Pioneers and prominent men of Utah : comprising photographs, genealogies, biographies, Part 269

Author: Esshom, Frank Ellwood, b. 1865
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah pioneers book publishing company
Number of Pages: 1336

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And again, thou shalt not be proud in thy heart; let all thy garments be plain, and their beauty the beauty of the work of thine own hands;

And let all things be done in cleanliness before me.

Thou shalt not be idle; for he that is idle shall not eat the bread nor wear the garments of the laborer.

And whosoever among you ere sick, and have not faith to be healed, but believe, shall be nourished with all tenderness, with herbs and mild food, and that not by the hand of an enemy.

And the elders of the church, two or more, shall be called, and shail pray for and lay their hands upon them in my name: and if they die they ahall die unto me, and if they live they shall live unto me.

Thou shalt live together in love. Insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die, and more especially for those that have not hope of a glorious resurrection.

And it shall come to pass that those that die in me, shall not taste of death, for it shall be aweet unto them;

And they that die not in me, woe unto them, for their death is bitter.

And egain, it shall come to pass that he that hath faith in me to be healed, and is not appointed unto death, shall be healed: He who hath faith to see shall see:

He who hath faith to hear shall hear:

The fame who hath faith to leap shall leap;

And they who have not faith to do these things, but believe in me, have power to hecome my sons; and inasmuch as they break not my laws, thou shalt bear their infirmities.

Thou shalt stand in the place of thy stewardship;

Thou shalt not take thy brother's garment; thou shalt pay for that which thou shalt receive of thy brother:

And if thou obtainest more than that which would be for thy support, thou shalt give it into my store-house, that all things mav be done according to that which I have said.

Thou shalt ask, and my Scriptures shall be given as I have appointed, and they shall be preserved in safety:

And it is expedient that thou shouldst hold thy peace concerning them, and not teach them until ye have received them in full.

And I give unto you a commandment that then ye shall teach

them unto all men; for they shall be taught unto all nations, kindreds, tongues and people.

Thou shalt take the things which thou hast received, which have been given unto thee in my Scriptures for a law, to be my law to govern my church;

And he that doeth according to these things ahalf be aaved, and he that doeth them not shall be damned, if he continues.

If thou ahalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation upon revciation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable things-that which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternai.

Thou ahalt ask, and it shall be revealed unto you in mine own due time where the New Jerusalem shall be built.

And behold, it shall come to pass that my servants shall be sent forth to the east and to the west, to the north and to the south; And even now, fet him that goeth to the east. teach them that shall be converted to flee to the west, and this in consequence of that which is coming on the carth, and of secret combinations.

Behold, thou ahalt observe all these things, and great shall be thy reward; for unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom, but unto the world it is not given to know them.

Ye shall observe the laws which ye have received and be faith- ful.

And ye shall hereafter receive church covenants, such as shell be sufficient to establish you, both here and in the New Jerusalem. Therefore, he thet lacketh wisdom, fet him ask of me. and I will give him liberally and upbraid him not.

Lift up your hearts and rejoice, for unto you the kingdom, or in other words, the keys of the church have been given. Even so. Amen.

The priests and teachers shall have their stewardships, even as the members;

And the elders, or High Priests who are appointed to assist the bishop as counselors in all things, are to have their families supported out of the property which is consecrated to the bishop, for the good of the poor, and for other purposes, as before men- tioned.

Or they are to receive a just remuneration for all their services, either a stewardship or otherwise, as may be thought best or decided by the counselors and bishop.

And the bishop, also, shall receive his support, or a just remunera- tion for all his services in the church.

Behold, verily I say unto you. that whatever persons among you, having put away their companions for the cause of fornication, or in other words, if they shall testify before you in all fowliness of heart that this is the case, ye shall not cast them out from among you;

But if ye shall find that any persons have left their companions for the sake of adultery, and they themselves are the offenders, and their companions are living, they shall he cast out from among you.

And again, I say unto you, that ye shall be watchful and careful, with all inquiry, that ye receive none such among you if they are married;

And if they are not married, they shall repent of all their sins, or ye shall not receive them.

And again, every person who belongeth to this church of Christ, shall observe to keep all the commandments and covenants of the church.

And it shall come to pass, that if any persons among you shall kili, they shall be delivered up and dealt with according to the laws of the land; for remember that he hath no forgiveness, and it shall be proven according to the laws of the land.

