THE RESTORATION OF THE GOSPEL.
The falling away makes necessary a restoration; for the purposes of God in the final redemption of the race requires it.
MATT. 24:14.—"This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world," before the end.
REV. 14:6.—An angel restores the gospel in the latter days.
DAN. 2:28-45.—Daniel saw the kingdom of God established in the last days. The Aaronic Priesthood was restored by John the Baptist to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, May 15, 1829; shortly after this date, the Melchisedek Priesthood was restored by Peter, James and John.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized April 6, 1830, at Fayette, N.Y.
DOC. & COV. 65:2.—Daniel's vision fulfilled in the Latter-day Kingdom.