- D&C 1
- D&C 2 An extract from the words of the angel Moroni to Joseph Smith the Prophet, while in the house of the Prophet’s father at Manchester, New York, on the evening of September 21, 1823. HC 1: 12. Moroni was the last of a long line of historians who had made the record that is now before the world as the Book of Mormon. Compare Malachi 4: 5—6; also Sections 27: 9; 110: 13—16; and 128: 18.
- D&C 3 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1828, relating to the loss of 116 pages of manuscript translated from the first part of the Book of Mormon, which was called the “Book of Lehi.” The Prophet had reluctantly allowed these pages to pass from his custody to that of Martin Harris, who had served for a brief period as scribe in the translation of the Book of Mormon. The revelation was given through the Urim and Thummim. HC 1: 21—23. See also Section 10.
- D&C 4 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to his father, Joseph Smith, Sen., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829. HC 1: 28.
- D&C 5 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, March 1829, at the request of Martin Harris. HC 1: 28—31.
- D&C 6 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. HC 1: 32—35. Oliver Cowdery began his labors as scribe in the translation of the Book of Mormon, April 7, 1829. He had already received a divine manifestation of the truth of the Prophet’s testimony respecting the plates on which was engraved the Book of Mormon record. The Prophet inquired of the Lord through the Urim and Thummim and received this response.
- D&C 7 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829, when they inquired through the Urim and Thummim as to whether John, the beloved disciple, tarried in the flesh or had died. The revelation is a translated version of the record made on parchment by John and hidden up by himself. HC 1: 35—36.
- D&C 8 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. HC 1: 36—37. In the course of the translation of the Book of Mormon, Oliver, who continued to serve as scribe, writing at the Prophet’s dictation, desired to be endowed with the gift of translation. The Lord responded to his supplication by granting this revelation.
- D&C 9 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. HC 1: 37—38. Oliver is admonished to be patient, and is urged to be content to write, for the time being, at the dictation of the translator, rather than to attempt to translate.
- D&C 10 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, in the summer of 1828. HC 1: 20—23. Herein the Lord informs Joseph of alterations made by wicked men in the 116 manuscript pages from the translation of the “Book of Lehi,” in the Book of Mormon. These manuscript pages had been lost from the possession of Martin Harris, to whom the sheets had been temporarily entrusted. See heading to Section 3. The evil design was to await the expected retranslation of the matter covered by the stolen pages, and then to discredit the translator by showing discrepancies created by the alterations. That this wicked purpose had been conceived by the evil one, and was known to the Lord even while Mormon, the ancient Nephite historian, was making his abridgment of the accumulated plates, is shown in the Book of Mormon (The Words of Mormon 1: 3-7).
- D&C 11 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to his brother Hyrum Smith, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829. HC 1: 39—46. This revelation was received through the Urim and Thummim in answer to Joseph’s supplication and inquiry. “History of the Church” suggests that this revelation was received after the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood.
- D&C 12 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Joseph Knight, Sen., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829. HC 1: 47—48. Joseph Knight believed the declarations of Joseph Smith concerning his possession of the Book of Mormon plates and the work of translation then in progress, and several times had given material assistance to Joseph Smith and his scribe, which enabled them to continue translating. At Joseph Knight’s request the Prophet inquired of the Lord and received the revelation.
- D&C 13 Ordination of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood along the bank of the Susquehanna River, near Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1829. HC 1: 39—42. The ordination was done by the hands of an angel, who announced himself as John, the same that is called John the Baptist in the New Testament. The angel explained that he was acting under the direction of Peter, James, and John, the ancient apostles, who held the keys of the higher priesthood, which was called the Priesthood of Melchizedek. The promise was given to Joseph and Oliver that in due time the Priesthood of Melchizedek would be conferred upon them. See also Section 27: 7, 8, 12.
- D&C 14 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to David Whitmer, at Fayette, New York, June 1829. HC 1: 48—50. The Whitmer family had become greatly interested in the translating of the Book of Mormon. The Prophet established his residence at the home of Peter Whitmer, Sen., where he dwelt until the work of translation was carried to completion and the copyright on the forthcoming book secured. Three of the Whitmer sons, each having received a testimony as to the genuineness of the work, became deeply concerned over the matter of their individual duty. This revelation and the two next following (Sections 15 and 16) were given in answer to an inquiry through the Urim and Thummim. David Whitmer later became one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
- D&C 15 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to John Whitmer, at Fayette, New York, June 1829. HC 1: 50; see also heading to Section 14. The message is intimately and impressively personal, in that the Lord tells of what was known only to John Whitmer and himself. John Whitmer later became one of the Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
- D&C 16 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Peter Whitmer, Jun., at Fayette, New York, June 1829. HC 1: 51; see also heading to Section 14. Peter Whitmer, Jun., later became one of the Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
- D&C 17 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris, at Fayette, New York, June 1829, prior to their viewing the engraved plates that contained the Book of Mormon record. HC 1: 52—57. Joseph and his scribe, Oliver Cowdery, had learned from the translation of the Book of Mormon plates that three special witnesses would be designated. See Ether 5: 2—4; also 2 Nephi 11: 3 and 27: 12. Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris were moved upon by an inspired desire to be the three special witnesses. The Prophet inquired of the Lord, and this revelation was given in answer, through the Urim and Thummim.
- D&C 18 Revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer, given at Fayette, New York, June 1829. HC 1: 60—64. When the Aaronic Priesthood was conferred, the bestowal of the Melchizedek Priesthood was promised. See heading to Section 13. In response to supplication for knowledge on the matter, the Lord gave this revelation.
- D&C 19 Revelation given through Joseph Smith, at Manchester, New York, March 1830. HC 1: 72—74. In his history the Prophet introduced it as “a commandment of God and not of man, to Martin Harris, given by him who is Eternal.”
- D&C 20 Revelation on Church Organization and Government, given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, April 1830. HC 1: 64—70. Preceding his record of this revelation the Prophet wrote: “We obtained of him [Jesus Christ] the following, by the spirit of prophecy and revelation; which not only gave us much information, but also pointed out to us the precise day upon which, according to his will and commandment, we should proceed to organize his Church once more here upon the earth.”
- D&C 21 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Fayette, New York, April 6, 1830. HC 1: 74—79. This revelation was given at the organization of the Church, on the date named, in the home of Peter Whitmer, Sen. Six men, who had previously been baptized, participated. By unanimous vote these persons expressed their desire and determination to organize, according to the commandment of God; see Section 20. They also voted to accept and sustain Joseph Smith, Jun., and Oliver Cowdery as the presiding officers of the Church. With the laying on of hands, Joseph then ordained Oliver an elder of the Church; and Oliver similarly ordained Joseph. After administration of the sacrament, Joseph and Oliver laid hands upon the participants individually, for the bestowal of the Holy Ghost and for the confirmation of each as a member of the Church.
- D&C 22 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Manchester, New York, April 1830. HC 1: 79—80. This revelation was given to the Church in consequence of some who had previously been baptized desiring to unite with the Church without rebaptism.
- D&C 23 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Manchester, New York, April 1830, to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sen., and Joseph Knight, Sen. HC 1: 80. As the result of earnest desire on the part of the five persons named to know of their respective duties, the Prophet inquired of the Lord, and received this revelation.
- D&C 24 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. HC 1: 101—103. Though less than four months had elapsed since the Church was organized, persecution had become intense, and the leaders had to seek safety in partial seclusion. The following three revelations were given at this time to strengthen, encourage, and instruct them.
- D&C 25 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. See HC 1: 103—104; see also heading to Section 24. This revelation manifests the will of the Lord to Emma Smith, the Prophet’s wife.
- D&C 26 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. See HC 1: 104; see also heading to Section 24.
- D&C 27 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, August 1830. HC 1: 106—108. In preparation for a religious service at which the sacrament of bread and wine was to be administered, Joseph set out to procure wine for the occasion. He was met by a heavenly messenger and received this revelation, a portion of which was written at the time, and the remainder in the September following. Water is now used instead of wine in the sacramental services of the Church.
- D&C 28 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, at Fayette, New York, September 1830. HC 1: 109—111. Hiram Page, a member of the Church, had a certain stone, and professed to be receiving revelations by its aid concerning the upbuilding of Zion and the order of the Church. Several members had been deceived by these claims, and even Oliver Cowdery was wrongly influenced thereby. Just prior to an appointed conference, the Prophet inquired earnestly of the Lord concerning the matter, and this revelation followed.
- D&C 29 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in the presence of six elders, at Fayette, New York, September 1830. HC 1: 111—115. This revelation was given some days prior to the conference beginning September 26, 1830.
- D&C 30 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jun., and John Whitmer, at Fayette, New York, September 1830, following the three-day conference at Fayette, but before the elders of the Church had separated. HC 1: 115—116. Originally this material was published as three revelations; it was combined into one section by the Prophet for the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants.
- D&C 31 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Thomas B. Marsh, September 1830. HC 1: 115—117. The occasion was immediately following a conference of the Church. See heading to Section 30. Thomas B. Marsh had been baptized earlier in the month, and had been ordained an elder in the Church before this revelation was given.
- D&C 32 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson, October 1830. HC 1: 118—120. Great interest and desires were felt by the elders respecting the Lamanites, of whose predicted blessings the Church had learned from the Book of Mormon. In consequence, supplication was made that the Lord would indicate his will as to whether elders should be sent at that time to the Indian tribes in the West. The revelation followed.
- D&C 33 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet, at Fayette, New York, October 1830. HC 1: 126—127. In recording this revelation the Prophet affirmed that “the Lord is ever ready to instruct such as diligently seek in faith.”
