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| Church organized April 6, 1830 by God's command.
Joseph and Oliver called of God, ordained apostles of the church §.
Joseph became entangled in sin, repented §,
visited by angel who gave him power to translate Book of Mormon. We, the
elders, bear record §, God is all power, understanding,
through transgression man becomes devilish §.
The Only Begotten §, justification and sanctification
§. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are
one
§. Qualifications for baptism §.
Duties of apostle/elder §, priest §,
teacher §. Ordination according to gifts of
candidate
§, licenses §. Duty
of members §. Baptism and sacrament §.
Conferences, membership rolls §. |
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| Since there is no mention of the document at the April 6 organizing meeting,
it is assumed it was written between that date and the first conference of the church, in Fayette, New York,
June [1 or 9]. At that meeeting thye were ;"received by unanimous voice of the whole congregation,
which consisted of most of the male members of the Church." |
| The earliest known text was published by Eber D. Howe in the Painesville
Telegraph, April 19, 1831. As the introductory paragraph indicates, it was taken from a copy in Martin Harris' possession. J. J. Moss, who married Eber's niece on November 23, 1831, wrote: |
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None, however, but their members, were allowed to see their revelations. At one time a large company gathered at a public house to converse with Martin Harris, who had returned from New York with certain revelations. His hat sat upon the table in the room where we were gathered and in it I discovered a copy of the revelations. I quietly abstracted them and, whispering to Brother Jones and wife who were present, I took Brother Tanuer with me and left the house. We went directly to the home of Brother Jones and copied them entire. We then returned and I deposited the original revelations in Harris' hat without his having missed them. Soon there were copies of these revelations circulating among the people. It was always a great mystery to the Mormons how these revelations became known, and they could get no revelations to solve the mystery. I don't believe they have solved the problem to this day. Source |
| For meetings where the Articles and Covenants
were read, see the minutes for ¶ June 9, 1830,
¶ October 25–26, 1831,
¶ January 23, 1832,
¶ and Oliver to Joseph, January 28, 1832. |
| Even after publication of the 1835 D&C,
Joseph Smith referred to the Articles and Covenants, rather than the D&C,
to justify not detailing his sins. (How he made that connection, I am not
sure.) ¶ Oliver's History of the
Church (2) |
| Some content was apparently drawn from Oliver's Articles of the Church of Christ (1829).
Similar text from that document, which is closely paralleled in ¶ Book
of Commandments Book A appears in small type in the Coltrin diary
variants column (in regular type). |
| H. Michael Marquardt's Joseph
Smith Revelations,
62–66, contains a transcript of the text in Zebedee Coltrin's journal
which, according to Davis Bitton's Guide to Mormon Diaries and Autobiographies,
was copied into Zebedee's diary by P W [Peter Whitmer?] under the heading
"Articles, Covenants and Laws of the Church" in Independence
on January 12, 1832. The June 1832 Evening
and Morning Star coincides with Coltrin except as noted. |
| The Evening and Morning Star reprinted
the document in June 1833, "as there were, some errors which had got
into them by transcribing." |
| Minor editing was done for Book of Commandments
24. |
| Several substantive changes were made for 1835 Doctrine and Covenants 2. |
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Painesville Telegraph
April 19, 1831
Source |
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Evening and Morning Star
1, no. 1 (June 1832): {1–2} |
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Evening and Morning Star
2, no. 13 (June 1833): {1–2} |
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THE MORMON CREED. |
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Revelations. / THE ARTICLES AND COVENANTS
OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST. |
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THE ARTICLES AND COVENANTS OF THE CHURCH
OF CHRIST. |
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(The following document was obtained from the
hand of Martin Harris, one of the original proprietors of the "Gold
Bible" speculation. We publish it as a one of the curiosities of the
day. What use, or whether any, is made of it in this vicinity, we know not.
It was probably prepared for the latitude of New York, where creeds &
con[fessionals] were not quite so unpopular as in Ohio. We believe, therefore,
it has been cautiously kept from the eyes of most of the followers of St.
