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Revelation to William W. Phelps
Revelation through the Prophet Joseph Smith to William
Wines Phelps, Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831. History of the Church
1:184-86.
1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant William,
yea, even the Lord of the whole earth, thou art called and chosen; and
after thou hast been baptized by water, which if you do with an eye single
to my glory, you shall have a remission of your sins and a reception of
the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands;
2 And then thou shalt be ordained by the hand of my
servant Joseph Smith, Jun., to be an elder unto this church, to preach
repentance and remission of sins by way of baptism in the name of Jesus
Christ, the Son of the living God.
3 And on whomsoever you shall lay your hands, if they
are contrite before me, you shall have power to give the Holy Spirit.
4 And again, you 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.
5 And again, verily I say unto you, for this cause you shall take
your journey with my servants Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon, that
you may be planted in the land of your inheritance to do this work.
6 And again, let my servant Joseph Coe also take his journey with
them. The residue shall be made known hereafter, even as I will. Amen.
Writings by William W. Phelps
The following from bro. W. W. Phelps, is the last intelligence from the west; and as it gives particulars we insert it, defering further remarks till a future number.-[Oliver Cowdery, Editor of the Star.] Liberty, May 1, 1834.Our people had about one hundred and seventy buildings in Jackson, and a bonfire of nearly all of them, at once, must have made a light large enough to have glared on the dark deed and cup of iniquity running over, at midnight.The crisis has come: All that will not take up arms with the mob and prepare to fight the "Mormons," have to leave Jackson county.
- I understand some have left the county because they refused to fight an innocent people. It is said the mob will hold a "general muster" this week for the purpose of learning who is who. They begin to slip over the Missouri and commit small depredations upon our brethren settled near the river, as we have reason to believe.
- It is said to be enough to shock the stoutest heart to witness the drinking, swearing, and ravings of the most of the mob: nothing but the power of God can stop them in their latter day crusade against the church of Christ.
- Our brethren are very industrious in putting in spring crops; and they are generally in good health and the faithful in strong faith of a glorious hereafter.
I remain yours, &c,
W. W. PHELPS.