"As the translation neared completion, Oliver and two other witnesses were shown the plates by the heavenly messenger."
I know what I have seen
I can not deny my eyes
This marvelous scene
This wonder from vaulted skies
Containing a record of a people who once walked this land
We've seen the engravings they made with their own weary hands
This record is real - I know what I have seen
You know what I have heard
I can not deny my ears
The angel's sweet words
Will echo through all my years
His voice hath declared, the translation that Joseph has made
Was done by the gift, and Power of god as he said
This record is true - I know what I have heard
I know what I have felt
I can deny my heart
Though memories melt
This burning will never part
The voice of the spirit, for a witness more vivid than sight
And if we are faithful, we will live with our Lord Jesus Christ
I bear record It's true - I know what I have felt
Should the storms beat against me
I shall not deny my words
Should mobs rage against me
They can not take what I have heard
And I never shall
I know what I have felt
Should the storms beat against me
They shall never destroy my home (I shall be true!)
Should the mobs rage against me (As I see)
They can not take what I've fortold (I will be true!)
And I never shall fall (I know!)
(In unison) I know what I have seen!
I know what I have heard!
I know what I have felt!