| December 26, 1835, Kirtland, Ohio. |
| Lyman Sherman's sins are forgiven, he will
be ordained at solemn assembly and be authorized to preach. Be patient,
support brethren. |
| Joseph Smith diary heading: The following
is a revelation given to Lyman Sherman this
day 26 Dec 1835 |
| Not published in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants. |
| First published in the Deseret News, July 10,
1852. |
| "Lyman Sherman called and requested the word of the Lord through his servant Joseph, our author; he (Sherman) said he had been wrought upon for a long time to make [165] known to him (Joseph) with an assurance from the Lord that he would give him a revelation which should make known his duty." |
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Diary-2,163–164; // MH-B, 672. |
| Joseph Smith Diary-2 |
| Lyman's sins are
forgiven for coming for counsel |
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¶ Verily thus Saith the Lord unto you my servant Lyman your
sins are forgiven you because you have obeyed my voice in coming up hither
this morning to receive councel of him whom I have appointed |
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Diary-2,163–164; // MH-B, 672–673 (written in first person, Sherman statement, slightly changed, a direct quote).
Modern LDS version varies only
in punctuation and capitalization. |
| Don't resist Lord's
voice |
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¶ Therefore let your soul be at rest concerning your spiritual
Standing, and resist no more my voice, |
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| Be more careful in keeping promises |
3 |
and arise up and be more careful henceforth in observing
your vows which you have made and do make, and you Shall be blessed with
exceding great blessings. |
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| Among
first elders to receive ordination |
4 |
Wait patiently untill the Solemn assembly
Shall be called of my servants then you Shall be numbered with the first
of mine elders and receive right by ordination with the rest of mine elders
whom I have chosen |
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numbered: also
in Papers 2:12, but remembered in current LDS D&C.
ordination: later referred to as washings and anointings |
| If you remain faithful |
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¶ Behold this is the promise of the father unto you if you
continue faithful— |
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| You will be authorized
to preach |
6 |
and it shall be fulfilled
upon you in that day that you Shall have right to preach my gospel wheresoever
I Shall Send you from henceforth from that time, |
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| Support the brethren |
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Therefore Strengthen your brethren in all your conversation
in all your prayers, in all your exhortations, and in all your doings, |
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and behold and lo I am with you to bless you and deliver
you forever Amen |
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D&C 109
D&C 107:1–58
D&C 107:59–100
Ohio Revelations
Doctrine and Covenants
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