History, 1838–1856, volume F-1 [1 May 1844–8 August 1844]

  • Source Note
  • Historical Introduction
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<​August 5​> recorded the following dream:— [HC 7:227]
“I dreamed of speaking before a large congregation on the policy of the nation, and the policy of our religion. I said that Joseph the Prophet had laid the foundation and we would have to carry out his measures. Joseph was present and heard all I said and sanctioned it: all seemed perfectly natural.”
6 August 1844 • Tuesday
<​6​> Tuesday 6. Elders , , , and met in Council at ’s. <​-[See addenda Page 10.​>
The following is extracted from ’s Journal:—
“We (the brethren of the Twelve returning to ) stopped at various places while going down the ; among others, the town of , after which we prepared our minds to once more behold the City of and embrace our families and friends.
“We were landed at the upper stone house, at 8 in the evening, and were welcomed with joy by all the citizens we met. We hired a coach and I accompanied my brethren to their families, after which I was conveyed to my own and truly felt to rejoice to once more meet with my wife, children and friends. Thus it is with me I have spent but one summer either at home or with the body of the Church for the last ten years, as my lot has been cast abroad in the vineyard most of the time.
“When we landed in the a deep gloom seemed to rest over the city of , which we never experienced before.”
7 August 1844 • Wednesday
<​7​> Wednesday 7. Elders , , , , , , and met in council with at his house. They found him recovering from his wounds received at the massacre of the Prophets. [HC 7:228]
The Twelve felt to rejoice at having the privilege of again meeting in Council together, after having passed through such trying scenes, and to be welcomed by the Saints who considered it very providential for the Twelve to arrive at this particular juncture, when their minds were agitated, their hearts sorrowful, and darkness seemed to cloud their path, feeling like sheep without a shepherd, their beloved prophet having been taken away.
4 p. m. Meeting of the Twelve Apostles, High Council, and High Priests at the Seventies’ Hall.
Prest prayed.
Prest. called upon to make a statement to the Church concerning his message to the Saints and the vision and revelation he had received.
said:—
“The object of my mission is to visit the Saints and offer myself to them as a guardian. I had a vision at , June 27th: this was presented to my mind, not as an open vision, but rather a continuation of the vision mentioned in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. It was shown to me that this Church must be built up to Joseph, and that all the blessings we receive must come through him. I have been ordained a spokesman to Joseph, and I must come to and see that the Church is governed in a proper manner. Joseph sustains the same relationship to this Church as he has always done: no man can be the [p. 295]
August 5 recorded the following dream:— [HC 7:227]
“I dreamed of speaking before a large congregation on the policy of the nation, and the policy of our religion. I said that Joseph the Prophet had laid the foundation and we would have to carry out his measures. Joseph was present and heard all I said and sanctioned it: all seemed perfectly natural.”
6 August 1844 • Tuesday
6 Tuesday 6. Elders , , , and met in Council at ’s. -[See addenda Page 10.
The following is extracted from ’s Journal:—
“We (the brethren of the Twelve returning to ) stopped at various places while going down the ; among others, the town of , after which we prepared our minds to once more behold the City of and embrace our families and friends.
“We were landed at the upper stone house, at 8 in the evening, and were welcomed with joy by all the citizens we met. We hired a coach and I accompanied my brethren to their families, after which I was conveyed to my own and truly felt to rejoice to once more meet with my wife, children and friends. Thus it is with me I have spent but one summer either at home or with the body of the Church for the last ten years, as my lot has been cast abroad in the vineyard most of the time.
“When we landed in the a deep gloom seemed to rest over the city of , which we never experienced before.”
7 August 1844 • Wednesday
7 Wednesday 7. Elders , , , , , , and met in council with at his house. They found him recovering from his wounds received at the massacre of the Prophets. [HC 7:228]
The Twelve felt to rejoice at having the privilege of again meeting in Council together, after having passed through such trying scenes, and to be welcomed by the Saints who considered it very providential for the Twelve to arrive at this particular juncture, when their minds were agitated, their hearts sorrowful, and darkness seemed to cloud their path, feeling like sheep without a shepherd, their beloved prophet having been taken away.
4 p. m. Meeting of the Twelve Apostles, High Council, and High Priests at the Seventies’ Hall.
Prest prayed.
Prest. called upon to make a statement to the Church concerning his message to the Saints and the vision and revelation he had received.
said:—
“The object of my mission is to visit the Saints and offer myself to them as a guardian. I had a vision at , June 27th: this was presented to my mind, not as an open vision, but rather a continuation of the vision mentioned in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. It was shown to me that this Church must be built up to Joseph, and that all the blessings we receive must come through him. I have been ordained a spokesman to Joseph, and I must come to and see that the Church is governed in a proper manner. Joseph sustains the same relationship to this Church as he has always done: no man can be the [p. 295]
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