THE SECOND BOOK OF SAMUEL (THE LAMANITE)

1Now, it was while I labored as High Priest to the people of Corianton, before the year wherein my father returned unto our fathers, that the signs which I had prophesied unto the people of Zarahemla concerning the birth of the Christ were accomplished. And when my son Corianton and I did labor together in that capacity the signs of His death came, and the people were amazed and affrighted.

2But behold, the Spirit did whisper peace to our minds and to our souls so that we did patiently bear the day, the night, and the day of darkness. For, though the occurrence was frightful, still, the Spirit did sing a song of sweet redemption to our souls. And many dreamed dreams and saw visions. And even some few did receive commandments as to what should be done when the Lord did come to visit the people of Corianton.

3And He did come unto us, in accordance with the visions that I too had received when I was but a young man. For, we had gathered together to worship when the signs came. Yea, and all the people in the cities had gathered to Corianton. And all the people in the forests had gathered, and also from the lakes and rivers. And we were all together, a great concourse of people awaiting the coming of the Lord.

4And we did hear His voice from afar off and we did shout with joy when we heard it. For, it caused our hearts to leap. Yea, our hearts did leap within our breasts and nothing could have prevented us from crying out our joy when we heard His voice.

5But the voice was first a voice of warning unto all those who did wickedness. And from this we understood in our hearts that not all the wicked were destroyed. But behold, many were destroyed, even the most part, and that so that all might have one or many accounts to tell of the signs that preceded the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. And the voice was as the voice of an angel, not of a trump, or of thunder. But it did pierce us to the core. And behold, the voice did also separate the good from the bad. For, those who feared the retribution of a just God, trembled and sought to hide themselves. Yea, and they were filled with great loathing to see Him. But those who did good works were filled with joy and they ran out into the streets and clearings to see what was about to befall. Yea, they welcomed their Lord with praise and singing.

6And in the day that He did come amongst us, and it was not long after the signs of His death had abated, we did according to the things we had been commanded in the visions and revelations that many had received during the days of darkness.

7Behold, we did greet Him as our King and our Great High Priest. And I did take Him by the hand and I did lead Him to the seat of the Chief of the High Priests. And I did place upon Him the robes of the High Priest and He did sit upon the seat. And behold, I did declare to all the people that this was the Christ, the Son of the Living God; He who was killed by His own; He who had paid the uttermost price for our redemption and who had sealed it with the sacrifice most dear. And the people did gather to the Temple of Mentina to see Him and to hear His words.

8And behold, my son Corianton did approach the seat and, bowing himself down before his Lord, he did wash His feet, hands, and head, and he did anoint Him with oil most precious. And when he had done this, the Lord did place His hands upon the head of Corianton and blessed him, and bid him arise.

9And behold, Sabel approached also the seat and bowed herself down before the Lord. _And she did break bread and blessed it_ , as she had been taught to do upon the Way. And she offered it to the Lord, and He did eat. _And she did pour out pure wine into a grail and blessed it_ , as she had been taught to do upon the Way. And she offered it to the Lord, and He did drink. And when this was done He took her by the hand and arose from the seat. And He said in the hearing of all the people gathered there:

10Behold, this is well, what these two have done unto me. For they did approach me upon the Way. Yea, they did seek my face and I did acknowledge them. And behold, I did teach them these things upon the Way when I did show myself unto them who sought me. Let them be an ensample unto all those who would come unto me and diligently seek me. Unto such shall I give my kingdom. Yea, of such shall I make up my jewels.

11And behold, when He had said these words, He did join the hands of Corianton, my son, and Sabel, and presented them together to the host, saying:

12These two have become First Man and First Woman. Surely, they shall always administer my sacraments together. For, the one is not without the other in me. Wherefore, I shall bless and sanctify all that they do.

13And unto the two, He said:

14Go now and do like as you did unto me also unto all this people, teaching them to do likewise unto every person.

15And they went straightway and ministered unto the people, teaching them the ordinance of these two sacraments. And when they had done this and returned again, He turned again unto me and said:

16Are there any sick and afflicted among you? Let them come up unto me and I will bless them. And by their faith, they shall be made whole.

17And we did cause that all those who were sick and afflicted to approach Him and He was pleased. For there were not so many who were sick and afflicted because of the many healers that worked their gifts among us. But there were some who had met with accidents who were halt and some who had complaints that they had borne for many years for which the Healers had no cure. But behold, these were not many.

18Now, when they had approached the Lord, He did lay hands on them and blessed them. And behold, they did arise and were free of their afflictions. And this was a great confirmation of what we had always believed about the Lord, that He is mighty to save both quick and dead. And we rejoiced in this affirmation.

19And when He had blessed all the sick and the afflicted, He turned again unto me and said:

20Suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

21And we did suffer all the parents to gather the little children and bring them to the Lord. And He did teach them many things that cannot be written. And He raised His hands into the air and He blessed all the little ones. Now when He had done this, a great light was seen in the sky above their heads and they were all enveloped in light. And it was to be seen within the light that angels descended and did minister to the children. And voices were heard that we did not understand, and songs were voiced that we did not know. And all the people marveled at this thing. And when the angels had again ascended and the light had gone away, behold, the countenances of the children shone still and they did prophecy.

1Now, after all these things had taken place, Jesus turned once again to me and said:

2Behold, the people of Corianton are Nem indeed. Great should be your joy and also your cause to give thanks and rejoice. For, you have listened to my voice and you have sought my face. Wherefore, I have manifested myself unto you at many times, and you are not surprised nor too much amazed by my appearance unto you this day. This thing does please me very much. Now I go unto the Nem of Mentina again to teach them. Continue faithful and I will visit you often to teach you also.

3And after He had said this, a cloud did descend from heaven and He was taken up in it and carried away with a great sound.

4And I, and all the people, did stand in amazement and in joy. Yea, we felt a joy that could not find expression. And we could not find it in ourselves to depart one from another for the space of many hours because of the Spirit that was in us. For, of a sudden, one person or another would burst forth in prophecy and we were loathe to be absent from such miracles.