          3 Nephi 3:8
           8 And behold, I swear unto you, if ye will do this, with an
          oath, ye shall not be destroyed; but if ye will not do this, I
          swear unto you with an oath, that on the morrow month I will
          command that my armies shall come down against you, and they
          shall not stay their hand and shall spare not, but shall slay
          you, and shall let fall the sword upon you even until ye shall
          become extinct.
          

          3 Nephi 3:9
           9 And behold, I am Giddianhi; and I am the governor of this the
          secret society of Gadianton; which society and the works thereof
          I know to be good; and they are of ancient date and they have
          been handed down unto us.
          

          3 Nephi 3:10
           10 And I write this epistle unto you, Lachoneus, and I hope that
          ye will deliver up your lands and your possessions, without the
          shedding of blood, that this my people may recover their rights
          and government, who have dissented away from you because of your
          wickedness in retaining from them their rights of government, and
          except ye do this, I will avenge their wrongs. I am Giddianhi.
          

          3 Nephi 3:11
           11 And now it came to pass when Lachoneus received this epistle
          he was exceedingly astonished, because of the boldness of
          Giddianhi demanding the possession of the land of the Nephites,
          and also of threatening the people and avenging the wrongs of
          those that had received no wrong, save it were they had wronged
          themselves by dissenting away unto those wicked and abominable
          robbers.
          

          3 Nephi 3:12
           12 Now behold, this Lachoneus, the governor, was a just man, and
          could not be frightened by the demands and the threatenings of a
          robber; therefore he did not hearken to the epistle of Giddianhi,
          the governor of the robbers, but he did cause that his people
          should cry unto the Lord for strength against the time that the
          robbers should come down against them.
          

          3 Nephi 3:13
           13 Yea, he sent a proclamation among all the people, that they
          should gather together their women, and their children, their
          flocks and their herds, and all their substance, save it were
          their land, unto one place.
          

          3 Nephi 3:14
           14 And he caused that fortifications should be built round about
          them, and the strength thereof should be exceedingly great. And
          he caused that armies, both of the Nephites and of the Lamanites,
          or of all them who were numbered among the Nephites, should be
          placed as guards round about to watch them, and to guard them
          from the robbers day and night.
          

          3 Nephi 3:15
           15 Yea, he said unto them: As the Lord liveth, except ye repent
          of all your iniquities, and cry unto the Lord, ye will in no wise
          be delivered out of the hands of those Gadianton robbers.
          

          3 Nephi 3:16
           16 And so great and marvelous were the words and prophecies of
          Lachoneus that they did cause fear to come upon all the people;
          and they did exert themselves in their might to do according to
          the words of Lachoneus.
          

          3 Nephi 3:17
           17 And it came to pass that Lachoneus did appoint chief captains
          over all the armies of the Nephites, to command them at the time
          that the robbers should come down out of the wilderness against
          them.
          

          3 Nephi 3:18
           18 Now the chiefest among all the chief captains and the great
          commander of the armies of the Nephites was appointed, and his
          name was Gidgiddoni.
          

          3 Nephi 3:19
           19 Now it was the custom among all the Nephites to appoint for
          their chief captains, (save it were in their times of wickedness)
          some one that had the spirit of revelation and also prophecy;
          therefore, this Gidgiddoni was a great prophet among them, as
          also was the chief judge.
          

          3 Nephi 3:20
           20 Now the people said unto Gidgiddoni: Pray unto the Lord, and
          let us go up upon the mountains and into the wilderness, that we
          may fall upon the robbers and destroy them in their own lands.
          

          3 Nephi 3:21
           21 But Gidgiddoni saith unto them: The Lord forbid; for if we
          should go up against them the Lord would deliver us into their
          hands; therefore we will prepare ourselves in the center of our
          lands, and we will gather all our armies together, and we will
          not go against them, but we will wait till they shall come
          against us; therefore as the Lord liveth, if we do this he will
          deliver them into our hands.
          

          3 Nephi 3:22
           22 And it came to pass in the seventeenth year, in the latter
          end of the year, the proclamation of Lachoneus had gone forth
          throughout all the face of the land, and they had taken their
          horses, and their chariots, and their cattle, and all their
          flocks, and their herds, and their grain, and all their
          substance, and did march forth by thousands and by tens of
          thousands, until they had all gone forth to the place which had
          been appointed that they should gather themselves together, to
          defend themselves against their enemies.
          

          3 Nephi 3:23
           23 And the land which was appointed was the land of Zarahemla,
          and the land which was between the land Zarahemla and the land
          Bountiful, yea, to the line which was between the land Bountiful
          and the land Desolation.
          

          3 Nephi 3:24
           24 And there were a great many thousand people who were called
          Nephites, who did gather themselves together in this land. Now
          Lachoneus did cause that they should gather themselves together
          in the land southward, because of the great curse which was upon
          the land northward.
          

          3 Nephi 3:25
           25 And they did fortify themselves against their enemies; and
          they did dwell in one land, and in one body, and they did fear
          the words which had been spoken by Lachoneus, insomuch that they
          did repent of all their sins; and they did put up their prayers
          unto the Lord their God, that he would deliver them in the time
          that their enemies should come down against them to battle.
          

          3 Nephi 3:26
           26 And they were exceedingly sorrowful because of their enemies.
          And Gidgiddoni did cause that they should make weapons of war of
          every kind, and they should be strong with armor, and with
          shields, and with bucklers, after the manner of his instruction.
          

3 Nephi 4 Chapter 4

          3 Nephi 4:1
           1 And it came to pass that in the latter end of the eighteenth
          year those armies of robbers had prepared for battle, and began
          to come down and to sally forth from the hills, and out of the
          mountains, and the wilderness, and their strongholds, and their
          secret places, and began to take possession of the lands, both
          which were in the land south and which were in the land north,
          and began to take possession of all the lands which had been
          deserted by the Nephites, and the cities which had been left
          desolate.
          

          3 Nephi 4:2
           2 But behold, there were no wild beasts nor game in those lands
          which had been deserted by the Nephites, and there was no game
          for the robbers save it were in the wilderness.
          

          3 Nephi 4:3
           3 And the robbers could not exist save it were in the
          wilderness, for the want of food; for the Nephites had left their
          lands desolate, and had gathered their flocks and their herds and
          all their substance, and they were in one body.
          

          3 Nephi 4:4
           4 Therefore, there was no chance for the robbers to plunder and
          to obtain food, save it were to come up in open battle against
          the Nephites; and the Nephites being in one body, and having so
          great a number, and having reserved for themselves provisions,
          and horses and cattle, and flocks of every kind, that they might
          subsist for the space of seven years, in the which time they did
          hope to destroy the robbers from off the face of the land; and
          thus the eighteenth year did pass away.
          

          3 Nephi 4:5
           5 And it came to pass that in the nineteenth year Giddianhi
          found that it was expedient that he should go up to battle
          against the Nephites, for there was no way that they could
          subsist save it were to plunder and rob and murder.
          

          3 Nephi 4:6
           6 And they durst not spread themselves upon the face of the land
          insomuch that they could raise grain, lest the Nephites should
          come upon them and slay them; therefore Giddianhi gave
          commandment unto his armies that in this year they should go up
          to battle against the Nephites.
          

          3 Nephi 4:7
           7 And it came to pass that they did come up to battle; and it
          was in the sixth month; and behold, great and terrible was the
          day that they did come up to battle; and they were girded about
          after the manner of robbers; and they had a lamb-skin about their
          loins, and they were dyed in blood, and their heads were shorn,
          and they had head-plates upon them; and great and terrible was
          the appearance of the armies of Giddianhi, because of their
          armor, and because of their being dyed in blood.
          

          3 Nephi 4:8
           8 And it came to pass that the armies of the Nephites, when they
          saw the appearance of the army of Giddianhi, had all fallen to
          the earth, and did lift their cries to the Lord their God, that
          he would spare them and deliver them out of the hands of their
          enemies.
          

          3 Nephi 4:9
           9 And it came to pass that when the armies of Giddianhi saw this
          they began to shout with a loud voice, because of their joy, for
          they had supposed that the Nephites had fallen with fear because
          of the terror of their armies.
          

          3 Nephi 4:10
           10 But in this thing they were disappointed, for the Nephites
          did not fear them; but they did fear their God and did supplicate
          him for protection; therefore, when the armies of Giddianhi did
          rush upon them they were prepared to meet them; yea, in the
          strength of the Lord they did receive them.
          

          3 Nephi 4:11
           11 And the battle commenced in this the sixth month; and great
          and terrible was the battle thereof, yea, great and terrible was
          the slaughter thereof, insomuch that there never was known so
          great a slaughter among all the people of Lehi since he left
          Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 4:12
           12 And notwithstanding the threatenings and the oaths which
          Giddianhi had made, behold, the Nephites did beat them, insomuch
          that they did fall back from before them.
          

          3 Nephi 4:13
           13 And it came to pass that Gidgiddoni commanded that his armies
          should pursue them as far as the borders of the wilderness, and
          that they should not spare any that should fall into their hands
          by the way; and thus they did pursue them and did slay them, to
          the borders of the wilderness, even until they had fulfilled the
          commandment of Gidgiddoni.
          

          3 Nephi 4:14
           14 And it came to pass that Giddianhi, who had stood and fought
          with boldness, was pursued as he fled; and being weary because of
          his much fighting he was overtaken and slain. And thus was the
          end of Giddianhi the robber.
          

          3 Nephi 4:15
           15 And it came to pass that the armies of the Nephites did
          return again to their place of security. And it came to pass
          that this nineteenth year did pass away, and the robbers did not
          come again to battle; neither did they come again in the
          twentieth year.
          

          3 Nephi 4:16
           16 And in the twenty and first year they did not come up to
          battle, but they came up on all sides to lay siege round about
          the people of Nephi; for they did suppose that if they should cut
          off the people of Nephi from their lands, and should hem them in
          on every side, and if they should cut them off from all their
          outward privileges, that they could cause them to yield
          themselves up according to their wishes.
          

          3 Nephi 4:17
           17 Now they had appointed unto themselves another leader, whose
          name was Zemnarihah; therefore it was Zemnarihah that did cause
          that this siege should take place.
          

          3 Nephi 4:18
           18 But behold, this was an advantage to the Nephites; for it was
          impossible for the robbers to lay siege sufficiently long to have
          any effect upon the Nephites, because of their much provision
          which they had laid up in store,
          

          3 Nephi 4:19
           19 And because of the scantiness of provisions among the
          robbers—for behold, they had nothing save it were meat for their
          subsistence, which meat they did obtain in the wilderness;
          

          3 Nephi 4:20
           20 And it came to pass that the wild game became scarce in the
          wilderness—insomuch that the robbers were about to perish with
          hunger.
          

          3 Nephi 4:21
           21 And the Nephites were continually marching out by day and by
          night, and falling upon their armies, and cutting them off by
          thousands and by tens of thousands.
          

          3 Nephi 4:22
           22 And thus it became the desire of the people of Zemnarihah to
          withdraw from their design, because of the great destruction
          which came upon them by night and by day.
          

          3 Nephi 4:23
           23 And it came to pass that Zemnarihah did give command unto his
          people that they should withdraw themselves from the siege, and
          march into the furthermost parts of the land northward.
          

          3 Nephi 4:24
           24 And now, Gidgiddoni being aware of their design, and knowing
          of their weakness because of the want of food, and the great
          slaughter which had been made among them, therefore he did send
          out his armies in the night-time, and did cut off the way of
          their retreat, and did place his armies in the way of their
          retreat.
          

          3 Nephi 4:25
           25 And this did they do in the night-time, and got on their
          march beyond the robbers, so that on the morrow, when the robbers
          began their march, they were met by the armies of the Nephites
          both in their front and in their rear.
          

          3 Nephi 4:26
           26 And the robbers who were on the south were also cut off in
          their places of retreat. And all these things were done by
          command of Gidgiddoni.
          

          3 Nephi 4:27
           27 And there were many thousands who did yield themselves up
          prisoners unto the Nephites, and the remainder of them were
          slain.
          

          3 Nephi 4:28
           28 And their leader, Zemnarihah, was taken and hanged upon a
          tree, yea, even upon the top thereof until he was dead. And when
          they had hanged him until he was dead they did fell the tree to
          the earth, and did cry with a loud voice, saying:
          

          3 Nephi 4:29
           29 May the Lord preserve his people in righteousness and in
          holiness of heart, that they may cause to be felled to the earth
          all who shall seek to slay them because of power and secret
          combinations, even as this man hath been felled to the earth.
          

          3 Nephi 4:30
           30 And they did rejoice and cry again with one voice, saying:
          May the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of
          Jacob, protect this people in righteousness, so long as they
          shall call on the name of their God for protection.
          

          3 Nephi 4:31
           31 And it came to pass that they did break forth, all as one, in
          singing, and praising their God for the great thing which he had
          done for them, in preserving them from falling into the hands of
          their enemies.
          

          3 Nephi 4:32
           32 Yea, they did cry: Hosanna to the Most High God. And they
          did cry: Blessed be the name of the Lord God Almighty, the Most
          High God.
          

          3 Nephi 4:33
           33 And their hearts were swollen with joy, unto the gushing out
          of many tears, because of the great goodness of God in delivering
          them out of the hands of their enemies; and they knew it was
          because of their repentance and their humility that they had been
          delivered from an everlasting destruction.
          

3 Nephi 5 Chapter 5

          3 Nephi 5:1
           1 And now behold, there was not a living soul among all the
          people of the Nephites who did doubt in the least the words of
          all the holy prophets who had spoken; for they knew that it must
          needs be that they must be fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 5:2
           2 And they knew that it must be expedient that Christ had come,
          because of the many signs which had been given, according to the
          words of the prophets; and because of the things which had come
          to pass already they knew that it must needs be that all things
          should come to pass according to that which had been spoken.
          

          3 Nephi 5:3
           3 Therefore they did forsake all their sins, and their
          abominations, and their whoredoms, and did serve God with all
          diligence day and night.
          

          3 Nephi 5:4
           4 And now it came to pass that when they had taken all the
          robbers prisoners, insomuch that none did escape who were not
          slain, they did cast their prisoners into prison, and did cause
          the word of God to be preached unto them; and as many as would
          repent of their sins and enter into a covenant that they would
          murder no more were set at liberty.
          

          3 Nephi 5:5
           5 But as many as there were who did not enter into a covenant,
          and who did still continue to have those secret murders in their
          hearts, yea, as many as were found breathing out threatenings
          against their brethren were condemned and punished according to
          the law.
          

          3 Nephi 5:6
           6 And thus they did put an end to all those wicked, and secret,
          and abominable combinations, in the which there was so much
          wickedness, and so many murders committed.
          

          3 Nephi 5:7
           7 And thus had the twenty and second year passed away, and the
          twenty and third year also, and the twenty and fourth, and the
          twenty and fifth; and thus had twenty and five years passed away.
          

          3 Nephi 5:8
           8 And there had many things transpired which, in the eyes of
          some, would be great and marvelous; nevertheless, they cannot all
          be written in this book; yea, this book cannot contain even a
          hundredth part of what was done among so many people in the space
          of twenty and five years;
          

          3 Nephi 5:9
           9 But behold there are records which do contain all the
          proceedings of this people; and a shorter but true account was
          given by Nephi.
          

          3 Nephi 5:10
           10 Therefore I have made my record of these things according to
          the record of Nephi, which was engraven on the plates which were
          called the plates of Nephi.
          

          3 Nephi 5:11
           11 And behold, I do make the record on plates which I have made
          with mine own hands.
          

          3 Nephi 5:12
           12 And behold, I am called Mormon, being called after the land
          of Mormon, the land in which Alma did establish the church among
          the people, yea, the first church which was established among
          them after their transgression.
          

          3 Nephi 5:13
           13 Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I
          have been called of him to declare his word among his people,
          that they might have everlasting life.
          

          3 Nephi 5:14
           14 And it hath become expedient that I, according to the will of
          God, that the prayers of those who have gone hence, who were the
          holy ones, should be fulfilled according to their faith, should
          make a record of these things which have been done—
          

          3 Nephi 5:15
           15 Yea, a small record of that which hath taken place from the
          time that Lehi left Jerusalem, even down until the present time.
          

          3 Nephi 5:16
           16 Therefore I do make my record from the accounts which have
          been given by those who were before me, until the commencement of
          my day;
          

          3 Nephi 5:17
           17 And then I do make a record of the things which I have seen
          with mine own eyes.
          

          3 Nephi 5:18
           18 And I know the record which I make to be a just and a true
          record; nevertheless there are many things which, according to
          our language, we are not able to write.
          

          3 Nephi 5:19
           19 And now I make an end of my saying, which is of myself, and
          proceed to give my account of the things which have been before
          me.
          

          3 Nephi 5:20
           20 I am Mormon, and a pure descendant of Lehi. I have reason to
          bless my God and my Savior Jesus Christ, that he brought our
          fathers out of the land of Jerusalem, (and no one knew it save it
          were himself and those whom he brought out of that land) and that
          he hath given me and my people so much knowledge unto the
          salvation of our souls.
          

          3 Nephi 5:21
           21 Surely he hath blessed the house of Jacob, and hath been
          merciful unto the seed of Joseph.
          

          3 Nephi 5:22
           22 And insomuch as the children of Lehi have kept his
          commandments he hath blessed them and prospered them according to
          his word.
          

          3 Nephi 5:23
           23 Yea, and surely shall he again bring a remnant of the seed of
          Joseph to the knowledge of the Lord their God.
          

          3 Nephi 5:24
           24 And as surely as the Lord liveth, will he gather in from the
          four quarters of the earth all the remnant of the seed of Jacob,
          who are scattered abroad upon all the face of the earth.
          

          3 Nephi 5:25
           25 And as he hath covenanted with all the house of Jacob, even
          so shall the covenant wherewith he hath covenanted with the house
          of Jacob be fulfilled in his own due time, unto the restoring all
          the house of Jacob unto the knowledge of the covenant that he
          hath covenanted with them.
          

          3 Nephi 5:26
           26 And then shall they know their Redeemer, who is Jesus Christ,
          the Son of God; and then shall they be gathered in from the four
          quarters of the earth unto their own lands, from whence they have
          been dispersed; yea, as the Lord liveth so shall it be. Amen.
          

3 Nephi 6 Chapter 6

          3 Nephi 6:1
           1 And now it came to pass that the people of the Nephites did
          all return to their own lands in the twenty and sixth year, every
          man, with his family, his flocks and his herds, his horses and
          his cattle, and all things whatsoever did belong unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 6:2
           2 And it came to pass that they had not eaten up all their
          provisions; therefore they did take with them all that they had
          not devoured, of all their grain of every kind, and their gold,
          and their silver, and all their precious things, and they did
          return to their own lands and their possessions, both on the
          north and on the south, both on the land northward and on the
          land southward.
          

          3 Nephi 6:3
           3 And they granted unto those robbers who had entered into a
          covenant to keep the peace of the land, who were desirous to
          remain Lamanites, lands, according to their numbers, that they
          might have, with their labors, wherewith to subsist upon; and
          thus they did establish peace in all the land.
          

          3 Nephi 6:4
           4 And they began again to prosper and to wax great; and the
          twenty and sixth and seventh years passed away, and there was
          great order in the land; and they had formed their laws according
          to equity and justice.
          

          3 Nephi 6:5
           5 And now there was nothing in all the land to hinder the people
          from prospering continually, except they should fall into
          transgression.
          

          3 Nephi 6:6
           6 And now it was Gidgiddoni, and the judge, Lachoneus, and those
          who had been appointed leaders, who had established this great
          peace in the land.
          

          3 Nephi 6:7
           7 And it came to pass that there were many cities built anew,
          and there were many old cities repaired.
          

          3 Nephi 6:8
           8 And there were many highways cast up, and many roads made,
          which led from city to city, and from land to land, and from
          place to place.
          

          3 Nephi 6:9
           9 And thus passed away the twenty and eighth year, and the
          people had continual peace.
          

          3 Nephi 6:10
           10 But it came to pass in the twenty and ninth year there began
          to be some disputings among the people; and some were lifted up
          unto pride and boastings because of their exceedingly great
          riches, yea, even unto great persecutions;
          

          3 Nephi 6:11
           11 For there were many merchants in the land, and also many
          lawyers, and many officers.
          

          3 Nephi 6:12
           12 And the people began to be distinguished by ranks, according
          to their riches and their chances for learning, yea, some were
          ignorant because of their poverty, and others did receive great
          learning because of their riches.
          

          3 Nephi 6:13
           13 Some were lifted up in pride, and others were exceedingly
          humble; some did return railing for railing, while others would
          receive railing and persecution and all manner of afflictions,
          and would not turn and revile again, but were humble and penitent
          before God.
          

          3 Nephi 6:14
           14 And thus there became a great inequality in all the land,
          insomuch that the church began to be broken up; yea, insomuch
          that in the thirtieth year the church was broken up in all the
          land save it were among a few of the Lamanites who were converted
          unto the true faith; and they would not depart from it, for they
          were firm, and steadfast, and immovable, willing with all
          diligence to keep the commandments of the Lord.
          

          3 Nephi 6:15
           15 Now the cause of this iniquity of the people was this—Satan
          had great power, unto the stirring up of the people to do all
          manner of iniquity, and to the puffing them up with pride,
          tempting them to seek for power, and authority, and riches, and
          the vain things of the world.
          

          3 Nephi 6:16
           16 And thus Satan did lead away the hearts of the people to do
          all manner of iniquity; therefore they had enjoyed peace but a
          few years.
          

          3 Nephi 6:17
           17 And thus, in the commencement of the thirtieth year—the
          people having been delivered up for the space of a long time to
          be carried about by the temptations of the devil whithersoever he
          desired to carry them, and to do whatsoever iniquity he desired
          they should—and thus in the commencement of this, the thirtieth
          year, they were in a state of awful wickedness.
          

          3 Nephi 6:18
           18 Now they did not sin ignorantly, for they knew the will of
          God concerning them, for it had been taught unto them; therefore
          they did wilfully rebel against God.
          

          3 Nephi 6:19
           19 And now it was in the days of Lachoneus, the son of
          Lachoneus, for Lachoneus did fill the seat of his father and did
          govern the people that year.
          

          3 Nephi 6:20
           20 And there began to be men inspired from heaven and sent
          forth, standing among the people in all the land, preaching and
          testifying boldly of the sins and iniquities of the people, and
          testifying unto them concerning the redemption which the Lord
          would make for his people, or in other words, the resurrection of
          Christ; and they did testify boldly of his death and sufferings.
          

          3 Nephi 6:21
           21 Now there were many of the people who were exceedingly angry
          because of those who testified of these things; and those who
          were angry were chiefly the chief judges, and they who had been
          high priests and lawyers; yea, all those who were lawyers were
          angry with those who testified of these things.
          

          3 Nephi 6:22
           22 Now there was no lawyer nor judge nor high priest that could
          have power to condemn any one to death save their condemnation
          was signed by the governor of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 6:23
           23 Now there were many of those who testified of the things
          pertaining to Christ who testified boldly, who were taken and put
          to death secretly by the judges, that the knowledge of their
          death came not unto the governor of the land until after their
          death.
          

          3 Nephi 6:24
           24 Now behold, this was contrary to the laws of the land, that
          any man should be put to death except they had power from the
          governor of the land—
          

          3 Nephi 6:25
           25 Therefore a complaint came up unto the land of Zarahemla, to
          the governor of the land, against these judges who had condemned
          the prophets of the Lord unto death, not according to the law.
          

          3 Nephi 6:26
           26 Now it came to pass that they were taken and brought up
          before the judge to be judged of the crime which they had done,
          according to the law which had been given by the people.
          

          3 Nephi 6:27
           27 Now it came to pass that those judges had many friends and
          kindreds; and the remainder, yea, even almost all the lawyers and
          the high priests, did gather themselves together, and unite with
          the kindreds of those judges who were to be tried according to
          the law.
          

          3 Nephi 6:28
           28 And they did enter into a covenant one with another, yea,
          even into that covenant which was given by them of old, which
          covenant was given and administered by the devil, to combine
          against all righteousness.
          

          3 Nephi 6:29
           29 Therefore they did combine against the people of the Lord,
          and enter into a covenant to destroy them, and to deliver those
          who were guilty of murder from the grasp of justice, which was
          about to be administered according to the law.
          

          3 Nephi 6:30
           30 And they did set at defiance the law and the rights of their
          country; and they did covenant one with another to destroy the
          governor, and to establish a king over the land, that the land
          should no more be at liberty but should be subject unto kings.
          

3 Nephi 7 Chapter 7

          3 Nephi 7:1
           1 Now behold, I will show unto you that they did not establish a
          king over the land; but in this same year, yea, the thirtieth
          year, they did destroy upon the judgment seat, yea, did murder
          the chief judge of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 7:2
           2 And the people were divided one against another; and they did
          separate one from another into tribes, every man according to his
          family and his kindred and friends; and thus they did destroy the
          government of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 7:3
           3 And every tribe did appoint a chief or a leader over them; and
          thus they became tribes and leaders of tribes.
          

          3 Nephi 7:4
           4 Now behold, there was no man among them save he had much
          family and many kindreds and friends; therefore their tribes
          became exceedingly great.
          

          3 Nephi 7:5
           5 Now all this was done, and there were no wars as yet among
          them; and all this iniquity had come upon the people because they
          did yield themselves unto the power of Satan.
          

          3 Nephi 7:6
           6 And the regulations of the government were destroyed, because
          of the secret combination of the friends and kindreds of those
          who murdered the prophets.
          

          3 Nephi 7:7
           7 And they did cause a great contention in the land, insomuch
          that the more righteous part of the people had nearly all become
          wicked; yea, there were but few righteous men among them.
          

          3 Nephi 7:8
           8 And thus six years had not passed away since the more part of
          the people had turned from their righteousness, like the dog to
          his vomit, or like the sow to her wallowing in the mire.
          

          3 Nephi 7:9
           9 Now this secret combination, which had brought so great
          iniquity upon the people, did gather themselves together, and did
          place at their head a man whom they did call Jacob;
          

          3 Nephi 7:10
           10 And they did call him their king; therefore he became a king
          over this wicked band; and he was one of the chiefest who had
          given his voice against the prophets who testified of Jesus.
          

          3 Nephi 7:11
           11 And it came to pass that they were not so strong in number as
          the tribes of the people, who were united together save it were
          their leaders did establish their laws, every one according to
          his tribe; nevertheless they were enemies; notwithstanding they
          were not a righteous people, yet they were united in the hatred
          of those who had entered into a covenant to destroy the
          government.
          

          3 Nephi 7:12
           12 Therefore, Jacob seeing that their enemies were more numerous
          than they, he being the king of the band, therefore he commanded
          his people that they should take their flight into the
          northernmost part of the land, and there build up unto themselves
          a kingdom, until they were joined by dissenters, (for he
          flattered them that there would be many dissenters) and they
          become sufficiently strong to contend with the tribes of the
          people; and they did so.
          

          3 Nephi 7:13
           13 And so speedy was their march that it could not be impeded
          until they had gone forth out of the reach of the people. And
          thus ended the thirtieth year; and thus were the affairs of the
          people of Nephi.
          

          3 Nephi 7:14
           14 And it came to pass in the thirty and first year that they
          were divided into tribes, every man according to his family,
          kindred and friends; nevertheless they had come to an agreement
          that they would not go to war one with another; but they were not
          united as to their laws, and their manner of government, for they
          were established according to the minds of those who were their
          chiefs and their leaders. But they did establish very strict
          laws that one tribe should not trespass against another, insomuch
          that in some degree they had peace in the land; nevertheless,
          their hearts were turned from the Lord their God, and they did
          stone the prophets and did cast them out from among them.
          

          3 Nephi 7:15
           15 And it came to pass that Nephi—having been visited by angels
          and also the voice of the Lord, therefore having seen angels, and
          being eye-witness, and having had power given unto him that he
          might know concerning the ministry of Christ, and also being
          eye-witness to their quick return from righteousness unto their
          wickedness and abominations;
          

          3 Nephi 7:16
           16 Therefore, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts and
          the blindness of their minds—went forth among them in that same
          year, and began to testify, boldly, repentance and remission of
          sins through faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.
          

          3 Nephi 7:17
           17 And he did minister many things unto them; and all of them
          cannot be written, and a part of them would not suffice,
          therefore they are not written in this book. And Nephi did
          minister with power and with great authority.
          

          3 Nephi 7:18
           18 And it came to pass that they were angry with him, even
          because he had greater power than they, for it were not possible
          that they could disbelieve his words, for so great was his faith
          on the Lord Jesus Christ that angels did minister unto him daily.
          

          3 Nephi 7:19
           19 And in the name of Jesus did he cast out devils and unclean
          spirits; and even his brother did he raise from the dead, after
          he had been stoned and suffered death by the people.
          

          3 Nephi 7:20
           20 And the people saw it, and did witness of it, and were angry
          with him because of his power; and he did also do many more
          miracles, in the sight of the people, in the name of Jesus.
          

          3 Nephi 7:21
           21 And it came to pass that the thirty and first year did pass
          away, and there were but few who were converted unto the Lord;
          but as many as were converted did truly signify unto the people
          that they had been visited by the power and Spirit of God, which
          was in Jesus Christ, in whom they believed.
          

          3 Nephi 7:22
           22 And as many as had devils cast out from them, and were healed
          of their sicknesses and their infirmities, did truly manifest
          unto the people that they had been wrought upon by the Spirit of
          God, and had been healed; and they did show forth signs also and
          did do some miracles among the people.
          

          3 Nephi 7:23
           23 Thus passed away the thirty and second year also. And Nephi
          did cry unto the people in the commencement of the thirty and
          third year; and he did preach unto them repentance and remission
          of sins.
          

          3 Nephi 7:24
           24 Now I would have you to remember also, that there were none
          who were brought unto repentance who were not baptized with
          water.
          

          3 Nephi 7:25
           25 Therefore, there were ordained of Nephi, men unto this
          ministry, that all such as should come unto them should be
          baptized with water, and this as a witness and a testimony before
          God, and unto the people, that they had repented and received a
          remission of their sins.
          

          3 Nephi 7:26
           26 And there were many in the commencement of this year that
          were baptized unto repentance; and thus the more part of the year
          did pass away.
          

3 Nephi 8 Chapter 8

          3 Nephi 8:1
           1 And now it came to pass that according to our record, and we
          know our record to be true, for behold, it was a just man who did
          keep the record—for he truly did many miracles in the name of
          Jesus; and there was not any man who could do a miracle in the
          name of Jesus save he were cleansed every whit from his
          iniquity—
          

          3 Nephi 8:2
           2 And now it came to pass, if there was no mistake made by this
          man in the reckoning of our time, the thirty and third year had
          passed away;
          

          3 Nephi 8:3
           3 And the people began to look with great earnestness for the
          sign which had been given by the prophet Samuel, the Lamanite,
          yea, for the time that there should be darkness for the space of
          three days over the face of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 8:4
           4 And there began to be great doubtings and disputations among
          the people, notwithstanding so many signs had been given.
          

          3 Nephi 8:5
           5 And it came to pass in the thirty and fourth year, in the
          first month, on the fourth day of the month, there arose a great
          storm, such an one as never had been known in all the land.
          

          3 Nephi 8:6
           6 And there was also a great and terrible tempest; and there was
          terrible thunder, insomuch that it did shake the whole earth as
          if it was about to divide asunder.
          

          3 Nephi 8:7
           7 And there were exceedingly sharp lightnings, such as never had
          been known in all the land.
          

          3 Nephi 8:8
           8 And the city of Zarahemla did take fire.
          

          3 Nephi 8:9
           9 And the city of Moroni did sink into the depths of the sea,
          and the inhabitants thereof were drowned.
          

          3 Nephi 8:10
           10 And the earth was carried up upon the city of Moronihah that
          in the place of the city there became a great mountain.
          

          3 Nephi 8:11
           11 And there was a great and terrible destruction in the land
          southward.
          

          3 Nephi 8:12
           12 But behold, there was a more great and terrible destruction
          in the land northward; for behold, the whole face of the land was
          changed, because of the tempest and the whirlwinds and the
          thunderings and the lightnings, and the exceedingly great quaking
          of the whole earth;
          

          3 Nephi 8:13
           13 And the highways were broken up, and the level roads were
          spoiled, and many smooth places became rough.
          

          3 Nephi 8:14
           14 And many great and notable cities were sunk, and many were
          burned, and many were shaken till the buildings thereof had
          fallen to the earth, and the inhabitants thereof were slain, and
          the places were left desolate.
          

          3 Nephi 8:15
           15 And there were some cities which remained; but the damage
          thereof was exceedingly great, and there were many of them who
          were slain.
          

          3 Nephi 8:16
           16 And there were some who were carried away in the whirlwind;
          and whither they went no man knoweth, save they know that they
          were carried away.
          

          3 Nephi 8:17
           17 And thus the face of the whole earth became deformed, because
          of the tempests, and the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the
          quaking of the earth.
          

          3 Nephi 8:18
           18 And behold, the rocks were rent in twain; they were broken up
          upon the face of the whole earth, insomuch that they were found
          in broken fragments, and in seams and in cracks, upon all the
          face of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 8:19
           19 And it came to pass that when the thunderings, and the
          lightnings, and the storm, and the tempest, and the quakings of
          the earth did cease—for behold, they did last for about the
          space of three hours; and it was said by some that the time was
          greater; nevertheless, all these great and terrible things were
          done in about the space of three hours—and then behold, there
          was darkness upon the face of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 8:20
           20 And it came to pass that there was thick darkness upon all
          the face of the land, insomuch that the inhabitants thereof who
          had not fallen could feel the vapor of darkness;
          

          3 Nephi 8:21
           21 And there could be no light, because of the darkness, neither
          candles, neither torches; neither could there be fire kindled
          with their fine and exceedingly dry wood, so that there could not
          be any light at all;
          

          3 Nephi 8:22
           22 And there was not any light seen, neither fire, nor glimmer,
          neither the sun, nor the moon, nor the stars, for so great were
          the mists of darkness which were upon the face of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 8:23
           23 And it came to pass that it did last for the space of three
          days that there was no light seen; and there was great mourning
          and howling and weeping among all the people continually; yea,
          great were the groanings of the people, because of the darkness
          and the great destruction which had come upon them.
          

          3 Nephi 8:24
           24 And in one place they were heard to cry, saying: O that we
          had repented before this great and terrible day, and then would
          our brethren have been spared, and they would not have been
          burned in that great city Zarahemla.
          

          3 Nephi 8:25
           25 And in another place they were heard to cry and mourn,
          saying: O that we had repented before this great and terrible
          day, and had not killed and stoned the prophets, and cast them
          out; then would our mothers and our fair daughters, and our
          children have been spared, and not have been buried up in that
          great city Moronihah. And thus were the howlings of the people
          great and terrible.
          

3 Nephi 9 Chapter 9

          3 Nephi 9:1
           1 And it came to pass that there was a voice heard among all the
          inhabitants of the earth, upon all the face of this land, crying:
          

          3 Nephi 9:2
           2 Wo, wo, wo unto this people; wo unto the inhabitants of the
          whole earth except they shall repent; for the devil laugheth, and
          his angels rejoice, because of the slain of the fair sons and
          daughters of my people; and it is because of their iniquity and
          abominations that they are fallen!
          

          3 Nephi 9:3
           3 Behold, that great city Zarahemla have I burned with fire, and
          the inhabitants thereof.
          

          3 Nephi 9:4
           4 And behold, that great city Moroni have I caused to be sunk in
          the depths of the sea, and the inhabitants thereof to be drowned.
          

          3 Nephi 9:5
           5 And behold, that great city Moronihah have I covered with
          earth, and the inhabitants thereof, to hide their iniquities and
          their abominations from before my face, that the blood of the
          prophets and the saints shall not come any more unto me against
          them.
          

          3 Nephi 9:6
           6 And behold, the city of Gilgal have I caused to be sunk, and
          the inhabitants thereof to be buried up in the depths of the
          earth;
          

          3 Nephi 9:7
           7 Yea, and the city of Onihah and the inhabitants thereof, and
          the city of Mocum and the inhabitants thereof, and the city of
          Jerusalem and the inhabitants thereof; and waters have I caused
          to come up in the stead thereof, to hide their wickedness and
          abominations from before my face, that the blood of the prophets
          and the saints shall not come up any more unto me against them.
          

          3 Nephi 9:8
           8 And behold, the city of Gadiandi, and the city of Gadiomnah,
          and the city of Jacob, and the city of Gimgimno, all these have I
          caused to be sunk, and made hills and valleys in the places
          thereof; and the inhabitants thereof have I buried up in the
          depths of the earth, to hide their wickedness and abominations
          from before my face, that the blood of the prophets and the
          saints should not come up any more unto me against them.
          

          3 Nephi 9:9
           9 And behold, that great city Jacobugath, which was inhabited by
          the people of king Jacob, have I caused to be burned with fire
          because of their sins and their wickedness, which was above all
          the wickedness of the whole earth, because of their secret
          murders and combinations; for it was they that did destroy the
          peace of my people and the government of the land; therefore I
          did cause them to be burned, to destroy them from before my face,
          that the blood of the prophets and the saints should not come up
          unto me any more against them.
          

          3 Nephi 9:10
           10 And behold, the city of Laman, and the city of Josh, and the
          city of Gad, and the city of Kishkumen, have I caused to be
          burned with fire, and the inhabitants thereof, because of their
          wickedness in casting out the prophets, and stoning those whom I
          did send to declare unto them concerning their wickedness and
          their abominations.
          

          3 Nephi 9:11
           11 And because they did cast them all out, that there were none
          righteous among them, I did send down fire and destroy them, that
          their wickedness and abominations might be hid from before my
          face, that the blood of the prophets and the saints whom I sent
          among them might not cry unto me from the ground against them.
          

          3 Nephi 9:12
           12 And many great destructions have I caused to come upon this
          land, and upon this people, because of their wickedness and their
          abominations.
          

          3 Nephi 9:13
           13 O all ye that are spared because ye were more righteous than
          they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins,
          and be converted, that I may heal you?
          

          3 Nephi 9:14
           14 Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall
          have eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards
          you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are
          those who come unto me.
          

