CHAPTER XVI.

The Founding of Zion.

The First Act in the Founding of Zion.

Description of the Land of Zion.

Agricultural Products.

Animals, Domestic and Wild.

The Climate.

The Future Glory of Zion.

Dedication of the Temple Site.

First Conference in Zion.

Death of Polly Knight.

Directions for the Elders.

Prophet and Others Depart for Kirtland.

A Chance Meeting of Elders.

Arrival of the Prophet and Party at Kirtland.

Anxiety of the Saints to Receive the Word of the Lord.

Preparation to Move to Hiram.

{XV} CHAPTER XVII.

The Apostasy of Ezra Booth--Preparations for Publishing Book of Commandments.

The Prophet Move to Hiram.

Ezra Booth's Apostasy.

The Purchase of a Press.

A Prayer Revealed.

Revision of the Bible Renewed.

Instructions and Appointments of the Conference of October 11th.

Special Conference of October 21st.

Conference at Orange, Ohio, October 25th.

Special Conference Nov. 1st.

Language of Revelations Criticised.

The Folly of William M'Lellin.

Preparation of the Revelations for Publication, November 1st-15th.

Dedication of the Book of Commandments.

Esteem in which the Conference Held the Book of Commandments and Book of Mormon.