An order of government, established by such an all-wise, powerful being, must be good and perfect, and must be calculated to promote the permanent peace, happiness, and well-being of all his subjects. Orson Pratt calculateestablishgood Change image and share on social
It was seldom that I attended any religious meetings, as my parents had not much faith in and were never so unfortunate as to unite themselves with any of the religious sects. Orson Pratt attendfaithmeeting Change image and share on social
A true servant of God will never teach a false doctrine. He will never deny new revelation. He never will tell you that the canon of scripture is full, or that the New Testament is the last revelation ever intended to be given to man. Orson Pratt canondenydoctrine share on social
Noah and his family were the only loyal and obedient subjects to the legal power: they alone were saved. Orson Pratt familylegalloyal Change image and share on social
God is the King. In him exists all legal authority. Orson Pratt authorityexistgod Change image and share on social
Do not suffer any man to baptize or minister unto you, unless God has spoken unto him by the voice of his servants, and authorized him to minister in his name. Orson Pratt authorizebaptizegod Change image and share on social
The kingdom of God is an order of government established by divine authority. It is the only legal government that can exist in any part of the universe. Orson Pratt authoritydivineestablish Change image and share on social
On the 1st day of December, 1830, I was confirmed, and in accordance with the word of the Lord I was ordained an Elder under the hands of the Prophet. Orson Pratt 1staccordanceconfirm Change image and share on social
If God had sufficient wisdom and power to construct such a beautiful world as this, then we must admit that his wisdom and power are immeasurably greater than that of man, and hence he is qualified to reign as king. Orson Pratt admitbeautifulconstruct share on social
The kingdom of God is a theocracy. And as it is the only form of government which will redeem and save mankind, it is necessary that every soul should be rightly and thoroughly instructed in regard to its nature and general characteristics. Orson Pratt characteristicformgeneral share on social
