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SECTION 1

Revelation through Joseph Smith, Hiram, Ohio, November 1, 1831. History of the Church 1:221-24.

  1 Hearken, O ye people of my church, saith the voice of him who dwells on high, and whose eyes are upon all men; yea, verily I say: Hearken ye people from afar; and ye that are upon the islands of the sea, listen together.
  2 For verily the voice of the Lord is unto all men, and there is none to escape; and there is no eye that shall not see, neither ear that shall not hear, neither heart that shall not be penetrated.
  3 And the rebellious shall be pierced with much sorrow; for their iniquities shall be spoken upon the housetops, and their secret acts shall be revealed.
  4 And the voice of warning shall be unto all people, by the mouths of my disciples, whom I have chosen in these last days.
  5 And they shall go forth and none shall stay them, for I the Lord have commanded them.
  6 Behold, this is mine authority, and the authority of my servants, and my preface unto the book of my commandments, which I have given them to publish unto you, O inhabitants of the earth.
  7 Wherefore, fear and tremble, O ye people, for what I the Lord have decreed in them shall be fulfilled.
  8 And verily I say unto you, that they who go forth, bearing these tidings unto the inhabitants of the earth, to them is power given to seal both on earth and in heaven, the unbelieving and rebellious;
  9 Yea, verily, to seal them up unto the day when the wrath of God shall be poured out upon the wicked without measure÷
  10 Unto the day when the Lord shall come to recompense unto every man according to his work, and measure to every man according to the measure which he has measured to his fellow man.
  11 Wherefore the voice of the Lord is unto the ends of the earth, that all that will hear may hear:
  12 Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come, for the Lord is nigh;
  13 And the anger of the Lord is kindled, and his sword is bathed in heaven, and it shall fall upon the inhabitants of the earth.
  14 And the arm of the Lord shall be revealed; and the day cometh that they who will not hear the voice of the Lord, neither the voice of his servants, neither give heed to the words of the prophets and apostles, shall be cut off from among the people;
  15 For they have strayed from mine ordinances, and have broken mine everlasting covenant;
  16 They seek not the Lord to establish his righteousness, but every man walketh in his own way, and after the image of his own god, whose image is in the likeness of the world, and whose substance is that of an idol, which waxeth old and shall perish in Babylon, even Babylon the great, which shall fall.
  17 Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments;
  18 And also gave commandments to others, that they should proclaim these things unto the world; and all this that it might be fulfilled, which was written by the prophets÷
  19 The weak things of the world shall come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones, that man should not counsel his fellow man, neither trust in the arm of flesh÷
  20 But that every man might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world;
  21 That faith also might increase in the earth;
  22 That mine everlasting covenant might be established;
  23 That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.
  24 Behold, I am God and have spoken it; these commandments are of me, and were given unto my servants in their weakness, after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding.
  25 And inasmuch as they erred it might be made known;
  26 And inasmuch as they sought wisdom they might be instructed;
  27 And inasmuch as they sinned they might be chastened, that they might repent;
  28 And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge from time to time.
  29 And after having received the record of the Nephites, yea, even my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., might have power to translate through the mercy of God, by the power of God, the Book of Mormon.
  30 And also those to whom these commandments were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually÷
  31 For I the Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance;
  32 Nevertheless, he that repents and does the commandments of the Lord shall be forgiven;
  33 And he that repents not, from him shall be taken even the light which he has received; for my Spirit shall not always strive with man, saith the Lord of Hosts.
  34 And again, verily I say unto you, O inhabitants of the earth: I the Lord am willing to make these things known unto all flesh;
  35 For I am no respecter of persons, and will that all men shall know that the day speedily cometh; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand, when peace shall be taken from the earth, and the devil shall have power over his own dominion.
  36 And also the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their midst, and shall come down in judgment upon Idumea, or the world.
  37 Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled.
  38 What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
  39 For behold, and lo, the Lord is God, and the Spirit beareth record, and the record is true, and the truth abideth forever and ever. Amen.

 

 

SECTION 2

Words of Moroni to Joseph Smith, Manchester, New York, September 21, 1823. History of the Church 1:12.

  1 Behold, I will reveal unto you the Priesthood, by the hand of Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
  2 And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers.
  3 If it were not so, the whole earth would be utterly wasted at his coming.

 

SECTION 3

Revelation to Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1828. History of the Church 1:21-23.

  1 The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come to naught.
  2 For God doth not walk in crooked paths, neither doth he turn to the right hand nor to the left, neither doth he vary from that which he hath said, therefore his paths are straight, and his course is one eternal round.
  3 Remember, remember that it is not the work of God that is frustrated, but the work of men;
  4 For although a man may have many revelations, and have power to do many mighty works, yet if he boasts in his own strength, and sets at naught the counsels of God, and follows after the dictates of his own will and carnal desires, he must fall and incur the vengeance of a just God upon him.
  5 Behold, you have been entrusted with these things, but how strict were your commandments; and remember also the promises which were made to you, if you did not transgress them.
  6 And behold, how oft you have transgressed the commandments and the laws of God, and have gone on in the persuasions of men.
  7 For, behold, you should not have feared man more than God. Although men set at naught the counsels of God, and despise his words÷
  8 Yet you should have been faithful; and he would have extended his arm and supported you against all the fiery darts of the adversary; and he would have been with you in every time of trouble.
  9 Behold, thou art Joseph, and thou wast chosen to do the work of the Lord, but because of transgression, if thou art not aware thou wilt fall.
  10 But remember, God is merciful; therefore, repent of that which thou hast done which is contrary to the commandment which I gave you, and thou art still chosen, and art again called to the work;
  11 Except thou do this, thou shalt be delivered up and become as other men, and have no more gift.
  12 And when thou deliveredst up that which God had given thee sight and power to translate, thou deliveredst up that which was sacred into the hands of a wicked man,
  13 Who has set at naught the counsels of God, and has broken the most sacred promises which were made before God, and has depended upon his own judgment and boasted in his own wisdom.
  14 And this is the reason that thou hast lost thy privileges for a season÷
  15 For thou hast suffered the counsel of thy director to be trampled upon from the beginning.
  16 Nevertheless, my work shall go forth, for inasmuch as the knowledge of a Savior has come unto the world, through the testimony of the Jews, even so shall the knowledge of a Savior come unto my people÷
  17 And to the Nephites, and the Jacobites, and the Josephites, and the Zoramites, through the testimony of their fathers÷
  18 And this testimony shall come to the knowledge of the Lamanites, and the Lemuelites, and the Ishmaelites, who dwindled in unbelief because of the iniquity of their fathers, whom the Lord has suffered to destroy their brethren the Nephites, because of their iniquities and their abominations.
  19 And for this very purpose are these plates preserved, which contain these records÷that the promises of the Lord might be fulfilled, which he made to his people;
  20 And that the Lamanites might come to the knowledge of their fathers, and that they might know the promises of the Lord, and that they may believe the gospel and rely upon the merits of Jesus Christ, and be glorified through faith in his name, and that through their repentance they might be saved. Amen.

 

SECTION 4

Revelation through Joseph Smith to his father, Joseph Smith, Sr., Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829. History of the Church 1:28.

  1 Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.
  2 Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.
  3 Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work;
  4 For behold the field is white already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul;
  5 And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.
  6 Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.
  7 Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen.

 

SECTION 5

Revelation through Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, March 1829. History of the Church 1:28-31.

