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A Revelation given to Joseph (K[night Sr.],) in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829, informing him how he must do, to be worthy to assist in the work of the Lord.

Revelation given to Joseph Knight, Sen. May, 1829

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Joseph Knight Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829. Joseph Knight believed the declarations of Joseph Smith concerning his possession of the Book of Mormon plates and the work of translation then in progress and several times had given material assistance to Joseph Smith and his scribe, which enabled them to continue translating. At Joseph Knight’s request, the Prophet inquired of the Lord and received the revelation.

1

A GREAT and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men:

A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men:

A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.

2

behold I am God, and give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow: therefore, give heed unto my word.

behold I am God, and give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow: therefore, given heed unto my word.

Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore, give heed unto my word.

3

Behold the field is white already to harvest, therefore whoso desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God:

Behold the field is white already to harvest, therefore whoso desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God:

Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.

4

Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God:

yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God:

Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.

5

therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.

therefore if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.

Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.

6

Now as you have asked, behold I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion.

Now as you have asked, behold I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion.

Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion.

7

Behold I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this work,

Behold I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this work,

Behold, I speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this work;

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and no one can assist in this work, except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be intrusted to his care.

and no one can assist in this work, except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be intrusted to his care.

And no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble and full of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.

9

Behold I am the light and the life of the world, that speaketh these words: therefore, give heed with your might, and then you are called: Amen.

Behold I am the light and the life of the world, that speaketh these words: therefore, give heed with your might, and then you are called. Amen.

Behold, I am the light and the life of the world, that speak these words, therefore give heed with your might, and then you are called. Amen.