“As He Was Thus Pondering in His Heart”

References

• Helaman 10:2–11

  And it came to pass that Nephi went his way towards his own house, pondering upon the things which the Lord had shown unto him. And it came to pass as he was thus pondering—being much cast down because of the wickedness of the people of the Nephites, their secret works of darkness, and their murderings, and their plunderings, and all manner of iniquities—and it came to pass as he was thus pondering in his heart, behold, a voice came unto him saying:

  • Blessed Nephi
  • Authority granted
  • Power over the people
  • Sealing power
  • Power over the elements
  • Command to preach