The Mormon Apocrypha

Previously, I went over the history of Joseph Morris and his sect of Mormonism, while sharing a few passages from a collection of revelations given to him, compiled in a book known as the spirit Prevails. I shared only a fraction of what was contained in that book, and while I definitely cannot share every single entry, I will share a little more. Instruction for the Prophet No. 87.                                                             Weber, Utah, August 14th, 1861. 1 . Behold, I am he who moves forth in the midst of darkness and the darkness comprehendeth him not, even Jesus Christ, the Son of the Eternal Father; and I am come to speak unto you concerning those things which you desire to know of me. You must be very careful who you read this revelation to. You must read it to your two counsellors, and ...

Joseph Morris While the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the biggest church stemming from the restoration of Joseph Smith , there are still several different branches of the restoration. The Community of Christ, the Church of Jesus Christ, the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and several others are still around with thousands of members each. In the past as well, there were different branches of the restoration. The Church of the firstborn was one of these branches.  Joseph Morris was an English convert to the LDS Church who migrated to Utah in 1853. In 1857, he reported receiving revelations from God where he claimed he was the seventh angel from the book of revelation. Morris sent several letters to Brigham Young containing his revelations and calls for change but got no reply. In 1860, he started gathering a group of followers known as Morrisites, teaching that James Strang was the true successor of Joseph Smith and that Morris succeeded him. Th...