Discourse, 21 May 1843, as Reported by James Burgess
Source Note
JS, Discourse, [, Hancock Co., IL, 21 May 1843]. Featured version copied [between 21 May 1843 and Dec. 1848] in James Burgess, Journal and Notebook, Oct. 1841–Dec. 1848, verso, pp. [8]–[9]; handwriting of ; James Burgess, Journals, 1841–1848, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Discourse, 6 Apr. 1843–B, as Reported by James Burgess.
First chapter second Epistle of Peter. The first four verses are the preface to the whole subject. There are three grand Keys to unlock the whole subject. First what is the knowledge of God, second what is it to make our calling and election sure Third and last is how to make our calling and election sure. Ans[wer], it is to obtain a promise from God for myself that I shall have Eternal life, that is the more sure word of prophycy. Peter was writeing to those of [p. [8]]