  1 Behold, I say unto you, that as my servant Martin Harris has desired a witness at my hand, that you, my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., have got the plates of which you have testified and borne record that you have received of me;
  2 And now, behold, this shall you say unto him÷he who spake unto you, said unto you: I, the Lord, am God, and have given these things unto you, my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and have commanded you that you should stand as a witness of these things;
  3 And I have caused you that you should enter into a covenant with me, that you should not show them except to those persons to whom I commanded you; and you have no power over them except I grant it unto you.
  4 And you have a gift to translate the plates; and this is the first gift that I bestowed upon you; and I have commanded that you should pretend to no other gift until my purpose is fulfilled in this; for I will grant unto you no other gift until it is finished.
  5 Verily, I say unto you, that woe shall come unto the inhabitants of the earth if they will not hearken unto my words;
  6 For hereafter you shall be ordained and go forth and deliver my words unto the children of men.
  7 Behold, if they will not believe my words, they would not believe you, my servant Joseph, if it were possible that you should show them all these things which I have committed unto you.
  8 Oh, this unbelieving and stiffnecked generation÷mine anger is kindled against them.
  9 Behold, verily I say unto you, I have reserved those things which I have entrusted unto you, my servant Joseph, for a wise purpose in me, and it shall be made known unto future generations;
  10 But this generation shall have my word through you;
  11 And in addition to your testimony, the testimony of three of my servants, whom I shall call and ordain, unto whom I will show these things, and they shall go forth with my words that are given through you.
  12 Yea, they shall know of a surety that these things are true, for from heaven will I declare it unto them.
  13 I will give them power that they may behold and view these things as they are;
  14 And to none else will I grant this power, to receive this same testimony among this generation, in this the beginning of the rising up and the coming forth of my church out of the wilderness÷clear as the moon, and fair as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners.
  15 And the testimony of three witnesses will I send forth of my word.
  16 And behold, whosoever believeth on my words, them will I visit with the manifestation of my Spirit; and they shall be born of me, even of water and of the Spirit÷
  17 And you must wait yet a little while, for ye are not yet ordained÷
  18 And their testimony shall also go forth unto the condemnation of this generation if they harden their hearts against them;
  19 For a desolating scourge shall go forth among the inhabitants of the earth, and shall continue to be poured out from time to time, if they repent not, until the earth is empty, and the inhabitants thereof are consumed away and utterly destroyed by the brightness of my coming.
  20 Behold, I tell you these things, even as I also told the people of the destruction of Jerusalem; and my word shall be verified at this time as it hath hitherto been verified.
  21 And now I command you, my servant Joseph, to repent and walk more uprightly before me, and to yield to the persuasions of men no more;
  22 And that you be firm in keeping the commandments wherewith I have commanded you; and if you do this, behold I grant unto you eternal life, even if you should be slain.
  23 And now, again, I speak unto you, my servant Joseph, concerning the man that desires the witness÷
  24 Behold, I say unto him, he exalts himself and does not humble himself sufficiently before me; but if he will bow down before me, and humble himself in mighty prayer and faith, in the sincerity of his heart, then will I grant unto him a view of the things which he desires to see.
  25 And then he shall say unto the people of this generation: Behold, I have seen the things which the Lord hath shown unto Joseph Smith, Jun., and I know of a surety that they are true, for I have seen them, for they have been shown unto me by the power of God and not of man.
  26 And I the Lord command him, my servant Martin Harris, that he shall say no more unto them concerning these things, except he shall say: I have seen them, and they have been shown unto me by the power of God; and these are the words which he shall say.
  27 But if he deny this he will break the covenant which he has before covenanted with me, and behold, he is condemned.
  28 And now, except he humble himself and acknowledge unto me the things that he has done which are wrong, and covenant with me that he will keep my commandments, and exercise faith in me, behold, I say unto him, he shall have no such views, for I will grant unto him no views of the things of which I have spoken.
  29 And if this be the case, I command you, my servant Joseph, that you shall say unto him, that he shall do no more, nor trouble me any more concerning this matter.
  30 And if this be the case, behold, I say unto thee Joseph, when thou hast translated a few more pages thou shalt stop for a season, even until I command thee again; then thou mayest translate again.
  31 And except thou do this, behold, thou shalt have no more gift, and I will take away the things which I have entrusted with thee.
  32 And now, because I foresee the lying in wait to destroy thee, yea, I foresee that if my servant Martin Harris humbleth not himself and receive a witness from my hand, that he will fall into transgression;
  33 And there are many that lie in wait to destroy thee from off the face of the earth; and for this cause, that thy days may be prolonged, I have given unto thee these commandments.
  34 Yea, for this cause I have said: Stop, and stand still until I command thee, and I will provide means whereby thou mayest accomplish the thing which I have commanded thee.
  35 And if thou art faithful in keeping my commandments, thou shalt be lifted up at the last day. Amen.

 

SECTION 6

Revelation to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. History of the Church 1:32-35.

  1 A great and marvelous work is about to come forth unto the children of men.
  2 Behold, I am God; give heed unto my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore give heed unto my words.
  3 Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
  4 Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
  5 Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
  6 Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion;
  7 Seek not for riches but for wisdom, and behold, the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto you, and then shall you be made rich. Behold, he that hath eternal life is rich.
  8 Verily, verily, I say unto you, even as you desire of me so it shall be unto you; and if you desire, you shall be the means of doing much good in this generation.
  9 Say nothing but repentance unto this generation; keep my commandments, and assist to bring forth my work, according to my commandments, and you shall be blessed.
  10 Behold thou hast a gift, and blessed art thou because of thy gift. Remember it is sacred and cometh from above÷
  11 And if thou wilt inquire, thou shalt know mysteries which are great and marvelous; therefore thou shalt exercise thy gift, that thou mayest find out mysteries, that thou mayest bring many to the knowledge of the truth, yea, convince them of the error of their ways.
  12 Make not thy gift known unto any save it be those who are of thy faith. Trifle not with sacred things.
  13 If thou wilt do good, yea, and hold out faithful to the end, thou shalt be saved in the kingdom of God, which is the greatest of all the gifts of God; for there is no gift greater than the gift of salvation.
  14 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, blessed art thou for what thou hast done; for thou hast inquired of me, and behold, as often as thou hast inquired thou hast received instruction of my Spirit. If it had not been so, thou wouldst not have come to the place where thou art at this time.
  15 Behold, thou knowest that thou hast inquired of me and I did enlighten thy mind; and now I tell thee these things that thou mayest know that thou hast been enlightened by the Spirit of truth;
  16 Yea, I tell thee, that thou mayest know that there is none else save God that knowest thy thoughts and the intents of thy heart.
  17 I tell thee these things as a witness unto thee÷that the words or the work which thou hast been writing are true.
  18 Therefore be diligent; stand by my servant Joseph, faithfully, in whatsoever difficult circumstances he may be for the word's sake.
  19 Admonish him in his faults, and also receive admonition of him. Be patient; be sober; be temperate; have patience, faith, hope and charity.
  20 Behold, thou art Oliver, and I have spoken unto thee because of thy desires; therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love.
  21 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own, and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.
  22 Verily, verily, I say unto you, if you desire a further witness, cast your mind upon the night that you cried unto me in your heart, that you might know concerning the truth of these things.
  23 Did I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter? What greater witness can you have than from God?
  24 And now, behold, you have received a witness; for if I have told you things which no man knoweth have you not received a witness?
  25 And, behold, I grant unto you a gift, if you desire of me, to translate, even as my servant Joseph.
  26 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that there are records which contain much of my gospel, which have been kept back because of the wickedness of the people;
  27 And now I command you, that if you have good desires÷a desire to lay up treasures for yourself in heaven÷then shall you assist in bringing to light, with your gift, those parts of my scriptures which have been hidden because of iniquity.
  28 And now, behold, I give unto you, and also unto my servant Joseph, the keys of this gift, which shall bring to light this ministry; and in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
  29 Verily, verily, I say unto you, if they reject my words, and this part of my gospel and ministry, blessed are ye, for they can do no more unto you than unto me.
  30 And even if they do unto you even as they have done unto me, blessed are ye, for you shall dwell with me in glory.
  31 But if they reject not my words, which shall be established by the testimony which shall be given, blessed are they, and then shall ye have joy in the fruit of your labors.
  32 Verily, verily, I say unto you, as I said unto my disciples, where two or three are gathered together in my name, as touching one thing, behold, there will I be in the midst of them÷even so am I in the midst of you.
  33 Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward.
  34 Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.
  35 Behold, I do not condemn you; go your ways and sin no more; perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you.
  36 Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
  37 Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

 

SECTION 7

Revelation to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. History of the Church 1:35-36.

  1 And the Lord said unto me: John, my beloved, what desirest thou? For if you shall ask what you will, it shall be granted unto you.
  2 And I said unto him: Lord, give unto me power over death, that I may live and bring souls unto thee.
  3 And the Lord said unto me: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, because thou desirest this thou shalt tarry until I come in my glory, and shalt prophesy before nations, kindreds, tongues and people.
  4 And for this cause the Lord said unto Peter: If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? For he desired of me that he might bring souls unto me, but thou desiredst that thou mightest speedily come unto me in my kingdom.
  5 I say unto thee, Peter, this was a good desire; but my beloved has desired that he might do more, or a greater work yet among men than what he has before done.
  6 Yea, he has undertaken a greater work; therefore I will make him as flaming fire and a ministering angel; he shall minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation who dwell on the earth.
  7 And I will make thee to minister for him and for thy brother James; and unto you three I will give this power and the keys of this ministry until I come.
  8 Verily I say unto you, ye shall both have according to your desires, for ye both joy in that which ye have desired.

 

SECTION 8

Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. History of the Church 1:36-37.

  1 Oliver Cowdery, verily, verily, I say unto you, that assuredly as the Lord liveth, who is your God and your Redeemer, even so surely shall you receive a knowledge of whatsoever things you shall ask in faith, with an honest heart, believing that you shall receive a knowledge concerning the engravings of old records, which are ancient, which contain those parts of my scripture of which has been spoken by the manifestation of my Spirit.
  2 Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart.
  3 Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation; behold, this is the spirit by which Moses brought the children of Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground.
  4 Therefore this is thy gift; apply unto it, and blessed art thou, for it shall deliver you out of the hands of your enemies, when, if it were not so, they would slay you and bring your soul to destruction.
  5 Oh, remember these words, and keep my commandments. Remember, this is your gift.
  6 Now this is not all thy gift; for you have another gift, which is the gift of Aaron; behold, it has told you many things;
  7 Behold, there is no other power, save the power of God, that can cause this gift of Aaron to be with you.
  8 Therefore, doubt not, for it is the gift of God; and you shall hold it in your hands, and do marvelous works; and no power shall be able to take it away out of your hands, for it is the work of God.
  9 And, therefore, whatsoever you shall ask me to tell you by that means, that will I grant unto you, and you shall have knowledge concerning it.
  10 Remember that without faith you can do nothing; therefore ask in faith. Trifle not with these things; do not ask for that which you ought not.
  11 Ask that you may know the mysteries of God, and that you may translate and receive knowledge from all those ancient records which have been hid up, that are sacred; and according to your faith shall it be done unto you.
  12 Behold, it is I that have spoken it; and I am the same that spake unto you from the beginning. Amen.

