Randall Q. Lawrence
Faith Bible College
Dr. Z
Book Report: The Holy Spirit and You: A Study Guide to the Spirit-Filled Life by Dennis & Rita Bennett
Gifts of the Spirit
12/6/2011
I finally finished the book The Holy Spirit and You by Dennis & Rita Bennett. In general, I really liked this book for the way that it examined the Gifts of the Spirit grouping them into 3 classes (of 3 gifts to each class):
Inspirational/Fellowship Gifts (Gift of Tongues, Gift of Interpretation, Gift of Prophecy)—“power to say”, Gifts of Power (Gifts of Healings, Working of Miracles, Gift of Faith)—“power to do”, and Gifts of Revelation (Discerning of Spirits, “Word of Knowledge”, “Word of Wisdom”)—“power to know”. (p. 83) The Bennett’s do an excellent job of looking at these gifts, gift by gift, looking at the relevant Scriptural passages, along with bringing up relevant experiences and testimonies regarding the functioning of these Gifts of the Spirit.
The question is asked, “What if I don’t speak in tongues? Can I receive the Holy Spirit without speaking in tongues?” They answer, “It comes with the package!” (p. 64) “You don’t have to speak in tongues in order to be saved. You don’t have to speak in tongues in order to have the Holy Spirit in you. You don’t have to speak in tongues to have times of feeling filled with the Holy Spirit, but if you want the free and full outpouring that is the baptism in the Holy Spirit, you must expect it to happen as in the Scripture, and to do what Peter, James, John, Paul, Mary, Mary Magdalen, Barnabas, and all the rest did!” (p. 65) This is a very good answer to non-believers and to believers questioning the issue of tongues and the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
The importance of the Gift of Tongues is discussed in the chapter on consecration in regards to the intellect. “The intellect comes into rest as it is yielded to God, and praying in tongues is one important means of letting the Holy Spirit renew and refresh our minds and souls.” (p. 185) I sought the Gift of Tongues and/or Prayer Language as I came to understand more and more about them. Gift of Tongues is for public use in church with Gift of Interpretation needed also in church while the Prayer Language does not necessarily require interpretation.
This Gift of Prayer Language was opened to me 5 minutes after it was opened to my best friend (& now wife) Peggy, and it was opened after I saw the use of Prayer Language in the rebuking of the spirit of death off Dr. Larry in ministering at a church in Excelsior Springs on Palm Sunday 2010. I was on a long fast and struggled to get my mind out of the way of my heart and spirit. I have greatly enjoyed this Prophetic Gift and its many uses. I did not see in this book where it speaks about Prayer Language (with the Holy Spirit) as turbo-charging the other Gifts of the Spirit along with blessing my interactions with others and even with animals. Many persons claimed that I had a Baptism in the Holy Spirit when this Gift opened up to me. However, I did not have any dramatic experience in the Lord like Pentecost was for the early church and disciples and did not really feel any different afterward. But, in order to have this Gift free flowing, then I needed to some serious deliverance work (in June 2010) because I had a demon trying to “pinch this Gift off of me”. Now, I am free, and it works and flows freely.
The beginning of the book spends an extensive amount of time and chapters in speaking about Baptism in the Spirit, what it is, how to get it, and more prior to a chapter on each of the 9 Gifts of the Spirit! The book also speaks about things that get in the way Baptism in the Spirit—like cults, the occult/New Age stuff, and things of the world not to mention demonic influences.
The end of the book then talks about the Excellent Way (“…balance and interplay between the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.” & centered in the Love of God—p. 176) along with consecration (of lives and material possessions) to the Lord along with use of the charts (Word of God) and the compass (not the Holy Spirit but our response to the Holy Spirit—p. 208) “So it is the Holy Spirit in you that makes you able to respond to God. It follows that your sensitivity will increase as you allow the Holy Spirit to inspire and move you more from within. This you do through praise and prayer, and closer personal fellowship with God and experience of Him. You sensitize your own instruments by using them.” (p. 208) I really liked this book, but I did take exception** to some of the things that they assumed in the writing of this book on the Holy Spirit and Gifts of the Spirit.
**From pp. 39-40….”Another powerful “cult”, often accepted as a true variety of Christianity, claims to be the only true “church,” that all others are false. It teaches that God the Father was, and is, a man, a being of “flesh and bone,” who became an almighty god.” It also teaches that men, if they will keep the teachings of the cult, can become “almighty gods,” and have their own planets to rule, which they will people with their “spirit children” that they have begotten by their many “spirit wives”! Rather obviously, one of the first requirements for full salvation in this cult is that you get married Jesus died on the cross, this group tells us, to bring all men to the point where they could save themselves by keeping the teachings of this particular cult. This group, like others, teaches that the Bible is not sufficient to show the way of salvation; it must be supplemented by other books and writings. In fact, the most important teachings of this cult are not drawn from the Bible at all, but from their special books—one of which was supposedly discovered written on “golden plates; and buried, and others written by “prophets” through the years. Many people are drawn to this cult because of a strong social welfare emphasis.”
We, in the RLDS/Community of Christ, have held to the “one true church” concept, but we do not any longer. We have never held to the Adam-God theory that we can become like God which, of course, also begs the question of who then created God if he had been a man. We also as a church were formed and been against polygamy along with the concept of temple sealing and celestial marriage which helped lead the bulk of the Restoration Movement into the apostasy of polygamy out west and an attempt to get out of the U.S.A. The Community of Christ also believes that Jesus is most important—died on the cross and rose again. We do not believe that you are only saved by following the teaching of the church. We do hold to the Book of Mormon, but the Book of Mormon is a Christ-centered and even a Pentecostal/Charismatic book long before there was such groups. It is interesting that there was a deliverance as one of the first miracles along with Gifts of the Spirit including tongues and interpretation in the early Restoration Movement and early Reorganization (R.L.D.S.).
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Gifts of the Spirit Midterm
Randall Q. Lawrence
Gifts of the Spirit
Dr. Z.
10/25/2011
Midterm: Faith
I was not sure if I wanted to do my paper on Gifts of Healings or Faith. I have a tremendous interest in John G. Lake, the tremendous Pentecostal pioneer who blazed a trail of healing from South Africa to Spokane and Portland and more. I also have a great interest in Smith Wigglesworth, another Pentecostal pioneer, nicknamed the “Apostle of Faith”. I asked the Holy Spirit to help me reveal which Gift to focus on in this paper. I opened my Bible to Acts 6:8 “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.” [emphasis mine] That seemed to settle it in that I should do this paper on faith (in Jesus Christ) which is the foundation on which all the other Gifts of the Spirit rest and become magnified.
Two Scriptures stick out regarding faith: Hebrews 11:1 “Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” and Romans 4:17 (speaking of Abraham) “…and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” Hebrews 11 lists Abraham and Sarah as great heroes of faith among others in the Bible. Smith Wigglesworth would answer his critics with “I am not moved by what I see or hear; I am moved by what I believe.”
