English · The Doctrine and Covenants (1891)
Revelation given through Joseph, the Seer, at Far West, Caldivell County, Missouri, April 17th, 1838.
Verily thus saith the Lord, it is wisdom in my servant David W. Patten, that he settle up all his business as soon as he possibly can, and make a disposition of his merchandise, that he may perform a mission unto me next spring, in company with others, even Twelve, including himself, to testify of my name, and bear glad tidings unto all the world;