Winchester, Benjamin. “The Object of a Continuation of Revel

Winchester, Benjamin. “The Object of a Continuation of Revelation,” The Gospel Reflector (Philadelphia) 1, no. 4 (15 February 1841): 89–96.
THE OBJECT OF A CONTINUTATION OF REVELATION.
As it ever has been, and now is, the privilege of the saints to receive revelations direct from heaven; and is also one of the distinctive features, that distinguish the Latter- Day Saints from other societies, we think it proper to make a few observations upon the design of them, that the reader may know the benefits of such blessings. The doctrine of immediate revelation from God is objected to be most societies who profess Christianity, and the principal reason why, we conceive to be for the want of a correct understanding of the object, that the Lord has ever had in view in revealing his word to his people. Some have supposed that a new revelation cannot be given without making known another gospel, and the moment we introduce the subject, we are assailed by priest and professor, who say there is to be no more revelations: for say they there is but one true gospel. We readily admit that there is but one true plan of salvation; but we as readily deny that the object of new revelation is to reveal another gospel. The gospel is the law of God, or the invariable rule of adoption, and through an obedience to it men and women are made [89] the adopted sons and daughters of God; and revelations were given to the people of God.