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1. History of the Prophet Joseph, p. 106, Lucy Smith.

2. Isaiah’s prophecy is as follows: “And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Therefore behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid” (Isa. 29:11–14).

For a discussion of this point see the History of the Mormon Church, by B. H. Roberts, chapter 8. Also Orson Pratt’s Works, Chapter 6, and the Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi, 27th chapter.