Doctrine & Covenants 20 (3)

Mormon History: 1830 to 1839

Doctrine and Covenants 20 (3)

April 10, 1830, Fayette, New York.

The Church was organized April 6, 1830. Joseph and Oliver were called of God, ordained apostles, and made the Church's first and second elders of the church. Joseph sinned, repented, and was visited by angel who gave him power to translate Book of Mormon §. The elders of the Church heard and bear witness to the words of the Lord §. God is infinite, unchanging, eternal, Creator §. Fallen mankind §. The Only Begotten, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one §. Justification and sanctification §. Qualifications for baptism §. Duties of elders §, priests §, teachers §. Ordinations §, certificates §, licenses §. Years of accountability §. Procedures and prayers for baptism §, sacrament §. Conferences and membership rolls §.

This section, commonly known as the Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ, was the founding document of the Church, similar in purpose to the charters, constitutions, or articles of faith of most Protestant congregations of the time.

Nine versions, written in plausible chronological order, are compared on three pages, of which this is the third, comparing:

Book of Commandments, Laws and Covenants, Book B
Book of Commandments
Doctrine and Covenants (1835)

The other pages compare:

D&C 20 (1)

Book of Commandments and Revelations
Painesville Telegraph
Zebee Coltrin Diary

D&C 20 (2)

Manuscript
Evening and Morning Star
Book of Commandments, Laws and Covenants, Book A

The revelation does not appear in the Kirtland Record Book.

	Book of Commandments, Laws and Covenants, Book B ( Book B Book of Commandments, Laws and Covenants, Book B. Book of Commandments, Law and Covenants, Book B. Scribes: A. S. Gilbert, John Whitmer, and W. W. Phelps [1833]. LDS Church Selected Collections 1:19. ) Scribe: A. Sidney Gilbert 1833		Book of Commandments ( BC A Book of Commandments, for the Government of the Church of Christ, Organized according to the Law, on the 6th of April, 1830 (Zion [Far West, MO]: W. W. Phelps & Co., 1833). Publication interrupted by a mob which destroyed the press in July 1833. Surviving pages are incomplete. 24) June 1833		Doctrine & Covenants ( D&C Doctrine and Covenants, 1835 ed. Full title: Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints: Carefully Selected from the Revelations of God, and Compiled by Joseph Smith Junior Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, Frederick G. Williams, [Presiding Elders of Said Church.] Proprietors., Kirtland, Ohio. Printed by F. G. Williams & Co. for the Proprietors. 1835. 2) August 1835	BCR: Book Commandments & Revelations BCR: BCR before redaction <BCR>: BCR redaction PT: Painesville Telegraph ZC: Zebedee Coltrin Diary MS: Manuscript EMS: Evening and Morning Star BCA: Book A BCA: Book B BC: Book of Commandments DC: Doctrine & Covenants (1835)
	The articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ		The Articles and Covenants of the church of Christ,			The articles …: PT, EMS, BCB, BC, DC
	agreeable to the will and Commandments of God—					agreeable to the will … God: PT, BCB
			given in Fayette, New-York, June, 1830			given in … 1830: BC
1	The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days being One thousand Eight hundred & thirty years Since the Coming of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ in the flesh,	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;	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 & established agreeable to the laws of our Country by the will & commandments of God in the fourth month & the 6th day of the month which is called April	2	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:		it being regularly organized and established agreeably 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:	agreeably: DC
2	which Commandments were given to Joseph Smith who was called of God an Apostle of Jesus Christ an Elder of the Church	3	Which commandments were given to Joseph, who was called of God and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of this church;		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	Smith: BCA, BCB Smith, jun.: PT, DC and ordained: all but PT, MS the Church:PT, ZC, MS, BCA, BCB this Church: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
3	and also to Oliver Cowdery who was also called of God an Apostle of Jesus Christ an Elder of the Church and ordained under his hand	4	And also to Oliver, who was also called of God, an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of this church, and ordained under his hand:		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:	Cowdery: BCA, BCB, DC was also called: ZC, MS, EMS, BCA, BCB, BC, DC was called: BCR, PT to be the second the Church: BCR, MS, PT, BCA, BCB this: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC
4	& this according to the great grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ {2} [to] whom be all glory both now and ever Amen	5	And this according to the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory both now and forever. Amen.		and this according to the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory, both now and forever. Amen.	Lord & saveiour Jesus: all but PT, BCB Lord Jesus: PT, BCB God our Father and: PT God the Father and: DC for ever: all but ZC, BCB
5	¶ For after it truly was manifested unto this first Elder that he had rec'd a remissio[n] of his Sins he was entangled again in the vanities of the world—	6	For, after that 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;	2	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:	this first: all but PT, MS the first: PT, MS
