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He again forbade me to join with any of them; and many other things did
he say unto me, which I cannot write at this time. When I came to
myself again, I found myself lying on my back, looking up
into heaven. When the light had departed, I had no strength; but soon
recovering in some degree, I went home. And as I leaned up
to the fireplace, mother inquired what the matter was. I replied,
“Never mind, all is well—I am well enough off.” I then said to my
mother, “I have learned for myself that Presbyterianism is not true.”
It seems as though the adversary was aware, at a very early period of my
life, that I was destined to prove a disturber and an annoyer of his
kingdom; else why should the powers of darkness combine against me? Why
the opposition and persecution that arose against me, almost in my
infancy?
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The first thing that I can recollect was a voice speaking unto me, calling me by name. I looked up,
and beheld the same messenger standing over my head, surrounded by
light as before. He then again related unto me all that he had related
to me the previous night, and commanded me to go to my father and tell
him of the vision and commandments which I had received.
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