A Revelation given to Joseph Smith Jr. in Kirtland Ohio, January 12, 1838 upon an inquiry being made of the Lord, whither any branch of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints can be considered a stake of Zion until they have acknowledged the authority of the First Presidency by a vote of such Church. Recorded as Doctrine of the Saints Section 72,
The following revelation was received by Joseph Smith Jr. but not included in the Latter Day Saint Doctrine and Covenants. Due to the importance of the revelation, the Fellowship wishes to include it in the final version of our version of this modern day scripture. A Revelation given at the French Farm, Kirtland Ohio in the presence of Joseph Smith Jr, Sidney Rigdon, Vinson Knight and George W. Robinson, January 12th. 1838. When inquiry was made of the Lord relative…