Doctrine and Covenants 25

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1 Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, Emma Smith, my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom . 2 A revelation I give unto you concerning my will; and if thou art faithful and walk in the paths of virtue before me, I will preserve thy life, and thou shalt receive an inheritance in Zion. 3 Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady , whom I have called . 4 Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to come. 5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., thy husband , in his afflictions , with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness . 6 And thou shalt go with him at the time of his going, and be unto him for a scribe, while there is no one to be a scribe for him, that I may send my servant, Oliver Cowdery, whithersoever I will. 7 And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit . 8 For he shall lay his hands upon thee, and thou shalt receive the Holy Ghost, and thy time shall be given to writing, and to learning much. 9 And thou needest not fear, for thy husband shall support thee in the church; for unto them is his calling , that all things might be revealed unto them, whatsoever I will, according to their faith. 10 And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world , and seek for the things of a better . 11 And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns , as it shall be given thee, which is pleasing unto me, to be had in my church. 12 For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart ; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads. 13 Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice , and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made. 14 Continue in the spirit of meekness, and beware of pride . Let thy soul delight in thy husband , and the glory which shall come upon him. 15 Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come. 16 And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen. John 1:12 . TG Sons and Daughters of God . TG Kingdom of God, on Earth . Deut. 30:16 . TG Virtue ; Zion . D&C 52:42 (2, 5, 42) ; 58:51 (17, 28, 51) ; 63:48 (29, 31, 48) ; 64:30 ; 85:7 (1–3, 7, 9) ; 99:7 ; 101:18 (1, 6, 18) ; 103:14 (11, 14) . Matt. 9:2 . IE one chosen or set apart. 2 Jn. 1:1 (1, 13) . TG Woman . TG Authority ; Called of God . TG Murmuring . TG Knowledge . Luke 24:16 (10–24) ; Alma 40:3 ; Ether 3:25 . TG God, Wisdom of . TG Comfort ; Compassion ; Family, Love within . TG Marriage, Wives . TG Affliction . 2 Cor. 10:1 . OR set apart. 1 Cor. 12:8 . TG God, Spirit of . TG Hands, Laying on of . TG Marriage, Husbands . TG Called of God ; Stewardship . TG Prophets, Mission of ; Revelation . TG Covet . 2 Cor. 6:17 ; D&C 30:2 . TG Treasure ; World . Ether 12:4 . TG Reward . TG Sacred . Eph. 5:19 (19–20) . TG God, the Standard of Righteousness . TG Communication . TG Heart . 1 Chr. 16:9 ; Ps. 33:3 ; 96:1 ; D&C 25:11 ; 136:28 . TG Prayer ; Singing . Lam. 3:41 . TG Meek ; Pride . TG Family, Love within ; Marriage, Continuing Courtship in . TG Glory . TG Exaltation . TG Righteousness . John 7:34 . Jer. 42:6 ; D&C 1:38 .