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Index for the 1856 edition of the Book of the Law of the Lord
Bold numbers denotes numbered text
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Aaron
called by revelation to Priesthood, 230, 237, 244-245
makes golden calf, 225-226
ordination of, 230
Aaronick Priesthood. See also Priesthood of life
authorized to baptize, 121-122
baptism for the dead and, 138
given to tribe of Levi, 225
Jesus Christ's death not instigated by, 149
sacrifices and, 108-109
Abel, 107
Abigal, 322
abominations
adulteries are, 314-315
churches cause, 57
of nations far away, 203
Abraham, 84
blessed by Melchisedek, 98, 214
Christian gods not worshiped by, 54, 58
circumcision of, 135
concubines of, 320
covenanted with God, 48
death of, 59
God of, 47, 50, 54, 58
Jesus Christ from the seed of, 244
mistook Angels for men, 56
mourned as a King, 178
name of God not known by, 215
polygamy in life everlasting with, 328
wives of, 320
absolution, 95-96, 162
of oaths, 95-96
by Pope, 92n
Academy, 201
Adam
corruption of, 153
died, 59
God conversed with, 48
sin of, 154-155
adoption, 167
inheritances and, 300-301
adultery, 30-31, 310-311, 314. See also fornication
divorce allowed for, 314, 325
families destroyed by, 30-31
Gentiles and, 31
is an abomination, 314-315
practiced by the Sodomites, 210
rare where polygamy prevails, 328
Saints and, 31
with wife of enemy, 30
Africans, dwelling places of, 283
Ahinoam, 322
Aldermen, 197
Alexandrian Library, 46
Allen, David O., 324n
America. See United States
American Indians, descendants from the Patriarch Joseph, 283
Ammon, conquest of, 175
Angel, 56, X
Apostle John mistook for God, 56
appeared to James J. Strang, 250n
baptism for the dead and, 137
Catholick Church declared a whore by, 57
James J. Strang ordained by, 169, 223, 224
oath of, 87
ordination by, 163-166
Protestant Churches declared harlots by, 57
sent with gospel to preach to men that dwell on earth, 242-244
anger
of God, 56
Saints commanded to put away, 305
animals, 47-48
enmity of, 175
anointing, 160
Antiquarians, 74
Apocrypha, 228
apostacy
of Christian Church, 63, 115
of Judas, 221
Apostle James
Joseph Smith ordained by, 166, 173
Priesthood of, 173, 215
Apostle John
Catholick Church named by, 57
given prophecy concerning the restoration of the gospel, 242
Joseph Smith ordained by, 166, 173
last Revelator in dispensation, 215-216
mistook Angel for God, 56
Priesthood of, 173, 215
prophesied of the loss of the Priesthood, 239-240
as Revelator, 221
Apostle Judas, apostacy of, 221
Apostle Matthias, 221
Apostle Paul
baptism and, 118, 119
calling of, 221
Christian Churches prophesied by, 239
gifts of the spirit and, 143
prophesied of the destruction of those who don't obey the gospel of Jesus Christ, 213
prophesied of those who will not endure sound doctrine, 236
Apostle Peter
baptism and, 120
Israel to be judged by, 117
Joseph Smith ordained by, 166, 173
keys of the Kingdom of God given to, 221-224
King David called a Patriarch by, 178
Priesthood of, 173, 215
proposed building Tabernacles, 165
raised out of the Quorum of the Twelve to the Presidency of the Church, 221
tells congregation to be baptized, 120
Apostle Philip, 119
Apostles, 220-224
adoption and, 167
adopt title of Elder, 197
Angels witnessed by, 56
are Priests after order of the Melchisedek Priesthood, 109
baptism and, 118-120, 128, 144
baptism for the dead by, 139
blessings by, 115
calling of, 191-192
Chief of, 195
Christian Churches have no, 237-238
Christian Churches prophesied by, 239
commanded to preach repentance and remission of sin, 121-122
consecrate sacrifice, 145
as Counselors, 219-220
curses by, 101
Elders ruled over by, 196-1970
God of, 50, 53
gospel preached by, 220
lineage of, 109
marriage and, 159
missions of, 121-122
not witnesses of Christian gods, 54
Orders of, 214
to preside in Conferences, Councils and General Assemblies, 220
Priesthood of, 109, 214-219
as representatives of Lawgiver, 220
sacrifices consecrated by, 145
sent to all nations, 114, 191, 220, 245-246
Seventies selected from Elders by, 194, 195
tribes of Israel judged by, 117
Twelve, 191-192
Viceroy has authority over, 182
washed their feet on earth against Babylon the Great, 205
witnesses of God's Law, 49
Apostles' Creed, 50-53
Apostolick Church, 57
polygamy in, 324, 324n
Apostolick Priesthood, 57
Arabs, 283
Aral Sea, 80-81
Archaeology, 65-66
monuments and, 112
Archbishops
Bishops ruled over by, 190
of Catholick Church, 238
Archbishop Usher, 66n
archives, for baptism of the dead, 139-140
Ark of the Covenant. See also Ark of the Testimony
Ten Commandments kept in, 17
Ark of the Testimony. See also Ark of the Covenant
name of God kept in, 59
arsenals, 180
articulate language, 67-68
Atheist and, 74
endowment of man, 79
arts
God is author of, 67
language and, 70-71
Asians, dwelling places of, 283
Assyria, monuments of, 112
Astronomy, 82-83, 85
Atchison, David R., 280
Athanasius Saint, Creed of, 50-53, 147-148
Atheism, 56
articulate language and, 74
Attorneys, corrupt conduct of, 210-211
Austin, D. R., 264
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Babylon
God of, 50
King of, 218
Babylon the Great, 50, 241. See also Catholick Church
Apostles washed their feet on earth against, 205
destruction of, 205, 213
Mother of Harlots, 57
Prophets and Saints killed by, 205
Baldwin, Thomas P., 252
baptism, 120, 121
Aaronick Priesthood authorized to perform, 121-122
Apostles and, 118-120, 124, 128
Baptist Church and, 124, 131
Calvin on, 126-127
Catholick Church and, 120, 123, 133
circumcision in place of, 134-135
faith and, 118-119
Greek Church and, 122-123
Greek translation of the word, 124-129
Holy Spirit and, 118, 127
hypocrites denied, 135
of infants, 115, 134
of Jesus Christ, 121, 243
Jesus Christ and, 116, 117, 119, 127
Jews and, 117
Kingdom of God and, 116, 119, 121, 243
Lutheran Church and, 234-235
Melchisedek Priesthood authorized to perform, 121-122
Methodist Church and, 123
in the name of Jesus Christ, 120
Pope stopped, 92n
prerequisites for, 118, 119-120, 121
Priesthood required to preform, 120, 121-122
by Priests, 198
proper form of, 122-123
required for entry into the Kingdom of God, 243
requirement for joining Jewish faith, 117
righteousness and, 119
in the time of Jesus Christ and the Apostles, 127, 130-131, 133-134
unavailing if not administered by proper authority, 120
baptismal founts
for baptizing the dead, 136
of Christian Churches in Europe, 123
baptism for the dead
Aaronick Priesthood and, 138
Angel and, 137
by Apostles, 139
archives for, 139-140
baptismal founts for, 136
Chief Shepherd and, 139
Christian Church and, 140-141
High Priests and, 139
King and, 139-140
Prophet and, 139
Recorders for, 139
rejected for those who followed usurpers, 136-137
