Topics.--1. Organizing Zion's camp. 2. March of Zion's camp. 3. The camp
on Fishing river. 4. The scourge.

Questions and Review.--1. What was Parley P. Pratt and Lyman Wight's
mission to Kirtland? 2. What instruction did the Lord give them? (See Doc.
and Cov., sec. 103.) 3. How was Zion's camp organized? 4. What was its
object? 5. Through what states did it march? 6. What were Joseph's
teachings about kindness to animals? 7. What was the fate of James
Campbell? 8. How were the brethren saved from their enemies on Fishing
river? 9. What did the brethren propose to the citizens of Jackson? 10. Why
did the scourge come upon the camp? 11. What revelation was given on
Fishing river? 12. Where and when was Zion's camp disbanded?




CHAPTER XVI.

THE CHURCH AT KIRTLAND.


During the time that the Saints were having such a hard time in Missouri,
the Church in and around Kirtland was growing in numbers and strength.
Joseph with many of the elders went on missionary trips to various parts of
the United States and Canada, and many new branches of the Church were
organized.

In September, 1831, Joseph moved to the town of Hiram, about thirty miles
from Kirtland. While living here, he was busy translating the scriptures,
preaching the gospel, and holding meetings. Thirteen of the revelations