Autobiography and Poems (Classic Reprint)

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In this connection, I cannot omit to mention the kind encouragement and able assistance rendered by Bishop Charles D. Evans of Salem, in revising my manuscript for the press.

I have endeavored to narrate, in simple and unadorned language, the experience of one whose highest ambition is to be a faithful Latter-day Saint, and to tell the peace and joy which a knowledge of the Gospel has brought to one of its humble followers; and if its perusal should cause any, unacquainted with the religion of Jesus Christ, to seek to know if these things are so; or if my experience should lead some drooping one to take fresh courage; or be a source of pleasure; if the young should learn from it, that "Wisdom's ways are pleasant, its paths peace," and should be induced to walk therein, I shall feel amply rewarded; although

I scarcely dare to think that God
Would give to one so small,
Aught that could cheer another on,
Or help His cause at all.
But oh! I prize above all else,
The power to chase away
Sorrow or pain from those I meet
While trav'ling life's highway.

The Author.

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