The Anonymous Sister's Revelation through the Book of Mormon

“I was recently asked to stand as godmother to a babe, whose parents were not of our faith. I was much perplexed, and knew not what to do. I felt that it was a matter of great importance, and I desired to do what was right. I determined to seek counsel and visited mother, stating the circumstance to her. Mother's face was sad and clouded as I explained that I scarcely knew what to do. At last she spoke. “Well, my daughter, I am astonished. After all the teachings bestowed upon you, and your father’s good counsel you do not know your duty. I will not say more but be guided by the Spirit of God.” My perplexity increased and I returned home. I fasted and prayed earnestly and while waiting for answer to my prayer, I continued my household duties. Almost listlessly I was arranging ribbons, etc., in a trunk, when I saw this book. It was my father’s old, worn Book of Mormon. I had not read it for some time. Glancing carelessly over it, my eyes fell upon several marked passages. As I read them I felt that this was an answer to my prayer and I want to read them to you, my fellow members. I turned to the eighth chapter of Moroni, and read: “And now, my son, I speak unto you concerning that which grieveth me exceedingly; for it grieveth me that there should disputations rise among you. For, if I have learned the truth, there have been disputations among you concerning the baptism of your little children. And now, my son, I desire that ye should labor diligently, that this gross error should be removed from among you; for, behold, I say unto you, that he hath baptized little children, considereth against the mercies of God, for they are all alive in him because of his mercy. And he that saith that little children need baptism, denieth the mercies of Christ, and setteth at naught the atonement of him and the power of his redemption.” I felt that the Lord had answered my prayer. I went to the mother of the babe, and told her that I could not stand as godmother, and explained to her why. She was surprised, but I told her of the teachings of the Book of Mormon, and she listened with interest. I also had an opportunity to testify to the minister, who was present, of the truth of the Book of Mormon, and of the principles of the Gospel. I felt that the Lord had indeed guided me, and I was thankful for the testimony I had received.”

— An unnamed young sister, The Young Woman's Journal