Revelation, , Portage Co., OH, 3 Nov. 1831. Version copied [ca. Nov. 1831]; handwriting of and an unknown number of unidentified scribes in both original inscription and later redactions; six pages; inserted into Revelation Book 1; CHL. Includes redactions and archival marking.
This document consists of three leaves measuring 12⅝ × 7⅞ inches (32 × 20 cm). One foolscap sheet was folded in half to make two leaves and then stitched to a foolscap sheet that had previously been cut in half. Various notations and equations are written in black ink on the recto of the third leaf, including an endorsement in unidentified handwriting that reads “s | Nov 2 1831”. This endorsement possibly identifies either the location where the document was copied or the intended owner of this document. A further endorsement on the verso of this leaf, written in graphite by , reads “An appendix to Revelation”. The lower portions of the second and third leaves contain a large ink spot.
Note: The transcript of the revelation on this website includes only the original inscription, not the later redactions made to the manuscript. Readers will notice discrepancies between the images and the transcript. For a transcript that includes the redactions, consult the facsimile images available by clicking on the book icon to the left of the images; see also Revelations and Translations: Manuscript Revelation Books, facsimile ed. (Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2009) or Revelations and Translations, Volume 1: Manuscript Revelation Books (Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2011).
Historical Introduction
Dated 3 November 1831, this revelation is a loose document that was inserted into Revelation Book 1 at an unknown time, thereby becoming associated with the manuscript book though not physically part of it. The paper used to record this revelation does not match the paper in the manuscript book, eliminating the possibility that missing pages from Revelation Book 1 were used to copy this document.
Textual comparison of this document with other copies of the same revelation confirms that although this document is an early copy, it does not appear to be an earlier version than the one copied into Revelation Book 1 . This revelation was first printed in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.
Note: The transcript of the revelation on this website includes only the original inscription, not the later redactions made to the manuscript. Readers will notice discrepancies between the images and the transcript. For a transcript that includes the redactions, consult the facsimile images available by clicking on the book icon to the left of the images; see also Revelations and Translations: Manuscript Revelation Books, facsimile ed. (Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2009) or Revelations and Translations, Volume 1: Manuscript Revelation Books (Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2011).
forever and ever and now verily saith the Lord that these things might be known among you ◊ inhabitants of the earth I have sent forth mine flying through the midst of heaven having the everlasting gospel who hath appeared <unto> some that and hath committed it unto man who shall appear u unto many that dwell on the earth and this gospel shall be preached unto every nation and kindred and toungue and people the servents of God shall go forth saying with a loud voice fear God and give glory to him for the hour of his judgement is come and worship him that made heaven and earth and sea and the fountains of watters calling upon the Lord day and night saying o that thou woulds[t] rend the heavens that thou wouldst come down that the mountains might flow down at thy presence and it shall <be> answered upon their heads for the presence of the Lord shall be as the melting fire that burneth and as the fire which causeth the watters to boil O Lord thou shalt come down to make thy name known to thine adversaries and all nations shall tremble at thy presence when thou doeth tereble things things they look not for yea when thou comest down and the mountains flow down at thy presence thou shalt meet him who rejoi[c]eth and worketh rigteousness who remember thee in thy ways for since the g begining of the world have not man heard nor perceived by the ear neither hath the eye seen o God besides thee hath no how great things thou hast prepared for him that waiteth for thee and it shall be said who is this that cometh down from god in heaven with dyed garments yea from the regions which is not known clothed in his glorious apperal traveling in the greatness of his strength and he shall say I am he who speak in righteousness mighty to save and the Lord shall be red in his apparel and garments like him that treadeth in the wine fat and so great shall be the glory of his preasence that the sun shall hide his face in shame and the Moon shall be blown out and the stars shall be hurled from their sockets and his voice shall be heard I have trodden the wine press alone and have brought judgement upon all people and none were with me and I have trampled them in my fury and I did tread upon them in mine anger and their blood have I sprinkled on my garments and stained all my raiment for this was the day of venge[a]nc[e] which was in my heart and now the year of my redemed is come and they shall mention the loving kindness of their Lord and all that he hath bestowed upon them according to his goo[d]ness and according to his loving kindness forever and ever [p. [3]]