[A MODERN STOIC]
Birth of Niels—Obscure Childhood—Crippled, Helpless Condition—Gospel Preached—Taught Needlework—Training in Bible and Lutheran Creed—A Prophetic Priest—Remarkable Prediction Concerning Niels. Page 7.
Death of his Mother—Life in Aalborg—Conversion to Mormonism—Heavenly Message to Elder Kempe—His Obedience thereto—Baptism of Niels—His Relatives Ashamed of Him—Proposition to Make Him a Lutheran Preacher. Page 12.
Desire to Migrate—Discouraging Prospects—Help From an Unexpected Source—Religious Discrimination—Contends for His Rights—Effects a Compromise—Characteristics of Niels—Spiritual Impressions and Premonitions. Page 17.
A Vision and its Pre-Mortal Counterpart—Beset by Evil Spirits—Deliverance Therefrom—Preparations to Migrate—Long Voyage—Toilsome Journey—Lost on the Plains—Help from the Lord. Page 21.