Revelation, 22 June 1834, as Recorded in Woodruff, Book of Revelations [D&C 105]

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Revelation, 22 June 1834, as Recorded in Woodruff, Book of Revelations [D&C 105]
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Revelation,
Clay Co.
Settled ca. 1800. Organized from Ray Co., 1822. Original size diminished when land was taken to create several surrounding counties. Liberty designated county seat, 1822. Population in 1830 about 5,000; in 1836 about 8,500; and in 1840 about 8,300. Refuge...
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, MO, 22 June 1834. Version copied [between 2 July and 8 Aug. 1839] in Woodruff, Book of Revelations, pp. [36]–[46]; handwriting of
Wilford Woodruff
1 Mar. 1807–2 Sept. 1898. Farmer, miller. Born at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson. Moved to Richland, Oswego Co., New York, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Zera Pulsipher,...
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See Historical Introduction to Revelation, 22 June 1834 [D&C 105].
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of the transgressions of my people it is expedient in me that mine
elders
A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...
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should weight for a little Season for the redemption of
Zion
A specific location in Missouri; also a literal or figurative gathering of believers in Jesus Christ, characterized by adherence to ideals of harmony, equality, and purity. In JS’s earliest revelations “the cause of Zion” was used to broadly describe the ...
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that they themselves may be prepard & that my people may be taught more perfectly concerning their duty & have experience & know more perfectly concerning their duty & the things which I require at their hands & this cannot be brought to pass untill mine Elders are endued with power from on High for behold I have prepared a great
endument
Bestowal of spiritual blessings, power, or knowledge. Beginning in 1831, multiple revelations promised an endowment of “power from on high” in association with the command to gather. Some believed this promise was fulfilled when individuals were first ordained...
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& blessing to be poured out upon them inasmuch as they are faithful & continue in humility before me [p. [38]]
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