{"chapter_no":"25","chapter_title":"Principles of Zion, Part XXII","book_id":"1","book_name":"Dream of the Pioneers","subchapter_no":"0","page_no":"159","page_number":"1","verses_count":0,"total_pages":20,"page_content":"

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Chapter 22<\/p>

Principles of Zion, Part XXII<\/h1><\/p>

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The <\/i>p<\/i>rinciples of Zion <\/i>in <\/i>f<\/i>inal <\/i>s<\/i>umma<\/i>tion—<\/i>T<\/i>he <\/i>c<\/i>oming <\/i>f<\/i>orth of<\/i> three l<\/i>andmark <\/i>b<\/i>ooks: <\/i>A
Wonderful Church<\/i>, A Wonderful Nation, and Journal of Roy Edding<\/i>s<\/i>—<\/i>Following <\/i>p<\/i>ast<\/i> p<\/i>recedent<\/i> of the
Church<\/i>, priesthood keys, and formal callings<\/i>—<\/i>The revelation process <\/i>is <\/i>outlined in great detail<\/i> through
personal testimony—<\/i>Final<\/i> comments and then onto the stories<\/i>!<\/i><\/p>

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Final S<\/i>ummation<\/i><\/p>

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The principles of Zion are a home run for the Church, perfecting the hearts of both those
who are teaching and those who are listening in Sunday School class. <\/p>

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The principles of Zion are the most important part of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the
foundation upon which we as members can more fully establish the Lord's Church on earth.
These simple truths of the gospel are greater than all others. The ideal, charity, and the law of
consecration all come together as one in Zion (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0827 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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The principles of Zion constitute a new doctrine—the doctrine of the ideal (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0424 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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The principles of Zion—The roar of a new philosophy. The roar of a new doctrine (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0304 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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The principles of Zion—Restoration of the Gospel, Phase II. <\/p>

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The principles of Zion—a rush of new energy from heaven that fills the Church and
overwhelms her enemies.<\/p>

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These words of Zion, these principles of Zion, are pure Holy Ghost (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0406 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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The Holy Ghost brings pure light and truth into every gospel subject (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0608 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Current light, and then more light is added. A world of discovery through the Spirit for
the Church and for mankind.<\/p>

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The Spirit says—Look what I have done! A Church blessed evermore by the principles of
Zion (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0424 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

Operating everything new in the gospel. Optimizing Church operations with a Zion-like
vision. <\/p>

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Full transparency of all leadership activities and decisions past and present, so the public
can see first hand how revelation works in the Church, day by day, and hour by hour.<\/p>

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Decentralization of power, and a greater autonomy for stakes (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0712 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Each stake aspires to become a city of Zion all its own. <\/p>

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Discussed throughout the many beautiful stories that follow in this book, the principles of
Zion are like a bridge to help us as a people move from faith in God to love of God. <\/p>

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New words, new phrases, new stories of the Savior that enhance the gospel (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0810 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Principles and stories both—exactly how the Savior likes it.<\/p>

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Who is behind A Wonderful Church<\/i>? \"I am,\" says the Lord. \"Blame it on me.<\/p>

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\"I can attest in this matter, and my words will carry the day.<\/p>

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\"I'll cover all that you need on this subject. There is no conflict here, just very special
circumstances.<\/p>

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\"I am here in these revelations. I speak my own words. I am God.<\/p>

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\"Does there have to be an end to these revelations? My name is Endless. The revelations
are endless.<\/p>

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\"What man on the earth is greater than the Lord? I can reveal anything at any time.<\/p>

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\"I, the Lord, have the words of eternal life.<\/p>

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\"You need a new testament in addition to the Book of Mormon.<\/p>

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\"Scripture—I know what it is, and what it is not. Follow me.<\/p>

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\"<\/i>A Wonderful Church<\/i> is also my book. Who will read it now? Who will embrace its
forward-looking vision of Zion for the Church?<\/p>

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\"Ask yourself, is there a better roadmap to Zion than this?\"<\/p>

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Perfection is our greatest goal. The ideal timing for the building of Zion has come. All
preparations have been made (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2019-0130 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

A Wonderful Church<\/i>—A canon of Zion. A new canon of the gospel. A second witness of
the restoration of the gospel (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2019-0130 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A Wonderful Church<\/i>—It's gold, a miracle. The conventional wisdom of the Church will
be pleasantly surprised (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0405 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Experts of the Church will look at A Wonderful Church<\/i> and say, \"In full disclosure, we
like what we see. We love what we see!<\/p>

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\"We've done our analysis and there is no question that this is something special. A
miracle in scripture.\"<\/p>

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Big things of this world are important. They take precedence. A Wonderful Church<\/i> is a
big thing. <\/p>

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What is new from the Lord should be first and foremost on your mind every day. A
Wonderful Church<\/i> is new for this generation of Latter-day Saints.<\/p>

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Angels from heaven proclaim these words to the Church: We ask thee, we ask thee, to
accept this book and its glad tidings of Zion (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-1116 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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The world knows very little of Zion. Thus the need for a new testament of Jesus Christ—
A Wonderful Church<\/i> (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-1006 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A new testament—Yes, it's that good (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2019-1208 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A great breakthrough for the restored gospel.<\/p>

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My eyes have seen a new testament (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2019-0717 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Plainness in Zion truths, as Nephi might say.<\/p>

