To Whom it May Concern

Independence, Missouri, June 17, 1940

In all sincereness I make this solemn declaration before my Lord this day. He being my witness also my judge. I expect to stand before the great and pleasing bar of God to answer for what I may say herein.
The manifestations, experiences, and words of the visits of the messenger are true. I have seen him from time to time. I have heard his voice. I have seen his face. I have seen the light that accompanies him which precedes his appearance and remains after he leaves, sometimes for an hour or more. I have felt his touch on my shoulder, and in holding to my hand. I have been enwrapped in that wonderful heavenly and divine power of God.
I want to make this statement that everyone may know that this is true. I do not fear the hereafter, and I cannot nor will not deny the things that I have seen and heard from this heavenly source, the messenger, as long as I have my right mind and God gives me life and his grace to endure here on earth.
I may have been misunderstood by those who should be my fellows and I may have failed in some things in the past, still others may make statements about me but I want this to be understood that this statement is true, and I shall abide by the advice and instruction given by the messenger regardless of what man or men may say.
The messenger wears a white robe, his hair is a tiny bit gold next to his skin and blended to whiteness like pure wool, white as snow. His eyes are like a flame and his feet like the brightness of fine brass, as if they were ablaze. His voice has the sound of one having authority. His countenance is as the brightness of the sun with its greatness in light, even brighter than light that shineth down on the Earth. He is enveloped in light and immediately around him it is very bright.
I wish all could see or feel the sweet powerful influence that comes with this heavenly one and surely all doubt would flee from the minds of natural man.
Peace to all and may the Lord's will be done. These are my words to you this day and may the Spirit of God bear witness.
W. A. Draves


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Message 31

October 4, 1937 | Nucla, Colorado

A messenger of the Lord came to me at my home, Nucla, Colorado, Monday morning, October 4, 1937.
Sunday night, after coming home from church, I retired with earnest prayer from my heart, asking God for direction and that I might live to please Him. I also thanked Him greatly for the blessings I had received.
I had awakened several times in the night and went back to sleep praying. I awakened with a start, hearing footsteps on the ground floor. I raised up in bed and looking toward the staircase I noticed a light coming or beginning to shine up the stairway. I was somewhat astonished to think someone would be walking in my house, when I knew I had locked the doors. Immediately I saw it was a man dressed in a white robe, and with no light in his hand as I had supposed. A light seemed to radiate from him, lighting the whole room, while immediately around him it was much brighter. His beard was radiant, his eyes which shone like neon light, though piercing and bright, were gentle and pleasant, his looks kind. I was somewhat afraid, but his smile helped to drive away my fear. I thought perhaps it may be an angel of God. When he appeared on the top stair he seemed to float quickly to my bedside, I trembled and pulled the covers to my chest while sitting up in bed. He smiled and began to speak kindly. His tone was convincing and his voice slightly heavier than that of an ordinary man. When he spoke I seemed to be lifted in space, yet I knew I remained on the bed. Although this happened so very quickly, all fear had left me and I set my faculties to give attention and listen carefully. (This was first reported as a dream or vision but later events proved it to be a reality.) He said:
W.A. DRAVES

1 Fear not, let peace be with you; your prayers have been heard; God hears the prayers of His children; He knows your hearts before you ask. Some are pleading to Him in your behalf, and God has looked on you in favor. The year has been good to you. Blessings have been yours to enjoy. Yea, be humble before your God.
2 Truly God has used you as an instrument in His hands by the power of that righteous Spirit He spoke through you. Many have obeyed His voice. Many have been made glad and some have gone through sadness and will, before they will hear Him, but God will not fail the honest those that seek Him diligently. Seek Him early while it is called today. Man is all selfishness unless he is filled with the Spirit of God.

At this juncture the visitor raised his right arm and seemed to reach almost over me swaying his arm gently. I watched every move he made and especially his lips as he spoke on with sternness and firmness as one speaking the truth.

3 Now hear ye the words of the Lord, all that tremble in His sight, and at His word, Yea, seek me and walk righteously before me, heed my voice and great shall be your blessings. Remember your Lord and master who drank of the bitter cup all must drink of the cup of trial to know what I have suffered for you. Lift high your banner, hold firmly to the iron rod. Yea, the righteous call unto me and my countenance shines upon them.
4 I say unto thee all, for none have progressed as I would have you, the longing in your hearts is still unsatisfied because of that which brought broken confidence in each other and discouragement and shaken hope; thus speaking hard of each other, making hardness of heart. Behold, I would have you love one another; do good to them that despitefully use you.
5 My sheep know my voice; many false delusions are going out; but again I say my sheep know my voice and heareth not another. Some have lost their affections for my work. This ye must not do, but uphold my work, or darkness will shake you one and all, and the gathering you long to accomplish shall come to naught. I know your desires; yea, when seasoned by my Spirit, much good will come from your works. Humble yourselves more before me. In not doing this, ye do foolishly before me.
6 Stand more firmly together, for I desire it of thee, that you may stand when greater powers of darkness shall come over you. Yea it is, that dark clouds of deceitfulness and dangerous sayings shall come among you, which shall try many and some may fall. Pray for thy brethren. Cry unto God.
7 Indeed the angel that revived the work is still at the helm, and verily has not come since the visit with the message, that all must drink of the bitter cup, to thy brother Fetting, but shall come again. Yea, and indeed, I, your maker, knoweth all that taketh place. When ye hear it said, A shining light, A great star, I say unto you, know ye this, it is not of me; be not deceived by it.
8 Much is folly before me and man is nothing of good when he heeds not my voice. Know ye the witness of my Spirit, how that it caused the hearts of men to mellow before me. Is this Spirit still with you? Heed ye the still small voice and the promptings of the divine Spirit. Be not conformed to the works of darkness nor the ways of the world. Work with an eye single to my glory. When I speak answer by your actions; abide in my doctrine. Let your words and deeds be that to my honor and glory. Return your love and service to me that your works may show your faith.
9 Ye that name my name give thanks unto your master; in so doing I will bless you that you will be a blessing, and bless others. Let my Spirit rule your lives. Be ye long suffering. Be not as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal. Be filled with charity and let peace rule your minds and your lives. The fire of joy shall burn within you. Yea, the Lord will walk and talk with those that keep His law in fullness. Seek not the praise of men. Be not heady nor high-minded. Seek to do good. A good tree cannot bear corrupt fruit, nor a corrupt tree, good fruit.
10 Verily, the courts from above have sounded these words, and you have heard. Yea, be at peace, let not your heart be troubled. Be at peace with all men. Hear the words that are true and faithful sent from the realms above.

By this time I was fully convinced that my visitor was an angel. As he spoke the last words he floated back to the head of the stairs, directly in front of a window. I rubbed my eyes, hoping to get a better look at him and then to ask his name, should he pause, but I could see him no more. The light remained in the room for an hour or more. I fell asleep and when I awakened the influence remained with power and as I write I can feel the tingling influence of that Spirit. This is as near correct as I can remember and I think it is all given.
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Message 32

January 5, 1938 | 9:00 p.m.

Given Wednesday night, January 5, 1938.
Last night, shortly after 9 o'clock, I was awakened by a heavenly being who stood by my bedside. I turned to hear him speak. I seemed to know he had something for me. I was not frightened when I saw him. I had seen him before on the night of October 3, 1937, and he left a message at that time. He spoke calmly, yet with power and with kindness. He said: W.A. DRAVES

1 With peace I come to you as a servant of God. I come to do His will, to prophesy. I bring a message at this time.
2 Again the Lord has heard your prayers; yea, He hears the prayers of His children that are from the heart; many call on Him, them He shall hear. Your testimony of this work is true, you are not deceived. You must remember to be humble, let righteousness speak your testimony to others. Yea, I, your God, have raised thee up as a witness and an evidence to my people, and thee and thy family; that the power of God can save and bring the righteous to victory. I have guarded thy ways and inspired thy thoughts in the past. I have watched over thee, but the adversary of my work from the beginning hath taken note of that which thou hath thought to accomplish; yea, therefore, be humble, even all; be contrite, seek earnestly for wisdom, for understanding, and for greater knowledge. Be at watch and you shall have my Spirit and you shall not be deceived. Pray often and the dark powers shall not oppose to destruction. Remember, your work is peculiar, even amongst your brethren.
3 Behold, my church hath passed through great trials and darkness. Falseness has brought priestcraft among my children. Many weep because of this power and their prayers have been heard. Yea, darkness shall recede and spiritual light shall retrieve, many shall be made strong; greater understanding is sought for and shall be theirs to enjoy to happiness and peace, for lo, false prophecy has divided you as a dark hand and has wrought its work, and my church has wavered because of it, making weaker the faith of some; but I your Lord, doth not work in subtle manner. Woe to those that seek high positions. Follow not after that which bringeth discouragement among those that have named my name, but lift up your hearts and strengthen your faith.
4 My ministry must seek me much and be very humble, eliminate selfishness, do my bidding, that which is just and right, for my kingdom children's sake. Be not conceited but give ye as cheerful givers. Take courage, all ye that are weary, fail not to show your affection for me, your Lord and God. My love is for you one and all. Hold fast to my truths which shall stand even through darkness. I will not leave thee alone. I shall give testimonies of great truths to you and to many. I shall call many honest, many humble, many with knowledge and understanding, for yet my house shall be built; my Temple, a haven of rest, a refuge. Oh ye one and all, my servants, seek to please me and not man. Humbly come ye together.
5 To my Nucla saints: I spoke once with a testimony of tongues, yet my people heard me not, by their actions. But I know your hearts, that which hinders shall not hinder longer. Build ye the storehouse that shall bring a blessing to many. Shake off the shackles of contention and labor. Behold, it shall be done, those that stand in the way shall hinder no more. The weakness and folly of some has caused my work to suffer; this shall not continue.
6 Verily, verily, ye say ye clove me. Where is your God that created thee? Know ye not that I know thee and know your whereabouts? I led many from the way of darkness and ye have contended selfishly to your woe, driving the good Spirit away; and doubt has entered the minds of some. Some that say they are not accountable for their folly; this is not of me, your living God.
7 I speak these words of truth and they shall have their place among my children. Yea, trust me ye flocks, and I shall bear thee up at the last day. I am your God, I change not. I love thee and shall bless much, as your faith is. I leave my peace upon you.

He left but the influence of his presence remained and as I write this down, I feel that good Spirit, even in power, causing me to tremble in the sight of the Lord.


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Message 33

January 30, 1938 | 11:30 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.

Nucla, Colorado

January 30, 1938, at my home, Nucla, Colorado.
At 11:30 I was awakened by a heavenly messenger that stood by my bedside and took hold of my left shoulder. When he touched me I awoke. It seemed as light as noon-day in the room. I looked at the clock and then at him. He said: W.A. DRAVES

1 Arise and write the message I will give you.
He paused as I arose and took a pencil from my clothes by my bedside, then paper from my suitcase from under the bed. In all this I had the most wonderful, peaceful feeling. We both sat on the bedside facing the east. I had books and papers on the floor near by. He reached and handed a book to me to rest the paper on while writing.
I began to feel very weak in the presence of the divine, I could scarcely keep the tears back. Silently I prayed for strength, saying, Lord I'm weak, if I do this I need help. I asked Him to bless me. I found strength and courage and it seemed much more pleasant to be at the side of this divine being. He said:

2 I have come to you at my appointings. I have brought and bring to you words of the Lord your God. I come to prophesy.
3 You failed to write all that I gave you before. This you must not do. It is expedient that the words I give in this language, be given, for they must have their place and their bearing among my children.

