This is the first revelation received by Joseph Smith in Missouri and announces at last the location of the city of Zion.

Is this not the like first major climax of the early restoration?

I mean, ever since the first vision and the organization of the church, like everything has been headed toward this moment.

Here it is, the big announcement. This one's a big deal.

Jaycey, we're back.

Part two.

Yeah.

Sections 55 to 57 of the Doctrine Covenants.

This is where we finish the road design.

And also we meet some interesting characters kind of along the way, including the focal point

of section 55, one of the more colorful figures

in the history of the church, William Wines Phelps, W.W. Phelps.

Producer of many hymns that church members around the world enjoy to sing today.

The Spirit of God, Redeemer of Israel. If you could hide a Kolob, praise to the man.

Beautiful poet and writer.

So let's dive in to section 55.

William Wines-Felps is the editor of a newspaper, the Ontario Phoenix.

When he begins to hear stories about

a new book of scripture brought forth by a prophet in the nearby community of Palmyra.

So Phelps is acquainted with several early members of the church.

That includes Martin Harris and Thomas B. Marsh.

And a lot of early converts live near Phelps's homes in Canaanagua, New York,

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