Discourse, 9 October 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards
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Source Note
JS, Discourse, , Hancock Co., IL, 9 Oct. 1843; in JS, Journal, 1842–1844, Book 3, pp. [121]–[122]; handwriting of ; JS Collection, CHL.

and they thought it was his spirit. & they were afraid to approach his spirit. Angels have advanced higher in knowledge & power than Spirits
had some enemies, but such a man ought not to have had an enemy. I saw him first at . when on my way from to . he sought me out when a stranger. took me to his house. encouraged & cheered me & give me money— when men are prepared. they are better off to go hence.— has gone to open up a more effectual door for the dead.—
Flesh and blood cannot go there but flesh and bones quickened by the Spirit of God can
If we would be sober. & watch in fasting and prayer. God would turn away sickness from our midst. Hasten the work of the . and all the work of the Last Days. Let the elders & saints do away light mindedness and be sober.— [p. [122]]
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