At this I looked at him. He smiled which invited me to speak. I said, I failed I know, until later, then I feared I would not get it correct. He smiled again. He spoke with kindness yet with sternness which caused me to feel my guilt. He said:

4 You feared your brethren, let not man's weakness cause the work of God to suffer. This has been the failing in the past, with selfishness
and the weakness of humanity. But God knoweth the hearts that are honest.
5 A dark hand has been over my people, a hand of deception which has brought great sorrow and grief to many. Some have thought to run before the Lord, seeking prominency. This to the discouragement of many and to the driving away of some. These weaknesses have been spoken of by my Messenger to Otto Fetting. Some have overcome them while others have been overcome with them, saith the Lord.
6 Behold the day is, and nigh at hand, when the prophecies of old are being fulfilled. Nations shall yet be brought down, and lo, a mighty cry shall come from them that fall. The hearts of men must be turned to their maker, the creator of all.
7 Yea, the just will suffer with the unjust lest they draw away from such, and not take part in contentions and dark sayings. The plagues shall sweep the nations, and floods shall have their course, and famines shall take their place again. The plague of death in war has its effect on the nations. Many are taken to the beyonds not knowing the love of God nor what the end shall be. A call for laborers in the harvest goes out, for the harvest is ripening behold, it is white. The cry of the people come up before God. Their honest prayers shall be heard.
8 Lo, will my servants do my bidding, saith God, "or must I call others? Fail not in your calling; but lift up your voices and carry your burdens to me the Lord your God, and I shall hear and lo, I shall help you one and all. Be faithful, and I, saith your Lord, will stand you in holy places when the great destructions shall come; and I will not take vengeance on those that know me when I come, but shall number you among my jewels. Then great shall be your joy. Out of weakness many shall be made strong.
9 Read the words of the Lord, study them, read ye what the Lord saith in the twenty-sixth message.
10 Remember, the Lord said, Let the old and the young remember that humility must be their mantle for charity knoweth no evil.
11 Give this out to your brethren, many have prayed for this and rejoice to know of my coming. Be not weak but be strong in the Lord, and He will give you strength.
12 There are those that have and will uphold you, and will be made glad because I come to you. Many have prayed to this end. There are those that will speak lightly of these words. Sad shall be their end. Some you think will have confidence as those to stand by you, will turn against you. Some will not understand, but in the end they shall understand.
13 Hearken ye! My servants, go ye out to labor, ye that are out continue, for God is with you and will be. Great shall be the harvest. Many are looking for the message you bear. To those that take the message from house to house, place to place, heart to heart; I will be with you, I know your efforts already and your needs. Continue, and you shall have great joy and peace of mind, and eternity hath place for you.
14 Come ye unto me, ye weary, and I shall strengthen you. Remember I call the weak, and endue you with my Holy Spirit, causing great things to transpire among my children, and those that shall name my name.
15 I leave these words with you. I bless you and those that hear you in the name of the living God. Amen.

This Messenger sat on my bed while giving this message; he spoke slowly, pausing occasionally while I wrote. He spoke kindly yet with force. His influence was such that I am not able to describe it. The light that radiated from him seemed to have a mellowing influence. My eyes filled with tears when I looked directly at him. He told me a few corrections to make in the last words he brought. That this was the third time he had come to me, and that he was a messenger sent of the Lord. He further said I would gain many friends while others would try to make me an offender. Some would be true, some would not. That all things must be governed according to the teachings and doctrine of Christ. By the time this message was finished I felt the human weakness so much that I could understand in part the difference between the human and the divine. He rose and walked a few steps from me, and turned facing me, and chastened me because of that human weakness by saying, Remember God is just. He vanished. The room was light for some time after he left. I looked at the clock, it was 12:

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Message 34

May 14, 1938 | 1:00 a.m. - 2:20 a.m.

I was awakened by a messenger sitting on my bed, May 14, 1938. He came at 1 a.m. and remained till 2:20 a.m. He said: W.A. DRAVES

1 Awake and take the message I will give you.
2 Behold I have come to you and not to others, for this is my appointing, to come with a message that the kingdom of God shall be. For the message I bring shall bring life, peace and happiness to those that accept it; and Woe, woe, woe, to those that count my commandments as naught; for terrible shall be the day to the unjust when I come, saith the Lord, and joy, gladness and redemption to the just.
3 Hearken, hearken: this is a day of haste! Will my servants do my bidding? Lo, I have waited, yet many are slow to heed, while many there be that have a desire to put on the whole armor of Christ, saith the master of men. Take to them the message, for Christ's coming is near. Preach and teach the written words and my Spirit will be with you as in the days of yore, for my gospel must be taken to all nations, for a mighty shaking will come, then an awakening, and many that hear will obey.
4 Even now I say to my servants, meet in your solemn assembly. Cry mightily unto me, and I will hear you, and manifest my will unto you, yea, concerning Zion. Let my law be taught in its completeness that the joy of man might be full under the plan of redemption. Yea, men are that they might have joy, and according to their faith I manifest my will unto mankind. Because of unbelief my work has suffered, leaving many to wander in darkness.
5 Behold, saith the Lord, a great work is to be done, and few there be that behold it. But the children of your God knoweth it, and heareth the will of the Father, for The Church of Christ shall receive her power to make ready her children, the Lamb's Bride, when He comes.
6 Hasten, ye sons of Levi, hasten to your calling. Remember your ancient choosing, calling and promise of your Lord. Let not my work suffer because of unbelief, but arise and go forth in the strength of the Lord, for love is your work. Go in faith. Bear ye the fruits of my Spirit that there may be order in my house, when many find it not elsewhere and look for standards. Let The Church of Christ take her place with the gospel of love to govern the feet of the weary and the wanderer.
7 Let more be sent in the fields and contend not among yourselves. Seek to be just in all things. Practice the law of love in your homes, for in your hearts my law shall be written, saith the Lord, and my work shall be accomplished by pure hearts and clean hands. My house shall be built. The gospel preached in all the world. The glad tidings must go forth; and great shall be your joy in the end.
8 "Oh ye sons of men, hear my voice, for I am your God and I speak as in days of old. By my Spirit ye shall hear my voice, and when you call on me, while you yet speak I will answer, saith God, For I send my Messenger at this time with this great message of love. Many will rejoice with you. Be humble, be true to the covenant ye have made to God, and lo, I will be with thee always, even unto the end, for I am the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
9 I leave, and shall come again. Do with this message as you have done with the others, write them. Peace I leave with you.

I know this to be the same visitor I have had all along.

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Message 35

June 9, 1938 | 1:10 a.m.

103 South Pendleton | Independence, Missouri

At 1:10 a.m., June 9, 1938, at my room, 103 S. Pendleton, Independence, Missouri, the Messenger awoke me and said: W.A.DRAVES
1 Arise and take the instructions I shall give you. I come to you at this home at this time. I come to you with this message that you might give it to the church.
2 I speak to the people of the Lord, those that have heard the midnight cry.
3 The cries of my people have come up before me, and I have heard their humble plea, saith your God, Yea, I am pleading for you to continue to come close unto me. Behold many have obeyed me in that they have come humbly to the assembly. I led you here one and all and my wish is that you remain very humble before me; then I will continue to bless you and lead you close unto me. Be very humble that the sunlight of righteousness from the Lamb of God may shine on you with healing in His power.
4 Yea, to those who have not yet covenanted with me, this is the way that shall lead you to life eternal.
5 To my servants, yea, I have given you testimonies of this work and of the words that come from my presence even through my Messenger of this time, through one of my choosing. Remember, my ways are not man's ways, and none shall understand but by my Spirit, saith your Lord.
6 Hearken: I say to my servants, be ye up and doing; go to the fields as the way will be open before you; I plead with you to labor in unison for my cause.
7 Let my quorum of twelve apostles be filled. Let my servants Belcher and Parkinson be added to the quorum that the quorum of twelve apostles might be filled. Let these men labor as they can, and as soon as they can adjust conditions in their homes, go to the fields, as my Spirit will direct, for my harvest is great and the sheaves ungathered. Let them prepare in deep humility of the soul for this place in my church and not yield to pride's temptation. Let my servant W. C. Wilson, prepare to fill a place in the quorum of twelve when a vacancy comes. For lo, He is my servant and I have heard his prayers that are of the heart, and I will be with him in great power. Yea, I have strengthened his faith in this work. Let him take his place in the field of labor and labor even now, as I will manifest by my Spirit unto him.
8 Yea, let the many of my servants arise to their calling. Speak words of truth in soberness and I will see your solemnness; I will bless you with my Spirit as you carry my message to the ears of men. This is my work, saith the Lord, and I shall reward thee for thy labors. But verily hasten or I shall call others to take your place.
9 Let my servant Lacey continue to labor among the people of his color. I have heard his humble prayer which is of the heart; I know his willingness to serve me; and I shall fill him with power by my Spirit. Lo the time will come when his eyes shall be opened and he shall see. Great shall be his joy for his faithfulness before me. Let your brother, Johnston, prepare himself for the field, as he shall labor among his people also. Teach my full law in all things.
10 Behold, it is my will that my servant, A. W. Bogue, remain in the office. I will bless him, and he shall not want for food. Hear ye my servants for I am God, I change not. Blessed art thou to obey my voice.
11 These words I leave with you and bid you give them unto mine apostles and church; give them not to the world as yet.
12 My name is John, I shall come again.
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Message 36

July 13, 1938 | 2:10 a.m. - 3:20 a.m. | Nucla, Colorado

At 2:10 a.m., July 13, 1938, at my home, Nucla, Colorado, the angel awoke me and said: W.A.DRAVES


1 Again I come in peace to you with words of encouragement for The Church of Christ. Behold the day is when time is ripening, the harvest must be gathered. Thus, the words of salvation must be carried to all the world, for Christ's coming is near at hand and this warning must be sent, the gospel of the kingdom preached then shall the Lord come in the clouds of glory. For the righteous, great shall be their joy but to those that know Him not and that obey not the gospel, the Lord of salvation shall take vengeance on them.
2 May the people of the Lord God take on new courage. Let not your hearts be troubled; for the Lord has blessed His church in that your actions at the assembly were acceptable yet greater shall be your joy. This is the Lord's work and man cannot change His plan nor His decree for they are unalterable.
3 Thus saith the Lord your God, Oh ye of little faith and ye that have set your hearts, and have said, 'The Lord has not sent His angel,' for lo, I have sent mine angel from my courts above, the realms from on high, and he brings and has brought words from my speaking. But ye sit as judges, stiff necked and hard of heart, saying, 'The Lord speaks through me by His Spirit.' Yea, verily, I say unto you, I have not prompted you to speak thus but through the emotions of your hearts, and not to wait upon the Lord but to do my work in your way, you have sinned before me by doing thus, that you may hinder my work. In that you will fail. And it needs be that you humble yourselves before me and repent, for know ye not that I, the Lord your God, knoweth your hearts, your very thoughts and deeds. I would bless you and fill you with my Spirit if you would heed my voice. Unless you will hear me in my way and heeding my voice obey you shall not be called mine at the last day, for you will yet fail. Others that are willing will carry my work onward, for Zion will be redeemed and Israel gathered. The Jews must be gathered to their homeland, and Israel's hosts to this land that shall be cleansed, then shall it be Zion, a place of peace, a nation of righteousness; wherein the Lord will walk and talk with His people, for sin shall not be there and the lamb and the lion shall lie down together. Peace and love shall reign, and the Lord of justice shall be over all. The Jew and the Gentile, the bond and the free shall be as one. Even the Lamb of God, which is Jesus Christ, slain for the sins of the world and raised to eternal glory, shall be over all till the completion of all things and the Father sees it well done. Thus have I spoken, saith the Lord your God.
4 Let all my servants that I have called be up and doing for I will direct them. Let my young servants be at work and I will bless them greatly. Let all labor in their calling or idleness will let darkness cloud their minds and they will not enjoy the Spirit nor the goodness of God. Let my young servant Raymond Bronson labor with his parents as their work is pleasing unto me. Let my servant Parkinson prepare to labor in Canada as much as possible as the way will open before him. Let my servant Belcher labor in the field near his home and round about places, for much is to be done and laborers are few.
5 Remember the many things I have told you, that you have not been permitted to write. Be very humble before the Lord. Worry not about what man has done those that reject the words I bring to you. They do not reject you but they reject me and the words I bring from the Lord; and the Lord has not and will not let His Spirit always be with them unless they turn and heed the Lord their God.
6 I am he who shall minister unto ten thousand times ten thousand and they shall be tried and purged. For I sit as a refiner of gold, and as with fuller's soap, purging the hearts of men and cleansing out the dross, the sins of men. For man must be made holy before he can come in the presence of God, or the glory of the Lamb, slain for the sins of the world, that mankind might believe on Him and be redeemed from that awful state.
7 Behold, the Lord soon comes and I shall be with Him when He comes to His Temple that shall be built by a people of clean hands and pure hearts.
8 These words I have brought from the presence of the Lord your God. I come to you in peace, with a message to bring peace to the church.
9 I bid you give these to mine apostles, as you did before, and publish them for the church. The Lord has spoken it.
10 I leave and shall come again as the Lord will direct. My name is John, the Messenger of the Lord.

