George Sims records Brigham Young discussing extracts from Orson Pratt's "Seer"; Brigham states taht if he has erred, it has been due to giving too much revelation to the Saints.

Date
Feb 4, 1860
Type
Personal Journal / Diary
Source
Brigham Young
LDS
Hearsay
Scribed Paraphrase
Reference

Brigham Young Office Journal, February 4, 1860, CR 1234 1, Church History Library

Scribe/Publisher
George Sims
People
Brigham Young, Daniel H. Wells, Orson Pratt, Albert Carrington
Audience
N/A
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Transcription

Albert Carrington read some extracts from a work entitled the “Seer” published by Orson Pratt. These extracts were discussed by Prest Young & Prest D H. Wells. Pres Young there were many principles that the world were unworthy to receive; for they would only trample on it. If he had ever erred it was not in giving reee too much revelation; instead of not giving enough. The Lord designed keeping those in ignorance who would not seek unto him; and would impart Knowledge to those who Kept his commandments;

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