D&C 47:1a Behold, 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.

D&C 47:1b Again, verily, I say unto you that he can also lift up his voice in meetings whenever it shall be expedient.

D&C 47:2a And 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.

D&C 47:2b Wherefore, it shall be given him-inasmuch as he is faithful-by the Comforter, to write these things. Even so. Amen.