>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/25?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e19::c12e19) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/11?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-july-1830-c-dc-25) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 23-26)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/12-doctrine-and-covenants-23-26?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation given by the Lord through Joseph Smith to Emma Smith in Harmony, Pennsylvania, in July 1830, amid early Church organization and personal trials. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God tells Emma she is special and chosen to help her husband and the church, like making songs and being kind without complaining. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord declares Emma Smith an elect lady, forgives her sins, and calls her to support her husband Joseph, avoid murmuring, and compile a hymnbook for the Church while expounding scriptures and exhorting others. She is warned against pride and worldly things, promised protection if faithful, and instructed to cleave to covenants. [[D&C 25#1|v1-6]] — Emma's calling and forgiveness; [[D&C 25#7|v7-12]][[D&C 25#8|]][[D&C 25#9|]][[D&C 25#10|]][[D&C 25#11|]][[D&C 25#12|]] — duties including hymn selection and value of righteous song; [[D&C 25#13|v13-16]] — admonitions to faithfulness and blessings. > >#Gospel/Women #Gospel/Calling #Gospel/Hymns ###### 1 1 Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, while I speak unto you, Emma Smith, my daughter; for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom. ###### 2 2 A revelation I give unto you concerning my will; and if thou art faithful and walk in the paths of virtue before me, I will preserve thy life, and thou shalt receive an inheritance in Zion. ###### 3 3 Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called. ###### 4 4 Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to come. ###### 5 5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., thy husband, in his afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness. ###### 6 6 And thou shalt go with him at the time of his going, and be unto him for a scribe, while there is no one to be a scribe for him, that I may send my servant, Oliver Cowdery, whithersoever I will. ###### 7 7 And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit. ###### 8 8 For he shall lay his hands upon thee, and thou shalt receive the Holy Ghost, and thy time shall be given to writing, and to learning much. ###### 9 9 And thou needest not fear, for thy husband shall support thee in the church; for unto them is his calling, that all things might be revealed unto them, whatsoever I will, according to their faith. ###### 10 10 And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better. ###### 11 11 And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns, as it shall be given thee, which is pleasing unto me, to be had in my church. ###### 12 12 For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads. ###### 13 13 Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made. ###### 14 14 Continue in the spirit of meekness, and beware of pride. Let thy soul delight in thy husband, and the glory which shall come upon him. ###### 15 15 Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come. ###### 16 16 And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen.