164 And so great was their astonishment, that they fell to the earth, and understood not the words which he spake unto them.
165 Nevertheless he cried again, saying, Alma, arise, and stand forth, for why persecuteth thou the church of God?
166 For the Lord hath said, This is my church, and I will establish it; and nothing shall overthrow it, save it is the transgression of my people.
167 And again, the angel said, Behold, the Lord hath heard the prayers of his people, and also the prayers of his servant Alma, who is thy father:
168 For he has prayed with much faith concerning thee, that thou mightest be brought to the knowledge of the truth;
169 Therefore for this purpose have I come to convince thee of the power and authority of God, that the prayers of his servants might be answered according to their faith.
170 And now behold, can ye dispute the power of God?
171 For behold, doth not my voice shake the earth?
172 And can ye not also behold me before you?
173 And I am sent from God.
174 Now I say unto thee, Go, and remember the captivity of thy fathers in the land of Helam, and in the land of Nephi; and remember how great things he has done for them: for they were in bondage, and he has delivered them.
