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Doctrine and Covenants 47

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Authority Level: canon
Doctrinal Status: Scripture chapter — standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Canonical Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/47
Source Type: scripture

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1 Behold, it is expedient in me that my servant John should write and keep a regular history , and assist you, my servant Joseph, in transcribing all things which shall be given you, until he is called to further duties. 2 Again, verily I say unto you that he can also lift up his voice in meetings, whenever it shall be expedient. 3 And again, I say unto you that it shall be appointed unto him to keep the church record and history continually; for Oliver Cowdery I have appointed to another office. 4 Wherefore, it shall be given him, inasmuch as he is faithful, by the Comforter , to write these things. Even so. Amen. D&C 21:1 ; 69:3 (3–8) ; 85:1 . TG Preaching . TG Record Keeping . TG Holy Ghost, Comforter .