Revelation, 7 May 1831, Elisha D. Blakeman Copy [D&C 49]
Source Note
Revelation, , Geauga Co., OH, to , , and , 7 May 1831. Version copied [1856] in “Mormon Interview,” 7–11; handwriting presumably of ; courtesy Shaker Museum, Chatham, NY.
Wherefore I say unto you, that I have sent unto you my everlasting Covenant even that which was from the beginning and that I have promised I have so fulfilled, and the Nations of the earth shall bow to it; and if not, of themselves they shall come down, for that which is now exalted of itself shall be laid low of power;— Wherefore I give unto you a commandment that ye go among this people and say unto them like mine Apostle of old; whose name was Peter, Believe on the name of the Lord Jesus who was on the Earth & is to come; the beginning & the end; repent & be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ according to the holy commandment for the remission of sins; and whoso doeth this shall receive the Holy ghost by the laying on of hands of the Elders of this Church.— And again I say unto you, that whoso forbideth to marry, is not ordained of God; for it is ordained of God unto man; therefore it is lawful that man should have one Wife, and they twain [p. 9]