-- 170 years ago - Jan 5, 1841
Joseph Smith writes in his diary: "Attended Hebrew School [and] divided them into classes. Had some debate with Elder Orson Pratt. He manifested a stub[b]ourn spirit, which I was much grieved at." The next day he writes, "Spent most of the fore noon in set[t]ling the unple[a]sant feelings that existed in the breast of ElderO Pratt. After much controversy, he confessed his fault and asked the forgiv[e]ness of the whol[e] school and was forgiven by all." (2)
-- 175 years ago - Jan 5, 1836
[D and C] Doctrine and Covenants 39: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to James Covill, at Fayette, New York, January 5, 1831. HC 1: 143-145. James Covill, who had been a Baptist minister for about forty years, covenanted with the Lord that he would obey any command that the Lord would give to him through Joseph the Prophet.
1-4, The saints have power to become the sons of God; 5-6, To receive the gospel is to receive Christ; 7-14, James Covill is commanded to be baptized and labor in the Lord's vineyard; 15-21, The Lord's servants are to preach the gospel before Second Coming; 22-24, Those who receive the gospel shall be gathered in time and in eternity. (3)
-- 180 years ago - Jan 5, 1831
1 - 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"
2 - This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
3 - Doctrine and Covenants
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