SECTION
62
[Book
of Commandments 62, Kirtland D&C 72, LDS D&C 62]
Revelation
given through Joseph Smith, Jr., on the bank of the Missouri River,
August 13, 1831. The prophet and his party on their way from
Independence to Kirtland met several elders who were going to the
land of Zion. This revelation is addressed to these elders.
1a.
Behold, and hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your
God, even Jesus Christ, your advocate, who knoweth the weakness of
man and how to succor them who are ctempted. And verily mine eyes are
upon those who have not as yet gone up unto the land of Zion;
wherefore your mission is not yet full;
1b.
Nevertheless, ye are blessed, for the testimony which ye have borne
is recorded in heaven for the angels to look upon; and they rejoice
over you, and your sins are forgiven you.
2a.
And now continue your journey. Assemble yourselves upon the land of
Zion; and hold a meeting and rejoice together, and offer a sacrament
unto the Most High;
2b.
and then you may return to bear record, yea, even altogether, or atwo
by two, as seemeth you good, it mattereth not unto me; only be
faithful, and declare glad tidings unto the inhabitants of the earth,
or among the congregations of the wicked.
2c.
Behold, I, the Lord, have brought you together that the promise might
be fulfilled, that the faithful among you should be preserved and
rejoice together in the land of Missouri. I, the Lord, promise the
faithful and cannot lie.
3a. I,
the Lord, am willing, if any among you desire to ride upon horses, or
upon mules, or in chariots, he shall receive this blessing, if he
receive it from the hand of the Lord, with a thankful heart in all
things.
3b.
These things remain with you to do according to judgment and the
directions of the Spirit. Behold, the kingdom is yours. And behold,
and lo, I am with the faithful always. Even so. Amen.
