The
Marvelous Work and a Wonder / Great and Marvelous Work (GMW) 1 Nephi 14:7 3
Nephi 28:31, Isaiah 28:21, D&C 95:4; 101:95,
The
purpose of the Great and Marvelous Work is to bring all of Gods Children, (or
provide a method to do so, if they accept it) as one fold with one Shepard,
with a knowledge of their redeemer and the fullness of the Gospel (Good News)
gained by the Holy Ghost, under His eternal Covenant Plan: summed up in 3 Nephi
16, The main event being the restoration/unification of the House of Israel (Ezekiel
36-37) and return of the lost 10 tribes which Jeremiah saw.
(The
meat of this whole section moved to the Day of the Lord 10/31/2018 based
on 1 Neph 14:17., on 2/11/23 it moved to the first
half of Daniel’s 3.5 years based on the rapture moving to the mid point per
Pickering’s timeline… This will require “…the aday cometh that the bwrath of God..” to include the whole
7 year period ??? )
Looking at 1 Nephi 14:17 the Day
of Wrath is where the GMW starts...and the purpose of the
latter-day portion of the work is: “..TG Israel,
Restoration of…” A key part of which is the Greater Exodus! (10/19/2023 study on Michael Rush’s book, The Book of Enoch, has left me contemplating
that the return of the lost ten tribes and the greater exodus are the same
event.) Does Ezekiel 37:12 imply that much
of this will be through the resurrection of the dead/Rapture event? “..I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel…”
<<<<<<<< 7/23/2022 edit former 8 events >>>>>>>>
The last days
portion of the Great and Marvelous Work is the portion of the work that
Jeremiah saw and prophesied that, no longer would the Lord be known as the one
who led the Children of Israel from Egypt…but he who delivered them from the
north and restored them to their lands. (see Jeremiah
16:14-15 and 23:7-8) Pay attention to the reason stated in 2 Nephi 27:21 (show
that I am able to do mine own work) for the great and marvelous work that is to
follow 2 Nephi 27:26. Notice that it is associated with the reason for
leaving the book sealed until a latter date. To me this means that the
bringing forth of the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon is directly linked
to the restoration of the House of Israel. (see 2
Nephi 25:17) The concept of the plain and precious truths lost in the
bible and revealed/restore through the Book of Mormon (Maxwell Institute book:
1st Nephi: Joseph Spencer, BYU 2020) is the connection of Old and
New covenants being interconnected not disconnected:
(Dispensationalism)
as believed by most of Christianity today. (Old Testament (Salvation by Works
failed and was done away)…. The New covenant of (Salvation by Grace is the path
to salvation)…).
When the GMW
starts it will be clear that God still remembers and honors the covenants of
old and they flow directly into the new, all as one complete and continuous
work of salvation. This is also a key concept tied to the end of the time of
the gentiles (reference 3 Nephi 15-16)
This work includes:
3 Nephi 21 sequence:
·
10: my servant …marred … heal him
·
bGentiles…cut off from among my people
·
remnant of Jacob
shall be among the Gentiles…. as a lion
·
But if they will
repent … numbered among
this the remnant of Jacob…they shall assist my people…build…the New
Jerusalem.
·
then shall they assist my people that they may be gathered in..the New Jerusalem….then shall the power of
heaven come down among them; and I also
will be in the midst. And
then shall the work of the Father commence at that day, even
·
his people may be gathered ….
they shall go out from all nations; and they shall not go out in haste, nor go by flight, for I will go before them, saith the Father, and I will be their rearward.
·
I will make the wilderness a pool: Isa 41:18-20, D&C 133:29
As a
confirmation of what the world is witnessing is divine, the Lord will create a
miracle for all the world to see. As great as
the gathering will be, it will be accompanied by the miracle of water shooting
forth from desert land to transform the location into a beautiful, green
place. Some have speculated that the lost ten tribes returned and that
prophecy was fulfilled with the establishment of the State of Israel and the
migration of Jews from Russia. Not only do we have a problem of
them being from the House of Judah, but I
believe that even as beautiful as those immigrants have been able to make
Israel, it is yet a small thing compared to what the Lord has in mind for the
transformation that will take place in the gathering lands of the House of
Israel.
Lamanites shall Blossom as the rose: D&C 49:24
As a
result of the gathering work the Lamanites will
return to a place of prominence.
