Sources for Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
In 1938 Joseph Fielding Smith, the historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aided by his associates in the Church Historian’s Office, published an immensely popular compilation of Joseph Smith’s sayings, writings, and discourses, titled Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. At the time, and for decades after, it was one of the most accessible resources for church members to read and study the words of Joseph Smith. Joseph Fielding Smith’s compilation was based on B. H. Roberts’s History of the Church, which was in turn based on later copies of Joseph Smith documents found in his multivolume manuscript history. Because of this, though generally accurate, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith is considered an outdated source for scholarly use. This index will aid researchers in finding more original texts for Joseph Smith quotations. In some cases, the sources linked to in this index demonstrate that a passage did not originate with Joseph Smith but with a scribe, newspaper editor, or other associate.
The table below links passages in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith to the earliest known primary sources, most of which are available on the Joseph Smith Papers website. The headings from the 1938 publication are reproduced in the first column for easy reference. Page numbers refer to pagination in the first edition, which is identical to most later printings still in use. Some passages presented in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith were amalgamated from multiple sources, in which cases the table cites all the sources used. Some of the source material not yet available on the Joseph Smith Papers website can be accessed using the digitized collections of the Church History Library and of the Perry Special Collections at Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library.
A full transcript of Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith is available at the Book of Abraham Project. Special thanks to Michael Duval, who assisted the staff in compiling the data used for the index presented here. To report errors or provide updates to this index, please contact us.
Sections: 1: 1830–1834 | 2: 1834–1837 | 3: 1838–1839 | 4: 1839–1842 | 5: 1842–1843 | 6: 1843–1844
Section 1: 1830–1834
| Section Heading | Page no. | Earliest known source(s) |
| Title Page of the Book of Mormon | p. 7 | |
| Value of the Revelations and Commandments | pp. 7–8 | |
| Parting the Veil through Perfect Faith | pp. 8–9 | |
| Perfect Love a Safeguard against Falling from Grace | p. 9 | |
| Comment on Revision of the Scriptures | pp. 9–11 | |
| The Prophet’s Views on the Vision | p. 11 | |
| Search the Revelations of God | pp. 11–12 | |
| Every Man as Agent for Himself | pp. 12–13 | |
| Letter to Editor Saxton | pp. 13–14 | |
| A Sleeping Christianity | p. 14 | |
| The Covenant with Israel | pp. 14–15 | |
| The Covenant with the Gentiles | p. 15 | |
| The Earth Defiled | pp. 15–16 | |
| How to Escape Judgments | p. 16 | |
| Zion and Jerusalem | pp. 17–18 | |
| Important Correspondence with the Brethren in Zion | p. 18 | |
| A Warning to Zion | pp. 18–19 | |
| An Epistle | pp. 19–20 | |
| Order for Instruction in the Church | pp. 20–21 | |
| Order by Which Revelation Comes | pp. 21–22 | |
| Items of Instruction concerning the Consecration of Property | pp. 22–23 | |
| By Mutual Consent | p. 23 | |
| Answers to Queries to Brother Phelps’ Letter of June 4th | pp. 23–25 | |
| Excerpts from the Second Communication to the Brethren in Zion | p. 25 | |
| The Gift of Tongues | pp. 25–26 | |
| Minor Events in Zion and Kirtland—An Appeal to the Governor of Missouri | p. 26 | |
| Letter to Vienna Jaques | pp. 26–27 | |
