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D&C 101
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
concerning
your
brethren
who
have
been
afflicted,
and
a
persecuted,
and
b
cast
out
from
the
land
of
their
inheritance—
2 I,
the
Lord,
have
suffered
the
a
affliction
to
come
upon
them,
wherewith
they
have
been
afflicted,
in
consequence
of
their
b
transgressions;
3 Yet
I
will
own
them,
and
they
shall
be
a
mine
in
that
day
when
I
shall
come
to
make
up
my
jewels.
4 Therefore,
they
must
needs
be
a
chastened
and
tried,
even
as
b
Abraham,
who
was
commanded
to
offer
up
his
only
son.
5 For
all
those
who
will
not
a
endure
chastening,
but
b
deny
me,
cannot
be
sanctified.
6 Behold,
I
say
unto
you,
there
were
jarrings,
and
a
contentions,
and
b
envyings,
and
c
strifes,
and
d
lustful
and
covetous
desires
among
them;
therefore
by
these
things
they
polluted
their
inheritances.
7 They
were
slow
to
a
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
Lord
their
God;
therefore,
the
Lord
their
God
is
slow
to
hearken
unto
their
prayers,
to
answer
them
in
the
day
of
their
trouble.
8 In
the
day
of
their
peace
they
esteemed
lightly
my
counsel;
but,
in
the
day
of
their
a
trouble,
of
necessity
they
b
feel
after
me.
9 Verily
I
say
unto
you,
notwithstanding
their
sins,
my
bowels
are
filled
with
a
compassion
towards
them.
I
will
not
utterly
b
cast
them
off;
and
in
the
day
of
c
wrath
I
will
remember
mercy.
10 I
have
sworn,
and
the
decree
hath
gone
forth
by
a
former
commandment
which
I
have
given
unto
you,
that
I
would
let
fall
the
a
sword
of
mine
indignation
in
behalf
of
my
people;
and
even
as
I
have
said,
it
shall
come
to
pass.
11 Mine
indignation
is
soon
to
be
poured
out
without
measure
upon
all
nations;
and
this
will
I
do
when
the
cup
of
their
iniquity
is
a
full.
12 And
in
that
day
all
who
are
found
upon
the
a
watch-tower,
or
in
other
words,
all
mine
Israel,
shall
be
saved.
13 And
they
that
have
been
scattered
shall
be
a
gathered.
14 And
all
they
who
have
a
mourned
shall
be
comforted.
15 And
all
they
who
have
given
their
a
lives
for
my
name
shall
be
crowned.
16 Therefore,
let
your
hearts
be
comforted
concerning
Zion;
for
all
flesh
is
in
mine
a
hands;
be
still
and
b
know
that
I
am
God.
17
a
Zion
shall
not
be
moved
out
of
her
place,
notwithstanding
her
children
are
scattered.
18 They
that
remain,
and
are
pure
in
heart,
shall
return,
and
come
to
their
a
inheritances,
they
and
their
children,
with
b
songs
of
everlasting
joy,
to
c
build
up
the
waste
places
of
Zion—
19 And
all
these
things
that
the
prophets
might
be
fulfilled.
20 And,
behold,
there
is
none
other
a
place
appointed
than
that
which
I
have
appointed;
neither
shall
there
be
any
other
place
appointed
than
that
which
I
have
appointed,
for
the
work
of
the
gathering
of
my
saints—
21 Until
the
day
cometh
when
there
is
found
no
more
room
for
them;
and
then
I
have
other
places
which
I
will
appoint
unto
them,
and
they
shall
be
called
a
stakes,
for
the
curtains
or
the
strength
of
Zion.
22 Behold,
it
is
my
will,
that
all
they
who
call
on
my
name,
and
worship
me
according
to
mine
everlasting
gospel,
should
a
gather
together,
and
b
stand
in
holy
places;
23 And
a
prepare
for
the
revelation
which
is
to
come,
when
the
b
veil
of
the
covering
of
my
temple,
in
my
tabernacle,
which
hideth
the
earth,
shall
be
taken
off,
and
all
flesh
shall
c
see
me
together.
24 And
every
a
corruptible
thing,
both
of
man,
or
of
the
beasts
of
the
field,
or
of
the
fowls
of
the
heavens,
or
of
the
fish
of
the
sea,
that
dwells
upon
all
the
face
of
the
earth,
shall
be
b
consumed;
25 And
also
that
of
element
shall
a
melt
with
fervent
heat;
and
all
things
shall
become
b
new,
that
my
knowledge
and
c
glory
may
dwell
upon
all
the
d
earth.
26 And
in
that
day
the
enmity
of
man,
and
the
a
enmity
of
beasts,
yea,
the
b
enmity
of
all
flesh,
shall
cease
from
before
my
face.
