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Doctrine & Covenants
Section 79
Jehovah commissions Jared Carter to return to the eastern mission field, authorizing him to move by the leading of the Comforter — the one sent in Christ's name who teaches the truth and directs the path. His ordination already confers the authority he needs; fidelity is the only condition named. The promise of being crowned again with sheaves is drawn from the harvest field of Israel's covenant language: the faithful servant who goes and reaps is met with an increase proportional to his obedience. The charge closes with a direct word of peace from Jehovah Himself.
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Verily I say unto you, that it is my will that my servant Jared Carter should go again into the eastern countries, from place to place, and from city to city, in the power of the ordination wherewith he has been ordained, proclaiming glad tidings of great joy, even the everlasting gospel.
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And I will send upon him the Comforter, which shall teach him the truth and the way whither he shall go;
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And inasmuch as he is faithful, I will crown him again with sheaves.
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Wherefore, let your heart be glad, my servant Jared Carter, and fear not, saith your Lord, even Jesus Christ. Amen.
