![]() ![]() True, for instance, there were periodic arrivals of heavenly messengers, but these were punctuated by the periodic arrivals of earthly mobs. Yes, Joseph received remarkable manifestations, along with constant vexations. Elijah’s very significant visit came well before either the people or temples were prepared to enjoy the restored sealing power. The keys of the holy apostleship were dramatically restored, but well before the sifting march of Zion’s Camp and the subsequent calling of the Twelve. For instance, the bestowal of the golden plates, history’s most stunning “find” in the field of religion, was followed by painstaking translation. (See Moses 7:21.) After a glorious visitation, there would be laborious implementation. The Restoration, which occurred “in process of time,” so required. Joseph’s courage was matched by his willingness to be tutored. Joseph’s … strength permitted him to … my life.” ( New Era, Dec. Several hours later we emerged upon the lonely road and soon reached safety. Choosing the latter course, he lifted me upon his own broad shoulders and bore me with occasional rests through the swamp and darkness. Joseph had to decide wther to leave me to be captured by the mob or endanger himself by rendering aid. Joseph often displayed courage, as one beneficiary later reported: “Sickness and fright had robbed me of strength. 59–60.) He led the team who saved Joseph’s leg, including for the grueling march of Zion’s Camp. Wirthlin, “Joseph Smith’s Boyhood Operation: An 1813 Surgical Success,” Brigham Young University Studies, vol. Nathan Smith, founder of Dartmouth’s medical school and the experienced pioneer of this advanced technique (see Le Roy S. By the way, that thoughtful little boy asked his mother to leave the room so she wouldn’t have to witness his suffering.įor Joseph’s ailment, the best medical help available in America was surprisingly just a few miles away: Dr. ![]() He refused alcoholic anesthetics when his leg bones were surgically and painfully treated in a new technique. At about age seven, he had a gravely infected leg. Without it, he would have shrunk from carrying out his remarkable role. Would Joseph have gone into the grove, brethren, if he had known beforehand the unceasing persecution which would soon engulf him and finally cause his martyrdom?Ĭourage is one of Joseph Smith’s special qualities. The response, however, was of global and eternal significance! His prayer was for personal and tactical guidance. He did not even know of their existence! He merely wanted to know which of several churches to join. My focus, in a few headlines, will be on the remarkable man whom the Lord repeatedly and affectionately called “my servant Joseph.” ( D&C 5:7.) What followed Joseph Smith’s prayer in the spring of 1820 irrevocably illuminated our view of God, ourselves, others, life, even the universe! A young boy in a small grove of trees began receiving answers to mankind’s oldest and largest questions! But young Joseph certainly did not go into the Sacred Grove seeking the restoration of the holy priesthood and the holy endowment, the sealing power, and all the keys thereof. ![]()
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