Doctrine and Covenants, Connected

Doctrine and Covenants 4 A marvelous work

In early 1829, Joseph Smith was preparing to resume translating the Book of Mormon in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Joseph Smith Sr. had come to Harmony with Joseph Knight Sr. and Samuel Smith, and Knight helped provide money for paper. The Lord’s message for Joseph Smith Sr. described the work ahead and offered counsel for serving faithfully. A fuller surviving copy of the revelation is in Edward Partridge’s handwriting.

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Doctrine and Covenants 4

  1. Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men. (1 connected talk)
  2. Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day. (28 connected talks)
  3. Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work; (14 connected talks)
  4. For behold the field is white already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul; (4 connected talks)
  5. And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work. (14 connected talks)
  6. Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence. (6 connected talks)
  7. Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen. (3 connected talks)

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