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A Record Too Precious to Leave Out

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By Mormon, Prophet and Historian

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I sit among the records of my people, my task is clear—abridge the centuries of history onto the plates that will one day come forth by the power of God. I have already labored over the great accounts of our wars, our kings, our prophets, and our faith. Under the direction of the Spirit, I have carefully chosen what to include, engraving the most vital truths into these plates. And yet, something weighs upon my heart.

I find that I also have in my possession the plates of Nephi—the very records that stretched from Nephi himself to the reign of King Benjamin. These plates given to King Benjamin by Malaki were preserved by righteous men and passed down through generations. These plates contain more than history; they are the voice of our earliest prophets, the pure doctrine of Christ, and the plain and precious truths that have guided our people from the beginning.

At first, I believed my abridgment was enough, that I had included all that was necessary. But as I review these sacred records, the Spirit of the Lord impresses upon me a truth I cannot ignore: These words must be preserved in their fullness. They are not merely a history but a witness—one that will be needed in the last days when the world will once again search for truth.

Thus, I set aside my own judgment and follow the will of God, and include this record of Nephi upon these plates. I do not know all the reasons, only that the Lord has commanded it.  Whatever the reason, I obey, knowing that the Lord’s wisdom far exceeds my own.

To those who one day will read these words, I give this plea: Do not take them lightly. These are not mere stories of the past but a guide for your salvation. They will have been preserved for you—so that you might know of Christ, of His gospel, and of the consequences of rejecting His voice.

I have done my part. The rest is in your hands.

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I am Mormon, a prophet, a warrior, and the final recorder of my people’s history. Born in a time of great wickedness and war, I was chosen at just ten years old to begin studying the sacred records of the Nephites. By fifteen, I was visited by the Lord, and by sixteen, I was leading our armies in battle. For decades, I fought to defend my people against the relentless Lamanite forces, but despite my efforts, the hearts of my people remain hardened, and their destruction becomes inevitable. As our civilization crumbles, I dedicate my final years to abridging the records of our people onto golden plates, preserving the story of the Nephites, their rise and fall, and most importantly, their testimony of Jesus Christ. Though my people are perishing in battle, I leave this record for future generations, that they might learn from our mistakes and turn to God. My son, Moroni, will carry on this work after me, ensuring that the truth will one day come forth to the world. By the world’s recognition, I may be known as a prophet, a warrior, and an abridger of my people’s history, yet, my personal wish is to be remembered simply as a disciple of Christ. I am unique in my contribution to Nephi’s Blog, in that I know how it ends. Because I do, my fear is that I may fail in any effort to be an unbiased historian. I just can’t help myself. Thus when I see something important I tend to point it out. My access to all of the records, from Nephi to those written in my own hand, including the sacred Brass Plates, and the history of the Jaradite nation, gives me a perspective unavailable to any other contributor. I have studied, abridged, and pondered the writings of all the prophets both ancient and recent. I have seen their prophesies fulfilled to the letter. Having witnessed many of them personally, I know without any doubt, the prophecies yet to be fulfilled, in the future will, with certainty, be fulfilled. With this assurance, forgive my personal editorializing to the many writers contributions. Remember, though this blog can’t contain even the 100th part of the record of my people. I have read it all.



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