          3 Nephi 9:15
           15 Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the
          heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was
          with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the
          Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name.
          

          3 Nephi 9:16
           16 I came unto my own, and my own received me not. And the
          scriptures concerning my coming are fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 9:17
           17 And as many as have received me, to them have I given to
          become the sons of God; and even so will I to as many as shall
          believe on my name, for behold, by me redemption cometh, and in
          me is the law of Moses fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 9:18
           18 I am the light and the life of the world. I am Alpha and
          Omega, the beginning and the end.
          

          3 Nephi 9:19
           19 And ye shall offer up unto me no more the shedding of blood;
          yea, your sacrifices and your burnt offerings shall be done away,
          for I will accept none of your sacrifices and your burnt
          offerings.
          

          3 Nephi 9:20
           20 And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and
          a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart
          and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the
          Holy Ghost, even as the Lamanites, because of their faith in me
          at the time of their conversion, were baptized with fire and with
          the Holy Ghost, and they knew it not.
          

          3 Nephi 9:21
           21 Behold, I have come unto the world to bring redemption unto
          the world, to save the world from sin.
          

          3 Nephi 9:22
           22 Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little
          child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God.
          Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have taken it up
          again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth,
          and be saved.
          

3 Nephi 10 Chapter 10

          3 Nephi 10:1
           1 And now behold, it came to pass that all the people of the
          land did hear these sayings, and did witness of it. And after
          these sayings there was silence in the land for the space of many
          hours;
          

          3 Nephi 10:2
           2 For so great was the astonishment of the people that they did
          cease lamenting and howling for the loss of their kindred which
          had been slain; therefore there was silence in all the land for
          the space of many hours.
          

          3 Nephi 10:3
           3 And it came to pass that there came a voice again unto the
          people, and all the people did hear, and did witness of it,
          saying:
          

          3 Nephi 10:4
           4 O ye people of these great cities which have fallen, who are
          descendants of Jacob, yea, who are of the house of Israel, how
          oft have I gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her
          wings, and have nourished you.
          

          3 Nephi 10:5
           5 And again, how oft would I have gathered you as a hen
          gathereth her chickens under her wings, yea, O ye people of the
          house of Israel, who have fallen; yea, O ye people of the house
          of Israel, ye that dwell at Jerusalem, as ye that have fallen;
          yea, how oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her
          chickens, and ye would not.
          

          3 Nephi 10:6
           6 O ye house of Israel whom I have spared, how oft will I gather
          you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, if ye will
          repent and return unto me with full purpose of heart.
          

          3 Nephi 10:7
           7 But if not, O house of Israel, the places of your dwellings
          shall become desolate until the time of the fulfilling of the
          covenant to your fathers.
          

          3 Nephi 10:8
           8 And now it came to pass that after the people had heard these
          words, behold, they began to weep and howl again because of the
          loss of their kindred and friends.
          

          3 Nephi 10:9
           9 And it came to pass that thus did the three days pass away.
          And it was in the morning, and the darkness dispersed from off
          the face of the land, and the earth did cease to tremble, and the
          rocks did cease to rend, and the dreadful groanings did cease,
          and all the tumultuous noises did pass away.
          

          3 Nephi 10:10
           10 And the earth did cleave together again, that it stood; and
          the mourning, and the weeping, and the wailing of the people who
          were spared alive did cease; and their mourning was turned into
          joy, and their lamentations into the praise and thanksgiving unto
          the Lord Jesus Christ, their Redeemer.
          

          3 Nephi 10:11
           11 And thus far were the scriptures fulfilled which had been
          spoken by the prophets.
          

          3 Nephi 10:12
           12 And it was the more righteous part of the people who were
          saved, and it was they who received the prophets and stoned them
          not; and it was they who had not shed the blood of the saints,
          who were spared—
          

          3 Nephi 10:13
           13 And they were spared and were not sunk and buried up in the
          earth; and they were not drowned in the depths of the sea; and
          they were not burned by fire, neither were they fallen upon and
          crushed to death; and they were not carried away in the
          whirlwind; neither were they overpowered by the vapor of smoke
          and of darkness.
          

          3 Nephi 10:14
           14 And now, whoso readeth, let him understand; he that hath the
          scriptures, let him search them, and see and behold if all these
          deaths and destructions by fire, and by smoke, and by tempests,
          and by whirlwinds, and by the opening of the earth to receive
          them, and all these things are not unto the fulfilling of the
          prophecies of many of the holy prophets.
          

          3 Nephi 10:15
           15 Behold, I say unto you, Yea, many have testified of these
          things at the coming of Christ, and were slain because they
          testified of these things.
          

          3 Nephi 10:16
           16 Yea, the prophet Zenos did testify of these things, and also
          Zenock spake concerning these things, because they testified
          particularly concerning us, who are the remnant of their seed.
          

          3 Nephi 10:17
           17 Behold, our father Jacob also testified concerning a remnant
          of the seed of Joseph. And behold, are not we a remnant of the
          seed of Joseph? And these things which testify of us, are they
          not written upon the plates of brass which our father Lehi
          brought out of Jerusalem?
          

          3 Nephi 10:18
           18 And it came to pass that in the ending of the thirty and
          fourth year, behold, I will show unto you that the people of
          Nephi who were spared, and also those who had been called
          Lamanites, who had been spared, did have great favors shown unto
          them, and great blessings poured out upon their heads, insomuch
          that soon after the ascension of Christ into heaven he did truly
          manifest himself unto them—
          

          3 Nephi 10:19
           19 Showing his body unto them, and ministering unto them; and an
          account of his ministry shall be given hereafter. Therefore for
          this time I make an end of my sayings.
          

3 Nephi 11 Chapter 11

          3 Nephi 11:1
           1 And now it came to pass that there were a great multitude
          gathered together, of the people of Nephi, round about the temple
          which was in the land Bountiful; and they were marveling and
          wondering one with another, and were showing one to another the
          great and marvelous change which had taken place.
          3 Nephi 11:2
           2 And they were also conversing about this Jesus Christ, of whom
          the sign had been given concerning his death.
          

          3 Nephi 11:3
           3 And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing one
          with another, they heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and
          they cast their eyes round about, for they understood not the
          voice which they heard; and it was not a harsh voice, neither was
          it a loud voice; nevertheless, and notwithstanding it being a
          small voice it did pierce them that did hear to the center,
          insomuch that there was no part of their frame that it did not
          cause to quake; yea, it did pierce them to the very soul, and did
          cause their hearts to burn.
          

          3 Nephi 11:4
           4 And it came to pass that again they heard the voice, and they
          understood it not.
          

          3 Nephi 11:5
           5 And again the third time they did hear the voice, and did open
          their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound
          thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from
          whence the sound came.
          

          3 Nephi 11:6
           6 And behold, the third time they did understand the voice which
          they heard; and it said unto them:
          

          3 Nephi 11:7
           7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I
          have glorified my name—hear ye him.
          

          3 Nephi 11:8
           8 And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes
          up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending
          out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came
          down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole
          multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their
          mouths, even one to another, and wist not what it meant, for they
          thought it was an angel that had appeared unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 11:9
           9 And it came to pass that he stretched forth his hand and spake
          unto the people, saying:
          

          3 Nephi 11:10
           10 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall
          come into the world.
          

          3 Nephi 11:11
           11 And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I
          have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me,
          and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the
          world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all
          things from the beginning.
          

          3 Nephi 11:12
           12 And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words
          the whole multitude fell to the earth; for they remembered that
          it had been prophesied among them that Christ should show himself
          unto them after his ascension into heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 11:13
           13 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto them saying:
          

          3 Nephi 11:14
           14 Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands
          into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails
          in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of
          Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for
          the sins of the world.
          

          3 Nephi 11:15
           15 And it came to pass that the multitude went forth, and thrust
          their hands into his side, and did feel the prints of the nails
          in his hands and in his feet; and this they did do, going forth
          one by one until they had all gone forth, and did see with their
          eyes and did feel with their hands, and did know of a surety and
          did bear record, that it was he, of whom it was written by the
          prophets, that should come.
          

          3 Nephi 11:16
           16 And when they had all gone forth and had witnessed for
          themselves, they did cry out with one accord, saying:
          

          3 Nephi 11:17
           17 Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God! And they
          did fall down at the feet of Jesus, and did worship him.
          

          3 Nephi 11:18
           18 And it came to pass that he spake unto Nephi (for Nephi was
          among the multitude) and he commanded him that he should come
          forth.
          

          3 Nephi 11:19
           19 And Nephi arose and went forth, and bowed himself before the
          Lord and did kiss his feet.
          

          3 Nephi 11:20
           20 And the Lord commanded him that he should arise. And he
          arose and stood before him.
          

          3 Nephi 11:21
           21 And the Lord said unto him: I give unto you power that ye
          shall baptize this people when I am again ascended into heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 11:22
           22 And again the Lord called others, and said unto them
          likewise; and he gave unto them power to baptize. And he said
          unto them: On this wise shall ye baptize; and there shall be no
          disputations among you.
          

          3 Nephi 11:23
           23 Verily I say unto you, that whoso repenteth of his sins
          through your words and desireth to be baptized in my name, on
          this wise shall ye baptize them—Behold, ye shall go down and
          stand in the water, and in my name shall ye baptize them.
          

          3 Nephi 11:24
           24 And now behold, these are the words which ye shall say,
          calling them by name, saying:
          

          3 Nephi 11:25
           25 Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in
          the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
          Amen.
          

          3 Nephi 11:26
           26 And then shall ye immerse them in the water, and come forth
          again out of the water.
          

          3 Nephi 11:27
           27 And after this manner shall ye baptize in my name; for
          behold, verily I say unto you, that the Father, and the Son, and
          the Holy Ghost are one; and I am in the Father, and the Father in
          me, and the Father and I are one.
          

          3 Nephi 11:28
           28 And according as I have commanded you thus shall ye baptize.
          And there shall be no disputations among you, as there have
          hitherto been; neither shall there be disputations among you
          concerning the points of my doctrine, as there have hitherto
          been.
          

          3 Nephi 11:29
           29 For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of
          contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father
          of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend
          with anger, one with another.
          

          3 Nephi 11:30
           30 Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men
          with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that
          such things should be done away.
          

          3 Nephi 11:31
           31 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, I will declare unto
          you my doctrine.
          

          3 Nephi 11:32
           32 And this is my doctrine, and it is the doctrine which the
          Father hath given unto me; and I bear record of the Father, and
          the Father beareth record of me, and the Holy Ghost beareth
          record of the Father and me; and I bear record that the Father
          commandeth all men, everywhere, to repent and believe in me.
          

          3 Nephi 11:33
           33 And whoso believeth in me, and is baptized, the same shall be
          saved; and they are they who shall inherit the kingdom of God.
          

          3 Nephi 11:34
           34 And whoso believeth not in me, and is not baptized, shall be
          damned.
          

          3 Nephi 11:35
           35 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and
          I bear record of it from the Father; and whoso believeth in me
          believeth in the Father also; and unto him will the Father bear
          record of me, for he will visit him with fire and with the Holy
          Ghost.
          

          3 Nephi 11:36
           36 And thus will the Father bear record of me, and the Holy
          Ghost will bear record unto him of the Father and me; for the
          Father, and I, and the Holy Ghost are one.
          

          3 Nephi 11:37
           37 And again I say unto you, ye must repent, and become as a
          little child, and be baptized in my name, or ye can in nowise
          receive these things.
          

          3 Nephi 11:38
           38 And again I say unto you, ye must repent, and be baptized in
          my name, and become as a little child, or ye can in nowise
          inherit the kingdom of God.
          

          3 Nephi 11:39
           39 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and
          whoso buildeth upon this buildeth upon my rock, and the gates of
          hell shall not prevail against them.
          

          3 Nephi 11:40
           40 And whoso shall declare more or less than this, and establish
          it for my doctrine, the same cometh of evil, and is not built
          upon my rock; but he buildeth upon a sandy foundation, and the
          gates of hell stand open to receive such when the floods come and
          the winds beat upon them.
          

          3 Nephi 11:41
           41 Therefore, go forth unto this people, and declare the words
          which I have spoken, unto the ends of the earth.
          

3 Nephi 12 Chapter 12

          3 Nephi 12:1
           1 And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words
          unto Nephi, and to those who had been called, (now the number of
          them who had been called, and received power and authority to
          baptize, was twelve) and behold, he stretched forth his hand unto
          the multitude, and cried unto them, saying: Blessed are ye if ye
          shall give heed unto the words of these twelve whom I have chosen
          from among you to minister unto you, and to be your servants; and
          unto them I have given power that they may baptize you with
          water; and after that ye are baptized with water, behold, I will
          baptize you with fire and with the Holy Ghost; therefore blessed
          are ye if ye shall believe in me and be baptized, after that ye
          have seen me and know that I am.
          

          3 Nephi 12:2
           2 And again, more blessed are they who shall believe in your
          words because that ye shall testify that ye have seen me, and
          that ye know that I am. Yea, blessed are they who shall believe
          in your words, and come down into the depths of humility and be
          baptized, for they shall be visited with fire and with the Holy
          Ghost, and shall receive a remission of their sins.
          

          3 Nephi 12:3
           3 Yea, blessed are the poor in spirit who come unto me, for
          theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 12:4
           4 And again, blessed are all they that mourn, for they shall be
          comforted.
          

          3 Nephi 12:5
           5 And blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
          

          3 Nephi 12:6
           6 And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after
          righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost.
          

          3 Nephi 12:7
           7 And blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
          

          3 Nephi 12:8
           8 And blessed are all the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
          

          3 Nephi 12:9
           9 And blessed are all the peacemakers, for they shall be called
          the children of God.
          

          3 Nephi 12:10
           10 And blessed are all they who are persecuted for my name's
          sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 12:11
           11 And blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute,
          and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my
          sake;
          

          3 Nephi 12:12
           12 For ye shall have great joy and be exceedingly glad, for
          great shall be your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the
          prophets who were before you.
          

          3 Nephi 12:13
           13 Verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you to be the
          salt of the earth; but if the salt shall lose its savor wherewith
          shall the earth be salted? The salt shall be thenceforth good for
          nothing, but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot of men.
          

          3 Nephi 12:14
           14 Verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you to be the
          light of this people. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
          

          3 Nephi 12:15
           15 Behold, do men light a candle and put it under a bushel? Nay,
          but on a candlestick, and it giveth light to all that are in the
          house;
          

          3 Nephi 12:16
           16 Therefore let your light so shine before this people, that
          they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in
          heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 12:17
           17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets.
          I am not come to destroy but to fulfil;
          

          3 Nephi 12:18
           18 For verily I say unto you, one jot nor tittle hath not passed
          away from the law, but in me it hath all been fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 12:19
           19 And behold, I have given you the law and the commandments of
          my Father, that ye shall believe in me, and that ye shall repent
          of your sins, and come unto me with a broken heart and a contrite
          spirit. Behold, ye have the commandments before you, and the law
          is fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 12:20
           20 Therefore come unto me and be ye saved; for verily I say unto
          you, that except ye shall keep my commandments, which I have
          commanded you at this time, ye shall in no case enter into the
          kingdom of heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 12:21
           21 Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, and
          it is also written before you, that thou shalt not kill, and
          whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment of God;
          

          3 Nephi 12:22
           22 But I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother
          shall be in danger of his judgment. And whosoever shall say to
          his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and
          whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
          

          3 Nephi 12:23
           23 Therefore, if ye shall come unto me, or shall desire to come
          unto me, and rememberest that thy brother hast aught against
          thee—
          

          3 Nephi 12:24
           24 Go thy way unto thy brother, and first be reconciled to thy
          brother, and then come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I
          will receive you.
          

          3 Nephi 12:25
           25 Agree with thine adversary quickly while thou art in the way
          with him, lest at any time he shall get thee, and thou shalt be
          cast into prison.
          

          3 Nephi 12:26
           26 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, thou shalt by no means come
          out thence until thou hast paid the uttermost senine. And while
          ye are in prison can ye pay even one senine? Verily, verily, I
          say unto you, Nay.
          

          3 Nephi 12:27
           27 Behold, it is written by them of old time, that thou shalt
          not commit adultery;
          

          3 Nephi 12:28
           28 But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman, to
          lust after her, hath committed adultery already in his heart.
          

          3 Nephi 12:29
           29 Behold, I give unto you a commandment, that ye suffer none of
          these things to enter into your heart;
          

          3 Nephi 12:30
           30 For it is better that ye should deny yourselves of these
          things, wherein ye will take up your cross, than that ye should
          be cast into hell.
          

          3 Nephi 12:31
           31 It hath been written, that whosoever shall put away his wife,
          let him give her a writing of divorcement.
          

          3 Nephi 12:32
           32 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that whosoever shall put away
          his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to
          commit adultery; and whoso shall marry her who is divorced
          committeth adultery.
          

          3 Nephi 12:33
           33 And again it is written, thou shalt not forswear thyself, but
          shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths;
          

          3 Nephi 12:34
           34 But verily, verily, I say unto you, swear not at all; neither
          by heaven, for it is God's throne;
          

          3 Nephi 12:35
           35 Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool;
          

          3 Nephi 12:36
           36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not
          make one hair black or white;
          

          3 Nephi 12:37
           37 But let your communication be Yea, yea; Nay, nay; for
          whatsoever cometh of more than these is evil.
          

          3 Nephi 12:38
           38 And behold, it is written, an eye for an eye, and a tooth for
          a tooth;
          

          3 Nephi 12:39
           39 But I say unto you, that ye shall not resist evil, but
          whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the
          other also;
          

          3 Nephi 12:40
           40 And if any man will sue thee at the law and take away thy
          coat, let him have thy cloak also;
          

          3 Nephi 12:41
           41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him
          twain.
          

          3 Nephi 12:42
           42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow
          of thee turn not away.
          

          3 Nephi 12:43
           43 And behold it is written also, that thou shalt love thy
          neighbor and hate thine enemy;
          

          3 Nephi 12:44
           44 But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse
          you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who
          despitefully use you and persecute you;
          

          3 Nephi 12:45
           45 That ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven;
          for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good.
          

          3 Nephi 12:46
           46 Therefore those things which were of old time, which were
          under the law, in me are all fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 12:47
           47 Old things are done away, and all things have become new.
          

          3 Nephi 12:48
           48 Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or
          your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
          

3 Nephi 13 Chapter 13

          3 Nephi 13:1
           1 Verily, verily, I say that I would that ye should do alms unto
          the poor; but take heed that ye do not your alms before men to be
          seen of them; otherwise ye have no reward of your Father who is
          in heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 13:2
           2 Therefore, when ye shall do your alms do not sound a trumpet
          before you, as will hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the
          streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you,
          they have their reward.
          

          3 Nephi 13:3
           3 But when thou doest alms let not thy left hand know what thy
          right hand doeth;
          

          3 Nephi 13:4
           4 That thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father who seeth in
          secret, himself shall reward thee openly.
          

          3 Nephi 13:5
           5 And when thou prayest thou shalt not do as the hypocrites, for
          they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners
          of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto
          you, they have their reward.
          

          3 Nephi 13:6
           6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when
          thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and
          thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
          

          3 Nephi 13:7
           7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen,
          for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
          

          3 Nephi 13:8
           8 Be not ye therefore like unto them, for your Father knoweth
          what things ye have need of before ye ask him.
          

          3 Nephi 13:9
           9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in
          heaven, hallowed be thy name.
          

          3 Nephi 13:10
           10 Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 13:11
           11 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
          

          3 Nephi 13:12
           12 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
          

          3 Nephi 13:13
           13 For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
          forever. Amen.
          

          3 Nephi 13:14
           14 For, if ye forgive men their trespasses your heavenly Father
          will also forgive you;
          

          3 Nephi 13:15
           15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your
          Father forgive your trespasses.
          

          3 Nephi 13:16
           16 Moreover, when ye fast be not as the hypocrites, of a sad
          countenance, for they disfigure their faces that they may appear
          unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
          

          3 Nephi 13:17
           17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy
          face;
          

          3 Nephi 13:18
           18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father,
          who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall
          reward thee openly.
          

          3 Nephi 13:19
           19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth
          and rust doth corrupt, and thieves break through and steal;
          

          3 Nephi 13:20
           20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither
          moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break
          through nor steal.
          

          3 Nephi 13:21
           21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
          

          3 Nephi 13:22
           22 The light of the body is the eye; if, therefore, thine eye be
          single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
          

          3 Nephi 13:23
           23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of
          darkness. If, therefore, the light that is in thee be darkness,
          how great is that darkness!
          

          3 Nephi 13:24
           24 No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one
          and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise
          the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.
          

          3 Nephi 13:25
           25 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these
          words he looked upon the twelve whom he had chosen, and said unto
          them: Remember the words which I have spoken. For behold, ye are
          they whom I have chosen to minister unto this people. Therefore
          I say unto you, take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat,
          or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put
          on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
          

          3 Nephi 13:26
           26 Behold the fowls of the air, for they sow not, neither do
          they reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth
          them. Are ye not much better than they?
          

          3 Nephi 13:27
           27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his
          stature?
          

          3 Nephi 13:28
           28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of
          the field how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin;
          

          3 Nephi 13:29
           29 And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon, in all his glory,
          was not arrayed like one of these.
          

          3 Nephi 13:30
           30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which
          today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, even so will he
          clothe you, if ye are not of little faith.
          

          3 Nephi 13:31
           31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or,
          What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
          

          3 Nephi 13:32
           32 For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all
          these things.
          

          3 Nephi 13:33
           33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
          and all these things shall be added unto you.
          

          3 Nephi 13:34
           34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow
          shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient is the
          day unto the evil thereof.
          

3 Nephi 14 Chapter 14

          3 Nephi 14:1
           1 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words
          he turned again to the multitude, and did open his mouth unto
          them again, saying: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Judge not,
          that ye be not judged.
          

          3 Nephi 14:2
           2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with
          what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
          

          3 Nephi 14:3
           3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye,
          but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
          

          3 Nephi 14:4
           4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother: Let me pull the mote out
          of thine eye—and behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
          

          3 Nephi 14:5
           5 Thou hypocrite, first cast the beam out of thine own eye; and
          then shalt thou see clearly to cast the mote out of thy brother's
          eye.
          

          3 Nephi 14:6
           6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye
          your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their
          feet, and turn again and rend you.
          

          3 Nephi 14:7
           7 Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find;
          knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
          

          3 Nephi 14:8
           8 For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh,
          findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
          

          3 Nephi 14:9
           9 Or what man is there of you, who, if his son ask bread, will
          give him a stone?
          

          3 Nephi 14:10
           10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
          

          3 Nephi 14:11
           11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
          children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give
          good things to them that ask him?
          

          3 Nephi 14:12
           12 Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do
          to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the
          prophets.
          

          3 Nephi 14:13
           13 Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and
          broad is the way, which leadeth to destruction, and many there be
          who go in thereat;
          

          3 Nephi 14:14
           14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which
          leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
          

          3 Nephi 14:15
           15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's
          clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
          

          3 Nephi 14:16
           16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of
          thorns, or figs of thistles?
          

          3 Nephi 14:17
           17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a
          corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
          

          3 Nephi 14:18
           18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither a corrupt
          tree bring forth good fruit.
          

          3 Nephi 14:19
           19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down,
          and cast into the fire.
          

          3 Nephi 14:20
           20 Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall know them.
          

          3 Nephi 14:21
           21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter
          into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my
          Father who is in heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 14:22
           22 Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have we not
          prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and
          in thy name done many wonderful works?
          

          3 Nephi 14:23
           23 And then will I profess unto them: I never knew you; depart
          from me, ye that work iniquity.
          

          3 Nephi 14:24
           24 Therefore, whoso heareth these sayings of mine and doeth
          them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon
          a rock—
          

          3 Nephi 14:25
           25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds
          blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not, for it was
          founded upon a rock.
          

          3 Nephi 14:26
           26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine and doeth
          them not shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house
          upon the sand—
          

          3 Nephi 14:27
           27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds
          blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the
          fall of it.
          

3 Nephi 15 Chapter 15

          3 Nephi 15:1
           1 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had ended these
          sayings he cast his eyes round about on the multitude, and said
          unto them: Behold, ye have heard the things which I taught before
          I ascended to my Father; therefore, whoso remembereth these
          sayings of mine and doeth them, him will I raise up at the last
          day.
          

          3 Nephi 15:2
           2 And it came to pass that when Jesus had said these words he
          perceived that there were some among them who marveled, and
          wondered what he would concerning the law of Moses; for they
          understood not the saying that old things had passed away, and
          that all things had become new.
          

          3 Nephi 15:3
           3 And he said unto them: Marvel not that I said unto you that
          old things had passed away, and that all things had become new.
          

          3 Nephi 15:4
           4 Behold, I say unto you that the law is fulfilled that was
          given unto Moses.
          

          3 Nephi 15:5
           5 Behold, I am he that gave the law, and I am he who covenanted
          with my people Israel; therefore, the law in me is fulfilled, for
          I have come to fulfil the law; therefore it hath an end.
          

          3 Nephi 15:6
           6 Behold, I do not destroy the prophets, for as many as have not
          been fulfilled in me, verily I say unto you, shall all be
          fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 15:7
           7 And because I said unto you that old things have passed away,
          I do not destroy that which hath been spoken concerning things
          which are to come.
          

          3 Nephi 15:8
           8 For behold, the covenant which I have made with my people is
          not all fulfilled; but the law which was given unto Moses hath an
          end in me.
          

          3 Nephi 15:9
           9 Behold, I am the law, and the light. Look unto me, and endure
          to the end, and ye shall live; for unto him that endureth to the
          end will I give eternal life.
          

          3 Nephi 15:10
           10 Behold, I have given unto you the commandments; therefore
          keep my commandments. And this is the law and the prophets, for
          they truly testified of me.
          

          3 Nephi 15:11
           11 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these
          words, he said unto those twelve whom he had chosen:
          

          3 Nephi 15:12
           12 Ye are my disciples; and ye are a light unto this people, who
          are a remnant of the house of Joseph.
          

          3 Nephi 15:13
           13 And behold, this is the land of your inheritance; and the
          Father hath given it unto you.
          

          3 Nephi 15:14
           14 And not at any time hath the Father given me commandment that
          I should tell it unto your brethren at Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 15:15
           15 Neither at any time hath the Father given me commandment that
          I should tell unto them concerning the other tribes of the house
          of Israel, whom the Father hath led away out of the land.
          

          3 Nephi 15:16
           16 This much did the Father command me, that I should tell unto
          them:
          

          3 Nephi 15:17
           17 That other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also
          I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be
          one fold, and one shepherd.
          

          3 Nephi 15:18
           18 And now, because of stiffneckedness and unbelief they
          understood not my word; therefore I was commanded to say no more
          of the Father concerning this thing unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 15:19
           19 But, verily, I say unto you that the Father hath commanded
          me, and I tell it unto you, that ye were separated from among
          them because of their iniquity; therefore it is because of their
          iniquity that they know not of you.
          

          3 Nephi 15:20
           20 And verily, I say unto you again that the other tribes hath
          the Father separated from them; and it is because of their
          iniquity that they know not of them.
          

          3 Nephi 15:21
           21 And verily I say unto you, that ye are they of whom I said:
          Other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must
          bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold,
          and one shepherd.
          

          3 Nephi 15:22
           22 And they understood me not, for they supposed it had been the
          Gentiles; for they understood not that the Gentiles should be
          converted through their preaching.
          

          3 Nephi 15:23
           23 And they understood me not that I said they shall hear my
          voice; and they understood me not that the Gentiles should not at
          any time hear my voice—that I should not manifest myself unto
          them save it were by the Holy Ghost.
          

          3 Nephi 15:24
           24 But behold, ye have both heard my voice, and seen me; and ye
          are my sheep, and ye are numbered among those whom the Father
          hath given me.
          

3 Nephi 16 Chapter 16

          3 Nephi 16:1
           1 And verily, verily, I say unto you that I have other sheep
          which are not of this land, neither of the land of Jerusalem,
          neither in any parts of that land round about whither I have been
          to minister.
          

          3 Nephi 16:2
           2 For they of whom I speak are they who have not as yet heard my
          voice; neither have I at any time manifested myself unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 16:3
           3 But I have received a commandment of the Father that I shall
          go unto them, and that they shall hear my voice, and shall be
          numbered among my sheep, that there may be one fold and one
          shepherd; therefore I go to show myself unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 16:4
           4 And I command you that ye shall write these sayings after I am
          gone, that if it so be that my people at Jerusalem, they who have
          seen me and been with me in my ministry, do not ask the Father in
          my name, that they may receive a knowledge of you by the Holy
          Ghost, and also of the other tribes whom they know not of, that
          these sayings which ye shall write shall be kept and shall be
          manifested unto the Gentiles, that through the fulness of the
          Gentiles, the remnant of their seed, who shall be scattered forth
          upon the face of the earth because of their unbelief, may be
          brought in, or may be brought to a knowledge of me, their
          Redeemer.
          

          3 Nephi 16:5
           5 And then will I gather them in from the four quarters of the
          earth; and then will I fulfill the covenant which the Father hath
          made unto all the people of the house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 16:6
           6 And blessed are the Gentiles, because of their belief in me,
          in and of the Holy Ghost, which witnesses unto them of me and of
          the Father.
          

          3 Nephi 16:7
           7 Behold, because of their belief in me, saith the Father, and
          because of the unbelief of you, O house of Israel, in the latter
          day shall the truth come unto the Gentiles, that the fulness of
          these things shall be made known unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 16:8
           8 But wo, saith the Father, unto the unbelieving of the
          Gentiles—for notwithstanding they have come forth upon the face
          of this land, and have scattered my people who are of the house
          of Israel; and my people who are of the house of Israel have been
          cast out from among them, and have been trodden under feet by
          them;
          

          3 Nephi 16:9
           9 And because of the mercies of the Father unto the Gentiles,
          and also the judgments of the Father upon my people who are of
          the house of Israel, verily, verily, I say unto you, that after
          all this, and I have caused my people who are of the house of
          Israel to be smitten, and to be afflicted, and to be slain, and
          to be cast out from among them, and to become hated by them, and
          to become a hiss and a byword among them—
          

          3 Nephi 16:10
           10 And thus commandeth the Father that I should say unto you: At
          that day when the Gentiles shall sin against my gospel, and shall
          reject the fulness of my gospel, and shall be lifted up in the
          pride of their hearts above all nations, and above all the people
          of the whole earth, and shall be filled with all manner of
          lyings, and of deceits, and of mischiefs, and all manner of
          hypocrisy, and murders, and priestcrafts, and whoredoms, and of
          secret abominations; and if they shall do all those things, and
          shall reject the fulness of my gospel, behold, saith the Father,
          I will bring the fulness of my gospel from among them.
          

          3 Nephi 16:11
           11 And then will I remember my covenant which I have made unto
          my people, O house of Israel, and I will bring my gospel unto
          them.
          

          3 Nephi 16:12
           12 And I will show unto thee, O house of Israel, that the
          Gentiles shall not have power over you; but I will remember my
          covenant unto you, O house of Israel, and ye shall come unto the
          knowledge of the fulness of my gospel.
          

          3 Nephi 16:13
           13 But if the Gentiles will repent and return unto me, saith the
          Father, behold they shall be numbered among my people, O house of
          Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 16:14
           14 And I will not suffer my people, who are of the house of
          Israel, to go through among them, and tread them down, saith the
          Father.
          

          3 Nephi 16:15
           15 But if they will not turn unto me, and hearken unto my voice,
          I will suffer them, yea, I will suffer my people, O house of
          Israel, that they shall go through among them, and shall tread
          them down, and they shall be as salt that hath lost its savor,
          which is thenceforth good for nothing but to be cast out, and to
          be trodden under foot of my people, O house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 16:16
           16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, thus hath the Father
          commanded me—that I should give unto this people this land for
          their inheritance.
          

          3 Nephi 16:17
           17 And then the words of the prophet Isaiah shall be fulfilled,
          which say:
          

          3 Nephi 16:18
           18 Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together
          shall they sing, for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord
          shall bring again Zion.
          

          3 Nephi 16:19
           19 Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of
          Jerusalem; for the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath
          redeemed Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 16:20
           20 The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eye of all the
          nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of
          God.
          

3 Nephi 17 Chapter 17

          3 Nephi 17:1
           1 Behold, now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these
          words he looked round about again on the multitude, and he said
          unto them: Behold, my time is at hand.
          

          3 Nephi 17:2
           2 I perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot understand all my
          words which I am commanded of the Father to speak unto you at
          this time.
          

          3 Nephi 17:3
           3 Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things
          which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may
          understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come
          unto you again.
          

          3 Nephi 17:4
           4 But now I go unto the Father, and also to show myself unto the
          lost tribes of Israel, for they are not lost unto the Father, for
          he knoweth whither he hath taken them.
          

          3 Nephi 17:5
           5 And it came to pass that when Jesus had thus spoken, he cast
          his eyes round about again on the multitude, and beheld they were
          in tears, and did look steadfastly upon him as if they would ask
          him to tarry a little longer with them.
          

          3 Nephi 17:6
           6 And he said unto them: Behold, my bowels are filled with
          compassion towards you.
          

          3 Nephi 17:7
           7 Have ye any that are sick among you? Bring them hither. Have
          ye any that are lame, or blind, or halt, or maimed, or leprous,
          or that are withered, or that are deaf, or that are afflicted in
          any manner? Bring them hither and I will heal them, for I have
          compassion upon you; my bowels are filled with mercy.
          

          3 Nephi 17:8
           8 For I perceive that ye desire that I should show unto you what
          I have done unto your brethren at Jerusalem, for I see that your
          faith is sufficient that I should heal you.
          

          3 Nephi 17:9
           9 And it came to pass that when he had thus spoken, all the
          multitude, with one accord, did go forth with their sick and
          their afflicted, and their lame, and with their blind, and with
          their dumb, and with all them that were afflicted in any manner;
          and he did heal them every one as they were brought forth unto
          him.
          

          3 Nephi 17:10
           10 And they did all, both they who had been healed and they who
          were whole, bow down at his feet, and did worship him; and as
          many as could come for the multitude did kiss his feet, insomuch
          that they did bathe his feet with their tears.
          

          3 Nephi 17:11
           11 And it came to pass that he commanded that their little
          children should be brought.
          

          3 Nephi 17:12
           12 So they brought their little children and set them down upon
          the ground round about him, and Jesus stood in the midst; and the
          multitude gave way till they had all been brought unto him.
          

          3 Nephi 17:13
           13 And it came to pass that when they had all been brought, and
          Jesus stood in the midst, he commanded the multitude that they
          should kneel down upon the ground.
          

          3 Nephi 17:14
           14 And it came to pass that when they had knelt upon the ground,
          Jesus groaned within himself, and said: Father, I am troubled
          because of the wickedness of the people of the house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 17:15
           15 And when he had said these words, he himself also knelt upon
          the earth; and behold he prayed unto the Father, and the things
          which he prayed cannot be written, and the multitude did bear
          record who heard him.
          

          3 Nephi 17:16
           16 And after this manner do they bear record: The eye hath never
          seen, neither hath the ear heard, before, so great and marvelous
          things as we saw and heard Jesus speak unto the Father;
          

          3 Nephi 17:17
           17 And no tongue can speak, neither can there be written by any
          man, neither can the hearts of men conceive so great and
          marvelous things as we both saw and heard Jesus speak; and no one
          can conceive of the joy which filled our souls at the time we
          heard him pray for us unto the Father.
          

          3 Nephi 17:18
           18 And it came to pass that when Jesus had made an end of
          praying unto the Father, he arose; but so great was the joy of
          the multitude that they were overcome.
          

          3 Nephi 17:19
           19 And it came to pass that Jesus spake unto them, and bade them
          arise.
          

          3 Nephi 17:20
           20 And they arose from the earth, and he said unto them: Blessed
          are ye because of your faith. And now behold, my joy is full.
          

          3 Nephi 17:21
           21 And when he had said these words, he wept, and the multitude
          bare record of it, and he took their little children, one by one,
          and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them.
          

          3 Nephi 17:22
           22 And when he had done this he wept again;
          

          3 Nephi 17:23
           23 And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold
          your little ones.
          

          3 Nephi 17:24
           24 And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards
          heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels
          descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and
          they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they
          were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto
          them.
          

          3 Nephi 17:25
           25 And the multitude did see and hear and bear record; and they
          know that their record is true for they all of them did see and
          hear, every man for himself; and they were in number about two
          thousand and five hundred souls; and they did consist of men,
          women, and children.
          

3 Nephi 18 Chapter 18

          3 Nephi 18:1
           1 And it came to pass that Jesus commanded his disciples that
          they should bring forth some bread and wine unto him.
          

          3 Nephi 18:2
           2 And while they were gone for bread and wine, he commanded the
          multitude that they should sit themselves down upon the earth.
          

          3 Nephi 18:3
           3 And when the disciples had come with bread and wine, he took
          of the bread and brake and blessed it; and he gave unto the
          disciples and commanded that they should eat.
          

          3 Nephi 18:4
           4 And when they had eaten and were filled, he commanded that
          they should give unto the multitude.
          

          3 Nephi 18:5
           5 And when the multitude had eaten and were filled, he said unto
          the disciples: Behold there shall one be ordained among you, and
          to him will I give power that he shall break bread and bless it
          and give it unto the people of my church, unto all those who
          shall believe and be baptized in my name.
          

          3 Nephi 18:6
           6 And this shall ye always observe to do, even as I have done,
          even as I have broken bread and blessed it and given it unto you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:7
           7 And this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have
          shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that
          ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye
          shall have my Spirit to be with you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:8
           8 And it came to pass that when he said these words, he
          commanded his disciples that they should take of the wine of the
          cup and drink of it, and that they should also give unto the
          multitude that they might drink of it.
          

          3 Nephi 18:9
           9 And it came to pass that they did so, and did drink of it and
          were filled; and they gave unto the multitude, and they did
          drink, and they were filled.
          

