The Doctrine and Covenants 131

Remarks of Joseph the Prophet at Ramus Illinois, May 16th and 17th, 1843,

In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees;

And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter in to this Order of the Priesthood; (meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage;)

And if he does not, he cannot obtain it.

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

(May 17th, 1843.) The more sure word of prophecy (mentioned by Peter) 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.

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

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.

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