CHAPTER XXI.
The Temperance Reform in Preston—A Work Preparatory to the
Gospel—Preaching in the "Cock Pit"—Heber Writes Home an Account of
His Mission—The Work in Cumberland—Episode of Mary Smithies—"She
Shall Live to Become a Mother in Israel."
CHAPTER XXII.
Heber Writes to Willard in Bedford—The Elders Become Licensed
Preachers—The "Milk" and "Meat of the Word"—Rapid Spread of the
Work—Miracles—Heber's Dream of the Bull and Field of Grain—A
Disappointed Mob
CHAPTER XXIII.
The Voice of the Good Shepherd—Heber Converts Whole Villages—The
Spirit of the Master Upon His Servant—The Christmas Conference in
Preston
CHAPTER XXIV.
The Work of God not Dependent upon Man—Humility a Source of Power—Every Man Chosen and Fitted for his Sphere—Example of Paul the Apostle—Heber "Hits the Rock" in Longton—The Apostles Visit the Branches Prior to Returning to America
CHAPTER XXV.
Condition of the Church at Home—Pruning off the Dead Branches—A
Day of Choosing—Apostates Conspire to Overthrow the Church—Flight
of the Prophet from Kirtland—Fall of Oliver Cowdery and other
Apostles—"Show Unto us Thy Will, O Lord, concerning the Twelve!"