Stephen was filled with faith (and trust in Jesus Christ) and power (endowment and baptism of the Holy Spirit) which was foundational for the doing of wonders (things not seen before) and miracles (substance of what the recipients of the miracles hoped for). Stephen, moved by what he believed, called forth those things that were not and established them.
Abraham walked in faith not only according to Romans 4 describing him as “strong in faith, giving glory to God” (Romans 4:20) looking to the promises of God rather than the age and physical limitations (past child-bearing years) of his and Sarah’s bodies. (Romans 4:19) Abraham looked at the spiritual (promise) and walked by faith and relationship and covenant with God the Father. Abraham and Sarah left their family to be obedient to God, and God blessed them. They are listed as pillars or heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 which recounts the major persons of the Bible walking in faith and then blessed with miracles. Smith Wigglesworth, in the early 1900’s, challenged persons to “Only Believe!”, and the dead were raised, the sick were made well, persons were saved and delivered—similar miracles as Jesus and miracles and wonders like the great leaders in the Bible.
Hebrews 11:6 states, “But without faith it is impossible to please him [God]….”. Romans 4:22 states, “And therefore it [faith in promises of God] was imputed to him [Abraham] for righteousness. Faith is the foundation and magnification for all the Gifts of the Spirit. Faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection and His authority positions us as being righteous through the Blood of Jesus and is the way to please God. We only need to believe!!!
Gifts of the Spirit
Dr. Z.
10/25/2011
Midterm: Faith
I was not sure if I wanted to do my paper on Gifts of Healings or Faith. I have a tremendous interest in John G. Lake, the tremendous Pentecostal pioneer who blazed a trail of healing from South Africa to Spokane and Portland and more. I also have a great interest in Smith Wigglesworth, another Pentecostal pioneer, nicknamed the “Apostle of Faith”. I asked the Holy Spirit to help me reveal which Gift to focus on in this paper. I opened my Bible to Acts 6:8 “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.” [emphasis mine] That seemed to settle it in that I should do this paper on faith (in Jesus Christ) which is the foundation on which all the other Gifts of the Spirit rest and become magnified.
Two Scriptures stick out regarding faith: Hebrews 11:1 “Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” and Romans 4:17 (speaking of Abraham) “…and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” Hebrews 11 lists Abraham and Sarah as great heroes of faith among others in the Bible. Smith Wigglesworth would answer his critics with “I am not moved by what I see or hear; I am moved by what I believe.”
Stephen was filled with faith (and trust in Jesus Christ) and power (endowment and baptism of the Holy Spirit) which was foundational for the doing of wonders (things not seen before) and miracles (substance of what the recipients of the miracles hoped for). Stephen, moved by what he believed, called forth those things that were not and established them.
Abraham walked in faith not only according to Romans 4 describing him as “strong in faith, giving glory to God” (Romans 4:20) looking to the promises of God rather than the age and physical limitations (past child-bearing years) of his and Sarah’s bodies. (Romans 4:19) Abraham looked at the spiritual (promise) and walked by faith and relationship and covenant with God the Father. Abraham and Sarah left their family to be obedient to God, and God blessed them. They are listed as pillars or heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 which recounts the major persons of the Bible walking in faith and then blessed with miracles. Smith Wigglesworth, in the early 1900’s, challenged persons to “Only Believe!”, and the dead were raised, the sick were made well, persons were saved and delivered—similar miracles as Jesus and miracles and wonders like the great leaders in the Bible.
Hebrews 11:6 states, “But without faith it is impossible to please him [God]….”. Romans 4:22 states, “And therefore it [faith in promises of God] was imputed to him [Abraham] for righteousness. Faith is the foundation and magnification for all the Gifts of the Spirit. Faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection and His authority positions us as being righteous through the Blood of Jesus and is the way to please God. We only need to believe!!!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
RLDS History search of "tongues"
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Vol. 1 Chpt. 2:13 ...name should be had for good and evil, among all nations, kindreds, and tongues; or that it should be both good and evil spoken of among all people. He said there was a book deposited written upon gold plates, giving an account o...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 2:18 ...ing the second day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight. "The excitement, however, still continued, and rumor with her thousand tongues was all the time employed in circulating tales about my father's family, and about myself. If I were to relate a thousandth part of them it would fil...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 3:34 ...Verily, verily I say unto thee, because thou desirest this thou shalt tarry until I come in my glory, and shall prophesy before nations, kindreds, tongues, and people. 2. And for this cause the Lord said unto Peter, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? For he desiredst of me that ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 4:47 ... which, they drew up and subscribed the following documents:- "'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 cont...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 4:48 ...ed, the following additional testimony was obtained:- "'AND ALSO THE TESTIMONY OF EIGHT WITNESSES. "'Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come, that Joseph Smith, Jr., the translator of this work, has shown unto us the plates of which hath been spo...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 4:55 ... also true. In his "Address to All Believers in Christ," pages 8, 9, 10, he makes this statement:- "A Proclamation. "Unto all nations, kindred, tongues, and people, unto whom these presents shall come:- "It having been represented by one John Murphy, of Polo, Caldwell County, Missouri, that I, in a ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 7:123 ...of the earth, which shall take hold of the inhabitants thereof, and shall eat their flesh, and shall cause maggots to come in upon them, and their tongues shall be stayed that they shall not utter against me, and their flesh shall fall from off their bones, and their eyes from their sockets; and it shal...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 9:173 ...d them in full. And I give unto you a commandment that then ye shall teach them unto all men; for they shall be taught unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people. 16. Thou shalt take the things which thou hast received, which have been given unto thee in my scriptures for a law, to be my law, to g...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 9:187 ... working of miracles; and to others it is given to prophesy, and to others the discerning of spirits. And again, it is given to some to speak with tongues, and to another it is given the interpretation of tongues: and all these gifts cometh from God, for the benefit of the children of God. And unto the bishop of the church, and unto such as God shall appoint a...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:268 ...s the fifth trump, which is the fifth angel who committeth the everlasting gospel, flying through the midst of heaven, unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people; and this shall be the sound of his trump, saying to all people, both in heaven and in earth and that are under the earth; for every ear ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:277 ... Zebedee Coltrin, and he by Brother William Smith, after which the Lord poured out his Spirit in a miraculous manner until all the elders spoke in tongues, (page 277)...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:278 ... female. Great and glorious were the divine manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Praises were sung to God and the Lamb; speaking and praying, all in tongues, occupied the conference, until a late hour at night, so rejoiced were we at the return of these long absent blessings. "On the twenty-third, we again assembled in conference; when, after much speaking, singing, praying and praising God, all in tongues, we proceeded to the washing of feet, (according to the practice recorded in the thirteenth chapter of John's Gospel,) as commanded of the Lord. Each...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:280 ...d the mysteries of the kingdom, and set in order the churches, and study and learn, and become acquainted with all good books, and with languages, tongues, and people. And this shall be your business and mission in all your lives to preside in council and set in order all the affairs of this church and ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 12:303 ..."As to the gift of tongues, all we can say is, that in this place we have received it as the ancients did. We wish you, however, to be careful, lest in this you be deceived. Guard against evils which may arise from any accounts given of women, or otherwise; be careful in all things lest any root of bitterness spring up among you and thereby many be defiled. Satan will no doubt trouble you about the gift of tongues, unless you are careful; you cannot watch him too closely, nor pray too much. May the Lord give you wisdom in all things. In a letter mailed last wee...