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Doctrine & Covenants
Section 15
Jehovah speaks privately to John Whitmer, naming something known only between them — the repeated desire of John's heart — and answers it plainly: the work of highest worth is not office, property, or prominence, but declaring repentance such that souls are brought to Christ, that John may rest with them in the kingdom of the Father. The prayer pattern is embedded in the closing line: it is the Father's kingdom, Jehovah's covenant work — rest in the Father reached through the Son. No other counsel is given. The word is sufficient.
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Hearken, my servant John, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer.
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For behold, I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth.
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And I will tell you that which no man knoweth save me and thee alone—
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For many times you have desired of me to know that which would be of the most worth unto you.
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Behold, blessed are you for this thing, and for speaking my words which I have given you according to my commandments.
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And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen.
