Reflections.

Kirtland Ohio February 1835

Brigham Young (record of him being set apart as an apostle)

The blessing of Brigham Young was as follows, that he should be strong in body, that he may go forth and gather the Elect preparatory to the great day of the coming of the Lord, and that he might be strong and mighty, declaring the tidings to nations that know not God, that he may add ten talents, that he may come to Zion with many sheaves. He shall go forth from land to land, from sea to sea and shall behold Heavenly Messengers going forth, & his life shall be prolonged, and the Holy Priesthood is confirmed upon thee. that he may do wonders in the name of Jesus. that he may cast out devils, heal the sick, raise the dead, open the eyes of the blind, go forth from land to land and from sea to sea, and that heathen nations shall even call him God himself, if he did not rebuke them.

(Brigham was set apart by the three Witnesses)

Part of the Preface of the Times and Seasons news paper November 1839 (first issue)

We wish to make a source of light and instruction to all those who may peruse its columns, by laying before them, in plainness, the great plan of salvation which was devised in heaven from before the foundation of the world, as made known to the saints of God, in former, as well as latter days: ; and is like its Author, the same in all ages, and changeth not.