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Revelation, 11 November 1831–B, Orson Hyde Copy [D&C 107 (partial)]

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Revelation, [
Hiram Township

Area settled by immigrants from Pennsylvania and New England, ca. 1802. Located in northeastern Ohio about twenty-five miles southeast of Kirtland. Population in 1830 about 500. Population in 1840 about 1,100. JS lived in township at home of John and Alice...

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, Portage Co., OH, 11 Nov. 1831]. Version copied [ca. Aug. 1834]; handwriting of
Orson Hyde

8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...

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; docket in unidentified handwriting; three pages; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Revelation, 11 Nov. 1831–B [D&C 107 (partial)].
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Revelation, 11 November 1831–B [D&C 107 (partial)]

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of the court of the
High 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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shall have power to call other
high priests

An ecclesiastical and priesthood office. Christ and many ancient prophets, including Abraham, were described as being high priests. The Book of Mormon used the term high priest to denote one appointed to lead the church. However, the Book of Mormon also discussed...

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even twelve to assist as
counsellors

An assistant appointed next to the presiding authority in an organization in the church. Assistants, or counselors, were first appointed to assist the bishop. They were expected to “understand the laws of the kingdom” in order to assist “in all things pertaining...

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. and thus the
president of the high priesthood

Both the office of the president of the high priesthood and the body comprising the president and his counselors; the presiding body of the church. In November 1831, a revelation directed the appointment of a president of the high priesthood. The individual...

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and his counsellors shall have power to decide upon testimony according to the laws of the
church

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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and after this decision it Shall be had in remembrance no more before the Lord for this is the highest court of the church of God and a final decision upon controversies, There is not any person belonging to the church who is exempt from this court of the church and inasmuch as the president of the high priesthood shall transgress, he shall be had in remembrance before the common court of the church who shall be assisted by twelve counsellors of the high priesthood of and their decision upon his head shall be an end of controversey concerning him, Thus none shall be exempt from the justice and the laws of God, that all things may be done in order and in solemnity before me according to truth and righteousness— Amen.—
A few more words in addition to the laws of the church And again verily I say unto you, the duty of a president over the office of a
Deacon

An ecclesiastical and priesthood office. The “Articles and Covenants” directed deacons to assist teachers in their duties. Deacons were also to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach and invite all to come unto Christ.” Although deacons did not have the authority...

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is to preside over twelve Deacons to sit in council with them and to teach them their duty, edifying one another as it is given according to the
covenants

A binding agreement between two parties, particularly between God and man. The term covenant was often associated with “commandments,” referring to revelation texts. The gospel as preached by JS—including the need for faith, repentance, baptism, and reception...

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and also the duty of the president over the office of the
Teachers

Generally, one who instructs, but also an ecclesiastical and priesthood office. The Book of Mormon explained that teachers were to be ordained “to preach repentance and remission of sins through Jesus Christ, by the endurance of faith on his name to the end...

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is to preside over twenty four of the Teachers and to sit in council with them teaching them the duties of their office as given in the covenants, also the duty of the president over 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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is to preside over forty eight
priests

An ecclesiastical and priesthood office. In the Book of Mormon, priests were described as those who baptized, administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto the church,” and taught “the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.” A June 1829 revelation directed...

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and to sit in council with them and to teach them their duties of their office as given in the covenants, and again the duty of the president over the office of the
Elders

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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is to preside over ninety four <​six​> Elders and to sit in council with them and to teach them according to the covenants, and again the duty of the president of the office of the high priesthood is to preside over the whole church and to be like unto moses. Behold here is wisdom yea to be a
Seer

The Book of Mormon identified a seer as a “revelator, and a prophet also,” specifying, however, that a seer was “greater than a prophet.” A seer could “know of things which has past, and also of things which is to come.” The work of a seer included translation...

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a revelator a translator and a prophet, haveing all the gifts of God which he bestoweth upon the head of the church. wherefor now let every man learn his duty and to act in the office in which he is appointed in all dilligence. He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learneth <​not​> his duty and showeth himself not [p. [2]]
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