Proclamation of the First Presidency to the Saints Scattered Abroad, issued Jan. 15, 1841.It reviews the progress of the fledgling church, founded in 1830, despite hardships and persecutions. Here is a look at all six proclamations and what they mean: 1. A Proclamation to the Saints Scattered Abroad (1841) This early proclamation issued by the First Presidency invited Latter-day Saints to gather to Nauvoo. Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued on April 6, 1845. “Proclamation of the First Presidency to the Saints Scattered Abroad,” issued on January 15, 1841, in Nauvoo, Illinois—Signed by Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon and Hyrum Smith, the proclamation details the progress of the Church despite hardships and persecutions. A PROCLAMATION of the First Presidency of the Church to the Saints Scattered Abroad. A Proclamation of the First Presidency of the Church to the Saints Scattered Abroad (January 15, 1841, Nauvoo, Illinois) [This document, signed by Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Hyrum Smith, reviews the progress of the Church in spite of hardships and persecution, and speaks at length on the prospects of the settlement of Nauvoo, as the following excerpts illustrate.] Clearly, proclamations are rare. EXCERPTS FROM A PROCLAMATION OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY TO THE SAINTS SCATTERED ABROAD * * * Nauvoo The name of our City (Nauvoo) is of Hebrew orig in, and signifies a beautif ul situation, or place, carrying with it, also, the idea of rest; and is … Proclamation of the First Presidency to the Saints Scattered Abroad, issued on Jan. 15, 1841. Proclamation of the First Presidency and the …

The previous five proclamations are: Proclamation of the First Presidency to the Saints Scattered Abroad, issued on January 15, 1841, in Nauvoo, Illinois—Signed by Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon and Hyrum Smith, the proclamation details the progress of the Church despite hardships and persecutions.. Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…