Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith
"Index," Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, (2007),568-86
Aaronic Priesthood
administers in outward ordinances, 109
holders must be called of God, 110
John the Baptist held, 84-85
made without an oath, 109
magnifying offices in, 111-12
quorums established, 13
restoration of, xv, 7-8, 78-80, 85, 89
spirit of Elias, 85-86
Abel, 48, 93, 108
Abraham, 49, 94-95, 121-22, 128-29, 230-31
Abraham, book of, xviii, xx, 12, 435
Adam
at Adam-ondi-Ahman, 105-6
created in likeness of God, 40
father of human family, 104-5, 107
grand council, will hold, 104
Joseph Smith saw, 103
Melchizedek Priesthood, first received, 104-5, 107-8
Michael the Archangel, 103-4, 107
received ordinances from God, 107-8
Adam-ondi-Ahman, 105-6
Adams, James, 179, 414
Adversity. See Trials
Agency
allow all people their, 346
Satan has no power unless we permit him, 213-14
use to obey God, 213-14
America
Jesus Christ established Church in, 139-40, 441
Zion built in, 188-90, 445
Ancestors of Joseph Smith, 1-2, 544
Anthon, Charles, xv
Apostasy
actions and attitudes that lead to, 318-20
consequences of, 320-24
following leaders prevents, 324-25
after Jesus Christ's death, 27
in Kirtland, 315-17
Satan leads people into, 321-22, 324
Apostles, Quorum of Twelve
Joseph Smith gives priesthood keys to, xxi, 22-23, 141, 529, 532-35
meeting of, after martyrdom, 541
missions to England, 14, 327-29
organization of, xviii, 12, 16, 283
preside over Church after Joseph Smith's death, 541
responsibilities of, 141-42
unity among, 141-42
Archangel. See Adam
Articles of Faith, 437, 444-46
Atonement
all Saints rely on, 48-49
children redeemed through, 94-95, 176-78
dead redeemed through, 405-7, 471
exaltation possible through, 52-53, 220-22, 445
resurrection possible through, 49-51
teach to all people, 152-54
See also Jesus Christ; Resurrection
Baldwin, Caleb, 361
Baptism
ancient Saints received, 92-94
to be Church member, 154-55
to be exalted, 91-92, 220-22
children do not need, 94-95
dam for, destroyed, 149
and gift of Holy Ghost, 90, 95-97
of Hyrum and Samuel Smith, 90
by immersion, 91, 95, 445
of Jesus Christ, 81-85, 94
in Jesus Christ's name, 91-94
of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, xv, 7-8, 79-80, 89-90
of Joseph Smith Sr., 88, 90
Baptism for the dead
announcement of, xx, 22, 403, 472
duty and privilege, 408-9, 472
first performed in rivers, 22, 469
performed in temples, 417-18, 474
record-keeping for, 470
sealing keys make possible, 310-11
welding link, 476-77
will take a long time, 470
wooden font built for, xx, 22, 469-70
See also Salvation for the dead
Barnes, Lorenzo D., 175
Barstow, George, 437
Behunin, Isaac, 324
Bible
do not betray revelations in, 66, 373
importance of reading, 64-66
Joseph Smith's love for, 183, 293-94
unclear passages in, 207-8
See also Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible; Scriptures
Birth of Joseph Smith, xiv, 2, 438
Bodies
God the Father and Jesus Christ have, 41-42
necessary for happiness, 211-13
wicked spirits have no, 211-13
Boggs, Lilburn W., xix, 349, 361, 363, 443
Book of Commandments, xviii, 12, 194. See also Doctrine and Covenants
Book of Mormon
content of, 64, 441
do not betray revelations in, 66, 373
gold plates, written on, 6, 57-62, 115, 439-41
importance of reading, 64-66
Joseph Smith's testimony of, 60-64
loss of 116 pages, xv, 7, 62-63, 69-71
Martin Harris mortgages farm for, 8, 135
Moroni gives to Joseph Smith, xiv-xv, 5-7, 57-60, 103, 207, 309, 439-40
Moroni holds keys of, 57
most correct of any book, 64
necessary to our religion, 196
parable of leaven describes, 302-3
parable of mustard seed describes, 143, 301
persecution because of, 183, 373
plates of Lehi and Nephi, 63
printing of, xvi, 8, 135
title page of, 60-62, 115, 135-36
witnesses of, xvi, 125-27, 302-3
See also Book of Mormon, translation of; Gold plates; Moroni; Urim and Thummim
Book of Mormon, translation of
Joseph Knight Sr.'s help in, 115
Joseph Smith felt alone during, 125
Joseph Smith had gift of, 115-16
leads to prayer about baptism, 79-80
at Peter Whitmer Sr.'s home, xvi, 8, 116
by power of God, 60-63, 115, 150
process of, xv-xvi, 7-8, 59, 115-16, 135
scribe, Emma Smith as, 115
scribe, Martin Harris as, xv, 7, 59
scribe, Oliver Cowdery as, xv, 7-8, 79, 115-16
Urim and Thummim used in, 7, 60, 62, 71, 116, 440-41
Brunson, Seymour, 472
Buell, Presendia Huntington, 465
Burgess, Margarette McIntire, 519
Burial of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, xxi
Cabin, Joseph Smith builds, 429
Cain, 108
Caldwell County, Missouri
Saints settle in, 16-17, 339, 443
Saints persecuted and driven out of, xix, 17-18, 349-51, 359-62, 369-71, 443
See also Far West, Missouri
Callings, magnifying, 111-12
Carter, Johanna, 242, 247
Carthage Jail
Joseph Smith martyred in, xxi, 24, 530, 535-39
Joseph Smith testifies in, 336
Willard Richards's friendship in, 460
pictures of, 23, 528
Celestial kingdom
baptism necessary for, 220-22
children are saved in, 94-95
endure faithfully to inherit, 231, 324, 355-56, 531
eternal marriage necessary for, 221, 479-81