And if any man or woman shall commit adultery, he or she shall be tried before two elders of the church, or more, and every word shall be established against him or her by two witnessea of the church, and not of the enemy; but if there are more than two witnesses it is better.

But he or she shall be condemned by the mouth of two wit- nesses, and the elders shall lay the case before the church, and the church shall lift up their hands against him or her, that they may be dealt with according to the law of God.

And if it can be, it is necessary that the bishop is present also. And thus ye shall do in all cases which shail come before you. And if a man or woman shail rob, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of the lend.

And if he or she shall steal, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of the land.

And if he or she shall lie, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of the land.

And if he or she do any manner of iniquity, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law. even that of God.

And if thy hrother or sister offend thee, thou shalt take him or her between him or her and thee alone; and if he or she confess, thou shalt be reconciled.

And if he or she confess not, thou shalt deliver him or her up unto the church, not to the members, but to the elders. And it shall be done in a meeting, and that not before the world.

And if thy brother or sister offend many, he or she shall be chastened before many.

And if any one offend openly, he or she shall be rebuked openly, that he or she may be ashamed. And if he or she confess not, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of God.

If any shall offend in secret, he or she shall he rebuked In secret, that he or she may have opportunity to confess in secret to him or her whom he or she has offended, and to God, that the church may not speak reproachfully of him or her.

And thus shall ye conduct in all things .- Doc. and Cov. Sec. 42.

Mon. 14 .- Oliver Cowdery. Parley P. Pratt, Ziba Peterson, Peter Whitmer, Jr., and Frederick G. Williams (who had joined the mission at Kirtland, Ohio) held a council at Inde- pendence, Mo., and decided that Parley P. Pratt should re- turn to the East to report their labors to the heads of the Church.

A woman, who pretended to receive commandments, laws and other "curious matters," visited Joseph Smith, Jr., who inquired of the Lord and received a revelation in which God said that none but Joseph would be appointed to re- ceive revelations and commandments, as long as he ilved and remained faithfui.

For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye have received a commandment for a law unto my church, through him (Joseph Smith, Jr.) whom I have appointed unto you, to receive com- mandments and revelations from my hand.

And this ye shall know assuredly that there is none other appointed unto you to receive commandments and revelations until he be taken, if he abide in me.

But verily, verily, I say unto you, that none else shall be appointed unto this gift except it be through him, for if it be taken from him, he shall not have power except to appoint another in his stead;

And thia shall be a law unto you, that ye receive not tho teach-

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ings of any that shall come before you as revelations or com- mandments;

And this I give unto you that you may not be deceived. that you may know they are not of me,

For verlly I say unto you, that he that is ordained of me shall come in at the gate and be ordained as I have told you before, to teach those revelations which you have received, and shall receive through bim whom I bave appointed .- Doc. and Cov. 43:2-7.

A revelation instructing the Eiders who had gone on missions to assemble at Kirtland in June following was given to Joseph Smith, Jr., and Sidney Rigdon, at Kirtiand. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 44.)

March. Mon. 7 .- An important revelation concerning the saivation of man and the calamities of the last days was given through Joseph Smith, Jr., at Kirtiand, The Saints were also commanded to gather means wherewith to pur- chase a land of inheritance on which to build a New Jerusa- .iem, (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 45.)

Wherefore I, the Lord, have said, gather ye out from the eastern lands, assemble ye yourselves together ye elders of my church; go ye forth into the western countries, call upon the inhabitants to repent, and inasmuch as they do repent, build up churches unto me; And with one heart and with one mind, gather up your riches that ye may purchase an inheritance which shall hereafter be appointed unto you,

And it shall be called the New Jerusalem, a land of peace, a city of refuge, a place of safety for the saints of the most High God; * *

-Doc. and Cov. 45:64-66.

Tues. 8,-A revelation was given through Joseph Smith, Jr., at Kirtland, relative to the gifts of the Holy Ghost, and John Whitmer was called by revelation to be Church His- torian. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 46.)

Revelation to Joseph Smith. Jr., and Jolin Whitmer, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March 8th. 1831.

Behold, it is expedient in me that my servant John should write and keep a regular history, and assist you, my servant Joseph, in transcribing all things which shall be given you, until he is called to further duties.