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 12:314 ...e the most high God and cast contempt on his holy religion by pretending to receive revelations direct from heaven, by pretending to speak unknown tongues by direct inspiration, and by diverse pretenses derogatory of God and religion, and to the utter subversion of human reason. "'They declare openly...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:372 ...ch over the ten branches of the church in Zion. "A hymn, concerning the travels, toils, troubles, and tribulations of the Nephites, was sung in tongues by Elder W. W. Phelps; interpreted by Elder Lyman Wight. "September 26. The council again assembled in Zion, and ordained Jesse Hitchcock, Elias H...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:373 ...of its historical importance, as well as for the sound advice it gives concerning the manner of seeking redress, selling inheritances, the gift of tongues, and other matters. The epistle is found on pages 864 and 865 of Times and Seasons, vol. 6, and reads as follows:- "Dear Brethren:-It is a long ti...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:375 ... a present help in every time of need. "We have seen a letter written to Sr. Whitney, in Nelson, that has a great deal to say about the gift of tongues, and the interpretation which was given by way of prophecy; namely: 'that Zion would be delivered by judgments,' and that certain ones named would go...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:376 ...dful that it should be spoken, for it is of no service to the saints, and has a tendency to stir up the people to anger. "No prophecy spoken in tongues should be made public, for this reason: many who pretend to have the gift of interpretation are liable to be mistaken, and do not give the true interpretation of what is spoken; therefore, great care should be had, as respects this thing; but, if any speak in tongues, a word of exhortation, or doctrine, or the principles of the gospel, etc., let it be interpreted for the edification of the church. "When you rec...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:378 ...aptized two and confirmed them at the water's side. Last evening we ordained E. F. Nickerson an elder, and one of the sisters received the gift of tongues, which made the saints rejoice exceedingly." On Monday, November 4, Joseph and Sidney Rigdon returned to Kirtland, and Joseph says:- "Found my ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:387 ... be fulfilled. The days of tribulation are fast approaching, and the time to test the fidelity of the saints has come. Rumor with her ten thousand tongues is diffusing her uncertain sounds in almost every ear; but in these times of sore trial let the saints be patient and see the salvation of God. Those...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 16:437 ...e are thirty-four members attached to the church at Mount Pleasant, all of whom appear to live up to their profession, five of whom have spoken in tongues, and three sing in tongues: and we live at the top of the mountain! For my part, I feel that I cannot be thankful enough for what I have received: the Scriptures have been open...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 18:509 ...f stone! "Now, that the world may know that our faith in the work and word of the Lord is firm and unshaken, and to show all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people that our object is good, for the good of all, we come before the great family of mankind for peace, and ask their hospitality and assista...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 21:541 ...sses of the Book of Mormon, to pray, each one, and then proceed to choose twelve men from the church, as apostles, to go to all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people. "'The three witnesses; viz., Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris, united in prayer. "'These three witnesses were the...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 21:565 ... branches not ascertained, but generally reported in good standing. "'The council gave instruction concerning the "Word of Wisdom," the gift of tongues, prophesying, etc.; and adjourned till tomorrow morning. "'23d. Conference met to take into consideration the redemption of Zion. "'After addre...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 21:567 ...ed, the saints in America might expect help from them (the church in Barnsley), as they were rich in temporal things, and had received the gift of tongues in the church. (page 567)...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 23:591 ...ened it, and exhorted the brethren and sisters about one hour. The Lord poured out his Spirit, and some glorious things were spoken in the gift of tongues, and interpreted, concerning the redemption of Zion. "Monday, 26. Went to Chardon to attend the County Court, in company with Brothers Hyrum, Samu...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 23:603 ... are habitations for devils, and only fit for his society. But when you are endowed and prepared to preach the gospel to all nations, kindred, and tongues, in their own languages, you must faithfully warn all, and bind up the testimony, and seal up the law, and the destroying angel will follow close at ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 23:621 ... a wicked spirit; you replied that you would say what you pleased in your own house. Father said, Say what you please, but let the rest hold their tongues. Then a reflection rushed through my mind, of the anxiety and care I have had for you and your family, in doing what I did in finishing your house, a...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 1:14 ... their faults one to the other, and the congregation was soon overwhelmed in tears, and some of our hearts were too big for utterance. The gift of tongues came on us also, like the rushing of a mighty wind, and my soul was filled with the glory of God. "In the afternoon I joined three couple in matrimony in the public congregation; viz., William F. Cahoon and Miranda Gibbs, Harvey Stanley and Larona Cahoon, Tunis Rapley and Louisa Cutler. We then administered the sacrament, and dismissed the congregation, which was so dense that it was very unpleasant for all. We were then invited to a feast at Elder Cahoon's, which was prepared for the occasion, and had a good time while partaking of the rich repast; and I verily realized that it was good for brethren to dwell together in unity, like the dew upon the mountains of Israel, where the Lord commanded blessings, even life forevermore. Spent the evening at home. "Monday, the 18th. Attended the Hebrew school. This day the elder's school was removed into the temple in the room adjoining ours. "Tuesday, l9th. Spent the day at school. The Lord blessed us in our studies. This day we commenced reading in our Hebrew Bibles with much success. It seems as if the Lord opens our minds in a marvelous manner to understand his word in the original language; and my prayer is that God will speedily endue us with a knowledge of all languages and tongues, that his servants may go forth for the last time to bind up the law, and seal up the testimony. (page 14)...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 1:18 ...king the benediction of heaven upon the Lord's anointed, which he did in an eloquent manner; the congregation shouted a long hosannah; the gift of tongues fell upon us in mighty power, angels mingled their voices with ours, while their presence was in our midst, and unceasing praises swelled our bosoms ...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 2:41 ...of thy ministers be sealed upon them with power from on high: let it be fulfilled upon them as upon those on the day of Pentecost; let the gift of tongues be poured out upon thy people, even cloven tongues as of fire, and the interpretation thereof. And let thy house be filled, as with a rushing mighty wind, with thy glory. "'Put upon thy servants th...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 2:45 ...ons of Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna to God and the Lamb, Amen, Amen and Amen! three times. Elder B. Young, one of the Twelve, gave a short address in tongues; Elder D. W. Patten interpreted and gave a short exhortation in tongues himself; after which, President J. Smith, Jr., blessed the congregation in the name of the Lord, and at a little past four p. m. the whole exercise c...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 3:53 ...om the eastern churches to Clay County for that purpose. "Whilst this company was forming and going up to Missouri, rumor with her ten thousand tongues was busily engaged in circulating falsehoods about them, insomuch that before they arrived at Clay County there was considerable excitement even ther...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 6:105 ...morial before me, in behalf of those thy brethren who were chosen to bear testimony of my name, and to send it abroad among all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people; and ordained through the instrumentality of my servants. 2. Verily I say unto you, There have been some few things in thine heart and w...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 22:498 ...our mission before we left home; our minds were in a nutshell. "It seems to us that we should spread this work among all people, languages, and tongues, so far as possible; and (page 498)...