gods, those who are exalted will be, 52, 221-22, 481, 531
God's laws prepare for, 163-64
righteous women's reward in, 454
temple prepares for, 418-19
for those who do not hear the gospel, 403
who will have children in, 479-81
who will inherit, 154, 211, 220-22
Charity. See Love
Childhood of Joseph Smith, xiv, 2-4, 27-28, 37
Children
do not need baptism, 94-95
honor parents, 483-85
of Joseph and Emma Smith, 19, 171-73
Joseph Smith's love for, 240-46, 429, 431, 518-19
parents should love, 240-46, 486-89
redeemed by Jesus Christ, 94-95
who die will have eternal life, 94-95, 176-78
who die will rise as children, 176-78
who will have, in eternity, 479-81
Cholera
Joseph and Hyrum Smith are healed from, 486-88
in Zion's Camp, 289-90
Christlike qualities, developing, 53-54, 352-54
Christmas, revelation received on, 249
Church callings, magnifying, 111-12
Church leaders
criticizing, leads to apostasy, 318-20
humility of, 285-87
love of, 287, 523-25
sustaining, 198-200, 318-20, 324-25, 520-21
teach correct principles, 284-85
will not lead us astray, 324-25
wisdom from the Spirit, 285-87
Zion's Camp, Joseph Smith's leadership in, 16, 281-83, 287-90
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The
apostasy leads to persecution of, 320-24
cleansed from iniquity, 72
First Presidency and Twelve Apostles lead, 141-42
God must guide, 161
Jesus Christ is head of, 139-41
members' responsibilities for, 144-45, 512-15
name of, xvi, 8
organization of, xvi, 8-9, 90, 137-40, 441
persecution of, 372-73
progress of, nothing can stop, 142-44, 301-3, 363-64, 444
requirements to belong to, 154-55
revelation guides, 195-96
temples are necessary in, 416
unity in, 144, 274-79
worldwide growth of, 106, 137, 142-44, 155-56, 301-3, 329, 363-64, 444
Civil War, 249
Clay County, Missouri, 15-16, 281, 339, 442-43
Clayton, William, 479
Cleveland, Sarah M., 451
Colesville, New York
branch established in, 9
Colesville Branch members settle in Missouri, 184
dam built for baptisms in, 149
Joseph Smith preaches in, 149
Melchizedek Priesthood restored near, xv, 101
Columbia, Missouri, xix, 18, 371
Commandments. See Obedience
Commerce, Illinois
settlement of, xx, 18, 324, 379, 391
sickness of Saints in, 379-82, 429-32
See also Nauvoo, Illinois
Congress, United States, xx
Conscience, freedom of, 344-46, 445
Cook, Margaret A., 449
Cornelius, 97, 110
Council in Heaven, 164, 209, 511, 543-45. See also Premortal life
Courage, bear trials and persecution with, 230-31, 235, 352, 371, 373-76
Cowdery, Oliver
Aaronic Priesthood, receives, xv, 7-8, 78-80
baptism of, xv, 7-8, 79-80, 89-90
baptizes Saints in Colesville, 149
baptizes Samuel Smith, 90
believes in false revelations, 196-97
Church incorporators, one of, 137
Melchizedek Priesthood, receives, xv, 8, 101
mission to Lamanites, 150
ordained an elder, 138
scribe for Book of Mormon translation, xv, 7-8, 79, 115-16
Three Witnesses, one of, xvi, 125-27
vision of Savior, 46-47
visions in Kirtland Temple, xix, 14, 46-47, 306-10
Cowles, Elvira, 451
Created, intelligence was not, 209-11
Crown of righteousness, 164-68, 355-56
Culver, Aaron, 149
Cumorah, 3, 103
Damnation. See Hell
Daviess County, Missouri, 443
Dead, baptism for. See Baptism for the dead; Salvation for the dead
Death
all people should prepare for, 176
children will rise in resurrection, 176-78
Joseph Smith's experiences with, 171-73, 175
Joseph Smith's funeral addresses, 174-79
righteous rise in glory after, 174-75
trust in God at time of, 178-79
will meet loved ones after, 174-76
See also Martyrdom
Dedication of Kirtland Temple, xviii-xix, 14, 199, 307-8, 419-20
Degrees of glory, three, 219-24
Devil. See Satan
Discerning of spirits, 385-88
Dispensation of the fulness of times
all Saints contribute to, 512-15
all things gathered into one, 105
fulness of gospel restored in, 509-15
gathering necessary in, 513
Joseph Smith holds keys of, 103, 509, 511-12, 537, 543-44, 553
prepares for Second Coming, 510
Doctrine and Covenants
do not betray revelations in, 66, 373
first edition of, xviii
Joseph Smith Translation and, 208, 217-19
parable of leaven describes, 302-3
preface to, 193-94
publishing of, 12, 194
study of, 64-66
value of, 194
See also Book of Commandments; Scriptures
Dog, Joseph Smith's, 18, 242, 245
Dove, sign of, 81
Earth
crowned with celestial glory, 258
a Urim and Thummim, 258
Education of Joseph Smith, 2-3, 28, 261-63, 547-50
Egyptian papyri, xviii, 12
Eight Witnesses, xvi
Elder, Joseph Smith ordained, 138
Elias
appears in Kirtland Temple, xix, 14, 103, 308, 553
is forerunner, 313, 544
spirit of, 85-86
spirit of, John the Baptist had, 85-86
spirit of, revealed to Joseph Smith, 85-86, 544
Elijah
appears in Kirtland Temple, xix, 14, 103, 306-10, 553
gives priesthood keys to Peter, James, and John, 105
faith of, 131
human frailties of, 521
Malachi foretold coming of, 308-9
prepares for Second Coming, 313
restores keys of sealing to Joseph Smith, xix, 14, 308-13, 511
spirit, power, and calling of, 311-12
turns hearts of fathers to children, 472-77
Endowment. See Temple endowment
Enduring to the end, 230-35, 355-56, 531
England, missions to, 14, 327-29
Enoch, 94
Eternal life. See Celestial kingdom; Salvation