New Jerusalem built up; They,
the Ten Tribes (or a remnant of the ten??), you, the Lamanites,
and the believing of us, also carrying the blood of Israel, will jointly build
the city to our God, the New Jerusalem, :3 Neph 20:22
; 21:23, D&C 45:66; 57:1-3, Ether 13:6
I
believe that this is also an event that is not well understood by many within
the church. As the members of the House of Israel gather in they will build up their
gathering spots to include the Temples. The Jews to the
Old Jerusalem and the rest of the House of Israel to the American New
Jerusalem. 3 Neph 16:16 :
3 Neph 20: 14 And the Father hath acommanded me that I should give unto you this bland, for your inheritance. 22 And behold, this apeople will I establish in this land, unto the fulfilling of
the bcovenant which I made with your father Jacob; and it shall be a cNew Jerusalem.
I believe most within the church know that a Temple in Independence needs to be built up but most think of it
as one like the hundreds we already have throughout the world. Some even
speculate that the Community of Christ Temple could fulfill the prophecy. let's take a look at the type of temple to be built in Jackson County. Let's start with an account by
Orson Pratt;
"…we
expect to build a temple different from all other temples in some
respects. ……. We expect to build a temple much larger, very much
larger, according to the revelation God gave to us forty years ago in regard to
that temple. …… there will be 24 different compartments in the Temple that will be built in Jackson County. " (Orson
Pratt. Journal of Discourses, Vol.24, p.24)
According
to accounts dealing with this event we know that the Temple complex will be 24 units. What else
can we learn concerning these units? John Taylor provides us with more
information concerning this topic. This piece is talking about the 1833
plat of Zion presented in the Times and Seasons news
paper;
"The
names of the temples to be built on the painted squares,…to be called, house of
the Lord, for the presidency of the High and Most Holy priesthood,… the
sacred apostolic repository, for the use of the bishop. .. the holy evangelical house, for the high priesthood of the
holy order of God. …. house of the Lord, for the elders of Zion, an ensign to the
nations. … house of the Lord for the presidency of the high
priesthood, after the order of Aaron, … house of the Lord, for the high
priesthood after the order of Aaron, … house of the Lord for the teachers
in Zion, … house of the Lord for the
deacons in Zion, helps in government. Underneath must be written on each house,
HOLINESS TO THE LORD. .… it will require twenty
four buildings to supply them with houses of worship, schools etc."
(JOHN TAYLOR. Times and Seasons, Vol.6, p.785-786.1845)
From
this we learn the names of each unit and understand the use of each at a high
level. There are questions around the layout and placement of the units
(Temples/rooms). let's look at a comment made by
Ronald E. Romig;
"Though
probably inaccurate, his statement does theoretically suggest that revisions
may have led to an alternative method of locating the beginning point of the
city. The "spot" may have become dissociated from the corner of the
temple, and changed to the "Southeast" corner of the ten acre block
for the temples of the Presidency.."
(Ronald E Romig. Regional Studies, Missouri, —Temple Lot, p.325)
The
1833 Plat of Zion that I have seen shows two 10 acre lots with 12 units
(Temples/rooms) in each lot. As pointed out by Romig,
the location of the individual units within the 10 acre lot is unknown.
I'm not sure the exact location is that important but rather the purpose or
function of the units.
Brother Dyer provides an expanded view of the function of these units. In
an article dealing with educational systems he provides this view:
"…
This complex will no doubt be erected to serve administrative purposes in the
governing of the earth during the period of the millennium. … there were no separate school buildings. … There are no
separate places of worship either, so the temple becomes the house of worship,
the school, and the temple." (Alvin R. Dyer. Education: Moving
Toward and Under the Law of Consecration. BYU Studies, Vol. 10, No. 1, p.5 BYU
1969)
So, at that time, the vision of the Temples where different than
what we have today. It
may be advantages for us to keep in mind the evolution (and understanding of
the purpose of Temples by the Prophet) the Temple went through when we compare
Nauvoo to that which was built and put into use in Kirtland. The main
point that we need to keep in mind is that the people during this time will be
living a higher law and the temples will be built specifically for use during
the millennium.
Christ will also visit the Saints gathered here after the temple
is built:
The Three Nephites are to play a role in this work. see 3 Neph 28. I'm guessing that
many of the servant figure roles could be accomplished by the Three Nephites.
30 And they are as the Angels of God, and if they shall pray unto the
Father in the name of Jesus they can show themselves unto whatsoever man it seemeth them good.
