D&C 17:0 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris, at Fayette, New York, June, 1829, prior to their viewing the engraved plates that contained the Book of Mormon record. Joseph and his scribe, Oliver Cowdery, had learned from the translation of certain passages on the Book of Mormon plates that three special witnesses would be designated. See Ether 5:2-4; also 2 Nephi 11:3, and 27:12. Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris were moved upon by an inspired desire to be the three special witnesses. The Prophet inquired of the Lord, and this revelation was given in answer, through the Urim and Thummim. See History of the Church, vol. 1, p. 52. --The three conditionally promised that they shall be permitted to view not only the plates but also other sacred relics of Book of Mormon record--Only by faith like unto that of the prophets of old can they be thus privileged--They to testify of what they shall see--Joseph Smith's solemn avowals to be supported--The Lord declares that as he lives the translation is true.
D&C 17:1 Behold, I say unto you, that you must rely upon my word, which if you do with a full purpose of heart, you shall have a view of the plates, and also of the breastplate, the sword of Laban, the Urim and Thummim, which were given to the brother of Jared upon the mount, when he talked with the Lord face to face, and the miraculous directors which were given to Lehi while in the wilderness, on the borders of the Red Sea.
D&C 17:2 And it is by your faith that you shall obtain a view of them, even by that faith which was had by the prophets of old.
D&C 17:3 And after that you have obtained faith, and have seen them with your eyes, you shall testify of them, by the power of God;
D&C 17:4 And this you shall do that my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., may not be destroyed, that I may bring about my righteous purposes unto the children of men in this work.
D&C 17:5 And ye shall testify that you have seen them, even as my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., has seen them; for it is by my power that he has seen them, and it is becaused he had faith.
D&C 17:6 And he has translated the book, even that part which I have commanded him, and as your Lord and your God liveth it is true.
D&C 17:7 Wherefore, you have received the same power, and the same faith, and the same gift like unto him;
D&C 17:8 And if you do these last commandments of mine, which I have given you, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; for my grace is sufficient for you, and you shall be lifted up at the last day.
D&C 17:9 And I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, have spoken it unto you, that I might bring about my righteous purposes unto the children of men.
D&C 18:0 Revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer, given at Fayette, New York, June, 1829: Making known the calling of Twelve Apostles in these last days; and also containing instructions relative to building up the Church of Christ according to the fulness of the Gospel. When the Aaronic Priesthood was conferred, the bestowal of the Melchizedek Priesthood was promised. See heading to Section 13. In response to fervent supplication for greater knowledge on the matter the Lord gave this revelation. See History of the Church, vol. 1, pp. 60-64. --Diligence enjoined--Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer called with the calling of Paul the Apostle of old--The value of souls emphasized--The great joy attending conversion of souls to the Gospel of Christ--The calling of twelve to assist in the ministry foreshadowed--The Twelve, here called disciples but later named Apostles, to be chosen from among those who desire to take upon them the name of Christ with full purpose of heart--Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer commissioned to search out the Twelve.
D&C 18:1 Now, behold, because of the thing which you, my servant Oliver Cowdery, have desired to know of me, I give unto you these words:
D&C 18:2 Behold, I have manifested unto you, by my Spirit in many instances, that the things which you have written are true; wherefore you know know that they are true.
D&C 18:3 And if you know that they are true, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that you rely upon the things which are written;
D&C 18:4 For in them are all things written concerning the foundation of my church, my gospel, and my rock.
D&C 18:5 Wherefore, if you shall build up my church, upon the foundation of my gospel and my rock, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.
D&C 18:6 Behold, the world is ripening in iniquity; and it must needs be that the children of men are stirred up unto repentance, both the Gentiles and also the house of Israel.
D&C 18:7 Wherefore, as thou hast been baptized by the hands of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., according to that which I have commanded him, he hath fulfilled the thing which I have commanded him.
D&C 18:8 And now, marvel not that I have called him unto mine own purpose, which purpose is known in me; wherefore, if he shall be diligent in keeping my commandments he shall be blessed unto eternal life; and his name is Joseph.
D&C 18:9 And now, Oliver Cowdery, I speak unto you, and also unto David Whitmer, by the way of commandment; for, behold, I command all men everywhere to repent, and I speak unto you, even as unto Paul mine apostle, for you are called even with that same calling with which he was called.
D&C 18:10 Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;
D&C 18:11 For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.
D&C 18:12 And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance.
D&C 18:13 And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth!
D&C 18:14 Wherefore, you are called to cry repentance unto this people.
D&C 18:15 And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my father!
D&C 18:16 And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!
D&C 18:17 Behold, you have my gospel before you, and my rock, and my salvation.
D&C 18:18 Ask the Father in my mane, in faith believing that you shall receive, and you shall have the Holy Ghost, which manifesteth all things which are expedient unto the children of men.
D&C 18:19 And if you have not faith, hope and charity, you can do nothing.
D&C 18:20 Contend against no church, save it be the church of the devil.
D&C 18:21 Take upon you the name of Christ, and speak the truth in soberness.
D&C 18:22 And as many as repent and are baptized in my name, which is Jesus Christ, and endure to the end, the same shall be saved.
D&C 18:23 Behold, Jesus Christ is the name which is given of the Father, and there is none other name given whereby man can be saved;
D&C 18:24 Wherefore, all men must take upon them the name which is given of the Father, for in that name shall they be called at the last day;
D&C 18:25 Wherefore, if they know not the name by which they are called, they cannot have place in the kingdom of my Father.
D&C 18:26 And now, behold, there are others who are called to declare my gospel, both unto Gentile and unto Jew;
D&C 18:27 Yea, even twelve; and the Twelve shall be my disciples, and they shall take upon them my name; and the Twelve are they who shall desire to take upon them my name with full purpose of heart.
