Moroni Finalizes the Book of Mormon

Moroni’s Purpose in Writing

Mormon 9:30–31

Moroni speaks as if he were speaking from the dead—he knows that his words will come forth, and hope they will not be condemned because of their imperfections.

Behold, I speak unto you as though I spake from the dead; for I know that ye shall have my words. Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my father, because of his imperfection, neither them who have written before him; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been.

Mormon 9:35–37

These things written to bring people to a knowledge of Christ, that his covenants may be fulfilled.

And these things are written that we may rid our garments of the blood of our brethren, who have dwindled in unbelief. And behold, these things which we have desired concerning our brethren, yea, even their restoration to the knowledge of Christ, are according to the prayers of all the saints who have dwelt in the land. And may the Lord Jesus Christ grant that their prayers may be answered according to their faith; and may God the Father remember the covenant which he hath made with the house of Israel; and may he bless them forever, through faith on the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.