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Breaking the seal of the inspired words of heaven. Adding many more of these words to
the Church doctrine to improve our lives (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0604 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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The words of heaven are beautifully presented here. If you are looking for revelation,
you'll find it (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0922 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Happiness is yours if you believe what is written here. These words do not depart from
the right way of the Lord (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-1116 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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There is lots of genius in A Wonderful Church<\/i>, more words of revelation than can
otherwise be explained—the very same argument we give to the Christian world when
introducing the Book of Mormon and the other latter-day scriptures.<\/p>

A Wonderful Church<\/i> is not a trap for the Church—meant to deceive—but a trapeze to
spring the Church members forward to greater success and happiness.<\/p>

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The words here are like those of Seth and Abel, not of Cain (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2019-0518 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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\"It’s all right, it’s all true, it all happened. Ha ha ha!” as a happy and delighted Scrooge
would say.<\/p>

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Complete support from the heavens on this. The Holy Ghost will bear witness.<\/p>

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\"I would say the same thing to everybody,\" says the Lord. \"It's true. <\/p>

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\"My name should remain... a testament of Jesus Christ.<\/p>

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\"I am the book cover.<\/p>

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\"It's my standard.<\/p>

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\"You are not alone, Roy. The Spirit will testify of all these things.\"<\/p>

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Consider the evidence that has been laid before you and believe.<\/p>

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Read something magnificent––A Wonderful Church<\/i>. You will know it's of God (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-1013 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A Wonderful Church<\/i>—it is what it is. No man on earth can talk against it (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-1123 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A Wonderful Church<\/i>—it's new, it's powerful, and the Holy Ghost is behind it (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0927 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A Wonderful Church<\/i> comes with a full guarantee of impressiveness to the reader (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-0704 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A Wonderful Church<\/i> has obvious truthfulness—an incredible outburst of spiritual gifts.<\/p>

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A Wonderful Church<\/i>—so much nice, so much of the beauty of Zion.<\/p>

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\"I have a suggestion,\" says the Lord, \"Read this book and don't murmur against it. More
and more charity in your lives is what you want and this book has it.<\/p>

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\"What's not to like about it?\" <\/p>

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A book of this power and beauty should not become a hot potato for Church leadership.
If it is, then somebody is doing something wrong.<\/p>

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Great truths of the gospel like this are not controversial, so don't make them such.<\/p>

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You would be rejecting great and majestic words of God if you reject this book. It's
simply too good not to be a centerpiece book of the Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0701 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Wise couples in the Church use their time wisely. Reading A Wonderful Church<\/i> daily is a
wise use of their time (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0727 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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With the arrival of A Wonderful Church<\/i>, a cry is heard: <\/p>

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A Book of Mormon! A Book of Mormon! We have <\/i>got <\/i>a Book of Mormon and <\/i>there
cannot be any<\/i> more Book of Mormon!<\/i><\/p>

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In response, the Lord speaks, and then sings, the following words to the members of the
Church:<\/p>

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\"Add greatness to greatness. Is not the revelation library of heaven overflowing with new
scriptures, ready at any moment to add to the standard works of the Church?\"<\/p>

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One Book of Mormon, two Book of Mormons, three Book of Mormons, four.<\/i> <\/i><\/p>

Five Book of Mormons, six Book of Mormons, seven Book of Mormons, more.<\/i><\/p>

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We have scriptures from the Old World, and now from the New World. <\/p>

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We have scriptures from ancient times, and now in modern times. <\/p>

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We have scriptures from the 19th century, and now in the 21st century.<\/p>

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Let's swing the pendulum back to a period like that of the 1820s, 1830s, and 1840s where
new volumes of scriptures are being introduced to the world and unspeakable blessings are being
bestowed upon the Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1121 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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You asked for signs and a further witness that the Book of Mormon is true, and here it
is—A Wonderful Church<\/i>.<\/p>

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Members of the Church awake one morning and say, \"We've been given the gift of new
scriptures!<\/p>

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\"Let's take that book and make a better Church.\"<\/p>

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The Lord wants A Wonderful Church<\/i> to be seen as true in the eyes of the people. <\/p>

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You grow in testimony of A Wonderful Church<\/i> by living its principles and experiencing
its truthfulness and spiritual power in your life (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0627 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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They have book spines already, with the gospel established among them—Christians
without the Book of Mormon, and Latter-day Saints without A Wonderful Church<\/i>. But change is
needed in both cases. Please embrace the new books (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-1121 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

Bear testimony of the first testament of Jesus Christ—the Bible; bear testimony of the
second—the Book of Mormon; and bear testimony of the third—A Wonderful Church<\/i> (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1121 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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And this third testament of Jesus Christ is still evolving, growing stronger every day (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1121 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Three <\/i>New <\/i>Books, not <\/i>Just <\/i>One<\/i><\/p>

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A new book has come upon the Church. In fact, three books (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-1221 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A Wonderful Church<\/i>,<\/i> A Wonderful Nation<\/i>, <\/i>and Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i>—it's a tie
between them (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-0805 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Seer technology—the Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i> website, and its integration with the A
Wonderful Church<\/i> and A Wonderful Nation<\/i> websites.<\/p>

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Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i>—protecting the flanks of A Wonderful Church<\/i> and A Wonderful
Nation<\/i> from critics with a host of marvelous, supporting testimonies (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0216 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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There is a reasonably good chance that Roy Eddings has reasonably good character. Is
there a member or leader of the Church who can sense the power and inspired nature of these
new books? Will someone (anyone) stand up and support him in this important work? (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0711 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>

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Just go on the evidence... and Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i> has plenty of it. The book provides
precise definitions and countless examples of spiritual gifts in action to guide you in your life
and to bolster your testimony. <\/p>

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One doesn't repent of evidence. It must needs be that Roy stays true to the evidence
provided, which has long since reached a critical mass.<\/p>