He left, it was 3:20 a.m. as on other occasions the room was as light as noon-day and remained so for sometime after.
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Message 37

September 22, 1938 | 1:50 a.m. - 4:20 a.m.

Nucla, Colorado

Nucla, Colorado, September 22, 1938. After prayer meeting on Wednesday night, September 21, 1938, I retired at about 10:30 p.m. At 1:50 o'clock I awoke from a very peaceful sleep. I thought of some happenings of the past few days not of the church. I hadn't been awake long when I noticed my room beginning to get light, Iknew the angel was near this thought had no more than passed through my mind when he stood by the foot of my bed. He took hold of the bedstead, it vibrated when he touched it. He said: W.A.DRAVES

1 Arise, and take the message I bring to you, for thus I have been commanded of the Lord.
2 Again I come to you in peace, with a message to further the cause of salvation. The command of the Lord is that the work might go on until the completion of all things and the promises fulfilled.
3 The day is and nigh at hand when rumors of war will be heard and fear will come in the hearts of men. Some, their hearts will fail them because of the things that they will hear, but to those that have named the name of the Lord and that will yet name His name, be zealous therefore, and look to God; for those that He loves He also chastens, and the wise shall repent of the ways of sin and the flesh, that they be not spotted at the last day, but overcoming in all things then shall the Lamb, the great high priest, clothe them in raiment white as pure wool. Their names shall be in The Book of Life, confessed before the father of lights and the angels of righteousness.
4 Behold, saith the Lord, those that have and will profess my name and diligently seek me, yea, I will open and no man will close the door before thee, for I will give unto thee power to overcome, and he that overcometh shall have right to the tree of life, to eternity. Lo, there will you have place with your Lord whom ye seek and desire to please. Then the righteousness of the righteous shall be your joy.
5 Ye that are called to edify my Bride, saith your Lord, keep ye my sayings and the ways of righteousness in your hearts. Sin not, but be ye holy vessels, and lo, I will quicken your understanding. Keep the thoughts of kindness in a willing manner toward your fellowmen. Fall not in the hands of the adversary, that is a thorn unto my body. Hold high the banner of righteousness, and Zion's cause shall be the millennium reign.
6 Lo, I come quickly, saith the Lamb of God, He that keepeth my sayings, in him will my love be perfected. Be ye cogitative and visions of divine and glorious light shall be about you. Think ye upon the ways and words of the creator of mankind that knoweth the hearts of all men.
7 The light that I, your Lord, will send shall point the way. He that cometh to me through the door will I baptize with fire and the Holy Ghost. Many have heard my call. Many are coming. Baptize them, ye servants of mine, for this is my church.
8 Lo, my servants are called to represent my church that shall continue on till I come to claim her as my Bride. Be humble, be faithful, that you may have good works laid up in store against the times to come and my promise is that you may have hold of the tree of life," saith your Lord who is the Savior of all that will hear and obey, for nations shall yet be warned of my coming.
9 Let those that are willing to labor help all they can in this work, but remember to keep order in the house of the Lord. Defile not the holy rites. Those that will help with all their might their reward is sure.
10 The servants of the Lord that are carrying the glad tidings, their joy shall increase for they will see the hand of God in bringing the children to the church in her brighter garment.
11 Let more be sent into the harvest field and the marvelous work of God continue on. All must come in by the door to represent The Church of Christ that is being established to never again be taken away, but shall continue on until Christ shall come.
12 Let F. E. Gale and A. H. Morse accept their call as elders to represent Christ and His church. Also let Earl Hansen, C. O. Benson, W. B. Hill, Philip Swanson, and Lester Resch be set apart as elders to labor as the Lord will direct by His Spirit. Let them prepare in love for the proclaiming of the gospel of salvation they shall carry to the ears of mankind.
13 Let Peter Karo prepare in deep humility for the responsibility that will be upon him. For the Lord knows his heart and his love for this message of gladness to go to the people of his blood and tongue. If he will make ready that he be not burdened with the cares of home, let him be set apart as an elder to carry this message and authority to the place of his birth of Vinjearen, Norway and round about places. Many honest are in the borders of that nation and the Lord has prepared hearts to receive this message of life when they hear it. If he will work in love with an eye single to the glory of God, great shall be his joy with them. Let his companion go also.
14 The Lord calls those that are willing to hear Him, the humble and the unlearned, to bring about His wise purpose. Teach men the way of truth and justice. Be not proud, heady or highminded, but be humble, meek, wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Use boldness but
not overbearance. Yea, let all bridle their passions and unruly tongues, and you shall be delightful in the sight of the Lord.
15 Let Teddy Pyle prepare that his voice may sound the message of life-study the words and plan of God that he may know the truth and defend its cause.
16 Let Edwin H. Urch be set apart as a priest to labor in the cause of the kingdom of God.
17 Let the priest's duty be to teach the law, preach the word, expound, exhort, admonish, and baptize: and also to administer bread and wine as sacrament unto the flocks; and visiting the homes of the members teach all to pray in service and in the secret closets, pouring out the heart to God. Teach members to attend to all family duties.
18 Many there be that profess the name of Christ, but you men of the servants of the Lord are to represent Christ and His Bride, His church. Great shall be your work and men shall be blessed by the glad tidings you bear. Have faith, think not that you can work without faith and help of God.
19 Let the Lord's servants hasten for nations must be warned and many righteous are looking with longing hearts in search for truth. Teach them to heed the words I bring from the Lord.
20 Let the church pray earnestly and often that all will come closer unto the Lord that they may know His Spirit. Follow the doctrine taught in the scriptures.
21 There are those that have shown negligence in defending the truth, but because of traditions of men and the desire for prominency have failed to please the Lord in all things; and have sought to hinder the work of the Lord. They shall not have part in this work. Yea, the day soon comes when such shall not be called servants of the Lord by my voice nor by the true Spirit because of their sin. They have made light of the words the Lord has spoken. Therefore they do not heed, and unless they speedily repent of ways that are not wise, and secret deceptions, such shall no longer have lot or portion in the sacred work of the Lord.
22 Remember he that fails, faileth of himself and shall not be numbered among the people of the Lord.
23 The church shall necessitate a cleansing out of priestcraft. The work of the Lord is holy and men must not defile the sacred rites of God.
24 Some have been discouraged and their faith weakened. Let them be enlightened of the greatness of this work, that they might be encouraged. For remember, Satan has done many things in the past that has led men astray. With enticing words he has led men away from the teachings of Christ and His church. Listen not to the whisperings of Satan. Be not led by pride nor the love for praise of men. Make clean your hearts and humble yourselves more-as conditions will come that will require greater faith. Be kind to all men. Cry repentance. Preach the gospel to the nations for all must be warned. Peace will have place in the hearts that are honest and obey. For salvation only comes from obedience to the words of Him that shall judge you at the last day.
25 The Lord changes not, and He speaks now unto the children of men as He spoke in days of old.
26 I prepared the way before the Christ in days of old. Again I prepare the way in these days for His coming is nigh at hand.
27 I prophesy unto the children of men. Heed ye the voice of Him that made heaven and earth and all things that in them are. Repent of your wicked ways and turn unto the Lord your God, with solemness and humbleness and He will hear your cry. Ye that have heard His voice continue on with a contrite spirit, for blessed are the honest, the upright, and the just.
28 Send this message to your brethren and the church. Let these words be printed that the warning may go to others.
29 I have come to you from the Lord. I am the Messenger of the Lord to instruct in this work, and my name is John the Baptist. I will come from time to time as the Lord will direct. Amen.

He left, it was 4:20 o'clock. I was so very weak from his presence as the divine influence is so much stronger than human that I was most overcome. The light remained for someti

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Message 38

October 30, 1938 | 12:00 a.m. - 1:12 a.m.

2425 Lafayette | Saint Joseph, Missouri

The Messenger came to my room at the home of R. E. Stone, 2425 Lafayette, Saint Joseph, Missouri, at 12 midnight and left at 1:12 a.m., October 30, 1938. He gave the following message: W.A.DRAVES


1 Behold, I come to you at this home, for thus the Lord has commanded. I speak the words and will of the Lord your God.
2 The Lord has blessed His people, those that are willing to hear Him, for the words I bring are His words, and they that heareth the words of the Lord and obey, shall be His church in very deed.
3 Thus far those that have listened to the words of the Lord, they shall receive the greater blessing, for behold, the time is nigh at hand when the greater power will be manifested; therefore arise to greater faith ye servants of the Lord. Turn away from the traditions of men and the things that bringeth contention, for the Lord will bless those that are humble and do His will.
4 Send what help that can be to the foreign fields as much can be done at this opportune time. The Lord is giving His word to those that are afar off as I speak to you and have spoken.
5 Let the Norwegian messages be sent to the people of that language and tongue, for the gospel will soon be preached in that nation.
6 Some the Lord has called have slumbered and slept, while some have been true and will yet be true, their reward is sure. Again others will yet rise and heed their call.
7 It is the will of the Lord that more be called to labor as bishops that the work will hasten on. Therefore, let J. W. Savage, Maurice Turland and Clarence Dobson be set apart as bishops. Let them remember they are stewards for God and that He requires it of them at the last day. Let them teach the tithing law and abide in all things in the ways of the Lord. It is needful that they work in the field of the Lord. Let the bishops work in unison in this office and calling.
8 The Lord has called men in other nations to know this cause.
9 Let the elders teach the people to live in peace before God that the works of darkness must be done away for the kingdoms of this world will know that God has spoken.
10 I have come to you. I have come from the presence of the Lord your God. I bring a message of love, and a warning that Christ's coming is near at hand and the destructions that shall be. I have brought and bring instructions for the church.
11 The works of Satan must be overcome, then peace shall reign.
12 Let the words I bring be translated in other languages that all nations may be warned. Publish and send abroad the warning, teach the reign of peace. Be at peace for Christ's kingdom shall be, and He shall rule from sea to sea and all men will then hear His words.
13 The words I bring is a warning. Will the people heed it?
14 I have come and will yet come, as the prophets have foretold, until the great controversy between Christ and Satan is over, the Temple built, the people prepared and the bridegroom sits down. They that be with Him are called, chosen and faithful.
15 I shall come again as the Lord will direct.


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Message 39

February 19, 1939 | 1:05 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.

At 1:05 a.m., Sunday, February 19, 1939, my room became light. I was awake and raised up in bed. I knew the Messenger was near. Immediately he appeared and bade me take the message he would give. I got up and wrote the message which follows. He spoke kindly, yet impressively. I saw the light, I saw him, I heard his voice and felt his influence. For a few minutes we visited as two men, talking over the things of God. I know this to be the same angel that has visited me on a number of occasions before. He said: W.A.DRAVES

