Shortly after commencing to translate, I became acquainted with Mr. Peter Whitmer, [9] of Fayette, Seneca county, New York, and also with some of his family. In the beginning of the month of June, his son, David Whitmer, [10] came to the place {49} where we were residing, and brought with him a two-horse wagon, for the purpose of having us accompany him to his father's place, and there remain until we should finish the work. It was arranged that we should have our board free of charge, and the assistance of one of his brothers to write for me, and also his own assistance when convenient. Having much need of such timely aid in an undertaking so arduous, and being informed that the people in the neighborhood of the Whitmers were anxiously awaiting the opportunity to inquire into these things, we accepted the invitation, and accompanied Mr. Whitmer to his father's house, and there resided until the translation was finished and the copyright secured. Upon our arrival, we found Mr. Whitmer's family very anxious concerning the work, and very friendly toward ourselves. They continued so, boarded and lodged us according to arrangements; and John Whitmer, [11] in particular, assisted us very much in writing during the remainder of the work. [Sidenote: David, John and Peter Whitmer, Jun., as Assistants.] In the meantime, David, John and Peter Whitmer, Jun., [12] became our zealous friends and assistants in the work; and being anxious to know their respective duties, and having desired with much earnestness that I should inquire of the Lord concerning them, I did so, through the means of the Urim and Thummim, and obtained for them in succession the following revelations: _Revelation, given to David Whitmer, at Fayette, Seneca County, New York, June, 1829._ [13] 1. A great and marvelous work is about to come forth unto 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. {50} 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. Seek to bring forth and establish my Zion. Keep my commandments in all things; 7. And if you keep my commandments and endure to the end, you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.