- D&C 34 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Orson Pratt, at Fayette, New York, November 4, 1830. HC 1: 127—128. Brother Pratt was nineteen years old at the time. He had been converted and baptized when he first heard the preaching of the restored gospel by his older brother, Parley P. Pratt, six weeks before. This revelation was received in the Peter Whitmer, Sen., home.
- D&C 35 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at or near Fayette, New York, December 1830. HC 1: 128—131. At this time the Prophet was engaged almost daily in making a translation of the Bible. The translation was begun as early as June 1830, and both Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer had served as scribes. Since they had now been called to other duties, Sidney Rigdon was called by divine appointment to serve as the Prophet’s scribe in this work (verse 20). As a preface to his record of this revelation the Prophet wrote: “In December Sidney Rigdon came [from Ohio] to inquire of the Lord, and with him came Edward Partridge. . . . Shortly after the arrival of these two brethren, thus spake the Lord.”
- D&C 36 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Edward Partridge, near Fayette, New York, December 1830. HC 1: 131. See heading to Section 35. The Prophet said that Edward Partridge “was a pattern of piety, and one of the Lord’s great men.”
- D&C 37 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, near Fayette, New York, December 1830. HC 1: 139. Herein is given the first commandment concerning a gathering in this dispensation.
- D&C 38 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Fayette, New York, January 2, 1831. HC 1: 140—143. The occasion was a conference of the Church.
- D&C 39 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to James Covill, at Fayette, New York, January 5, 1831. HC 1: 143—145. James Covill, who had been a Baptist minister for about forty years, covenanted with the Lord that he would obey any command that the Lord would give to him through Joseph the Prophet.
- D&C 40 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Fayette, New York, January 1831. HC 1: 145. Preceding the record of this revelation, the Prophet wrote: “As James Covill rejected the word of the Lord, and returned to his former principles and people, the Lord gave unto me and Sidney Rigdon the following revelation.”
- D&C 41 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 4, 1831. HC 1: 146—147. The Kirtland Branch of the Church at this time was rapidly increasing in numbers. Prefacing this revelation the Prophet wrote: “The members were striving to do the will of God, so far as they knew it, though some strange notions and false spirits had crept in among them . . . [and] the Lord gave unto the Church the following.”
- D&C 42 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 9, 1831. HC 1: 148—154. It was received in the presence of twelve elders, and in fulfillment of the Lord’s promise previously made that the “law” would be given in Ohio; see Section 38: 32. The Prophet specifies this revelation as “embracing the law of the Church.”
- D&C 43 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, in February 1831. HC 1: 154—156. At this time some members of the Church were disturbed by people making false claims as revelators. The Prophet inquired of the Lord and received this communication addressed to the elders of the Church. The first part deals with matters of Church polity; the latter part contains a warning that the elders are to give to the nations of the earth.
- D&C 44 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Kirtland, Ohio, in the latter part of February 1831. HC 1: 157. In compliance with the requirement herein set forth, the Church appointed a conference to be held early in the month of June following.
- D&C 45 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 7, 1831. HC 1: 158—163. Prefacing his record of his revelation, the Prophet states that “at this age of the Church many false reports and foolish stories were published and circulated, to prevent people from investigating the work or embracing the faith; but to the joy of the saints . . . I received the following.”
- D&C 46 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 8, 1831. HC 1: 163—165. In this early time of the Church, there had not yet developed a unified pattern for the conducting of Church services. However, a custom of admitting only members and earnest investigators to the sacrament meetings and other assemblies of the Church had become somewhat general. This revelation expresses the will of the Lord relative to governing and conducting meetings.
- D&C 47 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 8, 1831. HC 1: 166. Prior to this time Oliver Cowdery had acted as Church historian and recorder. John Whitmer had not sought an appointment as historian, but, being asked to serve in this capacity, he had said that he would obey the will of the Lord in the matter. He had already served as a secretary to the Prophet in recording many of the revelations received in the Fayette, New York, area.
- D&C 48 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 1831. HC 1: 166—167. The Prophet had inquired of the Lord as to the mode of procedure in procuring lands for the settlement of the saints. This was an important matter in view of the migration of members of the Church from the eastern United States, in obedience to the Lord’s command that they should assemble in Ohio. See 37: 1—3; 45: 64.
- D&C 49 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, and Leman Copley, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 1831. HC 1: 167—169. (some historical sources give the date of this revelation as May 1831.) Leman Copley had embraced the gospel, but still held to some of the teachings of the Shakers (United society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing) to which he had formerly belonged. some of the beliefs of the Shakers were that Christ’s second coming had already occurred and he had appeared in the form of a woman, Ann Lee; baptism by water was not considered essential; the eating of pork was specifically forbidden, and many did not eat any meat; and a celibate life was considered higher than marriage. In prefacing this revelation, the Prophet wrote, “In order to have a more perfect understanding on the subject, I inquired of the Lord, and received the following.” The revelation refuted some of the basic concepts of the Shaker group. The aforementioned brethren took a copy of the revelation to the Shaker community (near Cleveland, Ohio) and read it to them in its entirety, but it was rejected.
- D&C 50 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, May 1831. HC 1: 170—173. The Prophet states that some of the elders did not understand the manifestations of different spirits abroad in the earth, and that this revelation was given in response to his special inquiry on the matter. so-called spiritual phenomena were not uncommon among the members, some of whom claimed to be receiving visions and revelations.
- D&C 51 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Thompson, Ohio, May 1831. HC 1: 173—174. At this time the saints migrating from the eastern states began to arrive in Ohio, and it became necessary to make definite arrangements for their settlement. As this undertaking belonged particularly to the bishop’s office, Bishop Edward Partridge sought instruction on the matter, and the Prophet inquired of the Lord.
- D&C 52 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, to the elders of the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 7, 1831. HC 1: 175—179. A conference had been held at Kirtland, beginning on the 3rd, and closing on the 6th of June. At this conference the first distinctive ordinations to the office of high priest were made, and certain manifestations of false and deceiving spirits were discerned and rebuked.
- D&C 53 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Algernon Sidney Gilbert, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831. HC 1: 179—180. At Sidney Gilbert’s request, the Prophet inquired of the Lord as to Brother Gilbert’s work and appointment in the Church.
- D&C 54 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Newel Knight, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831. HC 1: 180—181. Members of the Church in the branch at Thompson, Ohio, were divided on questions having to do with the consecration of properties. Selfishness and greed were manifest, and Leman Copley had broken his covenant to consecrate his large farm as a place of inheritance for the saints arriving from Colesville, New York. Ezra Thayre was also involved in the controversy. As a consequence, Newel Knight (president of the branch at Thompson) and other elders had come to the Prophet asking how to proceed. The Prophet inquired of the Lord and received this revelation. See also Section 56, which is a continuation of the matter.
- D&C 55 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to William W. Phelps, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831. HC 1: 184—186. William W. Phelps, a printer, and his family had just arrived at Kirtland, and the Prophet sought the Lord for information concerning him.
- D&C 56 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831. HC 1: 186—188. Ezra Thayre, who had been appointed to travel to Missouri with Thomas B. Marsh (52: 22), was unable to start on his mission when the latter was ready. Elder Thayre was not ready to depart on his journey because of his involvement in the problems at Thompson, Ohio. See heading to Section 54. The Lord answered the Prophet’s inquiry on the matter by giving this revelation.
- D&C 57 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, July 20, 1831. HC 1: 189—190. In compliance with the Lord’s command (Section 52), the elders had journeyed from Kirtland to Missouri with many varied experiences and some opposition. In contemplating the state of the Lamanites and the lack of civilization, refinement, and religion among the people generally, the Prophet exclaimed in yearning prayer: “When will the wilderness blossom as the rose? When will Zion be built up in her glory, and where will thy Temple stand, unto which all nations shall come in the last days?” Subsequently he received this revelation.
- D&C 58 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, August 1, 1831. HC 1: 190—195. On the first Sabbath after the arrival of the Prophet and party in Jackson County, Missouri, a religious service was held and two members were received by baptism. During that week, members of the Colesville saints from the Thompson Branch and others arrived. Many were eager to learn the will of the Lord concerning them in the new place of gathering.
- D&C 59 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, August 7, 1831. HC 1: 196—201. Preceding his record of this revelation, the Prophet writes descriptively of the land of Zion wherein the people were then assembled. The land was consecrated, as the Lord had directed, and the site for the future temple was dedicated. The Lord makes these commandments especially applicable to the saints in Zion.
- D&C 60 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Jackson County, Missouri, August 8, 1831. HC 1: 201—202. On this occasion the elders who had been appointed to return to the East desired to know how they should proceed, and by what route and manner they should travel.
- D&C 61 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on the bank of the Missouri River, McIlwaine’s Bend, August 12, 1831. HC 1: 202—205. On their return trip to Kirtland the Prophet and ten elders had traveled down the Missouri River in canoes. On the third day of the journey many dangers were experienced. Elder William W. Phelps, in daylight vision, saw the destroyer riding in power upon the face of the waters.
- D&C 62 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on the bank of the Missouri River at Chariton, Missouri, August 13, 1831. HC 1: 205—206. On this day the Prophet and his group, who were on their way from Independence to Kirtland, met several elders who were on their way to the land of Zion, and, after joyful salutations, received this revelation.
- D&C 63 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, late in August 1831. HC 1: 206—211. The Prophet, Sidney Rigdon, and Oliver Cowdery had arrived in Kirtland on August 27, from their visit to Missouri. Prefacing his record of this revelation the Prophet wrote: “In these infant days of the Church, there was a great anxiety to obtain the word of the Lord upon every subject that in any way concerned our salvation; and as the land of Zion was now the most important temporal object in view, I inquired of the Lord for further information upon the gathering of the Saints, and the purchase of the land, and other matters.”
