[29]. See Doc. And Cov. the opening paragraph of Sections iv, vi, xi, xii, xiv, all given in the year 1829.
[30]. James 1, 13-15
CHAPTER I.
The Departure of the Twelve for England—Manifestation of God's Power in Healing the Sick at Commerce.
The Prophet's Literary Methods.
Friday, July 5, 1839.—I was dictating history, I say dictating, for I seldom use the pen myself. I always dictate all my communications, but employ a scribe to write them.
Saturday, 6.—I was at home reviewing the Church records.
Farewell to the Twelve.
Sunday, 7.—I was at the meeting held in the open air, at which a large assemblage was expected to listen to the farewell address of the Twelve, who were then about to take their departure on a most important mission, namely to the nations of the earth and the islands of the sea.