Introduction to the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 1835 Doctrine and Covenants represents a significant evolution in the textual and theological development of the early Restoration movement, founded by Joseph Smith. As a canonical text for the Church of the Latter Day Saints (later splintering into the LDS Church and the Community of Christ, among others), the 1835 publication marked a shift…
Section 1 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 4 minutesA 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 organised according to the will of him, who rules all things, on the sixth day…
Sections 2 & 3 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 3 minutesON PRIESTHOOD AND CALLING, Revelation to Joseph Smith, jr. given July, 1828, concerning certain manuscripts on [sic] the first part of the book of Mormon, which had been taken from the possession of Martin Harris. 1 The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God can not be frustrated, neither can they come to…
Section 4 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given to Joseph Smith, Sr., given February, 1829. 1 Now behold, a marvellous 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 may stand blameless before God…
Section 5 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given March, 1829. 1 Behold I say unto you, that as my servant Martin Harris has desired a witness at my hand, that you, my servant Joseph Smith, jr., have got the plates of which you have testified and borne record that you have received of me. And now behold, this shall you say…
Section 6 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given April, 1829, to Oliver Cowdery, and Joseph Smith jr. 1 A great and marvellous 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 a two edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints…
Section 7 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation given to Joseph Smith, jr. and Oliver Cowdery, 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. 1 And the Lord said unto me, John my beloved, what desirest thou? For if ye you shall…
Section 8 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829. 1 Oliver Cowdery, verily, verily I say unto you, that assuredly as the Lord liveth, who is your God and your Redeemer, even so surely shall you receive a knowledge of whatsoever things you shall ask in faith, with an honest heart, believing that you…
Section 9 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829. 1 Behold I say unto you, my son, that, because you did not translate according to that which you desired of me, and did commence again to write for my servant Joseph Smith, jr., even so I would that ye should continue until you have…
Section 10 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 7 minutesRevelation given to Joseph, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829, informing him of the alteration of the Manuscript of the fore part of the book of Mormon. 1 Now, behold I say unto you, that because you delivered up those writings which you had power given unto you to translate, by the means of the Urim…