Levi H. Dowling

“ And you will give a knowledge of salvation unto Israel; and you will preach the gospel of repentance and the blotting out of sins.
26. Behold, for soon the Day Star from on high will visit us, to light the way for those who sit within the darkness of the shadow-land, and guide our ways to the feet of peace. ”

“ And Mary went with haste to tell Elizabeth about the promises of Gabriel; together they rejoiced.
19. And in the home of Zacharias and Elizabeth did Mary tarry ninety days; then she returned to Nazareth.
20. To Zacharias and Elizabeth a son was born, and Zacharias said,
21. Most blessed be the name of God, for he has opened up the fount of blessings for his people, Israel.
22. His promises are verified; for he has brought to pass the words which holy prophets spoke in olden times.
23. And Zacharias looked upon infant John, and said,
24. You shall be called the prophet of the Holy One ”