| 799 tempter, which evil would terminate in the banishment of the woman from the garden of Paradise , it being one of the penalties annexed to the law, for the offence [offense] already committed. Adam knowing this fact chose to suffer the penalty of the law with the woman, rather than to be deprived of her society; consequently he followed her into the transgression, as St. Paul remarks. The creature (Adam) was made subject to sin, not willingly; but by reason of him who has subjected the same in hope. The hope spoken of here, by Paul, must allude to fthe [the] redemption of the woman and her posterity from the fall, to immortality and eternal life.
From this last quotation of the Apostle, we have reason to believe that Adam was encouraged to follow the woman into the transgression, and to people the earth. Whether Adam understood the law of redemption prior to the fall or not, I shall not decide; but shall be contented to submit the circumstance to your consideration. A word to the wise is sufficient.
It was designed at the commencement to have continued each discourse throughout the week; but as that would occupy entirely too much space. We will conclude with these brief sketches, already given. Truly, this was a time and season of rejoicing with the saints.-Peace and harmony, brotherly love, kindness, and charity prevails throughout.
The remembrance of this glorious jubilee will never be erased from the minds of those who were participants. Each family was provided with fruits, nuts, and every desert [dessert] that heart could wish. Well might it be said that the saints enjoyed a feast of fat things.
JOHN D. LEE, Clerk.
TITHINGS FOR THE TEMPLE.
Miss Abigail Gloyd's letter dated, "West Cummington, January 10th, 1845," covering a draft on the "Northhampton Bank" has been received, and the contents duly appropriated agreeably with the request of said letter. Such donations never come amiss, especially at this time, for we feel very anxious to have the temple finished immediately.
N. K. WHITNEY,
GEORGE MILLER,
Trustees in Trust.
Nauvoo, February 3, 1845.
POETRY.
TUNE-The rose that all are praising.'
The God that others worship is not the God for me; The hope that Gentiles cherish is not the hope for me;
He has no parts nor body and cannot hear nor see;- It has no faith nor knowledge, far from it I would be.
But I've a God that lives above- But I've a hope that will not fail,
A God of power and of love,- That reaches safe within the veil,-
A God of Revelation-O, that's the God for me; Which hope is like an anchor-O, that's the
O, that's the God for me; O, that's the God for me. hope for me, &c.
A church without Apostles is not the church for me; The heaven of sectarians is not the heaven for me;
It's like a ship dismasted, afloat upon the sea. So doubtful its location, neither on land nor sea.
But I've a church that's always led, But I've a heaven on the earth-
By the twelve stars around her head;- The land and home that gave me birth,-
A church with good foundations-O, that's the church for me- A heaven of light and knowledge-O, that's
O, that's the church for me, &c. the heaven for me, &c.
A church without a Prophet is not the church for me; A church without a gathering is not the church for me;
It has no head to lead it, in it I would not be;- The Savior would not own it, wherever it might be.
But I've a church not built by men, But I've a church that's called out,
Cut from the mountain without hands; From false traditions, fears and doubts,
A church with gifts and blessings-O, that's A gathering dispensation-O, that's the church
the church for me, &c. for me, &c.
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