Orson Pratt quotes - page 2

The kingdom of God is an order of government established by divine authority. It is the only legal government that can exist in any part of the universe. (Orson Pratt)
An order of government, established by such an all-wise, powerful being, must be good and perfect, and must be calculated to promote the permanent peace, happiness, and well-being of all his subjects. View quote
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Noah and his family were the only loyal and obedient subjects to the legal power: they alone were saved. View quote
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It is a grievous sin in the sight of God for any man to presume to baptize, unless God has authorized him by new revelation to baptize in his name. View quote
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I was ordained one of the standing High Council in Zion, under the hands of President Joseph Smith. View quote
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The greatest desire of my heart was for the Lord to manifest His will concerning me. View quote
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He saw in this light two glorious personages, one of whom spoke to him, pointing to the other, saying, "This is my beloved Son, hear ye him." View quote
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All the modern christian churches have no more authority to preach, baptize, or administer any other ordinance of the gospel than the idolatrous Hindoos have. View quote
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If a person trains his mind to walk in the spirit, and brings his whole mind to bear upon its operations, and upon the principles of faith which are calculated to put him in possession of the power of God, how much greater will be his faculties for obtaining knowledge.... View quote
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