1–4, Why the Lord permitted the Saints in Jackson County to be persecuted;5–10, The Saints will prevail if they keep the commandments;11–20, The redemption of Zion will come by power, and the Lord will go before His people;21–28, The Saints are to gather in Zion, and those who lay down their lives will find them again;29–40, Various brethren are called to organize Zion’s Camp and go to Zion; they are promised victory if they are faithful.