Matthias F Cowley

Matthias F. Cowley's "Talks on Doctrine" is a set of enlightening discourses that delve into the essential standards and doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Matthias F. Cowley, a prominent leader in the LDS Church within the overdue nineteenth and early 20th centuries, authored this book to offer readability and belief into the ideals and teachings of the religion. In "Talks on Doctrine," Cowley explores a wide range of theological subjects, including the nature of God, the divinity of Jesus Christ, the importance of faith, repentance, and baptism, and the importance of temples and ordinances in the LDS lifestyle. Cowley's discourses are grounded in the foundational scriptures of the LDS Church, including the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants, and draw upon his great understanding of Mormon doctrine and records. The book serves as a precious useful resource for each individuals of the LDS Church seeking a deeper information of their faith and non-members interested by getting to know about Mormon ideals. Cowley's clear and engaging style of writing, coupled along with his authoritative understanding of LDS doctrine, makes "Talks on Doctrine" a long-lasting and informative work in the realm of Mormon literature, contributing to a higher knowledge of the religion and its teachings.

String Of Pearls, Book Two of the Faith-Promoting Series is a collection of missionary experiences, revelation, and beginnings. The first section of this book is the account of an emigrant who lived among the Ponca Indians, a tribe east of the Mississippi in the Ohio River Valley. W. C. S. describes hardships that greatly increased his faith since he looked on his experience as an "Indian Mission". Other accounts include the missionary experiences of Jedediah M. Grant, a future member of the Church's First Presidency, President John Taylor's journey across the plains and an unusual prophecy that was received, and the commencement of missionary work in Ireland, with experiences of Matthias Cowley, David W. Patten and several other early Saints. The book ends with the poem "Joseph Smith's First Prayer", the poem upon which the LDS hymn is based. The Faith-Promoting Series includes 17 books which were largely written by Deseret Book founder George Q. Cannon, but also include books by Wilford Woodruff and other early LDS leaders.