The Negro Has No Right to Govern According to the Law of God
Negro lacks that combination of character and intelligence necessary for civilization but have been given by God as slaves forever to Shem and Japeth.
...any man having one drop of the seed of Cain... in him cannot hold the Priesthood and if no other Prophet ever spake it before I will say it now in the name of Jesus Christ. I know it is true and others know it. (Brigham Young, quoted in "Race Problems--As They Affect the Church," by Mark E. Petersen, p. 7)
If perchance under discussion on some Negro problem, the question arose as to how a Negro would vote if only one drop of Negro blood run in his veins which way would that drop of blood vote on a question, white or black?
Without hesitation he [Dr. Booker T. Washington] said, "If there was one drop of blood in a person and such a question arose, it would always vote with the Negro." I was struck with his ready answer, showing he had thought out almost every conceivable connection white and black. (Daily Journal of John M. Whitaker, March 27, 1913, U of U Library)
The prophet Brigham Young, who was president of the Church longer than any other man and who had been taught the doctrines of this Church firsthand from the Prophet Joseph Smith, made this significant statement:
...any man having one drop of the seed of Cain... in him cannot hold the Priesthood and if no other Prophet ever spake it before I will say it now in the name of Jesus Christ I know it is true and others know it (quoted in "Race Problems--As They Affect the Church," by Mark E. Petersen, p. 7)
The reason for Brigham's making this strange but important statement was possibly explained by a black man--Dr. Booker T. Washington, who obtained a degree in the field of genetics. In 1913 Dr. Washington was invited to speak at the University of Utah, at which nearly all of the general authorities of the Church were in attendance. Bishop John Whitaker, in a private conversation afterwards, asked him about the effect of this mixed blood between the two races. Whitaker reported:
If perchance under discussion on some Negro problem, the question arose as to how a Negro would vote if only one drop of Negro blood run in his veins which way would that drop of blood vote on a question, white or black?
Without hesitation he [Dr. Washington] said, "If there was one drop of blood in a person and such a question arose, it would always vote with the Negro." I was struck with his ready answer, [205] showing he had thought out almost every conceivable connection white and black. And I have been told that pure white blood through intermarriage with any other blood runs out in four generations. I am told that Negro blood will persist up to eight generations. There seems to be something in that accursed blood that will not yield to white blood. (Daily Journal of John M. Whitaker, March 27, 1913, U of U Library)
It is for this reason that men who are of partially mixed blood with the Canaanite will not vote or sustain the laws or principles that pertain to the covenants and Priesthood of the House of Israel. Therefore, men must be particularly certain as to where, how and by whom the Priesthood is handled.
This problem came up in a Council meeting in which George Q. Cannon spoke up, saying:
President Young held to the doctrine that no man tainted with Negro blood was eligible to have the priesthood; that President Taylor held to the same doctrine, claiming to have been taught it by the Prophet Joseph Smith. (Council Minutes, Aug. 22, 1900, Bennion Papers)
These factors governing the Priesthood are so critical that men, in any position, can lose their own Priesthood and calling by disobedience to them. Brigham Young understood it to be so conclusive that he declared:
Let this Church which is called the Kingdom of God on the earth; we will summons the First Presidency, the Twelve, the High Council, the Bishopric, and all the Elders of Israel, suppose we summons them and appear here, and here declare that it is right to mingle our seed with the black race of Cain, that they shall come in with us and be partakers with us of all the blessings God has given to us. On that very day and hour we should do so, the Priesthood is taken from this Church and Kingdom and God leaves us to our fate. The moment we con-[206]sent to mingle with the seed of Cain, the Church must go to destruction--we should receive the curse which has been placed upon the seed of Cain, and never more be numbered with the children of Adam who are heirs to the Priesthood until that curse be removed. (Speech by Gov. Brigham Young in Joint Session of the Legislature, giving his views on slavery, Feb. 5, 1852)
According to this, then, every man in the Church who tries to give the Priesthood to the Negro, or sanctions giving it to them, must, of course, lose his own Priesthood. Such a situation is now occurring within the Church.