31 Therefore, great and marvelous works shall be wrought by them, before the agreat and coming day when all people must
surely stand before the judgment-seat of Christ;
32 Yea even among the Gentiles shall there be a agreat and marvelous work wrought by them,
before that judgment day.
"The appearance at the city of New Jerusalem. The Lord “shall
suddenly come to his temple” (D&C 133:2), a temple yet to be built in
Jackson County, Missouri (see D&C 84:1–5; 97:10, 15–16). Elder
Charles W. Penrose said that the Lord would make His appearance first
among the Saints and “that appearance will be unknown to the rest of mankind.
He will come to the Temple prepared for him, and his faithful people will behold
his face, hear his voice, and gaze upon his glory. From his own lips they will
receive further instructions for the development and beautifying of Zion and for the extension and sure stability
of his Kingdom.” (Millennial Star, 10 Sept. 1859,
pp. 582–83.) " :
http://www.ldsces.org/inst_manuals/dc-in/dc-in-200-g-i.htm#h
Restoration of the United Order/Law of consecration
(D&C 105:34.)
Placement of this event is based on a statement made by Elder
Romney.
“….The final words of the Lord in suspending the order
were: "And let those commandments which I have given concerning Zion and her law be
executed and fulfilled, after her redemption." (D&C 105:34.)
Further implementation of the order must therefore await the redemption
of Zion. Here Zion means Jackson County, Missouri….”( Elder Marion G. Romney: IS SOCIALISM THE UNITED ORDER?
,April Conference 1966)
However I’m not sure that we won’t see applications of this
prior to the restoration of Zion in Jackson county.
In what form will it come?
There
is speculation concerning this event and how it will be manifest. Some look for
a complete communal application where all things are held in common similar to
how the FLDS or TLC has implemented this, where no one owns anything. We
know that the city of Enoch lived this law and they will be reunited in the
latter-days. Maybe this debate is a mute point and this law will be held
off until the City of Enoch returns and they will show us how it is done.
Others are looking for a time when the laws mature to a point
where individual ownership can be guaranteed along with protection of the
solvency of a common shared entity. These laws need to protect both the entity
and individual property. One problem we have seen is when the state steps
in and seizes all assets associated with an entity and then subdivides the
assets as it sees best (as happened with the FLDS). Maybe this could have
been prevented if the order was set up using the guidelines of Elder Romney (as
stated in the article above, I recommend all read the full article).
Elder Romney spelled out a system where personal ownership is preserved, the
people actually held legal ownership for the items they have stewardship over.
Gathering events:
Gathering of the wheat from among the
tares, prior to the burning: Alma 26, D&C 86:5-7
The parable of the wheat and the tares should be one
that we all know well. Now is the direct application into the time line.
I agree the gathering commenced during the restoration but this portion of the
gathering, just prior to the burning, will be both physical and
spiritual. I also look for the physical gathering to mirror that which
happened during the restoration period.
Alma 26:6-7 “…Yea, they shall not be beaten
down by the storm at the last day; yea, neither shall they be harrowed up by
the whirlwinds; but when the astorm cometh they shall be gathered
together in their place, that the storm cannot penetrate to them; yea, neither
shall they be driven with fierce winds whithersoever the enemy listeth to carry them.
… But
behold, they are in the hands of the Lord of the aharvest, and they are his; and he will braise them up at the last day.”
The remnant that believe in Christ as their Savior are gathered in 1 Neph 14:7, 2 Neph 10:5-9, 2 Neph 25:15-18, 2 Neph 30:7, 3
Nephi 20:18, 21:24, Ether 13:6-8, Hosea 1:11
D&C 57:1-3 Independence
‘Let Israel gather
to the stakes of Zion in all
nations. Let every land be a Zion to those
appointed to dwell there. Let the fullness of the gospel be for all
the saints in all nations. Let no blessing be denied them. Let
temples arise wherein the fullness of the ordinances of the Lord’s house may be
administered….
But still there is a center place, a place
where the chief temple shall stand, a place to which the Lord shall come, a
place whence the law shall go forth to govern all the earth in that day when
[Christ] reigns personally upon the earth. And that center place is what men
now call Independence in Jackson County, Missouri, but which in a day to come
will be the Zion of our God and the City of Holiness of his people. The site is
selected; the place is known; the decree has gone forth; and the promised
destiny is assured.’ (Bruce R McConkie, New
Witness for the Articles of Faith, 595)
Michael B Rush’s work
seems to combine the next two events into one (Lion of Jacob is the
return of the lost 10 tribes)
and also the Jeremiah 16:14-15 event. He has the lost ten returning
as a mighty Army, from off the earth (Nehemiah 1:9, Duet 30:4)
driving out the Anti-Christ from America.
