Hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, who have assembled yourselves together, according to my commandments,
in this land, which is the land of Missouri, which is the land which I have appointed and consecrated for the gathering of the saints. 57:1
This is the land of promise, and the place for the city of Zion. 57:2
It is wisdom that the land should be purchased by the saints, and also every tract lying westward, even unto the line running
directly between Jew and Gentile. 57:4
And also every tract bordering by the prairies, inasmuch as my disciples are enabled to buy lands. 57:5
Let my servant Sidney Gilbert ... receive moneys, to be an agent unto the church, to buy land in all the regions round about,
inasmuch as can be done in righteousness, and as wisdom shall direct. 57:6
Let my servant Edward Partridge ... divide unto the saints their inheritance. 57:7
Let my servant Sidney Gilbert plant himself in this place, and establish a store, that he may sell goods without fraud,
that he may obtain money to buy lands. 57:8
Let my servant Sidney Gilbert obtain a license . 57:9
Let my servant Oliver Cowdery assist him ... in whatsoever place I shall appoint unto him, to copy, and to correct, and select,
that all things may be right before me, as it shall be proved by the Spirit through him. 57:13
Let those of whom I have spoken be planted in the land of Zion, as speedily as can be, with their families. 57:14
Unto the residue of both elders and members further directions shall be given hereafter. 57:16
