The Bull Ring

Oliver Cowdery  Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom, lead thou me on; the night is dark, and I am far from home; lead thou me on. Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene; one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now lead thou me on. I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, pride ruled my will: remember not past years. So long thy power hath blest me, sure it still will lead me on, o'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till the night is gone, and with the morn those angel faces smile, which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Once Oliver arrived in Harmony, it was as if he had always been there. Joseph talked with him late into the night, listened to his story, and answered his questions. It was obvious Oliver had a good education, and Joseph readily accepted his offer to act as scribe.   Joseph and Oliver started translating. They worked well together, ...

  John The Baptist   “Whoso believeth in me, and is baptized, the same shall be saved,” He declared. “They are they who shall inherit the kingdom of God.” Before ascending to heaven, He gave righteous men authority to baptize those who believed in Him.”   https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/11 Yaweh look now on me Clouded the sky I see Make my eyes crystal clear Walk with me to the water Tabhair domh do lámh Yaweh You gave me love Cradle this flame above Rest Your hands upon my head Lead me down to the water Tabhair domh do lámh Yaweh make me Your stream Place me inside Your dream Touch my mouth, softly call Take me out to the water   After translating that part of the golden plates Joseph and Oliver wanted to know more about baptism and the authority that was required to perform baptism.   On May 15, 1829, the rains cleared and Joseph and Oliver walked into the woods near the Susquehanna River. Kneeling, they asked God about bapt...