Quotes from Joseph Smith
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We behold the Keys of this priesthood consisted in obtaining the voice of Jehovah that he talked with him [Noah] in a familiar and friendly manner, that he continued to him the Keys, the Covenants, the power and the glory with which he blessed Adam at the beginning and the offering of Sacrifice which also shall be continued at the last time, for all the ordinances and duties that ever have been required by the priesthood under the direction and commandments of the Almighty in any of the dispensations, shall all be had in the last dispensation at the end thereof
Source: Original manuscript written by Robert Thomson as dictated by Joseph Smith on October 5, 1840. Source: “History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842] [addenda],” p. 16 [addenda], The Joseph Smith Papers
Therefore all things had under the Authority of the Priesthood at any former period shall be had again—bringing to pass the restoration spoken of by the mouth of all the Holy Prophets. then shall the sons of Levi offer an acceptable sacrifice to the Lord Se Malachi 3 Chap. 3&4 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of Silver; and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord
Source: Original manuscript written by Robert Thomson as dictated by Joseph Smith on October 5, 1840. Source: “History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842] [addenda],” p. 16 [addenda], The Joseph Smith Papers
It is generally supposed that Sacrifice was entirely done away when the great sacrifice was offered up—and that there will be no necessity for the ordinance of Sacrifice in future, but those who assert this, are certainly not acquainted with the duties, privileges and authority of the priesthood. or with the prophets The offering of Sacrifice has ever been connected and forms a part of the duties of the priesthood. It began with the priesthood and will be continued until after the coming of Christ from generation to generation—We frequently have mention made of the offering of Sacrifice by the servants of the most high in ancient days prior to the law of moses, which ordinances will be continued when the priesthood is restored with all its authority power and blessings. Elijah was the last prophet that held the keys of this priesthood, and who will, before the last dispensation, restore the authority and deliver the Keys of this priesthood in order that all the ordinances may be attended to in righteousness.
Source: Original manuscript written by Robert Thomson as dictated by Joseph Smith on October 5, 1840. Source: “History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842] [addenda],” p. 16 [addenda], The Joseph Smith Papers
These sacrifices as well as every ordinance belonging to the priesthood will when the temple of the Lord shall be built and the Sons Levi be purified be fully restored and attended to then all their powers, ramifications and blessings—this ever was and will exist when the powers of the Melchizedek Priesthood are sufficiently manifest. Else how can the restitution of all things spoken of by all the Holy Prophets be brought to pass. It is not to be understood that, the law of moses will be established again with all it rights and variety of ceremonies, this had never been spoken of by the prophets but those things which existed prior Moses’ day viz Sacrifice will be continued—It may be asked by some what necessity for Sacrifice since the great Sacrifice was offered? In answer to which if Repentance Baptism and faith existed prior to the days of Christ what necessity for them since that time.
Source: Original manuscript written by Robert Thomson as dictated by Joseph Smith on October 5, 1840. Source: “History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842] [addenda],” p. 16 [addenda], The Joseph Smith Papers
Salvation is nothing more or less than to triumph over all our enemies & put them under our feet & when we have power to put all enemies under our feet in this world & a knowledge to triumph over all evil spirits in the world to come then we are saved as in the case of Jesus he was to reign untill he had put all enemies under his feet & the last enemy was death
Source: Discourse given at Nauvoo on May 12, 1844 as recorded in Wilford Woodruff’s journal. “Discourse, 14 May 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff,” p. [30], The Joseph Smith Papers
Now in this world mankind are naturly selfish, ambitious & striving to excell one above another
so whileyet some are willing to build up others as well as themselves so in the other world their is a variety of spirits some who seek to excell, & this was the case with the devil when he fell he sought for things which were unlawful hence he was cast down & it is said he drew away many with him & the greatness of his punishment is that he shall not have a tabernacle this is his punishment So the devil thinking to to thwart the decree of God by going up & down in the earth seeking whome he may destroy any person that he can find that will yield to him he will bind him & take possession of the body & reign there glorying in it mightily not thinking that he had got a stolen tabernacle & by & by someone of Authority will come along & cast him out & restore the tabernacle to his rightful owner but the devil steals a tabernacle because he is has not one of his own but if he steals one he is liable to be turned out of doors
Source: Discourse given at Nauvoo on May 12, 1844 as recorded in Wilford Woodruff’s journal. “Discourse, 14 May 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff,” p. [30], The Joseph Smith Papers
I calculate to be one of the Instruments of setting up the Kingdom of Daniel, by the word of the Lord, and I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world— I once offered my life to the Missouri Mob as a sacrifice for my people— and here I am— it will not be by Sword or Gun that this Kingdom will roll on—. the power of truth is such, that all nations will be under the necessity of obeying the Gospel— the prediction is that army will be against army— it may be that the Saints will have to beat their Ploughs into Swords
Source: Discourse given at Nauvoo on May 12, 1844 as recorded by Thomas Bullock. Thomas Bullock Report, May 12, 1844. Source: “Discourse, 12 May 1844, as Reported by Thomas Bullock,” p. [4], The Joseph Smith Papers
Again 5 chapter 2 corrintheans 1 verse a house not made with corruptible hands for there is not any thing made without hands as a Building Now I will tell the story of the designs of Building the tower of babble It was designed to goe to the city of Enoch for the vail was not yet so great that it hid it from their sight so the[y] concluded to goe to the city of Enoch for god gave him place above the impure Air for he could Breath a pure Air and him and his City was taken for god provided a better place for him for he was pure in heart for it is the pure in heart that causes the Zion to Be. And the time will come that Enoch and his city will come again to meet our city and his people our people and the Air will be pure and the Lord will be in our midst for Ever.
Source: George Laub Journal, May 12, 1844. Source: “Discourse, 12 May 1844, as Reported by George Laub,” p. 20, The Joseph Smith Papers
NOTE: Where possible, quotes and discourses come from original sources found on the Joseph Smith Papers website and other locations. The only changes to these documents I have made were obvious correcting spelling errors for the ease of reading.