6	But after truly repenting god visited him by a holy Angel whose Countenance was as lightning & whose garments were pure & ~~glittering~~ <white> above all whiteness	7	But after truly repenting, God ministered unto him by an holy angel, whose countenance was as lightning, and whose garments were pure and white above all whiteness,		but after repenting, and humbling himself, sincerely, through faith, God ministered unto him by an holy angel, whose countenance was as lightning, and whose garments were pure and white above all other whiteness;	manifested: all but PT, BCB visited: PT, BCB
7	& gave unto him [last third of the line is erased, canceled, and illegible my Commandments which inspired him from on high		and gave unto him commandments which inspired him from on high,		and gave unto him commandments which inspired him,	from on high: all but DC
8	and gave unto him power by ~~the~~ mea[ns] of which <as> was before prepared, that he should translate a Book		and gave unto him power, by the means which were before prepared, that he should translate a book;		and gave him power from on high, by the means which were before prepared, to translate the Book of Mormon,	of which: BCR, MS, BCB was prepared: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, BCA, BCB were prepared: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC
9	which Book contained a record of a fallen people and also the fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles	8	Which book contained a record of a fallen people, and also the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles;		which contains a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles,	contained: all but PT, DC (contains)
	& also to the Jews	9	And also to the Jews,		and to the Jews also,
10					which was given by inspiration, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and is declared unto the world by them,	Verse transposed from v. 12 in other versions.
11	proving unto them that the holy Scriptures be true		proving unto them, that the holy scriptures are true;		proving to the world that the holy scriptures are true,	unto them: all but DC to the world: DC are true: all but PT, BCB be true: PT, BCB
	and also that God dot[h] inspire men and Call them to his holy work in these last days as well as in days of old	10	And also, that God doth inspire men and call them to his holy work, in these last days as well as in days of old,		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,	these these days;all but DC this age and generation: DC days: all but DC generations: DC
12	that he may be the same God forevermore		that he might be the same God forever. Amen.		thereby showing that he is the same God yesterday, to-day, and forever.—Amen.	that he might be: all but BC, DC that he may be: BC thereby showing that he is: DC forever: all but BCB forevermore: BCB
	whi[ch] book [was] given by inspiration is called the book of Mormon & is [confirmed to others] by the ministering of Angels & declaring unto the world by them		Which book was given by inspiration, and is called the book of Mormon, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and declared unto the world by them:			inspiration is: BCR, PT, BCB inspiration and: <BCR>, ZC, MS, EMS, BCA, BC, DC declared: all but MS, BCB disclosed: MS declaring: BCB
13	wherefore having so great witnesses by them shall the world be judged {3} even as many as Shall here after receive [this] work		Wherefore having so great witnesses, by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter receive this work,	3	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.	wherefore: all but DC Therefore: DC receive this work: all but DC come to a knowlege of: DC
14	either to faith and righteousness		either to faith and righteousness,
					and those who receive it in faith, and work righteousness,
					shall receive a crown of eternal life;
15	or to the hardness of heart in unbelief		or to the hardness of heart in unbelief,
					but those who harden their hearts in unbelief and reject it, it shall turn
	to their own condemnation		to their own condemnation,		to their own condemnation,
16	for the Lord god hath spoken it for we the Elders of the church have heared and bear witness to the words of the glorious majesty on high to whome be glory forever and ever Amen—		for the Lord God hath spoken it, for 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.		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.	hath … for: all but DC has … and: DC
17	¶ Wherefore 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 maker of Heaven and Earth and all things that in them is	13	Wherefore, 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 maker of heaven and earth, and all things that in them is,	4	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;	maker: all but DC framer: DC that in them is: all but DC which are in them: DC
18	and that he created man male and female after his own image and in his likeness created he them		and that he created man male and female, and after his own image and in his own likeness, created he them;		and that he created man, male and female: after his own image and in his own likeness created he them,	& after: ZC his likeness: BCR, ZC, MS, BCA, BCB his own likeness: <BCR>, PT, ESM, BC, DC
19	and that he gave unto the Children of men a Commandment that they Should love & serve him, the only	14	And that he gave unto the children of men commandments, that they should love and serve him the only		and gave unto them commandments that they should love and serve him, the only	the children of men: all but DC them:them a commandment: BCR, PT, MS, ZC, BCA, BCB commandments: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC
					living and true God, and that he should be the only	DC only
	being whome they Should worship,		being whom they should worship,		being whom they should worship.
