(The accompanying "Manifestation" was sent by Brother Richard Bullard, now laboring in England. In transmitting it he said that as he was engaged in mutual prayers, pleading with the Lord in behalf of his people, he found himself speaking by the Spirit in prophecy. He arose and wrote what clearly developed as a message. We present it to our readers as Brother Bullard wrote it, without comment, letting our readers judge as to the import of the message. - Editors Herald.)
Hearken, my people, unto that which I will speak unto you, for I will not hold my peace, for my Spirit has been grieved because of the willful disobedience of those who have departed from the ways of the Lord.
To those who have paid their vows and taken solemn oaths at shrines where I have no place and that which I have no delight in, even that which is known as Masonic Order, also that of more recent organization known as the Klans, neither of which has or can have part in the work I have committed to you, my people, but will prove to be a serious detriment to my work and the ultimate loss of those who engage their time and allegiance thereto.
Is the history of the past nothing to my people? saith the Lord. Have I not declared that the ruin and downfall of my people Israel was brought about through their departure from my ways and the joining of their interests and loyalty to shrines of heathenism which I forbade? Was not my beautiful temple destroyed because of this, and the wealth, sacrifice, and labor of my people brought to naught, and my hold name dishonored, and the place which I had honored with my presence defiled, so that the destroyer to whom my people had paid tribute made ashes and ruin of the place which my soul had delighted in; but because of its defilement I could no longer permit it to remain.
Are the desolations recorded of Jerusalem, Kirtland, and Nauvoo no warning to my people? Will my people continue to rob me of that which is needed for the building of my Zion and prepare a shelter and place of refuge for my people in the day when these secret organizations, to which some of my people have sworn allegiance, shall rise intheir anger and vengeance and bring bloodshed and desolation upon the world, such as has never been known, and from which my people shall hardly escape?
Think you that I can walk in crooked paths or give consent to that which I have repeatedly declared against? My course is eternal without change, and the provisions I have made for my people sufficient to meet every righteous claim made upon it.
Heed the counsel of my servants, the Presidency, to unite your forces in righteousness in preparation for the building of my Zion, which can only be accomplished as you become pure in heart, that I can work with you, and the day of Zion's glory shall dawn upon you, and my strength shall be granted you for the work you are called to do.
Hasten! Hasten! Again I say hasten to establish equality through my law of stewardships. Uphold the hands of those I have placed to direct in this matter; work together in love and unity; bear with each other when weakness manifests itself; and be kindhearted; for when love is not the ruling power among you, your work is vain.
Prove me, O my people, by sacrifice, and my residence shall be with you, and my Spirit shall direct, and I will raise up men who will become strong in my hand for this work; for Zion's redemption is near. Work with me according to my law, and victory shall attend you. Tempt not your Lord by further delay. Come out of Babylon as I have commanded, lest my hand in severity be felt and mourning and sorrow fill your homes.
Heed, unite, work in love and sacrifice, and your joy shall be full, saith the Spirit. - Saints' Herald, April 18, 1923
From the book Infallible Proofs, pp. 34-36, Price Publishing Company
