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Chicken N. Backpacks
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Date: October 13, 2017 05:29PM
So, JS was supposed to do the will of God and publish his translation of the bible, but he got blown away first; so who messed up? God or JS?? I thought the work of God will not be stopped by evil men, yadda yadda yadda. But then again I guess mormons can have it whatever way works for them. :-)
It's stuff like this should up for even the most hardcore TBM. From lds.dot.org: "The Church records show that the Prophet wanted to publish the translation and was in the process of preparing the manuscript for that purpose at the time of his death but was hindered by persecution and lack of finances. As recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord indicated that He wished to have it published."
D&C 124:89;
"If he will do my will let him from henceforth hearken to the counsel of my servant Joseph, and with his interest support the cause of the poor, and publish the new translation of my holy word unto the inhabitants of the earth."