	but by the transgression of these holy laws man became sensual & devilish & became fallen men		but by the transgression of these holy laws, man became sensual and devilish, and became fallen man.		But by the transgression of these holy laws, man became sensual and devilish, and became fallen man.
21	wherefore the Almighty God gave his only begotten son as is written in those Scriptures which has been given of him		Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his only begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures, which have been given of him,	5	Wherefore the Almighty God gave his only begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him;
22	that he suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them,		that he suffered temptations, but gave no heed unto them.		he suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them;	that: all but DC temptations: all but MS temptation: MS unto: all but MS to: MS
23	that he was Crucified & raised again the third day.	16	That he was crucified, died, and rose again the third day,		he was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;
24	{4} [an]d that he 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		and that he 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.		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,
25	that as many as would believe and were baptized in his holy name & endure in faith to the end Should be Saved,	17	Therefore, as many as would believe and were baptized in his holy name, and endured in faith to the end, should be saved;		that as many as would believe and be baptized, in his holy name, and endure in faith to the end, should be saved;	therefore: all but PT that: PT, DC were baptized: all but DC be baptized: DC baptized in: all but PT baptized into: PT endured:BCR, PT, ZC, MS, BCB, BC endure: BCA, DC
					not only those who believed after he came in the meridian of time in the flesh, but all those from the beginning,
26	yea even as many as were before he came in the flesh, from the beginning	18	Yea, even as many as were before he came in the flesh, from the beginning,		even as many as were before he came,	yea: all but DC in the … beginning: all but DC
	which believed in the words of the holy Prophets		who believed in the words of the holy prophets,		who believed in the words of the holy prophets,	which: BCR, PT, MS, BCA, BCB who: EMS, BC, DC
	which were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost which truly testified of him in all things		who were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, which truly testifed of him in all things,		who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testifed of him in all things,	which were: BCR, PT, MS, BCA, BCB who were: EMS, BC, DC who spake as they were: DC testified: all but ZC testifies: <BCR>, ZC
					should have eternal life,
27	as well as they which Should come after which should believe in the gifts & callings of God by the Holy Ghost,		as well as those who should come after, who should believe in the gifts and callings of God, by the Holy Ghost,		as well as those who should come after, who should believe in the gifts and callings of God by the Holy Ghost,	they which: BCR, PT, MS, BCB those who: <BCR>, EMS, BCA, BC, DC
	which beareth record of the Father and of the Son		which beareth record of the Father and of the Son,		which beareth record of the Father and of the Son;
28	which father and Son and the holy Ghost is one God, infinite, eternal without end, Amen,		which Father and Son and Holy Ghost, is one God, infinite and eternal, without end. Amen		which Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one God, infinite and eternal, without end. Amen.	father and Son and the:BCB Father and Son and: <BCR>, PT, ZC, MS, EMS, BCA, BC Father, Son, and: DC is one: all but DC are one: DC
29	¶ And we know that all men must repent & believe on the name of Jesus Christ & 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,	19	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.	6	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.
