Doctrine and Covenants
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, 17 April 1838 (see History of the Church, 3:23).
Church positions held by those who are not faithful will be given to others.
1. Verily thus saith the Lord: It is wisdom in my servant
David W. Patten, that he settle up all his business as soon as he possibly can, and make a disposition of his merchandise, that he may perform a mission unto me
next spring, in company with others, even twelve including himself, to testify of my name and bear glad tidings unto all the world.
2. For verily thus saith the Lord, that inasmuch as there are those among you who deny my name, others shall be planted in their stead and receive their bishopric.
Amen.
