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Day in the Life

Mar 2, 1854

Journal Entry

March 02, 1854 ~ Thursday

2nd I met with the 14 ward at the school house as a fast day
for prayer & the worship of God we had a house full & the spirit
of God was poured out upon us I confirmed 10 that had been
confirmed baptized this morning I ordained 1 Priest & laid hands
upon 3 that were sick. Dr Richards is still vary sick & weak
I addressed the saints many spoke prayed & sung one spoke
in tongues & Brother Covington interpeted it the following is the
substance of it. That you should not give heed to the mediums
& spirit rappers that are in the land. for when the Lord sent the
Holy Ghost anciently to the servants of God it came in the form
of a dove And when the Holy Ghost came to Abraham while He was
bound & about to be slain by the Priest of Elkena He came in
the form of a Dove & so when He came to Jesus He came in the
form of a Dove. We continued our meeting through evening
& had a good time

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Richards, Willard
24 Jun 1804 - 11 Mar 1854
518 mentions
Apostle

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March 1st 1854 This is my birth day I am 47 years old this day so my days, months, years, & life is passing away I thank my Heavenly Father that it has been preserved so long I pray that I may have grace according to my day I pray that the spirit of God may abide with me & keep my footsteps in the paths of virtue, integrity, & Holiness all the days of my life and that I may have favor in the sight of God & his servants
~ Wilford Woodruff

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January 1854
Wilford serves fourth term as member of Territorial Legislature.

Mar 2, 1854