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How many dreams, visions, words of the Spirit, manifestations of the spirit of prophecy,
and combinations of spiritual gifts are enough? Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i> has documented over
25,000 and counting. <\/p>

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Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i>—the #1 journal of the Church. <\/p>

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Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i>—a prime example of full transparency in the revelation process
for the Church to follow, including the Lord's reaction to all the mistakes that have happened,
and will continue to happen, along the way.<\/p>

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Transparency is an important part of the truth a revelation needs.<\/p>

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Documented revelation is far better than undocumented revelation. <\/p>

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\"I'm not practicing,\" says the Lord, with respect to the great volume of entries in Journal
of Roy Eddings<\/i>. \"Every word has a purpose.<\/p>

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\"Amazing dreams. Amazing revelation. That's why I AM.\"<\/p>

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The priesthood counseling that is done daily by the Lord through revelation—there is
nothing greater.<\/p>

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Individual words, short phrases, or full sentences are literally spoken by the Spirit, one
after another. There may be ten, twenty, fifty, or more delightful things spoken, all in one night.
There is often no waiting, and therefore, no doubt of the revelation process taking place. This is
the principle that Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i> <\/i>is teaching to the members of the Church.<\/p>

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Unlimited revelation is possible, and that's what's going on (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0314 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Revelation awesomeness into infinity (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0521 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Revelation—it's coming all the time, like rain from the heavens that never stops (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0522 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Revelation this frequent needn't be a problem for the Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0913 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Is it possible for 21,000 instances of the Holy Ghost to just be personal revelation? The
sheer volume, daily consistency, and uniqueness of the circumstances make such an assumption
ridiculous. <\/p>

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This revelation must stop! We can't have a regular elder of the Church like Roy doing
things like this every night. It doesn't look good for the rest of us.<\/p>

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It's a gift, and a gift is something that you share with others.<\/p>

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These are incredible times. The Lord does not give spiritual gifts of this nature arbitrarily (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2019-0909 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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A choicer manifestation of the Spirit that the Church is not used to seeing (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-1104 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i>—a very eternal journal. <\/p>

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The personal becomes global. <\/p>

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Personal revelation becomes Churchwide revelation. Churchwide revelation becomes
nationwide and worldwide revelation (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1121 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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Don't ask Roy to to deny the truthfulness of all these powerful testimonies he has
received. It would go against the order of heaven to do so. It's one of those \"staring into the
noonday sun and denying\" kinds of things. <\/p>

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He knows the language of deity. The Spirit doesn't hide anything from him.<\/p>

He's receiving revelation not five, not six, but seven days a week, and the Savior is
driving the process (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0531 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

He's receiving revelation at an alarming rate. Should the Lord scale it back to fit the quota
of what's normal and expected for an average elder of the Church?<\/p>

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Communion all day long with the Spirit... it's coming for him, not just at night.<\/p>

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The Church needs to realize the magnitude of what is being presented here.<\/p>

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Roy is sane. Roy is telling the truth. These points should be obvious. So, what other
option could there be?<\/p>

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The adversary is behind it? Good luck with that.<\/p>

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Simple logic dictates that there is no viable explanation to justify your unbelief.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"Look at some of them,\" says the Lord, referring to the indexed entries of Journal of Roy
Eddings<\/i>. \"You will see that it is all true\"<\/p>

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The members and leaders of the Church want new books of scripture to come through
normal channels. And that's a reasonable request. But if the Lord chooses to work through other
means, and the Holy Ghost confirms, what should you do? (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1223 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>

 <\/p>

The only answer is: Rejoice! Rejoice! Embrace the books fully in your daily scripture
reading and sustain them as new standard works. That is the action to be taken (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1223 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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It's a complex and very challenging world that we live in, but these new books are easy to
understand—a continuation of the plainness found in the other Latter-day Saint scriptures.<\/p>

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The doctrine of the Church is whatever the Holy Ghost says it is.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Are priesthood keys themselves offended by new gospel truths of Zion? Assuredly not.
And neither should those who hold them.<\/p>

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Roy, we need you to substantiate your claims (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0527 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

No problem. That's easy. The books are solid in doctrine, solid in explanatory power, and
very difficult to dispute—everything revelation should be (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0527 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

We need to do a priesthood review process (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0727 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Sure... of course... understandable. But please hurry. Do it toot sweet. There is no red tape
with the Lord in such matters (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0727 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

Don't guess. The Holy Ghost brings certainty, peace, amazement, joy to the soul, and
other good things (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0828 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Simple questions or hard questions, the Holy Ghost handles them all (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0920 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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The Holy Ghost says—Here I am for you, ready to help (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0227 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

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And the Lord said unto us, \"Read. You'll find your answer there.<\/p>

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\"Keep reading and you will know that you have a testament.\"<\/p>

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We've investigated the matter. We've read the books. We've prayed about them. They are
true.<\/p>

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The noonday sun is blazing. The Lord is speaking to us for sure. Evidence in full.<\/p>

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Toot sweets. Toot sweets. There are glorious new books of the ideal to enjoy.<\/i> (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0727 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>

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Reading these new books of the Lord with energy and passion—that's what a true Latter-
day Saint will do (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0905 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Busy Latter-day Saints need to make themselves unbusy. <\/p>

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\"Ok, we're ready to read,\" say the members of the Church. \"We're not too busy to
believe.\"<\/p>

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You'll be blessed if you testify of these new principles of A Wonderful Church<\/i>. Zion is
not found in the world.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Church members—their hearts will be won over (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0727 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Church Members: Go ahead and marvel as you read. Your faith in God will be lifted, and
once lifted, sustained at that higher level by the Spirit (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0727 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Church can now go on offense in missionary work and in religious discussion
worldwide (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0727 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