27 And
in
that
day
a
whatsoever
any
man
shall
ask,
it
shall
be
given
unto
him.
28 And
in
that
day
a
Satan
shall
not
have
power
to
tempt
any
man.
29 And
there
shall
be
no
a
sorrow
because
there
is
no
death.
30 In
that
day
an
a
infant
shall
not
die
until
he
is
old;
and
his
life
shall
be
as
the
age
of
a
tree;
31 And
when
he
dies
he
shall
not
sleep,
that
is
to
say
in
the
earth,
but
shall
be
a
changed
in
the
twinkling
of
an
eye,
and
shall
be
b
caught
up,
and
his
rest
shall
be
glorious.
32 Yea,
verily
I
say
unto
you,
in
that
a
day
when
the
Lord
shall
come,
he
shall
b
reveal
all
things—
33 Things
which
have
passed,
and
a
hidden
things
which
no
man
knew,
things
of
the
b
earth,
by
which
it
was
made,
and
the
purpose
and
the
end
thereof—
34 Things
most
precious,
things
that
are
above,
and
things
that
are
beneath,
things
that
are
in
the
earth,
and
upon
the
earth,
and
in
heaven.
35 And
all
they
who
suffer
a
persecution
for
my
name,
and
endure
in
faith,
though
they
are
called
to
lay
down
their
lives
for
my
b
sake
yet
shall
they
partake
of
all
this
glory.
36 Wherefore,
a
fear
not
even
unto
death;
for
in
this
world
your
joy
is
not
full,
but
in
me
your
b
joy
is
full.
37 Therefore,
care
not
for
the
body,
neither
the
life
of
the
body;
but
care
for
the
a
soul,
and
for
the
life
of
the
soul.
38 And
a
seek
the
face
of
the
Lord
always,
that
in
b
patience
ye
may
possess
your
souls,
and
ye
shall
have
eternal
life.
39 When
men
are
called
unto
mine
a
everlasting
gospel,
and
covenant
with
an
everlasting
covenant,
they
are
accounted
as
the
b
salt
of
the
earth
and
the
savor
of
men;
40 They
are
called
to
be
the
savor
of
men;
therefore,
if
that
a
salt
of
the
earth
lose
its
savor,
behold,
it
is
thenceforth
good
for
nothing
only
to
be
cast
out
and
trodden
under
the
feet
of
men.
41 Behold,
here
is
wisdom
concerning
the
children
of
Zion,
even
many,
but
not
all;
they
were
found
transgressors,
therefore
they
must
needs
be
a
chastened—
42 He
that
a
exalteth
himself
shall
be
abased,
and
he
that
b
abaseth
himself
shall
be
exalted.
43 And
now,
I
will
show
unto
you
a
parable,
that
you
may
know
my
will
concerning
the
a
redemption
of
Zion.
44 A
certain
a
nobleman
had
a
spot
of
land,
very
choice;
and
he
said
unto
his
servants:
Go
ye
unto
my
b
vineyard,
even
upon
this
very
choice
piece
of
land,
and
plant
twelve
olive
trees;
45 And
set
a
watchmen
round
about
them,
and
build
a
tower,
that
one
may
overlook
the
land
round
about,
to
be
a
watchman
upon
the
tower,
that
mine
olive
trees
may
not
be
broken
down
when
the
enemy
shall
come
to
spoil
and
take
upon
themselves
the
fruit
of
my
vineyard.
46 Now,
the
servants
of
the
nobleman
went
and
did
as
their
lord
commanded
them,
and
planted
the
olive
trees,
and
built
a
hedge
round
about,
and
set
watchmen,
and
began
to
build
a
tower.
47 And
while
they
were
yet
laying
the
foundation
thereof,
they
began
to
say
among
themselves:
And
what
need
hath
my
lord
of
this
tower?
48 And
consulted
for
a
long
time,
saying
among
themselves:
What
need
hath
my
lord
of
this
tower,
seeing
this
is
a
time
of
peace?
49 Might
not
this
money
be
given
to
the
exchangers?
For
there
is
no
need
of
these
things.
50 And
while
they
were
at
variance
one
with
another
they
became
very
a
slothful,
and
they
hearkened
not
unto
the
commandments
of
their
lord.
51 And
the
enemy
came
by
night,
and
broke
down
the
a
hedge;
and
the
servants
of
the
nobleman
arose
and
were
affrighted,
and
fled;
and
the
enemy
destroyed
their
works,
and
broke
down
the
olive
trees.
52 Now,
behold,
the
nobleman,
the
lord
of
the
a
vineyard,
called
upon
his
servants,
and
said
unto
them,
Why!
what
is
the
cause
of
this
great
evil?
