The scattered Saints of 1908 bear their testimonies —

Canada.

With joy I acknowledge my relation to God through “Mormonism.” Continued blessings through prayer and obedience have convinced me that the Book of Mormon is His word, which the Prophet Joseph Smith was foreordained to unfold, for the establishment of the Kingdom which our Father taught us to pray for; not an earthy kingdom, but one in which His will is done on earth. – Mrs. V.W. Morgan, Canada.

Alabama.

I can testify that I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet. I saw his prophecy on war fulfilled in the Confederate war, commencing with South Carolina. Slaves came to us at night, thinking we were Northern soldiers. I also know by the Scriptures. – M.F. Standenmire, Ala.

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I feel it a great pleasure to bear testimony to the truth of the gospel. I know it is true, and I know the Book of Mormon is of God, and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I am glad to know I am a Latter-day Saint. – Beulah D. Gunter, Ala.

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I am pleased to bear my testimony to the truth of the gospel. I know it is the power of God. I have seen the sick healed through His servants. – Martha McLemore, Ala.

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I have a testimony of the truth of the gospel. I know it is true and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God; also that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I thank the Lord for the light of the gospel which I have. – Mary E. Manning, Ala.

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I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, and has been restored to earth by an angel of the Lord through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I know the Book of Mormon is true. I would say read it with a prayerful heart, and you shall know for yourself. – Geo. A. Manning, Ala.

Arkansas.

Dear brethren, and all that will read this: I can truly say that the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is true, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I do know for a surety that this gospel has been revealed to earth in these the latter days for the salvation of men. – S.J. Lewis, Hoxie, Ark.

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We believe Joseph Smith was a true prophet, and upon investigation find all that has been done to persecute “Mormons” is in fulfillment of prophecies found in the Bible. This gospel was first declared to us two years ago by Elders Joseph P. Welch and Thomas Adair. Our intention is to be baptized at the first seasonable opportunity. We desire the prayers of the Saints. – Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Nickle, Ark.

California.

I desire to add my testimony to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ as restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I know that it is true for I have proved it. I know there is a God who is willing to answer the prayers of the least of His children. The scriptures say, “Seek and ye shall find.” I did so and found the true and everlasting gospel. – J.O. Samson, Cal.

Colorado.

I have been healed under the hands of the elders, and I know it was by the power of God. I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of the living God, and also his successors. The Book of Mormon is true. This is my testimony in the name of Jesus. Amen. – Malisy J. Sparks, Colo.

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My dear brothers and sisters: I want to bear testimony to you. I know that I have received many blessings and I am I hopes that I will receive many more. I know that the gospel is true, and I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I am proud to bear the name “Mormon.” – Monnie Sparks, aged 12 years, Colo.

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If my humble testimony can do any good, I am glad to give it. I believe the gospel as taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be the restored gospel for the salvation of the living and the dead; because I feel the same spirit in reading the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants as in reading the Bible. – Ida M. Converse, Colo.

Florida.

We know that the gospel is true and that we have been greatly blessed by obeying its commandments. We know that if we prove faithful to the last we shall be exalted in the kingdom of God. – J.C. Manning and wife Della, Manning, Fla.

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To all friends and investigators: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church, and the gospel taught by the traveling elders is the true gospel, as we understand it. – L.L. Moody and wife, Florence Moody, Fla.

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I am proud I am a “Mormon.” When I heard the “Mormons” preach I did as James says: “If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of Go, and ask in faith, and it will be given him.” That is why I am a “Mormon.” I know Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and I would give my life before I would deny it. – J.B. Mayfield, Fla.

Georgia.

I can testify that the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is true, for I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, and I also know the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. I know this is the only true gospel on earth. I bear this testimony in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. – Dora Mayfield, Ga.

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It has been years since I first met with “Mormon” elders. I had been a Baptist 36 years. I felt there was something wrong, and as soon as I heard the “Mormon” elders preach I knew they had the true gospel. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. – A.E. Singly, Ga.

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If evidence from the Bible be considered sufficient to establish the truth of any principle to which it directly applies, I can and do say that I know that this is the true gospel, and that the Book of Mormon is a divinely inspired record; and also that Joseph Smith was a prophet of the Most High God. – J.E. Spiry, Ga.

Kansas.

I wish to bear my testimony that this is the Church of Jesus Christ. The good book tells us that he who will do the will of the Father shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of man or of God. I know the elders could not speak as they do were they not inspired by our Heavenly Father. – Mary McClure, Kansas.

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I have faith in Jesus Christ our Savior, and I believe that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that the Doctrine and Covenants is the word of God. I was baptized and confirmed July 22, 1905. I am doing all I can to keep the laws of God, and I thank Him for what He has done for me. – Jacob Wiley Huffman, Kansas.

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Brothers and sisters of the latter-day Church; I believe we are all taking the right way, if we are only faithful. The Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants tell me so. I desire to be more faithful and ask you to pray for me. – Mary E. Huffman, Kansas.

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To Liahona The Elders’ Journal: We like your paper; cannot do without it. It teaches the true gospel. I believe that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, for through him God raised the shining light of truth to the world, that we did not have. – William Huffman, Kansas.

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My testimony is that Joseph Smith was a true latter-day prophet, and that the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price are true records and covenants. I believe that the gospel is true. This is my testimony. – John E. Huffman, Kansas.

Kentucky.

I am not a member of your Church but I have been searching for truth. I know within myself that the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is true, as far as I have searched. I have heard the elders preach, and they have stayed with me, and I have prayed for the Lord to show me the right way; and I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only Church that is right. I believe with all my heart that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is a true record. – John Hood, Ky.

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I will write my testimony, although I do not belong to the Church. I have been asking God to show me the right way, and He has shown me in a dream that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is indeed a true record. I ask the Saints to pray for me that I may hold fast to the faith until I am baptized into the kingdom of God, for I know, without a doubt, that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only Church that is right. – Mrs. Clara Hood, Ky.

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I was baptized Oct. 25, 1901, and thank the Lord for showing me the right gospel as it is taught by the Latter-day Saints. I know it is the true plan of salvation, and that the Book of Mormon is an inspired record. My faith grows stronger every day. I am not ashamed of the name. – Mrs. Eveline Williams, Ky.

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Having carefully compared “Mormon” literature with the Bible, I find it consistent in every part. My child was healed of diphtheria in severe form by administration in Jan. 1908. The Spirit testifies to my spirit that the “Mormon doctrine” is true. – J.L. Manice, Ky.