https://www.angelfire.com/mo3/bahai/LDS11.html
http://www.greaterthings.com/Essays/Multiple_Mortalities/
http://www.sharpenedsword.com/page/page/3770254.htm
https://www.angelfire.com/mo3/bahai/LDS11.html
http://www.greaterthings.com/Essays/Multiple_Mortalities/
http://www.sharpenedsword.com/page/page/3770254.htm
Joseph Morris taught about reincarnation and multiple mortalities quit often as can be seen in my Council of the Gods section.
George Williams was the successor to Joseph Morris and it was revealed to him that he was Cainan from before the flood. This is a heavenly visitation recorded by him.
A Description of Interviews with Celestial Beings
By George Williams
After leading a blameless life, and searching after the treasures of eternity, through the gospel of Christ, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I was on the 15th day of April, A.D. 1862, riding on my spirited mare by the slope of the western range of mountains, near Hacker's Canyon, in Salt Lake Valley, Utah, when snow began to fall in a marvelous manner. A cloud appeared in the north and became agitated, and speedily formed an enormous archway, spanning the entire valley.
On each side of this arch were massive pillars of light, constructed with fine skill, and folding doors studded with golden bolts. Beholding this heavenly appearance, I alighted from my hose, and allowed it to escape.
While meditating this scene, the eyes of my understanding were opened by the spirit of God, so as to understand the things of God as they were from eternity.
The folding doors were thrown back, and the highway to the eternal worlds was opened before me, and a voice strengthened me, saying: "Fear not, thou greatly beloved of the Lord. These are they that form a portion of the armies of heaven." Beyond the folding doors I saw countless hosts of horse and they who sat upon them had on beast-plates of fire, and diamonds, and helmets of precious stones, and out of the nostrils of the horse came fire and smoke, and their riders had large swords, and their faces were lightened as the sun.
As soon as the first of this hose reached the archway, they halted and formed a double line, the horses facing each other, and up this line I saw into the first heave, from earth, and bear record of the same, God, the Eternal Father, standing on a throne of sapphire stone, and Christ seated at his right hand; and those who had gained their celestial estate were giving adoration and praise in words unutterable. They joy, peace and happiness of this abode surpasseth all understanding in mortality.
And I heard other voices, saying: "Oh, Lord, great and true, wilt though not at this time realize unto the inhabiters of the earth the names we have spoken in Thy name while we remained among them?" And it was said unto them: "Wait, ye blessed of my Father, until he whom I have sent has shown and revealed all my counsels unto the heirs of salvation, and distributed My truths among them-the chosen; and he that shall hearken unto him, and do My will, keeping my commandments, shall in a day not distant, know My power and be partakers of My glory, and thisto their joy. They shall occupy the places of the just, and into their hands shall be delivered all things pertaining to Christ and His interests upon the earth. These are they whom I, the Lord, will receive as friends, who shall understand the hidden things, the knowledge which is for the Church of the Firstborn. These are they whose birthright brings them up priests and kings unto God, and the excellence of their glory can never be given to another. These are they that shall overcome and stand in their places legislating for Christ when the wicked are cut off. Blessed are they; everyone's reward is eternal lives in the mansion of his Father."
And again I head another voice, while God, the Eternal Father, communed with Him that sat on His right hand, saying: "Go, give him the appointment. Take other two witnesses."
Thousands of glorious beings ministered unto Him that stood upon the throne, singing the honor and praise of Him who is received the everlasting covenant; for the time is nigh when Christ shall take the government, and the wicked be no more known. And I saw three who had triumphed over hell and the grave, descend from the first heaven, and pass as lightning down the line formed by the army of heaven, and passing the portal of the arch, the gates closed, and passed out of my sight and I saw them no more.
While these heavenly beings approached, I heard a voice saying unto me: "Now is the time come when your preparation must commence. Fear not, these that are coming shall tell you all things." Then two came near, and I fell upon my face, hearing their words with joy, as they told me of things which are coming and the approaching destiny of the earth, declaring themselves to be Elias and Enoch, and owning me to be a co-worker with them. Laying their hands upon me, my understanding was quickened, and I perceived they were my friends and brethren; and I covenanted with them there to all the counsels of God.
They brought and placed much business and government into my hands, commandment me to write it not; and lifting me up, I was transfigured before them, and Jesus of Nazareth stood by clothed with a white robe down to the feet. Across His breast was a golden circle, and He held the robe in plaits. His face was like the sun shining in his strength, and His feet were as a burning flame. He addressed me: "All hail, thou son of the Highest;" and embracing me, he said: "I am the was and is to come, and for Me and My Father must you act while you remain upon the earth. The restoring of all things connected with Adam's race has now to take place. Prepare yourself; for you are he, called and chosen from before the foundation of this earth, to bring to pass the purposes of My Father in this the evening of time. Be faithful and true to your trust, and help from heaven and its hosts shall be given in every time of need."