 

SECTION 9

Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. History of the Church 1:37-38.

  1 Behold, I say unto you, my son, that because you did not translate according to that which you desired of me, and did commence again to write for my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., even so I would that ye should continue until you have finished this record, which I have entrusted unto him.
  2 And then, behold, other records have I, that I will give unto you power that you may assist to translate.
  3 Be patient, my son, for it is wisdom in me, and it is not expedient that you should translate at this present time.
  4 Behold, the work which you are called to do is to write for my servant Joseph.
  5 And, behold, it is because that you did not continue as you commenced, when you began to translate, that I have taken away this privilege from you.
  6 Do not murmur, my son, for it is wisdom in me that I have dealt with you after this manner.
  7 Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me.
  8 But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.
  9 But if it be not right you shall have no such feelings, but you shall have a stupor of thought that shall cause you to forget the thing which is wrong; therefore, you cannot write that which is sacred save it be given you from me.
  10 Now, if you had known this you could have translated; nevertheless, it is not expedient that you should translate now.
  11 Behold, it was expedient when you commenced; but you feared, and the time is past, and it is not expedient now;
  12 For, do you not behold that I have given unto my servant Joseph sufficient strength, whereby it is made up? And neither of you have I condemned.
  13 Do this thing which I have commanded you, and you shall prosper. Be faithful, and yield to no temptation.
  14 Stand fast in the work wherewith I have called you, and a hair of your head shall not be lost, and you shall be lifted up at the last day. Amen.

 

SECTION 10

Revelation to Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, summer of 1828. History of the Church 1:20-23.

  1 Now, behold, I say unto you, that because you delivered up those writings which you had power given unto you to translate by the means of the Urim and Thummim, into the hands of a wicked man, you have lost them.
  2 And you also lost your gift at the same time, and your mind became darkened.
  3 Nevertheless, it is now restored unto you again; therefore see that you are faithful and continue on unto the finishing of the remainder of the work of translation as you have begun.
  4 Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength and means provided to enable you to translate; but be diligent unto the end.
  5 Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.
  6 Behold, they have sought to destroy you; yea, even the man in whom you have trusted has sought to destroy you.
  7 And for this cause I said that he is a wicked man, for he has sought to take away the things wherewith you have been entrusted; and he has also sought to destroy your gift.
  8 And because you have delivered the writings into his hands, behold, wicked men have taken them from you.
  9 Therefore, you have delivered them up, yea, that which was sacred, unto wickedness.
  10 And, behold, Satan hath put it into their hearts to alter the words which you have caused to be written, or which you have translated, which have gone out of your hands.
  11 And behold, I say unto you, that because they have altered the words, they read contrary from that which you translated and caused to be written;
  12 And, on this wise, the devil has sought to lay a cunning plan, that he may destroy this work;
  13 For he hath put into their hearts to do this, that by lying they may say they have caught you in the words which you have pretended to translate.
  14 Verily, I say unto you, that I will not suffer that Satan shall accomplish his evil design in this thing.
  15 For behold, he has put it into their hearts to get thee to tempt the Lord thy God, in asking to translate it over again.
  16 And then, behold, they say and think in their hearts÷We will see if God has given him power to translate; if so, he will also give him power again;
  17 And if God giveth him power again, or if he translates again, or, in other words, if he bringeth forth the same words, behold, we have the same with us, and we have altered them;
  18 Therefore they will not agree, and we will say that he has lied in his words, and that he has no gift, and that he has no power;
  19 Therefore we will destroy him, and also the work; and we will do this that we may not be ashamed in the end, and that we may get glory of the world.
  20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that Satan has great hold upon their hearts; he stirreth them up to iniquity against that which is good;
  21 And their hearts are corrupt, and full of wickedness and abominations; and they love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil; therefore they will not ask of me.
  22 Satan stirreth them up, that he may lead their souls to destruction.
  23 And thus he has laid a cunning plan, thinking to destroy the work of God; but I will require this at their hands, and it shall turn to their shame and condemnation in the day of judgment.
  24 Yea, he stirreth up their hearts to anger against this work.
  25 Yea, he saith unto them: Deceive and lie in wait to catch, that ye may destroy; behold, this is no harm. And thus he flattereth them, and telleth them that it is no sin to lie that they may catch a man in a lie, that they may destroy him.
  26 And thus he flattereth them, and leadeth them along until he draggeth their souls down to hell; and thus he causeth them to catch themselves in their own snare.
  27 And thus he goeth up and down, to and fro in the earth, seeking to destroy the souls of men.
  28 Verily, verily, I say unto you, wo be unto him that lieth to deceive because he supposeth that another lieth to deceive, for such are not exempt from the justice of God.
  29 Now, behold, they have altered these words, because Satan saith unto them: He hath deceived you÷and thus he flattereth them away to do iniquity, to get thee to tempt the Lord thy God.
  30 Behold, I say unto you, that you shall not translate again those words which have gone forth out of your hands;
  31 For, behold, they shall not accomplish their evil designs in lying against those words. For, behold, if you should bring forth the same words they will say that you have lied and that you have pretended to translate, but that you have contradicted yourself.
  32 And, behold, they will publish this, and Satan will harden the hearts of the people to stir them up to anger against you, that they will not believe my words.
  33 Thus Satan thinketh to overpower your testimony in this generation, that the work may not come forth in this generation.
  34 But behold, here is wisdom, and because I show unto you wisdom, and give you commandments concerning these things, what you shall do, show it not unto the world until you have accomplished the work of translation.
  35 Marvel not that I said unto you: Here is wisdom, show it not unto the world÷for I said, show it not unto the world, that you may be preserved.
  36 Behold, I do not say that you shall not show it unto the righteous;
  37 But as you cannot always judge the righteous, or as you cannot always tell the wicked from the righteous, therefore I say unto you, hold your peace until I shall see fit to make all things known unto the world concerning the matter.
  38 And now, verily I say unto you, that an account of those things that you have written, which have gone out of your hands, is engraven upon the plates of Nephi;
  39 Yea, and you remember it was said in those writings that a more particular account was given of these things upon the plates of Nephi.
  40 And now, because the account which is engraven upon the plates of Nephi is more particular concerning the things which, in my wisdom, I would bring to the knowledge of the people in this account÷
  41 Therefore, you shall translate the engravings which are on the plates of Nephi, down even till you come to the reign of king Benjamin, or until you come to that which you have translated, which you have retained;
  42 And behold, you shall publish it as the record of Nephi; and thus I will confound those who have altered my words.
  43 I will not suffer that they shall destroy my work; yea, I will show unto them that my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil.
  44 Behold, they have only got a part, or an abridgment of the account of Nephi.
  45 Behold, there are many things engraven upon the plates of Nephi which do throw greater views upon my gospel; therefore, it is wisdom in me that you should translate this first part of the engravings of Nephi, and send forth in this work.
  46 And, behold, all the remainder of this work does contain all those parts of my gospel which my holy prophets, yea, and also my disciples, desired in their prayers should come forth unto this people.
  47 And I said unto them, that it should be granted unto them according to their faith in their prayers;
  48 Yea, and this was their faith÷that my gospel, which I gave unto them that they might preach in their days, might come unto their brethren the Lamanites, and also all that had become Lamanites because of their dissensions.
  49 Now, this is not all÷their faith in their prayers was that this gospel should be made known also, if it were possible that other nations should possess this land;
  50 And thus they did leave a blessing upon this land in their prayers, that whosoever should believe in this gospel in this land might have eternal life;
  51 Yea, that it might be free unto all of whatsoever nation, kindred, tongue, or people they may be.
  52 And now, behold, according to their faith in their prayers will I bring this part of my gospel to the knowledge of my people. Behold, I do not bring it to destroy that which they have received, but to build it up.
  53 And for this cause have I said: If this generation harden not their hearts, I will establish my church among them.
  54 Now I do not say this to destroy my church, but I say this to build up my church;
  55 Therefore, whosoever belongeth to my church need not fear, for such shall inherit the kingdom of heaven.
  56 But it is they who do not fear me, neither keep my commandments but build up churches unto themselves to get gain, yea, and all those that do wickedly and build up the kingdom of the devil÷yea, verily, verily, I say unto you, that it is they that I will disturb, and cause to tremble and shake to the center.
  57 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I came unto mine own, and mine own received me not.
  58 I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.
  59 I am he who said÷Other sheep have I which are not of this fold÷unto my disciples, and many there were that understood me not.
  60 And I will show unto this people that I had other sheep, and that they were a branch of the house of Jacob;
  61 And I will bring to light their marvelous works, which they did in my name;
  62 Yea, and I will also bring to light my gospel which was ministered unto them, and, behold, they shall not deny that which you have received, but they shall build it up, and shall bring to light the true points of my doctrine, yea, and the only doctrine which is in me.
  63 And this I do that I may establish my gospel, that there may not be so much contention; yea, Satan doth stir up the hearts of the people to contention concerning the points of my doctrine; and in these things they do err, for they do wrest the scriptures and do not understand them.
  64 Therefore, I will unfold unto them this great mystery;
  65 For, behold, I will gather them as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, if they will not harden their hearts;
  66 Yea, if they will come, they may, and partake of the waters of life freely.
  67 Behold, this is my doctrine÷whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me, the same is my church.
  68 Whosoever declareth more or less than this, the same is not of me, but is against me; therefore he is not of my church.
  69 And now, behold, whosoever is of my church, and endureth of my church to the end, him will I establish upon my rock, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against them.
  70 And now, remember the words of him who is the life and light of the world, your Redeemer, your Lord and your God. Amen.

