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 his only cow. — Anecdote of Captain Brown. — Called on a mission to Italy. — Increase of family. — Weight of responsibility. — No time for preparation. — Company organized. — Letter to his Sister. — The Journey. — Wonderful manifestations of the hand of God. — Nauvoo. — Carthage. — Arrival in Liverpool. — Meets the brethren. Page 107

CHAPTER XIX.

The Editor's reflections. — The responsibility of Lorenzo's Mission. — His trust in God. — His knowledge that God had called him. — Commendable characteristics. — How they are strengthened. — He writes to F. D. Richards. — Describes Genoa. — Armed men. — Priests. — Meets an acquaintance. — Curious interview. — Reflections. — Sympathy for the people. — Door opening for the Gospel in Piedmont. — Encouraging prospects. Page 116

CHAPTER XX.

Writes to President Young. — The Waldenses. — Incidents. — Calls Elder Stenhouse. — Cathedral of St. Lorenzo. — Sends two Elders to Piedmont. — Describes the Country. — Published “The Voice of Joseph.” Miraculous healing. — Sends for Elder Woodard. — Organization of the Church. — Prayer. — Officers chosen. — Mount Brigham. — Rock of Prophecy. — Testimony of an Englishman. — Invited by a Priest. — First Baptism. — Difficulties to meet. — LaTour. — The presence of the Elders only tolerated. — Can lift up his head and rejoice in spite of difficulties. Page 121

CHAPTER XXI.

Joseph Smith. — His anxiety on the subject of religion. — Secret vocal prayer. — A brilliant light envelops him. — Two personages appear. — The Lord speaks to Joseph. — Instructs him. — He has another vision. — Is shown where records are deposited. — Obtains and translates them. — Testimonies of the Witnesses. — Baptisms. — Church organized. — Temple built. — Gifts manifested. — Saints leave Kirtland. — Scenes in Jackson County. — Extreme Suffering. — Expulsion. — Memorial to Congress. Page 136

CHAPTER XXII.

Why the Saints are persecuted. — Persecutions in different ages of the World. — How Jethro came to Moses. — The Saints locate in Illinois. — A short season of peace. — Hostilities resumed. — Perfidy of the Governor of the State. — Assassination. — The Prophet's testimony that his work was finished. — The Saints are driven. — Their journey. — War with the remainder. — Extracts from Epistle. — Peace. — Perpetual Fund. — Labors of the Elders. — Publications. — The work of twenty years. — The power of truth. Page 153

CHAPTER XXIII.

Explanatory note. — Lorenzo writes to Elder Hyde. — Brightness of natural scenery. — Spiritual darkness. — A courageous minister. — Inscription attached to his portrait. — Hymn. — Drudgery. — Expression of gratitude. — A dream. — First Native ordained to preach. — Ordains Elders Woodard and Stenhouse to the High Priesthood. — The former to preside in Italy, the latter in Switzerland. — A Magnificent view. — Reflections. Page 168

CHAPTER XXIV.

Note by Editor. — Elder Woodard writes. — More Baptisms in Italy. — A singular scene. — A successful experiment. — Ten baptized. — Expressions from converts. — The Millennial Star speaks. — Encouraging reports. — Letter from Elder Woodard. — Extract from Elder Stenhouse's letter. — Opposition re-acts. — Good results. Page 177

CHAPTER XXV.

Onward. — No bounds to Brother Snow's mission. — He looks towards India and shapes his plans. — Writes to F. D. Richards. — Expresses his views. —