Unravelling the Mysteries of Glastonbury

To embark upon a project of this magnitude is daunting yet exciting as further research uncovers more and more of the potential facts that show a distinct possibility that not only Joseph of Arimathea, but the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ lived at Glastonbury, Joseph and Mary being buried there.

In the search for the answers to the mysteries that surround Glastonbury the reader will be taken on voyages of historic discovery, not just in Glastonbury and England, but in the Holy Land, Rome and Egypt. I firmly believe that what I have written and what I will write is true and I hope that the reader will also be able to come to that realisation.

Priesthood & Obedience

Men in their ambition have ever sought for power, to rule and to exercise a controlling influence over their fellow men, and generally but little regard has been had to the way and means by which they have come into possession of such power, neither when obtained, has it always been used with an eye single to the salvation or benefit of mankind. The desire, we admit, is a very natural one, from the fact that man is designed by God, and capacitated in his organisation to be a ruler in a greater or less degree in the many grades that exist, from having rule over his own passions, propensities, and person, to that of a family, tribe, community or society, a state or nation an empire or a kingdom; and even his ambition may aspire to rule the world, or like God, peradventure, to sway the sceptre of unnumbered worlds.

Sermons - Written or Extemporaneous?

Firstly, it must be pointed out that the subject under discussion is sermons; given at sacrament meetings, conferences and the like. There has always been room for the reading of prepared papers in seminars and similar meetings, and quite often youth have been encouraged to prepare short addresses on specific topics, like ’scripture gems’ for those who remember them. Likewise, those teaching classes such as Sunday School will often have prepared a short talk, possibly to set the scene for discussion. Also, there may occasionally be letters or notices to be read to the congregation, and probably other exceptions that I have overlooked. However, with these situations excepted, it can be clearly shown that the early practice of the church was extemporaneous sermons, with an abhorrence for written talks. …

Persecution & Hatred - Signs of Truth?

Although it is apparent that hatred and persecution are not solely the prerogative of the true followers of Christ; nevertheless, it would seem sensible to believe that true followers of God in this dispensation would not merit any more popularity with the world than true Saints of any other period.