The Sealed Portion of the Plates (1829)

Although we do not know what the sealed portion of the golden plates contain, we do know the subject matter.  According to Oliver Cowdery, the first Church Historian, Joseph gave a detailed version of his visit by Moroni:  "The sealed part, said he, contains the same revelation which was given to John upon the isle of Patmos, and when the people of the Lord are prepared, and found worthy, then it will be unfolded unto them." ... Read More

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What Manner of Man:

A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior

Week 9 -- Physical Endurance and Power

By Linda and Richard Eyre

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Shortly after the loss by Martin Harris of the 116 translated pages, the Prophet returned to Harmony where he was forced to do some farming for his livelihood. During this period he attended some Methodist meetings with Emma, possibly to improve relations with the Hales. It was reported that he even asked to be enrolled as a class member, but a cousin of Emma's, Joseph Lewis, vehemently objected to the inclusion of a... Read More

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It is commonly believed that the heavenly messenger took the Urim and Thummim and the plates from Joseph following the loss of the 116 pages by Martin Harris. Actually the plates and interpreters, as they were called, were taken earlier and not as a result of the loss of the translated pages but as Joseph later said, "in consequence of my having wearied the Lord in asking for the privilege of letting Martin Harris take the writings."  Shortly... Read More

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What Manner of Man:

A Weekly Program to Better Know the Savior

Week 8 -- Gratitude

By Linda and Richard Eyre

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How closely (perfectly?) gratitude equates with jo... Read More

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