Sidney Rigdon baptizes his brother, Carvel
Sidney Rigdon baptizes his brother, Carvel.
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1837
Sidney Rigdon is instructed not to move
Sidney Rigdon is instructed not to move to New Portage.
Six missionaries (including Brigham Young, Heber
Six missionaries (including Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde and Willard Richards) of the first foreign mission arrive in Liverpool, England.
Strange as it may appear
Strange as it may appear, it is an unquestionable fact, that this singular sect have, within three or four weeks, made many proselytes in this county. The number of believers in the faith, in three or four of the Northern Townships, is said to exceed one hundred—among whom are many intelligent and respectable individuals. The prospects of obtaining still greater numbers in this county, is daily increasing.
Sunday Thomas B. Marsh h conducts
(Sunday) Thomas B. Marsh (h) conducts morning meeting in Kirtland, William E. McLellin in the evening.
The 1837 Church Membership 16,282
1837 Church Membership 16,282
The first mission in the Church
The first mission in the Church — the British Mission — was organized. Apostles Heber C. Kimball and Orson Hyde and Elders Willard Richards and Joseph Fielding had left Kirtland, Ohio, June 13 for England, opening up missionary work outside North America.
The Iowa high council for meets
The Iowa high council for meets for the first time, in Nashville, Iowa. Reynolds Cahoon and Lyman Wight are appointed counselors to John Smith.
The Mormons still profess to talk
The Mormons still profess to talk with angels, visit the third heaven, and converse with Christ face to face.—Their form of baptism is changed to "I, John the Messenger, baptize thee" &c. The gift of imparting the Holy Ghost is yet professed.
The records of past ages and generations
The records of past ages and generations, and the histories of ancient days shall he bring forth: even the record of the Nephites shall he again obtain, with all those hid up by Mormon, and others who were righteous, and any others, till he is overwhelmed with knowledge. No precious thing shall slumber from his possession, for he shall be covered with the most choice of all ages. till his soul shall be satisfied and his heart shall say, Enough, Enough!
The Twelve meet in Kirtland
The Twelve meet in Kirtland.
The Voice of Warning published by Parley P
The Voice of Warning published by Parley P. Pratt, the first sustained exposition of Mormon teachings and primary proselytizing tool.
Thomas B. Marsh, having heard that Parley has returned to Toronto and intends
Thomas B. Marsh, having heard that Parley has returned to Toronto and intends to go to England, writes from Far West, urging him not to go but to attend a meeting of the Twelve in Kirtland on July 24.
Three Apostles Disfellowshipped
Three Apostles Disfellowshipped
Three Apostles Restored to Fellowship
Three Apostles Restored to Fellowship
Twenty-Eight Dissenters Excommunicated
Twenty-Eight Dissenters Excommunicated
Twenty-two Mormons are disfellowshipped at church
Twenty-two Mormons are disfellowshipped at church headquarters in Kirtland for "uniting with the world non-Mormons in a dance…"
Unpublished revelation calls Frederick G. Williams "to be
Unpublished revelation calls Frederick G. Williams "to be a councellor and scribe unto my servant Joseph." He is to consecrate his farm "for bringing forth of the revelations."
W. W. Phelps sends his wife,
W. W. Phelps sends his wife, Sally, the first six printed forms of the Doctrines and Covenants and writes that when Zion is redeemed, Martin Harris will receive the first inheritance, Joseph the second, and W. W. the 16th. Joseph preached a 3½-hour sermon, "and unfolded more mysteries than I can write at this time." [I]f you and I continue faithful to the end, we are certain to be one in the Lord throughout eternity."
Warren Parrish led opposition against Joseph Smith
Warren Parrish led opposition against Joseph Smith.
We arrived at Springfield, and put up
We arrived at Springfield, and put up with Brother John Snider. When within one mile of the city, we met William Law and company with seven wagons from Canada, who returned with us to Springfield, and tarried while we did, until the 8th. I preached several times while here. General James Adams, judge of probate, heard of me, sought me out, and took me home with him, and treated me like a father.
We ware all Sealed up to Eternal Life by Joseph and said they should
we ware all Sealed up to Eternal Life by Joseph and said they should come forth in the day of the Lord if they comited sins they would be delivereth over to the bufetings of Satan for the destruction of the flesh but they should come forth in of the day of the Lord Jesus.
Wilber Denton and Jenkins Salisbury in the morning
Wilber Denton and Jenkins Salisbury in the morning, Samuel Smith and Don Carlos Smith in the afternoon. "They all did well considering their youth." Martin Harris baptizes three.
Wilford Woodruff describes his washing and anointing in the Kirtland Temple
Wilford Woodruff describes his washing and anointing in the Kirtland Temple: "I repaired to a room in Company with Elder Meeks & Priest J Turpin to attend to our first washing. After washing our bodies from head to foot in soap & watter we then washed ourselves in clear watter next in perfumed spirits."
Wilford Woodruff describes worship service at the Kirtland Temple
Wilford Woodruff describes worship service at the Kirtland Temple: "The congregation took their seats, for the services of the day, in the following order: The house being divided into four parts by veils, the females occupied two parts & the males the others. Some of the presidency presided in each appartment. The time was taken up during the day in each appartment in singing, exortation, & prayer. Some had a tongue, others an interpetation, & all was in order. The power of GOD rested upon the people. The gifts were poured out upon us. Some had the administering of angels & the image of GOD sat upon the countenances of the Saints. At 4 oclock PM the Veils were all rolled up together which brought the whole Congregation in full view of each other and while the presence of the LORD filled the house the congregation of the Saints fell upon their knees & all as one man, vocally poured forth rejoicing, supplication & Prayer, before the God of Israel which Closed the services of the day, after contributing for the support of the poor."
Wilford Woodruff writes: "I returned with several Elders to Elder Stodards to spend
Wilford Woodruff writes: "I returned with several Elders to Elder Stodards to spend the night & there was a woman present who was possessed with the devil. She was oft times dumb & greatly afflicted by the evil spirits that dwelt in her. She believed in Jesus Christ of Nazareth and us as his servent & called upon us to cast the devil out of her. According to her request four of us lade hands upon her & commanded the devil in the name of JESUS CHRIST to depart out of her & it was immediately done & the woman arose with great joy & gave thanks & prase unto God for according to her faith she was made whole from that hour."
Wilford Woodruff writes: "Spent this day
Wilford Woodruff writes: "Spent this day in the house of the Lord in prayer and fasting with the congregation of the Saints. Much of the power, gifts, and graces of the gospel was poured out upon us. Speaking and interpeting of tongues was manifest in the Congregation. One brother sung a lengthy song in tongues & sister Hide interpeted the same. It was great & glorious. Much of it was respecting the fame of Joseph and his magnus works.
Wilfred Woodruff History
Met the Prophet Joseph Smith in Kirtland, Ohio.
Zebedee Coltrin returns from misson, without
Zebedee Coltrin returns from misson, without Jesse Gause, and stays "with Joseph Smith the sear" in Hiram.