and perfect state--when they enjoy the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ"--when they are made perfect in one, and become like their Saviour, then they will be in possession of all knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence: then all things will be theirs, whether principalities or powers, thrones or dominions; and, in short, then they will be filled with all the fulness of God. And what more can they learn? What more can they know? What more can they enjoy? Then they will no longer need revelation.

We believe that wherever the people enjoy the religion of the New Testament, there they enjoy visions, revelations, the ministry of angels, &c. And that wherever these blessings cease to be enjoyed, there they also cease to enjoy the religion of the New Testament.

We believe that God has raised up this church, in order to prepare a people for his second coming in the clouds of heaven, in power, and great glory; and that then the saints who are asleep in their graves will be raised, and reign with him on earth a thousand years.

We believe that the nations are fast ripening in wickedness, and that judgments, fearful, and terrible, speedily await them. For the signs of the times clearly betoken a general and universal convulsion. The ripening of the harvest--the decay of vegetables--the withering leaves, never indicated more clearly the approaching winter, than the signs of the times betoken approaching judgment. The awful apostacy of the Christian World--the great corruptions that pervade all governments, and the alarming wickedness of the present generation, have engraved UNIVERSAL JUDGMENT, RUIN, and OVERTHROW upon all the kingdoms of this world. A dreadful storm is gathering in every region, find will, ere long, break forth with inconceivable fury upon this guilty generation. Already the fearful tempest begins to rage. The calm repose of ages is disturbed. Ancient and powerful monarchies which have stood the test of centuries, unmoved and unaltered, are now fast crumbling to ruin. Kingdoms are in terrible commotion, divided among themselves, and each distracted with internal broils, disorder, and confusion. The fountains of the nations seem to be broken up. The whole frame work of government is loosened and torn asunder. Every nation is alarmed and in consternation. Fearful forebodings have seized upon Politicians and Statesman, Kings and Rulers. All are perplexed with dreadful anxieties, looking after those things which are coming on the earth.

In the midst of all these commotions, just as every government seems to be on the very eve of crumbling to pieces, and just as a thick cloud of judgment seems to hang frightfully over all nations, ready to burst with awful fury upon their guilty heads--a voice of mercy is heard. An angel is sent forth from the eternal worlds. Truth springs forth from the earth clothed with her native simplicity and beauty. Messengers are called of God, and sent forth with a proclamation to all people, requiring them to repent and obey the same. A way of safety for the meek of the earth is clearly pointed out. The kingdom of God is re-organized upon the earth, which alone will stand secure and triumphant in the midst of the dissolution of all earthly governments.

Thus, dear reader, we have laid before you a brief narrative of some of the most important things transpiring in this generation--things most firmly believed by the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints--things which have already been embraced by many tens of thousands in our own native country. Thousands also among other nations are rejoicing in these tidings, having received this message with gladness. Never were mankind visited with a more important message than the one which has now saluted the ears of mortals. It is a message that deeply concerns all people, and calls for their most candid and sincere investigation. It is a message from the great Jehovah committed into the hands of mortals by holy angels sent forth from his presence. It is a message that will speedily penetrate the darkest corners of the earth, and enter into the palaces of Kings, while proud and haughty monarchs shall tremble at its power. It is a message which unveils the secrets of futurity, and draws aside the curtains which hide the destinies of all countries and governments.

By the proclamation of this message, Judah shall be gathered from their long dispersion--the tribes of Israel be restored, with power and glory to their own lands--the remnant of Joseph, or the American Indians, become civilized and enlightened, and the Millennial reign of universal peace and joy be ushered in.

And we now bear testimony to all, both small and great, that the Lord of Hosts hath sent us with a message of glad tidings--the everlasting gospel, to cry repentance to the nations, and prepare the way of his second coming. Therefore, repent, O ye nations, both Gentiles and Jews, and cease from all your evil deeds, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and be baptized in water, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of the hands of the Apostles, or Elders of this church; and signs shall follow them that believe, and if they continue faithful to the end, they shall be saved. But woe unto them who hearken not to the message which God has now sent, for the day of vengeance and burning is at hand, and they shall not escape. Therefore, REMEMBER, O reader, and perish not!