6/3/2017 - Section 36:1-8
June 3, 2017 Section 36:1-8 Example Importance Of, Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings, Lord Is Near To Us, Scriptures Liken Them Unto Ourselves, Missionary Way, Wear Yourself Out In The Service, Edward Partridge, Holy Ghost, Peace, Gird Up Your Loins, Serve, Missionaries as Examples to Their Neighbors, Confirmation, As mentioned in my June 2 nd ’s entry, Sidney Rigdon and many of the congregation he was over joined the church after hearing the LDS missionaries. Edward Partridge heard the missionaries at that time, and was interested enough to journey with Sidney to meet Joseph Smith in order to learn more about this new church and the man who led it. Lucy Mack Smith wrote: “… In December of the same year [1830], Joseph appointed a meeting at our house. While he was preaching, Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge came in and seated themselves in the congregation. When Joseph had finished his discourse, he gave all who had any remarks to make, the privilege of speaking. Upon thi...