Revelation Book 1 (1831)

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Church Articles & Covenants

Received in Fayette Seneca County New York April 10th. 1830

Given to Joseph the seer by the gift & power of God &

The Articles and Covenants of the church of Christ, given in Fayette, New-York, June, 1830:

Revelation on Church organization and government, given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at or near Fayette, New York. Portions of this revelation may have been given as early as summer 1829. The complete revelation, known at the time as the Articles and Covenants, was likely recorded soon after April 6, 1830 (the day the Church was organized). The Prophet wrote, “We obtained of Him [Jesus Christ] the following, by the spirit of prophecy and revelation; which not only gave us much information, but also pointed out to us the precise day upon which, according to His will and commandment, we should proceed to organize His Church once more here upon the earth.”

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The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days being one Thousand eight Hundred & thirty years since the coming of our Lord & Saveiour Jesus Christ in the flesh it being regularly organized & established agreeable to the Laws of our Country by the will & commandments of God in the fourth Month & on the Sixth day of the Month which is called April[.]

THE rise of the church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in the flesh; It being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God in the fourth month and on the sixth day of the month, which is called April:

The rise of the church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeably to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April:

The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April

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Commandments were given to Joseph the seer who was called of God & ordained an Apostle of Jesus Christ an Elder of the Church

Which commandments were given to Joseph, who was called of God and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of this church;

which commandments were given to Joseph Smith jr. who was called of God and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the first elder of this church;

Which commandments were given to Joseph Smith, Jun., who was called of God, and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the first elder of this church;

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& also to Oliver who was also called of God & ordained an Apostle of Jesus Christ an Elders of the Church & ordained under his hand

And also to Oliver, who was called of God an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of this church, and ordained under his hand:

and to Oliver Cowdery, who was also called of God an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the second elder of this church, and ordained under his hand:

And to Oliver Cowdery, who was also called of God, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the second elder of this church, and ordained under his hand;

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& this according to the grace of our Lord & saveiour Jesus Christ to whom be all glory both now and forever amen

And this according to the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory both now and forever. Amen.

and this according to the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory both now and forever. Amen.

And this according to the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory, both now and forever. Amen.

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For after that <​it​> truly was manifested unto this first Elder that he had Received a remission of his sins he was entangeled again in the vanities of the world

For, after that it truly was manifested unto this first elder, that he had received a remission of his sins, he was entangled again in the vanities of the world;

After it was truly manifested unto this first elder that he had received a remission of his sins he was entangled again in the vanities of the world;

After it was truly manifested unto this first elder that he had received a remission of his sins, he was entangled again in the vanities of the world;

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but after truly Repenting God ministered unto him by an Holy Angel whose countenance was as Lightning & whose garments were pure & white above all whiteness

But after truly repenting, God ministered unto him by an holy angel, whose countenance was as lightning, and whose garments were pure and white above all whiteness,

but after repenting, and humbling himself, sincerely, through faith God ministered unto him by an holy angel whose countenance was as lightning, and whose garments were pure and white above all other whiteness,

But after repenting, and humbling himself sincerely, through faith, God ministered unto him by an holy angel, whose countenance was as lightning, and whose garments were pure and white above all other whiteness;

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& gave unto him Commandments which inspered [inspired] him

and gave unto him commandments which inspired him

and gave unto him conmandments which inspired him,

And gave unto him commandments which inspired him;

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from on high & gave unto him power by the means of which was before prepared that he should translate a Book

from on high, and gave unto him power, by the means which were before prepared, that he should translate a book;

and gave him power from on high, by the means which were before prepared, to translate the book of Mormon,

And gave him power from on high, by the means which were before prepared, to translate the Book of Mormon;

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which Book contained a record of a fallen People & also the fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles & also to the Jews

Which book contained a record of a fallen people, and also the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles;

And also to the Jews,

which contains a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, and to the Jews also,

Which contains a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles and to the Jews also;

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which was given by inspiration, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and is declared unto the world by them,

Which was given by inspiration, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and is declared unto the world by them—

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proveing unto them that the Holy Scriptures are truel & also that God doth Minister inspire men in & call them to his Holy work in these last days as well as in in days of old

proving unto them, that the holy scriptures are true;

