Teaching Choral Concepts

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     Angels in Our Midst is about the ministering of angels--a blessing promised to Latter-day Saints through the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood. It explains that angels are messengers: authorized representatives of God. 

Written with an easily understood style, Angels in Our Midst explains various missions that angels perform. It teaches how one qualifies for the ministering of these heavenly beings. An explanation of the promises made to Latter-day Saints by Church leaders concerning angelic ministrations makes the book a powerful motivator for righteousness. 

Angels In Our Midst defines the differences between mortals acting as angels, resurrected beings fulfilling angelic tasks, and the ministrations of pre-mortal spirits, post-mortal spirits, and translated beings. Various types and ranks of angels are presented, as mentioned in the scriptures and other sources. The book shows that Men are angels in training. The power of angels is demonstrated through scriptural accounts such as Abraham's experience when he was visited by angels prior to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and through other accounts of angelic visitations. The function of "watcher" or guardian angels is explained. Missions which angels will fulfill during prophesied future last-days events receive comment. Inspiring examples of recent ministrations of in the lives of Latter-day Saints also are given. 

Angels in Our Midst parts the veil of mystery concerning angels and their work. The insights found in this book will help every reader draw closer to Heavenly Father and to those special ministers He has provided for His children--the Angels in Our Midst. 

Table of Contents

Dedication, 9

Introduction, 11

1. Believe In the Ministering of Angels, 15
The Value of the Holy Ghost, 16
Mission of Angels, 17
Angels Love and Care for Us, 18
Angels Rejoice, 19
Unto Whom Do Angels Minister?, 21
The Seed of Abraham, 22
The Aaronic Priesthood Holds the Keys of Ministering of Angels, 24
Angels Round About You, 25

2. We Are Angels In Training, 26
Resurrected Beings, 27
Pre-mortal Spirits, 28
Spirit-World Angels, 30
Spirits of Just Men Made Perfect, 32
Translated Beings, 34
The True Nature of Angels, 37

3. Powers, Influence and Personalities, 39
Angels and Wings, 39
Angelic Power, 44
Angels Visit Abraham and Sarah, 44
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, 47
Physical Confrontations with Angels, 50
Angels Love Us Mortals, 53

4. Glories Stream from Heaven Afar, 51
Angels Prefer to Minister in Private, 55
Samson, 55
Zacharias in the Temple, 57
Elizabeth and Mary, 58
Joseph, the Carpenter, 59
Angels Function at the Savior's Command, 59
Angels at the Tomb, 60

5. Watcher Angels, 62
Our Kindred, Our Friends, Our Fellow Beings, 63
We Profit from a Knowledge of Angels, 64
Mortals Can Forfeit Their Right to Be Watched Over, 65
How Do Watcher Angels Communicate with Us?, 66
Angels Speak for Christ, 68
Angels Encamp Round Those That Fear the Lord, 69
Zion's Camp, 70
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, 71
Daniel and the Lion's Den, 73
The Apostle Peter Freed from Prison, 74
Nephi's Protection, 75
Guardian Angels, 76

6. Separating the Wheat from the Tares, 79
The Seven Trumps Prepare to Sound, 80
Those Whom the Destroying Angels Will Pass by, 83
The Mission of Destroying Angels, 85
Destroying Angels Convert Mortals, 86
Warning to the Saints in the Last Days, 87

7. Legions of Angels, 88
Armies of Angels, 88
Warrior Angels with Swords, 89
The Captain of the Lord's Host, 90
Legions Witness and Rejoice, 92
Spiritually-Overwhelming Occurrences, 96
More "For Us" than "Against Us" in the Latter-days, 96

8. Angels In the Restoration, 98
The Restoration of the Gospel, 99
The Restoration of Priesthood Keys, 100
The Keys of Moroni, 101
The Keys of John the Baptist, 103
The Keys of Peter, James and John, 104
The Kirtland Temple: Built for the Restoration of Keys, 105
The Keys of Moses, 107
The Keys of Elias, 108
The Keys of Elijah, 108
The Keys of Raphael, 111
Divers Angels, 111
The Keys of Adam/Michael, 112

9. Latter-day Angelic Visitations, 114
Miracle on an Airplane, 115
A Man of Faith, 116
You Promised Me in the Pre-existence, 120
Angels' Love for Children, 121
Trial by Terror, 121
Angels Are Drawn to the Untarnished Spirits of Children, 125
Jacob's Angel, 126
The Three Nephites, 127
Nursing Angels, 128
The Disappearing Car, 129
The Animal Doctor, 130

10. Conclusion, 132
The Function and Station of Angels, 132
Priesthood Holders also Do the Work of Angels, 133
Find Comfort in the Nearness of Angels, 134

Endnotes, 136
Bibliography, 148
Index, 151
About the Author, 157

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