Authorization for Wilford Woodruff, 1 June 1843, as Recorded in Woodruff, Journal
Source Note
JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Authorization, , Hancock Co., IL, for , 1 June 1843. Version copied [ca. 1 June 1843] in Wilford Woodruff, Journal, vol. 5, 1 Jan. 1843–31 Dec. 1844, pp. [40]–[42]; handwriting of ; Wilford Woodruff Journals and Papers, 1828–1898, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Discourse, 17 Jan. 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff.
his Commission as a messenger of peace and salvation as one of the Lord’s noble men I can fervently say may the Lord clear his way before him, and bless him, and bless those that obey his teachings wherever there are ears to hear & hearts to feel. He is in the language of the Hebrews -[[2 Hebrew words]]- (Hau-ra-ang yeesh-rau-ale) The friend of Israel and worthy to be received and entertained as a man of God: yea he has as had the ancient apostle [4 Greek words] (o logos o halos [kalos]) thegoodword: that that leadeth unto eternal Life Laus Deus. Prraise God.
Wherefore brethren and friends while you hear the assurance of the integrity, fidelity, and ability of this servant of the living GOD, trusting that your hearts and energies will be enlivened and deeply engaged in the building of these houses directed by Revelation for the Salvation of all Saints; and that you will not rest whare you are untill all things are prepared before you and you are gathered home with the rest of Israel to meet your God; I feel strong in the belief and have a growing expectation that you will not withhold any means in your power that can be used to accomplish this glorious work. Finally as one that greatly desires the salvation of man; let me remind you all to strive with a godly zeal for virtue, holiness, and the commandments of the Lord, Be good, Be wise; be just, be liberal; and above all be charitable always abounding in all good works— [p. [41]]