SECTION
71
[Kirtland
D&C 90, LDS D&C 71]
Revelation
given through Joseph Smith, Jr., at Hiram, Ohio, late in November or
on the first of December, 1831. Ezra Booth had apostatized and was
attacking the church in print. In harmony with the instructions
received, Joseph and Sidney returned to Kirtland and from this base
preached in Shalersville, Ravenna, and other places where the people
had become disturbed. Joseph later wrote that he and Sidney “did
much towards allaying the excited feelings” which had developed.
1a.
Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you, my servants, Joseph Smith, Jr.,
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 the
spirit and power, which shall be given unto you, even as I will.
2a.
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.
2b.
Verily this is a mission for a season which I give unto you;
wherefore labor ye in my vineyard.
2c.
Call upon the inhabitants of the earth, and bear record, and prepare
the way for the commandments and revelations which are to come.
2d.
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;
2e.
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.
2f.
Wherefore let them bring forth their strong reasons against the Lord.
2g.
Verily thus saith the Lord unto you, There is no weapon that is
formed against you shall prosper; and if any man lift his voice
against you, he shall be confounded in mine own due time; wherefore,
keep these commandments: they are true and faithful. Even so. Amen.