Jo. in this vicinity. In this business the commandments and revelations
of Heaven, are very easily made to yield to circumstances —Ed. Tel.) |
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The articles and covenants of the Church of
Christ agreeable to the will and commandments of God. |
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The rise of the Church
of Christ in these last days, being 1830 years since the coming of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in the flesh, |
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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 Saviour Jesus Christ, in the flesh, |
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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; |
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it being regularly organized and
established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments
of God in the 4th month, and on the 6th day of the same, |
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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: |
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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: |
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which
commandments were given to Joseph Smith, jun. who
was called of God and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of
the church, |
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Which commandments
were given to Joseph, who was called of God and ordained an Apostle of
Jesus Christ, an Elder of the Church; |
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Which commandments were given to
Joseph, who was called of God and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ
an elder of this church: |
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Joseph the seer
who was also
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and also to Oliver, who was called
of God an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of the church, and ordained
under his hand, |
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and also to Oliver, who was called of God an
Apostle of Jesus Christ, an Elder of the Church, and ordained under his
hand, |
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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: |
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and this according to the grace
of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ,
to whom be all glory both now and ever—amen. |
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and this according to the grace of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ to whom be all glory both now and forever.
Amen. |
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And this according to the grace of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory both now and forever. Amen. |
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For,
after that it truly was manifested unto the first elder that he had received
remission of his sins, he was entangled again in the vanities of the world,
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For, after that it truly was manifested
unto the first Elder that he had received a remission of his sins, he was
entangled again in the vanities of the world,
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For, after that it truly was manifested
unto this first elder, that he had received
a remission of his sins, he was entangled again in the vanities of the
world;
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but after truly
repenting, God visited him by an holy angel,
whose countenance was as lightning, and whose garments were pure and white
above all whiteness, and gave unto him commandments which inspired him
from on high, and gave unto him power, by the means which was before
prepared that he should translate a book; |
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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, and gave unto him commandments which inspired him from on
high, and gave unto him power, by the means which were prepared,
that he should translate a Book; |
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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, and gave
unto him commandments which inspired him from on high, and gave unto
him power, by the means which were before prepared,
that he should translate a book; |
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which was before prepared
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which book contains a
record of a fallen people, and also the fullness of the gospel of Jesus
Christ to the Gentiles |
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which Book contained a
record of a fallen people, and also the fulness of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ to the Gentiles; |
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Which Book contained a record
of a fallen people, and also the fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
to the Gentiles; |
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and also to the Jews, proving unto
them that the holy scriptures be true, |
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and also to the Jews, proving unto them, that
the holy Scriptures are true; |
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And also to the Jews, proving unto them, that the holy scriptures
are true; |
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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, that he might be the same God forever—amen. |
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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, that
he might be the same God forever. Amen. |
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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, that he might
be the same God forever. Amen. |
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Which book was given
by inspiration, is called the book of Mormon, and is confirmed to others
by the ministering of angels, and declared unto the world by them. |
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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: |
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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: |
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Wherefore having
so great witnesses, by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall
hereafter receive this work, either to faith and righteousness, or to the
hardness of heart in unbelief, to their own condemnation. |
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Wherefore, having so great witnesses,
by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter receive
this work, either to faith and righteousness, or to the hardness of heart
in unbelief, to their own condemnation, |
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Wherefore having so great witnesses, by them
shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter receive this
work, either to faith and righteousness, or to the hardness of heart in
unbelief, to their own condemnation, |
