Great Salt Lake Nov. 29th, 1864
My Dear Saint James [Dove] and Saint John Eardley,
The day has at length arrived when I am permitted to converse by letter with you; for I do nothing with the disciples of the Weber House but by Counsel. The faithful of that Assembly are perceived in the Courts of Eternity, but have to undergo an ordeal fitted to their state, trying their spirit, and as they bear one pressure, their condition is advanced, that the light and glory of the Fulness may not dazzle and confound them; and thus, line upon line will be given them until they are able to bear the full blaze of our Eternal Father's designs of redeeming Adam's race, together with his glorious estate. The High Priesthood is the grand lever power to accomplish this, assisted by the legal heirs. Thus the necessity of a preparation attending strictly to the things written by the Servant of the Lord. Each ones organization shall improve to comprehend the Celestial element to move, to act in unison with Celestial beings. Little things first and those truthfully handled, increases confidence; then trust that the Servant of the Lord may gently open—as you go-- the Gates of Knowledge, Wisdom, Government, Truth, that have been shut from the foundation of all existence, to be revealed in in the present time. What have I found, in feeling among the Exalted at Weber? One tenth of a key given belonging to the Holy Priesthood with a request, has unveiled the spirit of some who had thought to adorn themselves with the Holy Joseph's revealed principle and ministry; although a caution was given with this portion of a key; and as it has been written-- I cold mourn, especially over ones condition who should have been a mighty minister to this generation; but it is unlawful. To such, the things revealed by Jesus Christ or the Sons of God acting with him throughout this universe will be judged, scanned and condemned as folly and attributed to the adversary. Thus has it been and will be until the Saints of the Most High shall take and possess the Kingdom for ever and ever. Then, where shall we find them? In outer darkness—a Plane! The holy Joseph has omitted to place upon his Diagram. Rejoice not over the fall of any; but rather sorrow, for the adversary has power and will, giant-like, attack each of you. Which for the Servants of the Lord have not been received by “impostor,” Fool, and why is it? Because a portion of element emanating from the Planet “outer darkness” reaches this earth, and those spirits love it better than light; therefore, to them, darkness is light, and light darkness. I make this plain that your understanding may have power to clear away the mist that has gathered around this principle in all ages and countries. Be not afraid of opposers or persecution-- it shall bring you joy. Practice righteousness and truth that your accusers may be found false, and outside the City of the Saints of the Most High. Again, it has been said “Cainan's sayings are learned and studious—not lie the revelations of Jesus Christ.” Cainan pretends to no worldly learning but such as he received from Israel's God—that is his life and joy. The way of expression may vary; but all is drawn form the same fountain and is light and truth, and is meat and drink to the lovers of truth; but distrust and doubt to all others, and his words shall try every soul that heareth the, as the fire trieth the gold, separating the dross. And the day will come when, upon another part of this earth the Lord's servant can stand, and having liberty, will say “Come on ye great Astronomers, Soothsayers, Ye Refined Theologians, Ye Emporers and Kings, bring up your cherished sciences and imaginations with which you have seduced the heirs of salvation from their entrance on their Father's Estate, to the God of Israel's Quartz Mill, and Cainan shall grind them to powder with that science by which all things are and were created and held in preservation through all the Eternities. The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock these mighty truths, and are handed down to the Lord's Servant and will be used, bringing to pass every necessary arrangement for this earth's entrance into Celestial glory. The Temples will be reared to which Alpha will suddenly come as a refiner's fire. Malachi asks the question “Who may abide his coming?” I answer, Those who are gathered in Holy Assemblies, and instructed in Celestial wisdom, gaining power over the fiery element, while the rest are as fuller's soap. I stop here, not wishing to relate the antagonistic scene with the two powers, until a future day. You are, as yet, little children, seeking the toys of mortality which, one by one, must drop from your affections in the days of your preparation, as you progress to be coworkers with me. Furnish your minds with every principle revealed at Weber. Be an example of holiness to all—live a Holy life, and the Spirit of God, which is all intelligence, shall attend upon you, instructing your spirits with knowledge of things as they exist. Seek that spirit by fasting some, and earnest prayer, when you pray say,--”Holy and Righteous Father who dwellest in the First Heaven—all glory to thy name. Let thy Holy Spirit shine in upon my understanding that I may comprehend thy will and do it while I remain upon the earth. Give me wisdom that I may be useful in teaching the heirs of salvation the same. Let my daily wants be supplied by righteous exertion and they mercy that continueth forever. Forgive my imperfections and help me to become perfect before thee. Clothe me with light, that I may perform thy designs upon the earth as the Angels do who are in thy presence. Let the adversary have no dominion over us; but assist us to escape every snare that I may return to my Home in Honor for the Kingdom, Glory and Power is thine for ever and ever.
The conduct of Bro. Grow while at Nevada was every way reprehensible and never endorsed by me. His medling with the Holy order of Birthright was highly offensive. He was entirely ignorant and his sayings vain, and his words have to be recalled. But patience has to be exercised towards him, seeing he is willing and does improve. You will see many act similarly. When the Fulness first reaches them, they become confounded and wishing to be great, exhibit their untutored spirit. The keys of Birthright are given to Cainan and will be held by him alone, and this is Eternal Law. See Cainan's second interview with Celestial beings. (Cainan was received by baptism into the Fulness of the Gospel by John the Revelator, a just man made perfect. We here copy his own words to Cainan: “It was part of my mission to remain upon the earth to prepare you for the interview, and this according to the order of Priesthood. And after this, I shall be at liberty to return to my home in the Heaven.”-- This took place on a certain mountain called by the Lord, “My Holy Mountain.” The mountain is east of Salt Lake City, and the interview took place on the 25th, 26th, 2th days of August 1862. (41 days after Joseph's death. This circumstance was forbidden at that time to be revealed.----We give you a description of the interview in Cainan's own words:-- “A portion of the earth whereon we stood together with ourselves, became translated, and there appeared Seth and Enos who declared unto me their Priesthood, birthright, Authority, Exaltation and Glory, saying unto me:--'Feel and handle us, for you are Cainan, and we three form a quorum to act for God upon the earth. We have finished our work upon the earth in mortality, and sealed our testimony with our blood; therefore, upon you is laid the responsibility to carry on the work of God connected with mortality. See ye to it, Be wise and prudent.'”
Let the opposers, whoever they are, have no place in your affections or they will draw off the attendance of the Heavenly Host from you. I know your spirits and have been pained to remain silent; but it s wisdom and your salvation. Now I hand you and Bro Eardley who have my best wishes, the Presiding Charge at Nevada over all the faithful Saints of the Most High. Preach the Fulness of the Gospel in every opening. Be harmless, yet wise-- giving no advantage; but taking all. You need no other authority but of faithful, I will give you keys of power to work with, being together all you can. The Priesthood's for strength. Ordain to the Aaronic Priesthood first, and I will arrange the Priesthoods afterwards. Let this Epistle be an answer to all writing at present. My best love to all the faithful Saints.
12th Gen. Epistle of Cainan, to the Left wing at Nevada to J. Dove and J.R. Eardley.