[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 66. William E. McLellin (h) met Joseph at the conference in Orange a few days earlier (Minutes of October 25-26, 1831) and went home with him that day. Joseph received this revelation for William a few days later. He is to take Samuel H. Smith with him on a mission to the East.
William E. McLellin journal gives the October 29 date; heading: This day the Lord condecended to hear my prayr and give me a revelation of his will, through his prophet or seer (Joseph) -And these are the words which I wrote from his mouth, saying,
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
Kirtland Revelations Book heading: Rev To Wm E McLelin Oct 1831.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 74 heading: Revelation given October, 1830 [1831].
William E. McLellin Kirtland Revelations Book/McLellin journals, 45-46; KRB, 95-97. (1)
-- October 30, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Shortly after Sidney Rigdon baptized Orson Hyde, Joseph Smith confirmed Orson and ordained him an elder in the Church. (2)
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 65. Keys of the kingdom are committed unto men on earth that gospel may roll forth, fill the earth (Daniel 2:34-45). Prepare for coming of the Lord. (1)
-- 31 Oct. 1831
[Lucy Mack Smith] Orson Hyde is baptized at Kirtland, Ohio, by Sidney Rigdon. (3)
-- 1831, November 1
Conference, at Hiram, OH. Decision made to print revelations received by Joseph Smith. [See Book of Commandments.] (4)
-- 1831 1-2 November
Decision made at conference in Hiram, Ohio, to print Book of Commandments. (5)
-- November 1, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 1, a revelation which later became the Lords preface to the Doctrine and Covenants, at a special conference of the Church. (2)
[Joseph Smith] Joseph has compiled all of the revelations he has received so far and the members of the Church decide to print them under the name Book of Commandments. This book is now known as the Doctrine and Covenants. (6)
-- 1-12 Nov. 1831
[Lucy Mack Smith] Four special conferences are held. The conference at Hiram, Ohio, votes to publish 10,000 copies of the Book of Commandments. (3)
-- November 1, 1831
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 1. Preface to Lord's commandments. Sends disciples out to warn the world to repent. He comes soon and will destroy the wicked. Lord called Joseph, gave him commandments , so everlasting covenant could be established, gave power to translate Book of Mormon. Only true and living church. Disciples speak for the Lord. Wars coming soon when the devil will have power over his dominion. The Lord will dwell with the righteous and come down in judgment on the wicked. Study the book. It is true, won't fail. Voice of the Lord or his servants-it is the same.
Received during the break between sessions on the first day of conference convened to discuss the publication of the Book of Commandments.
Evening and Morning Star 1, no. 10 (Mar. 1833): {6}, heading: "Revelation Given, Hiram, Ohio, November 1, 1831. ". (1)
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Revelation of November 1, 1831. Testimony of the witnesses to Book of Commandments.
Book of Commandments, Laws and Covenants, Book A (1832) 162-163. (1)
-- November 1-3, 1831
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 68. Orson Hyde, the Johnson brothers, and William E. McLellin are called on missions. Inspired speech of priesthood holders is scripture. Believe and be baptized or be damned. Sealing to eternal life. Other bishops. Parents to teach children. Baptize at 8. Idlers in Zion, greed. Those who don't pray should be called before the bishop.
1835 revisions include the authority of the First Presidency over bishops, Melchizedek priesthood, and the prerogatives of the literal descendants of Aaron.
Evening and Morning Star, October 1832, heading: "A Revelation, Given November, 1831. " (It is not unusual for the paper to printed late. In this case, the October issue was printed after a November revelation was received in Ohio. Travel between the two points usually took a month. ).
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 22 heading: A Revelation, given November, 1831, to Orson Hyde, Luke Johnson, Lyman Johnson and William E. McLellin. The mind and will of the Lord, as made known by the voice of the Spirit to a conference concerning certain elders; and also certain items, as made known, in addition to the covenants and commandments. (1)
-- November 1 or 2 1831
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 67. Elders did not have sufficient faith to receive a witness of Joseph's revelations. Challenge to write one as good as Joseph's weakest. They know there is nothing unrighteous in the revelations, and since the Father is the source of righteousness, they must be true. If they will put themselves right with God, they will see him-spiritually, not naturally, for mortals must be quickened by the Spirit in order to endure His presence. They aren't ready for that yet-or for the ministering of angels-but they should be patient until they attain perfection and not turn back.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 25 heading: Revelation given November, 1831. (1)
-- November 2, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 67, a revelation containing the Lords testimony of the truth of the Book of Commandments. This later became known as the Doctrine and Covenants. William E. McLellin tried to write a revelation but was unable to do so. (2)
-- November 3, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 133, a revelation concerning the Lords preparations for the Second Coming, which is sometimes called the appendix of the Doctrine and Covenants. (2)
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 68, a revelation concerning the true nature of revelation, the powers of the Aaronic Priesthood, and the responsibilities of parents to their children. (2)
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 133. Gather good Gentiles and Jews to Zion. Soon the Lord and his people will wreck the world and destroy the wicked. Ancients will be resurrected. Lord will send bad people into oblivion. Good people get eternal life.
Evening and Morning Star 1, no. 12 (May 1833): [1-2] heading: "Revelations. ".
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 100 heading: APPENDIX. (1)
-- November 9, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith spent much of his time reviewing and arranging the commandments and revelations in preparation for Oliver Cowdery to take them to the printing press in Independence, Missouri. (2)
-- November 10, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 69, a revelation appointing John Whitmer to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri for the printing of the compiled commandments and revelations. (2)
-- 1831 November 11
Revelation is received directing the church to organize presidencies over each quorum in the priesthood (D&C 107:60-92, 99-100). (7)
-- November 12, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 70, a revelation in which the Lord appointed stewards to have the revelations published as the Book of Commandments. (2)
Footnotes:
1 - http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
2 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
3 - Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, Edited by Lavina Fielding Anderson, 2001, Signature Books
4 - Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
7 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
Clair Barrus
