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Revelation, 6 August 1836 [D&C 111]

 
parts; and its wealth, pertaining to  gold and silver, shall be yours. Con cern not yourselves about your debts,  for I will give you power to pay  them. Concern not yourselves about  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...

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, for I will deal merciful[ly]  with her. Tarry in this place and  in the regions round about, and  the place where it is my will  that you should tarry, for the main,  shall be signalized unto you  by the peace and power of thy my  Spirit, that shall flow unto you.  This place you may obtain by  hire, &c. ...And inquire [p. [36]]
Revelation, Salem, MA, 6 Aug. 1836; handwriting of William W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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; in William W. Phelps, Journal, pp. 35–37; CHL.

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Editorial Title
Revelation, 6 August 1836 [D&C 111]
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