30	& we know that justification through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just & true,	20	And we know, that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is just and true;		And we know that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is just and true:	through the grace of our Lord: BCR, PT, ZC, ESM, BC, DC through our Lord: MS, BCA, BCB
31	and we also know that Sanctification through the grace of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ is just & true to all those who love & Serve God with all their {5} mights, minds & Strength.	21	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,		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;	also know: BCR, PT, ZC, MS, BCA, BCB know also: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC
32	but there is a possibility that man may fall from Grace & depart from the living God		but there is a possibility that men may fall from grace and depart from the living God.		but there is a possibility that man may fall from grace and depart from the living God.	men:all but BCB, DC man: BCB, DC
33	therefore let the Church take heed & pray always lest they enter into temptation	22	Therefore, let the church take heed and pray always, lest they fall into temptation;		Therefore let the church take heed and pray always, lest they fall into temptation;	they fall: <BCR>, ZC, EMS, BCA, BC, DC they enter: BCB ye fall: BCR, PT, MS
34	yea, even he that is Sanctified also	23	Yea, and even he that is sanctified also.		yea, and even let those who are sanctified take heed also,—	& he: BCR, PT, EMS and even he: ZC, BCB, BC and even let those who are sanctified take heed: DC
35	& we know that these things are true & agreeable to the Revelations of John	24	And we know, that these things are true and agreeable to the revelation of John,		And we know that these things are true and according to the revelations of John,	revelations of: all but EMS, <BCR>, BC (revelation of) revelations of Jesus Christ, which was by his angel unto John: PT
	neither adding nor diminishing to the Prophecy of his Book,		neither adding to, nor diminishing from the prophecy of his book;		neither adding to, nor diminishing from the prophecy of his book;	adding nor diminishing to: BCR, PT, ZC, MS, BCA, BCB adding to nor diminishing from: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC prophecy: all but MS Prophecies: MS
	neither to the Holy Scriptures,	25	Neither to the holy scriptures;		the holy scriptures,	neither to the holy: BCB BC the holy: DC
	neither to the Revelations of God which Shall come hereafter by the gift & power of the Holy Ghost,	26	Neither to the revelations of God which shall come hereafter, by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost,		or the revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost,	neither to the revelations: BCB, BC or the revelations: DC
		27	Neither by the voice of God;		the voice of God,
	neither by the ministering of Angels	28	Neither by the ministering of angels,		or the ministering of angels:
36	and the Lord God hath Spoken it & honor power & glory be rendered to his holy name both now & ever Amen.		and the Lord God hath spoken it; and honor, power, and glory, be rendered to his holy name both now and ever. Amen.		and the Lord God has spoken it; and honor, power, and glory be rendered to his holy name, both now and ever.— Amen.
