SECTION
53
[Book
of Commandments 54, Kirtland D&C 66, LDS D&C 53]
Revelation
given to Sidney Gilbert through Joseph Smith, Jr., June 1831, at
Kirtland, Ohio. Sidney went to Missouri and served ably and
faithfully until his death in June 1834.
1.
Behold, I say unto you, my servant Sidney Gilbert, that I have heard
your prayers, and you have called upon me, that it should be made
known unto you, of the Lord your God, concerning your calling and
election in this church, which I, the Lord, have raised up in these
last days.
2a.
Behold, I, the Lord, who was crucified for the sins of the world,
giveth unto you a commandment, that you shall forsake the world.
2b.
Take upon you mine ordinances, even that of an elder, to preach faith
and repentance, and remission of sins, according to my word, and the
reception of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands.
2c.
And also to be an agent unto this church in the place which shall be
appointed by the bishop, according to commandments which shall be
given hereafter.
3a.
And again, verily I say unto you, You shall take your journey with my
servants Joseph Smith, Jr., and Sidney Rigdon.
3b.
Behold, these are the first ordinances which you shall receive; and
the residue shall be made known in a time to come, according to your
labor in my vineyard.
3c.
And again, I would that ye should learn that it is he only who is
saved, that endureth unto the end. Even so. Amen.
