What was the great trial spoken of here? It was the trial of persecution of the church and with that persecution “the hearts of many were hardened, and their names were blotted out, that they were remembered no more among the people of God. And also many withdrew themselves from among them. (Alma 1:24)”

How quickly did many forget the goodness and mercy of God. Only 32-57 years had passed since Alma, who is the leader of their church, led his people out of great bondage in which “none could deliver them but the Lord their God...” (Mosiah 23:23)... Continue reading - https://spiritualcrusade.com/2020/05/they-were-steadfast-and-immovable-alma-125-come-follow-me-ponderize-and-commentary.html