D&C 18:28 And if they desire to take upon them my name with full purpose of heart, they are called to go into all the world to preach my gospel unto every creature.
D&C 18:29 And they are they who are ordained of me to baptize in my name, according to that which is written;
D&C 18:30 And you have that which is written before you; wherefore, you must perform it according to the words which are written;
D&C 18:31 And now I speak unto you, the Twelve--Behold, my grace is sufficient for you; you walk uprightly before me and sin not.
D&C 18:32 And, behold, you are they who are ordained of me to ordain priests and teachers; to declare my gospel, according to the power of the Holy Ghost which is in you, and according to the callings and gifts of God unto men;
D&C 18:33 And I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, have spoken it.
D&C 18:34 These words are not of men nor of man, but of me; wherefore, you shall testify they are of me and not of man;
D&C 18:35 For it is my voice which speaketh them unto you; for they are given by my Spirit unto you, and by my power you can read them one to another; and save it were by my power you could not have them:
D&C 18:36 Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words.
D&C 18:37 And now, behold, I give unto you, Oliver Cowdery, and also unto David Whitmer, that you shall search out the Twelve, who shall have the desires of which I have spoken;
D&C 18:38 And by their desires and their works you shall know them.
D&C 18:39 And when you have found them you shall show these things unto them.
D&C 18:40 And you shall fall down and worship the Father in my name.
D&C 18:41 And you must preach unto the world, saying: You must repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ;
D&C 18:42 For all men must repent and be baptized, and not only men, but women, and children who have arrive at the years of accountability.
D&C 18:43 And now, after that you have received this, you must keep my commandments in all things;
D&C 18:44 And by your hands I will work a marvelous work among the children of men, unto the convincing of many of their sins, that they may come unto repentance, and that they may come unto the kingdom of my Father.
D&C 18:45 Wherefore, the blessings which I give unto you are above all things.
D&C 18:46 And after that you have received this, if you keep not my commandments you cannot be saved in the kingdom of my Father.
D&C 18:47 Behold, I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, and your Redeemer, by the power of my Spirit have spoken it. Amen
D&C 19:0 A commandment of God, and not of man, revealed through Joseph Smith the Prophet, to Martin Harris, at Manchester, New York, March, 1830, by him who is Eternal. --Christ affirms his omnipotence--Declares that punishment and suffering are inevitable consequences of unrepented sins--Explains the signification of endless torment and eternal damnation--Reaffirms the actuality of his own suffering in the flesh--Emphasizes the necessity of prayer--Gives specific commandment to Martin Harris.
D&C 19:1 I am Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord; yea, even I am he, the beginning and the end, the Redeemer of the world.
D&C 19:2 I, having accomplished and finished the will of him whose I am, even the Father, concerning me--having dome this that I might subdue all things unto myself--
D&C 19:3 Retaining all power, even to the destroying of Satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works and the deeds which he hath done.
D&C 19:4 And surely every man must repent or suffer, for I, God, am endless.
D&C 19:5 Wherefore, I revoke not the judgments which I shall pass, but woes shall go forth, weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth, yea, to those who are found on my left hand.
D&C 19:6 Nevertheless, it is not written that there shall be no end to this torment, but it is written endless torment.
D&C 19:7 Again, it is written eternal damnation; wherefore it is more express than other scriptures, that it might work upon the hearts of the children of men, altogether for my name's glory.
D&C 19:8 Wherefore, I will explain unto you this mystery, for it is meet unto you to know even as mine apostles.
D&C 19:9 I speak unto you that are chosen in this thing, even as one, that you may enter into my rest.
D&C 19:10 For, behold, the mystery of godliness, how great is it! For, behold, I am endless, and the punishment which is given from my hand is endless punishment, for Endless is my name. Wherefore--
D&C 19:11 Eternal punishment is God's punishment.
D&C 19:12 Endless punishment is God's punishment.
D&C 19:13 Wherefore, I command you to repent, and keep the commandments which you have received by the hand of my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., in my name.
D&C 19:14 And it is by my almighty power that you have received them;
D&C 19:15 Therefore I command you to repent--repent, lest I smite you by the rod of my mouth, and by my wrath, and by my anger, and your sufferings be sore--how sore you know not, how exquisite you know not, yea, how hard to bear you know not.
D&C 19:16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;
D&C 19:17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;
D&C 19:18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit--and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink--
D&C 19:19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
D&C 19:20 Wherefore, I command you again to repent, lest I humble you with my almighty power; and that you confess your sins, lest you suffer these punishments of which I have spoken, of which in the smallest, yea, even in the least degree you have tasted at the time I withdrew my Spirit.
D&C 19:21 And I command you that you preach naught but repentance, and show not these things unto the world until it is wisdom in me.
D&C 19:22 For they cannot bear meat now, but milk they must receive; wherefore, they must not know these things, lest they perish.
D&C 19:23 Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.
D&C 19:24 I am Jesus Christ; I came by the will of the Father, and I do his will.
D&C 19:25 And again, I command thee that thou shalt not covet they neighbor's wife; nor seek thy neighbor's life.
D&C 19:26 And again, I command thee that thou shalt not covet thine own property, but impart freely to the printing of the Book of Mormon, which contains the truth and the word of God--
D&C 19:27 Which is my word to the gentile, that soon it may go to the Jew, of whom the Lamanites are a remnant, that they may believe the gospel, and look not for a Messiah to come who has already come.
D&C 19:28 And again, I command thee that thou shalt pray vocally as well as in thy heart; yea, before the world as well as in secret, in public as well as in private.
D&C 19:29 And thou shalt declare glad tidings, yea, publish it upon the mountains, and upon every high place, and among every people that thou shalt be permitted to see.
