| April 10, 1830 Fayette, New York. |
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| The Church was organized April 6, 1830.
Joseph and Oliver were called of God, ordained apostles, and made the Church's first and second
elders of the church.
Joseph sinned, repented, and was
visited by angel who gave him power to translate Book of Mormon §.
The elders of the Church heard and bear witness to the words of the Lord §. God is infinite, unchanging, eternal, Creator §. Fallen mankind §.
The Only Begotten, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
are one §.
Justification and sanctification §. Qualifications for baptism §.
Duties of elders §,
priests §, teachers §.
Ordinations §, certificates §, licenses §.
Years of accountability §. Procedures and prayers
for baptism §,
sacrament §.
Conferences and membership rolls §. |
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| This section, commonly known as the Articles and Covenants in the 1830s, was the founding document of the Church, similar in purpose to the charters, constitutions, or articles of faith of most Protestant churches of the time. Nine versions, in plausible chronological order, are compared in three files: |
D&C 20 (1): Book of Commandments and Revelations (BCR); Manuscript (MS) at Church Archives; and Zebedee Coltrin Diary (ZC)
D&C 20 (2): Painesville Telegraph (PT); Evening and Morning Star (EMS); and Book of Commandments, Laws and Covenants, Book A (BCA)
D&C 20 (3): Book of Commandments, Laws and Covenants, Book B (BCB); Book of Commandments (BC); and Doctrine and Covenants (DC) |
| The earliest known copy, probably written in early January 1831, is on pages 52–58 of the recently disclosed Book of Commandments and Revelations. Dated April 10, 1830, some form of the document was ratified by a conference of the Church on June 9, 1830. The theology of the document and the changes made to the text will be discussed at a later date. |
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Book of Commandments and Revelations
(BCR, 52–58)
Scribe: John Whitmer
Redactors: Oliver Cowdery, John Whitmer, Sidney Rigdon, Unidentified.
1831
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Manuscript
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Zebedee Coltrin Diary
(PW)
Peter Whitmer Jr. scribe
1832 |
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Documents other than BCR where changes are introduced:
MS, ZC, PT, EMS, BCA; BCB BC; and DC (1835).
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Church Articles & Covenants. |
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The Articles Covenants & Law
of the Church of Christ |
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¶ Received in Fayette Seneca County New York April 10th 1830 |
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Independence Jackson County Missorie
January 12th 1832
Copied by P. Whitmer for Zebidee Coltrin Harvey Whitlock |
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¶ Given to Joseph the Seer <& Oliver an Apostle> by the gift & power of God &c soon after the Chr |
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[52] ¶ The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being
one Thousand eight Hundred & thirty years since the coming of our Lord & Saveiour Jesus Christ in the
flesh it being regularly organized & established agreeable to the Laws
of our Country by the will & commandments of God in the fourth Month &
on the Sixth day of the Month which is called April |
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The rise of the church of Christ in these last days being
one thousand eight hundred & thirty years since the coming of our Lord & saveiour Jesus Christ in the
flesh it being regularly organized & established agreeable to the Laws
of our Country by the will & commandments of god in the fourth Month &
on the sixth day of the Month which is called April |
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{2} The rise of the Church of Christ in thes[e] last days 1830 years since the coming of our lord & saveiour Jesus Christ in the
flesh it being regularly organized & established agreeable to the laws
of our Country by the will & commandments of God in the fourth Month &
on the Sixth day of the Month which is called April |
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<which> Commandments were given to Joseph the seer who
was called of God and ordained an Apostle of Jesus Christ an Elder of
the this Church |
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which commandments were given to Joseph the
Seer who was Called of god an apostle of Jesus Christ and
<an> Elder of the Church |
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which commandments were given to Joseph the
seer who was Called of god an apostle of Jesus Christ and
<an> Elder of the Church |
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the seer: BCR, MS, ZC, BCA
ordained: all but MS, PT
* this: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
the: BCR, MS, PT, BCA, BCB
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and also to Oliver who was called of God & ordained an Apostle of Jesus
Christ an Elders of the this Church & ordained
under his hand |
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and also to Oliver who was also calld of God an
apostle of Jesus Christ an Elder of the church
and ordained under his hand |
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& also to Oliver who was also called of God an
Apostle of Jesus Christ an Elder of the Church
& ordained under his hand |
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also: MS, BCA, BCB, BC, DC
the: BCR, MS, PT, BCA, BCB
* this: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
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& this according to the grace of our Lord & saveiour 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 Saveior Jesus Christ to whome be all glory both now and for ever Amen — |
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& this according to the grace of our Lord & Saveiour Jesus Christ to whom be all glory both now & for ever Amen |
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God: PT, BCB
for: MS, EMS, ZC, BCA, BC, DC
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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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¶ For after that it
trurey [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 wo<r>ld |
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¶ For after that it was truly manifested unto this first Elder that he had received a remission of his Sins he was entangeled again in the vanities of the world |
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the: MS, PT |