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 23:521 ...aining for themselves our character, kept entirely aloof, but were ready at all times to listen to those who had the "poison of adders under their tongues," and who sought our overthrow. Let every person who may have imbibed sentiments prejudicial to us imitate the honorable example of our distinguishe...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 23:522 ...ieving in almost every direction, and the Lord works with us and confirms the work with signs following them that believe; for they speak with new tongues and interpret them, many sick are healed, and even the deaf are made to hear and the dumb to speak. About two months since I baptized a man by the na...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 25:570 ... same organization that existed in the primitive church; viz.: Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, etc. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. We...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 9:203 ...Powell, and J. W. Briggs met at the house of the latter for consultation. After prayer, the gifts of tongues, interpretation, and prophecy were received, and increased light given, which determined the sending of Elders Lowe and Harrington to visit the branc...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 9:207 ...w days after we had entered into this covenant, while Brother Newkirk was in secret prayer, the Holy Spirit rested upon him. He arose and spoke in tongues, and started homewards, speaking in tongues and praising God. His wife heard him and met him, and shortly afterward she received the same gift and blessing. These gifts were the first fruits of...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 9:208 ...singing in tongues. For a moment I was overpowered with joy. I exclaimed, 'Is it possible that God has remembered my family.' Immediately I went up, and when I was within one or two steps of the house, I paused. I listened, and O the thrill of joy that went through my soul! I knew that it was of God. My child, my dear child was born of the Holy Spirit. I opened the door and went in. It appeared to me that the entire room was filled with the Holy Spirit. Shortly after I requested them all to join with me in asking the Lord to tell us who the successor of Joseph Smith was. I felt anxious to know that I might bear a faithful testimony. We spent a few moments in prayer, when the Holy Spirit declared, 'The successor of Joseph Smith is Joseph Smith, the son of Joseph Smith the Prophet. It is his right by lineage, saith the Lord your God.' "It is proper here to state that the main body of the church lived from four to eight miles from us, and having learned that we had left Strang they regarded us as apostates. However, it was not long after the gifts were manifested and when they came to know that these blessings were indeed with us, they admitted that they were of God, and gradually, one after another, united with us, until the whole church were made to know the truth of our position, and rejoice with unspeakable joy. Although the church had been organized more than a year, and striving to live right before God, yet no visible gifts had been manifested among us. "It was now necessary that we should change our organization and position in relation to the Presidency of the Priesthood. The branch had been organized under Strang. The Lord had taught us that this was wrong, consequently we appointed a day for the purpose of acknowledging the legal heir. The day arrived, and it will be long remembered by many that were present. While we were singing the opening hymn, the Holy Spirit was sensibly felt. Several sung in tongues. A halo of glory seemed to be spread over the congregation, and when we bowed before Almighty God in solemn prayer, all felt and all knew that what w...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:214 ... the meeting we made the church acquainted with our design, and while singing the opening hymn, the Holy Spirit was sensibly felt. Several sung in tongues, and while engaged in prayer, the veil was at least partly rent, and the manifestation of the Spirit was such as was seldom witnessed by mortals on e...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:222 ...rganization. It was at this meeting that [there was] an exhibition of power, light, and unity of spirit, above any ever before witnessed among us. Tongues were spoken and interpreted; hymns sung in tongues and the interpretation sung; prophecy and visions were exercised here for the first time to the writer. Many sang in tongues in perfect harmony at once, as though they constituted a well practiced choir. Angels appeared and were seen by some, and a testimony of their presen...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:226 ...winter there were some strange manifestations of a spirit hitherto but little known among us, and caused no little trouble. It was in prophecy and tongues. Sometimes boisterous, and accusation began to be made against different persons through the gifts of prophecy, tongues, and interpretation; and this in public meeting. At this many were terrified, not knowing what moment they might be publicly accused by the Holy Ghos...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:227 ...estored. And from that time the spirit that became a public accuser of individual members, has been generally regarded as a false spirit. And that tongues spoken were not necessarily the word of the Lord as had been largely believed; but that though the gift was of God, but might be exercised either und...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 13:277 ...eetings were held every evening during the conference and the Spirit of God was poured out upon the saints in an extraordinary degree. The gift of tongues, interpretation of tongues, the gift of prophecy, and other gifts, were graciously bestowed. . . ."-True Latter Day Saints' Herald, vol. 1, p. 239. On November 7, 1860, Presid...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 15:302 ...d that he was received everywhere with kindness and open hearts, that he lacked for nothing, and that the Spirit was displayed in mighty power, in tongues, in dreams, and prophecy. "Elders E. Page, George Outhouse, Charles Williams, C. G. Lanphear, George Rarick, and A. M. Wilsey, made very encouraging...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 15:306 ...rit and power of God attended the word. Much prejudice was removed and a number were baptized into the church. In the prayer meetings the gifts of tongues, and interpretations, and prophecy were manifest with searching, confirming, and comforting power. The Lord assured us, if we were faithful to him, h...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 15:310 ...e foundation of the world to be a mighty man, yea, to be a prophet in Israel; and thou shalt prophesy to many nations, and peoples, and kings, and tongues." A few other communications were presented by him between this and 1860, purporting to be revelation from God. After the last date these manifestat...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 23:453 ...as follows:- "It has seldom been my good fortune to meet with such spiritual saints as those at Fall River. Ten of them have received the gift of tongues. All but two of them have received the gift since uniting with the Reorganized Church, the others received it in the old organization. They have thre...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 25:479 ...er yet received. We had Bro. George Parker and his wife to see us last Sunday, and we had a glorious meeting; Sister Parker both spoke and sung in tongues; the Spirit was with us in great power. Thank the Lord for his goodness. Bros. Sandy and Flagg are still strong in the faith."-The Saints' Herald, vo...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 25:484 ...ry of God. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evenings, prayer meetings were held, and on the two latter nights the gifts of the gospel manifested in tongues, interpretations, prophecies, etc. On Monday night the president of the meeting called for the sick to come forth, and having appointed Elders Forscu...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 25:488 ...ostles 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; and they must come according to the words which shall be established by the mouth of the Lamb."-1 Nephi 3: 43. In the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, section 22, paragraph 9, we read as follows: "And now, Moses, my son, I will speak unto you concerning this earth upon which thou standest and thou shalt write these things which I shall speak, and in a day when the children of men shall esteem my words as naught, and take many of them from the book which thou shalt write, behold I will raise up another like unto thee, and they shall be had again among the children of men; among as many as shall believe." Again in section 42, paragraph 15: "Thou shalt ask, and my scriptures shall be given as I have appointed, and they shall be preserved in safety; and it is expedient that thou shouldst hold thy peace concerning them, and not teach them until ye have received them in full. And I give unto you a commandment, that then ye shall teach them unto all men; for they shall be taught unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people."-Preface to the Holy Scriptures, pp. 3-6. (page 488)...