DC 56:Intro SECTION 56
Revelation given through the prophet Joseph Smith, Jr., at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1831. Lemon Copley and Ezra Thayre had entered into a stewardship covenant with the Saints at Thompson, but later refused to carry out its provisions. In view of this, Ezra Thayre's
commission to travel with Thomas B. Marsh to Missouri was revoked. Of more permanent interest is the fundamental statement of stewardship which the situation called forth (vs. 5).
DC 75:2a Therefore, verily I say unto my servant William E. McLellin, I revoke the
commission which I gave unto him, to go unto the eastern countries, and I give unto him a new
commission and a new commandment, in the which I, the Lord, chasteneth him for the murmurings of his heart; and he sinned,
DC 135:2c and such unity will prevail if those holding the priesthood will remember their
commission to preach the gospel, and each officer will strive to discharge his own duty and magnify his calling.
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