The Doctrine and Covenants (1922 RLDS)/1878 resolution

by Joseph Smith, Jr., Joseph Smith III and Frederick M. Smith

The succeeding sections are published by the authority of the general conference of September, 1878, held at Gallands Grove, Iowa, as follows:

“Whereas, we accept the revelations heretofore given to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, through the present presiding officer thereof, as being the word of the Lord to his church, equally with those published in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants; therefore be it

“Resolved, that the revelations received by the president of the church in 1861, 1863, and 1865, be received as from God, authoritative and binding on us as a body; and in connection with the revelation of 1873, that they be hereafter compiled with that book.”

Passed September 13, 1878.