The December 25, 1884 Revelation

This revelation, given on Christmas Day in 1884, delivers a solemn call to repentance and

personal reformation. The Lord warns of approaching judgments upon the nation and

emphasizes the necessity for both individuals and quorums within the Priesthood to fully align

themselves with His laws. Negligence in obeying sacred directives has placed the Saints in spiritual

danger. In this communication, the Lord reaffirms that His blessings, protection, and guidance

are reserved for those who obey in truth—not merely in name. Zion must purge itself of pride,

vanity, and iniquity, and walk in humility and obedience if the people are to withstand the trials

soon to come.

Versified by Truth Bound Publishing.

1. There are some things that ought to be put right. Some time ago there was word given for

the brethren and their families to put themselves in order before the Lord, and it is necessary

that these things should be carried out; for there has been a negligence in some of these matters.

2. And if my people and Priesthood desire my blessing and guidance and protection, they

must and shall be subject to my law.

3. And it is necessary that the various quorums of the Priesthood should place themselves

right before me, saith the Lord, and that as individuals they should place themselves in that

position; for if they do not, they have no claim upon my blessing or my protection.

4. A day of trouble and anxiety and sorrow and judgment will soon overtake this nation and

other nations; it is nigh at hand, and the inhabitants of Zion must purge themselves from

iniquity, folly, covetousness, and vanity, and listen to and obey my laws, or they cannot have my

protection.

5. For I, the Lord, will not be mocked, but the wrongdoer shall receive the just recompense of

reward, and the sinners in Zion shall be afraid, and fearfulness shall also take hold of the wicked

and the ungodly that are in your midst.

6. And if you, my people, obey my law and keep my commandments—to do them not in

name only but in reality—I will be your shield and protector and your strong tower, and no

man shall be able to hurt you; for I will be your defense.

7. Therefore, humble yourselves before me, and purify yourselves, that your acts and doings

may be acceptable before me. For if you do not, you will share in the condemnation of the

wicked.

8. Therefore, listen to the counsels of those whom I have appointed, and seek not your own

will and way, but the will of the Lord your God; for by Him only can you be sustained in the

time of trouble which is fast approaching.

9. Even so, Amen.

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