Eternal marriage. See Marriage, eternal
Evangelist, 140. See also Patriarch
Evil spirits. See Spirits, evil
Exaltation. See Celestial kingdom; Salvation
Extermination order, xix, 349, 443
Faith
to be Church member, 154-55
to be healed, 382
bear trials with, 178-79, 230-31, 235, 352, 371, 373-76
comes by hearing God's word, 385
to inherit celestial kingdom, 211, 220-22, 355-56
in Jesus Christ, 48-49, 155, 445
and prayer, 131-32
and spiritual gifts, 118
Fall of Adam, 406, 444
False prophets, 200-203
False spirits, discerning of, 385-88. See also Spirits, evil
False traditions, 264-65
Family
Joseph Smith's letters to, 239-46
love among siblings, 461, 485-86
love between spouses, 482-83
love of children for parents, 483-85
love of parents for children, 486-89
sealing of, for eternity, 311-12
See also Marriage, eternal
Family history, 472-77. See also Salvation for the dead
Far West, Missouri
Joseph Smith in, xix, 15, 17, 339
Joseph Smith arrested in, 17, 335-36, 349-51, 488-89
Joseph Smith visited by militiamen in, 339-41
Saints settle in, 16-17, 339, 443
Saints persecuted and driven out of, xix, 17-18, 349-51, 359-62, 369-71, 443
temple to be built in, 17, 339, 413
Father. See Parents
Father in Heaven. See God the Father
Fayette, New York
branch organized in, 9
Church organized in, xvi, 8-9, 137-38, 441
first conference held in, xvi, 138-39
Joseph Smith moves to, xvi, 9, 159, 196
Joseph Smith translates in, xvi, 8, 116
Three Witnesses in, xvi, 125-27
Female Relief Society of Nauvoo, 449-51. See also Relief Society
Fielding, Joseph, 327
First Presidency
organization of, xvii, 12
responsibilities of, 141-42
See also President of the Church
First Vision
greatest event, 545-47
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appear, xiv, 5, 32, 38, 438
knowledge of God through, 5, 38
persecution after, 33-34
search for truth leads to, 3-5, 28-31, 438
testimony of, is essential, 545-47
Follett, King, 174
Fordham, Elijah, 379-81
Foreordained, Joseph Smith was, 511, 543-45
Forgiveness
extend, to all people, 392-98
of God the Father, 75-76, 397-98, 428-29
of Jesus Christ, 392-94
Joseph and William Smith forgive each other, 395-96
Joseph Smith forgives apostate member, 391-92
Joseph Smith forgives William W. Phelps, 396-98
leads to unity, 393-96
of weaknesses of others, 393-96
See also Mercy
Freedom of worship, 344-46, 445
Friendship
in adversity, 461-63
Church members show, 464-66
Joseph Smith an example of, 459-63, 466
unites the human family, 463-64
of Willard Richards, 460
See also Love
Fulness of times. See Dispensation of the fulness of times
Funeral addresses given by Joseph Smith, 174-79
Gabriel, 103-4. See also Noah
Gallatin, Missouri, xix, 18, 371
Gathering
to build temples, 416-17
to Jackson County, Missouri, 11, 183-86
necessary in last dispensation, 513
See also Israel, restoration of; Jackson County, Missouri
Gause, Jesse, xvii, 25
Genealogy. See Salvation for the dead
Germany, Orson Hyde's mission to, 329
Gift of the Holy Ghost. See Holy Ghost, gift of
Gifts, spiritual. See Spiritual gifts
Glory, kingdoms of, 219-24. See also Celestial kingdom
God the Father
always does right, 178-79
body of flesh and bones, 41-42
character of, 39-41
compassion of, in saving the dead, 404-5, 407-8, 471-72
creation, organized spirits before, 104
dwells in eternity, 475
exalted man, 40
faith of Joseph Smith in, 37-38
Father of all mankind, 39, 404
First Vision, xiv, 5, 32, 38, 438
forgives sins, 75-76, 397-98, 428-29
friend, 243
Godhead, presides over, 41-42
intelligence not created by, 209-11
justice of, 404-5, 407-8, 471-72
knowledge and power of, 265-66
laws, instituted, 163-64, 210
love of, 39, 330-31, 426
mercy of, 39, 71, 75-76, 404
pray to, and receive revelation, 40-41, 128-33, 197-98
priesthood, reveals purposes through, 108-9
repentance leads toward, 72-74
scriptures, speaks through, 66
trials, sustains during, 178-79, 231-32, 352, 361, 364-66, 375-76
will of, governs our will, 74
work and glory of, 208
See also Godhead
Godhead
God the Father presides over, 42
members of, are one, 42
three personages in, 41-42
Gods, those who are exalted will be, 52, 221-22, 481, 531
Gold plates
Book of Mormon written on, 6, 57-62, 115, 439-41
description of, 60-62, 439-41
Joseph Smith obtains, xiv-xv, 6-7, 58-60, 439-40
mobs try to steal, xv, 7, 59
taken from Joseph Smith, 7, 71
witnesses see, xvi, 125-27
See also Book of Mormon; Book of Mormon, translation of; Moroni
Goodson, John, 327
Gospel
embraces all truth, 264-65
fulness of, restored, 509-15
preach to all, 151-53
Govern, teach correct principles to, 284-85. See also Church leaders
Grandin, Egbert B., xvi, 8, 135
Gratitude
despite adversity, 232-33
Joseph Smith's expressions of, 233, 246, 288, 459, 461-64, 483-85
Greenville, Indiana, 240
Grouard, Benjamin F., 329
Guards, Joseph Smith rebukes, 351
Hale, Emma. See Smith, Emma
Hale, Isaac and Elizabeth, 6-7, 59
Hancock, Mosiah L., 431-32
Hanks, Knowlton F., 329
Happiness
bodies necessary for, 211-13
righteousness necessary for, 213
Harmony, Pennsylvania
Aaronic Priesthood restored near, xv, 7-8, 78-80, 89