- D&C 64 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the elders of the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, September 11, 1831. HC 1: 211—214. The Prophet was preparing to move to Hiram, Ohio, to renew his work on the translation of the Bible, which had been laid aside while he had been in Missouri. A company of brethren who had been commanded to journey to Zion (Missouri) was earnestly engaged in making preparations to leave in October. At this busy time, the revelation was received.
- D&C 65 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, October 1831. HC 1: 218. The Prophet designates this revelation as a prayer.
- D&C 66 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Orange, Ohio, October 25, 1831. HC 1: 219—221. This was the first day of an important conference. In prefacing this revelation, the Prophet wrote: “At the request of William E. McLellin, I inquired of the Lord, and received the following.”
- D&C 67 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, November 1831. HC 1: 224—225. The occasion was that of a special conference, and the publication of the revelations already received from the Lord through the Prophet was considered and acted upon. See heading to Section 1. It was decided that Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer should take the manuscripts of the revelations to Independence, where W. W. Phelps would publish them as the “Book of Commandments.” Many of the brethren bore solemn testimony that the revelations then compiled for publication were verily true, as was witnessed by the Holy Ghost shed forth upon them. The Prophet records that after the revelation known as Section 1 had been received, some negative conversation was had concerning the language used in the revelations. The present revelation followed.
- D&C 68 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, November 1831, at the request of Orson Hyde, Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson, and William E. McLellin. HC 1: 227—229. Although this revelation was given in response to supplication that the mind of the Lord be made known concerning the elders named, much of the content pertains to the whole Church.
- D&C 69 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, November 1831. HC 1: 234—235. The compilation of revelations intended for early publication had been passed upon at the special conference of November 1. On November 3, the revelation herein appearing as Section 133 was added, and called the Appendix. By action of the conference, Oliver Cowdery was appointed to carry the manuscript of the compiled revelations and commandments to Independence, Missouri, for printing. He was also to take with him moneys that had been contributed for the building up of the Church in Missouri. As the course of travel would lead him through a sparsely settled country to the frontier, a traveling companion was desirable.
- D&C 70 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, November 12, 1831. HC 1: 235—237. The history written by the Prophet states that four special conferences were held from the 1st to the 12th of November, inclusive. In the last of these assemblies the great importance of the Book of Commandments, later called the Doctrine and Covenants, was considered; and the Prophet refers to it as being “the foundation of the Church in these last days, and a benefit to the world, showing that the keys of the mysteries of the kingdom of our Savior are again entrusted to man.”
- D&C 71 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Hiram, Ohio, December 1, 1831. HC 1: 238—239. The Prophet had continued to translate the Bible with Sidney Rigdon as his scribe until this revelation was received, at which time it was temporarily laid aside so as to enable them to fulfill the instruction given herein. The brethren were to go forth to preach in order to allay the unfriendly feelings that had developed against the Church as a result of the publication of some newspaper articles by Ezra Booth, who had apostatized.
- D&C 72 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, December 4, 1831. HC 1: 239—241. Several elders and members had assembled to learn their duty and to be further edified in the teachings of the Church. This section is a compilation of two revelations received on the same day. Verses 1—8 make known the calling of Newel K. Whitney as a bishop. He was then called and ordained, after which verses 9—26 were received giving additional information as to a bishop’s duties.
- D&C 73 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Hiram, Ohio, January 10, 1832. HC 1: 241—242. Since the early part of the preceding December, the Prophet and Sidney had been engaged in preaching, and by this means much was accomplished in diminishing the unfavorable feelings that had arisen against the Church (see heading to Section 71).
- D&C 74 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, January 1832. HC 1: 242. The Prophet writes, “Upon the reception of the foregoing word of the Lord [D&C 73], I recommenced the translation of the Scriptures, and labored diligently until just before the conference, which was to convene on the 25th of January. During this period I also received the following, as an explanation of 1 Corinthians 7: 14.”
- D&C 75 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Amherst, Ohio, January 25, 1832. HC 1: 242—245. The occasion was that of a conference previously appointed. At this conference Joseph Smith was sustained and ordained President of the High Priesthood. Certain elders, who had encountered difficulty in bringing men to an understanding of their message, desired to learn more in detail as to their immediate duties. This revelation followed.
- D&C 76 A vision given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Hiram, Ohio, February 16, 1832. HC 1: 245—252. Prefacing his record of this vision the Prophet wrote: “Upon my return from Amherst conference, I resumed the translation of the Scriptures. From sundry revelations which had been received, it was apparent that many important points touching the salvation of man had been taken from the Bible, or lost before it was compiled. It appeared self-evident from what truths were left, that if God rewarded every one according to the deeds done in the body, the term ‘Heaven,’ as intended for the Saints’ eternal home, must include more kingdoms than one. Accordingly, while translating St. John’s Gospel, myself and Elder Rigdon saw the following vision.” It was after the Prophet had translated John 5: 29 that this vision was given.
- D&C 77 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, March 1832. HC 1: 253—255. The Prophet wrote, “In connection with the translation of the Scriptures, I received the following explanation of the Revelation of St. John.”
- D&C 78 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, March 1832. The order given of the Lord to Joseph Smith for the purpose of establishing a storehouse for the poor. HC 1: 255—257. It was not always desirable that the identity of the individuals whom the Lord addressed in the revelations should be known by the world; hence, in the publication of this and some subsequent revelations the brethren were referred to by other than their own names. When the necessity had passed for keeping the names of the individuals unknown, their real names were thereafter given in brackets. Since there exists no vital need today to continue the code names, the real names only are now used herein, as given in the original manuscripts.
- D&C 79 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, March 1832. HC 1: 257.
- D&C 80 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, March 1832. HC 1: 257.
- D&C 81 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, March 1832. HC 1: 257—258. Frederick G. Williams is called to be a high priest and a counselor in the Presidency of the High Priesthood. The historical records show that when this revelation was received in March 1832, it called Jesse Gause to the office of counselor to Joseph Smith in the Presidency. However, when he failed to continue in a manner consistent with this appointment, the call was subsequently transferred to Frederick G. Williams. The revelation (dated March 1832) should be regarded as a step toward the formal organization of the First Presidency, specifically calling for the office of counselor in that body and explaining the dignity of the appointment. Brother Gause served for a time, but was excommunicated from the Church in December 1832. Brother Williams was ordained to the specified office on March 18, 1833.
- D&C 82 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Jackson County, Missouri, April 26, 1832. HC 1: 267—269. The occasion was a general council of the Church at which Joseph Smith the Prophet was sustained as the President of the High Priesthood, to which office he had previously been ordained at a conference of high priests, elders, and members, at Amherst, Ohio, January 25, 1832 (see heading to Section 75). Formerly unusual names were used in the publication of this revelation to conceal the identity of the persons named (see heading to Section 78). These unusual names have now been dropped, except in cases where the identification is not known (see verse 11).
- D&C 83 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Independence, Missouri, April 30, 1832. HC 1: 269—270. This revelation was received as the Prophet sat in council with his brethren.
- D&C 84 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, September 22 and 23, 1832. HC 1: 286—295. During the month of September, elders had begun to return from their missions in the eastern states and to make reports of their labors. It was while they were together in this season of joy that the following communication was received. The Prophet designates it a revelation on priesthood.
- D&C 85 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, November 27, 1832. HC 1: 298—299. This section is an extract from a letter of the Prophet to W. W. Phelps, who was living in Independence, Missouri. It was given to answer questions about those saints who had moved to Zion, but who had not received their inheritances according to the established order in the Church.
- D&C 86 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, December 6, 1832. HC 1: 300. This revelation was received while the Prophet was reviewing and editing the manuscript of the translation of the Bible.
- D&C 87 Revelation and prophecy on war, given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, December 25, 1832. HC 1: 301—302. This section was received at a time when the brethren were reflecting and reasoning upon African slavery on the American continent and the slavery of the children of men throughout the world.
- D&C 88 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet at Kirtland, Ohio, December 27, 1832. HC 1: 302—312. It was designated by the Prophet as the “olive leaf . . . from the Tree of Paradise, the Lord’s message of peace to us.” It appears from the historical records that portions of this revelation were received on December 27 and 28, 1832, and January 3, 1833.
- D&C 89 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. HC 1: 327—329. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, the Prophet was led to ponder upon the matter; consequently he inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result. The first three verses were originally written as an inspired introduction and description by the Prophet.
- D&C 90 Revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet, given at Kirtland, Ohio, March 8, 1833. HC 1: 329—331. This revelation is a continuing step in the establishment of the First Presidency (see heading to Section 81), and as a consequence thereof the counselors mentioned were ordained on March 18, 1833.
- D&C 91 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 9, 1833. HC 1: 331—332. The Prophet was at this time engaged in the translation of the Old Testament. Having come to that portion of the ancient writings called the Apocrypha, he inquired of the Lord and received this instruction.
- D&C 92 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 15, 1833. HC 1: 333. The revelation is directed to Frederick G. Williams, who had recently been appointed a counselor in the First Presidency.
- D&C 93 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, May 6, 1833. HC 1: 343—346.
- D&C 94 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, May 6, 1833. HC 1: 346—347. Hyrum Smith, Reynolds Cahoon, and Jared Carter are appointed as a Church building committee.
- D&C 95 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1, 1833. HC 1: 350—352. This revelation is a continuation of divine directions to build houses for worship and instruction, especially the House of the Lord. See Section 88: 119—136 and Section 94.