| Remembrance of Canada Saints—Correspondence and Petition Relative to Missouri Affairs | p. 27 | |
| Anxiety for Afflicted Saints | pp. 27–29 | |
| Coming of the Son of Man | pp. 29–30 | |
| The Prophet’s Reflections concerning Sidney Rigdon | p. 30 | |
| Sidney Rigdon | pp. 30–31 | |
| The Prophet’s Maxims | p. 31 | |
| Instructions on Sale of Land in Zion | pp. 31–33 | |
| A Letter from the Prophet Joseph Smith to the Exiled Saints in Missouri | pp. 33–34 | |
| Zion to Suffer Affliction | p. 34 | |
| The Righteous Suffer with the Guilty | pp. 34–35 | |
| The Value of an Inheritance | pp. 35–37 | |
| A Prayer for the Afflicted Saints | p. 37 | |
| Blessings Given to Oliver Cowdery and the Prophet’s Family | p. 38 | |
| Blessing of Oliver Cowdery | p. 38 | |
| The Prophet’s Blessing to His Father and Mother | pp. 38–40 | |
| The Prophet’s Blessing to His Brother Hyrum | pp. 40–41 | |
| Blessing to Samuel and William Smith | p. 41 | |
| Counsel and Admonition | p. 42 | |
| The Evils of Hasty Ordinations | p. 42 | |
| Avoiding Disputes | p. 43 |
Section 2: 1834–1837
| Section Heading | Page no. | Earliest known source(s) |
| Excerpts from an Epistle of the Elders of the Church in Kirtland to Their Brethren Abroad | p. 47 | |
| Spiritual Darkness | p. 47 | |
| The World’s Deplorable Condition | pp. 47–49 | |
| The Law of Free Agency | p. 49 | |
| Obedience to Governments Necessary | pp. 49–50 | |
| As Man Approaches God He Is Enlightened | p. 51 | |
| Laws of Man Not on Parallel with Laws of Heaven | pp. 51–52 | |
| “Thus Saith the King” | pp. 52–53 | |
| God Speaks from Heaven | pp. 53–54 | |
| The Faithful to Receive Celestial Rest | pp. 54–55 | |
| All Governments Have Laws | pp. 55–56 | |
| What Is the Purpose of Existence? | pp. 56–57 | |
| Man Departed from the Lord’s Government | pp. 57–58 | |
| The Law of Sacrifice | pp. 58–59 | |
| The Lord Spake to Abel | p. 59 | |
| Gospel Ordinances from the Beginning | pp. 59–61 | |
| Not All Revelation Is in the Bible | pp. 61–62 | |
| Blessings for the Faithful—The Resurrection | p. 62 | |
| The Marriage Supper | p. 63 | |
| They Who Endure to the End | pp. 63–64 | |
| A Crown for the Righteous | pp. 64–65 | |
| The Ancient Saints Obtained Promises | pp. 65–66 | |
| Apostates Excluded from Fellowship | pp. 66–68 | |
| Gift of Salvation | p. 68 | |
| Duties of Seventies | p. 68 | |
| Orders in Councils | p. 69 | |
| Our Acts Are Recorded | pp. 69–70 | |
| Covenant of Tithing | p. 70 | |
| Importance of Revelation | pp. 70–71 | |
| Kindness to Animals Required of Man | p. 71 | |
| Never Trifle with the Promises of God | pp. 71–72 | |
| Important Items of Instruction to the Twelve | p. 72 | |
| Importance of Records | pp. 72–73 | |
| Records a Protection against Evil | pp. 73–74 | |
| Calling of the Apostles | p. 74 | |
| Order of Councils | pp. 74–75 | |
| Calling of Seventies | pp. 75–76 | |
| Love for One Another | p. 76 | |
| Duty of the High Council and Elders | pp. 76–77 | |
| Seek to Save Souls | pp. 77–78 | |
| Officers in Transgression | pp. 78–79 | |
| Excerpts from an Epistle to the Elders of the Church of Latter-day Saints | p. 79 | |
| The Prophet’s Commandment to Go to Missouri | pp. 79–80 | |
| Location of Zion | p. 80 | |
| Principles of the Gospel | pp. 80–81 | |
| Repentance | pp. 81–82 | |
| Not Leaving the First Principles | pp. 82–83 | |
| To the Elders of the Church of the Latter-day Saints | p. 83 | |
| Righteousness to Sweep the Earth | pp. 83–84 | |
| The Glorious Resurrection | p. 84 | |
| The Elect Must Be Gathered | pp. 84–85 | |
| The New Jerusalem | pp. 85–86 | |
| Duties of Elders | pp. 86–88 | |
| Love of Husbands and Wives | pp. 88–89 | |
| Reflections | p. 89 | |
| The Prophet’s Remarks to the Twelve | pp. 89–90 | |
| Special Ordinances | pp. 90–91 | |
