| D&C 47 |
Kirtland, Ohio, March 8,
1831.
John Whitmer is called to
keep a history of the church.
Book of Commandments Chapter 50, p. 114. Heading: A Revelation given
to Joseph and John, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March 1831.
| 1 | Behold, it is expedient in me that
my servant John should write and keep a regular history, and assist you,
my servant Joseph, in transcribing all things which shall be given you,
until he is called to further duties. |
Changes
noted in JS Revelations, 126: v. 1 until he is called to further duties added for 1835 version (D&C 63). v. 1 transcribing is translating in the Kirtland Revelations Book (LDS Church Archives). |
| 2 | Again, verily I say unto you that
he can also lift up his voice in meetings, whenever it shall be expedient. |
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| 3 | And again, I say unto you that it shall be appointed unto him to keep the church record and history continually; for Oliver Cowdery I have appointed to another office. | |
| 4 | Wherefore, it shall be given him, inasmuch as he is faithful, by the Comforter, to write these things. Even so. Amen. | |
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