This Thanksgiving, we ought to remember the prophets who have brought about and preserved the Restoration of the gospel, beginning with Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
Together, Joseph and Oliver received the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood and the associated keys in the Kirtland temple.
Together they wrote the first history of the Church, the eight essays that were published as letters in 1834-5. (This includes Letter VII, of course.)
Together they testified that Joseph translated the plates with the Urim and Thummim, thereby producing the Book of Mormon.
Together they testified of its divine authenticity, including the site of the Hill Cumorah of Mormon 6:6, right in western New York.
All of their faithful contemporaries and successors have reaffirmed their testimony about these topics.
They all deserve our respect and gratitude, as well as our trust.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Source: Letter VII
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We are certainly grateful for the prophets from Adam to President Nelson. Joseph and Oliver accomplished much and the restoration continues. Here is a cool list.
Personages who Appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith or who were seen by him in Vision
http://emp.byui.edu/ANDERSONR/itc/Doctrine_and_Covenants/sections101-138/section127-128/127_01personagesappear.htm
Personage References
1. God the Father- J.S. 2:17; DHC 1:4-5; DC 76:20
2. Jesus Christ- J.S. 2:17; DHC 1:4-5; DC 76:20-24; DC 110:2-10
3. Moroni- J.S. 2:30-49; J.D. 17:374
4. Elijah- DC 110:13-16; J.D. 23:48
5. John the Baptist- D&C 13; DHC 1:39-40
6-8. Peter, James, John- D&C 27:12; D&C 128:20; DHC 1:40-42; JD 18:326
9. Adam (Michael)- DHC 3:388; D&C 128:21; DHC 2:380; JD 18:326, 21:94, 23:48; D&C 107:53-57; JD 9:41
10. Noah (Gabriel)- D&C 128:21; JD 21:94, 23:48
11. Raphael- D&C 128:21
12. Moses- D&C 110:11; JD 23:48
13. Elias- D&C 110:12; D&C 27:6; JD 23:48
14. Joseph, son of Jacob- D&C 27:10
15. Abraham- D&C 27:10; JD 21:94, 23:48
16. Isaac- D&C 27:10; JD 21:94
17. Jacob- D&C 27:10; JD 21:94
18. Enoch- JD 21:65, 94; DHC 3:388; D&C 107:53-57
19-27. Twelve Jewish Apostles- Exclusive of Peter, James,and John already mentioned. (Names are recorded in Matt. 10:1-4 and Acts 1:20) JD 21:94
28-39. Twelve Nephites Apostles-Including three Nephites. (Names are recorded in 3 Nephi 19:4) JD 21:94
40. Nephi- JD 21:161; Orson Pratt Letter Box 3/11/1876
41. Seth- JD 21:94; DHC 3:388; D&C 107:53-57
42. Methusaleh- JD 18:326; DHC 3:388; D&C 107:53-57
43. Enos- JD 18:326; DHC 3:388; D&C 107:53-57
44. Mahalaleel- JD 18:326; DHC 3:388; D&C 107:53-57
45. Jared (Bible)- DHC 3:388; D&C 107:53-57
46. Lamech- JD 18:326
47. Abel- JD 18:326; DHC 3:388; D&C 107:53-57
48. Cainan- DHC 3:388; D&C107:53-57
49. Zelph the Lamanite- H.C. Kimball, T&S 6:788
50. Alvin, Joseph Smith’s Brother- DHC 2:380
51. Mormon- JD 17:374
52. Paul- Teachings p. 180
53. Eve- Oliver B. Huntington Diary, Part 2, P. 214, BYU Library
54. Alma- JD 13:47
55. Unnamed Angel- D&C 27 (Concerning wine in Sacrament) DHC Vol. 1, p. 143
56. Unnamed Angel- Sent to accept dedication of the Kirtland Temple. Life of Heber C. Kimball, p. 106, Temple of the Most High, p. 28.
57. Unnamed Angel- Appeared to three witnesses and Joseph Smith. DHC, Vol. 1, p. 54.
58. Unnamed Angel- Visited Joseph Smith three different times and commanded him to practice polygamy–Eliza Roxey Snow, Biography and Family Records of Lorenzo Snow, SLC, UT; Deseret News Co., 1884, p. 69-70.
59. Satan, as an angel of Light- (and all his associates) D&C 128:20; DHC Vol. 1, p. 78, JD 3:229-230
Now ask yourself a simple question. Where did all of these events occur? Was it in Guatemala? No, it all happened in America in the promised land where the events of Adam and Eve, Noah prior to the flood, and the Book of Mormon happened.
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