>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/34?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e22::c12e22) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/14?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-4-november-1830-dc-34) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 30-36)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/15-doctrine-and-covenants-30-36?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This revelation was given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Orson Pratt in Fayette, New York, on November 4, 1830, shortly after Orson's conversion by his brother Parley, in the Peter Whitmer Sr. home, to call him to missionary service. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God speaks to a young man named Orson, telling him that Jesus loves him and wants him to share the good news about Jesus coming back soon, like a helpful messenger. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord declares Himself as the Savior who will soon return, affirming His love for Orson Pratt and calling him to preach repentance and the gospel with power, as the time is short before the Second Coming [[D&C 34#1|v1-4]] — divine introduction and call; Orson is instructed to lift up his voice like a trumpet, declare the word boldly, and prepare the way for Christ's advent, with promises of protection and blessings for faithfulness [[D&C 34#5|v5-9]][[D&C 34#6|]][[D&C 34#7|]][[D&C 34#8|]][[D&C 34#9|]] — missionary charge and assurances; the revelation emphasizes urgency in gathering Israel and building up the Church amid impending judgments [[D&C 34#10|v10-12]] — final exhortations and prophecy. > >#Gospel/MissionaryWork #Gospel/SecondComing #Gospel/Revelation ###### 1 1 My son Orson, hearken and hear and behold what I, the Lord God, shall say unto you, even Jesus Christ your Redeemer; ###### 2 2 The light and the life of the world, a light which shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not; ###### 3 3 Who so loved the world that he gave his own life, that as many as would believe might become the sons of God. Wherefore you are my son; ###### 4 4 And blessed are you because you have believed; ###### 5 5 And more blessed are you because you are called of me to preach my gospel-- ###### 6 6 To lift up your voice as with the sound of a trump, both long and loud, and cry repentance unto a crooked and perverse generation, preparing the way of the Lord for his second coming. ###### 7 7 For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, the time is soon at hand that I shall come in a cloud with power and great glory. ###### 8 8 And it shall be a great day at the time of my coming, for all nations shall tremble. ###### 9 9 But before that great day shall come, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon be turned into blood; and the stars shall refuse their shining, and some shall fall, and great destructions await the wicked. ###### 10 10 Wherefore, lift up your voice and spare not, for the Lord God hath spoken; therefore prophesy, and it shall be given by the power of the Holy Ghost. ###### 11 11 And if you are faithful, behold, I am with you until I come-- ###### 12 12 And verily, verily, I say unto you, I come quickly. I am your Lord and your Redeemer. Even so. Amen.