- D&C 96 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, showing the order of the City or Stake of Zion at Kirtland, Ohio, June 4, 1833. Given as an example to the saints in Kirtland. HC 1: 352—353. The occasion was a conference of high priests, and the chief subject of consideration was the disposal of certain lands, known as the French farm, possessed by the Church near Kirtland. Since the conference could not agree who should take charge of the farm, all agreed to inquire of the Lord concerning the matter.
- D&C 97 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, August 2, 1833. HC 1: 400—402. This revelation deals particularly with the affairs of the saints in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, in response to the Prophet’s inquiry of the Lord for information. Members of the Church in Missouri were at this time subjected to severe persecution, and on July 23, 1833, had been forced to sign an agreement to leave Jackson County.
- D&C 98 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, August 6, 1833. HC 1: 403—406. This revelation came in consequence of the persecution upon the saints in Missouri. It is natural that the saints in Missouri, having suffered physically and also having lost property, should feel an inclination toward retaliation and revenge. Therefore the Lord gave this revelation. Although some news of the problems in Missouri had no doubt reached the Prophet in Kirtland (nine hundred miles away), the seriousness of the situation could have been known to him at this date only by revelation.
- D&C 99 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to John Murdock, August 1832, at Hiram, Ohio. Although editions of the Doctrine and Covenants beginning with 1876 have listed this revelation as Kirtland, August 1833, earlier editions and other historical records certify to the proper information.
- D&C 100 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Perrysburg, New York, October 12, 1833. HC 1: 416, 419—421. The two brethren, having been absent from their families for several days, felt some concern about them.
- D&C 101 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, December 16, 1833. HC 1: 458—464. At this time the saints who had gathered in Missouri were suffering great persecution. Mobs had driven them from their homes in Jackson County, and some of them had tried to establish themselves in Van Buren County, but persecution followed them. The main body of the saints was at that time in Clay County, Missouri. Threats of death against individuals of the Church were many. The people had lost household furniture, clothing, livestock, and other personal property, and many of their crops had been destroyed.
- D&C 102 Minutes of the organization of the first high council of the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 17, 1834. HC 2: 28—31. The original minutes were recorded by Elders Oliver Cowdery and Orson Hyde. Two days later, the minutes were corrected by the Prophet, read to the high council, and accepted by the council. Verses 30—32, having to do with the Council of the Twelve Apostles, were added by the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1835 when he prepared this section for publication in the Doctrine and Covenants.
- D&C 103 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 24, 1834. HC 2: 36—39. This revelation was received after the arrival in Kirtland, Ohio, of Parley P. Pratt and Lyman Wight, who had come from Missouri to counsel with the Prophet as to the relief and restoration of the saints to their lands in Jackson County.
- D&C 104 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, April 23, 1834, concerning the United Order, or the order of the Church for the benefit of the poor. HC 2: 54—60. The occasion was that of a council meeting of the First Presidency and other high priests, in which the pressing temporal needs of the people had been given consideration. The United Order at Kirtland was to be temporarily dissolved and reorganized, and the properties as stewardships were to be divided among members of the order.
- D&C 105 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on Fishing River, Missouri, June 22, 1834. HC 2: 108—111. Mob violence against the saints in Missouri had increased, and organized bodies from several counties had declared their intent to destroy the people. The Prophet had come from Kirtland at the head of a party known as Zion’s Camp, bringing clothing and provisions. While this party was encamped on Fishing River, the Prophet received the revelation.
- D&C 106 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, November 25, 1834. HC 2: 170—171. This revelation is directed to Warren A. Cowdery, an older brother of Oliver Cowdery.
- D&C 107 Revelation on priesthood, given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, dated March 28, 1835. HC 2: 209-217. On the date named the Twelve met in council, confessing their individual weaknesses and shortcomings, expressing repentance, and seeking the further guidance of the Lord. They were about to separate on missions to districts assigned. Although portions of this section were received on the date named, the historical records affirm that various parts were received at sundry times, some as early as November 1831.
- D&C 108 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, December 26, 1835. HC 2: 345. This section was received at the request of Lyman Sherman, who had previously been ordained a high priest and a seventy, and who had come to the Prophet with a request for a revelation to make known his duty.
- D&C 109 Prayer offered at the dedication of the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, March 27, 1836. HC 2: 420—426. According to the Prophet’s written statement, this prayer was given to him by revelation.
- D&C 110 Visions manifested to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery in the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, April 3, 1836. HC 2: 435—436. The occasion was that of a Sabbath day meeting. The Prophet prefaces his record of the manifestations with these words: “In the afternoon, I assisted the other Presidents in distributing the Lord’s Supper to the Church, receiving it from the Twelve, whose privilege it was to officiate at the sacred desk this day. After having performed this service to my brethren, I retired to the pulpit, the veils being dropped, and bowed myself, with Oliver Cowdery, in solemn and silent prayer. After rising from prayer, the following vision was opened to both of us.”
- D&C 111 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Salem, Massachusetts, August 6, 1836. HC 2: 465—466. At this time the leaders of the Church were heavily in debt due to their labors in the ministry. Hearing that a large amount of money would be available to them in Salem, the Prophet, Sidney Rigdon, Hyrum Smith, and Oliver Cowdery traveled there from Kirtland, Ohio, to investigate this claim, along with preaching the gospel. The brethren transacted several items of church business and did some preaching. When it became apparent that no money was to be forthcoming, they returned to Kirtland. Several of the factors prominent in the background are reflected in the wording of this revelation.
- D&C 112 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Thomas B. Marsh, at Kirtland, Ohio, July 23, 1837. HC 2: 499—501. The word of the Lord unto Thomas B. Marsh, concerning the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb. The Prophet records that this revelation was received on the day on which the gospel was first preached in England. Thomas B. Marsh was at this time president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
- D&C 113 Answers to certain questions on the writings of Isaiah, given by Joseph Smith the Prophet, March 1838. HC 3: 9—10.
- D&C 114 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, April 17, 1838. HC 3: 23.
- D&C 115 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, April 26, 1838, making known the will of God concerning the building up of that place and of the Lord’s House. HC 3: 23—25. This revelation is addressed to the presiding officers of the Church.
- D&C 116 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, near Wight’s Ferry, at a place called Spring Hill, Daviess County, Missouri, May 19, 1838. HC 3: 35.
- D&C 117 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838, concerning the immediate duties of William Marks, Newel K. Whitney, and Oliver Granger. HC 3: 45—46.
- D&C 118 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838, in response to the supplication: “Show us thy will, O Lord, concerning the Twelve.” HC 3: 46—47.
- D&C 119 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838, in answer to his supplication: “O Lord, show unto thy servants how much thou requirest of the properties of thy people for a tithing.” HC 3: 44. The law of tithing, as understood today, had not been given to the Church previous to this revelation. The term “tithing” in the prayer just quoted and in previous revelations (64: 23; 85: 3; 97: 11) had meant not just one-tenth, but all free-will offerings, or contributions, to the Church funds. The Lord had previously given to the Church the law of consecration and stewardship of property, which members (chiefly the leading elders) entered into by a covenant that was to be everlasting. Because of failure on the part of many to abide by this covenant, the Lord withdrew it for a time, and gave instead the law of tithing to the whole Church. The Prophet asked the Lord how much of their property he required for sacred purposes. The answer was this revelation.
- D&C 120 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, July 8, 1838, making known the disposition of the properties tithed as named in the preceding revelation, Section 119. HC 3: 44.
- D&C 121 Prayer and prophecies written by Joseph Smith the Prophet, while he was a prisoner in the jail at Liberty, Missouri, dated March 20, 1839. HC 3: 289—300. The Prophet with several companions had been months in prison. Their petitions and appeals directed to the executive officers and the judiciary had failed to bring them relief.
- D&C 122 The word of the Lord to Joseph Smith the Prophet, while he was a prisoner in the jail at Liberty, Missouri, March 1839. HC 3: 300—301.
- D&C 123 Duty of the saints in relation to their persecutors, as set forth by Joseph Smith the Prophet, while a prisoner in the jail at Liberty, Missouri, March 1839. HC 3: 302—303.
- D&C 124 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, January 19, 1841. HC 4: 274—286. Because of increasing persecutions and illegal procedures against them by public officers, the saints had been compelled to leave Missouri. The exterminating order issued by Lilburn W. Boggs, Governor of Missouri, dated October 27, 1838, had left them no alternative. See HC 3: 175. In 1841, when this revelation was given, the city of Nauvoo, occupying the site of the former village of Commerce, Illinois, had been built up by the saints, and here the headquarters of the Church had been established.
- D&C 125 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, March 1841, concerning the saints in the Territory of Iowa. HC 4: 311—312.
- D&C 126 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in the house of Brigham Young, at Nauvoo, Illinois, July 9, 1841. HC 4: 382. At this time Brigham Young was president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
- D&C 127 An epistle from Joseph Smith the Prophet to the Latter-day Saints at Nauvoo, Illinois, containing directions on baptism for the dead; dated at Nauvoo, September 1, 1842. HC 5: 142-144.
- D&C 128 An epistle from Joseph Smith the Prophet to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, containing further directions on baptism for the dead; dated at Nauvoo, Illinois, September 6, 1842. HC 5: 148—153.
- D&C 129 Instructions given by Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, February 9, 1843, making known three grand keys by which the correct nature of ministering angels and spirits may be distinguished. HC 5: 267.
- D&C 130 Items of instruction given by Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Ramus, Illinois, April 2, 1843. HC 5: 323—325.
- D&C 131 Instructions by Joseph Smith the Prophet, given at Ramus, Illinois, May 16 and 17, 1843. HC 5: 392—393.