| Order in the House of God Always the Same | p. 91 | |
| Endowment Necessary | pp. 91–92 | |
| High Councils and the Twelve | p. 92 | |
| Gathering of Israel | pp. 92–93 | |
| Orders in Councils | pp. 93–94 | |
| Parable of the Sower | p. 94 | |
| He Who Will Not Receive Light Shall Lose Light | pp. 94–95 | |
| Darkness the Condemnation of the World | pp. 95–96 | |
| Explanation of the Parable of the Sower | pp. 96–97 | |
| Parable of the Tares | pp. 97–98 | |
| Parable of the Church in Last Days | pp. 98–99 | |
| Modern Sons of Sceva | pp. 99–100 | |
| Parable of the Leaven | p. 100 | |
| Destruction of the Wicked the End of the World | pp. 100–101 | |
| The Treasure Hid in a Field | pp. 101–102 | |
| The Net Cast in the Sea | p. 102 | |
| False Doctrines of Joshua the Jewish Minister | pp. 103–104 | |
| Transmigration a Doctrine of the Devil | pp. 104–105 | |
| Authority of the Twelve | pp. 105–106 | |
| Vision of the Celestial Kingdom | pp. 106–107 | |
| Revelation | p. 107 | |
| Vision of the Apostles | p. 107 | |
| The Prophet’s Vision of the Twelve | p. 108 | |
| The Prophet’s Draft of Resolutions | p. 108 | |
| Evils of Intemperance | pp. 108–109 | |
| The Twelve as Revelators | p. 109 | |
| Priesthood and Church Organization | p. 109 | |
| Revelation of Necessary Ceremonies | pp. 109–110 | |
| High Priests Not to Be Seventies | pp. 110–111 | |
| How and by Whom Revelation Comes | pp. 111–112 | |
| Offices in the Priesthood | p. 112 | |
| Value of a Righteous Rebuke | pp. 112–113 |
Section 3: 1838–1839
| Section Heading | Page no. | Earliest known source(s) |
| The Political Motto of the Church of Latter-day Saints | p. 117 | |
| The Word of Wisdom | p. 117 | |
| Revelation Given to Brigham Young at Far West | p. 118 | |
| Evils of Hasty Judgment | pp. 118–119 | |
| The Prophet’s Answer to Sundry Questions | pp. 119–121 | |
| The Prophet and Party at Tower Hill or Adam-ondi-Ahman | p. 122 | |
| The Prophet’s Letter to the Church Written from Liberty Jail | p. 122 | |
| In Bonds for the Testimony of Jesus | p. 123 | |
| Though in Prison, Yet Hearts Not Faint | pp. 123–124 | |
| Blessed Are the Persecuted | pp. 124–125 | |
| Accused by False Witnesses | pp. 125–126 | |
| Consecrated Lives | pp. 127–128 | |
| Wilful Sin Unpardonable | p. 128 | |
| A Word of Exhortation | pp. 128–129 | |
| The Prophet’s Epistle to the Church, Written in Liberty Prison, Clay County, Missouri, March 25, 1839 | pp. 129–130 | |
| The Sustaining Love of God | pp. 130–131 | |
| The Persecution of the Saints | p. 131 | |
| A Righteous Appeal to Heaven | pp. 131–132 | |
| Perilous Times | pp. 132–133 | |
| Change of Public Opinion | pp. 133–134 | |
| The Sympathy of Friends | p. 134 | |
| The Value of Tribulation | pp. 134–135 | |
| A Tried People | pp. 135–136 | |
| A Location for the Saints | p. 136 | |
| Beware of Pride | pp. 137–138 | |
| Revelation of Eternal Truth | p. 138 | |
| Ignorance Retards the Church | p. 138 | |
| The Hand of the Lord Cannot Be Stayed | pp. 139–140 | |
| Continued Reflections | p. 140 | |
| Preparation against the Wrath of God | p. 141 | |
| Many Called but Few Chosen | p. 142 | |
| The Priesthood Gentle and Long-Suffering | pp. 142–143 | |
| Experience through Suffering | p. 143 | |
| Gathering of the Saints | pp. 143–144 | |
| The Gathering of False Reports | pp. 144–145 | |
| A Duty to Wives and Children | pp. 145–146 | |
| Counsel against Secrecies | pp. 146–147 | |
| The Principle of Religious Freedom | pp. 147–148 | |
| The Prophet’s Instruction on Various Doctrines | pp. 148–149 | |
| Doctrines of Resurrection and Election | p. 149 | |
| The Two Comforters | pp. 149–150 | |
| The Second Comforter | pp. 150–151 | |
| The Spirit of Revelation | p. 151 | |
| The Evangelist | p. 151 |
Section 4: 1839–1842
| Section Heading | Page no. | Earliest known source(s) |
