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DC 51:2b - DC 51:5c


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2b And let every man deal honestly, and be alike among this people, and receive alike, that ye may be one, even as I have commanded you.

3a And let that which belongeth to this people not be taken and given unto that of another church;

3b wherefore, if another church would receive money of this church, let them pay unto this church again, according as they shall agree;

3c and this shall be done through the bishop or the agent, which shall be appointed by the voice of the church.

4a And again, let the bishop appoint a storehouse unto this church, and let all things, both in money and in meat, which is more than is needful for the want of this people, be kept in the hands of the bishop.

4b And let him also reserve unto himself, for his own wants, and for the wants of his family, as he shall be employed in doing this business.

4c And thus I grant unto this people a privilege of organizing themselves according to my laws; and I consecrate unto them this land for a little season, until I, the Lord, shall provide for them otherwise, and command them to go hence; and the hour and the day is not given unto them;

4d wherefore let them act upon this land as for years, and this shall turn unto them for their good.

5a Behold, this shall be an example unto my servant Edward Partridge, in other places, in all churches.

5b And whoso is found a faithful, a just, and a wise steward, shall enter into the joy of his Lord, and shall inherit eternal life.

5c Verily, I say unto you, I am Jesus Christ, who cometh quickly, in an hour you think not. Even so. Amen.

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