SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TERM.-Mormonism is . . . . a revelation from the heavens to man, introducing a new dispensation to the human family, viz.: the everlasting gospel, which has been corrupted, transformed and changed. It is the religion that Adam, Enoch, Noah, Melchizedek, Abraham, Lot, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Jesus, and the apostles had . . . . and that Lehi, Nephi, Alma, Moroni, Mormon, and a host of others had. . . . It has its origin from God, and is merely, at present, introductory to the fruition of the hopes of those men of God, who though believing, died "in faith," without the possession, "having seen the promise afar off." It is the living, breathing, energetic, intelligent power; instead of the dead, withered, lifeless, inaminate body or form. It introduces man to a knowledge of himself, shows him his relationship to his fellow man, to the world, to saints, angels, spirits, and to God. It unfolds his origin and destiny, and unlocks the dark, impenetrable future; the heavens are unveiled, and eternity is laid open.