| Beware of Pride | pp. 155–156 | |
| Not Sent to Be Taught | p. 156 | |
| Do Not Betray the Brethren | p. 156 | |
| A Key to Mysteries | pp. 156–157 | |
| The Prophet on Priesthood | p. 157 | |
| Priesthood Everlasting | p. 157 | |
| Adam the Oldest Man | p. 157 | |
| The Spirit of Man | p. 158 | |
| Keys Given to Peter, James, and John | p. 158 | |
| Descent of Priesthood | pp. 158–159 | |
| We Cannot Be Perfect without Our Dead | p. 159 | |
| No Salvation without Revelation | p. 160 | |
| Signs of Second Coming Have Commenced | p. 160 | |
| Hearts of Children Turn to Fathers | pp. 160–161 | |
| No Peace but in Zion | p. 161 | |
| Try the Spirits | p. 161 | |
| Angels Do Not Have Wings | p. 162 | |
| Saints Not to Escape Judgments | pp. 162–163 | |
| Letter of the Prophet to Elders Hyde and Page—Palestine Mission Considered | p. 163 | |
| A Blessing to the Covenant People | p. 163 | |
| The Publication of Books | pp. 163–164 | |
| The Duty of Seventies | p. 164 | |
| Trials before High Council | pp. 164–165 | |
| The Prophet’s Letter to William W. Phelps, Welcoming Him Back into the Church | pp. 165–166 | |
| The Melchizedek Priesthood Holds All Authority | pp. 166–167 | |
| Adam the First Man | pp. 167–168 | |
| Ordinances Always the Same | p. 168 | |
| Adam Received Commandments from God | pp. 168–169 | |
| Adam Holds the Keys of Presidency | p. 169 | |
| Cain Cursed for Unrighteousness | p. 169 | |
| The Mission of Enoch | pp. 169–170 | |
| The Doctrine of Translation | pp. 170–171 | |
| The Keys of Priesthood | pp. 171–172 | |
| Sacrifice to Be Part of Restoration | p. 172 | |
| The Mission of Elijah | pp. 172–173 | |
| All Ordinances Restored | p. 173 | |
| An Epistle of the Prophet to the Twelve | pp. 173–174 | |
| The Gospel in England | p. 174 | |
| Love a Characteristic of Deity | pp. 174–175 | |
| A Place of Gathering | p. 175 | |
| Printing of Books | p. 176 | |
| The Saints Prospering | p. 177 | |
| The Temple | p. 177 | |
| Death of Patriarch Joseph Smith | pp. 177–178 | |
| Spread of the Gospel | pp. 178–179 | |
| Saints to Live unto God | p. 179 | |
| Baptism for the Dead | pp. 179–180 | |
| Description of Paul | p. 180 | |
| Different Degrees of the Priesthood of Melchizedek | pp. 180–181 | |
| Elements Are Eternal | p. 181 | |
| Observation on the Sectarian God | p. 181 | |
| Nauvoo | p. 182 | |
| The Temple | p. 182 | |
| The Gathering of Saints | p. 183 | |
| Order of the Priesthood in Temple Building | p. 183 | |
| Report of the First Presidency at the April Conference, 1841 | p. 184 | |
| Missionary Reports Satisfactory | pp. 184–185 | |
| A Prayer for Continued Peace | pp. 185–186 | |
| Impoverished Saints | pp. 186–187 | |
| The Prophet’s Discourse on Gospel Principles | p. 187 | |
| The Doctrine of Agency | pp. 187–188 | |
| The First Principles | pp. 188–189 | |
| The Doctrine of Election | p. 189 | |
| Three Independent Principles | pp. 189–190 | |
| The Three Personages | p. 190 | Discourse, ca. May 1841, as Reported by Unidentified Scribe–A; see also L. John Nuttall, “Extracts from Wm Clayton’s Private Book,” 10–11, L. John Nuttall, Papers, BYU |
| The Twelve Next to the First Presidency | p. 190 | |
| Trust in God when Sick | p. 190 | |
| Baptism for the Dead | p. 191 | |
| Angels and Ministering Spirits | p. 191 | |
| Pardoning Mercy an Eternal Principle | pp. 191–192 | |
| Sectarian Baptism | p. 192 | |
| Salvation for the Dead | p. 193 | |
| Do Not Accuse the Brethren | pp. 193–194 | |
| Perfection of the Book of Mormon | p. 194 | |
| Value of Chastisement | pp. 194–195 | |
| The Gift of Tongues | p. 195 | |
| Announcement respecting Work on the Temple | pp. 195–196 | |
| The Prophet’s Sermon on Life and Death; the Resurrection and the Salvation of Children | pp. 196–197 | |
