SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1853

Revelation on Marriage, &c.—In the course of events associated with the upbuilding of the Kingdom of God, it has fallen to our lot to bring before the Saints of the British Isles, and our readers generally, one of the most important Revelations that have come through the Prophet Joseph unto man in this last dispensation. None seem to penetrate so deep, or be so well calculated to shake to its very centre the social structure which has been reared, and vainly nurtured by this professedly wise and Christian generation—none more conclusively exhibit how surely an end must come to all the works, institutions, ordinances, and covenants of men—none more portray the eternity of God’s purposes—and we may say, none have carried so weighty an influence or had the power to stamp their divinity upon the mind by absorbing every feeling of the soul to the extent the one has which appeared in our last. Other revelations will from time to time be given through the ministry of the Apostleship, which will still further increase the knowledge and power of the Saints, and more and more astonish and bewilder the world.

The sealing powers of the Holy Priesthood, by which the celestial union or marriage is consummated for eternity, should interest every son and daughter of Adam who desires, in this probation, to lay a permanent foundation for an eternal kingdom and glory. Upon this depends the consummation of the happiness of every soul that is saved. It is not for the present, but for eternity, that we live; and nothing less than eternal motives should prompt our every action, for unless such be the case, men cannot partake of the eternal powers of the Godhead, and thereby become Gods, even the sons of God.

Through such light, the folly of men is truly made manifest, and the impotency of their wisdom betrayed. The reformation in the social relation of the human family, which is now begun, will extend its influence to every circle of society, whether high or low, and every compact, nation, and kingdom must feel its influence, though a hireling priesthood may rage as their craft appears in danger.

Again, we would say, let the Saints of God everywhere take heed to their ways and walk in His ordinances blameless; then shall the light of revelation continue to shine upon their path, and its increasing brightness continue unto the perfect day, when they shall see as they are seen, and know as they are known.