And now verily I say unto you, a I give unto, that as many as have come up hither, that can stay in the region round about, let them stay, and those that cannot stay, who have familiy in the east, let them tarry for a little season, inasmuch as my servant Joseph shall appoint unto them, for I will counsel him concerning this matter: and all things whatsoever he shall appoint unto them shall be fulfilled: ¶ And let all my people who dwell in the region round about, be very faithful and prayerful, and humble before me, and reveal not the things which I have revealed unto them. Talk not of judgment; boast not of faith, nor of mighty works, but carefully gather together, as much in one region as can be consistently with the feelings of the people. And behold I will give unto you favor and grace in their eyes, that you may rest in peace and safety while you are saying unto the people, execute judgment and justice for us according to law and redress us of our wrong Now behold I say unto you, my friends, in this way you may find favor in the eyes of the people, until the armies of Israel became very great: And I will soften the hearts of the people, as I did the heart of Pharaoh, from time to time, until my servant Joseph, & mine elders whom I have appointed, shall have time to gather up the strength of house, and to have sent wise men to fulfill that which I have commanded concerning the purchasing of all the land in , that can be purchased, and in the adjoining counties round about; for it is my will that these lands should be purchased, and after they are purchased, that my Saints should possess them according to the which I have given: And after the lands are purchased, I will hold the armies of Israel guiltless in taking possession of their own lands, and of throwing down the towers of mine enemies, that may be upon them, [p. [2]]