Lion of Jacob :
Malachi 4:1-3, 1 Nephi 14:17, 3 Neph 16:15, 3 Neph 20:15-20, 21:12, Mormon 5:24, Micah 5:8 (Is the "..he shall be saved out of it" part of this gathering? Jer 30:7)
This
is another event(s) that not many in the church understand (or is it that I'm
confused). I keep seeing a reoccurring theme that to me is very obvious.
The Lion of Jacob theme is repeated with the gathering scene in D&C 133
associated with the return of the Lost 10 Tribes. Notice verse 28: "their
enemies shall become prey unto them." Many see the gathering
of the remnant of the House of Israel that started with the restoration of the
Gospel and has grown to current 16 + (2021)
million as the complete fulfillment of the prophecy concerning the
restoration of the House of Israel in the latter days. I see the Lion of
Jacob theme as a key component of the Great and Marvelous work. A time when the gathering is done with great power.
The commencement of the great and marvelous work starts with the wrath of God
being poured out on the great and abominable church ( 1
Neph 14:17) which is the time of the lion of
Jacob. Follow the references on the wrath.
Looking at the scriptures associated with this event it appears as though the
gentiles have an option on rather this applies top them or not. Most of the
scriptures leave the option for them to repent and avoid the wrath of the Lord via
this remnant of Jacob. This cleansing work of the Lord, done in great
power, will be a portion of the great and marvelous gathering of the House of
Israel returning them to their prominent role in the salvation of
mankind. To date we have yet to see this component associated with any of
the gathering that has taken place. Once the final gathering
starts look for this theme to be a major piece of the work. The work of Michael
B Rush (found by me in Nov 2022) also concludes that the lion of Jacob
and the return of the lost tribes are one and he same event.
Return of the lost ten tribes "from
the north countries," :D&C 133:26-34, 2 Neph
29 :13-14, Jeremiah 3:18; 16:14-15, 23:7-8;31:8-11
This
topic requires further exploration. It is clear to me that this is tied
closely with the Lion of Jacob theme and the time when the wilderness will be a
pool. This event is also a key item in the restoration of all things
including the restoration of the House of Israel in this the dispensation of
the fullness of times. As far as timing goes, looking at D&C 133, I
would think that this will be late in the 2nd half of Danilels 7 year period so this might not be the best place
to put it. Many believe that the lost 10 tribes will not return as
a group or body while others are looking for a cohesive group to return with
their leaders and scriptures. A rough poll conducted on the Yahoo site
showed (10/23/2003) that 80% of the group looked for a
return of the tribes as a group. let's examine this
closer.
A quick review of history reminds us that the northern tribes of Israel were taken captive by Shalmaneser
in 721 B.C. and then migrated to the north. During this migration many of
them fell behind and became part of the communities in the northern
region. Based on this knowledge some have said that the lost 10
tribes are being gathered in with the remnant that is now being gathered and we
shouldn’t look for a group to return. However let’s consider the
teachings of Joseph Fielding Smith on this matter. Elder Smith made it
clear of His belief that the 10 tribes will return as a group led by their
Prophet when the time was right.
"…..
They who are in the north countries shall come into remembrance before the
Lord; and their prophets shall hear his voice, and shall no longer stay
themselves; and they shall smite the rocks and the ice shall flow down at their
presence. And an highway shall be cast up in the midst
of the great deep. Their enemies shall become a prey unto them, and in the
barren deserts there shall come forth pools of living water; and the parched
ground shall no longer be a thirsty land." In the scattering of Israel the descendants of Jacob were driven into
all lands and climes and have mingled among all nations. There is, however, a
body of these tribes hidden away, where they are we do not know, but the Lord
says they shall come from the North. Isaiah has spoken of them (Ch. 43:15-21)
and Jeremiah speaking of their return has said: "Therefore behold, the
days come saith the Lord, that it shall no more be
said, The Lord liveth that brought up the children of
Israel out of the land of Egypt; but the Lord liveth,
that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all
the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their
land that I gave unto their fathers." (Jeremiah 16:14.) Here the Lord says
that these people have prophets among them, and Joseph Smith at a conference of
the Church held in June, 1831, said: "John the Revelator was then among
the ten tribes of Israel who had been led away by Shalmaneser, King of Assyria, to prepare them for their
return from their long dispersion." This is the mission given to John
portrayed in the symbol of the little book which he was given to eat, in the
tenth chapter of Revelation. (See Sec. 77:14.)" (Joseph Fielding Smith,
Church History and Modern Revelation, Vol 2, p.35-36)
"You
know, a lot of people have an idea that these tribes that are lost are not lost
at all, they are just coming in among us all the time. They are not coming in
among us all the time. We are gathering scattered Israel, but those tribes have not come yet. They
will come when the Lord gets ready." (Joseph Fielding
Smith. The Signs of the Times. p.44-45)
Brother
McConkie adds that they will bring their scriptures
with them when they return.
