18 And it came to pass that because of so much contention and so much difficulty in the government, that they had not kept sufficient guards in the land of Zarahemla; for they had supposed that the Lamanites durst not come into the heart of their lands to attack that great city Zarahemla.(Helaman 1:18)The Nephite... Continue Reading →
These Things Were to Be Kept Sacred, and Handed Down from One Generation to Another – Alma 63:12-13
12 Now behold, all those engravings which were in the possession of Helaman were written and sent forth among the children of men throughout all the land, save it were those parts which had been commanded by Alma should not go forth. 13 Nevertheless, these things were to be kept sacred, and handed down from... Continue Reading →
Many Had Become Hardened…and Many Were Softened – Alma 62:41
41 But behold, because of the exceedingly great length of the war between the Nephites and the Lamanites many had become hardened, because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and many were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that they did humble themselves before God, even in the depth of humility.(Alma 62:41)What effect... Continue Reading →
My Soul Standeth Fast in That Liberty – Alma 61:9
9 And now, in your epistle you have censured me, but it mattereth not; I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of your heart. I, Pahoran, do not seek for power, save only to retain my judgment-seat that I may preserve the rights and the liberty of my people. My soul standeth... Continue Reading →
It Is My God Whom I Fear – Alma 60:28
28 Yea, behold I do not fear your power nor your authority, but it is my God whom I fear; and it is according to his commandments that I do take my sword to defend the cause of my country, and it is because of your iniquity that we have suffered so much loss.(Alma 60:28)Whom... Continue Reading →
I, Moroni, Am Constrained, According to the Covenant Which I Have Made – Alma 60:34
34 And now behold, I, Moroni, am constrained, according to the covenant which I have made to keep the commandments of my God; therefore I would that ye should adhere to the word of God, and send speedily unto me of your provisions and of your men, and also to Helaman.(Alma 60:34)We all love freedom.... Continue Reading →
It Was Easier to Keep the City…Than to Retake It – Alma 59:9
9 And now as Moroni had supposed that there should be men sent to the city of Nephihah, to the assistance of the people to maintain that city, and knowing that it was easier to keep the city from falling into the hands of the Lamanites than to retake it from them, he supposed that... Continue Reading →
He Did Speak Peace to Our Souls – Alma 58:10-11
10 Therefore we did pour out our souls in prayer to God, that he would strengthen us and deliver us out of the hands of our enemies, yea, and also give us strength that we might retain our cities, and our lands, and our possessions, for the support of our people.11 Yea, and it came... Continue Reading →
Firm and Undaunted – Alma 57:20-21
20 And as the remainder of our army were about to give way before the Lamanites, behold, those two thousand and sixty were firm and undaunted.21 Yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness; yea, and even according to their faith it was done unto them; and I... Continue Reading →
Because of the Fulfilling the Oath – Alma 56:6-8
6 And now ye also know concerning the covenant which their fathers made, that they would not take up their weapons of war against their brethren to shed blood.7 But in the twenty and sixth year, when they saw our afflictions and our tribulations for them, they were about to break the covenant which they... Continue Reading →