Wilford Woodruff on Eternal Progression

Wilford Woodruff

Wilford Woodruff

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If there was a point where man in his progression could not proceed any further, the very idea would throw a gloom over every intelligent and reflecting mind. God himself is increasing and progressing in knowledge, power, and dominion, and will do so, worlds without end. It is just so with us.

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Journal of Discourses, vol 6, page 120, Liverpool, England: Latter-day Saints’ Book Depot, 1859

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