"But
many lost scriptures already have been restored, and much more is yet to come.
…. When the lost tribes of Israel return, they shall bring with them their
scriptures." (Bruce R. McConkie. Mormon Doctrine. p.455)
Brother
McConkie also states that they will come under the
direction of the President of the Church who holds the keys for this great
event.
"In
due course the Lost Tribes of Israel will return and come to the children of
Ephraim to receive their blessings. This great gathering will take place under
the direction of the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, for he holds the keys of "the gathering of Israel from the four
parts of the earth, and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the
north" (Bruce R. McConkie. Mormon
Doctrine. p.458)
The church manual spells it out fairly clearly: (RMWilson from the study
group provides this comment:)
Enrichment D - pages 11 & 12 (in part)
(D-6) The
Return of the Ten Tribes
At a conference held 3-6 June 1831 in
Kirtland, Ohio, the Prophet Joseph Smith explained that John the Beloved was then
ministering among the lost tribes of Israel, preparing them for their return to
again possess the lands of their fathers (see History of
the Church, 1:176" D&C 77:14). Five years later, Moses appeared in the Kirtland Temple to
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and committed to them
the keys of the priesthood for "the gathering of Israel from the four
parts of the earth, and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the
north" (D&C 110:11). It is apparent from this passage that
though the main body of ten of the tribes is lost, there are representatives of
all twelve tribes scattered throughout the earth. This statement can be
explained as follows:
1. When Assyria attacked the Northern Kingdom, many fled to the safety of the Southern
Kingdom. 2. When the Lord led Israel out of Assyria, some remained behind (see Talmage, Articles of Faith, P. 325).
3. As the ten tribes traveled north, some stopped along the way - many
possibly being scattered throughout Europe and Asia.
4. From time to time the Lord has hed groups of
Israelites into other areas of the earth: the Nephites
and the Mulekites being two such groups (see 1 Nephi
22:3-5). Concerning this scattering, Elder Joseph Fielding Smith
wrote: "One of the most interesting and
significant parables ever written is that revealed to Zenos
and recorded in the fifth chapter of Jacob in the Book of Mormon. It is a
parable of the scattering of Israel. If we had the full key to the
interpretation, then we would have in detail how Israel was transplanted in al parts of the
earth." (Answers to Gospel Questions, 2:56-57.)
5. The scriptures teach that remnants of all the tribes of Israel were scattered among the nations of the
earth and in the last days will be gathered out from among these nations and from
the four quarters of the earth. The remnant knows as the lost ten tribes
will return as a body out of the north countries. (See 3 Nephi 21:26-29;
D&C 110:11; 133:26-32; 1 Nephi 22:3-4; 19:16; 3 Nephi 5:23-24;
Deuteronomy 4:27; 28:29, 64; Jeremiah 16:14-15; 31:8; Ezekiel 11:15-17; Hosea
9:16-17; Daniel 9:7.) The Doctrine and Covenants clearly foretells
the time when the prophets among these tribes shall lead the people back in
a great and marvelous show of power (see D&C 133:26-34).
Jeremiah promised so marvelous would be this even that no longer would God be
called the Lord who led Israel out of Egypt but the Lord who brought up the
children of Israel from the land of the north (see Jeremiah 16:14-15).
