THE TESTIMONY OF THREE WITNESSES
Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this
work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our
Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a
record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and
also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been
spoken. And we also know that they have been translated by the gift and
power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us; wherefore we know of
a surety that the work is true. And we also testify that we have seen the
engravings which are upon the plates; and they have been shown unto us by
the power of God, and not of man. And we declare with words of soberness,
that an angel of God came down from heaven, and he brought and laid
before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings
thereon; and we know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord
Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true. And
it is marvelous in our eyes. Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded
us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the
commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. And we know
that if we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all
men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall
dwell with him eternally in the heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and
to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. $ Amen.
OLIVER COWDERY
DAVID WHITMER
MARTIN HARRIS
