Minutes and Discourse, 26 May 1842
Minutes and Discourse, 26 May 1842
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, Minutes and JS, Discourse, , Hancock Co., IL, 26 May 1842. Version copied [ca. 26 May 1842] in Relief Society Minute Book, [50]–[54]; handwriting of ; CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Nauvoo Relief Society Minute Book.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Discourse, 26 May 1842.
of God, should be cast from us, but dont do more hurt than good with your tongues— be pure in heart— Jesus designs to save the people out of their sins. Said Jesus ye shall do the work which ye see me do— These are the grand key words for the to act upon.
If I were not in your midst to aid and council you, the devil would overcome you. I want the innocent to go free— rather spare ten iniquitous among you than than condemn one innocent one. “Fret not thyself because of evil doers.” God will see to it.
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rose and said all idle rumor and idle talk must be laid aside yet sin must not be covered, especially those sins which are against the law of God and the laws of the country— all who walk disorderly must reform, and any knowing of heinous sins against the law of God, and refuse to expose them, becomes the offender— said she wanted none in this Society who had violated the laws of virtue.
The following persons were receiv’d, to wit.
| Sarah Ann Spears | Fidelia Cotten [Colton] |
| Mary M. Sawyer | Evaline Carter |
| Mary A. Peck | Disly [Disey] Allen |
| Margaret Brush | Judith Benjamin |
| Ruth Rob[e]y | Matilda Fausett |
| Sophia Claridge | Mary Holt |
| Rachel Allen | Nancy Drysdale |
| Electa Murdock | Elizabeth Pierce |
| Sylva Beecher | Harriet Pinkam |
| Mary E. Beecher | Jane Sherwood |
| Polly Chittendon | Mary Lowry |
| Jane F. Pea | Mary Dewell |
| Sarah Sweat | Lydia Bair |
| Mary Reed | Rucinda Hurr [Horr] |
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