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And it came to pass that in this time of rest, behold YHVH did come unto me and my brethren and did teach us. And great were the words which He did teach.
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Yet, I do not write any of them here, for YHVH has given it unto another to write these things in a different place.
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And behold, after that we had journeyed through the spirit, me and my brethren were shown all that we should do. Therefore, we did leave the place of our habitation and did wander no more into the higher parts of the city, but we did go unto those that were poor as to the things of this world, and poor in spirit.
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For behold, because they could not give of their substance unto the teachers and the priests, behold, they had been cast out and denied entry. Therefore, we did go unto them.
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And behold, when we did arrive unto the place YHVH did show us, behold our eyes did see a scene of great distress. For we beheld many who were lame and deaf, blind and mute.
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And behold, there were many thieves and pickpockets and drunkards and those who had taken all kinds of substances.
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And it came to pass that I did weep. For behold, in my greatness, my wealth, and my station, I had been an instrument in the casting out of these, my brothers and sisters. And I had never found occasion to come down, for behold, I had been too great and too busy.
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Therefore, and despite that YHVH had proclaimed me clean and pure before Him, I did weep and sorrow for the great many pains which I had caused among this my people. Those who should have been the forefront of my service.
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And then Zenos did take me by the hand and did say unto me: Behold, my son, mourn not for that which you have done, but remember that all has been cured in the blood of the lamb.
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Nevertheless, it is good that you desire to help this people. It is for this purpose that YHVH did lead us unto this place!
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Then did Zenos step forward, and he began preaching unto this people. And these are his words: Behold, mighty people, listen and hear the word of YHVH! For Behold, we are His prophets, and He has sent us unto you.
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And behold, one man, a cripple, did step forward, and he did say: Who are you that says to speak for YHVH?
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And Zenos did say: I am Zenos, and I am a prophet. And these are my brethren, even Zenock and Lehi.
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And the man spoke again, saying: Behold, we know them, for these were they that did cast us out of their synagogues and their temple because that we had no substance to impart. Verily I ask, did you come down unto us to behold our sorry state that you might mock us? Or did you come down to take from us that which you believe to be yours?
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If you have, I say unto you, you shall find nothing here. For we have not wherewith to give. Therefore, go back to where you did come and let us alone.
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And now, behold, I Lehi did begin to be in a sorry state, and I began to mourn and did pray unto my Elohim, and these were my words:
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Oh Lord, Elohim of Abraham, Elohim of my fathers. You have forgiven me for my many wrongs. Nevertheless, behold the great wrong which I have done unto this people rings mightily like a bell.
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And behold, nevertheless I have been forgiven, behold this people yet do suffer because of my actions!
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Therefore, oh Lord, give unto me your strength that I might fix the many wounds wherewith I have harmed this people.
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And behold, the voice of YHVH did come unto us, and behold all there heard it. Yet, it was a mighty voice, yet it was still and did comfort the soul.
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And YHVH did speak, saying: Behold, I am YHVH your Elohim, and these are My people. Therefore, all you who hear My voice, listen.
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Because in your hearts you do love Me, forgive these My servants Lehi and Zenock of their many crimes which have already been washed away in My blood.
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Do this, and as many as shall forgive, I shall forgive and shall be healed.
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And it came to pass that when YHVH did make an end, behold, the many throngs did press forward.
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And be it according to the Word, as many as did forgive were healed, and in YHVH the blind did see. And the deaf did hear. And the lame man did walk.
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And behold, there was a leper, and his name was Ananias. And behold, the pocks did fall from him, and his skin became fair and without spot.
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And behold, this Ananias did speak unto us, saying: Behold, Lehi, behold Zenock, behold Zenos. For we were in the very gal of bitterness and wo. And behold, YHVH has come unto us and neither in synagogue nor in great temple.
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For behold, He has made this place a temple. Therefore, let us take by the hand and sing praises unto our Elohim!
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And I, Lehi, did take off the fine hat which I did wear and did cast it onto the ground straightaway.
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And behold, all present did straightway join by the hand, even all. And we did with one voice sing praises unto YHVH our Elohim.
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And behold, we were, even all, surrounded as if by fire. And the fire did ascend even unto heaven.
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And behold, the heavens were opened, and we did all behold the throne of Elohim. And a great many hosts, even so many as cannot be counted did join us in our song. And we were of one voice.
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And thus, when the vision had ended, behold Ananias came unto us and did say: Behold, YHVH has called me and my brethren east to preach unto the cities there. That we may bring more like us to the knowledge of our Elohim and His Mashiach. And from thence, we know not.
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And he did extend the hand of fellowship unto me, and we did clasp.
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And straightway did the people of Ananias go, yea, even all. And they took nothing for they had nothing. And where they did go, I know not.
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But behold, Elohim knows, and He did lead them. For I do know that they were led by a fire by night and a cloud by day.
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And these are Elohims and He is theirs. And so, it shall be. Thus, it is.