JOSEPH SMITH HISTORY

Owing to the many reports which have been put in circulation by evil disposed and designing persons in relation to the rise and progress of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all of which have been designed by the authors thereof to militate against its character as a church and its progress in the world, I have been induced to write this history, so as to...

Revelation given at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1828, to Joseph the Seer after he had lost certain writings which he had translated by the gift and power of God [See also jsh 10:1-6], saying:

The works, and designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come to naught, for God does not walk in crooked paths, neither does he turn to the right hand nor to the left, neither...

A revelation given in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Oliver Cowdery. Oliver desired to know whether the Lord would grant him the gift of translation. [See also jsh 13:21–23.]

Oliver, verily, verily I say unto you that assuredly as the Lord lives, which is your God and your Redeemer, even so sure shall you receive a knowledge of whatever things you shall ask with an...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Manchester, New York, March 1830, to Martin Harris. [See also jsh 17:1–10.]

A commandment of God and not of man to you, Martin, given by him who is eternal, yea, even I. I am he, the Beginning and the End, yea, Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord, the Redeemer of the world. I, having accomplished and finished the will of him whose I am, even the Father,...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Harmony, Pennsylvania, in July 1830, to Emma Smith.

Emma, my daughter in Zion, a revelation I give unto you concerning my will. Behold, your sins are forgiven you and you are an elect lady, whom I have called. Murmur not because of the things which you have not seen, for they are withheld from you and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830, to Joseph Smith Jr., Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer.

Behold, I say unto you that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required until after you shall go to the west to hold...

A revelation given at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Oliver Cowdery.

Behold, you were called and chosen to write the Book of Mormon, and to my ministry, and I have lifted you up out of your afflictions and have counseled you, that you have been delivered from all your enemies, and you have been delivered from the power of Satan and from darkness. Nevertheless, you are...

A revelation to the church, given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Harmony, Pennsylvania, about August 1830. Joseph went to purchase wine for the sacrament and was stopped by an angel. The angel spoke to him, saying:

Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Lord, your God, and your Redeemer, whose word is quick and powerful, for behold, I say unto you, it matters not what you shall eat or what you...

A revelation given at Fayette, New York, September 1830, to Joseph the Seer.

Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ your Redeemer, the great I Am, whose arm of mercy has atoned for your sins, who will gather his people even as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, even as many as will hearken to my voice, and humble themselves before me, and call upon me in mighty prayer. Behold, verily, verily...

A revelation given at Fayette, New York, September 1830, through Joseph Jr. to Oliver Cowdery: his call to the Lamanites, etc.

Behold, I say unto you, Oliver, that it shall be given unto you that you shall be heard by the church in all things whatever you shall so teach them by the Comforter concerning the revelations and commandments which I have given. But behold, verily, verily I say unto you,...

A commandment given at Fayette, New York, September 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to David Whitmer.

Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied upon me for strength as you ought, but your mind has been on the things of earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been called. And you have not given heed unto my spirit, and to...

A revelation given at Fayette, New York, September 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Peter Whitmer Jr.

Behold, I say unto you, Peter, that you shall take your journey with your brother Oliver, for the time has come that it is expedient in me that you shall open your mouth to declare my gospel. Therefore, fear not, but give heed unto the words and advice of your brother which he shall give you, and...

A revelation given at Fayette, Seneca County, New York, September 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to John Whitmer: his call to the ministry, etc.

Behold, I say unto John that you shall commence from this time forth to proclaim my gospel as with the voice of a trump, and your labor shall be at your brother Philip’s [Burroughs] and in that region round about, yea, wherever you can be heard until I...

A revelation given at Fayette, New York, September 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Thomas B. Marsh: his call to the ministry, etc.

Thomas, my son, blessed are you because of your faith in my words. Behold, you have had many afflictions because of your family; nevertheless, I will bless you and your family, yea, your little ones. And the day comes that they will believe and know the truth, and be...

A revelation given at Manchester, New York, October 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson.

And now concerning my servant Parley, behold, I say unto him that as I live, I will that he shall declare my gospel and learn of me, and be meek and lowly of heart. And that which I have appointed unto him is that he shall go with my servant Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer Jr....

A commandment given at Fayette, New York, October 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Ezra Thayer and Northrop Sweet: their call to the ministry, etc.

Behold, I say unto you, my servants Ezra and Northrop, open your ears and hearken to the voice of the Lord your God, whose word is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of the joints and marrow, soul and spirit,...

A commandment given at Fayette, New York, 4 November 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Orson Pratt: his call to the ministry, etc.

My son, Orson, hearken, and behold what I the Lord God shall say unto you, even Jesus Christ your Redeemer, the Light and the Life of the world, a light which shines in darkness and the darkness comprehends it not, who so loved the world that he gave his own life, that...

A commandment given at Fayette, New York, 7 December 1830, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon.

Listen to the voice of the Lord your God, even Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, whose course is one eternal round, the same today as yesterday and for ever. I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for the sins of the world, even as many as will believe on my name, that they may...

A commandment given near Fayette, New York, 9 December 1830, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Edward Partridge: his call to the ministry, etc.

Thus says the Lord God, the Mighty One of Israel: Behold, I say unto you, my servant Edward, that you are blessed, and your sins are forgiven you, and you are called to preach my gospel as with the voice of a trump, and I will lay my hand upon you by the hand of...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Fayette, New York, 30 December 1830, to Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith Jr. at a time that they went from Fayette to Canandaigua to translate, etc.

A commandment to Sidney and Joseph, saying, Behold, I say unto you that it is not expedient in me that you should translate any more until you shall go to the Ohio, and this because of the enemy and for...

An explanation of the first epistle to the Corinthians, 7th chapter and 14th verse [kjv; see 1 Cor. 1:26], given to Joseph the Seer at Wayne County, New York, 1830.

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband, else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

Now, in the days of the apostles, the law of circumcision was had...

A commandment given at Fayette, New York, 2 January 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to the churches in New York at a conference, they being commanded to flee to Ohio, etc., saying:

Thus says the Lord God, even Jesus Christ, the great I Am, Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the same which looked upon the wide expanse of eternity, and all the seraphic hosts of heaven, before the world was...

A revelation given at Fayette, New York, 5 January 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. A man by the name of James Covel covenanted with the Lord that he would obey any commandment the Lord would give through his servant Joseph, and accordingly Joseph inquired of the Lord and he received these words.

Hearken, and listen to the voice of him who is from all eternity to all eternity, the great I Am, even...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Fayette, New York, 6 January 1831, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon, telling them why James Covel failed to obey the command which he received.

Behold, verily I say unto you that his heart was right before me, for he covenanted with me that he would obey my word. And he received the word with gladness. But straightway, Satan tempted him, and the...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 4 February 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. The elders of the church are commanded to assemble to receive the Lord’s law. Instructions are given concerning Joseph Smith Jr., Sidney Rigdon, and Edward Partridge.

