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Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by William Clayton

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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, 8 Apr. 1844]. Featured version inscribed [ca. 8 Apr. 1844] in William Clayton, Minutes, 6–8 Apr. 1844, pp. [31]–[32]; handwriting of
William Clayton

17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...

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, Historian’s Office, General Church Minutes, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Minutes and Discourses, 6–8 Apr. 1844, as Reported by William Clayton.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Discourse, 8 Apr. 1844, as Reported by Thomas Bullock.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by Thomas Bullock
*Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by William Clayton
*Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by Willard Richards Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 4, 1 March–22 June 1844 *Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith”

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Prest. J. said mpos. [impossible] to continue the subject as to raise the dead Lungs is gone— time to do things must wait— give it up and leave the time to those who can make you hear— will do it some other time— make a proc[lamation] to the
E[lde]rs

A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...

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— wanted you to stay in order I might make this proc. You know the L[or]d has lead the
c[h]urch

The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...

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from [illegible]; Has another rev[elation] in rel[ation] to economy in the church Shall not be able as largely as some other time will give 1st prin[ciple]— has be[e]n great discussi[o]n in rel to
Zion

A specific location in Missouri; also a literal or figurative gathering of believers in Jesus Christ, characterized by adherence to ideals of harmony, equality, and purity. In JS’s earliest revelations “the cause of Zion” was used to broadly describe the ...

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— prophets— make a proc that will cover a broader g[roun]d— the whole Americ[a] is the Zion itself— from North to South— that is the Zion where the Mountain of the Ld sh[oul]d be—
1

See Micah 4:1–2; and Isaiah 2:2–3.


when Ers take up b◊ will see it—
2

The compilers of the manuscript history rendered this passage as follows: “when Elders will take up and examine the old prophecies in the bible they will see it.” (JS History, vol. E-1, 1982.)


dec[laration]— this morning are calculating soon as
Temple

Located in portion of Nauvoo known as the bluff. JS revelation dated Jan. 1841 commanded Saints to build temple and hotel (Nauvoo House). Cornerstone laid, 6 Apr. 1841. Saints volunteered labor, money, and other resources for temple construction. Construction...

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finishd—
washing

A ritual ablution of bodies symbolizing a purification from sin. As early as 1830, the Book of Mormon and JS revelations characterized baptism by immersion as a washing away of sins. On 23 January 1833, JS led the members of the School of the Prophets in ...

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&
anointing

To apply ceremonial oil to the head or body, often in conjunction with priesthood ordinances and the blessing of the sick. The practice of blessing the sick included anointing with oil and laying hands on the sick person. Ritual washings and anointings were...

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&c— when those last & most imp[ortan]t
3

The compilers of the manuscript history rendered this word as “impressive.” (JS History, vol. E-1, 1982.)


ordinance

A religious rite. JS taught that ordinances were covenants between man and God, in which believers could affirm faith, gain spiritual knowledge, and seek blessings. Some ordinances were considered requisite for salvation. The manner in which ordinances were...

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can be done— must be in a house— prov[isions]— made during time of laying found[ation]— where men may rec[eive]
endow[men]t

Bestowal of spiritual blessings, power, or knowledge. Beginning in 1831, multiple revelations promised an endowment of “power from on high” in association with the command to gather. Some believed this promise was fulfilled when individuals were first ordained...

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to make K[ings] & P[ries]ts— unto the Most H G. [High God] having nothin to do wi[t]h temporal things but K[ingdom] of G[od] G has provided for a house to be built where we can get a House this the central place & where we can be
baptised

An ordinance in which an individual is immersed in water for the remission of sins. The Book of Mormon explained that those with necessary authority were to baptize individuals who had repented of their sins. Baptized individuals also received the gift of...

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for dead— it is nec[essary], when we want to save our dead we go through all the ordinanc[e]s same as for ourself from bap[tism] to
ordination

The conferral of power and authority; to appoint, decree, or set apart. Church members, primarily adults, were ordained to ecclesiastical offices and other responsibilities by the laying on of hands by those with the proper authority. Ordinations to priesthood...

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& end[owmen]t. From henceforth I have rec[eived]— inst[ruction] from Ld that Ers shall build churches where ever they raise
branches

An ecclesiastical organization of church members in a particular locale. A branch was generally smaller than a stake or a conference. Branches were also referred to as churches, as in “the Church of Shalersville.” In general, a branch was led by a presiding...

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through the States then build
stakes

Ecclesiastical organization of church members in a particular locale. Stakes were typically large local organizations of church members; stake leaders could include a presidency, a high council, and a bishopric. Some revelations referred to stakes “to” or...

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— in the g[rea]t cities
Boston

Capital city of Massachusetts, located on eastern seaboard at mouth of Charles River. Founded by Puritans, 1630. Received city charter, 1822. Population in 1820 about 43,000; in 1830 about 61,000; and in 1840 about 93,000. JS’s ancestor Robert Smith emigrated...

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&c there shall be stakes— reserved the pro[clamation] to the last. All this to be und[erstood] that this work shall commence after the washing anontg [anointing] & end[o]wment here [p. [31]]
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  1. [1]

    See Micah 4:1–2; and Isaiah 2:2–3.

  2. [2]

    The compilers of the manuscript history rendered this passage as follows: “when Elders will take up and examine the old prophecies in the bible they will see it.” (JS History, vol. E-1, 1982.)

  3. [3]

    The compilers of the manuscript history rendered this word as “impressive.” (JS History, vol. E-1, 1982.)

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