October 27, 1839

Commerce, Illinois
The high council voted that Joseph Smith's wife, Emma, select and publish an updated hymnbook for the Saints.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 4:17–18
Joseph Smith History C1:972 
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