Term
|
Definition
| the priest, not esteeming himself above his hearers, for the preacher was no better than the hearer, neither was the teacher any better than the learner; and thus they were all equal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they did not set their hearts upon riches; therefore they were liberal to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, whether out of the church or in the church, having no respect to persons as to those who stood in need |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the people of the Nephites were aware of the intent of the Amlicites, and therefore they did prepare to meet them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| every man receiveth wages of him whom he listeth to obey, and this according to the words of the spirit of prophecy; therefore let it be according to the truth |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| there were envyings, and strife, and malice, and persecutions, and pride, even to exceed the pride of those who did not belong to the church of God |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| if a man bringeth forth good works he hearkeneth unto the voice of the good shepherd |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| ye should understand that the word of God was liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together to hear the word of God |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Now as to this thing I do not know; but this much I do know, that the Lord God hath power to do all things which are according to his word |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| why sayest thou that we preach unto this people to get gain, when thou, of thyself, knowest that we receive no gain? |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they do study at this time that they may destroy the liberty of thy people, (for thus saith the Lord) which is contrary to the statutes, and judgments, and commandments which he has given unto his people |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| because I said unto them that they were a lost and a fallen people they were angry with me, and sought to lay their hands upon me |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I know he is a holy man because it was said by an angel of God |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| because they received their wages according to their employ, therefore, they did stir up the people to riotings |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser portion of the word until they know nothing concerning his mysteries..... this is what is meant by the chains of hell |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Behold, the scriptures are before you; if ye will wrest them it shall be to your own destruction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Be it according to the will of the Lord. But, behold, our work is not finished; therefore they burn us not...
Know ye not that I have power to deliver you up unto the flames? And he commanded them to speak; but they answered nothing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the people were checked as to the pride of their hearts, and began to humble themselves before God |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| did preach against all lyings, and deceivings, and envyings, and strifes, and malice, and revilings, and stealing, robbing, plundering, murdering, committing adultery, and all manner of lasciviousness--crying that these things ought not so to be |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they had waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth; for they were men of a sound understanding and they had searched the scriptures diligently |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Notwithstanding they believed in a Great Spirit, they supposed that whatsoever they did was right |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the light of everlasting life was lit up in his soul, yea, he knew that this had overcome his natural frame |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| And, as it happened, it was their lot to have fallen into the hands of a more hardened and a more stiffnecked people |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| And he also declared unto them that they might have the liberty of worshiping the Lord their God according to their desires |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I will give away all my sins to know thee |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| that they might be convinced that they were all brethren |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| And this they did, it being in their view a testimony to God, and also to men, that they never would use weapons again for the shedding of man’s blood; and this they did, vouching and covenanting with God, that rather than shed the blood of their brethren they would give up their own lives; and rather than take away from a brother they would give unto him; and rather than spend their days in idleness they would labor abundantly with their hands |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they did not suppose that salvation came by the law of Moses; but the law of Moses did serve to strengthen their faith in Christ |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| what natural man is there that knoweth these things? I say unto you, there is none that knoweth these things, save it be the penitent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| and they never could be prevailed upon to take up arms against their brethren; and they never did look upon death with any degree of terror, for their hope and views of Christ and the resurrection; therefore, death was swallowed up to them by the victory of Christ over it |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they rejoice and exult in the hope, and even know, according to the promises of the Lord, that they are raised to dwell at the right hand of God, in a state of never-ending happiness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I am a man, and do sin in my wish; for I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Now there was no law against a man’s belief; for it was strictly contrary to the commands of God that there should be a law which should bring men on to unequal grounds |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Behold, O my God, their costly apparel, and their ringlets, and their bracelets, and their ornaments of gold, and all their precious things which they are ornamented with; and behold, their hearts are set upon them, and yet they cry unto thee and say—We thank thee, O God, for we are a chosen people unto thee, while others shall perish |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| do ye suppose that ye cannot worship God save it be in your synagogues only? |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| it is well that ye are cast out of your synagogues, that ye may be humble, and that ye may learn wisdom; for it is necessary that ye should learn wisdom |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Thou art merciful, O God, for thou hast heard my prayer, even when I was in the wilderness; yea, thou wast merciful when I prayed concerning those who were mine enemies, and thou didst turn them to me |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| it will become a tree, springing up in you unto everlasting life. And then may God grant unto you that your burdens may be light, through the joy of his Son. And even all this can ye do if ye will. Amen. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
the chief ruler of the Zoramites, being a very wicked man, sent over unto the people of Ammon desiring them that they should cast out of their land all those who came over from them into their land.
