Power from on High Quotes

“Within weeks of Smith’s obtaining the plates in September 1827, neighbor Martin Harris “became convinced of the visions and gave [Smith] fifty Dollars to bare my expences and because of his faith and the righteous deed the Lord appeared unto him in a vision and showed unto him his marvilous work which he was about to do.”
― Gregory A. Prince, Power from on High: The Development of Mormon Priesthood

“Almost six years after Moroni’s visit, angelic beings bestowed authority on Smith and his assistant Oliver Cowdery by the laying on of hands.”
― Gregory A. Prince, Power from on High: The Development of Mormon Priesthood