More power for the spoken and written word. General conference sessions will reach new
heights. Conference talks from A Wonderful Church<\/i> will dazzle audiences for generations to
come (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0914 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

There is great reason to shout for joy. Cry Hosanna!<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Lord says, \"Promise great things to the world, then deliver upon what you promise.\"
That promise is surely fulfilled here in the great signs and wonders found in Journal of Roy
Eddings<\/i>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Awesome, and then even more is added. The spirit of revelation is like that. The great
ensembles at the beginnings of A Wonderful Church<\/i> and A Wonderful Nation<\/i> never have to end.
They can be continuously added upon by the Lord, day by day (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0718 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

What is the length of A Wonderful Church<\/i> in terms of pages? <\/p>

 <\/p>

Answer: Whatever the Lord desires. The length is always changing.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The gospel of Zion has been added to by the Spirit since yesterday (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1223 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Perfection is the goal for all scripture.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The members of the Church have very little experience with the high principles of Zion;
therefore, revelation is needed at every step of the way.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Continuous revelation. Continuous scripture.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The truth of three books is fused together for the Church and for all humanity.<\/p>

 <\/p>

We're not talking about literary achievement. We're talking about the power of the Holy
Ghost manifest in words to quicken the hearts of men in the restored gospel. We're talking about
inspired principles to lead nations forward, to move them closer to the ideal. We're talking about
solutions to world problems, and even greater, an outlining of the process itself by which
solutions to problems for mankind can be and will be derived.<\/p>

 <\/p>

And certainly, solutions to world problems are sorely needed. Who has the confidence to
address them today in a detailed manner, one by one? Revelation of God brings confidence.
These new books—plus the standard works we already have—and the gifts of the Spirit working
together will do the job. The books provide the foundation of new principles to set the table. The
gifts of the Spirit—on an ongoing basis—provide the ability to supervise the work properly and
see that it gets done. <\/p>

 <\/p>

Why these books now? <\/p>

 <\/p>

Billions and billions of souls go about life on earth every day knowing very little about
the Latter-day Saints and the marvelous work being done in the restored Church. The world is
largely untouched by the great truths spoken in general conference every six months. The people
of the earth are unprepared and too busy to listen. The public square is dominated by trivial
matters. This needs to change.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Church, this is the Lord. Greatness in the eyes of the world is expected of you. To
overcome the world's apathy towards the restored gospel, and to accelerate your growth in active
membership beyond normal expectations, you need to become a leading voice and a permanent
fixture on the world stage, and not just on the Deseret News (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0619 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

There is no time of civilization greater. The world is at its zenith (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2019-0730 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Witnesses, witnesses, and more witnesses. <\/p>

 <\/p>

A glorious new day of Pentecost for the Church.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The beautiful truths of Zion manifest in the Church will bring the world to our doorstep.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"My ensemble at work,\" says the Lord. \"A great ensemble of the principles of Zion and
the principles of America brought together as one.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"We want the Church to blossom and we want America to blossom.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

The United States needs to be steered with newly inspired words. Surely, one can see that
she has been floundering around for quite some time.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Truth that emanates from heaven is what Americans need and love the most (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0619 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Let's put America and the world on the right trajectory (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0422 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The people of the world have a great responsibility to accept truth and change their lives.
A Wonderful Nation<\/i>'s<\/i> publication can be the triggering event, setting the agenda with inspired
principles for today and the generations to come (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0116 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Who's coming? The ideal, with her wonderful assortment of gifts to share with the people
of the earth (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1003 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A Wonderful Nation<\/i>—mankind is being given a new option to settle her affairs.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A Wonderful Nation<\/i>—a new governing philosophy (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1003 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A Wonderful Nation<\/i>—helping make the world a better place through revelation.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A Wonderful Nation<\/i>—America has seen greatness before, but never anything like this.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Put your John Hancock down on letters to the editor, or on social media posts, in support
of A Wonderful Nation<\/i>. Like A Wonderful Church<\/i>, it is \"that good.\" <\/p>

 <\/p>

A reporter should be called to write about this... one reporter, many reporters (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0206 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

There is no news story of greater importance. New volumes of scripture are the ultimate
breaking news (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0206 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Excerpts in news articles, please. Principles shared in small part will soon lead to all of
the principles of the ideal being adopted, one by one... both in the nation and in the Church.<\/p>

The gospel principle behind A Wonderful Nation<\/i> is this—To not just magnify your
priesthood, or your Relief Society calling, but to magnify your role in the world as a Latter-day
Saint. Take upon yourself the responsibility for the temporal well-being, freedom, and better
governance of men, as well as the eternal salvation of men, to reduce suffering in the world and
improve the lives of many. The scope of this inspired book goes far beyond the humanitarian
services of the Church, which are helpful, but quite limited in size and impact for a world of 8
billion people. <\/p>

 <\/p>

The challenge of the Church has always been this—We are growing steadily at a fast
pace, but our growth is nowhere where it needs to be (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1223 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

And the truth is—there is no limit to the number of active, testimony-strong Latter-day
Saints the world can have (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0221 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"I can't finish my work,\" says the Lord, \"unless the Church grows bigger and stronger.
The incremental growth of past generations is not sufficient.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"The Holy Ghost is there among you. I don't need to be physically present to ensure that
big miracles can be done.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"Miracles in the growth of the Church—Let's see some.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"Millions of people are ready to join the Church right now. I know where they are. Let’s
get all of mine elect together. Establish Zion.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

