The Book of Mormon

Alma 61:15

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Therefore come unto me speedily, with a few of your men, and leave the remainder in the charge of Lehi and Teancum; give unto them power to conduct the war in that part of the land, according to the spirit of God, which is also the spirit of freedom which is in them.

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Therefore, come unto me speedily, with a few of your men, and leave the remainder in the charge of Lehi and Teancum; give unto them power to conduct the war in that part of the land, according to the sSpirit of God, which is also the spirit of freedom which is in them.

Simple English

Come to me quickly with a few of your men. Leave the rest of the army with Lehi and Teancum. Give them power to run the war in that part of the land. Let them follow the Spirit of God. That is also the spirit of freedom in them.

Paraphrase

“Come to me quickly with a few of your men. Leave the rest under Lehi and Teancum’s command. Give them authority to lead the war in their region as the Spirit of God directs them—that same Spirit of freedom that lives in them.”