revelations given for, 137, 138
at Saint James, 137
temple built for, 136
at Voree, 137
witnesses for, 139
Baptist Church
baptism and, 124, 131
deny being Protestants, 236
government of, 238-239
polygamy in, 324n
Baptists, English, 236
Beaver Island, 298
baptism for the dead on, 137
Benjamin Ferris, 275
betrothal, 159, 316-317
Bible
books of, 228
Catholick, 40-41, V
Doway, V-II
King James, V-II
lost books of, VII-VII
poorly kept up, 228
Protestant, 38-39, 228, V
Septuagint, 45, 124
Bilhah, 320
Bishops
appointment of, 189-190
Archbishops appointed to rule over, 190
of Catholick Church, 231-232, 238
chosen by King, 231
curses by, 101
Elders sometimes placed under the direction of, 197
marriage of, 323
blasphemers
daughters not given in marriage to, 307-308
graves of, 111
teachings of, 149-150
blessings, 98-99
of Abraham by Melchisedek, 98, 214
of children, 98
of children by parents, 306
from God, 104
of infants, 114-115
of Ishmael, 320
of Israel, 172
of Jacob, 216-217
of James J. Strang, 169, 250n
Law regarding, 98-99
lost sacrament of, 115
of Patriarch Joseph, 172
of polygamy, 320
by Priesthood, 115
of Rebecca by Laban and Bethuel, 98
by Saints, 101
of servants, 98
of servants' children, 114
body, of God, 54-55
bondman. See servants
bondwoman. See servants
Book, of Inheritances, 299
Book of Canticles, disregarded by Christians, 228
Book of Daniel, disregarded by Christians, 228
Book of Esther, disregarded by Christians, 228
Book of Inheritances, 299
Book of Jasher, 46, 107n
considered as scripture by some Christians, 228
preface to, 45
Book of Jude, disregarded by Christians, 228
Book of Life, 240
Book of Mormon, 246-249
cattle and horses mentioned in, 248-249
compared to Spaulding manuscript, 257-259, 267-268
compass mentioned in, 248
falsehood printed about witnesses of, 280, 281
first epoch in the public attention to the dipensation of the fullness of times, 246
not copied from Spaulding Manuscript, 255-256
not plagiarized from Spaulding manuscript, 259-261, 264, 266
Oliver Cowdery gave testimony of, 280-281
revealed to Joseph Smith, 176
steel mentioned in, 248
style is exceedingly barbarous, 256-257, 270-271
translation of, 173
witnesses of, 254, 281
Book of Revelations, disregarded by some Christians, 228
Book of Ruth, disregarded by Christians, 228
Book of the Law
history of, 44-45, VIII
written by seventy Elders for Ptolemy Philadelphus, 45-46
born again, 117
Botany, 85
bread and wine, sacrament of, 109
brothels, 328
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Cain, sacrifices of, 107
calling. See also ordination
of Elders, 196-197
of Ezekiel, 55
of James J. Strang, 223, 224
of Jesus Christ, 156
of Joshua, 230
of King, 164, 168-172
of Oliver Cowdery, 244
by revelation, 163-166
Calvin, 132, 253
on baptism, 126-127
Campbellite Church, 274
Canaanites, extermination of, 209, 211-212
capital punishment, 311, 315, 316
Carthage Illinois, 174
Catherwood, 246
Catholick Bible, 40-41, V
Catholick Church. See also Babylon the Great
Angel declares a whore, 57
Apostle John names Babylon the Great, 57
Archbishops of, 238
baptism and, 123, 133
Bishops of, 231-232, 238
claim regular succession of ordinations, 231
Commandment of God changed by, 22-23
Commandments interpreted by, 40-42
considered idolatrous and corrupt by Protestants, 233
creed of, 50-53
doctrine on baptism, 120
doctrine on Holy Ghost, 50-53
doctrine on Jesus Christ, 50-53
false gods of, 49-50
oaths and, 91, 92-93, 95
opposed knowledge during dark ages, 64
ordinances of God changed by, 123
Patriarch in, 238
Priesthood of, 231-232, 238
Priests of, 238
prophecy about, 57, 240-241
Prophets killed by, 205
Protestant Churches derived Priesthood from, 232-233
sacrifices and, 108
scriptures translated by, 124
Catholick countries, 19
cattle
Book of Mormon and, 248-249
protection of, 286
sacrifice of, 293, 293-295
Chaldea, monuments of, 112
character, godly. See godly character
charity, 24, 31
Atheist have no claim to God's, 82
Chase, Willard, 282
chastity, 31
chemistry, 85
Chief
of Apostles, 195
of Elders, 159, 197
of Priests, 199, 226
of Seventies, 194
of Teachers, 200, 201
Chief Priest, 199, 226
Chief Shepherd
baptism for the dead and, 139
Lawgiver and, 192
ordination of, 163-166
children
blessing of, 98
of fornication, 310
Jesus Christ blessed, 115
providing for, 306-307
teaching of, 200, 201
Chinese wall, 80-81
Christ, Jesus. See Jesus Christ
Christian cities, Judges and Attorneys corrupt in, 210-211
Christian countries
fornication justified in, 311
laws regarding murder in, 28
polygamy in, 324-325
Christian gods, 54, 58. See also false gods
Isaac and Jacob didn't worship, 54, 58
Prophets not spokes persons of, 54
Christian Kanackers, 212
Christian Missionaries, 213
Christian nations
during dark ages, 63-64
decay of, 213-212
Christians
Book of Canticles disregarded by, 228
Book of Daniel disregarded by, 228
Book of Esther disregarded by, 228
Book of Jasher considered as scripture by some, 228
Book of Jude disregarded by, 228
Book of Revelations disregarded by some, 228
Book of Ruth disregarded by, 228
false gods worshiped by, 56
miracles and, 21, 144
Patricia Joseph considered a bastard by, 320
preserve works of Josephus, 41-42
prophecies interpreted falsely by, 175
put on the form of godliness without the power of God, 237-238
Sabbath changed by, 23
speak falsehood about Joseph and Hyram Smith, 174-175
Sprinkled, 131, 132
various denominations of, 229
waited for falsehoods to be published about Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, 278-279
Church, Jewish, 105
Church(es). See also specific church
abominations caused by, 57
apostacy of, 63, 115
Apostle Paul prophesied of, 239
Apostles not in, 237-238
Apostolick, 57
Atheistical doctrines of, 85
baptism for the dead in, 140-141
blasphemy taught by, 149-150
closed by Pope, 92n
Commandment of God changed by, 23
Daniel prophesied of, 239
devoid of Commandments, 46
devoid of signs, 245-246
disregard Books, 228-229
divorce and, 325
false doctrines of, 147-148
false gods of, 49-50
of the First born of God, 138
God's name not known by, 59
government of, 192
idolatry of, 233
mediatorial office lost in, 148
ministry of, 184
miracles and, 21, 144
mother of, 50
oaths and, 91
order of God lacking in, 237-239
organized by Joseph Smith, 173
paid for fornication by clergy, 324
polygamy allowed in India for members of, 323-324n
Priesthood not understood by, 245
Priesthood not valid in, 231
Priesthood of, 231, 232-233
Prophet not in, 237-238
Prophet presides over, 192
Seventies build up, 194-195
Teachers not in, 237-238
of third and fourth centuries preserve scriptures, 45
Twelve Apostles regulate affairs in, 223n
Church of God, 192, 215, 232
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 244-245
circumcision