1 Arise and take the message I will give you.
2 Again I bring words from the Lord your God, for the hearts of many have turned to a great light. The Lord sent me to bring light and instructions, to direct, to again point the way thata people will be prepared to meet the Christ when He returns to make His abode on earth.
That His will shall be done and the way of the righteous be pleasant in the sight of the Lord.
3 The Lord your God has borne witness to many of the messages I have brought and bring to you, and will yet bring. For this work came I into the world, as spoken of by the mouth of the holy prophets of the Lord, which have been since the world began. I come to give the warning of Christ's soon coming, of knowledge and of salvation, that all may find the way of repentance and remission of sins through the just plan of God, and that His promises might be fulfilled.
4 I am the Elias which was for to come. I am John the Baptist, the Messenger of the Lord. The earth shall be filled with the light that I bring and have brought from the Lord God. Will the people heed it, that their feet might be guided in the way of peace and be led out of darkness and contention and away from the shadow of death?
5 Thus saith the Lord, Many that profess my name have sinned and gone astray. They have counted that which is holy, not holy, and my commandments they have forgotten. For one hundred years much of my design and law you have turned aside. Return unto me and I will return unto you.
6 Hear ye! Hear ye! I am establishing my kingdom to never again be overthrown and it shall fill the whole earth, and all men will obey me for out of Zion shall the gospel be taught and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
7 Heed ye my words even the voice of my Messenger. Make ready for I your Lord soon comes to claim all that know and obey my voice.
8 Many things shall take place that shall cause you to know that I have spoken, for this is a day of haste when much must be done a holy work a great work, and I call those that will heed my voice, even many that are unlearned to bring about my wise purpose, that man may not glory in himself, for knowledge and wisdom shall be given to the lowly, and those that do humble themselves before me.
9 Floods, wars, pestilence and plagues shall come, and many things that will cause the hearts of men to fail them, for I send one mighty and strong and unto him have I given power to utter words eternal words and light is His covering, to set in order my house. From his bowels gushes forth truth, a fountain of truth, to speak my words, for I have spoken. In me is the light that shineth in darkness and by my servant I give these words unto you. I send a great light, and few there be that perceive it because of the precepts and commandments of men.
10 Verily I say unto thee, hear ye the whisperings of my Spirit, turn unto me and do that which is just. Build ye upon my rock and the things pertaining to righteousness. Obtain my word and it shall make you free and my Spirit shall give light unto all that will walk humbly before me, and love, that they might also be loved of me.
11 The greater light and power shall come as my people will prepare for it.
12 Behold, saith your Lord, My harvest is white and the laborers are few. Awake, go forth and labor: bring my sheep unto me. Awaken! Pray ye that laborers may be sent forth and my work be accomplished. Look unto me, for I am He that redeemeth thee.
13 The Lord has accepted the work done, that the work might continue on and that the message I bring might go to others, as the Lord shall direct. Be not slothful.
14 Those that shall shape their lives by the words I bring and the gospel shall be blessed. Have faith in the prophets and it will be well with you, but heed not the prophecies of men. They will not save you.
15 There will be those from time to time that will not be true, but traitors to the Lord's work, making an offense for a word. Be not moved by them.
16 Be careful what you say, how you speak, and where you are. You will see evil and deception. While the good is at work the powers from beneath will be there also, but watch and pray, for the time comes when they shall not hurt nor destroy in all the Lord's holy mount. Righteousness and justice shall rule.
17 All must labor somewhere in their calling or their minds will become dark: and doubt, fear, and jealousy will come within them for they cannot see the hand of God move.
18 Let The Voice of Warning continue to go out in peace that it may gladden the hearts of many.
19 Let the moneys be sent in that more may be sent forth to labor, that the work might go on.
20 Let George T. Morris, Earl W. Baggerly, and Samuel R. Stephens be set apart as priests to labor in this office and calling. If they will be faithful in their calling much good can be done, and God will bless their efforts.
21 Let Newton Brassfield and Henry T. Lebuto be set apart as elders and let them prepare for the great work that is before them. Let Henry T. Lebuto labor among his people for many of the righteous branch shall come from the people of his blood. Much will yet come to pass that shall bring many to understand the truth.
22 Let the work among the colored people continue, for the Lord has heard their prayers. Let the servants of the Lord continue to labor and hasten for great is the work before you; also let Charles E. Cruzan labor as an elder as much as possible as much can be done.
23 Be kind to those that come to learn of truth. Meet in the assembly and cry mightily unto the Lord, for many shall come to learn truth. Be not contentious but let the Lord direct.
24 Do with this message as you have done with the others. Publish it that others might read; that peace might come to all that will do the Lord's bidding. Contend with no man, speak the truth and it shall make you free. I shall come again as the Lord will direct. Amen.

He left at 3 a.m. The light remained for an hour or more.
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Message 40

March 20, 1939 | 11:00 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.

At 11 p.m., March 20, 1939, the Messenger appeared and gave the following. The room was filled with light. His influence was of the divine Spirit and power of God. He spoke kindly and as one having authority. He sat in a chair by my bedside as he gave the message. He left at 12:15. W.A.DRAVES

1 I come again with instructions that will gladden the hearts of those that will hear.
2 Be glad and rejoice in the peace of God. Rest in His will. He has heard the prayers of the faithful. Despise not the weak nor speak ye lightly of the erring and those that do not understand.
3 Let all come together in the services of the Lord, and the Lord will meet with them in the hour of their humility revealing the things of the kingdom, for all have a work to do. Let love fill your hearts that it will be said, See how they love one another.
4 Let those that can go to the fields be at work for the harvest is white and the sheaves ungathered. Let the message be heard to the ends of the earth. The kingdom of God shall continue on and fill the whole earth and man's follies shall come to naught. Let all teach the gospel in its fullness and God will be with them.
5 Let the apostles and all who can, go into the fields of labor and God will be with them. He will bless their work; He will bless the people they labor among and their efforts to please Him. Contend not over points of the doctrine of the gospel, but trust in His words and He will make you free. Those that will not labor somewhere in their calling, teaching the gospel of salvation, will lose and God will call others, for the message must be taken to the ends of the earth, to all nations.
6 Great shall be the joy in the hearts of men for they will hear the Lord's words and humble themselves before Him. The law of the Lord shall be written in each heart and all men will obey His will.
7 There will come conditions among the nations that will humble mankind. Sad will be the hearts of many. Children will be fatherless and women will weep for their husbands. The cry to the Lord will be heard and deliverance will come to those that hear His words and obey His will.
8 God sends deliverance for the children of men through the Christ that was slain, that redemption might come to all that will heed His voice.
9 Let the gospel be taken to Israel as a people and the message of Christ's soon coming to claim those that will be His Bride.
10 Let the work continue among the Indians for God wants a humble people. He will bless the efforts of those that work with their hearts filled with love.
11 Let His servant W. C. Wilson labor in the field as much as he can and the Lord will bless his work.
12 Be prayerful and the light the Lord shall send will point the way. The Spirit of the Lord shall fill the hearts of men and the desire in their hearts shall find joy in the Lord.
13 I am the Messenger of the Lord. I speak the words He sends. I will come again as the Lord will direct. Amen.

I got up and wrote, and we conversed together as two men.
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Message 41

May 15, 1939 | 1:20 a.m. - 2:40 a.m.

At 1:20 a.m., May 15, 1939, I awoke from a very peaceful sleep, the room was light, I knew the angel of the Lord was near. Suddenly he appeared, approaching my bed. I knew he had something for me. I got up and wrote the message as he gave it. He spoke kindly with the power of the Lord upon him and with authority. He left at 2:40 a.m. W.A.DRAVES


1 Behold, I come again as the Lord has directed. The words I speak are His words. I come to bring instructions, I bring a warning that the people may know that Christ's coming is nigh at hand. I am sent to help, to point the way. There are many things that must be done. There are many things that will come to pass that the prophets of old have spoken of.
2 The gospel must go to Israel for they must learn the will of the Lord, for this cause came I to restore the gospel that the Lord may bring back the true olive branches. They shall be planted again and bring forth fruit. The time shall soon come when all that offend shall be cut off from among the people of the Lord. Therefore, I come to do the will of the Lord. Will the people heed it?
3 I speak the words of the Lord. Let His servants heed and the Lord shall continue to be with them in their labors for Him and great shall be their joy because of their faith in Him, for He saith He will not leave thee. He will charge His angels to go before thee. Your reward shall be sure. Therefore, sanctify yourselves, let your minds be single to God, for the day soon cometh when He shall appear.
4 Teach diligently the doctrine of the gospel of the kingdom. Pray earnestly, willingly obey and His Spirit shall attend you, that you might be instructed more in the way of peace and principle in all things pertaining to your welfare and salvation.
5 You have seen that man is continually evil unless he is filled with the Spirit and goodness that cometh from God. Have no part with those that are full of contention. Walk not in the way of the scorner or he that contendeth against The Word of the Lord, for such shall not be called His chosen at the last day. Let your minds be at peace. Fear not man whose heart is not right before God. Fear not those who speak evil of you. You will see the weakness and sin of man. You will see the evil powers struggle and lose in the end.
6 As I told you, there are those that are traitors to this work. Be not moved by them. Fear not the sins they accuse you of, for so they did the servants of old and destroyed many, but yet they shall live. Be right before God. Let your conversation be in humility. Speak the truth. Let all labor with their might and your tree shall not be barren. Take not the honor unto yourselves. Gather in the assembly in peace and be kind to all men. The Lord will call many honest that shall be enlightened with knowledge, with understanding and the deep things of the kingdom.
7 Blessed are the servants that defend this cause for truth shall live and bring to naught all error. Many are called for a special work: shape your lives by the words I bring you and it will be well with you.
8 Let all come in by the door, and humble themselves before God. For this is the way that leadeth to life eternal for all who endure to the end. Hold high the standard of truth, the ensign of the love of God for man; for the nations shall yet know His voice and from them shall come those that shall be His Bride in very deed. They shall be a pure people.
9 Verily, thus saith the Lord, I have sent my Messenger for the pruning of my vineyard for the last time. Of this day the prophets of old have spoken, that Zion shall be redeemed. Thus the righteous shall come forth and take their place for they shall inherit among the favored of the Lord.
10 Yea, as I have led the children of Israel in days of old, so will I lead my people now as you come near unto me and hearken to the words that I send for instructions, for directions, for your cleansing and comfort from time to time. For I am your God and I change not.
11 Verily, verily, I plead with you that you stand not in jeopardy. Come unto me and I will give unto you the water of life freely. Lift up your heads all ye faithful and rejoice for I am He that dwelleth on high and have great power. My power shall be more greatly manifested in the future among ye that believe than has been in the past. Therefore, I say unto you, lift up in faith and be glad in the strength I shall give. For I am your Redeemer and I shall cause thee to stand.
12 I will cause my servants to be strong in the Lord that they shall stand before multitudes and proclaim the message of life to many that know it not, and thousands shall obey. For they shall come from afar and the hosts of Israel shall know their places. Therefore, be of good cheer, be pleasant in your work, speak the truth in humility, in kindness be your thoughts. Remember to be faithful and true, and the Lord God shall bring to pass all His strange act and fulfill all the promises that gladden the hearts of all those that think upon the Lord.
13 Blessed art thou that seeketh to bring forth my Zion, for it shall be and the righteous shall have victory over all the oppressors. Therefore, I send the warning, even by my Messenger in the spirit and power of Elias, that ye walk humbly before me, even all, teaching my law that mankind must come with full purpose of heart. Cleave unto me and I shall cleave unto you. Reject not my words, quench not my Spirit. Let all the erring repent. Teach men to come partake of the tree of life. Enter in at the strait gate, abide in the way which is narrow and endure unto the end that ye may obtain eternal life, saith your Lord, for I am He who speaketh. Bring your sacrifice of a broken heart; repent in a contrite spirit.
14 I have come as the Lord has directed and I shall come again. For this work were you born, to take the instructions. Be faithful and true and your reward will be sure; as I say to you, I say to all. I am your fellow servant, a co-laborer in God's work, to bring back the dispersed. Send the words I bring to mankind, that they may know the Lord has spoken. Amen.
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Message 42

June 9, 1939 | 1:15 a.m. - 2:10 a.m.

217 S. Liberty | Independence, Missouri

The angel of the Lord appeared at my bedside June 9, 1939, 1:15 a.m., at my room, 217 South Liberty, Independence, Missouri, and gave the following message. He wore a white robe. The room was full of light. His influence weakened the human. He left at 2:10 a.m. W.A.DRAVES

1 I come to you in peace. I bring a message from the Lord; He that has loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that He might man redeem.
2 This is the Lord's work. You men are called from among men to represent Christ and His church. Therefore be very humble. Meet in your assembly in peace and let the Lord by His Spirit remain among you. Behold, the Lord will meet with you, for truly this shall be the beginning of great things to come to pass.
3 See that all teach and preach the same thing-and wander not off on strange doctrine, for such will not save you.
4 Those that shall not labor in full purpose of heart to defend this cause shall be not of the chosen of the Lord. Hardness of heart and under deception is not of the Lord. There are those that are traitors. Let them repent lest the Lord reject them for this work shall go on and the purpose of the Lord accomplished.
5 Contend with no man, only for the truth. Remember the Lord Jesus who intercedes to the Father for mankind that He shall draw all who will come unto life eternal.
6 Repent ye that have erred and ye that are not right before God, for the church work is holy and it must be carried on under the just plan of the Lord. Let no contention come among you; they that contendeth against The Word of the Lord contendeth selfishly to their woe. Let all ye servants be as one and great things shall come to pass that shall awaken many and hosts shall gather to learn the will of the Lord.
7 To the servants of the Lord: Do as I have bid you. Let the twelve counsel together much and consider this great work and the
Spirit of the Lord shall abide with you to enlighten the way, for in principle, justice and righteousness shall ye consider the way. The Spirit of the Lord shall fill your souls with joy, and with a conqueror's tread shall the work go on. With your faith ye will accomplish. It shall be done.
8 Let the bishops counsel together much. Be kind and humble that ye may understand the ways and needs of the people. Let all be saving that more might go to the field.
9 Let all pray much that when the evil powers arise, they shall not harm the work of the Lord. As ye labor, labor in love. As one, stand together and the powers of darkness shall fade before you. Be kind to all men. Be ye observant.
10 Make your preparations that the gospel may soon be preached in Norway, for this is an opportune time to take the message to that humble nation.
11 Let more set their homes in order that they may go to the fields and labor. Hasten, arise, go forth in faith; your mission is one of love.
12 I have come as the Messenger of the Lord. I speak His will and my name is John. I shall come again to instruct in this work, for so is the will of the Lord. Amen.
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Message 43

June 14, 1939 | 1:20 a.m. - 3:05 a.m.

