Minutes of March 15, 1838

Joseph refers to a July 1834 meeting when David Whitmer was ordained to be a leader or prophet to the church if Joseph "did not live to God himself." John Corrill makes a satisfactory confession.

Date

March 15, 1838

FWR ,151–152.

Location

Far West, Missouri.

Description

The High Council of Zion, together with the Bishoprick met …

[Presiding]

President Joseph Smith jr took the charge of the Council.

Clerk

Ebenezer Robinson

High council

Simeon Carter
Jared Carter
Brigham Young
Thomas Grover
Levi Jackman
Thomas Gates
Stephen Winchester
Moses Martin
George M. Hinkle
George W. Harris
Elias Higbee
John Murdock

Open

Sing "This earth was once a garden place &c."
Prayer by Joseph Smith Jr.

Read minutes

Clerk reads "minutes of some previous Councils"

Vote to nullify item 6 of February 24, 1838 council meeting, and substitute a new "article" in its place.

Consisent with D&C 20:46–47, "Item 6" resolved that it was the duty of priests "to labor from house to house, each in his respective neighbourhood." ¶ Minutes of February 24, 1838

Joseph ordained David successor

President Joseph Smith jr gave a history of the ordination of David Whitmer, which took place in July 1834, to be a leader, or a prophet to this Church, which (ordination) was on condition that he (J. Smith jr) did not live to God himself.

¶ Minutes of July 7, 1834

¶ Wilford Woodruff (h2)

¶ Joseph Smith's Callings

Joseph approves proceedings of former meetings.

Adjourn for an hour.

Bishopric

7 p.m. "Council and Bishoprick convened … and was organized, Joseph Smith jr president."

Open

Prayer by John Murdock.

John Corrill confession

John Corrill makes a confession "but not to the satisfaction of the Council after which Thomas B. Marsh (h) made a few remarks followed by George M. Hinkle and others, when Br Corrill made perfect satisfaction."

Adjourn to tomorrow at 1 p.m.

Benediction by Joseph Smith Jr.

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