George Sims records Brigham discussing extracts from Orson Pratt's Seer; Brigham states that if he has erred, it has been due to not giving enough revelation to the Saints.
Brigham Young Office Journal, February 4, 1860, CR 1234 1, Church History Library
Albert Carrington read some extracts from a work entitled the “Seer” published by Orson Pratt. These extracts were discussed by Prest Young & Prest D H. Wells. Pres Young there were many principles that the world were unworthy to receive; for they would only trample on it. If he had ever erred it was not in giving reee too much revelation; instead of not giving enough. The Lord designed keeping those in ignorance who would not seek unto him; and would impart Knowledge to those who Kept his commandments;