217 S. Liberty | Independence, Missouri

June 14, 1939, 1:20 a.m. The Messenger appeared before me at my room, 217 South Liberty, Independence, Missouri, and bade me awake and take the message he would give, which follows. The spirit and power divine was present and the angel was clothed with light. He spoke kindly and with authority. I felt exquisite peace while he was present and this feeling remained. He said: W.A.DRAVES

1 Awake and take the message I shall give you.
2 Behold, I come from the Lord your God, I am the Messenger of the Lord. I am sent to speak His words that His will might be done among men.
3 The Lord has seen the solemness of His people and He knows your hearts. He hears the prayers that are from the heart and He will answer. Thus to all those that will humble themselves before Him, He will see your solemnity and He shall send great peace unto you and your hearts shall be filled with love, from the power of His righteousness.
4 Therefore be ye humble: in humility speak the truth and you shall receive greater power, even the power of the Spirit of God to carry the gospel message to the nations of the earth. The hand of God shall be manifested.
5 Thus saith the Lord your God, Blessed are ye of my servants that defend this cause, for this is my work and man cannot please me unless he comes within my will, for I have designed that my Messenger prepare the way before me, and a people that will have their hearts filled with love.
6 Man cannot change my plan nor my decree for they are unalterable. Those that will not hear me in my way and heeding my voice obey, you shall not be called mine at the last day. Man may fail but my word shall not. It shall not return unto me void. Those that are willing will carry my work onward, for Zion will be redeemed and Israel gathered.
7 Verily I say unto all; turn away from the past with its sins and traditions and move in the will of the Lord, and I will touch you and greater power and love will come upon you and bring together many wandering souls back to the paths of peace.
8 Verily, the powers of evil shall be overcome and peace shall reign. Those that learn of me and press into my kingdom, I shall bring peace unto you. Verily, verily, I shall walk and talk with you, your hearts shall be full of love. My Zion shall be a place of peace, a nation of righteousness, where, in obedience to my gospel, salvation shall be found.
9 Ye that heareth the whisperings of my Spirit how that it mellows the hearts of men, continue to be humble before me, and I shall do just and great things among you; even the sick shall be healed; the lame walk; the blind be made to see.
10 Powers of peace and love shall guide all those that are willing to hear and obey, and the powers of evil subdued. Rejoice that ye are the children of your God.
11 Yea, unto those that harden their hearts; know ye not it is sin to kick against the pricks? The prayers of my people shall be heard.
12 Read the words I send unto you by my Messenger. Study them and obey my will fully, and eternity shall have place for you.
13 I have heard your honest plea that I will touch you and fill you with my Spirit. Thus I have spoken and it shall be, for I send mine angel to minister unto you, saith the Lord your God.
14 May the people of the Lord take upon them new courage, rejoicing in the peace of God. Let the servants of God speak kindly one to another and be humble for this is the Lord's work and if your minds become darkened, or your vision of understanding becomes closed, your hearts full of selfishness and unbelief, this shall be your sign that the authority that has been placed upon you is taken from you. Others that are willing to labor in the Lord's vineyard shall arise to accomplish the Lord's work.
15 This is the day that ye who are called must work with your might for the pruning of the vineyard of the Lord for the last time. Therefore turn away from the traditions of men and things that cause contention.
16 Let W. C. Wilson be set apart as an apostle in the quorum of twelve. Let him be humble and place himself in the will of God and great good shall be done. Let him labor in the west. Let the twelve be in unison and at peace, with their hearts filled with love. Let all the apostles go to their appointed fields, for this is a day of haste and if they fail, they fail of themselves.
17 Some that have rejected my words will repent, others will not. Be at peace. Look to the Lord and go onward with the work. Let all come in by the door and prepare themselves to walk humbly before God.
18 Let Joe Yazzie and Martin Johnson be set apart as elders to labor among the people of their blood and if they will be humble and abide in the will of the Lord, many shall be brought to the knowledge of the truth.
19 Let A. C. Pape heed the call as the Lord has felt after him. If he will hear the word of God, peace shall come unto him. Let him be set apart as an elder. Let him teach the gospel, and if he will be humble he shall take the words of truth to the hearts of many.
20 Let Reuben Castator and George Everson be set apart as elders and let them labor as much as possible among those that are yet in sin, and the Lord will bless their work.
21 Let N. P. Peterson and Earl Cartland be set apart as elders and let them labor in the field bringing the honest and lost to The Church of Christ and their reward shall be sure. If they will be humble greater responsibility shall be given them.
22 Let Edward W. Aldous, Paul F. Diefendorf, Elmer M. Ryland be set apart to labor as elders and humble themselves in the will of the Lord that they may take the gospel of life to many, as the time will come when the gospel must be taken to other nations.
23 Let my servant, Reginald Layzell, come into this work and set him apart as an elder and if he will be humble he shall bring peace to many and his joy shall be full. Let him teach the gospel of life and his reward shall be sure.
24 Let all be true and abide in the words of the Lord who came to give Himself a ransom that man might be redeemed and brought back to the will of the Father and He sees it well done. Be filled with love, be kind to all men, and speak the truth for it is Christ's words that shall judge you at the last day.
25 Let the priestcraft be cleansed from the church as this is a holy work and it must not be defiled. Let all do their work and God will bless their efforts, and the honest in heart will be brought to the knowledge of the truth, for they will hear the voice of God.
26 The Lord has accepted the humbleness and solemnness of His people of this assembly and if you will continue to be thus before Him He will make you a blessing. If the servants of the Lord will labor in their calling many people shall be brought to find peace and love in The Church of Christ that shall continue on until the Christ shall come to claim her as His Bride.
27 If the people will continue to humble themselves and be true and faithful many shall assist in the building of the Temple of the Lord. Great shall be the joy of the people of the Lord because of the house wherein they shall find spiritual food and knowledge and the goodness of God shall be their portion. Peace shall then be in the hearts of all the righteous and evil powers will fade away.
28 I am the Messenger of the Lord, the Elias that was for to come that the will of God might be proclaimed and a people prepared to meet the Christ when He comes. Behold, I have come. Hear, ye children of men, and turn not a deaf ear to my words as I come to do the will of the Lord and my name is John.
29 To you, my fellow servant, prepare, for greater responsibility rests upon you, and your brethren shall uphold you, and blessed are the true and humble.
30 I shall come again as the Lord will direct. Amen.

He left at 3:05 a.m.


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Message 44

August 21, 1939 | 11:45 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.

The angel of the Lord appeared before me at 11:45 p.m., August 21, 1939. The room was light and the influence of the divine was evident. His presence made me very weak in body. He bade me arise and take the message he would give. He wore a white robe that left bare his ankles and his arms a little above his wrists. His collar was open so I could see into his bosom. His robe was well made and he had on sandals of ancient style. He was with me two hours and forty-five minutes; he left at 2:30 a.m., August 22, 1939. W.A.DRAVES
1 I have come to you from time to time as the Lord your God has designed, to direct in this work that it might be set up in its fullness, for so have I been commanded of the Lord. I am sent to bring a message; I come from the presence of the Lord God; the words I speak are His words, and they shall have their place among those that shall be the Lord's Bride in very deed, for the Lord God has turned to His little ones that He might bring about His wise purpose. His kingdom shall roll forth until it fills the whole earth and righteousness shall prevail and the voice of joy shall be heard, for then shall it be that Zion is redeemed and the millennium breaks forth with gladness.
2 Yea, hearken unto Him who is the Lord your God. Ye of my servants whom I have called and chosen and will yet choose, hear ye my word and obey and you shall find peace to your souls. Take the message to the children of men. Be not doubtful nor slothful, for much must be done in this work I have designed, saith the Lord.
3 Take the message from house to house. Many are honest of heart and will be glad to heed it. Take to them the gospel of love. Preach repentance and faith in God, for all must have faith in God and His work as greater things shall come to pass. Only the pure in heart and the humble in spirit shall be able to stand and labor in this work.
4 You men have been chosen to assist in this work and the Lord shall go before thee to touch the hearts of men. He has chosen men in every nation under the sun who shall assist in the gathering of the honest in heart to the places of the Lord's promise, for by His Spirit He shall touch them.
5 All must repent and be baptized for the remission of sin. Let the hands be laid upon all that His Spirit might come to them in greater power, for the promise is that He will send His Spirit to all those that are humble and full of love and trust in His words.
6 This is a day when Satan has great power and men's hearts will be tried. Some will fail because of the things they will have to pass through, others will be true. Many have been true and will yet be true. The cleansing time has come and God will cleanse the hearts of men by the power of His Spirit. By the conditions that will come, many will be tried and the Lord's purging shall take place.
7 Abide by and fully obey the words I bring, have brought and shall yet bring. Teach the gospel of the kingdom, take it to all the world, to Israel, and verily, the Lord shall remember His promises, for the righteous shall have victory over the oppressors.
8 Behold, there is a cry of peace, but there is no peace save in the hearts of them that do the Lord's bidding, those that heed His voice. Nations are in distress and kingdoms are crumbling. Fear not, for the Lord shall proceed to do a marvelous work and the powers of evil shall lose in the end. Study the words I bring, teach them, study the full word of God and you shall know the truth. Follow the instructions I bring and it will be well with you. As I say to you so say I to all.
9 I come as the Messenger of the Lord, I speak His words; many have accepted them; some reject them. Nevertheless, in time others will accept them, for the words I bring are from the Lord. The time soon comes when those that do not defend this cause shall not hinder, for the priestcraft must be removed.
10 Up, ye servants of the Lord, and do the Lord's bidding. Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight in the land a highway for God. Have no part with those whose hearts are not just before God, nor those that will not heed the instructions of the Lord, for some are stained with traditions of men and worldly ways. Therefore they are deprived of the Spirit and peace of God: the Lord cannot use them in this great work. Let others carry the message who will be true. Many honest are praying for this message and will be glad to know the Lord has spoken. Take to them the message of life. Be prayerful and the light the Lord shall send will point the way and the ambassadors of the Lord shall go forth, for this is the midnight cry when souls must be warned of that which is to come, that Israel may know the Lord has spoken, and from them that hear shall the elect be gathered. The Spirit of the Lord shall fill the hearts of men and He will bless their efforts, for this is a holy work and the hearts of men must become clean and holy before God. With longing hearts mankind is pleading to come in the will and purpose of the Lord. The servants that labor for this righteous cause, the Lord has and will direct them. Let all labor somewhere, for this is a time of haste.
11 In times past the Lord has chosen men in all ages to do His work among the children of men. Many have been faithful; some have failed. Let it not be so with you. Ye servants the Lord calls and chooses in these days, be ye faithful that ye may be among those that be with Him when He comes, that be called, chosen and faithful.
12 Thus saith the Lord, Come; the voice of one that crieth among my people says, Come; the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. Let them that heareth say, Come. Thus be valiant, obedient and arise to do my will, saith your Lord.
13 The Lord has called many into this work that it shall be fulfilled to bring about His wise purpose. Therefore, let Boyd Peshlakai, Philip Manuelito, and David F. Martin be set apart as elders, and if they shall be faithful in service many shall be brought to the knowledge of the truth and know of the way of life and be saved from that awful state.
14 Let Warren Nellis, George A. Kaake, Carl Sammis and John Copeland labor as elders as much as they can. Let the elders be out among the people, teaching and leading in love and their reward shall be sure.
15 Let the work among the colored people continue, let it be established and let them take the message to others of their blood.
16 Let Arvis Alexander, Martin C. Wagbo and Willard Moore know that this work is true, and that the Lord will use them for great good, to accomplish much, if they will be humble.
17 Let T. Pyle and Dohn Weaver be set apart as teachers. Let them be humble and let their duty be to persuade men to attend church, let them look after the church and care for its needs and teach, expound, persuade, admonish all in all ways to do right before the Lord. The teachers must be kind and remember to be prayerful.
18 Let Harold L. McCracken and William Belly be set apart as deacons in The Church of Christ. Let them take up this duty to encourage all, even the young to attend services. Let them assist the teachers in many ways. Let them keep tidy the house of the Lord; let them learn the needs of all and let them receive the moneys from the people in the local that it might be properly cared for and sent to the bishop. They shall be obedient in all things and in no case the teacher nor deacon have authority to baptize or administer the sacrament, but they are to warn the people, exhort, teach, encourage and invite all to attend church services and duties.
19 Blessed are all they that teach men to repent and lead souls from sin for their reward shall be sure.
20 Give this message to the brethren, the church, that it might go to others that they might know the Lord has spoken. Be humble and the Lord will be with you. Many are humble and prayerful; the Lord will bless them and their prayers are heard. The sick shall be healed. The work must hasten on. Let it go to other nations.
21 I leave peace with you and with the church. I shall come again as the Lord will direct. Amen

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Message 45

September 8, 1939 | 2:15 a.m. - 5:05 a.m.

