-- Apr 1, 1834
Joseph predicts that the Lord will destroy Doctor Hurlbut, his body will be delivered to "the fowls of heaven" and "his bones shall be cast to the blast of the wind." (1)
While preparing his trial against Doctor Hurlbut Joseph writes in his journal. "My soul delighteth in the Law of the Lord for he forgiveth my sins and will confound mine Enimies. The Lord shall destroy him who has lifted his heel against me, even that wicked man Docter P[hilastus] H[u]rlbut. He will deliver him to the fowls of heaven and his bones shall be cast to the blast of the wind for he lifted his arm against the Almi[gh]ty. Therefore the Lord shall destroy him." Interestingly this passage is in the form of a "chiasmus" similar to passages found in the Book of Mormon. (2)
Chardon, Ohio. While preparing subpoenas for witnesses at Ezekiel Riders, Joseph Smith prophesied that the Lord would not allow Doctor Philastus Hurlbut to prevail in court against Joseph. (3)
-- Apr 2, 1834
Chardon, Ohio. Joseph Smith attended court in the case of Ohio v. Doctor Philastus Hurlbut. (3)
-- Apr 2, 1834-3
Joseph attends court in Chardon, Ohio, accusing Doctor Hurlbut of assault and threatening his life. (1)
-- Apr 3, 1834
Chardon, Ohio. Joseph Smith attended the court case of Doctor Philastus Hurlbut, who was on trial for threatening the Prophets life. (3)
-- Apr 5, 1834
John Johnson petitions the court of common pleas in Chardon for a license to maintain a tavern in Kirtland. Joseph testifies in his behalf.
In 1837 a committee was appointed to "see if he would desist from selling spirituous liquors to those who were in the habit of getting intoxicated, and report to the authorities of the Church those members who might drink spirits at his house." (1)
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith traveled to Chardon, Ohio, to serve as a witness for John Johnson. (3)
-- Before Apr 7, 1834
Warren A. Cowdery (Oliver's brother) obtains proof sheets to the Book of Mormon, shows the Hyde family. (4)
-- Apr 7, 1834
Joseph, Frederick G. Williams, Oliver Cowdery, N. K. Whitney, and Heber C. Kimball pray for the Lord to furnish means to save the United Firm from debt and that Joseph will prevail against Hurlbut. (1)
Joseph, Frederick, and Oliver write Orson Hyde in New York pleading for financial assistance. (1)
William Hyde (with his family) baptized. (4)
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith met with Newel K. Whitney, Oliver Cowdery, Frederick G. Williams, and Heber C. Kimball in the council room and prayed for means to reconcile debts and to prevail against Doctor Philastus Hurlbut. (3)
Footnotes:
1 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
3 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
4 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
LDS History Timeline / Chronology
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