Section 12 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the invitation of the Whitmer family, Joseph Smith, and Oliver Cowdery went from Harmony, Pennsylvania, to Fayette, Seneca County, New York, where they stayed in the Whitmer home until the translation of the Book of Mormon was completed. The following revelation, addressed to David Whitmer, was received in June 1829, while the prophet was…
Section 11 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., the prophet, in response to the earnest prayers of Joseph Knight, Sr. On several occasions Mr. Knight bought provisions to Joseph and Oliver so they could continue their work of translation without interruption. This revelation was given in May 1829, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. Note the similarity between the opening…
Section 10 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., to his brother, Hyrum Smith, May 1829, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. The first four paragraphs contain the same assurances and counsel as had been given to Oliver Cowdery during the proceeding months (D. and C. 6). 1 A. A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children…
Section 8 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr. to Oliver Cowdery, April 1829, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. It was occasioned by Oliver’s questions and concerns as he entered into more intimate association with Joseph during this first month of their acquaintance. 1 A. Oliver Cowdery, verily, verily I say unto you, that assuredly as the Lord liveth, who is…
Section 4 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given to Joseph Smith, Sr., through his son, the prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829. 1 A. Now, behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men, B. therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind, and strength,…