8/25/2017 - Section 65:1-6
August 25, 2017 Section 65:1- 6 Prayer Importance of, Prayer How To, Prayer Way of Life, Prayer Leads to Strength, Joseph Smith said that this section is a prayer: “In the fore part of October, I received the following prayer [D&C 65] through revelation” (History of the Church 1:218) Smith and Sjodahl, Commentary, P 397: “At Hiram [Ohio] several important conferences were held. There [sixteen] Revelations were received, including the memorable vision recorded in Section 76. There a mob, excited by the agitation of Ezra Booth, who had denied the faith and become an enemy, tried to take the life of the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon. No doubt, this revelation came to strengthen them for the work and experiences before them.” And as I read these verses, I feel it is a prayer of the Savior to His Father. In that prayer, Christ goes over what has happened, and what will happen. He makes clear what actions would be the most important to perform. He gives honor and glory...