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18 page tract published by the RLDS Church. J. W. Peterson states, "Because the faith of Christ has always been opposed by certain classes, the Latter-day Saints are not above their Master in having their cause misrepresented by both pulpit and press, and themselves frowned upon by those who are ignorant of their faith. Because of this misrepresentation, many persons who have heard or read only the reverse side, often ask themselves the question: 'Is it right to go and hear them?' It is right and honorable to hear any one claiming to have the truth, that one may know for himself whether or not the claim is true and not be dependent on biased rumor."

High Priest's quorum minutes from April 8, 1870 to April 14, 1886; meeting no. 1 to meeting no. 49. Also includes birth dates, baptism dates, ordination information (dates, location and by whom), and licenses issued for quorum members.

Originally printed in The True Latter Day Saints' Herald vol. 17:577 (October 1, 1870).

55 minute sermon by Dr. Ray Zinser on the Relevance of the Gospel. It was given at the Gudgell Park congregation on Sunday morning April 7, 1967. Brother Zinser states, "And the call to Zion is now and it is before us and it is possible. But it is not possible if 1 out of 40 has read the scriptures and it is not possible when we're spending 3 hours a day in personal grooming; it is not possible when TV possess us; it is not possible when jealousy, and greed and envy possess us! We should be possessed by the love of the Spirit of our Heavenly Father!...This thing called Zion was not merely an economic experiment on the western frontier as some would want us to believe; the call of Zion was from the foundation of the earth, that there might be gathered together somewhere on the face of the world a group of people so righteous and so obedient that each person has equal opportunity to fulfill his probationary state on earth. What is holding us back?"

Account of a vision and dream given in February 1904. He is shown Frederick M. Smith as the new head of the Church who, "insisted upon a higher standard for the priesthood. The first work appeared to be one of cleansing the church. Those of the priesthood who would not come to this higher standard were released. The priesthood took on new energy." He is also shown the Temple and told, "None but the pure in heart can pass the threshold. Those who are purified as though by fire can pass over with safety; but those who have not cleansed their garments and washed them with the blood of the Lamb, those who have not kept their garments free from the blood of this generation, those who are not pure in heart, cannot pass over, as this place of entrance is to such as a consuming fire."

Version #2.

Discusses four questions: 1. Do the revelations of God through Joseph the Seer make ample provision for a reorganization of the church? 2. Does rejection of the first organization imply rejection of either the membership or priesthood of all the individuals composing that body? 3. Is the Utah church itself a reorganization? 4. Is the idea of reorganization in conflict with Daniel 2: 44?

Describes activities of the First United Order of Enoch to the stock holders since the partial organization of the Order. It describes traveling through Iowa and Missouri looking for suitable property to purchase for the Order.

Reports of Bishop's Agents for the RLDS Church for the year ending March 1, 1880.

Short article about life and the choices we make. The author states, "What we do in life are very largely matters of selection. Our work, our study, our associates, our recreation and amusement, all are matters of selection. Some will say this is not correct. But we are very certain that almost all conditions are the results directly or indirectly of our own choice. Much that is may be brought upon us by our ignorance of conditions or things. Or it may seem that 'circumstances over which we have no control' bring it about. But while we may not be able to control the circumstances, we could prevent them or avoid them, or, once on us, can escape them, if to do so is a matter of our selection. That we must do something is not a matter of our choice. God so elected that we should labor. But what we do or what we study, or what we are is very largely a matter of our own selection."

8 minute talk by Presiding Patriarch Elbert A. Smith given around January 5, 1948. He states, "And thus after the long apostasy the Church began to come forth out of the wilderness and was restored in its original organic form with apostles and prophets. It was restored with all the gifts and blessings, the doctrines, ordinances, and sacraments of the old Jerusalem church. It comes to us bearing in its hands the three witnesses of the written word; the Bible, the Book of Mormon and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, the last named representing the still open canon of scripture, unique and unlike anything else in the modern religious world. These three books agree in one. In the beginning of the Restoration then one voice was heard in prayer and then in testimony, but the voice behind the veil from time to time called others. And so they came one by one saying here am I Lord, send me. The voice is still calling, calling your name, and mine, and others in many lands."

