promote faith and a deeper understanding of the church's principles among its readers. The opening of "Scraps of Biography" presents a preface that emphasizes the importance of intellectual growth and the need for careful selection of reading materials for the youth of the Latter-day Saints. It introduces the structure of the collection, suggesting that it includes various accounts starting with the life of Elder John Tanner, who faced significant trials, including severe illness and subsequent miraculous healing attributed to faith. The narratives promise to recount extraordinary experiences, from miraculous interventions to encounters with the church leadership, showcasing a blend of personal perseverance and divine assistance that forms a core aspect of Latter-day Saints theology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)