Doctrine and Covenants, Connected
Doctrine and Covenants 25 An elect lady
In July 1830, Joseph Smith dictated this revelation for Emma Smith; the exact day is unknown. It came during the Church’s first months, after Emma had been baptized at Colesville, though opposition delayed the confirmations. The Lord gave Emma counsel about supporting Joseph, serving the Church, learning, and selecting hymns. In 1835, Emma and William W. Phelps compiled the Church’s first hymnal.
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Doctrine and Covenants 25
- Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, Emma Smith, my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom. (5 connected talks)
- A revelation I give unto you concerning my will; and if thou art faithful and walk in the paths of virtue before me, I will preserve thy life, and thou shalt receive an inheritance in Zion. (6 connected talks)
- Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called. (4 connected talks)
- Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to come. (2 connected talks)
- And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., thy husband, in his afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness. (1 connected talk)
- And thou shalt go with him at the time of his going, and be unto him for a scribe, while there is no one to be a scribe for him, that I may send my servant, Oliver Cowdery, whithersoever I will. (1 connected talk)
- And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit. (4 connected talks)
- For he shall lay his hands upon thee, and thou shalt receive the Holy Ghost, and thy time shall be given to writing, and to learning much. (4 connected talks)
- And thou needest not fear, for thy husband shall support thee in the church; for unto them is his calling, that all things might be revealed unto them, whatsoever I will, according to their faith. (3 connected talks)
- And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better. (15 connected talks)
- And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns, as it shall be given thee, which is pleasing unto me, to be had in my church. (3 connected talks)
- For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads. (14 connected talks)
- Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made. (11 connected talks)
- Continue in the spirit of meekness, and beware of pride. Let thy soul delight in thy husband, and the glory which shall come upon him. (3 connected talks)
- Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come. (4 connected talks)
- And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen. (2 connected talks)
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