48 And it came to pass that we were driven forth until we had come northward to the land which was called Shem.
49 And it came to pass that we did fortify the city of Shem, and we did gather in our people as much as it were possible, that perhaps we might save them from destruction.
50 And it came to pass in the three hundred and forty and sixth year, they began to come upon us again.
51 And it came to pass that I did speak unto my people, and did urge them with great energy, that they would stand boldly before the Lamanites, and fight for their wives, and their children, and their houses and their homes.
52 And my words did arouse them somewhat to vigor, insomuch that they did not flee from before the Lamanites, but did stand with boldness against them.
53 And it came to pass that we did contend with an army of thirty thousand, against an army of fifty thousand.
54 And it came to pass that we did stand before them with such firmness, that they did flee from before us.
55 And it came to pass that when they had fled, we did pursue them with our armies, and did meet them again, and did beat them;
56 Nevertheless the strength of the Lord was not with us; yea, we were left to ourselves, that the Spirit of the Lord did not abide in us; therefore we had become weak, like unto our brethren.
57 And my heart did sorrow because of this the great calamity of my people; because of their wickedness and their abominations.
58 But behold we did go forth against the Lamanites, and the robbers of Gadianton, until we had again taken possession of the lands of our inheritance.
