>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/108?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e6c::c12e6c) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/39?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-26-december-1835-dc-108) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 106-108)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/39-doctrine-and-covenants-106-108?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Lyman Sherman at Kirtland, Ohio, on December 26, 1835, in response to Lyman's inquiry about the Lord's will concerning him amid Church gatherings and priesthood preparations. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God speaks kindly to a man named Lyman, telling him to be faithful and help his friends feel strong, and promises to bless him with special power and a happy home. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord assures Lyman Sherman that his sins are forgiven and counsels him to be patient and faithful until the solemn assembly, where he will receive further blessings and priesthood authority [[D&C 108#1|v1-4]] — assurance of forgiveness and call to faithfulness. He is instructed to strengthen his brethren in councils and not covet positions, with promises of an eternal inheritance and protection if obedient [[D&C 108#5|v5-8]][[D&C 108#6|]][[D&C 108#7|]][[D&C 108#8|]] — directives on service and promised blessings. The revelation emphasizes themes of humility, service in the priesthood, and divine rewards for steadfastness. > >#Gospel/Faithfulness #Gospel/Priesthood #Gospel/Blessings ###### 1 1 Verily thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant Lyman: Your sins are forgiven you, because you have obeyed my voice in coming up hither this morning to receive counsel of him whom I have appointed. ###### 2 2 Therefore, let your soul be at rest concerning your spiritual standing, and resist no more my voice. ###### 3 3 And arise up and be more careful henceforth in observing your vows, which you have made and do make, and you shall be blessed with exceeding great blessings. ###### 4 4 Wait patiently until the solemn assembly shall be called of my servants, then you shall be remembered with the first of mine elders, and receive right by ordination with the rest of mine elders whom I have chosen. ###### 5 5 Behold, this is the promise of the Father unto you if you continue faithful. ###### 6 6 And it shall be fulfilled upon you in that day that you shall have right to preach my gospel wheresoever I shall send you, from henceforth from that time. ###### 7 7 Therefore, strengthen your brethren in all your conversation, in all your prayers, in all your exhortations, and in all your doings. ###### 8 8 And behold, and lo, I am with you to bless you and deliver you forever. Amen.