Again, verily I say unto you, that he can also lift up his voice in meetings, whenever it shall he expedient.

And again, I say unto you. that it shall be appointed unto him to keep the church record and history continually, for Oliver Cow- dery I have appointed to another office.

Wherefore it shall be given him, inasmuch as he is faithful, by the Comforter, to write these things. Even so. Amen .- Doc, and Cov. Sec. 47.

Later in March, the Saints were commanded by revelation to save their money to purchase land for an inheritance; and Sidney Rigdon, Pariey P. Pratt and Lemon Copiey were called hy revelation to preach the gospel to the Quakers. (Doc. and Cov., Sec, 48 and 49.)

Revelation given through Joseph, the Seer, at Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831.

It is necessary that ye should remain for the present time In your places of abode, as it shall be suitable to your circumstances; And inasmuch as ye have lands, ye shall Impart to the eastern brethren;

And inasmuch as ye have not lands, let them buy for the present time in those reglons round about as seemeth them good, for it must needs be necessary that they have places to live for the present time.

It must needs be necessary, that ye save all the money that ye can, and that ye obtain all that ye can in righteousness, that in time ye may be enabled to purchase land for an inheritance, even the city.

The place is not yet to be revealed, but after your brethren come from the east, there are to be certain men appointed, and to them it shall be given to know the place, or to them it shall be revealed.

And they shall be appointed to purchase the lands, and to make a commencement to lay the foundation of the city; and then shall ye hegin to be gathered with your familles, every man according to his family, according to his circumstances, and as is appointed to him by the Presidency and the bishop of the church, according to the laws and commandments which ye have received, and which ye shall hereafter receive. Even so. Amen .- Doc. and Cov. Sec. 48. Hearken unto my word, my servants Sidney, and Parley, and Lemon, for behold, verily I say unto you, that I give unto you a commandment that you shall go and preach my gospel which ye have received, even as ye have received It, unto the Shakers .- Doc. and Cov. 49:1.

April,-Joseph Smith, Jr., continued to translate the Scrip- tures.

May .- As a number of Elders did not understand the dif- ferent spirits which manifested themseives at the time, Joseph Smith, Jr., inquired of the Lord and received a rev- eiation. (Doc. and Cov., Sec, 50.)

-The Saints from the State of New York and other places commenced to gather to Kirtland, Ohio, and vicinity; and Ed- ward Partridge was appointed by revelation through Joseph Smith, Jr., to locate them for a short time at Thompson, Geauga Co., Ohio, agreeable to the principles of the United Order.

Revelation given through Joseph, the Seer, in Thompson, Geanga Connty, Ohio, May, 1831.

Hearken unto me, saith the Lord your God, and I will speak unto my servant Edward Partridge, and give unto him directlons, for it must needs be that he receive directions how to organize this people;

For It must needs be that they be organized according to my laws-if otherwise, they will he cut off;

Wherefore let my servant Edward Partridge, and those whom he has chosen, in whom I am well pleased, appoint unto this people their portion, every man equal according to their families, according to thelr circumstances, and their wants and needs.

And let my servant Edward Partridge, when he shall appoint a man his portion, give unto him a writing that shall secure unto him his portion, that he shall hold it, even this right and this inheritance in the church, until he transgresses and is not accounted worthy by the voice of . the church, according to the laws and covenants of the church, to belong to the church;

And if he shall transgress and is not accounted worthy to belong to the church, he shall not have power to claim that portion which he has consecrated unto the hishop for the poor and needy of my church; therefore, he shall not retain the gift, but shall only have claim on that portion that is deeded unto bim.

And thus all things shall be made sure, according to the laws of the land,

And let that which belongs to this people be appointed unto this people;

And the money which is left unto this people. let there be an agent appointed unto this people, to take the money to provida food and raiment, according to the wants of this people.

And let every man deal honestly, and be alike among this people, and receive alike, that ye may be one, cven as I have commanded you.

And fet that which helongeth to this people not be taken and given unto that of another church;

Wherefore, if another church would receive money of this church, let them pay unto this church again according as they shall agree;

And this shall be done through the bishop or the agent, which shall be appointed by the voice of the church.

And again, let the bishop appoint a storehouse unto this church, and let all things both in money and in meat, which is more than Is needful for the want of this people, be kept in the hands of the bishop.

