Alma 6:1

And now it came to pass that

after Alma had made an end of speaking unto the people of the church,

which was established in the city of Zarahemla,

he ordained priests and elders, by laying on his hands

according to the order of God,

to preside and watch over the church.

Alma 6:2

And it came to pass that

whosoever did not belong to the church who repented of their sins

were baptized unto repentance, and were received into the church.

Alma 6:3

And it also came to pass that whosoever did belong to the church

that did not repent of their wickedness and humble themselves before God

— I mean those who were lifted up in the pride of their hearts —

the same were rejected,

and their names were blotted out,

that their names were not numbered among those of the righteous.

Alma 6:4

And thus they began to establish the order of the church in the city of Zarahemla.

Alma 6:5

Now I would that ye should understand

that the word of God was liberal unto all,

that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together

to hear the word of God.

Alma 6:6

Nevertheless the children of God were commanded

that they should gather themselves together oft,

and join in fasting and mighty prayer

in behalf of the welfare of the souls of those who knew not God.