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 29:547 ...he saints were blessed beyond expectation; indeed, those present declared that in their experience, none to surpass it was ever witnessed by them. Tongues, interpretations, prophecies, exhortations by the Spirit were among the exercises of the meeting. "'The gathering' was a subject much talked of; and...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 30:576 ...believe in the powers and gifts of the everlasting gospel; viz.: the gift of faith, discerning of spirits, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues, wisdom, charity, brotherly love, and all other Christian graces. We believe that marriage is ordained of God; and that the law of God provides for b...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 34:652 ...o different persons in different forms, but always with like result; the same Spirit, the same power, the same Lord, but different manifestations; tongues, prophecy, interpretations, faith, knowledge, wisdom, healings, miracles, helps, and governments, all working to the same end-and all the testimony o...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 38:746 ...itedly sought the Lord in this matter; not one of them, so far as I know, having any idea who that person was. The answer came through the gift of tongues, prophecy, and vision, repeatedly: 'In mine own due time, I, the Lord, will call young Joseph, the son of the martyred Prophet, to lead my people and church, for he is the rightful heir to the successorship. Therefore protest against and stand aloof from all pretenders to the successorship, for they are all impostors." Bro. Edwin C. Wildermuth makes the following statement:- "The gifts of the Spirit were not enjoyed till after the withdrawal from Strang; that is, in tongues and prophecy. (page 746)...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 38:747 ...After this, at many times, and by many different ones, through tongues and prophecy, young Joseph was pointed out as the successor to his father to lead God's people. There was considerable talk of informing J. Smith con...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 4:68 ...Alexander H. Smith, and J. R. Cook. It was a season long to be remembered, for the Spirit and power of God were present as demonstrated by unknown tongues, visions, and healing. Four were baptized, among whom was an old-time elder who labored in the field in the days of Joseph the Martyr. Brn. H. Jacobs...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 23:416 ...believe in the powers and gifts of the everlasting gospel, viz.: the gift of faith, discerning of spirits, prophecy, revelation, healing, visions, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues, wisdom, charity, brotherly love, etc. "We believe that marriage is ordained of God; and that the law of God provides for but one companion in wedlo...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 29:540 ...k of this last session. To us it was not a session to "have a good time," to enjoy the "preached word;" to "feast" upon the "fats" of prophecy and tongues, to spend the pleasant hours of recess in chat and visit. It was a crisis in which the welfare of the whole work was at stake; it was a season for fa...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 34:611 ...ings: The preaching was up to the standard in excellence, and the prayer and testimony meetings were marked by an unusual degree of spirituality; tongues, prophesyings and testimonies gave evidence of marked advancement in grace and spiritual growth. The attendance was not quite so large as last year, ...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 36:630 ...r; but onward, higher and higher ever. Elder Daniel Garner was richly blessed in body and spirit; Bro. Burton was instantly healed, and sang it in tongues, praising God who had heard and healed him.-The Saints' Herald, vol. 36, p. 529. (page 630)...
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Vol. 1 Chpt. 2:13 ...name should be had for good and evil, among all nations, kindreds, and tongues; or that it should be both good and evil spoken of among all people. He said there was a book deposited written upon gold plates, giving an account o...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 2:18 ...ing the second day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight. "The excitement, however, still continued, and rumor with her thousand tongues was all the time employed in circulating tales about my father's family, and about myself. If I were to relate a thousandth part of them it would fil...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 3:34 ...Verily, verily I say unto thee, because thou desirest this thou shalt tarry until I come in my glory, and shall prophesy before nations, kindreds, tongues, and people. 2. And for this cause the Lord said unto Peter, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? For he desiredst of me that ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 4:47 ... which, they drew up and subscribed the following documents:- "'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 cont...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 4:48 ...ed, the following additional testimony was obtained:- "'AND ALSO THE TESTIMONY OF EIGHT WITNESSES. "'Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come, that Joseph Smith, Jr., the translator of this work, has shown unto us the plates of which hath been spo...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 4:55 ... also true. In his "Address to All Believers in Christ," pages 8, 9, 10, he makes this statement:- "A Proclamation. "Unto all nations, kindred, tongues, and people, unto whom these presents shall come:- "It having been represented by one John Murphy, of Polo, Caldwell County, Missouri, that I, in a ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 7:123 ...of the earth, which shall take hold of the inhabitants thereof, and shall eat their flesh, and shall cause maggots to come in upon them, and their tongues shall be stayed that they shall not utter against me, and their flesh shall fall from off their bones, and their eyes from their sockets; and it shal...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 9:173 ...d them in full. And I give unto you a commandment that then ye shall teach them unto all men; for they shall be taught unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people. 16. Thou shalt take the things which thou hast received, which have been given unto thee in my scriptures for a law, to be my law, to g...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 9:187 ... working of miracles; and to others it is given to prophesy, and to others the discerning of spirits. And again, it is given to some to speak with tongues, and to another it is given the interpretation of tongues: and all these gifts cometh from God, for the benefit of the children of God. And unto the bishop of the church, and unto such as God shall appoint a...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:268 ...s the fifth trump, which is the fifth angel who committeth the everlasting gospel, flying through the midst of heaven, unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people; and this shall be the sound of his trump, saying to all people, both in heaven and in earth and that are under the earth; for every ear ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:277 ... Zebedee Coltrin, and he by Brother William Smith, after which the Lord poured out his Spirit in a miraculous manner until all the elders spoke in tongues, (page 277)...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:278 ... female. Great and glorious were the divine manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Praises were sung to God and the Lamb; speaking and praying, all in tongues, occupied the conference, until a late hour at night, so rejoiced were we at the return of these long absent blessings. "On the twenty-third, we again assembled in conference; when, after much speaking, singing, praying and praising God, all in tongues, we proceeded to the washing of feet, (according to the practice recorded in the thirteenth chapter of John's Gospel,) as commanded of the Lord. Each...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 11:280 ...d the mysteries of the kingdom, and set in order the churches, and study and learn, and become acquainted with all good books, and with languages, tongues, and people. And this shall be your business and mission in all your lives to preside in council and set in order all the affairs of this church and ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 12:303 ..."As to the gift of tongues, all we can say is, that in this place we have received it as the ancients did. We wish you, however, to be careful, lest in this you be deceived. Guard against evils which may arise from any accounts given of women, or otherwise; be careful in all things lest any root of bitterness spring up among you and thereby many be defiled. Satan will no doubt trouble you about the gift of tongues, unless you are careful; you cannot watch him too closely, nor pray too much. May the Lord give you wisdom in all things. In a letter mailed last wee...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 12:314 ...e the most high God and cast contempt on his holy religion by pretending to receive revelations direct from heaven, by pretending to speak unknown tongues by direct inspiration, and by diverse pretenses derogatory of God and religion, and to the utter subversion of human reason. "'They declare openly...