of Abraham and his posterity, 135
in place of baptism, 134-135
required to inter Jewish faith, 117
cities
destruction of, 205
government of, 188-190
clothing, 288-290
Coke, Thomas, 235
College, 201
Commandments
Catholick Church interpretation of, 40-42
Christian Churches devoid of, 46
churches change, 23
Israel given, 17
Josephus' version of, 41-42
kept by oral tradition, 46
kept in Ark of the Covenant, 17
killing of those who keep, 209
of King, 179-180, 189
Protestant interpretation of, 38-40
Saints covenanted with God to obey, 207, 295
tampered with, 41-43
taught by Jesus Christ, 39, 43
written by Prophet for public use, 17
written on tables of stone, 43, 46, 54
Commissioners, 196
Common Law, 34
compass, 248
concubines, 300
of Abraham, 320
of King David, 322
confirmation, 142-144
of infants, 115
knowledge received with, 143
Confucius, 25
Congregationalist Church
government of, 238-239
polygamy in, 324n
consecration, of adoptive children, 167
Constantine, Emperour, 23, 50, 231
prophecy about, 240-241
convocation. See Sabbath
corrupt race, 48
Cortez, 249
Counsellors, 199, 219-220. See also Viceroy
Apostles as, 219-220
of King, 183-184
of Prophet, 184
courts
of King, 185-186
synagogues used as, 187
coveting, 36-37
Cowdery, Oliver
Benjamin Ferris publishes false accusations about, 280
calling of, 244
excommunicated and hated by his brethren as a traitor, 281
gave testimony of the divine authority of the Book of Mormon under oath, 280-281
Priesthood of life given to, 244
as Viceroy, 182
creation, 150-151
of earth, 168
of man, 22
Creed, of Saint Athanasius, 50-53, 147-148
crime, and oaths, 92-93
Crusades, 231
Cunningham, Artemas, 259
curse, 19, 98-99, 305
by Apostles, Bishops, and Prophets, 101
Jesus Christ and, 101
only those under condemnation of God's Law, 100
on those who hate God, 18
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Dan, tribe of, 218
dancing, 104-105, 199
Daniel
prophecy of, 171-172
prophesied of Christian Churches, 239
dark ages, 63-64
daughters
fathers forbidden to marry, 311
given in marriage, 307-308, 312-313
oaths and, 96-97
selling of, 307-308
David, King
Apostle Peter calls a Patriarch, 178
concubines of, 322
death of, 59
dynasty ceased, 218
establishing the Kingdom of God could only be accomplished by the heir of, 216
Jesus Christ lawful heir to throne of, 155-156
polygamy in life everlasting with, 328
Prophet of the lineage of, 175
punishment of, 322
reestablishment of the house of, 175, 176
sceptre by the house of, 217
subject to Prophets, 218
throne established, 204
from the tribe of Judah, 218
wives of, 180, 322
Davison, 263-264
widow of Solomon Spaulding, 261, 262
Davison, Matilda, 260, 261, 262
Deacons
collection of debts by, 202, 335-336
Degrees of, 227
duties of, 186, 187
Priesthood of, 225-227
ruled by Elders, 188
dead
baptism for, 136-141
gospel preached to, 60
Jesus Christ first begotten of, 49
preservation of, 67
unburied because of Pope, 92n
death
keys given to Jesus Christ, 49
result of sin, 153, 154-155
debts, 335-336
of poor, 335-336
Decalogue. See Commandments
devils, casting out of, 144
diseases. See also health; sick
accompany monogamy, 310-311
caused by sin, 154-155
healing from, 160-161
dispensation
Apostle John last Revelator in, 215-216
final gathering and, 87
Divine Oracles, 107
divorce, 300, 314
allowed for adultery, 314, 325
Christian Church and, 325
Doctor, 161, 200, 201
as Degree of Teacher, 227
doctrines, false. See false doctrines
Doway Bible, V-II
dowery, 308
Dr. Leidy, 249
dream. See also revelation
baptism for the dead because of, 137
dress, 288-290
duelling, 28
dwellings, of Saints, 283-285
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earth
belongs to God, 169
creation of, 168
destroyed by flood, 210
Enoch failed to redeem, 215
judgment of, 203
man given dominion over, 168
Priesthood removed from, 241
smitten, 175
earthquakes, 48, 61
Eastern Churches, 53
claim regular succession of ordinations, 231
doctrine on Holy Spirit, 53
Egypt, 65-67
monuments of, 112
science of, 66-67
Elders
adoption and, 167
Apostles and Prophets adopt title of, 197
Apostles rule over, 196-197
Apostles select Seventies from, 194, 195
appointed as Teachers, 188-190
appointed by Rulers, 196
assisted by Priest, 198
blessings by, 115
calling of, 196-197
Chief of, 159, 197
collecting of debts by, 335-336
commanded to preach repentance and remission of sin, 121-122
Deacons ruled by, 188
duties of, 196-197, 199, 316
healing by, 160-161
highways built and maintained by, 329-330
iniquity hated by, 196
instruct people on Sabbath, 197
as Judges, 187
King served by, 196
missions of, 121-122, 197, 199
ordination of, 196
Priest ruled by, 188
sacrifices administered by, 145
Saints judged by, 197
Seventies hold same degree of Priesthood as, 225
sometimes placed under the direction of Bishops, 197
Eli, 218
Elijah, 182
appeared to Jesus Christ, 165
ascended to the throne of God, 59
Elisha, 182
Elon, 218
Embassador, 220, 220-224. See also Apostles; Twelve Apostles
have not the keys and Mysteries of revelations, 220
Kings subject to, 220
Emperour Constantine, prophecy about, 240-241
endless life. See also Melchisedek Priesthood
Priesthood of, 214
enemy
adultery with wife of, 30
slaying of, 28-29
engagement, 159, 316-317
English Baptists, 236
Enoch
failed to redeem earth, 215
Priesthood of, 215
walked with God, 48, 59
environmental concerns, 286-287. See also pollution
Ephraim, 204
Joseph Smith from tribe of, 176, 219
tribe of, 218
Episcopal Church, 232-234, 238
doctrines of, 53-54
homilies of, 233
polygamy in, 324n
void of a valid Priesthood, 232
Episcopal Methodist Church, 238
Episcopal Recorder, 263
Equinoxes, tithings collected on, 334
Eratosthenes, 66
Esdraick Temple, 218
eternal life, 145
Eucharistick
bread and wine, 158
Sacrifice, 109
eunuch, Apostle Philip teaches, 119
European nation, 171-172
Europeans, dwelling places of, 283
Evangelist, 224, 237-238
evil speaking, 35
evil spirits, 160, 312
forbidden to marry women possessed of, 312
evolution, 150-151
excommunication
of Brigham Young, 224
of Oliver Cowdery, 281
experience
of temptation, 157
wisdom, knowledge, and prudence result of, 152-153
Ezekiel
called to prophetic office, 55
prophecy of, 171-172
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faith
Apostle Paul and, 143
baptism and, 118-119
gift of, 163
of righteous, 83
false doctrines
of Brigham Young, 222-224
of Catholick Church, 57
of Christian Churches, 147-148
confounding of, 176
false gods
of Catholick Church, 49-50
fear of, 50
of Protestant Churches, 49-50, 57-58
worshiped by Christians, 56
worshiped by Israelites, 168-169
worshiping of, 18-19, 112
false witness, 34-35. See also lying
famine, 203
fashions, 288-289
father, children's relation to, 26-27, 306
fear
