Letter to William W. Phelps
The following epistle was written by Joseph Smith Jr. to William W. Phelps, November 27, 1832. Part of this Epistle as canon for use in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Section 85 of their Doctrine and Covenants. Inspired changes to the text have been placed in italics.
Revelation to Newel K. Whitney through Joseph the Seer
A revelation to Newel K. Whitney through Joseph Smith Jr., the Seer at Nauvoo, Illinois, July 27, 1842. This text was taken from two documents; document A and document B, both from versions copied in the 1870’s in an unidentified handwriting. Both are from the Church History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CJCLdS) headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Inspired changes made for its use for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship are in italics.
Blessing Given to Sarah Ann Whitney
A blessing given to Sarah Ann Whitney and her family given by Joseph Smith Jr., the Seer at Nauvoo, Illinois, March 23, 1843. This text was taken from a page written in Joseph Smith Jr.’s handwriting from the Whitney Family Documents kept by the Church History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CJCLdS) headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Inspired changes made for its use for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship are in italics.
Happiness Letter
The following letter was written by Joseph Smith Jr. to Nancy Rigdon, the daughter of early Church Leader Sidney Rigdon, in 1842. It may also be found recorded in Joseph Smith, History Volume D, dated August 27, 1842. This Epistle was voted on and sustained as canon for use in the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship by the Assembly of Saints April 6, 2020. It will be included in the Epistles of Joseph Smith Jr. in the Doctrines of the Saints.
A Prophecy to The Church in Kirtland
According to Revelation Book 1, this revelation is the “forty-seventh commandment” given March, 1831 at Kirtland Ohio. Recorded as Doctrine and Covenants Section 45 for Community of Christ, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This version was taken from Revelation Book 1, pages 71-76. Inspired changes made for its use for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship and other known changes are in italics. Currently Section 26c of the Doctrines of the Saints for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship.
1844 Doctrine & Covenants 109
The following section on marriage was prepared while the original Book of Doctrine and Covenants was being compiled. It was read by W. W. Phelps at the general assembly of August 17, 1835 where the assembly of Saints adopted it unanimously by common consent. It is not a revelation. It was section 101 of the 1835 Book of Doctrine and Covenants, section 109 in the 1844 edition. It was cannon for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, included in their version of the Doctrine and Covenants, until removed in 1876. It is still canon for the Reorganized churches as Section 111 of the Community of Chrsit and their offshoots’ Doctrine and Covenants. Their section and verse numbers are after the current verse numbers. Changes made for its use for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship are in italics.
Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ
Given to Joseph the seer by the gift and power of God; Fayette, New York, April 10, 1830. This version was taken from the First Book of Revelations of the Church of Jesus Christ, pages 53-58. It is recorded with changes as Section 17 of the Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants, and Section 20 of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine and Covenants. Their Section and verse numbers are placed after Fellowship verses.
Joseph’s Sermon on John’ Revelation
The following sermon was given by Joseph Smith Jr. Saturday April 8, 1843 as recorded by William Clayton.
The Work of the Vineyard
A Revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. to the first Elders of this Church of Christ organized in these last days received December 28, 1832. Recorded pages 161-166 of Revelation Book 1. This revelation is published as Doctrines of the Saints 53c, Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants Section 85:17-38 and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Doctrine and Covenants Section 88:66-126. Changes made for clarity by inspiration for use for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship are in italics.
Revelation through Joesph Smith Jr. to James Strang
The letter and revelation by Joseph Smith Jr. to James Strang. Emma Smith verified that Joseph Smith Jr. write the letter. And, The handwriting was verified by the firm,Tyrell and Doud, who stated: “A brief observation of these four documents indicates that the education and word usage was consistent with the theory that all four documents were authored by one individual” (Shepard, William 1977; James J. Strang: Teachings of a Mormon Prophet. Burlington, WI).
Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine & Covenants 129
The instructions given by Joseph Smith Jr., as recorded by William Clayton February 9, 1843, are mirrored by the June 27, 1839 entry in Wilford Woodruff’s journals. Both are presented here.
Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine & Covenants 131
The following teachings are attributed to Joseph Smith Jr. were shortened and altered before they were included in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. After praying on this section, it was decided that the actual journal entries William Clayton that this section was taken from would be used.