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Source: Church History Vol. 1 Chapter 4 Page: 48 (~1829)

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48 heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen.

"'OLIVER COWDERY.

"'DAVID WHITMER

"'MARTIN HARRIS.'

"Soon after these things had transpired, the following additional testimony was obtained:-

"'AND ALSO THE TESTIMONY OF EIGHT WITNESSES.

"'Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come, that Joseph Smith, Jr., the translator of this work, has shown unto us the plates of which hath been spoken, which have the appearance of gold; and as many of the leaves as the said Smith has translated, we did handle with our hands: and we also saw the engravings thereon, all of which has the appearance of ancient work, and of curious workmanship. And this we bear record with words of soberness, that the said Smith has shown unto us, for we have seen and hefted, and know of a surety, that the said Smith has got the plates of which we have spoken. And we give our names unto the world to witness unto the world that which we have seen; and we lie not. God bearing witness of it.

"'Christian Whitmer.

"'Jacob Whitmer.

"'Peter Whitmer, Jr.

"'John Whitmer.

"'Hiram Page

"'Joseph Smith, Sen.

"'Hyrum Smith.

"'Samuel H. Smith.'"

-Times and Seasons, vol. 3, pp. 897-899.

The testimony of these witnesses is plain, and of a nature to preclude the possibility of their having been deceived. They could not have been mistaken, hence their testimony is true, or they are liars. What inducement could have been offered them to lie? The cause was unpopular; yes, bitterly and violently persecuted. They had every reason to believe that contumely, persecution, and ostracism would be their portion if they thus publicly espoused this cause. Joseph Smith had neither wealth, emolument, nor positions of honor to offer them.

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