Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards

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Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards
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JS, Discourse, [
Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL], 11 June [1843]. Featured version copied [ca. 11 June 1843] in Franklin D. Richards, “Scriptural Items,” pp. [20]–[21]; handwriting of
Franklin D. Richards
2 Apr. 1821–9 Dec. 1899. Carpenter, businessman, newspaper editor. Born at Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Phinehas Richards and Wealthy Dewey. Raised Congregationalist. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Phinehas ...
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; CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Discourse, 22 Jan. 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards.

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See Historical Introduction to Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Willard Richards.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Willard Richards Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 2, 10 March 1843–14 July 1843 *Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff
*Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards
Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Eliza R. Snow *Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by James Burgess History, 1838–1856, volume D-1 [1 August 1842–1 July 1843] “History of Joseph Smith”
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The reason why the Jews were scattered and their House left unto them Desolate
1
See Matthew 23:38; and Luke 13:35.
was because they refused to be
gathered
As directed by early revelations, church members “gathered” in communities. A revelation dated September 1830, for instance, instructed elders “to bring to pass the gathering of mine elect” who would “be gathered in unto one place, upon the face of this land...
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that the fulness of the
Priesthood
Power or authority of God. The priesthood was conferred through the laying on of hands upon adult male members of the church in good standing; no specialized training was required. Priesthood officers held responsibility for administering the sacrament of...
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might be recded [received] among them
2
A January 1841 revelation commanded the building of “a house unto my name, for the Most High to dwell therein, for there is not place found on the earth; that he may come and restore again that which was lost unto you, or which he hath taken away, even the fulness of the Priesthood.” (Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124:27–28].)
which never can be done but by the gathering of the People also [p. [20]]
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Discourse, 11 June 1843–A, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards
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1093
Total Pages
2
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JSP, D12:387–388
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Franklin D. Richards
Footnotes
[1]
See Matthew 23:38; and Luke 13:35.
[2]
A January 1841 revelation commanded the building of “a house unto my name, for the Most High to dwell therein, for there is not place found on the earth; that he may come and restore again that which was lost unto you, or which he hath taken away, even the fulness of the Priesthood.” (Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124:27–28].)