7/19/2017 - Section 51:1-2
July 19, 2017 Section 51:1-2 Calling Help In, Laws Why the Lord Gives Them, Seek the Lord’s Help then Follow His Suggestions, It’s May 1831, about 4 months since the Lord instructed the Saints to gather in Ohio (D&C 37:3—Dec 1830). Edward Partridge has been called as bishop. The basic elements of the law of consecration had been given (D&C42—Feb 1831). More and more saints are arriving in Ohio, and Bishop Partridge—whose calling was to “regulate stewardships and properties”, sought help from the Prophet for more details on the law of consecration. Joseph went to the Lord and received Section 51. Orson Pratt was with Joseph, when he received this revelation. His experience was later reported in the Millennial Star, 11 Aug. 1874 pp498-99: “ No great noise or physical manifestation was made; Joseph was as calm as the morning sun. But he noticed a change in his countenance that he had never noticed before, when a revelation was given to him. Josephs face was exceedingl...