More testimonies of the scattered Saints, 1908 —

New Hampshire.

Sister Alice N. Sawyer of _____, N.H., writes that she is ill with a severe attack of appendicitis and knows not how it will end, but is trying to say “Thy will be done.” She encloses the following testimony:

“In October 1906, I had a dream or vision. A boy came to me and he seemed to bring peace, joy, love and happiness, such love and happiness as I had never known in the world. I felt he would come to me some day. In Sept. 1907, two elders came to my door and asked for rooms, and said two more would come later. Of the four two were boys. Next morning when I met them all, I wondered where I had seen one of the boys. I did not think of my dream until he was gone. Afterwards I knew he was the boy I had seen in my dream, and was sure his message was for me to accept. In Feb., 1908, I had a visit from him and he told me that about the time I had the dream he left home. I have accepted his message and found peace and happiness in my sick and trying hours.”

Oklahoma.

I can testify to the truth of the gospel. I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is a divine revelation, and a true history of the western hemisphere. God has not left Himself without a witness. The just shall live by faith. – G.W. Aaron, Okla.

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I know the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints is the true plan of salvation. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I am glad to say I have been a Latter-day Saint four years. – Miss Etta Shields, Okla.

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I know that the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints in the true plan of salvation; that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. These things have been revealed to me by the Holy Spirit. – Josie Shields, Warwick, Okla.

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I am proud to have the privilege of testifying to the truth of the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ. – Wm. E. Roberts, Okla.

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I have been a Latter-day Saint 12 years. I received the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, and I can testify to the world that this is the true gospel of Jesus Christ. I know Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and that the Book of Mormon is true, and I thank God for my testimony. God bless Liahona The Elders’ Journal. – Mrs. Mattie E. Roberts, Okla.

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In a letter which is too long for insertion here, Brother H.B. Mcelhaney of a town in Okla., recounts a very unusual and interesting religious experience, and bears his testimony to the truth of the Book of Mormon. He says: “I am glad I have found a living, moving reality in the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints.”

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I know the gospel taught by the Latter-day Saints is true. The still, small voice whispers that it is, in sickness and health, in poverty or wealth. – Lucy L.F. Puckett, Okla.

South Carolina.

Brother J.S. Groves of _____, S.C., bears testimony to the gospel, the truth of which was shown to him in a dream before he was baptized. After baptism he received wisdom and a knowledge of the Scriptures by which he knows that he is a member of the true church.

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The bringing forth of the Book of Mormon and the establishing of a Church that has stood the test of Scripture for 78 years, have convinced me that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. This is my testimony to the world. – Clinton Stukes, S.C.

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That the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has in so short a time grown and spread amid all the persecutions that men could heap upon it has convinced my mind that Joseph Smith was divinely called and truly authorized. – W.H. Stukes, S.C.

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I have known without a doubt or a fear that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and is being taught by the elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints only. This has been revealed to me by a power higher than man’s. O, that all could see and know for themselves as I have done. – Mrs. S.M. Smithdeal, S.C.

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After I joined the Church I prayed very earnestly to the Lord for a testimony of the authenticity of the Book of Mormon; and that night I heard the voice of the Lord, and He said: “The Book of Mormon is true, and Joseph Smith was a prophet.” I have never for a moment doubted it since. I know the gospel is true. – Joseph E. Deaton, S.C.

Tennessee.

I know that the gospel as revealed in these the last days is true, and I also know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I have witnessed the signs following the believers in healing the sick. I pray that we may all have our testimonies strengthened. – Vina Robinson, Tenn.

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It is a pleasure to me to bear my testimony to the world. I know that the gospel which is being preached by the “Mormon” elders is the only true gospel, and I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I am twelve years old. I was baptized when I was nine. – Paul Robinson, Tenn.

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I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, for the elders administered to me and I was healed. And I pray that we may all have this testimony. In the name of Jesus, Amen. I am ten years old. Elder C.O. Whitney baptized me when I was eight years old. – Alice Robinson, Tenn.

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I am a sister in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I am thankful to our Heavenly Father that I am. The gospel is a great blessing to me, and I feel that outside of “Mormonism,” there isn’t anything worth living for. I know the gospel which the Latter-day Saints are preaching is true, and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. Every Latter-day Saint can know the same by obeying its teachings. – Myrtle Wilson, Tenn.

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I know that God spoke to Joseph Smith, the prophet, for the purpose of building up the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know by the workings of the Spirit within me that it is the true Church. I have no doubt I am in the right way. – Mary Nikel, Tenn.

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I am thankful that I have been blessed to live in these latter days when the true gospel is preached on the earth. Let us all live up to its principles as taught by the elders, for I know it is true and that Joseph Smith was a prophet. – Geo. W. Baird, Tenn.

Texas.

I know that the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints is the gospel of Christ, and I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I am blessed with health and strength, although I am seventy years old. – Mary A. Nichols, Texas.

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I am thankful for the privilege of testifying through Liahona The Elders’ Journal to the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as preached by the Latter-day Saints. All praise to God for the light, knowledge, strength and testimony since I united with the Latter-day Saints. I can say with Peter that flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto me but my Father which is in heaven. He has given me a testimony that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true Church. – Roselthie Armvine, Texas.

Virginia.

I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I am not ashamed of the gospel; on the contrary, I am proud to be called a “Mormon.” – Mary Belle Puckett, Va.

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I feel pleased to say that I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that Joseph Smith was a prophet of the living God, through whom He has revealed the true and everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ which we now enjoy, and that Joseph F. Smith is His mouthpiece here upon the earth at the present time. – C.T. Furrow, Va.

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I am thankful I can bear my testimony through this magazine. I know for sure that the gospel is true; also that the Book of Mormon is true, and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of the Lord. It has been made clear to me by the Holy Ghost since I accepted the gospel and was baptized by those in authority. – Miss Elizabeth R. Hines, Va.

Wisconsin.

I have wished for an opportunity to write my testimony to Liahona The Elders’ Journal. I had heard the gospel proclaimed by an elder, but had never read the Articles of Faith, nor any of our Church literature, when I had a dream which convinced me that the coming of the Lord is nigh. – Sophia Hardenbergh, Wis.