Revelation, 9 May 1831, as Recorded in Gilbert, Notebook [D&C 50]
Source Note
Revelation, [, Geauga Co., OH], [9] May 1831. Version copied [ca. June 1831] in Gilbert, Notebook, [24]–[31]; handwriting of ; Revelations Collection, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Revelation, 27 Feb. 1833 [D&C 89].
& know that he that receiveth the word by the Spirit of truth receiveth it as it is preached by the Spirit of truth, wherefore, he that preacheth & he that receiveth understandeth one another and both are edified and rejoice together and that which doth not edify is not of God and is darkness, that which is of God is light, & he that receiveth light & continueth in God receiveth more light, and that light groweth brighter & brighter untill the perfect day.
And again verily I say unto you, & I say it that you may know the truth, that ye may Chasedarkness from among you, for he that is of God & sent forth, the same is appointed to be the greatest, notwithstanding he is least & the servant of all, wherefore, he is possessor of all things for all things are subject unto him both in Heaven & on the earth, the life [p. [27]]