A Vision of the Wars and the Peace
1 On September 8th, 1939, the Messenger of the Lord, John the Baptist, appeared in my room at 2:15 a.m. He sat on my bed and awoke me. The room was lighter than day. I sat up in bed. He said he had come to give instructions and to make known things soon to take place and now in action.
2 For a short time we conversed as two men on many subjects and he gave me some personal advice. One thing he said was, famine and conditions would come that would cause many to go hungry. Let the church and the people know that they must supply themselves with foods and place in store that they might not suffer in the day to come.
3 He bade me come with him and he would show me the scene of disaster. He held out his hand, I took hold of it. I seemed to forget all around me except to know we were floating eastward in midair.
4 We traveled, it seemed, for about half an hour, perhaps longer. We came to where there were large hills or mountainous country, here we sat down on a large flat rock on the top of a high mountain. I could very plainly see the territories of various European nations; their mountains, rivers, lakes, and plains. Large fields of growing grain were clearly visible. They were farmsteads surrounded by neatly arranged gardens, shrubbery and orchards. I could see cities and hamlets far and near. Most of them presented a well kept and modern appearance, with paved and well lighted streets. In the great cities were numerous large buildings of beautiful architectural design.
5 To the northeast, I could see Russia, to the east, Asia. To the southeast Palestine showed up plainly with its green fields, and factories in a prosperous condition. To the south was Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. It took me some time to view these many lands, my attention was attracted almost at once by the great noise and sound of battle. To the north and east were horrible scenes enacted.
6 I saw Germany fighting brutally on Polish soil to take a spoil. I saw the smaller nations struggle, most of them to lose, but from the distance came armies with many different colors, some with red coats and some with blue, and fell upon the enemies, and great was the slaughter thereof. I saw France press over upon German soil. I saw Russia press southward and great was the spoil thereof. I saw that many nations became involved in the war. I saw cities in great confusion, dark with the blackness of wailing and mourning.
7 Armies of men were in battle array. A great battle was going on. The noise of cannonading and bursting of shells was terrific, like thunder in the heavens. There were clouds of black smoke rising, rolling high in the sky. Men could be seen firing automatic rifles and there were many great machines of war. There were two scenes of battle. The one farthest to the northeast was the most terrible and the fighting most brutal. A river divided the opposing armies on the greater part of the battlefront in the nearer scene.
8 As we sat there looking to the north and east I saw the most horrible scenes and woeful catastrophes of all sorts. I saw a man that stood himself high in the midst of a hardened and driven people. Their faces looked cold, some dark with fear and horror. They faced him on all sides; they feared him. They trembled at his word.
9 The Messenger said, See what the might of man has done. The ruin of many nations.
10 The scene was so terrible it would sicken anyone to look upon it. I saw that this man had caused war and it became worse and worse. Many changes seemed to take place. The thousands of people I saw seemed worried; all eyes and minds were focused on the disaster to come. The attention of the world was being turned toward the man of war. The war evil lurked in every nation around the man who stood himself high.
11 I saw great armies come out in mighty battle firing at the enemies in gray. Thousands upon thousands met death yet the conflict became worse. Nations from afar rose up to press the man of war and great ships ploughed the seas laden with supplies bringing deadly woe to millions. Women and children crying, screaming in fear, ran in every direction. The scene became terrible, a horrible disaster; the
shameful result of man's selfishness through the hardness of heart of one man. He called a few men around him and gave them counsel and sent them out to counsel many, only to make the picture more black with the horrible smoke of war.
12 Ambassadors came from far, crying peace, but no peace was considered. Many nations plead for peace but those involved gave no thought of peace. There continued to be bloodshed in the streets and on the fields of war.
13 The Messenger said, See what the sin of man has done. Broken homes, ruined nations, and many souls taken to the beyonds, not knowing the will of God nor what the end will be. This shall leave an impression upon many people bringing lasting desire to see justice wrought and it shall linger on in the hearts of men to find their God.
14 Great Britain and France were together and had long tried to keep peace, but there was no peace, as all plans for peace were ignored. Fighting continued.
15 I looked to the east and in the sky, in the shape of a rainbow, appeared these words, The End of Seven Years.
16 As we turned to look toward the south, the scene was terrible. As the man that sat upon the throne in the well lighted city of Italy saw the greatness of the war, he sent out messages purporting to make peace, but to no avail; then he started war. This war involved all nations. Then was the time when nations became divided and would not obey the counsel coming from the man in Italy. The smoke became blacker and blacker as it rose higher and higher in the sky as the thundering artillery continued its firing. It seemed the earth did quake and tremble because of the terrible battle that had been raging for some time. The smell of the deadly powders and dead bodies was awful. The scene was sickening to the world. People as far off as we could see staggered from the tales of woe and horror that reached their ears. Blood and water flowed from the battlefields until the streams and rivers became colored with the filth and blood. The fish in the streams died and washed in large heaps along the edges and on small sandbars, only to fill the air with greater stench. Norway and Sweden took little part at first. I saw the American flag among others that came to the great battle. I looked and saw America all in turmoil and distress, with fighting and bloodshed among themselves. For a time it was horrible but I saw it change and I knew it would not last long with such terrible distress. I thought that many were fighting to keep from entering the war abroad and across the sea.
17 I saw that many of the home-loving German people had turned against the Nazi government which in their hearts they had never endorsed.
18 While we saw no more of the man who stood himself high, other great men of evil caused the war to continue. The cause seemingly came from Rome.
19 Millions and millions of homes were broken, torn, with fatherless children crying at their mothers' sides, many with neither father nor mother, starving and in rags.
20 I saw many kneeling in prayer and thousands uttering prayer to God as they struggled on their forced way. I looked in the distance and only a few were left at peace with their fellow men.
21 Again I saw America, this time in a better condition; great peace was ruling and commerce was at kindly terms within her borders.
22 From the broken fragments of torn homes, near and far, rose up those that looked to the United States of America and made haste to flee to be within her peaceful borders.
23 A voice rang out that filled the heavens, Where is he that rules? Then as the world did quake and tremble, many of those left alive turned their faces toward America.
24 We must have peace, declared many nations. An army with shiny metal helmets and belongings came from the north and west and pressed in the battle to bring a change in the scene. The conflict lessened, the sky cleared of its smoke, and revealed the most horrible heart-rending scene that eyes could ever behold. Many thought the struggle was over.
25 As we looked to the east again I saw those words in the sky in the shape of a bow across the heavens, The End of Seven Years. This time as I looked the letters were red as blood, seeming almost to drip drops of blood.
26 I became very sad and sick with grieving for the people. I wept. The Messenger said, Those that fear the Lord and do His will, shall have eternal life with Him. He was still holding my hand and he said, Blessed are the feet of them that seek to establish peace. Many shall come, looking for peace. Let the kingdom and Church of Christ be adorned in her righteous garments.

27 Shortly the great war began to rage again, this time more cruelly and brutally than before.
28 A great army came from the north and east passing through what was German soil, going toward France. They met no resistance until they came to the Rhine River. Here they paused; great fortifications were before them and strong armies ready to give battle. After some firing on each side, they swerved and went south toward Italy. This region became the center of the great conflict.
29 We were carried to the field of battle and amidst the thunder of war and the cries of the people, I looked upon the saddest scene that could ever befall the human race. As I saw the men fall by the thousands and death came to the millions, the destruction did not lessen.
30 Then we came near the seashore on the west of France. Here I was lifted so I could see far out over the great deep waters that divided America from that land. Great ships ploughed the deep and many met disaster on the way. Being fired upon by the enemy, they began to unload their cargoes and the people fell into the water and thousands met death. Some clung to pieces of wreckage upon the water and rescue ships came in view to help, but again disaster came to them who came to help and their woe was doubled. Many ships burned. The crying was heart-rending, ringing out in space, only to add to the noise and thunder of the cause of death in war.
31 Italy was overrun and devastated. Strong were the invading armies. The defenders were weakened by long bloody battles. Siege was laid on the great city of Rome. She resisted mightily. Suddenly she gave way. She was taken and burned and great was the burning thereof.
32 The Messenger said, And the sea shall give up her dead, hell and the grave shall give up their dead, and on that morn of the resurrection of the Lord's, there shall be no more scenes like this.
33 We were carried again to the place on the top of the high mountain. I saw that Germany was no more; she had become divided, part of her going to America and part joining with the armies of the man at Rome. Great Britain was also broken up never again to be united as an empire. Many sad hearts of the broken fragments joined with the people on American soil, becoming one nation in purpose, peaceful and full of justice, equality, and love. They were of all colors and kinds but all acted alike. Many of the Scandinavians came to the United States of America. Everyone called America The Standard Nation because she had a righteous standard.
34 Then we looked to the east over Palestine and the Messenger said, The Lord shall set His feet on the mount and a nation shall be born in a day. The Jews shall learn of their Lord. At this I saw them a peaceful people and wealthy in goods and homes. Their fields were green and many factories were busy, with smoke ascending and the noise of industry ringing out.
35 From the north and west of Palestine came a large army and after they came on the scene, armies from the north and east came with haste to take a spoil. Then many eyes were turned to Jerusalem and a cry rang out, Let us go to battle to Jerusalem for they have the wealth of the world. They camped near and the Jews came out to protect their rights. The battle was on, the scenes became so horrible that I grew very sick in body and faint from grief as we sat there and looked upon the things taking place in that awful battle.
36 The lands in the north, east, and south had been spoiled by the wars and all the fields that once were beautiful were now a rugged waste. What a shame! What a pity! All the result of sin.
37 The Messenger said, Look, and I turned with him to look to the west and saw America, seemingly raised up, so I could see the whole continent lifted out of the great waters. I saw people gathered to worship the Lord. I saw peaceful fields, quiet homes, happy faces and smiling mothers. The men were solemn and kind to each other as they worked building the waste places and planning government. Discipline was in effect everywhere. Justice, equality, and righteousness was the desire of every heart. I saw that one had risen up, a noted man in righteousness, and had turned ungodliness away from the people of the Lord and sin was no more among them.
38 The Messenger said, "The work of a seer has been done. He has come from the election of the Lord.
39 I saw the Temple in the distance and we floated gently toward it. As we neared, I read these words over the door, The Temple of the Lord.
40 I saw that millions had met death and few remained when the indignation had passed over. Only one sixth of the men were left.