 

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Revelation through Joseph Smith to his brother Hyrum Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829. History of the Church 1:39-46.

  1 A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.
  2 Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore give heed unto my word.
  3 Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
  4 Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
  5 Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
  6 Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion.
  7 Seek not for riches but for wisdom; and, behold, the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto you, and then shall you be made rich. Behold, he that hath eternal life is rich.
  8 Verily, verily, I say unto you, even as you desire of me so it shall be done unto you; and, if you desire, you shall be the means of doing much good in this generation.
  9 Say nothing but repentance unto this generation. Keep my commandments, and assist to bring forth my work, according to my commandments, and you shall be blessed.
  10 Behold, thou hast a gift, or thou shalt have a gift if thou wilt desire of me in faith, with an honest heart, believing in the power of Jesus Christ, or in my power which speaketh unto thee;
  11 For, behold, it is I that speak; behold, I am the light which shineth in darkness, and by my power I give these words unto thee.
  12 And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good÷yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit.
  13 Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy;
  14 And then shall ye know, or by this shall you know, all things whatsoever you desire of me, which are pertaining unto things of righteousness, in faith believing in me that you shall receive.
  15 Behold, I command you that you need not suppose that you are called to preach until you are called.
  16 Wait a little longer, until you shall have my word, my rock, my church, and my gospel, that you may know of a surety my doctrine.
  17 And then, behold, according to your desires, yea, even according to your faith shall it be done unto you.
  18 Keep my commandments; hold your peace; appeal unto my Spirit;
  19 Yea, cleave unto me with all your heart, that you may assist in bringing to light those things of which has been spoken÷yea, the translation of my work; be patient until you shall accomplish it.
  20 Behold, this is your work, to keep my commandments, yea, with all your might, mind and strength.
  21 Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men.
  22 But now hold your peace; study my word which hath gone forth among the children of men, and also study my word which shall come forth among the children of men, or that which is now translating, yea, until you have obtained all which I shall grant unto the children of men in this generation, and then shall all things be added thereto.
  23 Behold thou art Hyrum, my son; seek the kingdom of God, and all things shall be added according to that which is just.
  24 Build upon my rock, which is my gospel;
  25 Deny not the spirit of revelation, nor the spirit of prophecy, for wo unto him that denieth these things;
  26 Therefore, treasure up in your heart until the time which is in my wisdom that you shall go forth.
  27 Behold, I speak unto all who have good desires, and have thrust in their sickle to reap.
  28 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the life and the light of the world.
  29 I am the same who came unto mine own and mine own received me not;
  30 But verily, verily, I say unto you, that as many as receive me, to them will I give power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on my name. Amen.

 

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Revelation through Joseph Smith to Joseph Knight, Sr., Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829. History of the Church 1:47-48.

  1 A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.
  2 Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore, give heed unto my word.
  3 Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
  4 Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
  5 Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
  6 Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion.
  7 Behold, I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this work;
  8 And no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.
  9 Behold, I am the light and the life of the world, that speak these words, therefore give heed with your might, and then you are called. Amen.

 

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Ordination of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood on the banks of the Susquehanna River near Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1829. History of the Church 1:39-42.

  1 Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness.

 

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Revelation through Joseph Smith to David Whitmer, Fayette, New York, June 1829. History of the Church 1:48-50.

  1 A great and marvelous work is about to come forth unto the children of men.
  2 Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore give heed unto my word.
  3 Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
  4 Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
  5 Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
  6 Seek to bring forth and establish my Zion. Keep my commandments in all things.
  7 And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
  8 And it shall come to pass, that if you shall ask the Father in my name, in faith believing, you shall receive the Holy Ghost, which giveth utterance, that you may stand as a witness of the things of which you shall both hear and see, and also that you may declare repentance unto this generation.
  9 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, a light which cannot be hid in darkness;
  10 Wherefore, I must bring forth the fulness of my gospel from the Gentiles unto the house of Israel.
  11 And behold, thou art David, and thou art called to assist; which thing if ye do, and are faithful, ye shall be blessed both spiritually and temporally, and great shall be your reward. Amen.

 

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Revelation through Joseph Smith to John Whitmer, Fayette, New York, June 1829. History of the Church 1:50.

  1 Hearken, my servant John, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer.
  2 For behold, I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth.
  3 And I will tell you that which no man knoweth save me and thee alone÷
  4 For many times you have desired of me to know that which would be of the most worth unto you.
  5 Behold, blessed are you for this thing, and for speaking my words which I have given you according to my commandments.
  6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen.

 

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Revelation through Joseph Smith to Peter Whitmer, Jr., Fayette, New York, June 1829. History of the Church 1:51.

  1 Hearken, my servant Peter, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer.
  2 For behold, I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth.
  3 And I will tell you that which no man knoweth save me and thee alone÷
  4 For many times you have desired of me to know that which would be of the most worth unto you.
  5 Behold, blessed are you for this thing, and for speaking my words which I have given unto you according to my commandments.
  6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen.

 

SECTION 17

Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris, Fayette, New York, June 1829. History of the Church 1:52-57.

  1 Behold, I say unto you, that you must rely upon my word, which if you do with full purpose of heart, you shall have a view of the plates, and also of the breastplate, the sword of Laban, the Urim and Thummim, which were given to the brother of Jared upon the mount, when he talked with the Lord face to face, and the miraculous directors which were given to Lehi while in the wilderness, on the borders of the Red Sea.
  2 And it is by your faith that you shall obtain a view of them, even by that faith which was had by the prophets of old.
  3 And after that you have obtained faith, and have seen them with your eyes, you shall testify of them, by the power of God;
  4 And this you shall do that my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., may not be destroyed, that I may bring about my righteous purposes unto the children of men in this work.
  5 And ye shall testify that you have seen them, even as my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., has seen them; for it is by my power that he has seen them, and it is because he had faith.
  6 And he has translated the book, even that part which I have commanded him, and as your Lord and your God liveth it is true.
  7 Wherefore, you have received the same power, and the same faith, and the same gift like unto him;
  8 And if you do these last commandments of mine, which I have given you, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; for my grace is sufficient for you, and you shall be lifted up at the last day.
  9 And I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, have spoken it unto you, that I might bring about my righteous purposes unto the children of men. Amen.

 

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Revelation to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer, Fayette, New York, June 1829. History of the Church 1:60-64.

  1 Now, behold, because of the thing which you, my servant Oliver Cowdery, have desired to know of me, I give unto you these words:
  2 Behold, I have manifested unto you, by my Spirit in many instances, that the things which you have written are true; wherefore you know that they are true.
  3 And if you know that they are true, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that you rely upon the things which are written;
  4 For in them are all things written concerning the foundation of my church, my gospel, and my rock.
  5 Wherefore, if you shall build up my church, upon the foundation of my gospel and my rock, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.
  6 Behold, the world is ripening in iniquity; and it must needs be that the children of men are stirred up unto repentance, both the Gentiles and also the house of Israel.
  7 Wherefore, as thou hast been baptized by the hands of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., according to that which I have commanded him, he hath fulfilled the thing which I commanded him.
  8 And now, marvel not that I have called him unto mine own purpose, which purpose is known in me; wherefore, if he shall be diligent in keeping my commandments he shall be blessed unto eternal life; and his name is Joseph.
  9 And now, Oliver Cowdery, I speak unto you, and also unto David Whitmer, by the way of commandment; for, behold, I command all men everywhere to repent, and I speak unto you, even as unto Paul mine apostle, for you are called even with that same calling with which he was called.
  10 Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;
  11 For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.
  12 And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance.
  13 And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth!
  14 Wherefore, you are called to cry repentance unto this people.
  15 And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!
  16 And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!
  17 Behold, you have my gospel before you, and my rock, and my salvation.
  18 Ask the Father in my name, in faith believing that you shall receive, and you shall have the Holy Ghost, which manifesteth all things which are expedient unto the children of men.
  19 And if you have not faith, hope, and charity, you can do nothing.
  20 Contend against no church, save it be the church of the devil.
  21 Take upon you the name of Christ, and speak the truth in soberness.
  22 And as many as repent and are baptized in my name, which is Jesus Christ, and endure to the end, the same shall be saved.
  23 Behold, Jesus Christ is the name which is given of the Father, and there is none other name given whereby man can be saved;
  24 Wherefore, all men must take upon them the name which is given of the Father, for in that name shall they be called at the last day;
  25 Wherefore, if they know not the name by which they are called, they cannot have place in the kingdom of my Father.
  26 And now, behold, there are others who are called to declare my gospel, both unto Gentile and unto Jew;
  27 Yea, even twelve; and the Twelve shall be my disciples, and they shall take upon them my name; and the Twelve are they who shall desire to take upon them my name with full purpose of heart.
  28 And if they desire to take upon them my name with full purpose of heart, they are called to go into all the world to preach my gospel unto every creature.
  29 And they are they who are ordained of me to baptize in my name, according to that which is written;
  30 And you have that which is written before you; wherefore, you must perform it according to the words which are written.
  31 And now I speak unto you, the Twelve÷Behold, my grace is sufficient for you; you must walk uprightly before me and sin not.
  32 And, behold, you are they who are ordained of me to ordain priests and teachers; to declare my gospel, according to the power of the Holy Ghost which is in you, and according to the callings and gifts of God unto men;
  33 And I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, have spoken it.
  34 These words are not of men nor of man, but of me; wherefore, you shall testify they are of me and not of man;
  35 For it is my voice which speaketh them unto you; for they are given by my Spirit unto you, and by my power you can read them one to another; and save it were by my power you could not have them;
  36 Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words.
  37 And now, behold, I give unto you, Oliver Cowdery, and also unto David Whitmer, that you shall search out the Twelve, who shall have the desires of which I have spoken;
  38 And by their desires and their works you shall know them.
  39 And when you have found them you shall show these things unto them.
  40 And you shall fall down and worship the Father in my name.
  41 And you must preach unto the world, saying: You must repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ;
  42 For all men must repent and be baptized, and not only men, but women, and children who have arrived at the years of accountability.
  43 And now, after that you have received this, you must keep my commandments in all things;
  44 And by your hands I will work a marvelous work among the children of men, unto the convincing of many of their sins, that they may come unto repentance, and that they may come unto the kingdom of my Father.
  45 Wherefore, the blessings which I give unto you are above all things.
  46 And after that you have received this, if you keep not my commandments you cannot be saved in the kingdom of my Father.
  47 Behold, I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, and your Redeemer, by the power of my Spirit have spoken it. Amen.

