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Report of the First Presidency to the Church, 4 October 1840
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exalted, but the rich in that they are made low.
The calls to the southern states are indeed great, many places which a short time ago would think it a disgrace to give shelter to a Mormon, on account of the many false mis representations which were abroad, now de sire to hear an Elder of the church of Latter Day Saints.
An administrative and ecclesiastical office not associated with age. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto the church.” The articles and covenants of the church directed...
View GlossaryThe Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...
View Glossary On the islands of the sea, viz. great Brit ain, there continues to be a steady flow of souls into the church—branches have been organized in many large and populous cities and the whole land appears to be thirsting for the pure streams of knowledge and salva tion. The Twelve have already printed a new edition of the Hymn book, and issue a monthly periodical in that land. Several families
have already arrived here from Eng land and a number more are on their way to this place, and are expected this fall.
An ecclesiastical organization of church members in a particular locale. A branch was generally smaller than a stake or a conference. Branches were also referred to as churches, as in “the Church of Shalersville.” In general, branches were led by a presiding...
View GlossaryMembers of a governing body in the church, with special administrative and proselytizing responsibilities. A June 1829 revelation commanded Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer to call twelve disciples, similar to the twelve apostles in the New Testament and ...
View Glossary If the work roll forth with the same rapidi ty it has heretofore done, we may soon ex pect to see flocking to this place, people from every land and from every nation, the pol ished European, the degraded Hottentot, and the shivering Laplander. Persons of all lan guages, and of every tongue, and of every color; who shall with us worship the Lord of Hosts in his holy temple, and offer up their orisons in his sanctuary. It was in con sideration of these things, and that a home might be provided for the saints, that induced us to purchase the present city for a place of gathering for the saints. and the extensive tract of land on the opposite side of the Mis sissippi. Although, the purchase at that time and under the peculiar conditions and cir cumstances of the church, appeared to many to be large and uncalled for; yet from what we now see, it is apparent to all, that we shall soon have to say. “The place is too strait give us room that we may dwell.”
We therefore hope that the brethren, who feel interested in the cause of truth, and de sire to see the work of the gathering of Isra el roll forth with power will aid us in liquida ting the debts which are now owing, so that the inheritances may be secured to the church, and which eventually will be of great value. From the good spirit which is manifested on this occasion, the desire to do good, and the zeal for the honor of the church, inspires us with confidence that we shall not appeal in vain, but that funds will be forthcoming on this occasion, sufficient to meet the necessi ties of the case.
Generally referred to land promised by or received from God for the church and its members. A January 1831 revelation promised church members a land of inheritance. In March and May 1831, JS dictated revelations commanding members “to purchase lands for an...
View Glossary It is with great pleasure that we have to in form the church that, another edition of the book of Mormon has been printed, and which is expected on from Cincinnatti, in a short time. And that arrangements are making for printing the book of Doctrine and Covenants Hymn book, etc. etc. So that the demand which may exist, for those works will soon be supplied.
Area settled largely by emigrants from New England and New Jersey, by 1788. Village founded and surveyed adjacent to site of Fort Washington, 1789. First seat of legislature of Northwest Territory, 1790. Incorporated as city, 1819. Developed rapidly as shipping...
More Info In conclusion we would say. Brethern and Sisters be faithful, be diligent, contend ear nestly for the faith once delivered to the saints—let every man, woman and child re alize the importance of the work, and act as if its success depended on their individual ex ertion alone, let them feel an interest in it, and then consider they live in a day, the con templation of which animated the bosom of Kings, Prophets and Righteous men, thou sands of years ago—the prospect of which in spired their sweetest notes and most exalted lays and caused them to break out in such rapturous strains as are recorded in the script ures; and by and by, we shall have to ex claim in the language of Inspiration,
“The Lord has brought again Zion—
In JS’s earliest revelations “the cause of Zion” was used to broadly describe the work JS was called to do. However, the term Zion was soon used more specifically to describe a community of believers who live in harmony and equality. The Book of Mormon explained...
View GlossaryThe Lord hath redeemed his people, Israel.” [p. 188]
First Presidency, report, Nauvoo, IL, to the Church, 4 Oct. 1840; Times and Seasons, Oct. 1840, pp. 187–188.
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, LDS church purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas. Served as church headquarters, 1839...
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