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Revelation, 22 June 1834, as Recorded in Book of the Law of the Lord [D&C 105]

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Revelation, [
Clay Co.

Settled ca. 1800. Organized from Ray Co., 1822. Original size diminished when land was taken to create several surrounding counties. Liberty designated county seat, 1822. Population in 1830 about 5,000; in 1836 about 8,500; and in 1840 about 8,300. Refuge...

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, MO], 22 June 1834. Version copied [between 19 Jan. and 27 Aug. 1841] in Book of the Law of the Lord, pp. 19–21; handwriting of
Robert B. Thompson

1 Oct. 1811–27 Aug. 1841. Clerk, editor. Born in Great Driffield, Yorkshire, England. Methodist. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1834. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, May 1836, in Upper Canada. Ordained an elder by...

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; CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124].

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Revelation, 22 June 1834 [D&C 105].
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Revelation, 22 June 1834 [D&C 105]

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avenging me of mine enemies, unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me. But firstly let my army become very great, and let it be scantified [sanctified] before me, that it may become fair as the sun and clear as the moon; and that her banners may be terrible unto all nations; that the kingdoms of this world may be constrained to acknowledge that the kingdom of
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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is in very deed the kingdom of our God and his Christ— Therefore let us become subject <​un​>to her laws
Verily I say unto, it is expedient in me that the
first Elders

Presiding officers of the church; also, leading elders of the church. A December 1832 revelation directed the first elders, or “first labourers,” to preach the gospel and instructed them to create a school to prepare for their ministry. A June 1834 revelation...

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in my
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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should receive their
endowment

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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from on high, in my
house

JS revelation, dated Jan. 1831, directed Latter-day Saints to migrate to Ohio, where they would “be endowed with power from on high.” In Dec. 1832, JS revelation directed Saints to “establish . . . an house of God.” JS revelation, dated 1 June 1833, chastened...

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which I have commanded to be built unto my name in the land of
Kirtland

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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. And let those commandments which I have given concerning Zion, and her law, be executed and fulfilled, after her redemption. There has been a day of calling but the time has come for a day of choosing; and let those be chosen that are worthy: And it shall be manifest unto my servant, by the voice of the spirit, those who are chosen, and they shall be sanctified: And inasmuch as they follow the council which they receive, they shall have power after many days to accomplish all things pertaining to Zion.
And again I say unto you, sue for peace, not only the people that have smitten you, but also to all people; and lift up an Ensign of peace and make a proclamation for peace unto the ends of the earth; and make proposals for peace, unto those who have smitten them you,
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according to the voice of the spirit which is in you, and all things shall work together for your good. And be faithful, and lo! and behold I am with you, even unto the end. even so. Amen.
 
<​(Note A.) that my saints should possess them according to the laws of consecration which I have given; and after these lands are purchased​>
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