| Do Not Procrastinate Repentance | p. 197 | |
| Redemption of Little Children | p. 197 | |
| Decrees Fixed and Immovable | pp. 197–198 | |
| Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost | pp. 198–199 | |
| Key Words of the Priesthood | p. 199 | |
| Difference between the Holy Ghost and the Gift of the Holy Ghost | p. 199 | |
| The Universal Resurrection | pp. 199–200 | |
| Baptisms Performed | pp. 200–201 | |
| Synopsis of the Prophet’s Sermon on Baptism for the Dead | p. 201 | |
| Synopsis of the Prophet’s Remarks to the Female Relief Society | pp. 201–202 | |
| “Try the Spirits” | pp. 202–203 | |
| Ignorance of the Nature of Spirits | pp. 203–204 | |
| Discerning of Spirits by Power of Priesthood | pp. 204–205 | |
| The Spirit of God the Spirit of Knowledge | pp. 205–206 | |
| The Gift of Discernment of Spirits | pp. 206–207 | |
| The Gift Held by the Prophets | p. 207 | |
| Difference between Body and Spirit | p. 207 | |
| Spirits Eternal | p. 208 | |
| Wicked Spirits Restricted in Power | p. 208 | |
| False Prophets | pp. 208–210 | |
| Irvingites | pp. 210–212 | |
| All This Is Wrong | p. 212 | |
| Satan May Give Manifestations in Tongues | pp. 212–213 | |
| False Spirits in the Church | pp. 213–215 | |
| Remarks of the Prophet at the Funeral of Ephraim Marks | pp. 215–216 | |
| Synopsis of Remarks of the Prophet—Reproof of All Wickedness | p. 216 | |
| Men Are Saved through Obedience to Knowledge | p. 217 | |
| Baptism for the Dead | pp. 217–218 | |
| Justice of the Great Lawgiver | p. 218 | |
| Christ Preached to Spirits in Prison | pp. 218–219 | |
| Plan of Salvation before the World Was | p. 220 | |
| False Doctrines in the World | pp. 220–221 | |
| Plans of Jehovah Just | p. 221 | |
| What of the Fathers? | pp. 221–222 | |
| Responsibility of the Jews | pp. 222–223 | |
| Saviors on Mount Zion | p. 223 | |
| All Offices in Church Honorable | pp. 223–224 | |
| Gifts of the Gospel | pp. 224–225 | |
| Aspiring Men | p. 225 | |
| The Prophet’s Intimation of His Death | pp. 225–226 | |
| Corruption Not to Be Condoned | p. 226 | |
| To Dwell with God, the Soul Must Be Pure | pp. 226–227 | |
| The Devil’s Power to Deceive | p. 227 | |
| Beware of Self-Righteousness | pp. 227–228 | |
| Instruction through the Priesthood | pp. 228–229 | |
| The Gift of Tongues | p. 229 | |
| Diligence of the Saints in Building the Temple | pp. 230–231 | |
| The Cause of God a Common Cause | p. 231 | |
| All Things to Be Gathered in One | pp. 231–232 | |
| A Catacomb of Mummies Found in Kentucky | pp. 232–233 |
Section 5: 1842–1843
| Section Heading | Page no. | Earliest known source(s) |
| Highest Order of Priesthood Revealed | p. 237 | |
| Beware of Excessive Zeal | pp. 237–238 | |
| The Spirit of Forgiveness | pp. 238–239 | |
| Guard the Tongue | p. 239 | |
| The Principle of Mercy | pp. 239–240 | |
| Satan Retards the Human Mind | pp. 240–241 | |
| Men Cannot By Compelled into Kingdom | pp. 241–242 | |
| The Gift of the Holy Ghost | p. 242 | |
| Gifts of the Spirit | p. 243 | |
| Diversity of Gifts | pp. 243–244 | |
| The Gift of Prophecy | p. 244 | |
| The Church a Compact Body | pp. 244–245 | |
| The World Cannot Know the Gifts of the Spirit | p. 245 | |
| The Things of God Known Only by the Spirit of God | pp. 246–247 | |
| The Necessity of Prayer | p. 247 | |
| The True Use of Tongues | pp. 247–248 | |
| The Government of God | p. 248 | |
| Man’s Government Brings Misery and Destruction | pp. 248–249 | |
| Failure of the Governments of Men | p. 249 | |
| Has Man Increased in Intelligence? | p. 249 | |
| Man Not Able to Govern Himself | p. 250 | |
| The Design of Jehovah | pp. 250–251 | |
| Government Established by God | pp. 251–252 | |
| Universal Peace to Come from God | pp. 252–253 | |
| Earth Now Groaning under Corruption | p. 253 | |
