Text Of The Nauvoo Expositor That Got Joe And Hyrum Killed

The Mormon Curtain ^ | Nov 18, 2010

[delacoert]

We are earnestly seeking to explode the vicious principles of Joseph Smith, and those who practice the same abominations and whoredoms; which we verily know are not accordant and consonant with the principles of Jesus Christ and the Apostles; and for that purpose, and with that end in view, with an eye single to the glory of God, we have dared to gird on the armor, and with god at our head, we most solemnly and sincerely declare that the sword of truth shall not depart from the thigh, nor the buckler from the arm, until we can enjoy those glorious privileges which nature's God and our country's laws have guarantied to us--freedom of speech, the liberty of the press, and the right to worship God as seemeth us good.

We are aware, however, that we are hazarding every earthly blessing, particularly property, and probably life itself, in striking this blow at tyranny and oppression: yet notwithstanding, we most solemnly declare that no man, or set of men combined, shall, with impunity, violate obligations as sacred as many which have been violated, unless reason, justice and virtue have become ashamed and sought the haunts of the grave, though our lives be the forfeiture.

Many of us have sought a reformation in the church, without a public exposition of the enormities of crimes practiced by its leaders, thinking that if they would hearken to counsel, and shew fruit meet for repentance, it would be as acceptable with God, as though they were exposed to public gaze, "For the private path, the secret acts of men, If noble, far the noblest of their lives." but our petitions were treated with contempt; and in many cases the petitioner spurned from their presence, and particularly by Joseph, who would state that if he had sinned, and was guilty of the charges we would charge him with, he would not make acknowledgment, but would rather be damned; for it would detract from his dignity, and would consequently ruin and prove the overthrow of the Church. We would ask him on the other hand, if the overthrow of the Church was not inevitable, to which he often replies, that we would all go to Hell together, and convert it into a heaven, by casting the Devil out; and says he, Hell is by no means the place this world of fools suppose it to be, but on the contrary, it is quite an agreeable place; to which we would now reply, he can enjoy it if he is determined not to desist from his evil ways; but as for us, and ours, we will serve the Lord our God! It is absurd for men to assert that all is well, while wicked and corrupt men are seeking our destruction, by a perversion of sacred things; for all is not well, while whoredoms and all manner of abominations are practiced under the cloak of religion. Lo! the wolf is in the fold, arrayed in sheep's clothing, and is spreading death and devastation among the saints: and we say to the watchmen standing upon the walls, cry aloud and spare not, for the day of the Lord is at hand -- a day cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate.

It is a notorious fact, that many females in foreign climes, and in countries to us unknown, even in the most distant regions of the Eastern hemisphere, have been induced, by the sound of the gospel, to forsake friends, and embark upon a voyage across waters that lie stretched over the greater portion of the globe, as they supposed, to glorify God, that they might thereby stand acquitted in the great day of God Almighty. 

But what is taught them on their arrival at this place?- They are visited by some of the Strikers, for we know not what else to call them, and are requested to hold on and be faithful, for there are great blessings awaiting the righteous; and that God has great mysteries in store for those who love the lord, and cling to brother Joseph. 

They are also notified that Brother Joseph will see them soon, and reveal the mysteries of Heaven to their full understanding, which seldom fails to inspire them with new confidence in the Prophet, as well as a great anxiety to know what God has laid up in store for them, in return for the great sacrifice of father of mother, of gold and silver, which they gladly left far behind, that they might be gathered into the fold, and numbered among the chosen of God. 

They are visited again, and what is the result? They are requested to meet brother Joseph, or some of the Twelve, at some insulated point, or at some particularly described place on the bank of the Mississippi, or at some room, which wears upon its front--Positively NO Admittance. 

The harmless, inoffensive, and unsuspecting creatures, are so devoted to the Prophet, and the cause of Jesus Christ, that they do not dream of the deep laid and fatal scheme which prostrates happiness, and renders death itself desirable; but they meet him, expecting to receive through him a blessing, and learn the will of the Lord concerning them, and what awaits the faithful follower of Joseph, the Apostle and Prophet of God, 

When in the stead thereof, they are told, after having been sworn in one of the most solemn manners, to never divulge what is revealed to them, with a penalty of death attached that God Almighty has revealed it to him, that she should be his (Joseph's) Spiritual wife; for it was right anciently,and God will tolerate it again: but we must keep those pleasures and blessings form the world, for until there is a change in the government, we will endanger ourselves by practicing it-but we can enjoy the blessings of Jacob, David, and others, as well as to be deprived of them, if we do not expose ourselves to the law of the land. 

She is thunder-struck, faints recovers, and refuses. The Prophet damns her if she rejects. 

