Historical Background
Joseph Smith spent the better part of the month of November preparing for the school of the prophet (see Section 88:118-141). Of this time, the Prophet wrote, “No month ever found me more busily engaged than November; but as my life consisted of activity and unyielding exertions, I made this my rule: When the Lord commands, do it” (History of the Church 2:170). This revelation is directed to Warren Cowdery, older brother of Oliver Cowdery. He and his wife, Patience Simonds, were residents of Paulet, Vermont; where Warren had acted as a physician. They were the parents of eleven children. He and his family moved to Freedom, New York in 1824, where he was the postmaster. Warren joined the Church in 1831. With this revelation, Warren Cowdery was appointed by the Prophet to serve as presiding high priest over the Church in Freedom, New York, and the surrounding communities.
D&C 106:1-8 The Calling of Warren Cowdery
What was Warren’s calling? Where was he to serve? What warnings and blessings did the Lord give Brother Cowdery? What portions of his warnings and blessings from the Lord apply to all members?
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