There is much we don't know as a Church about the future, as well as the past. We can be
afraid of the unknown or we can go forward in faith—growing in knowledge at every turn—
being led by the Spirit. The choice is ours. The opportunity is ours (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0512 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

We are men, only men, imperfect men as priesthood holders and priesthood leaders in the
Church.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Father and the Son, in contrast, are perfect; and the Holy Ghost manifests this
glorious perfection to us in both knowledge and intimate feelings to help guide us in our daily
lives and in all leadership decisions of the Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0509 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

 <\/p>

Following <\/i>Past <\/i>Precedent<\/i> of the Church<\/i>, Priesthood Keys, and Formal Callings<\/i><\/p>

 <\/p>

It's ok to follow precedent, but let's make sure we are using the right one.<\/p>

 <\/p>

So, we have the D&C Sections 28 and 43 precedent, and the Apostle Paul precedent.
Which of these two doctrinal reference points of history should be applied in this case? (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0509 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>

 <\/p>

\"I know the answer to this important question,\" says the Lord. \"Seek my counsel.<\/p>

\"I'm right here, ready to reveal all things to the Church.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

A better understanding of things comes through revelation. It will always be that way (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0508 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

All things unprecedented—the Lord does these things, too (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0305 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"Totally on precedent and nothing else?\" asks the Lord. \"What about evidence?\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

Overwhelming evidence is greater than past precedent of the Church, regardless of which
precedent is chosen (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0508 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

There are other things besides authority... like truth (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-1129 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-SPF<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Truth through revelation has that undeniability characteristic that is impossible to oppose (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0616 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"Thou shalt be a truth accepter,\" says the Lord. <\/p>

 <\/p>

If the truth fails to take hold, the Church will stumble. Repentance at the Church level
would then be necessary (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0609 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The truth and the Church must intersect in this matter (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0609 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Truth abandoned. Truth lost. That will not help in the salvation of souls (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0609 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Jesus was right to extend the calling directly to Paul on the road to Damascus, regardless
of whether it broke precedent or not with respect to the organization of His original Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-1025 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

People, it's been done before. The calling of Paul is your scriptural guidance on this (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0220 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Paul's special calling in the world was complementary to the callings of Peter, James, and
John, not a challenge to their authority.<\/p>

 <\/p>

You believe in the epistles of Paul, but not the more direct and very unusual nature of his
apostolic calling, which is being played out again.<\/p>

 <\/p>

As Paul would say—a long and storied career in Church leadership is not the only means
by which apostleship and the gift of a seer is bestowed upon man.<\/p>

 <\/p>

In like manner, a provision in the doctrine of the Church needs to be made when someone
like Roy Eddings comes along and does great works of faith. These books are the real deal (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2020-1020 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Touch the rule book and make changes. Add Roy Eddings as an exception (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0404 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A man with his ability can be a great help to mankind. <\/p>

 <\/p>

To be called of God is exactly that (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0313 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A possum apostle in Logan, Utah (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0920 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

An apostle doing the impossible.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Have an extra one, an extra apostle.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Past twelve. Past fifteen.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Roy received a calling, not by phone, but by the Spirit.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Roy speaks fluent Holy Ghost.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Roy graduated from the school of the prophets.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Roy hasn't had a typical Latter-day Saint life—of a leader or member of the Church—but
that doesn't matter in this case. You don't need a life of your own when on the Lord's errand (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-1215 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Roy needed that refinement in life that only comes over time—the last 30 years.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Roy is looking inward at the hearts of the Church members and outward at the soul of
America. He has a dual-calling. <\/p>

 <\/p>

Roy—he has Paul to do.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Activate Paul in his calling and send him forth to the world.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The cause of a Paul in modern times is the cause of the restored Church. They are one
and the same (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0214 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Question: If a man like Paul were on the road to Damascus today, and had the same
marvelous experience and conversion story as is recorded in the New Testament, what would the
Church do? <\/p>

 <\/p>

Answer: Bring Paul on board, move forward happily without murmuring, and be grateful
to the Lord. An extra apostle brings added strength to the Church.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i>—a Saul to Paul diary.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Lord wants a new face... a powerful new witness of the restored gospel that comes
out of nowhere, surprises the world, and gets everyone's attention (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0114 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The risk of unauthorized revelation vs. the risk of unrecognized revelation. Revelation of
of epic proportions that goes unrecognized by the Church is the greater danger here (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0530 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

There is no moral equivalence with the D&C 28 incident that occurred in the first few
months of the newly restored Church. These are not some indiscriminate scribblings of a man
confused or deceived by the adversary. This is not Hiram Page stuff (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0402 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Don't inadvertently deny the gifts of the Holy Ghost in what is being done here, for that is
the very foundation of your own faith. <\/p>

 <\/p>

Does the Holy Ghost do all of His great works in the public eye? Sometimes
extraordinary things come from very small beginnings that only one person or a few people can
see initially (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0503 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A truthful testimony of spiritual gifts, where the Holy Ghost is involved, does not go
against the established order of the Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0311 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

To say this another way. If the Holy Ghost is with a man all night long, every night, with
him writing and writing and writing by the spirit of revelation and the spirit of prophecy, does it
really matter to the Church and to the world if precedent is broken? <\/p>

 <\/p>

Revelation all night long, every night, on every subject imaginable, is the gift of a seer (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0906 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Urim or no Urim, a seer's eyes are very helpful to the Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0422 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

And as shocking as it is, you have to realize that the Lord has the right to do this. <\/p>

