Doctrine and Covenants, Connected
Doctrine and Covenants 71 Proclaim for a season
After conferences in November 1831 considered publishing the revelations, Joseph Smith dictated this instruction on December 1 in Hiram, Ohio. Criticism of the Church had grown: Ezra Booth’s letters appeared in the Ohio Star, and Symonds Rider had given a copy of a church law to another Ravenna newspaper. The Lord directed Joseph and Sidney Rigdon to preach for a season and prepare the way for the revelations to come. Sidney later spoke publicly against Booth’s claims, and he and Joseph preached in nearby communities.
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Doctrine and Covenants 71
- Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon, that the time has verily come that it is necessary and expedient in me that you should open your mouths in proclaiming my gospel, the things of the kingdom, expounding the mysteries thereof out of the scriptures, according to that portion of Spirit and power which shall be given unto you, even as I will.
- Verily I say unto you, proclaim unto the world in the regions round about, and in the church also, for the space of a season, even until it shall be made known unto you.
- Verily this is a mission for a season, which I give unto you.
- Wherefore, labor ye in my vineyard. Call upon the inhabitants of the earth, and bear record, and prepare the way for the commandments and revelations which are to come.
- Now, behold this is wisdom; whoso readeth, let him understand and receive also;
- For unto him that receiveth it shall be given more abundantly, even power. (1 connected talk)
- Wherefore, confound your enemies; call upon them to meet you both in public and in private; and inasmuch as ye are faithful their shame shall be made manifest. (1 connected talk)
- Wherefore, let them bring forth their strong reasons against the Lord. (1 connected talk)
- Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you—there is no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; (1 connected talk)
- And if any man lift his voice against you he shall be confounded in mine own due time. (1 connected talk)
- Wherefore, keep my commandments; they are true and faithful. Even so. Amen. (2 connected talks)
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