Mormon describes the awful consequences to nations and individuals when wickedness prevails over righteousness. Gifts of the Spirit, revelations, the mercies of the Lord as evidenced by miracles, prophesying, and the power of preachings are driven away when men love darkness over light.
“There Were No Gifts from the Lord”
In the previous verse Mormon tells us that miracles and healings ceased among the people. In addition, the gifts of the Spirit, including visions and revelations, stopped because the people exercised no faith unto repentance and as a result cut themselves off from the companionship of the Holy Ghost (see commentary on Mormon 9:7-8).