of false gods, 50
of God, 32, 175
of man by animals, 47-48
of rich, 185
feast, 104-105
of Sabbath, 291, 293
Ferris, Benjamin
guilty of falsehood and forgery, 276
late Secretary of Utah, 254
publishes false accusation about Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, 275, 277-278
publishes false accusations about the witnesses of the Book of Mormon, 280
unscrupulous and corrupt, 275
firstborn, 300, 301
inheritances and, 307, 308
firstfruits, 295-297
given to poor, 297
offering of, 296-297
First President, 192
fisheries, 287
flood, Archbishop Usher's Chronology of, 66n
earth destroyed by, 210
Ford, Governour
publishes false accusation about Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, 271-272
Ford, Thomas, 174, 255
Ford's History of Illinois, 271-273
forest, planting and preserving, 286
fornication, 31. See also adultery
children of, 310-311
of Clergy in Christian Churches, 324
justified in Christian countries, 311
practiced by the Sodomites, 210
fortifications, 284
Fount Lake, baptism for the dead at, 137
Free Love societies, 210
free State men, 280
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gall, 208
gambling, 32-33
Gentiles
adultery and, 31
fashions of, 288-289
gathering in of, 175
healing done in midst of, 161
Jacob in the midst of, 204
Kings, 241
mixing with, 105
nations of, 205
not allowed to read Book of Law by Jews, 44-45, 46
perjury and, 34-35
persecution of Saints by, 294
receive gospel after death of Jesus Christ, 218
requirement for joining Jewish faith, 117
ruled Israel during the ministry of Jesus Christ, 218
Saints persecuted by, 294
Synagogues established in the midst of, 205-206
Geology, 74, 81-82, 85
Germans, dwelling places of, 283
Gideon
polygamy in life everlasting with, 328
wives and children of, 322
God
of Abraham, 47, 50, 54, 58
Abraham covenanted with, 48
Abraham didn't know the name of, 215
Adam conversed with, 48
alone has immortality, 59
anger of, 56, 208
of Apostles, 50, 53
appeared to Moses, 58-59, 86
of Babylon, 50
baptism of the dead and voice of, 137
blessings from, 104
body of, 54-55
Catholick Church changes ordinances of, 134
Christian Churches lack knowledge of name of, 59
Christians put on the form of godliness without the power of, 237-238
churches change Commandment of, 23
Church of, 192, 215, 232
commanded Hosea to marry, 322
communed with Noah, 48
earth belongs to, 169
Elijah ascended to the throne of, 59
Enoch walked with, 48, 59
fear of, 32, 175
High Priests chosen by, 193
High Priests spoke the name of, 59
home of, 62
of Isaac, 50, 58
is author of arts, 67
is King, 20
is merciful, 18
of Jacob, 47, 50, 54, 58
James J. Strang appointed servant of, 298
jealousy of, 18, 19, 56, 208
knowledge of, 175
limitations of, 149-150, 152, 154
love of, 18, 60-61, 62, 63
man created in image of, 47, 151
merciful and kind, 18, 102
of Moses, 54-56
Moses knew the name of, 215
name of, 58-59
Nobles chosen by, 193
obtaining the character of, 63, 305
Oracles of, 64, 107, 164
of Patriarch, 50, 53
perfection of, 151-152
praise of, 104-105
Priests chosen by, 193
Princes chosen by, 193
profane not the name of, 88
Prophet of, 50, 53, 293
reveals science to man, 65-68
seen by men, 83-85
sons of, 60-61
spirit of, 56
swear by, 87
throne of, 87
will open mouth of Seer, 86
works in the same way as he did in the past, 165
godly character, obtaining, 63, 305
gods, false. See false gods
golden rule, 25
gospel
Angel sent to preach to men that dwell on earth the, 242-244
Apostle John given prophecy concerning the restoration of, 242
Apostles witnesses of, 49
baptism for the dead and, 140
brought to many by James J. Strang, 170
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints only Church to have, 244-245
dead receive, 60, 137
destruction of those who don't obey, 213
of Jesus Christ, 213
preached by Apostles, 220
preached by Priests, 199 0
preached by Seventies, 194-195
preached to dead, 60
Priesthood not separated from, 243
sent to every English speaking nation, 173
signs follow those who believe, 144
vengeance taken on those who don't obey, 60
went to Gentiles after death of Jesus Christ, 218
government, 24
of Christian Churches, 238-239
of God, 19, 20-21
of Israel by Moses and Joshua, 215
of Kingdom of God, 193
by Kings, 188-190
of Synagogues, 195
war and, 28-29
Governours, Elders as, 196
Grand Master, 197
of Deacons, 202
of Priests, 199
graven images. See false gods
Great Lakes
Book of Mormon and, 259
Islands of, 298
Greece, destruction of forest in, 287
Greek Church, 53
baptism and, 122-123, 132
doctrine on Holy Spirit, 53
Gunnison
publishes false accusation about Joseph Smith, 269
publishes false accusation about Sidney Rigdon, 268, 269
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Hagar
Arabs descendants of, 283
wife of Abraham, 320
harlots. See also Protestant Churches; Strange women
daughters of Babylon the Great, 57
Harris, Martin, Benjamin Ferris publishes false accusations about, 280
harvest, 295-297
Hausar, Caspar, 71
Haven, John, 262
Hawaiian Islands, 213
healing, 160-161
health, 288-289, 292. See also diseases
sin and, 154-155, 160
heathens
destroyed by Saints, 213
dominated by decedents of Judah, 216-217
festivals of, 23
gods of, 49-50
John Wesley declares Christians, 233
Hebrews. See also Israel
dwelling places of, 283
heiress, 301-302
hell, Jesus Christ given keys to, 49
Henry VIII, King, 234
hereditary corruption, 153, 210
heresy, 64
Herodotus, 66
High Priesthood, 193
High Priests
adoption and, 167
adopt title of Elder, 197
after the order of Melchisedek, 59, 193
baptism for the dead and, 139
blessings by, 115
Chief of, 226
chosen by God, 193
commanded to preach repentance and remission of sins, 121-122
degrees of, 224-225
duties of, 193
have authority to marry, 159
healing and, 160-161
as Judges, 185
King presides over, 193
missions of, 121-122
Priesthood of, 224-225
quorum of, 193
sacrifice consecrated by, 145
sometimes called Prophets, 225
spoke the name of God, 59
highways, 329-330
historians, testify of virtues of Joseph and Hyram Smith, 174-175
History of Illinois, 271-272
History of Mormonism, 251
History of the Mormons, 268-271
Holy Ghost, 56. See also Holy Spirit
Catholick Church's doctrine on, 50-53
Episcopal Church's doctrine on, 53, 54
holy sanctuary, 58
Holy Spirit. See also Holy Ghost
baptism and, 118, 127
conformation and, 143-144
gifts of, 143
of God, 56
Greek and Eastern Church's doctrine on, 53
grieve not the, 305
guided Elders in writing Book of Law, 45-46
inspiration of, 86
ministering in fire and, 137
receiving of, 120
renewing of, 305
swearing by, 87
of truth, 143
of wisdom, 175
honour, of parents, 26-27, 306
horses
Book of Mormon and, 248-249
language of, 69
Hosea, commanded by God to marry two wives, 322
household order, 306
Howe, E. D.
