Changes and edits have been made to the D&C. This has not been hidden by the church in both foundational and current times. In 1974, Elder Packer said in conference: I came across the change in what is now D&C 27 in another thread and decided to research further. The Josephsmithpapers.org website has been invaluable. The original revelation was received in 1830 (Aug or Sep) by "Joseph the Seer at a time that he went to purchase wine for Sacrament & he was stoped (sic) by an Angel &a