She thinks of the great sacrifice and of the many thousand miles she has traveled over sea and land, that she might save her soul from pending ruin, and replies, God's will be done and not mine. The Prophet and his devotees in this way are gratified. 

The next step to avoid public exposition from the common course of things, they are sent away for a time, until all is well; after which they return, as from a long visit. 

Those whom no power or influence could seduce, except that which is wielded by some individual feigning to be a God, must realize the remarks of an able writer, when he says, "if woman's feelings are turned to ministers of sorrow, where shall she look for consolation?" Her lot is to be wooed and want her heart is like some fortress that has been captured, sacked, abandoned, and left desolate. With her, the desire of the heart has failed-the great charm of existence is at an end; she neglects all the cheerful exercise of life, which gladen the spirits, quicken the pulses, and send the tide of life in healthful currents through the veins. 

Her rest is broken. The sweet refreshment of sleep is poisoned by melancholy dreams; dry sorrow drinks her blood, until her enfeebled frame sinks under the slightest external injury. Look for her after a little while, and you find friendship weeping over her untimely grave; and wondering that one who but so recently glowed with all the radiance of health and beauty, should so speedily be brought down to darkness and despair, you will be told of some wintry chill, of some casual indisposition that laid her low! 

But no one knows of the mental malady that previously sapped her strength, and made her so easy a pray to the spoiler. She is like some tender tree, the pride and beauty of the grove-graceful in its form, bright in its foliage, but with the worm praying at its heart; we find it withered when it should be most luxuriant. We see it drooping its branches to the earth, and shedding leaf by leaf until wasted and perished away, it falls in the stillness of the forest; and as we muse over the beautiful ruin, we strive in vain to recollect the blast or thunder-bolt that could have smitten it with decay. But no one knows the cause except the foul fiend who perpetrated the diabolical deed. 

[Godzilla]

A Godzilla face-palm is more than I expect most days. I’m chalking it up as a “win”.

[MHGinTN]

LOL ... so you want to follow the peepstone conman who asserted those things I quoted from your ‘prophet’. Okay, but please get a seeing eye dog if you’re going to wander on blindly.

[restornu]

Another word from the bitter anti LDS fruit bowl....

[Godzilla]

[restornu]

mine was better...

Oh that poor sick kitty!:)

[Vendome]

Your gonna have to change your name to exhaltedegogunner. LOL

[Vendome]

He’s a riot Alice! A full blown riot!

[MHGinTN]

ICor2:14 proves to be her passage yet again.

[Religion Moderator]

Wiki can be used as a source as long as a link or url is provided.

[Elsie]

One cannot follow if they are always trying to malign their brother.

I don't malign my Brother; or Sisters, eithe3r.

But I sure do lay it on folks who follow the Scientology of the 1830's!!

[Elsie]

 

Another word from the bitter anti LDS fruit bowl....

 

 

 

 

[Elsie]

Thank you for the info.

[Normandy]

Having been given truth from God we are under obligation to share it. He is the one who wants the message proclaimed far and wide.

I’m not going to say “whatever belief you have is false” because I have found that most religious people already believe in much truth. My approach as a Mormon is to explain that we have additional truth to add to that which you already have which can bring greater happiness.

[restornu]

What about a source or link who is/are the provider/author/group etc behind the article posted on wiki?

[restornu]

I’m not going to say “whatever belief you have is false” because I have found that most religious people already believe in much truth. My approach as a Mormon is to explain that we have additional truth to add to that which you already have which can bring greater happiness.

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yes Normandy it is that simple and also a blessing when one is able to share with others so they too have an opportunity to become aware that there is more out there of the Word of God.

I am thankful I had been given that opportunity for it answer so many of my questions and fulfilled a need that was long over due.

The beauty of it all is the choice to be able to receive and also a choice to not accept this gift!

Yes it is that simple..

[Religion Moderator]

If you wish to go to the original source via the Wiki footnotes and quote it, that is fine also - but be sure to include the link or url.

[MHGinTN]

Speaking of truth about Mormonism, here's a series of videos which reveal more truth about Mormonism than you folks would like exposed, but it is out there, so you might as well become familiar with it in your earnest desire to have the facts ...

[restornu]

That was so lame and you swallow it!

I am so thankful I know my Church History supported by footnotes had this person did their homework he would have known that!

[MHGinTN]

The leadership of Mormonism lie. They feed lies to their followers and expect the instructors to lie ... that some Mormonism apologists working Freerepublic daily do not know the various ways this lying occurs is not surprising since the founder of this polytheistic religion was a proven liar of monumental proportions, among other character flaws.