Fayette. There were about thirty members present besides many others who
came to hear. The Spirit of God was greatly enjoyed at this meeting. Many
prophesied, while others had beautiful visions of the heavens opened to
their eyes.

Topics.--1. Organization of the Church. 2. First meeting, sermon and
conference. 3. First miracle.

Questions and Review.--1. When and where was the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints organized? 2. Name the first six members. 3. What was
done at that meeting? 4. How many members are there in the Church today? 5.
How did you become a member of the Church? 6. Describe the first miracle.
7. How was the evil one cast out in former days? (See Acts 16: 16, 18.) 8.
What proof was given that Joseph and his brethren were true believers. (See
Mark 16: 16, 17.) 9. When was the first conference of the Church held?




CHAPTER IX.

PERSECUTION OF JOSEPH.


By this time you will see that when the Lord set his hand to begin the
great latter-day work, the evil one was also present, trying to hinder its
progress. At the very beginning there were only Joseph and a few friends to
work against, but now the Church was fast becoming established in the land,
and if it were to be stopped some strong effort would have to be made. So
the evil one inspired men to gather in large crowds or mobs to annoy and do