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DC 36:2c - DC 36:3d


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2c and the rivers of water were turned out of their course, and the roar of the lions was heard out of the wilderness, and all nations feared greatly, so powerful was the word of Enoch, and so great was the power of language which God had given him.

2d There also came up a land out of the depth of the sea; and so great was the fear of the enemies of the people of God, that they fled and stood afar off, and went upon the land which came up out of the depths of the sea.

2e And the giants of the land, also, stood afar off; and there went forth a curse upon all the people which fought against God.

2f And from that time forth there were wars and bloodsheds among them; but the Lord came and dwelt with his people, and they dwelt in righteousness.

2g The fear of the Lord was upon all nations, so great was the glory of the Lord which was upon his people. And the Lord blessed the land, and they were blessed upon the mountains, and upon the high places, and did flourish.

2h And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness;

2i and there was no poor among them; and Enoch continued his preaching in righteousness unto the people of God.

3a And it came to pass in his days that he built a city that was called the city of holiness, even ZION.

3b And it came to pass that Enoch talked with the Lord, and he said unto the Lord, Surely Zion shall dwell in safety forever.

3c But the Lord said unto Enoch, Zion have I blessed, but the residue of the people have I cursed.

3d And it came to pass that the Lord showed unto Enoch all the inhabitants of the earth, and he beheld, and lo! Zion, in process of time, was taken up into heaven.

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