Excerpt from The Real Mormonism: A Candid Analysis of an Interesting but Much Misunderstood Subject in History, Life and Thought

Smith's history written only by enemies or adherents Prob lematical situations-restoration of the Priesthood John the Baptist a ministering angel Smith's unadorned narrative Cow dery's repetition of the story - The apparent conviction of Smith and Cowdery - The organization of the Church - Beginnings of Mormon persecutions - First recorded trial of Joseph Smith - A travesty of justice Steady growth of the Church - The doctrine of gathering Settlement of Kirtland, Ohio - The perfection of human society - The Order of Enoch Perfecting the organ ization of the Saints Correct principles Consecrated prop erty and stewardship - Failure of the Kirtland boom Tem poral and spiritual prosperity - Educational interests - Settle ments in Missouri - Wanderings of the Mormons - Heroic death of David W. Patten - The emergence of Brigham Young - His law of mutual helpfulness - Strong men around the Prophet Smith overcomes the mob - He rebukes his jailers - He heals the sick at Commerce - A rheumatic arm electrified Smith's geniality - A good-natured debater A fine-looking man A great mystic - Direct revelations from God Not these cheap and wretched properties Some mastering force of the man.

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