Hearken and hear, O my people, says your Lord and your God, you whom I delight to bless with the greatest of blessings, you that hear me. And you that...

The laws of the church of Christ, received in Kirtland, Ohio, 9 February 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. in the presence of twelve elders. Instructions are given to Joseph Smith Jr., Sidney Rigdon, and Edward Partridge.

First — Shall the church come together into one place or continue in separate establishments?Hearken, O you elders of my church who have assembled yourselves together in my name,...

Complying with the commandment of Jesus Christ given two weeks earlier, these rules and regulations of the Law were drafted on 23 February 1831, by Joseph Smith Jr. and 7 elders of the church of Christ and explain how the church was to act upon the points of the Law.

The rules and regulations of the Law

First — The first commandment in the Law teaches that all the elders shall go unto the regions...

A revelation received 23 February 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. showing how the church is to act in cases of adultery.

Behold, verily I say unto you, whatever person among you, having put away their companion for the cause of fornication, or in other words, if he shall testify before you in all lowliness of heart that this is the case, you shall not cast them out from among you. But if you shall...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, [9-22] February 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to the elders of the church.

O hearken, you elders of my church, and give ear to the words which I shall speak unto you, for behold, verily, verily I say unto you that you have received a commandment for a law unto my church, through him whom I have appointed unto you to receive commandments and revelations from...

Revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Kirtland, Ohio, [9-22] February 1831, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon: a call to the elders of the church, etc.

Behold, thus says the Lord unto you my servants: It is expedient in me that the elders of my church should be called to gather from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, by letter or some other way. And it...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 7 March 1831, to Joseph the Seer, saying:

Hearken, O you people of my church, to whom the Kingdom has been given. Hearken and give ear to him who laid the foundation of the earth, who made the heavens and all the hosts thereof, and by whom all things were made which live and move and have a being. And again I say, hearken unto my voice, lest death shall...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, about 8 March 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to the church.

Hearken, O you my people of my church, for verily I say unto you that those things were spoken unto you for your profit and learning, but notwithstanding those things which are written, it always has been given to the elders of my church, from the beginning and ever shall be, to conduct all meetings...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, about 8 March 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to John Whitmer, in consequence of not feeling reconciled to write at the request of Joseph without a commandment, etc.

Behold, it is expedient in me that my servant John should write and keep a regular history and assist my servant Joseph in transcribing all things which shall be given him. And again, verily I say...

A revelation received at Kirtland, Ohio, 10 March 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. concerning the brethren in New York: how to manage their property, etc.

It is necessary that you should remain for the present time in your places of abode, as it shall be suitable to your circumstances. And inasmuch as you have lands, you shall impart to the eastern brethren; and inasmuch as you have not lands, let...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 7 May 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt and Leman Copley, regarding their mission to the Shakers.

Hearken unto my word, my servants Sidney, and Parley, and Leman. For behold, verily I say unto you that I give unto you a commandment that you shall go and preach my gospel which you have received, even as you have received it, unto...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 9 May 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Joseph Wakefield, Parley P. Pratt, John Corrill, Edward Partridge, and the elders of the church.

Hearken, O you elders of my church, and give ear to the voice of the living God, and attend to the words of wisdom which shall be given unto you, according as you have asked and are agreed, as touching the church, and the...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 15 May 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Ezra Thayer and Joseph Smith Sr. concerning a farm, etc.

Hearken unto my words, and behold, I will make known unto you what you shall do as it shall be pleasing unto me, for verily I say unto you it must needs be that you let the bargain stand that you have made concerning these farms until it be so fulfilled. Behold,...

A revelation given at Thompson, Ohio, 20 May 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to bishop Edward Partridge concerning the property of the church, etc.

Hearken unto me, says the Lord your God, and I will speak unto my servant Edward Partridge and give unto him directions, for it must needs be that he receive directions how to organize this people; for it must needs be that they are organized according...

A revelation to the elders of the church of Christ, given at Kirtland, Ohio, 6 June 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Behold, thus says the Lord unto the elders whom he has called and chosen in these last days by the voice of his spirit, saying: I the Lord will make known unto you what I will that you should do from this time until the next conference, which shall be held in Missouri upon the land...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 8 June 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Sidney Gilbert.

Behold, I say unto you my servant Sidney that I have heard your prayers, and you have called upon me that it should be made known unto you of the Lord your God concerning your calling and election in this church, which I the Lord have raised up in these last days.

Behold, I, the Lord, who was crucified...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 10 June 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Newel Knight.

Behold, thus says the Lord, even Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, even he who was crucified for the sins of the world: Behold, verily, verily I say unto you my servant Newel, you shall stand fast in the office wherewith I have appointed you. And if your brethren desire to escape their enemies,...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 14 June 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to William Phelps and Joseph Coe: their calling, etc.

Behold, thus says the Lord unto you my servant William, yea, even the Lord of the whole earth: You are called and chosen, and after you have been baptized by water, which if you do with an eye single to my glory, you shall have a remission of your sins and a reception...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 15 June 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. Thomas B. Marsh was desirous to know what he should do as the Lord had commanded him and Ezra Thayer to take their journey to the land of Missouri, but Thayer could not be ready as soon as Thomas wanted, and this revelation followed.

Hearken, O you people which profess my name, says the Lord your God. For behold, my anger...

A revelation given at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, 20 July 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr., giving directions to the bishop and agent on how to proceed concerning purchasing lands, etc.

Hearken, O you elders of my church, says the Lord your God, who have assembled yourselves together, according to my commandment, in this land, which is the land of Missouri, which is the land which I have...

A revelation given at Jackson County, Missouri, 1 August 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Edward Partridge, Martin Harris, William W. Phelps, Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith Jr., Oliver Cowdery, Ziba Peterson, and other elders of the church.

Hearken, O you elders of my church, and give ear to my word, and learn of me what I will concerning you, and also concerning this land unto which I have sent...

A revelation given at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, 7 August 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Behold, blessed, says the Lord, are they who have come up unto this land with an eye single to my glory, according to my commandments, for they that live shall inherit the earth, and they that die shall rest from all their labors, and their works shall follow them. And they shall receive a crown...

A revelation given at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, 8 August 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.: directions to Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith Jr., Oliver Cowdery, and Edward Partridge.

Behold, thus says the Lord unto the elders of his church, who are to return speedily to the land from whence they came: Behold, it pleases me that you have come up hither, but with some I am not well pleased, for...

A revelation given on the bank of the river Destruction (Missouri River), McIlwaine’s Bend, 12 August 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to William W. Phelps, Sidney Gilbert, Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith Jr., Oliver Cowdery, Reynolds Cahoon and Samuel Smith.

