CHAPTER II.

Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

A PROPHECY FULFILLED.

Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

SPECIAL PROVIDENCES.

Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

INCIDENTS ON THE PLAINS.