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but after truly Repenting God ministered unto him
by an Holy Angel whose countenance was as Lightning & whose garments
were pure & white above all whiteness |
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but after truly repenting
God ministered unto him by an holy Angel
whose countenance was as lightning and whos[e] garments were pure and
white above all whiteness |
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but after truly repenting god ministered unto him by an Holy angel whose countenance was as lightning & whose garments were pure & white above all whiteness |
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& gave unto him Commandments which inspered [sic] him from
on high |
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and gave unto him commandments which inspired him from
on high |
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& gave unto him commandments which inspired him from on high |
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& gave unto him power by the means of which was <were> before prepared
that he should translate a Book |
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and gave unto him
power by the means of which was before prepared that
he should translate a Book |
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& gave unto him power {3} by the means which was before prepa[red] that he should translate a Book |
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* of: BCR, MS, BCB, BC
was: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, BCA, BCB
* were: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
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which Book contained a record of a fallen
People & 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 & also the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the gentiles |
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& also to the Jews, |
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and also to the Jews |
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& also to the Jews |
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proveing unto them, that the Holy Scriptures are true |
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proving unto them that the holy Scriptures are true |
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proveing unto them that the Holy Scriptures are true |
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& also that God doth Minister inspire men & call
them to his Holy work in these last days as well as in days of old |
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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 |
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& also that God doth inspire men & inspire men & call them to his holy work in these last days as well as in days of old |
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that he might be the same God forever amen |
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that he might be the Same God forever Amen— |
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that he might be the same God for ever Amen |
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Which Book was
given by inspiration <&> is Called the Book of
Mormon & is confirmed to
others by the ministering of angels & declared unto the World by them |
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¶ Which Book was
given by inspiration & is called the Book of
Mormon & is confirmed to other<s> by the ministering of Angels
and disclosed unto the world by them |
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¶ Which Book was given by inspiration & is called the Book of Mormon & is confirmed to others by the ministering of Angels & declared unto the world by them |
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disclosed: MS
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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 |
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Wherefore haveing So great witness[es] by them Shall the world be Judged even as many as Shall hereafter receive this
work |
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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 |
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either to faith & righteousness |
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either to faith
and {2} righteousness |
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either to faith & righteousness |
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or to the hardness of
heart in unbelief to their own condemnation |
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or to the heardness [sic] of
heart in unbelief to their own condemnation |
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or to the hardness of heart in unbelief to their own condemnati[on] |
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for the Lord God hath <has hath> spoken it for We the Elders of the
Church have heard & bear witness to his the words
of the glorious majesty on high to whom be glory for ever & ever amen |
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for the Lord god hath spoken
it for we the Elders of the church have
heared and bear witness to the words of the
glorious majesty on high to whome 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 & bear witness to the words of his glorious majesty on high to whom be glory for ever & ever Amen |
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[54] Wherefore by these things we know that there is a God in
Heaven who is infinite & Eternal from everlasting to everlasting the
same unchangeable God the Maker of Heaven & Earth & all things that in them is |
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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 |
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wherefore by these things we know that there is a god in
heaven who is infinite & eternal from everlasting to everlasting the
same unchangable God the maker of heaven & Earth & all things that in them is |
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& that he created man male & female after his own Image
& in his <own> likeness created he them |
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and that he created man male and female after
his own image and in his likeness created he them |
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& that he created man male & female & after his own image {4} And in his likeness created he them |
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&: ZC
his likeness: MS, BCA, BCB
own likeness: BCR, PT, ESM, BC, DC |
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& that he gave unto the Children of men a commandment<s> that