| It Behooves Us to Be Wise | pp. 253–254 | |
| The Saints Subject to Divine Counsel | p. 254 | |
| Letter of the Prophet to Governor Carlin—Satisfied with the Governor’s Attitude | pp. 254–255 | |
| Prophecy That the Saints Would Be Driven to Rocky Mountains | p. 255 | |
| Happiness the Design of Existence | pp. 255–256 | |
| Every Gift from God Is Just | pp. 256–257 | |
| Men Are Judged according to Their Deeds | p. 257 | |
| The Church to Prevail against All Evil Powers | pp. 257–258 | |
| No Man without Fault | p. 258 | |
| Most Injury Comes from Little Evils | pp. 258–259 | |
| Persistence of Wicked Men | p. 259 | |
| Baptism for the Dead | p. 260 | |
| Persecution the Heritage of the Righteous | pp. 260–261 | |
| Saints Come through Tribulations | pp. 261–262 | |
| Baptism | p. 262 | |
| Witnesses | pp. 262–264 | |
| Gospel Always the Same | p. 264 | |
| Man Must Be Born Again | pp. 264–265 | |
| Necessity of Repentance | pp. 265–266 | |
| Baptism Required in All Ages | p. 266 | |
| Greatness of the Jaredites and Nephites | pp. 266–267 | |
| Effects of Disobeying Counsel | pp. 267–268 | |
| The Rule of Christ in the Millennium | pp. 268–269 | |
| What Constitutes a Prophet? | p. 269 | JS, Journal, 1 Jan. 1843; JS History, Draft Notes, 1 Jan. 1843; William Clayton, Journal, 1 Jan. 1843 |
| Status of the Negro | pp. 269–270 | |
| Necessity of Faith | p. 270 | |
| False Reports | pp. 270–271 | |
| The Kingdom of God | p. 271 | |
| Where the Kingdom of God Is Not, There Is No Salvation | pp. 271–272 | |
| Need of Revelation | p. 272 | |
| John Held Keys of Aaronic Priesthood | pp. 272–273 | |
| The Kingdom and Its Fruits | pp. 273–274 | |
| Divine Authority Necessary to Make Ordinances Valid | pp. 274–275 | |
| Politics | p. 275 | |
| The Greatness and Mission of John the Baptist | pp. 275–276 | |
| Christ Considered Least in the Kingdom by Jews | p. 276 | |
| The Parables of Jesus and the Interpretation of the Scriptures | pp. 276–278 | |
| Scriptural Correction | p. 278 | |
| The Calling of a Prophet | p. 278 | |
| The Sign Seeker | p. 278 | |
| Views of the Prophet on Constitutional Powers | pp. 278–279 | Editorial, Wasp, 8 Mar. 1843, [2]; JS, Journal, 25 Feb. 1843 |
| The “Sign” of the Son of Man | pp. 279–280 | |
| Battle of Gog and Magog | p. 280 | |
| Giving Blessings a Tax on Strength | pp. 280–281 |
Section 6: 1843–1844
| Section Heading | Page no. | Earliest known source(s) |
| A Prophecy | p. 285 | |
| Proclamation | p. 285 | JS, “Proclamation,” Wasp, 29 Mar. 1843, [4] |
| Remarks at the Conference on the Church | pp. 286–287 | |
| On Leaving Meetings Near the Close | p. 287 | |
| The Beasts of John’s Revelation | p. 287 | |
| The Punishment of Suspense | pp. 287–289 | |
| Daniel’s Vision of Beasts | p. 289 | |
| John’s Vision of Futurity | pp. 289–290 | |
| Exceptions to Bible Translations | pp. 290–291 | |
| Varied Creatures in Heaven | pp. 291–292 | |
| Elders to Preach Repentance and Let Mysteries Alone | pp. 292–294 | |
| The Resurrection | pp. 294–295 | |
| The Righteous to Have Joy in the Resurrection | pp. 295–297 | |
| Salvation through Knowledge | p. 297 | |
| Salvation Is to Triumph over Enemies | p. 297 | |
| No Salvation without a Tabernacle | pp. 297–298 | |
| Calling and Election | pp. 298–299 | |
| The Value of Aged Men in Counsel | p. 299 | |
| Meaning of Word Mormon | pp. 299–300 | |
| Remarks of the Prophet at Ramus—Importance of the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant | pp. 300–301 | William Clayton, Journal, 16 May 1843; see also JS History, Draft Notes, 16 May 1843 |
| The Celestial Glory | p. 301 | William Clayton, Journal, 16 May 1843; see also JS History, Draft Notes, 16 May 1843 |
| Salvation and Sure Word of Prophecy | p. 301 | William Clayton, Journal, 17 May 1843; see also JS History, Draft Notes, 17 May 1843 |
