Stripling Warriors

And now behold, I have somewhat to say concerning the people of Ammon

Who in the beginning were Lamanites, but by Ammon and his brethren

Or rather by the power and word of God, they had been converted unto the Lord

And they had been brought down from the land of Zarahemla

And had ever since been protected by the Nephites

And because of their oath, they had been kept from taking up arms against their brethren

For they had taken an oath that they never would shed blood more

And according to their oath, they would have perished

Yea, they would have suffered themselves to have fallen into the hands of their brethren

Had it not been for the pity and the exceeding love