41 I seemed well acquainted with the Messenger and did not fear him. I listened to every word he spoke. He said, "By the elect shall the cause be done. I knew he meant the preparing of a nation in righteousness.
42 We stopped at the door of the Temple and it seemed I was lifted so I could see in every direction and many saints were marching toward the Temple, while hosts were coming from the seashores. Their eyes were focused on the Temple and the cloud that rested upon it. I looked until the people approached the Temple grounds then the Messenger took me home. I was tired, worn and weary.
43 The vision closed and I was still sitting up in bed. The Messenger said, Be at peace, be comforted, let the church continue on, that the standard might be raised. I will come again as the Lord will direct. He left at 5:05 a.m.
44 To all those who read these lines, I want to say that they do not, nor can they portray half of the horrible and bitter scenes as they really were. Such scenes of sadness, suffering and disaster should quiet the step of any God-fearing soul. Woe upon woe, weeping, suffering and death was the essence of the situation. May God protect us.
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Message 46

January 1, 1940 | 11:00 p.m. - 1:24 a.m. | Nucla, Colorado

Saturday night, December 30, 1939, at 11:15 p.m., the angel of the Lord appeared at my bedside and said these words, Prepare that I may give you a message; prepare to receive it. As many of the children of God are pleading in grief that the Lord will speak and give comfort. I arose in bed; he disappeared; the light remained for several moments. Monday morning, January 1, 1940, at 2:15 a.m., the same Messenger of the Lord appeared. I arose up in bed, the same powerful divine light accompanied him. He had two rolls of paper in his hands, and rolled one out on the bed so I could see. I saw that it was the plan for the basement of the Temple. I was noticing many little details and he said, This is some of the great work that shall yet be done, but it shall be done by those that are honest. Some have denied their duty and calling because of priestcraft. Others will take their places." He had another roll in his left hand but did not unroll it or say anything about it. He left. I was greatly strengthened by his visits and it helped me to prepare for what was to follow.

On January, 1, 1940, the Messenger of the Lord came to me at my home in Nucla, Colorado, at 11 p.m., and remained until 1:24 a.m., January 2, 1940. He said: W.A.DRAVES

1 Arise and take the message I bring.
2 Great is the responsibility that rests upon you. Many of the servants the Lord has called have upheld you in this work in defending the truth; blessed are all such for they shall obtain the greater peace and power. The Lord will be with them and angels near to direct the way. To all those that will be very humble and obey the Lord's voice the sunlight of righteousness of the Lamb of God shall be upon them with healing in His power.
3 To all those that repent of sins and be baptized, preparing themselves in deep humility, yea, the Lord promises that they shall receive the greater light and power that they might be able to carry on the work of the Lord.
4 Behold, there are those whose hearts are full of evil and selfishness; they have withheld that which is the Lord's of tithes and of offerings. Their hearts are not right before Him, therefore, I say unto you, they cannot have part in this work, and are not of the household of faith, for they have failed to obey The Word of the Lord.
5 There are those that are full of contention. Separate yourselves from them, have no part in their selfish desires, be humble, be at peace: let love fill your hearts. Heed not the traditions of men, that you may be able to stand when greater things will come to pass and your trials shall be upon you. Teach the gospel of life, take it to the ends of the earth; to other nations in their own language and tongue.
6 I come to give instructions. I come from the presence of the Lord. The words I speak are His words: the message I bring is His message for mankind. Will they heed it? Lo, He has waited long, yet many are slow to obey. Many are true and will yet be true. Many will fall by the way because they have not prepared for that which is to come, for great is the work that shall be done and the Lord will direct in His way all those that will heed His voice. He will provide and point the way.
7 Behold, some the Lord has chosen have slumbered and slept, while again, others have denied the authority and trust placed upon them in that they have listened to the whisperings of Satan, not to defend this work of the Lord. To all those the Lord saith, Know ye not for whom ye were called to labor? Behold! I have plead with you, yet you have hardened your hearts, opposing and denying my righteous cause. Yea, I say unto all such, you have hearkened to the whisperings of the evil one, and doubt and fear have entered your minds. In this you have sinned a very grievous sin; therefore the authority and trust that was placed upon such, they have denied, and it has been taken from them. I have plead, will my servants do my bidding or must I call others.
8 This is a day of haste when my work must be done. Those that will heed and obey I will bless, those that will not will lose in the end. Some have grieved me because of man's traditions, hardness of heart and sin, causing my work to suffer. Some will yet repent while others will go to destruction. Those that do not defend this cause have no part in this work. Let them know they must repent to do my will. Be watchful for it is my voice they oppose, and my design they deny. In their hearts they have rejected the message I have brought from time to time and they are not willing to be directed by mine angel I have sent.
9 Yea, behold, I forgive those that repent and walk humbly before me. Yea, my sheep know my voice and they will hear when I call upon them. How is it that some say they love me, yet deny and oppose my design? Know ye not that I know your thoughts and the intents of your hearts? Why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things I say? Verily, I say not all such shall enter my rest; for in their traditions they have gone astray. They shall not have voice or vote in my work of The Church of Christ.
10 Blessed are the meek and all those that consecrate themselves unto me. I will be with them, saith your Lord, and stand you in holy places, protecting you when the great indignation cometh. You shall be called mine when I make up my jewels.
11 This is the Lord's work and man cannot do it His way.
12 Let the women continue to do their part. Let the elders be in the field for much must be done.
13 Thus saith the Lord, It is my will that my servant Parkinson continue on for there is a great work for him to do if he will do my will. Yea, his trials have been heavy and he is burdened with many cares, but I say unto all, those whom I love I also chasten, and prepare a way for their deliverance-behold there is a way prepared.
14 There are those in the quorum of apostles that shall not be sustained, therefore: that my house with twelve apostles might be filled when the vacancies shall come, let these men that I shall give you prepare in deep humility that they may qualify for the greater responsibility for this office and calling in my house as apostles. I will be with them, and they, with those that are faithful, will do a great work. Peter Karo, Warren Nellis, Boyd Peshlakai, and Keith Rogers; let these men, with you, prepare for this office, for this is a time of haste. As the vacancies come let them be filled, for I prune my vineyard for the last time. If these men will be humble and prepare themselves to walk uprightly before me, their Lord and God, I will make them a blessing to many. In time others will fail; they will listen to the whisperings of Satan, nevertheless my work shall go on.
15 Therefore, at this time let Hubert Yates and Keith Rogers know this work is true. If they will come in by the door, heeding my voice obey; let them be set apart as elders and let them carry the work on. If they will obtain the greater light many shall be brought to the knowledge of the truth by their efforts; likewise Charles S. Miller, Hugh Beaver, Harry R. Gross, Alfred Peterson; and Henry E. Lickers (if he will adjust conditions in his home. The Lord knows his heart and will use him for great good among his people). Let these men obey the gospel and take up the work as elders, for the harvest is white. Let them labor. Let all remember their duty and responsibility is to labor, bringing the honest and lost to The Church of Christ. Also let George Everson humble himself and the Lord can use him as I told you. Let him work among those that are yet in sin. Let all labor and I will cause great things to transpire among the faithful.
16 Turn away from the past with its sins and traditions and the contentions that destroy hope. Study my words; even the words I send by mine angel; and I will touch you and greater light and love will come over you, and many wandering souls shall be brought to the paths of peace.
17 Verily, thus saith your Lord, Let the work continue among all people. Let it continue among the colored as I have heard their prayers and many are truly honest among them. Let my servant Lacey continue, and those whom I have called, J. Wade, Joshua Armbristo, and Joshua Ferguson, take up their work. Also let my servants Alfred Bolen and John Michel come unto me, and set them apart as elders. If they will work with an eye single to my glory, they shall be able to bring many to the knowledge of the truth. I will cause a mighty wakening to be among the people of their blood for I have seen their humility. Many shall yet be called to labor among them, likewise among the Indians.
18 Verily I say, let my work move on; let it go to other nations; watch and pray, and I shall provide, saith the Lord.
19 Be at peace. Worry not at what men will say of you. There are those that have prayed that I come to bring directions. I come as the Messenger of the Lord. I will come again from time to time as the Lord your God will direct. Amen.
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Message 47

April 21, 1940 | 2:20 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.

637 Millwood Road | Toronto, Canada

While on a visit at the Oliver home at 637 Millwood Rd., Toronto, the Messenger came to my room at 2:20 a.m., April 21, 1940, and left the message which follows. He was enveloped in light and spoke as one having authority from God. W.A.DRAVES

1 Arise and take the message I will give you that the work of the Lord will not suffer. This is a day wherein a light shineth even in power from the Lord God. I come from His presence, I speak at His command. The word I bring is for mankind that they may know the Lord has spoken. Take the message to all the world that the honest in heart may find their God and learn the way of salvation.
2 The prophets have foretold this day. Behold, the Lord has spoken, and it shall be. His kingdom shall fill the whole earth and the dominion shall be given to the saints of the most high.
3 The promises the Lord has made to Israel shall be fulfilled, and all things established in peace and righteousness. Therefore, that this work might be carried on, the Lord has sent me. I am the Messenger of the Lord; I come in the spirit and power of Elias I am the Elias I come that a restoration of all things might be. Behold, I have come! Hear! Oh ye children of men, and turn not a deaf ear to my word, or the word I bring from the Lord God, for I come to do the will of the Lord and my name is John.
4 I am the servant of the Lord sent to bring the last pruning of His vineyard; to cleanse and make ready, that there might be a holy priesthood; clean, upright, and just. Therefore the command is for all to be true, obedient. Let all abide in the words of the Lord who came to give Himself a ransom that mankind might be redeemed, and a way of deliverance from that awful state be prepared for all whosoever will walk therein and be saved. Therefore, His decrees cannot be altered nor His plan frustrated, but His design shall be fulfilled and purpose accomplished;, for the Lord turns to do a mighty work among his people Israel, for the voice of truth shall ring out and the sound of joy shall be heard. Then shall all darkness recede and this great spiritual light will light the way of those that are humble before God.
5 Fear not, for it is the will of the Father that this message be carried to the ends of the earth, and the warning of the judgments taught, that the honest in heart will come, for the people must know the way of deliverance.
6 See those that are yet in darkness see the weakness and sin of man see those who are struggling in blindness see those seeking for light, willing to heed it when they hear it: take to them the message of life. You will see the hand of God move to accomplish His work: you will see the evil powers struggle and lose in the end.
7 Teach the doctrine with diligent faith, patience, and boldly, in meekness.
8 Many are called for special work, for the messengers of peace shall cause that all things that offend shall be taken out. Therefore, let peace be in the hearts of all that will heed the message I bring and prepare themselves to walk humbly before the Lord. This is the way whereby mankind can be brought to the presence of God. All that come must be baptized and the hands laid on them that the greater promise of light might be given.
9 There shall be wars, pestilence, and plagues sweep the land; suffering among the people, for the people must learn that God has spoken.
10 Israel must be gathered, the Jews delivered to their ancient promised land, and the hearts of the people turned and prepared to meet their God.
11 As I have spoken it is the command of the Lord let all labor in their place and calling. The Lord calls many. Behold, He stands near and knocks! To all that open unto Him, He will send His Spirit; and those whom He loves, He will rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore and open unto Him. I speak the words and will of the Lord.
12 Many will come to worship the Lord and because of those that keep and do His will, He will cause that they shall overcome; they that are patient to keep His words shall be delivered from the hour of temptation. They that overcome shall drink of the water of life freely.
13 The harvest is white and the Lord knows the hearts of men, therefore, let Martin Case, Talmas Dean, Robert R. Rickman, John Wade, and Edward Vowles, be set apart as elders and let them labor in their place and calling; for many are honest of heart and are seeking for the light; take to them this message. Many will obey when they hear it.
14 There are those called for special work because of their faith; let them work in their calling.
15 Let F. E. Nelson, Kenneth Goff, John A. Neal, Jasper Dutton, R. H. Hutchinson, Frank Miller, Joseph Gersbacher, Leslie Ard, and R. A. Rieger, come into this work and let them be set apart as elders and God will use them to His honor and glory. Let Donald Dobson, Louis Freeman, and Harry Hood, be set apart as deacons let them be watchful and prayerful in all things. Let all be true to their calling.
16 All must remember this is the Lord's work, and all must come in by the door to assist in this great work. This is the Lord's directions; I speak His will.
17 I will come again to instruct, to direct until the Lord's will is accomplished. Amen.

He gave me some instructions of a personal nature which are not given here. He left at 4:30 a.m.

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Message 48

June 17, 1940 | 2:30 a.m. -4:00 a.m.

