Discourse, 21 May 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards
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Source Note
JS, Discourse, , Hancock Co., IL, 21 May 1843; in JS, Journal, 1842–1844, pp. [211]–[217]; handwriting of ; JS Collection, CHL.

when I shall have the opportunity of speaking in a house I know not. I find my lungs failing— it has always been my fortune almost. to speak in the open air to large assemblies.
I have not an idea there has been a great many very good men since Adam. There was one good— man Jesus.— many think a propht must be a great deal better than any body else.—
suppose I would condescend. yes I will call it. condescend, to be a great deal better than any of you. I would be raised up to the highest heaven and who should I have to accompany me. [p. [211]]
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