Revelation, 1 November 1831–B [D&C 1]
Joseph Smith, attributed revelator; John Whitmer, manuscript copyist
Joseph Smith dictated this revelation at a conference in Hiram, Ohio, on 1 November 1831 as the preface to the Book of Commandments. It warns all people of coming judgment and calls them to prepare for the Lord’s coming. It is now Doctrine and Covenants 1.
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Edition and location
Joseph Smith Papers featured historical witness: Revelation Book 1, pp. 125–127. Source note and historical introduction consulted 30 September 2026. Catalogue identity for the revelation; the selected reader text is the later official English scripture witness (edition-lds-dc-1-english).
Revelation Book 1, pp. 125–127