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SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY Thomas S. Monson |
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“Life is perfect for none of us, and at times the challenges and difficulties we face may become overwhelming, causing our light to dim. However, with help from our Heavenly Father, coupled with support from others, we can regain that light which will illuminate our own path once again and provide the light others may need” (“Be an Example and a Light.” October 2015 General Conference).
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TODAY IN CHURCH HISTORY October 25, 2021 |
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1838 - As the men led by Elder David W. Patten arrived at Crooked River, a shot was fired hitting Patrick O’Banion. Elder Patten then ordered the men to charge down the hill and set up a line. The mob set up a line near the river. Several shots were fired back and forth, the Saints at a disadvantage as they were shooting west into the dark and the mob had the advantage firing east with the rising sun behind the Saints silhouetting them. |
David W. Patten Elder Patten ordered a charge that resulted in hand-to-hand fighting with swords, causing the mob to flee. As the mob was fleeing, one came from behind a tree and turned, firing a shot that hit Elder Patten, who fell wounded. The Saints gathered up their wounded, numbering about eleven men and returned to Far West. One brother, Gideon Carter, was killed during the fighting, Elder Patten died later in the evening at the home of Brother Winchester about three miles from Far West where he had been left as a result of his wounds. The Prophet Joseph, his brother Hyrum, and Lyman Wight, went to meet the brethren on their return and visited with Elder Patten before he died. |
Young Patrick O’Banion, the first person shot in the battle, also died during the evening. The total was three dead and nine wounded in the battle of Crooked River, including Elder David W. Patten, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (History of the Church, 3:171-172) |
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DAILY READING SCHEDULE
Read the Standard Works of the Church: The Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants/Pearl of Great Price, Old Testament and New Testament, in one year by following our Daily Reading Schedule.
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