          3 Nephi 18:10
           10 And when the disciples had done this, Jesus said unto them:
          Blessed are ye for this thing which ye have done, for this is
          fulfilling my commandments, and this doth witness unto the Father
          that ye are willing to do that which I have commanded you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:11
           11 And this shall ye always do to those who repent and are
          baptized in my name; and ye shall do it in remembrance of my
          blood, which I have shed for you, that ye may witness unto the
          Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always
          remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:12
           12 And I give unto you a commandment that ye shall do these
          things. And if ye shall always do these things blessed are ye,
          for ye are built upon my rock.
          

          3 Nephi 18:13
           13 But whoso among you shall do more or less than these are not
          built upon my rock, but are built upon a sandy foundation; and
          when the rain descends, and the floods come, and the winds blow,
          and beat upon them, they shall fall, and the gates of hell are
          ready open to receive them.
          

          3 Nephi 18:14
           14 Therefore blessed are ye if ye shall keep my commandments,
          which the Father hath commanded me that I should give unto you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:15
           15 Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray
          always, lest ye be tempted by the devil, and ye be led away
          captive by him.
          

          3 Nephi 18:16
           16 And as I have prayed among you even so shall ye pray in my
          church, among my people who do repent and are baptized in my
          name. Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:17
           17 And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words
          unto his disciples, he turned again unto the multitude and said
          unto them:
          

          3 Nephi 18:18
           18 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and
          pray always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan desireth to
          have you, that he may sift you as wheat.
          

          3 Nephi 18:19
           19 Therefore ye must always pray unto the Father in my name;
          

          3 Nephi 18:20
           20 And whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is
          right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given
          unto you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:21
           21 Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name,
          that your wives and your children may be blessed.
          

          3 Nephi 18:22
           22 And behold, ye shall meet together oft; and ye shall not
          forbid any man from coming unto you when ye shall meet together,
          but suffer them that they may come unto you and forbid them not;
          

          3 Nephi 18:23
           23 But ye shall pray for them, and shall not cast them out; and
          if it so be that they come unto you oft ye shall pray for them
          unto the Father, in my name.
          

          3 Nephi 18:24
           24 Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the
          world. Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which
          ye have seen me do. Behold ye see that I have prayed unto the
          Father, and ye all have witnessed.
          

          3 Nephi 18:25
           25 And ye see that I have commanded that none of you should go
          away, but rather have commanded that ye should come unto me, that
          ye might feel and see; even so shall ye do unto the world; and
          whosoever breaketh this commandment suffereth himself to be led
          into temptation.
          

          3 Nephi 18:26
           26 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these
          words, he turned his eyes again upon the disciples whom he had
          chosen, and said unto them:
          

          3 Nephi 18:27
           27 Behold verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you
          another commandment, and then I must go unto my Father that I may
          fulfil other commandments which he hath given me.
          

          3 Nephi 18:28
           28 And now behold, this is the commandment which I give unto
          you, that ye shall not suffer any one knowingly to partake of my
          flesh and blood unworthily, when ye shall minister it;
          

          3 Nephi 18:29
           29 For whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily
          eateth and drinketh damnation to his soul; therefore if ye know
          that a man is unworthy to eat and drink of my flesh and blood ye
          shall forbid him.
          

          3 Nephi 18:30
           30 Nevertheless, ye shall not cast him out from among you, but
          ye shall minister unto him and shall pray for him unto the
          Father, in my name; and if it so be that he repenteth and is
          baptized in my name, then shall ye receive him, and shall
          minister unto him of my flesh and blood.
          

          3 Nephi 18:31
           31 But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my
          people, that he may not destroy my people, for behold I know my
          sheep, and they are numbered.
          

          3 Nephi 18:32
           32 Nevertheless, ye shall not cast him out of your synagogues,
          or your places of worship, for unto such shall ye continue to
          minister; for ye know not but what they will return and repent,
          and come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I shall heal
          them; and ye shall be the means of bringing salvation unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 18:33
           33 Therefore, keep these sayings which I have commanded you that
          ye come not under condemnation; for wo unto him whom the Father
          condemneth.
          

          3 Nephi 18:34
           34 And I give you these commandments because of the disputations
          which have been among you. And blessed are ye if ye have no
          disputations among you.
          

          3 Nephi 18:35
           35 And now I go unto the Father, because it is expedient that I
          should go unto the Father for your sakes.
          

          3 Nephi 18:36
           36 And it came to pass that when Jesus had made an end of these
          sayings, he touched with his hand the disciples whom he had
          chosen, one by one, even until he had touched them all, and spake
          unto them as he touched them.
          

          3 Nephi 18:37
           37 And the multitude heard not the words which he spake,
          therefore they did not bear record; but the disciples bare record
          that he gave them power to give the Holy Ghost. And I will show
          unto you hereafter that this record is true.
          

          3 Nephi 18:38
           38 And it came to pass that when Jesus had touched them all,
          there came a cloud and overshadowed the multitude that they could
          not see Jesus.
          

          3 Nephi 18:39
           39 And while they were overshadowed he departed from them, and
          ascended into heaven. And the disciples saw and did bear record
          that he ascended again into heaven.
          

3 Nephi 19 Chapter 19

          3 Nephi 19:1
           1 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had ascended into
          heaven, the multitude did disperse, and every man did take his
          wife and his children and did return to his own home.
          

          3 Nephi 19:2
           2 And it was noised abroad among the people immediately, before
          it was yet dark, that the multitude had seen Jesus, and that he
          had ministered unto them, and that he would also show himself on
          the morrow unto the multitude.
          

          3 Nephi 19:3
           3 Yea, and even all the night it was noised abroad concerning
          Jesus; and insomuch did they send forth unto the people that
          there were many, yea, an exceedingly great number, did labor
          exceedingly all that night, that they might be on the morrow in
          the place where Jesus should show himself unto the multitude.
          

          3 Nephi 19:4
           4 And it came to pass that on the morrow, when the multitude was
          gathered together, behold, Nephi and his brother whom he had
          raised from the dead, whose name was Timothy, and also his son,
          whose name was Jonas, and also Mathoni, and Mathonihah, his
          brother, and Kumen, and Kumenonhi, and Jeremiah, and Shemnon, and
          Jonas, and Zedekiah, and Isaiah—now these were the names of the
          disciples whom Jesus had chosen—and it came to pass that they
          went forth and stood in the midst of the multitude.
          

          3 Nephi 19:5
           5 And behold, the multitude was so great that they did cause
          that they should be separated into twelve bodies.
          

          3 Nephi 19:6
           6 And the twelve did teach the multitude; and behold, they did
          cause that the multitude should kneel down upon the face of the
          earth, and should pray unto the Father in the name of Jesus.
          

          3 Nephi 19:7
           7 And the disciples did pray unto the Father also in the name of
          Jesus. And it came to pass that they arose and ministered unto
          the people.
          

          3 Nephi 19:8
           8 And when they had ministered those same words which Jesus had
          spoken—nothing varying from the words which Jesus had
          spoken—behold, they knelt again and prayed to the Father in the
          name of Jesus.
          

          3 Nephi 19:9
           9 And they did pray for that which they most desired; and they
          desired that the Holy Ghost should be given unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 19:10
           10 And when they had thus prayed they went down unto the water's
          edge, and the multitude followed them.
          

          3 Nephi 19:11
           11 And it came to pass that Nephi went down into the water and
          was baptized.
          

          3 Nephi 19:12
           12 And he came up out of the water and began to baptize. And he
          baptized all those whom Jesus had chosen.
          

          3 Nephi 19:13
           13 And it came to pass when they were all baptized and had come
          up out of the water, the Holy Ghost did fall upon them, and they
          were filled with the Holy Ghost and with fire.
          

          3 Nephi 19:14
           14 And behold, they were encircled about as if it were by fire;
          and it came down from heaven, and the multitude did witness it,
          and did bear record; and angels did come down out of heaven and
          did minister unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 19:15
           15 And it came to pass that while the angels were ministering
          unto the disciples, behold, Jesus came and stood in the midst and
          ministered unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 19:16
           16 And it came to pass that he spake unto the multitude, and
          commanded them that they should kneel down again upon the earth,
          and also that his disciples should kneel down upon the earth.
          

          3 Nephi 19:17
           17 And it came to pass that when they had all knelt down upon
          the earth, he commanded his disciples that they should pray.
          

          3 Nephi 19:18
           18 And behold, they began to pray; and they did pray unto Jesus,
          calling him their Lord and their God.
          

          3 Nephi 19:19
           19 And it came to pass that Jesus departed out of the midst of
          them, and went a little way off from them and bowed himself to
          the earth, and he said:
          

          3 Nephi 19:20
           20 Father, I thank thee that thou hast given the Holy Ghost unto
          these whom I have chosen; and it is because of their belief in me
          that I have chosen them out of the world.
          

          3 Nephi 19:21
           21 Father, I pray thee that thou wilt give the Holy Ghost unto
          all them that shall believe in their words.
          

          3 Nephi 19:22
           22 Father, thou hast given them the Holy Ghost because they
          believe in me; and thou seest that they believe in me because
          thou hearest them, and they pray unto me; and they pray unto me
          because I am with them.
          

          3 Nephi 19:23
           23 And now Father, I pray unto thee for them, and also for all
          those who shall believe on their words, that they may believe in
          me, that I may be in them as thou, Father, art in me, that we may
          be one.
          

          3 Nephi 19:24
           24 And it came to pass that when Jesus had thus prayed unto the
          Father, he came unto his disciples, and behold, they did still
          continue, without ceasing, to pray unto him; and they did not
          multiply many words, for it was given unto them what they should
          pray, and they were filled with desire.
          

          3 Nephi 19:25
           25 And it came to pass that Jesus blessed them as they did pray
          unto him; and his countenance did smile upon them, and the light
          of his countenance did shine upon them, and behold they were as
          white as the countenance and also the garments of Jesus; and
          behold the whiteness thereof did exceed all the whiteness, yea,
          even there could be nothing upon earth so white as the whiteness
          thereof.
          

          3 Nephi 19:26
           26 And Jesus said unto them: Pray on; nevertheless they did not
          cease to pray.
          

          3 Nephi 19:27
           27 And he turned from them again, and went a little way off and
          bowed himself to the earth; and he prayed again unto the Father,
          saying:
          

          3 Nephi 19:28
           28 Father, I thank thee that thou hast purified those whom I
          have chosen, because of their faith, and I pray for them, and
          also for them who shall believe on their words, that they may be
          purified in me, through faith on their words, even as they are
          purified in me.
          

          3 Nephi 19:29
           29 Father, I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou
          hast given me out of the world, because of their faith, that they
          may be purified in me, that I may be in them as thou, Father, art
          in me, that we may be one, that I may be glorified in them.
          

          3 Nephi 19:30
           30 And when Jesus had spoken these words he came again unto his
          disciples; and behold they did pray steadfastly, without ceasing,
          unto him; and he did smile upon them again; and behold they were
          white, even as Jesus.
          

          3 Nephi 19:31
           31 And it came to pass that he went again a little way off and
          prayed unto the Father;
          

          3 Nephi 19:32
           32 And tongue cannot speak the words which he prayed, neither
          can be written by man the words which he prayed.
          

          3 Nephi 19:33
           33 And the multitude did hear and do bear record; and their
          hearts were open and they did understand in their hearts the
          words which he prayed.
          

          3 Nephi 19:34
           34 Nevertheless, so great and marvelous were the words which he
          prayed that they cannot be written, neither can they be uttered
          by man.
          

          3 Nephi 19:35
           35 And it came to pass that when Jesus had made an end of
          praying he came again to the disciples, and said unto them: So
          great faith have I never seen among all the Jews; wherefore I
          could not show unto them so great miracles, because of their
          unbelief.
          

          3 Nephi 19:36
           36 Verily I say unto you, there are none of them that have seen
          so great things as ye have seen; neither have they heard so great
          things as ye have heard.
          

3 Nephi 20 Chapter 20

          3 Nephi 20:1
           1 And it came to pass that he commanded the multitude that they
          should cease to pray, and also his disciples. And he commanded
          them that they should not cease to pray in their hearts.
          

          3 Nephi 20:2
           2 And he commanded them that they should arise and stand up upon
          their feet. And they arose up and stood upon their feet.
          

          3 Nephi 20:3
           3 And it came to pass that he brake bread again and blessed it,
          and gave to the disciples to eat.
          

          3 Nephi 20:4
           4 And when they had eaten he commanded them that they should
          break bread, and give unto the multitude.
          

          3 Nephi 20:5
           5 And when they had given unto the multitude he also gave them
          wine to drink, and commanded them that they should give unto the
          multitude.
          

          3 Nephi 20:6
           6 Now, there had been no bread, neither wine, brought by the
          disciples, neither by the multitude;
          

          3 Nephi 20:7
           7 But he truly gave unto them bread to eat, and also wine to
          drink.
          

          3 Nephi 20:8
           8 And he said unto them: He that eateth this bread eateth of my
          body to his soul; and he that drinketh of this wine drinketh of
          my blood to his soul; and his soul shall never hunger nor thirst,
          but shall be filled.
          

          3 Nephi 20:9
           9 Now, when the multitude had all eaten and drunk, behold, they
          were filled with the Spirit; and they did cry out with one voice,
          and gave glory to Jesus, whom they both saw and heard.
          

          3 Nephi 20:10
           10 And it came to pass that when they had all given glory unto
          Jesus, he said unto them: Behold now I finish the commandment
          which the Father hath commanded me concerning this people, who
          are a remnant of the house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 20:11
           11 Ye remember that I spake unto you, and said that when the
          words of Isaiah should be fulfilled—behold they are written, ye
          have them before you, therefore search them—
          

          3 Nephi 20:12
           12 And verily, verily, I say unto you, that when they shall be
          fulfilled then is the fulfilling of the covenant which the Father
          hath made unto his people, O house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 20:13
           13 And then shall the remnants, which shall be scattered abroad
          upon the face of the earth, be gathered in from the east and from
          the west, and from the south and from the north; and they shall
          be brought to the knowledge of the Lord their God, who hath
          redeemed them.
          

          3 Nephi 20:14
           14 And the Father hath commanded me that I should give unto you
          this land, for your inheritance.
          

          3 Nephi 20:15
           15 And I say unto you, that if the Gentiles do not repent after
          the blessing which they shall receive, after they have scattered
          my people—
          

          3 Nephi 20:16
           16 Then shall ye, who are a remnant of the house of Jacob, go
          forth among them; and ye shall be in the midst of them who shall
          be many; and ye shall be among them as a lion among the beasts of
          the forest, and as a young lion among the flocks of sheep, who,
          if he goeth through both treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and
          none can deliver.
          

          3 Nephi 20:17
           17 Thy hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all
          thine enemies shall be cut off.
          

          3 Nephi 20:18
           18 And I will gather my people together as a man gathereth his
          sheaves into the floor.
          

          3 Nephi 20:19
           19 For I will make my people with whom the Father hath
          covenanted, yea, I will make thy horn iron, and I will make thy
          hoofs brass. And thou shalt beat in pieces many people; and I
          will consecrate their gain unto the Lord, and their substance
          unto the Lord of the whole earth. And behold, I am he who doeth
          it.
          

          3 Nephi 20:20
           20 And it shall come to pass, saith the Father, that the sword
          of my justice shall hang over them at that day; and except they
          repent it shall fall upon them, saith the Father, yea, even upon
          all the nations of the Gentiles.
          

          3 Nephi 20:21
           21 And it shall come to pass that I will establish my people, O
          house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 20:22
           22 And behold, this people will I establish in this land, unto
          the fulfilling of the covenant which I made with your father
          Jacob; and it shall be a New Jerusalem. And the powers of heaven
          shall be in the midst of this people; yea, even I will be in the
          midst of you.
          

          3 Nephi 20:23
           23 Behold, I am he of whom Moses spake, saying: A prophet shall
          the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto
          me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto
          you. And it shall come to pass that every soul who will not hear
          that prophet shall be cut off from among the people.
          

          3 Nephi 20:24
           24 Verily I say unto you, yea, and all the prophets from Samuel
          and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have
          testified of me.
          

          3 Nephi 20:25
           25 And behold, ye are the children of the prophets; and ye are
          of the house of Israel; and ye are of the covenant which the
          Father made with your fathers, saying unto Abraham: And in thy
          seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
          

          3 Nephi 20:26
           26 The Father having raised me up unto you first, and sent me to
          bless you in turning away every one of you from his iniquities;
          and this because ye are the children of the covenant—
          

          3 Nephi 20:27
           27 And after that ye were blessed then fulfilleth the Father the
          covenant which he made with Abraham, saying: In thy seed shall
          all the kindreds of the earth be blessed—unto the pouring out of
          the Holy Ghost through me upon the Gentiles, which blessing upon
          the Gentiles shall make them mighty above all, unto the
          scattering of my people, O house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 20:28
           28 And they shall be a scourge unto the people of this land.
          Nevertheless, when they shall have received the fulness of my
          gospel, then if they shall harden their hearts against me I will
          return their iniquities upon their own heads, saith the Father.
          

          3 Nephi 20:29
           29 And I will remember the covenant which I have made with my
          people; and I have covenanted with them that I would gather them
          together in mine own due time, that I would give unto them again
          the land of their fathers for their inheritance, which is the
          land of Jerusalem, which is the promised land unto them forever,
          saith the Father.
          

          3 Nephi 20:30
           30 And it shall come to pass that the time cometh, when the
          fulness of my gospel shall be preached unto them;
          

          3 Nephi 20:31
           31 And they shall believe in me, that I am Jesus Christ, the Son
          of God, and shall pray unto the Father in my name.
          

          3 Nephi 20:32
           32 Then shall their watchmen lift up their voice, and with the
          voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye.
          

          3 Nephi 20:33
           33 Then will the Father gather them together again, and give
          unto them Jerusalem for the land of their inheritance.
          

          3 Nephi 20:34
           34 Then shall they break forth into joy—Sing together, ye waste
          places of Jerusalem; for the Father hath comforted his people, he
          hath redeemed Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 20:35
           35 The Father hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the
          nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of
          the Father; and the Father and I are one.
          

          3 Nephi 20:36
           36 And then shall be brought to pass that which is written:
          Awake, awake again, and put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy
          beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city, for henceforth
          there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the
          unclean.
          

          3 Nephi 20:37
           37 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, sit down, O Jerusalem;
          loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of
          Zion.
          

          3 Nephi 20:38
           38 For thus saith the Lord: Ye have sold yourselves for naught,
          and ye shall be redeemed without money.
          

          3 Nephi 20:39
           39 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that my people shall know my
          name; yea, in that day they shall know that I am he that doth
          speak.
          

          3 Nephi 20:40
           40 And then shall they say: How beautiful upon the mountains are
          the feet of him that bringeth good tidings unto them, that
          publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings unto them of good,
          that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion: Thy God
          reigneth!
          

          3 Nephi 20:41
           41 And then shall a cry go forth: Depart ye, depart ye, go ye
          out from thence, touch not that which is unclean; go ye out of
          the midst of her; be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.
          

          3 Nephi 20:42
           42 For ye shall not go out with haste nor go by flight; for the
          Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel shall be your
          rearward.
          

          3 Nephi 20:43
           43 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently; he shall be exalted
          and extolled and be very high.
          

          3 Nephi 20:44
           44 As many were astonished at thee—his visage was so marred,
          more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men—
          

          3 Nephi 20:45
           45 So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their
          mouths at him, for that which had not been told them shall they
          see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.
          

          3 Nephi 20:46
           46 Verily, verily, I say unto you, all these things shall surely
          come, even as the Father hath commanded me. Then shall this
          covenant which the Father hath covenanted with his people be
          fulfilled; and then shall Jerusalem be inhabited again with my
          people, and it shall be the land of their inheritance.
          

3 Nephi 21 Chapter 21

          3 Nephi 21:1
           1 And verily I say unto you, I give unto you a sign, that ye may
          know the time when these things shall be about to take
          place—that I shall gather in, from their long dispersion, my
          people, O house of Israel, and shall establish again among them
          my Zion;
          

          3 Nephi 21:2
           2 And behold, this is the thing which I will give unto you for a
          sign—for verily I say unto you that when these things which I
          declare unto you, and which I shall declare unto you hereafter of
          myself, and by the power of the Holy Ghost which shall be given
          unto you of the Father, shall be made known unto the Gentiles
          that they may know concerning this people who are a remnant of
          the house of Jacob, and concerning this my people who shall be
          scattered by them;
          

          3 Nephi 21:3
           3 Verily, verily, I say unto you, when these things shall be
          made known unto them of the Father, and shall come forth of the
          Father, from them unto you;
          

          3 Nephi 21:4
           4 For it is wisdom in the Father that they should be established
          in this land, and be set up as a free people by the power of the
          Father, that these things might come forth from them unto a
          remnant of your seed, that the covenant of the Father may be
          fulfilled which he hath covenanted with his people, O house of
          Israel;
          

          3 Nephi 21:5
           5 Therefore, when these works and the works which shall be
          wrought among you hereafter shall come forth from the Gentiles,
          unto your seed which shall dwindle in unbelief because of
          iniquity;
          

          3 Nephi 21:6
           6 For thus it behooveth the Father that it should come forth
          from the Gentiles, that he may show forth his power unto the
          Gentiles, for this cause that the Gentiles, if they will not
          harden their hearts, that they may repent and come unto me and be
          baptized in my name and know of the true points of my doctrine,
          that they may be numbered among my people, O house of Israel;
          

          3 Nephi 21:7
           7 And when these things come to pass that thy seed shall begin
          to know these things—it shall be a sign unto them, that they may
          know that the work of the Father hath already commenced unto the
          fulfilling of the covenant which he hath made unto the people who
          are of the house of Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 21:8
           8 And when that day shall come, it shall come to pass that kings
          shall shut their mouths; for that which had not been told them
          shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they
          consider.
          

          3 Nephi 21:9
           9 For in that day, for my sake shall the Father work a work,
          which shall be a great and a marvelous work among them; and there
          shall be among them those who will not believe it, although a man
          shall declare it unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 21:10
           10 But behold, the life of my servant shall be in my hand;
          therefore they shall not hurt him, although he shall be marred
          because of them. Yet I will heal him, for I will show unto them
          that my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil.
          

          3 Nephi 21:11
           11 Therefore it shall come to pass that whosoever will not
          believe in my words, who am Jesus Christ, which the Father shall
          cause him to bring forth unto the Gentiles, and shall give unto
          him power that he shall bring them forth unto the Gentiles, (it
          shall be done even as Moses said) they shall be cut off from
          among my people who are of the covenant.
          

          3 Nephi 21:12
           12 And my people who are a remnant of Jacob shall be among the
          Gentiles, yea, in the midst of them as a lion among the beasts of
          the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep, who, if he
          go through both treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and none can
          deliver.
          

          3 Nephi 21:13
           13 Their hand shall be lifted up upon their adversaries, and all
          their enemies shall be cut off.
          

          3 Nephi 21:14
           14 Yea, wo be unto the Gentiles except they repent; for it shall
          come to pass in that day, saith the Father, that I will cut off
          thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy
          chariots;
          

          3 Nephi 21:15
           15 And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all
          thy strongholds;
          

          3 Nephi 21:16
           16 And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thy land, and thou
          shalt have no more soothsayers;
          

          3 Nephi 21:17
           17 Thy graven images I will also cut off, and thy standing
          images out of the midst of thee, and thou shalt no more worship
          the works of thy hands;
          

          3 Nephi 21:18
           18 And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee; so
          will I destroy thy cities.
          

          3 Nephi 21:19
           19 And it shall come to pass that all lyings, and deceivings,
          and envyings, and strifes, and priestcrafts, and whoredoms, shall
          be done away.
          

          3 Nephi 21:20
           20 For it shall come to pass, saith the Father, that at that day
          whosoever will not repent and come unto my Beloved Son, them will
          I cut off from among my people, O house of Israel;
          

          3 Nephi 21:21
           21 And I will execute vengeance and fury upon them, even as upon
          the heathen, such as they have not heard.
          

          3 Nephi 21:22
           22 But if they will repent and hearken unto my words, and harden
          not their hearts, I will establish my church among them, and they
          shall come in unto the covenant and be numbered among this the
          remnant of Jacob, unto whom I have given this land for their
          inheritance;
          

          3 Nephi 21:23
           23 And they shall assist my people, the remnant of Jacob, and
          also as many of the house of Israel as shall come, that they may
          build a city, which shall be called the New Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 21:24
           24 And then shall they assist my people that they may be
          gathered in, who are scattered upon all the face of the land, in
          unto the New Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 21:25
           25 And then shall the power of heaven come down among them; and
          I also will be in the midst.
          

          3 Nephi 21:26
           26 And then shall the work of the Father commence at that day,
          even when this gospel shall be preached among the remnant of this
          people. Verily I say unto you, at that day shall the work of the
          Father commence among all the dispersed of my people, yea, even
          the tribes which have been lost, which the Father hath led away
          out of Jerusalem.
          

          3 Nephi 21:27
           27 Yea, the work shall commence among all the dispersed of my
          people, with the Father to prepare the way whereby they may come
          unto me, that they may call on the Father in my name.
          

          3 Nephi 21:28
           28 Yea, and then shall the work commence, with the Father among
          all nations in preparing the way whereby his people may be
          gathered home to the land of their inheritance.
          

          3 Nephi 21:29
           29 And they shall go out from all nations; and they shall not go
          out in haste, nor go by flight, for I will go before them, saith
          the Father, and I will be their rearward.
          

3 Nephi 22 Chapter 22

          3 Nephi 22:1
           1 And then shall that which is written come to pass: Sing, O
          barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and
          cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child; for more are
          the children of the desolate than the children of the married
          wife, saith the Lord.
          

          3 Nephi 22:2
           2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the
          curtains of thy habitations; spare not, lengthen thy cords and
          strengthen thy stakes;
          

          3 Nephi 22:3
           3 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left,
          and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles and make the desolate
          cities to be inhabited.
          

          3 Nephi 22:4
           4 Fear not, for thou shalt not be ashamed; neither be thou
          confounded, for thou shalt not be put to shame; for thou shalt
          forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the
          reproach of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy
          widowhood any more.
          

          3 Nephi 22:5
           5 For thy maker, thy husband, the Lord of Hosts is his name; and
          thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel—the God of the whole earth
          shall he be called.
          

          3 Nephi 22:6
           6 For the Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved
          in spirit, and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy
          God.
          

          3 Nephi 22:7
           7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee, but with great
          mercies will I gather thee.
          

          3 Nephi 22:8
           8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment, but
          with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the
          Lord thy Redeemer.
          

          3 Nephi 22:9
           9 For this, the waters of Noah unto me, for as I have sworn that
          the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so have I
          sworn that I would not be wroth with thee.
          

          3 Nephi 22:10
           10 For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but
          my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the
          covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy
          on thee.
          

          3 Nephi 22:11
           11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted!
          Behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colors, and lay thy
          foundations with sapphires.
          

          3 Nephi 22:12
           12 And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of
          carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.
          

          3 Nephi 22:13
           13 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great
          shall be the peace of thy children.
          

          3 Nephi 22:14
           14 In righteousness shalt thou be established; thou shalt be far
          from oppression for thou shalt not fear, and from terror for it
          shall not come near thee.
          

          3 Nephi 22:15
           15 Behold, they shall surely gather together against thee, not
          by me; whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall
          for thy sake.
          

          3 Nephi 22:16
           16 Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in
          the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and
          I have created the waster to destroy.
          

          3 Nephi 22:17
           17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and
          every tongue that shall revile against thee in judgment thou
          shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
          and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
          

3 Nephi 23 Chapter 23

          3 Nephi 23:1
           1 And now, behold, I say unto you, that ye ought to search these
          things. Yea, a commandment I give unto you that ye search these
          things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah.
          

          3 Nephi 23:2
           2 For surely he spake as touching all things concerning my
          people which are of the house of Israel; therefore it must needs
          be that he must speak also to the Gentiles.
          

          3 Nephi 23:3
           3 And all things that he spake have been and shall be, even
          according to the words which he spake.
          

          3 Nephi 23:4
           4 Therefore give heed to my words; write the things which I have
          told you; and according to the time and the will of the Father
          they shall go forth unto the Gentiles.
          

          3 Nephi 23:5
           5 And whosoever will hearken unto my words and repenteth and is
          baptized, the same shall be saved. Search the prophets, for many
          there be that testify of these things.
          

          3 Nephi 23:6
           6 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had said these words
          he said unto them again, after he had expounded all the
          scriptures unto them which they had received, he said unto them:
          Behold, other scriptures I would that ye should write, that ye
          have not.
          

          3 Nephi 23:7
           7 And it came to pass that he said unto Nephi: Bring forth the
          record which ye have kept.
          

          3 Nephi 23:8
           8 And when Nephi had brought forth the records, and laid them
          before him, he cast his eyes upon them and said:
          

          3 Nephi 23:9
           9 Verily I say unto you, I commanded my servant Samuel, the
          Lamanite, that he should testify unto this people, that at the
          day that the Father should glorify his name in me that there were
          many saints who should arise from the dead, and should appear
          unto many, and should minister unto them. And he said unto them:
          Was it not so?
          

          3 Nephi 23:10
           10 And his disciples answered him and said: Yea, Lord, Samuel
          did prophesy according to thy words, and they were all fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 23:11
           11 And Jesus said unto them: How be it that ye have not written
          this thing, that many saints did arise and appear unto many and
          did minister unto them?
          

          3 Nephi 23:12
           12 And it came to pass that Nephi remembered that this thing had
          not been written.
          

          3 Nephi 23:13
           13 And it came to pass that Jesus commanded that it should be
          written; therefore it was written according as he commanded.
          

          3 Nephi 23:14
           14 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had expounded all the
          scriptures in one, which they had written, he commanded them that
          they should teach the things which he had expounded unto them.
          

3 Nephi 24 Chapter 24

          3 Nephi 24:1
           1 And it came to pass that he commanded them that they should
          write the words which the Father had given unto Malachi, which he
          should tell unto them. And it came to pass that after they were
          written he expounded them. And these are the words which he did
          tell unto them, saying: Thus said the Father unto
          Malachi—Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare
          the way before me, and the Lord whom ye seek shall suddenly come
          to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye
          delight in; behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          3 Nephi 24:2
           2 But who may abide the day of his coming, and who shall stand
          when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like
          fuller's soap.
          

          3 Nephi 24:3
           3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and he
          shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver,
          that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
          

          3 Nephi 24:4
           4 Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant
          unto the Lord, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
          

          3 Nephi 24:5
           5 And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift
          witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and
          against false swearers, and against those that oppress the
          hireling in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, and that
          turn aside the stranger, and fear not me, saith the Lord of
          Hosts.
          

          3 Nephi 24:6
           6 For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob
          are not consumed.
          

          3 Nephi 24:7
           7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine
          ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me and I will
          return unto you, saith the Lord of Hosts. But ye say: Wherein
          shall we return?
          

          3 Nephi 24:8
           8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say:
          Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
          

          3 Nephi 24:9
           9 Ye are cursed with a curse, for ye have robbed me, even this
          whole nation.
          

          3 Nephi 24:10
           10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may
          be meat in my house; and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of
          Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you
          out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
          

          3 Nephi 24:11
           11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall
          not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine
          cast her fruit before the time in the fields, saith the Lord of
          Hosts.
          

          3 Nephi 24:12
           12 And all nations shall call you blessed, for ye shall be a
          delightsome land, saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          3 Nephi 24:13
           13 Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet
          ye say: What have we spoken against thee?
          

          3 Nephi 24:14
           14 Ye have said: It is vain to serve God, and what doth it
          profit that we have kept his ordinances and that we have walked
          mournfully before the Lord of Hosts?
          

          3 Nephi 24:15
           15 And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work
          wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even
          delivered.
          

          3 Nephi 24:16
           16 Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another,
          and the Lord hearkened and heard; and a book of remembrance was
          written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that
          thought upon his name.
          

          3 Nephi 24:17
           17 And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, in that day
          when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them as a man spareth
          his own son that serveth him.
          

          3 Nephi 24:18
           18 Then shall ye return and discern between the righteous and
          the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him
          not.
          

3 Nephi 25 Chapter 25

          3 Nephi 25:1
           1 For behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven; and all
          the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble; and
          the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of Hosts,
          that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
          

          3 Nephi 25:2
           2 But unto you that fear my name, shall the Son of Righteousness
          arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth and grow
          up as calves in the stall.
          

          3 Nephi 25:3
           3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes
          under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this,
          saith the Lord of Hosts.
          

          3 Nephi 25:4
           4 Remember ye the law of Moses, my servant, which I commanded
          unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and
          judgments.
          

          3 Nephi 25:5
           5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming
          of the great and dreadful day of the Lord;
          

          3 Nephi 25:6
           6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children,
          and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and
          smite the earth with a curse.
          

3 Nephi 26 Chapter 26

          3 Nephi 26:1
           1 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had told these things
          he expounded them unto the multitude; and he did expound all
          things unto them, both great and small.
          

          3 Nephi 26:2
           2 And he saith: These scriptures, which ye had not with you, the
          Father commanded that I should give unto you; for it was wisdom
          in him that they should be given unto future generations.
          

          3 Nephi 26:3
           3 And he did expound all things, even from the beginning until
          the time that he should come in his glory—yea, even all things
          which should come upon the face of the earth, even until the
          elements should melt with fervent heat, and the earth should be
          wrapt together as a scroll, and the heavens and the earth should
          pass away;
          

          3 Nephi 26:4
           4 And even unto the great and last day, when all people, and all
          kindreds, and all nations and tongues shall stand before God, to
          be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be
          evil—
          

          3 Nephi 26:5
           5 If they be good, to the resurrection of everlasting life; and
          if they be evil, to the resurrection of damnation; being on a
          parallel, the one on the one hand and the other on the other
          hand, according to the mercy, and the justice, and the holiness
          which is in Christ, who was before the world began.
          

          3 Nephi 26:6
           6 And now there cannot be written in this book even a hundredth
          part of the things which Jesus did truly teach unto the people;
          

          3 Nephi 26:7
           7 But behold the plates of Nephi do contain the more part of the
          things which he taught the people.
          

          3 Nephi 26:8
           8 And these things have I written, which are a lesser part of
          the things which he taught the people; and I have written them to
          the intent that they may be brought again unto this people, from
          the Gentiles, according to the words which Jesus hath spoken.
          

          3 Nephi 26:9
           9 And when they shall have received this, which is expedient
          that they should have first, to try their faith, and if it shall
          so be that they shall believe these things then shall the greater
          things be made manifest unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 26:10
           10 And if it so be that they will not believe these things, then
          shall the greater things be withheld from them, unto their
          condemnation.
          

          3 Nephi 26:11
           11 Behold, I was about to write them, all which were engraven
          upon the plates of Nephi, but the Lord forbade it, saying: I will
          try the faith of my people.
          

          3 Nephi 26:12
           12 Therefore I, Mormon, do write the things which have been
          commanded me of the Lord. And now I, Mormon, make an end of my
          sayings, and proceed to write the things which have been
          commanded me.
          

          3 Nephi 26:13
           13 Therefore, I would that ye should behold that the Lord truly
          did teach the people, for the space of three days; and after that
          he did show himself unto them oft, and did break bread oft, and
          bless it, and give it unto them.
          

          3 Nephi 26:14
           14 And it came to pass that he did teach and minister unto the
          children of the multitude of whom hath been spoken, and he did
          loose their tongues, and they did speak unto their fathers great
          and marvelous things, even greater than he had revealed unto the
          people; and he loosed their tongues that they could utter.
          

          3 Nephi 26:15
           15 And it came to pass that after he had ascended into
          heaven—the second time that he showed himself unto them, and had
          gone unto the Father, after having healed all their sick, and
          their lame, and opened the eyes of their blind and unstopped the
          ears of the deaf, and even had done all manner of cures among
          them, and raised a man from the dead, and had shown forth his
          power unto them, and had ascended unto the Father—
          

          3 Nephi 26:16
           16 Behold, it came to pass on the morrow that the multitude
          gathered themselves together, and they both saw and heard these
          children; yea, even babes did open their mouths and utter
          marvelous things; and the things which they did utter were
          forbidden that there should not any man write them.
          

          3 Nephi 26:17
           17 And it came to pass that the disciples whom Jesus had chosen
          began from that time forth to baptize and to teach as many as did
          come unto them; and as many as were baptized in the name of Jesus
          were filled with the Holy Ghost.
          

          3 Nephi 26:18
           18 And many of them saw and heard unspeakable things, which are
          not lawful to be written.
          

          3 Nephi 26:19
           19 And they taught, and did minister one to another; and they
          had all things common among them, every man dealing justly, one
          with another.
          

          3 Nephi 26:20
           20 And it came to pass that they did do all things even as Jesus
          had commanded them.
          

          3 Nephi 26:21
           21 And they who were baptized in the name of Jesus were called
          the church of Christ.
          

3 Nephi 27 Chapter 27

          3 Nephi 27:1
           1 And it came to pass that as the disciples of Jesus were
          journeying and were preaching the things which they had both
          heard and seen, and were baptizing in the name of Jesus, it came
          to pass that the disciples were gathered together and were united
          in mighty prayer and fasting.
          

          3 Nephi 27:2
           2 And Jesus again showed himself unto them, for they were
          praying unto the Father in his name; and Jesus came and stood in
          the midst of them, and said unto them: What will ye that I shall
          give unto you?
          

          3 Nephi 27:3
           3 And they said unto him: Lord, we will that thou wouldst tell
          us the name whereby we shall call this church; for there are
          disputations among the people concerning this matter.
          

          3 Nephi 27:4
           4 And the Lord said unto them: Verily, verily, I say unto you,
          why is it that the people should murmur and dispute because of
          this thing?
          

          3 Nephi 27:5
           5 Have they not read the scriptures, which say ye must take upon
          you the name of Christ, which is my name? For by this name shall
          ye be called at the last day;
          

          3 Nephi 27:6
           6 And whoso taketh upon him my name, and endureth to the end,
          the same shall be saved at the last day.
          

          3 Nephi 27:7
           7 Therefore, whatsoever ye shall do, ye shall do it in my name;
          therefore ye shall call the church in my name; and ye shall call
          upon the Father in my name that he will bless the church for my
          sake.
          