 <\/p>

The Lord holds the kingdoms and the armies of the earth in His hands. And he holds the
great priesthood powers and truths of the restored gospel in His hands. So yes, He can quickly
add three new books of scripture to the Church at any time... like, for example, right now (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0322 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

And on the subject of precedents—there are good precedents, and there are bad
precedents. <\/p>

 <\/p>

180 years passing (a really long time since the 1830s/1840s) without new volumes of
scripture being added to the world—that's a bad precedent that we don't want to follow (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0422 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

New traditions, new precedents, new growth opportunites for the Church. <\/p>

 <\/p>

If the books are genuine, then the Church will change.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"The books are genuine,\" says the Lord. \"And that will be a nice change for the Church. <\/p>

 <\/p>

\"It's not a problem.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Spirit asks: They rejected the Savior's words here?<\/p>

 <\/p>

Follow the Savior. Follow the teachings of these books. They are of Him (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0221 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

Believe in Christ and read (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0312 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"We're appending new things to the doctrine of the Church. It's ok,\" say the Father and
the Son jointly through the Holy Ghost. \"We know what we are doing, and we have the proper
authority.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"Even with the true Church we had to improve some things.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"We're Zion. The love we have can bring about Zion on earth. <\/p>

 <\/p>

\"It is the will of the Father that these words go forth.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"All of the words.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

Bring these words forward. Let the Spirit of the Lord address the Church on the subject
of Zion (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0121 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A man of God says—I will defer to the Lord on this and seek His guidance (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0220 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Lord responds to him, \"I AM\" to begin with, then more and more words start to flow
through the Holy Ghost; and finally, a more complete answer begins to take shape in his mind.
One or more confirmations from the Lord—in various ways, in various means—may follow in
succeeding days and weeks to provide lasting peace to him in the matter.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"I'm your Lord. There is nothing to fear in these books, only new things of the gospel.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"A heart in tune with the Spirit will enjoy greater and greater peace the more you read.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"Lean on me and I'll help you treasure these words of Zion just like you treasure the other
scriptures.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

A man writes, and continuously adds to, the book A Wonderful Nation<\/i> by the spirit of
revelation through the Holy Ghost, a book that speaks not even one word about the restored
Church. Is it not then feasible that the same man could write A Wonderful Church<\/i>, a new
testament of Jesus Christ for the restored Church, and bring forth thousands of supporting
testimonies in Journal of Roy Eddings<\/i>, by that same Holy Ghost?<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"I prophet you, Roy—a bestowal of gifts without apology,\" says the Lord.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"All the world needs a prophet of the ideal, and here he is.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"A multi-generational impact.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"We're doing this one time. It's not a precedent.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

A prophet of unknown origin comes among the people—that does happen (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0922 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A private life as a prophet of the Lord.<\/p>

 <\/p>

I hope we will broadcast him and hear his message. A prophet is a prophet.<\/p>

 <\/p>

There is no maximum calling in the Church with respect to scope or potential impact on
the world. If someone is actually able to do works of faith at this high level, the issue of
priesthood keys and formal calling can be worked out easily enough (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2021-0628 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The Lord asks these two questions of the Church: (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0311 (Fri)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>

 <\/p>

\"When did I call Roy?\" Answer: The day he was born, and even before.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"What did I call Roy?\" Answer: An apostle and a president.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Being a good citizen—protecting the Constitution, electing honorable men and women to
public office, and working with others to keep our institutions of government strong—is not only
a civic duty, but a commandment of the Lord for all members of the Church (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0212 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A true Latter-day Saint will set a good example to other Americans by serving just one
term if elected to public office.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Latter-day Saint (Mormon) politicians have many of the same problems as other
politicians. That's why it's so important for Latter-day Saints to limit themselves to a single term
and fully embrace all the other principles of good government as prescribed by A Wonderful
Nation<\/i>. We can showcase the ideal here in Utah and other Western states for all of America to
follow.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Trust this fellow—Roy. He has what it takes to lead the nation. It's the Spirit of the Lord
driving him, not personal ambition (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0423 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The world will listen to him. He speaks the truth of public policy (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0724 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The right leadership and the right principles will make it easy to govern the country (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0724 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The global economy will experience exciting growth as America fixes her internal
squabbles, becomes a unified nation, and sets the example to the world of public debt reduction,
market stability, and the implementation of AWN best practices in government at city, state, and
federal levels.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The incredible access Roy has to the Savior every night is something the Church and the
world should celebrate and take advantage of (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0629 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A Church leader says to Roy—I thank you for not being deterred by Church precedent in
the bringing forth of these three monumental books. This precedent was never intended by the
Lord to be a constraint upon Him in what possible actions He might take in future times; and <\/p>

most assuredly, it was never intended to inhibit exciting new developments like these that
contribute greatly to the growth of the Church.<\/p>

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My <\/i>Personal <\/i>Testimony<\/i><\/p>

 <\/p>

The process of revelation—how does it work? <\/p>

 <\/p>

I listen intently for the voice of the Holy Ghost as I lay down to sleep<\/i>. L<\/i>ike clockwork, the
Spirit comes almost immediately<\/i>—within five, ten or fifteen minutes usually—<\/i>and the dialogue<\/i>
begins<\/i>. <\/i>The dialogue is mostly one-way: I listen and write. But there are usually a few
interactions every night where I am pondering an issue, or asking questions, and the Spirit
responds directly to me about that issue. <\/i>The consistency and relative ease by which this happens
is a tribute to the Lord<\/i>, not to me<\/i>. He maintains this constant communication with me through
the <\/i>Spirit<\/i>, <\/i>which keeps<\/i> my confidence to receive revelation at a high level.<\/i> <\/i><\/p>