 

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Revelation through Joseph Smith to Martin Harris, Manchester, New York, March 1830. History of the Church 1:72-74.

  1 I am Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord; yea, even I am he, the beginning and the end, the Redeemer of the world.
  2 I, having accomplished and finished the will of him whose I am, even the Father, concerning me÷having done this that I might subdue all things unto myself÷
  3 Retaining all power, even to the destroying of Satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works and the deeds which he hath done.
  4 And surely every man must repent or suffer, for I, God, am endless.
  5 Wherefore, I revoke not the judgments which I shall pass, but woes shall go forth, weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth, yea, to those who are found on my left hand.
  6 Nevertheless, it is not written that there shall be no end to this torment, but it is written endless torment.
  7 Again, it is written eternal damnation; wherefore it is more express than other scriptures, that it might work upon the hearts of the children of men, altogether for my name's glory.
  8 Wherefore, I will explain unto you this mystery, for it is meet unto you to know even as mine apostles.
  9 I speak unto you that are chosen in this thing, even as one, that you may enter into my rest.
  10 For, behold, the mystery of godliness, how great is it! For, behold, I am endless, and the punishment which is given from my hand is endless punishment, for Endless is my name. Wherefore÷
  11 Eternal punishment is God's punishment.
  12 Endless punishment is God's punishment.
  13 Wherefore, I command you to repent, and keep the commandments which you have received by the hand of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., in my name;
  14 And it is by my almighty power that you have received them;
  15 Therefore I command you to repent÷repent, lest I smite you by the rod of my mouth, and by my wrath, and by my anger, and your sufferings be sore÷how sore you know not, how exquisite you know not, yea, how hard to bear you know not.
  16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;
  17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;
  18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit÷and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink÷
  19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
  20 Wherefore, I command you again to repent, lest I humble you with my almighty power; and that you confess your sins, lest you suffer these punishments of which I have spoken, of which in the smallest, yea, even in the least degree you have tasted at the time I withdrew my Spirit.
  21 And I command you that you preach naught but repentance, and show not these things unto the world until it is wisdom in me.
  22 For they cannot bear meat now, but milk they must receive; wherefore, they must not know these things, lest they perish.
  23 Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.
  24 I am Jesus Christ; I came by the will of the Father, and I do his will.
  25 And again, I command thee that thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife; nor seek thy neighbor's life.
  26 And again, I command thee that thou shalt not covet thine own property, but impart it freely to the printing of the Book of Mormon, which contains the truth and the word of God÷
  27 Which is my word to the Gentile, that soon it may go to the Jew, of whom the Lamanites are a remnant, that they may believe the gospel, and look not for a Messiah to come who has already come.
  28 And again, I command thee that thou shalt pray vocally as well as in thy heart; yea, before the world as well as in secret, in public as well as in private.
  29 And thou shalt declare glad tidings, yea, publish it upon the mountains, and upon every high place, and among every people that thou shalt be permitted to see.
  30 And thou shalt do it with all humility, trusting in me, reviling not against revilers.
  31 And of tenets thou shalt not talk, but thou shalt declare repentance and faith on the Savior, and remission of sins by baptism, and by fire, yea, even the Holy Ghost.
  32 Behold, this is a great and the last commandment which I shall give unto you concerning this matter; for this shall suffice for thy daily walk, even unto the end of thy life.
  33 And misery thou shalt receive if thou wilt slight these counsels, yea, even the destruction of thyself and property.
  34 Impart a portion of thy property, yea, even part of thy lands, and all save the support of thy family.
  35 Pay the debt thou hast contracted with the printer. Release thyself from bondage.
  36 Leave thy house and home, except when thou shalt desire to see thy family;
  37 And speak freely to all; yea, preach, exhort, declare the truth, even with a loud voice, with a sound of rejoicing, crying÷Hosanna, hosanna, blessed be the name of the Lord God!
  38 Pray always, and I will pour out my Spirit upon you, and great shall be your blessing÷yea, even more than if you should obtain treasures of earth and corruptibleness to the extent thereof.
  39 Behold, canst thou read this without rejoicing and lifting up thy heart for gladness?
  40 Or canst thou run about longer as a blind guide?
  41 Or canst thou be humble and meek, and conduct thyself wisely before me? Yea, come unto me thy Savior. Amen.

 

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Revelation through Joseph Smith, April 1830. History of the Church 1:64-70.

  1 The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April÷
  2 Which commandments were given to Joseph Smith, Jun., who was called of God, and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the first elder of this church;
  3 And to Oliver Cowdery, who was also called of God, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the second elder of this church, and ordained under his hand;
  4 And this according to the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory, both now and forever. Amen.
  5 After it was truly manifested unto this first elder that he had received a remission of his sins, he was entangled again in the vanities of the world;
  6 But after repenting, and humbling himself sincerely, through faith, God ministered unto him by an holy angel, whose countenance was as lightning, and whose garments were pure and white above all other whiteness;
  7 And gave unto him commandments which inspired him;
  8 And gave him power from on high, by the means which were before prepared, to translate the Book of Mormon;
  9 Which contains a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles and to the Jews also;
  10 Which was given by inspiration, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and is declared unto the world by them÷
  11 Proving to the world that the holy scriptures are true, and that God does inspire men and call them to his holy work in this age and generation, as well as in generations of old;
  12 Thereby showing that he is the same God yesterday, today, and forever. Amen.
  13 Therefore, having so great witnesses, by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter come to a knowledge of this work.
  14 And those who receive it in faith, and work righteousness, shall receive a crown of eternal life;
  15 But those who harden their hearts in unbelief, and reject it, it shall turn to their own condemnation÷
  16 For the Lord God has spoken it; and we, the elders of the church, have heard and bear witness to the words of the glorious Majesty on high, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  17 By these things we know that there is a God in heaven, who is infinite and eternal, from everlasting to everlasting the same unchangeable God, the framer of heaven and earth, and all things which are in them;
  18 And that he created man, male and female, after his own image and in his own likeness, created he them;
  19 And gave unto them commandments that they should love and serve him, the only living and true God, and that he should be the only being whom they should worship.
  20 But by the transgression of these holy laws man became sensual and devilish, and became fallen man.
  21 Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him.
  22 He suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them.
  23 He was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;
  24 And ascended into heaven, to sit down on the right hand of the Father, to reign with almighty power according to the will of the Father;
  25 That as many as would believe and be baptized in his holy name, and endure in faith to the end, should be saved÷
  26 Not only those who believed after he came in the meridian of time, in the flesh, but all those from the beginning, even as many as were before he came, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testified of him in all things, should have eternal life,
  27 As well as those who should come after, who should believe in the gifts and callings of God by the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of the Father and of the Son;
  28 Which Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one God, infinite and eternal, without end. Amen.
  29 And we know that all men must repent and believe on the name of Jesus Christ, and worship the Father in his name, and endure in faith on his name to the end, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.
  30 And we know that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true;
  31 And we know also, that sanctification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true, to all those who love and serve God with all their mights, minds, and strength.
  32 But there is a possibility that man may fall from grace and depart from the living God;
  33 Therefore let the church take heed and pray always, lest they fall into temptation;
  34 Yea, and even let those who are sanctified take heed also.
  35 And we know that these things are true and according to the revelations of John, neither adding to, nor diminishing from the prophecy of his book, the holy scriptures, or the revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, the voice of God, or the ministering of angels.
  36 And the Lord God has spoken it; and honor, power and glory be rendered to his holy name, both now and ever. Amen.
  37 And again, by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism÷All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into his church.
  38 The duty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons, and members of the church of Christ÷An apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize;
  39 And to ordain other elders, priests, teachers, and deacons;
  40 And to administer bread and wine÷the emblems of the flesh and blood of Christ÷
  41 And to confirm those who are baptized into the church, by the laying on of hands for the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, according to the scriptures;
  42 And to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;
  43 And to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost;
  44 And to take the lead of all meetings.
  45 The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.
  46 The priest's duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament,
  47 And visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
  48 And he may also ordain other priests, teachers, and deacons.
  49 And he is to take the lead of meetings when there is no elder present;
  50 But when there is an elder present, he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize,
  51 And visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
  52 In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.
  53 The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them;
  54 And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;
  55 And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty.
  56 And he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest÷
  57 And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.
  58 But neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the sacrament, or lay on hands;
  59 They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
  60 Every elder, priest, teacher, or deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him; and he is to be ordained by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is in the one who ordains him.
  61 The several elders composing this church of Christ are to meet in conference once in three months, or from time to time as said conferences shall direct or appoint;
  62 And said conferences are to do whatever church business is necessary to be done at the time.
  63 The elders are to receive their licenses from other elders, by vote of the church to which they belong, or from the conferences.
  64 Each priest, teacher, or deacon, who is ordained by a priest, may take a certificate from him at the time, which certificate, when presented to an elder, shall entitle him to a license, which shall authorize him to perform the duties of his calling, or he may receive it from a conference.
  65 No person is to be ordained to any office in this church, where there is a regularly organized branch of the same, without the vote of that church;
  66 But the presiding elders, traveling bishops, high councilors, high priests, and elders, may have the privilege of ordaining, where there is no branch of the church that a vote may be called.
  67 Every president of the high priesthood (or presiding elder), bishop, high councilor, and high priest, is to be ordained by the direction of a high council or general conference.
  68 The duty of the members after they are received by baptism.÷The elders or priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning the church of Christ to their understanding, previous to their partaking of the sacrament and being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the elders, so that all things may be done in order.
  69 And the members shall manifest before the church, and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the holy scriptures÷walking in holiness before the Lord.
  70 Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name.
  71 No one can be received into the church of Christ unless he has arrived unto the years of accountability before God, and is capable of repentance.
  72 Baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent÷
  73 The person who is called of God and has authority from Jesus Christ to baptize, shall go down into the water with the person who has presented himself or herself for baptism, and shall say, calling him or her by name: Having been commissioned of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
  74 Then shall he immerse him or her in the water, and come forth again out of the water.
  75 It is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus;
  76 And the elder or priest shall administer it; and after this manner shall he administer it÷he shall kneel with the church and call upon the Father in solemn prayer, saying:
  77 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
  78 The manner of administering the wine÷he shall take the cup also, and say:
  79 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
  80 Any member of the church of Christ transgressing, or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with as the scriptures direct.
  81 It shall be the duty of the several churches, composing the church of Christ, to send one or more of their teachers to attend the several conferences held by the elders of the church,
  82 With a list of the names of the several members uniting themselves with the church since the last conference; or send by the hand of some priest; so that a regular list of all the names of the whole church may be kept in a book by one of the elders, whomsoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time;
  83 And also, if any have been expelled from the church, so that their names may be blotted out of the general church record of names.
  84 All members removing from the church where they reside, if going to a church where they are not known, may take a letter certifying that they are regular members and in good standing, which certificate may be signed by any elder or priest if the member receiving the letter is personally acquainted with the elder or priest, or it may be signed by the teachers or deacons of the church.