they should love & serve him the only being whom they should worship |
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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 whome they should worship |
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& that [he] gave unto the Children of men a commandment that
they Should love & Serve him the only being that <whom> they should worship |
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a commandment: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, BCA, BCB
* commandments: BCR, EMS, BC, DC |
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but by the Transgression of these Holy Laws man became sensual
& devlish & became fallen man |
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[but] by the transgression of these holy laws man became
sensual and devilish and became fallen man |
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but by the transgression of these holy laws man became
sensual & devlish & became fallen man |
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Wherefore the almighty God gave his only begotten Son as
is Written in those scriptures which have been given of him |
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wherefore the Allmighty God
gave his only begotten Son as is written in the scriptures which have been
given of him |
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Wherefore the almighty God gave his only begotten Son as
is written in those Scriptures which have been given of him |
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that he suffered temptations but gave no heed <unto> them |
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that he suffered temptation but
gave no heed to them |
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that he suffered temptations but
gave no heed unto them |
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temptation: MS
to: MS |
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that he was crusified died & rose
again the third day |
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that he was crusified and died
and rose again the [canceled word] third day |
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that he was crusified died & rose
again the third day |
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& 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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and that he ascended into Heaven
to sit down on the right hand of the Father to reign with Allmighty Power
according to the will of the Father |
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& 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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therefore as many as would believe
& were baptized in his
holy name & 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
& were baptized in his
holy name & endured in faith to the end should be saved |
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that: PT, DC |
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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 testifiedys of
him in all things |
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yea even as many as were before he came in
the flesh, from the begin[n]ing 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 |
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yea even as many as were before he came in the flesh from
the begining which believed in the words
of the Holy Prophets which were inspired
by the gift of the Holy Ghost which truly testify of
him in all things |
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testified: BCR, MS, PT, BCA, BCB, BC, DC
testifies: BCR, EMS
testify: BCR, ZC
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as well as they which <those who> should
come after which <who> should believe in the gifts
& callings of God by the Holy Ghost which
beareth Record of the Father & of the Son |
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as well as they which should
come after which should believe in the gifts
and calling of god by the holy ghost which
beareth record of the Father and of the Son |
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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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they which: BCR, MS, PT, BCB
those who: BCR, ZC, EMS, BCA, BC, DC
which: BCR, PT, BCA, BCB
who: BCR, ZC, EMS, BCA, BC, DC
calling: MS, PT, BCA
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which Father & Son is & the Holy Ghost is one
God Infinite & eternal without end amen.= |
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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 & of the Son which father & Son & holy ghost is one god infinite & eternal without end Amen |
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¶ And we know that all men must Repent & believe on the name
of Jesus Christ & worship the father in his name & 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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{5} And we know that all men must repen[t] & believe on the name
of Jesus christ & worship the father in his name & endure in faith
on his name to the end or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God |
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& we know that Justification through the
grace of our
Lord & Saveiour Jesus Christ is Just & true |
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and we know that justification through our Lord and Saveior Jesus Christ is just and true |
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& we know that Justification through the
grace of our
Lord & Saveiour J[e]sus Christ is Just & true |
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our: MS, BC, DC (without the grace of) |
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& we also know <also> that Sanctification through the grace of our Lord & Saveiour Jesus Christ is Just & true to all those who love
& serve God with all their mights minds & strength |
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and we also know that Sanctification
through the grace of our Lord {3} And Saveior 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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& we also know that Sanctification through the grace of our Lord & saveiour Jesus christ is Just & true to all those who love
& serve God with all their mights minds & strength |
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we also: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, BCA, BCB
* know also: BCR, EMS, BC, DC |
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but there is a posibility that men may fall from grace
