Wherefore, he said that these plates of brass should never perish; neither should they be dimmed any more by time... And we had obtained the records with the Lord had commanded us, and searched them and found that they were desirable; yea, even of great worth unto us, insomuch that we could preserve the commandments of the Lord unto our children.
Memorized! Nephi discussing the critical importance of the scriptures - 1st Nephi 5:19,21










