Doctrine and Covenants 106

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1 It is my will that my servant Warren A. Cowdery should be appointed and ordained a presiding high priest over my church, in the land of Freedom and the regions round about; 2 And should preach my everlasting gospel , and lift up his voice and warn the people, not only in his own place, but in the adjoining counties; 3 And devote his whole time to this high and holy calling, which I now give unto him, seeking diligently the kingdom of heaven and its righteousness, and all things necessary shall be added thereunto; for the laborer is worthy of his hire. 4 And again, verily I say unto you, the coming of the Lord draweth nigh, and it overtaketh the world as a thief in the night— 5 Therefore, gird up your loins, that you may be the children of light, and that day shall not overtake you as a thief. 6 And again, verily I say unto you, there was joy in heaven when my servant Warren bowed to my scepter, and separated himself from the crafts of men; 7 Therefore, blessed is my servant Warren, for I will have mercy on him; and, notwithstanding the vanity of his heart, I will lift him up inasmuch as he will humble himself before me. 8 And I will give him grace and assurance wherewith he may stand; and if he continue to be a faithful witness and a light unto the church I have prepared a crown for him in the mansions of my Father. Even so. Amen. IE the city of Freedom, New York, and environs. D&C 18:4 . Matt. 6:33 . TG Kingdom of God, in Heaven . Matt. 10:10 ; D&C 31:5 . TG Reward ; Wages . James 5:8 . TG Jesus Christ, Second Coming ; Last Days . 1 Thes. 5:2 . TG Children of Light . Rev. 16:15 (15–16) . TG Vanity . TG Grace . TG Example ; Light [noun] . John 14:2 ; Ether 12:32 (32–37) ; D&C 59:2 ; 76:111 ; 81:6 ; 98:18 .