"At the same time, through prayer, the land of Zion was consecrated and dedicated by Elder Sidney Rigdon for the gathering of the Saints. It was a season of joy to those present, and afforded a glimpse of the future, which time will yet unfold to the satisfaction of the faithful." (p. 196)
The land of Zion was blessed "to become one of the most blessed places on the globe." (p. 198)
Joseph Smith dedicated ground for the temple:
"On the third day of August, I proceeded to dedicate the spot for the Temple, a little west of Independence, and there were also present Sidney Rigdon, Edward Partridge, W.W. Phelps, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris and Joseph Coe." (p. 199)
There was another conference, this time at the house of Brother Joshua Lewis. There was a funeral for Sister Polly Knight, the first death in the Church. Joseph Smith described the situation thus: "a worthy member sleeps in Jesus till the resurrection." Polly Knight was very ill, but she held on long enough to obtain the desire of her heart to stand upon the land of Zion. (p. 199)
Many revelations are received. "Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things." Keep unspotted from the world. Thanksgiving, cheerful hearts and countenances. "And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments." Open your mouths. Be more faithful. The Lord is able to make us holy. The Lord forgives sins.
Joseph Smith travels from Independence to Kirtland. There are dangers upon the waters, and the destroyer is upon the waters. More revelations are received about gathering in the land of Zion.
"For this is a day of warning, and not a day of many words. For I, the Lord, am not to be mocked in the last days."
Joseph Smith plans to go to the town of Hiram and to renew work on the translation of the Bible.
The Lord is merciful, and forgives.
"I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men."
The Lord's errand. The Lord requires the heart and a willing mind.
There are many revelations and details concerning the gathering to Zion, but this will suffice for now as a summary.
The land of Zion was blessed "to become one of the most blessed places on the globe." (p. 198)
Joseph Smith dedicated ground for the temple:
"On the third day of August, I proceeded to dedicate the spot for the Temple, a little west of Independence, and there were also present Sidney Rigdon, Edward Partridge, W.W. Phelps, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris and Joseph Coe." (p. 199)
There was another conference, this time at the house of Brother Joshua Lewis. There was a funeral for Sister Polly Knight, the first death in the Church. Joseph Smith described the situation thus: "a worthy member sleeps in Jesus till the resurrection." Polly Knight was very ill, but she held on long enough to obtain the desire of her heart to stand upon the land of Zion. (p. 199)
Many revelations are received. "Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things." Keep unspotted from the world. Thanksgiving, cheerful hearts and countenances. "And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments." Open your mouths. Be more faithful. The Lord is able to make us holy. The Lord forgives sins.
Joseph Smith travels from Independence to Kirtland. There are dangers upon the waters, and the destroyer is upon the waters. More revelations are received about gathering in the land of Zion.
"For this is a day of warning, and not a day of many words. For I, the Lord, am not to be mocked in the last days."
Joseph Smith plans to go to the town of Hiram and to renew work on the translation of the Bible.
The Lord is merciful, and forgives.
"I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men."
The Lord's errand. The Lord requires the heart and a willing mind.
There are many revelations and details concerning the gathering to Zion, but this will suffice for now as a summary.
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