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About the same time, an old gentleman came to visit us of whose name I wish to make honorable mention;
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Mr. Joseph Knight, Sr. of Colesville, Broome county, New York, who, having heard of the manner in which we were occupying our time, very kindly and considerately brought us a quantity of provisions, in order that we might not be interrupted in the work of translation by the want of such necessities of life;
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And I would just mention here, as in duty bound, that he several times brought us supplies, a distance of at least thirty miles, which enabled us to continue the work when otherwise we must have relinquished it for a season.
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Being very anxious to know his duty as to this work, I inquired of the Lord for him, and obtained the following:
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¶ A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.
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Behold I am God: Give heed unto my Word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow;
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Therefore, give heed unto my Word.
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¶ Behold the field is white already to harvest;
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Therefore, whoso desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
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Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God; 11 {11:2c/12:5] Therefore if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
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¶ Now as you have asked, behold I say unto you: Keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion.
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¶ Behold I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this work;
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And no one can assist in this work, except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.
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¶ Behold I am the light and the life of the world, that speaketh these words;
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Therefore give heed with your might, and then you are called; Amen.