It is not our purpose to notice all the absurdities and falsehoods in this revelation, but just enough to see the true inwardness of the thing. We notice, however, that "my servant, Joseph," is of the descendants of Abraham. Such is the Book of Mormon. He was of the tribe of Joseph, and Joseph was to be his name. B. of M., 52: 18, 19, 20. He was to be of the descendants of Lehi, 53: 25. "My servant, Joseph," was, hence, a Hebrew of the Hebrews, of the tribe of Joseph, and of the family of Lehi—no amalgamated concern, but registered stock. But the Nephites were annihilated. Joseph was, hence, of the Lamanites. This is so, or the Book of Mormon is false. To make its claims good Mormon inspiration must tell us of which tribe of Indians Joseph was? And, not only tell us, but demonstrate the fact. He must be, as said, registered stock—a full blood.
"13. God commanded Abraham, and Sarah gave Hagar to Abraham to wife. And why did she do it? Because this was the law, and from Hagar sprang many people. This, therefore, fulfilling among other things, the promise. Was Abraham, therefore, under condemnation? Verily, I say unto you, nay; for I the Lord commanded it. Abraham was commanded to offer his son Isaac, nevertheless, it is written, thou shalt not kill. Abraham, however, did not refuse, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
"14. Abraham received concubines, and they bare him children, and it was accounted unto him for righteousness, because they were given unto him, and he abode in my law, as Isaac also, and Jacob did none other things than they were commanded, they have entered into their exaltation, according to