          3 Nephi 27:8
           8 And how be it my church save it be called in my name? For if
          a church be called in Moses' name then it be Moses' church; or if
          it be called in the name of a man then it be the church of a man;
          but if it be called in my name then it is my church, if it so be
          that they are built upon my gospel.
          

          3 Nephi 27:9
           9 Verily I say unto you, that ye are built upon my gospel;
          therefore ye shall call whatsoever things ye do call, in my name;
          therefore if ye call upon the Father, for the church, if it be in
          my name the Father will hear you;
          

          3 Nephi 27:10
           10 And if it so be that the church is built upon my gospel then
          will the Father show forth his own works in it.
          

          3 Nephi 27:11
           11 But if it be not built upon my gospel, and is built upon the
          works of men, or upon the works of the devil, verily I say unto
          you they have joy in their works for a season, and by and by the
          end cometh, and they are hewn down and cast into the fire, from
          whence there is no return.
          

          3 Nephi 27:12
           12 For their works do follow them, for it is because of their
          works that they are hewn down; therefore remember the things that
          I have told you.
          

          3 Nephi 27:13
           13 Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the
          gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to
          do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.
          

          3 Nephi 27:14
           14 And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the
          cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I
          might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men
          even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before
          me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether
          they be evil—
          

          3 Nephi 27:15
           15 And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore,
          according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me,
          that they may be judged according to their works.
          

          3 Nephi 27:16
           16 And it shall come to pass, that whoso repenteth and is
          baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the
          end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that
          day when I shall stand to judge the world.
          

          3 Nephi 27:17
           17 And he that endureth not unto the end, the same is he that is
          also hewn down and cast into the fire, from whence they can no
          more return, because of the justice of the Father.
          

          3 Nephi 27:18
           18 And this is the word which he hath given unto the children of
          men. And for this cause he fulfilleth the words which he hath
          given, and he lieth not, but fulfilleth all his words.
          

          3 Nephi 27:19
           19 And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore
          nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed
          their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the
          repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the
          end.
          

          3 Nephi 27:20
           20 Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the
          earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may
          be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may
          stand spotless before me at the last day.
          

          3 Nephi 27:21
           21 Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and ye
          know the things that ye must do in my church; for the works which
          ye have seen me do that shall ye also do; for that which ye have
          seen me do even that shall ye do;
          

          3 Nephi 27:22
           22 Therefore, if ye do these things blessed are ye, for ye shall
          be lifted up at the last day.
          

          3 Nephi 27:23
           23 Write the things which ye have seen and heard, save it be
          those which are forbidden.
          

          3 Nephi 27:24
           24 Write the works of this people, which shall be, even as hath
          been written, of that which hath been.
          

          3 Nephi 27:25
           25 For behold, out of the books which have been written, and
          which shall be written, shall this people be judged, for by them
          shall their works be known unto men.
          

          3 Nephi 27:26
           26 And behold, all things are written by the Father; therefore
          out of the books which shall be written shall the world be
          judged.
          

          3 Nephi 27:27
           27 And know ye that ye shall be judges of this people, according
          to the judgment which I shall give unto you, which shall be just.
          

Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.

          3 Nephi 27:28
           28 And now I go unto the Father. And verily I say unto you,
          whatsoever things ye shall ask the Father in my name shall be
          given unto you.
          

          3 Nephi 27:29
           29 Therefore, ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be
          opened unto you; for he that asketh, receiveth; and unto him that
          knocketh, it shall be opened.
          

          3 Nephi 27:30
           30 And now, behold, my joy is great, even unto fulness, because
          of you, and also this generation; yea, and even the Father
          rejoiceth, and also all the holy angels, because of you and this
          generation; for none of them are lost.
          

          3 Nephi 27:31
           31 Behold, I would that ye should understand; for I mean them
          who are now alive of this generation; and none of them are lost;
          and in them I have fulness of joy.
          

          3 Nephi 27:32
           32 But behold, it sorroweth me because of the fourth generation
          from this generation, for they are led away captive by him even
          as was the son of perdition; for they will sell me for silver and
          for gold, and for that which moth doth corrupt and which thieves
          can break through and steal. And in that day will I visit them,
          even in turning their works upon their own heads.
          

          3 Nephi 27:33
           33 And it came to pass that when Jesus had ended these sayings
          he said unto his disciples: Enter ye in at the strait gate; for
          strait is the gate, and narrow is the way that leads to life, and
          few there be that find it; but wide is the gate, and broad the
          way which leads to death, and many there be that travel therein,
          until the night cometh, wherein no man can work.
          

3 Nephi 28 Chapter 28

          3 Nephi 28:1
           1 And it came to pass when Jesus had said these words, he spake
          unto his disciples, one by one, saying unto them: What is it that
          ye desire of me, after that I am gone to the Father?
          

          3 Nephi 28:2
           2 And they all spake, save it were three, saying: We desire that
          after we have lived unto the age of man, that our ministry,
          wherein thou hast called us, may have an end, that we may
          speedily come unto thee in thy kingdom.
          

          3 Nephi 28:3
           3 And he said unto them: Blessed are ye because ye desired this
          thing of me; therefore, after that ye are seventy and two years
          old ye shall come unto me in my kingdom; and with me ye shall
          find rest.
          

          3 Nephi 28:4
           4 And when he had spoken unto them, he turned himself unto the
          three, and said unto them: What will ye that I should do unto
          you, when I am gone unto the Father?
          

          3 Nephi 28:5
           5 And they sorrowed in their hearts, for they durst not speak
          unto him the things which they desired.
          

          3 Nephi 28:6
           6 And he said unto them: Behold, I know your thoughts, and ye
          have desired the thing which John, my beloved, who was with me in
          my ministry, before that I was lifted up by the Jews, desired of
          me.
          

          3 Nephi 28:7
           7 Therefore, more blessed are ye, for ye shall never taste of
          death; but ye shall live to behold all the doings of the Father
          unto the children of men, even until all things shall be
          fulfilled according to the will of the Father, when I shall come
          in my glory with the powers of heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 28:8
           8 And ye shall never endure the pains of death; but when I shall
          come in my glory ye shall be changed in the twinkling of an eye
          from mortality to immortality; and then shall ye be blessed in
          the kingdom of my Father.
          

          3 Nephi 28:9
           9 And again, ye shall not have pain while ye shall dwell in the
          flesh, neither sorrow save it be for the sins of the world; and
          all this will I do because of the thing which ye have desired of
          me, for ye have desired that ye might bring the souls of men unto
          me, while the world shall stand.
          

          3 Nephi 28:10
           10 And for this cause ye shall have fulness of joy; and ye shall
          sit down in the kingdom of my Father; yea, your joy shall be
          full, even as the Father hath given me fulness of joy; and ye
          shall be even as I am, and I am even as the Father; and the
          Father and I are one;
          

          3 Nephi 28:11
           11 And the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and
          the Father giveth the Holy Ghost unto the children of men,
          because of me.
          

          3 Nephi 28:12
           12 And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words,
          he touched every one of them with his finger save it were the
          three who were to tarry, and then he departed.
          

          3 Nephi 28:13
           13 And behold, the heavens were opened, and they were caught up
          into heaven, and saw and heard unspeakable things.
          

          3 Nephi 28:14
           14 And it was forbidden them that they should utter; neither was
          it given unto them power that they could utter the things which
          they saw and heard;
          

          3 Nephi 28:15
           15 And whether they were in the body or out of the body, they
          could not tell; for it did seem unto them like a transfiguration
          of them, that they were changed from this body of flesh into an
          immortal state, that they could behold the things of God.
          

          3 Nephi 28:16
           16 But it came to pass that they did again minister upon the
          face of the earth; nevertheless they did not minister of the
          things which they had heard and seen, because of the commandment
          which was given them in heaven.
          

          3 Nephi 28:17
           17 And now, whether they were mortal or immortal, from the day
          of their transfiguration, I know not;
          

          3 Nephi 28:18
           18 But this much I know, according to the record which hath been
          given—they did go forth upon the face of the land, and did
          minister unto all the people, uniting as many to the church as
          would believe in their preaching; baptizing them, and as many as
          were baptized did receive the Holy Ghost.
          

          3 Nephi 28:19
           19 And they were cast into prison by them who did not belong to
          the church. And the prisons could not hold them, for they were
          rent in twain.
          

          3 Nephi 28:20
           20 And they were cast down into the earth; but they did smite
          the earth with the word of God, insomuch that by his power they
          were delivered out of the depths of the earth; and therefore they
          could not dig pits sufficient to hold them.
          

          3 Nephi 28:21
           21 And thrice they were cast into a furnace and received no
          hard.
          

          3 Nephi 28:22
           22 And twice were they cast into a den of wild beasts; and
          behold they did play with the beasts as a child with a suckling
          lamb, and received no harm.
          

          3 Nephi 28:23
           23 And it came to pass that thus they did go forth among all the
          people of Nephi, and did preach the gospel of Christ unto all
          people upon the face of the land; and they were converted unto
          the Lord, and were united unto the church of Christ, and thus the
          people of that generation were blessed, according to the word of
          Jesus.
          

          3 Nephi 28:24
           24 And now I, Mormon, make an end of speaking concerning these
          things for a time.
          

          3 Nephi 28:25
           25 Behold, I was about to write the names of those who were
          never to taste of death, but the Lord forbade; therefore I write
          them not, for they are hid from the world.
          

          3 Nephi 28:26
           26 But behold, I have seen them, and they have ministered unto
          me.
          

          3 Nephi 28:27
           27 And behold they will be among the Gentiles, and the Gentiles
          shall know them not.
          

          3 Nephi 28:28
           28 They will also be among the Jews, and the Jews shall know
          them not.
          

          3 Nephi 28:29
           29 And it shall come to pass, when the Lord seeth fit in his
          wisdom that they shall minister unto all the scattered tribes of
          Israel, and unto all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, and
          shall bring out of them unto Jesus many souls, that their desire
          may be fulfilled, and also because of the convincing power of God
          which is in them.
          

          3 Nephi 28:30
           30 And they are as the angels of God, and if they shall pray
          unto the Father in the name of Jesus they can show themselves
          unto whatsoever man it seemeth them good.
          

          3 Nephi 28:31
           31 Therefore, great and marvelous works shall be wrought by
          them, before the great and coming day when all people must surely
          stand before the judgment-seat of Christ;
          

          3 Nephi 28:32
           32 Yea even among the Gentiles shall there be a great and
          marvelous work wrought by them, before that judgment day.
          

          3 Nephi 28:33
           33 And if ye had all the scriptures which give an account of all
          the marvelous works of Christ, ye would, according to the words
          of Christ, know that these things must surely come.
          

          3 Nephi 28:34
           34 And wo be unto him that will not hearken unto the words of
          Jesus, and also to them whom he hath chosen and sent among them;
          for whoso receiveth not the words of Jesus and the words of those
          whom he hath sent receiveth not him; and therefore he will not
          receive them at the last day;
          

          3 Nephi 28:35
           35 And it would be better for them if they had not been born.
          For do ye suppose that ye can get rid of the justice of an
          offended God, who hath been trampled under feet of men, that
          thereby salvation might come?
          

          3 Nephi 28:36
           36 And now behold, as I spake concerning those whom the Lord
          hath chosen, yea, even three who were caught up into the heavens,
          that I knew not whether they were cleansed from mortality to
          immortality—
          

          3 Nephi 28:37
           37 But behold, since I wrote, I have inquired of the Lord, and
          he hath made it manifest unto me that there must needs be a
          change wrought upon their bodies, or else it needs be that they
          must taste of death;
          

          3 Nephi 28:38
           38 Therefore, that they might not taste of death there was a
          change wrought upon their bodies, that they might not suffer pain
          nor sorrow save it were for the sins of the world.
          

          3 Nephi 28:39
           39 Now this change was not equal to that which shall take place
          at the last day; but there was a change wrought upon them,
          insomuch that Satan could have no power over them, that he could
          not tempt them; and they were sanctified in the flesh, that they
          were holy, and that the powers of the earth could not hold them.
          3 Nephi 28:40
           40 And in this state they were to remain until the judgment day
          of Christ; and at that day they were to receive a greater change,
          and to be received into the kingdom of the Father to go no more
          out, but to dwell eternally in the heavens.
          

3 Nephi 29 Chapter 29

          3 Nephi 29:1
           1 And now behold, I say unto you that when the Lord shall see
          fit, in his wisdom, that these sayings shall come unto the
          Gentiles according to his word, then ye may know that the
          covenant which the Father hath made with the children of Israel,
          concerning their restoration to the lands of their inheritance,
          is already beginning to be fulfilled.
          

          3 Nephi 29:2
           2 And ye may know that the words of the Lord, which have been
          spoken by the holy prophets, shall all be fulfilled; and ye need
          not say that the Lord delays his coming unto the children of
          Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 29:3
           3 And ye need not imagine in your hearts that the words which
          have been spoken are vain, for behold, the Lord will remember his
          covenant which he hath made unto his people of the house of
          Israel.
          

          3 Nephi 29:4
           4 And when ye shall see these sayings coming forth among you,
          then ye need not any longer spurn at the doings of the Lord, for
          the sword of his justice is in his right hand; and behold, at
          that day, if ye shall spurn at his doings he will cause that it
          shall soon overtake you.
          

          3 Nephi 29:5
           5 Wo unto him that spurneth at the doings of the Lord; yea, wo
          unto him that shall deny the Christ and his works!
          

          3 Nephi 29:6
           6 Yea, wo unto him that shall deny the revelations of the Lord,
          and that shall say the Lord no longer worketh by revelation, or
          by prophecy, or by gifts, or by tongues, or by healings, or by
          the power of the Holy Ghost!
          

          3 Nephi 29:7
           7 Yea, and wo unto him that shall say at that day, to get gain,
          that there can be no miracle wrought by Jesus Christ; for he that
          doeth this shall become like unto the son of perdition, for whom
          there was no mercy, according to the word of Christ!
          

          3 Nephi 29:8
           8 Yea, and ye need not any longer hiss, nor spurn, nor make game
          of the Jews, nor any of the remnant of the house of Israel; for
          behold, the Lord remembereth his covenant unto them, and he will
          do unto them according to that which he hath sworn.
          

          3 Nephi 29:9
           9 Therefore ye need not suppose that ye can turn the right hand
          of the Lord unto the left, that he may not execute judgment unto
          the fulfilling of the covenant which he hath made unto the house
          of Israel.
          

3 Nephi 30 Chapter 30

          3 Nephi 30:1
           1 Hearken, O ye Gentiles, and hear the words of Jesus Christ,
          the Son of the living God, which he hath commanded me that I
          should speak concerning you, for, behold he commandeth me that I
          should write, saying:
          

          3 Nephi 30:2
           2 Turn, all ye Gentiles, from your wicked ways; and repent of
          your evil doings, of your lyings and deceivings, and of your
          whoredoms, and of your secret abominations, and your idolatries,
          and of your murders, and your priestcrafts, and your envyings,
          and your strifes, and from all your wickedness and abominations,
          and come unto me, and be baptized in my name, that ye may receive
          a remission of your sins, and be filled with the Holy Ghost, that
          ye may be numbered with my people who are of the house of Israel.
          

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FOURTH NEPHI

WHO IS THE SON OF NEPHI—ONE OF THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST An account of the people of Nephi, according to his record.

          4 Nephi 1:1
           1 And it came to pass that the thirty and fourth year passed
          away, and also the thirty and fifth, and behold the disciples of
          Jesus had formed a church of Christ in all the lands round about.
          And as many as did come unto them, and did truly repent of their
          sins, were baptized in the name of Jesus; and they did also
          receive the Holy Ghost.
          

          4 Nephi 1:2
           2 And it came to pass in the thirty and sixth year, the people
          were all converted unto the Lord, upon all the face of the land,
          both Nephites and Lamanites, and there were no contentions and
          disputations among them, and every man did deal justly one with
          another.
          

          4 Nephi 1:3
           3 And they had all things common among them; therefore there
          were not rich and poor, bond and free, but they were all made
          free, and partakers of the heavenly gift.
          

          4 Nephi 1:4
           4 And it came to pass that the thirty and seventh year passed
          away also, and there still continued to be peace in the land.
          

          4 Nephi 1:5
           5 And there were great and marvelous works wrought by the
          disciples of Jesus, insomuch that they did heal the sick, and
          raise the dead, and cause the lame to walk, and the blind to
          receive their sight, and the deaf to hear; and all manner of
          miracles did they work among the children of men; and in nothing
          did they work miracles save it were in the name of Jesus.
          

          4 Nephi 1:6
           6 And thus did the thirty and eighth year pass away, and also
          the thirty and ninth, and forty and first, and the forty and
          second, yea, even until forty and nine years had passed away, and
          also the fifty and first, and the fifty and second; yea, and even
          until fifty and nine years had passed away.
          

          4 Nephi 1:7
           7 And the Lord did prosper them exceedingly in the land; yea,
          insomuch that they did build cities again where there had been
          cities burned.
          

          4 Nephi 1:8
           8 Yea, even that great city Zarahemla did they cause to be built
          again.
          

          4 Nephi 1:9
           9 But there were many cities which had been sunk, and waters
          came up in the stead thereof; therefore these cities could not be
          renewed.
          

          4 Nephi 1:10
           10 And now, behold, it came to pass that the people of Nephi did
          wax strong, and did multiply exceedingly fast, and became an
          exceedingly fair and delightsome people.
          

          4 Nephi 1:11
           11 And they were married, and given in marriage, and were
          blessed according to the multitude of the promises which the Lord
          had made unto them.
          

          4 Nephi 1:12
           12 And they did not walk any more after the performances and
          ordinances of the law of Moses; but they did walk after the
          commandments which they had received from their Lord and their
          God, continuing in fasting and prayer, and in meeting together
          oft both to pray and to hear the word of the Lord.
          

          4 Nephi 1:13
           13 And it came to pass that there was no contention among all
          the people, in all the land; but there were mighty miracles
          wrought among the disciples of Jesus.
          

          4 Nephi 1:14
           14 And it came to pass that the seventy and first year passed
          away, and also the seventy and second year, yea, and in fine,
          till the seventy and ninth year had passed away; yea, even an
          hundred years had passed away, and the disciples of Jesus, whom
          he had chosen, had all gone to the paradise of God, save it were
          the three who should tarry; and there were other disciples
          ordained in their stead; and also many of that generation had
          passed away.
          

          4 Nephi 1:15
           15 And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land,
          because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the
          people.
          

          4 Nephi 1:16
           16 And there were no envyings, nor strifes, nor tumults, nor
          whoredoms, nor lyings, nor murders, nor any manner of
          lasciviousness; and surely there could not be a happier people
          among all the people who had been created by the hand of God.
          

          4 Nephi 1:17
           17 There were no robbers, nor murderers, neither were there
          Lamanites, nor any manner of —ites; but they were in one, the
          children of Christ, and heirs to the kingdom of God.
          

          4 Nephi 1:18
           18 And how blessed were they! For the Lord did bless them in
          all their doings; yea, even they were blessed and prospered until
          an hundred and ten years had passed away; and the first
          generation from Christ had passed away, and there was no
          contention in all the land.
          

          4 Nephi 1:19
           19 And it came to pass that Nephi, he that kept this last
          record, (and he kept it upon the plates of Nephi) died, and his
          son Amos kept it in his stead; and he kept it upon the plates of
          Nephi also.
          

          4 Nephi 1:20
           20 And he kept it eighty and four years, and there was still
          peace in the land, save it were a small part of the people who
          had revolted from the church and taken upon them the name of
          Lamanites; therefore there began to be Lamanites again in the
          land.
          

          4 Nephi 1:21
           21 And it came to pass that Amos died also, (and it was an
          hundred and ninety and four years from the coming of Christ) and
          his son Amos kept the record in his stead; and he also kept it
          upon the plates of Nephi; and it was also written in the book of
          Nephi, which is this book.
          

          4 Nephi 1:22
           22 And it came to pass that two hundred years had passed away;
          and the second generation had all passed away save it were a few.
          

          4 Nephi 1:23
           23 And now I, Mormon, would that ye should know that the people
          had multiplied, insomuch that they were spread upon all the face
          of the land, and that they had become exceedingly rich, because
          of their prosperity in Christ.
          

          4 Nephi 1:24
           24 And now, in this two hundred and first year there began to be
          among them those who were lifted up in pride, such as the wearing
          of costly apparel, and all manner of fine pearls, and of the fine
          things of the world.
          

          4 Nephi 1:25
           25 And from that time forth they did have their goods and their
          substance no more common among them.
          

          4 Nephi 1:26
           26 And they began to be divided into classes; and they began to
          build up churches unto themselves to get gain, and began to deny
          the true church of Christ.
          

          4 Nephi 1:27
           27 And it came to pass that when two hundred and ten years had
          passed away there were many churches in the land; yea, there were
          many churches which professed to know the Christ, and yet they
          did deny the more parts of his gospel, insomuch that they did
          receive all manner of wickedness, and did administer that which
          was sacred unto him to whom it had been forbidden because of
          unworthiness.
          

          4 Nephi 1:28
           28 And this church did multiply exceedingly because of iniquity,
          and because of the power of Satan who did get hold upon their
          hearts.
          

          4 Nephi 1:29
           29 And again, there was another church which denied the Christ;
          and they did persecute the true church of Christ, because of
          their humility and their belief in Christ; and they did despise
          them because of the many miracles which were wrought among them.
          

          4 Nephi 1:30
           30 Therefore they did exercise power and authority over the
          disciples of Jesus who did tarry with them, and they did cast
          them into prison; but by the power of the word of God, which was
          in them, the prisons were rent in twain, and they went forth
          doing mighty miracles among them.
          

          4 Nephi 1:31
           31 Nevertheless, and notwithstanding all these miracles, the
          people did harden their hearts, and did seek to kill them, even
          as the Jews at Jerusalem sought to kill Jesus, according to his
          word.
          

          4 Nephi 1:32
           32 And they did cast them into furnaces of fire, and they came
          forth receiving no harm.
          

          4 Nephi 1:33
           33 And they also cast them into dens of wild beasts, and they
          did play with the wild beasts even as a child with a lamb; and
          they did come forth from among them, receiving no harm.
          

          4 Nephi 1:34
           34 Nevertheless, the people did harden their hearts, for they
          were led by many priests and false prophets to build up many
          churches, and to do all manner of iniquity. And they did smite
          upon the people of Jesus; but the people of Jesus did not smite
          again. And thus they did dwindle in unbelief and wickedness,
          from year to year, even until two hundred and thirty years had
          passed away.
          

          4 Nephi 1:35
           35 And now it came to pass in this year, yea, in the two hundred
          and thirty and first year, there was a great division among the
          people.
          

          4 Nephi 1:36
           36 And it came to pass that in this year there arose a people
          who were called the Nephites, and they were true believers in
          Christ; and among them there were those who were called by the
          Lamanites—Jacobites, and Josephites, and Zoramites;
          

          4 Nephi 1:37
           37 Therefore the true believers in Christ, and the true
          worshipers of Christ, (among whom were the three disciples of
          Jesus who should tarry) were called Nephites, and Jacobites, and
          Josephites, and Zoramites.
          

          4 Nephi 1:38
           38 And it came to pass that they who rejected the gospel were
          called Lamanites, and Lemuelites, and Ishmaelites; and they did
          not dwindle in unbelief, but they did wilfully rebel against the
          gospel of Christ; and they did teach their children that they
          should not believe, even as their fathers, from the beginning,
          did dwindle.
          

          4 Nephi 1:39
           39 And it was because of the wickedness and abomination of their
          fathers, even as it was in the beginning. And they were taught
          to hate the children of God, even as the Lamanites were taught to
          hate the children of Nephi from the beginning.
          

          4 Nephi 1:40
           40 And it came to pass that two hundred and forty and four years
          had passed away, and thus were the affairs of the people. And
          the more wicked part of the people did wax strong, and became
          exceedingly more numerous than were the people of God.
          

          4 Nephi 1:41
           41 And they did still continue to build up churches unto
          themselves, and adorn them with all manner of precious things.
          And thus did two hundred and fifty years pass away, and also two
          hundred and sixty years.
          

          4 Nephi 1:42
           42 And it came to pass that the wicked part of the people began
          again to build up the secret oaths and combinations of Gadianton.
          

          4 Nephi 1:43
           43 And also the people who were called the people of Nephi began
          to be proud in their hearts, because of their exceeding riches,
          and become vain like unto their brethren, the Lamanites.
          

          4 Nephi 1:44
           44 And from this time the disciples began to sorrow for the sins
          of the world.
          

          4 Nephi 1:45
           45 And it came to pass that when three hundred years had passed
          away, both the people of Nephi and the Lamanites had become
          exceedingly wicked one like unto another.
          

          4 Nephi 1:46
           46 And it came to pass that the robbers of Gadianton did spread
          over all the face of the land; and there were none that were
          righteous save it were the disciples of Jesus. And gold and
          silver did they lay up in store in abundance, and did traffic in
          all manner of traffic.
          

          4 Nephi 1:47
           47 And it came to pass that after three hundred and five years
          had passed away, (and the people did still remain in wickedness)
          Amos died; and his brother, Ammaron, did keep the record in his
          stead.
          

          4 Nephi 1:48
           48 And it came to pass that when three hundred and twenty years
          had passed away, Ammaron, being constrained by the Holy Ghost,
          did hide up the records which were sacred—yea, even all the
          sacred records which had been handed down from generation to
          generation, which were sacred—even until the three hundred and
          twentieth year from the coming of Christ.
          

          4 Nephi 1:49
           49 And he did hide them up unto the Lord that they might come
          again unto the remnant of the house of Jacob according to the
          prophecies and the promises of the Lord. And thus is the end of
          the record of Ammaron.
          

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THE BOOK OF MORMON

Mormon 1 Chapter 1

          Mormon 1:1
           1 And now I, Mormon, make a record of the things which I have
          both seen and heard, and call it the Book of Mormon.
          

          Mormon 1:2
           2 And about the time that Ammaron hid up the records unto the
          Lord, he came unto me, (I being about ten years of age, and I
          began to be learned somewhat after the manner of the learning of
          my people) and Ammaron said unto me: I perceive that thou art a
          sober child, and art quick to observe;
          

          Mormon 1:3
           3 Therefore, when ye are about twenty and four years old I would
          that ye should remember the things that ye have observed
          concerning this people; and when ye are of that age go to the
          land Antum, unto a hill which shall be called Shim; and there
          have I deposited unto the Lord all the sacred engravings
          concerning this people.
          

          Mormon 1:4
           4 And behold, ye shall take the plates of Nephi unto yourself,
          and the remainder shall ye leave in the place where they are; and
          ye shall engrave on the plates of Nephi all the things that ye
          have observed concerning this people.
          

          Mormon 1:5
           5 And I, Mormon, being a descendant of Nephi, (and my father's
          name was Mormon) I remembered the things which Ammaron commanded
          me.
          

          Mormon 1:6
           6 And it came to pass that I, being eleven years old, was
          carried by my father into the land southward, even to the land of
          Zarahemla.
          

          Mormon 1:7
           7 The whole face of the land had become covered with buildings,
          and the people were as numerous almost, as it were the sand of
          the sea.
          

          Mormon 1:8
           8 And it came to pass in this year there began to be a war
          between the Nephites, who consisted of the Nephites and the
          Jacobites and the Josephites and the Zoramites; and this war was
          between the Nephites, and the Lamanites and the Lemuelites and
          the Ishmaelites.
          

          Mormon 1:9
           9 Now the Lamanites and the Lemuelites and the Ishmaelites were
          called Lamanites, and the two parties were Nephites and
          Lamanites.
          

          Mormon 1:10
           10 And it came to pass that the war began to be among them in
          the borders of Zarahemla, by the waters of Sidon.
          

          Mormon 1:11
           11 And it came to pass that the Nephites had gathered together a
          great number of men, even to exceed the number of thirty
          thousand. And it came to pass that they did have in this same
          year a number of battles, in which the Nephites did beat the
          Lamanites and did slay many of them.
          

          Mormon 1:12
           12 And it came to pass that the Lamanites withdrew their design,
          and there was peace settled in the land; and peace did remain for
          the space of about four years, that there was no bloodshed.
          

          Mormon 1:13
           13 But wickedness did prevail upon the face of the whole land,
          insomuch that the Lord did take away his beloved disciples, and
          the work of miracles and of healing did cease because of the
          iniquity of the people.
          

          Mormon 1:14
           14 And there were no gifts from the Lord, and the Holy Ghost did
          not come upon any, because of their wickedness and unbelief.
          

          Mormon 1:15
           15 And I, being fifteen years of age and being somewhat of a
          sober mind, therefore I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and
          knew of the goodness of Jesus.
          

          Mormon 1:16
           16 And I did endeavor to preach unto this people, but my mouth
          was shut, and I was forbidden that I should preach unto them; for
          behold they had wilfully rebelled against their God; and the
          beloved disciples were taken away out of the land, because of
          their iniquity.
          

          Mormon 1:17
           17 But I did remain among them, but I was forbidden to preach
          unto them, because of the hardness of their hearts; and because
          of the hardness of their hearts the land was cursed for their
          sake.
          

          Mormon 1:18
           18 And these Gadianton robbers, who were among the Lamanites,
          did infest the land, insomuch that the inhabitants thereof began
          to hide up their treasures in the earth; and they became
          slippery, because the Lord had cursed the land, that they could
          not hold them, nor retain them again.
          

          Mormon 1:19
           19 And it came to pass that there were sorceries, and
          witchcrafts, and magics; and the power of the evil one was
          wrought upon all the face of the land, even unto the fulfilling
          of all the words of Abinadi, and also Samuel the Lamanite.
          

Mormon 2 Chapter 2

          Mormon 2:1
           1 And it came to pass in that same year there began to be a war
          again between the Nephites and the Lamanites. And
          notwithstanding I being young, was large in stature; therefore
          the people of Nephi appointed me that I should be their leader,
          or the leader of their armies.
          

          Mormon 2:2
           2 Therefore it came to pass that in my sixteenth year I did go
          forth at the head of an army of the Nephites, against the
          Lamanites; therefore three hundred and twenty and six years had
          passed away.
          

          Mormon 2:3
           3 And it came to pass that in the three hundred and twenty and
          seventh year the Lamanites did come upon us with exceedingly
          great power, insomuch that they did frighten my armies; therefore
          they would not fight, and they began to retreat towards the north
          countries.
          

          Mormon 2:4
           4 And it came to pass that we did come to the city of Angola,
          and we did take possession of the city, and make preparations to
          defend ourselves against the Lamanites. And it came to pass that
          we did fortify the city with our might; but notwithstanding all
          our fortifications the Lamanites did come upon us and did drive
          us out of the city.
          

          Mormon 2:5
           5 And they did also drive us forth out of the land of David.
          

          Mormon 2:6
           6 And we marched forth and came to the land of Joshua, which was
          in the borders west by the seashore.
          

          Mormon 2:7
           7 And it came to pass that we did gather in our people as fast
          as it were possible, that we might get them together in one body.
          

          Mormon 2:8
           8 But behold, the land was filled with robbers and with
          Lamanites; and notwithstanding the great destruction which hung
          over my people, they did not repent of their evil doings;
          therefore there was blood and carnage spread throughout all the
          face of the land, both on the part of the Nephites and also on
          the part of the Lamanites; and it was one complete revolution
          throughout all the face of the land.
          

          Mormon 2:9
           9 And now, the Lamanites had a king, and his name was Aaron; and
          he came against us with an army of forty and four thousand. And
          behold, I withstood him with forty and two thousand. And it came
          to pass that I beat him with my army that he fled before me. And
          behold, all this was done, and three hundred and thirty years had
          passed away.
          

          Mormon 2:10
           10 And it came to pass that the Nephites began to repent of
          their iniquity, and began to cry even as had been prophesied by
          Samuel the prophet; for behold no man could keep that which was
          his own, for the thieves, and the robbers, and the murderers, and
          the magic art, and the witchcraft which was in the land.
          

          Mormon 2:11
           11 Thus there began to be a mourning and a lamentation in all
          the land because of these things, and more especially among the
          people of Nephi.
          

          Mormon 2:12
           12 And it came to pass that when I, Mormon, saw their
          lamentation and their mourning and their sorrow before the Lord,
          my heart did begin to rejoice within me, knowing the mercies and
          the long-suffering of the Lord, therefore supposing that he would
          be merciful unto them that they would again become a righteous
          people.
          

          Mormon 2:13
           13 But behold this my joy was vain, for their sorrowing was not
          unto repentance, because of the goodness of God; but it was
          rather the sorrowing of the damned, because the Lord would not
          always suffer them to take happiness in sin.
          

          Mormon 2:14
           14 And they did not come unto Jesus with broken hearts and
          contrite spirits, but they did curse God, and wish to die.
          Nevertheless they would struggle with the sword for their lives.
          

          Mormon 2:15
           15 And it came to pass that my sorrow did return unto me again,
          and I saw that the day of grace was passed with them, both
          temporally and spiritually; for I saw thousands of them hewn down
          in open rebellion against their God, and heaped up as dung upon
          the face of the land. And thus three hundred and forty and four
          years had passed away.
          

          Mormon 2:16
           16 And it came to pass that in the three hundred and forty and
          fifth year the Nephites did begin to flee before the Lamanites;
          and they were pursued until they came even to the land of Jashon,
          before it was possible to stop them in their retreat.
          

          Mormon 2:17
           17 And now, the city of Jashon was near the land where Ammaron
          had deposited the records unto the Lord, that they might not be
          destroyed. And behold I had gone according to the word of
          Ammaron, and taken the plates of Nephi, and did make a record
          according to the words of Ammaron.
          

          Mormon 2:18
           18 And upon the plates of Nephi I did make a full account of all
          the wickedness and abominations; but upon these plates I did
          forbear to make a full account of their wickedness and
          abominations, for behold, a continual scene of wickedness and
          abominations has been before mine eyes ever since I have been
          sufficient to behold the ways of man.
          

          Mormon 2:19
           19 And wo is me because of their wickedness; for my heart has
          been filled with sorrow because of their wickedness, all my days;
          nevertheless, I know that I shall be lifted up at the last day.
          

          Mormon 2:20
           20 And it came to pass that in this year the people of Nephi
          again were hunted and driven. And it came to pass that we were
          driven forth until we had come northward to the land which was
          called Shem.
          

          Mormon 2:21
           21 And it came to pass that we did fortify the city of Shem, and
          we did gather in our people as much as it were possible, that
          perhaps we might save them from destruction.
          

          Mormon 2:22
           22 And it came to pass in the three hundred and forty and sixth
          year they began to come upon us again.
          

          Mormon 2:23
           23 And it came to pass that I did speak unto my people, and did
          urge them with great energy, that they would stand boldly before
          the Lamanites and fight for their wives, and their children, and
          their houses, and their homes.
          

          Mormon 2:24
           24 And my words did arouse them somewhat to vigor, insomuch that
          they did not flee from before the Lamanites, but did stand with
          boldness against them.
          

          Mormon 2:25
           25 And it came to pass that we did contend with an army of
          thirty thousand against an army of fifty thousand. And it came
          to pass that we did stand before them with such firmness that
          they did flee from before us.
          

          Mormon 2:26
           26 And it came to pass that when they had fled we did pursue
          them with our armies, and did meet them again, and did beat them;
          nevertheless the strength of the Lord was not with us; yea, we
          were left to ourselves, that the Spirit of the Lord did not abide
          in us; therefore we had become weak like unto our brethren.
          

          Mormon 2:27
           27 And my heart did sorrow because of this the great calamity of
          my people, because of their wickedness and their abominations.
          But behold, we did go forth against the Lamanites and the robbers
          of Gadianton, until we had again taken possession of the lands of
          our inheritance.
          

          Mormon 2:28
           28 And the three hundred and forty and ninth year had passed
          away. And in the three hundred and fiftieth year we made a
          treaty with the Lamanites and the robbers of Gadianton, in which
          we did get the lands of our inheritance divided.
          

          Mormon 2:29
           29 And the Lamanites did give unto us the land northward, yea,
          even to the narrow passage which led into the land southward.
          And we did give unto the Lamanites all the land southward.
          

Mormon 3 Chapter 3

          Mormon 3:1
           1 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did not come to battle
          again until ten years more had passed away. And behold, I had
          employed my people, the Nephites, in preparing their lands and
          their arms against the time of battle.
          

          Mormon 3:2
           2 And it came to pass that the Lord did say unto me: Cry unto
          this people—Repent ye, and come unto me, and be ye baptized, and
          build up again my church, and ye shall be spared.
          

          Mormon 3:3
           3 And I did cry unto this people, but it was in vain; and they
          did not realize that it was the Lord that had spared them, and
          granted unto them a chance for repentance. And behold they did
          harden their hearts against the Lord their God.
          

          Mormon 3:4
           4 And it came to pass that after this tenth year had passed
          away, making, in the whole, three hundred and sixty years from
          the coming of Christ, the king of the Lamanites sent an epistle
          unto me, which gave unto me to know that they were preparing to
          come again to battle against us.
          

          Mormon 3:5
           5 And it came to pass that I did cause my people that they
          should gather themselves together at the land Desolation, to a
          city which was in the borders, by the narrow pass which led into
          the land southward.
          

          Mormon 3:6
           6 And there we did place our armies, that we might stop the
          armies of the Lamanites, that they might not get possession of
          any of our lands; therefore we did fortify against them with all
          our force.
          

          Mormon 3:7
           7 And it came to pass that in the three hundred and sixty and
          first year the Lamanites did come down to the city of Desolation
          to battle against us; and it came to pass that in that year we
          did beat them, insomuch that they did return to their own lands
          again.
          

          Mormon 3:8
           8 And in the three hundred and sixty and second year they did
          come down again to battle. And we did beat them again, and did
          slay a great number of them, and their dead were cast into the
          sea.
          

          Mormon 3:9
           9 And now, because of this great thing which my people, the
          Nephites, had done, they began to boast in their own strength,
          and began to swear before the heavens that they would avenge
          themselves of the blood of their brethren who had been slain by
          their enemies.
          

          Mormon 3:10
           10 And they did swear by the heavens, and also by the throne of
          God, that they would go up to battle against their enemies, and
          would cut them off from the face of the land.
          

