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| Minutes of November 12–13,
1831 |
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| Joseph Smith blesses
Oliver Cowdery, John Whitmer, and the sacred writings they are to take
to Zion. Joseph requests compensation for himself,
Oliver, and Martin for their work on the writings. Joseph, Oliver,
John, and Sidney Rigdon are to manage the sacred writings. The families
of Joseph, Hyrum, William, and Don Carlos Smith, the Whitmers, and Hiram
Page have earned inheritances in Zion. |
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| The Far West Record's
copy of the minutes does not mention a revelation. However, the meeting
provides context for D&C
70. |
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| Date |
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November 12–13,
1831 |
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FWR
Far West Record: Minutes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1844, edited by Donald Q. Cannon and Lyndon W. Cook (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1983).
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31–32. |
| Location |
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Hiram,
Portage Co., Ohio |
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| Description |
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… a special conference
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| Moderator |
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Br. Wm. E. McLellin
was appointed moderator … |
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| Clerk |
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Oliver Cowdery |
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| Open |
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Prayer by William E.
McLellin |
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| Present |
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Joseph Smith Jr.
Oliver Cowdery
David Whitmer
John Whitmer
Peter Whitmer Jr.
Sidney Rigdon
Reynolds Cahoon
Luke S. Johnson
William E. McLellin |
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Joseph:
dedicate revelations carriers
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Joseph: would like Oliver
Cowdery and John Whitmer and "the sacred writings" they are to
take to Zion be "dedicated to the Lord by the prayer of faith." |
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| Joseph:
pay for revelations |
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Joseph: It is the "mind
of the Spirit," or "Spirit of truth," that Oliver
Cowdery, Martin Harris, Sidney Rigdon, and himself be compensated for their labors on the
sacred writings. |
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| Joseph
dedicates |
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Conference vote: Joseph
to dedicate and consecrate the brethren and "sacred writings &
all they have entrusted to their care, to the Lord; done accordingly." |
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| Joseph,
Oliver, John, Sidney manage revelations |
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Conference vote: After
"deliberate consideration" of the book of revelations, "being
the foundation of the Church & the salvation of the world & the
Keys of the mysteries of the Kingdom & the riches of Eternity to the
Church," conference votes that Joseph Smith, Oliver
Cowdery, John Whitmer,
and Sidney Rigdon are to "manage them according to the Laws of the
Church & the Commandments of the Lord." |
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The
responsibilities of Literary Firm members are defined at the ¶ Meeting
of April 30, 1832 (Literary Firm)
In ¶ D &C 70:3 Martin Harris and
William W. Phelps are added to this list of "stewards
over the revelations and commandments." |
| Smiths,
Whitmers, Hiram Page deserve inheritances |
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Also recommend to the
bishop that the families of Joseph, Hyrum, William,
and Don Carlos Smith; Peter Whitmer
Jr., Christian Whitmer, David Whitmer,
and Jacob Whitmer; and Hiram
Page are worthy of inheritances in Zion for their temporal support
and labor in bringing forth the revelations. |
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| Close |
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Prayer by John Whitmer.
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