53 Ought
ye
not
to
have
done
even
as
I
commanded
you,
and—after
ye
had
planted
the
vineyard,
and
built
the
hedge
round
about,
and
set
watchmen
upon
the
walls
thereof—built
the
tower
also,
and
set
a
a
watchman
upon
the
tower,
and
watched
for
my
vineyard,
and
not
have
fallen
asleep,
lest
the
enemy
should
come
upon
you?
54 And
behold,
the
watchman
upon
the
tower
would
have
seen
the
enemy
while
he
was
yet
afar
off;
and
then
ye
could
have
made
ready
and
kept
the
enemy
from
breaking
down
the
hedge
thereof,
and
saved
my
vineyard
from
the
hands
of
the
destroyer.
55 And
the
lord
of
the
vineyard
said
unto
one
of
his
a
servants:
Go
and
gather
together
the
residue
of
my
servants,
and
take
b
all
the
strength
of
mine
house,
which
are
my
warriors,
my
young
men,
and
they
that
are
of
middle
age
also
among
all
my
servants,
who
are
the
strength
of
mine
house,
save
those
only
whom
I
have
appointed
to
tarry;
56 And
go
ye
straightway
unto
the
land
of
my
vineyard,
and
redeem
my
vineyard;
for
it
is
mine;
I
have
bought
it
with
money.
57 Therefore,
get
ye
straightway
unto
my
land;
break
down
the
a
walls
of
mine
enemies;
throw
down
their
tower,
and
scatter
their
watchmen.
58 And
inasmuch
as
they
gather
together
against
you,
a
avenge
me
of
mine
enemies,
that
by
and
by
I
may
come
with
the
residue
of
mine
house
and
possess
the
land.
59 And
the
servant
said
unto
his
lord:
When
shall
these
things
be?
60 And
he
said
unto
his
servant:
When
I
will;
go
ye
straightway,
and
do
all
things
whatsoever
I
have
commanded
you;
61 And
this
shall
be
my
seal
and
a
blessing
upon
you—a
faithful
and
b
wise
steward
in
the
midst
of
mine
house,
a
c
ruler
in
my
kingdom.
62 And
his
servant
went
straightway,
and
did
all
things
whatsoever
his
lord
commanded
him;
and
a
after
many
days
all
things
were
fulfilled.
63 Again,
verily
I
say
unto
you,
I
will
show
unto
you
wisdom
in
me
concerning
all
the
churches,
inasmuch
as
they
are
a
willing
to
be
guided
in
a
right
and
proper
way
for
their
salvation—
64 That
the
work
of
the
a
gathering
together
of
my
saints
may
continue,
that
I
may
build
them
up
unto
my
name
upon
b
holy
places;
for
the
time
of
c
harvest
is
come,
and
my
word
must
needs
be
d
fulfilled.
65 Therefore,
I
must
gather
together
my
people,
according
to
the
parable
of
the
wheat
and
the
a
tares,
that
the
wheat
may
be
secured
in
the
garners
to
possess
eternal
life,
and
be
crowned
with
celestial
b
glory,
when
I
shall
come
in
the
kingdom
of
my
Father
to
reward
every
man
according
as
his
work
shall
be;
66 While
the
a
tares
shall
be
bound
in
bundles,
and
their
bands
made
strong,
that
they
may
be
b
burned
with
unquenchable
fire.
67 Therefore,
a
commandment
I
give
unto
all
the
churches,
that
they
shall
continue
to
gather
together
unto
the
places
which
I
have
appointed.
68 Nevertheless,
as
I
have
said
unto
you
in
a
former
commandment,
let
not
your
a
gathering
be
in
haste,
nor
by
flight;
but
let
all
things
be
prepared
before
you.
69 And
in
order
that
all
things
be
prepared
before
you,
observe
the
commandment
which
I
have
given
concerning
these
things—
70 Which
saith,
or
teacheth,
to
a
purchase
all
the
lands
with
money,
which
can
be
purchased
for
money,
in
the
region
round
about
the
land
which
I
have
appointed
to
be
the
land
of
Zion,
for
the
beginning
of
the
gathering
of
my
saints;
71 All
the
land
which
can
be
purchased
in
Jackson
county,
and
the
counties
round
about,
and
leave
the
residue
in
mine
hand.
72 Now,
verily
I
say
unto
you,
let
all
the
churches
gather
together
all
their
moneys;
let
these
things
be
done
in
their
time,
but
not
in
a
haste;
and
observe
to
have
all
things
prepared
before
you.
73 And
let
honorable
men
be
appointed,
even
a
wise
men,
and
send
them
to
purchase
these
lands.
74 And
the
churches
in
the
a
eastern
countries,
when
they
are
built
up,
if
they
will
hearken
unto
this
counsel
they
may
buy
lands
and
gather
together
upon
them;
and
in
this
way
they
may
establish
Zion.
