Govern, Government See also Government, Civil; Order; Regulate; Rule unto us a child is born, and government shall be upon his shoulder, 2Â Ne. 19:6 (Isa. 9:6). of increase of government and peace there is no end, 2Â Ne. 19:7 (Isa. 9:7). govern your house in meekness, D&C 31:9. officers to govern affairs of Church property, D&C 38:36. scriptures given for law to govern Church, D&C 41:3 (42:59). that which is governed by law is preserved by law, D&C 88:34. the Lord governs and executes all things, D&C 88:40. priesthood offices given for helps and governments, D&C 124:143. the Lord sets Kolob to govern planets, Abr. 3:3, 9.