Chapter 41 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutes85 CHAPTER XLI. A Revelation to James (C.,) given in Fayette, New-York, January, 1831. Hearken and listen to the voice of him who is from all eternity to all eternity. the Great I AM, even Jesus Christ, the light and life of the world; a light which shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it…
Chapter 42 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Joseph, and Sidney, given in Fayette, New-York, January, 1831, explaining why James (C.,) obeyed not the revelation which was given unto him. Behold, verily, verily I say unto you, that his heart was right before me, for he covenanted with me, that he would obey my word. 2 And he received the…
Chapter 43 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Revelation to the church in Kirtland, Ohio, and also calling of Edward to the office of bishop, given February, 1831. Hearken and hear, O ye my people saith your Lord and your God, ye whom I delight to bless with the greatest of blessings, ye that hear me: 2 And ye that hear me…
Chapter 44 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 7 minutesA Revelation given to twelve elders assembled in Kirtland, Ohio; and also the law for the government of the church, given in the presence of the same, February, 1831. Hearken, O ye elders of my church who have assembled yourselves together, in my name, even Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, the Savior…
Chapter 45 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Revelation to the elders of the church in Kirtland, Ohio, given February, 1831. O hearken, ye elders of my church, and give ear to the words which I shall speak unto you: 2 For behold, verily, verily I say unto you, that ye have received a commandment for a law unto my church, through…
Chapter 46 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Joseph, and Sidney, given in Kirtland, Ohio, February, 1831. Behold thus saith the Lord unto you my servants, it is expedient in me that the elders of my church should be called together, from the east and from the west, and from the north and from the south, by letter or some…
Chapter 47 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Revelation to seven elders of the church, assembled in Kirtland, Ohio, February 1831. Every person who belongeth to this church of Christ, shall observe to keep all commandments and covenants of the church; 2 And it shall come to pass, that if any persons among you shall kill, they shall be delivered up and…
Chapter 48 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 8 minutesA Revelation to the church, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Hearken, O ye people of my church to whom the kingdom has been given: 2 Hearken ye 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…
Chapter 49 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Revelation to the church, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Hearken, O ye people of my church, for verily I say unto you, that these things were spoken unto you for your profit and learning; 2 But notwithstanding those things which are written, it always has been given to the elders of my church,…
Chapter 50 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Joseph and John, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Behold it is expedient in me that my servant John should write and keep a regular history, and assist you, my servant Joseph, in transcribing all things which shall be given you. 2 Again, verily I say unto you, that he can also…