September 1835
Messenger and Advocate. 1835. "Extracts of Conference Minutes." September: 186.
Extracts of Conference Minutes
Council met in Kirtland, Sept. 28 and took into consideration the case of Elder G. Bishop, who had previously been suspended by the travelling council, for interpreting some passages of Scripture in an improper manner; and also for persisting in said erroneous opinions, &c. He made a humble confession and asked the forgiveness of the councils and the church; and promised to do better for the future.--He was forgiven, restored and received into fellowship.[1]
Also, Elder P. H. Young, who had been disfellowshipped by the High Council, for alleged improper conduct, personally appeared before said council; and the charge not being sustained, he was honorably acquitted, and restored to his former standing and fellowship.
Warren Parrish, Clerk.
[1] The points on which Elder Bishop was suspended, were not points on the gospel, as we know of; but of some other mysterious passages: for instance one respecting the two witnesses: Rev. chap. XI. He stated that J. Smith, Jr. and O. Cowdery were the two persons alluded to, &c. which is incorrect.
Council met in Kirtland, Sept. 28 and took into consideration the case of Elder G. Bishop, who had previously been suspended by the travelling council, for interpreting some passages of Scripture in an improper manner; and also for persisting in said erroneous opinions, &c. He made a humble confession and asked the forgiveness of the councils and the church; and promised to do better for the future.--He was forgiven, restored and received into fellowship.[1]
Also, Elder P. H. Young, who had been disfellowshipped by the High Council, for alleged improper conduct, personally appeared before said council; and the charge not being sustained, he was honorably acquitted, and restored to his former standing and fellowship.
Warren Parrish, Clerk.
[1] The points on which Elder Bishop was suspended, were not points on the gospel, as we know of; but of some other mysterious passages: for instance one respecting the two witnesses: Rev. chap. XI. He stated that J. Smith, Jr. and O. Cowdery were the two persons alluded to, &c. which is incorrect.