visions, angels, in all the gifts of the Holy Ghost, and all the promises contained in these books-and believe it about as it reads.-Brigham Young.

Page 243 My KNOWLEDGE is, if you will follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, every man and woman will be put in possession of the Holy Ghost; every person will become a Prophet, Seer, and Revelator, and an expounder of truth. They will know things that are, that will be, and that have been. They will understand things in heaven, things on the earth, and things under the earth, things of time, and things of eternity, according to their several callings and capacities.

This is a true doctrine, which we boldly advance. If you will follow the doctrines, and be guided by the precepts of that book, it will direct you where you may see as you are seen, where you may converse with Jesus Christ, have the visitation of angels, have dreams, visions, and revelations, and understand and know God for yourselves. Is it not a stay and a staff to you? Yes: it will prove to you that you are following in the footsteps of the ancients. You can see what they saw, understand what they understood, and enjoy what they enjoyed.-Ibid.

Vol. iii. p. 46 It is the privilege of every father, to have faith to heal his family.-Ibid.

Millennial Star.

Vol. xv. Sup. p. 32 If an Apostle magnifies his calling, he is the word of the Lord to this people all the time, or else he does not magnify his calling; either one or the other.

If he magnifies his calling, his words are the words of eternal life and salvation to those who hearken to them, just as much so as any written revelations contained in these three books. (Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants.) There is nothing contained in these three books, that is any more revelation, than the words of an Apostle that is magnifying his calling.-Brigham Young. [See Voice of Warning, Chap. ii, iii, iv, and vi; O. Spencer's Letters, Number ii; Key to Theology, Chap. v; and O. Pratt's Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon, Numbers 1, 2.]

POWER AND EFFICACY OF FAITH.

Bible.

Matt. xvii. 19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?

20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. [See xxi. 21; Mark xi. 22, 23.]

Matt. xiii. 58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. [See Mark vi. 5.]

Heb. xi. 3 Through faith the worlds were made.-4 By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.5 By faith Enoch was translated.-7 By faith Noah prepared the ark.-8, 9 By faith Abraham sojourned in the land of promise.-17 By faith Abraham, offered up Isaac.-29 By faith the Israelites passed through the Red Sea.-30 By faith the walls of Jerico fell down. [See the whole chapter for an account of mighty works done by faith.]

Gen. xv. 6; Rom. iv. 3, 5, 9, 19 to 24; Gal. iii. 6; James ii. 23 Faith counted, or imputed, or reckoned for righteousness.-2 Chron. xx. 20 Believe in the Lord, so shall ye be established and prosper. Dan. vi. 23 The lions hurt not Daniel, because he believed in his God.-Jonah iii. 5, 10 The Ninevites believed God, and He saved their city.—Hab. ii. 4; Rom. i. 17; Gal. iii. 11; Heb. x. 38 The just shall live by faith.-Matt. ix. 22 28, 29, 30; xv. 28; Mark v. 34 ; x. 52; Luke viii. 48; xvii. 19 Thy faith hath made the whole.—Mark ix. 23 All things are possible to him that believeth. xi. 24 Whatsoever you ask, believing, you shall receive. xvi. 17 These signs shall follow them that believe.-Luke i. 45 Blessed is she that believed, there shall be a performance of the things told her. vii. 50; xviii. 42 Thy faith hath saved thee. xvii. 6 If ye had faith, ye might say, Be thou plucked up by the root.-John i. 12 Them that believe on his name have power to become the sons of God.-vi. 35, 40, 47 He that believeth shall have everlasting life.-xi. 40 If thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God.-xiv. 12 He that believeth on me, shall do the works I do, and greater.-xvi. 27 The Father loveth you, because ye have believed.--xx. 29 Blessed are they that have not seen, and

yet have believed. Acts iii. 10; x. 43 Whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. xiii. 39; Rom. iii. 28, 30; v. 1; Gal. iii. 24 Justified by faith. Acts xiv. 9 He had faith to be healed.-xvi. 31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.-Rom. i. 16 The Gospel is the power of God to every one that believeth.17 The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith.x. 9 If thou confess the Lord Jesus, and believe, thou shalt be saved.-Gal. iii. 7, 8, 9, They which are of faith, are the children of Abraham.-1 Tim, iv. 10 The Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.-James i. 5, 6 If any lack wisdom, let him ask of God in faith, and it shall be given. v. 15 The prayer of faith shall save the sick.—1 John v. 4, 5 Overcome the world by faith.

Book of Mormon.

Enos i. 4 And I had faith, and I did cry unto God that He would preserve the records; and He covenanted with me that He would bring them forth unto the Lamanites in His own due time. And I, Enos, knew it would be according to the covenant which He had made; wherefore my soul did rest.