          Mormon 3:11
           11 And it came to pass that I, Mormon, did utterly refuse from
          this time forth to be a commander and a leader of this people,
          because of their wickedness and abomination.
          

          Mormon 3:12
           12 Behold, I had led them, notwithstanding their wickedness I
          had led them many times to battle, and had loved them, according
          to the love of God which was in me, with all my heart; and my
          soul had been poured out in prayer unto my God all the day long
          for them; nevertheless, it was without faith, because of the
          hardness of their hearts.
          

          Mormon 3:13
           13 And thrice have I delivered them out of the hands of their
          enemies, and they have repented not of their sins.
          

          Mormon 3:14
           14 And when they had sworn by all that had been forbidden them
          by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that they would go up unto
          their enemies to battle, and avenge themselves of the blood of
          their brethren, behold the voice of the Lord came unto me saying:
          

          Mormon 3:15
           15 Vengeance is mine, and I will repay; and because this people
          repented not after I had delivered them, behold, they shall be
          cut off from the face of the earth.
          

          Mormon 3:16
           16 And it came to pass that I utterly refused to go up against
          mine enemies; and I did even as the Lord had commanded me; and I
          did stand as an idle witness to manifest unto the world the
          things which I saw and heard, according to the manifestations of
          the Spirit which had testified of things to come.
          

          Mormon 3:17
           17 Therefore I write unto you, Gentiles, and also unto you,
          house of Israel, when the work shall commence, that ye shall be
          about to prepare to return to the land of your inheritance;
          

          Mormon 3:18
           18 Yea, behold, I write unto all the ends of the earth; yea,
          unto you, twelve tribes of Israel, who shall be judged according
          to your works by the twelve whom Jesus chose to be his disciples
          in the land of Jerusalem.
          

          Mormon 3:19
           19 And I write also unto the remnant of this people, who shall
          also be judged by the twelve whom Jesus chose in this land; and
          they shall be judged by the other twelve whom Jesus chose in the
          land of Jerusalem.
          

          Mormon 3:20
           20 And these things doth the Spirit manifest unto me; therefore
          I write unto you all. And for this cause I write unto you, that
          ye may know that ye must all stand before the judgment-seat of
          Christ, yea, every soul who belongs to the whole human family of
          Adam; and ye must stand to be judged of your works, whether they
          be good or evil;
          

          Mormon 3:21
           21 And also that ye may believe the gospel of Jesus Christ,
          which ye shall have among you; and also that the Jews, the
          covenant people of the Lord, shall have other witness besides him
          whom they saw and heard, that Jesus, whom they slew, was the very
          Christ and the very God.
          

          Mormon 3:22
           22 And I would that I could persuade all ye ends of the earth to
          repent and prepare to stand before the judgment-seat of Christ.
          

Mormon 4 Chapter 4

          Mormon 4:1
           1 And now it came to pass that in the three hundred and sixty
          and third year the Nephites did go up with their armies to battle
          against the Lamanites, out of the land Desolation.
          

          Mormon 4:2
           2 And it came to pass that the armies of the Nephites were
          driven back again to the land of Desolation. And while they were
          yet weary, a fresh army of the Lamanites did come upon them; and
          they had a sore battle, insomuch that the Lamanites did take
          possession of the city Desolation, and did slay many of the
          Nephites, and did take many prisoners.
          

          Mormon 4:3
           3 And the remainder did flee and join the inhabitants of the
          city Teancum. Now the city Teancum lay in the borders by the
          seashore; and it was also near the city Desolation.
          

          Mormon 4:4
           4 And it was because the armies of the Nephites went up unto the
          Lamanites that they began to be smitten; for were it not for
          that, the Lamanites could have had no power over them.
          

          Mormon 4:5
           5 But, behold, the judgments of God will overtake the wicked;
          and it is by the wicked that the wicked are punished; for it is
          the wicked that stir up the hearts of the children of men unto
          bloodshed.
          

          Mormon 4:6
           6 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did make preparations
          to come against the city Teancum.
          

          Mormon 4:7
           7 And it came to pass in the three hundred and sixty and fourth
          year the Lamanites did come against the city Teancum, that they
          might take possession of the city Teancum also.
          

          Mormon 4:8
           8 And it came to pass that they were repulsed and driven back by
          the Nephites. And when the Nephites saw that they had driven the
          Lamanites they did again boast of their own strength; and they
          went forth in their own might, and took possession again of the
          city Desolation.
          

          Mormon 4:9
           9 And now all these things had been done, and there had been
          thousands slain on both sides, both the Nephites and the
          Lamanites.
          

          Mormon 4:10
           10 And it came to pass that the three hundred and sixty and
          sixth year had passed away, and the Lamanites came again upon the
          Nephites to battle; and yet the Nephites repented not of the evil
          they had done, but persisted in their wickedness continually.
          

          Mormon 4:11
           11 And it is impossible for the tongue to describe, or for man
          to write a perfect description of the horrible scene of the blood
          and carnage which was among the people, both of the Nephites and
          of the Lamanites; and every heart was hardened, so that they
          delighted in the shedding of blood continually.
          

          Mormon 4:12
           12 And there never had been so great wickedness among all the
          children of Lehi, nor even among all the house of Israel,
          according to the words of the Lord, as was among this people.
          

          Mormon 4:13
           13 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did take possession of
          the city Desolation, and this because their number did exceed the
          number of the Nephites.
          

          Mormon 4:14
           14 And they did also march forward against the city Teancum, and
          did drive the inhabitants forth out of her, and did take many
          prisoners both women and children, and did offer them up as
          sacrifices unto their idol gods.
          

          Mormon 4:15
           15 And it came to pass that in the three hundred and sixty and
          seventh year, the Nephites being angry because the Lamanites had
          sacrificed their women and their children, that they did go
          against the Lamanites with exceedingly great anger, insomuch that
          they did beat again the Lamanites, and drive them out of their
          lands.
          

          Mormon 4:16
           16 And the Lamanites did not come again against the Nephites
          until the three hundred and seventy and fifth year.
          

          Mormon 4:17
           17 And in this year they did come down against the Nephites with
          all their powers; and they were not numbered because of the
          greatness of their number.
          

          Mormon 4:18
           18 And from this time forth did the Nephites gain no power over
          the Lamanites, but began to be swept off by them even as a dew
          before the sun.
          

          Mormon 4:19
           19 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did come down against
          the city Desolation; and there was an exceedingly sore battle
          fought in the land Desolation, in the which they did beat the
          Nephites.
          

          Mormon 4:20
           20 And they fled again from before them, and they came to the
          city Boaz; and there they did stand against the Lamanites with
          exceeding boldness, insomuch that the Lamanites did not beat them
          until they had come again the second time.
          

          Mormon 4:21
           21 And when they had come the second time, the Nephites were
          driven and slaughtered with an exceedingly great slaughter; their
          women and their children were again sacrificed unto idols.
          

          Mormon 4:22
           22 And it came to pass that the Nephites did again flee from
          before them, taking all the inhabitants with them, both in towns
          and villages.
          

          Mormon 4:23
           23 And now I, Mormon, seeing that the Lamanites were about to
          overthrow the land, therefore I did go to the hill Shim, and did
          take up all the records which Ammaron had hid up unto the Lord.
          

Mormon 5 Chapter 5

          Mormon 5:1
           1 And it came to pass that I did go forth among the Nephites,
          and did repent of the oath which I had made that I would no more
          assist them; and they gave me command again of their armies, for
          they looked upon me as though I could deliver them from their
          afflictions.
          

          Mormon 5:2
           2 But behold, I was without hope, for I knew the judgments of
          the Lord which should come upon them; for they repented not of
          their iniquities, but did struggle for their lives without
          calling upon that Being who created them.
          

          Mormon 5:3
           3 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did come against us as
          we had fled to the city of Jordan; but behold, they were driven
          back that they did not take the city at that time.
          

          Mormon 5:4
           4 And it came to pass that they came against us again, and we
          did maintain the city. And there were also other cities which
          were maintained by Nephites, which strongholds did cut them off
          that they could not get into the country which lay before us, to
          destroy the inhabitants of our land.
          

          Mormon 5:5
           5 And it came to pass that whatsoever lands we had passed by,
          and the inhabitants thereof were not gathered in, were destroyed
          by the Lamanites, and their towns, and villages, and cities were
          burned with fire; and thus three hundred and seventy and nine
          years passed away.
          

          Mormon 5:6
           6 And it came to pass that in the three hundred and eightieth
          year the Lamanites did come again against us to battle, and we
          did stand against them boldly; but it was all in vain, for so
          great were their numbers that they did tread the people of the
          Nephites under their feet.
          

          Mormon 5:7
           7 And it came to pass that we did again take to flight, and
          those whose flight was swifter than the Lamanites' did escape,
          and those whose flight did not exceed the Lamanites' were swept
          down and destroyed.
          

          Mormon 5:8
           8 And now behold, I, Mormon, do not desire to harrow up the
          souls of men in casting before them such an awful scene of blood
          and carnage as was laid before mine eyes; but I, knowing that
          these things must surely be made known, and that all things which
          are hid must be revealed upon the house-tops—
          

          Mormon 5:9
           9 And also that a knowledge of these things must come unto the
          remnant of these people, and also unto the Gentiles, who the Lord
          hath said should scatter this people, and this people should be
          counted as naught among them—therefore I write a small
          abridgment, daring not to give a full account of the things which
          I have seen, because of the commandment which I have received,
          and also that ye might not have too great sorrow because of the
          wickedness of this people.
          

          Mormon 5:10
           10 And now behold, this I speak unto their seed, and also to the
          Gentiles who have care for the house of Israel, that realize and
          know from whence their blessings come.
          

          Mormon 5:11
           11 For I know that such will sorrow for the calamity of the
          house of Israel; yea, they will sorrow for the destruction of
          this people; they will sorrow that this people had not repented
          that they might have been clasped in the arms of Jesus.
          

          Mormon 5:12
           12 Now these things are written unto the remnant of the house of
          Jacob; and they are written after this manner, because it is
          known of God that wickedness will not bring them forth unto them;
          and they are to be hid up unto the Lord that they may come forth
          in his own due time.
          

          Mormon 5:13
           13 And this is the commandment which I have received; and
          behold, they shall come forth according to the commandment of the
          Lord, when he shall see fit, in his wisdom.
          

          Mormon 5:14
           14 And behold, they shall go unto the unbelieving of the Jews;
          and for this intent shall they go—that they may be persuaded
          that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God; that the
          Father may bring about, through his most Beloved, his great and
          eternal purpose, in restoring the Jews, or all the house of
          Israel, to the land of their inheritance, which the Lord their
          God hath given them, unto the fulfilling of his covenant;
          

          Mormon 5:15
           15 And also that the seed of this people may more fully believe
          his gospel, which shall go forth unto them from the Gentiles; for
          this people shall be scattered, and shall become a dark, a
          filthy, and a loathsome people, beyond the description of that
          which ever hath been amongst us, yea, even that which hath been
          among the Lamanites, and this because of their unbelief and
          idolatry.
          

          Mormon 5:16
           16 For behold, the Spirit of the Lord hath already ceased to
          strive with their fathers; and they are without Christ and God in
          the world; and they are driven about as chaff before the wind.
          

          Mormon 5:17
           17 They were once a delightsome people, and they had Christ for
          their shepherd; yea, they were led even by God the Father.
          

          Mormon 5:18
           18 But now, behold, they are led about by Satan, even as chaff
          is driven before the wind, or as a vessel is tossed about upon
          the waves, without sail or anchor, or without anything wherewith
          to steer her; and even as she is, so are they.
          

          Mormon 5:19
           19 And behold, the Lord hath reserved their blessings, which
          they might have received in the land, for the Gentiles who shall
          possess the land.
          

          Mormon 5:20
           20 But behold, it shall come to pass that they shall be driven
          and scattered by the Gentiles; and after they have been driven
          and scattered by the Gentiles, behold, then will the Lord
          remember the covenant which he made unto Abraham and unto all the
          house of Israel.
          

          Mormon 5:21
           21 And also the Lord will remember the prayers of the righteous,
          which have been put up unto him for them.
          

          Mormon 5:22
           22 And then, O ye Gentiles, how can ye stand before the power of
          God, except ye shall repent and turn from your evil ways?
          

          Mormon 5:23
           23 Know ye not that ye are in the hands of God? Know ye not
          that he hath all power, and at his great command the earth shall
          be rolled together as a scroll?
          

          Mormon 5:24
           24 Therefore, repent ye, and humble yourselves before him, lest
          he shall come out in justice against you—lest a remnant of the
          seed of Jacob shall go forth among you as a lion, and tear you in
          pieces, and there is none to deliver.
          

Mormon 6 Chapter 6

          Mormon 6:1
           1 And now I finish my record concerning the destruction of my
          people, the Nephites. And it came to pass that we did march
          forth before the Lamanites.
          

          Mormon 6:2
           2 And I, Mormon, wrote an epistle unto the king of the
          Lamanites, and desired of him that he would grant unto us that we
          might gather together our people unto the land of Cumorah, by a
          hill which was called Cumorah, and there we could give them
          battle.
          

          Mormon 6:3
           3 And it came to pass that the king of the Lamanites did grant
          unto me the thing which I desired.
          

          Mormon 6:4
           4 And it came to pass that we did march forth to the land of
          Cumorah, and we did pitch our tents around about the hill
          Cumorah; and it was in a land of many waters, rivers, and
          fountains; and here we had hope to gain advantage over the
          Lamanites.
          

          Mormon 6:5
           5 And when three hundred and eighty and four years had passed
          away, we had gathered in all the remainder of our people unto the
          land of Cumorah.
          

          Mormon 6:6
           6 And it came to pass that when we had gathered in all our
          people in one to the land of Cumorah, behold I, Mormon, began to
          be old; and knowing it to be the last struggle of my people, and
          having been commanded of the Lord that I should not suffer the
          records which had been handed down by our fathers, which were
          sacred, to fall into the hands of the Lamanites, (for the
          Lamanites would destroy them) therefore I made this record out of
          the plates of Nephi, and hid up in the hill Cumorah all the
          records which had been entrusted to me by the hand of the Lord,
          save it were these few plates which I gave unto my son Moroni.
          

          Mormon 6:7
           7 And it came to pass that my people, with their wives and their
          children, did now behold the armies of the Lamanites marching
          towards them; and with that awful fear of death which fills the
          breasts of all the wicked, did they await to receive them.
          

          Mormon 6:8
           8 And it came to pass that they came to battle against us, and
          every soul was filled with terror because of the greatness of
          their numbers.
          

          Mormon 6:9
           9 And it came to pass that they did fall upon my people with the
          sword, and with the bow, and with the arrow, and with the ax, and
          with all manner of weapons of war.
          

          Mormon 6:10
           10 And it came to pass that my men were hewn down, yea, even my
          ten thousand who were with me, and I fell wounded in the midst;
          and they passed by me that they did not put an end to my life.
          

          Mormon 6:11
           11 And when they had gone through and hewn down all my people
          save it were twenty and four of us, (among whom was my son
          Moroni) and we having survived the dead of our people, did behold
          on the morrow, when the Lamanites had returned unto their camps,
          from the top of the hill Cumorah, the ten thousand of my people
          who were hewn down, being led in the front by me.
          

          Mormon 6:12
           12 And we also beheld the ten thousand of my people who were led
          by my son Moroni.
          

          Mormon 6:13
           13 And behold, the ten thousand of Gidgiddonah had fallen, and
          he also in the midst.
          

          Mormon 6:14
           14 And Lamah had fallen with his ten thousand; and Gilgal had
          fallen with his ten thousand; and Limhah had fallen with his ten
          thousand; and Jeneum had fallen with his ten thousand; and
          Cumenihah, and Moronihah, and Antionum, and Shiblom, and Shem,
          and Josh, had fallen with their ten thousand each.
          

          Mormon 6:15
           15 And it came to pass that there were ten more who did fall by
          the sword, with their ten thousand each; yea, even all my people,
          save it were those twenty and four who were with me, and also a
          few who had escaped into the south countries, and a few who had
          deserted over unto the Lamanites, had fallen; and their flesh,
          and bones, and blood lay upon the face of the earth, being left
          by the hands of those who slew them to molder upon the land, and
          to crumble and to return to their mother earth.
          

          Mormon 6:16
           16 And my soul was rent with anguish, because of the slain of my
          people, and I cried:
          

          Mormon 6:17
           17 O ye fair ones, how could ye have departed from the ways of
          the Lord! O ye fair ones, how could ye have rejected that Jesus,
          who stood with open arms to receive you!
          

          Mormon 6:18
           18 Behold, if ye had not done this, ye would not have fallen.
          But behold, ye are fallen, and I mourn your loss.
          

          Mormon 6:19
           19 O ye fair sons and daughters, ye fathers and mothers, ye
          husbands and wives, ye fair ones, how is it that ye could have
          fallen!
          

          Mormon 6:20
           20 But behold, ye are gone, and my sorrows cannot bring your
          return.
          

          Mormon 6:21
           21 And the day soon cometh that your mortal must put on
          immortality, and these bodies which are now moldering in
          corruption must soon become incorruptible bodies; and then ye
          must stand before the judgment-seat of Christ to be judged
          according to your works and if it so be that ye are righteous,
          then are ye blessed with your fathers who have gone before you.
          

          Mormon 6:22
           22 O that ye had repented before this great destruction had come
          upon you. But behold, ye are gone, and the Father, yea, the
          Eternal Father of heaven, knoweth your state; and he doeth with
          you according to his justice and mercy.
          

Mormon 7 Chapter 7

          Mormon 7:1
           1 And now, behold, I would speak somewhat unto the remnant of
          this people who are spared, if it so be that God may give unto
          them my words, that they may know of the things of their fathers;
          yea, I speak unto you, ye remnant of the house of Israel; and
          these are the words which I speak:
          

          Mormon 7:2
           2 Know ye that ye are of the house of Israel.
          

          Mormon 7:3
           3 Know ye that ye must come unto repentance, or ye cannot be
          saved.
          

          Mormon 7:4
           4 Know ye that ye must lay down your weapons of war, and delight
          no more in the shedding of blood, and take them not again, save
          it be that God shall command you.
          

          Mormon 7:5
           5 Know ye that ye must come to the knowledge of your fathers,
          and repent of all your sins and iniquities, and believe in Jesus
          Christ, that he is the Son of God, and that he was slain by the
          Jews, and by the power of the Father he hath risen again, whereby
          he hath gained the victory over the grave; and also in him is the
          sting of death swallowed up.
          

          Mormon 7:6
           6 And he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead, whereby
          man must be raised to stand before his judgment-seat.
          

          Mormon 7:7
           7 And he hath brought to pass the redemption of the world,
          whereby he that is found guiltless before him at the judgment day
          hath it given unto him to dwell in the presence of God in his
          kingdom, to sing ceaseless praises with the choirs above, unto
          the Father, and unto the Son, and unto the Holy Ghost, which are
          one God, in a state of happiness which hath no end.
          

          Mormon 7:8
           8 Therefore repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus, and
          lay hold upon the gospel of Christ, which shall be set before
          you, not only in this record but also in the record which shall
          come unto the Gentiles from the Jews, which record shall come
          from the Gentiles unto you.
          

          Mormon 7:9
           9 For behold, this is written for the intent that ye may believe
          that; and if ye believe that ye will believe this also; and if ye
          believe this ye will know concerning your fathers, and also the
          marvelous works which were wrought by the power of God among
          them.
          

          Mormon 7:10
           10 And ye will also know that ye are a remnant of the seed of
          Jacob; therefore ye are numbered among the people of the first
          covenant; and if it so be that ye believe in Christ, and are
          baptized, first with water, then with fire and with the Holy
          Ghost, following the example of our Savior, according to that
          which he hath commanded us, it shall be well with you in the day
          of judgment. Amen.
          

Mormon 8 Chapter 8

          Mormon 8:1
           1 Behold I, Moroni, do finish the record of my father, Mormon.
          Behold, I have but few things to write, which things I have been
          commanded by my father.
          

          Mormon 8:2
           2 And now it came to pass that after the great and tremendous
          battle at Cumorah, behold, the Nephites who had escaped into the
          country southward were hunted by the Lamanites, until they were
          all destroyed.
          

          Mormon 8:3
           3 And my father also was killed by them, and I even remain alone
          to write the sad tale of the destruction of my people. But
          behold, they are gone, and I fulfil the commandment of my father.
          

And whether they will slay me, I know not.

          Mormon 8:4
           4 Therefore I will write and hide up the records in the earth;
          and whither I go it mattereth not.
          

          Mormon 8:5
           5 Behold, my father hath made this record, and he hath written
          the intent thereof. And behold, I would write it also if I had
          room upon the plates, but I have not; and ore I have none, for I
          am alone. My father hath been slain in battle, and all my
          kinsfolk, and I have not friends nor whither to go; and how long
          the Lord will suffer that I may live I know not.
          

          Mormon 8:6
           6 Behold, four hundred years have passed away since the coming
          of our Lord and Savior.
          

          Mormon 8:7
           7 And behold, the Lamanites have hunted my people, the Nephites,
          down from city to city and from place to place, even until they
          are no more; and great has been their fall; yea, great and
          marvelous is the destruction of my people, the Nephites.
          

          Mormon 8:8
           8 And behold, it is the hand of the Lord which hath done it.
          And behold also, the Lamanites are at war one with another; and
          the whole face of this land is one continual round of murder and
          bloodshed; and no one knoweth the end of the war.
          

          Mormon 8:9
           9 And now, behold, I say no more concerning them, for there are
          none save it be the Lamanites and robbers that do exist upon the
          face of the land.
          

          Mormon 8:10
           10 And there are none that do know the true God save it be the
          disciples of Jesus, who did tarry in the land until the
          wickedness of the people was so great that the Lord would not
          suffer them to remain with the people; and whether they be upon
          the face of the land no man knoweth.
          

          Mormon 8:11
           11 But behold, my father and I have seen them, and they have
          ministered unto us.
          

          Mormon 8:12
           12 And whoso receiveth this record, and shall not condemn it
          because of the imperfections which are in it, the same shall know
          of greater things than these. Behold, I am Moroni; and were it
          possible, I would make all things known unto you.
          

          Mormon 8:13
           13 Behold, I make an end of speaking concerning this people. I
          am the son of Mormon, and my father was a descendant of Nephi.
          

          Mormon 8:14
           14 And I am the same who hideth up this record unto the Lord;
          the plates thereof are of no worth, because of the commandment of
          the Lord. For he truly saith that no one shall have them to get
          gain; but the record thereof is of great worth; and whoso shall
          bring it to light, him will the Lord bless.
          

          Mormon 8:15
           15 For none can have power to bring it to light save it be given
          him of God; for God wills that it shall be done with an eye
          single to his glory, or the welfare of the ancient and long
          dispersed covenant people of the Lord.
          

          Mormon 8:16
           16 And blessed be he that shall bring this thing to light; for
          it shall be brought out of darkness unto light, according to the
          word of God; yea, it shall be brought out of the earth, and it
          shall shine forth out of darkness, and come unto the knowledge of
          the people; and it shall be done by the power of God.
          

          Mormon 8:17
           17 And if there be faults they be the faults of a man. But
          behold, we know no fault; nevertheless God knoweth all things;
          therefore, he that condemneth, let him be aware lest he shall be
          in danger of hell fire.
          

          Mormon 8:18
           18 And he that saith: Show unto me, or ye shall be smitten—let
          him beware lest he commandeth that which is forbidden of the
          Lord.
          

          Mormon 8:19
           19 For behold, the same that judgeth rashly shall be judged
          rashly again; for according to his works shall his wages be;
          therefore, he that smiteth shall be smitten again, of the Lord.
          

          Mormon 8:20
           20 Behold what the scripture says—man shall not smite, neither
          shall he judge; for judgment is mine, saith the Lord, and
          vengeance is mine also, and I will repay.
          

          Mormon 8:21
           21 And he that shall breathe out wrath and strifes against the
          work of the Lord, and against the covenant people of the Lord who
          are the house of Israel, and shall say: We will destroy the work
          of the Lord, and the Lord will not remember his covenant which he
          hath made unto the house of Israel—the same is in danger to be
          hewn down and cast into the fire;
          

          Mormon 8:22
           22 For the eternal purposes of the Lord shall roll on, until all
          his promises shall be fulfilled.
          

          Mormon 8:23
           23 Search the prophecies of Isaiah. Behold, I cannot write
          them. Yea, behold I say unto you, that those saints who have
          gone before me, who have possessed this land, shall cry, yea,
          even from the dust will they cry unto the Lord; and as the Lord
          liveth he will remember the covenant which he hath made with
          them.
          

          Mormon 8:24
           24 And he knoweth their prayers, that they were in behalf of
          their brethren. And he knoweth their faith, for in his name
          could they remove mountains; and in his name could they cause the
          earth to shake; and by the power of his word did they cause
          prisons to tumble to the earth; yea, even the fiery furnace could
          not harm them, neither wild beasts nor poisonous serpents,
          because of the power of his word.
          

          Mormon 8:25
           25 And behold, their prayers were also in behalf of him that the
          Lord should suffer to bring these things forth.
          

          Mormon 8:26
           26 And no one need say they shall not come, for they surely
          shall, for the Lord hath spoken it; for out of the earth shall
          they come, by the hand of the Lord, and none can stay it; and it
          shall come in a day when it shall be said that miracles are done
          away; and it shall come even as if one should speak from the
          dead.
          

          Mormon 8:27
           27 And it shall come in a day when the blood of saints shall cry
          unto the Lord, because of secret combinations and the works of
          darkness.
          

          Mormon 8:28
           28 Yea, it shall come in a day when the power of God shall be
          denied, and churches become defiled and be lifted up in the pride
          of their hearts; yea, even in a day when leaders of churches and
          teachers shall rise in the pride of their hearts, even to the
          envying of them who belong to their churches.
          

          Mormon 8:29
           29 Yea, it shall come in a day when there shall be heard of
          fires, and tempests, and vapors of smoke in foreign lands;
          

          Mormon 8:30
           30 And there shall also be heard of wars, rumors of wars, and
          earthquakes in divers places.
          

          Mormon 8:31
           31 Yea, it shall come in a day when there shall be great
          pollutions upon the face of the earth; there shall be murders,
          and robbing, and lying, and deceivings, and whoredoms, and all
          manner of abominations; when there shall be many who will say, Do
          this, or do that, and it mattereth not, for the Lord will uphold
          such at the last day. But wo unto such for they are in the gall
          of bitterness and in the bonds of iniquity.
          

          Mormon 8:32
           32 Yea, it shall come in a day when there shall be churches
          built up that shall say: Come unto me, and for your money you
          shall be forgiven of your sins.
          

          Mormon 8:33
           33 O ye wicked and perverse and stiffnecked people, why have ye
          built up churches unto yourselves to get gain? Why have ye
          transfigured the holy word of God, that ye might bring damnation
          upon your souls? Behold, look ye unto the revelations of God;
          for behold, the time cometh at that day when all these things
          must be fulfilled.
          

          Mormon 8:34
           34 Behold, the Lord hath shown unto me great and marvelous
          things concerning that which must shortly come, at that day when
          these things shall come forth among you.
          

          Mormon 8:35
           35 Behold, I speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye
          are not. But behold, Jesus Christ hath shown you unto me, and I
          know your doing.
          

          Mormon 8:36
           36 And I know that ye do walk in the pride of your hearts; and
          there are none save a few only who do not lift themselves up in
          the pride of their hearts, unto the wearing of very fine apparel,
          unto envying, and strifes, and malice, and persecutions, and all
          manner of iniquities; and your churches, yea, even every one,
          have become polluted because of the pride of your hearts.
          

          Mormon 8:37
           37 For behold, ye do love money, and your substance, and your
          fine apparel, and the adorning of your churches, more than ye
          love the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted.
          

          Mormon 8:38
           38 O ye pollutions, ye hypocrites, ye teachers, who sell
          yourselves for that which will canker, why have ye polluted the
          holy church of God? Why are ye ashamed to take upon you the name
          of Christ? Why do ye not think that greater is the value of an
          endless happiness than that misery which never dies—because of
          the praise of the world?
          

          Mormon 8:39
           39 Why do ye adorn yourselves with that which hath no life, and
          yet suffer the hungry, and the needy, and the naked, and the sick
          and the afflicted to pass by you, and notice them not?
          

          Mormon 8:40
           40 Yea, why do ye build up your secret abominations to get gain,
          and cause that widows should mourn before the Lord, and also
          orphans to mourn before the Lord, and also the blood of their
          fathers and their husbands to cry unto the Lord from the ground,
          for vengeance upon your heads?
          

          Mormon 8:41
           41 Behold, the sword of vengeance hangeth over you; and the time
          soon cometh that he avengeth the blood of the saints upon you,
          for he will not suffer their cries any longer.
          

Mormon 9 Chapter 9

          Mormon 9:1
           1 And now, I speak also concerning those who do not believe in
          Christ.
          

          Mormon 9:2
           2 Behold, will ye believe in the day of your visitation—behold,
          when the Lord shall come, yea, even that great day when the earth
          shall be rolled together as a scroll, and the elements shall melt
          with fervent heat, yea, in that great day when ye shall be
          brought to stand before the Lamb of God—then will ye say that
          there is no God?
          

          Mormon 9:3
           3 Then will ye longer deny the Christ, or can ye behold the Lamb
          of God? Do ye suppose that ye shall dwell with him under a
          consciousness of your guilt? Do ye suppose that ye could be
          happy to dwell with that holy Being, when your souls are racked
          with a consciousness of guilt that ye have ever abused his laws?
          

          Mormon 9:4
           4 Behold, I say unto you that ye would be more miserable to
          dwell with a holy and just God, under a consciousness of your
          filthiness before him, than ye would to dwell with the damned
          souls in hell.
          

          Mormon 9:5
           5 For behold, when ye shall be brought to see your nakedness
          before God, and also the glory of God, and the holiness of Jesus
          Christ, it will kindle a flame of unquenchable fire upon you.
          

          Mormon 9:6
           6 O then ye unbelieving, turn ye unto the Lord; cry mightily
          unto the Father in the name of Jesus, that perhaps ye may be
          found spotless, pure, fair, and white, having been cleansed by
          the blood of the Lamb, at that great and last day.
          

          Mormon 9:7
           7 And again I speak unto you who deny the revelations of God,
          and say that they are done away, that there are no revelations,
          nor prophecies, nor gifts, nor healing, nor speaking with
          tongues, and the interpretation of tongues;
          

          Mormon 9:8
           8 Behold I say unto you, he that denieth these things knoweth
          not the gospel of Christ; yea, he has not read the scriptures; if
          so, he does not understand them.
          

          Mormon 9:9
           9 For do we not read that God is the same yesterday, today, and
          forever, and in him there is no variableness neither shadow of
          changing?
          

          Mormon 9:10
           10 And now if ye have imagined up unto yourselves a god who doth
          vary, and in whom there is shadow of changing, then have ye
          imagined up unto yourselves a god who is not God of miracles.
          

          Mormon 9:11
           11 But behold, I will show unto you a God of miracles, even the
          God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob; and
          it is that same God who created the heavens and the earth, and
          all things that in them are.
          

          Mormon 9:12
           12 Behold he created Adam, and by Adam came the fall of man.
          And because of the fall of man came Jesus Christ, even the Father
          and the Son; and because of Jesus Christ came the redemption of
          man.
          

          Mormon 9:13
           13 And because of the redemption of man, which came by Jesus
          Christ, they are brought back into the presence of the Lord; yea,
          this is wherein all men are redeemed, because the death of Christ
          bringeth to pass the resurrection, which bringeth to pass a
          redemption from an endless sleep, from which sleep all men shall
          be awakened by the power of God when the trump shall sound; and
          they shall come forth, both small and great, and all shall stand
          before his bar, being redeemed and loosed from this eternal band
          of death, which death is a temporal death.
          

          Mormon 9:14
           14 And then cometh the judgment of the Holy One upon them; and
          then cometh the time that he that is filthy shall be filthy
          still; and he that is righteous shall be righteous still; he that
          is happy shall be happy still; and he that is unhappy shall be
          unhappy still.
          

          Mormon 9:15
           15 And now, O all ye that have imagined up unto yourselves a god
          who can do no miracles, I would ask of you, have all these things
          passed, of which I have spoken? Has the end come yet? Behold I
          say unto you, Nay; and God has not ceased to be a God of
          miracles.
          

          Mormon 9:16
           16 Behold, are not the things that God hath wrought marvelous in
          our eyes? Yea, and who can comprehend the marvelous works of
          God?
          

          Mormon 9:17
           17 Who shall say that it was not a miracle that by his word the
          heaven and the earth should be; and by the power of his word man
          was created of the dust of the earth; and by the power of his
          word have miracles been wrought?
          

          Mormon 9:18
           18 And who shall say that Jesus Christ did not many mighty
          miracles? And there were many mighty miracles wrought by the
          hands of the apostles.
          

          Mormon 9:19
           19 And if there were miracles wrought then, why has God ceased
          to be a God of miracles and yet be an unchangeable Being? And
          behold, I say unto you he changeth not; if so he would cease to
          be God; and he ceaseth not to be God, and is a God of miracles.
          

          Mormon 9:20
           20 And the reason why he ceaseth to do miracles among the
          children of men is because that they dwindle in unbelief, and
          depart from the right way, and know not the God in whom they
          should trust.
          

          Mormon 9:21
           21 Behold, I say unto you that whoso believeth in Christ,
          doubting nothing, whatsoever he shall ask the Father in the name
          of Christ it shall be granted him; and this promise is unto all,
          even unto the ends of the earth.
          

          Mormon 9:22
           22 For behold, thus said Jesus Christ, the Son of God, unto his
          disciples who should tarry, yea, and also to all his disciples,
          in the hearing of the multitude: Go ye into all the world, and
          preach the gospel to every creature;
          

          Mormon 9:23
           23 And he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he
          that believeth not shall be damned;
          

          Mormon 9:24
           24 And these signs shall follow them that believe—in my name
          shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
          they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing
          it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick and they
          shall recover;
          

          Mormon 9:25
           25 And whosoever shall believe in my name, doubting nothing,
          unto him will I confirm all my words, even unto the ends of the
          earth.
          

          Mormon 9:26
           26 And now, behold, who can stand against the works of the Lord?
          

Who can deny his sayings? Who will rise up against the almighty power of the Lord? Who will despise the works of the Lord? Who will despise the children of Christ? Behold, all ye who are despisers of the works of the Lord, for ye shall wonder and perish.

          Mormon 9:27
           27 O then despise not, and wonder not, but hearken unto the
          words of the Lord, and ask the Father in the name of Jesus for
          what things soever ye shall stand in need. Doubt not, but be
          believing, and begin as in times of old, and come unto the Lord
          with all your heart, and work out your own salvation with fear
          and trembling before him.
          

          Mormon 9:28
           28 Be wise in the days of your probation; strip yourselves of
          all uncleanness; ask not, that ye may consume it on your lusts,
          but ask with a firmness unshaken, that ye will yield to no
          temptation, but that ye will serve the true and living God.
          

          Mormon 9:29
           29 See that ye are not baptized unworthily; see that ye partake
          not of the sacrament of Christ unworthily; but see that ye do all
          things in worthiness, and do it in the name of Jesus Christ, the
          Son of the living God; and if ye do this, and endure to the end,
          ye will in nowise be cast out.
          

          Mormon 9:30
           30 Behold, I speak unto you as though I spake from the dead; for
          I know that ye shall have my words.
          

          Mormon 9:31
           31 Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my
          father, because of his imperfection, neither them who have
          written before him; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath
          made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be
          more wise than we have been.
          

          Mormon 9:32
           32 And now, behold, we have written this record according to our
          knowledge, in the characters which are called among us the
          reformed Egyptian, being handed down and altered by us, according
          to our manner of speech.
          

          Mormon 9:33
           33 And if our plates had been sufficiently large we should have
          written in Hebrew; but the Hebrew hath been altered by us also;
          and if we could have written in Hebrew, behold, ye would have had
          no imperfection in our record.
          

          Mormon 9:34
           34 But the Lord knoweth the things which we have written, and
          also that none other people knoweth our language; and because
          that none other people knoweth our language, therefore he hath
          prepared means for the interpretation thereof.
          

          Mormon 9:35
           35 And these things are written that we may rid our garments of
          the blood of our brethren, who have dwindled in unbelief.
          

          Mormon 9:36
           36 And behold, these things which we have desired concerning our
          brethren, yea, even their restoration to the knowledge of Christ,
          are according to the prayers of all the saints who have dwelt in
          the land.
          

          Mormon 9:37
           37 And may the Lord Jesus Christ grant that their prayers may be
          answered according to their faith; and may God the Father
          remember the covenant which he hath made with the house of
          Israel; and may he bless them forever, through faith on the name
          of Jesus Christ. Amen.
          

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THE BOOK OF ETHER

The record of the Jaredites, taken from the twenty-four plates found by the people of Limhi in the days of king Mosiah.

Ether 1 Chapter 1

          Ether 1:1
           1 And now I, Moroni, proceed to give an account of those ancient
          inhabitants who were destroyed by the hand of the Lord upon the
          face of this north country.
          

          Ether 1:2
           2 And I take mine account from the twenty and four plates which
          were found by the people of Limhi, which is called the Book of
          Ether.
          

          Ether 1:3
           3 And as I suppose that the first part of this record, which
          speaks concerning the creation of the world, and also of Adam,
          and an account from that time even to the great tower, and
          whatsoever things transpired among the children of men until that
          time, is had among the Jews—
          

          Ether 1:4
           4 Therefore I do not write those things which transpired from
          the days of Adam until that time; but they are had upon the
          plates; and whoso findeth them, the same will have power that he
          may get the full account.
          

          Ether 1:5
           5 But behold, I give not the full account, but a part of the
          account I give, from the tower down until they were destroyed.
          

          Ether 1:6
           6 And on this wise do I give the account. He that wrote this
          record was Ether, and he was a descendant of Coriantor.
          

          Ether 1:7
           7 Coriantor was the son of Moron.
          

          Ether 1:8
           8 And Moron was the son of Ethem.
          