Joseph and Emma Smith live in, xv-xvi, 6-7, 9, 59, 159
Joseph and Emma's son dies in, 171
Joseph Smith translates in, xv, 7, 59, 71, 79, 115-16
Melchizedek Priesthood restored near, xv, 8, 101
Harris, Martin
loss of 116 pages, xv, 7, 62-63, 69-71
mortgages farm, 8, 135
in New York City, xv
scribe for translation, xv, 7, 59
Three Witnesses, one of, xvi, 125-27
Harris, Preserved, 62
Healing
all righteous are not healed, 382
of Elijah Fordham, 379-81
faith to be, 379-82
of Joseph Smith, 240, 486-88
of Joseph Smith Sr., 483
by laying on of hands, 382
spiritual gift of, 117-18, 120, 382, 441, 445
Heavenly Father. See God the Father
Hebrew, Joseph Smith studies, 293
Hell
children who die do not go to, 94-95
damnation of, 91, 223-24
who is thrust down to, 223-24
will not prevail against Church or Saints, 139, 153, 317, 363-66, 531
See also Satan
Hiram, Ohio
conference held in, 193
Joseph Smith lives in, 207, 217, 227, 249
vision of Savior in, 45-47
See also Kirtland, Ohio
"History of Lucy Smith, Mother of the Prophet," 35
History of the Church
development and publishing of, xix, 560-63
published in Times and Seasons, 435-37
Hodge, Abraham C., 235
Holy Ghost
member of the Godhead, 41-42
personage of spirit, 41-42
revelator, 132-33
sign of the dove, 81
Holy Ghost, gift of
all considerations contained in, 97
apostasy leads to loss of, 320-24
and baptism, 90, 95-97
celestial kingdom, necessary to inherit, 220-22
Church member, necessary to be, 154-55
comforts in adversity, 97, 366-67
comprehends all things, 132
difference between Holy Ghost and, 97
knowledge through, 132, 268
by laying on of hands, 95-97
received when Church was organized, 90
revelation through, 132-33
service helps us receive, 427
spiritual gifts through, 97-98, 118-22, 383-84
teach gospel as directed by, 332-33
testifies of Jesus Christ, 97-98
will always lead right, 98, 132-33
wisdom through, 285-87
Holy Spirit of promise, 220
Honesty, 267-68, 332, 353, 445
Horne, Mary Isabella, 178
House of Israel. See Israel, restoration of
Humility
Joseph Smith showed, 7, 69-71
leaders should have, 285-87
repentance, necessary in, 69-76, 398
Saints should have, 320
teach gospel with, 331-32
treat others with, 344
Husband, 482-83. See also Marriage, eternal
Hyde, Orson, 327-29, 333
Illinois. See Nauvoo, Illinois; Quincy, Illinois; Ramus, Illinois
Immersion, baptism by, 91, 95, 445
Independence, Missouri
Book of Commandments printed in, xviii, 12, 194
center place of Zion, xvii, 11, 184, 239
Joseph Smith detained in, 17, 249-51
temple site in, xvii, 11, 184, 413
See also Jackson County, Missouri
Indians. See Lamanites
Intelligence
eternal nature of, 209-11
gaining, 132, 268, 333
God is perfect, 39
of Jesus Christ, 53
resurrection, rises in, 266
See also Knowledge
Iowa, Montrose, 379
Israel, restoration of, 50, 61, 144, 184, 186-89, 251, 308, 333, 403, 439, 445
Jackson County, Missouri
identified as Zion, xvii, 11, 183-85, 239
missionaries teach in, 150
Saints settle in, 15, 184, 442
Saints persecuted and driven out of, xviii, 15, 184-86, 281-83, 339, 442
Zion's Camp marches to, xviii, 16, 281-83, 287-90
See also Independence, Missouri
Jerusalem
Orson Hyde's mission to, 329, 333
rebuilt before Second Coming, 188-89, 252
See also New Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
at Adam-ondi-Ahman, 105-6
Atonement of, 48-53, 94-95, 220-22, 405-7, 445
baptism of, 81-85, 94
baptized in name of, 91-94
body of flesh and bones, 41-42
children, redeems, 94-95, 176-78
Church, established on American continent, 139-40, 441
Church, head of, 139-41
descended below all things, 366
description of, 47
earth will be His, 258
enemies tried to destroy, 201-2, 321, 522
example of perfect life, 53-54, 168, 352-54
faith in, 48-49, 155, 445
First Vision, xiv, 5, 32, 38, 438
forgiveness, example of, 392-94
and Godhead, 41-42
great High Priest, 105
intelligence of, 53
joint heirs with, 52-53, 66, 152-54, 221-22, 264-65, 403, 419
kingdom, will present to Father, 108
in Kirtland Temple, xix, 14, 47, 308, 553
knows all things, 406-7
mediator of new covenant, 221
Melchizedek Priesthood, holds, 83, 139, 209, 409
Millennium, will reign during, 256-58
parables, taught with, 295-96
premortal life, chosen in, 209
priesthood keys, gave to Peter, James, and John, 105
resurrection of, 49-51
sacrifices pointed toward, 48-49
salvation for the dead, 405-7, 471
Second Coming of, 104, 251-56
testimony of, 97-98, 195, 384-85
trials, sustains us in, 230, 364-66
in vision recorded in D&C 76, 45-47, 217-19
See also Atonement; Resurrection; Second Coming
John the Baptist
Aaronic Priesthood, confers, xv, 8, 78-80, 85, 89
Aaronic Priesthood, holds, 84-85
baptizes the Savior, 81-85, 94
directs baptism of Joseph Smith, 89
legal administrator, 80-85
prepared way for the Savior, 81
prophet, one of greatest, 81-82
sign of dove, saw, 81
spirit of Elias, 85-86
Johnson, Benjamin F., 459-60, 479
Johnson, John and Alice, 207, 217-18, 227
Joint heirs with Jesus Christ, 52-53, 66, 152-54, 221-22, 264-65, 403, 419
Joseph of Egypt, 543
Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible
Doctrine and Covenants and, 208, 217-19
Emma Smith carried manuscripts of, 369
