Ammon’s words in these verses are in resumé what he had previously noted in his rejoicing. In the conversion of the Anti-Nephi-Lehites unto the Lord, whose mercy extended to thousands of the Lamanites unto their Salvation, the missionaries had been an instrument in the Lord’s hands which was used by Him to accomplish His purposes.
By the patience of the missionaries, and their long-suffering under trial, by their diligence in preaching His Holy Word, by their faithfulness in every line of duty, by their good deeds, the Nephite servants of God had proclaimed to the Lamanites that “the God whom they worshiped was indeed the Father of all men,” and the things they taught were the expressions of His holy Mind and Will. These unselfish qualities, so apparent in their labors, combined with their obedience to all His commandments, made the sacrifice which was offered by the missionaries upon the altar of service to their fellow men, acceptable to God. He had rewarded them abundantly, Ammon said, “Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full, yea, we will praise our God forever.”