Instructions by Joseph Smith the Prophet, given at Ramus, Illinois, 16 and 17 May 1843 (see History of the Church, 5:392–93).

¹⁾IN the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees;

²⁾And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage];

³⁾And if he does not, he cannot obtain it.

⁴⁾He may enter into the other, but that is the end of his kingdom; he cannot have an increase.

⁵⁾(May 17th, 1843.) The more sure word of prophecy means a man's knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life, by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, through the power of the Holy Priesthood.

⁶⁾It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance.

⁷⁾There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes;

⁸⁾We cannot see it; but when our bodies are purified we shall see that it is all matter.