Discourse, between circa 26 June and circa 4 August 1839–B, 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. 26–28; handwriting of L. John Nuttall; L. John Nuttall, Papers, BYU.
The Son of God will do as he ever has done from the beginning— send forth his angels. If the reapers do not come the wheat cannot be saved. Nothing but kingdom being restored can save the world. Like unto a treasure hid in a field— this figure is a representation of the kingdom in the last days. Michael, Adam, Noah— I am Gabriel,— well says I who are you, I am Peter the angel flying through the midst of heaven. Moroni delivered the Book of Mormon.
The Pearl of great price is the prepared for the Saints — sell all you have get purchase &c. What is the end of the world— the destruction of the wicked, the angels have begun to be revealed, they shall bind up the testimony. Like unto a Merchant man buying goodly pearls; a net that gathers [p. 27]