SECTION
93
[Kirtland
D&C 96, LDS D&C 96]
A
conference of high priests was held at Kirtland, June 4, 1833, to
consider the management of the French farm. The conference could not
agree concerning the farm, but did agree to ask for divine guidance.
Joseph inquired of the Lord and received the following message.
Ahashdah (Newel K. Whitney), who was directed to take charge of the
farm, was the bishop in Kirtland. “Zombre” was John Johnson.
1a.
Behold, I say unto you, Here is wisdom whereby ye may know how to act
concerning this matter, for it is expedient in me that this stake
that I have set for the strength of Zion, should be made strong:
1b.
therefore, let my servant Ahashdah take charge of the place which is
named among you, upon which I design to build mine holy house; and
again let it be divided into lots, according to wisdom, for the
benefit of those who seek inheritances, as it shall be determined in
council among you.
1c.
Therefore, take heed that ye see to this matter, and that portion
that is necessary to benefit mine order, for the purpose of bringing
forth my word to the children of men;
1d.
for, behold, verily I say unto you, This is the most expedient in me,
that my word should go forth unto the children of men, for the
purpose of subduing the hearts of the children of men, for your good.
Even so. Amen.
2a.
And again, verily I say unto you, It is wisdom, and expedient in me,
that my servant Zombre, whose offering I have accepted, and whose
prayers I have heard, unto whom I give a promise of eternal life,
inasmuch as he keepeth my commandments from henceforth; for he is a
descendant of Seth, and a partaker of the blessings of the promise
made unto his fathers.
2b.
Verily I say unto you, It is expedient in me that he should become a
member of the order, that he may assist in bringing forth my word
unto the children of men;
2c.
therefore ye shall ordain him unto this blessing; and he shall seek
diligently to take away incumbrances, that are upon the house named
among you, that he may dwell therein. Even so. Amen.
