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Prophetic text

Revelation, 7 May 1831 [D&C 49]

Joseph Smith; Joseph Smith Papers edition

A mission instruction addressing Shakers places Christ in heaven until his near descent while withholding knowledge of the day and hour.

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Edition and location

Joseph Smith Papers featured historical witness, specified in locator and source note; modern documentary transcription

Revelation Book 1, page 80

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