Labors in the Vineyard : Twelfth Book of the Faith-Promoting Series. Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement of Young Latter-Day Saints.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Labors in the Vineyard" by Various is a collection of faith-promoting narratives written in the late 19th century. The book is designed for the instruction and encouragement of young Latter-day Saints and compiles firsthand accounts of the experiences and challenges faced by early Mormon missionaries. The narratives cover diverse missions, including travels in England, Switzerland, and beyond, highlighting miraculous events and the missionaries' unwavering faith in their spiritual journey. The opening of "Labors in the Vineyard" begins with a preface explaining the purpose of the Faith-Promoting Series, noting its popularity among young Latter-day Saints for its inspirational accounts. The first chapter, recounted by Claudius V. Spencer, details his mission call to England and the trials he faced on his journey, including severe weather, illness, and moments of doubt. Spencer's narrative reflects the intense physical and spiritual challenges missionaries endured while spreading their faith, showcasing moments of peril as well as miraculous interventions that reinforced their beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

My experience in England / C.V. Spencer

My Swiss mission / William Budge

The faith of the Zunis / Llewellyn Harris

Sketch of a well-spent-life / Harrison Burgess

The Lord's blessings / Amasa Potter

Results of disobedience / T.E. Daniels.

Credits:

Produced by Shawnee Hawkes, Mormon Texts Project Intern (http://mormontextsproject.org/)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-06-29