Revelations printed in Evening and Morning Star, January 1835–June 1836

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August 1832 (March 1835) Issue
Revelation, circa 8 March 1831–A [D&C 46]
REVELATIONS.
A REVELATION GIVEN MARCH 8, 1831.
Hearken, O ye people of my church, for verily I say unto you, that these things are spoken unto you for your profit and learning; but notwithstanding these things which are written, it always has been given to the of my church, from the beginning, and ever shall be, to conduct all meetings as they are directed and guided by the Holy Spirit: nevertheless ye are never to cast any one out from your public meetings, which are held before the world: ye are also commanded never to cast one, who belongs to the church, out of your meetings: nevertheless, if any have trespassed, let them not partake until they make recon,ciliation. And again I say unto you, ye shal- not cast any out of your sacrament meetings who are earnestly seeking the kingdom; I speak this concerning those who are not of the church. And again I say unto you, concerning your meetings, that if there be any that are not of the church, that are earnestly seeking after the kingdom, ye shall not cast them out, but ye are commanded in all things to ask of God who gives liberally, and that which the Spirit testifies unto you, even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvation, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, that ye may not be seduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandments of men, for some are of men, and others of devils: Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived! and that ye may not be deceived, seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given; for verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments, and him that seeks so to do, that all may be benefitted; that seek or that ask of me, that ask and not for a sign that they may consume it upon their lusts.
And again, verily I say unto you, I would that ye should always remember, and always retain in your minds what these gifts are, that are given unto the church, for all have [p. 42]
August 1832 (March 1835) Issue
Revelation, circa 8 March 1831–A [D&C 46]
REVELATIONS.
A REVELATION GIVEN MARCH 8, 1831.
Hearken, O ye people of my church, for verily I say unto you, that these things are spoken unto you for your profit and learning; but notwithstanding these things which are written, it always has been given to the of my church, from the beginning, and ever shall be, to conduct all meetings as they are directed and guided by the Holy Spirit: nevertheless ye are never to cast any one out from your public meetings, which are held before the world: ye are also commanded never to cast one, who belongs to the church, out of your meetings: nevertheless, if any have trespassed, let them not partake until they make recon,ciliation. And again I say unto you, ye shal- not cast any out of your sacrament meetings who are earnestly seeking the kingdom; I speak this concerning those who are not of the church. And again I say unto you, concerning your meetings, that if there be any that are not of the church, that are earnestly seeking after the kingdom, ye shall not cast them out, but ye are commanded in all things to ask of God who gives liberally, and that which the Spirit testifies unto you, even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvation, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, that ye may not be seduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandments of men, for some are of men, and others of devils: Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived! and that ye may not be deceived, seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given; for verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments, and him that seeks so to do, that all may be benefitted; that seek or that ask of me, that ask and not for a sign that they may consume it upon their lusts.
And again, verily I say unto you, I would that ye should always remember, and always retain in your minds what these gifts are, that are given unto the church, for all have [p. 42]
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