DC 39:Intro SECTION 39
Revelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., January 1831, at Fayette, New York. This message was addressed to James
Covill, a Baptist minister, who had sought light concerning his relation to the Restoration movement.
DC 40:Intro SECTION 40
Revelation addressed to Joseph Smith, Jr., and Sidney Rigdon. It was received through Joseph at Fayette, New York, January 1831, and is a sequel to the revelation given to James
Covill (D. and C. 39).
DC 40:1a Behold, verily I say unto you, that the heart of my servant James
Covill was right before me, for he covenanted with me, that he would obey my word.
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