          Ether 1:9
           9 And Ethem was the son of Ahah.
          

          Ether 1:10
           10 And Ahah was the son of Seth.
          

          Ether 1:11
           11 And Seth was the son of Shiblon.
          

          Ether 1:12
           12 And Shiblon was the son of Com.
          

          Ether 1:13
           13 And Com was the son of Coriantum.
          

          Ether 1:14
           14 And Coriantum was the son of Amnigaddah.
          

          Ether 1:15
           15 And Amnigaddah was the son of Aaron.
          

          Ether 1:16
           16 And Aaron was a descendant of Heth, who was the son of
          Hearthom.
          

          Ether 1:17
           17 And Hearthom was the son of Lib.
          

          Ether 1:18
           18 And Lib was the son of Kish.
          

          Ether 1:19
           19 And Kish was the son of Corom.
          

          Ether 1:20
           20 And Corom was the son of Levi.
          

          Ether 1:21
           21 And Levi was the son of Kim.
          

          Ether 1:22
           22 And Kim was the son of Morianton.
          

          Ether 1:23
           23 And Morianton was a descendant of Riplakish.
          

          Ether 1:24
           24 And Riplakish was the son of Shez.
          

          Ether 1:25
           25 And Shez was the son of Heth.
          

          Ether 1:26
           26 And Heth was the son of Com.
          

          Ether 1:27
           27 And Com was the son of Coriantum.
          

          Ether 1:28
           28 And Coriantum was the son of Emer.
          

          Ether 1:29
           29 And Emer was the son of Omer.
          

          Ether 1:30
           30 And Omer was the son of Shule.
          

          Ether 1:31
           31 And Shule was the son of Kib.
          

          Ether 1:32
           32 And Kib was the son of Orihah, who was the son of Jared;
          

          Ether 1:33
           33 Which Jared came forth with his brother and their families,
          with some others and their families, from the great tower, at the
          time the Lord confounded the language of the people, and swore in
          his wrath that they should be scattered upon all the face of the
          earth; and according to the word of the Lord the people were
          scattered.
          

          Ether 1:34
           34 And the brother of Jared being a large and mighty man, and a
          man highly favored of the Lord, Jared, his brother, said unto
          him: Cry unto the Lord, that he will not confound us that we may
          not understand our words.
          

          Ether 1:35
           35 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did cry unto
          the Lord, and the Lord had compassion upon Jared; therefore he
          did not confound the language of Jared; and Jared and his brother
          were not confounded.
          

          Ether 1:36
           36 Then Jared said unto his brother: Cry again unto the Lord,
          and it may be that he will turn away his anger from them who are
          our friends, that he confound not their language.
          

          Ether 1:37
           37 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did cry unto
          the Lord, and the Lord had compassion upon their friends and
          their families also, that they were not confounded.
          

          Ether 1:38
           38 And it came to pass that Jared spake again unto his brother,
          saying: Go and inquire of the Lord whether he will drive us out
          of the land, and if he will drive us out of the land, cry unto
          him whither we shall go. And who knoweth but the Lord will carry
          us forth into a land which is choice above all the earth? And if
          it so be, let us be faithful unto the Lord, that we may receive
          it for our inheritance.
          

          Ether 1:39
           39 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did cry unto
          the Lord according to that which had been spoken by the mouth of
          Jared.
          

          Ether 1:40
           40 And it came to pass that the Lord did hear the brother of
          Jared, and had compassion upon him, and said unto him:
          

          Ether 1:41
           41 Go to and gather together thy flocks, both male and female,
          of every kind; and also of the seed of the earth of every kind;
          and thy families; and also Jared thy brother and his family; and
          also thy friends and their families, and the friends of Jared and
          their families.
          

          Ether 1:42
           42 And when thou hast done this thou shalt go at the head of
          them down into the valley which is northward. And there will I
          meet thee, and I will go before thee into a land which is choice
          above all the lands of the earth.
          

          Ether 1:43
           43 And there will I bless thee and thy seed, and raise up unto
          me of thy seed, and of the seed of thy brother, and they who
          shall go with thee, a great nation. And there shall be none
          greater than the nation which I will raise up unto me of thy
          seed, upon all the face of the earth. And thus I will do unto
          thee because this long time ye have cried unto me.
          

Ether 2 Chapter 2

          Ether 2:1
           1 And it came to pass that Jared and his brother, and their
          families, and also the friends of Jared and his brother and their
          families, went down into the valley which was northward, (and the
          name of the valley was Nimrod, being called after the mighty
          hunter) with their flocks which they had gathered together, male
          and female, of every kind.
          

          Ether 2:2
           2 And they did also lay snares and catch fowls of the air; and
          they did also prepare a vessel, in which they did carry with them
          the fish of the waters.
          

          Ether 2:3
           3 And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by
          interpretation, is a honey bee; and thus they did carry with them
          swarms of bees, and all manner of that which was upon the face of
          the land, seeds of every kind.
          

          Ether 2:4
           4 And it came to pass that when they had come down into the
          valley of Nimrod the Lord came down and talked with the brother
          of Jared; and he was in a cloud, and the brother of Jared saw him
          not.
          

          Ether 2:5
           5 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded them that they
          should go forth into the wilderness, yea, into that quarter where
          there never had man been. And it came to pass that the Lord did
          go before them, and did talk with them as he stood in a cloud,
          and gave directions whither they should travel.
          

          Ether 2:6
           6 And it came to pass that they did travel in the wilderness,
          and did build barges, in which they did cross many waters, being
          directed continually by the hand of the Lord.
          

          Ether 2:7
           7 And the Lord would not suffer that they should stop beyond the
          sea in the wilderness, but he would that they should come forth
          even unto the land of promise, which was choice above all other
          lands, which the Lord God had preserved for a righteous people.
          

          Ether 2:8
           8 And he had sworn in his wrath unto the brother of Jared, that
          whoso should possess this land of promise, from that time
          henceforth and forever, should serve him, the true and only God,
          or they should be swept off when the fulness of his wrath should
          come upon them.
          

          Ether 2:9
           9 And now, we can behold the decrees of God concerning this
          land, that it is a land of promise; and whatsoever nation shall
          possess it shall serve God, or they shall be swept off when the
          fulness of his wrath shall come upon them. And the fulness of
          his wrath cometh upon them when they are ripened in iniquity.
          

          Ether 2:10
           10 For behold, this is a land which is choice above all other
          lands; wherefore he that doth possess it shall serve God or shall
          be swept off; for it is the everlasting decree of God. And it is
          not until the fulness of iniquity among the children of the land,
          that they are swept off.
          

          Ether 2:11
           11 And this cometh unto you, O ye Gentiles, that ye may know the
          decrees of God—that ye may repent, and not continue in your
          iniquities until the fulness come, that ye may not bring down the
          fulness of the wrath of God upon you as the inhabitants of the
          land have hitherto done.
          

          Ether 2:12
           12 Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall
          possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and
          from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the
          God of the land, who is Jesus Christ, who hath been manifested by
          the things which we have written.
          

          Ether 2:13
           13 And now I proceed with my record; for behold, it came to pass
          that the Lord did bring Jared and his brethren forth even to that
          great sea which divideth the lands. And as they came to the sea
          they pitched their tents; and they called the name of the place
          Moriancumer; and they dwelt in tents, and dwelt in tents upon the
          seashore for the space of four years.
          

          Ether 2:14
           14 And it came to pass at the end of four years that the Lord
          came again unto the brother of Jared, and stood in a cloud and
          talked with him. And for the space of three hours did the Lord
          talk with the brother of Jared, and chastened him because he
          remembered not to call upon the name of the Lord.
          

          Ether 2:15
           15 And the brother of Jared repented of the evil which he had
          done, and did call upon the name of the Lord for his brethren who
          were with him. And the Lord said unto him: I will forgive thee
          and thy brethren of their sins; but thou shalt not sin any more,
          for ye shall remember that my Spirit will not always strive with
          man; wherefore, if ye will sin until ye are fully ripe ye shall
          be cut off from the presence of the Lord. And these are my
          thoughts upon the land which I shall give you for your
          inheritance; for it shall be a land choice above all other lands.
          

          Ether 2:16
           16 And the Lord said: Go to work and build, after the manner of
          barges which ye have hitherto built. And it came to pass that
          the brother of Jared did go to work, and also his brethren, and
          built barges after the manner which they had built, according to
          the instructions of the Lord. And they were small, and they were
          light upon the water, even like unto the lightness of a fowl upon
          the water.
          

          Ether 2:17
           17 And they were built after a manner that they were exceedingly
          tight, even that they would hold water like unto a dish; and the
          bottom thereof was tight like unto a dish; and the sides thereof
          were tight like unto a dish; and the ends thereof were peaked;
          and the top thereof was tight like unto a dish; and the length
          thereof was the length of a tree; and the door thereof, when it
          was shut, was tight like unto a dish.
          

          Ether 2:18
           18 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared cried unto the
          Lord, saying: O Lord, I have performed the work which thou hast
          commanded me, and I have made the barges according as thou hast
          directed me.
          

          Ether 2:19
           19 And behold, O Lord, in them there is no light; whither shall
          we steer? And also we shall perish, for in them we cannot
          breathe, save it is the air which is in them; therefore we shall
          perish.
          

          Ether 2:20
           20 And the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: Behold, thou
          shalt make a hole in the top, and also in the bottom; and when
          thou shalt suffer for air thou shalt unstop the hole and receive
          air. And if it be so that the water come in upon thee, behold,
          ye shall stop the hole, that ye may not perish in the flood.
          

          Ether 2:21
           21 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did so,
          according as the Lord had commanded.
          

          Ether 2:22
           22 And he cried again unto the Lord saying: O Lord, behold I
          have done even as thou hast commanded me; and I have prepared the
          vessels for my people, and behold there is no light in them.
          Behold, O Lord, wilt thou suffer that we shall cross this great
          water in darkness?
          

          Ether 2:23
           23 And the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: What will ye
          that I should do that ye may have light in your vessels? For
          behold, ye cannot have windows, for they will be dashed in
          pieces; neither shall ye take fire with you, for ye shall not go
          by the light of fire.
          

          Ether 2:24
           24 For behold, ye shall be as a whale in the midst of the sea;
          for the mountain waves shall dash upon you. Nevertheless, I will
          bring you up again out of the depths of the sea; for the winds
          have gone forth out of my mouth, and also the rains and the
          floods have I sent forth.
          

          Ether 2:25
           25 And behold, I prepare you against these things; for ye cannot
          cross this great deep save I prepare you against the waves of the
          sea, and the winds which have gone forth, and the floods which
          shall come. Therefore what will ye that I should prepare for you
          that ye may have light when ye are swallowed up in the depths of
          the sea?
          

Ether 3 Chapter 3

          Ether 3:1
           1 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared, (now the number
          of the vessels which had been prepared was eight) went forth unto
          the mount, which they called the mount Shelem, because of its
          exceeding height, and did molten out of a rock sixteen small
          stones; and they were white and clear, even as transparent glass;
          and he did carry them in his hands upon the top of the mount, and
          cried again unto the Lord, saying:
          

          Ether 3:2
           2 O Lord, thou hast said that we must be encompassed about by
          the floods. Now behold, O Lord, and do not be angry with thy
          servant because of his weakness before thee; for we know that
          thou art holy and dwellest in the heavens, and that we are
          unworthy before thee; because of the fall our natures have become
          evil continually; nevertheless, O Lord, thou hast given us a
          commandment that we must call upon thee, that from thee we may
          receive according to our desires.
          

          Ether 3:3
           3 Behold, O Lord, thou hast smitten us because of our iniquity,
          and hast driven us forth, and for these many years we have been
          in the wilderness; nevertheless, thou hast been merciful unto us.
          O Lord, look upon me in pity, and turn away thine anger from this
          thy people, and suffer not that they shall go forth across this
          raging deep in darkness; but behold these things which I have
          molten out of the rock.
          

          Ether 3:4
           4 And I know, O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do
          whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man; therefore touch
          these stones, O Lord, with thy finger, and prepare them that they
          may shine forth in darkness; and they shall shine forth unto us
          in the vessels which we have prepared, that we may have light
          while we shall cross the sea.
          

          Ether 3:5
           5 Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art
          able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the
          understanding of men.
          

          Ether 3:6
           6 And it came to pass that when the brother of Jared had said
          these words, behold, the Lord stretched forth his hand and
          touched the stones one by one with his finger. And the veil was
          taken from off the eyes of the brother of Jared, and he saw the
          finger of the Lord; and it was as the finger of a man, like unto
          flesh and blood; and the brother of Jared fell down before the
          Lord, for he was struck with fear.
          

          Ether 3:7
           7 And the Lord saw that the brother of Jared had fallen to the
          earth; and the Lord said unto him: Arise, why hast thou fallen?
          

          Ether 3:8
           8 And he saith unto the Lord: I saw the finger of the Lord, and
          I feared lest he should smite me; for I knew not that the Lord
          had flesh and blood.
          

          Ether 3:9
           9 And the Lord said unto him: Because of thy faith thou hast
          seen that I shall take upon me flesh and blood; and never has man
          come before me with such exceeding faith as thou hast; for were
          it not so ye could not have seen my finger. Sawest thou more
          than this?
          

          Ether 3:10
           10 And he answered: Nay; Lord, show thyself unto me.
          

          Ether 3:11
           11 And the Lord said unto him: Believest thou the words which I
          shall speak?
          

          Ether 3:12
           12 And he answered: Yea, Lord, I know that thou speakest the
          truth, for thou art a God of truth, and canst not lie.
          

          Ether 3:13
           13 And when he had said these words, behold, the Lord showed
          himself unto him, and said: Because thou knowest these things ye
          are redeemed from the fall; therefore ye are brought back into my
          presence; therefore I show myself unto you.
          

          Ether 3:14
           14 Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the
          world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the
          Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that
          eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall
          become my sons and my daughters.
          

          Ether 3:15
           15 And never have I showed myself unto man whom I have created,
          for never has man believed in me as thou hast. Seest thou that
          ye are created after mine own image? Yea, even all men were
          created in the beginning after mine own image.
          

          Ether 3:16
           16 Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my
          spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and
          even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto
          my people in the flesh.
          

          Ether 3:17
           17 And now, as I, Moroni, said I could not make a full account
          of these things which are written therefore it sufficeth me to
          say that Jesus showed himself unto this man in the spirit, even
          after the manner and in the likeness of the same body even as he
          showed himself unto the Nephites.
          

          Ether 3:18
           18 And he ministered unto him even as he ministered unto the
          Nephites; and all this, that this man might know that he was God,
          because of the many great works which the Lord had showed unto
          him.
          

          Ether 3:19
           19 And because of the knowledge of this man he could not be kept
          from beholding within the veil; and he saw the finger of Jesus,
          which, when he saw, he fell with fear; for he knew that it was
          the finger of the Lord; and he had faith no longer, for he knew,
          nothing doubting.
          

          Ether 3:20
           20 Wherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not
          be kept from within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus; and he did
          minister unto him.
          

          Ether 3:21
           21 And it came to pass that the Lord said unto the brother of
          Jared: Behold, thou shalt not suffer these things which ye have
          seen and heard to go forth unto the world, until the time cometh
          that I shall glorify my name in the flesh; wherefore, ye shall
          treasure up the things which ye have seen and heard, and show it
          to no man.
          

          Ether 3:22
           22 And behold, when ye shall come unto me, ye shall write them
          and shall seal them up, that no one can interpret them; for ye
          shall write them in a language that they cannot be read.
          

          Ether 3:23
           23 And behold, these two stones will I give unto thee, and ye
          shall seal them up also with the things which ye shall write.
          

          Ether 3:24
           24 For behold, the language which ye shall write I have
          confounded; wherefore I will cause in my own due time that these
          stones shall magnify to the eyes of men these things which ye
          shall write.
          

          Ether 3:25
           25 And when the Lord had said these words, he showed unto the
          brother of Jared all the inhabitants of the earth which had been,
          and also all that would be; and he withheld them not from his
          sight, even unto the ends of the earth.
          

          Ether 3:26
           26 For he had said unto him in times before, that if he would
          believe in him that he could show unto him all things—it should
          be shown unto him; therefore the Lord could not withhold anything
          from him, for he knew that the Lord could show him all things.
          

          Ether 3:27
           27 And the Lord said unto him: Write these things and seal them
          up; and I will show them in mine own due time unto the children
          of men.
          

          Ether 3:28
           28 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded him that he
          should seal up the two stones which he had received, and show
          them not, until the Lord should show them unto the children of
          men.
          

Ether 4 Chapter 4

          Ether 4:1
           1 And the Lord commanded the brother of Jared to go down out of
          the mount from the presence of the Lord, and write the things
          which he had seen; and they were forbidden to come unto the
          children of men until after that he should be lifted up upon the
          cross; and for this cause did king Mosiah keep them, that they
          should not come unto the world until after Christ should show
          himself unto his people.
          

          Ether 4:2
           2 And after Christ truly had showed himself unto his people he
          commanded that they should be made manifest.
          

          Ether 4:3
           3 And now, after that, they have all dwindled in unbelief; and
          there is none save it be the Lamanites, and they have rejected
          the gospel of Christ; therefore I am commanded that I should hide
          them up again in the earth.
          

          Ether 4:4
           4 Behold, I have written upon these plates the very things which
          the brother of Jared saw; and there never were greater things
          made manifest than those which were made manifest unto the
          brother of Jared.
          

          Ether 4:5
           5 Wherefore the Lord hath commanded me to write them; and I have
          written them. And he commanded me that I should seal them up;
          and he also hath commanded that I should seal up the
          interpretation thereof; wherefore I have sealed up the
          interpreters, according to the commandment of the Lord.
          

          Ether 4:6
           6 For the Lord said unto me: They shall not go forth unto the
          Gentiles until the day that they shall repent of their iniquity,
          and become clean before the Lord.
          

          Ether 4:7
           7 And in that day that they shall exercise faith in me, saith
          the Lord, even as the brother of Jared did, that they may become
          sanctified in me, then will I manifest unto them the things which
          the brother of Jared saw, even to the unfolding unto them all my
          revelations, saith Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of
          the heavens and of the earth, and all things that in them are.
          

          Ether 4:8
           8 And he that will contend against the word of the Lord, let him
          be accursed; and he that shall deny these things, let him be
          accursed; for unto them will I show no greater things, saith
          Jesus Christ; for I am he who speaketh.
          

          Ether 4:9
           9 And at my command the heavens are opened and are shut; and at
          my word the earth shall shake; and at my command the inhabitants
          thereof shall pass away, even so as by fire.
          

          Ether 4:10
           10 And he that believeth not my words believeth not my
          disciples; and if it so be that I do not speak, judge ye; for ye
          shall know that it is I that speaketh, at the last day.
          

          Ether 4:11
           11 But he that believeth these things which I have spoken, him
          will I visit with the manifestations of my Spirit, and he shall
          know and bear record. For because of my Spirit he shall know
          that these things are true; for it persuadeth men to do good.
          

          Ether 4:12
           12 And whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do good is of me; for
          good cometh of none save it be of me. I am the same that leadeth
          men to all good; he that will not believe my words will not
          believe me—that I am; and he that will not believe me will not
          believe the Father who sent me. For behold, I am the Father, I
          am the light, and the life, and the truth of the world.
          

          Ether 4:13
           13 Come unto me, O ye Gentiles, and I will show unto you the
          greater things, the knowledge which is hid up because of
          unbelief.
          

          Ether 4:14
           14 Come unto me, O ye house of Israel, and it shall be made
          manifest unto you how great things the Father hath laid up for
          you, from the foundation of the world; and it hath not come unto
          you, because of unbelief.
          

          Ether 4:15
           15 Behold, when ye shall rend that veil of unbelief which doth
          cause you to remain in your awful state of wickedness, and
          hardness of heart, and blindness of mind, then shall the great
          and marvelous things which have been hid up from the foundation
          of the world from you—yea, when ye shall call upon the Father in
          my name, with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, then shall ye
          know that the Father hath remembered the covenant which he made
          unto your fathers, O house of Israel.
          

          Ether 4:16
           16 And then shall my revelations which I have caused to be
          written by my servant John be unfolded in the eyes of all the
          people. Remember, when ye see these things, ye shall know that
          the time is at hand that they shall be made manifest in very
          deed.
          

          Ether 4:17
           17 Therefore, when ye shall receive this record ye may know that
          the work of the Father has commenced upon all the face of the
          land.
          

          Ether 4:18
           18 Therefore, repent all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me,
          and believe in my gospel, and be baptized in my name; for he that
          believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth
          not shall be damned; and signs shall follow them that believe in
          my name.
          

          Ether 4:19
           19 And blessed is he that is found faithful unto my name at the
          last day, for he shall be lifted up to dwell in the kingdom
          prepared for him from the foundation of the world. And behold it
          is I that hath spoken it. Amen.
          

Ether 5 Chapter 5

          Ether 5:1
           1 And now I, Moroni, have written the words which were commanded
          me, according to my memory; and I have told you the things which
          I have sealed up; therefore touch them not in order that ye may
          translate; for that thing is forbidden you, except by and by it
          shall be wisdom in God.
          

          Ether 5:2
           2 And behold, ye may be privileged that ye may show the plates
          unto those who shall assist to bring forth this work;
          

          Ether 5:3
           3 And unto three shall they be shown by the power of God;
          wherefore they shall know of a surety that these things are true.
          

          Ether 5:4
           4 And in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be
          established; and the testimony of three, and this work, in the
          which shall be shown forth the power of God and also his word, of
          which the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost bear
          record—and all this shall stand as a testimony against the world
          at the last day.
          

          Ether 5:5
           5 And if it so be that they repent and come unto the Father in
          the name of Jesus, they shall be received into the kingdom of
          God.
          

          Ether 5:6
           6 And now, if I have no authority for these things, judge ye;
          for ye shall know that I have authority when ye shall see me, and
          we shall stand before God at the last day. Amen.
          

Ether 6 Chapter 6

          Ether 6:1
           1 And now I, Moroni, proceed to give the record of Jared and his
          brother.
          

          Ether 6:2
           2 For it came to pass after the Lord had prepared the stones
          which the brother of Jared had carried up into the mount, the
          brother of Jared came down out of the mount, and he did put forth
          the stones into the vessels which were prepared, one in each end
          thereof; and behold, they did give light unto the vessels.
          

          Ether 6:3
           3 And thus the Lord caused stones to shine in darkness, to give
          light unto men, women, and children, that they might not cross
          the great waters in darkness.
          

          Ether 6:4
           4 And it came to pass that when they had prepared all manner of
          food, that thereby they might subsist upon the water, and also
          food for their flocks and herds, and whatsoever beast or animal
          or fowl that they should carry with them—and it came to pass
          that when they had done all these things they got aboard of their
          vessels or barges, and set forth into the sea, commending
          themselves unto the Lord their God.
          

          Ether 6:5
           5 And it came to pass that the Lord God caused that there should
          be a furious wind blow upon the face of the waters, towards the
          promised land; and thus they were tossed upon the waves of the
          sea before the wind.
          

          Ether 6:6
           6 And it came to pass that they were many times buried in the
          depths of the sea, because of the mountain waves which broke upon
          them, and also the great and terrible tempests which were caused
          by the fierceness of the wind.
          

          Ether 6:7
           7 And it came to pass that when they were buried in the deep
          there was no water that could hurt them, their vessels being
          tight like unto a dish, and also they were tight like unto the
          ark of Noah; therefore when they were encompassed about by many
          waters they did cry unto the Lord, and he did bring them forth
          again upon the top of the waters.
          

          Ether 6:8
           8 And it came to pass that the wind did never cease to blow
          towards the promised land while they were upon the waters; and
          thus they were driven forth before the wind.
          

          Ether 6:9
           9 And they did sing praises unto the Lord; yea, the brother of
          Jared did sing praises unto the Lord, and he did thank and praise
          the Lord all the day long; and when the night came, they did not
          cease to praise the Lord.
          

          Ether 6:10
           10 And thus they were driven forth; and no monster of the sea
          could break them, neither whale that could mar them; and they did
          have light continually, whether it was above the water or under
          the water.
          

          Ether 6:11
           11 And thus they were driven forth, three hundred and forty and
          four days upon the water.
          

          Ether 6:12
           12 And they did land upon the shore of the promised land. And
          when they had set their feet upon the shores of the promised land
          they bowed themselves down upon the face of the land, and did
          humble themselves before the Lord, and did shed tears of joy
          before the Lord, because of the multitude of his tender mercies
          over them.
          

          Ether 6:13
           13 And it came to pass that they went forth upon the face of the
          land, and began to till the earth.
          

          Ether 6:14
           14 And Jared had four sons; and they were called Jacom, and
          Gilgah, and Mahah, and Orihah.
          

          Ether 6:15
           15 And the brother of Jared also begat sons and daughters.
          

          Ether 6:16
           16 And the friends of Jared and his brother were in number about
          twenty and two souls; and they also begat sons and daughters
          before they came to the promised land; and therefore they began
          to be many.
          

          Ether 6:17
           17 And they were taught to walk humbly before the Lord; and they
          were also taught from on high.
          

          Ether 6:18
           18 And it came to pass that they began to spread upon the face
          of the land, and to multiply and to till the earth; and they did
          wax strong in the land.
          

          Ether 6:19
           19 And the brother of Jared began to be old, and saw that he
          must soon go down to the grave; wherefore he said unto Jared: Let
          us gather together our people that we may number them, that we
          may know of them what they will desire of us before we go down to
          our graves.
          

          Ether 6:20
           20 And accordingly the people were gathered together. Now the
          number of the sons and the daughters of the brother of Jared were
          twenty and two souls; and the number of sons and daughters of
          Jared were twelve, he having four sons.
          

          Ether 6:21
           21 And it came to pass that they did number their people; and
          after that they had numbered them, they did desire of them the
          things which they would that they should do before they went down
          to their graves.
          

          Ether 6:22
           22 And it came to pass that the people desired of them that they
          should anoint one of their sons to be a king over them.
          

          Ether 6:23
           23 And now behold, this was grievous unto them. And the brother
          of Jared said unto them: Surely this thing leadeth into
          captivity.
          

          Ether 6:24
           24 But Jared said unto his brother: Suffer them that they may
          have a king. And therefore he said unto them: Choose ye out from
          among our sons a king, even whom ye will.
          

          Ether 6:25
           25 And it came to pass that they chose even the firstborn of the
          brother of Jared; and his name was Pagag. And it came to pass
          that he refused and would not be their king. And the people
          would that his father should constrain him, but his father would
          not; and he commanded them that they should constrain no man to
          be their king.
          

          Ether 6:26
           26 And it came to pass that they chose all the brothers of
          Pagag, and they would not.
          

          Ether 6:27
           27 And it came to pass that neither would the sons of Jared,
          even all save it were one; and Orihah was anointed to be king
          over the people.
          

          Ether 6:28
           28 And he began to reign, and the people began to prosper; and
          they became exceedingly rich.
          

          Ether 6:29
           29 And it came to pass that Jared died, and his brother also.
          

          Ether 6:30
           30 And it came to pass that Orihah did walk humbly before the
          Lord, and did remember how great things the Lord had done for his
          father, and also taught his people how great things the Lord had
          done for their fathers.
          

Ether 7 Chapter 7

          Ether 7:1
           1 And it came to pass that Orihah did execute judgment upon the
          land in righteousness all his days, whose days were exceedingly
          many.
          

          Ether 7:2
           2 And he begat sons and daughters; yea, he begat thirty and one,
          among whom were twenty and three sons.
          

          Ether 7:3
           3 And it came to pass that he also begat Kib in his old age.
          And it came to pass that Kib reigned in his stead; and Kib begat
          Corihor.
          

          Ether 7:4
           4 And when Corihor was thirty and two years old he rebelled
          against his father, and went over and dwelt in the land of Nehor;
          and he begat sons and daughters, and they became exceedingly
          fair; wherefore Corihor drew away many people after him.
          

          Ether 7:5
           5 And when he had gathered together an army he came up unto the
          land of Moron where the king dwelt, and took him captive, which
          brought to pass the saying of the brother of Jared that they
          would be brought into captivity.
          

          Ether 7:6
           6 Now the land of Moron, where the king dwelt, was near the land
          which is called Desolation by the Nephites.
          

          Ether 7:7
           7 And it came to pass that Kib dwelt in captivity, and his
          people under Corihor his son, until he became exceedingly old;
          nevertheless Kib begat Shule in his old age, while he was yet in
          captivity.
          

          Ether 7:8
           8 And it came to pass that Shule was angry with his brother; and
          Shule waxed strong, and became mighty as to the strength of a
          man; and he was also mighty in judgment.
          

          Ether 7:9
           9 Wherefore, he came to the hill Ephraim, and he did molten out
          of the hill, and made swords out of steel for those whom he had
          drawn away with him; and after he had armed them with swords he
          returned to the city Nehor and gave battle unto his brother
          Corihor, by which means he obtained the kingdom and restored it
          unto his father Kib.
          

          Ether 7:10
           10 And now because of the thing which Shule had done, his father
          bestowed upon him the kingdom; therefore he began to reign in the
          stead of his father.
          

          Ether 7:11
           11 And it came to pass that he did execute judgment in
          righteousness; and he did spread his kingdom upon all the face of
          the land, for the people had become exceedingly numerous.
          

          Ether 7:12
           12 And it came to pass that Shule also begat many sons and
          daughters.
          

          Ether 7:13
           13 And Corihor repented of the many evils which he had done;
          wherefore Shule gave him power in his kingdom.
          

          Ether 7:14
           14 And it came to pass that Corihor had many sons and daughters.
          

And among the sons of Corihor there was one whose name was Noah.

          Ether 7:15
           15 And it came to pass that Noah rebelled against Shule, the
          king, and also his father Corihor, and drew away Cohor his
          brother, and also all his brethren and many of the people.
          

          Ether 7:16
           16 And he gave battle unto Shule the king, in which he did
          obtain the land of their first inheritance; and he became a king
          over that part of the land.
          

          Ether 7:17
           17 And it came to pass that he gave battle again unto Shule, the
          king; and he took Shule, the king, and carried him away captive
          into Moron.
          

          Ether 7:18
           18 And it came to pass as he was about to put him to death, the
          sons of Shule crept into the house of Noah by night and slew him,
          and broke down the door of the prison and brought out their
          father, and placed him upon his throne in his own kingdom.
          

          Ether 7:19
           19 Wherefore, the son of Noah did build up his kingdom in his
          stead; nevertheless they did not gain power any more over Shule
          the king, and the people who were under the reign of Shule the
          king did prosper exceedingly and wax great.
          

          Ether 7:20
           20 And the country was divided; and there were two kingdoms, the
          kingdom of Shule, and the kingdom of Cohor, the son of Noah.
          

          Ether 7:21
           21 And Cohor, the son of Noah, caused that his people should
          give battle unto Shule, in which Shule did beat them and did slay
          Cohor.
          

          Ether 7:22
           22 And now Cohor had a son who was called Nimrod; and Nimrod
          gave up the kingdom of Cohor unto Shule, and he did gain favor in
          the eyes of Shule; wherefore Shule did bestow great favors upon
          him, and he did do in the kingdom of Shule according to his
          desires.
          

          Ether 7:23
           23 And also in the reign of Shule there came prophets among the
          people, who were sent from the Lord, prophesying that the
          wickedness and idolatry of the people was bringing a curse upon
          the land, and they should be destroyed if they did not repent.
          

          Ether 7:24
           24 And it came to pass that the people did revile against the
          prophets, and did mock them. And it came to pass that king Shule
          did execute judgment against all those who did revile against the
          prophets.
          

          Ether 7:25
           25 And he did execute a law throughout all the land, which gave
          power unto the prophets that they should go whithersoever they
          would; and by this cause the people were brought unto repentance.
          

          Ether 7:26
           26 And because the people did repent of their iniquities and
          idolatries the Lord did spare them, and they began to prosper
          again in the land. And it came to pass that Shule begat sons and
          daughters in his old age.
          

          Ether 7:27
           27 And there were no more wars in the days of Shule; and he
          remembered the great things that the Lord had done for his
          fathers in bringing them across the great deep into the promised
          land; wherefore he did execute judgment in righteousness all his
          days.
          

Ether 8 Chapter 8

          Ether 8:1
           1 And it came to pass that he begat Omer, and Omer reigned in
          his stead. And Omer begat Jared; and Jared begat sons and
          daughters.
          

          Ether 8:2
           2 And Jared rebelled against his father, and came and dwelt in
          the land of Heth. And it came to pass that he did flatter many
          people, because of his cunning words, until he had gained the
          half of the kingdom.
          

          Ether 8:3
           3 And when he had gained the half of the kingdom he gave battle
          unto his father, and he did carry away his father into captivity,
          and did make him serve in captivity;
          

          Ether 8:4
           4 And now, in the days of the reigns of Omer he was in captivity
          the half of his days. And it came to pass that he begat sons and
          daughters among whom were Esrom and Coriantumr;
          

          Ether 8:5
           5 And they were exceedingly angry because of the doings of Jared
          their brother, insomuch that they did raise an army and gave
          battle unto Jared. And it came to pass that they did give battle
          unto him by night.
          

          Ether 8:6
           6 And it came to pass that when they had slain the army of Jared
          they were about to slay him also; and he plead with them that
          they would not slay him, and he would give up the kingdom unto
          his father. And it came to pass that they did grant unto him his
          life.
          

          Ether 8:7
           7 And now Jared became exceedingly sorrowful because of the loss
          of the kingdom, for he had set his heart upon the kingdom and
          upon the glory of the world.
          

          Ether 8:8
           8 Now the daughter of Jared being exceedingly expert, and seeing
          the sorrows of her father, thought to devise a plan whereby she
          could redeem the kingdom unto her father.
          

          Ether 8:9
           9 Now the daughter of Jared was exceedingly fair. And it came
          to pass that she did talk with her father, and said unto him:
          Whereby hath my father so much sorrow? Hath he not read the
          record which our fathers brought across the great deep? Behold,
          is there not an account concerning them of old, that they by
          their secret plans did obtain kingdoms and great glory?
          

          Ether 8:10
           10 And now, therefore, let my father send for Akish, the son of
          Kimnor; and behold, I am fair, and I will dance before him, and I
          will please him, that he will desire me to wife; wherefore if he
          shall desire of thee that ye shall give unto him me to wife, then
          shall ye say: I will give her if ye will bring unto me the head
          of my father, the king.
          

          Ether 8:11
           11 And now Omer was a friend to Akish; wherefore, when Jared had
          sent for Akish, the daughter of Jared danced before him that she
          pleased him, insomuch that he desired her to wife. And it came
          to pass that he said unto Jared: Give her unto me to wife.
          

          Ether 8:12
           12 And Jared said unto him: I will give her unto you, if ye will
          bring unto me the head of my father, the king.
          

          Ether 8:13
           13 And it came to pass that Akish gathered in unto the house of
          Jared all his kinsfolk, and said unto them: Will ye swear unto me
          that ye will be faithful unto me in the thing which I shall
          desire of you?
          

          Ether 8:14
           14 And it came to pass that they all sware unto him, by the God
          of heaven, and also by the heavens, and also by the earth, and by
          their heads, that whoso should vary from the assistance which
          Akish desired should lose his head; and whoso should divulge
          whatsoever thing Akish made known unto them, the same should lose
          his life.
          

          Ether 8:15
           15 And it came to pass that thus they did agree with Akish. And
          Akish did administer unto them the oaths which were given by them
          of old who also sought power, which had been handed down even
          from Cain, who was a murderer from the beginning.
          

          Ether 8:16
           16 And they were kept up by the power of the devil to administer
          these oaths unto the people, to keep them in darkness, to help
          such as sought power to gain power, and to murder, and to
          plunder, and to lie, and to commit all manner of wickedness and
          whoredoms.
          

          Ether 8:17
           17 And it was the daughter of Jared who put it into his heart to
          search up these things of old; and Jared put it into the heart of
          Akish; wherefore, Akish administered it unto his kindred and
          friends, leading them away by fair promises to do whatsoever
          thing he desired.
          

          Ether 8:18
           18 And it came to pass that they formed a secret combination,
          even as they of old; which combination is most abominable and
          wicked above all, in the sight of God;
          

          Ether 8:19
           19 For the Lord worketh not in secret combinations, neither doth
          he will that man should shed blood, but in all things hath
          forbidden it, from the beginning of man.
          

          Ether 8:20
           20 And now I, Moroni, do not write the manner of their oaths and
          combinations, for it hath been made known unto me that they are
          had among all people, and they are had among the Lamanites.
          

          Ether 8:21
           21 And they have caused the destruction of this people of whom I
          am now speaking, and also the destruction of the people of Nephi.
          

          Ether 8:22
           22 And whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations,
          to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation,
          behold, they shall be destroyed; for the Lord will not suffer
          that the blood of his saints, which shall be shed by them, shall
          always cry unto him from the ground for vengeance upon them and
          yet he avenge them not.
          

          Ether 8:23
           23 Wherefore, O ye Gentiles, it is wisdom in God that these
          things should be shown unto you, that thereby ye may repent of
          your sins, and suffer not that these murderous combinations shall
          get above you, which are built up to get power and gain—and the
          work, yea, even the work of destruction come upon you, yea, even
          the sword of the justice of the Eternal God shall fall upon you,
          to your overthrow and destruction if ye shall suffer these things
          to be.
          

          Ether 8:24
           24 Wherefore, the Lord commandeth you, when ye shall see these
          things come among you that ye shall awake to a sense of your
          awful situation, because of this secret combination which shall
          be among you; or wo be unto it, because of the blood of them who
          have been slain; for they cry from the dust for vengeance upon
          it, and also upon those who built it up.
          

          Ether 8:25
           25 For it cometh to pass that whoso buildeth it up seeketh to
          overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries; and
          it bringeth to pass the destruction of all people, for it is
          built up by the devil, who is the father of all lies; even that
          same liar who beguiled our first parents, yea, even that same
          liar who hath caused man to commit murder from the beginning; who
          hath hardened the hearts of men that they have murdered the
          prophets, and stoned them, and cast them out from the beginning.
          