| God Breathed into Adam His Spirit | p. 301 | William Clayton, Journal, 17 May 1843; see also JS History, Draft Notes, 17 May 1843 |
| Eternal Duration of Matter | pp. 301–302 | William Clayton, Journal, 17 May 1843; see also JS History, Draft Notes, 17 May 1843 |
| The Prophecy on the Head of Stephen A. Douglas | pp. 302–303 | William Clayton, Journal, 18 May 1843; JS History, Draft Notes, 18 May 1843 |
| The Prophet’s Discourse from 2 Peter, First Chapter—Reproof of Self-Righteousness | p. 303 | |
| The Prophet’s Characterization of Himself | p. 304 | |
| The Secrets of Peter’s Writings | p. 304 | |
| Things Unlawful to Utter | pp. 304–305 | |
| Calling and Election to Be Made Sure | p. 305 | |
| The Devil’s Punishment | pp. 305–306 | |
| The Prophet on Forming Temperance Societies | p. 306 | |
| Righteous Judgments | p. 307 | Wilford Woodruff, Journal, 27 May 1843; Quorum of the Twelve, Minutes, 27 May 1843, CHL |
| Testimony concerning Brigham Young and H. C. Kimball | p. 307 | |
| The Purpose of the Gathering of Israel | pp. 307–308 | |
| Principles of the Gospel Never Change | p. 308 | |
| Salvation for the Dead | pp. 308–309 | |
| Some Men “Too Wise to Be Taught” | p. 309 | |
| Paradise | p. 309 | |
| Baptism for the Dead Taught in New Testament | p. 310 | |
| The World of Spirits | pp. 310–311 | |
| Men of God Endowed with Wisdom | p. 311 | |
| The Doctrine of the Godhead | pp. 311–312 | |
| The Son Does What the Father Did | p. 312 | |
| The Cause of the Prophet’s Success—Love for His Fellow-Man | pp. 312–313 | |
| Love of Liberty | pp. 313–314 | |
| Necessity of Ordinances | p. 314 | |
| Discourse—Burden of the Prophet’s Ministry—Friendship | pp. 314–315 | |
| Loyalty to Friends | p. 316 | |
| Love Begets Love | pp. 316–317 | |
| Proverbs of the Prophet Joseph Smith—1843 | p. 317 | |
| Excerpts from a Sermon by President Joseph Smith | pp. 318–319 | |
| The Prophet’s Remarks at the Funeral of Judge Higbee | pp. 319–320 | |
| Covenants of the Fathers Revealed | p. 321 | |
| The Priesthood | pp. 321–322 | |
| Three Grand Orders | pp. 322–323 | |
| The Mission of Elijah | p. 323 | |
| Instructions respecting Plurality of Wives | pp. 323–324 | |
| How Salvation Is Acquired | pp. 324–325 | |
| Angels and Spirits | pp. 325–326 | |
| The Prophet on the Constitution of the United States and the Bible—Temporal Economics | pp. 326–327 | |
| The Creeds of Men | p. 327 | |
| Errors in the Bible | pp. 327–328 | |
| The Kingdom of God | p. 328 | |
| Punishments Await this Generation | p. 328 | |
| Temporal Economy—Care of the Poor | pp. 328–329 | |
| Discourse: The Sealing Power in the Priesthood | pp. 329–330 | |
| The Sending of Elijah | p. 330 | |
| Saints Have Not Much Time | pp. 330–331 | |
| All Ordinances Necessary | p. 331 | |
| Unwillingness of Saints to Learn | p. 331 | |
| Views of the Prophet on His Candidacy for President of the United States | pp. 331–332 | |
| Western Movement for the Church Contemplated | p. 332 | |
| To Gain Salvation the Laws of God Must Be Obeyed | p. 332 | |
| The Western Exploring Equipment | pp. 332–333 | JS, Journal, 23 Feb. 1844; Quorum of the Twelve, Minutes, 23 Feb. 1844 |
| A Prophecy of Deliverance of the Saints | p. 333 | |
| The Worthy to Receive Endowments | p. 333 | |
| Remarks on Political Matters | pp. 333–335 | |
| Discourses of the Prophet—Elias, Elijah, Messiah | p. 335 | |
| Mission of Elias to Prepare the Way | pp. 335–337 | |
| Mission of Elijah | p. 337 | |
| For the Living and the Dead | pp. 337–338 | |
| Sealing on Earth and in Heaven | p. 338 | |
| Falling from Grace | pp. 338–339 | |
| Murderers Have No Forgiveness | pp. 339–340 | |
| Mission of Messiah | pp. 340–341 | |
| The Power of Truth | p. 341 | |
