Volume 5

Published in 1909, covers May 1842 to August 1843, including the break with John C. Bennett, Missouri's attempts to extradite Smith and the introduction of the endowment ceremonies.

32 chapters

• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction to Volume V
• IInauguration of Endowment CeremoniesPerfidy and Exposure of John C. Bennett; His Resignation as Mayor of Nauvoo; Epistle of the High Council to the Saints.pp. 2 to 17
• IIActions in Relation to John C. Bennett Et AlThe Prophet's Instructions to the Relief Society; Treatise on the "Holy Ghost"; William Law's Defense of the Saints; The Prophet's Address to the Church.pp. 18 to 48
• IIICorrespondence Between the Prophet and Governor Thomas CarlinAnent John C. Bennett's Character; Phrenological Charts of the Prophet Et Al; The Government of God.pp. 49 to 66
• IVThe Prophet Charged with Being Accessory to the Assault on Ex-Governor Boggs of MissouriCorrespondence with Governer Carlin-The Character of John C. Bennett-Prophecy That the Saints Would Be Driven to the Rocky Mountains.pp. 67 to 88
• VThe Prophet in SeclusionCorrespondence with Wilson Law; Companionship of the Prophet and His Wife, Emma Smith; The Prophet's Appreciation of His Friends.pp. 89 to 109
• VICorrespondence Between Joseph Smith and Wilson Law, Et AlThe Prophet on the Attitude of Governor Carlin Towards Himself and the Saints; Revival of the Zeal of Sidney Rigdon; The Prophet's Blessings upon His Friends.pp. 110 to 129
• VIIEfforts to Counteract the Wicked Influence of John C. BennettThe Prophet's Reappearance Among the People; His Discourse at the Special Conference and Before the Relief Society at Nauvoo.pp. 130 to 141
• VIIIInstructions on Baptism for the DeadCorrespondence Between Emma Smith and Governor Carlin; The Prophet's First Letter to James Arlington Bennett.pp. 142 to 159
• IXLetter of James Arlington Bennett to the Prophet and the N. Y. "Herald"Emma's Illness; Plots to Entrap the Prophet; Legal Opinion of Justin Butterfield on the Missouri Procedure.pp. 160 to 179
• XTemple AffairsThe Prophet's Address to "Newcomers"; City Council's Actions as to Writs of Habeas Corpus.pp. 180 to 192
• XIProphet's Retirement from Editorship of "Times and Seasons"Progress of Work on the Temple; Division of Nauvoo into Ten Wards; Wm. Smith in the Illinois Legislature; Governor Ford on Missouri's Demand for the Prophet.pp. 193 to 208
• XIIThe Prophet at Springfield, IllinoisHis Conversations and Interviews; Proceedings on Writ of Habeas Corpus Before Judge Pope; Release of the Prophet by Order of the Court and the Executive Order of Governor Ford; Official Papers in the Case.pp. 209 to 245
• XIIIThe Prophet Again in NauvooCelebration of His Release from Oppression; "Vade Mecum"; Reinstatement of Orson Pratt; Discourses of the Prophet, "The Kingdom of God;" "The Mission and Greatness of John the Baptist;" "Interpretation of Scriptures."pp. 246 to 262
• XIVProvisions for the Enlargement of the Municipal Government of NauvooSundry Activities of the Prophet; Keys of Knowledge by Which Angelic Administrations May Be Known; The Prophet's Parable, "The Lions of the Press."pp. 263 to 277
• XVVisit of the Prophet to ShokoquonWood Cutting Bee; The Prophet's Speech on Conditions at Nauvoo; On the Coming of the Son of Man.pp. 278 to 291
• XVIAttempt to Repeal Parts of the Nauvoo CharterGold and Silver Alone Made Legal Tender in Nauvoo; Signs in the Heavens; "The Wasp" Changed into "The Nauvoo Neighbor"; Suspicions of the Prophet Against Sidney Rigdon.pp. 292 to 317
• XVIIEulogy of Lorenzo D. BarnesThe Beginning of Auxiliary Organizations in the Church; Important Items of Doctrine Proclaimed at Ramus; The General Conference of April 6th, 1843.pp. 318 to 346
• XVIIIA Great Missionary MovementSpecial Instructions to Elders Undertaking Missions; Imprisonment of Orrin P. Rockwell; Arrival of Saints from England; Speech of the Prophet; Indian Eloquence.pp. 347 to 359
• XIXThe Prophet on the ResurrectionDirections Given as to the Labors of the Twelve Et Al; The Kinderhook Plates; First Issue of "The Nauvoo Neighbor"; New Mission Appointments.pp. 360 to 386
• XXImportant Doctrinal ItemsSalvation Through Knowledge, Aged Men on Councils; Importance of the Doctrine of the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant; The Nature of Matter. The Prophecy on the Head of Stephen A. Douglas; The Work Among the Scandinavians in Illinois.pp. 387 to 398
• XXIDefinition of the Word "Mormon"Discourse on Making "Calling" and "Election" Sure; Mission to the Society Islands Opened; Character Sketch of the Prophet, "Boston Bee"; Trial of Benjamin Winchester.pp. 399 to 415
• XXIIForms of Credentials of the TwelveConference at Manchester, England; Death of Judge Elias Higbee; "The Purpose of Gathering," a Discourse by the Prophet.pp. 416 to 429
• XXIIIThe Prophet's Visit to Dixon, Lee CoConditions in Nauvoo; Salem Argus; Summary of the World's Events for the Year 1843, Up to June; News of the Impending Arrest of the Prophet Received at Nauvoo; Expeditions for His Protection; The Arrest; Turning the Tables; Return to Nauvoo.pp. 430 to 460
• XXIVApplication to the Municipal Court of Nauvoo for Writ of Habeas CorpusThe Prophet's Speech at Nauvoo; Proceedings Before the Municipal Court; The Prisoner Discharged from Custody.pp. 461 to 475
• XXVAftermath of the Prophet's Release from ArrestFourth of July Celebration at Nauvoo; Appeals to Governor Ford for Employment of Military Force; Supplementary Affidavits on Affairs in Missouri.pp. 476 to 497
• XXVIDiscourse of the ProphetHis Love for Mankind; Presentation of the Documents of the Late Trial to Governor Ford; Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant and Plurality of Wives.pp. 498 to 508
• XXVIIState of Affairs in Nauvoo, Willard RichardsA Political Trick, Illinois State Register; Burden of the Prophet's Ministry, Discourse; Enlargement of Mormonism, "Boston Bee"; The Prophet on Politics, Discourse; Movements of the Apostles.pp. 509 to 528
• XXVIIIThe Prophet on the Life and Character of Judge Elias HigbeeLife and Resurrection; Explanation of Election Day Troubles; Governor Ford's Refusal to Play into the Hands of Missouri; Anti-Mormon Agitation at Carthage; Elder Jonathan Dunham's Report of His Western Explorations.pp. 529 to 556
• Index to Volume V