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For
the Lord God hath spoken it, for we, the elders of the church have heard
and bear record to the words of the glorious Majesty on high, to whom be
glory forever and ever—Amen. |
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for the Lord God hath spoken it,
for we, the Elders of the Church, have heard and bear record to the words
of the glorious Majesty on high; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. |
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for the Lord God hath spoken it, for we, the
elders of the church, have heard and bear record to the words of the glorious
Majesty on high; to whom be glory forever and ever.— Amen. |
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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, and that he
is all power, and all wisdom, and all understanding,
and that he created man male and female after his own image and in
his own likeness created he them,
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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, and that he created man male and female,
after his own image, and in his own likeness created he them; |
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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, and that he created man male and female, after his own
image, and in his own likeness created he them; |
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and that he gave
unto the children of men a commandment that
they should love and serve him the only being whom they should worship;
but by the transgression of these holy laws, man became sensual and devilish,
and became fallen man— |
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and that he gave unto the children of men commandments
that they should love and serve him the only being whom they should worship;
but by the transgression of these holy laws, man became sensual and devilish,
and became fallen man: |
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And that he gave unto the children of men commandments that
they should love and serve him the only being whom they should worship:
but by the transgression of these holy laws, man became sensual and devilish,
and became fallen man: |
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wherefore,
the Almighty God gave his only begotten Son, as is written in those scriptures
which hath been given of him, that he suffered temptations but gave no
heed unto them, |
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Wherefore, the Almighty God gave
his only begotten Son, as it is written in
those Scriptures, which hath been given of him, that he suffered temptations,
but gave no heed unto them; |
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Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his only begotten
Son, as it is written in those scriptures,
which hath been given of him, that he suffered temptations, but gave no
heed unto them; |
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that he was crucified and died
and rose again the third day, 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, |
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that he was crucified, died, and rose again the third day,
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. |
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That he was crucified, died, and rose again the third day,
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. |
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that as many as would believe
and were baptized into his holy name and endured
in faith to the end should be saved; |
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Therefore, as many as would
believe and were baptized in his holy name, and endured in faith to the
end, should be saved; |
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Therefore, as many as would
believe and were baptized in his holy name, and endured in faith to the
end, should be saved; |
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yea, even as many as were before he came
in the flesh, from the beginning, which believed in the
words of the holy prophets, which were inspired
by the gift of the Holy Ghost, which truly testified of
him in all things, as well [as] they which
should come after, which should believe in the gifts and
calling of God, by the Holy Ghost, |
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yea, even as many as were before he came in
the flesh, from the beginning, who believed
in the words of the holy Prophets, who were inspired by the gift of the
Holy Ghost, which truly testifies of him in
all things, as well as those who should
come after, who should believe in the gifts
and callings
of God, by the Holy Ghost, |
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Yea even as many as were before he came in
the flesh, from the beginning, who believed
in the words of the holy prophets who were
inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, which truly testified of
him in all things, as well as those who should
come after, who should believe in the gifts
& callings of God, by the Holy Ghost, |
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which were
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which beareth record of the Father and of
the Son, which Father and Son and Holy Ghost is one God, infinite and eternal,
without end—Amen. |
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which beareth record of the Father and of the Son, which
Father and Son and Holy Ghost, is one God, infinite and eternal, without
end. Amen. |
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which beareth record of the Father and of the
Son, which Father & Son and Holy Ghost, is one God, infinite and eternal,
without end. Amen. |
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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. |
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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: |
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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. |
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And we know, that
justification through the grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, is
just and true. |
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And we know, that Justification through the grace of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, is just and true. |
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And we know, that justification through the
grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is just and true. |
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And we also know that sanctification through
the grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is just and true to all those
who love and serve God with all their mights, minds, and strength. |
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And we know,
also, that sanctification through the grace
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, is just and true, to all those who
