Answers to Questions, between circa 4 and circa 20 March 1832, as Recorded in Richards, Notebook [D&C 77]
Source Note
Answers to Questions, [, Portage Co., OH, ca. Mar. 1832]. Version copied between [ca. 19 Nov. 1842 and ca. 19 May 1846] in Samuel W. Richards, Notebook, ca. 1844–1845, pp. [27]–[36]; handwriting of Samuel W. Richards; Samuel W. Richards, Papers, CHL.
2d Are the four Beasts limited to individual Beasts or do they represent classes or orders—?
A— They are limited to four individual beasts which were shown to John to represent the Glory of that clall [class] of beings in their distinct order or sphere of action in the enjoyment of their Eternal felicity.
3d What are we to understand by the eyes & wings the beasts had?
A Their eyes are a representation of light & knowledge. That is they are full of knowledge And their wings are a representation of Power to move to act &c. [p. [28]]