True to the Faith

See Joseph Smith—History 1:13–20.) As Joseph Smith proved his worthiness, he was given a divine mission as a prophet of God. President John Taylor, the third President of the Church, wrote, “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it” (D&C 135:3).

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D&C 76:22–24; 135:3; Joseph Smith—History 1:25Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has its foundation in that testimony and in the revelations Joseph Smith received, the sacred truths he taught, and the authority of God’s priesthood restored through him.SummaryFrom the time of Joseph Smith’s vision of the Father and the Son in 1820, the Prophet had a strong testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

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Joseph Smith—History 1:59Click to View Larger FormatSeventeen-year-old Joseph Smith went about his usual duties on the farm the morning after Moroni had visited him three times during the night. See Joseph Smith—History 1:59.)SummaryThe next day after Moroni’s three visits, the angel visited Joseph Smith a fourth time to repeat his message.

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Joseph, then seven, drove “one of the ox teams from Montrose [across the river from Nauvoo] to Winter Quarters,” which was about 200 miles (see Joseph Fielding Smith, comp., Life of Joseph F. Smith [1969], 131). Her courage and faith had led her family across the plains and finally into the Salt Lake Valley, 20 hours in advance of the captain who had tried to discourage her.SummaryMary Fielding Smith was left with a large family when her husband, Hyrum, was killed with his brother the Prophet Joseph Smith.

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Joseph Smith—History 1:12Click to View Larger FormatYoung Joseph Smith moved with his family from Vermont to Palmyra, New York, when he was about 10 years old. As time went on, Joseph received authority and instructions to restore the true Church of Jesus Christ to the earth.SummaryYoung Joseph Smith worried about which church was right.

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Joseph Smith—History 1:33Click to View Larger FormatAfter Joseph Smith received his First Vision, he told several people about it. See Joseph Smith—History 1:47.)SummaryOn the night of 21 September 1823, 17-year-old Joseph Smith was praying.

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And his name shall be called after me; and it shall be after the name of his father” (2 Nephi 3:6, 14–15).“Happiness,” Joseph Smith taught, “is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God” (History of the Church, 5:1... Men who helped Joseph Smith with his work testified that he had done more for the people on this earth than anyone other than Jesus Christ.Image provided courtesy of the Community of Christ (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), Independence, Missouri.Print © 1992, 1997 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Among the faithful who were teaching others were his father, Hyrum Smith, and the Prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph F. Smith was nine years old when he drove an ox team across the plains.

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Joseph and Emma Smith lived on a little farm near Harmony, Pennsylvania. Jesus told Joseph Smith how Oliver and all people can get help from God.Doctrine and Covenants 9:7When people need help, they should think carefully about what to do.

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Joseph Smith was born on 23 December 1805. Doctors tried to make his leg better, but they couldn’t.Hyrum Smith was one of Joseph’s older brothers.

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But after Joseph was arrested, a judge said he had done nothing wrong and let him go.The mobs were angry that Joseph Smith had been released. Joseph Smith sent missionaries to teach the gospel in other lands.

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He was with Joseph in Carthage Jail.Rigdon, Sidney Sidney Rigdon was one of Joseph’s counselors.Smith, Alvin Alvin Smith was one of Joseph Smith’s older brothers. Joseph was killed in Carthage Jail.Smith, Joseph Sr. Joseph Smith Sr. was Joseph Smith’s father.Smith, Lucy Lucy Smith was Joseph Smith’s mother.Smith, Samuel Samuel Smith was Joseph Smith’s younger brother.

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Jesus told Joseph Smith He wanted Twelve Apostles.arrested The soldiers arrested Joseph Smith. The mob tried to make Joseph Smith drink poison.pray To pray means to talk to Heavenly Father.preached Joseph Smith preached to the people.

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Joseph Smith wrote letters to the Saints while he was in Liberty Jail. Nauvoo means beautiful.While the Saints were starting to build Nauvoo, Joseph Smith went to see the president of the United States.

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After Sidney arrived, Joseph Smith received a revelation for him. Jesus said He would reveal to Joseph Smith what parts of the Bible should be corrected.

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The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith

English approval: 2/05Front cover painting: Brother Joseph, by David LindsleyBack cover painting: detail from He Is Risen, by Del ParsonJoseph Smith: A Prophet of GodWhen Joseph Smith was 14 years old, he wanted to know which church he should join, so he asked God in sincere prayer. Joseph Smith was born in 1805 in Sharon, Vermont.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Joseph Smith and the Restoration of the Priesthood Joseph Smith was one of the “noble and great” spirit children of our Heavenly Father. Both Joseph of Egypt and Lehi, the Book of Mormon prophet, knew about Joseph Smith and his mission.

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D&C 25:1Click to View Larger FormatEmma Hale Smith was the wife of Joseph Smith, prophet of the Restoration. See Jones, “Emma Hale Smith,” Ensign, Aug. 1992, 36.)SummaryEmma Hale Smith was the wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

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True to the Faith

Joseph Smith was visited by an angel named Moroni. The Savior appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple.

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Joseph Smith and his family believed in God. Joseph was afraid and could not talk.Joseph Smith—History 1:15But Joseph did not stop praying.

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