And he breathed out many threatenings against them. And now the people of Ammon did not fear their words; therefore they did not cast them out, but they did receive all the poor of the Zoramites that came over unto them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
But behold, my limbs did receive their strength again, and I stood upon my feet, and did manifest unto the people that I had been born of God.
Yea, and from that time even until now, I have labored without ceasing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I have been supported under trials and troubles of every kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has delivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea, and I do put my trust in him, and he will still deliver me |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Now these mysteries are not yet fully made known unto me; therefore I shall forbear |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| See that ye are not lifted up unto pride; yea, see that ye do not boast in your own wisdom, nor of your much strength |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Suffer not yourself to be led away by any vain or foolish thing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| concerning this space of time, what becometh of the souls of men is the thing which I have inquired diligently of the Lord to know; and this is the thing of which I do know |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| see that you are merciful unto your brethren; deal justly, judge righteously, and do good continually |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| and only let your sins trouble you, with that trouble which shall bring you down unto repentance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
the Nephites were inspired by a better cause, for they were not fighting for monarchy nor power but they were fighting for their homes and their liberties, their wives and their children, and their all, yea, for their rites of worship and their church.
And they were doing that which they felt was the duty which they owed to their God |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| we have not come out to battle against you that we might shed your blood for power; neither do we desire to bring any one to the yoke of bondage. But this is the very cause for which ye have come against us |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they grew proud, being lifted up in their hearts, because of their exceedingly great riches; therefore they grew rich in their own eyes, and would not give heed to their words, to walk uprightly before God |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| whosoever will maintain this title upon the land, let them come forth in the strength of the Lord, and enter into a covenant that they will maintain their rights, and their religion, that the Lord God may bless them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| it was his intention to gain favor with the armies of the Lamanites, that he might place himself at their head and dethrone the king and take possession of the kingdom |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| thus Amalickiah, by his fraud, gained the hearts of the people |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| that God would make it known unto them whither they should go to defend themselves against their enemies, and by so doing, the Lord would deliver them; and this was the faith of Moroni, and his heart did glory in it; not in the shedding of blood but in doing good, in preserving his people, yea, in keeping the commandments of God, yea, and resisting iniquity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to their astonishment, the city of Noah, which had hitherto been a weak place, had now, by the means of Moroni, become strong, yea, even to exceed the strength of the city Ammonihah |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Moroni did not stop making preparations for war, or to defend his people |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| it was his first care to put an end to such contentions and dissensions among the people; for behold, this had been hitherto a cause of all their destruction. And it came to pass that it was granted according to the voice of the people |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Moroni, having no hopes of meeting them upon fair grounds, therefore, he resolved upon a plan that he might decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I will not exchange prisoners, save it be on conditions that ye will deliver up a man and his wife and his children, for one prisoner; if this be the case that ye will do it, I will exchange |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| he knew that Ammoron had a perfect knowledge of his fraud; yea, he knew that Ammoron knew that it was not a just cause that had caused him to wage a war against the people of Nephi |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Let us keep of our wine till we go against the Nephites to battle. But this saying only made them more desirous to drink of the wine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| behold our God is with us, and he will not suffer that we should fall; then let us go forth; we would not slay our brethren if they would let us alone; therefore let us go, lest they should overpower the army of Antipus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
But behold, my little band of two thousand and sixty fought most desperately...
And as the remainder of our army were about to give way before the Lamanites, behold, those two thousand and sixty were firm and undaunted |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
the Lord our God did visit us with assurances that he would deliver us; yea, insomuch that he did speak peace to our souls, and did grant unto us great faith, and did cause us that we should hope for our deliverance in him.
And we did take courage with our small force which we had received, and were fixed with a determination to conquer our enemies, and to maintain our lands, and our possessions, and our wives, and our children, and the cause of our liberty |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Moroni was angry with the government because of their indifference concerning the freedom of their country |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I fear exceedingly that the judgments of God will come upon this people, because of their exceeding slothfulness, yea, even the slothfulness of our government, and their exceedingly great neglect towards their brethren, yea, towards those who have been slain |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
We would subject ourselves to the yoke of bondage if it were requisite with the justice of God, or if he should command us so to do.
But behold he doth not command us that we shall subject ourselves to our enemies, but that we should put our trust in him, and he will deliver us |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the Spirit of God, which is also the spirit of freedom which is in them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| many had become hardened, because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and many were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that they did humble themselves before God, even in the depth of humility |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| he was a just man, and he did walk uprightly before God; and he did observe to do good continually |
|
|