need for, 207-8
parable of leaven describes, 302-3
teaches of plan of salvation, 207-8
work on, xvi, xviii, 12, 207-8, 250
See also Scriptures
Journal entries of Joseph Smith, 459, 461-63
Judas, 321
Justice, God's perfect, 404-5, 407-8, 471-72
Keys. See Priesthood keys
Kimball, Heber C., 14, 327-29, 414
Kimball, Sarah Granger, 449
Kindness, has great power, 428
Kingdom of God, 80-85. See also Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The
Kingdoms of glory, 219-24. See also Celestial kingdom
Kirtland, Ohio
apostasy in, 315-17
Church headquarters in, 11, 184, 239
financial institution in, failure of, 315
Joseph Smith arrives in, xvii, 11, 158-60, 171
revelations received in, 12-13, 193-94
Saints gather to, xvii, 11, 159-60
Saints leave, xix, 15, 339
Sidney Rigdon converted in, 9, 150
stake organized in, 12-13
See also Hiram, Ohio; Kirtland Temple
Kirtland Temple
building of, xvii-xix, 13-14, 271-73, 281, 293, 413, 415, 450
dedication of, xviii-xix, 14, 199, 307-8, 419-20
Jesus Christ appears in, xix, 14, 47, 308, 553
Joseph Smith sees vision of, 271
Moses, Elias, and Elijah appear in, xix, 14, 103, 308-10, 553
Saints forced to leave, xix, 15, 339
picture of, 13
Knight, Joseph, Jr., 149
Knight, Joseph, Sr., 115-16, 149, 462-63
Knight, Polly, 149, 184
Knowledge
gaining, 132, 261-68, 333, 363, 419
God has great, 265-66
God will pour out, 363
gospel ordinances lead to, 419
Holy Ghost necessary for, 132, 268
Joseph Smith loved, 261-63
little at a time, 268
salvation, necessary for, 211-13, 265-66
study and prayer lead to, 266-68
See also Intelligence
Lamanites
of house of Israel, 61
mission to, xvii, 9, 150, 450
Last days. See Second Coming
Last dispensation. See Dispensation of the fulness of times
Laws. See Obedience
Lawsuits, Joseph Smith's, 15, 239-40
Laying on of hands
for healing of the sick, 382
to receive gift of Holy Ghost, 95-97
Leach, James, 423-25
Leaders. See Church leaders
Leaven, parable of, 302-3
Legal administrator, 80-85
Legal cases, Joseph Smith's, 15, 239-40
Lehi, plates of, 63
Letters
of Joseph Smith from Liberty Jail, xix, 156, 230, 242-45, 360-66, 375-76, 463-65
of Joseph to Emma Smith, 179, 240-46, 333-34, 351, 360, 531
Levitical Priesthood. See Aaronic Priesthood
Liberty Jail
description of, 359-60
Joseph Smith imprisoned in, xix, 17-18, 359-66, 369
Joseph Smith leaves, xix, 18, 371
Joseph Smith writes to family in, 242-45, 360
Joseph Smith writes to Saints in, xix, 156, 230, 360-66, 375-76, 463-65
Joseph Smith's faith tried in, 230-31
Joseph Smith's feelings about, 231-32, 366-67
Lieutenant general, Joseph Smith, xx
Log cabin, building of, 429
Long-suffering toward others, 427-29
Love
characteristic of God, 39, 330-31, 426
family members have, 482-89
leaders have, 287
long-suffering and merciful, 427-29
missionaries have, 330-31
peace results from, 344
for poor and needy, 426-27, 451-52, 464
power over the mind, 428-29
for whole human race, 426
See also Friendship; Poor and needy
Lucifer. See Satan
Lyman, Amasa, 351
Major, Joseph Smith's dog, 18, 242, 245
Malachi, 308-9
Malaria, 379, 450
Manchester, New York, xv, 9, 60, 69
Mansion House, 19
Manuscript pages, Book of Mormon, loss of, xv, 7, 62-63, 69-71
Maps, 3, 10
Marks, Ephraim, 178
Marriage
of Joseph and Emma Smith, xv, 6-7, 59
of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith, 1
Marriage, eternal
celestial kingdom, required for highest degree of, 221, 479-81
husbands and wives love one another, 482-83
Joseph Smith records D&C 132, xxi, 22, 479-81
Joseph Smith taught, 479-81
new and everlasting covenant of, xxi, 221, 479-81
See also Family
Marriage, plural, xii, 22
Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, xxi, 24, 460, 530, 535-39
Mayor of Nauvoo, xxi, 20, 435
McRae, Alexander, 359, 361
Melchizedek Priesthood
Adam, first given to, 104-8
discerning spirits, necessary for, 386-88
endless lives, is power of, 109
everlasting, 104-5
fulness of, in temples, 414-19
God reveals purposes through, 108-9
highest authority, 108-9
holders must be called of God, 110
holders must be righteous, 107-8
instituted before earth's creation, 108-9
Jesus Christ holds, 83, 139, 209, 409
keys of God's kingdom, holds, 108-9
magnifying offices in, 111-12
oath and covenant of, 109
perfection, leads to, 109
prophets hold, 109
quorums established, 13
Relief Society organized under, 451
restoration of, xv, 8, 80, 101-3, 497
revelations come through, 109, 141, 197
Mercy
to all people, 427-29
in forgiving others, 392-98
God's, 39, 71, 75-76, 404
in redemption of the dead, 407-8, 471-72
Relief Society sisters show, 454-55
See also Forgiveness
Michael the Archangel. See Adam
Michigan, 118, 239, 334-35, 502-3
Militiamen, visit Joseph Smith, 339-41
Millennium, 256-58
Miller, George, 414
Mission
Joseph Smith fulfilled earthly, 537-39
Joseph Smith's feelings about, 520-25
prophets fill, 522-23
Missionary service
dam for baptism destroyed, 149
duty, most important, 330-31
to England, 14, 327-29
gift of tongues for, 382-84
gospel brings light to world, 151-53
humility, teaching with, 331-32
Joseph Smith's, 14, 90, 149-50, 239, 333-36
to Lamanites, xvii, 9, 150, 450
