1835 Doctrine and Covenants

The 1835 Doctrine and Covenants is a significant scripture in the Latter Day Saint movement, first published in Kirtland, Ohio. It builds upon the earlier Book of Commandments, incorporating many of Joseph Smith’s revelations, often expanded or revised, along with additional sections. This edition is notable for its organizational structure, a preface, and an introduction known as the “Lectures on Faith,” which provided theological instruction. The book includes key doctrines, church governance principles, and instructions for the growing church. Unlike the Book of Commandments, it reflects a more developed theology and institutional framework. The 1835 Doctrine and Covenants became a central text for the movement and is a predecessor to later editions used by various Latter Day Saint denominations.

Section 42 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 9 minutesRevelation given February 9 1831 1 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 Saviour of the world; inasmuch as ye believe on my name and keep my commandments. Again I say unto you, hearken and hear and…

Section 43 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given February 1831 1 hearken, ye 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 ye have received a commandment for a law unto my church, through him whom I have appointed unto you to receive commandments and…

Section 44 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation to Joseph Smith jr. and Sidney Rigdon, given February 1831 1 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, from the north and from the south, by letter or some other…

Section 45 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 8 minutesRevelation given March 7, 1831 1 Hearken, O ye people of my church, to whom the kingdom has been given; 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 made which live, and move, and…

Section 46 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given March 8, 1831 1 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. But notwithstanding those things which are written, it always has been given to the elders of my church from the beginning, and ever shall…

Section 47 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation to Joseph Smith jr. and John Whitmer, given March 8 1831. 1 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, until he is called to further duties. 2 Again, verily…

Section 48 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given March 1831. 1 It is necessary that ye should remain for the present time in your places of abode, as it shall be suitable to your circumstances. And inasmuch as ye have lands, ye shall impart to the eastern brethren; and inasmuch as ye have not lands, let them buy for the present…

Section 49 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, and Lemon Copley, given March, 1831. 1 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 ye have received, even as ye have…

Section 50 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given May, 1831. 1 Hearken, O ye 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 ye have asked and are agreed as touching the church, and the spirits which have gone abroad in…

Section 51 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given May, 1831. 1 Hearken unto me, saith 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 be organized according to my laws; if…

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