          Ether 8:26
           26 Wherefore, I, Moroni, am commanded to write these things that
          evil may be done away, and that the time may come that Satan may
          have no power upon the hearts of the children of men, but that
          they may be persuaded to do good continually, that they may come
          unto the fountain of all righteousness and be saved.
          

Ether 9 Chapter 9

          Ether 9:1
           1 And now I, Moroni, proceed with my record. Therefore, behold,
          it came to pass that because of the secret combinations of Akish
          and his friends, behold, they did overthrow the kingdom of Omer.
          

          Ether 9:2
           2 Nevertheless, the Lord was merciful unto Omer, and also to his
          sons and to his daughters who did not seek his destruction.
          

          Ether 9:3
           3 And the Lord warned Omer in a dream that he should depart out
          of the land; wherefore Omer departed out of the land with his
          family, and traveled many days, and came over and passed by the
          hill of Shim, and came over by the place where the Nephites were
          destroyed, and from thence eastward, and came to a place which
          was called Ablom, by the seashore, and there he pitched his tent,
          and also his sons and his daughters, and all his household, save
          it were Jared and his family.
          

          Ether 9:4
           4 And it came to pass that Jared was anointed king over the
          people, by the hand of wickedness; and he gave unto Akish his
          daughter to wife.
          

          Ether 9:5
           5 And it came to pass that Akish sought the life of his
          father-in-law; and he applied unto those whom he had sworn by the
          oath of the ancients, and they obtained the head of his
          father-in-law, as he sat upon his throne, giving audience to his
          people.
          

          Ether 9:6
           6 For so great had been the spreading of this wicked and secret
          society that it had corrupted the hearts of all the people;
          therefore Jared was murdered upon his throne, and Akish reigned
          in his stead.
          

          Ether 9:7
           7 And it came to pass that Akish began to be jealous of his son,
          therefore he shut him up in prison, and kept him upon little or
          no food until he had suffered death.
          

          Ether 9:8
           8 And now the brother of him that suffered death, (and his name
          was Nimrah) was angry with his father because of that which his
          father had done unto his brother.
          

          Ether 9:9
           9 And it came to pass that Nimrah gathered together a small
          number of men, and fled out of the land, and came over and dwelt
          with Omer.
          

          Ether 9:10
           10 And it came to pass that Akish begat other sons, and they won
          the hearts of the people, notwithstanding they had sworn unto him
          to do all manner of iniquity according to that which he desired.
          

          Ether 9:11
           11 Now the people of Akish were desirous for gain, even as Akish
          was desirous for power; wherefore, the sons of Akish did offer
          them money, by which means they drew away the more part of the
          people after them.
          

          Ether 9:12
           12 And there began to be a war between the sons of Akish and
          Akish, which lasted for the space of many years, yea, unto the
          destruction of nearly all the people of the kingdom, yea, even
          all, save it were thirty souls, and they who fled with the house
          of Omer.
          

          Ether 9:13
           13 Wherefore, Omer was restored again to the land of his
          inheritance.
          

          Ether 9:14
           14 And it came to pass that Omer began to be old; nevertheless,
          in his old age he begat Emer; and he anointed Emer to be king to
          reign in his stead.
          

          Ether 9:15
           15 And after that he had anointed Emer to be king he saw peace
          in the land for the space of two years, and he died, having seen
          exceedingly many days, which were full of sorrow. And it came to
          pass that Emer did reign in his stead, and did fill the steps of
          his father.
          

          Ether 9:16
           16 And the Lord began again to take the curse from off the land,
          and the house of Emer did prosper exceedingly under the reign of
          Emer; and in the space of sixty and two years they had become
          exceedingly strong, insomuch that they became exceedingly rich—
          

          Ether 9:17
           17 Having all manner of fruit, and of grain, and of silks, and
          of fine linen, and of gold, and of silver, and of precious
          things;
          

          Ether 9:18
           18 And also all manner of cattle, of oxen, and cows, and of
          sheep, and of swine, and of goats, and also many other kinds of
          animals which were useful for the food of man.
          

          Ether 9:19
           19 And they also had horses, and asses, and there were elephants
          and cureloms and cumoms; all of which were useful unto man, and
          more especially the elephants and cureloms and cumoms.
          

          Ether 9:20
           20 And thus the Lord did pour out his blessings upon this land,
          which was choice above all other lands; and he commanded that
          whoso should possess the land should possess it unto the Lord, or
          they should be destroyed when they were ripened in iniquity; for
          upon such, saith the Lord: I will pour out the fulness of my
          wrath.
          

          Ether 9:21
           21 And Emer did execute judgment in righteousness all his days,
          and he begat many sons and daughters; and he begat Coriantum, and
          he anointed Coriantum to reign in his stead.
          

          Ether 9:22
           22 And after he had anointed Coriantum to reign in his stead he
          lived four years, and he saw peace in the land; yea, and he even
          saw the Son of Righteousness, and did rejoice and glory in his
          day; and he died in peace.
          

          Ether 9:23
           23 And it came to pass that Coriantum did walk in the steps of
          his father, and did build many mighty cities, and did administer
          that which was good unto his people in all his days. And it came
          to pass that he had no children even until he was exceedingly
          old.
          

          Ether 9:24
           24 And it came to pass that his wife died, being an hundred and
          two years old. And it came to pass that Coriantum took to wife,
          in his old age, a young maid, and begat sons and daughters;
          wherefore he lived until he was an hundred and forty and two
          years old.
          

          Ether 9:25
           25 And it came to pass that he begat Com, and Com reigned in his
          stead; and he reigned forty and nine years, and he begat Heth;
          and he also begat other sons and daughters.
          

          Ether 9:26
           26 And the people had spread again over all the face of the
          land, and there began again to be an exceedingly great wickedness
          upon the face of the land, and Heth began to embrace the secret
          plans again of old, to destroy his father.
          

          Ether 9:27
           27 And it came to pass that he did dethrone his father, for he
          slew him with his own sword; and he did reign in his stead.
          

          Ether 9:28
           28 And there came prophets in the land again, crying repentance
          unto them—that they must prepare the way of the Lord or there
          should come a curse upon the face of the land; yea, even there
          should be a great famine, in which they should be destroyed if
          they did not repent.
          

          Ether 9:29
           29 But the people believed not the words of the prophets, but
          they cast them out; and some of them they cast into pits and left
          them to perish. And it came to pass that they did all these
          things according to the commandment of the king, Heth.
          

          Ether 9:30
           30 And it came to pass that there began to be a great dearth
          upon the land, and the inhabitants began to be destroyed
          exceedingly fast because of the dearth, for there was no rain
          upon the face of the earth.
          

          Ether 9:31
           31 And there came forth poisonous serpents also upon the face of
          the land, and did poison many people. And it came to pass that
          their flocks began to flee before the poisonous serpents, towards
          the land southward, which was called by the Nephites Zarahemla.
          

          Ether 9:32
           32 And it came to pass that there were many of them which did
          perish by the way; nevertheless, there were some which fled into
          the land southward.
          

          Ether 9:33
           33 And it came to pass that the Lord did cause the serpents that
          they should pursue them no more, but that they should hedge up
          the way that the people could not pass, that whoso should attempt
          to pass might fall by the poisonous serpents.
          

          Ether 9:34
           34 And it came to pass that the people did follow the course of
          the beasts, and did devour the carcasses of them which fell by
          the way, until they had devoured them all. Now when the people
          saw that they must perish they began to repent of their
          iniquities and cry unto the Lord.
          

          Ether 9:35
           35 And it came to pass that when they had humbled themselves
          sufficiently before the Lord he did send rain upon the face of
          the earth; and the people began to revive again, and there began
          to be fruit in the north countries, and in all the countries
          round about. And the Lord did show forth his power unto them in
          preserving them from famine.
          

Ether 10 Chapter 10

          Ether 10:1
           1 And it came to pass that Shez, who was a descendant of
          Heth—for Heth had perished by the famine, and all his household
          save it were Shez—wherefore, Shez began to build up again a
          broken people.
          

          Ether 10:2
           2 And it came to pass that Shez did remember the destruction of
          his fathers, and he did build up a righteous kingdom; for he
          remembered what the Lord had done in bringing Jared and his
          brother across the deep; and he did walk in the ways of the Lord;
          and he begat sons and daughters.
          

          Ether 10:3
           3 And his eldest son, whose name was Shez, did rebel against
          him; nevertheless, Shez was smitten by the hand of a robber,
          because of his exceeding riches, which brought peace again unto
          his father.
          

          Ether 10:4
           4 And it came to pass that his father did build up many cities
          upon the face of the land, and the people began again to spread
          over all the face of the land. And Shez did live to an
          exceedingly old age; and he begat Riplakish. And he died, and
          Riplakish reigned in his stead.
          

          Ether 10:5
           5 And it came to pass that Riplakish did not do that which was
          right in the sight of the Lord, for he did have many wives and
          concubines, and did lay that upon men's shoulders which was
          grievous to be borne; yea, he did tax them with heavy taxes; and
          with the taxes he did build many spacious buildings.
          

          Ether 10:6
           6 And he did erect him an exceedingly beautiful throne; and he
          did build many prisons, and whoso would not be subject unto taxes
          he did cast into prison; and whoso was not able to pay taxes he
          did cast into prison; and he did cause that they should labor
          continually for their support; and whoso refused to labor he did
          cause to be put to death.
          

          Ether 10:7
           7 Wherefore he did obtain all his fine work, yea, even his fine
          gold he did cause to be refined in prison, and all manner of fine
          workmanship he did cause to be wrought in prison. And it came to
          pass that he did afflict the people with his whoredoms and
          abominations.
          

          Ether 10:8
           8 And when he had reigned for the space of forty and two years
          the people did rise up in rebellion against him; and there began
          to be war again in the land, insomuch that Riplakish was killed,
          and his descendants were driven out of the land.
          

          Ether 10:9
           9 And it came to pass after the space of many years, Morianton,
          (he being a descendant of Riplakish) gathered together an army of
          outcasts, and went forth and gave battle unto the people; and he
          gained power over many cities; and the war became exceedingly
          sore, and did last for the space of many years; and he did gain
          power over all the land, and did establish himself king over all
          the land.
          

          Ether 10:10
           10 And after that he had established himself king he did ease
          the burden of the people, by which he did gain favor in the eyes
          of the people, and they did anoint him to be their king.
          

          Ether 10:11
           11 And he did do justice unto the people, but not unto himself
          because of his many whoredoms; wherefore he was cut off from the
          presence of the Lord.
          

          Ether 10:12
           12 And it came to pass that Morianton built up many cities, and
          the people became exceedingly rich under his reign, both in
          buildings, and in gold and silver, and in raising grain, and in
          flocks, and herds, and such things which had been restored unto
          them.
          

          Ether 10:13
           13 And Morianton did live to an exceedingly great age, and then
          he begat Kim; and Kim did reign in the stead of his father; and
          he did reign eight years, and his father died. And it came to
          pass that Kim did not reign in righteousness, wherefore he was
          not favored of the Lord.
          

          Ether 10:14
           14 And his brother did rise up in rebellion against him, by
          which he did bring him into captivity; and he did remain in
          captivity all his days; and he begat sons and daughters in
          captivity, and in his old age he begat Levi; and he died.
          

          Ether 10:15
           15 And it came to pass that Levi did serve in captivity after
          the death of his father, for the space of forty and two years.
          And he did make war against the king of the land, by which he did
          obtain unto himself the kingdom.
          

          Ether 10:16
           16 And after he had obtained unto himself the kingdom he did
          that which was right in the sight of the Lord; and the people did
          prosper in the land; and he did live to a good old age, and begat
          sons and daughters; and he also begat Corom, whom he anointed
          king in his stead.
          

          Ether 10:17
           17 And it came to pass that Corom did that which was good in the
          sight of the Lord all his days; and he begat many sons and
          daughters; and after he had seen many days he did pass away, even
          like unto the rest of the earth; and Kish reigned in his stead.
          

          Ether 10:18
           18 And it came to pass that Kish passed away also, and Lib
          reigned in his stead.
          

          Ether 10:19
           19 And it came to pass that Lib also did that which was good in
          the sight of the Lord. And in the days of Lib the poisonous
          serpents were destroyed. Wherefore they did go into the land
          southward, to hunt food for the people of the land, for the land
          was covered with animals of the forest. And Lib also himself
          became a great hunter.
          

          Ether 10:20
           20 And they built a great city by the narrow neck of land, by
          the place where the sea divides the land.
          

          Ether 10:21
           21 And they did preserve the land southward for a wilderness, to
          get game. And the whole face of the land northward was covered
          with inhabitants.
          

          Ether 10:22
           22 And they were exceedingly industrious, and they did buy and
          sell and traffic one with another, that they might get gain.
          

          Ether 10:23
           23 And they did work in all manner of ore, and they did make
          gold, and silver, and iron, and brass, and all manner of metals;
          and they did dig it out of the earth; wherefore they did cast up
          mighty heaps of earth to get ore, of gold, and of silver, and of
          iron, and of copper. And they did work all manner of fine work.
          

          Ether 10:24
           24 And they did have silks, and fine-twined linen; and they did
          work all manner of cloth, that they might clothe themselves from
          their nakedness.
          

          Ether 10:25
           25 And they did make all manner of tools to till the earth, both
          to plow and to sow, to reap and to hoe, and also to thrash.
          

          Ether 10:26
           26 And they did make all manner of tools with which they did
          work their beasts.
          

          Ether 10:27
           27 And they did make all manner of weapons of war. And they did
          work all manner of work of exceedingly curious workmanship.
          

          Ether 10:28
           28 And never could be a people more blessed than were they, and
          more prospered by the hand of the Lord. And they were in a land
          that was choice above all lands, for the Lord had spoken it.
          

          Ether 10:29
           29 And it came to pass that Lib did live many years, and begat
          sons and daughters; and he also begat Hearthom.
          

          Ether 10:30
           30 And it came to pass that Hearthom reigned in the stead of his
          father. And when Hearthom had reigned twenty and four years,
          behold, the kingdom was taken away from him. And he served many
          years in captivity, yea, even all the remainder of his days.
          

          Ether 10:31
           31 And he begat Heth, and Heth lived in captivity all his days.
          And Heth begat Aaron, and Aaron dwelt in captivity all his days;
          and he begat Amnigaddah, and Amnigaddah also dwelt in captivity
          all his days; and he begat Coriantum, and Coriantum dwelt in
          captivity all his days; and he begat Com.
          

          Ether 10:32
           32 And it came to pass that Com drew away the half of the
          kingdom. And he reigned over the half of the kingdom forty and
          two years; and he went to battle against the king, Amgid, and
          they fought for the space of many years, during which time Com
          gained power over Amgid, and obtained power over the remainder of
          the kingdom.
          

          Ether 10:33
           33 And in the days of Com there began to be robbers in the land;
          and they adopted the old plans, and administered oaths after the
          manner of the ancients, and sought again to destroy the kingdom.
          

          Ether 10:34
           34 Now Com did fight against them much; nevertheless, he did not
          prevail against them.
          

Ether 11 Chapter 11

          Ether 11:1
           1 And there came also in the days of Com many prophets, and
          prophesied of the destruction of that great people except they
          should repent, and turn unto the Lord, and forsake their murders
          and wickedness.
          

          Ether 11:2
           2 And it came to pass that the prophets were rejected by the
          people, and they fled unto Com for protection, for the people
          sought to destroy them.
          

          Ether 11:3
           3 And they prophesied unto Com many things; and he was blessed
          in all the remainder of his days.
          

          Ether 11:4
           4 And he lived to a good old age, and begat Shiblom; and Shiblom
          reigned in his stead. And the brother of Shiblom rebelled
          against him, and there began to be an exceedingly great war in
          all the land.
          

          Ether 11:5
           5 And it came to pass that the brother of Shiblom caused that
          all the prophets who prophesied of the destruction of the people
          should be put to death;
          

          Ether 11:6
           6 And there was great calamity in all the land, for they had
          testified that a great curse should come upon the land, and also
          upon the people, and that there should be a great destruction
          among them, such an one as never had been upon the face of the
          earth, and their bones should become as heaps of earth upon the
          face of the land except they should repent of their wickedness.
          

          Ether 11:7
           7 And they hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord, because of
          their wicked combinations; wherefore, there began to be wars and
          contentions in all the land, and also many famines and
          pestilences, insomuch that there was a great destruction, such an
          one as never had been known upon the face of the earth; and all
          this came to pass in the days of Shiblom.
          

          Ether 11:8
           8 And the people began to repent of their iniquity; and inasmuch
          as they did the Lord did have mercy on them.
          

          Ether 11:9
           9 And it came to pass that Shiblom was slain, and Seth was
          brought into captivity, and did dwell in captivity all his days.
          

          Ether 11:10
           10 And it came to pass that Ahah, his son, did obtain the
          kingdom; and he did reign over the people all his days. And he
          did do all manner of iniquity in his days, by which he did cause
          the shedding of much blood; and few were his days.
          

          Ether 11:11
           11 And Ethem, being a descendant of Ahah, did obtain the
          kingdom; and he also did do that which was wicked in his days.
          

          Ether 11:12
           12 And it came to pass that in the days of Ethem there came many
          prophets, and prophesied again unto the people; yea, they did
          prophesy that the Lord would utterly destroy them from off the
          face of the earth except they repented of their iniquities.
          

          Ether 11:13
           13 And it came to pass that the people hardened their hearts,
          and would not hearken unto their words; and the prophets mourned
          and withdrew from among the people.
          

          Ether 11:14
           14 And it came to pass that Ethem did execute judgment in
          wickedness all his days; and he begat Moron. And it came to pass
          that Moron did reign in his stead; and Moron did that which was
          wicked before the Lord.
          

          Ether 11:15
           15 And it came to pass that there arose a rebellion among the
          people, because of that secret combination which was built up to
          get power and gain; and there arose a mighty man among them in
          iniquity, and gave battle unto Moron, in which he did overthrow
          the half of the kingdom; and he did maintain the half of the
          kingdom for many years.
          

          Ether 11:16
           16 And it came to pass that Moron did overthrow him, and did
          obtain the kingdom again.
          

          Ether 11:17
           17 And it came to pass that there arose another mighty man; and
          he was a descendant of the brother of Jared.
          

          Ether 11:18
           18 And it came to pass that he did overthrow Moron and obtain
          the kingdom; wherefore, Moron dwelt in captivity all the
          remainder of his days; and he begat Coriantor.
          

          Ether 11:19
           19 And it came to pass that Coriantor dwelt in captivity all his
          days.
          

          Ether 11:20
           20 And in the days of Coriantor there also came many prophets,
          and prophesied of great and marvelous things, and cried
          repentance unto the people, and except they should repent the
          Lord God would execute judgment against them to their utter
          destruction;
          

          Ether 11:21
           21 And that the Lord God would send or bring forth another
          people to possess the land, by his power, after the manner by
          which he brought their fathers.
          

          Ether 11:22
           22 And they did reject all the words of the prophets, because of
          their secret society and wicked abominations.
          

          Ether 11:23
           23 And it came to pass that Coriantor begat Ether, and he died,
          having dwelt in captivity all his days.
          

Ether 12 Chapter 12

          Ether 12:1
           1 And it came to pass that the days of Ether were in the days of
          Coriantumr; and Coriantumr was king over all the land.
          

          Ether 12:2
           2 And Ether was a prophet of the Lord; wherefore Ether came
          forth in the days of Coriantumr, and began to prophesy unto the
          people, for he could not be restrained because of the Spirit of
          the Lord which was in him.
          

          Ether 12:3
           3 For he did cry from the morning, even until the going down of
          the sun, exhorting the people to believe in God unto repentance
          lest they should be destroyed, saying unto them that by faith all
          things are fulfilled—
          

          Ether 12:4
           4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a
          better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which
          hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which
          would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good
          works, being led to glorify God.
          

          Ether 12:5
           5 And it came to pass that Ether did prophesy great and
          marvelous things unto the people, which they did not believe,
          because they saw them not.
          

          Ether 12:6
           6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these
          things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which
          are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see
          not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your
          faith.
          

          Ether 12:7
           7 For it was by faith that Christ showed himself unto our
          fathers, after he had risen from the dead; and he showed not
          himself unto them until after they had faith in him; wherefore,
          it must needs be that some had faith in him, for he showed
          himself not unto the world.
          

          Ether 12:8
           8 But because of the faith of men he has shown himself unto the
          world, and glorified the name of the Father, and prepared a way
          that thereby others might be partakers of the heavenly gift, that
          they might hope for those things which they have not seen.
          

          Ether 12:9
           9 Wherefore, ye may also have hope, and be partakers of the
          gift, if ye will but have faith.
          

          Ether 12:10
           10 Behold it was by faith that they of old were called after the
          holy order of God.
          

          Ether 12:11
           11 Wherefore, by faith was the law of Moses given. But in the
          gift of his Son hath God prepared a more excellent way; and it is
          by faith that it hath been fulfilled.
          

          Ether 12:12
           12 For if there be no faith among the children of men God can do
          no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until
          after their faith.
          

          Ether 12:13
           13 Behold, it was the faith of Alma and Amulek that caused the
          prison to tumble to the earth.
          

          Ether 12:14
           14 Behold, it was the faith of Nephi and Lehi that wrought the
          change upon the Lamanites, that they were baptized with fire and
          with the Holy Ghost.
          

          Ether 12:15
           15 Behold, it was the faith of Ammon and his brethren which
          wrought so great a miracle among the Lamanites.
          

          Ether 12:16
          
           16 Yea, and even all they who wrought miracles wrought them by
          faith, even those who were before Christ and also those who were
          after.
          

          Ether 12:17
           17 And it was by faith that the three disciples obtained a
          promise that they should not taste of death; and they obtained
          not the promise until after their faith.
          

          Ether 12:18
           18 And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after
          their faith; wherefore they first believed in the Son of God.
          

          Ether 12:19
           19 And there were many whose faith was so exceedingly strong,
          even before Christ came, who could not be kept from within the
          veil, but truly saw with their eyes the things which they had
          beheld with an eye of faith, and they were glad.
          

          Ether 12:20
           20 And behold, we have seen in this record that one of these was
          the brother of Jared; for so great was his faith in God, that
          when God put forth his finger he could not hide it from the sight
          of the brother of Jared, because of his word which he had spoken
          unto him, which word he had obtained by faith.
          

          Ether 12:21
           21 And after the brother of Jared had beheld the finger of the
          Lord, because of the promise which the brother of Jared had
          obtained by faith, the Lord could not withhold anything from his
          sight; wherefore he showed him all things, for he could no longer
          be kept without the veil.
          

          Ether 12:22
           22 And it is by faith that my fathers have obtained the promise
          that these things should come unto their brethren through the
          Gentiles; therefore the Lord hath commanded me, yea, even Jesus
          Christ.
          

          Ether 12:23
           23 And I said unto him: Lord, the Gentiles will mock at these
          things, because of our weakness in writing; for Lord thou hast
          made us mighty in word by faith, but thou hast not made us mighty
          in writing; for thou hast made all this people that they could
          speak much, because of the Holy Ghost which thou hast given them;
          

          Ether 12:24
           24 And thou hast made us that we could write but little, because
          of the awkwardness of our hands. Behold, thou hast not made us
          mighty in writing like unto the brother of Jared, for thou madest
          him that the things which he wrote were mighty even as thou art,
          unto the overpowering of man to read them.
          

          Ether 12:25
           25 Thou hast also made our words powerful and great, even that
          we cannot write them; wherefore, when we write we behold our
          weakness, and stumble because of the placing of our words; and I
          fear lest the Gentiles shall mock at our words.
          

          Ether 12:26
           26 And when I had said this, the Lord spake unto me, saying:
          Fools mock, but they shall mourn; and my grace is sufficient for
          the meek, that they shall take no advantage of your weakness;
          

          Ether 12:27
           27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness.
          I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is
          sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if
          they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will
          I make weak things become strong unto them.
          

          Ether 12:28
           28 Behold, I will show unto the Gentiles their weakness and I
          will show unto them that faith, hope and charity bringeth unto
          me—the fountain of all righteousness.
          

          Ether 12:29
           29 And I, Moroni, having heard these words, was comforted, and
          said: O Lord, thy righteous will be done, for I know that thou
          workest unto the children of men according to their faith;
          

          Ether 12:30
           30 For the brother of Jared said unto the mountain Zerin,
          Remove—and it was removed. And if he had not had faith it would
          not have moved; wherefore thou workest after men have faith.
          

          Ether 12:31
           31 For thus didst thou manifest thyself unto thy disciples; for
          after they had faith, and did speak in thy name, thou didst show
          thyself unto them in great power.
          

          Ether 12:32
           32 And I also remember that thou hast said that thou hast
          prepared a house for man, yea, even among the mansions of thy
          Father, in which man might have a more excellent hope; wherefore
          man must hope, or he cannot receive an inheritance in the place
          which thou hast prepared.
          

          Ether 12:33
           33 And again, I remember that thou hast said that thou hast
          loved the world, even unto the laying down of thy life for the
          world, that thou mightest take it again to prepare a place for
          the children of men.
          

          Ether 12:34
           34 And now I know that this love which thou hast had for the
          children of men is charity; wherefore, except men shall have
          charity they cannot inherit that place which thou hast prepared
          in the mansions of thy Father.
          

          Ether 12:35
           35 Wherefore, I know by this thing which thou hast said, that if
          the Gentiles have not charity, because of our weakness, that thou
          wilt prove them, and take away their talent, yea, even that which
          they have received, and give unto them who shall have more
          abundantly.
          

          Ether 12:36
           36 And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord that he would
          give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity.
          

          Ether 12:37
           37 And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: If they have
          not charity it mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been faithful;
          wherefore, thy garments shall be made clean. And because thou
          hast seen thy weakness thou shalt be made strong, even unto the
          sitting down in the place which I have prepared in the mansions
          of my Father.
          

          Ether 12:38
           38 And now I, Moroni, bid farewell unto the Gentiles, yea, and
          also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the
          judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my
          garments are not spotted with your blood.
          

          Ether 12:39
           39 And then shall ye know that I have seen Jesus, and that he
          hath talked with me face to face, and that he told me in plain
          humility, even as a man telleth another in mine own language,
          concerning these things;
          

          Ether 12:40
           40 And only a few have I written, because of my weakness in
          writing.
          

          Ether 12:41
           41 And now, I would commend you to seek this Jesus of whom the
          prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the
          Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which
          beareth record of them, may be and abide in you forever. Amen.
          

Ether 13 Chapter 13

          Ether 13:1
           1 And now I, Moroni, proceed to finish my record concerning the
          destruction of the people of whom I have been writing.
          

          Ether 13:2
           2 For behold, they rejected all the words of Ether; for he truly
          told them of all things, from the beginning of man; and that
          after the waters had receded from off the face of this land it
          became a choice land above all other lands, a chosen land of the
          Lord; wherefore the Lord would have that all men should serve him
          who dwell upon the face thereof;
          

          Ether 13:3
           3 And that it was the place of the New Jerusalem, which should
          come down out of heaven, and the holy sanctuary of the Lord.
          

          Ether 13:4
           4 Behold, Ether saw the days of Christ, and he spake concerning
          a New Jerusalem upon this land.
          

          Ether 13:5
           5 And he spake also concerning the house of Israel, and the
          Jerusalem from whence Lehi should come—after it should be
          destroyed it should be built up again, a holy city unto the Lord;
          wherefore, it could not be a new Jerusalem for it had been in a
          time of old; but it should be built up again, and become a holy
          city of the Lord; and it should be built unto the house of
          Israel.
          

          Ether 13:6
           6 And that a New Jerusalem should be built upon this land, unto
          the remnant of the seed of Joseph, for which things there has
          been a type.
          

          Ether 13:7
           7 For as Joseph brought his father down into the land of Egypt,
          even so he died there; wherefore, the Lord brought a remnant of
          the seed of Joseph out of the land of Jerusalem, that he might be
          merciful unto the seed of Joseph that they should perish not,
          even as he was merciful unto the father of Joseph that he should
          perish not.
          

          Ether 13:8
           8 Wherefore, the remnant of the house of Joseph shall be built
          upon this land; and it shall be a land of their inheritance; and
          they shall build up a holy city unto the Lord, like unto the
          Jerusalem of old; and they shall no more be confounded, until the
          end come when the earth shall pass away.
          

          Ether 13:9
           9 And there shall be a new heaven and a new earth; and they
          shall be like unto the old save the old have passed away, and all
          things have become new.
          

          Ether 13:10
           10 And then cometh the New Jerusalem; and blessed are they who
          dwell therein, for it is they whose garments are white through
          the blood of the Lamb; and they are they who are numbered among
          the remnant of the seed of Joseph, who were of the house of
          Israel.
          

          Ether 13:11
           11 And then also cometh the Jerusalem of old; and the
          inhabitants thereof, blessed are they, for they have been washed
          in the blood of the Lamb; and they are they who were scattered
          and gathered in from the four quarters of the earth, and from the
          north countries, and are partakers of the fulfilling of the
          covenant which God made with their father, Abraham.
          

          Ether 13:12
           12 And when these things come, bringeth to pass the scripture
          which saith, there are they who were first, who shall be last;
          and there are they who were last, who shall be first.
          

          Ether 13:13
           13 And I was about to write more, but I am forbidden; but great
          and marvelous were the prophecies of Ether; but they esteemed him
          as naught, and cast him out; and he hid himself in the cavity of
          a rock by day, and by night he went forth viewing the things
          which should come upon the people.
          

          Ether 13:14
           14 And as he dwelt in the cavity of a rock he made the remainder
          of his record, viewing the destructions which came upon the
          people, by night.
          

          Ether 13:15
           15 And it came to pass that in that same year in which he was
          cast out from among the people there began to be a great war
          among the people, for there were many who rose up, who were
          mighty men, and sought to destroy Coriantumr by their secret
          plans of wickedness, of which hath been spoken.
          

          Ether 13:16
           16 And now Coriantumr, having studied, himself, in all the arts
          of war and all the cunning of the world, wherefore he gave battle
          unto them who sought to destroy him.
          

          Ether 13:17
           17 But he repented not, neither his fair sons nor daughters;
          neither the fair sons and daughters of Cohor; neither the fair
          sons and daughters of Corihor; and in fine, there were none of
          the fair sons and daughters upon the face of the whole earth who
          repented of their sins.
          

          Ether 13:18
           18 Wherefore, it came to pass that in the first year that Ether
          dwelt in the cavity of a rock, there were many people who were
          slain by the sword of those secret combinations, fighting against
          Coriantumr that they might obtain the kingdom.
          

          Ether 13:19
           19 And it came to pass that the sons of Coriantumr fought much
          and bled much.
          

          Ether 13:20
           20 And in the second year the word of the Lord came to Ether,
          that he should go and prophesy unto Coriantumr that, if he would
          repent, and all his household, the Lord would give unto him his
          kingdom and spare the people—
          

          Ether 13:21
           21 Otherwise they should be destroyed, and all his household
          save it were himself. And he should only live to see the
          fulfilling of the prophecies which had been spoken concerning
          another people receiving the land for their inheritance; and
          Coriantumr should receive a burial by them; and every soul should
          be destroyed save it were Coriantumr.
          

          Ether 13:22
           22 And it came to pass that Coriantumr repented not, neither his
          household, neither the people; and the wars ceased not; and they
          sought to kill Ether, but he fled from before them and hid again
          in the cavity of the rock.
          

          Ether 13:23
           23 And it came to pass that there arose up Shared, and he also
          gave battle unto Coriantumr; and he did beat him, insomuch that
          in the third year he did bring him into captivity.
          

          Ether 13:24
           24 And the sons of Coriantumr, in the fourth year, did beat
          Shared, and did obtain the kingdom again unto their father.
          

          Ether 13:25
           25 Now there began to be a war upon all the face of the land,
          every man with his band fighting for that which he desired.
          

          Ether 13:26
           26 And there were robbers, and in fine, all manner of wickedness
          upon all the face of the land.
          

          Ether 13:27
           27 And it came to pass that Coriantumr was exceedingly angry
          with Shared, and he went against him with his armies to battle;
          and they did meet in great anger, and they did meet in the valley
          of Gilgal; and the battle became exceedingly sore.
          

          Ether 13:28
           28 And it came to pass that Shared fought against him for the
          space of three days. And it came to pass that Coriantumr beat
          him, and did pursue him until he came to the plains of Heshlon.
          

          Ether 13:29
           29 And it came to pass that Shared gave him battle again upon
          the plains; and behold, he did beat Coriantumr, and drove him
          back again to the valley of Gilgal.
          

          Ether 13:30
           30 And Coriantumr gave Shared battle again in the valley of
          Gilgal, in which he beat Shared and slew him.
          

          Ether 13:31
           31 And Shared wounded Coriantumr in his thigh, that he did not
          go to battle again for the space of two years, in which time all
          the people upon the face of the land were shedding blood, and
          there was none to restrain them.
          

Ether 14 Chapter 14

          Ether 14:1
           1 And now there began to be a great curse upon all the land
          because of the iniquity of the people, in which, if a man should
          lay his tool or his sword upon his shelf, or upon the place
          whither he would keep it, behold, upon the morrow, he could not
          find it, so great was the curse upon the land.
          

          Ether 14:2
           2 Wherefore every man did cleave unto that which was his own,
          with his hands, and would not borrow neither would he lend; and
          every man kept the hilt of his sword in his right hand, in the
          defence of his property and his own life and of his wives and
          children.
          

          Ether 14:3
           3 And now, after the space of two years, and after the death of
          Shared, behold, there arose the brother of Shared and he gave
          battle unto Coriantumr, in which Coriantumr did beat him and did
          pursue him to the wilderness of Akish.
          

          Ether 14:4
           4 And it came to pass that the brother of Shared did give battle
          unto him in the wilderness of Akish; and the battle became
          exceedingly sore, and many thousands fell by the sword.
          

          Ether 14:5
           5 And it came to pass that Coriantumr did lay siege to the
          wilderness; and the brother of Shared did march forth out of the
          wilderness by night, and slew a part of the army of Coriantumr,
          as they were drunken.
          

          Ether 14:6
           6 And he came forth to the land of Moron, and placed himself
          upon the throne of Coriantumr.
          

          Ether 14:7
           7 And it came to pass that Coriantumr dwelt with his army in the
          wilderness for the space of two years, in which he did receive
          great strength to his army.
          

          Ether 14:8
           8 Now the brother of Shared, whose name was Gilead, also
          received great strength to his army, because of secret
          combinations.
          

          Ether 14:9
           9 And it came to pass that his high priest murdered him as he
          sat upon his throne.
          

          Ether 14:10
           10 And it came to pass that one of the secret combinations
          murdered him in a secret pass, and obtained unto himself the
          kingdom; and his name was Lib; and Lib was a man of great
          stature, more than any other man among all the people.
          

          Ether 14:11
           11 And it came to pass that in the first year of Lib, Coriantumr
          came up unto the land of Moron, and gave battle unto Lib.
          

          Ether 14:12
           12 And it came to pass that he fought with Lib, in which Lib did
          smite upon his arm that he was wounded; nevertheless, the army of
          Coriantumr did press forward upon Lib, that he fled to the
          borders upon the seashore.
          

          Ether 14:13
           13 And it came to pass that Coriantumr pursued him; and Lib gave
          battle unto him upon the seashore.
          

          Ether 14:14
           14 And it came to pass that Lib did smite the army of
          Coriantumr, that they fled again to the wilderness of Akish.
          

          Ether 14:15
           15 And it came to pass that Lib did pursue him until he came to
          the plains of Agosh. And Coriantumr had taken all the people
          with him as he fled before Lib in that quarter of the land
          whither he fled.
          

          Ether 14:16
           16 And when he had come to the plains of Agosh he gave battle
          unto Lib, and he smote upon him until he died; nevertheless, the
          brother of Lib did come against Coriantumr in the stead thereof,
          and the battle became exceedingly sore, in the which Coriantumr
          fled again before the army of the brother of Lib.
          

          Ether 14:17
           17 Now the name of the brother of Lib was called Shiz. And it
          came to pass that Shiz pursued after Coriantumr, and he did
          overthrow many cities, and he did slay both women and children,
          and he did burn the cities.
          

          Ether 14:18
           18 And there went a fear of Shiz throughout all the land; yea, a
          cry went forth throughout the land—Who can stand before the army
          of Shiz? Behold, he sweepeth the earth before him!
          

          Ether 14:19
           19 And it came to pass that the people began to flock together
          in armies, throughout all the face of the land.
          

          Ether 14:20
           20 And they were divided; and a part of them fled to the army of
          Shiz, and a part of them fled to the army of Coriantumr.
          

          Ether 14:21
           21 And so great and lasting had been the war, and so long had
          been the scene of bloodshed and carnage, that the whole face of
          the land was covered with the bodies of the dead.
          

          Ether 14:22
           22 And so swift and speedy was the war that there was none left
          to bury the dead, but they did march forth from the shedding of
          blood to the shedding of blood, leaving the bodies of both men,
          women, and children strewed upon the face of the land, to become
          a prey to the worms of the flesh.
          

          Ether 14:23
           23 And the scent thereof went forth upon the face of the land,
          even upon all the face of the land; wherefore the people became
          troubled by day and by night, because of the scent thereof.
          

          Ether 14:24
           24 Nevertheless, Shiz did not cease to pursue Coriantumr; for he
          had sworn to avenge himself upon Coriantumr of the blood of his
          brother, who had been slain, and the word of the Lord which came
          to Ether that Coriantumr should not fall by the sword.
          

          Ether 14:25
           25 And thus we see that the Lord did visit them in the fulness
          of his wrath, and their wickedness and abominations had prepared
          a way for their everlasting destruction.
          

          Ether 14:26
           26 And it came to pass that Shiz did pursue Coriantumr eastward,
          even to the borders by the seashore, and there he gave battle
          unto Shiz for the space of three days.
          

          Ether 14:27
           27 And so terrible was the destruction among the armies of Shiz
          that the people began to be frightened, and began to flee before
          the armies of Coriantumr; and they fled to the land of Corihor,
          and swept off the inhabitants before them, all them that would
          not join them.
          

