Brigham says to Bishop Philo T. Farnsworth that sinners should confess and forsake their sins.
Brigham Young office files transcriptions, 1974-1978; Letterbooks; Letterbook Volume 3, 1857 April 1-June 10, 540, MS 2736, Church History Library
In reply to your letter of 26th. March; I do not wish to know the names nor the errors of them who are called saints: Let it suffice that they confess and forsake their sins, & live nearer to the Lord than they have hitherto done. and the good spirit will more abundantly rest upon you. and let all renew their Covenants: It is your privilege to go ahead, as you request.