The Book of Tsi Muhayl

[DOCUMENTARY NARRATION — SPEAK NATURALLY] [DO NOT SING] Before Samuel stood on the wall of Zarahemla, whose stories had shaped his heart? Today we explore The First Book of Tsi Muhayl in the Nemenhah Sacred Records. The record identifies Tsi Muhayl as Samuel the Lamanite. But this first book begins while he is still young. He writes to preserve the stories of his grandparents, Tsi Tuhgohhah and Pah Hehmehntah. And their stories teach us how a people learned peace. His grandmother came from a family of healers. They had laid down their weapons and joined the people of Ammon. Later, they shared their healing knowledge freely. What could have brought them personal gain became a blessing to everyone. Pah Hehmehntah learned beside her father. She cared for the sick, studied the scriptures, and became a woman whose wisdom even a prophet respected. But when she chose to leave with Hahgohtl, some people tried to stop her. They needed her. They loved her. Yet their attachment became an attempt to control her. The prophet Tsihblohn defended her freedom. Their answer was to learn from her and help others become healers too. Love must honor agency. Then we meet Tsi Tuhgohhah. He had been a warrior. But after hearing an offer of peace, he questioned what he had been taught about his enemies and laid down his sword. Later, he warned that pride begins when people measure one another by possessions. The wealthy may call themselves righteous and blame the poor for their suffering. Then they withhold the very help they could give. He urged the people to choose wise and charitable leaders—and give mothers a decisive voice in choosing councils that would protect their children. The people listened. Their councils served. Their communities shared. And different peoples adopted a common identity. They became Nemenhah. The book also tells of Kohrayahntohn and Itsahbehl—Corianton and Isabel. According to this account, Isabel had repented, yet people continued judging her by her past. They rejected her fellowship and refused to buy her work. Corianton warned against the pride that makes us place ourselves above another person. And eventually, two peoples became one nation. Perhaps that is the great message of this book. Peace grows through the choices we make together. Share what can heal. Honor another person’s freedom. Care for those in need. Welcome those whose lives have changed. Before Samuel stood on the wall, he preserved stories of people learning to walk the Way of the Peacemaker. And that Way remains ours to follow. [MUSIC GENTLY BUILDS] [BEGIN SINGING — FINAL 10–15 SECONDS ONLY] Heal our hearts… Teach Thy Way… Help us serve… Day by day… Prince of Peace… Make us one… Walk with us… Till day is done.