Prospectus

FOR

the third Volume

OF THE

TIMES AND SEASONS.

The vast spread of truth-the multitude of inquiries made by thousands of people, to know the principles of the faith and doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,-the great demand for our books and papers, in every part of the land,-also, the great exertions being made by the adversary of all righteousness, to destroy the work of God, which He has commenced in these last days, and bring His people into bondage-all, all conspire to make it doubly binding on the saints to publish to the world, a Periodical, through the medium of which, they can communicate unto all men, the principles of life and salvation-declare glad tidings of great joy to the honest in heart, so that the meek shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men, rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Feeling an ardent desire for the welfare of Zion, and the prosperity of the cause of God, the undersigned cheerfully proposes to continue the publication of the Times and Seasons, upon the same principle of the past volume. It will be mostly made up of original matter, containing essays and discourses upon the subjects of the gospel, priesthood, baptism for the dead, resurrection, millenium [millennium], and eternal judgment-reports and letters from the travelling [traveling] Elders abroad, showing the progress of the work in different countries, lands and nations-also, give information concerning the church in this place, from time to time, as occasion may require, so that the saints at a distance can be early apprised of all important moves, or instruction, that may be had in the church here.

The interest of the third volume will be greatly enhanced, from the fact of our being in almost constant receipt of communications from our foreign missionaries; especially from Elder O. Hyde, missionary to Palestine. His letters will be perused with pleasure, as they will contain much information concerning the movement of the Jews, their belief, &c., which is a matter of deep interest to all classes of community.

We shall endeavor to lay aside all sectarian or party feelings, and seek to avoid all contentions or strifes; not wishing to wound the feelings of any, but rather bind up the broken hearted, strengthen the hands that hang down, confirm the feeble knees, and lift up the bowed down-at the same time, not be afraid to speak of the terrors of a broken law, to the transgressor; for the way of the transgressor is hard, and the wages of sin is death.

Terms:-The Times and Seasons, will be published on the 1st and 15th of every month at $2.00 per annum, in advance; any person procuring five new subscribers, and forwarding us ten dollars current money, shall receive one vol. gratis. All letters must be Post Paid. E. Robinson.

Nauvoo, Ill., Nov. 1, 1841.