The appointed time will come when the lost tribes of Israel will return to Zion to receive their blessings at the hands
of Ephraim. "This great gathering will take place under the
direction of the President of The Church of Jesis
Christ of Latter-day Saints, for he holds the keys" (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 458). The lost
tribes, as well as all others who want to be numbered in the house of Israel
and receive the blessings of the priesthood, must come to Ephraim, who holds
the birthright blessings (see Genesis 48:15-22; 1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Jeremiah
31:9). Elder Wilford Woodruff taught
that when the ten tribes returned, they would come to Ephraim to obtain the
priesthood as well as their endowments and sealings
(see Journal of DIscourses, 4:231-32;
18:127). Elder Orson Pratt stated: "God is determined to raise up Prophets among that people, but he will not bestow
upon them all the fulness of the blessings of the
Priesthood. The fulness will be reserved to be
given to them after they come to Zion." (In Journal
of Discourses, 18:25.) (D-7) The Lost Tribes to Come to Zion When the ten tribes return,
they will bring their rich treasures to the children of Ephraim (see D&C
133:30). Part of this rich treasure will be the records, which they have
kept all these centuries. In them will be found the account of their
miraculous escape from Assyria, their journey into the land to the north, their
history, their prophets, and the appearance to them of the Savior after his
resurrection (see 2 Hephi 29:12-13:3; 3 Nephi
16:1-3).
I see this as being a major component of the portion of the Great
and marvelous work yet to come forth. Looking at D&C 133 this event is part
of the Lion of Jacob event. In October 2003 I moved this event from just
after the "The remnant that believe in Christ as their Savior are gathered
in" to this location based on the timeline given in 3 Nephi 21:8-27
Also: The “Lion of Jacob” event fits with the Greater Exodus as
explained by Eddie Chumney (found on youtube 7/1/22)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg21MYS2m1E
https://yeshiva.hebroots.org/the-greater-exodus/
Returning
10 tribes view: Check out Michael B Rush web site: https://the-roaring-lion-book-store.myshopify.com/
There
are also many other views including the view that the United Order was only a
precursor to the current corporation of the presidency of the church and we
will not see a reinstatement of the law.
This is a
temporary holding place for the known servant figure John. I didn’t want to
place Him in the unknown servant figure area since we know who he is. This
temporary placeholder for John is based on His role in the gathering of the
lost tribes. He may move based on other roles that John may fill.
John the Beloved/Revelator:
What role will John play in these latter-days? There has been
much speculation concerning this to include “every Last-days servant figure is
John”.
So what do we know from scripture?
John has a mission to gather the lost
tribes.
D&C
77:14
Q. What are we to understand by the little book
which was
eaten by John, as mentioned in the 10th chapter of Revelation?
A. We are to understand that it was a mission, and an ordinance,
for him to gather the tribes of Israel;
behold, this is Elias, who,
as it is written, must come and restore all things.
We must keep in mind that John
isn’t the only one to have been assigned this role,
the current Prophet/President of the church holds all keys to this the final
dispensation to include the keys of the gathering. D&C 110: 11 “After this vision
closed, the heavens were again opened unto us; and Moses appeared before us,
and committed unto us the keys of the gathering of Israel from the four parts
of the earth, and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the
north."
John is also to preach the Gospel again (in the
latter-days?) Rev 10:11
What do we know from statements from
modern day Prophets?
We know that John has been (and may still
be) among the lost tribes:
"The
Spirit of the Lord," the record says, "fell upon Joseph in an unusual
manner, and he prophesied that John the Revelator was then among the Ten Tribes
of Israel that had been led away by Shalmaneser, king
of Assyria, to prepare them for their return from
their long dispersion, to again possess the land of their fathers." (History of the Church, Vol. I., p. 176).
“Having spoken concerning the gathering of the ten tribes, I
will refer again to their Prophets. "Their prophets shall hear his
voice." Do not think that we are the only people who will have
Prophets. God is determined to raise up Prophets
among that people, but he will not bestow upon them all the fulness
of the blessings of the Priesthood. The fulness
will be reserved to be given to them after they come to Zion. But Prophets will be among them
while in the north, and a portion of the Priesthood will be there; and John the
Revelator will be there, teaching, instructing and preparing them for the great
work; for to him were given the keys for the gathering of Israel, at the time
when he ate that little book while on the Isle of Patmos.
At that time, John was a very old man; but the Lord told him that he must yet
prophesy before many kingdoms, and nations, and peoples, and tongues, and he
has got that mission to perform, and in the last days the spirit and power of
Elias will attend his administrations among these ten tribes, and he will
assist in preparing them to return to this land.” (Journal of Discourses,
Vol.18, p.25 - p.26, Orson Pratt, April 11, 1875)
What do we have
inferred from other sources?
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