Brother Scott states, "So I say again the evidences direct and indirect, that cluster around the restoration of the gospel is connected with the restoration of the house of Israel, redeeming them from their long bondage state and inaugurating them into the commonwealth that God purposes to inaugurate them in to and make them the chief of all the kingdoms of the world, and this all is involved in the great work in which you and I are engaged...I repeat, in conclusion, that it seems to me that the only safety that is unavoidable to this crisis, is our adoption in to the family of Abraham by the restoration of the gospel, and ultimately enjoy the blessings of God when that people shall have passed their troubles, and when Christ reigns from the rivers to the ends of the earth, when he whispers peace to the captives and opens the prison doors to them that are bound and lets the captives go free."

PDF version of Go Ye And Teach #3.

Briefly discusses resurrection and eternal judgment. "There is to be a great final time of judgment, happy for some, sad for others. 'He hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained.' Acts 17: 31. Certain momentous events are to precede the final judgment."

16 minute sermon by Evan A. Fry on The Resurrection Of The Body, given on November 8, 1953. He states, "Are there any logical reasons why we should believe in a resurrection of the body? Yes! Nature teaches us that nothing can be lost or destroyed, that there is a natural conservation of energy and matter. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Matter can be chanced into energy, but matter can never be completely destroyed, no matter how it is changed in form....Another argument for a resurrection is the continuity of personality in a constantly changing stream of body cells. Old body cells are constantly dying and being replaced by new materials, and yet the real life and personality which reside in and find expression through the body remain unchanged through three score years and ten! Is it not reasonable to suppose that the life and personality that called together, organized, enlivened, and for many years directed and governed all this constantly changing stream of material will have power through Christ and his resurrection to call together, organize, and govern the material of a perfected, glorified body in the resurrection?...The deeds of this life are done by body and spirit in union and in cooperation with each other. If there is to be a judgment, it is necessary to justice that spirit and body be judged together for the deeds done together in this life. This then runs through all of scripture. The rewards and punishments meted out by the righteous judge at the great day of final judgment will be meted out in accordance with the deeds done in the body, and will be received by the redee

Original script for sermon #45 of the Hear Ye Him Radio series, a 16 minute sermon by Evan A. Fry given on November 8, 1953. He states, "Are there any logical reasons why we should believe in a resurrection of the body? Yes! Nature teaches us that nothing can be lost or destroyed, that there is a natural conservation of energy and matter. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Matter can be chanced into energy, but matter can never be completely destroyed, no matter how it is changed in form....Another argument for a resurrection is the continuity of personality in a constantly changing stream of body cells. Old body cells are constantly dying and being replaced by new materials, and yet the real life and personality which reside in and find expression through the body remain unchanged through three score years and ten! Is it not reasonable to suppose that the life and personality that called together, organized, enlivened, and for many years directed and governed all this constantly changing stream of material will have power through Christ and his resurrection to call together, organize, and govern the material of a perfected, glorified body in the resurrection?...The deeds of this life are done by body and spirit in union and in cooperation with each other. If there is to be a judgment, it is necessary to justice that spirit and body be judged together for the deeds done together in this life. This then runs through all of scripture. The rewards and punishments meted out by the righteous judge at the great day of final judgment will be meted out in accordance with the deeds done in the body,

The commandments of Alma, to his son, Corianton. Taken from the Book of Mormon, Alma Chapter 19:21 to 117.

Edmund C. Briggs describes in this tract his experience of attending the first conference of the RLDS Church, held in a beautiful little grove about five and one-half miles west of Beloit, Wisconsin, in the town of Newark. 36 numbered pages.

53 minute sermon by Apostle Arthur Oakman, given at the 1958 RLDS General Conference. He states, "He is our light, indwelt by the glory of the divine love. For all of us share a common humanity, just as every continent is secretly joined beneath the depths of the sea, joined to every island of the sea, is related to and joined to every other part of the earth; so every man in the depths of his personality is joined to every other man."

Tract by President W. W. Blair of the RLDS Church. He shares his personal testimony of the restored gospel and also discusses the Reorganization of the Church.