Chapter 1...again (Mar 1)

2 Elder Curtis
An account of the doings of Elder Curtis in the land of Costa Mesa 2nd.  A record of his work and labor in the land and the account of all his doings, yea, an account of the joy of his heart, being in the work of the Lord--according to the writings of Elder Curtis.

Chapter 1

And it came to pass after being in the land of Tustin third for the short space of but three weeks, I was called by the Lord to serve in the land of Costa Mesa 2nd (north).  For behold, there were other servants in the land that had to return to their own homes insomuch that there was a mighty change wrought upon the servants of the Lord.  Therefore, after but little time I was called to go to Costa Mesa to resume my labor in that part of the land.  And I was called to work with Elder Robertson, he being the missionary there.  And he, having been in the service of God but nine months, remained as the junior companion insomuch that I was called to labor as the senior, being the more experienced of the two.  Yea, behold I was sent to labor here that I might more fully continue in my work, having left the position of office Elder to Elder Parrish.  Yea, I could not rest, insomuch that I left to preach the word of God.

2. Behold, I do not forget those whom I have served.  Yea, I will relate the events of the week.  For in the first day of the week we did teach Michael Clayton and did encourage him that he might strive for much learning and change.  And it came to pass that he had much zeal for the word of God, insomuch that he did read much of the words of Mormon--being a prophet from the ancient days that did record a history upon plates of gold titled the Book of Mormon--translated and published by the hand of Joseph Smith, he being a prophet of old, nevertheless he being of less ancientness. 

3. And it came to pass that we did teach sister Mullarkey on the second and fourth days of the week, in order that we might more fully persuade her to trust in the Lord her God, yea that she might more fully have the spirit in her life, which is the gift of God unto all those who diligently seek Him. 

4. And behold, on the third day of the week Elder Lee did go to the land of Tustin fourth east, insomuch that Elder Landis did come hither to Tustin third that we might labor together for the space of one day, according to the time of the Californians.  And we did enjoy our day much, therefore, we did rejoice in our maker.  For behold, the Lord God is our maker, yea, even the eternal creator, whose worlds are without end and glory without measure.

5. And it came to pass, not to stay, that on the fifth and sixth day of the week, being Friday and Saturday, we did eat meat.  For behold, those that were members of God's church--and there were many--do enjoy feeding the servants of the Lord insomuch that many times they do spoil them to the point of taking them out to eat.  Therefore we did eat at the restaurant of Lonestar two nights in a row.  And we did glut ourselves on the labors of those who worked there and those who took us there, nevertheless being very humble that we might not offend the Lord our God.

6. And we did find favor in the eyes of the Lord, insomuch that two investigators did come up to worship on the seventh day of the week in the true church of God, being called Michael Clayton and Joanie Mullarkey.  Therefore, they did feel the spirit of God and did enjoy their time in the house of the Lord.  Nevertheless, I being called by the spirit of God another way do cease my record of the teaching of these people, wherefore, I commence my account of the Costa Mesa second ward.  And I do work with Elder Robertson he being from the city of Dallas in the land of Texas, having also lived in Portland Oregon.  And it came to pass that I do write my record according to the truth, nevertheless I do not send pictures, for behold that is not possible at this time at this place.  But I will send a record in the form of pictures in the coming week, insomuch that you will know the countenance of Elder Robertson.  And I do finish my record.  And it suficeth me to say that whosoever will put their trust in God, pushing their way forward continually holding fast to the rod of iron will come forth and fall down and partake of the fruit of the tree, which fruit is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men.  Wherefore, it is the most desirable of all things, yea, and the most joyous to the soul.  Therefore, my love being great towards you, my brethren, does not surpass that of God's.  And thus it is amen. 

ps. if anyone gets queasy after reading scripture talk every week or would rather just have me write normal, let me know :)