Title

Portrait of Mosiah 18

Magazine

Ensign

Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1992

Authors

Furse, Nani Lii S. (Primary)

Number of Pages

48 Date Published

July 1992

Volume

22 Issue Number

7 URL

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Abstract

A poem about those who listened to Alma’s teachings at the Waters of Mormon.

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Portrait of Mosiah 18

By Nani Lii S. Furse

Another morning moved upon the

waters, lifting a veil of silver

flame while many awakened and

heard Alma’s words, gathered to that

place of quiet-spreading trees;

They believed when he taught—perhaps in

rooms kept to candlelight;

now on this shore turned

afternoon, he voices their

desire, witnessed through breathless

burial breaking over to sky,

sun, a Redeemer’s grace.

And they come filled, called after

His name—this being

done before evening passed the

wilderness beyond small stars.

Magazine

Ensign 22, no. 7 (July 1992)

Pinegar, Rex D.

Poetry

Waters of Mormon

Alma the Elder

Portrait of Mosiah 18

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