And also, that God doth inspire men and call them to his holy work, in these last days as well as in days of old,

proving to the world that the holy scriptures are true, and that God does inspire men and call them to his holy work in this age and generation, as well as in generations of old,

Proving to the world that the holy scriptures are true, and that God does inspire men and call them to his holy work in this age and generation, as well as in generations of old;

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that he might be the same God forever amen Which Book was given by inspiration is Called the Book of Mormon & is confirmed to others by the ministering of Angels & declared unto the World by them

that he might be the same God forever. Amen. Which book was given by inspiration, and is called the book of Mormon, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and declared unto the world by them:

thereby showing that he is the same God yesterday, to-day, and forever.— Amen.

Thereby showing that he is the same God yesterday, today, and forever. Amen.

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Wherefore having so great witnesses by them shall the world be Judged even as many as shall hereafter receive this work

Wherefore having so great witnesses, by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter receive this work,

Therefore, having so great witnesses, by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter come to a knowledge of this work;

Therefore, having so great witnesses, by them shall the world be judged, even as many as shall hereafter come to a knowledge of this work.

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either to faith & righteousness

either to faith and righteousness,

and those who receive it in faith and work righteousness, shall receive a crown of eternal life;

And those who receive it in faith, and work righteousness, shall receive a crown of eternal life;

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or to the hardness of heart in unbelief to their own condemnation

or to the hardness of heart in unbelief, to their own condemnation,

but those who harden their hearts in unbelief and reject it, it shall turn to their own condemnation,

But those who harden their hearts in unbelief, and reject it, it shall turn to their own condemnation—

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for the Lord God hath spoken it for we the Elders of the Church have heard & bear witness to his the words of his glorious majesty on high to whom be glory for ever & ever amen

for the Lord God hath spoken it, for we, the elders of the church, have heard and bear witness to the words of the glorious Majesty on high; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

for the Lord God has spoken it; and we, the elders of the church, have heard and bear witness to the words of the glorious Majesty on high, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

For the Lord God has spoken it; and we, the elders of the church, have heard and bear witness to the words of the glorious Majesty on high, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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Wherefore by these things we know that there is a God in Heaven who is infinite & Eternal from everlasting to everlasting the same unchangeable God the Maker of Heaven & Earth & all things that in them is

Wherefore, by these things we know that there is a God in heaven, who is infinite and eternal, from everlasting to everlasting, the same unchangeable God, the maker of heaven and earth and all things that in them is,

By these things we know that there is a God in heaven who is infinite and eternal, from everlasting to everlasting the same unchangeable God, the framer of heaven and earth and all things which are in them,

By these things we know that there is a God in heaven, who is infinite and eternal, from everlasting to everlasting the same unchangeable God, the framer of heaven and earth, and all things which are in them;

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& that he created man male & female & after his own Image & in his likeness created he them

and that he created man male and female, and after his own image, and in his own likeness created he them;

and that he created man male and female: after his own image and in his own likeness created he them,

And that he created man, male and female, after his own image and in his own likeness, created he them;

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& that he gave unto the Children of men a commandment that they should love & serve him the only being whom they should worship

And that he gave unto the children of men commandments, that they should love and serve him the only being whom they should worship,

and gave unto them commandments that they should love and serve him the only living and true God, and that he should be the only being whom they should worship.

And gave unto them commandments that they should love and serve him, the only living and true God, and that he should be the only being whom they should worship.

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but by the Transgression of these Holy Laws man became sensual & devlish & became fallen man

but by the transgression of these holy laws, man became sensual and devilish, and became fallen man.

But by the transgression of these holy laws, man became sensual and devilish, and became fallen man.

But by the transgression of these holy laws man became sensual and devilish, and became fallen man.

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Wherefore the almighty God gave his only begotten Son as it is Written in those Scriptures which have been given of him

Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his only begotton Son, as it is written in those scriptures, which have been given of him,

Wherefore the Almighty God gave his only begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him;

Wherefore, the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son, as it is written in those scriptures which have been given of him.

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that he suffered temptation but gave no heed unto them

that he suffered temptations, but gave no heed unto them;

he suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them;

He suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them.

