Message 90<br />

 July 10, 1970 | 2:15 a.m. - 5:50 a.m.<br />

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 I was awakened at 2:15 a.m., July 10, 1970 and heard the front

door latch click-thus I knew the door was opening. I hear the

screen door close. I heard the main door close. I wondered who may

be entering at this hour. It is not unusual for any of the family

to be coming late because of the work hours. So I was not

frightened, but in seconds I felt the great power of God and

recognized the light. Because of being able to see the clock and

all around me-the light of the resurrected one, the Messenger was

present.<br />

 I heard his footsteps crossing the front room and coming down the

hall to my bedroom. I watched for him to appear. In radiant light

there he approached the open door facing me with his right hand

held up near level with his chin, slightly reaching out, hand open,

palm facing me tilted directly at me.<br />

 By this I know I have done well to defend his coming to me. I felt

a great assurance it was well with my soul. I spoke the words,

"from my precious Jesus." All this happened in less time than it

takes to tell it. Glory to my Jesus-Don't muzzle the ox that

treadeth out the grain.<br />

 With a stern, loud, yet pleasant voice he said, "Behold!"

Immediately, I was carried away in a vision, though I knew the room

ceiling was above me it was as though it were not there. I looked

beyond and far, far in the heavens, I saw a great white throne and

on it sat our Lord the Christ Jesus.<br />

 All around this throne were multitudes of people, glittering in

brightness as if they were clothed in bright white raiment, their

voices were ringing out-Holy, Holy, Holy is our Lord, Hosanna to

his name! I saw much and heard many praises and songs of joy; a

sound of music and singing, and felt a peace that permeated my

whole being.<br />

 I thought, all this, concourses of angels or saints that once were

on the earth. Then I appeared to be real close to them in vision,

and wondered if they knew I was looking in upon them. I thought I

knew men, like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and many, many

others. All the righteous that was before the Christ came through

the resurrection. Those that before had lived in the Lord's will,

their sojourn here on earth and were counted righteous for their

faith and good works. Redemption, deliverance and salvation was

theirs to have to eternity with God.<br />

 Again I proclaimed, "Precious Jesus," I heard my voice, and the

vision closed. Many more things I saw and heard which I have not

written here.<br />

 I know my Lord lives and on the earth again shall stand with many

saints with him. I want to be worthy. I understood that all

righteous before Christ's resurrection were resurrected at that

same time.<br />

 I want all who read these words, the angel message to prepare for

that eternal way and day with our God. Deliverance has come.<br />

 I do not know how long the vision lasted but it must have been

some time compared to the things I saw and heard. A great serene

feeling of joyous ecstasy was all over me. I thank God for this

wonderful way of life.<br />

 The Messenger was still standing there just inside my bedroom

door. His hands pleasingly at his sides he stepped closer to me and

began to speak on. He said:  W.A.DRAVES<br />

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 1 Arise and write the words I will give you. Do with these as you

have done with the others-publish them in the book, The Word of the

Lord, and send to the ends of the earth.<br />

 2 Arrange so you may do more in this work, as the way opens. The

Lord will direct and it will be well with you and others that

hasten to follow.<br />

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 3 I come to you with a message from the presence of the Lord. To

the believing and faithful peace and joy: they delight in my

coming.<br />

 4 Press on, greater trials await the nations, the people and the

church. Let nothing destroy your faith and good works. Deliverance

has come-reach out. The way is prepared for greater outpouring of

the Spirit and mighty things will be revealed, but only to the

humble.<br />

 5 The Lord will water the seed you have sown. Many more shall yet

come. Much more shall yet come to pass of miracles and healings and

a better way in the lives of many.<br />

 6 Fret not over what men may say of you. You have those to stand

by you and this work. Respect ye one another and lift each other by

being faithful to this work of redemption, the plan of God.<br />

 7 Every tree, the churches, the Lord has not planted shall be

rooted up. There are many false claims and proclaims that is of the

evil one to get gain and make merchandise of the word of God. When

man is not humble and his soul is not calm, know ye this, it is not

of the Lord.<br />

 8 Some you think to be your friends is laboring for Satan, seeking

to destroy your good and this work.<br />

 9 Those that will work together, stay together in faith and good

works.<br />

 10 Those that will not come to understanding of my teachings, what

I have to say to all ministry-unless they hear and follow through,

their works will not stand and in the end they will not be

there.<br />

 11 Behold, it was said by the Christ, that I come not eating nor

drinking and men say I have a devil-but it is they wherein is the

devil. Fear them not, be calm, for I come, and I speak the

truth.<br />

 12 In ancient times, it has been told of my coming in this day and

time: the end time, the closing time, the mid-night cry, the time

of purifying the ministry, leading all Christendom into one fold,

wherein is one shepherd, the Christ Jesus who shall rule all

nations and peace shall be from one end to the other of this

world.<br />

 13 There are those that stumble over the words of truth and claim

to love the Lord Jesus. However, if they knew Him, they would be

meek and lowly of heart-full of peace. Let them be delivered from

the adversary and learn the full truth, more perfectly, the

fullness of the gospel of Christ. There is no other way mankind can

be saved. Hold to that I have given, build upon the instructions

and directions I have given of the Lord. Shape your lives by the

words I bring, for I come from the Lord's presence and my mission

is one of love and deliverance. For the way is prepared that

mankind may walk therein and be saved.<br />

 14 From another language and tongue the Lord has spoken to this

people through the book,-the Record of the Nephites,-the language

of the Nephites and Jaredites; which to hear in their language

would appear as stammering lips-but what the Lord doeth He doeth

well.<br />

 15 Yet there are those that imagine a vain thing, making evil

thoughts against my words, and the Lord's plan.<br />

 16 All that are heady and high minded seeking prominency, shall be

brought low. Some will learn and yet know this work is true, though

they fail.<br />

 17 When the rivers of the seas flow towards the heavens, then many

that believe not, shall say, "The Lord He is great, He doeth all

things well. Surely, these things are true and He has spoken." Some

will believe, but woe to the slow to hear.<br />

 18 As it was in the days of Noah, the doubter, the disobedient,

the sinner were all taken away in their unbelief.<br />

 19 Does not the revelation say that I come with the everlasting

gospel, to preach to them that dwell upon the earth? Who is man

that claimeth to have more than this?<br />

 20 When men work in subtle manner he destroyeth himself. Seek to

deliver and save all that will come this way.<br />

 21 Let all labor that can. Send others into the field of

service.<br />

 22 Let the church stand firm that the residue of troubles will not

harm you.<br />

 23 There will be many troubles and trials within and without the

homes, the nations and the church, until you will rejoice to stand

together. Let peace rule your lives-watch what you say and do, and

where you are.<br />

 24 Let the assembly of the people be in peace. Let the conferences

of the apostles and bishops continue throughout the year and always

to come closer to each other and the Lord's will.<br />

 25 Pray the Lord of the vineyard to send forth men of renown and

faith to work in this way. Let the women help all they can-there is

much to be done.<br />

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 26 I leave peace with you and I shall come again, when the Lord

directs. Amen.<br />

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 The Messenger left, it was 5:50 a.m.<br />

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