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“I was ordained one of the standing High Council in Zion, under the hands of President Joseph Smith”

Quote by Orson Pratt

Book:The Orson Pratt Journals

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The Orson Pratt Journals

The Orson Pratt Journals offer a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of Orson Pratt, detailing his experiences and observations during a pivotal period in the Latter-day Saints community. more

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Orson Pratt, born on September 19, 1811, and died on October 3, 1881, was an Apostle in the Mormon Church. He played a significant role in the church and contributed to its spread and development. more

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Book:The Kingdom of God, part 1

Source: The Kingdom of God, part 1

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“On the 1st day of December, 1830, I was confirmed, and in accordance with the word of the Lord I was ordained an Elder under the hands of the Prophet”

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Book:Wonders of the Universe: Or, a Compilation of the Astronomical Writings of Orson Pratt ...

Source: Wonders of the Universe: Or, a Compilation of the Astronomical Writings of Orson Pratt ...

“The kingdom of God is a theocracy. And as it is the only form of government which will redeem and save mankind, it is necessary that every soul should be rightly and thoroughly instructed in regard to its nature and general characteristics”

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“The system of idolatry, invented by modern christianity, far surpasses in absurdity anything that we have ever heard of”

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Source: The Kingdom of God, part 1

“The true God He has extension, and form, and dimensions. He occupies space; has a body, parts, and passions; can go from place to place. He can eat, drink, and talk”

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Source: The Kingdom of God, part 1

“Each succeeding generation of Gods follow the example of the preceding ones: each generation have their wives, who raise up from the fruit of their loins immortal spirits: when their families become numerous, they organize new worlds for them. [T]hey place their families upon the same.”

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Author:Orson Pratt

“I have seen ministers of justice, clothed in magisterial robes and criminals arraigned before them, while life was suspended on a breath in the courts of England; I have witnessed a congress in solemn session to give laws to nations;...but dignity and majesty have I seen but once, as it stood in chains at midnight, in a dungeon, in an obscure village of Missouri.”

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