- D&C 132 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, recorded July 12, 1843, relating to the new and everlasting covenant, including the eternity of the marriage covenant, as also plurality of wives. HC 5: 501—507. Although the revelation was recorded in 1843, it is evident from the historical records that the doctrines and principles involved in this revelation had been known by the Prophet since 1831.
- D&C 133 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, November 3, 1831. HC 1: 229—234. Prefacing this revelation the Prophet wrote: “At this time there were many things which the Elders desired to know relative to preaching the Gospel to the inhabitants of the earth, and concerning the gathering; and in order to walk by the true light, and be instructed from on high, on the 3rd of November, 1831, I inquired of the Lord and received the following important revelation.” This section was first added to the book of Doctrine and Covenants as an appendix, and was subsequently assigned a section number.
- D&C 134 A declaration of belief regarding governments and laws in general, adopted by unanimous vote at a general assembly of the Church held at Kirtland, Ohio, August 17, 1835. HC 2: 247—249. The occasion was a meeting of Church leaders, brought together to consider the proposed contents of the first edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. At that time this declaration was given the following preamble: “That our belief with regard to earthly governments and laws in general may not be misinterpreted nor misunderstood, we have thought proper to present at the close of this volume our opinion concerning the same.”
- D&C 135 Martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Prophet and his brother, Hyrum Smith the Patriarch, at Carthage, Illinois, June 27, 1844. HC 6: 629—631. This document was written by Elder John Taylor of the Council of the Twelve, who was a witness to the events.
- D&C 136 The word and will of the Lord, given through President Brigham Young at the Winter Quarters of the Camp of Israel, Omaha Nation, West Bank of the Missouri River, near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Journal History of the Church, January 14, 1847.
- D&C 137 A vision given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, in the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, January 21, 1836. HC 2: 380—381. The occasion was the administration of the ordinances of the endowment as far as they had then been revealed.
- D&C 138 A vision, given to President Joseph F. Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 3, 1918. In his opening address at the eighty-ninth Semiannual General Conference of the Church, on October 4, 1918, President Smith declared that he had received several divine communications during the previous months. One of these, concerning the Savior’s visit to the spirits of the dead while his body was in the tomb, he had received the previous day. It was written immediately following the close of the conference; on October 31, 1918, it was submitted to the counselors in the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, and the Patriarch, and it was unanimously accepted by them.
1—7, The voice of warning is to all people; 8—16, Apostasy and wickedness precede the Second Coming; 17—23, Joseph Smith called to restore to earth the Lord’s truths and powers; 24—33, The Book of Mormon brought forth and true Church established; 34—36, Peace shall be taken from the earth; 37—39, Search these commandments.
1, Elijah is to reveal the priesthood; 2—3, Promises of fathers are planted in hearts of children.
1—4, The Lord’s course is one eternal round; 5—15, Joseph Smith must repent or lose the gift to translate; 16—20, The Book of Mormon comes forth to save the seed of Lehi.
1—4, Valiant service saves the Lord’s ministers; 5—6, Godly attributes qualify them for the ministry; 7, Things of God must be sought after.
1—10, This generation shall receive the Lord’s word through Joseph Smith; 11—18, Three witnesses shall testify of the Book of Mormon; 19—20, The word of the Lord will be verified as in previous times; 21—35, Martin Harris may repent and be one of the witnesses.
1—6, Laborers in the Lord’s field gain salvation; 7—13, There is no gift greater than the gift of salvation; 14—27, Witness of truth comes by the power of the Spirit; 28—37, Look unto Christ, and do good continually.
1—3, John the Beloved shall live until the Lord comes; 4—8, Peter, James, and John hold gospel keys.
1—5, Revelation comes by the power of the Holy Ghost; 6—12, Mysteries of God and the power to translate ancient records come by faith.
1—6, Other ancient records are yet to be translated; 7—14, The Book of Mormon is translated by study and by spiritual confirmation.
1—26, Satan stirs up wicked men to oppose the Lord’s work; 27—33, He seeketh to destroy the souls of men; 34—52, The gospel is to go to Lamanites and all nations through Book of Mormon; 53—63, The Lord will establish his Church and his gospel among men; 64—70, He will gather the repentant into his Church and will save the obedient.
1—6, Laborers in the vineyard will gain salvation; 7—14, Seek wisdom, cry repentance, trust in the Spirit; 15—22, Keep the commandments and study the Lord’s word; 23—27, Deny not the spirit of revelation and of prophecy; 28—30, Those who receive Christ become the sons of God.
1—6, Laborers in the vineyard are to gain salvation; 7—9, All who desire and are qualified may assist in the Lord’s work.
Keys and powers of Aaronic Priesthood are set forth.
1—6, Laborers in the vineyard will gain salvation; 7—8, Eternal life is the greatest of God’s gifts; 9—11, Christ created the heavens and the earth.
1—2, The Lord’s arm is over all the earth; 3—6, To preach the gospel and save souls is the thing of most worth.
1—2, The Lord’s arm is over all the earth; 3—6, To preach the gospel and save souls is the thing of most worth.
1—4, By faith the Three Witnesses shall see the plates and other sacred items; 5—9, Christ bears testimony to the divinity of the Book of Mormon.
1—5, Scriptures show how to build up the Church; 6—8, The world is ripening in iniquity; 9—16, The worth of souls is great; 17—25, To gain salvation, men must take upon them the name of Christ; 26—36, The calling and mission of the Twelve are revealed; 37—39, Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer are to search out the Twelve; 40—47, To gain salvation, men must repent, be baptized, and keep the commandments.
1—3, Christ has all power; 4—5, All men must repent or suffer; 6—12, Eternal punishment is God’s punishment; 13—20, Christ suffered for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; 21—28, Preach the gospel of repentance; 29—41, Declare glad tidings.
1—16, The Book of Mormon proves the divinity of the latter-day work; 17—29, The doctrines of creation, fall, atonement, and baptism are affirmed; 29—37, Laws governing repentance, justification, sanctification, and baptism are set forth; 38—67, Duties of elders, priests, teachers, and deacons are summarized; 68—74, Duties of members, blessing of children, and mode of baptism are revealed; 75—84, Sacramental prayers and regulations governing church membership are given.
1—3, Joseph Smith is called to be a seer, translator, prophet, apostle, and elder; 4—8, His word shall guide the cause of Zion; 9—12, The saints shall believe his words as he speaks by the Comforter.
1, Baptism is a new and everlasting covenant; 2—4, Authoritative baptism is required.
1—7, These early disciples are called to preach, exhort, and strengthen the Church.
1—9, Joseph Smith is called to translate, preach, and expound scriptures; 10—12, Oliver Cowdery is called to preach the gospel; 13—19, Law is revealed relative to miracles, cursings, casting off the dust of one’s feet, and going without purse or scrip.
1—6, Emma Smith, an elect lady, is called to aid and comfort her husband; 7—11, She is also called to write, to expound scriptures, and to select hymns; 12—14, The song of the righteous is a prayer unto the Lord; 15—16, Principles of obedience in this revelation are applicable to all.
1, They are instructed to study the scriptures and to preach; 2, The law of common consent is affirmed.
1—4, The emblems to be used in partaking of the sacrament are set forth; 5—14, Christ and his servants from all dispensations are to partake of the sacrament; 15—18, Put on the whole armor of God.
1—7, Joseph Smith holds keys of the mysteries, and only he receives revelations for the Church; 8—10, Oliver Cowdery is to preach to the Lamanites; 11—16, Satan deceived Hiram Page and gave him false revelations.
1—8, Christ gathers his elect; 9—11, His coming ushers in the Millennium; 12—13, The Twelve shall judge all Israel; 14—21, Signs, plagues, and desolations will precede the Second Coming; 22—28, The last resurrection and final judgment follow the Millennium; 29—35, All things are spiritual unto the Lord; 36—39, The devil and his hosts were cast out of heaven to tempt man; 40—45, Fall and atonement bring salvation; 46—50, Little children are redeemed through the atonement.
1—4, David Whitmer is chastened for failure to serve diligently; 5—8, Peter Whitmer, Jun., is to accompany Oliver Cowdery on a mission to the Lamanites; 9—11, John Whitmer is called to preach the gospel.
1—6, Thomas B. Marsh is called to preach the gospel and is assured of his family’s well-being; 7—13, He is counseled to be patient, pray always, and follow the Comforter.
1—3, Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson are called to preach to the Lamanites and to accompany Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun.; 4—5, They are to pray for an understanding of the scriptures.
1—4, Laborers are called to declare the gospel in the eleventh hour; 5—6, The Church is established and the elect are to be gathered; 7—10, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand; 11—15, The Church is built upon the gospel rock; 16—18, Prepare for the coming of the Bridegroom.
1—4, The faithful become the sons of God through the atonement; 5—9, Preaching of the gospel prepares the way for the Second Coming; 10—12, Prophecy comes by the power of the Holy Ghost.
1—2, How men may become the sons of God; 3—7, Sidney Rigdon is called to baptize and confer the Holy Ghost; 8—12, Signs and miracles are wrought by faith; 13—16, The Lord’s servants shall thrash the nations by the power of the Spirit; 17—19, Joseph Smith holds the keys of the mysteries; 20—21, The elect shall abide the day of the Lord’s coming; 22—27, Israel shall be saved.
1—3, The Lord lays his hand upon Edward Partridge by the hand of Sidney Rigdon; 4—8, Every man who receives the gospel and the priesthood to be called to go forth and preach.
1—4, The saints are called to gather at the Ohio.
1—6, Christ created all things; 7—8, He is in the midst of his saints, who shall soon see him; 9—12, All flesh is corrupted before him; 13—22, He has reserved a land of promise for his saints in time and in eternity; 23—27, The saints are commanded to be one and esteem each other as brethren; 28—29, Wars are predicted; 30—33, The saints are to be given power from on high and go forth among all nations; 34—42, The Church is commanded to care for the poor and needy, and to seek the riches of eternity.
1—4, The saints have power to become the sons of God; 5—6, To receive the gospel is to receive Christ; 7—14, James Covill is commanded to be baptized and labor in the Lord’s vineyard; 15—21, The Lord’s servants are to preach the gospel before Second Coming; 22—24, Those who receive the gospel shall be gathered in time and in eternity.
1—3, Fear of persecution and cares of the world cause rejection of the gospel.
1—3, The elders shall govern the Church by the spirit of revelation; 4—6, True disciples will receive and keep the Lord’s law; 7—12, Edward Partridge is named as a bishop unto the Church.
1—10, The elders are called to preach the gospel, baptize converts, and build up the Church; 11—12, They must be called and ordained, and are to teach the principles of the gospel found in the scriptures; 13—17, They are to teach and prophesy by the power of the Spirit; 18—29, The saints are commanded not to kill, steal, lie, lust, commit adultery, or speak evil against others; 30—39, Laws governing the consecration of properties are set forth; 40—52, The sick are to be healed through administrations and by faith; 53—60, Scriptures govern the Church and are to be proclaimed to the world; 61—69, Site of the New Jerusalem and the mysteries of the kingdom shall be revealed; 70—73, Consecrated properties are to be used to support Church officers; 74—93, Laws governing fornication, adultery, killing, stealing, and confession of sins are set forth.
1—7, Revelations and commandments come only through the one appointed; 8—14, The saints are sanctified by acting in all holiness before the Lord; 15—22, Elders are sent forth to cry repentance and prepare men for the great day of the Lord; 23—28, The Lord calls upon men by his own voice and through the forces of nature; 29—35, The Millennium and the binding of Satan shall come.
1—3, Elders are to assemble in conference; 4—6, They are to organize according to the laws of the land and to care for the poor.
1—5, Christ is our Advocate with the Father; 6—10, The gospel is a messenger to prepare the way before the Lord; 11—15, Enoch and his brethren received by the Lord unto himself; 16—23, Christ revealed signs of his coming as given on the Mount of Olives; 24—38, The gospel shall be restored, the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled, and a desolating sickness cover the land; 39—47, Signs, wonders, and the resurrection are to attend the Second Coming; 48—53, Christ shall stand on Mount of Olives, and Jews shall see the wounds in his hands and feet; 54—59, The Lord shall reign during the Millennium; 60—62, The Prophet is instructed to begin the translation of the New Testament, through which important information would be made known; 63—75, The saints are commanded to gather and build the New Jerusalem, to which people from all nations will come.
1—2, Elders are to conduct meetings as guided by the Holy Spirit; 3—6, Truth seekers should not be excluded from sacramental services; 7—12, Ask of God and seek the gifts of the Spirit; 13—26, An enumeration of some of these gifts; 27—33, Church leaders are given power to discern the gifts of the Spirit.
1—4, John Whitmer is designated to keep the history of the Church and to write for the Prophet.
1—3, The saints in Ohio are to share their lands with their brethren; 4—6, The saints are to purchase lands, build a city, and follow the counsel of their presiding officers.
1—7, Day and hour of Christ’s coming shall remain unknown until he comes; 8—14, Men must repent, believe the gospel, and obey the ordinances to gain salvation; 15—16, Marriage is ordained of God; 17—21, Eating of meat is approved; 22—28, Zion shall flourish and the Lamanites blossom as the rose before the Second Coming.
1—5, Many false spirits are abroad in the earth; 6—9, Wo unto the hypocrites and those who are cut off from the Church; 10—14, Elders are to preach the gospel by the Spirit; 15—22, Both preachers and hearers need to be enlightened by the Spirit; 23—25, That which doth not edify is not of God; 26—28, The faithful are possessors of all things; 29—36, Prayers of the purified are answered; 37—46, Christ is the Good Shepherd and the Stone of Israel.
1—8, Edward Partridge is appointed to regulate stewardships and properties; 9—12, The saints are to deal honestly and receive alike; 13—15, They are to have a bishop’s storehouse and to organize properties according to the Lord’s law; 16—20, Ohio is to be a temporary gathering place.
1—2, The next conference is designated to be held in Missouri; 3—8, Appointments of certain elders to travel together are made; 9—11, The elders are to teach what the apostles and prophets have written; 12—21, Those enlightened by the Spirit bring forth fruits of praise and wisdom; 22—44, Various elders are appointed to go forth preaching the gospel, while traveling to Missouri for the conference.
1—3, Sidney Gilbert’s calling and election in the Church is to be ordained an elder; 4—7, He is also to serve as a bishop’s agent.
1—6, The saints must keep the gospel covenant to gain mercy; 7—10, They must be patient in tribulation.
1—3, W. W. Phelps is called and chosen to be baptized, ordained an elder, and preach the gospel; 4, He is also to write books for children in church schools; 5—6, He is to travel to Missouri, which will be the area of his labors.
1—2, The saints must take up their cross and follow the Lord to gain salvation; 3—13, The Lord commands and revokes, and the disobedient are cast off; 14—17, Wo unto the rich who will not help the poor, and wo unto the poor whose hearts are not broken; 18—20, Blessed are the poor who are pure in heart, for they shall inherit the earth.
1—3, Independence, Missouri, is the place for the City of Zion and the temple; 4—7, The saints are to purchase lands and receive inheritances in that area; 8—16, Sidney Gilbert is to establish a store, W. W. Phelps is to be a printer, and Oliver Cowdery is to edit material for publication.
1—5, Those who endure tribulation shall be crowned with glory; 6—12, The saints are to prepare for the marriage of the Lamb and the Supper of the Lord; 13—18, Bishops are judges in Israel; 19—23, The saints are to obey the laws of the land; 24—29, Men should use their agency to do good; 30—33, The Lord commands and revokes; 34—43, To repent, men must confess and forsake their sins; 44—58, The saints are to purchase their inheritance and gather in Missouri; 59—65, The gospel must be preached unto every creature.
1—4, The faithful saints in Zion shall be blessed; 5—8, They are to love and serve the Lord and keep his commandments; 9—19, By keeping the Lord’s day holy, the saints are blessed temporally and spiritually; 20—24, The righteous are promised peace in this world and eternal life in the world to come.
1—9, The elders are to preach the gospel in the congregations of the wicked; 10—14, They should not idle away their time, nor bury their talents; 15—17, They may wash their feet as a testimony against those who reject the gospel.
1—12, The Lord has decreed many destructions upon the waters; 13—22, The waters were cursed by John, and the destroyer rideth upon their face; 23—29, some have power to command the waters; 30—35, Elders are to journey two by two and preach the gospel; 36—39, They are to prepare for the coming of the son of Man.
1—3, Testimonies are recorded in heaven; 4—9, The elders are to travel and preach according to judgment and as directed by the Spirit.
1—6, A day of wrath shall come upon the wicked; 7—12, Signs come by faith; 13—19, The adulterous in heart shall deny the faith and be cast into the lake of fire; 20, The faithful shall receive an inheritance upon the transfigured earth; 21, Full account of the events on the Mount of Transfiguration has not yet been revealed; 22—23, The obedient receive the mysteries of the kingdom; 24—31, Inheritances in Zion are to be purchased; 32—35, The Lord decrees wars, and the wicked slay the wicked; 36—48, The saints are to gather to Zion and provide moneys to build it up; 49—54, Blessings are assured the faithful at the Second Coming, in the resurrection, and during the Millennium; 55—58, This is a day of warning; 59—66, The Lord’s name is taken in vain by those who use it without authority.
1—11, The saints are commanded to forgive one another, lest there remain in them the greater sin; 12—22, The unrepentant are to be tried in church courts; 23—25, He that is tithed shall not be burned at the Lord’s coming; 26—32, The saints are warned against debt; 33—36, The rebellious shall be cut off out of Zion; 37—40, The Church shall judge the nations; 41—43, Zion shall flourish.
1—2, Keys of the kingdom of God are committed to man on earth, and the gospel cause shall triumph; 3—6, The millennial kingdom of heaven shall come and join the kingdom of God on earth.
1—4, The everlasting covenant is the fulness of the gospel; 5—8, Elders are to preach, testify, and reason with the people; 9—13, Faithful ministerial service assures an inheritance of eternal life.
1—3, The Lord hears the prayers and watches over his elders; 4—9, He challenges the wisest person to duplicate the least of his revelations; 10—14, Faithful elders shall be quickened by the Spirit and see the face of God.
1—5, Words of elders when moved upon by the Holy Ghost are scripture; 6—12, Elders are to preach and baptize, and signs shall follow true believers; 13—24, Firstborn among the sons of Aaron may serve as the Presiding Bishop (that is, hold the keys of presidency as a bishop) under the direction of the First Presidency; 25—28, Parents are commanded to teach the gospel to their children; 29—35, The saints are to observe the Sabbath, labor diligently, and pray.
1—2, John Whitmer is to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri; 3—8, He is also to preach and to collect, record, and write historical data.
1—5, Stewards are appointed to publish the revelations; 6—13, Those who labor in spiritual things are worthy of their hire; 14—18, The saints should be equal in temporal things.
1—4, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are sent forth to proclaim the gospel; 5—11, Enemies of the saints shall be confounded.
1—8, Elders are to render an account of their stewardship unto the bishop; 9—15, The bishop keeps the storehouse and cares for the poor and needy; 16—26, Bishops are to certify worthiness of elders.
1—2, Elders are to continue to preach; 3—6, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are to continue to translate the Bible until it is finished.
1—5, Paul counsels the church of his day not to keep the law of Moses; 6—7, Little children are holy and are sanctified through the atonement.
1—5, Faithful elders who preach the gospel will gain eternal life; 6—12, Pray to receive the Comforter, which teaches all things; 13—22, Elders shall sit in judgment on those who reject their message; 23—36, Families of missionaries are to receive help from the Church.
1—4, The Lord is God; 5—10, Mysteries of the kingdom will be revealed to all the faithful; 11—17, All shall come forth in the resurrection of the just or the unjust; 18—24, Inhabitants of many worlds are begotten sons and daughters unto God through the atonement of Jesus Christ; 25—29, An angel of God fell and became the devil; 30—49, sons of perdition suffer eternal damnation; all others gain some degree of salvation; 50—70, The glory and reward of exalted beings in the celestial kingdom; 71—80, Those who shall inherit the terrestrial kingdom; 81—113, Status of those in the telestial, terrestrial, and celestial glories; 114—119, All the faithful may see the vision of the degrees of glory.
1—4, Beasts have spirits and shall dwell in eternal felicity on an immortal earth; 5—7, This earth has a temporal existence of 7,000 years; 8—10, Various angels restore the gospel and minister on earth; 11, The sealing of the 144,000; 12—14, Christ will come in the beginning of the seventh thousand years; 15, The two prophets who are to be slain in Jerusalem.
1—4, The saints should organize and establish a storehouse; 5—12, Wise use of their properties will lead to salvation; 13—14, The Church should be independent of earthly powers; 15—16, Michael (Adam) serves under the direction of the Holy One (Christ); 17—22, Blessed are the faithful, for they shall inherit all things.
1—4, Jared Carter is called to preach the gospel by the Comforter.
1—5, Stephen Burnett and Eden Smith are called to preach in whatever place they choose.
1—2, The keys of the kingdom are always held by the First Presidency; 3—7, If Frederick G. Williams is faithful in his ministry, he shall have eternal life.
1—4, Where much is given, much is required; 5—7, Darkness reigns in the world; 8—13, The Lord is bound when we do what he says; 14—18, Zion must increase in beauty and holiness; 19—24, Every man should seek the interest of his neighbor.
1—4, Women and children have claim upon their husbands and fathers for their support; 5—6, Widows and orphans have claim upon the Church for their support.
1—5, The New Jerusalem and the temple shall be built in Missouri; 6—17, Line of priesthood is given from Moses to Adam; 18—25, The greater priesthood administers the gospel ordinances; 26—32, The lesser priesthood administers the preparatory gospel; 33—44, Men gain eternal life through the oath and covenant of the priesthood; 45—53, The Spirit of Christ enlightens men, and the world lies in sin; 54—61, The saints must testify of those things they have received; 62—76, They are to preach the gospel, and signs shall follow; 77—91, Elders are to go forth without purse or scrip, and the Lord will care for their needs; 92—97, Plagues and cursings await those who reject the gospel; 98—102, The new song of the redemption of Zion; 103—110, Let every man stand in his own office and labor in his own calling; 111—120, The Lord’s servants are to proclaim the abomination of desolation of the last days.
1—5, Inheritances in Zion are to be received though consecration; 6—12, One mighty and strong shall give the saints their inheritance in Zion.
1—7, The Lord gives the meaning of the parable of the wheat and tares; 8—11, Priesthood blessings to those who are lawful heirs according to the flesh.
1—4, War foretold between the Northern States and the southern States; 5—8, Great calamities shall fall upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
1—5, Faithful saints receive that Comforter which is the promise of eternal life; 6—13, All things are controlled and governed by the light of Christ; 14—16, The resurrection comes through the redemption; 17—31, Obedience to celestial, terrestrial, or telestial law prepares men for those respective kingdoms and glories; 32—35, Those who will to abide in sin remain filthy still; 36—41, All kingdoms are governed by law; 42—45, God hath given a law unto all things; 46—50, Man shall comprehend even God; 51—61, The parable of the man sending his servants into the field and visiting them in turn; 62—73, Draw near unto the Lord, and ye shall see his face; 74—80, Sanctify yourselves and teach one another the doctrines of the kingdom; 81—85, Every man who hath been warned should warn his neighbor; 86—94, Signs, upheavals of the elements, and angels prepare the way for the coming of the Lord; 95—102, Angelic trumps call forth the dead in their order; 103—116, Angelic trumps proclaim the restoration of the gospel, the fall of Babylon, and the battle of the great God; 117—126, Seek learning, establish a house of God [a temple], and clothe yourselves with the bond of charity; 127—141, Order of the school of the prophets set forth, including the ordinance of washing of feet.
1—9, Use of wine, strong drinks, tobacco, and hot drinks proscribed; 10—17, Herbs, fruits, flesh, and grain are ordained for the use of man and of animals; 18—21, Obedience to gospel law, including the Word of Wisdom, brings temporal and spiritual blessings.
1—5, Keys of the kingdom are committed to Joseph Smith and through him to the Church; 6—7, Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams are to serve in the First Presidency; 8—11, The gospel is to be preached to the nations of Israel, to the Gentiles, and to the Jews, every man hearing in his own tongue; 12—18, Joseph Smith and his counselors are to set in order the Church; 19—37, Various individuals are counseled by the Lord to walk uprightly and serve in his kingdom.
1—3, The Apocrypha is mostly translated correctly but contains many interpolations by the hands of men that are not true; 4—6, It benefits those enlightened by the Spirit.
1—2, A commandment relative to admission to the United Order.
1—5, All who are faithful shall see the Lord; 6—18, John bore record that the son of God went from grace to grace until he received a fulness of the glory of the Father; 19—20, Faithful men, going from grace to grace, shall also receive of his fulness; 21—22, Those who are begotten through Christ are the Church of the Firstborn; 23—28, Christ received a fulness of all truth, and man by obedience may do likewise; 29—32, Man was in the beginning with God; 33—35, The elements are eternal, and man may receive a fulness of joy in the resurrection; 36—37, The glory of God is intelligence; 38—40, Children are innocent before God because of the redemption of Christ; 41—53, The leading brethren are commanded to set their families in order.
1—9, A commandment relative to the erection of a house for the work of the Presidency; 10—12, A printing house is to be built; 13—17, Certain inheritances are assigned.
1—6, The saints are chastened for their failure to build the House of the Lord; 7—10, The Lord desires to use his house to endow his people with power from on high; 11—17, The house is to be dedicated as a place of worship and for the school of the apostles.
1, The Kirtland Stake of Zion is to be made strong; 2—5, The bishop is to divide the inheritances for the saints; 6—9, John Johnson is to be a member of the United Order.
1—2, Many of the saints in Zion (Jackson County, Missouri) are blessed for their faithfulness; 3—5, Parley P. Pratt is commended for his labors in the school in Zion; 6—9, Those who observe their covenants are accepted by the Lord; 10—17, A house is to be built in Zion in which the pure in heart shall see God; 18—21, Zion is the pure in heart; 22—28, Zion shall escape the Lord’s scourge if she is faithful.
1—3, Afflictions of the saints shall be for their good; 4—8, The saints are to befriend the constitutional law of the land; 9—10, Honest, wise, and good men should be supported for secular offices; 11—15, Those who lay down their lives in the Lord’s cause shall have eternal life; 16—18, Renounce war and proclaim peace; 19—22, The saints in Kirtland are reproved and commanded to repent; 23—32, The Lord reveals his laws governing the persecutions and afflictions imposed on his people; 33—38, War is justified only when the Lord commands it; 39—48, The saints are to forgive their enemies, who, if they repent, shall also escape the Lord’s vengeance.
1—8, John Murdock is called to proclaim the gospel, and those who receive him receive the Lord and shall obtain mercy.
1—4, Joseph and Sidney to preach the gospel for the salvation of souls; 5—8, It shall be given them in the very hour what they shall say; 9—12, Sidney is to be a spokesman and Joseph is to be a revelator and mighty in testimony; 13—17, The Lord will raise up a pure people, and the obedient shall be saved.
1—8, The saints are chastened and afflicted because of their transgressions; 9—15, The Lord’s indignation shall fall upon the nations, but his people will be gathered and comforted; 16—21, Zion and her stakes shall be established; 22—31, The nature of life during the Millennium is set forth; 32—42, The saints shall be blessed and rewarded then; 43—62, Parable of the nobleman and the olive trees signifying the troubles and eventual redemption of Zion; 63—75, The saints are to continue their gathering together; 76—80, The Lord established the Constitution of the United States; 81—101, The saints are to importune for the redress of grievances, according to the parable of the woman and the unjust judge.
1—8, A high council is appointed to settle important difficulties that arise in the Church; 9—18, Procedures are given for hearing cases; 19—23, The president of the council renders the decision; 24—34, Appellate procedure is set forth.
1—4, Why the Lord permitted the saints in Jackson County to be persecuted; 5—10, The saints shall prevail if they keep the commandments; 11—20, The redemption of Zion shall come by power, and the Lord will go before his people; 21—28, The saints are to gather in Zion, and those who lay down their lives shall find them again; 29—40, Various brethren are called to organize Zion’s Camp and go to Zion; they are promised victory if they are faithful.
1—10, Saints who transgress against the United Order shall be cursed; 11—16, The Lord provides for his saints in his own way; 17—18, Gospel law governs the care of the poor; 19—46, Stewardships and blessings of various brethren are designated; 47—53, The United Order in Kirtland and the order in Zion are to operate separately; 54—66, The sacred treasury of the Lord is set up for the printing of the scriptures; 67—77, The general treasury of the United Order is to operate on the basis of common consent; 78—86, Those in the United Order are to pay all their debts, and the Lord will deliver them from financial bondage.
1—5, Zion shall be built up by conformity to celestial law; 6—13, Redemption of Zion deferred for a little season; 14—19, The Lord will fight the battles of Zion; 20—26, The saints are to be wise and not boast of mighty works as they gather; 27—30, Lands in Jackson and adjoining counties should be purchased; 31—34, The elders are to receive an endowment in the House of the Lord in Kirtland; 35—37, Saints who are both called and chosen shall be sanctified; 38—41, Saints are to lift an ensign of peace to the world.
1—3, Warren A. Cowdery is called as a local presiding officer; 4—5, The Second Coming shall not overtake the children of light as a thief; 6—8, Great blessings follow faithful service in the Church.
1—6, There are two priesthoods: the Melchizedek and the Aaronic; 7—12, Those who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood have power to officiate in all offices in the Church; 13—17, The bishopric presides over the Aaronic Priesthood, which administers in outward ordinances; 18—20, The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the keys of all spiritual blessings; the Aaronic Priesthood holds the keys of the ministering of angels; 21—38, The First Presidency, the Twelve, and the Seventy constitute the presiding quorums, whose decisions are to be made in unity and righteousness; 39—52, Patriarchal order established from Adam to Noah; 53—57, Ancient saints assembled at Adam-ondi-Ahman, and the Lord appeared to them; 58—67, The Twelve are to set the officers of the Church in order; 68—76, Bishops serve as common judges in Israel; 77—84, The First Presidency and the Twelve constitute the highest court in the Church; 85—100, Priesthood presidents govern their respective quorums.
1—3, Lyman Sherman forgiven of his sins; 4—5, He is to be numbered with the leading elders of the Church; 6—8, He is called to preach the gospel and strengthen his brethren.
1—5, Kirtland Temple built as a place for the son of Man to visit; 6—21, It is to be a house of prayer, fasting, faith, learning, glory, and order, and a house of God; 22—33, May the unrepentant who oppose the Lord’s people be confounded; 34—42, May the saints go forth in power to gather the righteous to Zion; 43—53, May the saints be delivered from the terrible things to be poured out upon the wicked in the last days; 54—58, May nations and peoples and churches be prepared for the gospel; 59—67, May the Jews, the Lamanites, and all Israel be redeemed; 68—80, May the saints be crowned with glory and honor and gain eternal salvation.
1—10, The Lord Jehovah appears in glory and accepts the Kirtland Temple as his house; 11—12, Moses and Elias each appear and commit their keys and dispensations; 13—16, Elijah returns and commits the keys of his dispensation as promised by Malachi.
1—5, The Lord looks to the temporal needs of his servants; 6—11, He will deal mercifully with Zion and arrange all things for the good of his servants.
1—10, The Twelve are to send the gospel and raise the warning voice to all nations and people; 11—15, They are to take up their cross, follow Jesus, and feed his sheep; 16—20, Those who receive the First Presidency receive the Lord; 21—29, Darkness covers the earth, and only those who believe and are baptized shall be saved; 30—34, The First Presidency and the Twelve hold the keys of the dispensation of the fulness of times.
1—6, The Stem of Jesse, the rod coming therefrom, and the root of Jesse are identified; 7—10, The scattered remnants of Zion have a right to the priesthood and are called to return to the Lord.
1—2, Church positions held by those who are not faithful shall be given to others.
1—4, The Lord names his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 5—6, Zion and her stakes are places of defense and refuge for the saints; 7—16, The saints are commanded to build a House of the Lord at Far West; 17—19, Joseph Smith holds the keys of the kingdom of God on earth.
1—9, The Lord’s servants should not covet temporal things, for “what is property unto the Lord?”; 10—16, They are to forsake littleness of soul, and their sacrifices shall be sacred unto the Lord.
1—3, The Lord will provide for the families of the Twelve; 4—6, Vacancies in the Twelve are filled.
1—5, The saints are to pay their surplus property and then give, as tithing, one-tenth of their interest annually; 6—7, Such a course will sanctify the land of Zion.
1—6, The Prophet pleads with the Lord for the suffering saints; 7—10, The Lord speaks peace to him; 11—17, Cursed are all those who raise false cries of transgression against the Lord’s people; 18—25, They shall not have right to the priesthood and shall be damned; 26—32, Glorious revelations promised those who endure valiantly; 33—40, Why many are called and few chosen; 41—46, The priesthood should be used only in righteousness.
1—4, The ends of the earth shall inquire after the name of Joseph Smith; 5—7, All his perils and travails shall give him experience and be for his good; 8—9, The son of Man hath descended below them all.
1—6, The saints should collect and publish an account of their sufferings and persecutions; 7—10, The same spirit that established the false creeds also leads to persecution of the saints; 11—17, Many among all sects will yet receive the truth.
1—14, Joseph Smith is commanded to make a solemn proclamation of the gospel to the president of the United States, the governors, and the rulers of all nations; 15—21, Hyrum Smith, David W. Patten, Joseph Smith, Sen., and others among the living and the dead are blessed for their integrity and virtues; 22—28, The saints are commanded to build both a house for the entertainment of strangers and a temple in Nauvoo; 29—36, Baptisms for the dead are to be performed in temples; 37—44, The Lord’s people always build temples for the performance of holy ordinances; 45—55, The saints are excused from building the temple in Jackson County because of the oppression of their enemies; 56—83, Directions are given for the building of the Nauvoo House; 84—96, Hyrum Smith is called to be a patriarch and to receive the keys and stand in the place of Oliver Cowdery; 97—122, William Law and others are counseled in their labors; 123—145, General and local officers are named, along with their duties and quorum affiliations.
1—4, The saints are to build cities and to gather to the stakes of Zion.
1—3, Brigham Young is commended for his labors and is relieved of future travel abroad.
1—4, Joseph Smith glories in persecution and tribulation; 5—12, Records must be kept relative to baptisms for the dead.
1—5, Local and general recorders must certify to the fact of baptisms for the dead; 6—9, Their records are binding and recorded on earth and in heaven; 10—14, The baptismal font is a similitude of the grave; 15—17, Elijah restored power relative to baptism for the dead; 18—21, All of the keys, powers, and authorities of past dispensations have been restored; 22—25, Glad and glorious tidings acclaimed for the living and the dead.
1—3, There are both resurrected and spirit bodies in heaven; 4—9, Keys are given whereby messengers from beyond the veil may be identified.
1—3, The Father and the son may appear personally to men; 4—7, Angels reside in a celestial sphere; 8—9, The celestial earth will be a great Urim and Thummim; 10—11, A white stone is given to all who enter the celestial world; 12—17, The time of the Second Coming is withheld from the Prophet; 18—19, Intelligence gained in this life rises with us in the resurrection; 20—21, All blessings come by obedience to law; 22—23, The Father and the son have bodies of flesh and bones.
1—4, Celestial marriage is essential to exaltation in the highest heaven; 5—6, How men are sealed up unto eternal life; 7—8, All spirit is matter.
1—6, Exaltation is gained through the new and everlasting covenant; 7—14, The terms and conditions of that covenant are set forth; 15—20, Celestial marriage and a continuation of the family unit enable men to become gods; 21—25, The strait and narrow way that leads to eternal lives; 26—27, Law given relative to blasphemy against the Holy Ghost; 28—39, Promises of eternal increase and exaltation made to prophets and saints in all ages; 40—47, Joseph Smith is given the power to bind and seal on earth and in heaven; 48—50, The Lord seals upon him his exaltation; 51—57, Emma Smith is counseled to be faithful and true; 58—66, Laws governing the plurality of wives are set forth.
1—6, The saints are commanded to prepare for the Second Coming; 7—16, All men are commanded to flee from Babylon, come to Zion, and prepare for the great day of the Lord; 17—35, He shall stand on Mount Zion, the continents shall become one land, and the lost tribes of Israel shall return; 36—40, The gospel was restored through Joseph Smith to be preached in all the world; 41—51, The Lord shall come down in vengeance upon the wicked; 52—56, It shall be the year of his redeemed; 57—74, The gospel is to be sent forth to save the saints and for the destruction of the wicked.
1—4, Governments should preserve freedom of conscience and worship; 5—8, All men should uphold their governments, and owe respect and deference to the law; 9—10, Religious societies should not exercise civil powers; 11—12, Men are justified in defending themselves and their property.
1—2, Joseph and Hyrum martyred in Carthage Jail; 3, Preeminent position of the Prophet acclaimed; 4—7, Their innocent blood testifies of the truth and divinity of the work.
1—16, How the Camp of Israel is to be organized for the westward journey; 17—27, The saints are commanded to live by numerous gospel standards; 28—33, The saints should sing, dance, pray, and learn wisdom; 34—42, Prophets are slain that they might be honored and the wicked condemned.
1—6, The Prophet sees his brother Alvin in the celestial kingdom; 7—9, The doctrine of salvation for the dead is revealed; 10, All children are saved in the celestial kingdom.
1—10, President Joseph F. Smith ponders upon the writings of Peter and our Lord’s visit to the spirit world; 11—24, He sees the righteous dead assembled in paradise and Christ’s ministry among them; 25—37, How the preaching of the gospel was organized among the spirits; 38—52, President Smith sees Adam, Eve, and many of the holy prophets in the spirit world who considered their spirit state before their resurrection as a bondage; 53—60, The righteous dead of this day continue their labors in the world of spirits.