Discourse, between circa 26 June and circa 4 August 1839–A, as Reported by William Clayton
Source Note
JS, Discourse, [, Lee Co., Iowa Territory, or , Hancock Co., IL], [between ca. 26 June and ca. 4 Aug. 1839]. Version from report copied [1880] in L. John Nuttall, Notebook, pp. 11–25; handwriting of L. John Nuttall; L. John Nuttall, Papers, BYU.
to sacrifice. We ought to have the building up of as our greatest object. When wars come we shall have to flee to Zion, the cry is to make haste. The last revelation says ye shall not have time to have gone over the earth until these things come. I will come as did the cholera, war and fires, burning, earthquakes, one pestilence after another &c until the Ancient of Days come, then judgment will be given to the Saints.
Whatever you may hear about me or take no notice of, for if it be a place of refuge the Devil will use his greatest efforts to trap the Saints. You must make yourselves acquainted with those men who like Daniel pray three times a day to the hour of the Lord. Look to the &c Every man who is afraid, covetous &c. [p. 21]