37	¶ And again by the way of commandment to the Church	29	And again, by way of commandment to the church,	7	And again, by way of commandment to the church	by way: all but <BCR>, BCB by the way: BCR, BCB
	[concerning] the manner of baptism,		concerning the manner of baptism;		concerning the manner of baptism.	matter: PT only
	behold whosoever humbleth himself before God & desireth to be baptized	30	Behold whosoever humbleth himself before God, and desireth to be baptized,		All those who humble themselves before God and desire to be baptized,	All those who humble themselves: DC only desire: DC only
	& comes forth with a broken heart & a contrite Spirit		and comes forth with a broken heart and a contrite spirit,		and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits,	come: DC only broken hearts and contrite spirits: DC only
	& witnesseth unto the Church		and witnesseth unto the church		and witness before the church	witnessth to: BCR witness unto: PT, MS, ESM, BCA, BCE, BC witness before: DC
	that they truly repent of all their Sins		that they have truly repented of all their sins		that they have truly repented of all their sins,	repent: PT, BCB only
	& are willing to take upon them the name of Christ		and are willing to take upon them the name of Christ,		and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ,	Jesus Christ: DC only
	having a determination to serve him unto the end,		having a determination to serve him unto the end,		having a determination to serve him to the end,	to the end: DC only
	& truly manifest by their works that they have received the Spirit of Christ {6} unto the remission of their Sins,		and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins,		and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins,	the gift of Christ: BCR, PT the Spirit: MS the spirit of Christ: EMS, BCA, BCB of the spirit of Christ: BC, DC
	then shall they be received unto baptism into the Church of Christ.—		then shall they be received unto baptism into the church of Christ.		shall be received by baptism into his church.	by baptism into his: DC only
38	¶ The duty of an Elder, Priest, Teacher & deacon and members, of the Church of Christ—	31	The duty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons and members of the church of Christ.	8	The duty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons, and members of the church of Christ—	Italics original
	An Apostle is an Elder and it is his calling to baptize	32	An apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize	¶	An apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize;
39	& to ordain other Elders, Priests, Teachers & deacons		and to ordain other elders, priests, teachers and deacons,		and to ordain other elders, priests, teachers, and deacons,
40	and to administer the flesh & blood of Christ according to the scriptures		and to administer the flesh and blood of Christ according to the scriptures;		and to administer bread and wine—the emblems of the flesh and blood of Christ—
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;
42	& to teach & expound & exhort & to baptize & to watch over the Church	33	And to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;		and to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;	teach expound exhort & to baptize & to watch: BCA, BCB teach expound & exhort & to baptize & to watch: BCA teach and expound exhort and to Baptize and to watch: MS teach, expound & exhort & to Baptize & watch: PT, ZC teach expound exhort Baptize & watch: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC
43	& to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands and the giving of the holy Ghost	34	And to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands and the giving of the Holy Ghost,		and to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost,
44	& to take the head of all meetings		and to take the lead of all meetings.		and to take the lead of all meetings.	head: BCB only meetings &c: BCR, PT, ZC, MS meetings: <BCR>, EMS,, BCA, BCB, BC, DC
45	¶ The Elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the holy Ghost—	35	The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost.	9	The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost,	meetings as they: all but ZC, BCR (meetings according as they)
46	¶ The Priests duty is to preach teach expound exhort & baptize & administer the sacrament	36	The priest's duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort and baptize, and administer the sacrament,	10	The priest's duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament,
47	& visit the house of each member & exhort them to pray vocally & in secret and also to attend to all family duties		and visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and also to attend to all family duties;		and visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret, and attend to all family duties:	also to attend all: BCR, PT, BCA also to attend to all: <BCR>, EMS, BCB, BC also to attend all: MS, ZC attend to all: DC
48	& to ordain other priests Teachers & Deacons	37	And ordain other priests, teachers, and deacons,		and he may also ordain other priests, teachers, and deacons—	&to ordain other priests: BCA, BCB, & ordain other priests: BCR, BC to ordain priests: PT, ZC & to ordain Priests: BC and ordain other Priests: EMS, and he may also ordain other priests: DC
49	& take the lead in meetings,		and take the lead of meetings;		and he is to take the lead of meetings	in meetings: BCR, MS, ZC, MS, EMS, BCA of meetings: <BCR>, BCB, BC, DC
	but none of these offices is he to do when there is an Elder present,		but none of these offices is he to do when there is an elder present		when there is no elder present,	but none of these offices is they to do when there is an elder:BCR but none of these offices is he to do when there is an elder: <BCR> PT, MS, ESM, BCA, BCB, BC but none of these offices are they to do when there is an elder: ZC when there is no elder: DC
50					but when there is an elder present, he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize,
51					and visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret, and attend to all family duties.
52	but in all cases is to assist the Elder—		but in all cases is to assist the elder.		In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.	but:: all but DC are to assist the Elders &c: BCR is to assist the Elder &c: PT , MS, <BCR> is to assist the Elders &c: ZC is to assist the Elder: EMS, BCA, BCB, BC these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requres: DC
53	{7} The teachers duty is to watch over th[e] Church always & be with them & Strengthen them	38	The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with them, and strengthen them,	11	The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with, and strengthen them,
54	& See that there is no iniquity in the Church nor no hardness with each other nor no lying nor backbiting, nor evil Speaking		and see that there is no iniquity in the church neither hardness with each other, neither lying nor backbiting, nor evil speaking;		and see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;	nor no hardness … nor no lying BCR, PT, MS, BCA, BCB nor hardness … nor lying: ZC neither hardness … neither lying: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC
55	& See that the Church meet together oft	39	And see that the church meet together often,		and see that the church meet together often,	oft: BCR, PT, MS, BCB often: ZC, EMS, BCA, BC, DC
	& also see that every member does his duty		and also see that all the members do their duty;		and also see that all the members do their duty—	and also that every member does his: BCR and also see that every member does his: PT, BCB & also that every member does his: ZC, also that every member does his: MS also see that every member does his: BCA and also see that all the members do their: EMS also see that all the members do their: <BCR>, BC, DC
56	& he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the Elders or Priests	40	And he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest,		and he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest—
57	& is to be assisted alway & in all his duties in the Church by the deacons,		and is to be assisted always, and in all his duties in the church by the deacons;		and is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires:	deacons, if occasion requires: DC only
58	but neither the Teacher nor Deacon has authority to Baptize nor administer the Sacrament,	41	But neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize nor administer the sacrement.		but neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the sacrament, or lay on hands;	teachers nor the deacons have: BCR, MS teacher nor the deacon has: PT, teacher nor the deacon have: BCA teacher nor deacon has: BCB teachers nor deacons have: <BCR> , ZC, MS, EMS, BC, DC sacrament, or lay on hands: DC only
59	but are to warn Expound, Exhort & teach & invite all to come to Christ.—		but are to warn, expound, exhort and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.		they are however to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.	they are however to warn: DC only unto Christ: PT, MS, EMS, <BCR>, BC, DC to Christ: BCR ZC, BCA, BCB
60	¶ Every Elder, Priest, Teacher and Deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto them by the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains them—	42	Every elder, priest, teacher or deacon, is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him, by the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains him.	12	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.	teacher and: MS and BCB only unto him: ZC, EMS, <BCR> BC, DC unto them: BCR, PT, MS, BCA, BCB unto him: and he is to be ordained: DC only ordains him: PT, EMS, <BCR>, BC, DC ordains them: BCR, MS, BCB,
61	The several Elders composing this Church of Christ are to meet in conference once in three months, or as often as the Elders shall deem it necessary	43	The several elders composing this church of Christ, are to meet in conference once in three months or from time to time as they shall direct or appoint	13	The several elders composing 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;	in conference: all but PT at each of its meetings: PT once in three: all but PT Months: all but ZC, MS, <BCR> Months: all but ZC, MS, its meetings: PT only or as often as the Elders shall deem it necessary: BCB or from time to time: BC, DC as they shall direct or appoint: <BCR>, BC as said conferences shall direct or appoint: DC only
62	to do Such business whatsoever is necessary.—		to do Church business whatsoever is necessary.		and said conferences are to do whatever church business is necessary to be done at the time.	&c: BCR, ZC, MS only and said conferences are: DC only whatsoever: all but DC whatever: DC only to be done at the time: DC only
63				14	The elders are to receive their licenses from other elders, by vote of the church to which they belong, or from the conferences.
64	And each Priest or Teacher who is ordained by any priest is to take a Certificate from him at the time which {8} [whe]n shown to an Elder he is to give him a licence which shall authorise him to perform the duty of his Calling — — —	44	And each priest or teacher, who is ordained by a priest, is to take a certificate from him at the time, which when presented to an elder, he is to give him a license, which shall authorize him to perform the duty of his calling.	15	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—	And: all but DC priest or teacher: all but DC priest, teacher, or deacon: DC only a priest:, <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC any: BCR, PT, ZC, MS, BCA, BCB is to take: BCR, PT, ZC, BCA, BCB, BC which certificate,when presented: DC only he may take: DC only shewn/shown: BCR, ZC, MS, PT, BCA, BCB he is to give: BCR, PT, ZC, MS, BC shall entitle him to a licence: DC presented: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC duty: all but DC (duties)
					or he may receive it from a conference.
65				16	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;
66					but the presiding elders, traveling bishops, high counsellors, high priests, and elders, may have the privilege of ordaining, where there is no branch of the church, that a vote may be called.	traveling bishops? N. K. Whitney called to visit the churches on his journey to New York in 1832. ¶ Newel K. Whitney Other instances that would apply in 1835?
67				17	Every president of the high priesthood, (or presiding elder), bishop, high counsellor, and high priest, is to be ordained by the direction of a high council or general conference.
68	¶ The duty of the Church members after they are received by baptism,	45	The duty of the members after they are received by baptism.	18	The duty of the members after they are received by baptism.—	church members: PT, BCA, BCB DC italics original.
	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 & being Confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the Elders	46	The elders or priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning this 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;	19	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:	this: all but the (BCB, DC)
	so that all things may be done in order,	47	So that all things may be done in order.		so that all things may be done in order.
69	and the member shall manifest before the Church and also before the Elders a Godly walk & conversation that they are worthy of it that there may be works of faith agreeable to the holy Scriptures walking in holiness before the Lord—	48	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.		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.	and also before: all but PT, MS (and before) by a godly walk: all but PT, ZC (a godly walk)
70	¶ Every member of the Church of Christ having Children, are to bring them unto the Elders before the Church	49	Every member of this church of Christ having children, is to bring them unto the elders before the church,	20	Every member of the church of Christ having children, is to bring them unto the elders before the church,	the church: BCR, PT, BC this church: MS, EMS, BCA, L are to bring: BCR, PT, MS, BCB is to bring: <BCR>, ZC, EMS, BCA, BC, DC
	also one to lay their hands on them in the name of the Lord & bless them in the name of Christ—		who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of the Lord, and bless them in the name of Christ.		who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name.	who are to lay their hands on: BCA, MS, ESM, BCA Who are to lay their hands upon: <BCR>, BC, DC who are to lay hands on: PT who is to lay their hands on: ZC also one to lay their hands on: BCB of the Lord: all but DC ( of Jesus Christ) in the name of Christ: all but DC (in his name)
71	There cannot any one be received into this Church of Christ who have not arrived to the years of accountability before God and are not capable of repentance	50	There can not any one be received into this church of Christ, who has not arrived to the years of accountability before God, and is not capable of repentance.	21	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.	There cannot any one: all but DC ( No one can) this Church: all but DC (the Church) has not arrived to: BRC, ESM, BCA has not arriven: ZC have not arrived: <BCR>, PT, BCB have not arriven: MS unless he has arrived unto: DC is not capable: BC is capable: DC
72	& the way of Baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent.	51	And baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent:	22	Baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent:	& the way of: BCR, MS, BCA, BCB And baptism: ZC, ESM, BC Baptism: DC
73	{9} Whosoever being called of God & having authority of Jesus Christ Shall go down into the water with them & Shall Say, Calling them by name, Saying,	52	Whosoever being called of God and having authority given them of Jesus Christ, shall go down into the water with them, and shall say, calling them by name:		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 him or herself for baptism, and shall say, calling him or her by name:	Whosoever being: all but DC The person who is: DC having authority given them of: BCR, ZC, MS, EMS, BCA having authority of: BCB has authority from: DC with them: all but DC with the person who has presented him or herself for baptism: DC calling them: all but DC calling him or her: DC by name, Saying: BCB only
	having authority given me of Jesus Christ I baptize thee in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Ghost—Amen.	53	Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.		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.	having authority given me: all but DC (Having been commissioned) Baptize you: all but BCR, BCB (thee)
74	and then Shall he immerse them in the water & come forth again out of the water	54	Then shall he immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water.		Then shall he immerse him or her in the water, and come forth again out of the water.	Shall he: all but BCA (ye) immerse them: all but DC (him or her)
