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Remarks at Nauvoo, Ill. to Daniel Shearer December 22, 1842
Source: Joseph Smith Diary (Willard Richards)
Bro Shearer asked the meaning of the Little leaven in 3 measures of meal. Joseph. - said it
alludes expessly to the last days. when there shoult be little faith on the earth & it
leaven the whole world. There shall be safety in Zion & Jerusalem & the remnants whom the
Lord shall call. It refers to the Priesthood. - Truth springing up on a fixed principle
3 measures refers to the 3 in the grand Presidency confining the oracles to a certain
head on the principle of 3.
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