D&C 47
Historical records suggest that John Whitmer wasn't necessarily thrilled with the call -
"And again, I say unto you that it shall be appointed unto him to keep the church record and history continually; for Oliver Cowdery I have appointed to another office." (Doctrine and Covenants 47:3)
Just as it is today, where we are continually called for a period of service and then released, this was the case with Oliver Cowdery. We too may not be thrilled with a calling, but we should strive to faithfully magnify that call until released and another called.
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