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This is the first full-length book by Denver C. Snuffer, Jr., although he has written on legal subjects for years. A faithful Mormon and gifted teacher, Mr. Snuffer’s exposition on this subject is currently the most complete treatment of the subject ever attempted.

The Second Comforter is Christ. In the fourteenth chapter of the Gospel of John, Christ promises to send to His disciples the Comforter (Holy Ghost). In addition, however, He also promises to come Himself and visit those who follow Him. This promise of Christ visiting His disciples is the promise of the Second Comforter.

In this book, the author explores the full import of these things, from foundation to the top. The entire breadth and sweep of the promise is contained in this readable, engaging text. The book speaks to a very profound process in the LDS faith. One which was originally discussed forthrightly in the beginnings of the Latter-day restoration (among the first generation in the early 1800's) but which has lapsed almost into obscurity today. The subject is revisited in a forthright way, in the hopes of bringing this subject back to the forefront of Latter-day Saint thought.

Reactions, even by non-Latter-day Saints suggest the book has a potentially wider audience. It may also serve to answer questions about the Latter-day Saint faith for those who consider it contro-versial, but whose understanding of the Mormons is limited.

This book explores the very deepest of meanings of the LDS faith. It touches upon the faith's foundational scriptures, ordinances, Temple rites and symbolism in a way which takes you into the path of receiving the "fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ." That phrase ("the fullness") is a term which is explored and expounded in the text.

The book's title is The Second Comforter: Conversing with the Lord through the Veil, refers to a singular phenomena in the Latter-day Saint faith. The founding prophet of the Latter-day Saint faith, Joseph Smith, took these verses and explained that Christ was promising to come and visit personally with those who followed Him. Not a spiritual visit, but an actual appearance as a part of the Gospel process. Christ promises: "I will not leave you comfortless, but I will come unto you." Joseph taught that the notion this is an appearance to you in the heart is a false sectarian notion. The promise here is that Christ will appear to those who prepare themselves.

The book is a description of the process of finding a "fullness" and receiving a visit from Christ. The title is referring to the appearance of Christ as the "Second Comforter." This term will be recognized by Latter-day Saints.

The other portion of the title is a reference to Latter-day Saint Temple rites. The symbolism of the return to God's presence is enacted in Latter-day Saint Temple rites in ritual and symbolism. However the symbolic rite is a foreshadowing of the actual process. This book takes the reader through the entire lay of Latter-day restoration processes in a step-by-step description of how one goes from where they are to the point where they may pass through the veil hiding the heavens and receive an audience with Christ.

Some reactions from those who have read the book include:

"I can't tell you how exciting your book is to me. ... I am very involved in your well-written book and believe very strongly in all I am reading."

"Very powerful book."

"I'm thoroughly enjoying your knowledge re Mormonism. Your honest and sincere presentation should be received very well."

"This book will be a treasure for many."

"This just gets better and better."

"Well written and most meaningful."

"It's been a delightful journey for me and my personal prayers have become much more strengthened by your words and your expression of your faith and humility...I am not an authority on any religion but am one of a ‘childlike’ faith - I have also learned to preface my prayers with ‘If God wills it’ in lieu of bargaining with the Savior! ...And now your book, and other dear nudges from Heaven, now and again. I do thank you deeply for the privilege and I think your book will be a treasure for many young Saints and undoubtedly for every older Saint that reads it. This is a major work for the Mormons and a serious achievement."

Mr. Snuffer has said, about the book: “I still remain of the view that the commercial success/failure of the book is not meaningful to me. I want some few people for whom the text may serve as an actual guide in their lives to be able to find it. The rest who may read it are more voyeurs than seriously benefited from reading it. I suppose it may help answer some people's curiosity about Mormonism. And it may serve, too, to answer people's questions about whether Mormonism has a deeper theological basis for its existence. Yet they are not the people for whom the book was written. It was written to serious, thoughtful and spiritually inclined Latter-day Saints and they are the ones whom I would like to target for buying the book.”

This important book ought to be considered by anyone who is interested in understanding the Latter-day Saint faith. The “Mormons” as understood by many people, take on a different and more spiritual aspect when this book is considered. Anyone who is curious about the Mormon faith will be well served by taking the journey this book invites all to take.

The book is 400 pages, building from the first chapters through the last, foundation upon foundation, line upon line, precept upon precept. The subject is exposed in a progression of exposition in which the reader’s comprehension is aided by useful illustrations to make points clear.

There are a handful of essential Mormon books. This is one of them.