forged signature, 252, 259
lawyer, 253
published falsehood about Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, 261-262
Spaulding's widow found by, 260
Howe, Henry, published falsehood about Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, 273-275
Howe's Great West, 273-275
Hulburt, Philastus, 262, 264
falsely accuses Joseph Smith of being a money digger, 282
published falsehood about Joseph Smith, 262
humiliation, 145, 146
hybridity, 211-212
Hyde, Orson, 259-260
hypocrisy, and prayer, 103
hypocrites, baptism denied to, 135
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idolatry
of Christian Church, 233
nations relapsing to, 19
idols. See false gods
Illinois, State, Governour of, 271
Illustrated History of the Mormons, 272-273
immoral habits, 314
immortality, God alone has, 59
incest, 311
India, Christian Churches allow polygamy in, 323-324n
Indians, American, decedents from Patriarch Joseph, 283
industrial arts, 63
infants, baptism of, 115, 134
infinite atonement, 147-152
Ingersoll, Peter, 252
inheritances, 298-299, 314
adoption and, 300-301
appointment of, 283, 302
Book of, 299
daughters and, 301, 304
desertion of, 302-303
duty of man to obtain, 37
firstborn and, 300, 301, 307, 308
highways and, 330
maintaining, 286
polygamy and, 314, 321
poor and, 301, 302
portions of, 304
of Princes, 298
selling of, 298-299
servants and, 308
sons given, 306
strangers and, 304
widows and, 317
women and, 318
iniquity. See also sin
hated by Elders, 196
hated by James J. Strang, 169
workers of, 21
Isaac
didn't worship Christian gods, 54, 58
God of, 50, 58
Isaiah, prophecies of, 175, 213
Ishmael, blessings of, 320
Islam, 231
Islands
of Great Lakes, 298
Sandwich Islands, 213
Israel. See also Hebrews
Apostles will judge tribes of, 117
attempt made to restore Kingdom of, 215-216
blessings of tribes of, 172
Commandments given to, 17
dwelling places of, 283
false gods worshiped by, 168-169
gathering of, 172
house of David will be reestablished on the throne of, 216
Kingdom given to, 172
King of, 42
monuments of, 112
Moses king in, 168
prophecy given to Jacob concerning, 217
subject to Gentile rule during the ministry of Jesus Christ, 218
uniting of, 175
Issacher, tribe of, 218
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Jacob
blessed Judah, 216-217
blessings of, 98
Christian gods not worshiped by, 54, 58
God of, 47, 50, 54, 58
Israel received revelation concerning, 217
Leah wife of, 320
in the midst of Gentiles, 204
polygamy in life everlasting with, 328
tribe of, 216
wives of, 320
James, Apostle. See Apostle James
Jasher, Book of, 107n
Jehovah, not the name of God, 59
Jephthah, Judge of Israel, 94
Jesse, stem of, 175
Jesus Christ
Apostle Paul prophecies of the destruction of those who don't obey the gospel of, 213
Apostle Peter given keys of the Kingdom of heaven by, 221-224
Apostles given authority to remit and retain sins by, 122
Apostles sent to preach the gospel to all the world by, 144, 245-246
baptism and, 116, 117, 119, 120, 127
baptism of, 121, 243
called to Priesthood, 156
Catholick Church's doctrine on, 50-53
character of, 155-156
children blessed by, 115
Commandments taught by, 39, 43
commenced ministry, 165
created universe, 62
cursing and, 101
dead shall hear voice of, 60
Elijah appeared to, 165
everlasting life in, 49
first begotten of dead, 49
John the Baptist opened the door for the ministry of, 165
keys of death given to, 49, 157
Kingdom of, 62
lawful heir to throne of King David, 155-156
lineage of, 108-109, 156, 158
Moses appeared to, 165
Nicodemus and, 142
none will have power to administer the Law, but such as are sent in the name of, 216
oaths and, 87-88
ordination of, 165-166, 180
prayer taught by, 103
preached to spirits in prison, 141
Priesthood of, 108-109, 156, 215
Prince of Kings, 60
profane not the name of, 88
return of, 213
revealed from heaven, 59-60
sacerdotal sacrifice and, 158
sacrifice of, 109, 149, 156-157
from the seed of Abraham, 244
temptation of, 155-158
vengeance taken by, 59-60, 213
very few followed, 218-219
was mortal man, 157
Jewish Church, 105, 117
Jewish nation, Priesthood of, 108
Jews
baptism and, 117
Gentiles not allowed to read Book of Law by, 44-45, 46
John, Apostle. See Apostle John
John the Baptist
opened the door for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 165
Priesthood of life given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by, 244
Joseph, Patriarch
American Indians descended from, 283
blessing of, 172
considered a bastard by Christians, 320
Saints to possess land of, 207
Seer raised up from the seed of, 172-173
shall possess land again, 204
Shepherd and Stone of Israel will come from, 216
son's blessed by Jacob, 98
Josephus, 44
version of Commandments by, 41-42
Joshua
called by revelation to Priesthood, 230
Moses succeeded by, 215, 219
jubilee, 208
Judah, 204
conquest of, 218
Jacob blessed, 216-217
King David from the tribe of, 218
Lawgiver of the line of, 217-218
Prophet of the tribe of, 176
sceptre shall not be taken away from, 217n
tribe of, 216, 218, 219
Judas, apostacy of, 221
Judges
Apostles will be, 117
appointment of, 189
of cities, 187
collecting of debts by, 335-336
confessing of sins to, 162
corrupt conduct of, 210-211
delivering trespassers to, 28
don't have the right to change wills, 308
Elders as, 187, 196
High Priests as, 185
honouring of, 26
inheritances appointed by, 307
King's, 185-186
lying to, 34
oaths and, 89, 90
of poor, 175
as Priests, 187
Seventies appointed as, 195
Julius Caesar, 85
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Keturah, decedents of, 283
killing. See murder
Kimball, H.C., elected as Counsellor, 223
King
abstinence of, 179-180
also Apostle and Prophet in the time of Moses, 180
appointment of, 168
Asmonean, 218
of Babylon, 218
baptism for the dead and, 139-140
Bishops chosen by, 231
book of inheritances kept by, 299
called a Patriarch by Apostle Peter, 178
calling of, 164, 168-172
clothing of, 289, 290
Commandments of, 179-180, 189
as Counsellor, 219-220
Counsellor of, 183-184, 197, 199, 200
courts of, 185-186
Deacons to be Ministers of, 202
dominion of, 179-180
Duty of, 177-178
of Gentiles, 241
God is, 20
government by, 188-190
has authority to make Laws, 182
High Priest presided over by, 193
highways made by, 329-330
inferiour, 224-225
inheritance appointed by, 302
of Israel, 42
James J. Strang appointed, 167-171, 293n
as Lawgiver, 192
Lawgiver who teaches by revelation, 192
lying to, 34
oppression by, 168
as Prophet, 178
Prophets have authority over, 182, 218
protector of the poor, 177
providing for widows, children, and servants by, 306-307
ruled in God's name, 49
