I settelled with Mr Hiram Kimball and I gave
him my due Bill to the amount of [blank]
I settled my accounts and business with several
individuals. I had calls from several friend during
the day and evening I spent the evening in packing
up my trunk and writing
~ Sunday
25th Sunday I met with the congregation
of the Saints in Nauvoo I was called upon to
address them inasmuch as I was about to leave
them to go on a mission to England. I arose and
deliverd them my farewell address it was short
The following is a few items which I presented to the
People. Their is a spirit in man and the inspiration
of the Almighty giveth it understanding [Job 32:8] it is through
this principle that this congregation is assembled
together at this place. you had understanding of
the things of God by the spirit of God. And I have
now one important declaration to make unto you and
that is that inasmuch as you will be united in heart
mind and action in supporting your councillors the
uthority of the, Church the priesthood of God
and follow the council given you, as you have
endeavord to follow the council of the Prophet
while he was living, you will be safe and blessed
and will prosper but if you are divided and reject
the council of God you will fall, union and faithful
ness is your salvation. It is true you have been
led by one of the best men that ever has graced
humanity, or tabernacled in flesh but he has gone
he has sealed his testimony with his blood. he has
loved this people unto death. But I would now call
upon this people to be united in building upon the
foundation which The Prophet Joseph has laid
I settelled with Mr Hiram Kimball and I gave
him my due Bill to the amount of [blank]
I settled my accounts and business with several
individuals. I had calls from several friend during
the day and evening I spent the evening in packing
up my trunk and writing
~ Sunday
25th Sunday I met with the congregation
of the Saints in Nauvoo I was called upon to
address them inasmuch as I was about to leave
them to go on a mission to England. I arose and
delivered them my farewell address it was short
The following is a few items presented to the
People. Their is a spirit in man and the inspiration
of the Almighty giveth it understanding it is through
this principle that this congregation is assembled
together at this Place. you had understanding of
the things of God by the spirit of God. And I have
now one important declaration to make unto you and
that is that inasmuch as you will be united in heart
mind and action in supporting your councillors the
authority of the, church the Priesthood of God
and follow the council given you; as you have
endeavored to follow the council of the Prophet
while he was living, you will be safe and blessed
and will Prosper but if you are divided and reject
the council of God you will fall, union and faithful
ness is your salvation. It is true you have been
led by one of the best men that ever has graced
humanity, or tabernacled in flesh but he has gone
he has sealed his testimony with his blood. he has
loved this people unto death. I would now call
upon this people to be united in building upon the
foundation which The Prophet Joseph has laid
"Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)," August 24, 1844 - August 25, 1844, The Wilford Woodruff Papers, accessed October 11, 2024, https://www.wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/p/6R9