And many other councils received I there which I was commanded not to speak. Then making an appointment with me and some glorious beings to meet together on the mountain of the Lord, east from this place, to commence on the evening of the 25th day of August, 1862, and to continue until the morning of the 27th, they each blessed me and withdrew from my sight.
With great watching, fasting and prayer, I spent the time until the 25th day of August, at four o'clock P.M., when I mounted the same white mare, and near the appointed place I alighted, and having fastened my horse to some bush wood, I began to ascend the mountain. Rock after rock was passed with feelings of heavenly joy, when away, far up, I saw a personage, and hastening on with increased strength, he advanced to meet me. Bowing his head, he said: "All hail, thou son of the Most High, and greatly beloved, to prepare thee am I sent." Then giving me his hand, he said: "Come, and see," and leading off to a spring of water that forms a pool, he declared himself to be John the Revelator. He then led me into the water, and baptized me in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, under the fullness of the gospel. Said he: "I am the same that was banished on the Isle of Patmos." His whole appearance was heavenly; a just man made perfect; kind and loving in every action.
He declared he had waited long for this hour, and that it was part of his mission to remain on the earth to prepare me for this interview, and this according to the order of the priest-hood. "And now," said he, "after this, in a short time, will I be at liberty to return to my home in the heavens. While I was with Bathulma, the prophet of God, who presides over the House of Israel in the North Country-a part of this earth that is detached, and is beyond the Polar Sea-an angel came to me from Jesus Christ, commandment me to meet Cainan" (the name I am known by in the heaven of my Father) "on the holy mountain where," said Jesus, "I sat with Mine apostles after my crucifixion. There you shall meet him, baptize him, anoint and ordain him, and confer upon him all your keys of the priesthood, instructing him in all wisdom, knowledge and government you possess in your long experience upon the earth."
And great and marvelous are John's instruction unto me, to be revealed in a day to come, and which I was commanded not to write until an appointed time. And now, after all that was given that John was commanded, behold, while John was praying unto the Father, a glorious light shone around, and a portion of the earth whereon we stood, together with ourselves, became translated, and there appeared Seth and Enos, who declared unto me their priesthood, birthright, authority, exaltation and glory, saying unto me: "Feel and handle us, for you are Cainan , and we three form a quorum to act for God upon the earth. We have finished our work in mortality, and sealed our testimony with our blood; therefore, upon you is laid the responsibility now to carry on the work of God connected with mortality. See ye to it. Be wise and prudent, and when your part is completed, we will see you again, and in our arms we will bear you to receive crowns of immortality and eternal lives. This is your birthright, beloved Cainan."
And many other revelations, counsels, degrees of government, with the knowledge of the use of the Urim and Thummim in its perfected state, missions, the angels to send, the records to come forth, the temples to build, the kings of the earth to be brought in, a place prepared to bind the influences of the evil one, the spirit and power of the endowments, power to bind and loose, the keys and authority of the sealing power, the particulars of which they commanded me not to reveal yet unto the children of men; particulars and principles of rods of power, robes of authority, crowns to whom legal to wear, and here is wisdom to be given unto them who will hearken in meekness, together with doctrine, principles, knowledge of eternal law, and these all for the obedient of the house of Israel; the diligent and wise shall understand, while they are locked against the wicked, giving to exalt every faithful soul, until they, in this estate, shall see eye to eye, looking through the veil of covering.
And after many hours were spent, and all was prepared. Seth and Enos laid their hands upon my head, and declared me to be the first-born son of the third God in the last quorum of heavens, even Cainan, then Melchisedec, now George Williams, and then conferred upon me all the keys of the holy priesthood that ever were given to mortal man, and all authority of the same; with powers to ordain, appoint, seal others, the keys of birthright, keys of discernment and detection, and every appendage necessary to put in motion and carry on the great gospel plan of saving, redeeming and exalting Adam's race, together with the planet on which they dwell; and with an oath I covenanted again to do those things required of me.
And after these things, I saw one coming down from heaven, standing upon a cloud, and a rainbow was above His head. His face was as the sun shining in his strength, and His ankles and feet were as pillars of fire. He declared Himself to be the Eternal Father, bearing witness to all things I had received for truth and verity, promising the services of Holy Ghosts to be given by seeking their attendance; and other words, the most import of which I was commanded again not to write or reveal yet; and thus I say no more at present. But let him that hath an ear for eternal things, hear what the spirit and Cainan saith.