This loss of Church Priesthood is also noted in a recent small pamphlet put out by the Utah Christian Mission, reprinted in part here:
THERE GOES THE PRIESTHOOD
On June 1, 1978, the Presidency and the Twelve Apostles of the Mormon Church decided to permit Negroes to hold the Priesthood. The Priesthood is regarded as the ultimate authority by which they are empowered to carry on their ministry here on earth Mormons maintain that without it, none of their ordinances would have any value with God.
Previously, no Negro was allowed to hold the Priesthood because he was under a curse. The Mormon Prophet, Brigham Young, declared a drop of Negro blood was sufficient to bring a person under the curse and bar him from the Priesthood.
Brigham Young, in true prophetic style, anticipated the day when the Church would reverse itself on this matter. He declared that if the time ever came when the Presidency and the Twelve Apostles should meet and CONFER THE PRIESTHOOD ON THE NEGROES, immediately, THE PRIESTHOOD WOULD BE TAKEN FROM THE CHURCH AND THE CURSE BE GIVEN IN ITS PLACE. Prophet Young declared:
the first presidency, the twelve, the high counsel, the Bishoprick, and all the elders of Israel, suppose we summon them to appear here, and here declare that it is right to mingle our seed, with the black race of Cain, that they shall come in with us and be partakers with us of all the blessings God has to us. On that very day, and from the hour we should do so, the priesthood is taken from this Church and kingdom and God leaves us to our fate. The moment we consent to mingle with the seed of Cain, the Church must go to destruction, - we should receive the curse which has been placed upon the seed of Cain, and never more be numbered with the children of Adam who are heirs to the....
[207] Shortly after the Kimball revelation, Eider Bruce R. McConkie attempted to justify its authenticity in an address to the seminary and institute teachers at Brigham Young University. He said that he was willing to put aside any former statements against giving the Priesthood to the Canaanites:
Forget everything that I have said, or what President Brigham Young or President George Q. Cannon or whomsoever has said in days past that is contrary to the present revelation. * * * They don't matter any more.
It doesn't make a particle of difference what anybody ever said about the Negro matter before the first day of June of this year (1978). It is a new day and a new arrangement, *** As to any slivers of light or any particles of darkness of the past, we forget all about them.
A few people had been advancing the idea that the Lord or early presidents of the Church appeared at the time of this "revelation", but Elder McConkie denounced these purported ideas.
The Lord could have sent messengers from the other side to deliver it, but he did not. He gave the revelation by the power of the Holy Ghost. *** And maybe some of them would like to believe that the Lord himself was there, or that the Prophet Joseph Smith came to deliver the revelation.... well, these things did not happen.
The type of revelation claimed on June 1st, was also mentioned by him:
The principle is set forth in the Doctrine and Covenants, Section 68, that whatever the elders of the Church speak, when moved upon by the power of the Holy Ghost, shall be scripture, shall be the mind and will and voice of the Lord.
Certainly any well-informed member of the Church would question a revelation that forces them to abandon certain scriptures and some of the inspired words of other prophets. It would be dangerous for people to "forget about them", because "they don't matter any more."
[208] Solomon issued a warning that "there is a way that seemeth right unto man; but the end thereof are the ways of death. (Prov. 14:12 and 16:25) Jesus added that many things highly esteemed among men are an abomination in the sight of God;" (Luke 16:15) thus, "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:19)
We live in a day of cults and priestcrafts. We are witnesses to one of the most intensive and severe tests that have ever been applied to the faith of mortal men. An inspired prophetic warning given by Heber C. Kimball is now being realized. He said in 1867:
This Church has before it many close places, through which it will have to pass before the work of God is crowned with victory. To meet the difficulties that are coming, it will be necessary for you to have a knowledge of the truth of this work for yourselves; the difficulties will be of such a character that the man or woman who does not possess this personal knowledge or witness will fall.... That is the Word of God to you people. Remember these sayings, for many of you will live to see them fulfilled. The time will come when no man nor woman will be able to endure on borrowed light. Each will have to be guided by the light within himself (Conference Report of April 1906, p. 74)
In other words, deceptions shall be so intense that none will be exempt, because even God Himself will place stumbling blocks and delusions upon all men to prove their love of truth. The Apostle Paul described one of these impositions:
Let no man deceive you by any means; for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition.
