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Date Posted: 20:59:39 03/15/11 Tue
Author: George
Subject: Uniquely CofC lenten scripture

SECTION 116

Revelation given through Joseph Smith, III, May 4,
1865.
A council of the First Presidency and the Quorum
of Twelve was in session at the home of Bishop Israel L.
Rogers in Kendall County, Illinois, May 1-5, 1865. Among
other things the council was concerned about, "the
ordination of men of the Negro race." President Joseph Smith
was asked to seek divine guidance in this connection, and
the revelation was received in response to the fasting and
prayers of the members of the council. It should be studied
against the background of the American Civil War and with
the social and educational status of the American Negro of
that period in mind.
The revelation was presented to the Quorum of Twelve,
who voted unanimously to approve it. The semiannual
conference of 1878 authorized its inclusion in the Doctrine
and Covenants.

Hearken! Ye elders of my church, I am he who hath
called you friends. Concerning the matter ye have asked of
me: Lo! It is my will that my gospel shall be preached
to all nations in every land, and that men of every tongue
shall minister before me: Therefore it is expedient in me that ye ordain priests unto me, of every race who receiveth the teachings of my law, and become heirs according to the
promise.

Be ye very careful, for many elders have been ordained unto me, and are come under my condemnation, by reason of
neglecting to lift up their voices in my cause, and for such
there is tribulation and anguish; haply they themselves
amay be saved (if doing no evil) though their glory, which
is given for their works, be withheld, or in other words,
their works are burned, not being profitable unto me.

Loosen ye one another's hands and uphold one another, that ye who are of the Quorum of Twelve may all labor in the vineyard, for upon you rests much responsiblity; and if ye labor diligently the time is soon when others shall be added to your number till the quorum be full, even twelve.

Be not hasty in ordaining men of the Negro race to
offices in my church, for verily I say unto you: All are
not acceptable unto me as servants; nevertheless, I will
that all may be saved, but every man in his own order; there
are some who are chosen instruments to be ministers to their
own race. Be ye content; I the Lord have spoken.

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Note: RLDS D&C Section 116. A revelation given by Joseph Smith, III. Lois has told us that the CofC convinced the WCC that Joseph Smith III was the "founder" and first prophet of the CofC.

George

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