Revelations of James Strang

James Strang, a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement, claimed to receive divine revelations after the death of Joseph Smith, asserting he was Smith’s rightful successor. Strang’s revelations, compiled in texts like the Book of the Law of the Lord, emphasize the restoration of ancient laws and practices, including polygamy and the establishment of a theocratic monarchy. His prophetic messages also guided his followers to settle on Beaver Island, where he declared himself king. Strang’s claims of divine authority, supported by visions and angelic visitations, drew both devout followers and fierce opposition, leading to his eventual assassination in 1856.

Section 12 (The Revelations of James Strang)

Reading Time: 6 minutesA Revelation, received by the Prophet, James J. Strang, on July 1, 1846, concerning war between the United States and Mexico and commanding the Saints to build a House of God. 1a The word of the Lord God came unto the prophet James, on the first day of July, in the year eighteen hundred and…

Section 13 (The Revelations of James Strang)

Reading Time: 2 minutesA Revelation received by the Prophet James J. Strang, concerning those who fled into the wilderness from the Holy City, Nauvoo. Received on July 8, 1846. 1 On the eighth day of July, in the year eighteen hundred and forty-six, the word of the Lord came unto James J. Strang, concerning the organization of the…

Section 14 (The Revelations of James Strang)

Reading Time: 4 minutesA Revelation in Relation to the Indian Mission, and the Vision thereof Given August 25, 1846. 1a I, James J. Strang, was at Elizabeth, on the Monongahela River, on the twenty-fifth day of August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-six, and had a vision; 1b And lo, I beheld a land amidst…

Section 15 (The Revelations of James Strang)

Reading Time: 2 minutesA Revelation, concerning the standing of apostles Sidney Rigdon and George Adams, given on October 19, 1846. 1a The General Conference of the Church of the Saints, assembled at Voree on the nineteenth day of October, in the year eighteen hundred and forty-six, 1b Having under consideration the standing of Sidney Rigdon, one of the…

Section 16 (The Revelations of James Strang)

Reading Time: 4 minutesA Revelation, concerning William Marks and young Joseph Smith III, given on November 6, 1846. 1a On the sixth day of November, in the year eighteen hundred and forty-six, the word of the Lord came unto the prophet James, saying, 1b Because my servant Aaron hath not been faithful in his calling to stand up…

Section 17 (The Revelations of James Strang)

Reading Time: 2 minutesAn Extract from a Revelation, concerning Kirtland and its rebellion, given on December 21, 1846. 1a Because Kirtland is filled with unbelief and apostasy; and those who have gathered there and taken my name upon them regard not my word, and hearken not to my law, neither observe my counsel nor hear the words of…

Section 18 (The Revelation of James Strang)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation through the Prophet James J. Strang, officially establishing the Order of Enoch according to the command of the Lord, given January 12, 1848. 1 On the twelfth of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty eight, the Order of Enoch was established on the Hill of Promise at Voree…

Section 19 (The Revelation of James Strang)

Reading Time: 8 minutesRevelation given through the Prophet James, J. Strang on January 7, 1849. At this time, the Saints were slack in following the commands to build up Voree, though a few there remain faithful. Those who fail to tithe and build the Temple will not enter therein. 1a Hearken, O ye saints, and give ear; for…

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