D&C 19:30 And thou shalt do it with all humility, trusting in me, reviling not against revilers.
D&C 19:31 And of tenets thou shalt not talk, but thou shalt declare repentance and faith on the Savior, and remission of sins by baptism, and by fire, yea, even the Holy Ghost.
D&C 19:32 Behold, this is a great and the last commandment which I shall give unto you concerning this matter; for this shall suffice for thy daily walk, even unto the end of thy life.
D&C 19:33 And misery thou shalt receive if thou wilt slight these counsels, yea, even the destruction of thyself and property.
D&C 19:34 Impart a portion of thy property, yea, even part of thy lands, and all save the support of thy family.
D&C 19:35 Pay the debt thou hast contracted with the printer. Release thyself from bondage.
D&C 19:36 Leave thy house and home, except when thou shalt desire to see thy family;
D&C 19:37 And speak freely to all; yea, preach, exhort, declare the truth, even with a loud voice, with a sound of rejoicing, crying--Hosanna, hosanna, blessed be the name of the Lord God!
D&C 19:38 Pray always, and I will pour out my Spirit upon you, and great shall be your blessing--yea, even more great than if you should obtain treasures of earth and corruptibleness to the extent thereof.
D&C 19:39 Behold, canst thou read this without rejoicing and lifting up thy heart for gladness?
D&C 19:40 Or canst thou run about longer as a blind guide?
D&C 19:41 Or canst thou be humble and meek, and conduct thyself wisely before me? Yea, come unto me thy Savior. Amen.
D&C 20:0 Revelation on Church Organization and Government, given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, April, 1830. Preceding his record of this revelation the Prophet wrote: We obtained of him [Jesus Christ] the following, by the spirit of prophecy and revelation; which not only gave us much information, but also pointed out to us the precise day upon which, according to his will and commandment, we should proceed to organize his Church once more here upon the earth. --The Lord again attests the genuineness of the Book of Mormon--He gives commandment respecting baptism--Defines the functions of the several offices in the Priesthood--Specifies the duties of members--Prescribes the mode of baptism, and of administering the sacrament of bread and wine--Directs the keeping of records of Church membership.
D&C 20:1 The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April--
D&C 20:2 Which commandments were given to Joseph Smith, Jun., who was called of God, and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the first elder of this church;
D&C 20:3 And to Oliver Cowdery, who was also called of God, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the second elder of this church, and ordained under his hand;
D&C 20:4 And this according to the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory, both now and forever. Amen.
D&C 20:5 After it was truly manifested unto this first elder that he had received a remission of his sins, he was entangled again in the vanities of the world;
D&C 20:6 But after repenting, and humbling himself sincerely, through faith, God ministered unto him by an holy angel, whose countenance was as lighting, and whose garments were pure and white above all other whiteness;
D&C 20:7 And gave unto him commandments which inspired him;
D&C 20:8 And gave him power from on high, by the means which were before prepared, to translate the Book of Mormon;
D&C 20:9 Which contains a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles and to the Jews also;
D&C 20:10 Which was given by inspiration, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and is declared unto the world by them--
D&C 20:11 Proving to the world that the holy scriptures are true, and that God does inspire men and call them to his holy work in this age and generation, as well as in generations of old;
D&C 20:12 Thereby showing that he is the same God yesterday, today, and forever. Amen.
D&C 20:13 Therefore, having so great witnesses, by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter come to a knowledge of this work.
D&C 20:14 And those who receive it in faith, and work righteousness, shall receive a crown of eternal life;
D&C 20:15 But those who harden their hearts in unbelief, and reject it, it shall turn to their own condemnation--
D&C 20:16 For the Lord God has spoken it; and we, the elders of the church, have heard and bear witness to the words of the glorious Majesty on high, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
D&C 20:17 By these things we know that there is a God in heaven, who is infinite and eternal, from everlasting to everlasting the same unchangeable God, the framer of heaven and earth, and all things which are in them.
D&C 20:18 And that he created man, male and female, after his own image and in his own likeness, created he them;
D&C 20:19 And gave unto them commandments that they should love and serve him, the only living and true God, and that he should be the only being whom they should worship.
D&C 20:20 But by the transgression of these holy laws man became sensual and devilish, and became fallen man.
D&C 20:21 Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his only Begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him.
D&C 20:22 He suffered temptations but gave no head unto them.
D&C 20:23 He was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;
D&C 20:24 And ascended into heaven, to sit down on the right hand of the Father, to reign with almighty power according to the will of the Father;
D&C 20:25 That as many as would believe and be baptized in his holy name, and endure in faith to the end, should be saved--
D&C 20:26 Not only those who believe after he came in the meridian of time, in the flesh, but all those from the beginning, even as many as were before he came, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testified of him in all things, should have eternal life,
D&C 20:27 As well as those who should come after, who should believe in the gifts and callings of God by the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of the Father and of the Son;
D&C 20:28 Which Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one God, infinite and eternal, without end. Amen.
D&C 20:29 And we know that all men must repent and believe on the name of Jesus Christ, and worship the Father in his name, and endure in faith on his name to the end, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.
D&C 20:30 And we know that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true;
D&C 20:31 And we know also, that sanctification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true, to all those who love and serve God with all their mights, minds and strength.
D&C 20:32 But there is a possibility that man may fall from grace and depart from the living God;
D&C 20:33 Therefore let the church take head and pray always, lest they fall into temptation;
D&C 20:34 Yea, and even let those who are sanctified take heed also.
D&C 20:35 And we know that these things are true according to the revelations of John, neither adding to, nor diminishing from the prophecy of his book, the holy scriptures, or the revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, the voice of God, or the ministering of angels.
D&C 20:36 And the Lord God has spoken it; and honor, power and glory be rendered to his holy name, both now and ever. Amen.
D&C 20:37 And again by the way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism--All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into his church.
D&C 20:38 The duty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons, and members of the church of Christ--An apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize;
D&C 20:39 And to ordain other elders, priests, teachers, and deacons;
D&C 20:40 And to administer bread and wine--the emblems of the flesh and blood of Christ--
D&C 20:41 And to confirm those who are baptized into the church, by the laying on of hands for the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, according to the scriptures;
D&C 20:42 And to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;
D&C 20:43 And to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost;
D&C 20:44 And to take the lead of all meetings.
D&C 20:45 The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.
D&C 20:46 The priest's duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament,
D&C 20:47 And visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
D&C 20:48 And he may also ordain other priests, teachers, and deacons.
D&C 20:49 And he is to take the lead of meetings when there is no elder present;
D&C 20:50 But where there is an elder present, he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize,
D&C 20:51 And visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.
D&C 20:52 In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.
D&C 20:53 The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them;
D&C 20:54 And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;
D&C 20:55 And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty.
D&C 20:56 And he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest--
D&C 20:57 And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.
D&C 20:58 But neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the sacrament, or lay on hands;
D&C 20:59 They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
D&C 20:60 Every elder, priest, teacher, or deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him; and he is to be ordained by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is in the one who ordains him.
D&C 20:61 The several elders comprising this church of Christ are to meet in conference once in three months, or from time to time as said conferences shall direct or appoint;
D&C 20:62 And said conferences are to do whatever church business is necessary to be done at the time.
D&C 20:63 The elders are to receive their licenses from other elders, by vote of the church to which they belong, or from the conferences.
D&C 20:64 Each priest, teacher, or deacon, who is ordained by a priest, may take a certificate from him at the time, which certificate, when presented to an elder shall entitle him to a license, which shall authorize him to perform the duties of his calling, or he may receive it from a conference.
D&C 20:65 No person is to be ordained to any office in this church, where there is a regularly organized branch of the same, without the vote of that church;
D&C 20:66 But the presiding elders, traveling bishops, high councilors, high priests, and elders, may have the privilege of ordaining, where there is no branch of the church that a vote may be called.
D&C 20:67 Every president of the high priesthood (or presiding elder), bishop, high councilor, and high priest, is to be ordained by the direction of a high council or general conference.
D&C 20:68 The duty of the members after they are received by baptism.--The elders or priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning the church of Christ to their understanding, previous to their partaking of the sacrament and being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the elders, so that all things may be done in order.
D&C 20:69 And the members shall manifest before the church, and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the holy scriptures--walking in holiness before the Lord.
D&C 20:70 Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name.
D&C 20:71 No one can be received into the church of Christ unless he has arrived unto the years of accountability before God, and is capable of repentance,
D&C 20:72 Baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent--
D&C 20:73 The person who is called of God and has authority from Jesus Christ to baptize, shall go down into the water with the person who has presented himself or herself for baptism, and shall say, calling him or her by name: Having been commissioned of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
D&C 20:74 Then shall he immerse him or her in the water, and come forth again out of the water.
D&C 20:75 It is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus;
D&C 20:76 And the elder or priest shall administer it; and after this manner shall he administer it--he shall kneel with the church and call upon the Father in solemn prayer, saying:
D&C 20:77 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask the in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
D&C 20:78 The manner of administering the wine--he shall take the cup also, and say:
D&C 20:79 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
D&C 20:80 Any member of the church of Christ transgressing, or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with as the scriptures direct.
D&C 20:81 It shall be the duty of the several churches, composing the church of Christ, to send one or more of their teachers to attend the several conferences held by the elders of the church,
D&C 20:82 With a list of the names of the several members uniting themselves with the church since the last conference; or send by the hand of some priest; so that a regular list of all the names of the whole church may be kept in a book by one of the elders whosoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time;
D&C 20:83 And also, if any have been expelled from the church, so that their names may be blotted out of the general church record of names.
D&C 20:84 All members removing from the church where they reside, if going to a church where they are not known, may take a letter certifying that they are regular members and in good standing, which certificate may be signed by any elder or priest if the member receiving the letter is personally acquainted with the elder or priest, or it may be signed by the teachers or deacons of the church.
D&C 21:0 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Fayette, New York, April 6, 1830. This revelation was given at the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, on the date names, at the home of Peter Whitmer, Sen. Six men, who had previously been baptized, participated. By unanimous vote these expressed their desire and determination to organize, according to the commandment of God; see Section 20. They also voted to accept and sustain Joseph Smith, Jun., and Oliver Cowdery as the presiding officers of the Church. With the laying on of hands, Joseph then ordained Oliver an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and Oliver similarly ordained Joseph. After administration of the sacrament, Joseph and Oliver laid hands upon the participants individually, for the bestowal of the Holy Ghost, and for the confirmation of each as a member of the Church. See History of the Church, vol. 1, p. 75. --Church records--The Lord manifests acceptance of the Church, and recognition of the presiding officers.
D&C 21:1 Behold, there shall be a record kept among you; and in it thou shalt be called a seer, a translator, a prophet, an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of the church through the will of God the Father, and the grace of your Lord Jesus Christ,
D&C 21:2 Being inspired of the Holy Ghost to lay the foundation thereof, and to build it up unto the most holy faith.
D&C 21:3 Which church was organized and established in the year of your Lord eighteen hundred and thirty, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April.
D&C 21:4 Wherefore, meaning the church, thou shalt give heed unto all his words and commandments which he shall give unto you as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me;
D&C 21:5 For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith.
D&C 21:6 For by doing these things the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name's glory.
D&C 21:7 For thus saith the Lord God: Him have I inspired to move the cause of Zion in mighty power for good, and his diligence I know, and his prayers I have heard.
D&C 21:8 Yea, his weeping for Zion I have seen, and I will cause that he shall mourn for her no longer; for his days of rejoicing are come unto the remission of his sins, and the manifestations of my blessings upon his works.
D&C 21:9 For, behold, I will bless all those who labor in my vineyard with a mighty blessing, and they shall believe on his words, which are given him through me by the Comforter, which manifesteth that Jesus was crucified by sinful men for the sins of the world, yea, for the remission of sins unto the contrite heart.
D&C 21:10 Wherefore it behooveth me that he should be ordained by you, Oliver Cowdery mine apostle;
D&C 21:11 This being an ordinance unto you, that you are an elder under his hand, he being the first unto you, that you might be an elder unto this church of Christ, bearing my name--
D&C 21:12 And the first preacher of this church unto the church, and before the world, yea, before the Gentiles; yea, and thus saith the Lord God, lo, lo! to the Jews also. Amen.
D&C 22:0 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was estabilshed in these last days, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty. Given at Manchester, New York, April, 1830, in consequence of some who had previously been baptized desiring to unite with the Church without re-baptism. --The indispensability of baptism in the way prescribed and through the authority given by the Lord is set forth.
D&C 22:1 Behold, I say unto you that all old covenants have I caused to be done away in this thing; and this is a new and an everlasting covenant, even that which was from the beginning.
D&C 22:2 Wherefore, although a man should be baptized an hundred times it availeth him nothing, for you cannot enter in at the strait gate by the law of Moses, neither by your dead works.
D&C 22:3 For it is because of your dead works that I have caused this last covenant and this church to be built up unto me, even as in the days of old.
D&C 22:4 Wherefore, enter ye in at the gate, as I have commanded, and seek not to counsel your God. Amen.
D&C 23:0 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Manchester, New York, April, 1830, to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sen., and Joseph Knight, Sen. As the result of earnest desire on the part of the five persons named, the Prophet inquired of the Lord, and received this revelation in response.
D&C 23:1 Behold, I speak unto you, Oliver, a few words. Behold, thou art blessed, and art under no condemnation. But beware of pride, lest thou shouldst enter into temptation.
D&C 23:2 Make known thy calling unto the church, and also before the world, and thy heart shall be opened to preach the truth from henceforth and forever. Amen.
D&C 23:3 Behold, I speak unto you, Hyrum, a few words; for thou also art under no condemnation, and thy heart is opened, and thy tongue loosed; and thy calling is to exhortation, an to strengthen the church continually. Wherefore thy duty is unto the church forever, and this because of thy family. Amen.
D&C 23:4 Behold, I speak a few words unto you, Samuel; for thou also art under no condemnation, and thy calling is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church; and thou art not as yet called to preach before the world. Amen.
D&C 23:5 Behold, I speak a few words unto you, Joseph; for thou also art under no condemnation, and thy calling also is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church; and this is thy duty from henceforth and forever. Amen.
D&C 23:6 Behold, I manifest unto you, Joseph Knight, by these words, that you must take up your cross, in the which you must pray vocally before the world as well as in secret, and in your family, and among your friends, and in all places.
D&C 23:7 And, behold, it is your duty to unite with the true church, and give your language to exhortation continually, that you may receive the reward of the laborer. Amen.
D&C 24:0 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet ad Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July, 1830. Though less than four months had elapsed since the Church was organized, persecution had become intense, and the leaders had to seek safety in partial seclusion. See History of the Church, vol. 1, p. 101. --The Lord combines encouragement with reproof--Goves individual commandments to Joseph and Oliver respectively.
D&C 24:1 Behold, thou wast called and chosen to write the Book of Mormon, and to my ministry; and I have lifted thee up out of thine afflictions, and have counseled thee, that thou hast been delivered from all thine enemies, and thou hast been delivered from the powers of Satan and from darkness!
D&C 24:2 Nevertheless, thou art not excusable in thy transgressions; nevertheless, go thy way and sin no more.
D&C 24:3 Magnify thine office; and after thou has sowed thy fields and secured them, go speedily unto the church which is in Colesville, Fayette, and Manchester, and they shall support thee; and I will bless them both spiritually and temporally;
D&C 24:4 But if they receive thee not, I will send upon them a cursing instead of a blessing.
D&C 24:5 And thou shalt continue in calling upon God in my name, and writing the things which shall be given thee by the Comforter, and expounding all scriptures unto the church.
D&C 24:6 And it shall be given thee in the very moment what thou shalt speak and write, and they shall hear it, or I will send unto them a cursing instead of a blessing.
D&C 24:7 For thou shalt devote all thy service in Zion; and in this thou shalt have strength.
D&C 24:8 Be patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days.
D&C 24:9 And in temporal labors thou shalt not have strength, for this is not thy calling. Attend to thy calling and thou shalt have wherewith to magnify thine office, and to expound all scriptures, and continue in laying on of the hands and confirming the churches.
D&C 24:10 And thy brother Oliver shall continue in bearing my name before the world, and also to the church. And he shall not supposed that he can say enough in my cause; and lo, I am with him to the end.
D&C 24:11 In me he shall have glory, and not of himself, whether in weakness or in strength, whether in bonds or free.
D&C 24:12 And at all times, and in all places, he shall open his mouth and declare my gospel as with the voice of a trump, both day and night. And I will give unto him strength such as is not known among men.
D&C 24:13 Require not miracles, except I shall command you, except casting out devils, healing the sick, and against poisonous serpents, and against deadly poisons;
D&C 24:14 And these things ye shall not do, except it be required of you by them who desire it, that the scriptures might be fulfilled; for ye shall do according to that which is written.
D&C 24:15 And in whatsoever place ye shall enter, and they receive you not in my name, ye shall leave a cursing instead of a blessing, by casting off the dust of your feet against them as a testimony, and cleansing your feet by the wayside.
D&C 24:16 And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall lay their hands upon you by violence, ye shall command to be smitten in my name; and, behold, I will smite them according to your words, in mine own due time.
D&C 24:17 And whosoever shall go to law with thee shall be cursed by the law.
D&C 24:18 And thou shalt take no purse nor scrip, neither staves, neither two coats, for the church shall give unto thee in the very hour what thou needest for food and for raiment, and for shoes and for money, and for scrip.
D&C 24:19 For thou art called to prune my vineyard with a mighty pruning, yea, even for the last time; yea, and also for all those whom thou has ordained, and they shall do even according to this pattern. Amen.
D&C 25:0 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. --The word of the Lord directed to Emma Smith, the Prophet's wive--Her duties defined, and glorious possibilities of achievement set forth--The Lord's admonitions are applied to all.
D&C 25:1 Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, Emma Smith, my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom.
D&C 25:2 A revelation I give unto you concerning my will; and if thou art faithful and walk in the paths of virtue before me, I will preserve thy life, and thou shalt receive an inheritance in Zion.
D&C 25:3 Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called.
D&C 25:4 Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to come.
D&C 25:5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., thy husband, in his afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness.
D&C 25:6 And thou shalt go with him at the time of his going, and be unto him for a scribe, while there is no one to be a scribe for him, that I may send my servant, Oliver Cowdery, whithersoever I will.
D&C 25:7 And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit.
D&C 25:8 For he shall lay his hands upon thee, and thou shalt receive the Holy Ghost, and thy time shall be given to writing, and to learning much.
D&C 25:9 And thou needest not fear, for thy husband shall support thee in the church; for unto them is his calling, that all things might be revealed unto them, whatsoever I will, according to their faith.
D&C 25:10 And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.
D&C 25:11 And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns, as it shall be given thee, which is pleasing unto me, to be had in my church.
D&C 25:12 For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads.
D&C 25:13 Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made.
D&C 25:14 Continue in the spirit of meekness, and beware of pride. Let thy soul delight in thy husband, and the glory which shall come upon him.
D&C 25:15 Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come.
D&C 25:16 And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen.
D&C 26:0 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July, 1830. --Instructions as to immediate duty--Reaffirmation of the principle of common consent in Church affairs.
D&C 26:1 Behold, I say unto that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville, and to performing your labors on the land, such as is required, until after you shall go to the west to hold the next conference; and then it shall be made known what you shall do.
D&C 26:2 And all things shall be done by common consent in the church, by much prayer and faith, for all things you shall receive by faith. Amen.
D&C 27:0 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, August, 1830. In preparation for a religious service at which the sacrament of bread and wine was to be administered, Joseph set out to procure wine for the occasion. He was met by a heavenly messenger, and received this revelation, the first four paragraphs of which were written at the time, and the remainder in the September following. Water is commonly used instead of wine in the sacramental services of the Church. --Warning against the use of wine of unassured purity in the sacrament--Many ancient prophets named, with whom, as with the latter-day prophets, the Lord promises to partake at a time yet to come--The prior ordination of Joseph Smith, Jun., and Oliver Cowdery to the Apostleship avowed--Encouraging admonition given.
D&C 27:1 Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Lord, your God, and your Redeemer, whose word is quick and powerful.
D&C 27:2 For, behold, I say unto you, that it mattereth not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink when ye partake of the sacrament, if it so be that ye do it with an eye single to my glory--remembering unto the Father my body which was laid down for you, and my blood which was shed for the remission of your sins.
D&C 27:3 Wherefore, a commandment I give unto you, that you shall not purchase wine neither strong drinks of your enemies;
D&C 27:4 Wherefore, you shall partake of none except it is made new among you; yea, in this my Father's kingdom which shall be built up on the earth.
D&C 27:5 Behold, this is wisdom in me; wherefore, marvel not, for the hour cometh that I will drink of the fruit of the vine with you on the earth, and with Moroni, whom I have sent unto you to reveal the Book of Mormon, containing the fulness of my everlasting gospel, to whom I have committed the keys of the record of the stick of Ephraim;
D&C 27:6 And also with Elias, to whom I have committed the keys of bringing to pass the restoration of all things spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets since the world began, concerning the last days;
D&C 27:7 And also John the son of Zacharias, which Zacharias he (Elias) visited and gave promise that he should have a son, and his name should be John, and he should be filled with the spirit of Elias;
D&C 27:8 Which John I have sent unto you, my servants, Joseph Smith, Jun., and Oliver Cowdery, to ordain you unto the first priesthood which you have received, that you might be called and ordained even as Aaron;
D&C 27:9 And also Elijah, unto whom I have committed the keys of the power of turning the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to the fathers, that the whole earth may not be smitten with a curse;
D&C 27:10 And also with Joseph and Jacob, and Isaac, and Abraham, your fathers, by whom the promises remain;
D&C 27:11 And also with Michael, or Adam, the father of all, the prince of all, the ancient of days;
D&C 27:12 And also with Peter, and James, and John, whom I have sent unto you, by whom I have ordained you and confirmed you to be apostles, and especial withnesses of my name, and bear the keys of your ministry and of the same things which I revealed unto them;
D&C 27:13 Unto whom I have committed the keys of my kingdom, and a dispensation of the gospel for the last times; and for the fulness of times, in the which I will gather together in one all things, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth;
D&C 27:14 And also with all those whom my Father hath given me out of the world.
D&C 27:15 Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.
D&C 27:16 Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, which I have sent mine angels to commit unto you;
D&C 27:17 Taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked;
D&C 27:18 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of my Spirit, which I will pour out upon you, and my word which I reveal unto you, and be agreed as touching all things whatsoever ye ask of me, and be faithful until I come, and ye shall be caught up, that where I am ye shall be also.
D&C 28:0 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, to Oliver Cowdery, at Fayette, New York, September, 1830. Hiram Page, a member of the Church, had a certain stone, and professed to be receiving revelations by its aid concerning the upbuilding of Zion and the order of the Church. Several members had been deceived by these claims, and even Oliver Cowdery was wrongly influenced thereby. Just prior to an appointed conference, the Prophet inquired earnestly of the Lord concerning the matter and this revelation followed. See History of the Church, vol. 1, p. 109. --Joseph's position of presidency defined--Oliver warned against undue assumption--Oliver's mission to the Lamanites stated--He to labor with Hiram Page, whom Satan had deceived--Hiram Page not appointed by the Lord nor accepted by the people as a revelator to the Church.
D&C 28:1 Behold, I say unto thee, Oliver, that it shall be given unto thee that thou shalt be heard by the church in all things whatsoever thou shalt teach them by the Comforter, concerning the revelations and commandments which I have given.
D&C 28:2 But, behold, verily, verily, I say unto thee, no one shall be appointed to receive commandments and revelations in this church excepting my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., for he receiveth them even as Moses.
D&C 28:3 And thou shalt be obedient unto the things which I shall give unto him, even as Aaron, to declare faithfully the commandments and the revelations, with power and authority unto the church.
D&C 28:4 And if thou art led at any time by the Comforter to speak or to teach, ar at all times by the way of commandments unto the church, thou mayest do it.
D&C 28:5 But thou shalt not write by way of commandment, but by wisdom;
D&C 28:6 And thou shalt not command him who is at thy head, and at the head of the church;
D&C 28:7 For I have given him the keys of the mysteries, and the revelations which are sealed, until I shall appoint unto them another in his stead.
D&C 28:8 And now, behold, I say unto you that you shall go unto the Lamanites and preach my gospel unto them; and inasmuch as they receive thy teachings thou shalt cause my church to be established among them; and thou shalt have revelations, but write them not by way of commandment.
D&C 28:9 And now, behold, I say unto you that it is not revealed, and no man knoweth where the city Zion shall be built, but it shall be given hereafter. Behold, I say unto you that it shall be on the borders by the Lamanites.
D&C 28:10 Thou shalt not leave this place until after the conference; and my servant Joseph shall be appointed to preside over the conference by the voice of it, and what he saith to thee thou shalt tell.
D&C 28:11 And again, thou shalt take thy brother, Hiram Page, between him and thee alone, and tell him that those things which he hath written from that stone are not of me and that Satan deceiveth him;
D&C 28:12 For, behold, these things have not been appointed unto him, neither shall anything be appointed unto any of this church contrary to the church covenants.
D&C 28:13 For all things must be done in order, and by common consent in the church, by the prayer of faith.
D&C 28:14 And thou shalt assist to settle all these things, according to the covenants of the church, before thou shalt take thy journey among the Lamanites.
D&C 28:15 And it shall be given thee from the time thous shalt go, until the time thou shalt return, what thou shalt do.
D&C 28:16 And thou must open thy mouth at all times, declaring my gospel with the sound of rejoicing. Amen.
D&C 29:0 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in the presence of six Elders, at Fayette, New York, September, 1830. This revelation was given some days prior to the conference beginning September 26, 1830. --The gathering of the elect specified--The imminence of the Lord's advent affirmed--Calamities incident to the sinful state of the world--the Millennium and scenes of judgment to follow--Distinction between the spiritual and temporal creations--Purpose of the mortal probation--The agency of man--the assured redemption of children who die in infancy.
D&C 29:1 Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I Am, whoses arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins;
D&C 29:2 Who will gather his people even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, even as many as will hearken to my voice and humble themselves before me, and call upon me in mighty prayer.
D&C 29:3 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that at this time your sins are forgiven you, therefore ye receive these things; but remember to sin no more, lest perils shall come upon you.
D&C 29:4 Verily, I say unto you that ye are chosen out of the world to declare my gospel with the sound of rejoicing, as with the voice of a trump.
D&C 29:5 Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father; and it is his good will to give you the kingdom.
D&C 29:6 And, as it is written--Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith, being united in prayer according to my command, ye shall receive.
D&C 29:7 And ye are called to bring to pass the gathering of mine elect; for mine elect hear my voice and harden not their hearts;
D&C 29:8 Wherefore the decree hath gone forth from the Father that they shall be gathered in unto one place upon the face of this land, to prepare their hearts and be prepared in all things against the day when tribulation and desolation are sent forth upon the wicked.
D&C 29:9 For the hour is nigh and the day soon at hand when the earth is ripe; and all the proud and they that do wickedly shall be as stubble; and I will burn them up, saith the Lord of Hosts, that wickedness shall not be upon the earth;
D&C 29:10 For the hour is nigh, and that which was spoken by mine apostles must be fulfilled; for as they spoke so shall it come to pass;
D&C 29:11 For I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory, with all the hosts thereof, and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, and the wicked shall not stand.
D&C 29:12 And again, verily, verily, I say unto you, and it hath gone forth in a firm decree, by the will of the Father, that mine apostles, the Twelve which were with me in my ministry at Jerusalem, shall stand at my right hand at the day of my coming in a pillar of fire, being clothed with robes of righteousness, with crowns upon their heads, in glory even as I am, to judge the whole house of Israel, even as many as have loved me and kept my commandments, and none else.