 

SECTION 21

Revelation to Joseph Smith, Fayette, New York, April 6, 1830. History of the Church 1:74-79.

  1 Behold, there shall be a record kept among you; and in it thou shalt be called a seer, a translator, a prophet, an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of the church through the will of God the Father, and the grace of your Lord Jesus Christ,
  2 Being inspired of the Holy Ghost to lay the foundation thereof, and to build it up unto the most holy faith.
  3 Which church was organized and established in the year of your Lord eighteen hundred and thirty, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April.
  4 Wherefore, meaning the church, thou shalt give heed unto all his words and commandments which he shall give unto you as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me;
  5 For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith.
  6 For by doing these things the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name's glory.
  7 For thus saith the Lord God: Him have I inspired to move the cause of Zion in mighty power for good, and his diligence I know, and his prayers I have heard.
  8 Yea, his weeping for Zion I have seen, and I will cause that he shall mourn for her no longer; for his days of rejoicing are come unto the remission of his sins, and the manifestations of my blessings upon his works.
  9 For, behold, I will bless all those who labor in my vineyard with a mighty blessing, and they shall believe on his words, which are given him through me by the Comforter, which manifesteth that Jesus was crucified by sinful men for the sins of the world, yea, for the remission of sins unto the contrite heart.
  10 Wherefore it behooveth me that he should be ordained by you, Oliver Cowdery mine apostle;
  11 This being an ordinance unto you, that you are an elder under his hand, he being the first unto you, that you might be an elder unto this church of Christ, bearing my name÷
  12 And the first preacher of this church unto the church, and before the world, yea, before the Gentiles; yea, and thus saith the Lord God, lo, lo! to the Jews also. Amen.

 

SECTION 22

Revelation through Joseph Smith, Manchester, New York, April 1830. History of the Church 1:79-80.

  1 Behold, I say unto you that all old covenants have I caused to be done away in this thing; and this is a new and an everlasting covenant, even that which was from the beginning.
  2 Wherefore, although a man should be baptized an hundred times it availeth him nothing, for you cannot enter in at the strait gate by the law of Moses, neither by your dead works.
  3 For it is because of your dead works that I have caused this last covenant and this church to be built up unto me, even as in days of old.
  4 Wherefore, enter ye in at the gate, as I have commanded, and seek not to counsel your God. Amen.

 

SECTION 23

Revelation through Joseph Smith, Manchester, New York, April 1830, to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sr., and Joseph Knight, Sr. History of the Church 1:80.

  1 Behold, I speak unto you, Oliver, a few words. Behold, thou art blessed, and art under no condemnation. But beware of pride, lest thou shouldst enter into temptation.
  2 Make known thy calling unto the church, and also before the world, and thy heart shall be opened to preach the truth from henceforth and forever. Amen.
  3 Behold, I speak unto you, Hyrum, a few words; for thou also art under no condemnation, and thy heart is opened, and thy tongue loosed; and thy calling is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church continually. Wherefore thy duty is unto the church forever, and this because of thy family. Amen.
  4 Behold, I speak a few words unto you, Samuel; for thou also art under no condemnation, and thy calling is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church; and thou art not as yet called to preach before the world. Amen.
  5 Behold, I speak a few words unto you, Joseph; for thou also art under no condemnation, and thy calling also is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church; and this is thy duty from henceforth and forever. Amen.
  6 Behold, I manifest unto you, Joseph Knight, by these words, that you must take up your cross, in the which you must pray vocally before the world as well as in secret, and in your family, and among your friends, and in all places.
  7 And, behold, it is your duty to unite with the true church, and give your language to exhortation continually, that you may receive the reward of the laborer. Amen.

 

SECTION 24

Revelation to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. History of the Church 1:101-3.

  1 Behold, thou wast called and chosen to write the Book of Mormon, and to my ministry; and I have lifted thee up out of thine afflictions, and have counseled thee, that thou hast been delivered from all thine enemies, and thou hast been delivered from the powers of Satan and from darkness!
  2 Nevertheless, thou art not excusable in thy transgressions; nevertheless, go thy way and sin no more.
  3 Magnify thine office; and after thou hast sowed thy fields and secured them, go speedily unto the church which is in Colesville, Fayette, and Manchester, and they shall support thee; and I will bless them both spiritually and temporally;
  4 But if they receive thee not, I will send upon them a cursing instead of a blessing.
  5 And thou shalt continue in calling upon God in my name, and writing the things which shall be given thee by the Comforter, and expounding all scriptures unto the church.
  6 And it shall be given thee in the very moment what thou shalt speak and write, and they shall hear it, or I will send unto them a cursing instead of a blessing.
  7 For thou shalt devote all thy service in Zion; and in this thou shalt have strength.
  8 Be patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days.
  9 And in temporal labors thou shalt not have strength, for this is not thy calling. Attend to thy calling and thou shalt have wherewith to magnify thine office, and to expound all scriptures, and continue in laying on of the hands and confirming the churches.
  10 And thy brother Oliver shall continue in bearing my name before the world, and also to the church. And he shall not suppose that he can say enough in my cause; and lo, I am with him to the end.
  11 In me he shall have glory, and not of himself, whether in weakness or in strength, whether in bonds or free;
  12 And at all times, and in all places, he shall open his mouth and declare my gospel as with the voice of a trump, both day and night. And I will give unto him strength such as is not known among men.
  13 Require not miracles, except I shall command you, except casting out devils, healing the sick, and against poisonous serpents, and against deadly poisons;
  14 And these things ye shall not do, except it be required of you by them who desire it, that the scriptures might be fulfilled; for ye shall do according to that which is written.
  15 And in whatsoever place ye shall enter, and they receive you not in my name, ye shall leave a cursing instead of a blessing, by casting off the dust of your feet against them as a testimony, and cleansing your feet by the wayside.
  16 And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall lay their hands upon you by violence, ye shall command to be smitten in my name; and, behold, I will smite them according to your words, in mine own due time.
  17 And whosoever shall go to law with thee shall be cursed by the law.
  18 And thou shalt take no purse nor scrip, neither staves, neither two coats, for the church shall give unto thee in the very hour what thou needest for food and for raiment, and for shoes and for money, and for scrip.
  19 For thou art called to prune my vineyard with a mighty pruning, yea, even for the last time; yea, and also all those whom thou hast ordained, and they shall do even according to this pattern. Amen.

