Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April-circa 8 May 1843, Willard Richards Draft
Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April-circa 8 May 1843, Willard Richards Draft
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Revised Minutes, and JS, Discourses, , Hancock Co., IL, [23 Apr.–ca. 8 May 1843]. Version drafted [3–ca. 8 May 1843]; handwriting of with printed passages from previous drafts pasted in; ten pages with one inserted slip; Historian’s Office, General Church Minutes, CHL. Includes dockets.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 Apr.–ca. 8 May 1843.
It is important <necessary> that this give importa[n]ce to the . The must build it or abide the
A prejudice exists against building the , <in favor of the Lord’s house> and the Conference are required to give stress to the building of the House. This is the most important matter for the time being, for there is no place in this , where
men of wealth, & character, and infl[u]ence, from abroad, can go to repose themselves, & it is necessary we should have such a place. The church must build it or abide the result of not fulfilling the commndment.
President Joseph Smith then presented himself for trial
Pre[side]nt, Joseph, then asked the confernce if they were satisfied with the , so far as he was concernd, as an individual, to p[r]eside over the whole church; or, would they have another? If I have done any thing <that ought> to injure my charactier, reputati[o]n, or standing; or have dishon[or]ed our holy religion by any means in the Sight of Men, or , or in the Sight of Men & women, I am sorry for it, & if you will forgive me, I will try <endeaver> & <to> do so no more. I do not know that I have done any thing of the kind, but if I have come forward & tell me of it, If any one has any objection to me. I want you to come boldly, & frankly, & tell of it, & if not ever after hold your peace.—
Motion was made <& 2d. [seconded]> that Prophet <President> Joseph Smith continue president of the whole church;—— after a few minuts silen[c]e, the motion was put By , when one vast sea of hands was presented, & the motion was carrid unanimously.—
Presidnt Joseph thanked them returned his thanks to the assembly <for> the manifestation of their confidenc, & said he would serve them according to the best ability God should give him.—
Presidnt Joseph said if he knew a
The first p[r]esidency being disposed of, President Joseph said he did not know any thing agant the if he did he would pent [present] them for trial. It is not right that <all> the burden of the , should rest [p. 2]
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Willard Richards handwriting ends; printed text begins. This printed text was possibly cut from the first fragment of the first printed draft.
Insertion in handwriting of Willard Richards written to the right of the pasted-in printed text.
Insertion in handwriting of Willard Richards written to the right of the pasted-in printed text.
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