Ether v. 1 Behold it was by faith that they of old were called after the holy order of God; wherefore, by faith, was the law of Moses given. But in the gift of His Son, hath God prepared a more excellent way; and it is by faith that it hath been fulfilled. * ** * Behold, it was the faith of Alma and Amulek that caused the prison to tumble to the earth. Behold, it was the faith of Nephi and Lehi, that wrought the change upon the Lamanites, that they were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost. Behold, it was the faith of Ammon and his brethren, which wrought so great a miracle among the Lamanites; yea, and even all they who wrought miracles, wrought them by faith, even those who were before Christ, and also them who were after. And it was by faith that the three disciples obtained a promise that they should not taste of death; and they obtained not the promise until after their faith. And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after their faith; wherefore they first believed in the Son of God.

2 And there were many whose faith was so exceeding strong even before Christ came who could not be kept from within the veil, but truly saw with their eyes the things which they had beheld with an eye of faith, and they were

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glad. And behold, we have seen in this record, that one of these was the brother of Jared: for so great was his faith in God, that when God put forth His finger, he could not hide it from the sight of the brother of Jared, because of His word which He had spoken unto him, which word he had obtained by faith. And after the brother of Jared had beheld the finger of the Lord, because of the promise which the brother of Jared had obtained by faith, the Lord could not withhold any thing from his sight; wherefore He shewed him all things, for he could no longer be kept without the veil.

3 And I, Moroni, having heard these words, was comforted, and said, O Lord, thy righteous will be done, for I know that thou workest unto the children of men according to their faith; for the brother of Jared said unto the mountain Zerin, remove, and it was removed. [See Context.]

Mormon iv. 7 The reason why He ceaseth to do miracles among the children of men, is because that they dwindle in unbelief. and depart from the right way, and know not the God in whom they should trust. [See context.]

Moroni x. 1 And ye may know that He is, by the power of the Holy Ghost: wherefore I would exhort you, that ye deny not the power of God; for He worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men, the same to-day, and to-morrow, and for ever.

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And Christ truly said unto our fathers, if ye have faith, ye can do all things which is expedient unto me.

1 Nephi ii. 9, 10 Nephi burst his bonds by faith.-iii. 8 The Holy Ghost received through faith.-iv. 2 Knowledge given through faith.-v. 12 Compass worked by faith.-2 Nephi xi. 2, 6 All who believe on Christ shall be saved.-12, 18 Manifestations, miracles, signs, and wonders from God according to men's faith.-xii. 11 The Lord covenants with none except they believe in Christ.Alma ix. 6; x. 1 Men called to the Priesthood on account of their faith.-x. 10, 11 Alma and Amulek burst their bands and overthrew the prison through faith.-14 Zeezrom healed of a fever through faith.-xxvi, 18 Helaman's two thousand young men saved in battle through faith.-Helaman v. 2 Nothing can save this people, save it be repentance and faith.-5, 6 Those who believe on the Son of God shall be redeemed, and shall have everlasting life.-Nephi iii. 8 Through Nephi's faith angels ministered to him daily, and he cast out devils and unclean spirits, and did many more miracles.-iv. 8 As many as believe in Christ become son's

of God.-viii. 2, 3 A multitude healed by faith.-8; Mormon iv. 7; Moroni vii. 3 Whatsoever ye ask the Father, in my name, believing, shall be given.-Nephi ix. 3, 4 The twelve Apostles chosen because of their faith.-12 Whoever believe not in the words of Christ shall be cut off from his covenant people.-xii. 1 If the Gentiles believe the Book of Mormon, greater things shall be revealed; if not, the greater things shall be withheld, to their condemnation.-Mormon i. Miracles, healing, gifts from the Lord, and the gift of the Holy Ghost ceased through wickedness and unbelief.-iv. 2 By faith the Nephites could remove mountains, cause earthquakes, come unharmed from the midst of the fiery furnace, of wild beasts, and poisonous serpents.-Ether i. 8 By faith the brother of Jared saw the Lord,

Doctrine and Covenants.

See. xlii. 1 Behold, I say unto you, that you must rely upon my word, which if you do, with full purpose of heart, you shall have a view of the plates, and also of the breastplate, the sword of Laban, the Urim and Thummim, which were given to the brother of Jared upon the mount, when he talked with the Lord face to face, and the miraculous directors which were given to Lehi while in the wilderness, on the borders of the Red Sea; and it is by your faith that you shall obtain a view of them, even by that faith which was had by the Prophets of old.

2 And after that you have obtained faith, and have seen them with your eyes, you shall testify of them, by the power of God.

Sec. xi. 3 I will show miracles, signs, and wonders, unto all those who believe on my name. And whoso shall ask it in my name in faith, they shall cast out devils; they shall heal the sick; they shall cause the blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak, and the lame to walk; and the time speedily cometh that great things are to be shown forth unto the children of men; but without faith shall not anything be shown forth except desolations upon Babylon, the same which has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Lec. on Faith. Sec. vii. 2 No world has yet been framed that was not framed by faith, neither has there been an intelligent being on any of God's creations, who did not get there by reason of faith as it existed in himself or in some other being; nor has there been a change or a revolution in any of the