Joseph records a revelation where God commands him to keep a record.
Joseph Smith, Jr. (declarant, Apr 6, 1830) --- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (recorder) · 0.0 yrs after events · Direct
Reference
Section 21:1-3, Doctrine and Covenants, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, accessed November 29, 2021
Date of Account
Apr 6, 1830
Date of Events
Apr 6, 1830
Retrospective Distance
0.0 yrs after events
Hearsay Tier
Direct — Tagged 'Standard Works'
Point of View
todo
Status
Unreviewed
Source Type
Book
Audience
Reading Public
Transcription
Behold, there shall be a record kept among you; and in it thou shalt be called a seer, a translator, a prophet, an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of the church through the will of God the Father, and the grace of your Lord Jesus Christ,Being inspired of the Holy Ghost to lay the foundation thereof, and to build it up unto the most holy faith.Which church was organized and established in the year of your Lord eighteen hundred and thirty, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April.