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Revelation, 12 October 1833 [D&C 100]
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unto this calling; even to be a spokesman unto my servant Joseph. and I will give unto him power to be mighty in testimony. and I will give unto the[e] power to be mighty in expounding all schrip tures that thou mayest be a spokesman unto him, and he shall be a revelator unto thee that thou mayest know the certanty of all things pertaining to the things of my kingdom on the earth. Therefore, continue your journey and let your hearts rejoice, for behold, and lo, I am with you even unto the end. and
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