And let him also reserve unto himself for his own wants, and for the wants of his family, as he shall be employed in doing this business.

And thus I grant unto this people a privilege of organizing themselves according to my laws;

And I consecrate unto them this land for a little season, until I, the Lord, shall provide for them otherwise, and command them to go hence;

And the hour and the day is not given unto them, wherefore let them aet upon this land as for years, and this shall turn unto them for their good.

Behold, this shall he an example unto my servant Edward Partridge, in other places, in aff churches,-Doc, and Cov. 51:1-18.

June. Mon. 6 .- The fourth conference of the Church was held at Kirtiand, Ohio, on which occasion several brethren were called by revelation to the office of High Priests. This was the first occasion in which this office in the Priest- hood was fully revealed and conferred upon any of the Elders in this dispensation.

Tues. 7 .- Joseph Smith and ahout thirty other Eiders were called by revelation to go to Missouri and preach the gos- pel by the way. (Doc. and Cov. Sec. 52.)

Later in June a revelation was given through Joseph Smith, Jr., at Kirtiand, to Aigernon Sidney Gilbert. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 53.)

The Saints in Thompson, Ohio, were commanded by revela- tion to remove to Missouri. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 54.)

Wherefore, go to now and flee the land, lest your enemies come upon you; and take your Journey, and appoint whom you will to be your leader, and to pay monles for you.

And thus you shall take your journey into the regions westward, unto the land of the Missouri, unto the horders of the Lamanites. And after you have done journeying, hehold, I say unto you, seek ye a living like unto men, until I prepare a place for you .- Doc. and Cov. 54:7-9.

The Elders, in obedience to reveiation, began to take their departure for the western country two and two.

About the middie of the month, Wm. W. Phelps arrived at Kirtland with his family. He was commanded hy revelation to receive the fulincss of the gospel, and then to assist in writing and printing for the Church, and aiso accompany the Prophet Joseph and Sidney Rigdon to Missouri. .

And again, you (William W. Phelps) shall be ordained to assist my servant Oliver Cowdery to do the work of printing, and of selecting, and writing books for schools In this church. that little children also may receive instruction before me as is pleasing unto me.

And again, verily I say unto you, for this cause you shall take your journey with my servants Joseph Smith, Jr .. and Sidney Rigdon, that you may be planted in the land of your inberitanca to do this work .- Doc. and Cov. 55:4-5.

Thomas B. Marsh and others were commanded by revela- tion through the Prophet Joseph to go to Missouri. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 56.)

Sun. 19 .- Joseph Smith, Jr., Sidney Rigdon, Martin Har- ris, Edward Partridge, Wm. W. Phelps, Joseph Coe and A. S. Gilbert and wife left Kirtland, Ohio, for Missouri.

July .- About the middle of this month Joseph Smith, Jr., and his companions arrived at Independence, Jackson Co., Mo. The first Sabbath after their arrivai Wm. W. Pilelps preached to a western audience, over the boundary line of the United States. The following week the Colesville branch arrived. The Lord revealed the location of the New Jerusalem and the spot upon which the Tempie was to be built, (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 57.)

And thus saith the Lord your God, if you will receive wisdom, here is wisdom, Behold, the place which is now called Indepen- dence, is the center place, and a spot for the temple is lying west- ward, upon a lot which is not far from the court house; . -Doc, and Cov. 57:3.

August. Mon. 1 .- A revelation, directing the Saints how to locate in the land of Zion, was given in Jackson County, (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 58.)

Let no man break the laws of the land, for he that keepeth the laws of God hath no need to break the laws of the land:

Wherefore, be subject to the powers that be, until He reigns . whose right it is to reign, and suhdues all enemies under his feet. Behold, the laws which ye have received from my hand are the laws of the church, and in this light ye shall bold them forth. Behold, here is wisdom, ...

And also, this is a law unto every man that cometh unto this land, to receive an inheritance; and he shall do with his monies according as the law directs,

And it is wisdom also, that there should be lands purchased in Independence, for the place of the store-house, and also for the house of the printing.

And let there be an agent appointed by the voice of the church. unto the church in Ohio, to receive monies to purchase lands in Zion. And I give unto my servant, Sidney Rigdon, a commandment that he shall write a description of the land of Zion, and a statement of the will of God, as it shall be made known by the Spirit unto him:

And an epistie and subscription. to be presented unto ail tha churches to obtain monies, to be put into the hands of the bishop to purchase lands for an inheritance for the children of God. of himself or the agent, as seemeth him good or as he shall direct.