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that he was crusified died & rose again the third day

That he was crucified, died, and rose again the third day,

he was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;

He was crucified, died, and rose again the third day;

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& that he ascended into Heaven to sit down on the right hand of the Father to reign with almighty Power according to the will of the Father

and that he ascended into heaven to sit down on the right hand of the Father, to reign with Almighty power according to the will of the Father.

and ascended into heaven to sit down on the right hand of the Father, to reign with almighty power according to the will of the Father,

And ascended into heaven, to sit down on the right hand of the Father, to reign with almighty power according to the will of the Father;

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therefore as many as would believe & were Baptized in his Holy name & endured in faith to the end should be saved

Therefore, as many as would believe and were baptized in his holy name, and endured in faith to the end, should be saved;

that as many as would believe and be baptized, in his holy name, and endure in faith to the end should be saved:

That as many as would believe and be baptized in his holy name, and endure in faith to the end, should be saved

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yea even as many as were before he came in the flesh from the begining which believed in the words of the Holy Prophets which were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost which truly testify of him in all things

Yea, even as many as were before he came in the flesh, from the beginning, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, which truly testified of him in all things,

not only those who believed after he came in the meridian of time in the flesh, but all those from the beginning, even as many as were before he came, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testified of him in all things, should have eternal life,

Not only those who believed after he came in the meridian of time, in the flesh, but all those from the beginning, even as many as were before he came, who believed in the words of the holy prophets, who spake as they were inspired by the gift of the Holy Ghost, who truly testified of him in all things, should have eternal life,

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& as well as they which should come after which should believe in the gifts & callings of God by the Holy Ghost which beareth Record of the Father & of the Son

as well as those who should come after, who should believe in the gifts and callings of God, by the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of the Father and of the Son,

as well as those who should come after, who should believe in the gifts and callings of God by the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of the Father, and of the Son,

As well as those who should come after, who should believe in the gifts and callings of God by the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of the Father and of the Son;

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which Father & Son is & the Holy Ghost is one God Infinite & eternal without end amen

which Father and Son and Holy Ghost, is one God, infinite and eternal, without end. Amen.

which Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one God, infinite and eternal, without end. Amen.

Which Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one God, infinite and eternal, without end. Amen.

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And we know that all men must Repent & believe on the name of Jesus Christ & worship the father in his name & endure in faith on his name to the end or they cannot be saved in the Kingdom of God

And we know, that all men must repent and believe on the name of Jesus Christ, and worship the Father in his name, and endure in faith on his name to the end, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.

And we know that all men must repent and believe on the name of Jesus Christ and worship the Father in his name, and endure in faith on his name to the end, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.

And we know that all men must repent and believe on the name of Jesus Christ, and worship the Father in his name, and endure in faith on his name to the end, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.

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& we know that Justification through the grace of our Lord & saveiour Jesus Christ is Just & true

And we know, that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is just and true;

And we know that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is just and true:

And we know that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true;

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& we also know that Sanctification through the grace of our Lord & Saveiour Jesus Christ is Just & true to all those who love & serve God with all their mights minds & strength

And we know, also, that sanctification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is just and true, to all those who love and serve God with all their mights, minds, and strength,

and we know, also, that sanctification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is just and true, to all those who love and serve God with all their mights, minds, and strength;

And we know also, that sanctification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true, to all those who love and serve God with all their mights, minds, and strength.

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but there is a posibility that men may fall from grace & depart from the living God

but there is a possibility that men may fall from grace and depart from the living God.

but there is a possibility that man may fall from grace and depart from the living God.

But there is a possibility that man may fall from grace and depart from the living God;

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therefore let the Church take heed & pray always lest ye fall into temptation

Therefore, let the church take heed and pray always, lest they fall into temptation;

Therefore let the church take heed and pray always, lest they fall into temptations;

Therefore let the church take heed and pray always, lest they fall into temptation;

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yea & even he that is sanctified also

Yea, and even he that is sanctified also.

yea, and even let those who are sanctified, take heed also.

Yea, and even let those who are sanctified take heed also.

