| 798 street and number, and time that they would wish for me to come and see them, and if possible I will attend to the call with pleasure. Have you souls worth saving? If so, do not neglect to investigate. Paul's religion persecuted the saints, but the gospel of Christ, he was not ashamed of, for it is the power of God unto salvation to them that believe.
We believe in faith in the Lord Jesus Christ-repentance-baptism for the remission of sins-laying on of hands for the reception of the Holy Ghost-with all the prophecies and blessings which did follow the ancient saints-such as casting out devils in the name of Christ healing the sick, and so forth, which signs do follow many of those that believe, in the city of Boston. Come and see.
FREEMAN NICKERSON.
P. S. Likewise the devil is cast out by the word of God, and the sick are healed by the prayer of faith, and anointed with oil, and the poor have the gospel preached to them without money; and I request the citizens and authorities of the city of Boston, to open a house for the servant of the people, that the Lord hath sent to this city to warn the people of the destruction which will take place in this generation, that is now on the earth, and teach them how they may escape, and come through and abide the day of the second coming of Christ, to reign on the earth a thousand years. Quench not the spirit, despise not prophecyings [prophesyings], prove all things, hold fast that which is good.
Nauvoo, May 14th, 1842.
The Petition of the brethren in Philadelphia, to the first Presidency, was handed to the Quorum of the Twelve. The petition is granted; and the holding of a recent conference in Philadelphia, and the proceeding thereof are disapproved by the Quorum.
Attest: W. RICHARDS, Clerk.
NOTICE.
Br. Benjamin Winchester is silenced from preaching until he makes satisfaction for not obeying the instruction which he received from the Presidency, when at Nauvoo. By order of the Quorum of the Twelve.
B. YOUNG, Pres't.
W. RICHARDS Clerk.
AGENTS FOR THE TIMES AND SEASONS.
Amasa Lyman, Tennessee. Erastus Snow, Salem Mass.
Hamilton Jett, Mississippi. Phineas Richard, Birkshire, Mass.
D. Lee, East Tennessee. John Goosbeck, North Agusta, Iowa.
A. O. Smoot, North Carolina. John Pincock, South Agusta, Iowa.
Benjamin Clapp, Tuscalusa, Alabama. Judge Adams, Springfield Ill.
Esq. Fondering, Mississippi.
Lucian R. Foster, New York.
Wharton, Philadelphia.
TRAVELING AGENTS.
Lorenzo D. Wasson.
Dwight Webster.
Johnathan Hampton.
For the Times and Seasons.
THE KITE; OR, PRIDE MUST HAVE A FALL.
Once on a time a paper kite In vain it try'd to soar away;
Was mounted to a wondrous height, Unable its own weight to bear,
Where giddy with its elevation, It flutter'd downward through the air;
It thus expressed self admiration:- Unaple [Unable] its own course to guide,
"See how yon crowds of gazing people The winds soon plung'd it in the tide.
Admire my flight above the steeple; Ah! foolish kite, thou hast no wing,
How would they wonder if they knew How couldst thou fly without a string?
All that a kite like me could do! My heart reply'd 'O Lord! I see
Were I but free, I'd take a flight, How much this kite resembles me.
And pierce the clouds beyond their sight: Forgetful that by thee I stand,
But, ah! like a poor pris'ner bound, Impatient of thy ruling hand;
My string confines me near the ground: How oft I've wish'd to break the lines
I'd brave the eagle's tow'ring wing, Thy wisdom for my lost assigns!
Might I but fly without a string.' How oft indulg'd a vain desire
It tugg'd and pull'd, while thus it spoke, For something more, or something higher!
To break the string,-at last it broke, And, but for grace and love divine,
Depriv'd at once of all its stay, A fall thus dreadful had been mine.
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