For, behold, verily I say unto you, the Lord willeth that the disciples, and the children of men should open their hearts, even

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to purchase this whole region of country, as soon as time will permit.

Behold, here is wisdom. Let them do this lest they receive none Inheritance, save it be by tbe shedding of blood .- Doc. and Cov. 58:21-23; 36-37; 49-53.

Tues. 2 .- The Saints commenced erecting houses in Jack- son County, the first log being laid in Kaw Township, twelve miles southwest of Independence. The log was carried and placed in position by twelve men, in honor of the twelve tribes of Israel. On that occasion the land of Zion was consecrated and dedicated by Eider Rigdon for the gathering of the Saints.

Wed., 3 .- The spot for the Temple, a short distance west of Independence, was dedicated in the presence of eight brethren, among whom were Joseph Smith, Jr., Sidney Rig- don, Edward Partridge, Wm. W. Phelps, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris and Joseph Coe.

Thurs. 4 .- The fifth conference of the Church, and the Arst in the land of Zion, was held at the house of brother Joshua Lewis, in Kaw Township, Jackson Co., Mo.,

Sun. 7 .- Polly Knight, wife of Joseph Knight, Sr., died in Jackson County, Mo. This was the first death among the Saints in that land. On the same day Joseph the Prophet received a revelation about the Sabbath. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 59.)

But remember that on this the Lord's day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High, confessing tby sins unto thy brethren, and before the Lord.

And on this day thou shait do none other thing, only let thy food be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect, or, in other words, that thy joy may be fuii.

Verily, this Is fasting and prayer; or In other words, rejoicing and prayer.

And inasmuch as ye do these things with thanksgiving, with cheerful hearts and countenances; not with much laughter, for this is sin, but with a glad heart and a cheerful countenance :1115 * - Doc. and Cov. 59:12-15.

Mon. 8 .- A revelation, directing some of the brethren to return to the East, was given through Joseph Smith, Jr., in Jackson County.

But verily, I will speak unto you concerning your journey unto the iand from whence you came. Let there be a craft made, or bought, as seemeth you good, It mattereth not unto me, and take your journey speedlly for the place which Is called St. Louis.

And from thence let my servants Sidney Rigdon, and Joseph Smith, Jr., and Oliver Cowdery, take their journey for Cincinnati;

And in this piace let them lift up their voice and deciare my word with loud voices, without wrath or doubting, lifting up hoiy hands upon them. For I am abie to make you holy, and your sins are forgiven you.

And let the residue take their journey from St. Louis, two by two, and preach the word, not in haste, among the congregations . of the wicked, until they return to the churches from whence

they came.

And ali this for the good of the churches; for this intent have I sent them.

And let my servant Edward Partridge Impart of the money which I have given him, a portion unto mine eiders who are commanded -Doc. and Cov. 60:5-10.

to return;

. Tues, 9 .- Joseph the Prophet, in company with ten Elders, left Independence, Mo., in sixteen canoes, on their return to Kirtland, Ohio.

Thurs. 11 .- The returning Elders reached Mellwair's Bend (of the Missouri river) where Wm. W. Phelps "saw in open vision, by daylight, the Destroyer in his most horrible power ride upon the face of the water; others heard the noise, but saw not the vision,"

Fri. 12 .- A revelation was given through Joseph Smith, Jr., at McIlwair's Bend, about the cursing of the waters in the last days. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 61.)

Sat, 13 .- Joseph Smith, Jr., and company met several of the Elders on their way to the land of Zion. A revelation was given to them through Joseph Smith, Jr., on the bank of the Missouri river. (Doc. and Cov., Sec. 62.)

Sat. 27 .- Joseph Smith, Jr., Sidney Rigdon and Oliver Cow- dery arrive dat Kirtland, Ohio, from their visit to Missouri.

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Pioneers and prominent men of Utah : comprising photographs, genealogies, biographies, Part 269

Author: Esshom, Frank Ellwood, b. 1865 Publication date: 1913 Publisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah pioneers book publishing company Number of Pages: 1336

Author: Esshom, Frank Ellwood, b. 1865
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah pioneers book publishing company
Number of Pages: 1336