The Saints were commanded to gather in Ohio (Kirtland area). This was the first time that a commandment
had been given for the church members to leave their homes and gather to a
central location. Other gatherings would
follow: Jackson County, Missouri, Nauvoo, Illinois, and Salt Lake City. The Lord revealed to Joseph and Sidney that
before they left for Ohio they were to pay special attention to the Colesville
Branch in New York. The families in the
branch, most notable the Knights, had been very close to the Lord and the
prophet. The Lord told Joseph that they
had shown strong faith in their prayers.
2 And
again, I say unto you that ye shall not go until ye have preached my gospel in
those parts, and have strengthened up the church whithersoever it is
found, and more especially in Colesville;
for, behold, they pray unto me in much faith.
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