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that HE AS GOD SITTETH IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD, SHEWING himself that he is God.
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...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause GOD SHALL SEND THEM STRONG DELUSION, THAT THEY SHOULD BELIEVE A LIE. (II Thes. 2:1-4,11)
Hence, we have been warned that the "son of perdition" would appear and give "revelations" from the temple of God. This would be one of the most powerful delusions ever given to the Saints of God and only a few would distinguish this counterfeit from the authentic. For this reason members of the Church would not be able to live on the "borrowed light" of any other man.
The Prophet Joseph Smith declared "that a prophet was a prophet only when he was acting as such." (T.P.J.S. p. 278) Therefore, men placed in the capacity of prophets or apostles may do or say many things which are not within the realm of that holy calling. It is also possible for a president of the Church to err, or even fall. (See D. & C. 43:3-4 & 3:9.) Therefore, all men are in danger of a "curse" if they misplace their faith. The Prophet Joseph Smith admitted that he was not perfect, but said there were "no errors" in the revelations he received from the Lord, (T.P.J.S., p. 368) and therefore any contradictory revelation provided a means to determine authorship by the devil. (T.P.J.S., p. 215) Joseph Smith also warned of false prophets who would soon follow after him that would deceive almost the "chosen" people of God.
...Woe, woe be to that man or set of men who lift up their hands against God and His witness [Joseph Smith] in these last days: for they shall deceive almost the very chosen ones:
When a man goes about prophesying, and commands men to obey his teachings, he must either be a true or false prophet. FALSE PROPHETS ALWAYS ARISE TO OPPOSE THE TRUE PROPHETS and they will prophesy so very near the truth that they will deceive almost the very chosen ones. (T.P.J.S.,p. 365)
The severest test that could be placed upon the "chosen ones" would be for men to advocate the truth of the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants--declaring [210] that Joseph Smith was a prophet, but teaching doctrines that are different from those he taught. For this reason, the Prophet Joseph added another warning: "IF ANY MAN PREACH ANY OTHER GOSPEL THAN THAT WHICH I HAVE PREACHED, HE SHALL BE CURSED...." (T.P.J.S., p. 366)
It has always been a principle failure in mortal man to allow sacred things to be defiled by carelessness. When Priesthood is defiled, priestcraft is substituted. Both ancient and modern ministers of priestcraft "set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world." (2 Nephi 26:29) Under priestcraft, religion is transformed into a cult. True religion promotes faith and worship in God; but cultists advocate the following of a man, or a set of men. In a cult, members are taught to "follow the leader" or to "follow the brethren," but a prophet of God proclaims Christ to be the true "file leader." (See J.D. 8:339, 9:149)
Whenever God's Church or Kingdom was governed by men who did not qualify as prophets or apostles, these signposts marked the decline:
1. Written revelation ceased.
2. There was a loss of spiritual gifts.
3. Persecution ceased and friendship with the world was obtained.
4. Temporal prosperity overshadowed the spiritual.
5. The Saints ceased to be united, but became scattered worldwide.
6. Sin and worldly standards became prevalent, especially among the youth.
7. Their teachings clashed with former prophets.
8. Their sermons lacked the Holy Spirit, and they would read their sermons.
9. The spirit of God would whisper to every faithful Saint that something was out of order!
(Principles or Personalities, Kraut, p. 65)
The Lord has said that when He comes to bring desolation upon the world, it will be a day of house cleaning with "vengeance". It will start upon His own house, first among those who have "professed to know my name and have not known me, AND HAVE BLASPHEMED AGAINST ME IN THE MIDST OF MY HOUSE." (D. & C. 112:25-26)
Early leaders of the Church pointed to this critical time of testing. Brigham Young is reported to have made statements that some of the leaders of the Church would be guilty of leading people into error:
Brother Peay also told of hearing Joshua Jones of Provo tell of hearing Brigham Young say, "The time will come when this people are led onto the very brink of apostacy." Jones made an entry of it in his journal. The speech was made in the Old Bowery at Provo.
Learned through Lorin C. Woolley, that his father, John W. Woolley, attended the above meeting, and upon arriving home at Centerville he told Lorin and his mother of the incident. He related it thusly: "President Young, being filled with the Holy Ghost, said, `The time will come when this people will be led onto the very brink of hell by their leaders, then the one mighty and strong will come to set the house of God in order.'" (Joseph Musser Journal, p. 79)
Others also preached and wrote similar warnings to the members of the Church:
Do not, brethren, put your trust in man though he be a bishop, an apostle or a president; if you do, they will fail you at some time or place; they will do wrong or seem to, and your support be gone; but if we lean on God, He will never fail us. When men and women depend on God alone and trust in Him alone, their faith will not be shaken if the highest in the Church should step aside. (Des. Weekly, Mar. 7, 1891, Vol. 43, p. 322)
Brigham Young said that individuals who are "led entirely by another person" and trust in others for their salvation, "will never be capable of entering into the celestial glory." (J.D. 1:312) The Prophet Joseph Smith rebuked men in the Church saying that "THEY WERE DEPENDING ON THE PROPHET, HENCE WERE DARKENED IN [212] THEIR MINDS.... " (T.P.J.S., p. 238) Faith in men is one of the more serious weaknesses of our generation because it brings about temporal and spiritual bondage. God revealed that modern Israelites would get into such bondage, just as they were in Egypt; and "as your fathers were led at the first, even so shall the redemption of Zion be." (D. & C. 103:18-19) Only a few of the "chosen" or "elect" will escape this pitfall. Those "elect" have been prophetically mentioned in dozens of discourses, such as in Orson F. Whitney's comment:
Many of this people are perhaps preparing themselves, by following after the world in its mad race for wealth and pleasure, to go down with Babylon when she crumbles and falls; but I know that there is a people, in the hearts core of this people, that will arise in their majesty in a day that is near at hand, AND PUSH SPIRITUAL THINGS TO THE FRONT: A PEOPLE WHO WILL STAND UP FOR GOD, fearing not man nor what man can do, but believing as the Prophet Joseph saws, that all things we suffer are for our best good, and that God will stand by us forever and ever. (Des. News, Aug. 11, 1889. See also T.P.J.S., p. 18; J.D. 4:108, 11:145, 15:357; Contributor 10:362; Mill Star 42:585; Des. News, Apr. 23, 1885, Nov. 9, 1865, Nov. 6, 1875, Dec. 9, 1882.)
This brings us to the fulfillment of one of the most interesting prophecies ever made concerning the house of Israel. It began with the story of Joseph who was nearly killed by his brothers but was instead sold as a slave in Egypt. They were jealous because God chose him to be their spiritual head--they were rebellious towards their younger brother to whom the choicest blessings were to be given. But God delivered him from bondage and prison, eventually proving him to be the temporal and spiritual savior to his brothers and even his parents. God's power and wondrous works brought this about when death and famine threatened everyone in the world.
- The Revelations of Jesus Christ: http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0-595-28287-3
- "But we ask, does it remain for a people who never had faith enough to call down one scrap of revelation from heaven, and for all they have now are indebted to the faith of another people...does it remain for them to say how much God has spoken and how much He has not spoken?" Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section Two 1834-37 Pg.60
- Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section Six 1843-44 Pg.365
When a man goes about prophesying, and commands men to obey his teachings, he must either be a true or false prophet. - Our website: http://www.artbulla.com
- "All men are liars who say they are of the true Church without the revelations of Jesus Christ and the Priesthood of Melchizedek, which is after the order of the Son of God." Joseph Smith; TPJS p. 376
- "He that can mark the power of Omnipotence, inscribed upon the heavens, can also see God's own handwriting in the sacred volume: and he who reads it oftenest will like it best, and he who is acquainted with it, will know the hand wherever he can see it...." (T.P.J.S., p. 56)
· 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. (New Testament | Galatians 1:10 - 12)
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