9 Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order;
10 And this, that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord.
11 Now this Melchisedec was a king over the land of Salem; and his people had waxed strong in iniquity and abominations; yea, they had all gone astray: they were full of all manner of wickedness;
12 But Melchisedec having exercised mighty faith, and received the office of the high priesthood, according to the holy order of God, did preach repentance unto his people.
13 And behold, they did repent; and Melchisedec did establish peace in the land in his days;
14 Therefore he was called the prince of peace, for he was the king of Salem; and he did reign under his father.
15 Now there were many before him, and also there were many afterwards, but none were greater; therefore of him they have more particularly made mention.
16 Now I need not rehearse the matter; what I have said, may suffice.
17 Behold, the scriptures are before you; if ye will wrest them it shall be to your own destruction.
18 And now it came to pass that when Alma had said these words unto them, he stretched forth his hand unto them and cried with a mighty voice, saying, Now is the time to repent, for the day of salvation draweth nigh;
19 Yea, and the voice of the Lord, by the mouth of angels, doth declare it, unto all nations: yea, doth declare it, that they may have glad tidings of great joy;