servants of, 179, 302, 331, 332, 334
served by Elders, 196
subject to Embassador, 220
treasury of, 331, 333, 334
Viceroys appointed by, 181
King David. See David, King
Kingdom
given to Saints, 171-172
Israel given, 172
of Jesus Christ, 62
of Priests, 215
Kingdom of God
Apostle Peter receives keys to, 221
entering, 116, 119, 121, 142, 243
establishment of, 216
government of, 193
organized and established by James J. Strang, 219
sought by Deacons, 202
sought by those who have been blessed as infants, 114
King Henry VIII, 234
King James Bible, V-II
Kirtland Ohio, 255-256, 256
knowledge, 200
Apostle Paul and, 143
gift of, 163
of the Lord, 175
received with confirmation, 143
result of experience, 152-153
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Lake, Henry, 257-258, 262
land. See also inheritances
care of, 286-287
coveting of, 36-37
replenishing of, 310
landmarks, 299
language
articulate, 67-68
arts and, 70-71
of domestick animals, 75-77
gift from God, 74
science and, 70-71
larceny, 32-33
lasciviousness, 198
Later Day Saints. See also Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
expelled from Missouri, 280
three thousand in Pittsburgh, 276
latter days, 172, 176
Law, made for sinners, 229
Lawgiver
Apostles as representatives of, 220
Chief Shepherd and, 192
James J. Strang ordained by Angel to the office of, 223, 224
James J. Strang stood in office of, 219
King as, 192
of the line of Judah, 217-218
Priesthood of, 214-219
Prophet who teaches by revelation, 192
Viceroy capable of ruling in place of, 219-220
Lawyers, corrupt conduct of, 210-211
Leah, wife of Jacob, 320
letter of appointment, 224
Levi, tribe of, 218, 225
Libya, destruction of forest in, 287
life, Priesthood of, 214. See also Aaronick Priesthood
lineage. See tribe
lion's whelp, 217
logging, 286
Lord. See God; Jesus Christ
Lot, mistook Angels for men, 56
love
of adoptive children, 167
feasts of, 145
of God, 18, 60, 61, 62, 63
God's government founded on, 24
of husband and wife, 159
of neighbour, 24-25, 42, 43, 305
of righteousness, 155
lust, 198, 305, 328
Luther, Martin, 127, 132, 253, 325
Lutheran Church derive Priesthood from, 234-235
polygamy sanctioned by, 325n
Lutheran Church
baptism and, 234-235
Priesthood of, 234-235
lying, 34-35, 305
to King, 34
Lynch law, 28
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maiden names, 301-302
Maimonides, 117
Maledictions, 100-101
man
created in image of God, 47, 151
creation of, 22
given choice to choose, 152-153
given dominion over beast, 151-152
given dominion over earth, 168
Manasseh, 204
Manetho, 66
Manuscript Found, 255
Joseph Smith never possessed, 260-261, 266
Sidney Rigdon falsely accused of having, 275-276
marriage, 159. See also polygamy
of adulteress, 314
Apostles and, 159
of Bishops, 323
daughters given in, 307-308, 312-313
daughters not given to blasphemers for, 307-308
of deformed persons, 312
dissolution of, 314-315
engagement and, 316-317
eternal, 317
incest and, 311
inheritance and, 314
parents responsibility for children's, 315-316
of persons possessed of evil spirits, 312
proper age for, 311-312, 315
stopped by Pope, 92n
of virgins, 311-312, 316, 317-318
of widows, 317
women's choice in, 313-314
Marshals, 227
mathematicks, 85
Matthias, Apostle, vacancy filled by, 221
McKinsty, 261, 263, 265
mediatorial office, 148
meek, 169, 175
Melancthon, 325
Melchisedek
Abraham blessed by, 98, 214
High Priests after the order of, 59, 193
Priesthood named in honour of, 214
Melchisedek Priesthood. See also Priesthood
Apostles are Priest after order of, 109
authorized to baptize, 121-122
baptism for the dead and, 138
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery receive, 244
prerogatives of, 108-109
memorials
God's creations are, 47
sacrifices offered for, 106
metal plates, 249-250n, VIII, X. See also plates; tablets
Methodist Church, 237
baptism and, 123
doctrines of, 53, 54
Priesthood of, 235, 238
Methodist Episcopal Church, 235
Methuselah, 62
Michal, daughter of Saul, 322
Miller, John N., 258
Ministers
Degrees of, 227
of God, 60
of Law, 34
petitioning of, 102
Priests as, 198
ministry
calling for, 163-166
Jesus Christ commenced, 165
monuments erected for those who are faithful in, 110-111
of Moses, 175-176
Moses removed from, 215
miracles, 249-250n
Apostle Paul and, 143
for the benefit of the faithful, 144
preformed by usurpers, 21
Missionaries, Christian, 213
missions
of Apostles, 121-122
of Elders, 121-122, 197, 199
of Priests, 121-122, 199
of Seventies, 194-195
Missouri, State
Joseph Smith's life sought by, 173-174
Saints expelled from, 280
Moab, conquest of, 175
mobs, killing by, 29
Mohammedanism, 231
money digging
Ferris falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 277
Ford falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 271
Gunnison falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 268-269
Henry Howe falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 273
Howe, E.D falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 251
Hulburt, Philastus falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 282
Palmyra witnesses falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 261-262
Stafford falsely accuses Joseph Smith of, 254
monogamy
Christian writers depart from rule of, 325
diseases accompany, 310-311
of laity, 324
matches are made with trifling regard for fitness under law of, 327
prevails in most Christian countries, 320
monuments, 86, 110-113
Archaeology and, 112
of Chaldea, 112
of Egypt, 65-67, 112
erected for those who are faithful in their calling, 110-111
of Israel, 112
making of, 112-113
Mormon, Book of. See Book of Mormon
Mormon Church, founding of, 223
Mormonism Exposed, 276-277
Mormonism Unveiled, 251, 262
Moses, 48-49
appeared to Jesus Christ, 165
blessed the tribes of Israel, 172
gave himself to the service of his brethren, 180
God appeared to, 58-59, 86
God of, 54-56
King in Israel, 168
knew the name of God, 215
ministry of, 175-176
ordination of, 166
Priesthood of, 215
Prophet as King in the time of, 180
received revelation to ordain Aaron and Joshua to the Priesthood, 230
received Tables of the Law, 17
removed from earthly ministry, 215
succeeded by Joshua, 215, 219
mother
children and, 306
son forbidden to marry, 311
Mother Church. See Babylon the Great; Catholick Church
mountains, logging on, 286
mourners, comforted by Elders, 197
murder, 28-29
of Abel by Cain, 25
Babylon the Great guilty of, 205
laws in Christian countries regarding, 28
of Prophets, 294
of those who keep Commandments, 209
Murray, Lindley, 77-78
Musicians, 199
musick, 104-105, 199
