Revelation, May 1829–A [D&C 11], in handwriting of Hyrum Smith
Source Note
Revelation, [, Susquehanna Co., PA], to , [May 1829]; handwriting of ; two pages; CHL.
A single unlined leaf measuring 7¾ x 12 inches. The left edge is uneven, suggesting the document was removed from a bound volume. The revelation is written in a single, unpunctuated paragraph, which spans the recto and most of the verso. The revelation was inscribed in black ink that is now brown with age. At some time the document was folded, forming four horizontal quarter sections, with the second quarter of the verso bearing the most wear and discoloration.
Written in ’s handwriting, the document evidently remained in the possession of his descendants until 1960, when it was sold to a rare documents collector. It was sold again in 1982 and remained in private possession until donated to the Church History Library in 2022.
Historical Introduction
For historical introduction and annotation for this revelation, see the version published in the Book of Commandments.
A Grate & Marvelous work is about to Come forth among the Children of men Behold I am god & give Heed to my word which is qick & Powerful Sharper than a two Edge sord to the deviding assunder of Both joints & marow there for give Heed unto my Word Behold the fild is w<h>ite all ready to Harvest the for who so Desireth to reap let Him thrust in His Sickle with His might & reap while the Day lasts that He may treasure up for His soul Ever lasting sallvation in the kingdom of god ye whoso Ever will thrust in His Sickle & reap the Same is Called of god there for if you will ask of me you shall receive if you will knock it Shall Be opened unto you now as you Have asked Behold i Say unto you keep my Commandments & Seek to Bring forth & Establish the Cause of Zion Seek not for ritches But for wisdom & Behold the mistryes of god Shall Be unfolded unto you & then Shall you Be made ritch Behold he that Hath Eternal life is ritch verrily verily i Say unto you Even as you Desire of me So Shall it Be done unto you & if you desire you Shall Be the means of Doing much good in this generation Say nothing But repentance unto this generation keep my Commandments & assist to bring forth my work according to my Commandments & you Shall Be Blessed Behold thou hast a gift or tho Shalt Have a gift if thou will Desire of me in faith with an Honest Hart Believing in the Power of Jesus Christ or in my power which speaketh unto the for Behold it is I that Speaketh behold I am the light what Shinneth in Darkness & By my Power i give these words unto thee & now verily verily I Say unto thee Put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good yea to do justly to walk humbly to judge rightosly & this is my Spirit verily verily I Say unto you I will impart unto you of my Spirit which Shall Enlighten your mind which Shall fill your Sole with joy & then Shall you know or By this shall you know all things whatso Ever you Desire of me which is Pertaining unto things of rightousness in faith believing in me that you Shall receive behold i Command you that you need not Suppose that you are Called to Preach [p. [1]]