love and serve God with all their mights, minds, and strength, |
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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, |
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But there is a possibility that
men may fall from grace, and depart from the living God, |
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but there is a possibility that men may fall
from grace and depart from the living God. |
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but there is a possibility that men may fall
from grace and depart from the living God. |
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and even he
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therefore, let the church take heed, and pray
always, lest they enter into temptation; |
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Therefore let the church take heed and pray always, lest
they fall into temptation; |
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Therefore, let the church take heed and pray always, lest
they fall into temptation; |
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yea, and he that is sanctified also. |
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yea, and he that is sanctified also: |
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Yea, and he that is sanctified also: |
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And we know that these things
are true and agreeable to the revelations of
Jesus Christ, which was spoken by his angel unto John,
neither adding nor diminishing to the prophecy
of his book; |
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and we know, that these things are true and
agreeable to the Revelation of John, neither
adding to
nor diminishing from the prophecy of his Book; |
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And we know, that these things are true and
agreeable to the revelation of John, neither
adding to nor diminishing from the
prophecy of his book; |
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neither to the holy scriptures; |
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neither to the holy Scriptures; |
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Neither to the holy scriptures; |
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neither to the revelations of God which shall come hereafter
by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost; |
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neither to the Revelations of God which shall come hereafter,
by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost; |
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Neither to the revelations of God which shall come hereafter,
by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost; |
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neither by the voice
of God; |
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neither by the
voice of God; |
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Neither by the voice of God; |
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neither by the ministering of angels and the Lord God hath
spoken it; and honor, power, and glory, be rendered to his holy name both
now and ever—Amen. |
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neither by the ministering of angels, and the Lord God hath
spoken it; and honor, power, and glory, be rendered to his holy name both
now and ever. Amen. |
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Neither by the ministering of angels and the Lord God hath
spoken it; and honor, power, and glory, be rendered to his holy name both
now and ever. Amen. |
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And again by way of commandment
to the church concerning the matter of baptism, behold whosoever humbleth
himself before God and desireth to be baptized, and comes forth with a
broken heart and a contrite spirit, and witnesseth unto the church that
they truly repent of all their sins, and are willing to take upon
them the name of Christ, having a determination to serve him unto the end,
and truly manifest by their works that they have received the gift of Christ
unto the remission of their sins, then shall they be received unto baptism
into the church of Christ. |
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And again, by way of commandment to the Church,
concerning the matter of baptism: Behold
whosoever humbleth himself before God and desireth to be baptized, and
comes forth with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and witnesseth
unto the Church that they have truly repented of
all their sins and are willing to take upon them the name of Christ, having
a determination to serve him unto the end, and truly manifest by their
works that they have received the spirit of Christ unto
the remission of their sins, then shall they be received unto baptism
into the Church of Christ. |
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And again, by way of commandment to the church,
concerning the matter of baptism:* Behold
whosoever humbleth himself before God and desireth to be baptized and
comes forth with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and witnesseth unto
the church that they have truly repented of
all their sins and are willing to take upon them the name of Christ, having
a determination to serve him unto the end, and truly manifest by their
works that they have received the Spirit of
Christ unto the remission of their sins, then shall they be received unto
baptism into the church of Christ. |
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Coltrin has "Book of Mormon Page 576 [Moroni 6:14]," then skips
to "The Elders are to conduct …"
The requirements are drawn from Moroni 6:2–3. Oliver contested the
addition of the passage about having received the gift/spirit of Christ
prior to baptism. Background, D&C 28,
September [5–26],
1830. |
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The duty of
the Elders, Priests, Teachers, and Deacons, and members of the church of
Christ:— |
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The duty of the Elders, Priests,
Teachers, and Deacons and members of the church of Christ. |
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The duty of the elders, priests,
teachers, and deacons and members of the church of Christ. |
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An
apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize and to ordain other
elders, priests, teachers and deacons, and to administer the flesh and
blood of Christ according to the scriptures, |
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An Apostle is an Elder, and it
is his calling to baptize and to ordain other Elders, Priests, Teachers
and Deacons, and to administer the flesh and blood of Christ according
to the Scriptures, |
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An apostle is an elder, and it
is his calling to baptize and to ordain other elders, priests, teachers
and deacons and to administer the flesh and blood of Christ according
to the scriptures; |
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of the hands
meetings &c.
