Shortly after this, Joseph made his second visit to Missouri. After his
return, he settled again at Kirtland, where he continued to receive many
revelations and to do much for the building up of the Church.
On December 25, 1832, Joseph received a revelation wherein it was stated
that the time would come when there would be a great war between the
Northern States and the Southern States. Even the place of its beginning
was told, namely, South Carolina.
In February, 1833, a school was opened in Kirtland for the elders of the
Church. It was called the "School of the Prophets," and there the brethren
met and were instructed in the principles of the gospel.
A revelation called the Word of Wisdom was given on the 27th of the same
month. You will find it in the Doctrine and Covenants, section 89, and
every one of you should read it.
On March 18th a very important meeting was held in Kirtland. On that date
Joseph ordained Sidney Rigdon to be his first counselor, and Frederick G.
Williams to be his second counselor, and these three now became the First
Presidency, which is the highest authority in the Church. You have been
told something of Sidney Rigdon. Elder Williams held his position nearly
five years, when he apostatized, and Hyrum Smith was chosen in his stead.
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