 

SECTION 25

Revelation through Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. See History of the Church 1:103-4.

  1 Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, Emma Smith, my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom.
  2 A revelation I give unto you concerning my will; and if thou art faithful and walk in the paths of virtue before me, I will preserve thy life, and thou shalt receive an inheritance in Zion.
  3 Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called.
  4 Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to come.
  5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., thy husband, in his afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness.
  6 And thou shalt go with him at the time of his going, and be unto him for a scribe, while there is no one to be a scribe for him, that I may send my servant, Oliver Cowdery, whithersoever I will.
  7 And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit.
  8 For he shall lay his hands upon thee, and thou shalt receive the Holy Ghost, and thy time shall be given to writing, and to learning much.
  9 And thou needest not fear, for thy husband shall support thee in the church; for unto them is his calling, that all things might be revealed unto them, whatsoever I will, according to their faith.
  10 And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.
  11 And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns, as it shall be given thee, which is pleasing unto me, to be had in my church.
  12 For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads.
  13 Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made.
  14 Continue in the spirit of meekness, and beware of pride. Let thy soul delight in thy husband, and the glory which shall come upon him.
  15 Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come.
  16 And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen.

 

SECTION 26

Revelation to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer, Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. See History of the Church 1:104.

  1 Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
  2 And all things shall be done by common consent in the church, by much prayer and faith, for all things you shall receive by faith. Amen.

 

SECTION 27

Revelation to Joseph Smith, Harmony, Pennsylvania, August 1830. History of the Church 1:106-8.

  1 Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Lord, your God, and your Redeemer, whose word is quick and powerful.
  2 For, behold, I say unto you, that it mattereth not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink when ye partake of the sacrament, if it so be that ye do it with an eye single to my glory÷remembering unto the Father my body which was laid down for you, and my blood which was shed for the remission of your sins.
  3 Wherefore, a commandment I give unto you, that you shall not purchase wine neither strong drink of your enemies;
  4 Wherefore, you shall partake of none except it is made new among you; yea, in this my Father's kingdom which shall be built up on the earth.
  5 Behold, this is wisdom in me; wherefore, marvel not, for the hour cometh that I will drink of the fruit of the vine with you on the earth, and with Moroni, whom I have sent unto you to reveal the Book of Mormon, containing the fulness of my everlasting gospel, to whom I have committed the keys of the record of the stick of Ephraim;
  6 And also with Elias, to whom I have committed the keys of bringing to pass the restoration of all things spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets since the world began, concerning the last days;
  7 And also John the son of Zacharias, which Zacharias he (Elias) visited and gave promise that he should have a son, and his name should be John, and he should be filled with the spirit of Elias;
  8 Which John I have sent unto you, my servants, Joseph Smith, Jun., and Oliver Cowdery, to ordain you unto the first priesthood which you have received, that you might be called and ordained even as Aaron;
  9 And also Elijah, unto whom I have committed the keys of the power of turning the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to the fathers, that the whole earth may not be smitten with a curse;
  10 And also with Joseph and Jacob, and Isaac, and Abraham, your fathers, by whom the promises remain;
  11 And also with Michael, or Adam, the father of all, the prince of all, the ancient of days;
  12 And also with Peter, and James, and John, whom I have sent unto you, by whom I have ordained you and confirmed you to be apostles, and especial witnesses of my name, and bear the keys of your ministry and of the same things which I revealed unto them;
  13 Unto whom I have committed the keys of my kingdom, and a dispensation of the gospel for the last times; and for the fulness of times, in the which I will gather together in one all things, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth;
  14 And also with all those whom my Father hath given me out of the world.
  15 Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.
  16 Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, which I have sent mine angels to commit unto you;
  17 Taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked;
  18 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of my Spirit, which I will pour out upon you, and my word which I reveal unto you, and be agreed as touching all things whatsoever ye ask of me, and be faithful until I come, and ye shall be caught up, that where I am ye shall be also. Amen.

 

SECTION 28

Revelation through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery, Fayette, New York, September 1830. History of the Church 1:109-11.

  1 Behold, I say unto thee, Oliver, that it shall be given unto thee that thou shalt be heard by the church in all things whatsoever thou shalt teach them by the Comforter, concerning the revelations and commandments which I have given.
  2 But, behold, verily, verily, I say unto thee, no one shall be appointed to receive commandments and revelations in this church excepting my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., for he receiveth them even as Moses.
  3 And thou shalt be obedient unto the things which I shall give unto him, even as Aaron, to declare faithfully the commandments and the revelations, with power and authority unto the church.
  4 And if thou art led at any time by the Comforter to speak or teach, or at all times by the way of commandment unto the church, thou mayest do it.
  5 But thou shalt not write by way of commandment, but by wisdom;
  6 And thou shalt not command him who is at thy head, and at the head of the church;
  7 For I have given him the keys of the mysteries, and the revelations which are sealed, until I shall appoint unto them another in his stead.
  8 And now, behold, I say unto you that you shall go unto the Lamanites and preach my gospel unto them; and inasmuch as they receive thy teachings thou shalt cause my church to be established among them; and thou shalt have revelations, but write them not by way of commandment.
  9 And now, behold, I say unto you that it is not revealed, and no man knoweth where the city Zion shall be built, but it shall be given hereafter. Behold, I say unto you that it shall be on the borders by the Lamanites.
  10 Thou shalt not leave this place until after the conference; and my servant Joseph shall be appointed to preside over the conference by the voice of it, and what he saith to thee thou shalt tell.
  11 And again, thou shalt take thy brother, Hiram Page, between him and thee alone, and tell him that those things which he hath written from that stone are not of me and that Satan deceiveth him;
  12 For, behold, these things have not been appointed unto him, neither shall anything be appointed unto any of this church contrary to the church covenants.
  13 For all things must be done in order, and by common consent in the church, by the prayer of faith.
  14 And thou shalt assist to settle all these things, according to the covenants of the church, before thou shalt take thy journey among the Lamanites.
  15 And it shall be given thee from the time thou shalt go, until the time thou shalt return, what thou shalt do.
  16 And thou must open thy mouth at all times, declaring my gospel with the sound of rejoicing. Amen.

 

SECTION 29

Revelation through Joseph Smith, Fayette, New York, September 1830. History of the Church 1:111-15.

