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Blessing to Brigham Young, 14 February 1835

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JS and others, Blessing, to
Brigham Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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,
Kirtland Township

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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, Geauga Co., OH, 14 Feb. 1835. Featured version copied [not before 25 Feb. 1836] in Minute Book 1, p. 150; handwriting of
Warren Cowdery

17 Oct. 1788–23 Feb. 1851. Physician, druggist, farmer, editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Married Patience Simonds, 22 Sept. 1814, in Pawlet, Rutland Co. Moved to Freedom, Cattaraugus Co., New York, 1816...

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; CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Minute Book 1.

Historical Introduction

See Historical Introduction to Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 February 1835.

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The blessing of
Brigham Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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was as follows, That he should be strong in Body, that he may go forth and gather the Elect
1

See Matthew 24:31; Mark 13:27; Old Testament Revision 1, p. 19 [Moses 7:62]; Revelation, Sept. 1830–A [D&C 29:7]; and Revelation, Oct. 1830–B [D&C 33:6].


preparatory to the great day of the coming of the Lord,
2

See Joel 2:31; Malachi 4:5; Revelation, Feb. 1831–A [D&C 43:22]; and Revelation, ca. 7 Mar. 1831 [D&C 45:39].


and that he might be strong and mighty declaring the tidings to nations that know not God, that he may add ten talents,
3

See Matthew 25:14–30.


that he may come to
Zion

A specific location in Missouri; also a literal or figurative gathering of believers in Jesus Christ, characterized by adherence to ideals of harmony, equality, and purity. In JS’s earliest revelations “the cause of Zion” was used to broadly describe the ...

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with many sheaves.
4

See Revelation, 25 Jan. 1832–A [D&C 75:5].


He shall go forth from land to land and from sea to sea. and shall behold Heavenly Messengers going forth, & his life shall be prolonged, and the Holy Priesthood is confirmed upon thee, that he may do wonders in the name of Jesus,
5

See Acts 4:30.


that he may cast out Devils, heal the sick, raise the dead, open the eyes of the blind,
6

See Matthew 10:7–8; Mark 16:17–18; and Revelation, 22–23 Sept. 1832 [D&C 84:64–72].


go forth from land to land and from sea to sea, and that heathen nations shall not even call him God himself, if he did not rebuke them. [p. 150]
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Footnotes

  1. [1]

    See Matthew 24:31; Mark 13:27; Old Testament Revision 1, p. 19 [Moses 7:62]; Revelation, Sept. 1830–A [D&C 29:7]; and Revelation, Oct. 1830–B [D&C 33:6].

  2. [2]

    See Joel 2:31; Malachi 4:5; Revelation, Feb. 1831–A [D&C 43:22]; and Revelation, ca. 7 Mar. 1831 [D&C 45:39].

  3. [3]

    See Matthew 25:14–30.

  4. [4]

    See Revelation, 25 Jan. 1832–A [D&C 75:5].

  5. [5]

    See Acts 4:30.

  6. [6]

    See Matthew 10:7–8; Mark 16:17–18; and Revelation, 22–23 Sept. 1832 [D&C 84:64–72].

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