I combat the errors of ages; I meet the violence of mobs; I cope with illegal proceedings from executive authority; I cut the guardian knot of powers, and I solve mathematical problems of universities, _with truth--diamond truth; and God is my "right hand man_." [2]
And to close, let me say in the name of Jesus Christ to you, and to presidents, emperors, kings, queens, governors, rulers, nobles, and men in authority everywhere, Do the works of righteousness, execute justice and judgment in the earth, that God may bless you and her inhabitants; and
The laurel that grows on the top of the mountain Shall green for your fame while the sun sheds a ray; And the lily that blows by the side of the fountain Will bloom for your virtue till earth melt away.
With due consideration and respect, I have the honor to be
P.S. The court-martial will attend to your case in the Nauvoo Legion.
{ 79}_Tuesday, 14.--_In the evening called at the office with Mr. Southwick, of Dixon, and had my letter to James Arlington Bennett read.
_Wednesday, 15.--_Mayor's court in the office. "Erskine _versus_ Pullen." Nonsuit.
P.M. At the office. Suggested the idea of preparing a grammar of the Egyptian language.
[Sidenote: Grammar for the Egyptian Language Suggested.]
Prayer-meeting at the old house. I spoke of a petition to Congress, my letter to Bennett, and intention to write a proclamation to the kings of the earth.
_Thursday, 16.--_Held a court--"Averett _versus_ Bostwick."
At home the remainder of the day. Chilly east wind and foggy.
_Friday, 17.--_Deeded lot 4, block 135, to Sally Phelps, wife of W. W. Phelps.
About ten, a.m., called in the office with Esquire Southwick, of Dixon.
Thunder, lightning and rain last night. Warm and foggy morning.
_Saturday, 18.--_Rode out on horseback to the prairie, accompanied by Mr. Southwick.
Conference of the church held at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Robert Dixon, president; Edward Cook, secretary. Two branches were represented, containing 2 Elders, 1 Teacher, 2 Deacons, and 34 members.
_Sunday, 19.--_Eleven a.m. to two p.m., prayer-meeting at the old house, and fasting.
In the evening, prayer-meeting and breaking of bread, &c.
[Sidenote: Meeting at the Prophet's Home.]
_Monday, 20.--_Two gentlemen from Vermont put up at the Mansion. I rode round with them in the afternoon to show them the improvements in the city. In the evening, several of the Twelve and others called to visit me. My family sang hymns, { 80} and Elder John Taylor prayed and gave an address, to which they paid great attention, and seemed very much interested.