Brigham Young and Willard Richards "commenced reading the Book of Mormon, and preparing an index to the English edition." (1)
-- 19Jan41.html
[Joseph Smith Sermon] (2)
-- Jan 19, 1841
Hyrum Smith is ordained Presiding Patriarch in place of his deceased father. He remains functioning as a part-time Counselor in the First Presidency until April 6th -- but William Law is ordained to replace him as Counselor on Jan 19th. (3)
A revelation (see D&C 124) given at Nauvoo, Ill., outlined instructions for building a temple in Nauvoo. Baptism for the dead was introduced. (4)
Saints commanded to build Nauvoo Temple and Nauvoo House (D&C 124). (5)
Joseph Smith received revelation to build Nauvoo Temple and Nauvoo House; Hyrum Smith called as assistant president of the Church and to succeed his father as patriarch (D&C 124). (6)
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 124, a revelation giving extensive instructions regarding the building of the Nauvoo Temple, the Nauvoo House (a hotel), and specific callings. (7)
Joseph Smith dictates a revelation on priesthood quorums and baptism for the dead. The revelation lists Hyrum Smith as patriarch before the church president and ascribes to him joint presidency over the church. It makes provision, for the first time, for a bishopric to preside over the entire church. The revelation says concerning John Bennett: "his reward shall not fail, if he receive counsel; and for his love he shall be great, for he shall be mine if he do this, saith the Lord." (8)
A revelation is received by Joseph Smith ordering the church to build a temple in Nauvoo. Also, the order of baptism for the dead is laid out. The church is also excused from building the temple in Jackson County due to the persecution at that time. (D&C 124) (9)
[Joseph Smith] Joseph receives revelation to build a temple in Nauvoo ; the ordinance of baptism for the dead is officially introduced. (10)
Knight, Vinson: Designated by revelation 19 January 1841 as Presiding Bishop of Church. (11)
Law, William: Also appointed to travel to East with Hyrum Smith 19 January 1841. (11)
Law, William: Appointed member of First Presidency by revelation 19 January 1841. (11)
Footnotes:
1 - This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
2 - The Parallel Joseph, http://www.boap.org/LDS/Parallel/
3 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
4 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
5 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
6 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
7 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
8 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
9 - Wikipedia, Joseph Smith Chronology, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Joseph_Smith,_Jr.
10 - More Good Foundation, Timeline, http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
11 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
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