Show A NEW WITNESS the latest published volume from the bhe pen pan of hider B H is ig a banua hand ince acme book boari octavo size BIZ and printed in alv alfir ar type of biages on en tilled A now new witness for or gud god abe work la is lo 10 tended intended lor for general as well as aa being adapted for a text book on gospel principles principle in mutual Improve improvement men t sunday schools and aed other organizations where subjects are studied and discussed price full cloth full leather gilt publishers Publish erst geogre Q cannon sons company salt lake city the general theme of the author in A new witnel for god 1 is ie that the prophet joseph smith Is that wit witness nees pur for the purpose of the be discussion the subject is divided into four propositions proposition which are carefully and effectively maintained by the arguments adduced tuese these propositions or theses are thus stated I 1 the world needs a new witness for god 11 II the church of christ was wa destroyed there has been an apostasy from tb the christian religion iOD so complete and universal as to 10 make necessary esLary a new dispensation pensa ion tion of the gospel III HI the gospel of jesus christ in the last days in the hour of gods judg ment is to be restored to earth oy dy reopening the heavens and giving a new thereof to the children ot of men IV joseph smith is the new witness for god a prophet divined divinely V authorized to teach the gospel and reestablish establish re the church of jesus christ on earth proposition number one receive fc treatment in a single chapter yet in oom complete and well form with terse and emphatic language the author points out first brat the divided state tate of christendom second the rhe failure of professed modern christ christianity an as a represented by the various churches during the past sixteen centuries tu riesto to evangelize even nominally but bittle more than oue one fourth of abe world notwithstanding the fact that thai jl it has bas been backed ty by the most moat powerful nations in war and commerce and third the existence of a constantly increasing unbelief in christian together with the inability of the orthodox to cope with infidel re reviler vilers of the chris blau religion ton these conditions are taken as a basis for a well carried out argument that they indicate a weakness which can be remedied only by a now new witness on behalf of we truths of heaven to reveal avd and promulgate them in their purity and invincible power to overcome error the second proposition occupies seven chapters in a collaboration ol 01 evidences proving that there has been a universal apostasy from the chris blau religion as taught by the saylor when he was in mortality and by his immediate follower follo were this fact for we weak a ess and a ad unsatisfactory condition described to in thesis oue coo the effects of pagan paean persecution se and of peace wealth and luxury are considered and with the changes made lu iu the form of church government and ordinances are established by historical references reference while the testimony of prophecy clinches the argument of a universal uni vereal apostasy the final chapter in this 41 division vision cites the virtual admission of departure from the gospel by religion isep both catholic and protestant to in their illogical Illogic ol arguments monte to establish themi elver and their heir statements of religious conditions thesis three deals in two chapters with the be scriptural evidence upon she 11 necessity coulty of continuous revelation and the promise thereof in latter times and with arguments of modern pro tossed leased christiana against it the fallacy of these arguments is ie shown conclusively and the force of their criticism critic lam directed at themselves with effect this branch of the subject is ia closed with a careful review of the prophetic bluto binton y of the charon of christ the overcoming of the saints and the restoration of the gospel by the angelic mess mos aize salze the fourth and laba division corn COM bribes twenty one chapters occupy occupying ine the cue greater portion of the volume page it is a comprehensive historical and doctrinal statement of the mission and labors of the prophet joseph smith as presented to the world in hip hie individual conduct and the principles principle be promulgated objections to joseph as an inspired witness for god are met nd electively and satisfactorily disposed of and the perfectly scriptural character of the doctrines be taught Is ia shown to establish the fact of his bis divine inspiration to this to ia added many fe tures of deep interest and valuable bist historical orical import such as the perform at anoe ce of miracles by the power of heaven in latter times and the fulfil fulfill ment melt of prophecies both ancient and evidences of the divine calling ot of the prophet are given potent patent fluence luence mf lo by citing the comprehensive lessof bees of the plan he be taught forsbe for the salvation of mankind here and hereafter in harmony with thelrue the true christian principle declared by the lord by the brea breadth ath of the prophets knowledge of the uni universe verae which could have been received by him only through revelation from heaven by his thorough conception of mand man place and destiny in 10 the of gods and by the closing witness of the martyrdom like that of other inspired and holy men whose aloud has been shed abed for the testimony moray of jesus jesues sy the of the world in 9 his of the great theme elder bears brief but emphatic witness to the divinity of the prophet josephs calling as aa a now new witness for god in the tb latter day dispensation the volume is a valuable addition to church literature more than ordinary interest for young men and women aud and for readers of vigorous thought an aa acquaintance with and understanding of the nature of it its contents should bould be a part of the education cf every latter jay day saint bint of each person interested ed in obtaining an accurate view of the genius which inspires the mormon people and of all who value their moral and spiritual welfare in the present and future life |