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Orson Pratt

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As a member of the first Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the modern dispensation, Orson Pratt participated in almost every phase of the Church's history from 1830 until his death in 1881. As a missionary, editor, pioneer, and pamphleteer, he was one of the most influential leaders of the Church in the nineteenth century.
Elder Orson Pratt, Professor Orson Pratt
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LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Lorus Bishop Pratt
Lorus Bishop Pratt, Lorus Bishop Pratt
"His reactions to [plural marriage] led to his excommunication in August 1842. However, after several months of seeking the truth regarding both Joseph Smith's revelations and the newly introduced practice of plural marriage, Pratt accepted both with such assurance that he spent the rest of his life in their defense. He was reinstated in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in January 1843." Younger brother of Parley P. Pratt Died of complications from diabetes in Salt Lake City
1811-01-19
Hartford, New York
1881-10-03
The British Isles (1839-1841) European Mission President (1848-1851)(1856)
Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher, original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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English

53 Works by Orson Pratt

Title Role Year Genre
The Seer Author 1963
The Orson Pratt Journals Author 1975 Diary / Journal
Discourse on the Plan of Salvation Author Personal Essay
Celestial Marriage Author Personal Essay
A General Funeral Sermon of All Saints and Sinners; Also, of the Heavens and the Earth Author Personal Essay
The Earth—Its Fall, Redemption, and Final Destiny—The Eternal Abode of the Righteous Author Personal Essay
[Untitled Address] Author Personal Essay
[Untitled Address] Author Personal Essay
[Untitled Address] Author Personal Essay
The Perpetual Emigrating Fund - Emigration of the Saints and the Nations Author Personal Essay
Consecration Author Personal Essay
The Increased Powers and Faculties of the Mind in a Future State Author Personal Essay
Progress of the Work - Consecration - Preaching to Israel - The Times of the Gentiles - Sanctification of the Saints Author Personal Essay
The Ancient Prophecies Author Personal Essay
The Holy Spirit and the Godhead Author Personal Essay
Funeral Address Author Personal Essay
Trials of the Saints - Redemption of Zion - Second Coming of Christ - The Word of Wisdom Author Personal Essay
The Kingdom of God Author Personal Essay
Language or the Medium of Communication in the Future State, and the Increased Powers of Locomotion Author Personal Essay
The Salvation of the Soul of the Greatest Importance - Benefit of the Useful Sciences, Etc. Author Personal Essay
The Advantages of the Latter-day Saints, Compared with the Disadvantages Under which Noah Labored, Etc. Author Personal Essay
The Faith and Visions of the Ancient Saints - The Same Great Blessings to be Enjoyed by the Latter-day Saints Author Personal Essay
Evidences of the Bible and Book of Mormon Compared Author Personal Essay
Divine Authority Author Personal Essay
Celebration of American Independence, Etc. Author Personal Essay
Testimony of God's Servants Faithfully Borne to the Nations--Gentile Opposition--Judgments of God--Redemption of Zion Author Personal Essay
Departure of Missionaries Without Purse or Scrip--Blessings of the Lord Upon His Faithful Servants Author Personal Essay
Polygamy Author Personal Essay
Elijah's Latter-Day Mission Author Personal Essay
Concentration of the Mind Author Personal Essay
Personal Reminiscences and Testimony Concerning the Prophet Joseph and the Church, Etc. Author Personal Essay
Theocracy Author Personal Essay
The Ancient Gospel—Adam's Transgression, and Man's Redemption From Its Penalty, &c. Author Personal Essay
Privileges and Experience of the Saints, Etc. Author Personal Essay
Union of Spirit and Sentiment—Submission to the Living Oracles of the Church—a Confession, &c. Author Personal Essay
Salvation of the House of Israel to Come Through the Gentiles Author Personal Essay
Revelations and Manifestations of God and of Wicked Spirits Author Personal Essay
The Latter-day Kingdom of God--Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon--External Testimony Author Personal Essay
Celestial Marriage Author Personal Essay
The Source of True Happiness--Riches, Temporal and Spiritual, Etc. Author Personal Essay
The Opposition of Wickedness to Righteousness--Persecutions of The Saints--Miss-Representations Author Personal Essay
America a Choice Land--Its Aborigines Author Personal Essay
"Mormonism" Author Personal Essay
The Blessings of Joseph—the American Indians Author Personal Essay
The Restoration of the Jews and the Rebuilding of Jerusalem—the Latter-Day Kingdom of God—Gathering of Israel Author Personal Essay
The Fulfillment of Prophecy—the Early History of the Church—the Book of Mormon Author Personal Essay
The Day of Pentecost—the Gifts of the Spirit—Cornelius Author Personal Essay
The Redemption of the Earth—Pre-Existence—Marriage Author Personal Essay
The Gathering—the Rise of the Church—the Book of Mormon—True Christianity Author 1871 Personal Essay
Order—Spiritual Gifts—Temples—the New Jerusalem Author Personal Essay
The Restoration of the Gospel—Its First Principles—Accumulating Evidences of the Truth of the Book of Mormon Author Personal Essay
Nephite America—the Day of God's Power—the Shepherd of Israel Author Personal Essay
Zion Author Personal Essay
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