The following vision was received by Joseph Smith Jr. July 12, 1843 in Nauvoo, Illinois. From the diary of Joseph Smith Jr.: “Wednesday, July 12. Received a Revelation in the office in presence of Hyrum Smith, and William Clayton.”
The following vision was received by Joseph Smith Jr. January 21, 1836 in Kirtland, OH. It was recorded in his September 1835–April 1836 journal on pages 135-139 in the handwriting of Warren Parrish. It was shortened and altered before being included in the Church of Jesus Chrsit of Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine and Covenants.
Behold my servant David: Thou hast been doing my work preparing the holy scriptures in my name, and I have seen that thou hast questions regarding the words of my prophets, as to their meaning…
After receiving previous instructions, I inquired further. Upon prayer and meditation, I was given of the Lord the following revelation…