love necessary for, 330-31
parable of sower, 296-99
parable of wheat and tares, 299-301
qualifications for, 330-31
repentance, teaching, 153-55
Spirit, teaching by, 332-33
testimony, opportunities to bear, 333-36
worldwide growth of Church, 106, 137, 142-44, 155-56, 301-3, 329, 363-64, 444
Mississippi River, xx, 18, 369, 379, 391, 459, 469, 509, 530
Missouri. See Far West, Missouri; Jackson County, Missouri. See also Caldwell County, Missouri; Clay County, Missouri; Columbia, Missouri; Daviess County, Missouri; Gallatin, Missouri; Independence, Missouri; Richmond, Missouri
Missouri River, 363
Mitchill, Samuel L., xv
Montrose, Iowa, 379
Morley, Isaac, 171
Mormons. See Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The
Moroni
holds keys of Book of Mormon, 57
quotes biblical passages, 207, 309
shows gold plates to witnesses, xvi, 125-27, 302-3
visits Joseph Smith and gives him gold plates, xiv-xv, 5-7, 57-60, 103, 207, 309, 439-40
See also Book of Mormon
Moses
baptism of, 94
in Kirtland Temple, xix, 14, 103, 308, 553
law given to, 81, 94, 197, 257, 265
Lord appears to, 121, 208
restores keys to Peter, James, and John, 105
seeks to bring Israel into God's presence, 105
Moses, book of, xviii, 12, 208
Mother. See Parents
Mount Zion, saviors on, 409, 472-74
Murdock, John, 171
Murdock, Joseph. See Smith, Joseph Murdock
Murdock, Julia (mother), 171
Murdock, Julia (daughter). See Smith, Julia Murdock
Mustard seed, parable of, 106, 142-43, 301-2
Name of Church, xvi, 8
Nauvoo Expositor, 529
Nauvoo, Illinois
building of, xx, 18, 379, 391, 423-25, 429-32, 443-44
cultural and civic progress of, 20, 423, 435, 443-44
Joseph Smith names, xx, 18, 391
mayor of, xxi, 20, 435
prophecy that Saints would leave, 517
See also Commerce, Illinois; Nauvoo Temple
Nauvoo Legion, xx, 435
Nauvoo Temple
baptisms for dead performed in, xx, 22, 469-70
building of, xx, 20-22, 274-75, 279, 413-16, 507-9
building of new, 509
destruction of original, 509
endowments performed in, xxi, 22, 413-14, 509
tithing used to build, 274-75
pictures of, 21, 412, 468, 508
Needy. See Poor and needy
Nephi, plates of, 63
Net cast into the sea, parable of, 303
New and everlasting covenant of marriage, xxi, 221, 479-81. See also Marriage, eternal
New Jerusalem, 188-90. See also Jerusalem
New York. See Colesville, New York; Fayette, New York; Manchester, New York; New York City; Palmyra, New York
New York City, xv, 239, 241, 333-34
Newel K. Whitney store
Joseph Smith arrives at, 158-60
Joseph Smith moves to, 249
Joseph Smith Translation in, 250
School of the Prophets in, 261
See also Whitney, Newel K.
Nightingale, Agnes and Henry, 423-25
Noah, 93-94, 103-4, 201, 252, 311, 405, 409
Oath and covenant of priesthood, 109
Obedience
agency and, 213-14
apostasy results from lack of, 318-20
Christlike qualities and, 352-54
to commandments, 161-63
Jesus Christ's example of, 168
joint heirs with Jesus Christ through, 52-53
Joseph Smith learned, 62-63, 69-71
Joseph Smith's rule, 160
knowledge and, 263, 266
leads to celestial rest, 163-64
leads to crown of righteousness, 164-68, 355-56
leads to exaltation, 163-64, 210-11
leads to treasures of knowledge, 263
leads to understanding of God, 162-63
leads to unity, 275-78
Paul's example of, 165-66
revelation and, 132
scriptures and, 66
Second Coming and, 254-56
spiritual gifts and, 118
in trials, 232-33
Ohio. See Hiram, Ohio; Kirtland, Ohio; Painesville, Ohio
Oracles, living, 198-99. See also President of the Church; Prophets
Ordinances
Adam received, 107-8
Saints in all dispensations receive, 92-94
same forever, 107-8
temples, performed only in, 416-19
See also Baptism; Baptism for the dead; Marriage, eternal; Salvation for the dead; Temple endowment
Organization of the Church, xvi, 8-9, 90, 137-40, 441
Page, Hiram, 196-97
Painesville, Ohio, 240
Palmyra, New York
Book of Mormon printed in, xvi, 8, 135
Joseph Smith lives in, xiv, 2-6, 27-28, 57-59, 438
map of, 3
Papyri, Egyptian, xviii, 12
Parable
of leaven, 302-3
of marriage of king's son, 164-66
of mustard seed, 106, 142-43, 301-2
of net cast into sea, 303
of sower, 296-99
of talents, 354-55
of vine and branches, 163
of wheat and tares, 299-301
Parables
Jesus taught with, 295-96
in Matthew 13, 295-303
Parents
children should honor, 483-85
Joseph Smith honored, 483-85
love and care for children, 240-46, 486-89
pray for children, 486-88
will have children who die in eternity, 94-95, 176-78
Patriarch
evangelist is, 140
to the Church, xviii
Paul, 33-34, 165-66
Peace, with all people, 339-46
Peacemakers, 341-44
Pearl of Great Price, xviii, xx, 12, 64-66, 208, 444-47. See also Scriptures
Persecution
all things work for good during, 231-32, 366
apostasy leads to, of Church, 320-24
because of Book of Mormon, 183, 373
Church will triumph over, 142-44, 301-2, 363-64, 444
faith and courage during, 230-31, 235, 352, 371, 373-76
God sustains during, 231-32, 352, 361, 364-67, 375-76
gratitude during, 232-33
of Joseph Smith after First Vision, 33-34
of Joseph Smith in Kirtland, 15, 227-29, 239-40, 315-17, 323, 339
of Joseph Smith in Nauvoo, 22-24, 459, 517-19, 522-23, 529-31
prophets receive, 522-23
Saints always face, 230-31, 372-73