  1 Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I AM, whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins;
  2 Who will gather his people even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, even as many as will hearken to my voice and humble themselves before me, and call upon me in mighty prayer.
  3 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that at this time your sins are forgiven you, therefore ye receive these things; but remember to sin no more, lest perils shall come upon you.
  4 Verily, I say unto you that ye are chosen out of the world to declare my gospel with the sound of rejoicing, as with the voice of a trump.
  5 Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father; and it is his good will to give you the kingdom.
  6 And, as it is written÷Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith, being united in prayer according to my command, ye shall receive.
  7 And ye are called to bring to pass the gathering of mine elect; for mine elect hear my voice and harden not their hearts;
  8 Wherefore the decree hath gone forth from the Father that they shall be gathered in unto one place upon the face of this land, to prepare their hearts and be prepared in all things against the day when tribulation and desolation are sent forth upon the wicked.
  9 For the hour is nigh and the day soon at hand when the earth is ripe; and all the proud and they that do wickedly shall be as stubble; and I will burn them up, saith the Lord of Hosts, that wickedness shall not be upon the earth;
  10 For the hour is nigh, and that which was spoken by mine apostles must be fulfilled; for as they spoke so shall it come to pass;
  11 For I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory, with all the hosts thereof, and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, and the wicked shall not stand.
  12 And again, verily, verily, I say unto you, and it hath gone forth in a firm decree, by the will of the Father, that mine apostles, the Twelve which were with me in my ministry at Jerusalem, shall stand at my right hand at the day of my coming in a pillar of fire, being clothed with robes of righteousness, with crowns upon their heads, in glory even as I am, to judge the whole house of Israel, even as many as have loved me and kept my commandments, and none else.
  13 For a trump shall sound both long and loud, even as upon Mount Sinai, and all the earth shall quake, and they shall come forth÷yea, even the dead which died in me, to receive a crown of righteousness, and to be clothed upon, even as I am, to be with me, that we may be one.
  14 But, behold, I say unto you that before this great day shall come the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall be turned into blood, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and there shall be greater signs in heaven above and in the earth beneath;
  15 And there shall be weeping and wailing among the hosts of men;
  16 And there shall be a great hailstorm sent forth to destroy the crops of the earth.
  17 And it shall come to pass, because of the wickedness of the world, that I will take vengeance upon the wicked, for they will not repent; for the cup of mine indignation is full; for behold, my blood shall not cleanse them if they hear me not.
  18 Wherefore, I the Lord God will send forth flies upon the face of the earth, which shall take hold of the inhabitants thereof, and shall eat their flesh, and shall cause maggots to come in upon them;
  19 And their tongues shall be stayed that they shall not utter against me; and their flesh shall fall from off their bones, and their eyes from their sockets;
  20 And it shall come to pass that the beasts of the forest and the fowls of the air shall devour them up.
  21 And the great and abominable church, which is the whore of all the earth, shall be cast down by devouring fire, according as it is spoken by the mouth of Ezekiel the prophet, who spoke of these things, which have not come to pass but surely must, as I live, for abominations shall not reign.
  22 And again, verily, verily, I say unto you that when the thousand years are ended, and men again begin to deny their God, then will I spare the earth but for a little season;
  23 And the end shall come, and the heaven and the earth shall be consumed and pass away, and there shall be a new heaven and a new earth.
  24 For all old things shall pass away, and all things shall become new, even the heaven and the earth, and all the fulness thereof, both men and beasts, the fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea;
  25 And not one hair, neither mote, shall be lost, for it is the workmanship of mine hand.
  26 But, behold, verily I say unto you, before the earth shall pass away, Michael, mine archangel, shall sound his trump, and then shall all the dead awake, for their graves shall be opened, and they shall come forth÷yea, even all.
  27 And the righteous shall be gathered on my right hand unto eternal life; and the wicked on my left hand will I be ashamed to own before the Father;
  28 Wherefore I will say unto them÷Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
  29 And now, behold, I say unto you, never at any time have I declared from mine own mouth that they should return, for where I am they cannot come, for they have no power.
  30 But remember that all my judgments are not given unto men; and as the words have gone forth out of my mouth even so shall they be fulfilled, that the first shall be last, and that the last shall be first in all things whatsoever I have created by the word of my power, which is the power of my Spirit.
  31 For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal÷
  32 First spiritual, secondly temporal, which is the beginning of my work; and again, first temporal, and secondly spiritual, which is the last of my work÷
  33 Speaking unto you that you may naturally understand; but unto myself my works have no end, neither beginning; but it is given unto you that ye may understand, because ye have asked it of me and are agreed.
  34 Wherefore, verily I say unto you that all things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time have I given unto you a law which was temporal; neither any man, nor the children of men; neither Adam, your father, whom I created.
  35 Behold, I gave unto him that he should be an agent unto himself; and I gave unto him commandment, but no temporal commandment gave I unto him, for my commandments are spiritual; they are not natural nor temporal, neither carnal nor sensual.
  36 And it came to pass that Adam, being tempted of the devil÷for, behold, the devil was before Adam, for he rebelled against me, saying, Give me thine honor, which is my power; and also a third part of the hosts of heaven turned he away from me because of their agency;
  37 And they were thrust down, and thus came the devil and his angels;
  38 And, behold, there is a place prepared for them from the beginning, which place is hell.
  39 And it must needs be that the devil should tempt the children of men, or they could not be agents unto themselves; for if they never should have bitter they could not know the sweet÷
  40 Wherefore, it came to pass that the devil tempted Adam, and he partook of the forbidden fruit and transgressed the commandment, wherein he became subject to the will of the devil, because he yielded unto temptation.
  41 Wherefore, I, the Lord God, caused that he should be cast out from the Garden of Eden, from my presence, because of his transgression, wherein he became spiritually dead, which is the first death, even that same death which is the last death, which is spiritual, which shall be pronounced upon the wicked when I shall say: Depart, ye cursed.
  42 But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son.
  43 And thus did I, the Lord God, appoint unto man the days of his probation÷that by his natural death he might be raised in immortality unto eternal life, even as many as would believe;
  44 And they that believe not unto eternal damnation; for they cannot be redeemed from their spiritual fall, because they repent not;
  45 For they love darkness rather than light, and their deeds are evil, and they receive their wages of whom they list to obey.
  46 But behold, I say unto you, that little children are redeemed from the foundation of the world through mine Only Begotten;
  47 Wherefore, they cannot sin, for power is not given unto Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable before me;
  48 For it is given unto them even as I will, according to mine own pleasure, that great things may be required at the hand of their fathers.
  49 And, again, I say unto you, that whoso having knowledge, have I not commanded to repent?
  50 And he that hath no understanding, it remaineth in me to do according as it is written. And now I declare no more unto you at this time. Amen.

 

SECTION 30

Revelation through Joseph Smith to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr., and John Whitmer, Fayette, New York, September 1830. History of the Church 1:115-16.

  1 Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength as you ought.
  2 But your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been called; and you have not given heed unto my Spirit, and to those who were set over you, but have been persuaded by those whom I have not commanded.
  3 Wherefore, you are left to inquire for yourself at my hand, and ponder upon the things which you have received.
  4 And your home shall be at your father's house, until I give unto you further commandments. And you shall attend to the ministry in the church, and before the world, and in the regions round about. Amen.
  5 Behold, I say unto you, Peter, that you shall take your journey with your brother Oliver; for the time has come that it is expedient in me that you shall open your mouth to declare my gospel; therefore, fear not, but give heed unto the words and advice of your brother, which he shall give you.
  6 And be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up your heart unto me in prayer and faith, for his and your deliverance; for I have given unto him power to build up my church among the Lamanites;
  7 And none have I appointed to be his counselor over him in the church, concerning church matters, except it is his brother, Joseph Smith, Jun.
  8 Wherefore, give heed unto these things and be diligent in keeping my commandments, and you shall be blessed unto eternal life. Amen.
  9 Behold, I say unto you, my servant John, that thou shalt commence from this time forth to proclaim my gospel, as with the voice of a trump.
  10 And your labor shall be at your brother Philip Burroughs', and in that region round about, yea, wherever you can be heard, until I command you to go from hence.
  11 And your whole labor shall be in Zion, with all your soul, from henceforth; yea, you shall ever open your mouth in my cause, not fearing what man can do, for I am with you. Amen.

 

SECTION 31

Revelation through Joseph Smith to Thomas B. Marsh, September 1830. History of the Church 1:115-17.

  1 Thomas, my son, blessed are you because of your faith in my work.
  2 Behold, you have had many afflictions because of your family; nevertheless, I will bless you and your family, yea, your little ones; and the day cometh that they will believe and know the truth and be one with you in my church.
  3 Lift up your heart and rejoice, for the hour of your mission is come; and your tongue shall be loosed, and you shall declare glad tidings of great joy unto this generation.
  4 You shall declare the things which have been revealed to my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun. You shall begin to preach from this time forth, yea, to reap in the field which is white already to be burned.
  5 Therefore, thrust in your sickle with all your soul, and your sins are forgiven you, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your back, for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Wherefore, your family shall live.
  6 Behold, verily I say unto you, go from them only for a little time, and declare my word, and I will prepare a place for them.
  7 Yea, I will open the hearts of the people, and they will receive you. And I will establish a church by your hand;
  8 And you shall strengthen them and prepare them against the time when they shall be gathered.
  9 Be patient in afflictions, revile not against those that revile. Govern your house in meekness, and be steadfast.
  10 Behold, I say unto you that you shall be a physician unto the church, but not unto the world, for they will not receive you.
  11 Go your way whithersoever I will, and it shall be given you by the Comforter what you shall do and whither you shall go.
  12 Pray always, lest you enter into temptation and lose your reward.
  13 Be faithful unto the end, and lo, I am with you. These words are not of man nor of men, but of me, even Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, by the will of the Father. Amen.

 

SECTION 32

Revelation through Joseph Smith to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson, October 1830. History of the Church 1:118-20.

  1 And now concerning my servant Parley P. Pratt, behold, I say unto him that as I live I will that he shall declare my gospel and learn of me, and be meek and lowly of heart.
  2 And that which I have appointed unto him is that he shall go with my servants, Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun., into the wilderness among the Lamanites.
  3 And Ziba Peterson also shall go with them; and I myself will go with them and be in their midst; and I am their advocate with the Father, and nothing shall prevail against them.
  4 And they shall give heed to that which is written, and pretend to no other revelation; and they shall pray always that I may unfold the same to their understanding.
  5 And they shall give heed unto these words and trifle not, and I will bless them. Amen.

 

SECTION 33

Revelation through Joseph Smith to Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet, Fayette, New York, October 1830. History of the Church 1:126-27.

  1 Behold, I say unto you, my servants Ezra and Northrop, open ye your ears and hearken to the voice of the Lord your God, whose word is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of the joints and marrow, soul and spirit; and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
  2 For verily, verily, I say unto you that ye are called to lift up your voices as with the sound of a trump, to declare my gospel unto a crooked and perverse generation.
  3 For behold, the field is white already to harvest; and it is the eleventh hour, and the last time that I shall call laborers into my vineyard.
  4 And my vineyard has become corrupted every whit; and there is none which doeth good save it be a few; and they err in many instances because of priestcrafts, all having corrupt minds.
  5 And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this church have I established and called forth out of the wilderness.
  6 And even so will I gather mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, even as many as will believe in me, and hearken unto my voice.
  7 Yea, verily, verily, I say unto you, that the field is white already to harvest; wherefore, thrust in your sickles, and reap with all your might, mind, and strength.
  8 Open your mouths and they shall be filled, and you shall become even as Nephi of old, who journeyed from Jerusalem in the wilderness.
  9 Yea, open your mouths and spare not, and you shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs, for lo, I am with you.
  10 Yea, open your mouths and they shall be filled, saying: Repent, repent, and prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand;
  11 Yea, repent and be baptized, every one of you, for a remission of your sins; yea, be baptized even by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost.
  12 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and remember that they shall have faith in me or they can in nowise be saved;
  13 And upon this rock I will build my church; yea, upon this rock ye are built, and if ye continue, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.
  14 And ye shall remember the church articles and covenants to keep them.
  15 And whoso having faith you shall confirm in my church, by the laying on of the hands, and I will bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost upon them.
  16 And the Book of Mormon and the holy scriptures are given of me for your instruction; and the power of my Spirit quickeneth all things.
  17 Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and b