Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-02


would willingly offer them hospitality.
but thar jast DOW his household was 10
the greaIes' confusion. on account Os the
death Of a stranger, the particulars Of
which he proceeded TO relate to them.-
They appeard TO be much surprised and
grieVed al the poor mans calamity, and
politely requested permission TO see the
corpse. This of course, the farmer read
lily granted; and conducted them TO the
chamber 10 which lay the dead body
They looked az il few minutes IN si-
lenee, and then the eldest of the pair
gravely told The farmer that they were
elders Of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of
Latler-day Saints, aud were empowered
by God to work miracles, even to the ex-
tent of raising The dead: and that they
felt quite assured they could bring TO
life the dead man before them.
The farmer was Of course, eonsidera-
bly, astOnished at The quality and powers
o. The persons who addressed him, and
rather lncredulous asked If they were
qune sure they could perform all they
proposed aato.d ''OR. certainly /! not 0
doubt OfiiGo The Aord has comm isslOned
as xPresslY 70 work miracles IN order
TO prove the truth of The prophet, Joseph
Smith, aud the the Inspiration Of the
books and doctrines revealed 70 him.
Send for all your neighbours, that IN the
presence Of a multitude we may bring
lhe dead man 10 lie, and that the Lord
and HIS church may be glorlfed of all
men. "a -sNiy
The farmer after a little consideration
agreed 10 let The miracle workers pro-
Coed, and as they desired, sent bis cbll-
dren to his neighbors, who attracted by
the expectation Of a miracle, hOcked 10
the house In considerable numbers. The
Mormonite elders commenced their task
by kneellng and praying before the body,
with up lifted hands and eyes, and with
most sIentorian lungs. Before they had
proceeded far with their prayers, sud
den idea struck the farmer. who quietly
quIued the house for few minutes, and
then returned and waited patiently by
the bedside for a few minutes, until the
prayer was finished, and the elders were
ready TO perform the miracle. Before
they began he respectfully said to them
that, with their permission, be wished to
ask them few questions upon the sub
iect of their miracle. They replied that
they had no objection. The farmer then
asked: ~"
"You are certain you can bring this
man to life again s'' ''.ls1ague li1
I'VE are"
How do you know you cant"
1--WE have Just received a revelation
from The Lord ,Informing usllhat we can. +"
Are you sure that The revelation was
from the Lord !''
9i'.Yes; we cannot be mistaken about
IL" .5 9ct rea
docs your power to raise this man to
life depend upon the particular nature OF
bis disease, or could you bring any dead
man 10 life z"
at makes no difference TO US we
could bring any cOEpse TO life"
"Well, If This man bad been killed,
and one of his arms cut of, could you
bring him 20 life, and also restore to him
his arm ?''
Certainly; there is ne limit 70 the
power gwen 10 Us by the Lord. Il would
make no difference even if both his
arms ann legs were cut off"
Gould you restore him if his head
had been cut of 2"
"Cer,ainly we could"
"Well," said the farmer, with a quiet
smile upon his features. Il do not doubt
the lTooth of what such holy men assert;
but | am desEous that my neighbors here
should be fully converted by having the
miracle performed 10 The completest man-
ner possible, so by your leave,if j. makes
no difference, l wlll pluuge This knife
into his heart,make few severe wounds
in his back aud chest, and discover the
Juguiar veins IN his neck. Ilstake 10
pleasure IN disigurrng a corpse, but
knowing you to be inen of veracty, and
having the utmost confidence that you
can. as you say. restore tins man 10 life,
and also heal all wounds / may make
Then all who witness II can have 90
shadow OF doubt Of possessing the God
given power of working miracles.
THIS proposition was unexpected TO
the Mormans. 10 their embarrassment
they could think of no reasonable excuse
to prevent the farmer from doing as be
said
He walked towards the dead man, and
would Immediately have carried his
words into execution. had not the corI Sc,
without waiting for The Elders 10 perform
their maricle suddenly sprang 10 his feet
TO escape blow from The farmer s knife.
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