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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; CHL.

Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Revelation, 22 June 1834 [D&C 105].
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that it may become fair as the sun & clear as the Moon & that her banners may be terrible unto all nations that the kingdoms of this world may be constrained to acknowledge that the Kingdom 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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is in very deed the Kingdom of our God & his Christ there fore let us become subject unto her laws. Verily I say unto you it is expediant in me that the
first Elders
Presiding officers of the church; also, leading elders of the church. A December 1832 revelation directed the first elders, or “first labourers,” to preach the gospel and instructed them to create a school to prepare for their ministry. A June 1834 revelation...
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in My
Church
The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...
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should receive their
Endowment
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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from on high in
my house
JS revelation, dated Jan. 1831, directed Latter-day Saints to migrate to Ohio, where they would “be endowed with power from on high.” In Dec. 1832, JS revelation directed Saints to “establish . . . an house of God.” JS revelation, dated 1 June 1833, chastened...
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which I have commanded to be built unto my name in the land of
Kirtland
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...
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& let those
Commandments
Generally, a divine mandate that church members were expected to obey; more specifically, a text dictated by JS in the first-person voice of Deity that served to communicate knowledge and instruction to JS and his followers. Occasionally, other inspired texts...
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which I have given concerning Zion & her law be execu [p. [44]]
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Revelation, 22 June 1834, as Recorded in Woodruff, Book of Revelations [D&C 105]

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