Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess

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Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess
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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, 27 Aug. 1843]. Featured version copied [between 27 Aug. 1843 and Dec. 1848] in James Burgess, Journal and Notebook, Oct. 1841–Dec. 1848, verso, pp. [14]–[18]; handwriting of
James Burgess
25 Feb. 1818–30 May 1904. Carpenter, farmer. Born at Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire, England. Son of William Burgess and Martha Barlow. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19 Oct. 1840. Ordained a priest, 19 Dec. 1840. Served mission...
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; James Burgess, Journals, 1841–1848, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Discourse, 6 Apr. 1843–B, as Reported by James Burgess.

Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Discourse, 27 Aug. 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 3, 15 July 1843–29 February 1844 *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith”
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priesthood
The authority and power held by certain officers in the church. The Book of Mormon referred to the high priesthood as God’s “holy order, which was after the order of his Son,” and indicated that Melchizedek, a biblical figure, was a high priest “after this...
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or the whole law of God when in full force or power in all its parts and bearings on the earth. It is understood by many by reading this chapter that Melchisedech was king of some country or nation on the earth, but it was not so. In the original it reads king of Shaloam which signifies king of peace or righteousness and not of any country or nation.

Malachi says that the sons of Levi shall in the last days offer an offering in rightousness.
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See Malachi 3:3; and JS History, vol. A-1, 17 [D&C 13].

Men will set up stakes and say thus far will we go and no farther,
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JS had previously emphasized how humans stop God’s revelations from coming by setting up stakes, limits, or even creeds that circumscribe what is expected from God and thereby preclude further inspiration. Two weeks earlier, JS taught, “It is the constitutional disposition of mankind to set up stakes & set bou[n]ds to the works and ways of the Almighty.” (Discourse, 13 Aug. 1843–A.)
did Abraham when called upon to offer his Son, did the saviour, no, view him fulfiling all rightousness, again on the banks of jordon, also on the Mount transfigured before Peter and John there receiving the fulness of
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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or the law of God,
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Accounts of the transfiguration of Jesus are found in Matthew 17:1–8; Mark 9:2–8; Luke 9:28–36; and 2 Peter 1:16–18.
setting up no stake but coming right up to the mark in all things here him after he returned [p. [16]]
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Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess
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[3]
See Malachi 3:3; and JS History, vol. A-1, 17 [D&C 13].
[4]
JS had previously emphasized how humans stop God’s revelations from coming by setting up stakes, limits, or even creeds that circumscribe what is expected from God and thereby preclude further inspiration. Two weeks earlier, JS taught, “It is the constitutional disposition of mankind to set up stakes & set bou[n]ds to the works and ways of the Almighty.” (Discourse, 13 Aug. 1843–A.)
[5]
Accounts of the transfiguration of Jesus are found in Matthew 17:1–8; Mark 9:2–8; Luke 9:28–36; and 2 Peter 1:16–18.