SECTION
65
[Book
of Commandments 65, Kirtland D&C 24, LDS D&C 65]
Joseph
Smith, Jr., and Sidney Rigdon lived in the home of John Johnson at
Hiram, Ohio, during September and October 1831 while they continued
work on the Holy Scriptures. Here Joseph received the following
revelation on prayer.
1a.
Hearken, and lo, a voice as of one sent down from on high, who is
mighty and powerful, whose going forth is unto the ends of the earth;
yea, whose voice is unto men, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make
his paths straight.
1b.
The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth,
and from thence shall the gospel roll forth unto the ends of the
earth, as the stone which is cut out of the mountain without hands
shall roll forth, until it has filled the whole earth;
1c.
yea, a voice crying, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, prepare ye the
supper of the Lamb, make ready for the Bridegroom;
1d.
pray unto the Lord; call upon his holy name; make known his wonderful
works among the people, call upon the Lord, that his kingdom may go
forth upon the earth;
1e.
that the inhabitants thereof may receive it, and be prepared for the
days to come, in the which the Son of man shall come down in heaven,
clothed in the brightness of his glory, to meet the kingdom of God
which is set up on the earth;
1f.
wherefore, may the kingdom of God go forth, that the kingdom of
heaven may come, that thou, O God, may be glorified in heaven, so on
earth, that thy enemies may be subdued; for thine is the honor,
power, and glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
