The Bible

Doctrine and Covenants 111

1–5, The Lord looks to the temporal needs of His servants; 6–11, He will deal mercifully with Zion and arrange all things for the good of His servants.

1I, the Lord your God, am not displeased with your coming this journey, notwithstanding your follies.

2I have much treasure in this city for you, for the benefit of Zion, and many people in this city, whom I will gather out in due time for the benefit of Zion, through your instrumentality.

3Therefore, it is expedient that you should form acquaintance with men in this city, as you shall be led, and as it shall be given you.

4And it shall come to pass in due time that I will give this city into your hands, that you shall have power over it, insomuch that they shall not discover your secret parts; and its wealth pertaining to gold and silver shall be yours.

5Concern not yourselves about your debts, for I will give you power to pay them.

6Concern not yourselves about Zion, for I will deal mercifully with her.

7Tarry in this place, and in the regions round about;

8And the place where it is my will that you should tarry, for the main, shall be signalized unto you by the peace and power of my Spirit, that shall flow unto you.

9This place you may obtain by hire. And inquire diligently concerning the more ancient inhabitants and founders of this city;

10For there are more treasures than one for you in this city.

11Therefore, be ye as wise as serpents and yet without sin; and I will order all things for your good, as fast as ye are able to receive them. Amen.