Testimony of the Three Witnesses

(The highlights are mine and the words in blue font are my comments. red 2022 )

The Testimony of Three Witnesses

Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. And we also know that they have been translated by the gift and power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us; wherefore we know of a surety that the work is true. And we also testify that we have seen the engravings which are upon the plates; and they have been shown unto us by the power of God, and not of man. And we declare with words of soberness, that an angel of God came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings thereon; and we know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true. And it is marvelous in our eyes. Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. And we know that if we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall dwell with him eternally in the heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen.

Oliver Cowdery

David Whitmer

Martin Harris

Interesting points:

1. Some are blessed to see and others are "more blessed" to believe on their words. I guess I'll take the "more blessed" promise:)

2. They were told that the plates had been translated by the gift and power of God by "his voice" 

3. An angel showed them the plates and the engravings.

4. The voice of the Lord commanded them to bear record of it.

5. Oliver and David had the experience with Joseph; and Joseph and Martin had the experience again separately.

Questions:

1. Is the God that spoke to them the Father or the Son in point #2? I'm thinking it's Jesus Christ.

2. Who was the angel that showed them the plates? This page quoting the account is titled that it was Moroni, but the accounts never say that... This page shows other journal entries that say it was Moroni...

3. Who is 'the Lord' in #4? God, or His Son? Again, thinking it's the Son.

I know it doesn't really matter who "God" is and "Lord" for they are one in purpose. Just curious if the voice of the Father was heard in this instance...