Doctrine and Covenants / Doctrine and Covenants / 47 The Bible Doctrine and Covenants 47 1–4, John Whitmer is designated to keep the history of the Church and to write for the Prophet. 1Behold, it is expedient in me that my servant John should write and keep a regular history, and assist you, my servant Joseph, in transcribing all things which shall be given you, until he is called to further duties. 2Again, verily I say unto you that he can also lift up his voice in meetings, whenever it shall be expedient. 3And again, I say unto you that it shall be appointed unto him to keep the church record and history continually; for Oliver Cowdery I have appointed to another office. 4Wherefore, it shall be given him, inasmuch as he is faithful, by the Comforter, to write these things. Even so. Amen. ← Doctrine and Covenants 46 Doctrine and Covenants 48 →