75	& it is expedient that the Church meet together oft to partake of bread & wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus,	55	And it is expedient that the church meet together oft to partake of bread and wine in remembrance of the Lord Jesus	23	It is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus:	oft: all but ZC, DC (often)
76	and the Elder or Priest Shall minister it and after this manner Shall he do	56	And the elder or priest shall administer it, and after this manner shall he do,		and the elder or priest shall administer it: and after this manner shall he administer it:	Elderor Priest: MS, BCA, BCB, BC, DC Eldersor Priests: MS, BCA Administer: BCR, ZC, MS, BCA, BCB administer: <BCR>, EMS, BC, DC shall he do: all but DC (shall he administer it)
	he Shall kneel with the Church and call on the Father in mighty Prayer Saying		he shall kneel with the church and call upon the Father in mighty prayer, saying:		he shall kneel with the church and call upon the Father in solemn prayer, saying,
77	O, God the Eternal Father we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ to bless & sanctify this bread to the Souls of all those who partake of it that they may eat in remembrance of the body of their Lord, & witness unto thee Oh God the Eternal Father that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy son {10} and always remember him and keep his commandments which he hath given them that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen	57	O God the Eternal Father, we ask thee 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.		O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee 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.	hath given: BCR, MS, EMS, BCA, BCB has given: <BCR>, BC, DC
78	¶ The manner of administering the wine,	58	The manner of administering the wine:	24	The manner of administering the wine:
	behold they Shall take the Cup & say,	59	Behold they shall take the cup and say,		He shall take the cup also, and say:	they: all but DC (He) cup also: DC only
79	O. God the Eternal father we ask thee in the name of thy son Jesus Christ to bless & 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.—		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.		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.
80	¶ Any member of this Church of Christ transgressing or being overtaken in a fault Shall be dealt with according as the scriptures direct—	60	Any member of this church of Christ transgressing, or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with according as the scriptures direct.	25	Any member of the church of Christ transgressing, or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with as the scriptures direct.	this church: all but DC (the church) direct &C: BA, PT, ZC, MS direct: <BCR>, ESM, BCA, BCB, BC, DC
81	¶ It shall be the duty of the Several churches composing this Church of Christ to Send one or more of their Teachers to attend the Several Conferences held by the Elders of this Church	61	It shall be the duty of the several churches, composing this church of Christ, to send one or more of their teachers to attend the several conferences, held by the elders of this church,	26	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,	one or more: all but PT (one) this church: all but DC (the church)
82	with a list of names of the Several members uniting themselves to the church {11} Since the last Conference or Send by the hand of Some priest So that there can be kept a regular list of all the names of the members of the whole Church in a Book kept by one of the Elders		with a list of the names of the several members uniting themselves to the church since the last conference, or send by the hand of some priest, so that there can be kept a regular list of all the names of the whole church, in a book by one of the elders		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,	members: all but PT (persons) to the church: all but DC (with the churcch)
	whomsoever the other Elders Shall appoint from time to time,	62	Whomsoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time:		whoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time:—
83	and also if any have been expelled from the Church so that there names may be blotted out of the general Church record of names—	63	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.		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.
84	any member removing from the Church where he belongs if going to a Church where he is not known may take a letter certifying that he is a regular member & in good Standing	64	Any member removing from the church where he resides, if going to a church where he is not known, may take a letter certifying that he is a regular member and in good standing;	27	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;	he belongs: BCR, PT, ZC, MS, BCA, BCB he resides: ESM, <BCR>, BC Any member … they reside … they are … they are: DC
	which certificate may be signed by any elder or priest if the members receiving the letter is personally acquainted with the Elder or Priest, or may be Signed by the teachers & deacons of the church—	65	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.		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.	may be: BCR, MS, BCA, BCB it may be: <BCR>, PT, ZC, EMS, BC, DC or Deacons: all but BCB
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