July 8, 1838, the Lord gave a revelation wherein he called the Twelve Apostles to go on a mission to England.  The Twelve were to take leave of the Saints at the temple site in Far West, April 26, 1839. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 118.) This time had now come, but it seemed impossible that it could be carried out, as most of the Saints had left Far West and the mobbers swore that this was a revelation that should not be fulfilled.  They would kill the first Apostle that came into the place, they said.

However, seven of the Twelve arrived at Far West the night before the 26th, and early next morning they went to the temple lot, rolled a large stone to the southeast corner of the temple grounds as a foundation, and then proceeded to hold a meeting.  Elders Wilford Woodruff and George A. Smith were then ordained Apostles, the brethren prayed and sang and then dismissed the meeting, bidding good-bye to the eighteen Saints present.  Not a mobber was astir that morning, and the word of the Lord was again fulfilled.

Topics.—­1.  Governor Boggs’ exterminating order. 2.  Betrayal of Joseph and his brethren. 3.  Adam-ondi-Ahman. 4.  Departure from Far West. 5.  The meeting of the Twelve at Far West.

Questions and Review.—­1.  How did the mob make the people believe that the “Mormons” were burning houses, etc.? 2.  What reports were brought to Governor Boggs? 3.  What was the exterminating order? 4.  What kinds of “soldiers” surrounded Far West? 5.  What did Colonel Hinkle do? 6.  What kind of court did General Lucas have to try Joseph and his brethren? 7.  What was their sentence? 8.  Why was it not carried out? 9.  What did General Clark say in his speech? 10.  Where was Adam-ondi-Ahman? 11.  Why was it so called? 12.  What did Brigham Young now do? 13.  Tell about the meeting held at Far West, April 26, 1839.

CHAPTER XXII.

In Missouri prisons.

From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.  At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a “set of fine fellows you are.”

While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows:  “Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken.”

After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the “Mormons.”  One lady came up and asked the guards which of the prisoners the “Mormons” worshiped.  Joseph was pointed out to her.  She then asked the Prophet if he professed to be the Lord and Savior.  Joseph said he was only a man sent by Jesus Christ to preach the gospel.  Quite a crowd had gathered around, and Joseph went on explaining the principles of faith, repentance, etc.  Thus Joseph preached a sermon in Jackson county in fulfillment of a prediction he had made some months before.