| January 5, 1831, Fayette, Seneca county, New
York. |
| James Covill called to be baptized, preach, go
to Ohio, gathering, signs of second coming (near). |
| Book of Commandments 41 heading: A Revelation
to James (C.,) given in Fayette, New-York, January, 1831. |
| 1835 Doctrine and Covenants 59 heading: Revelation
to James Covill given New-York, January, 1831. |
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Book of Commandments 41 |
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| Listen up |
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[1] HEARKEN and listen
to the voice of him who is from all eternity to all eternity, the Great
I AM, even Jesus Christ, |
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Current LDS D&C verse numbers
are to the left of the text. BC verse numbers are in brackets. 1835 D&C
verse numbers are to the right of the text. |
| Jesus, the light of
the world |
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the light and the life of the world; a light
which shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not: |
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"In him was life; and the
life was the light of men.
And the light shineth in
darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." John 1:4–5 |
| Misunderstood, rejected |
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[2] The same which came
in the meridian of time unto my mine own, and my mine own received me not; |
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"He came unto his own, and his
own received him not." John 1:11 |
| Become my sons |
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but to as many as received me, gave I power
to become my sons, and even so will I give unto as many as will receive
me, power to become my sons. |
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Turquoise:
dropped after 1835
Pink: added after 1835 |
| Receive gospel, receive me |
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[3] And verily, verily
I say unto you, he that receiveth my gospel, receiveth me; and he that
receiveth not my gospel, receiveth not me. |
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| Gospel is repent,
baptism, Holy Ghost |
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[4] And this is my gospel:
Repentance and baptism by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and
the Holy Ghost, even the Comforter, which showeth all things, and teacheth
the peaceable things of the kingdom. |
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| I know you, James
Covill |
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[5] And now behold I
say unto you, my servant James, I have looked upon thy works and I know
thee: |
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James (1756–1844) had
been a Baptist minister for 40 years. Visits Joseph and promises to obey
any commandment Joseph receives for him, but fails to follow through (D&C
40). Revelations, 56–57. |
| You are OK now, I blessed you |
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[6] And verily I say
unto thee, thine heart is now right before me at this time, and behold
I have bestowed great blessings upon thy head: |
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| Sad, rejected me many
times |
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[7] Nevertheless thou
hast seen great sorrow, for thou hast rejected me many times because of
pride, and the cares of the world: |
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| Be baptized |
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[8] But behold
the days of thy deliverance are come. if thou wilt
hearken to my voice, which saith unto thee: |
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Red:
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[9] Arise and be baptized, and wash
away your sins, calling on my name and you shall receive my Spirit, and
a blessing so great as you never have known. |
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| Preach gospel, recover my people |
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And if thou do this, I have prepared thee for a greater work. |
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[10] Thou shalt preach the fulness
of my gospel which I have sent forth in these last days; the covenant
which I have sent forth to recover my people, which are of the house of
Israel. |
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Power, faith
I will accompany |
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[11] And it shall come
to pass that power shall rest upon thee; thou shalt have great faith,
and I will be with thee and go before thy face. |
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| Bring forth Zion |
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[12] Thou art called to labor in my
vineyard, and to build up my church, and to bring forth Zion, that it
may rejoice upon the hills and flourish. |
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| Go Ohio |
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[13] Behold,
verily, verily I say unto thee, thou art not called to go into the eastern
countries, but thou art called to go to the Ohio. |
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| All gather in Ohio |
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[14] And inasmuch as my people shall
assemble themselves to at the Ohio, I have kept in store a blessing such
as is not known among the children of men, and it shall be poured forth
upon their heads. |
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Turquoise: dropped after 1835
Pink: added after 1835 |
| Then to all nations |
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[15] And from thence men shall go forth into all
nations. |
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| Ohio people faithful, think judgments
will be delayed (but won't) |
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[16] Behold, verily, verily I say
unto you, that the people in Ohio call upon me in much faith, thinking
I will stay my hand in judgment upon the nations, but I can not deny my
word: |
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| Last pruning |
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[17] Wherefore lay to with your might
and call faithful laborers into my vineyard, that it may be pruned for
the last time. |
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Repent, gospel, sanctified
Delay judgments |
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[18] And inasmuch as they do repent
and receive the fulness of my gospel, and become sanctified, I will stay
mine hand in judgment: |
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| Declare kingdom of heaven |
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[19] Wherefore go forth,
crying with a loud voice, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand; crying
Hosanna! blessed be the name of the most high God. |
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| Baptize |
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[20] Go forth baptizing
with water, preparing the way before my face; for the time of my coming; |
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| End near, no one knows when |
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for the time is at hand: |
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[21] The day nor or the hour no man knoweth, but it surely shall come, |
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| Receive gospel, receive me, |
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and he that receiveth these things receiveth me; and they
shall be gathered unto me in time and in eternity. |
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Baptize, Holy Ghost
Look for signs of coming |
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[22] And again, it shall come to pass,
that on as many as ye shall baptize with water, ye shall lay your hands,
and they shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and shall be looking
forth for the signs of my coming, and shall know me. |
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| Soon |
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[23] Behold, I come quickly; even so:
Amen. |
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D&C 40
D&C 38
New York–Pennsylvania
Revelations
Doctrine and Covenants
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