Revelation, 8 July 1838–D [D&C 120]

Revelation Given the same day July 8th 1838

Making known the disposition of the properties tithed, as named in the preceeding revelation—

Verrily thus saith the Lord, the time has now come that it shall be disposed of, by a council composed of the first Presidency

The presiding body of the church. From the day of the church’s organization on 6 April 1830, JS and Oliver Cowdery led the church in their capacity as elders. An 11 November 1831 revelation directed that “the duty of the president of the office of the high...

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of my Church and of the Bishop

27 Aug. 1793–27 May 1840. Hatter. Born at Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of William Partridge and Jemima Bidwell. Moved to Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Married Lydia Clisbee, 22 Aug. 1819, at Painesville. Initially a Universal Restorationist...

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and his council and by <my> high Council

Although JS utilized councils of elders and high priests earlier in church government, the first standing high council of the church was organized in Kirtland, Ohio, on 17 February 1834. The second high council was organized a few months later in Clay County...

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, and <by> mine own voice unto them saith the Lord, even so Amen.

[p. 57]

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Editorial Title: Revelation, 8 July 1838–D [D&C 120]
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