3b and they will be guided by the spirit of wisdom and revelation to do the work intrusted to their care.
4a Counsel has already been given to those gathering into the regions round about to consult with the elders and the bishops before removing into those regions,
4b that such removal may be accomplished through the having of all things prepared before them who seek to remove and become resident in the regions round about.
5 It is well to understand that the term "regions round about" must mean more than a small area of country round about the central spot, and that the necessity of the great majority of the church in gathering together can only be provided for by settling carefully together as many in one region as may be practicable and profitable and in accordance with the feelings of the people under the laws existing in the places where such settlements are to be made.
6a The great variety of callings, avocations, and professions will present difficulties precluding the practicability of all settling and living in near proximity to each other.
6b It is therefore within the province of those upon whom the burden of organization may rest to provide for other organizations or associations than those simply pastoral or agricultural.
6c Under this head there may be placed industrial associations of such sorts as the varied qualifications existing among workmen may demand.
7a It has been prophesied that the Gentiles shall assist in rebuilding the waste places of Zion.
7b This can not refer to the inhabitants of Zion who are the pure in heart, but must refer to the places which have been occupied or which it may be contemplated to occupy in the regions round about.
7c The Saints can not occupy in any place on the land of Zion which is not under the domination of civil law, and as citizens of the state, holding their liberties under the law, there must be a proper recognition and observance of these laws.
7d The Lord has said that this condition of obedience to law must continue until he comes whose right it is to come and assumes to reign over his people.
