Smyrna times., 1855-03-28
CHAPTER III.

AND Alcohol began to teach in Europe, and
to declare his power to perform miracles and
heal diseases, and many came unto him 20 be
healed, and he being very subtitle, and having
great power over the hearts of men, he dcceiv-
ed them, and they were persuaded that he had
healed them; for in those days there was great
superstition among the people.
2. And those who believed on him, spread
abroad his fame throughout all that land, aud
there were gather unto him great mutltudca,
and he taught them, saying:
3. Give ear and hearken unto me all ye peo-
pie of the earth, for | am sent from God with
great power to bless all who may trust in me.
4. Verify, | say unto you, your teachers
greatly deceive yOn, in that they say unto you,
BE We solemn and serious, neither be mir:hful
which is vanity;
5. But | say unto yon, Rejoice and be ye
merry in your hearts, neither be righteous
overmuch, for seriousness and melancholy brood
disease and despair;
g. AS it is written, There is nothing better
for man than that be should eat and drink,
and that he should make his soul enjoy good in
his labor
Z. He that trusteth in me and loveth me, TO
him will give power to be always happy and
cheerful.
8. For will put my Spirit within him, will
heal all his Affections both of body and mind, /
will comfort him in his Affections both of body
and mind will comfort him in his affections,
and solace him in sorrow, and will drown ull
his troubles, and remove all his anxiety and
care, and cause him to be cheerful and gay, and
mirthful, even in adversely and danger.
g. will give your teachers wisdom, and the
minister that trusteth in me will make wise.
! will be with them in the pulpit and before the
public congregation, and | will be unto then
mouth and wisdom, tongue and utterancr, ant
will ,ake away all fear from their hearts ant
; they shall speak boldly whatsoever the LOIC
+ hath hidden them.
10. | will preside in the councils of king
: doms, and influence the DEGREES of courts AM
, the king who trusteth in me will make cour
ageous and powerful.
IL. To the soldier will give courage, and
e will make him better able to bear hardships an
n fatigue, and extremes of heat and cold anG t
: the commander who worshippeth me, will
e give power to conquer and prevail.
IL. The physician who invoð my aid sha
/ be successful, for | will heal the discusses thg
d battle his skill, and by me shall he be able t
!; cure the most inveterate plaques.
Is 13. Twill give courage to the mariner in til
y hour of danger, and resolution when storu
le gather around him. and preserve him from II
fury of the elements.
of Ia. Blessed is he that trusteth in me ar
keepeth my sayings; yea, thrice blessed abo'
u all the inhabitants of the earth.
lg Is. The heat of the torrd zone shall n
'lr scorch him, and though the storms OF wint
ly beat upon him they shall not affect him, and
hardships or fatigue shall be too great for hi
OF l6. Come unto me all ye sorrowful and lad
Its with grief, and will give you joy.
~ II. Take my yoke upon you, and my st
shall support and strengthen you, and cause
your burdens to be light and easy.
m H. And multitudes believed on him a
nd heard him gladly.