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and to teach, expound, and exhort, and to baptize
and watch over the church, and to confirm the church by the laying on of
hands and the giving of the Holy Ghost, and to take the lead of all meetings, &c. |
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and to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and
watch over the Church, and to confirm the Church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost, and to take the lead of all meetings. |
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and to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and
watch
over the church; and to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands,
& the giving of the Holy Ghost, and to take the lead of all meetings. |
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The elders are
to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost. |
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The Elders are to conduct the meetings
as they are led by the Holy Ghost. |
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The Elders are to conduct the meetings
as they are led by the Holy Ghost. |
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The
priest's duty is to preach, teach, expound, and exhort
and baptize, and administer the sacrament, and visit the house of each
member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret, and also to attend
all family duties, |
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The Priests' duty is
to preach, teach, expound, exhort and baptize, and administer the Sacrament,
and visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and
in secret, and also to attend all family duties; |
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The priests' duty is to preach,
teach, expound, exhort and baptize, and administer the sacrament, and visit
the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret,
and also to attend all family duties; |
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to ordain priests, teachers and
deacons, and take the lead in meetings; but none of these offices is he
to do when there is an elder present, but in all cases is to assist the
elder, &c. |
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and ordain other Priests,
Teachers and Deacons, and take the lead in meetings; but none of these
offices is he to do when there is an elder present, but in all cases is
to assist the Elder. |
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And ordain other priests
teachers and deacons, and take the lead of meetings; but none of these
offices is he to do when there is an elder present, but in all cases is
to assist the elder. |
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The
teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with them and
strengthen them, and see that there is no iniquity in the church, nor
no hardness with each other,
nor no lying nor backbiting, nor evil speaking; |
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The Teachers' duty is to watch
over the Church always, and be with them, and strengthen them, and see
that there is no iniquity in the Church, neither hardness
with each other, neither lying nor back-biting
nor evil speaking; |
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The teacher's duty is to watch
over the church always, and be with them, and strengthen them, and see
that their is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness
with each other, neither lying nor back-biting,
nor evil speaking; |
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and see that the church meets together oft, and also see that every member does his
duty, and he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder
or priest, and is to be assisted always and in all his duties in the church
by the deacons. |
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and see that the Church meet together often, and also see that all
the members do their duty, and he is to take the lead of meetings
in the absence of the Elder or Priest, and is to be assisted always,
and in all his duties in the Church by the Deacons. |
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And see that the church meet together often,
and also see that all the members do their duty, and he is to take the
lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest, and is to be assisted
always, and in all his duties in the church by the deacons; |
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But neither
the teacher nor the deacon has authority to
baptize nor administer the sacrament, but are to warn, expound, exhort and
teach, and invite all to come unto Christ. |
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But neither the Teacher nor Deacons
have authority to baptize nor administer the Sacrament, but are
to warn, expound, exhort and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ. |
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But neither the teachers nor deacons
have authority to baptize nor administer the sacrament, but are
to warn, expound, exhort and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ. |
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Every
elder, priest, teacher, or deacon, is to be ordained according to the gifts
and calling of God unto them by the power of the Holy Ghost,
which is in the one who ordains him. |
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Every Elder, Priest, Teacher, or
Deacon, is to be ordained according to the gifts and calling of God unto
him, by the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one
who ordains him. |
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Every elder, priest, teacher, or
deacon, is to be ordained according to the gifts and calling of God unto
him,
by the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains him. |
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The several elders composing this
church of Christ are to meet at each of its meetings to do church business,
whatsoever is necessary, &c. |
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The several Elders composing
this Church of Christ, are to meet in Conference once in three months,
to do Church business, whatsoever is necessary. |
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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 to do church business whatsoever is necessary. |
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and each
priest or teacher who is ordained by any priest is to take a certificate
from him at the time, which, when shown to an elder, he is to give
him a license, which shall authorize him to perform the duty of his calling. |
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And each Priest or
Teacher who is ordained by a Priest is to take a cirtificate 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. |
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And each priest or teacher, who
is ordained by a priest, is to take a cirtificate 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. |
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The duty of
the church members after they are received by baptism:— |
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The duty of the members after
they are received by baptism |
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The duty of the members
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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 hands of the elders, |
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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; |
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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: |
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so that all things shall be
done in order; |
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so that all things may
be done in order; |
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So that all things may be done in order; |
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and the members shall manifest before
the church and before the elders 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Every member
of this church of Christ having children, are to bring them unto the elders
before the church who are to lay hands on them in the name of the Lord,
and bless them in the name of Christ. |
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Every member of this
Church of Christ having children, are to bring
them unto the Elders before the Church, who are
to lay hands on them in the name of the Lord, and bless them in the name
of Christ. |
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Every member of this church of
Christ having children, are to bring
them unto the elders before the church, who are
to lay hands on them in the name of the Lord, and bless them in the name
of Christ. |
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There can not 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. |
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There cannot 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. |
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There cannot 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. |
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And the
manner of baptism & the manner of administering the sacrament
are to be done as is written in the Book of Mormon. |
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And baptism is to
be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent: |
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And baptism is to
be administered in the following manner unto all
those who repent: |
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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: |
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Whosoever being called
of God & having authority given them of Jesus Christ, shall go down
into the water with them and shall say, calling them by name: |
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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. |
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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. |
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Then shall he immerse them in the
water and come forth again out of the water. |
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Then shall he immerse them in the water and come forth again
out of the water. |
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And it is expedient that the Church
meet together oft to partake of Bread and Wine, in remembrance of the
Lord Jesus; |
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And it is expedient that the church meet together oft to
partake of bread and wine, in remembrance of the Lord Jesus; |
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and the Elder or Priest shall administer
it, and after this manner shall he do, |
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And the elder or priest shall administer it, and after this
manner shall he do, |
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he shall kneel with the
Church, and call upon the Father in mighty prayer saying:
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he shall kneel with the
church, and call upon the Father in mighty prayer saying:
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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 hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them.
