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The power of the Book

I have written much by way of my feelings about certain passages in the Book of Mormon. I want to make a few things clear in case there is any question lingering in anyone's mind about exactly how I feel about this miraculous book.

It is the word of God.

It was translated by the gift and power of God.

It brings people who will read and ponder it's message closer to God.

It helps people understand better the gospel of Jesus Christ and His role as Savior and Redeemer.

It provides hope for people who are struggling with questions of faith.

It provides strength for those who are weak.

It is a powerful book, with the power to change people's lives in dramatic and very intensely personal ways.

It is true.

It is what it claims to be.

All that that statement implies is also true and what it claims to be - the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church of Jesus Christ in these, the latter-days.

Those who learn to apply the principles taught in this Book will find their lives blessed beyond measure and in ways that are impossible to comprehend and yet very, very real.

I know these things of myself, independent of any other testimony or fact.

This witness has been born to me repeatedly through the gentle promptings and feelings in my heart, which feelings I know to be true and good and holy.

I received counsel from our Stake President to read 3 Nephi 11-29 again and to find in there the strength I needed. This was inspired counsel. I did read and I testify in the name of Christ that I found the strength I needed.

I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God, powerful, miraculous, and wonderful.

God be praised for His mercy!

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