The Book of Mormon -1 Nephi – Chapter 1 | Verse 17
The First Book of Nephi
Another Testament of Jesus Christ
But I shall make an account of my proceedings in my days. Behold, I make an abridgment of the record of my father, upon plates which I have made with mine own hands; wherefore, after I have abridged the record of my father then will I make an account of mine own life.