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& we know that these things are true & agreeable to the Revelations of John neither ad[d]ing nor diminishing to the Prophecy of his Book neither to the Holy Scriptures neither to the Revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift & power of the Holy Ghost neither by the voice of God neither by the ministering of the Angels

And we know, that these things are true and agreeable to the revelation of John, neither adding to, nor diminishing from the prophecy of his book;

Neither to the holy scriptures;

Neither to the revelations of God which shall come hereafter, by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost;

Neither by the voice of God;

Neither by the ministering of angels,

— And we know that these things are true and according to the revelations of John, neither adding to, nor diminishing from the prophecy of his book, the holy scriptures, or the revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, the voice of God, or the ministering of angels:

And we know that these things are true and according to the revelations of John, neither adding to, nor diminishing from the prophecy of his book, the holy scriptures, or the revelations of God which shall come hereafter by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, the voice of God, or the ministering of angels.

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& the Lord God hath spoken it & honour Power & glory be rendered to his holy name both now & ever amen

and the Lord God hath spoken it; and honor, power, and glory, be rendered to his holy name both now and ever. Amen.

and the Lord God has spoken it; and honor, power, and glory, be rendered to his holy name, both now and ever.— Amen.

And the Lord God has spoken it; and honor, power and glory be rendered to his holy name, both now and ever. Amen.

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And again by the way of Commandment to the Church

Concerning the manner of Baptism Behold whosoever humbleth himself before God & desireth to be Baptized & comes forth with a broken heart & a contrite spirit & witnesseth to the Church that they have truly Repented of all their sins & are willing to take upon them the name of Christ having a determination to serve him unto the end & truly manifest by their works that they have received the spirit of Christ unto the remision of their sins then shall they be received unto Baptism into the Church of Christ.

And again, by way of commandment to the church, concerning the matter of baptism;

Behold whosoever humbleth himself before God and desireth to be baptized, and comes forth with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and witnesseth unto the church, that they have truly repented of all their sins and are willing to take upon them the name of Christ, having a determination to serve him unto the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, then shall they be received unto baptism into the church of Christ.

And again by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism.

All those who humble themselves before God and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into this church.

And again, by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism—All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into his church.

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The duty of the Elders Priests Teachers Deacons & Members of the Church of Christ[.] an Apostle is an Elder & it is his calling to Baptize

The duty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons and members of the church of Christ.

An apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize

The duty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons, and members of the church of Christ.

An apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize,

The duty of the elders, priests, teachers, deacons, and members of the church of Christ—An apostle is an elder, and it is his calling to baptize;

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& to ordain other Elders Priests Teachers & Deacons

and to ordain other elders, priests, teachers and deacons,

and to ordain other elders, priests, teachers, and deacons,

And to ordain other elders, priests, teachers, and deacons;

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& to administering the flesh & blood of Christ

and to administer the flesh and blood of Christ

and to administer bread and wine—the emblems of the flesh and blood of Christ

And to administer bread and wine—the emblems of the flesh and blood of Christ

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according to the scriptures

according to the scriptures;

—and to confirm those who are baptized into the church, by the laying on of hands for the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, according to the scriptures;

And to confirm those who are baptized into the church, by the laying on of hands for the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, according to the scriptures;

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& to teach expound exhort & to Baptize & to watch over the Church

And to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;

and to teach, expound exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;

And to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;

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& to confirm the Church by the laying on of the hands & the giving of the Holy Ghost

And to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost,

and to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost

And to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost;

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& to take the lead of all Meetings &c

and to take the lead of all meetings.

—and to take the lead of all meetings.

And to take the lead of all meetings.

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The Elders are to conduct the Meetings according as they are led by the Holy Ghost

The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost.

The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.

The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.

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The Priests duty is to preach teach expound exhort & baptize & administer the Sacrement

The priest’s duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort and baptize, and administer the sacrament,

The priest’s duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament,

The priest’s duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament,

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& visit the House of each member & exhort them to pray vocally & in seecret & also to attend all familiy duties

and visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret, and also to attend to all family duties;

and visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret, and attend to all family duties:

And visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.

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& ordain other Priests Teachers & Deacons

And ordain other priests, teachers and deacons,

and he may also ordain other priests, teachers, and deacons

And he may also ordain other priests, teachers, and deacons.