of Saints in Caldwell County, xix, 17-18, 349-51, 359-62, 369-71, 443
of Saints in Kirtland, xix, 15, 339
of Saints in Jackson County, xviii, 15, 184-86, 281-83, 339, 442
Satan persecutes Saints, 15, 153, 372-73
See also Trials
Peter, James, and John
receive priesthood keys, 105
restore Melchizedek Priesthood, xv, 8, 80, 101-3, 497
Peterson, Ziba, 150
Phelps, William W., 194, 307, 396-98
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 150, 239
Plan of salvation
agency necessary for, 213-14
bodies necessary in, 211-13
eternal nature of intelligence, 209-11
God's work and glory, 208
premortal life, presented in, 209
purposes of, 208-14
revealed through priesthood, 108
saves living and dead, 403-9, 471-72
See also Salvation
Plates, gold. See Gold plates
Plates of Lehi and Nephi, 63
Plural marriage, xii, 22
Poisoning, Joseph Smith's, 240
Pontiac, Michigan, 118, 239, 334-35, 502-3
Poor and needy
Holy Ghost poured out on those who care for, 427
obligation to care for, 426-27, 464
Relief Society cares for, 451-52
See also Love
Pratt, Addison, 329
Pratt, Parley P., 150, 193, 351, 481
Prayer
faith and simplicity in, 131-32
gain knowledge through, 266-68
God hears, and gives revelation, 40-41, 128-33, 197-98
Joseph Smith's, leads to First Vision, xiv, 5, 31-32, 125, 438
Joseph Smith's parents taught about, 37
Joseph Smith's powerful, 127, 131
knowledge of God helps us in, 40-41
parents', for children, 486-88
pray about everything, 130-31
virtue in, 131
Preface to Doctrine and Covenants, 193-94
Premortal life
Council in Heaven held in, 164, 209, 511, 543-45
Jesus Christ chosen in, 209
Joseph Smith ordained in, 511, 543-45
laws decreed in, 164
ordination to callings in, 511
plan of salvation presented in, 209
Satan rebelled in, 209
Preparation for Second Coming, 254-56
President of the Church
God reveals will to, 196-99, 253-54
judgments upon those who reject, 200-203
President of the High Priesthood, xvii
representative of God to us, 198
sustaining, 198-200, 318-20, 324-25, 520-21
See also Prophets
President of the High Priesthood, xvii
President of United States
Joseph Smith is candidate for, xxi, 20
Joseph Smith visits, xx, 97, 100
Priesthood. See Aaronic Priesthood; Legal administrator; Melchizedek Priesthood
Priesthood keys
Adam received first, 104, 107-8
all restored in last dispensation, 414, 510
Joseph Smith gives Apostles all, xxi, 22-23, 141, 529, 532-35
Joseph Smith holds, 103, 511-12, 537, 543-44, 553
Melchizedek Priesthood holds, 108-9
restored by ancient priesthood holders, 78-80, 101-6
restored in Kirtland Temple, xix, 14, 103, 308-13, 473, 553
Priesthood quorums, established, 13
Printing of Book of Mormon, xvi, 8, 135
Prophecy, spirit of, 195, 384-85
Prophets
false, 200-203
God reveals all things to, 196-99, 253-54
human frailties of, 521-22
love and service of, 287, 523-25
Melchizedek Priesthood, hold, 109
missions of, given by God, 522-23
rejecting, consequences of, 200-203
reprove, duty to, 523-25
spirit of prophecy constitutes a, 384-85
sustaining, 198-200, 318-20, 324-25, 520-21
teach, duty to, 520-21
See also President of the Church
Quarry, Joseph Smith works in, 273
Quincy, Illinois, xx, 18, 369-71, 379
Quorum of Seventy. See Seventy, Quorum of
Quorum of Twelve Apostles. See Apostles, Quorum of Twelve
Quorums, priesthood, established, 13
Rainbow, 252
Ramus, Illinois, 479
Record-keeping, baptisms for dead, 470
Red Brick Store
D&C 132 dictated in, 479-81
endowments administered in, xxi, 22, 413-14
Joseph Smith's office and business in, 423-25, 432, 519
Relief Society organized in, 449-50
Redemption for the dead. See Salvation for the dead
Relief Society
angels are associates of, 454
charitable organization, 451-52
Emma Smith, president of, xxi, 450-51, 453-54
instruction in, 453-54
key, Joseph Smith turned, 451
mercy, sisters show, 454-55
organization of, xxi, 449-51
priesthood leaders, sustaining, 451
saves souls, 453-54
Religious freedom, 344-46
Repentance
of all sins, 72-74
Atonement makes possible, 48-49
Church members, required of, 154-55
God forgives those who repent, 75-76, 397-98, 428-29
helps us become like God, 72-74
Joseph Smith's, 69-72, 116
procrastinate, must not, 73-74
teach to all people, 153-55
Reproof, prophets give, 523-25
Restoration of fulness of gospel, 509-15. See also Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The; Dispensation of the fulness of times
Resurrection
children who die are raised in, 94-95, 176-78
intelligence rises with us in, 266
of Jesus Christ, 49-51
Jesus Christ makes possible, 49-51
losses made up in, 51
loved ones, will meet in, 174-76
righteous will rise in glory in, 174-75
See also Atonement
Revelation
accept all, 264-65
beware of false, 196-97
Church guided through, 195-96
first intimation of, 132
God gives to all who seek, 40-41, 128-33, 197-98
Holy Ghost, receive through, 132-33
Joseph Smith's, 193, 249-50, 263
obedience necessary for, 132
President of Church receives, 196-99, 253-54
salvation, necessary for, 195
spirits receive, 475
Richards, Willard, 24, 327, 414, 449, 460, 530, 535
Richmond, Missouri, 17, 241-42, 335-36, 351, 488-89
Rigdon, Sidney
