We have come from Nauvoo, in the State of Illinois, where we had founded our temple.

We have come to seek a refuge from the violent man and from the godless, even though it be the heart of the desert." The name of Nauvoo evidently recalled recollections to John Ferrier.

"I see," he said, "you are the Mormons." "We are the Mormons," answered his companions with one voice.
"And where are you going ?" "We do not know.

The hand of God is leading us under the person of our Prophet.

You must come before him.