1 Nephi 1:14
1830 Edition
And it came to pass that when my father had read and saw many great and marvellous things, he did exclaim many things unto the Lord; such as, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God Almighty! Thy throne is high in the Heavens, and thy power, and goodness, and mercy is over all the inhabitants of the earth; and because thou art merciful, thou wilt not suffer those who come unto thee that they shall perish!
Influences
Revelation 15:3 (KJV)
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
Changes
And it came to pass that when my father had read and saween many great and marvellous things, he did exclaim many things unto the Lord; such as,: Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God Almighty! Thy throne is high in the Hheavens, and thy power, and goodness, and mercy isare over all the inhabitants of the earth; and, because thou art merciful, thou wilt not suffer those who come unto thee that they shall perish!
Simple English
When my father had read and saw many great and wonderful things, he said many things to the Lord: “Great and wonderful are your works, O Lord God Almighty! Your throne is high in the heavens. Your power, goodness, and mercy is over all people on earth. Because you are merciful, you will not let those who come to you die!”
Paraphrase
After reading these amazing and terrible things, my father burst out in praise: 'Your works are incredible, Lord God Almighty! You rule from heaven, and your power, goodness, and mercy cover everyone on earth. Because you're merciful, you won't let those who come to you perish!'