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:372 ...ch over the ten branches of the church in Zion. "A hymn, concerning the travels, toils, troubles, and tribulations of the Nephites, was sung in tongues by Elder W. W. Phelps; interpreted by Elder Lyman Wight. "September 26. The council again assembled in Zion, and ordained Jesse Hitchcock, Elias H...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:373 ...of its historical importance, as well as for the sound advice it gives concerning the manner of seeking redress, selling inheritances, the gift of tongues, and other matters. The epistle is found on pages 864 and 865 of Times and Seasons, vol. 6, and reads as follows:- "Dear Brethren:-It is a long ti...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:375 ... a present help in every time of need. "We have seen a letter written to Sr. Whitney, in Nelson, that has a great deal to say about the gift of tongues, and the interpretation which was given by way of prophecy; namely: 'that Zion would be delivered by judgments,' and that certain ones named would go...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:376 ...dful that it should be spoken, for it is of no service to the saints, and has a tendency to stir up the people to anger. "No prophecy spoken in tongues should be made public, for this reason: many who pretend to have the gift of interpretation are liable to be mistaken, and do not give the true interpretation of what is spoken; therefore, great care should be had, as respects this thing; but, if any speak in tongues, a word of exhortation, or doctrine, or the principles of the gospel, etc., let it be interpreted for the edification of the church. "When you rec...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:378 ...aptized two and confirmed them at the water's side. Last evening we ordained E. F. Nickerson an elder, and one of the sisters received the gift of tongues, which made the saints rejoice exceedingly." On Monday, November 4, Joseph and Sidney Rigdon returned to Kirtland, and Joseph says:- "Found my ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 13:387 ... be fulfilled. The days of tribulation are fast approaching, and the time to test the fidelity of the saints has come. Rumor with her ten thousand tongues is diffusing her uncertain sounds in almost every ear; but in these times of sore trial let the saints be patient and see the salvation of God. Those...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 16:437 ...e are thirty-four members attached to the church at Mount Pleasant, all of whom appear to live up to their profession, five of whom have spoken in tongues, and three sing in tongues: and we live at the top of the mountain! For my part, I feel that I cannot be thankful enough for what I have received: the Scriptures have been open...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 18:509 ...f stone! "Now, that the world may know that our faith in the work and word of the Lord is firm and unshaken, and to show all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people that our object is good, for the good of all, we come before the great family of mankind for peace, and ask their hospitality and assista...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 21:541 ...sses of the Book of Mormon, to pray, each one, and then proceed to choose twelve men from the church, as apostles, to go to all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people. "'The three witnesses; viz., Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris, united in prayer. "'These three witnesses were the...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 21:565 ... branches not ascertained, but generally reported in good standing. "'The council gave instruction concerning the "Word of Wisdom," the gift of tongues, prophesying, etc.; and adjourned till tomorrow morning. "'23d. Conference met to take into consideration the redemption of Zion. "'After addre...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 21:567 ...ed, the saints in America might expect help from them (the church in Barnsley), as they were rich in temporal things, and had received the gift of tongues in the church. (page 567)...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 23:591 ...ened it, and exhorted the brethren and sisters about one hour. The Lord poured out his Spirit, and some glorious things were spoken in the gift of tongues, and interpreted, concerning the redemption of Zion. "Monday, 26. Went to Chardon to attend the County Court, in company with Brothers Hyrum, Samu...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 23:603 ... are habitations for devils, and only fit for his society. But when you are endowed and prepared to preach the gospel to all nations, kindred, and tongues, in their own languages, you must faithfully warn all, and bind up the testimony, and seal up the law, and the destroying angel will follow close at ...
Vol. 1 Chpt. 23:621 ... a wicked spirit; you replied that you would say what you pleased in your own house. Father said, Say what you please, but let the rest hold their tongues. Then a reflection rushed through my mind, of the anxiety and care I have had for you and your family, in doing what I did in finishing your house, a...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 1:14 ... their faults one to the other, and the congregation was soon overwhelmed in tears, and some of our hearts were too big for utterance. The gift of tongues came on us also, like the rushing of a mighty wind, and my soul was filled with the glory of God. "In the afternoon I joined three couple in matrimony in the public congregation; viz., William F. Cahoon and Miranda Gibbs, Harvey Stanley and Larona Cahoon, Tunis Rapley and Louisa Cutler. We then administered the sacrament, and dismissed the congregation, which was so dense that it was very unpleasant for all. We were then invited to a feast at Elder Cahoon's, which was prepared for the occasion, and had a good time while partaking of the rich repast; and I verily realized that it was good for brethren to dwell together in unity, like the dew upon the mountains of Israel, where the Lord commanded blessings, even life forevermore. Spent the evening at home. "Monday, the 18th. Attended the Hebrew school. This day the elder's school was removed into the temple in the room adjoining ours. "Tuesday, l9th. Spent the day at school. The Lord blessed us in our studies. This day we commenced reading in our Hebrew Bibles with much success. It seems as if the Lord opens our minds in a marvelous manner to understand his word in the original language; and my prayer is that God will speedily endue us with a knowledge of all languages and tongues, that his servants may go forth for the last time to bind up the law, and seal up the testimony. (page 14)...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 1:18 ...king the benediction of heaven upon the Lord's anointed, which he did in an eloquent manner; the congregation shouted a long hosannah; the gift of tongues fell upon us in mighty power, angels mingled their voices with ours, while their presence was in our midst, and unceasing praises swelled our bosoms ...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 2:41 ...of thy ministers be sealed upon them with power from on high: let it be fulfilled upon them as upon those on the day of Pentecost; let the gift of tongues be poured out upon thy people, even cloven tongues as of fire, and the interpretation thereof. And let thy house be filled, as with a rushing mighty wind, with thy glory. "'Put upon thy servants th...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 2:45 ...ons of Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna to God and the Lamb, Amen, Amen and Amen! three times. Elder B. Young, one of the Twelve, gave a short address in tongues; Elder D. W. Patten interpreted and gave a short exhortation in tongues himself; after which, President J. Smith, Jr., blessed the congregation in the name of the Lord, and at a little past four p. m. the whole exercise c...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 3:53 ...om the eastern churches to Clay County for that purpose. "Whilst this company was forming and going up to Missouri, rumor with her ten thousand tongues was busily engaged in circulating falsehoods about them, insomuch that before they arrived at Clay County there was considerable excitement even ther...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 6:105 ...morial before me, in behalf of those thy brethren who were chosen to bear testimony of my name, and to send it abroad among all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people; and ordained through the instrumentality of my servants. 2. Verily I say unto you, There have been some few things in thine heart and w...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 22:498 ...our mission before we left home; our minds were in a nutshell. "It seems to us that we should spread this work among all people, languages, and tongues, so far as possible; and (page 498)...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 23:521 ...aining for themselves our character, kept entirely aloof, but were ready at all times to listen to those who had the "poison of adders under their tongues," and who sought our overthrow. Let every person who may have imbibed sentiments prejudicial to us imitate the honorable example of our distinguishe...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 23:522 ...ieving in almost every direction, and the Lord works with us and confirms the work with signs following them that believe; for they speak with new tongues and interpret them, many sick are healed, and even the deaf are made to hear and the dumb to speak. About two months since I baptized a man by the na...
