JS, Remarks, , Adams Co., IL, 14 May 1843.Featured version copied [ca. 14 May 1843] in Wilford Woodruff, Journal, vol. 5, 1 Jan. 1843–31 Dec. 1844, pp. [33]–[34]; handwriting of . For more complete source information, see the source note for Discourse, 17 Jan. 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff.
Historical Introduction
See Editorial Note following 12 May 1843 entry in JS, Journal.
gains power & knowledge but when he relaxes for a season he looses much of his power & knowledge But in all matters temporal or spiritual Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ or in leading an army to Battle victory almost entirely depends upon good order & moderation (in going to Battle moove slow dress up into a line & though your enemy rush upon you with fury meet them slow but firmly let not confusion or terror seize your Breast But meet them firmly & strike a heavy blow & Conquer. A man can bear a heavy Burthen Burden by practice & Continueing to increase it The inhabitants of this Continant anciently were so constituted & were so determined & persevering either in righteousness or wickedness that God visited them immediately either with great judgments or Blessings But the present generation if they were going to Battle if they God Got any assistance from God would have to obtain it it By faith [p. [34]]