In 1908, the “scattered Saints” shared their testimonies with readers of the Liahona:

Kansas.

I can say without fear that this doctrine called “Mormonism” is the true gospel, and I believe the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I have kept the Mormon elders off and on for four years, and I like to see them and hear them explain the gospel. Although I am not a member of the “Mormon” Church, I ought to know something of them. This is my testimony in the name of Christ. – Mrs. Lydia J. Morrow, Kan.

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I am so thankful to know I am a Latter-day Saint. I have belonged to the Church since last October. I would not turn back for anything in the world. I have been wonderfully blessed in many ways, but the greatest blessing I ever received was the light of the true gospel, brought to me two years ago last December. I know Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I had the privilege of visiting the mission home and Saints at Independence, Mo., this spring, and how I did enjoy being with them. – Mrs. M. Elizada LaMaster, Kan.

Kentucky.

I know the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints is true. I have been a member about four years. I have not lived up to the teachings at all times, but there is always something within me which tells me it is true. – A.P. Grace, Ky.

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I earnestly bear my testimony that I have a knowledge within myself of the truth of the gospel. The Holy Spirit bears witness to my spirit that it is the true gospel of Jesus Christ. I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I have been healed three times since I became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. – Mrs. Patsy McDaniel, Ky.

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I believe the gospel preached by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. I am not a member of the Church, but I have entertained as many of the elders as anybody, and my door is open still to them. You can use these words as you see fit. – W.C. Williams, Ky.

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I am a Latter-day Saint. I have many persecutions and temptations, but I try to bear them all. I love all Saints. I love Christ and His word. I believe the gospel is true. I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. – Cordelia Gailor, Ky.

Louisiana.

I have been a member nearly ten years, and I am thankful I can bear a testimony to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have been blessed with a knowledge of the truth. I know Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I am thankful to the Lord for the knowledge I have received, and I know that if I am faithful I shall be saved. – Mary J. Love, La.

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I know the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is true, by a witness within my heart constantly. And the Bible teaches that the Book of Mormon should come out of the earth. Joseph Smith was a man of God, which is proved by the persecutions he bore. He foretold what would befall the Church, and its spread in all the world. – Sarah Catherine Brian, La.

Mississippi.

I will bear my humble testimony to the truth of the latter-day gospel. I know it is the only true gospel on earth; that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. – M.E. Childers, Miss.

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I know that the gospel which the Latter-day Saints have embraced is true, that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, translated by the spirit of God. If any man will do the will of our Father in heaven he will know that the gospel is true. – J.A. Childers, Miss.

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I believe the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church of God, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. I have been healed through the elders, and so has our babe. My husband joins me in this testimony. – Mattie B. Turner and Walter J. Turner, Miss.

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Though I am not a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are all proud to have the elders with us. Liahona, the Elders’ Journal was sent to us as a present, and I have come to love it so much that I cannot do without it. I think it is the dearest paper I ever read. I feel safe in saying Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. – Mrs. John Marlar, Miss.

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I have been a member nearly two years. I know that the gospel is true and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I know the signs follow the believers. My brother was healed by the administration of the elders. – Lena May Broome, Miss.

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I know that the gospel the Latter-day Saints are preaching is true. I believe Joseph Smith was a true prophet of the Lord in bringing the everlasting gospel before the people in these the last days. I know that the signs follow the true believers, for I was healed of sickness by having two of the elders administer to me. The Holy Ghost is a true witness that the gospel is true. I thank my Heavenly Father for sending the elders to me. – Albert M. Broome, Miss.

Nebraska.

I’ve been a Latter-day Saint eight years on June 3, and can bear testimony that the gospel taught by them is true unto salvation. I was healed by the elders, after doctors said nothing but an operation would relieve me. I believe Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, and the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. I was once a Catholic, but when the elders came with the true gospel I was only too glad to receive it. I am not ashamed to be called a “Mormon.” – Lydia Basuier, Neb.

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My testimony is that I know that God lives and that He speaks by His power to man today, and makes His mind and will known to His children here on earth. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. – Miss Caroline Tromler, Neb.

Texas.

I believe there is a living God. I thank God that I came to the true gospel. I read the Book of Mormon and the Bible. I believe that Joseph Smith was a true prophet and feel happy that I can say I am a “Mormon.” – Martha Hildebrandt, Tex.

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I believe there is a living God. I believe the Bible and the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. I also believe that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, and I am glad to say that I am a “Mormon.” – Max Renner, Tex.

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I wish to bear my testimony to the world that I know that the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints is the true gospel of Christ, and that Joseph Smith was indeed a true prophet of God. I also know the Book of Mormon to be true, and I have seen the sick healed. I myself have been healed several times by the power of God, through His servants, the elders. – Miss Ophelia Holland, Tex.

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I feel it a blessing to have the privilege to bear my testimony, for I know that the Book of Mormon is true, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet, and I am so glad that I found the true gospel. I know the Lord will bless us. I was baptized June 3, 1907. – Mary Brenner, Tex.

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I am proud to say that I know for a surety that the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints is true and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, who sealed his testimony to the truth of the Book of Mormon with his blood. The Latter-day Saints cannot be deceived by any other sect. – Ora Lewis, Tex.

Kentucky.

I have been a member one year and can say with a thankful heart that the Lord has been merciful to me. I am glad he sent the true gospel to me. I am persecuted by many, but I am glad they call me a “Mormon.” I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true Church, and that Joseph Smith was indeed a true prophet of God. I believe the Book of Mormon is the word of God. – Miss Maggie Key, Ky.

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I went to hear the elders preach at the schoolhouse June 15, 1897. I returned home that night and prayed earnestly to the Eternal Father that I might know His will. I retired and dreamed that within three days, I should know God’s will. Three days later, I met the elders and heard them explain the gospel and cite the Bible as proof. The next night, one of the greatest electric storms I ever saw came up. I was afraid, and saw that it was my duty to obey the commandments as taught by the elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. – Sam Hynes, Ky.

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I have a testimony of the truth of the gospel, which has been strengthened in many ways. I have seen the sick healed through the power of the Lord. I am glad that I have had the privilege of coming forth in this day and age of the world, when the gospel has been restored to the earth in its fullness. – Mrs. Agnes Ethington, Ky.

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Brothers and Sisters: I am always pleased to bear my testimony whenever I have the privilege. I know the gospel is true and I am not ashamed of it, for it is the power of God unto salvation; and I know that if I will but prove faithful and live up to its teachings I shall gain an exaltation in the presence of my Heavenly Father. – William Ethington, Ky.