Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by William Clayton

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Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by William Clayton
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JS, Discourse, [
Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL], 27 Aug. 1843. Featured version in William Clayton, Journal, 25 Apr. 1843–24 Sept. 1844, pp. [102]–[103]; handwriting of
William Clayton
17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...
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; William Clayton, Journals, 1842–1846, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Instruction, 16 May 1843.

Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Discourse, 27 Aug. 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 3, 15 July 1843–29 February 1844
*Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by William Clayton
*Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith”
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Sunday 27th. A. M. at the
Grove
Before partial completion of Nauvoo temple, all large meetings were held outdoors in groves located near east and west sides of temple site. Had portable stands for speakers. JS referred to area as “temple stand” due to its location on brow of hill.
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. Prest. J. preached on Hebrews c 7— after reading a letter from
Thos. Carlin
18 July 1789–14 Feb. 1852. Ferry owner, farmer, sheriff, politician. Born in Fayette Co., Kentucky. Son of Thomas Carlin and Elizabeth Evans. Baptist. Moved to what became Missouri, by 1803. Moved to Illinois Territory, by 1812. Served in War of 1812. Married...
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S[idney] Rigdon
19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...
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and making some remarks about it.—
1
See JS, Journal, 27 Aug. 1843; and JS, Journal, 13 Aug. 1843.
He shewed that the word “Salem” is a wrong translation, it should be “shalome” signifying peace. He prophecied that “not all the powers of hell, or earth combined can ever overthrow this boy” for he had a promise from the eternal God. He spake concerning the
priesthood of Melchisedek
The authority and power held by certain officers in the church. The Book of Mormon referred to the high priesthood as God’s “holy order, which was after the order of his Son,” and indicated that Melchizedek, a biblical figure, was a high priest “after this...
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shewing that the sectarians never professed to have it consequently never could save any one and would all be damned together [p. [102]]
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Editorial Title
Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by William Clayton
ID #
1149
Total Pages
2
Print Volume Location
JSP, D13:76
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William Clayton
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See JS, Journal, 27 Aug. 1843; and JS, Journal, 13 Aug. 1843.