Section 49
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, and Leman Copley, at Kirtland, Ohio, May 7, 1831.
Leman Copley had embraced the gospel but still held to some of the teachings of the Shakers (United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing), to which he had formerly belonged.
Some of the beliefs of the Shakers were that Christ’s Second Coming had already occurred and that He had appeared in the form of a woman, Ann Lee.
He had appeared in the form of a woman, Ann Lee. They did not consider baptism by water essential. They rejected marriage and believed in a life of total celibacy. Some Shakers also forbade the eating of meat. In prefacing this revelation, Joseph Smith’s history states,
“In order to have [a] more perfect understanding on the subject, I inquired of the Lord, and received the following.” The revelation refutes some of the basic concepts of the Shaker group. The aforementioned brethren took a copy of the revelation to the Shaker community (near Cleveland, Ohio) and read it to them in its entirety, but it was rejected.
side note from the SILVER INDUSTRY
AI Overview
"Anna" on the Morgan dollar refers to Anna Willess Williams, a Philadelphia school teacher who served as the model for the depiction of Lady Liberty on the coin's obverse. She was chosen by U.S. Mint engraver George T. Morgan for her distinct profile, which he felt embodied the American spirit.
Here's a bit more detail:
Model for Lady Liberty:
Anna Willess Williams was selected as the model for the Lady Liberty portrait that appears on the obverse of the Morgan Silver Dollar.
Selected for her profile:
George T. Morgan, who designed the coin, was impressed with her profile, stating that it was the most perfect he had seen.
Brief fame and privacy:
After her identity was revealed, Williams received a lot of attention, including thousands of letters and visits. She preferred to keep her modeling work private, describing it as "an incident of my youth".
"Silver Dollar Girl":
Williams became known as the "Silver Dollar Girl".
1–7, The day and hour of Christ’s coming will remain unknown until He comes; 8–14, Men must repent, believe the gospel, and obey the ordinances to gain salvation; 15–16, Marriage is ordained of God; 17–21, The eating of meat is approved; 22–28, Zion will flourish and the Lamanites blossom as the rose before the Second Coming.
AI Overview
"Anna" on the Morgan dollar refers to Anna Willess Williams, a Philadelphia school teacher who served as the model for the depiction of Lady Liberty on the coin's obverse. She was chosen by U.S. Mint engraver George T. Morgan for her distinct profile, which he felt embodied the American spirit.
Here's a bit more detail:
Model for Lady Liberty:
Anna Willess Williams was selected as the model for the Lady Liberty portrait that appears on the obverse of the Morgan Silver Dollar.
Selected for her profile:
George T. Morgan, who designed the coin, was impressed with her profile, stating that it was the most perfect he had seen.
Brief fame and privacy:
After her identity was revealed, Williams received a lot of attention, including thousands of letters and visits. She preferred to keep her modeling work private, describing it as "an incident of my youth".
"Silver Dollar Girl":
Williams became known as the "Silver Dollar Girl".
They did not consider baptism by water essential. They rejected marriage and believed in a life of total celibacy. Some Shakers also forbade the eating of meat. In prefacing this revelation, Joseph Smith’s history states, “In order to have [a] more perfect understanding on the subject, I inquired of the Lord, and received the following.” The revelation refutes some of the basic concepts of the Shaker group. The aforementioned brethren took a copy of the revelation to the Shaker community (near Cleveland, Ohio) and read it to them in its entirety, but it was rejected.
1–7, The day and hour of Christ’s coming will remain unknown until He comes; 8–14, Men must repent, believe the gospel, and obey the ordinances to gain salvation; 15–16, Marriage is ordained of God; 17–21, The eating of meat is approved; 22–28, Zion will flourish and the Lamanites blossom as the rose before the Second Coming.
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