  THE OLD AND THE NEW. The Changes In the Sunny South, since the War. Hospitality of the Southerner. His Traits of Character. Politics and Religion. Purpose of the Description. A NEW ARRIVAL IN THE TOWN. The Town of Westminster. Harmony Place, the Hotel of the Marshalls. Guests and their social Methods. Mr. Charles Durant, the New Arrival from the West. Introduction to the Family and Visitors. NEW ACQUAINTANCES AND AN AGREEABLE DISCUSSION. An Evening on the veranda. A Variety of Subjects Discussed. Politics and Religion. Christian America. Do People Practice their Religious Professions? Priests Addicted to Money-getting rather than to Soul-getting. The Stranger Interested. Proposed Discussion. Search after Truth. A Quotation from the Prayer Book. A Difference Concerning the Godhead. Erroneous Conception of God. Oneness of the Father and the Son. Three Separate Identities, United as One in all Things. Character of Each. A God with Body, Parts and Passions. Mysteries Explained. "Good Night." GAINING AND LOSING FAVOR. Entirely at Home. Another Evening on the Veranda. The Reverend, the Stranger, and Churches. The Baptism of Christ. Baptism by Immersion. Necessity of this Ordinance. The Savior's Example. Who are True Christians? Laying on of Hands. The Reverend Retires from the Argument. Continued Discussion. The Gospel and its Necessity. Men must Answer for their own Sins. The Double Effect of the Atonement of Christ. Conditions of Salvation. A Definition of Faith. First Step Alone Is not Sufficient for Salvation. Scripture Explained. Romans, Chapter X. The Stranger's Errand. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PRINCIPLES. The Second Step that should be Taken by the Convert to Christianity. True Repentance, its End and Aim. Forgiveness of Sin, How obtained. Mode, Meaning, and Significance of Baptism. Who are fit Candidates for this Ordinance? Little Children exempt. What shall we do to be saved? The Answer of Paul. The Holy Ghost, How conferred. The Signs Following. Conditions of Salvation named. "Show Me Where True Christians Live." Who is authorized to Baptize? The Need of Authorized Officers. A Sign of the True Church. Teachers must be called of God "The Falling Away" Foretold. Christians turned Heathen, The Gospel to be restored. Prophecies Concerning this Event. The Restoration through Revelation to Man. Promises to the Believer. A Lecture Arranged for. TRUTH AGAIN DEFEATS FALSEHOOD. A Pleasant Conversation. Missionary Hymn. Perfect Happiness, True Enjoyment, How Obtained. The Medium Course, Sensible Christianity. The Reverend Once More. His peculiar Surprise. "Are You from Salt Lake City?" The Stranger is a Latter-day Saint, or Mormon. A Discomfited Minister. Some Falsehoods Exposed. The Articles of Faith. Durant's Experience in Westminster. His Labors. Meeting in the Town Hall. Sincere Congratulations. Fears of a Mob. THE PROPHET JOSEPH'S STATEMENT. Once More on the Veranda. Answering Questions. Information from the Right Source. Complete Statement of the Early Rise and Progress of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by the Prophet, Joseph Smith. The Book of Mormon. The Testimony of Three Witnesses. And also the Testimony of Eight Witnesses. Concerning the Restoration of the Gospel. Striking Illustration. Departure from Westminster. THAT MORMON AGAIN. A New Member of the Marshall Family. Meeting an Esteemed Friend. A Delayed Breakfast. A Promised Return. Anxious to Meet the Missionary. Effect of the Elder's Testimony. Danger of Being converted to Mormonism. An Informal Meeting Place. THE MISSIONARY'S RETURN. Once More with his Friends. Experience While Away. Account of a Terrible Mobbing. Peculiar Feelings Attending the Formation of New Friendships. Opportunity to introduce a New Principle. The Doctrine of Pre-Existence. A Beautiful Poem. Proofs from the Scriptures. The Truth is Reasonable. A Walk through the Village. "The World my Home." A PLEASANT INTERVIEW. An Evening Gathering. Remarks on the Faith of the Latter-day Saints. What they Believe. A Literal Resurrection. The Teachings of Jesus and the Scriptures on this Subject. Illustrations. Now Accepted Facts were Once Incomprehensible. Great Truths Yet Unrevealed. The story of the Silver Cup. Death-bed Repentance. The Repentant Malefactor did not go to Heaven with the Savior. The Subject explained. Where and What is Paradise? Preaching to Departed Spirits. Baptism for the Dead. The Welding Link Between the Fathers and their Children. Testimony of a Prophecy Fulfilled. Organization of the Church of Christ. The Holy Priesthood. Officers of the Melchisedek and the Aaronic Priesthoods. A BAPTISM AND A CONVERSATION ON MARRIAGE. Importance of Baptism. Necessity of Earnest Preparation. Form of the Ordinance Given. Quotations Showing the Gathering to be In Strict Harmony with the Bible. The Marriage Covenant is Eternal. The Union of Adam and Eve. What is meant by Marriage as Ordained of God? Necessity of Authority. ABOUT THE MORMONS. A Trip to Utah. Consideration that Led the Mormons to Settle that Territory. The Death of the Prophet Joseph, How it Occurred. Its Effect on the Saints. How Brigham Young Became Leader of the People. The Exodus from Nauvoo. Testimony of Historians. Good by. Off for the West. Arrival in Salt Lake City. A Happy Meeting. A Doctrinal Sermon. MR. BROWN'S LETTER TO THE MARSHALLS. The Great West. Along the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. By the Denver & Rio Grande over the Rockies. Scenes Along the Line. Over the Wasatch into Utah. Delightful Views. Area, Population and Resources of the Territory. In Salt Lake City. The Tabernacle and the Temple. Ecclesiastical Divisions. Natural Attractions. Education. A Living Faith. Fair Minded People. President Wilford Woodruff. Greetings. CONCLUSION. A Word Before we Separate. Important Questions. "What if the Message be True." "Read, Listen, Investigate." "Know this, that Every Soul is Free." WHAT BRIGHAM YOUNG SAID. Quotations from the Sermons of President Brigham Young. |
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