| “The King Follett Discourse”: The Being and Kind of Being God Is; the Immortality of the Intelligence of Man by Joseph Smith the Prophet | p. 342 | |
| The Character of God | p. 343 | |
| What Kind of Being Is God? | pp. 343–344 | |
| The Privilege of Religious Freedom | pp. 344–345 | |
| God an Exalted Man | pp. 345–346 | |
| Power of the Father and the Son | pp. 346–347 | |
| The Righteous to Dwell in Everlasting Burnings | pp. 347–348 | |
| Meaning of the Hebrew Scriptures | pp. 348–349 | |
| A Council of the Gods | pp. 349–350 | |
| Meaning of the Word Create | pp. 350–352 | |
| The Immortal Spirit | pp. 352–354 | |
| The Power to Advance in Knowledge | pp. 354–355 | |
| The Relation of Man to God | p. 355 | |
| Our Greatest Responsibility | p. 356 | |
| A Salvation for Men | pp. 356–357 | |
| The Unpardonable Sin | p. 357 | |
| The Forgiveness of Sins | p. 358 | |
| “In My Father’s House” | pp. 358–359 | |
| Righteous Mourners Rejoice | pp. 359–360 | |
| Baptism | pp. 360–361 | |
| A Call to Repentance | pp. 361–362 | |
| President Joseph Smith’s Remarks—The Whole of America Zion—April Conference, 1844 | p. 362 | |
| Ordinances in the Temple | pp. 362–363 | |
| Stakes of Zion | p. 363 | |
| President Joseph Smith’s Address—Defense of His Prophetic Calling—Resurrection of the Dead—Fulness of Ordinances Necessary Both for the Living and Dead | p. 364 | |
| Interpretation of Scripture | pp. 364–365 | |
| Eternal Judgment | pp. 365–366 | |
| The Resurrection | p. 366 | |
| Salvation for the Dead | pp. 366–367 | |
| The Resurrection Universal | pp. 367–368 | |
| The Prophet’s Dreams on Conditions of Apostates at Nauvoo | pp. 368–369 | |
| Sermon by the Prophet—The Christian Godhead—Plurality of Gods | pp. 369–370 | |
| Plurality of Gods | pp. 370–371 | |
| Scriptural Interpretation | pp. 371–373 | |
| Abraham’s Reasoning | p. 373 | |
| The Church Being Purged | pp. 373–374 | |
| Eternal Glories | pp. 374–375 | |
| The Lord Will Not Acknowledge Traitors | pp. 375–376 | |
| The Prophet Predicts His Death | pp. 376–377 | |
| False Accusations | pp. 377–378 | |
| Letter: Joseph and Hyrum Smith to Governor Ford—Consenting to Go to Carthage | pp. 378–379 | |
| The Start for Carthage | p. 379 | Dan Jones, The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, 1855, CHL, 3 (transcript available here); Albert G. Fellows, Report, 30 Nov. 1854, Historian’s Office, JS History Documents, 1839–1860, CHL; JS History, vol. F-1, 151; “Awful Assassination of Joseph and Hyrum Smith,” Times and Seasons, 1 July 1844 |
| Like a Lamb to the Slaughter | p. 379 | |
| Joseph Smith to Governor Ford—Explaining His Return to Nauvoo | p. 380 | |
| On the Way to Carthage | p. 380 | |
| The Prophet’s Interview with Militia Officers | p. 381 | |
| Letter—Joseph Smith to Governor Ford—Soliciting an Interview | pp. 381–382 | |
| The Prophet’s Premonition | p. 382 | JS History, vol. F-1, 168; Willard Richards, Journal, 26 June 1844; Dan Jones, The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, 1855, CHL, 6 (transcript available here) |
| The Ill-Treatment of John Smith—5:30 p.m. | pp. 382–383 | |
| The Last Night in Jail | pp. 383–384 | JS History, vol. F-1, 172; Willard Richards, Journal, 26 June 1844; Dan Jones, The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, 1855, CHL, 9–10 (transcript available here); John Fullmer, Preston, England, to George A. Smith, 27 Nov. 1854, Historian’s Office, JS History Documents, 1839–1860, CHL |
| Elder John Taylor’s Account of Governor Ford’s and President Smith’s Interview | pp. 385–391 | |
| Letter: Joseph Smith to Emma Smith—Prophet’s Instruction as to Reception of the Governor | pp. 391–392 | |
| Not Always Wise to Expose Evil | pp. 392–393 | |
| The Prophet’s Dream | pp. 393–394 | |
| Letter: Joseph Smith to O. H. Browning—Engaging Browning as Legal Counsel | p. 394 |