Life of Joseph Smith the Prophet

George Q. Cannon

ISBN 10: 0877471487 / ISBN 13: 9780877471486

Published by Deseret Book Co, 1986

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0877471487I4N10

Synopsis:

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1888. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER LV. A BREATHING SPELL JOSEPH'S ANTICIPATION OF HIS SACRIFICE MANY PROPHECIES AND AN IMPORTANT THEOLOGICAL EPOCH IN THE EARLY PART OF 1843--WRESTLING AND OTHER MANLY SPORTS--EXTRACTS FROM HIS SERMONS ATTACK ON THE NAU VOO CHARTER--THE LULL WAS BRIEF. One of the very few seasons of peace in Joseph's life now dawned upon him. It was none the less appreciated because it was brief. The early part of 1843 is one of the marked epochs in the theological history of the Church. The Prophet, having his unrestrained liberty, was enabled to give to the Saints in writings, sermons and in personal conversations, many prophecies and principles for spiritual and temporal guidance. Joseph must have known that this was but the lull which precedes the fiercer outburst of the tempest; for in January, 1843, outlining some work which he designed that the Twelve should perform very soon thereafter, he promised his assistance and leadership to them, with this very significant condition upon which he placed emphasis: "If Hive." A few days later, on Sunday, the 22nd day of January, he preached from the stand which had been erected inside the temple walls, a temporary floor having been put in that building for the purpose of holding meetings there. President Wilford Woodruff made a synopsis of the sermon, in which occurs the following: "God Almighty is my shield; and what can man do if God is my friend? I shall not be sacrificed until my time comes; then I shall be offered freely." The Prophet recorded this same prophecy concerning his own fate in his journal, showing thereby that he recognized its weight and foresaw its fulfillment. Among his many prophecies of this period was one concerning Orrin P. Rockwell who had been captured, imprisoned and maltreated in Missouri. There seemed no human possibili...

Bibliographic Details

Title: Life of Joseph Smith the Prophet
Publisher: Deseret Book Co
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket