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SECTION 116 Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet near Wight's Ferry, at a place called Spring Hill, Daviess County, Missouri, May 19, 1838. HC 3:35. |
The Lord gives Joseph Smith the name of the 'gathering place' of Adam, past, present and future, where man gathers to meet with God. |
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1 SPRING Hill is named by the Lord
aAdam-ondi-Ahman, because, said he, it is the place where
bAdam shall come to visit his people, or the Ancient
of Days shall sita, as spoken of by
Daniel the prophet.
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1a Ancient of Days shall sit |
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Dan. 7:13 (13-14, 22); D&C 78:15 (15, 20); D&C 95:17; D&C 107:53; D&C 117:8 (8, 11). Note that a song titled "Adam-ondi-Ahman," written by W. W. Phelps, was sung at the Kirtland Temple dedication (HC 2:417). b TG Adam
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