Behold and hearken unto the voice of him who has all power, who is from everlasting to everlasting, even Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the...

A revelation given on the banks of the Missouri River at Chariton, Missouri, 13 August 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to a group of elders journeying to Jackson County.

Behold and hearken, O you elders of my church, says the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, your advocate, who knows the weakness of man, and how to succor them who are tempted. And verily, my eyes are upon those who have not as yet...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 30 August 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Titus Billings, Joseph Smith Jr., Newel K. Whitney, Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, and others.

Hearken, O you people, and open your hearts and give ear from afar, and listen, you that call yourselves the people of the Lord, and hear the word of the Lord and his will concerning you. Yea, verily I say, hear the word of...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 11 September 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.: directions to the elders, etc.

Behold, thus says the Lord your God unto you, O you elders of my church: Hearken, and hear and receive my will concerning you. For verily I say unto you, I will that you should overcome the world; wherefore, I will have compassion upon you. There are those among you who have sinned,...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 29 October 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to William E. McLellin.

Behold, thus says the Lord unto you my servant William: Blessed are you inasmuch as you have turned away from your iniquities and have received my truths, says the Lord your Redeemer, the Savior of the world, even of as many as believe on my name. Verily I say unto you, blessed are you for...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 30 October 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Hearken and lo, a voice as one sent down from on high, who is mighty and powerful, whose going forth is unto the ends of the earth, yea, whose voice is unto men: Prepare you all the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth, and from thence shall the...

A preface to the Book of Commandments given by the Lord through Joseph Smith Jr., November 1831, at Hiram, Ohio.

Hearken, O you people of my church, says the voice of him who dwells on high, and whose eyes are upon all men. Yea, verily I say, hearken you people from afar, and you that are upon the islands of the sea, listen together, for verily the voice of the Lord is unto all men, and there is...

A revelation given to Joseph Smith Jr. in Hiram, Ohio, 1 November 1831, regarding Orson Hyde, Luke Johnson, Lyman Johnson and William E. McLellin. Certain items are added to the laws and commandments previously given to the church. And instructions are given to Oliver Cowdery.

Firstly, my servant Orson was called by his ordinance to proclaim the everlasting gospel, by the spirit of the living God,...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 2 November 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Behold and hearken, O you elders of my church who have assembled yourselves together, whose prayers I have heard and whose hearts I know and whose desires have come up before me. Behold and lo, my eyes are upon you, and the heavens and the earth are in my hands, and the riches of eternity are mine to give. You endeavored...

A testimony given at Hiram, Ohio, circa 2 November 1831.

We, the undersigners, feel willing to bear testimony to all the world of mankind, to every creature upon the face of all the earth, and upon the islands of the sea that God has borne record to our souls through the holy ghost, shed forth upon us, that these commandments are given by inspiration of God, and are profitable for all men, and are...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 3 November 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Hearken, O you people of my church, says the Lord your God, and hear the word of the Lord concerning you, the Lord who shall suddenly come to his temple, the Lord who shall come down upon the world with a curse to judgment, yea, upon all the nations that forget God and upon all the ungodly among you, for he shall make...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 11 November 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to the church of Christ in the Land of Zion, in addition to the church laws respecting church business.

Verily I say unto you, says the Lord of Hosts, there must needs be presiding elders to preside over them who are of the office of an elder, and also priests over them who are of the office of a priest, and also...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 11 November 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer.

Hearken unto me, says the Lord, for verily I say unto you, for my servant Oliver’s sake, it is not wisdom in me that he should be entrusted with the commandments and moneys which he shall carry unto the land of Zion, except one go with him who will be true and faithful. Wherefore, I,...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 12 November 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr., giving instructions to Joseph Smith Jr., Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdery, John Whitmer, Sidney Rigdon and William W. Phelps.

Behold and hearken, O you inhabitants of Zion, and all you people of my church which are far off, and hear the word of the Lord which I give unto my servant Joseph, and also unto my servant Martin,...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Hiram, Ohio, 1 December 1831, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon.

Behold, thus says the Lord unto you my servants, that the time has verily come that it is necessary and expedient in me that you should open your mouths in proclaiming my gospel, the things of the kingdom, expounding the mysteries thereof out of the scriptures, according to that...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 4 December 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr. Newel K. Whitney is appointed to be a bishop.

Hearken and listen to the voice of the Lord, O you who have assembled yourselves together, who are the high priests of my church, to whom the kingdom and power have been given. For verily says the Lord, it is expedient in me for a bishop to be appointed unto you, or of you,...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 4 December 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.

The word of the Lord, in addition to the Law which has been given, making known the duty of the bishop who has been ordained unto the church in this part of the vineyard, which is verily this: to keep the Lord’s storehouse, to receive the funds of the church in this part of the vineyard, to take an account of the...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 4 December 1831, through Joseph Smith Jr.: a few words in addition to the laws of the kingdom respecting the members of the church.

They who are appointed by the holy spirit to go up unto Zion, and they who are privileged to go up unto Zion, let them carry up unto the bishop a certificate from three elders of the church, or a certificate from the bishop;...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Hiram, Ohio, 10 January 1832, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon: the word of the Lord unto them concerning what the elders of the church should do until their next conference.

For verily thus says the Lord: It is expedient in me that they should continue preaching the gospel, and in exhortation to the churches in the regions round about, until...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr., 25 January 1832, at Amherst, Ohio, to a conference of ten elders: William E. McLellin, Luke Johnson, Orson Hyde, Samuel H. Smith, Lyman Johnson, Orson Pratt, Asa Dodds, Calves Wilson, Major N. Ashley, and Burr Riggs.

Verily, verily I say unto you, I who speak even by the voice of my spirit, even Alpha and Omega, your Lord and your God. Hearken, O you...

A revelation given at Amherst, Ohio, 25 January, 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr.

And again thus says the Lord unto you, O you elders of my church who have given your names that you might know his will concerning you: Behold, I say unto you that it is the duty of the church to assist in supporting the families of those, and also to support the families of those, who are called and must needs be sent...

A vision of Joseph Smith Jr. & Sidney Rigdon, 16 February 1832, given in Portage County, Hiram Township, State of Ohio, in North America which they saw concerning the church of the Firstborn and concerning the economy of God and his vast creation throughout all eternity. [Note: Because the wording of this revelation was dictated by Heaven, archaic language has been preserved.]

Hear, O ye Heavens,...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 1 March 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Newel K. Whitney, Joseph Smith Jr., and Sidney Rigdon.

Hearken unto me, says the Lord your God, O you who are ordained unto the high priesthood of my church, who have assembled yourselves together, and listen to the counsel of him who has ordained you from on high, who shall speak in your ear the words of wisdom, that...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 7 March 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Stephen Burnett.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you my servant Stephen: Go all you, go into the world and preach the gospel to every creature that comes under the sound of your voice. And inasmuch as you desire a companion, I will give unto you my servant Eden Smith. Therefore, go and preach my gospel, whether to the...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 12 March 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Jared Carter.

Verily, verily I say unto you that it is my will that my servant Jared should go again into the eastern countries, from place to place and from city to city, in the power of the ordinance wherewith he has been ordained, proclaiming glad tidings of great joy, even the everlasting gospel. And I will send upon...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 15 March 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Jesse Gause, and later applied to Frederick G. Williams.

Verily, verily I say unto you my servant Jesse, listen to the voice of him who speaks to you the word of the Lord your God, and hearken to the calling wherewith you are called, even to be a high priest in my church and counselor unto my servant Joseph, unto whom I...

Answers to questions about The Revelation of Saint John, given at Hiram, Ohio, between about 4 and about 20 March 1832.

Revelation Explained:

Question: What is the sea of glass spoken of by John, 4th chapter and 6th verse of Revelation [Rev. 2:2]?
Answer: It is the earth in its sanctified, immortal, and Eternal state.

Question: What are we to understand by the four beasts spoken of by John in the 4th...

A sample of pure language, received between about 4 and about 20 March 1832, given by Joseph the Seer.

Question: What is the name of God in pure language?
Answer: Ahman.

Question: The meaning of the pure word Ahman?
Answer: It is the being which made all things, in all its parts.

Question: What is the name of the Son of God?
Answer: The Son Ahman.

Question: What is the Son Ahman?Answer: It is the...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 20 March 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr.

First — shall we procure the paper required of our brethren in their letter and carry it with us, or not? And if we do, what moneys shall we use for that purpose?It is expedient, says the Lord unto you, that the paper shall be purchased for the printing of the book of the Lord’s commandments, and it must needs be that you...

A revelation given between 8 March and 24 March 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you, my servant Sidney Rigdon and Joseph: I reveal unto you for your own profit and instruction concerning the bishops of my church, what is their duty in the church. Behold, it is their duty to stand in the office of their bishopric, and to fill the judgment seat which I have appointed...

A revelation given at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, 26 April 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily, verily I say unto you my servants that inasmuch as you have forgiven one another your trespasses, even so, I, the Lord, forgive you. Nevertheless, there are those among you who have sinned exceedingly, yea, even all of you have sinned, but verily I say unto you, beware from henceforth and...

A revelation given at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, 30 April 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord: In addition to the laws of the church, concerning women and children who belong to the church, who have lost their husbands or fathers, women have claim on their husbands until they are taken, and if they are not found transgressors, they remain upon their inheritances. All...

The earliest written history by Joseph Smith Jr., written in the summer of 1832, and never prepared for publication.

A history of the life of Joseph Smith Jr., an account of his marvelous experience and of all the mighty acts which he does in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God of whom he bears record; and also an account of the rise of the church of Christ in the eve of time,...

A revelation given at Hiram, Ohio, 29 August 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr. to John Murdock. This revelation includes a quote from the Epistle of Judas, quoting the book of 1 Enoch.

Behold, thus says the Lord unto you my servant John: You are called to go unto the eastern countries, from house to house, and from village to village, and from city to city, to proclaim my everlasting gospel unto the...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 22–23 September 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr.

A revelation of Jesus Christ unto his servant Joseph Smith Jr. and six elders, as they united their hearts in lifting their voice on high. Yea, the word of the Lord concerning his church established in the last days, for the restoration of his people as he has spoken by the mouth of his prophets, and for the...

A letter from Joseph Smith to William W. Phelps, 27 November 1832.

Brother William W. Phelps,

I say brother because I feel so from the heart, and although it is not long since I wrote a letter unto you, yet I feel as though you would excuse me for writing this, as I have many things which I wish to communicate — some things which I will mention in this letter, which are laying great with weight...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 6 December 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr. explaining the parable of the wheat and tares.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you my servants, concerning the parable of the wheat and of the tares: Behold, verily I say that the field was the world, and the apostles were the sowers of the seed. And after they have fallen asleep, the great persecutor of the church, the...

A prophecy given at Kirtland, Ohio, 25 December 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord concerning the wars that will shortly come to pass, beginning at the rebellion of South Carolina, which will eventually terminate in the death and misery of many souls: And the days will come that war will be poured out upon all nations, beginning at this place; for behold, the Southern states...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 27–28 December 1832, through Joseph Smith Jr. to the first elders of the church of Christ organized in these last days.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you who have assembled yourselves together to receive his will concerning you: Behold, this is pleasing unto your Lord, and the angels rejoice over you. The alms of your prayers have come up into the ears of the...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 3 January 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr.

The order of the House of God, prepared for the presidency, and instruction in all things that are expedient for the officers, or in other words, those who are called to the ministry in the church, beginning at the high priests, even down to the deacon.

And this shall be the order of the house: he that is appointed to be...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 5 January 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Frederick G. Williams.

Behold, I say unto you, my servant Frederick, listen to the word of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer. You have desired of me to know which would be the most worth unto you. Behold, blessed are you for this thing. Now I say unto you, my servant Joseph is called to do a great work and...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 27 February 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr. for the benefit of the saints.

A word of Wisdom for the benefit of the saints in these last days, and also the saints in Zion, to be sent greeting, not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the word of Wisdom, showing forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints, given for a...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 8 March 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr.

A commandment given unto Joseph, saying, Thus says the Lord: Verily, verily I say unto you, my son, your sins are forgiven you according to your petition, for your prayers and the prayers of your brethren have come up unto my ears. Therefore, you are blessed from henceforth that bear the keys of the kingdom given unto...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 9 March 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr. concerning the Apocrypha.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you concerning the Apocrypha: There are many things contained therein that are true, and it is mostly translated correctly. There are many things contained therein that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men. Verily I say unto you that it is not...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 15 March 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord: I give unto the United Firm, organized agreeable to the commandment previously given, a revelation and commandment concerning my servant Frederick G. Williams, that you shall receive him into the firm. What I say unto one I say unto all.

And again, I say unto you my servant Frederick, you shall...

A revelation, including a part of the record of John the Beloved, given at Kirtland, Ohio, 6 May 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Frederick G. Williams, Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith Jr., and Newel K. Whitney.

Verily thus says the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsakes their sins, and comes unto me, and calls on my name, and obeys my voice, and keeps all my commandments, shall see...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 1 June 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you whom I love, and whom I love I also chasten, that their sins may be forgiven, for with the chastisement I prepare a way for their deliverance in all things, out of temptation. And I have loved you, therefore, you must needs be chastened and stand rebuked before my face, for you have...

Revelation to Joseph Smith Jr., showing the order of the city or stake of Zion: given for an example to the saints in Kirtland, 4 June 1833.

Behold, I say unto you, here is wisdom whereby you may know how to act concerning this matter, for it is expedient in me that this stake that I have set for the strength of Zion should be made strong. Therefore, let my servant Newel Whitney take charge of the...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 2 August 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Joseph Smith Jr., Sidney Rigdon, Frederick G. Williams, and Parley P. Pratt.

The word of the Lord unto Joseph, Sidney, and Frederick: Verily I say unto you, my friends, I speak unto you with my voice, even the voice of my spirit, that I may show unto you my will concerning your brethren in the land of Zion, many of...

A revelation received at Kirtland, Ohio, 2 August 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr.

And again, verily I say unto you my friends, a commandment I give unto you that you shall commence a work of laying out and preparing a beginning and foundation of the city of the stake of Zion, here in the land of Kirtland, beginning at my house. And behold, it must be done according to the pattern which I have given...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 6 August 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily I say unto you my friends, fear not, let your hearts be comforted, yea, rejoice evermore and in everything give thanks, waiting patiently on the Lord, for your prayers have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth and are recorded with this seal and testament: The Lord has sworn and decreed that they shall be...

A letter from Joseph Smith Jr. to his uncle, Silas Smith, written in Kirtland Mills, Ohio, 26 September 1833.

Respected Uncle Silas,

It is with feelings of deep interest for the welfare of mankind which fill my mind on the reflection that all were formed by the hand of him who will call the same to give an impartial account of all their works in that great day to which you and myself in common with...

A revelation given at Perrysburg, New York, 12 October 1833, to Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you, my friends Sidney and Joseph: Your families are well; they are in my hands, and I will do with them as seems good to me, for in me there is all power. Therefore, follow me, and listen to the counsel which I shall give unto you. Behold and lo, I have much people in...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 16 and 17 December 1833, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily I say unto you concerning your brethren who have been afflicted, and persecuted, and cast out from the land of their inheritances, I, the Lord, have suffered the affliction to come upon them wherewith they have been afflicted, in consequence of their transgressions, yet I will own them, and they shall be...

A letter to the brethren abroad, published December 1833, in The Evening and Morning Star.

THE ELDERS IN KIRTLAND, TO THEIR BRETHREN ABROAD.
Dear Brethren in Christ, and companions in tribulation:

It seems good unto us to drop a few lines to you, giving you some instruction relative to conducting the affairs of the Kingdom of God, which has been committed unto us in these later times by the will and...

Minutes from a conference of high priests, Kirtland, Ohio, 17 February 1834. Organization of the high council. Minutes corrected by Joseph Smith Jr., according to the resolution passed in this meeting.

This day a general council of twenty-four high priests assembled at the house of Joseph Smith Jr. by revelation, and proceeded to organize the high council of the church of Christ, which is to...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 24 February 1834, through Joseph Smith Jr. to the Lord’s friends. Instructions are given to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, Lyman Wight, Joseph Smith Jr., Lyman Johnson, Hyrum Smith, Frederick G. Williams, Orson Hyde, and Orson Pratt.

Verily I say unto you, my friends, behold, I will give unto you a revelation and commandment that you may know how to act in...

A revelation received at Kirtland, Ohio, 23 April 1834, through Joseph Smith Jr., giving instructions regarding the firm, and the stewardships of Sidney Rigdon, Martin Harris, John Johnson, Fredrick G. Williams, Oliver Cowdery, Newel K. Whitney, and Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily, I say unto you my friends, I give unto you counsel and a commandment concerning all the properties which belong to the firm,...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 28 April 1834, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord concerning the division and settlement of the United Firm: Let there be reserved three thousand dollars for the right and claim of the firm in Kirtland, for inheritances in due time, even when the Lord will. And with this claim, to be had in remembrance when the Lord shall reveal it for a right...

A revelation given at Clay County, Missouri, 22 June 1834, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily I say unto you who have assembled yourselves together that you may learn my will concerning the redemption of my afflicted people, behold, I say unto you, were it not for the transgressions of my people, speaking concerning the church and not individuals, they might have been redeemed, even now. But behold,...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Kirtland, Ohio, 25 November 1834, to Warren Cowdery.

It is my will that my servant Warren should be appointed and ordained a presiding high priest over my church in the land of Freedom, and the regions round about, and should preach my everlasting gospel, and lift up his voice and warn the people, not only in his own place, but in the adjoining...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 5 Dec 1834, through Joseph Smith Jr. After assembling, we received a rebuke for our former low, uncultivated, and disrespectful manner of communication and salutation with and unto each other, by the voice of the Spirit, saying unto us:

Verily, condemnation rests upon you who are appointed to lead my church, and to be saviors of men, and also upon the church....

LECTURES ON FAITH

THEOLOGY

LECTURE FIRST

Of Faith

Faith, being the first principle in revealed religion, and the foundation of all righteousness, necessarily claims the first place in a course of lectures which are designed to unfold to the understanding the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 27 October 1835, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Fredrick G. Williams.

The word of the Lord came unto me saying, My servant Frederick shall come and shall have wisdom given him to deal prudently, and my handmaiden shall be delivered of a living child and be spared.

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 1 November 1835, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Verily thus says the Lord unto me, his servant Joseph Smith Jr.: My anger is kindled against my servant Reynolds Cahoon because of his iniquities, his covetous and dishonest principles, in himself and family, and he does not purge them away and set his house in order. Therefore, if he repent not, chastisement awaits...

A revelation given to Joseph Smith Jr. at Kirtland, Ohio, 3 November 1835.

Thus came the word of the Lord unto me concerning the Twelve:

Behold, they are under condemnation because they have not been sufficiently humble in my sight, and in consequence of their covetous desires, in that they have not dealt equally with each other in the division of the moneys which came into their hands....

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 7 November 1835, through Joseph Smith Jr.

The word of the Lord came to me saying, Behold, I am well pleased with my servant Isaac Morley and my servant Edward Partridge because of the integrity of their hearts in laboring in my vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men. Verily I say unto you, their sins are forgiven them. Therefore, say unto them in my...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 8 November 1835, through Joseph Smith Jr. to William W. Phelps and John Whitmer.

The word of the Lord came unto me saying that President Phelps and President John Whitmer are under condemnation before the Lord for their iniquities.

A journal entry from Joseph Smith Jr., 9 November 1835, originally published in the October Messenger and Advocate, wherein Joseph relates to a visitor the circumstances connected with the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Being wrought up in my mind respecting the subject of religion and looking at the different systems taught the children of men, I knew not who was right or who was wrong and...

Remarks of Joseph Smith, Jr. to nine members of the Council of Twelve given in Kirtland, Ohio, 12 November 1835.

I am happy in the enjoyment of this opportunity of meeting with this council on this occasion. I am satisfied that the spirit of the Lord is here, and I am satisfied with all the brethren present, and I need not say that you have my utmost confidence and that I intend to uphold you to...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 14 November 1835, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Warren Parrish.

Thus came the word of the Lord unto me, saying, Verily thus says the Lord unto my servant Joseph concerning my servant Warren: Behold, his sins are forgiven him because of his desires to do the works of righteousness; therefore, inasmuch as he will continue to hearken unto my voice, he shall be...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 16 November 1835, written in a letter from Joseph Smith Jr. to Harvey Whitlock.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you: Let him who was my servant Harvey return unto me and unto the bosom of my church, and forsake all the sins wherewith he has offended against me, and pursue from henceforth a virtuous and upright life, and remain under the direction of those whom...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 16 November 1835, through Joseph Smith Jr. regarding Erastus Holmes.

The same night I received the word of the Lord on Mr. Holmes’ case. He had desired that I would inquire at the hand of the Lord whether it was his duty to be baptized here or wait until he returned home. The word of the Lord came unto me saying that Mr. Holmes had better not be baptized here...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 26 December 1835, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Lyman Sherman.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you my servant Lyman: Your sins are forgiven you because you have obeyed my voice in coming up hither this morning to receive counsel of him whom I have appointed. Therefore, let your soul be at rest concerning your spiritual standing, and resist no more my voice, and...

An account from the journal of Joseph Smith Jr. of a revelation in the temple at Kirtland, Ohio, 21 January 1836.

At about three o’clock p.m. I dismissed the school and the presidency, retired to the loft of the printing office, where we attended to the ordinance of washing our bodies in pure water. We also perfumed our bodies and our heads in the name of the Lord. At early candlelight, I met with...

A prayer offered by Joseph Smith at the dedication of the Lord’s house in Kirtland, Ohio, 27 March 1836. [Note: Because this prayer was revealed by Heaven, archaic language has been preserved.]

Thanks be to thy name, O Lord God of Israel, who keepest covenant and shewest mercy unto thy servants who walk uprightly before thee with all their hearts, thou who hast commanded thy servants to build a...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 23 July 1837, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Thomas B. Marsh.

Verily this is the word of the Lord unto you my servant Thomas: I have heard your prayers and your alms have come up as a memorial before me, in behalf of those your brethren who were chosen to bear testimony of my name, and to send it abroad among all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, and...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 4 September 1837, to Joseph Smith Jr., making known the transgression of John Whitmer and William W. Phelps.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you my servant Joseph: My servants John Whitmer and William W. Phelps have done those things which are not pleasing in my sight. Therefore, if they repent not, they shall be removed out of their places. Amen.

A revelation given at the French Farm, Kirtland, Ohio, 12 January 1838, in response to questions posed to the Lord by Joseph Smith Jr. in the presence of Sidney Rigdon, Vinson Knight, and George W. Robinson. [Note: Book of Covenants refers to the 1835 d&c.]

A question asked of the Lord concerning the trying of the first presidency of the Church of Latter Day Saints for transgression, according to...

A revelation given at Kirtland, Ohio, 12 January 1838, through Joseph Smith Jr.

Question: Can any branch of the Church of Latter Day Saints be considered a stake of Zion, until they have acknowledged the authority of the first presidency by a vote of said church?
Answer: Thus says the Lord: Verily I say unto you, Nay.

Question: How then?Answer: No stake shall be appointed except by the first...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Kirtland, Ohio, 12 January 1838.

Thus says the Lord: Let the presidency of my church take their families, as soon as it is practicable and a door is open for them, and move on to the west as fast as the way is made plain before their faces. And let their hearts be comforted, for I will be with them. Verily I say unto you, the time has come that your...

A revelation given at Far West, Missouri, March 1838, through Joseph Smith Jr. Questions on scripture from Elias Higbee.

Question: Who is the stem of Jesse spoken of in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th verses of the 11th chapter of Isaiah [Isa. 5:4]?
Answer: Verily thus says the Lord: It is Christ.

Question: What is the Rod spoken of in the 1st verse of the 11th chapter [Isa. 5:4] that should come of...

A revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. at Far West, Missouri, 11 April 1838, to David W. Patten.

Verily thus says the Lord: It is wisdom in my servant David W. Patten that he settle up all his business, as soon as he possibly can, and make a disposition of his merchandise, that he may perform a mission unto me next spring in company with others, even twelve including himself, to testify of my...

A revelation given in Far West, Missouri, 26 April 1838, through Joseph Smith Jr., making known the will of God concerning the building up of this place and of the Lord’s house, etc.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you, my servant Joseph Smith Jr., and also my servant Sidney Rigdon, and also my servant Hyrum Smith, and your counselors who are and who shall be hereafter appointed, and also unto my...

An entry from the journal of Joseph Smith Jr. recorded at Spring Hill, Daviess County, Missouri, 19 May 1838.

In the afternoon, I went up the river about half a mile to Wight’s Ferry, accompanied by President Rigdon, and my clerk Geo[rge] W. Robinson, for the purpose of selecting and laying claim to a city plot near said ferry, in Daviess County township 60, ranges 27 and 28, and sections 25, 36,...

A revelation given at Far West, Missouri, 8 July 1838, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Newel K. Whitney, William Marks, and Oliver Granger.

Verily thus says the Lord unto my servants William Marks and Newel K. Whitney: Let them settle up their business speedily and journey from the land of Kirtland before I the Lord send snow again upon the ground. Let them awake and arise, and come forth and not...

A revelation given to the twelve apostles, 8 July 1838, through Joseph Smith Jr. in Far West, Missouri, in the presence of Joseph Smith Jr., Sidney Rigdon, Hyrum Smith, Edward Partridge, Isaac Morley, Jared Carter, Sampson Avard, Thomas B, Marsh, and George W. Robinson, making known the will of the Lord concerning the Twelve.

Show unto us your will, O Lord, concerning the Twelve.

Verily thus says...

An entry from the journal of Joseph Smith Jr. given at Far West, Missouri, 8 July 1838.

Question: O Lord, show unto your servants how much you require of the properties of your people for a tithing.Answer: Verily thus says the Lord: I require all their surplus property to be put into the hands of the bishop of my church of Zion, for the building of my house, and for the laying the foundation of...

Joseph Smith journal and revelation given at Far West, Missouri, 8 July 1838, making known the disposition of the properties tithed.

Verily thus says the Lord: The time has now come that it shall be disposed of by a council composed of the first presidency of my church, and of the bishop and his council, and by my high council, and by my own voice unto them, says the Lord. Even so, Amen.

A revelation given at Far West, Missouri, 8 July 1838, through Joseph Smith Jr., making known the duty of Frederick G. Williams and William W. Phelps.

Verily thus says the Lord: In consequence of their transgressions, their former standing has been taken away from them. And now, if they will be saved, let them be ordained as elders in my church, to preach my gospel and travel abroad from land to...

A letter to the church signed by Joseph Smith Jr. and four others on 20 March 1839, from Liberty Jail, Clay County, Missouri.

To the Church of Latter Day Saints at Quincy, Illinois, and scattered abroad, and to Bishop Edward Partridge in particular: Your humble servant Joseph Smith Jr., prisoner for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake and for the saints, taken and held by the power of mobocracy under the...

A letter from Joseph Smith Jr. and four others, written from Liberty Jail, circa 22 March 1839, addressed to Bishop Edward Partridge and to the church.

We continue to offer further reflections to Bishop Partridge and to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, whom we love with a fervent love, and do always bear them in mind, in all our prayers, to the throne of God.

It still seems to bear...

An investigation of the Priesthood from the scriptures, 5 October 1840. This discourse was dictated by Joseph Smith to his scribe, Robert B. Thompson, the day after announcing plans for the construction of the Nauvoo Temple.

In order to investigate the subject of the Priesthood so important to this as well as every succeeding generation, I shall proceed to trace the subject as far as I possibly...

A revelation given to Joseph Smith Jr. at Nauvoo, Illinois, 19 January 1841.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you my servant Joseph Smith: I am well pleased with your offering and acknowledgments which you have made, for unto this end have I raised you up, that I might show forth my wisdom through the weak things of the earth.

Your prayers are acceptable before me, and in answer to them I say unto...

A revelation given at Nauvoo, Illinois, 20 March 1841 through Joseph Smith Jr. to William Allred, bishop of the stake at Pleasant Vale, and Henry W. Miller, president of the stake at Freedom, who desired that president Joseph Smith inquire of the Lord regarding his will concerning them.

Let my servants William Allred, and Henry W. Miller have an agency for the selling of stock for the Nauvoo...

A revelation given in the city of Nauvoo, Illinois, March 1841, through Joseph Smith Jr. in answer to the following question: What is the will of the Lord concerning the saints in the Territory of Iowa?

Verily thus says the Lord: I say unto you, if those who call themselves by my name and are assaying to be my saints, if they will do my will and keep my commandments concerning them, let them...

A revelation given at Nauvoo, Illinois, 2 December 1841, through Joseph Smith Jr. to Nancy Marinda Hyde.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you my servant Joseph: that inasmuch as you have called upon me to know my will concerning my handmaid, Nancy Marinda Hyde, behold, it is my will that she should have a better place prepared for her than that in which she now lives, in order that her life may be...

THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM

Translated through Joseph Smith primarily in November 1835, and published in the Times and Seasons 1 March – 16 May 1842.

A letter written answering a request by newspaper editor John Wentworth and published in the Times and Seasons, 1 March, 1842, in Nauvoo, Illinois under the title “Church History.” Signed by Joseph Smith, Jr., the Times and Seasons article had these words under his signature, “This paper commences my editorial career, I alone stand responsible for it, and shall do for all papers having my...

An editorial by Joseph Smith Jr. published in the Times and Seasons, 1 April 1842, entitled “Try the Spirits”.

Recent occurrences that have transpired among us render it an imperative duty devolving upon me to say something in relation to the spirits by which men are actuated. It is evident from the apostles’ writings that many false spirits existed in their day, and had gone forth into the world,...

A revelation given at Nauvoo, Illinois, 19 May 1842, through Joseph Smith Jr. regarding Hiram Kimball.

Verily thus says the Lord unto you my servant Joseph by the voice of my spirit: Hiram Kimball has been insinuating evil and forming evil opinions against you with others, and if he continue in them, he and they shall be accursed, for I am the Lord your God and will stand by you, and bless you....

A letter from Hyrum Smith to the church, by direction of Joseph Smith Jr., Nauvoo, Illinois, 12 June 1842.

To our well-beloved brother Parley P. Pratt, and to the elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in England and scattered abroad throughout all Europe, and to the saints, Greeting.

Whereas in times past, persons have been permitted to gather with the saints at Nauvoo in North...

A letter sent from President Joseph Smith Jr. to William Clayton on 1 September 1842. Joseph requested that the letter be read to the saints when they assembled at the Grove near the temple, which was done according to his request.

To all the saints in Nauvoo,

Forasmuch as the Lord has revealed unto me that my enemies, both of Missouri and this state, were again on the pursuit of me, and inasmuch...

A letter from Joseph Smith Jr. written to the Saints in Nauvoo, Illinois, 6 September 1842, read to the saints at the Grove near the temple, 11 September 1842.

To the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, send greeting. As I stated to you in my letter before I left my place, that I would write to you from time to time and give you information in relation to many subjects, I now resume the...

A letter written by president Hyrum Smith, 15 March 1844, and published in the Times and Seasons, written to the brethren of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, living on China Creek, in Hancock County, Illinois.

Greeting,

Whereas brother Richard Hewitt has called on me today to know my views concerning some doctrines that are preached in your place, and states to me that some of your...

Dream given to Joseph Smith, Jr., 26 June 1844, edited to correct and remove additions inserting “the church” three times that do not belong to Joseph’s original account. (Documentary History of the Church 6:609–619)

I was back in Kirtland, Ohio, and thought I would take a walk out by myself and view my old farm, which I found grown up with weeds and brambles, and altogether bearing evidence of...

An extract from Section 3 of the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants , received by Joseph Smith Jr. at Hiram, Portage Co., 11 November 1831, (comprising ¶¶ 9–20), with additional explanatory material written by Michael Hamill on 4 February 2017, in consultation with Denver Snuffer.

When God delivers a dispensation of the gospel to the earth, the head of that dispensation is granted the right and privilege...

THE PROVERBS OF JOSEPH SMITH JR.

Never exact of a friend in adversity what you would require in prosperity.

If a man prove himself to be honest in his deal, and an enemy come upon him wickedly (through fraud or false pretences) and, because he is stronger than he, maketh him his prisoner and spoil him with his goods, never say unto that man in the day of his adversity, Pay me what thou owest; for...

Prayer for Covenant, given to Denver Snuffer Jr. by revelation during the week of 9 July 2017.

Heavenly Father, it is I whom you named David, asking you in the name of Jesus Christ for your mercy and grace to be with those of us who seek to become your people. We hope to repent and return to your path, and no longer be condemned and rejected as a people because of those who went before. Take pity...

Answer to Prayer for Covenant, received by Denver Snuffer Jr., 14 July 2017.

I, the Lord, say to you: You have asked of me concerning the scriptures prepared on behalf of all those who seek to become my covenant people, and therefore I answer you on behalf of all the people, and not as to any individual. For there are those who are humble, patient, and easily persuaded. Nevertheless, people who...

This is the Covenant Ordinance offered by the Lord to all who will receive it. Received by Denver Snuffer Jr., July 2017, and presented for the first time in Boise, Idaho, 3 September 2017, at a Covenant of Christ conference.

Note: This covenant can be received at any time, in any place, by any person who has accepted the Doctrine of Christ. Either an authorized priesthood holder who has...

THE PROVERBS OF DENVER SNUFFER JR.

The things of God really are of deep import. Only time, experience, and careful, ponderous and solemn thoughts can find them out, provided, of course, there is a real desire to know the things of God accompanied by obedience to His commandments. If you don’t desire them, you won’t ask and won’t receive. And if you do desire them, you will ask and you will obey....

Vision given to Denver Snuffer Jr., 13 February 2003.

On the 13th of February 2003 I saw the Lord coming in His glory. At first a sign appeared in the heavens, a light emanating from a single point and turning first this way and that. All the world saw it, and men debated over its meaning. At length the light turned upon us and within it was the Lord, showing His glory, with concourses of angels...

Vision on 26 February 2005, related by Denver Snuffer Jr. in Come, Let Us Adore Him as “Gethsemane”. Also, extracts of a vision given to Denver Snuffer Jr., 14 March 2005, reported in the chapter titled “Resurrection.” Gethsemane text adopted as scripture during the canonization of these scriptures. Resurrection text was sustained as scripture, 21 April 2019, during a general conference in Grand...

Revelation given to Denver Snuffer Jr., 10 September, 2011.

On the 10th day of September, 2011 the word of the Lord said to me, You shall no longer be called Denver, but your name shall be called David. I was startled to hear this, and it troubled me. I regarded David as an adulterer and a murderer, who killed Uriah to hide his adultery. In response to Nathan’s parable of the rich man who took the...

Vision related by Denver Snuffer Jr., at a temple conference — Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 28 October, 2012.

I saw a great mountain, and upon the top thereof was the glory of the fathers. To reach the top, all were required to enter through a narrow pass. In the pass was a great beast, cruel and pitiless.

The Lord brought people whom he had chosen to the mouth of the pass, and there he...

Prophecy given by Denver Snuffer Jr., 3 March 2013.

When the Seed of the Woman was born, a new star appeared in the heavens. In like manner, when the Lion of Judah returns, as with his first coming, there will be a new star seen. All the world will note its appearance and shall be troubled at its meaning. When it makes its appearance, you may know His return is soon upon the world. You may also...

A blog post written by Denver Snuffer Jr. on 15 April 2014, titled Abraham’s Sons.

Last night I was awakened by this:

Did not Ishmael and Isaac mourn together and bury their father Abraham? Was not their father’s blood precious unto them both? Does not the blood of Abraham run in both Isaac and Ishmael? Does not the blood of Abraham run in both Esau and Jacob?

Let Ishmael today find the blood of his...

Revelation given to Denver Snuffer Jr., 1 May 2014.

On the evening of May 1, 2014, the Lord gave me further light and knowledge about His work in His vineyard. The Lord is in control over the church, men, and all things. When he undertakes to accomplish something, there is nothing that the Lord God shall take in His heart to do, but what he will do it. (Abr. 5:4) Often the means used by the Lord...

From Lecture 10, Forty Years of Mormonism, presented by Denver Snuffer Jr., 9 September 2014, in Phoenix, Arizona.

I asked the Lord that priesthood get extended beyond the confines of the men who have continually abused and neglected it. I was told that priesthood is confined to men because of the Fall and the conditions ordained by God at that time. Until we reverse things in the Millennium, that...

A blog post from Denver Snuffer Jr., written on 18 February 2015, titled Babylon.

The God of Heaven tells me all the world should pray that Baghdad does not fall.

Revelation given to Denver Snuffer Jr. on the resurrection of the dead, as recorded in his journal and related in a talk given on 22 March 2015, entitled Plural Marriage.

It has puzzled me how the Lord could go to visit the dead, the dead could greet the Son of God in the spirit world where He declared their redemption from the bands of death. Their sleeping dust was to be restored unto its...

A blog post by Denver Snuffer Jr. on 28 May 2015 titled, Lamentation For Baghdad.

Days of distress are upon Baghdad and the days of their troubles are begun. Distress shall overtake them, for those who come shall have no pity.

THE TESTIMONY OF ST. JOHN

Below is a newly revealed account of John the Beloved’s Testimony of Jesus the Messiah, given through Denver Snuffer Jr. during the month of January 2017:

In the Highest Council of Heaven there was One who spoke out. And the One who spoke out was among the Gods, and He was a God. He was in the Council of the Gods, and the creation of the cosmos was organized through Him....

Vision related by Denver Snuffer Jr. at a Doctrine of Christ Conference in Boise, Idaho, 11 September 2016.

I recently had a vision that began as a dream. In it I was traveling in a small car up a mountain road. The road was steep, but straight, and it grew steeper as it climbed upward. On the left side of the road there was a railroad track running parallel. As we drove the small car upward, I...

Revelation given through Denver Snuffer Jr., 21 February 2017.

[Tithing] was never to establish a wealthy general fund nor to invite the wrongful accumulation of wealth that has resulted from the long abuse of this law. The law was to be a light thing, easily borne by the faithful. Tithing was always to be taken from surplus (meaning unnecessary excess property) and increase (meaning what remains...

Answer given to Denver Snuffer Jr., 29 November 2017, in response to a request to understand how the Lord defines “mutual agreement” as used in the Answer to Prayer for Covenant. Sustained as scripture through an online vote 12 May 2019.

As between one another, you choose to not dispute.

When the definition was given, it was accompanied by the realization the Lord could have disputed every day of...

A Statement of Principles, adopted by the covenant people, 30 September 2018, in answer to the commandment given by the Lord in the Answer to Prayer for Covenant.

We, as a covenant people, were commanded by God to develop a statement of principles to be used as a guide and standard. The following statement is the result of the contributions of many. As a people, we agreed to the following...

Revelation given 4 October 2018, through Denver Snuffer Jr. regarding the adopted statement of principles. Sustained as scripture, 18 October 2018, through an online vote.

You ask on behalf of my people, and therefore I answer my people. Hear, therefore, my words:

What have you learned? What ought you to have learned? Consider this:

A master called his servants and told them, I send you to a far off...

Revelation received through Denver Snuffer Jr., recorded on the morning of 6 April 2019, in response to his supplication on behalf of the scriptures project completion. Sustained as scripture, 21 April 2019, during a general conference in Grand Junction, CO.

You have asked to know if the scriptures are acceptable and approved, or if there is more to be done:

The work that has been done is...