“Many of our people do not realize how firmly the foundation of our faith has been laid. My husband, Elder Joseph Bates, father Pierce, Elder (Hiram) Edson, and others who were keen, noble, and true, were among those who, after the passing of the time in 1844, searched for the truth as for hidden treasure. I met with them, and we studied and prayed earnestly. Often we remained together until late at night, and sometimes through the entire night, praying for light and studying the Word…”
“During this whole time I could not understand the reasoning of the brethren, My mind was locked… I was in this condition of mind until all the principal points of our faith were made clear to our minds, in harmony with the Word of God.”
“When they came to a point in their study where they said, ‘We can do nothing more’, the Spirit of the Lord would come upon me, I would be taken off in vision, and a clear explanation of the passages we had been studying would be given me, with instruction as to how we were to labor and teach effectively.
"Thus light was given that helped us to understand the Scriptures in regard to Christ, His mission, and His priesthood…” 1 Selected Messages. p206.
“During this whole time I could not understand the reasoning of the brethren, My mind was locked… I was in this condition of mind until all the principal points of our faith were made clear to our minds, in harmony with the Word of God.”
“When they came to a point in their study where they said, ‘We can do nothing more’, the Spirit of the Lord would come upon me, I would be taken off in vision, and a clear explanation of the passages we had been studying would be given me, with instruction as to how we were to labor and teach effectively.
"Thus light was given that helped us to understand the Scriptures in regard to Christ, His mission, and His priesthood…” 1 Selected Messages. p206.
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