17 And now Alma was their high priest, he being the founder of their church.
18 And it came to pass that none received authority to preach or to teach, except it were by him from God.
19 Therefore he consecrated all their priests, and all their teachers, and none were consecrated except they were just men.
20 Therefore they did watch over their people, and did nourish them with things pertaining to righteousness.
21 And it came to pass that they began to prosper exceedingly in the land; and they called the land Helam.
22 And it came to pass that they did multiply and prosper exceedingly in the land of Helam; and they built a city, which they called the city of Helam.
23 Nevertheless the Lord seeth fit to chasten his people; yea, he trieth their patience and their faith.
24 Nevertheless, whosoever putteth his trust in him, the same shall be lifted up at the last day.
25 Yea, and thus it was with this people.
26 For behold, I will shew unto you that they were brought into bondage, and none could deliver them but the Lord their God; yea, even the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob.
27 And it came to pass that he did deliver them, and he did shew forth his mighty power unto them, and great were their rejoicings.