Vol. 2 Chpt. 25:570 ... same organization that existed in the primitive church; viz.: Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, etc. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. We...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 9:203 ...Powell, and J. W. Briggs met at the house of the latter for consultation. After prayer, the gifts of tongues, interpretation, and prophecy were received, and increased light given, which determined the sending of Elders Lowe and Harrington to visit the branc...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 9:207 ...w days after we had entered into this covenant, while Brother Newkirk was in secret prayer, the Holy Spirit rested upon him. He arose and spoke in tongues, and started homewards, speaking in tongues and praising God. His wife heard him and met him, and shortly afterward she received the same gift and blessing. These gifts were the first fruits of...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 9:208 ...singing in tongues. For a moment I was overpowered with joy. I exclaimed, 'Is it possible that God has remembered my family.' Immediately I went up, and when I was within one or two steps of the house, I paused. I listened, and O the thrill of joy that went through my soul! I knew that it was of God. My child, my dear child was born of the Holy Spirit. I opened the door and went in. It appeared to me that the entire room was filled with the Holy Spirit. Shortly after I requested them all to join with me in asking the Lord to tell us who the successor of Joseph Smith was. I felt anxious to know that I might bear a faithful testimony. We spent a few moments in prayer, when the Holy Spirit declared, 'The successor of Joseph Smith is Joseph Smith, the son of Joseph Smith the Prophet. It is his right by lineage, saith the Lord your God.' "It is proper here to state that the main body of the church lived from four to eight miles from us, and having learned that we had left Strang they regarded us as apostates. However, it was not long after the gifts were manifested and when they came to know that these blessings were indeed with us, they admitted that they were of God, and gradually, one after another, united with us, until the whole church were made to know the truth of our position, and rejoice with unspeakable joy. Although the church had been organized more than a year, and striving to live right before God, yet no visible gifts had been manifested among us. "It was now necessary that we should change our organization and position in relation to the Presidency of the Priesthood. The branch had been organized under Strang. The Lord had taught us that this was wrong, consequently we appointed a day for the purpose of acknowledging the legal heir. The day arrived, and it will be long remembered by many that were present. While we were singing the opening hymn, the Holy Spirit was sensibly felt. Several sung in tongues. A halo of glory seemed to be spread over the congregation, and when we bowed before Almighty God in solemn prayer, all felt and all knew that what w...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:214 ... the meeting we made the church acquainted with our design, and while singing the opening hymn, the Holy Spirit was sensibly felt. Several sung in tongues, and while engaged in prayer, the veil was at least partly rent, and the manifestation of the Spirit was such as was seldom witnessed by mortals on e...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:222 ...rganization. It was at this meeting that [there was] an exhibition of power, light, and unity of spirit, above any ever before witnessed among us. Tongues were spoken and interpreted; hymns sung in tongues and the interpretation sung; prophecy and visions were exercised here for the first time to the writer. Many sang in tongues in perfect harmony at once, as though they constituted a well practiced choir. Angels appeared and were seen by some, and a testimony of their presen...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:226 ...winter there were some strange manifestations of a spirit hitherto but little known among us, and caused no little trouble. It was in prophecy and tongues. Sometimes boisterous, and accusation began to be made against different persons through the gifts of prophecy, tongues, and interpretation; and this in public meeting. At this many were terrified, not knowing what moment they might be publicly accused by the Holy Ghos...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 10:227 ...estored. And from that time the spirit that became a public accuser of individual members, has been generally regarded as a false spirit. And that tongues spoken were not necessarily the word of the Lord as had been largely believed; but that though the gift was of God, but might be exercised either und...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 13:277 ...eetings were held every evening during the conference and the Spirit of God was poured out upon the saints in an extraordinary degree. The gift of tongues, interpretation of tongues, the gift of prophecy, and other gifts, were graciously bestowed. . . ."-True Latter Day Saints' Herald, vol. 1, p. 239. On November 7, 1860, Presid...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 15:302 ...d that he was received everywhere with kindness and open hearts, that he lacked for nothing, and that the Spirit was displayed in mighty power, in tongues, in dreams, and prophecy. "Elders E. Page, George Outhouse, Charles Williams, C. G. Lanphear, George Rarick, and A. M. Wilsey, made very encouraging...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 15:306 ...rit and power of God attended the word. Much prejudice was removed and a number were baptized into the church. In the prayer meetings the gifts of tongues, and interpretations, and prophecy were manifest with searching, confirming, and comforting power. The Lord assured us, if we were faithful to him, h...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 15:310 ...e foundation of the world to be a mighty man, yea, to be a prophet in Israel; and thou shalt prophesy to many nations, and peoples, and kings, and tongues." A few other communications were presented by him between this and 1860, purporting to be revelation from God. After the last date these manifestat...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 23:453 ...as follows:- "It has seldom been my good fortune to meet with such spiritual saints as those at Fall River. Ten of them have received the gift of tongues. All but two of them have received the gift since uniting with the Reorganized Church, the others received it in the old organization. They have thre...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 25:479 ...er yet received. We had Bro. George Parker and his wife to see us last Sunday, and we had a glorious meeting; Sister Parker both spoke and sung in tongues; the Spirit was with us in great power. Thank the Lord for his goodness. Bros. Sandy and Flagg are still strong in the faith."-The Saints' Herald, vo...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 25:484 ...ry of God. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evenings, prayer meetings were held, and on the two latter nights the gifts of the gospel manifested in tongues, interpretations, prophecies, etc. On Monday night the president of the meeting called for the sick to come forth, and having appointed Elders Forscu...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 25:488 ...ostles 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; and they must come according to the words which shall be established by the mouth of the Lamb."-1 Nephi 3: 43. In the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, section 22, paragraph 9, we read as follows: "And now, Moses, my son, I will speak unto you concerning this earth upon which thou standest and thou shalt write these things which I shall speak, and in a day when the children of men shall esteem my words as naught, and take many of them from the book which thou shalt write, behold I will raise up another like unto thee, and they shall be had again among the children of men; among as many as shall believe." Again in section 42, paragraph 15: "Thou shalt ask, and my scriptures shall be given as I have appointed, and they shall be preserved in safety; and it is expedient that thou shouldst hold thy peace concerning them, and not teach them until ye have received them in full. And I give unto you a commandment, that then ye shall teach them unto all men; for they shall be taught unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people."-Preface to the Holy Scriptures, pp. 3-6. (page 488)...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 29:547 ...he saints were blessed beyond expectation; indeed, those present declared that in their experience, none to surpass it was ever witnessed by them. Tongues, interpretations, prophecies, exhortations by the Spirit were among the exercises of the meeting. "'The gathering' was a subject much talked of; and...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 30:576 ...believe in the powers and gifts of the everlasting gospel; viz.: the gift of faith, discerning of spirits, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues, wisdom, charity, brotherly love, and all other Christian graces. We believe that marriage is ordained of God; and that the law of God provides for b...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 34:652 ...o different persons in different forms, but always with like result; the same Spirit, the same power, the same Lord, but different manifestations; tongues, prophecy, interpretations, faith, knowledge, wisdom, healings, miracles, helps, and governments, all working to the same end-and all the testimony o...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 38:746 ...itedly sought the Lord in this matter; not one of them, so far as I know, having any idea who that person was. The answer came through the gift of tongues, prophecy, and vision, repeatedly: 'In mine own due time, I, the Lord, will call young Joseph, the son of the martyred Prophet, to lead my people and church, for he is the rightful heir to the successorship. Therefore protest against and stand aloof from all pretenders to the successorship, for they are all impostors." Bro. Edwin C. Wildermuth makes the following statement:- "The gifts of the Spirit were not enjoyed till after the withdrawal from Strang; that is, in tongues and prophecy. (page 746)...
