<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article uncritically uses texts from within a religion or faith system without referring to secondary sources that critically analyze them . Please help improve this article by adding references to reliable secondary sources, with multiple points of view . (November 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article uncritically uses texts from within a religion or faith system without referring to secondary sources that critically analyze them . Please help improve this article by adding references to reliable secondary sources, with multiple points of view . (November 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Pearl of Great Price is part of the canonical standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints (LDS Church) and some other Latter Day Saint denominations . </P> <P> The first paragraph of the Introductory Note in the LDS edition of the Pearl of Great Price states: "The Pearl of Great Price is a selection of choice materials touching many significant aspects of the faith and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints . These items were produced by Joseph Smith and were published in the Church periodicals of his day ." </P>

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