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November 7, 1835

In the summer of 1835, a church council decided to send Bishop Edward Partridge and his counselor, Isaac Morley, on a mission to the Eastern States to “obtain donations for the poor saints and to also counsel the brethren.”[1] On June 2, they set out on their mission, beginning in Kirtland, Ohio. Partridge reported they traveled about “two thousand miles, visited about twenty-five churches . . . and held about fifty meetings” during their labors. On their mission they baptized three individuals and collected donations to help the poor, returning to Kirtland on October 29, 1835.[2]

The present revelation was recorded in Joseph Smith’s journal on November 7, 1835. In the revelation, the Lord declares his satisfaction with the recent missionary service of Bishop Partridge and his councilor, forgives their sins, and counsels them to stay in Kirtland until the time of the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. This revelation represents a measure of gratitude for faithful service in an otherwise difficult period for the Prophet.

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The word of the Lord came to me, saying—behold, I am well pleased with my servant Isaac Morley and my servant Edward Partridge because of the integrity of their hearts in laboring in my vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men. Verily, I say unto you, their sins are forgiven them; therefore, say unto them in my name that it is my will that they should tarry for a little season and attend the school, and also the solemn assembly for a wise purpose in me. Even so. Amen.

Notes

[1] Edward Partridge papers, 1818–1839; diary, 1835 January 27–1836 July 8; MS 892 box 1, folder 2, 16, Church History Library.

[2] Missionary reports, 1831–1900; Edward Partridge, reports, October 31, 1835; MS 6104, folder 6, Church History Library.