& depart from the living [55] 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 posability that men may fall from grace
& depart from the livingGod |
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therefore let the Church take heed & pray always lest ye <they> fall into temptation |
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therefore let the Church take heed, and pray always lest ye fall into
temptation |
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therefore let the church take heed & pray always lest they fall into
temptation |
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they fall: BCR, all but MS
enter: PT, BCB |
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yea & he that is sanctified also |
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yea and even he
that is sanctified
also |
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yea & even he that is santified also |
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& we know that these things are true & agreeable to the
Revelations of John neither a[d]ding <to> nor diminishing to <from> the Holy Scriptures Prophecy of his Book |
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and we know that these things are just and true and agreable
to the Revelations of John neither adding nor diminishing to the Prophecies of his Book |
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& we know that these things are true and agreeable to the
revelations of John neither adding nor diminishing to the Prophecy of his book |
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adding to: BCR, MS, PT, BCA, BCB
diminishing from: BCR, MS, EMS, BC, DC
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neither to the Holy Scriptures neither to
the Revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift & power
of the Holy Ghost neither by the voice of God neither by the ministering of the Holy Ghost Angels |
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neither to the holy Scriptures neither to
the Revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift and power
of the holy ghost neither by the voice of
god neither by the ministering of Angels |
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neither to the Holy Scriptures neither to
the revelations of God which Shall come hereafter by the gift & power
of the holy ghost neither by the voice of God neither by the ministering of Angels |
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& the Lord God hath spoken
it & honour Power & glory be rendered to his holy name both now
& ever amen |
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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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& the Lord god hath spoken
it & honour power & glory be rendered to his holy name both now
& ever Amen |
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¶ And again by the way of Commandment to the Church |
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¶ And again by way of Commandment
to the Church |
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{6} And again by way of commandment
to the church |
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¶ Concerning
the manner of Baptism |
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concerning the manner of Baptizing |
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concerning
the manner of Baptism Book of Mormon Page 576 |
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Book … 576: ZC |
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Behold whosoever humbleth himself before
God & desireth to be Baptized & comes forth
with a broken heart & a contrite spirit
& witnesseth unto the Church |
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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 |
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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 gift of Christ unto the remission of their sins, |
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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 recieved the Spirit unto the
remission of their Sins |
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Spirit: MS
spirit of Christ: EMS, BCA, BCB |
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then shall they be received unto baptism
into the church of Christ. |
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then shall they be
received unto baptism into the church of
Christ |
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¶ The duty of the Elders Priests Teachers
Deacons & Members of the Church of Christ |
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The duty of the Elders Priests Teachers
Deacons and Members of the church of Christ |
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the duty of the Elders Priests Teachers
Deacons & Members of the Church of Christ |
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an apostle is an Elder & it is his calling to Baptize |
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an Apostle is an Elder and it is his calling to baptize |
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an Apostle is an Elder & it is his calling to Baptize |
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& to ordain other Elders Priests Teachers & Deacons |
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and to ordain other Elders Priests Teachers and Deacons |
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& to ordain other Elders Priests Teachers & Deacons |
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and to administering the
flesh and blood of Christ according to the scriptures |
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and to administer the
flesh and blood of Christ according to the scriptures |
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& to administethe
flesh & blood of Christ according to the Scriptures |
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[Verse added in 1835 Doctrine and Covenants] |
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¶ D&C 20:41 |
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& to teach expound exhort
& to Baptize & to watch over the Church, |
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and to teach and expound exhort and
to Baptize and to watch over the Church |
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& to teach expound & exhort
& to Baptize & watch over the Church |
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& to confirm the Church by the laying on of the hands & the giving of the Holy Ghost |
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and to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands and the giving of the holy ghost |