D&C 29:13 For a trump shall sound both long and loud, even as upon Mount Sinai, and all the earth shall quake, and they shall come forth--yea, even the dead which died in me, to receive a crown of righteousness, and to be clothed upon, even as I am, to be with me, that we may be one.
D&C 29:14 But, behold, I say unto you that before this great day shall come the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall be turned into blood, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and there shall be greater signs in heaven above and in the earth beneath;
D&C 29:15 And there shall be weeping and wailing among the hosts of men;
D&C 29:16 And there shall be a great hailstorm sent forth to destroy the crops of the earth.
D&C 29:17 And it shall come to pass, because of the wickedness of the world, that I will take vengeance upon the wicked, for they will not repent; for the cup of mine indignation is full; for behold, my blood shall not cleanse them if they hear me not.
D&C 29:18 Wherefore, I the Lord God will send forth flies upon the face of the earth, which shall take hold of the inhabitants thereof, and shall eat their flesh, and shall cause maggots to come in upon them;
D&C 29:19 And their tongues shall be stayed that they shall not utter against me; and their flesh shall fall from off their bones, and their eyes from their sockets;
D&C 29:20 And it shall come to pass that the beasts of the forest and the fowls of the air shall devour them up.
D&C 29:21 And the great and abominable church, which is the whore of all the earth, shall be cast down by devouring fire, according as it is spoken by the mouth of Ezekiel the prophet, who spoke of these things, which have not come to pass but surely must, as I live, for abominations shall not reign.
D&C 29:22 And again, verily, verily, I say unto you that when the thousand years are ended, and men again begin to deny their God, then will I spare the earth but for a little season;
D&C 29:23 And the end shall come, and the heaven and the earth shall be consumed and pass away, and there shall be a new heaven and a new earth.
D&C 29:24 For all old things shall pass away, and all things shall become new, even the heaven and the earth, and all the fulness thereof, both men and beasts, the fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea;
D&C 29:25 And not one hair, neither mote, shall be lost, for it is the workmanship of mine hand.
D&C 29:26 But, behold, verily I say unto you, before the earth shall pass away, Michael, mine archangel, shall sound his trump, and then shall all the dead awake, for their graves shall be opened, and they shall come forth--yea, even all.
D&C 29:27 And the righteous shall be gathered on my right hand unto eternal life; and the wicked on my left hand will I be ashamed to own before my Father;
D&C 29:28 Wherefore I will say unto them--Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
D&C 29:29 And now, behold, I say unto you, never at any time have I declared from mine own mouth that they should return, for where I am they cannot come, for they have no power.
D&C 29:30 But remember that all my judgments are not given unto men; and as the words have gone forth out of my mouth even so shall they be fulfilled, that the first shall be last, and that the last shall be first in all things whatsoever I have created by the word of my power, which is the power of my Spirit.
D&C 29:31 For by the power of my Spirit created I them; yea, all things both spiritual and temporal--
D&C 29:31 First spiritual, secondly temporal, which is the beginning of my work; and again, first temporal, and secondly spiritual, which is the last of my work--
D&C 29:33 Speaking unto you that you may naturally understand; but unto myself my works have no end, neither beginning; but it is given unto you that ye may understand, because ye have asked it of me and are agreed.
D&C 29:34 Wherefore, verily I say unto you that all things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time have I given a law which was temporal; neither any man, nor the children of men; neither Adam, your father, whom I created.
D&C 29:35 Behold, I gave unto him that he should be and agent unto himself; and I gave him commandment, but no temporal commandment gave I unto him, for my commandments are spiritual; they are not natural nor temporal, neither carnal nor sensual.
D&C 29:36 And it came to pass that Adam, being tempted of the devil--for, behold, the devil was before Adam, for he rebelled against me, saying, Give me thine honor, which is my power; and also a third part of the hosts of heaven turned he away from me because of their agency;
D&C 29:37 And they were thrust down, and thus came the devil and his angels;
D&C 29:38 And, behold, there is a place prepared for them from the beginning, which place is hell.
D&C 29:39 And it must needs be that the devil should tempt the children of men, or they could not be agents unto themselves; for if they never should have bitter they could not know the sweet--
D&C 29:40 Wherefore, it came to pass that the devil tempted Adam, and he partook of the forbidden fruit and transgressed the commandment, wherein he became subject to the will of the devil, because he yielded unto temptation.
D&C 29:41 Wherefore, I, the Lord God, caused that he should be cast out from the Garden of Eden, from my prescence, because of his transgress, wherein he became spiritually dead, which is the first death, even that same death which is the last death, which is spiritual, which shall be pronounced upon the wicked when I shall say: Depart, ye cursed.
D&C 29:42 But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son.
D&C 29:43 And thus did I, the Lord God, appoint unto man the days of his probation--that by his natural death he might be raised in immortality unto eternal life, even as many as would believe;
D&C 29:44 And they that believe not unto eternal damnation; for they cannot be redeemed from their spiritual fall, because they repent not;
D&C 29:45 For they love darkness rather than light, and their deeds are evil, and they receive their wages of whom they list to obey.
D&C 29:46 But behold, I say unto you, that little children are redeemed from the foundation of the world through mine Only Begotten;
D&C 29:47 Wherefore, they cannot sin, for power is not given to Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable before me;
D&C 29:48 For it is given unto them even as I will, according to mine own pleasure, that great things may be required at the hands of their fathers.
D&C 29:49 And, again, I say unto you, that whoso having knowledge, have I not commanded to repent?
D&C 29:50 And the that hath no understanding, it remaineth in me to do according as it is written. And now I declare no more unto you at this time. Amen.