          Ether 14:28
           28 And they pitched their tents in the valley of Corihor; and
          Coriantumr pitched his tents in the valley of Shurr. Now the
          valley of Shurr was near the hill Comnor; wherefore, Coriantumr
          did gather his armies together upon the hill Comnor, and did
          sound a trumpet unto the armies of Shiz to invite them forth to
          battle.
          

          Ether 14:29
           29 And it came to pass that they came forth, but were driven
          
          again; and they came the second time, and they were driven again
          the second time. And it came to pass that they came again the
          third time, and the battle became exceedingly sore.
          

          Ether 14:30
           30 And it came to pass that Shiz smote upon Coriantumr that he
          gave him many deep wounds; and Coriantumr, having lost his blood,
          fainted, and was carried away as though he were dead.
          

          Ether 14:31
           31 Now the loss of men, women and children on both sides was so
          great that Shiz commanded his people that they should not pursue
          the armies of Coriantumr; wherefore, they returned to their camp.
          

Ether 15 Chapter 15

          Ether 15:1
           1 And it came to pass when Coriantumr had recovered of his
          wounds, he began to remember the words which Ether had spoken
          unto him.
          

          Ether 15:2
           2 He saw that there had been slain by the sword already nearly
          two millions of his people, and he began to sorrow in his heart;
          yea, there had been slain two millions of mighty men, and also
          their wives and their children.
          

          Ether 15:3
           3 He began to repent of the evil which he had done; he began to
          remember the words which had been spoken by the mouth of all the
          prophets, and he saw them that they were fulfilled thus far,
          every whit; and his soul mourned and refused to be comforted.
          

          Ether 15:4
           4 And it came to pass that he wrote an epistle unto Shiz,
          desiring him that he would spare the people, and he would give up
          the kingdom for the sake of the lives of the people.
          

          Ether 15:5
           5 And it came to pass that when Shiz had received his epistle he
          wrote an epistle unto Coriantumr, that if he would give himself
          up, that he might slay him with his own sword, that he would
          spare the lives of the people.
          

          Ether 15:6
           6 And it came to pass that the people repented not of their
          iniquity; and the people of Coriantumr were stirred up to anger
          against the people of Shiz; and the people of Shiz were stirred
          up to anger against the people of Coriantumr; wherefore, the
          people of Shiz did give battle unto the people of Coriantumr.
          

          Ether 15:7
           7 And when Coriantumr saw that he was about to fall he fled
          again before the people of Shiz.
          

          Ether 15:8
           8 And it came to pass that he came to the waters of Ripliancum,
          which, by interpretation, is large, or to exceed all; wherefore,
          when they came to these waters they pitched their tents; and Shiz
          also pitched his tents near unto them; and therefore on the
          morrow they did come to battle.
          

          Ether 15:9
           9 And it came to pass that they fought an exceedingly sore
          battle, in which Coriantumr was wounded again, and he fainted
          with the loss of blood.
          

          Ether 15:10
           10 And it came to pass that the armies of Coriantumr did press
          upon the armies of Shiz that they beat them, that they caused
          them to flee before them; and they did flee southward, and did
          pitch their tents in a place which was called Ogath.
          

          Ether 15:11
           11 And it came to pass that the army of Coriantumr did pitch
          their tents by the hill Ramah; and it was that same hill where my
          father Mormon did hide up the records unto the Lord, which were
          sacred.
          

          Ether 15:12
           12 And it came to pass that they did gather together all the
          people upon all the face of the land, who had not been slain,
          save it was Ether.
          

          Ether 15:13
           13 And it came to pass that Ether did behold all the doings of
          the people; and he beheld that the people who were for Coriantumr
          were gathered together to the army of Coriantumr; and the people
          who were for Shiz were gathered together to the army of Shiz.
          

          Ether 15:14
           14 Wherefore, they were for the space of four years gathering
          together the people, that they might get all who were upon the
          face of the land, and that they might receive all the strength
          which it was possible that they could receive.
          

          Ether 15:15
           15 And it came to pass that when they were all gathered
          together, every one to the army which he would, with their wives
          and their children—both men women and children being armed with
          weapons of war, having shields, and breastplates, and
          head-plates, and being clothed after the manner of war—they did
          march forth one against another to battle; and they fought all
          that day, and conquered not.
          

          Ether 15:16
           16 And it came to pass that when it was night they were weary,
          and retired to their camps; and after they had retired to their
          camps they took up a howling and a lamentation for the loss of
          the slain of their people; and so great were their cries, their
          howlings and lamentations, that they did rend the air
          exceedingly.
          

          Ether 15:17
           17 And it came to pass that on the morrow they did go again to
          battle, and great and terrible was that day; nevertheless, they
          conquered not, and when the night came again they did rend the
          air with their cries, and their howlings, and their mournings,
          for the loss of the slain of their people.
          

          Ether 15:18
           18 And it came to pass that Coriantumr wrote again an epistle
          unto Shiz, desiring that he would not come again to battle, but
          that he would take the kingdom, and spare the lives of the
          people.
          

          Ether 15:19
           19 And behold, the Spirit of the Lord had ceased striving with
          them, and Satan had full power over the hearts of the people; for
          they were given up unto the hardness of their hearts, and the
          blindness of their minds that they might be destroyed; wherefore
          they went again to battle.
          

          Ether 15:20
           20 And it came to pass that they fought all that day, and when
          the night came they slept upon their swords.
          

          Ether 15:21
           21 And on the morrow they fought even until the night came.
          

          Ether 15:22
           22 And when the night came they were drunken with anger, even as
          a man who is drunken with wine; and they slept again upon their
          swords.
          

          Ether 15:23
           23 And on the morrow they fought again; and when the night came
          they had all fallen by the sword save it were fifty and two of
          the people of Coriantumr, and sixty and nine of the people of
          Shiz.
          

          Ether 15:24
           24 And it came to pass that they slept upon their swords that
          night, and on the morrow they fought again, and they contended in
          their might with their swords and with their shields, all that
          day.
          

          Ether 15:25
           25 And when the night came there were thirty and two of the
          people of Shiz, and twenty and seven of the people of Coriantumr.
          

          Ether 15:26
           26 And it came to pass that they ate and slept, and prepared for
          death on the morrow. And they were large and mighty men as to
          the strength of men.
          

          Ether 15:27
           27 And it came to pass that they fought for the space of three
          hours, and they fainted with the loss of blood.
          

          Ether 15:28
           28 And it came to pass that when the men of Coriantumr had
          received sufficient strength that they could walk, they were
          about to flee for their lives; but behold, Shiz arose, and also
          his men, and he swore in his wrath that he would slay Coriantumr
          or he would perish by the sword.
          

          Ether 15:29
           29 Wherefore, he did pursue them, and on the morrow he did
          overtake them; and they fought again with the sword. And it came
          to pass that when they had all fallen by the sword, save it were
          Coriantumr and Shiz, behold Shiz had fainted with the loss of
          blood.
          

          Ether 15:30
           30 And it came to pass that when Coriantumr had leaned upon his
          sword, that he rested a little, he smote off the head of Shiz.
          

          Ether 15:31
           31 And it came to pass that after he had smitten off the head of
          Shiz, that Shiz raised upon his hands and fell; and after that he
          had struggled for breath, he died.
          

          Ether 15:32
           32 And it came to pass that Coriantumr fell to the earth, and
          became as if he had no life.
          

          Ether 15:33
           33 And the Lord spake unto Ether, and said unto him: Go forth.
          And he went forth, and beheld that the words of the Lord had all
          been fulfilled; and he finished his record; (and the hundredth
          part I have not written) and he hid them in a manner that the
          people of Limhi did find them.
          

          Ether 15:34
           34 Now the last words which are written by Ether are these:
          Whether the Lord will that I be translated, or that I suffer the
          will of the Lord in the flesh, it mattereth not, if it so be that
          I am saved in the kingdom of God. Amen.
          

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THE BOOK OF MORONI

Moroni 1 Chapter 1

          Moroni 1:1
           1 Now I, Moroni, after having made an end of abridging the
          account of the people of Jared, I had supposed not to have
          written more, but I have not as yet perished; and I make not
          myself known to the Lamanites lest they should destroy me.
          

          Moroni 1:2
           2 For behold, their wars are exceedingly fierce among
          themselves; and because of their hatred they put to death every
          Nephite that will not deny the Christ.
          

          Moroni 1:3
           3 And I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ; wherefore, I wander
          whithersoever I can for the safety of mine own life.
          

          Moroni 1:4
           4 Wherefore, I write a few more things, contrary to that which I
          had supposed; for I had supposed not to have written any more;
          but I write a few more things, that perhaps they may be of worth
          unto my brethren, the Lamanites, in some future day, according to
          the will of the Lord.
          

Moroni 2 Chapter 2

          Moroni 2:1
           1 The words of Christ, which he spake unto his disciples, the
          twelve whom he had chosen, as he laid his hands upon them—
          

          Moroni 2:2
           2 And he called them by name, saying: Ye shall call on the
          Father in my name, in mighty prayer; and after ye have done this
          ye shall have power that to him upon whom ye shall lay your
          hands, ye shall give the Holy Ghost; and in my name shall ye give
          it, for thus do mine apostles.
          

          Moroni 2:3
           3 Now Christ spake these words unto them at the time of his
          first appearing; and the multitude heard it not, but the
          disciples heard it; and on as many as they laid their hands, fell
          the Holy Ghost.
          

Moroni 3 Chapter 3

          Moroni 3:1
           1 The manner which the disciples, who were called the elders of
          the church, ordained priests and teachers—
          

          Moroni 3:2
           2 After they had prayed unto the Father in the name of Christ,
          they laid their hands upon them, and said:
          

          Moroni 3:3
           3 In the name of Jesus Christ I ordain you to be a priest, (or,
          if he be a teacher) I ordain you to be a teacher, to preach
          repentance and remission of sins through Jesus Christ, by the
          endurance of faith on his name to the end. Amen.
          

          Moroni 3:4
           4 And after this manner did they ordain priests and teachers,
          according to the gifts and callings of God unto men; and they
          ordained them by the power of the Holy Ghost, which was in them.
          

Moroni 4 Chapter 4

          Moroni 4:1
           1 The manner of their elders and priests administering the flesh
          and blood of Christ unto the church; and they administered it
          according to the commandments of Christ; wherefore we know the
          manner to be true; and the elder or priest did minister it—
          

          Moroni 4:2
           2 And they did kneel down with the church, and pray to the
          Father in the name of Christ, saying:
          

          Moroni 4:3
           3 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son,
          Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of
          all those who partake of it; that they may eat in remembrance of
          the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal
          Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy
          Son, and always remember him, and keep his commandments which he
          hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with
          them. Amen.
          

Moroni 5 Chapter 5

          Moroni 5:1
           1 The manner of administering the wine—Behold, they took the
          cup, and said:
          

          Moroni 5:2
           2 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee, in the name of thy
          Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls
          of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance
          of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may
          witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always
          remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them.
          Amen.
          

Moroni 6 Chapter 6

          Moroni 6:1
           1 And now I speak concerning baptism. Behold, elders, priests,
          and teachers were baptized; and they were not baptized save they
          brought forth fruit meet that they were worthy of it.
          

          Moroni 6:2
           2 Neither did they receive any unto baptism save they came forth
          with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and witnessed unto the
          church that they truly repented of all their sins.
          

          Moroni 6:3
           3 And none were received unto baptism save they took upon them
          the name of Christ, having a determination to serve him to the
          end.
          

          Moroni 6:4
           4 And after they had been received unto baptism, and were
          wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they
          were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their
          names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by
          the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them
          continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits
          of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.
          

          Moroni 6:5
           5 And the church did meet together oft, to fast and to pray, and
          to speak one with another concerning the welfare of their souls.
          

          Moroni 6:6
           6 And they did meet together oft to partake of bread and wine,
          in remembrance of the Lord Jesus.
          

          Moroni 6:7
           7 And they were strict to observe that there should be no
          iniquity among them; and whoso was found to commit iniquity, and
          three witnesses of the church did condemn them before the elders,
          and if they repented not, and confessed not, their names were
          blotted out, and they were not numbered among the people of
          Christ.
          

          Moroni 6:8
           8 But as oft as they repented and sought forgiveness, with real
          intent, they were forgiven.
          

          Moroni 6:9
           9 And their meetings were conducted by the church after the
          manner of the workings of the Spirit, and by the power of the
          Holy Ghost; for as the power of the Holy Ghost led them whether
          to preach, or to exhort, or to pray, or to supplicate, or to
          sing, even so it was done.
          

Moroni 7 Chapter 7

          Moroni 7:1
           1 And now I, Moroni, write a few of the words of my father
          Mormon, which he spake concerning faith, hope, and charity; for
          after this manner did he speak unto the people, as he taught them
          in the synagogue which they had built for the place of worship.
          

          Moroni 7:2
           2 And now I, Mormon, speak unto you, my beloved brethren; and it
          is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, and
          his holy will, because of the gift of his calling unto me, that I
          am permitted to speak unto you at this time.
          

          Moroni 7:3
           3 Wherefore, I would speak unto you that are of the church, that
          are the peaceable followers of Christ, and that have obtained a
          sufficient hope by which ye can enter into the rest of the Lord,
          from this time henceforth until ye shall rest with him in heaven.
          

          Moroni 7:4
           4 And now my brethren, I judge these things of you because of
          your peaceable walk with the children of men.
          

          Moroni 7:5
           5 For I remember the word of God, which saith by their works ye
          shall know them; for if their works be good, then they are good
          also.
          

          Moroni 7:6
           6 For behold, God hath said a man being evil cannot do that
          which is good; for if he offereth a gift, or prayeth unto God,
          except he shall do it with real intent it profiteth him nothing.
          

          Moroni 7:7
           7 For behold, it is not counted unto him for righteousness.
          

          Moroni 7:8
           8 For behold, if a man being evil giveth a gift, he doeth it
          grudgingly; wherefore it is counted unto him the same as if he
          had retained the gift; wherefore he is counted evil before God.
          

          Moroni 7:9
           9 And likewise also is it counted evil unto a man, if he shall
          pray and not with real intent of heart; yea, and it profiteth him
          nothing, for God receiveth none such.
          

          Moroni 7:10
           10 Wherefore, a man being evil cannot do that which is good;
          neither will he give a good gift.
          

          Moroni 7:11
           11 For behold, a bitter fountain cannot bring forth good water;
          neither can a good fountain bring forth bitter water; wherefore,
          a man being a servant of the devil cannot follow Christ; and if
          he follow Christ he cannot be a servant of the devil.
          

          Moroni 7:12
           12 Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of God; and that
          which is evil cometh of the devil; for the devil is an enemy unto
          God, and fighteth against him continually, and inviteth and
          enticeth to sin, and to do that which is evil continually.
          

          Moroni 7:13
           13 But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do
          good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and
          enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is
          inspired of God.
          

          Moroni 7:14
           14 Wherefore, take heed, my beloved brethren, that ye do not
          judge that which is evil to be of God, or that which is good and
          of God to be of the devil.
          

          Moroni 7:15
           15 For behold, my brethren, it is given unto you to judge, that
          ye may know good from evil; and the way to judge is as plain,
          that ye may know with a perfect knowledge, as the daylight is
          from the dark night.
          

          Moroni 7:16
           16 For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that
          he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to
          judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade
          to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of
          Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of
          God.
          

          Moroni 7:17
           17 But whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do evil, and believe
          not in Christ, and deny him, and serve not God, then ye may know
          with a perfect knowledge it is of the devil; for after this
          manner doth the devil work, for he persuadeth no man to do good,
          no, not one; neither do his angels; neither do they who subject
          themselves unto him.
          

          Moroni 7:18
           18 And now, my brethren, seeing that ye know the light by which
          ye may judge, which light is the light of Christ, see that ye do
          not judge wrongfully; for with that same judgment which ye judge
          ye shall also be judged.
          

          Moroni 7:19
           19 Wherefore, I beseech of you, brethren, that ye should search
          diligently in the light of Christ that ye may know good from
          evil; and if ye will lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn
          it not, ye certainly will be a child of Christ.
          

          Moroni 7:20
           20 And now, my brethren, how is it possible that ye can lay hold
          upon every good thing?
          

          Moroni 7:21
           21 And now I come to that faith, of which I said I would speak;
          and I will tell you the way whereby ye may lay hold on every good
          thing.
          

          Moroni 7:22
           22 For behold, God knowing all things, being from everlasting to
          everlasting, behold, he sent angels to minister unto the children
          of men, to make manifest concerning the coming of Christ; and in
          Christ there should come every good thing.
          

          Moroni 7:23
           23 And God also declared unto prophets, by his own mouth, that
          Christ should come.
          

          Moroni 7:24
           24 And behold, there were divers ways that he did manifest
          things unto the children of men, which were good; and all things
          which are good cometh of Christ; otherwise men were fallen, and
          there could no good thing come unto them.
          

          Moroni 7:25
           25 Wherefore, by the ministering of angels, and by every word
          which proceeded forth out of the mouth of God, men began to
          exercise faith in Christ; and thus by faith, they did lay hold
          upon every good thing; and thus it was until the coming of
          Christ.
          

          Moroni 7:26
           26 And after that he came men also were saved by faith in his
          name; and by faith, they become the sons of God. And as sure as
          Christ liveth he spake these words unto our fathers, saying:
          Whatsoever thing ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is
          good, in faith believing that ye shall receive, behold, it shall
          be done unto you.
          

          Moroni 7:27
           27 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased because
          Christ hath ascended into heaven, and hath sat down on the right
          hand of God, to claim of the Father his rights of mercy which he
          hath upon the children of men?
          

          Moroni 7:28
           28 For he hath answered the ends of the law, and he claimeth all
          those who have faith in him; and they who have faith in him will
          cleave unto every good thing; wherefore he advocateth the cause
          of the children of men; and he dwelleth eternally in the heavens.
          

          Moroni 7:29
           29 And because he hath done this, my beloved brethren, have
          miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you, Nay; neither have angels
          ceased to minister unto the children of men.
          

          Moroni 7:30
           30 For behold, they are subject unto him, to minister according
          to the word of his command, showing themselves unto them of
          strong faith and a firm mind in every form of godliness.
          

          Moroni 7:31
           31 And the office of their ministry is to call men unto
          repentance, and to fulfill and to do the work of the covenants of
          the Father, which he hath made unto the children of men, to
          prepare the way among the children of men, by declaring the word
          of Christ unto the chosen vessels of the Lord, that they may bear
          testimony of him.
          

          Moroni 7:32
           32 And by so doing, the Lord God prepareth the way that the
          residue of men may have faith in Christ, that the Holy Ghost may
          have place in their hearts, according to the power thereof; and
          after this manner bringeth to pass the Father, the covenants
          which he hath made unto the children of men.
          

          Moroni 7:33
           33 And Christ hath said: If ye will have faith in me ye shall
          have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me.
          

          Moroni 7:34
           34 And he hath said: Repent all ye ends of the earth, and come
          unto me, and be baptized in my name, and have faith in me, that
          ye may be saved.
          

          Moroni 7:35
           35 And now, my beloved brethren, if this be the case that these
          things are true which I have spoken unto you, and God will show
          unto you, with power and great glory at the last day, that they
          are true, and if they are true has the day of miracles ceased?
          

          Moroni 7:36
           36 Or have angels ceased to appear unto the children of men? Or
          has he withheld the power of the Holy Ghost from them? Or will
          he, so long as time shall last, or the earth shall stand, or
          there shall be one man upon the face thereof to be saved?
          

          Moroni 7:37
           37 Behold I say unto you, Nay; for it is by faith that miracles
          are wrought; and it is by faith that angels appear and minister
          unto men; wherefore, if these things have ceased wo be unto the
          children of men, for it is because of unbelief, and all is vain.
          

          Moroni 7:38
           38 For no man can be saved, according to the words of Christ,
          save they shall have faith in his name; wherefore, if these
          things have ceased, then has faith ceased also; and awful is the
          state of man, for they are as though there had been no redemption
          made.
          

          Moroni 7:39
           39 But behold, my beloved brethren, I judge better things of
          you, for I judge that ye have faith in Christ because of your
          meekness; for if ye have not faith in him then ye are not fit to
          be numbered among the people of his church.
          

          Moroni 7:40
           40 And again, my beloved brethren, I would speak unto you
          concerning hope. How is it that ye can attain unto faith, save
          ye shall have hope?
          

          Moroni 7:41
           41 And what is it that ye shall hope for? Behold I say unto you
          that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the
          power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life eternal, and
          this because of your faith in him according to the promise.
          

          Moroni 7:42
           42 Wherefore, if a man have faith he must needs have hope; for
          without faith there cannot be any hope.
          

          Moroni 7:43
           43 And again, behold I say unto you that he cannot have faith
          and hope, save he shall be meek, and lowly of heart.
          

          Moroni 7:44
           44 If so, his faith and hope is vain, for none is acceptable
          before God, save the meek and lowly in heart; and if a man be
          meek and lowly in heart, and confesses by the power of the Holy
          Ghost that Jesus is the Christ, he must needs have charity; for
          if he have not charity he is nothing; wherefore he must needs
          have charity.
          

          Moroni 7:45
           45 And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and
          is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked,
          thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in
          the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all
          things, endureth all things.
          

          Moroni 7:46
           46 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, if ye have not charity, ye
          are nothing, for charity never faileth. Wherefore, cleave unto
          charity, which is the greatest of all, for all things must fail—
          

          Moroni 7:47
           47 But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth
          forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it
          shall be well with him.
          

          Moroni 7:48
           48 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all
          the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which
          he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son,
          Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he
          shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is;
          that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is
          pure. Amen.
          

Moroni 8 Chapter 8

          Moroni 8:1
           1 An epistle of my father Mormon, written to me, Moroni; and it
          was written unto me soon after my calling to the ministry. And
          on this wise did he write unto me, saying:
          

          Moroni 8:2
           2 My beloved son, Moroni, I rejoice exceedingly that your Lord
          Jesus Christ hath been mindful of you, and hath called you to his
          ministry, and to his holy work.
          

          Moroni 8:3
           3 I am mindful of you always in my prayers, continually praying
          unto God the Father in the name of his Holy Child, Jesus, that
          he, through his infinite goodness and grace, will keep you
          through the endurance of faith on his name to the end.
          

          Moroni 8:4
           4 And now, my son, I speak unto you concerning that which
          grieveth me exceedingly; for it grieveth me that there should
          disputations rise among you.
          

          Moroni 8:5
           5 For, if I have learned the truth, there have been disputations
          among you concerning the baptism of your little children.
          

          Moroni 8:6
           6 And now, my son, I desire that ye should labor diligently,
          that this gross error should be removed from among you; for, for
          this intent I have written this epistle.
          

          Moroni 8:7
           7 For immediately after I had learned these things of you I
          inquired of the Lord concerning the matter. And the word of the
          Lord came to me by the power of the Holy Ghost, saying:
          

          Moroni 8:8
           8 Listen to the words of Christ, your Redeemer, your Lord and
          your God. Behold, I came into the world not to call the
          righteous but sinners to repentance; the whole need no physician,
          but they that are sick; wherefore, little children are whole, for
          they are not capable of committing sin; wherefore the curse of
          Adam is taken from them in me, that it hath no power over them;
          and the law of circumcision is done away in me.
          

          Moroni 8:9
           9 And after this manner did the Holy Ghost manifest the word of
          God unto me; wherefore, my beloved son, I know that it is solemn
          mockery before God, that ye should baptize little children.
          

          Moroni 8:10
           10 Behold I say unto you that this thing shall ye
          teach—repentance and baptism unto those who are accountable and
          capable of committing sin; yea, teach parents that they must
          repent and be baptized, and humble themselves as their little
          children, and they shall all be saved with their little children.
          

          Moroni 8:11
           11 And their little children need no repentance, neither
          baptism. Behold, baptism is unto repentance to the fulfilling
          the commandments unto the remission of sins.
          

          Moroni 8:12
           12 But little children are alive in Christ, even from the
          foundation of the world; if not so, God is a partial God, and
          also a changeable God, and a respecter to persons; for how many
          little children have died without baptism!
          

          Moroni 8:13
           13 Wherefore, if little children could not be saved without
          baptism, these must have gone to an endless hell.
          

          Moroni 8:14
           14 Behold I say unto you, that he that supposeth that little
          children need baptism is in the gall of bitterness and in the
          bonds of iniquity, for he hath neither faith, hope, nor charity;
          wherefore, should he be cut off while in the thought, he must go
          down to hell.
          

          Moroni 8:15
           15 For awful is the wickedness to suppose that God saveth one
          child because of baptism, and the other must perish because he
          hath no baptism.
          

          Moroni 8:16
           16 Wo be unto them that shall pervert the ways of the Lord after
          this manner, for they shall perish except they repent. Behold, I
          speak with boldness, having authority from God; and I fear not
          what man can do; for perfect love casteth out all fear.
          

          Moroni 8:17
           17 And I am filled with charity, which is everlasting love;
          wherefore, all children are alike unto me; wherefore, I love
          little children with a perfect love; and they are all alike and
          partakers of salvation.
          

          Moroni 8:18
           18 For I know that God is not a partial God, neither a
          changeable being; but he is unchangeable from all eternity to all
          eternity.
          

          Moroni 8:19
           19 Little children cannot repent; wherefore, it is awful
          wickedness to deny the pure mercies of God unto them, for they
          are all alive in him because of his mercy.
          

          Moroni 8:20
           20 And he that saith that little children need baptism denieth
          the mercies of Christ, and setteth at naught the atonement of him
          and the power of his redemption.
          

          Moroni 8:21
           21 Wo unto such, for they are in danger of death, hell, and an
          endless torment. I speak it boldly; God hath commanded me.
          Listen unto them and give heed, or they stand against you at the
          judgment-seat of Christ.
          

          Moroni 8:22
           22 For behold that all little children are alive in Christ, and
          also all they that are without the law. For the power of
          redemption cometh on all them that have no law; wherefore, he
          that is not condemned, or he that is under no condemnation,
          cannot repent; and unto such baptism availeth nothing—
          

          Moroni 8:23
           23 But it is mockery before God, denying the mercies of Christ,
          and the power of his Holy Spirit, and putting trust in dead
          works.
          

          Moroni 8:24
           24 Behold, my son, this thing ought not to be; for repentance is
          unto them that are under condemnation and under the curse of a
          broken law.
          

          Moroni 8:25
           25 And the first fruits of repentance is baptism; and baptism
          cometh by faith unto the fulfilling the commandments; and the
          fulfilling the commandments bringeth remission of sins;
          

          Moroni 8:26
           26 And the remission of sins bringeth meekness, and lowliness of
          heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart cometh the
          visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter filleth with hope
          and perfect love, which love endureth by diligence unto prayer,
          until the end shall come, when all the saints shall dwell with
          God.
          

          Moroni 8:27
           27 Behold, my son, I will write unto you again if I go not out
          soon against the Lamanites. Behold, the pride of this nation, or
          the people of the Nephites, hath proven their destruction except
          they should repent.
          

          Moroni 8:28
           28 Pray for them, my son, that repentance may come unto them.
          But behold, I fear lest the Spirit hath ceased striving with
          them; and in this part of the land they are also seeking to put
          down all power and authority which cometh from God; and they are
          denying the Holy Ghost.
          

          Moroni 8:29
           29 And after rejecting so great a knowledge, my son, they must
          perish soon, unto the fulfilling of the prophecies which were
          spoken by the prophets, as well as the words of our Savior
          himself.
          

          Moroni 8:30
           30 Farewell, my son, until I shall write unto you, or shall meet
          you again. Amen.
          

Moroni 9 Chapter 9

          Moroni 9:1
           1 My beloved son, I write unto you again that ye may know that I
          am yet alive; but I write somewhat of that which is grievous.
          

          Moroni 9:2
           2 For behold, I have had a sore battle with the Lamanites, in
          which we did not conquer; and Archeantus has fallen by the sword,
          and also Luram and Emron; yea, and we have lost a great number of
          our choice men.
          

          Moroni 9:3
           3 And now behold, my son, I fear lest the Lamanites shall
          destroy this people; for they do not repent, and Satan stirreth
          them up continually to anger one with another.
          

          Moroni 9:4
           4 Behold, I am laboring with them continually; and when I speak
          the word of God with sharpness they tremble and anger against me;
          and when I use no sharpness they harden their hearts against it;
          wherefore, I fear lest the Spirit of the Lord hath ceased
          striving with them.
          

          Moroni 9:5
           5 For so exceedingly do they anger that it seemeth me that they
          have no fear of death; and they have lost their love, one towards
          another; and they thirst after blood and revenge continually.
          

          Moroni 9:6
           6 And now, my beloved son, notwithstanding their hardness, let
          us labor diligently; for if we should cease to labor, we should
          be brought under condemnation; for we have a labor to perform
          whilst in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy
          of all righteousness, and rest our souls in the kingdom of God.
          

          Moroni 9:7
           7 And now I write somewhat concerning the sufferings of this
          people. For according to the knowledge which I have received
          from Amoron, behold, the Lamanites have many prisoners, which
          they took from the tower of Sherrizah; and there were men, women,
          and children.
          

          Moroni 9:8
           8 And the husbands and fathers of those women and children they
          have slain; and they feed the women upon the flesh of their
          husbands, and the children upon the flesh of their fathers; and
          no water, save a little, do they give unto them.
          

          Moroni 9:9
           9 And notwithstanding this great abomination of the Lamanites,
          it doth not exceed that of our people in Moriantum. For behold,
          many of the daughters of the Lamanites have they taken prisoners;
          and after depriving them of that which was most dear and precious
          above all things, which is chastity and virtue—
          

          Moroni 9:10
           10 And after they had done this thing, they did murder them in a
          most cruel manner, torturing their bodies even unto death; and
          after they have done this, they devour their flesh like unto wild
          beasts, because of the hardness of their hearts; and they do it
          for a token of bravery.
          

          Moroni 9:11
           11 O my beloved son, how can a people like this, that are
          without civilization—
          

          Moroni 9:12
           12 (And only a few years have passed away, and they were a civil
          and a delightsome people)
          

          Moroni 9:13
           13 But O my son, how can a people like this, whose delight is in
          so much abomination—
          

          Moroni 9:14
           14 How can we expect that God will stay his hand in judgment
          against us?
          

          Moroni 9:15
           15 Behold, my heart cries: Wo unto this people. Come out in
          judgment, O God, and hide their sins, and wickedness, and
          abominations from before thy face!
          

          Moroni 9:16
           16 And again, my son, there are many widows and their daughters
          who remain in Sherrizah; and that part of the provisions which
          the Lamanites did not carry away, behold, the army of Zenephi has
          carried away, and left them to wander whithersoever they can for
          food; and many old women do faint by the way and die.
          

          Moroni 9:17
           17 And the army which is with me is weak; and the armies of the
          Lamanites are betwixt Sherrizah and me; and as many as have fled
          to the army of Aaron have fallen victims to their awful
          brutality.
          

          Moroni 9:18
           18 O the depravity of my people! They are without order and
          without mercy. Behold, I am but a man, and I have but the
          strength of a man, and I cannot any longer enforce my commands.
          

          Moroni 9:19
           19 And they have become strong in their perversion; and they are
          alike brutal, sparing none, neither old nor young; and they
          delight in everything save that which is good; and the suffering
          of our women and our children upon all the face of this land doth
          exceed everything; yea, tongue cannot tell, neither can it be
          written.
          

          Moroni 9:20
           20 And now, my son, I dwell no longer upon this horrible scene.
          Behold, thou knowest the wickedness of this people; thou knowest
          that they are without principle, and past feeling; and their
          wickedness doth exceed that of the Lamanites.
          

          Moroni 9:21
           21 Behold, my son, I cannot recommend them unto God lest he
          should smite me.
          

          Moroni 9:22
           22 But behold, my son, I recommend thee unto God, and I trust in
          Christ that thou wilt be saved; and I pray unto God that he will
          spare thy life, to witness the return of his people unto him, or
          their utter destruction; for I know that they must perish except
          they repent and return unto him.
          

          Moroni 9:23
           23 And if they perish it will be like unto the Jaredites,
          because of the wilfulness of their hearts, seeking for blood and
          revenge.
          

          Moroni 9:24
           24 And if it so be that they perish, we know that many of our
          brethren have deserted over unto the Lamanites, and many more
          will also desert over unto them; wherefore, write somewhat a few
          things, if thou art spared and I shall perish and not see thee;
          but I trust that I may see thee soon; for I have sacred records
          that I would deliver up unto thee.
          

          Moroni 9:25
           25 My son, be faithful in Christ; and may not the things which I
          have written grieve thee, to weigh thee down unto death; but may
          Christ lift thee up, and may his sufferings and death, and the
          showing his body unto our fathers, and his mercy and
          long-suffering, and the hope of his glory and of eternal life,
          rest in your mind forever.
          

          Moroni 9:26
           26 And may the grace of God the Father, whose throne is high in
          the heavens, and our Lord Jesus Christ, who sitteth on the right
          hand of his power, until all things shall become subject unto
          him, be, and abide with you forever. Amen.
          

Moroni 10 Chapter 10

          Moroni 10:1
           1 Now I, Moroni, write somewhat as seemeth me good; and I write
          unto my brethren, the Lamanites; and I would that they should
          know that more than four hundred and twenty years have passed
          away since the sign was given of the coming of Christ.
          

          Moroni 10:2
           2 And I seal up these records, after I have spoken a few words
          by way of exhortation unto you.
          

          Moroni 10:3
           3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these
          things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye
          would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children
          of men, from the creation of Adam even down unto the time that ye
          shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
          

          Moroni 10:4
           4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you
          that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ,
          if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere
          heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest
          the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
          

          Moroni 10:5
           5 And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of
          all things.
          

          Moroni 10:6
           6 And whatsoever thing is good is just and true; wherefore,
          nothing that is good denieth the Christ, but acknowledgeth that
          he is.
          

          Moroni 10:7
           7 And ye may know that he is, by the power of the Holy Ghost;
          wherefore I would exhort you that ye deny not the power of God;
          for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children
          of men, the same today and tomorrow, and forever.
          

          Moroni 10:8
           8 And again, I exhort you, my brethren, that ye deny not the
          gifts of God, for they are many; and they come from the same God.
          And there are different ways that these gifts are administered;
          but it is the same God who worketh all in all; and they are given
          by the manifestations of the Spirit of God unto men, to profit
          them.
          

          Moroni 10:9
           9 For behold, to one is given by the Spirit of God, that he may
          teach the word of wisdom;
          

          Moroni 10:10
           10 And to another, that he may teach the word of knowledge by
          the same Spirit;
          

          Moroni 10:11
           11 And to another, exceedingly great faith; and to another, the
          gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
          

          Moroni 10:12
           12 And again, to another, that he may work mighty miracles;
          

          Moroni 10:13
           13 And again, to another, that he may prophesy concerning all
          things;
          

          Moroni 10:14
           14 And again, to another, the beholding of angels and
          ministering spirits;
          

          Moroni 10:15
           15 And again, to another, all kinds of tongues;
          

          Moroni 10:16
           16 And again, to another, the interpretation of languages and of
          divers kinds of tongues.
          

          Moroni 10:17
           17 And all these gifts come by the Spirit of Christ; and they
          come unto every man severally, according as he will.
          

          Moroni 10:18
           18 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember
          that every good gift cometh of Christ.
          

          Moroni 10:19
           19 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember
          that he is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and that all
          these gifts of which I have spoken, which are spiritual, never
          will be done away, even as long as the world shall stand, only
          according to the unbelief of the children of men.
          

          Moroni 10:20
           20 Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith
          there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must
          also be charity.
          

          Moroni 10:21
           21 And except ye have charity ye can in nowise be saved in the
          kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God if
          ye have not faith; neither can ye if ye have no hope.
          

          Moroni 10:22
           22 And if ye have no hope ye must needs be in despair; and
          despair cometh because of iniquity.
          

          Moroni 10:23
           23 And Christ truly said unto our fathers: If ye have faith ye
          can do all things which are expedient unto me.
          

          Moroni 10:24
           24 And now I speak unto all the ends of the earth—that if the
          day cometh that the power and gifts of God shall be done away
          among you, it shall be because of unbelief.
          

          Moroni 10:25
           25 And wo be unto the children of men if this be the case; for
          there shall be none that doeth good among you, no not one. For
          if there be one among you that doeth good, he shall work by the
          power and gifts of God.
          

          Moroni 10:26
           26 And wo unto them who shall do these things away and die, for
          they die in their sins, and they cannot be saved in the kingdom
          of God; and I speak it according to the words of Christ; and I
          lie not.
          

          Moroni 10:27
           27 And I exhort you to remember these things; for the time
          speedily cometh that ye shall know that I lie not, for ye shall
          see me at the bar of God; and the Lord God will say unto you: Did
          I not declare my words unto you, which were written by this man,
          like as one crying from the dead, yea, even as one speaking out
          of the dust?
          

          Moroni 10:28
           28 I declare these things unto the fulfilling of the prophecies.
          And behold, they shall proceed forth out of the mouth of the
          everlasting God; and his word shall hiss forth from generation to
          generation.
          

          Moroni 10:29
           29 And God shall show unto you, that that which I have written
          is true.
          

          Moroni 10:30
           30 And again I would exhort you that ye would come unto Christ,
          and lay hold upon every good gift, and touch not the evil gift,
          nor the unclean thing.
          

          Moroni 10:31
           31 And awake, and arise from the dust, O Jerusalem; yea, and put
          on thy beautiful garments, O daughter of Zion; and strengthen thy
          stakes and enlarge thy borders forever, that thou mayest no more
          be confounded, that the covenants of the Eternal Father which he
          hath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled.
          

          Moroni 10:32
           32 Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny
          yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of
          all ungodliness and love God with all your might, mind and
          strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace
          ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are
          perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.
          

          Moroni 10:33
           33 And again, if ye by the grace of God are perfect in Christ,
          and deny not his power, then are ye sanctified in Christ by the
          grace of God, through the shedding of the blood of Christ, which
          is in the covenant of the Father unto the remission of your sins,
          that ye become holy, without spot.
          

          Moroni 10:34
           34 And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the
          paradise of God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite,
          and I am brought forth triumphant through the air, to meet you
          before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge
          of both quick and dead. Amen.
          

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