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& take the lead in meetings

and take the lead of meetings;

—and he is to take the lead of meetings when there is no elder present,

And he is to take the lead of meetings when there is no elder present;

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but none of these offices is he to do when there is an Elder present

but none of these offices is he to do when there is an elder present,

but when there is an elder present he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize,

But when there is an elder present, he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize,

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and visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret, and attend to all family duties.

And visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.

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but in all cases are to assist the Elder &c

but in all cases is to assist the elder.

In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.

In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.

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The Teachers duty is to watch over the Church always & be with them & strengthen them

The teacher’s duty is to watch over the church always, and be with them, and strengthen them,

The teacher’s duty is to watch over the church always, and be with, and strengthen them,

The teacher’s duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them;

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& see that there is no iniquity in the Church nor no hardness with each other nor no lying nor backbiteing nor no evil speaking

and see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying nor backbiting, nor evil speaking;

and see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other; neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;

And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;

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& see that the Church meets to gether often & also that evry member does his duty

And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all members do their duty;

and see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty

And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty.

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& he is to take the lead of Meetings in the absence of the Elder or Priest

And he is to take the lead of meetings in the abscence of the elder or priest,

—and he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest

And he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest

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& is to be assisted always & in all his duties in the Church by the Deacons

and is to be assisted always, and in all his duties in the church by the deacons;

—and is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires:

And is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires.

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but neither the Teachers nor the Deacons have authority to Baptize nor administer the Sacrement

But neither the teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize nor administer the sacrament,

but neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the sacrament, or lay on hands;

But neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the sacrament, or lay on hands;

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But are to warn expound exhort & teach & invite all to come to Christ

but are to warn, expound, exhort and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.

they are however to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.

They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.

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Every elder Priest Teacher or Deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts & callings of God unto them by the the Power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains them

Every elder, priest, teacher or deacon, is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him, by the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains him.

Every elder, priest, teacher, or deacon, is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him: and he is to be ordained by the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains him.

Every elder, priest, teacher, or deacon is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him; and he is to be ordained by the power of the Holy Ghost, which is in the one who ordains him.

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The several elders composing this Church of Christ are to meet in conference once in three Month to [do]Church business whatsoever is nessessary &c

The several elders composing this church of Christ, are to meet in conference once in three months, or from time to time as they shall direct or appoint,

The several elders composing this church of Christ are to meet in conference once in three months, or from time to time, as said conferences shall direct or appoint:

The several elders composing this church of Christ are to meet in conference once in three months, or from time to time as said conferences shall direct or appoint;

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to do church business whatsoever is necessary.

and said conferences are to do whatever church business is necessary to be done at the time.

And said conferences are to do whatever church business is necessary to be done at the time.

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The elders are to receive their licences from other elders by vote of the church to which they belong, or from the conferences.

The elders are to receive their licenses from other elders, by vote of the church to which they belong, or from the conferences.

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And each Priest or Teacher who is ordained by any Priests is to take a cirtificate from him at the time which when shewn to an Elder he is to give him a licence which shall authorize him to perform the duty of his calling

And each priest or teacher, who is ordained by a priest, is to take a certificate from him at the time, which when presented to an elder, he is to give him a license, which shall authorize him to perform the duty of his calling.

Each priest, teacher, or deacon, who is ordained by a priest, may take a certificate from him at the time, which certificate when presented to an elder, shall entitle him to a license, which shall authorize him to perform the duties of his calling—or he may receive it from a conference.

Each priest, teacher, or deacon, who is ordained by a priest, may take a certificate from him at the time, which certificate, when presented to an elder, shall entitle him to a license, which shall authorize him to perform the duties of his calling, or he may receive it from a conference.

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No person is to be ordained to any office in this church, where there is a regularly organized branch of the same, without the vote of that church;

No person is to be ordained to any office in this church, where there is a regularly organized branch of the same, without the vote of that church;

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but the presiding elders, travelling bishops, high counsellors, high priests, and elders, may have the privilege of ordaining, where there is no branch of the church, that a vote may be called.

