, 1842-07-23

are many things revealed in these
last days that the world would laugh
and scott at; but unto us is given to
know the mysteries of the kingdom
He further observed "Martha, you
must learn to hold your tongue, and
it will be well with vou.--You will
see Joseph, and very likely have some
conversation with him. and be vii
tell you what YOU shall do" When
we reached the building, he led me
up some stairs to a small room, the
door of which was locked, and on it
the following inscription-"Positively
no a~dmittance." He observed "Ah!
brother Joseph must be sick, for
strange TO say, he is not here. Come
down into the tithing office, Martha"
He then left me in the tithing Office
and went out, | know not where.
In this office were two men writing,
one of whom, William Clayton, | had
seen in England the other | did not
know. Young came in d seated him.
self before me, and asked where Kim.
hha2!, was. lsaid he had gone out. He
said it was all right. Soon after Jo-
seph came in and spoke to n of the
clerks, and then went up stairs, fol-
lowed by Young. Immediately after
KimbaIl came in. snow, Martha"
said he, "the Prophet has come, come
up stairs" | went. and we found
Young and the Prophet alone. was
introduced to the Prophet by Young.
Joseph offered me his seat, and, TO
my establishment, the moment | was
seated Joseph and Kimball walked
out of the Don and left me with
Young. who arose, locked the door,
closed the window, and drew the
curtain. lie then came and sat be-
fore me and said, "this is our private
room. Martha "Indeed, sir,n said
|. 81 must be highly bonored to be
permitted to enter it."-IIe smiled.
and then proceeded-"Sister Martha.
| want to ask you a few questions;
will you answer them?" "Yes, sir"
said !. "And Will you promise not
to mention them to any one?" "lf it
is your desire, sir, said ], 81 will not
And you will not think any the worse
of me for it, will you, Marthag" said
he. "No sir" | replied. "WeII,n
said he, "what are your feelings to.
wards me?"-I replied. "My feelings
are Just the same towards you that
they yer were, SIR" "But. TO come
10 the point more closeIy," said he,
shave not you an affection for me.
that, were it lawful and right, YOU
could accept of me for your husband
and companion?" My feelings at
God only knows them. What. tho't
l., are these men hat | thought almost
perfection itself, deeeircrs. and is all
my fancied happiness but a dream9
Twas even so; but my next thought
was, which is the best way for me TO
act at this time: if say no, they NAV
do as they think proper; and TO saw
yes, never would. So | considered
it best to ask for time to think and
pray about il. therefore said, of it
was lawful and right perhaps | might;
but you know SIT, that it is not"
swell, but" said he, ''brother Joseph
has n revelation from God that ii is
lawful and right for Il man to have
two wives; for as it was in the DAYS
of Abraham, so it shall be in these
last days, and whoever is the first that
is willing to take up the cross will re-
ceive the greatest blessing; and il
you will accept of me | will take
you straight to the celestial kingdom:
and if you will have me in this world,
| will have you in that which is 10
come, and brother Joseph will marry
US here to-day, and you can go home
this evening and your parents will
not know any thing about it." '.Sir,r
said so should not like to do anv
thing of the kind without the permis-
sion Of my par ents." swell but,
you are Of age, are you notr' said he.
"No, sir" said |, 81 shall not be until
the Gath of May" "WelI, that does
not make any diflerence-you will
be Of age before they know, and you
need not fear" said he. "If you will
take my counsel it will be well with
you, for know it to be right before
God, and if there is any sin in it, |
will answer for it. But brother Jo-
seph wishes TO have some converse
ton with you on the subject-he will
explain things-will you hear himr'
81 do not know" said |. swell, but
| want you to say something" said he.
81 want time to think about it, said
|. "Well," said he, 81 will have a
kiss any how" and then arose and
said he would bring Josepb-He then