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TO THE SEVENTIES.

The following instructions were presented at a meeting of the First
Presidency of the Church and the Councils of the Twelve Apostles and the First
Seven Presidents of the Seventies, on Saturday, April 14th, 1883, and were
approved by unanimous vote of said meeting:

Salt Lake City, U. T., 13th April, 1883.
To the Councils of the Twelve Apostles and
the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies:

We desire the Twelve to confer with the First Presidents of the Seventies
and request them to fill up, organize and set in order the various quorums of
the Seventies, as contemplated in the following instructions, and also to aid
them in the selection of a suitable man to fill the vacancy in the Council of
the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies, occasioned by the death of Elder
John Van Cott, and would suggest the propriety of selecting one from among the
Scandinavian brethren to fill this position.
Your brethren in the Gospel,
JOHN TAYLOR,
GEORGE Q. CANNON,
JOSEPH F. SMITH,
First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints.

UPON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SEVENTIES.

Salt Lake City, U. T., April 13, 1883.

In the organization of these quorums in October, 1844, there were ten
quorums, each provided with seven presidents, which presidents constituted the
First Quorum of Seventies, and of which the First Seven Presidents of the
Seventies were members, and over which they presided. But as the Seventies
have greatly increased, these regulations will not apply to the present
circumstances; and furthermore, the First Quorum, according to the present
organization, has not acted in a quorum capacity, but it would seem there are
duties devolving upon its members, as a quorum, that may require their
official action.
The First Quorum of Seventies may be composed of the First Seven
Presidents of the Seventies, and the senior president of the first sixty-four
quorums. These may form the Seventy referred to in the Book of Doctrine and
Covenants, and may act in an official capacity as the First Quorum of
Seventies.
The senior presidents of the other quorums, over and above the
sixty-four, may meet with the First Quorum in their assemblies in any other
than an official capacity; but in case of the absence of any of the members of
the First Quorum, they can act in the place of such members with the First
Quorum during such absence, in any cases of importance that may arise.
The head-quarters of the different quorums, and the records thereof, may
be distributed throughout, the various Wards and Stakes, under the direction
of the First Seven Presidents, as the number of the Priesthood residing in
such localities may seem to justify, and any vacancies that may exist, either
in the presidency or membership of the different quorums can be filled by the
ordination of persons residing in the locality in which the respective quorums
are organized.
Any of the members or presidents of other quorums who are in good
standing may have the privilege of joining the quorum located in the district
in which they reside; but in such cases they should first obtain a certificate
as to their standing in the quorum from which they desire to withdraw: to
obtain which it would only be necessary to procure a certificate of their good
standing from the Bishop of the Ward to which they belong, provided their
names are found upon the record of their quorum as in good standing.
The presidents of the quorums residing in the district where their
respective quorums are organized shall have a general supervision of all the
Seventies residing in their district.
In all cases where members of quorums are called in question, a majority
of their respective quorums will have jurisdiction in all cases involving
their standing in the quorum, but in case there is not a majority residing in
the district where the quorum is organized, or in the case of scattered
members, the members present should investigate the matter and report their
findings to the First Seven Presidents. Any complaints regarding the
presidents of quorums should be made to the First Seven Presidents of the
Seventies, who may suspend such presidents, if their conduct seem to justify
it, pending the action of the First Quorum. Any presidents or members from
whom fellowship has been withdrawn by the quorums, should be reported to the
High Council having jurisdiction.
The Seventies, when abroad, if anything should occur requiring their
supervision, in the absence of other authorities, may act upon the case of any
delinquent belonging to the Seventies, and should report their decisions to
the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies.
Your brethren in the Gospel,
JOHN TAYLOR,
GEORGE Q. CANNON,
JOSEPH F. SMITH,
First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints.

A Revelation given through President John Taylor, at Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory, on Saturday, April 14th, 1883, in answer to the question: "Show
unto us Thy will, O Lord, concerning the organization of the Seventies."
What ye have written is my will, and is acceptable unto me: and
furthermore,
Thus saith the Lord unto the First Presidency, unto the Twelve, unto the
Seventies and unto all my holy Priesthood, let not your hearts be troubled,
neither be ye concerned about the management and organization of my Church and
Priesthood and the accomplishment of my work. Fear me and observe my laws and
I will reveal unto you, from time to time, through the channels that I have
appointed, everything that shall be necessary for the future development and
perfection of my Church, for the adjustment and rolling forth of my kingdom,
and for the building up and the establishment of my Zion. For ye are my
Priesthood and I am your God. Even so. Amen.
None of the brethren who have been heretofore appointed to positions as
Stake or Ward Presidents of the Seventies should feel that they are released
from any of the duties they have been appointed to perform, until they are so
notified, as their services will be required in effecting the organization
above contemplated, and it is desired that presidents of quorums and all of
the Seventies will render them any necessary aid in prosecuting their labors.
Communications designed for the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies
should be addressed to Robert Campbell, Box 357, Salt Lake City.
Your brethren,
WILFORD WOODRUFF,
In behalf of the Council of the Twelve Apostles.
HENRY HERRIMAN,
In behalf of the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies.

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