History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1Smith, Joseph, Jr.
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History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volume 1
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
30. But verily, verily, I say unto you, that as many as receive me,
to them will I give power to become the sons of God, even to them
that believe on my name. Amen.
{47} [Sidenote: Assistance from Joseph Knight, Sen.]
About the same time an old gentleman came to visit us of whose name
I wish to make honorable mention--Mr. Joseph Knight, Sen., [7] of
Colesville, Broome county, New York, who, having heard of the manner in
which we were occupying our time, very kindly and considerately brought
us a quantity of provisions, in order that we might not be interrupted
in the work of translation by the want of such necessaries of life;
and I would just mention here, as in duty bound, that he several times
brought us supplies, a distance of at least thirty miles, which enabled
us to continue the work when otherwise we must have relinquished it for
a season. {48} Being very anxious to know his duty as to this work, I
inquired of the Lord for him, and obtained the following:
_Revelation, given to Joseph Smith, Sen., at Harmony, Susquehanna
County, Pennsylvania, May, 1829._ [8]
1. A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the
children of men.
2. Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and
powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder
of both joints and marrow; therefore, give heed unto my word.
3. Behold, the field is white already to harvest, therefore, whoso
desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and
reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul
everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
4. Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is
called of God.
5. Therefore if you will ask of me, you shall receive; if you will
knock it shall be opened unto you.
6. Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my
commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of
Zion.
7. Behold, I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires
to bring forth and establish this work;
8. And no one can assist in this work, except he shall be humble
and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate
in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.
9. Behold, I am the light and the life of the world, that speak
these words, therefore give heed with your might, and then you are
called. Amen.
[Sidenote: The Prophet's Removal to Fayette.]
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