Sunday, July 9th. 1843. <​Reported by Dr. ​>

“Joseph remarked that all was well between him and the heavens— that he had no enmity against any one, and as the prayer of Jesus, or his pattern, so prayed Joseph “Father forgive me my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me, for I freely forgive all men”. If we would secure and cultivate the love of others, we must love others, even our enemies, as well as friends: <​Sectarian Priests cry out concerning me & say <​ask​>​> “why is it this babler gains so many followers, and retains them”? <​I answer, it is​> because I possess the principle of love, all I can offer the world, <​is​> a good heart and a good hand. Mormons <​The Saints​> can testify whether I am willing to lay down my life for a Mormon <​my Brethren​>. If it has been demonstrated that I have been [p. 1]