Certain lessons, entitled "Lectures on Faith," which were bound in with the Doctrine and Covenants in some of its former issues, are not included in this edition. Those lessons were prepared for use in the School of the Elders, conducted in Kirtland, Ohio, during the winter of 1834-1835; but they were never presented to nor accepted by the Church as being otherwise than theological lectures or lessons.

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SECTION 132.

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, recorded July 12, 1843, relating to the new and everlasting covenant, including the eternity of the marriage covenant, as also plurality of wives. The Prophet's inquiry of the Lord — He is told to prepare himself to receive the new and everlasting covenant — Conditions of this law — The power of the Holy Priesthood instituted by the Lord must be operative in ordinances to be in effect beyond the grave — Marriage by secular authority is- of effect during mortality only — Though the form of marriage should make it appear to be for time and eternity, the ordinance is not valid beyond the grave unless solemnized by the authority of the Holy Priesthood as the Lord directs — Marriage duly authorized for time and eternity to be attended by surpassing blessings — Essentials for the attainment of the status of godhood — The meaning of eternal lives — Plurality of wives acceptable only when commanded by the Lord — The sin of adultery— Commandment to Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet.