Petitioning

John W. Welch

True to his rhetorical form, Moroni ends his first farewell with a three-fold petition. Three times he prays: “May the Lord Jesus Christ grant that their prayers may be answered according to their faith.” “May God the Father remember the covenant that he hath made with the house of Israel.” “May he bless them forever, through faith on the name of Jesus Christ.” His fervent petitions are given for our benefit, and they are given for any and all readers to claim. May it be so. “Amen.”

John W. Welch Notes

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