Amen.
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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, & 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 hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them.
Amen.
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The manner of administering
the Wine: |
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The manner of administering
the Wine: |
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Behold they shall take the Cup and
say: |
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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. |
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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. |
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Any member of this church of Christ transgressing,
or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with according as the scriptures
direct, &c. |
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Any member of this church of Christ, transgressing
or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with according as the Scriptures
direct. |
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Any member of this church of Christ, transgressing
or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with according as the scriptures
direct. |
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It shall be the duty
of the several churches composing this church of Christ to send one of
their priests or teachers to attend the several conferences held by the
elders of the church with a list of the names the several persons
uniting themselves to the church since the last conference, or send by
the hand of some elder, 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 |
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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, 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 members
of the whole Church, in a Book kept by one of the Elders; |
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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, 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 members of the whole church,
in a book kept by one of the elders; |
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whomsoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time, |
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whosoever the other Elders shall appoint from time to time: |
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Whomsoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time: |
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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; |
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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. |
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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. |
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any member removing from the church where
he belongs, if going to a church where he
is not known, may take letter certifying that he is a regular member and
in good standing, 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. |
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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;
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. |
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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; 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. |
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A commandment
unto the church of Christ which was established in these last days A. D.
1830, on the 4th month and the 6th day of the month, which is called April: — |
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Behold I say unto you that all old covenants
have I caused to be done away in this thing, and this is a new and everlasting
covenant; wherefore, although a man should be baptized a
hundred times it availeth him nothing, for ye cannot enter in to
the straight gait by the law of Moses, neither by your dead works, for it
is because of your dead works that I have caused this last covenant and
this church to be built up unto me; wherefore enter ye in at the gate as
I have commanded, and seek not to counsel your God. |
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Behold, I say unto you, that all
old Covenants have I caused to be done away in this thing, and this is
a new and everlasting Covenant: even that which was
from the beginning.
Wherefore, although a man should be baptized an hundred
times, it availeth him nothing, for ye cannot enter in at the straight
gate by the law of Moses; neither by your dead works; for it is because
of your dead works, that I have caused this last Covenant, and this Church
to be built up unto me; even as in
days of old.
Wherefore, enter ye in at the gate as I have commanded, and seek not to
counsel your God. Amen. |
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or Coltrin.
Purple: moved from the Articles and Covenants
to 23 // D&C 22 in June 1833. |
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A commandment
given unto Joseph concerning the government [of the church], saying |
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listen unto Jesus Christ, your Lord, your God,
and your Redeemer, whose word is quick and powerful, |
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for behold I say unto you,
that it mattereth not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, when ye
partake of the sacrament, if it so be that ye do it with an eye single to
my glory, |
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remembering unto the Father my body which is laid down for
you, and my blood which was shed for the remission of your sins, |
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where, a commandment I give unto you that
ye shall not purchase wine, neither strong drink of your enemies, |
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wherefore you shall partake of none except it is made new
among you; yea, in this my Father's kingdom which shall be built up on the
earth. |
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Behold this is wisdom in me; wherefore
marvel not, for the hour cometh that I will drink of the fruit of the vine
with you on the earth, and with all those whom my Father hath given me out
of the world: |
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wherefore lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your
loins, and be faithful until I come,— even so— Amen. |
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D&C
20
Articles
of the Church of Christ
Doctrine and Covenants
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