Vol. 3 Chpt. 38:747 ...After this, at many times, and by many different ones, through tongues and prophecy, young Joseph was pointed out as the successor to his father to lead God's people. There was considerable talk of informing J. Smith con...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 4:68 ...Alexander H. Smith, and J. R. Cook. It was a season long to be remembered, for the Spirit and power of God were present as demonstrated by unknown tongues, visions, and healing. Four were baptized, among whom was an old-time elder who labored in the field in the days of Joseph the Martyr. Brn. H. Jacobs...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 23:416 ...believe in the powers and gifts of the everlasting gospel, viz.: the gift of faith, discerning of spirits, prophecy, revelation, healing, visions, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues, wisdom, charity, brotherly love, etc. "We believe that marriage is ordained of God; and that the law of God provides for but one companion in wedlo...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 29:540 ...k of this last session. To us it was not a session to "have a good time," to enjoy the "preached word;" to "feast" upon the "fats" of prophecy and tongues, to spend the pleasant hours of recess in chat and visit. It was a crisis in which the welfare of the whole work was at stake; it was a season for fa...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 34:611 ...ings: The preaching was up to the standard in excellence, and the prayer and testimony meetings were marked by an unusual degree of spirituality; tongues, prophesyings and testimonies gave evidence of marked advancement in grace and spiritual growth. The attendance was not quite so large as last year, ...
Vol. 4 Chpt. 36:630 ...r; but onward, higher and higher ever. Elder Daniel Garner was richly blessed in body and spirit; Bro. Burton was instantly healed, and sang it in tongues, praising God who had heard and healed him.-The Saints' Herald, vol. 36, p. 529. (page 630)...
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Gifts of the Spirit in the Book of Mormon
Gifts of the Spirit in the Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 11:78-80 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, And that He manifesteth Himself unto all they that 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. But behold, I prophesy unto you concerning the last days,
2 Nephi 13:17-18 Yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost, And then can you speak with the tongue of angels and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel. But behold, my beloved brethren, thus came the voice of the Son unto me, saying: “After that 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 14:2-3 But behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts? Do ye not remember that I said unto you that after that ye have 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? Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost, wherefore, they speak the words of Christ.
Omni 1:44-45 And believe in prophesying, and in revelations, and in the ministering of angels, and 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.
Alma 7:31 And having the spirit of prophecy and the spirit of revelation and also many gifts–the gift of speaking with tongues and the gift in preaching and the gift of the Holy Ghost and the gift of translation,
3 Nephi 13:59 Yea, wo unto him that shall deny the revelations of the Lord! And that shall say: “The Lord no longer worketh by revelations, or by prophecy, or by gifts, or by tongues, or by healings, or by the power of the Holy Ghost”;
Mormon 4:66-67 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. Behold I say unto you, he that denieth these things knoweth not the gospel of Christ; Yea, they have not read the scriptures; If so, they do not understand them;
Mormon 4:86-88 Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature; And he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, But he that believeth not shall be damned. 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. And whosoever shall believe in My name, doubting nothing, unto him will I confirm all My words, even unto the ends of the earth.
Moroni 10:10-12 For behold, to one is given by the Spirit of God, that he may teach the word of wisdom; And to another, that he may teach the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; And to another, exceeding great faith; And to another, the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; And again, to another, that he may work mighty miracles; And again, to another, that he may prophesy concerning all things; And again, to another, the beholding of angels and ministering spirits; And again, to another, all kinds of tongues; And again, to another, the interpretation of languages and of divers kinds of tongues. And all these gifts come by the Spirit of Christ; And they come unto every man severally, according as He will.
2 Nephi 11:78-80 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, And that He manifesteth Himself unto all they that 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. But behold, I prophesy unto you concerning the last days,
2 Nephi 13:17-18 Yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost, And then can you speak with the tongue of angels and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel. But behold, my beloved brethren, thus came the voice of the Son unto me, saying: “After that 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 14:2-3 But behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts? Do ye not remember that I said unto you that after that ye have 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? Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost, wherefore, they speak the words of Christ.
Omni 1:44-45 And believe in prophesying, and in revelations, and in the ministering of angels, and 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.
Alma 7:31 And having the spirit of prophecy and the spirit of revelation and also many gifts–the gift of speaking with tongues and the gift in preaching and the gift of the Holy Ghost and the gift of translation,
3 Nephi 13:59 Yea, wo unto him that shall deny the revelations of the Lord! And that shall say: “The Lord no longer worketh by revelations, or by prophecy, or by gifts, or by tongues, or by healings, or by the power of the Holy Ghost”;
Mormon 4:66-67 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. Behold I say unto you, he that denieth these things knoweth not the gospel of Christ; Yea, they have not read the scriptures; If so, they do not understand them;
Mormon 4:86-88 Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature; And he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, But he that believeth not shall be damned. 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. And whosoever shall believe in My name, doubting nothing, unto him will I confirm all My words, even unto the ends of the earth.
Moroni 10:10-12 For behold, to one is given by the Spirit of God, that he may teach the word of wisdom; And to another, that he may teach the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; And to another, exceeding great faith; And to another, the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; And again, to another, that he may work mighty miracles; And again, to another, that he may prophesy concerning all things; And again, to another, the beholding of angels and ministering spirits; And again, to another, all kinds of tongues; And again, to another, the interpretation of languages and of divers kinds of tongues. And all these gifts come by the Spirit of Christ; And they come unto every man severally, according as He will.
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