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& to confirm the Church by the laying on of hands & the
giving of the Holy Ghost |
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& to take the lead of all Meetings &c |
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and to take the lead of all meetings &C |
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& to take the lead of all meetings &c— |
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&c: BCR, MS, ZC, PT |
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¶ The Elders are to conduct the Meetings according 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 according as they are led by
the Holy Ghost — |
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according: BCR, ZC |
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¶ The Priests duty is to preach teach expound exhort
& baptize & administer the Sacrement |
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¶ The Priests duty is to preach teach
expound exhort and Baptize and administer
the sacrament |
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¶ The Priests duty is to Preach teach expound & exhort
& baptie, & administer the sacrament |
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& visit the House of each member & exhort them to pray
vocally & in seecret [sic] & also to attend <to> all family duties |
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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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& visit the house of each member & exhort them to pray
vocally & in Secret & also to attend all family duties |
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& ordain other Priests Teachers & Deacons |
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and to ordain Priests
Teachers and Deacons |
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to ordain Priests Teachers & Deacons |
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& take the lead in <of> meetings
but none of these offices is <is are he> they to do when there is an Elder present |
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and take the {4} lead in meetings
but none of these offices is he to do when there is an Elder present |
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& take the lead in meetings
but none of these offices are they to do when there is an Elder Present |
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in: BCR, MS, ZC, EMS, BCA
of: BCR, BCB, BC, DC
is he: all but ZC
are they: BCR, ZC |
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but in all cases are <is> [56] <to> assist the Elders &c |
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but in all cases is
to assist the Elder &C |
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but in all cases is
to assist the Elders &c— |
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&c: BCR, MS, ZC, PT |
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¶ The Teachers duty is to watch over the Church always &
be with them strengthen them |
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¶ The teachers duty is to watch over
the Church always and be with them and strengthen them |
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¶ The Teachers duty is to watch over the church always &
be with them & {7} Strengthen them |
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& see that there is no iniquity in the Church nor
no <neither> hardness with each other nor
no <neither> lying nor backbiteing nor evil speaking |
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and see 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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& see that there is no iniquity in the church nor hardness with each other
nor lying nor backbiting nor evil speaking |
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nor no: BCR, MS, PT, BCA. BCB
* neither: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
nor: BCR, ZC (without no) |
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& see that the church meets together
oft and also <see> that evry member does his <all the members do their> duty |
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and see that the Church meets together oft
also that every member does his duty |
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& see that the Church meets together
often & also that every member does his duty |
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every member: BCR, MS, ZC, BCA, BCB
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all…their: BCR, EMS, BC, DC |
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& he is to take the lead of Meetings in the absence of
the Elder or Priest |
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and he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of
the Elder or Priest |
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& he is to take the lead of Meetings in the absence of
[the] Elder or Priest |
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& is to be assisted always & in all his duties in the
Church by the Deacons |
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and is to be assisted always and in all his
duties in the Church by the Deacons |
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& is to be assisted always & in all his duties in the
Church by the deacons |
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but neither the Teachers nor the Deacons have authority
to Baptize nor administer the Sacrement |
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but neither the Teachers nor the Deacons have authority to Baptize nor administer the Sacrament |
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but neither the Teachers nor Deacons have authority
to Baptize nor administer the Sacrament |
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Teachers / Deacons: BCR, MS, ZC, BC, DC
teacher / deacon: BCR, PT, EMS, BCA, BCB
has: PT, BCB |
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nor to <But are> to warn expound exhort & teach & invite all
to come to <unto> Christ |
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but are to warn
expound exhort and teach and invite all to come unto Christ |
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but are to warn
expound exhort & teach & invite all to come to Christ— |
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¶ Every elder Priest Teacher or Deacon is
to be ordained according to the gifts & callings of God unto them <him> by
the Power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains them <him> |
