SECTION
29
[Book
of Commandments 31–33, Kirtland D&C 52, LDS D&C 30]
Revelation
given to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr., and John Whitmer through
Joseph Smith, Jr., September 1830 at Fayette, New York. It was
received at the close of the second conference of the church. The
Hiram Page “peepstone” difficulty (see Section 27) was in the
background of the message to David Whitmer.
1a.
Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not
relied on me for strength, as you ought;
1b.
but your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the
things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been
called; and you have not given heed unto my Spirit, and to those who
were set over you, but have been persuaded by those whom I have not
commanded;
1c.
wherefore, you are left to inquire for yourself, at my hand, and
ponder upon the things which you have received.
1d.
And your home shall be at your father’s house, until I give unto
you further commandments.
1e.
And you shall attend to the ministry in the church, and before the
world, and in the regions round about. Amen.
2a.
Behold, I say unto you, Peter, that you shall take your journey with
your brother, Oliver, for the time has come, that it is expedient in
me, that you shall open your mouth to declare my gospel;
2b.
therefore, fear not but give heed unto the words and advice of your
brother, which he shall give you.
2c.
And be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up your
heart unto me in prayer, and faith, for his and your deliverance; for
I have given unto him power to build up my church among the
Lamanites;
2d.
and none have I appointed to be his counselor, over him, in the
church, concerning church matters, except it is his brother Joseph
Smith, Jr.
2e.
Wherefore, give heed unto these things, and be diligent in keeping my
commandments, and you shall be blessed unto eternal life. Amen.
3a.
Behold, I say unto you, my servant John, that thou shalt commence
from this time forth to proclaim my gospel, as with the voice of a
trump.
3b.
And your labor shall be at your brother Philip Burroughs’, and in
that region round about; yea, wherever you can be heard, until I
command you to go from hence.
3c.
And your whole labor shall be in Zion, with all your soul, from
henceforth; yea, you shall ever open your mouth in my cause, not
fearing what man can do, for I am with you. Amen.
