The Book of Melchisedec II

Chapter 1

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And their were many king of other nations who had been stirred up by the conspirators, even those who had hearkened unto the whisperings of the priests who followed Belial, gathered their armies together in secret counsel.

And they assembled themselves in the lands surrounding the valley of Salem, saying one unto another that the city must be overthrown lest its righteousness spread among the nations.

For the rulers of those lands feared the covenant which governed the people of Salem.

Because the example of Zion caused many among their own people to question the pride and oppression of their kings.

Therefore they determined in their hearts that the city of Salem must be destroyed.

And they gathered their armies from many lands.

And they marched toward the valley of Salem with the intent to overthrow the city and scatter its inhabitants.

And when the inhabitants of Salem heard that armies were approaching from many directions they were troubled in their hearts.

For they were not a people who trusted in the strength of weapons nor in the power of armies.

For their strength lay in righteousness and in the covenant which they had made before the Lord God even the Great Jehovah.

And the elders of the city assembled themselves together and came unto Melchisedec seeking counsel.

And they said unto him:

Behold the nations gather themselves against us.

What shall we do that Zion may be preserved?

And Melchisedec answered them saying:

Let us seek the Lord.

For Zion is not established by the wisdom of men but by the covenant of God.

And if we remain faithful the Lord shall defend this people.

And Melchisedec entered into the sanctuary of the Most High.

And he bowed himself before the altar of Jehovah.

And he sought the Lord with mighty prayer and supplication.

Saying:

O Jehovah, thou who art the God of heaven and earth, and the keeper of the covenant of the fathers, behold the nations gather themselves together against thy people.

Thou hast established Zion among this nation according to thy word.

Wilt thou suffer the wicked to destroy the work which thou hast begun?

Wilt thou permit the enemies of righteousness to triumph over the covenant which thou hast restored among this people?

For we are but servants before thee.

And we trust not in the strength of arms but in thy mercy and thy power.

And it came to pass that while Melchisedec prayed the Spirit of the Lord was with him.

And the word of Jehovah came unto him saying:

My servant Melchisedec, thou hast been faithful in the covenant which I have given unto thee.

Thou hast taught this people to walk in humility, equity, and righteousness.

Therefore Zion shall not fall by the hand of the wicked.

For the covenant of righteousness is stronger than the armies of men.

And the power of heaven is greater than the weapons of kings and those who seek thine destruction.

Therefore stand firm in the Holy Order which I have established among this people.

And fear not the threats of the nations.

For I will defend Zion.

Therefore, I will cause confusion among the armies of the wicked.

And their wisdom shall turn unto foolishness before them.

Yea, their strength shall fail them.

And behold the counsel of their kings shall be broken.

Now when Melchisedec heard these words he rose from prayer strengthened with confidence and trust in the Lord His God.

And he returned unto the people of Salem and spoke unto them saying:

Fear not the armies of the nations.

For the Lord hath spoken that Zion shall be preserved.

Therefore remain faithful in the covenant.

Let no pride arise among you.

Let the needs of thy neighbor continue to be remembered among you.

Let the law of consecration remain in your hearts.

Thus the people were strengthened by the words of Melchisedec.

And they continued in fasting and prayer before the Lord.

Now the armies of the kings entered the valley which surrounded the city of Salem.

And the kings who had formed the alliance began to accuse one another of treachery.

For suspicion entered into their hearts.

Their captains contended among themselves concerning leadership.

And the unity of their armies was broken.

Their soldiers began to quarrel one with another.

And confusion spread among the camps of the invading armies.

Now because of this great confusion the kings turned against one another.

Yea, and their armies fought among themselves in the valley.

And great fear came upon them.

And their alliance was scattered.

Therefore, they fled from the valley in disorder.

And thus the Lord delivered the city of Salem without great battle.

And the inhabitants of Salem gave thanks unto the Most High.

For they perceived that it was the hand of Jehovah which had defended them.

Thus, the nations round about heard of these things.

And they were astonied.

Saying one unto another:

Surely the God of heaven defendeth this city.

For Zion is established among that people.