But the presiding elders, traveling bishops, high councilors, high priests, and elders, may have the privilege of ordaining, where there is no branch of the church that a vote may be called.

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Every president of the high priesthood (or presiding elder,) bishop, high counsellor, and high priest, is to be ordained by the direction of a high counsel, or general conference.

Every president of the high priesthood (or presiding elder), bishop, high councilor, and high priest, is to be ordained by the direction of a high council or general conference.

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The Duty of the members after they are Received by Baptism[.] the Elders or priest are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning this Church of Christ to their understanding previous to their partaking of the sacrament & being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the Elders so that all things may be done in order

The duty of the members after they are received by baptism.

The elders or priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning this church of Christ to their understanding, previous to their partaking of the sacrament, and being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the elders;So that all things may be done in order.

The duty of the members after they are received by baptism:

The elders or priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning the church of Christ to their understanding, previous to their partaking of the sacrament, and being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the elders: so that all things may be done in order.

The duty of the members after they are received by baptism—The elders or priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning the church of Christ to their understanding, previous to their partaking of the sacrament and being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the elders, so that all things may be done in order.

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& the members shall manifest before the Church & also before the Elders by a Godly walk & conversation that they are worthy of it that there may be works & faith agreeable to the Holy scriptures walking in holyness before the Lord

And the members shall manifest before the church, and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the holy scriptures, walking in holiness before the Lord.

And the members shall manifest before the church and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the holy scriptures—walking in holiness before the Lord.

And the members shall manifest before the church, and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the holy scriptures—walking in holiness before the Lord.

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Every member of this Church of Christ having children are to bring them unto the Elders before the Church Who are to lay their hands on them in the name of the Lord & bless them in the name of Christ

Every member of this church of Christ having children, is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of the Lord, and bless them in the name of Christ.

Every member of the church of Christ having children, is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name.

Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name.

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There cannot any one be received into this Church of Christ who have not ariven to the years of accountability before God & are not capable of repentance

There can not any one be received into this church of Christ, who has not arrived to the years of accountability before God, and is not capable of repentance.

No one can be received into the church of Christ unless he has arrived unto the years of [a]ccountability before God, and is capable of repentance.

No one can be received into the church of Christ unless he has arrived unto the years of accountability before God, and is capable of repentance.

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And the way of Baptism is to be ministered in the following manner unto all those who Repent

And baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent:

Baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent:

Baptism is to be administered in the following manner unto all those who repent

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whosoever being called of God & having authority given them of Jesus Christ shall go down into the water with them & shall say calling them by name having authority given me of Jesus Christ I baptize thee in the name of Jesus Christ the Father & of the Son & of the Holy Ghost amen

Whosoever being called of God and having authority given them of Jesus Christ, shall go down into the water with them, and shall say, calling them by name:

Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

The person who is called of God and has authority from Jesus Christ to baptize, shall go down into the water with the person who has presented him or herself for baptism, and shall say, calling him or her by name: Having been commissioned of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, Amen.

The person who is called of God and has authority from Jesus Christ to baptize, shall go down into the water with the person who has presented himself or herself for baptism, and shall say, calling him or her by name: Having been commissioned of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

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then Shall he immerse them in the water & come forth again out of the water

Then shall he immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water.

Then shall he immerse him or her in the water, and come forth again out of the water.

Then shall he immerse him or her in the water, and come forth again out of the water.

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And it is expedient that the Church meet together oft to partake bread & wine in Rememberance of the Lord Jesus

And it is expedient that the church meet together oft to partake of bread and wine, in remembrance of the Lord Jesus;

It is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in remembrance of the Lord Jesus:

It is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus;

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& the Elder or Priest shall minister it & after this manner shall he do he shall kneel with the Church & call upon the Father in mighty prayer saying

And the elder or the priest shall administer it, and after this manner shall he do, he shall kneel with the church, and call upon the Father in mighty prayer, saying:

and the elder or priest shall administer it: and after this manner shall he administer it: he shall kneel with the church and call upon the Father in solemn prayer, saying,

And the elder or priest shall administer it; and after this manner shall he administer it—he shall kneel with the church and call upon the Father in solemn prayer, saying:

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O God the Eternal Father we ask thee in the name of thy son Jesus Christ to Bless & sanctify this bread to the souls of all those16 who partake of it that they may eat in Rememberance of the body of thy son & witness unto thee O God the Eternal Father that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy son & always Remember him & keep his commandments which he hath given them that they may always have his spirit to be with them amen

O God the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee O God the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him, and keep his commandments which he hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee O God, the eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

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The manner of administering the wine Behold they shall take the cup & say

The matter of administering the wine:

Behold they shall take the cup and say,

The manner of administering the wine: He shall take the cup also, and say,

The manner of administering the wine—he shall take the cup also, and say:

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O God the Eternal Father we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ to bless & sanctify this wine to the souls of all <​those​> who drink of it that they do it in Rememberance of the blood of thy Son which was shed for them that they may witness unto thee O God the Eternal Father that they do always Remember him that they may have his spirit to be with them amen

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them, that they may witness unto thee, O God the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son which was shed for them, that they may witness unto thee, O God, the eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

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Any member of this Church of Christ transgressing or being over taken in a fault shall be dealt with according as the scriptures direct

Any member of this church of Christ, transgressing or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with according as the scriptures direct.

Any member of the church of Christ transgressing, or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with as the scriptures direct.

Any member of the church of Christ transgressing, or being overtaken in a fault, shall be dealt with as the scriptures direct.

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It shall be the duty of the several Churches composing this Church of Christ to send one or more of their Teachers to attend the several conferences held by the Elders of this Church

It shall be the duty of the several churches, composing this church of Christ, to send one or more of their teachers to attend the several conferences, held by the elders of this church,

It shall be the duty of the several churches composing the church of Christ, to send one or more of their teachers to attend the several conferences, held by the elders of the church,

It shall be the duty of the several churches, composing the church of Christ, to send one or more of their teachers to attend the several conferences held by the elders of the church,

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with a list of the names of the several members uniting themselves to the Church since the last conference or send by the hand of some Priest so that they there can be kept a regular list of all the names of the members of the whole Church in a book kept by one of the Elders whomesoever the other Elders s[h]all appoint from time to time

with a list of the names of the several members, uniting themselves to the church since the last conference, or send by the hand of some priest, so that there can be kept a regular list of all the names of the members of the whole church, in a book kept by one of the elders;

Whomsoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time:

with a list of the names of the several members uniting themselves with the church since the last conference, or send by the hand of some priest, so that a regular list of all the names of the whole church may be kept in a book, by one of the elders, whoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time:—

With a list of the names of the several members uniting themselves with the church since the last conference; or send by the hand of some priest; so that a regular list of all the names of the whole church may be kept in a book by one of the elders, whomsoever the other elders shall appoint from time to time;

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& also if any have been expelled from the Church so that their names may be blotted out of the general Church Record of names

And also, if any have been expelled from the church, so that their names may be blotted out of the general church record of names.

and also, if any have been expelled from the church; so that their names may be blotted out of the general church record of names.

And also, if any have been expelled from the church, so that their names may be blotted out of the general church record of names.

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Any member removeing from the Church where he belongs if going to a Church where he is not known may take a letter certifying that he is a regular member & in good standing which cirtificate may be signed by any Elder or Priest if the member receiving the letter is personally acquainted with the Elder or Priest or may be signed by the Teacher or Deacons of the Church

Any member removing from the church where he resides, if going to a church where he is not known, may take a letter certifying that he is a regular member and in good standing;

Which certificate may be sign◊d by any elder or priest, if the member receiving the letter is personally acquainted with the elder or priest, or it may be signed by the teachers or deacons of the church.

All members removing from the church where they reside, if going to a church where they are not known, may take a letter certifying that they are regular members and in good standing; which certificate may be signed by any elder or priest, if the member receiving the letter is personally acquainted with the elder or priest, or it may be signed by the teachers, or deacons of the church.

All members removing from the church where they reside, if going to a church where they are not known, may take a letter certifying that they are regular members and in good standing, which certificate may be signed by any elder or priest if the member receiving the letter is personally acquainted with the elder or priest, or it may be signed by the teachers or deacons of the church.