806 W. Lexington Street | Independence, Missouri

The Church of Christ General Assembly of June, 1940. The Messenger of the Lord appeared to me June 17, at 2:30 a.m., in my room at 806 W. Lexington Street, Independence, Missouri, and gave me the following message. He spoke as one having authority. The heavenly light accompanied him and remained for some time after he left. W.A.DRAVES

1 Awake and take the message I will give you.
2 I have come as the Lord has appointed. I have given the word and it must be obeyed; again I give words of encouragement and comfort for the children of men, and The Church of Christ. The spirit of peace will come to all that will obey and do the Lord's will.
3 By His Spirit He has felt after the honest and those that hear the servants the Lord has chosen will hear Him.
4 Thus saith the Lord, I have heard the prayers of my children, many of whom are truly humble before me. Blessed art thou, for I shall reward thee as your faith is, and that to your joy and peace. The hearts of the righteous shall be filled and their bosoms shall overflow with gladness.
5 Thus, I have assembled you here, and in the hour of your humility and solemnity, I have met with you. Yea, the evil powers that seek to destroy shall not have place among you. I have sent my Messenger that peace may be restored and all my design of redemption may be fulfilled. In the anguish and distress of your souls I have heard your cry. Therefore, let those that I have chosen be in their fields of labor that the people may be warned, that they will not have an excuse at the last day.
6 This is a day when much must be done that the ways and means of a real Zion shall be brought about. Let those that hinder be removed from their responsibility for in their doubts their minds have become darkened and they fear because I your Lord have called others. None shall take part in that which is holy until they have humbly prepared.
7 Verily I have felt after the hearts of men and I plead that they will hear when I call. Seek good and hate evil, and establish justice in the agate, for I have said I will be gracious, even unto Israel. Moreover, I shall deliver Joseph; I will deliver them from their bondage and gather the outcasts. And true Israel shall come rejoicing for I prepare a way of deliverance.
8 Thus saith your Lord, Those that have robbed the widow and the fatherless have robbed me, and many suffer in darkness, not knowing my will, because there are those that shorten their hand, not rendering that which I require of them.
9 Oh, the days of judgments are upon you and I have sent among you the plagues and pestilences, the sword; and I have taken your horses, and the stink of the fields has become unpleasant, yet how slothful and disobedient my Israel is to learn of me. Return unto me, O ye of my ancient people, for I design to bring you out in gladness and rejoicing; deliverance will come to them that call upon me. Seek the Lord and ye shall live.
10 Yet once, it is a little while, and the great shaking of all nations and their desire for greed and spoil will be ripe and come to an end.
11 Behold! I have sent my Spirit among you and opened the gate, even designing your deliverance and a way of preparation. To the humble, the upright and just, my faithful, I shall give unto thee the greater light and power to carry on, for by my Spirit I shall use you to my name's honor and glory. I shall deliver my people Israel from whence the evil one has bound them, and those that stretch forth their hands toward my holy place of peace shall find deliverance. For in Mount Zion and Jerusalem there shall be deliverance. I will give compassion and hear your supplications. Oh ye my people, mine inheritance, hear ye my words.
12 I have chosen ye my servants this day and my eyes shall be open toward you and I will hear your prayers before my children. I will hearken in all that you call for unto me. I will make known to all the earth that I am God, and there is none else, saith your Lord.
13 I am the Messenger sent from the Lord and I come to do His will. My name is John, I am the forerunner of Christ, I shall prepare the way. I shall bring the word that a people may know the Lord has spoken. His former signet shall be upon one today, and He will cause that desire to come that the house of God, the Temple of the Lord, may be built for it shall be done. Therefore, let your hearts be perfect with the Lord your God, walking in His statutes, and keeping His commandments which He speaks as at this day.
14 The evil one shall not destroy the elect but be very humble that you be not led into despair. The Lord will manifest Himself in marvelous ways. The wicked destroy themselves, and the just live by faith.
15 Be ye comforted one and all; let not your hearts be troubled. The Lord is mindful and He knoweth the desires of each heart. He will bless you and cause that you may have great joy, all ye that obey His will, for in Him is salvation.
16 He hears the prayers of His children and will answer to your gladness. Therefore, I come that the plan of God shall be complete and the words the prophets of old have spoken of this day may all be fulfilled, for they spoke unto my coming. I speak the words and will of the Lord and I shall direct in this work. The signet one shall rise up and disperse confusion and cause to be brought together many that will obey the will of the Lord, and that a people will be raised up to build the Temple of the Lord.
17 Worry not about those things over which you have no control, but tell the truth in humility. Fear not what men will say of you. Be very humble and the Lord will reveal to all them that seek Him in faith and will heed His will.
18 Those that do evil and disobey and those that hear not will destroy themselves.
19 The Lord will turn and bless His little ones, the colored and the Indians, for many shall come forth and be made white even as the whiteness of saints, for they shall be made pure, as the Lord has promised to make clean a people, and all must be made clean and pure and holy in His sight.
20 The earth will tremble and men's hearts will fear because of the many changes that will take place. The saints shall be tried and made pure.
21 Let all be at work that the warning may go. Let those prepare to take the fields as I have told you, for soon the gospel message will be taken to other nations; the Temple must be built.
22 Send the message to the world; the Lord has given the vision and it must be sent to all, that they may know what is coming to pass.
23 Let Arthur Roberts and Marion C. Vowles be set apart as elders. Let the Lord's servant, Roberts, come into this work and from there he will carry the message to others. Soon the message will be preached in Australia and New Zealand; prepare to send the authority there, that they may hear of this message of life.
24 It is the will of the Lord that you take your place in the quorum of twelve; there are those that will not be sustained. There are those the Lord has called that will not accept at this time. Be at peace the Lord pleads, and pleads; come all ye that will for the Lord will bless you.
25 I have spoken the Lord's will. I am your fellow servant. I am sent of the Lord. My name is John.
26 I will come again as the Lord will direct. Amen.

The Messenger left at 4 a.m. I was sitting up in bed as I wrote. He sat on the bed near my feet. He watched the paper as I wrote word for word as he gave the message.
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Message 49

September 15, 1940 | 12:00 a.m. - 2:28 a.m.

Bernie, Missouri

While in southeast Missouri at the home of Brother and Sister William 0. Stearns, at Bernie, the Messenger, John the Baptist, appeared in my room at 12 midnight, September 15, 1940, and left the following message. The room was lighter than at noonday. He spoke with authority, kindly and stern. I wrote the words as he spoke them. He left at 2:28 a.m. W.A.DRAVES

1 Behold, again I come to give instructions to the church. I speak the will of the Lord. It is life to those that obey it. Write the message as I shall give it. The decrees of God are unalterable let no man change them. Let no one speak lightly of the words I bring. I am the Messenger of the Lord and I speak His will.
2 Yea, blessed are all they that seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion, a nation of peace. All that will obtain the words of the Lord and His will obey, shall have right to the tree of life.
3 Behold, saith the Lord, the field is white already and the harvest is ripe. Let those that will, come unto me that they all may obtain life and obtain it more abundantly. Yea, whosoever will thrust in their sickle to reap is doing my will, and if they endure to the end the same shall obtain my gift, even the gift of eternal life. For by my Spirit I shall feel after mankind, and the honest in heart will come unto me. Lo, I have spoken and my word shall not return unto me void.
4 My church shall be more firmly established and my gifts and blessings shall be among them that believe, saith your Lord, for it is I, even the Christ that speaketh. Yea, my mission shall be fully accomplished and the Father see it well done.
5 Behold, the world is ripened in iniquity and it must needs be that mankind be stirred to repentance. Blessed are all they that hear and cometh to me for I shall make them white and pure; they are my sheep and they follow not another.
6 I have sent my Messenger and He speaks my words, thus all that defend my cause, do well, and shall receive of my Spirit in abundance. Verily, verily, I say, my church shall never again be destroyed but shall continue on until my purpose is accomplished that the works of darkness be destroyed, Israel gathered and my people freed from bondage whereunto they have been bound by traditions and sins of men. My words shall judge all men. Yea, heed my voice in all things, keep my full law, even obedience to my Messenger whom I have sent and will yet send that the words of the prophets may be fulfilled and the reign of peace break forth.
7 The voice of gladness shall be heard and Israel shall come forth in righteousness. Preach my gospel for it shall be the law even unto the ends of the earth. Thus I have spoken, saith your Lord.
8 Let the work continue in all parts, many are coming to do the Lord's will. Let all be up and doing for their responsibility is to represent Christ and His church. Those that would be His Bride must come in by the door and be baptized. Let the hands be laid on all that the Lord will confirm their work by the Holy Ghost.
9 There are many that have long represented Christ. Those that will hear His voice in very deed will come into The Church of Christ that is again being established with all its gifts and blessings, and represent Christ and His church.

10 Let all pay their tithes that their works may stand the tests when the trying times come. The Lord will bless them and they shall not want for the way of deliverance shall be theirs.
11 Come, ye that seek truth, Christ will come to His own and His church. Remember there is safety in the light I have brought. The Lord's covenant shall be fulfilled and this nation cleansed and Zion shall be set up with gladness.
12 This is the midnight cry, prepare, make His paths straight. Be wise in the way of the Lord; let all be humble and seek not after praise of men, nor the love of gain.
13 Let all the servants be at work among the people. Let W. E. Baughman, J. W. Lilbourne, Alvin Pape, Robert G. Newby, Harry J. Seymour, Gilbert H. Schultz, Bert Plagens, and F. D. Cosburn be set apart as elders. Let them carry the message to others for the Lord knows their hearts and He will bless their efforts and as their faith is their works shall be. The Lord shall give greater faith to all that do His will.
14 Let these that I shall give you come into this work and take up the work as elders to represent Christ and His church: W. H. Lunbeck, RichIsaac, James Joslin, Gale Blackledge, H. L. Woelber, Leonard L. Abbott, E. G. Glaeser, Henry Knudson, Martin L. Glaeser, Williard E. GlaeGeorge Johnson, Paul Neidermeyer, Jake Brown, L. M. Clark, W. L. Martin and J. G. Jenkins. The Lord will be with them and confirm their work by His Holy Spirit.
15 Let George E. Ford, William C. Lear, and Melvin Mallory be set apart as teachers. The Lord shall bless them if they will be humble and His Spirit shall be upon them.
16 Let Floyd E. Bechtel and Clarence Parks be set apart as deacons. Let them do all things that is their duty that the house of God may have order.
17 Let W. O. Stearns be added to the bishops and he with the bishops counsel together much, that their work may be pleasing unto the Lord in all things, and let Paul Neidermeyer prepare that when a vacancy comes in the quorum of bishops that he shall be set apart in this office. The Lord has seen his efforts and if he will heed the whispering of the Spirit he shall be among the faithful and chosen of the Lord this is the Lord's word to all.
18 Let Armstrong and Griffith prepare to sail to Australia this year that the gospel in its purity and greater light may be taken therefor there are many honest of Israel in Australia and New Zealand. Let them take the authority there for the Lord goes with them and He gives His angels charge before them.
19 That the church may be more firmly established, the Lord will call evangelists in this work and if these men will be humble the Lord will bless their efforts. Let them travel with the message for it shall bring life to many. Therefore, let E. G. Glaeser, Robert G. Newby, Martin L. Glaeser, Williard E. Glaeser, H. L. Woelber and L. M. Clark with authority as elders let them also be set apart as evangelists and their work shall be confirmed by the power of the Holy Ghost.
20 I have spoken the words and will of the Lord; I am the Messenger sent from God; I come to set in order; I come that the work may be fully established; I come to bring the warning of Christ's soon coming. Let all have faith. Preach repentance and baptism that the way of the Lord shall be among men. His kingdom shall fill the whole earth. Soon it shall go to other nations, for the Lord has reserved those that will defend this cause of salvation unto men. I speak the will of the Lord. I am John the Elias which was for to come.
21 Those that heed and obey, overcoming, shall stand with Him in eternity.
22 I bring peace to the church. I leave peace with you. Tell the truth in humility. Send this message to the brethren, with the rest, and to the church.
23 I shall come again as the Lord will direct. I am the same John that preached repentance in the wilderness. Amen.
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Message 50

March 23, 1941 | 2:30 a.m. - 3:45 a.m.

1444 Newport | Denver, Colorado

The Messenger of the Lord appeared at 2:30 a.m., March 23, 1941, at my bedside while at the home of James R. Orris, 1444 Newport, Denver, Colorado. The room was filled with light, and it remained for sometime after he left. He spoke with authority, slowly and distinctly. I wrote as he gave the message, after which we visited a few minutes as two men on many things of the kingdom. He left at 3:45 a.m. W.A.DRAVES 1 Arise and write the message I will give you.
2 Behold, I come again with a message from the Lord. I am sent of the Lord to you at this place and at this time. I am the Messenger to bring the warning. I come from the presence of the Lord. I am the Elias, and my name is John. My message is one of love and deliverance to those that heed and obey it.
3 The Lord has designed His decree, and it shall come to pass that all who will learn His will, obey