Doctrine and Covenants, Connected
Doctrine and Covenants 106 A light unto the church
On November 25, 1834, Joseph Smith dictated a revelation about Warren Cowdery and the needs of the Saints in Freedom, New York. Warren had written to Oliver Cowdery that he wondered what the Lord wanted him to do and thought he might be useful in the Lord’s work. The revelation called Warren to preside over the church in Freedom and nearby areas, preach, and give his time to that calling. It also urged him to prepare for the Lord’s coming and promised blessings as he remained faithful and humble.
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Doctrine and Covenants 106
- It is my will that my servant Warren A. Cowdery should be appointed and ordained a presiding high priest over my church, in the land of Freedom and the regions round about;
- And should preach my everlasting gospel, and lift up his voice and warn the people, not only in his own place, but in the adjoining counties; (1 connected talk)
- And devote his whole time to this high and holy calling, which I now give unto him, seeking diligently the kingdom of heaven and its righteousness, and all things necessary shall be added thereunto; for the laborer is worthy of his hire.
- And again, verily I say unto you, the coming of the Lord draweth nigh, and it overtaketh the world as a thief in the night—
- Therefore, gird up your loins, that you may be the children of light, and that day shall not overtake you as a thief.
- And again, verily I say unto you, there was joy in heaven when my servant Warren bowed to my scepter, and separated himself from the crafts of men;
- Therefore, blessed is my servant Warren, for I will have mercy on him; and, notwithstanding the vanity of his heart, I will lift him up inasmuch as he will humble himself before me.
- And I will give him grace and assurance wherewith he may stand; and if he continue to be a faithful witness and a light unto the church I have prepared a crown for him in the mansions of my Father. Even so. Amen.
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