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 72 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given December 4, 1831. 1 Hearken, and listen to the voice of the Lord, O ye who have assembled yourselves together, who are the high priests of my church, to whom the kingdom and power have been given. For verily thus saith the Lord, it is expedient in me for a bishop to be…

Section 73 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation to Joseph Smith, Jr. and Sidney Rigdon, January 10 1832. The word of the Lord unto the concerning the elders of the church of the living God, established in the last days, making known the will of the Lord unto the elders, what they shall do until conference. 1 For verily, thus saith the…

Section 74 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given January, 1832. An explanation of the epistle of the first Corinthians, 7th chapter, 14th verse. 1 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. 2 Now, in the days of the apostles the…

Section 75 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given January25 [sic], 1832. 1 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 ye who have given your names to go forth to proclaim my gospel, and to prune my vineyard. Behold, I say unto…

Section 76 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 10 minutesThe Vision A Vision given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon February 16, 1832. 1 Hear, O ye heavens, and give ear, O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the Lord is God, and beside him there is no Saviour. Great is his wisdom, marvellous are his ways, and the extent of his doings…

Sections 77 & 78 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given to March, 1832. The order given of the Lord to Enoch, for the purpose of establishing the poor. 1 The Lord spake unto Joseph Smith, Jun., saying: Hearken unto me, saith the Lord your God, who are ordained unto the high priesthood of my church, who have assembled yourselves together; and listen to…

Section 79 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given to March, 1832 1 Verily I say unto you, that it is my will that my servant Jared Carter should go again into the eastern countries, from place to place, and from city to city, in the power of the ordination wherewith he has been ordained, proclaiming glad tidings of great joy, even…

Section 80 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given to March, 1832 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you my servant Stephen Burnett: Go ye, go ye into the world and preach the gospel to every creature that cometh under the sound of your voice. And inasmuch as you desire a companion, I will give unto you my servant Eden Smith….

Section 81 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given to March, 1832 1 Verily, verily, I say unto you my servant Frederick G. Williams: Listen to the voice of him who speaketh, to 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 a counsellor unto…

Section 82 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)

Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given to April 26, 1832, showing the order given to Enoch and the church in his day. 1 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,…

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