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¶ Every Elder Priest Teacher and Deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of
God unto them by the power of the holy Ghost
which is in the one who ordains them |
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¶ Every Elder Priest Teacher or Deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts & callings of
God unto him by the Power of the holy Ghost
which is in the one who ordains him— |
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and: MS, BCB
them / him: PT
them: BCR, MS, BCA, BCA, BCB
* him: BCR, ZC, EMS, BC, DC |
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¶ The several elders composing this Church of Christ are to
meet in conference once in three Month <or from time to time as they Shall direct or appoint—> |
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¶ The several elders composing this Church of
Christ are to meet in conference once in three Month |
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¶ The several elders composing this Church of
Christ are to meet in conference on[c]e in three month |
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or… appoint: BCR, BC, DC |
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to <do> Church business whatsoever is necessary &c |
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to do Church Business whatsoever is
nec[e]ssary &c |
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to [do] church Church business whatsoever is
nessessary &c |
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* &c: BCR, MS, ZC |
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[Verse added in 1835 Doctrine and Covenants] |
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¶ D&C 20:3 |
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And each Priest or Teacher who is
ordained by any <a> Priests is to take a cirtificate from him at the time
which when shewn <presented> to
an Elder he is to give him a licence which shall authorize him to perform
the duty of his calling. |
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¶ And each Priest or Teacher who is
ordained by any priest is to take a cirtificate from him at the time
which shewn 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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& each Priest or Teacher who is
ordained by any Priest is to take a cirtificate from him at the time
which when shewn to
an Elder he is to give him a licence which shall authorize him to perform
the duty of his calling— |
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any: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, BCA, BCB
* a: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
shewn/shown: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, BCA, BCB
* presented: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
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¶ D&C 20:65–67 |
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¶ The Duty of the 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 after they are received by
Baptism |
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the Elders or Priest<s> are to have a sufficient time to expound
all things concerning this Church of Christ
to their understanding, previous to their partakeing 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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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 partakeing of the Sacrament &
being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the Elders |
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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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so that all things may be
done in order |
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& the members shall manifest before the Church & also before
the Elders by a godly walk & conversation that they are worthy of it that
there may be works & faith agreeable to the Holy scriptures walking
in holyness before the Lord. |
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and the members Shall manifest Before the Church and before
the Elders by a godly walk and conversation that they are worthy of it, that
there may be works and faith agreeible to the holy Scriptures, walking
in holyness before the Lord |
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& the members shall manifest before the Church & also before
the Elders by a godly walk & conversation that they are worthy of it that
there may be works & faith agreeable to the Holy scriptures walking
in holyness before the Lord— |
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also: all but MS, PT |
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¶ Every member of this Church of Christ having children are is to bring them unto the Elders before the Church |
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¶ Every member of this [Church] of Christ having Children are to bring them unto the Elders before the Church |
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¶ Every member of this Church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the Elders before the Church |
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are: BCR, MS, PT, BCB
is: BCR, ZC, EMS, BCA, BC, DC |
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¶ [57] Who are to lay their hands on <upon> them in the name of the
Lord & bless them in the name of Christ. |
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who are to lay their hands on them in the name of the
Lord and bless them {6} in the name of Christ. |
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who is to lay their hands on them in the name of the
Lord & bless them in the name of Christ— |
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on: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, EMS, BCA, BCB
upon: BCR, BC, DC
is: ZC |
| 71 |
¶ There cannot any one be received into this Church of Christ
who has <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 have not ariven 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 ariven to the years
of accountability before God & is not capable of repentance |
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has: BCR, ZC, PT, EMS, BCA, BC, DC
have: BCR, MS, PT, BCB
arriven: MS, ZC
is: ZC, EMS, BCA, BC, DC |
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¶ And the way of Baptism is to be <ad>ministered in the following manner unto all those who Repent |
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¶ And the way of 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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the way of: BCR, MS, BCA, BCB |
