The “scattered Saints” of 1908 shared their testimonies in print —

Florida.

I thank the Lord that I am living at a time when I am able to receive the gospel like unto one that was taught by Jesus Christ and His apostles. I have been blessed to get to hear the word of the Lord as much as I have. The elders have done much good in this settlement. The little stone is rolling forth. – Luke Knight, Fla.

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I am a boy but I know the gospel is true and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I hope the rest of the boys may bear the same testimony. – Matthew Knight, Fla.

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I will bear my testimony to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that the gospel is true, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. – Moat Williams, Fla.

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I am glad to know that I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that it is true, and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. – Lizzie Williams, Fla.

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I am a member of the Church of Christ and am glad of it. We have one of the oldest Sunday schools in Florida. I can say to all Saints, you can learn the ways of the Lord at Sunday school. Send your children. I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, who shed his blood as a testimony of the gospel. – A.J. Knight, Fla.

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I know the gospel I have embraced is true. It is the power of God unto salvation. I have not space to tell why I know it is true. I ask the blessings of the Lord on Saints and friends. – J.H. Knight, Fla.

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I feel that the power of the Holy Ghost has revealed unto me the divinity of the Book of Mormon, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. The elders have administered to me twice, doing me more good than medical aid. I am thankful to my Heavenly Father that I live in this last dispensation. – Maggie Daniel, Fla.

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This is my tribute of gratitude to the Giver of all good for His many blessings. Especially upon one of my little boys and myself has He poured out His mercy. I wish to bear testimony to all the world that I know through the workings of the Sprit, that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that in accepting “Mormonism” I have laid hold upon the pure gospel of Jesus. – M. Florence Harvin, Fla.

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I will bear my testimony. I am a latter-day Saint. I believe this Church to be the true church of God, and I believe Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I like to read the Journal and all the “Mormon” books. – Lavenia Hill, Fla.

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I am a Later-day Saint. I know this Church is the right one. I believe that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I like to read the “Mormon” books, and the Journal. – Susannah Grisham, Fla.

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I believe the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church, that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I love the Journal. – Belle M. Grisham, Fla.

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To my brothers and sisters in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and to all the world, I bear this testimony: I know that the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is the gospel of Christ. I know that Jesus is the son of the living God. I feel every day to thank God for blessings received, but above all do I thank Him for a knowledge of the true and everlasting gospel. – Mary V. Colby, President Latter-day Saints’ Relief Society, Jacksonville, Fla.

Georgia.

I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints two years ago, without being converted to all the principles or doctrines of the gospel. I soon became very much dissatisfied with some of the doctrines and came very near leaving the Church. but I commenced reading the Book of Mormon very carefully, and was soon convinced that it could have had its origin in no other way but by divine revelation. I can now say that I know positively that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and I believe that the Church to which I belong is the true Church. I thank God that He preserved me in His flock at the time of my doubts and discontent. – Hiram M. Frost, Ga.

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I like the doctrine which Latter-day Saints are teaching; it seems more reasonable in every respect than any I ever heard, and I see no reason why it should not be true. – J.J. Richardson, Ga.

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I believe, since investigating what the world calls “Mormonism,” that it is the true Church of Christ, established once more upon the earth. I also believe the Book of Mormon to be a divine record, and that Joseph Smith must have been a true prophet of the living God. – Mrs. J.J. Richardson, Ga.

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I do know that the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is true; that the gospel has been restored in its fullness, with all its gifts and powers. I also know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of the living God. – A.A. Herbert, Ga.

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I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I believe the gospel to be true, and Joseph Smith to be a true prophet of God, according to my understanding of the scriptures. – Mrs. Julia M. Wise, Ga.

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I love Liahona, the Elders’ Journal. I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for twenty years, and I bear my testimony that it is the true Church of Christ. I feel thankful to our heavenly Father that I am worthy to be a “Mormon.” – Mrs. A.I. Baker, Ga.

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I am a widow. * * I am still as strong in the faith as I have ever been. I know the gospel is true, and I hope to hold out faithful to the end. – Mrs. S.E. Williams, Ga.

Illinois.

I feel grateful for the liberty of bearing my testimony to the truth of the gospel. I need not say I believe, for I know it, if I know anything at all. I have belonged to this Church for twenty years. I know it is the true Church of Christ, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet, for his prophecies come to pass almost every day. I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for fifteen years or more, and I am thankful for it every day of my life. – Mrs. Cynthia Graff, Ill.

Indiana.

Dear brothers, sisters and friends: I hope thousands of you will read this. I can say I know the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is true. It is the same doctrine the Savior taught while on earth. I know the Book of Mormon is true, and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of the living God, for no man could do the works he did except God were with him. – P.G. Brown, Ind.

Kansas.

I gladly bear my testimony to the truth of the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints. I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet, as also his successors; and all who obey his teachings and live up to them will know that they are true. – Ella Presnell, Kan.

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I wish to bear my testimony to the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints. I know that it is true, and that there never has been a greater prophet than Joseph Smith, save Jesus only. I know that the gifts and blessings are on the earth today as they were anciently, and they are for all who will obey. – G.W. Asbury, Kan.

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I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that this latter-day work is of God. I know that Christ lives, and if anyone doubts it, go kneel in secret prayer and ask Him to show you light; and if you ask in faith, not wavering, you will receive a testimony that this work is true. – Emma Asbury, Kan.

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I wish to be counted as one among the many who have a knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by the Latter-day Saints, and I am glad to have an opportunity of testifying to the truth. I know it is the true gospel, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. – Mrs. C.E. Chipman, Kan.

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I have read many of the “Mormon” books and find them very interesting. The Book of Mormon is a fine book, and Joseph Smith must have been aided by a higher Spirit to have written it. I find the Latter-day Saints to be a good class of people, who practice what they preach, and if they have not the true gospel no other church on this earth has. – Lelah L. Morrow, Kan.

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I believe the “Mormons” preach more of the true gospel than any other church, and if they haven’t got the gospel no other church has. As to the Book of Mormon, I believe it to be a true record of the Nephites, and Joseph Smith must have been an inspired man to have written such a book. I have been an investigator of “Mormonism” for a number of years, but as yet have not been baptized. I could bear many more testimonies, but space would not permit. – D.H. Morrow, Kan.