“Among the number was Wycom Clark; He got a revelation that he was to be the prophet— that he was the true revelator;” — George A. Smith¹

In 1831, the Pure Church of Christ was one of the first churches formed by dissenters from the early Church.² In Kirtland, Ohio, Wycam Clark, along with Northrop Sweet (who is mentioned in Doctrine and Covenants 33)³ and four others, broke away to establish their own church. Clark declared himself the true prophet and revelator.¹

This led to the creation of the Pure Church of Christ, initially comprising six members. However, despite their efforts, this new church failed to attract additional followers.¹

1. "Historical Discourse," George A. Smith, November 15, 1864, Journal of Discourses, Volume 11:4

2. "Divine Origin of 'Mormonism'--Doings and Sayings of Early Opposers and Apostates," George A. Smith, January 10, 1858, Journal of Discourses, Volume 7:114

3. Doctrine and Covenants 33:1