Book of Mormon (Plain English Version)/Moroni/Chapter 1

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Moroni writes to latter-day Lamanites...
(compare Moroni, chapter 1)

When I, Moroni, finished engraving my shorter version of Ether's record, I thought I would not be able to engrave more words. I thought by now I would have been killed by the Lamanites.

But I have survived by hiding from them. Their wars among themselves are very fierce, and because of their hatred, they kill every Nephite that will not deny Christ. I will not deny Him, so I go wherever I can to save my life.

Since I am still alive, I will engrave a few more words that may perhaps be of worth to my brethren, the Lamanites, in some future day, according to the Lord's will.

These are the words that Christ spoke to each of His twelve disciples as He laid His hands upon them: