Introduction to the 1833 Book of Commandments
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction The Book of Commandments, published in 1833, holds a foundational place in the history of the Restoration movement. Prepared under the direction of Joseph Smith, Jr., the first prophet of the Church of Christ, this collection of revelations served as a guiding document for the nascent church established in his namesake. These revelations were…
Chapter 1 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutesCHAPTER I. 1 A Preface or instruction unto the Book of Commandments, which were given of the Lord unto his church, through him whom he appointed to this work, by the voice of his saints through the prayer of faith: This church being organized according to the will of him, who rules all things, on the…
Chapter 2 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutes1 A Revelation given to Joseph, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, July, 1828, after Martin had lost the Manuscript of the forepart of the book of Mormon, translated from the book of Lehi, which was abridged by the hand of Mormon saying: The works, and the designs, and the purpose of God, can not be frustrated, neither…
Chapter 3 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation given to Joseph, the father of Joseph, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829. saying: Now, behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men, therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye…
Chapter 4 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutes10 1 A Revelation given to Joseph and Martin, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, March, 1829, when Martin desired of the Lord to know whether Joseph had in his possession, the record of the Nephites. Behold, I say unto you, that my servant Martin has desired a witness from my hand, that my servant Joseph has got the…
Chapter 5 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutes14 1 A Revelation to Oliver, given in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829, when employed a scribe for Joseph, while translating the book of Mormon. A Great and marvelous work is about to come forth unto the children of men: behold I am God, and give heed unto my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than…
Chapter 6 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute18 1 A Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829, when they desired to know whether John, the beloved disciple, tarried on earth. Translated from parchment, written and hid up by himself. And the Lord said unto me, John my beloved, what desireth thou? and I said Lord, give unto me power that I…
Chapter 7 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes19 1 A Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829. Oliver, verily, verily I say unto you, that assuredly as the Lord liveth, which is your God and your Redeemer, even so sure shall you receive a knowledge of whatsoever things you shall ask in faith, with and honest heart, believing that you shall…
Chapter 8 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes1 A Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829. Behold I say unto you my son, that, because you did not translate according to that which you desired of me, and did commence again to write for my servant Joseph, even so I would that you should continue until you have finished this record…
Chapter 9 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 7 minutes22 1 A Revelation given to Joseph, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829, informing him of the manuscript of the fore part of the book of Mormon. Now, behold I say unto you, that because you have delivered up so many writings, which you had power to translate, into the hands of a wicked man, you have…