75 There
is
even
now
already
in
store
sufficient,
yea,
even
an
abundance,
to
redeem
Zion,
and
establish
her
waste
places,
no
more
to
be
thrown
down,
were
the
churches,
who
call
themselves
after
my
name,
a
willing
to
hearken
to
my
voice.
76 And
again
I
say
unto
you,
those
who
have
been
scattered
by
their
enemies,
it
is
my
will
that
they
should
continue
to
importune
for
redress,
and
redemption,
by
the
hands
of
those
who
are
placed
as
rulers
and
are
in
authority
over
you—
77 According
to
the
laws
and
a
constitution
of
the
people,
which
I
have
suffered
to
be
established,
and
should
be
maintained
for
the
b
rights
and
protection
of
all
flesh,
according
to
just
and
holy
principles;
78 That
every
man
may
act
in
doctrine
and
principle
pertaining
to
futurity,
according
to
the
moral
a
agency
which
I
have
given
unto
him,
that
every
man
may
be
b
accountable
for
his
own
sins
in
the
day
of
c
judgment.
79 Therefore,
it
is
not
right
that
any
man
should
be
in
a
bondage
one
to
another.
80 And
for
this
purpose
have
I
established
the
a
Constitution
of
this
land,
by
the
hands
of
wise
men
whom
I
raised
up
unto
this
very
purpose,
and
redeemed
the
land
by
the
b
shedding
of
blood.
81 Now,
unto
what
shall
I
liken
the
children
of
Zion?
I
will
liken
them
unto
the
a
parable
of
the
woman
and
the
unjust
judge,
for
men
ought
always
to
b
pray
and
not
to
faint,
which
saith—
82 There
was
in
a
city
a
judge
which
feared
not
God,
neither
regarded
man.
83 And
there
was
a
widow
in
that
city,
and
she
came
unto
him,
saying:
Avenge
me
of
mine
adversary.
84 And
he
would
not
for
a
while,
but
afterward
he
said
within
himself:
Though
I
fear
not
God,
nor
regard
man,
yet
because
this
widow
troubleth
me
I
will
avenge
her,
lest
by
her
continual
coming
she
weary
me.
85 Thus
will
I
liken
the
children
of
Zion.
86 Let
them
importune
at
the
a
feet
of
the
judge;
87 And
if
he
heed
them
not,
let
them
importune
at
the
feet
of
the
governor;
88 And
if
the
governor
heed
them
not,
let
them
importune
at
the
feet
of
the
president;
89 And
if
the
president
heed
them
not,
then
will
the
Lord
arise
and
come
forth
out
of
his
a
hiding
place,
and
in
his
fury
vex
the
nation;
90 And
in
his
hot
displeasure,
and
in
his
fierce
anger,
in
his
time,
will
cut
off
those
wicked,
unfaithful,
and
a
unjust
b
stewards,
and
appoint
them
their
portion
among
c
hypocrites,
and
d
unbelievers;
91 Even
in
outer
darkness,
where
there
is
a
weeping,
and
wailing,
and
gnashing
of
teeth.
92 Pray
ye,
therefore,
that
their
ears
may
be
opened
unto
your
cries,
that
I
may
be
a
merciful
unto
them,
that
these
things
may
not
come
upon
them.
93 What
I
have
said
unto
you
must
needs
be,
that
all
men
may
be
left
without
a
excuse;
94 That
wise
men
and
rulers
may
hear
and
know
that
which
they
have
never
a
considered;
95 That
I
may
proceed
to
bring
to
pass
my
act,
my
a
strange
act,
and
perform
my
work,
my
strange
work,
that
men
may
b
discern
between
the
righteous
and
the
wicked,
saith
your
God.
96 And
again,
I
say
unto
you,
it
is
contrary
to
my
commandment
and
my
will
that
my
servant
Sidney
Gilbert
should
sell
my
a
storehouse,
which
I
have
appointed
unto
my
people,
into
the
hands
of
mine
enemies.
97 Let
not
that
which
I
have
appointed
be
polluted
by
mine
enemies,
by
the
consent
of
those
who
a
call
themselves
after
my
name;
98 For
this
is
a
very
sore
and
grievous
sin
against
me,
and
against
my
people,
in
consequence
of
those
things
which
I
have
decreed
and
which
are
soon
to
befall
the
nations.
99 Therefore,
it
is
my
will
that
my
people
should
claim,
and
hold
claim
upon
that
which
I
have
appointed
unto
them,
though
they
should
not
be
permitted
to
dwell
thereon.
100 Nevertheless,
I
do
not
say
they
shall
not
dwell
thereon;
for
inasmuch
as
they
bring
forth
fruit
and
works
meet
for
my
kingdom
they
a
shall
dwell
thereon.
101 They
shall
build,
and
another
shall
not
a
inherit
it;
they
shall
plant
vineyards,
and
they
shall
eat
the
fruit
thereof.
Even
so.
Amen.
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