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Nabal, Abigal widow of, 322
name
of God, 58-59
maiden, 301-302
nations
abominations of, 203
Apostles sent to all, 191, 220
Catholick, 19
corruption of, 211-213
destruction of, 49, 203, 209, 212
of Gentiles, 205
judgment of, 203
pagan, 19
Sclavonian, 283
Nauvoo, baptism for the dead at, 136
neighbour
cursing of, 100
destroying home of, 30
stealing from, 32-33
newspapers, 263
Voree Plates reported in, 249-250
New Testament. See also Bible
divorce allowed only for adultery in, 325
Greek Church and, 122-123
polygamy not abolished in, 323
translation of, 122, 124-125
Nicodemus
Jesus Christ discusses baptism with, 116-117
Jesus Christ discusses confirmation with, 142
Nile, 175
Noah
given dominion over earth, 168
God communed with, 48
Nobles, 308
chosen by God, 193
inferiour, 224-225
servants of, 308-309
Nostrand, James M. Van, 250n, 251n
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oaths, 87-97
absolution of, 93-94, 95-96
of Angels, 87
Catholick Church and, 91, 92-93, 95
Christian Church and, 91
Common Law and, 34
crime and, 92-93
daughters and, 96-97
disregarded by Protestants, 91, 92-93, 95
God appointed for great occasions, 88-89
Jephthah, Judge of Israel and, 94n
Jesus Christ and, 87-88
Judges and, 89, 90
pardoned by Pope, 92n
penance and, 91
Princes and, 91-92
principal use of, 90
servants and, 89, 90, 97
sin and, 90-91
sons and, 96-97
Old Testament. See also Bible
translated from Septuagint, 124
translated into the Greek language, 44
omnipotence, God is, 58, 61
omnipresent, God alone is, 62
omniscience, God alone has, 60-61
oppression, of strangers, 32
Oracles of God, 44, 107, 164
during dark ages, 64
ordination, 163-166
of Aaron, 230
by Angels, 163-166
Catholick Church claim regular succession of, 231
of Chief Shepherd, 163-166
of Deacons, 202
of Elders, 196
by God's ministers, 21
of James J. Strang, 223, 224
of Jesus Christ, 165-166, 180
of Joshua, 230
of Moses, 166
of Pope, 231-232
of Priests, 198
of Teachers, 200
of Timothy, 230
Oriental Church, baptism and, 131-132
oxen, Book of Mormon and, 249
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pagan, 19
Pagan Roman Empire, prophecy about, 240-241
Pagan superstitions, 147-148
Page, John E., 224
in Apostolick charge of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 265, 277
published book on Spaulding story, 265-266
pain, result of sin, 154-155
Palestine, destruction of forest in, 287
Papal Rome. See also Catholick Church
prophecy about, 240-241
parents, honour of, 26-27, 306
parks, 287
Passover, 105
Pastors, 237-238
Patriarch
called a King by the Apostle Peter, 178
in Catholick Church, 238
God of, 50, 53
inferiour, 224-225
Lawgiver who teaches by revelation, 192
Patriarch Joseph. See Joseph, Patriarch
Patterson, Robert, 277
Paul, Apostle. See Apostle Paul
peaceofferings, sacrifices for, 106
Pedobaptists, 134
penance, 162
oaths and, 91
perjury, 34-35
oaths and, 89
persecution
because of healings, 161
of Joseph Smith, 173-174
of Saints and Prophets by Babylon the Great, 205
of Saints by governments, 29, 280
persecutors, graves of, 111
pestilence, 203
Peter, Apostle. See Apostle Peter
Philadelphia Saturday Courier, 262
Philip, Apostle, baptism and, 119
physician. See Doctor; healing
plates. See also metal plates; tablets
Moses received, 17
Voree, 249, 250n, 251n
poison, drinking of, 144
pollution. See also environmental concerns
form adultery, 30
of marriage bed, 31
polygamy, 310-311, 313-314. See also marriage
allowed in India by Christian Churches, 323-324n
in Apostolick Church, 324
authors of Protestant Reformation sanction, 325
in Baptist Church, 324n
blessings of, 320
in Christian countries, 324-325
commanded by God, 211, 320-321
in Congregationalist Church, 324n
elevates man, 326-327
in Episcopal Church, 324n
in the immortal life, 321, 328
inheritances and, 314, 321
Kings of Christian countries practice, 324-325
in life everlasting with Princes and Prophets, 328
never spoken against in sacred oracles, 318-319
not abolished in New Testament, 323
practiced by Patriarchs and Prophets, 319
in Presbyterian Church, 324n
prostitution rare in countries who allow, 328
in Protestant Churches, 324n
society benefited by, 313-314, 320, 326-327
in times of peace, 325
will be instituted by God again, 319
women benefited by, 313-314, 326, 327
Polytheism. See false gods
poor, 287
cry out to God because of coveting, 36
despising of, 185
Elders commanded to visit, 197
Elders responsible for the protection of, 316
fashions divide rich against, 289
feeding of, 298
firstfruits given to, 297
inheritances and, 301, 302
James J. Strang protects, 171
Judges of, 175
not despised by Deacons, 202
payment of debts by, 335-336
protection of, 177, 316
redemption of, 171
Pope, 238
baptism stopped by, 92n
churches closed by, 92n
claim regular succession from the Apostles, 231-232
dead unburied because of, 92n
marriage stopped by, 92n
not called by revelation, 231
oaths pardoned by, 91-92n
ordination of, 231-232
Princes brought on their knees before, 92
sins pardoned by, 92n
prayer, 102-103. See also worship
for for those who do you wrong, 25
Presbyter. See also specific type of Priesthood
ordained Timothy to Priesthood, 230
Presbyterian Church, polygamy in, 324n
Presidency, 221-224
Apostle Peter raised out of the Quorum of the Twelve to, 221
Brigham Young elected to, 223
Priesthood, 26-27. See also Aaronick Priesthood; Melchisedek Priesthood; or specific type of Priesthood
Aaron called by revelation to, 230, 237, 244-245
of Apostle James, 173, 215
of Apostle John, 173, 215
Apostle John prophesied of the loss of, 239-240
of Apostle Peter, 173, 215
of Apostles, 109, 192, 214-219
Apostolick, 57
of Catholick Church, 231-232, 238
of Christian Churches, 231, 232-233
Christian Churches lack understanding of, 245
clothing of, 289, 290
of Counsellor, 219-220
courses of, 226-227
of Deacon, 225-227
derived from Catholick Church by Protestant Churches, 232-233
of Enoch, 215
Episcopal Church void of, 232
Ezekiel called to, 55
of High Priests, 224-225
of James J. Strang, 169
of Jesus Christ, 108-109, 156, 215
Jesus Christ called to, 156
of Jewish nation, 108
of Joshua, 230
Joshua called by revelation to, 230
of Lawgiver, 214-219
learned Protestants admit lack of, 236
of life, 214, 244
of Lutheran Church, 234-235
of Methodist Church, 235, 238
of Moses, 215
must be called by revelation to, 21, 163-166, 230
named in honour of Melchisedek, 214
necessity of, 227-229
not separated from gospel, 243
offering of firstfruits by, 296
Pope not called by revelation of God to, 231
prerogatives of, 108-109
of Priests, 224, 225-227
of Prophet, 108, 214-219