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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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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 {9} called of God & having authority given them of Jesus Christ Shall go
down into the water with them & shall say calling them by name |
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Having
authority given me of Jesus Christ I Baptize thee 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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having
authority given me of Jesus Christ I Baptize you in the name of the Father
& of the Son & of the Holy Ghost Amen— |
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Then Shall he immerse them in the water & 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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then Shall he immerse them in the water & 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 & wine in Rememberance of the Lord Jesus |
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¶ And it is expedient that the Church meet together oft to partake of Bread & wine in rememberance of the Lord Jesus |
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& it is expedient that the Church meet together often to partake of bread & wine in remembrance of the Lord Jesus |
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¶ Articles of the Church of Christ |
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and the Elder or Priest shall <ad>minister
it & after this manner shall he do |
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and the Elders or Priests Shall minister
it & after this manner Shall he do |
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& the Elder or Priest Shall minister
it & after this manner shall he do Book of Mormon Page 175 [575] |
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minister: BCR, MS, ZC, BCA, BCB
* administer: BCR, EMS, BC, DC
Elders / Priests: MS, BCA
Book …175: ZC |
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he shall kneel with the Church & call upon the
Father in mighty prayer saying |
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he Shall kneel with the Church & 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 & sanctify this bread to the souls of all
those who partake of it that they may eat in Rememberance 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 & always Remember him
& keep his commandments which he hath has 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 & sanctify this bread to the Souls of all
those who partake of it that they may eat in rememberance 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 & always remember him
& keep his commandments which he hath given them that they may always
have his Spirit <to be> with them amen |
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hath: BCR, ESM, BCA, BCB
has: BCR, BC, DC |
| 78 |
¶ 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 & say |
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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 & sanctify this wine to the Souls of all
<those> who drink of it that they <may> do it in Rememberance 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 rememberance 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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| 80 |
¶ Any member of this Church of Christ transgressing or being
overtaken in a fault shall be dealt with according as the scriptures directs &c |
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¶ Any member of this Church of Christ transgressing or being
overtaken in a fault {6} Shall be dealt with according as the Scriptures direct &C |
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¶ Any member of this church of christ transgressing or being
over taken in a fault shall be dealt with according as the Scriptures direct &c— |
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&c: BCR, MS, ZC |
| 81 |
¶ [58] 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 |
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¶ Any member of this Church of Christ transgressing It shall be the duty of the Several churches compozing this Church of Christ to send one or [more] of their Teachers to attend the
Several Conferences held by the Elders of this Church |
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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 |
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| 82 |
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 they there can be kept a regular list of all the names of the members of thei whole
church in a book kept by one of the Elders |
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with a list of the names of the Several members uniting
them selves 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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with a list of the names of the Several members uniting
themselves to the {10} 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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whomesoever the other Elders s<h>all appoint from
time to time |
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whomsoever the other elders shall appoint from
time to time |
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whomesoever the other Elders shall appoint from
time to time |
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| 83 |
& also if any have been expelled from the Church so that
there 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
there names may be blotted out of the general Church record of names |
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& 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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| 84 |
¶ Any member member removeing from the Church where he belongs <resides> if
going to a Church where he is not known may take a letter certifying that he is a regular member &
in good Standing which cirtificate 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 remoeving from the Church where he belongs 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 may be signed by the Teachers or Deacons of the Church |
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¶ Any Member remoeving from the Church where he belongs if
going to a Church where he is not known may take a letter certifying that he is a regular member &
in good standing which certificate may be signed by any Elder or Priest if
the member receiving the letter is persanally acquainted with the Elder
or Priest or it may be signed by the Teacher[s] or Deacons of the Church |
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belongs: BCR, MS, ZC, PT, BCA, BCB
resides: BCR, ESM, BC
it: BCR, ZC, PT, BC, DC |
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