The Complaints of Orson Hyde.
Visit of Elders M'Lellin, Young and Carter with the Prophet.
The Prophet Assaulted by William Smith.
Orson Hyde's Letter of Complaint.
Reconciliation of Orson Hyde with the Prophet.
Charge to Elder Cahoon to Sustain the Twelve.
Sorrow of Father and Mother Smith over William Smith's Difficulty.
The Sympathy Between the Prophet and his Brother Hyrum.
William Smith's Letter to the Prophet.
Letter of the Prophet to his Brother William.
Desire of the Prophet for William's Salvation.
Sundry Prayers of the Prophet for the Welfare of Various Brethren.
The Prophet's Christmas at Home.
The Prophet's Renewal of the Study of Hebrew.
Revelation Given to Lyman Sherman Dec. 26, 1835.
Sunday Services.
Trifling Visitors.
Arraignment of Almon W. Babbitt.
First Report of the Seventies.
Charges Against Elder William Smith.
Patriarchal Blessing Meeting.
Hebrew Studies.
Questions of the Twelve Concerning Trial of William Smith.
An Account of the Book of Abraham.
Tone of the American Press Toward the Prophet.
Heathen Temple on Lake Erie.

[Chapter XXVI. ]

Opening of the Year 1836—The American Indians—Special Council Meeting in Kirtland.

Reflections of the Prophet.
Reconciliation of the Prophet and his Brother William.
Settlement of William Smith's Case before the Council.
Preparation for the Hebrew School.
A Difference Between the Prophet and Orson Pratt.
A New Teacher for Hebrew Class Employed.
Vacancies in the High Council Filled.
The Gathering of Israel and The American Indians.
Policy of the Government of the United States Respecting the Indians.
President Andrew Jackson's Views on the Policy of the General Government with Reference to the Indians.
Hopes of the Prophet in Behalf of the Indians.
A Feast at Bishops Whitney's.
Progress of Work on Kirtland Temple.
Bishop Whitney's Unique Invitation to the Prophet.
Visit of Alva Beaman to the Prophet.
Preparations for the Solemn Assembly.
Vinson Knight Ordained into Kirtland Bishopric.
Vacancies in the Kirtland High Council Filled.
Vacancies Filled in the High Council of Zion.
Sidney Rigdon's Ailment.
The Prophet's Joy.
The Coming of Prof. Seixas.
Rules and Regulations to be Observed in the House of the Lord in Kirtland.
Return of Oliver Cowdery from Columbus, Ohio.
The Council Meeting in the Kirtland Temple.
Minutes of a Priesthood Meeting held in Kirtland Temple, January 15, 1836.

[Chapter XXVII. ]

Reconciliation of the First Presidency and Twelve Apostles—Pentecostal Times in Kirtland.

Special Council Meeting with the Twelve.
Testimonies of Presidency and Twelve.
Marriage and Sacrament.
Progress in Study of Hebrew.
Form of Marriage Certificate.
Marriage of J. F. Boynton.
The Marriage Feast.
J. W. Olived and the Prophet.
Washing and Anointing in Kirtland Temple.
The Prophet Blessed to Lead Israel in the Last Days.
The Prophet's Vision of the Celestial Kingdom.
Alvin Smith.
Revelation.
The Salvation of Children.
The Prophet's Vision of the Twelve.
Ministration of Angels.
High Councils of Zion and Kirtland Anointed.
Further Visions and Revelations.
Anointing the Twelve and Seventy.
Blessing of the Lord's Anointed.
Letter from Daniel Dunklin to W. W. Phelps et al.
Doubts of Alva Beaman.
Continuation of Spiritual Meetings.
Illness of Warren Parrish.
Arrival of Prof. Seixas.
Continuation of Ministrations and Visions.
The Prophet Feasts his Father's Family.
Resolutions.
Anointing the Seventy.

[Chapter XXVIII. ]

The Prophet's Ministry and Studies in Kirtland.

Further Arrangements for the Study of Hebrew.
The Gathering of Israel.
Names for the Second Quorum of Seventy.
Arrangements of Quorums to Receive Spiritual Blessings.
Visions in the Kirtland Temple.
Warren Parrish Resumes his Duty as Scribe.
Hyrum Smith Meets with an Accident.
Remarks of the Prophet on Those Unworthy of the Ministry.
The Prophet's Draft of Resolutions.
Action of the Twelve on Resolutions Governing Ordinations.
The Faith and Confidence of the Seventy.
Progress in the Study of Hebrew.
Action of the Kirtland High Council on the Resolutions on Ordinations.
The Prophet's Regard for Professor Seixas.
The Varied Activities of the Prophet.
Action of the First Presidency on the Resolutions on Ordinations.
The Selection of Men for the Ministry.
Respectful Inquiries about the work.
The Manliness of Elder Morey.
Misunderstanding Over Sale of Bibles.
Final Action on Resolutions on Ordinations and Licenses.
Resolutions on Ordinations and Licences.
The Board Kiln again Fired.
Further Arrangements of Hebrew Classes.
The Prophet's Reflections on Intemperance.
Removal of the Presidency and Twelve to Zion Contemplated.
The Temple Choir.
Death of Susan Johnson.
Withdrawal of Objections to Resolutions on Ordinations.
Elders Obtain from the Courts Licences to Perform Marriages.