 <\/p>

Having<\/i> the Holy Ghost<\/i> with me<\/i>,<\/i> hour after hour<\/i>,<\/i> and night after night,<\/i> can't help but
chang<\/i>e my heart<\/i> for the better. <\/i>The <\/i>love of God<\/i>, and the desire to be righteous, naturally bui<\/i>ld<\/i>s<\/i>
within<\/i> me<\/i> as <\/i>th<\/i>e <\/i>Spirit<\/i> speaks, and then speaks again, <\/i>interrupting <\/i>my<\/i> thoughts<\/i> each time<\/i>.<\/i> <\/i>The
purity, wisdom, knowledge, and loving nature of God—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
all working together in an amazing team—<\/i>always <\/i>leav<\/i>e<\/i> a<\/i> profound <\/i>impression on my soul<\/i>.<\/i> <\/i><\/p>

 <\/p>

I <\/i>quickly<\/i> <\/i>write <\/i>down <\/i>the <\/i>word<\/i>s<\/i> <\/i>on my bedside notepad<\/i> so that I don't lose them,<\/i> and then
ponder their <\/i>various <\/i>meaning<\/i>s<\/i> in the ensuing moments. T<\/i>he Spirit<\/i>, <\/i>watching what I write, and <\/i>
listening to my thoughts,<\/i> <\/i>then <\/i>continues<\/i> the dialogue<\/i>. The Spirit may wait a few seconds<\/i>, <\/i>several
seconds, a minute, or <\/i>even <\/i>several minutes<\/i> before speaking again<\/i>. And if I am tired, the Spirit
may<\/i> allow me to sleep for a<\/i> couple hours<\/i> and reawake before<\/i> continuing<\/i>.<\/i> And <\/i>when I <\/i>fall sleep,
the Spir<\/i>i<\/i>t <\/i>is present there<\/i> as well<\/i>, ready to <\/i>b<\/i>estow <\/i>one or more<\/i> dream<\/i>s<\/i> of revelation<\/i> upon me<\/i>...<\/i> <\/i>
dream<\/i>s having<\/i> a theme related <\/i>to, <\/i>or unrelated to the words<\/i> already <\/i>spoken. And <\/i>when I<\/i> am<\/i>
tiredly awake<\/i> or fully awake in bed<\/i>, the Spirit<\/i> is present there<\/i> as well<\/i>, ready to <\/i>b<\/i>estow <\/i>brief or
extended vision<\/i>s<\/i> of revelation<\/i> upon me<\/i>...<\/i> <\/i>vision<\/i>s<\/i> <\/i>having a theme <\/i>which<\/i>, again,<\/i> may be related<\/i> to,<\/i>
or unrelated to <\/i>what has been<\/i> spoken. <\/i>T<\/i>his<\/i> revelation process<\/i> follow<\/i>s<\/i> a <\/i>standard<\/i> routine<\/i>, <\/i>but <\/i>it
never gets old. There is always a<\/i>n exciting<\/i> array of heavenly gifts<\/i> from the Spirit<\/i> to fill the night<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>

 <\/p>

A<\/i>s <\/i>I awake the<\/i> next<\/i> morning<\/i> and go about my day<\/i>, I <\/i>first <\/i>update<\/i> th<\/i>e<\/i>se<\/i> words of the
Spirit/dreams/visions/combinations<\/i> of gift<\/i>s<\/i> from the notepad into<\/i> my <\/i>computerized <\/i>journal, <\/i>and
then <\/i>organiz<\/i>e<\/i>, edit, and analyz<\/i>e<\/i> <\/i>everything<\/i> th<\/i>ere<\/i>. <\/i>This<\/i> <\/i>compute<\/i>r<\/i> <\/i>update<\/i> process<\/i> <\/i>is rewarding in
itself, helping me to see<\/i> the totality <\/i>of <\/i>my<\/i> <\/i>most recent <\/i>interaction<\/i>s<\/i> with the Spirit during the
night.<\/i> <\/i>It is here that <\/i>I<\/i> <\/i>often <\/i>notice<\/i> significant things<\/i> that <\/i>can only be <\/i>seen<\/i> after <\/i>everything <\/i>is
recorded<\/i> in <\/i>its <\/i>final form<\/i>, such a<\/i>s <\/i>the sequence <\/i>of, the <\/i>relationship <\/i>between<\/i>, and <\/i>the<\/i> fuller
understanding of<\/i> the words<\/i>;<\/i> <\/i>and<\/i>, of course, th<\/i>is<\/i> i<\/i>s a good time<\/i> to <\/i>ponder and better understand<\/i>
t<\/i>he <\/i>dreams<\/i> and <\/i>visions<\/i> <\/i>that were bestowed<\/i>. Additionally, <\/i>the very act of recording <\/i>and analyzing<\/i> <\/i>
t<\/i>he<\/i> <\/i>journal <\/i>entries<\/i> first thing every morning<\/i> <\/i>is an import<\/i>ant way for me to show<\/i> gratitude to the <\/i>
Lord<\/i> for th<\/i>is marvelous<\/i> gift<\/i> He has given me<\/i>. <\/i>Gratitude to God is <\/i>surely a<\/i> key component of <\/i>my<\/i>
revelation process.<\/i><\/p>