purchased with money, 231
removed from earth, 241
required to baptize, 120, 121-122
of Revelator, 214-219
Sabbath profaned by, 292
sacrament administered by, 243
sacrifice and, 108-109
of Seer, 214-219
Seventies and Elders same as in degree of, 225
support of, 331, 332
taken up to God, 239-240
of Teachers, 225-227
of Translator, 214-219
women and, 318
Priesthood of endless life, 214. See also Melchisedek Priesthood
given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, 244
Priesthood of life, 225-227. See also Aaronick Priesthood
given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by John the Baptist, 244
Priesthood of the Sons of God, 214. See also Melchisedek Priesthood
Priests, 198
Priest(s)
adoption and, 167
blessing by, 115
of Catholick Church, 238
Degrees of, 224-225
duties of, 198-199
Elders assisted by, 198
gospel preached by, 199
Grand Master of, 199
has authority to marry, 159
honouring of, 26
Judges as, 187
Kingdom of, 215
missions of, 121-122, 199
Orders of, 214
ordination of, 198
Priesthood of, 224, 225-227
ruled by Elders, 188
ruler of Prince and people, 95-96
sacrifice administered by, 145
Prince of Kings, 60
Princes
brought on their knees before Pope, 92
chosen by God, 193
clothing of, 289, 290
inheritances of, 298
oaths and, 91-92
polygamy in life everlasting with, 328
servants of, 298, 308-309
of Seventies, 195
prisons, 202
gospel preached in, 60
profanity, 88-89
property. See also inheritances; land
care of, 286-287
coveting of, 36-37
stealing of, 32-33
prophecy
about Catholick Church, 57, 240-241
about Emperour Constantine, 240-241
about Papal Rome, 240-241
about Protestant Churches, 57, 241
about the destruction of nations, 212
Apostle Paul and, 143, 213, 236, 239
of Daniel, 171-172
of Ezekiel, 171-172
gift of, 163, 225
given to Jacob concerning Israel, 217
interpreted falsely by Christians, 175
of Isaiah, 175, 213
of Jacob, 219
word of, 86
Prophet
adopt title of Elder, 197
Babylon the Great guilty of killing, 205
baptism for the dead and, 139
Christian Churches have no, 237-238
as Counsellor, 219-220
Counsellors of, 184
curses by, 101
of God, 50, 53, 293
God's word made known to, 49
have authority over Kings, 182, 218
High Priests sometimes called, 225
of house of David, 175-176
James J. Strang ordained by Angel to the office of, 223, 224
killing of, 294
King as, 178
King David subject to, 218
as King in the time of Moses, 180
Lawgiver who teaches by revelation, 192
not spokes persons of Christian gods, 54
polygamy in life everlasting with, 328
presides over Church, 192
Priesthood of, 108, 214-219
of seed of Joseph, 172
set up above David and Solomon, 218
sins of Babylon the Great made known by, 205
spoke of Angels, 56
of the tribe of Judah, 176
Viceroys of, 182
writes Commandments for public use, 17
prostitution, 328. See also strange women
Protestant
Bible, 38-39, 228, V
Commandments interpreted by, 38-40
Protestant Churches
Angel declares harlots, 57
false gods of, 49-50, 57-58
polygamy in, 324n
Polytheism and, 57-58
Priesthood derived from Catholick Church, 232-233
prophecy about, 57, 241
Protestant Reformation, 232-234
oaths and, 91-92
polygamy sanctioned by authors of, 325
Protestants
admit lack of valid Priesthood, 236
baptism and, 126-127, 131
Bible of, V
Catholick Church considered idolatrous and corrupt by, 233
Commandments interpreted by, 38-40
oaths disregarded by, 91, 92-93, 95
sacrifice and, 108
theology of, 117-118
proud, destruction of, 213
Providence Church, 236
provinces, government of, 188-190
prudence, result of experience, 152-153
Ptolemy Philadelphus, king, 44, 45
punishment
capital, 311, 315, 316
of King David, 322
for not paying tithing, 333-334
of wives, 327
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quorum
of Deacons, 202
of High Priest, 193
of Teachers, 201
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Rabbis, 200, 201, 227
Rabbonis, 201, 227
races, extermination of, 210
Rachel, 320
Rebecca, blessed by Laban and Bethuel, 98
Recorders, 139
reformation. See Protestant Reformation
regeneration, 117-118
religion
false, 63-65, 104-105
science and, 64-65
repentance, prerequisite to baptism, 118, 119-120
respect. See honour
rest. See Sabbath
resurrection, 155
Jesus Christ given keys to, 49
Rev. Williams, publishes false accusation about Sidney Rigdon, 276
revelation, X
Aaron called to Priesthood by, 230, 237, 244-245
baptism for the dead and, 137, 138
Embassador have not the keys and Mysteries of, 220
First President receives, 192
gift of, 163
James J. Strang received calling by, 223, 224
Joshua called to Priesthood by, 230
of King, 192
monument erected because of, 86, 110, 111
must be called to Priesthood by, 20-21, 163-166, 230
natural sciences and, 80
Pope not called by, 231
rejection of, 65
Voree Plates shown to James J. Strang by, 249-250n
Revelator, 215-216
Apostle John as, 221
Priesthood of, 214-219
rich, 336
fashions divide poor against, 289
fear of, 185
firstfruits given to poor by, 297
Richards, Willard, 223
Rigdon, Sidney, 255, 256, 272-273
Benjamin Ferris writes false accusations about, 275-276, 277
as Christian minister, 274
Christians waited for falsehoods to be published about, 278-279
denied of ever seeing or hearing of Solomon Spaulding, 276
E. D. Howe publishes false accusations about, 261-262
false accusations published about, 264-265
falsely accused of having the Spaulding Manuscript, 255
Governour Ford publishes false accusations about, 271-272
Gunnison publishes false accusations about, 268, 269
had just claim against Brigham Young, 219-220
Henry Howe publishes false accusations about, 273-275
presides over Church of Latter Day Saints in Pittsburgh, 275-276
receives faith of Later Day Saints, 274
Rev. Williams publishes false accusation about, 276, 277
as youth, 265-266
roads, 329-330
robbery. See stealing
Roman Catholick. See Catholick Church
Roman Empire, division of, 171-172
Romanist. See Catholick Church
Rulers, 220-224
appointment of, 168
book of inheritances kept by, 299
clothing of, 289, 290
Elders appointed by, 196
honouring of, 26
of Israel, 217-218
lying to, 34
Seventies appointed as, 195
Teachers and, 227
unjust, 171
Russians, dwelling places of, 283
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Sabbath, 22-23
Christians change, 23
Elders instruct people on, 197
feast of, 291, 293
profaned by Priesthood, 292
recreation not forbidden on, 292
scriptures and, 22-23
Teachers teach on, 200, 201
sacerdotal sacrifice, 109, 148, 149
Jesus Christ wasn't, 158
sacrament
administered by Priesthood, 243
of bread and wine, 109
Elders and, 196-197
established in Israel, 49
of Eucharist, 145-146, 147