Once my<\/i> journal <\/i>has been<\/i> updated, I then begin my gospel study. I carefully read<\/i> on<\/i>e<\/i>
chapter <\/i>a day <\/i>from each of the <\/i>four group<\/i>s<\/i> of <\/i>the<\/i> <\/i>standard works<\/i>, which allows me to see
patterns across them as a set and to understand them better<\/i>. I then read a few pages from <\/i>select<\/i>
Church books<\/i>, a<\/i>nd<\/i> <\/i>also <\/i>a few pages <\/i>each <\/i>from<\/i> <\/i>secular <\/i>books<\/i> or books of fiction<\/i> <\/i>that I deem to
be important<\/i> to<\/i> my <\/i>personal development<\/i> <\/i>and <\/i>the general<\/i> <\/i>pursuit of knowledge<\/i>. <\/i>In the evenings,
I <\/i>listen to a conference <\/i>talk<\/i>, working my way backwards <\/i>in time <\/i>conference<\/i> session<\/i> by
conference<\/i> session<\/i>, <\/i>year by year, and decade by decade. <\/i>This daily study<\/i> of conference talks<\/i>
enriches my soul<\/i> and<\/i> perfects my knowledge of the gospel<\/i> <\/i>as I<\/i> <\/i>carefully listen to these inspired
men<\/i> and women<\/i> of God<\/i>, past and present<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>

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And<\/i> finally, there is music!<\/i> <\/i>I <\/i>regularly <\/i>enjoy hearing and watching my f<\/i>avorite musical
performances <\/i>o<\/i>f the Tabernacle <\/i>C<\/i>hoir<\/i> on DVR<\/i>, as well as other beautiful and inspiring music<\/i>al
pieces<\/i> of great composers and songwriters<\/i>.<\/i> <\/i>As the music plays (<\/i>and most especially<\/i> as <\/i>I<\/i> enjoy <\/i>a
musical piece or song<\/i> <\/i>so much that I<\/i> <\/i>p<\/i>lay<\/i> it<\/i> over and over), <\/i>my heart is often<\/i> quickened by the
Spirit, provid<\/i>ing <\/i>a wonderful backdrop to <\/i>my<\/i> pondering<\/i>s<\/i> of sacred things<\/i>, whether<\/i> that be<\/i> from<\/i>
my<\/i> gospel study or the daily revelations<\/i>.<\/i> The<\/i> desire to cons<\/i>ecr<\/i>ate <\/i>my<\/i> time, talents, and financial
resources to the work of the Lord <\/i>often<\/i> grows stronger<\/i> in me<\/i> <\/i>because <\/i>of <\/i>that quickening process.<\/i> <\/i>
All of these things—<\/i>beautiful music, the <\/i>Holy Ghost's constant presence<\/i>, <\/i>the<\/i> movement towards
the law of consecration<\/i> in my life<\/i>, <\/i>the pursuit of<\/i> the <\/i>principles of the <\/i>idea<\/i>l<\/i>, and so forth<\/i>—<\/i>com<\/i>e<\/i>
together in a great symphony<\/i> <\/i>of spiritual gifts <\/i>to <\/i>form a vision of Zion in <\/i>my<\/i> soul. <\/i>This special<\/i>
vision of Zion<\/i>—for m<\/i>y life<\/i> personally, for the <\/i>future of the <\/i>Church, and in a more general<\/i>, non-
denominational<\/i> way for <\/i>the future of <\/i>America—<\/i>has been an<\/i>other<\/i> great<\/i> <\/i>contributor to<\/i> my
revelation process<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>

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Final Comments<\/i><\/p>

 <\/p>

Early Wednesday morning, on Oct 27th, 2021, as I lay in bed, I was pondering about my
life over the last 30 years. It was very disheartening that not one person from among my family
or friends had stood up valiantly to support me in my testimony and in this important work that I
have been doing all these years. And even with the launch of these three books in the last year,
and the overwhelming evidence therein, I had yet to find a single person on earth who really
believed me. So, I was feeling depressed and alone. In that moment, the Lord spoke to me
through the Holy Ghost the following words:<\/p>

 <\/p>

Just you and me to carry on<\/i>...<\/i><\/p>

 <\/p>

This was so nice! The Lord was quoting the lyrics of the 1970s song by the group
Chicago<\/i> to comfort me, and to lead me forward, just as he has done thousands and thousands of
times, and night after night, over the last ten years. <\/p>

 <\/p>

With this in mind, I'll close my testimony of these principles of Zion with the following
promise to everyone:<\/p>

If family and friends—those who know me best—will believe my testimony, then the
members of the Church will believe my testimony, and I can be of assistance in helping the
wards and stakes of the Church move closer to the ideal of the gospel. <\/p>

 <\/p>

If the members of the Church will believe my testimony, then the people of America will
also believe my testimony, and I can be of assistance in helping all citizens establish peace here
on the homefront and move closer to the ideal of government and the ideal of society. The
constant problems that we see play out every day in Washington, D.C., and in state capitals, is
not representative of the American people. Amerca is overflowing with great people and great
leaders, ready to work together to correct any and all problems, but she needs a catalyst to get the
process started and to build momentum. I should be able to help in that effort.<\/p>

 <\/p>

And if the people of America will believe my testimony, then the people of other nations
will also believe my testimony. America can be the catalyst for the world community,
showcasing a more powerful example of the ideal in self-government. The peace and prosperity
newly established throughout America by adopting the principles of A Wonderful Nation<\/i> can
become the foundation for bringing greater peace and prosperity to the rest of the world.<\/p>

 <\/p>

==<\/p>

 <\/p>

Now, on to the principles of Zion in A Wonderful Church<\/i> taught through stories! Or as
Bishop Myriel exclaimed to Jean Valjean as he was invited in for dinner in that sacred moment
of Les Miserables<\/i>, \"To table!\"<\/p>"}