conversion of, 9, 150
on day of healing, 379-81
in First Presidency, xvii, 25, 263
in Hiram, Ohio, 227
in Kirtland Temple, 271, 307
in Missouri, xvii, 183-84, 351
vision in D&C 76, 45-47, 217-19
Ring, Joseph Smith taught with, 210
Robinson, George W., 351
Rocky Mountains
Joseph Smith's prophecy of, 517
piled on George A. Smith, 235
Rogers, Noah, 329
Russell, Isaac, 327
Sacrament, 73, 138-39, 382
Sacred Grove, 4
Sacrifice
of Saints anciently, 48-49, 107-8
of Savior, 48-49
Salvation
agency necessary for, 213-14
baptism necessary for, 91-92, 220-22
body necessary for, 211-13
faithfulness in trials necessary for, 230-31
great work to learn, 268
knowledge necessary for, 211-13, 265-66
obedience necessary for, 163-64, 210-11
revelation necessary for, 195
temple ordinances necessary for, 416-19
triumph over enemies, 212-13
See also Celestial kingdom; Plan of salvation
Salvation for the dead
Alvin Smith's death and, 401-3
duty, 408-9, 471-72, 475-77
Elijah's mission and, 472-77
God's justice in, 404-5, 407-8, 471-72
Jesus Christ makes possible, 405-7
Jesus Christ organizes spirits, 405-6, 409, 474
Joseph Smith announces, xx, 22, 403, 472
perfect, cannot be without our dead, 476-77
saviors on Mount Zion, 409, 472-74
sealing power and, 310-12
welding link, 476-77
will take a long time, 470
See also Baptism for the dead; Sealing power
Satan
apostasy leads to, 320-24
body, has no, 211-13
Church, cannot stop progress of, 142-44, 301, 363-64
deceives, 72
destruction of kingdom of, 234, 258
discerning of, 386
dove, cannot come in sign of, 81
Joseph Smith, tried to destroy, 31-32
knowledge necessary or we become like, 265-66
no power unless we permit, 213-14
persecutes Saints, 15, 153, 372-73
in premortal life, 209
tongues, speaks in, 384
wisdom of God is greater than, 62-63
See also Hell
Saviors on Mount Zion, 409, 472-74. See also Baptism for the dead; Salvation for the dead
School of the Elders, 293-94
School of the Prophets, xvii, 118, 130, 261-63
Scribes, Book of Mormon translation
Emma Smith, 115
Martin Harris, xv, 7, 59
Oliver Cowdery, xv, 7-8, 79, 115-16
Scriptures
Joseph Smith's love for, 3-5, 28-31, 183, 293-94
Joseph Smith's teaching of, 293-94
obedience to, 66
study of, 64-66
value of latter-day, 194
See also Bible; Book of Mormon; Doctrine and Covenants; Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible; Pearl of Great Price
Sealing power
dead saved through, 471-77
definition of, 310-12
Elijah restores, xix, 14, 308-13, 472-77, 511
families sealed through, 311-12
See also Elijah; Marriage, eternal; Salvation for the dead
Second Coming
council to prepare for, 104
Elijah's coming before, 313
Jerusalem rebuilt before, 188-89, 252
judgments, Saints will not escape, 253
last dispensation prepares for, 510
obedience prepares for, 254-56
parable of wheat and tares, 299-301
preparation for, 254-56
rainbow withdrawn before, 252
revelations about, 249-50
sign of Son of Man, 252-53
signs of, 251-53
timing of, 253-54
tribulation will precede, 249-53
Seer, Joseph Smith, 160, 250, 535, 543, 550
Sermons, Joseph Smith's, 20, 493-94, 558
Service. See Friendship; Love; Poor and needy
Seventy, Quorum of, xviii, 12, 16, 141-42, 283
Sharon, Vermont, xiv, 2, 438
Siblings, love among, 461, 485-86. See also Family
Sick, healing of. See Healing
Sign of Son of Man, 252-53
Signs of Second Coming, 251-53
Sin. See Forgiveness; Repentance; Satan; Unpardonable sin
Smith, Agnes, 177-78
Smith, Alexander, 19, 173, 242
Smith, Alvin (brother of Joseph Smith), 2, 4, 173, 178, 401-3, 485
Smith, Alvin (son of Joseph Smith), 19, 69, 171
Smith, Asael, 45
Smith, David, 19, 173
Smith, Don Carlos (brother of Joseph Smith), 2, 173, 177-78, 485
Smith, Don Carlos (son of Joseph Smith), 19, 173
Smith, Emma
baptism of, 149
children of, 19, 171-73
death of first child, 19, 69, 171
gold plates and, 59
Joseph asks forgiveness of, 116
Joseph Smith Translation and, 369
Joseph's journal entry about, 461
Kirtland, moves to, 11, 159-60, 171
letter to Joseph, 18
letters from Joseph, 179, 240-46, 333-34, 351, 360, 531
Liberty Jail, visits Joseph in, 360
marriage of, xv, 6-7, 59
Mississippi River, walks across, 369-70
Nauvoo, visits Joseph near, 459
Quincy, meets Joseph in, 371
Relief Society, president of, xxi, 450-51, 453-54
scribe for translation, 115
service of, 273, 379, 429-32, 450
tarred and feathered, sees Joseph, 229
twins, adoption of and death of son, 19, 25, 159, 171, 227-29
Smith, Ephraim, 2, 173
Smith, Frederick, 19, 173, 242-43, 245
Smith, George A., 235, 332, 466, 561-63
Smith, Hyrum
baptism of, 90
burial of, xxi
child, death of, 179
cholera, healed of, 486-88
Commerce, sickness in, 429-30
endowment, received, 414
family of, 2
incorporator of Church, 137
Joseph Smith's tributes to, 461, 485-86
Kirtland Temple, work on, 271-73
in Liberty Jail, 359-61
martyrdom of, xxi, 24, 460, 530, 535-39
Nauvoo, visit to Joseph near, 459
proxy baptism for Alvin Smith, 403
Richmond, imprisoned in, 17, 351
West, leaves for, 530
Smith, John L., 430
Smith, Joseph, general
children of, 19, 171-73
deaths of family members, 19, 25, 69, 171-73, 175, 227-29
earthly mission of, 537-39
education of, 2-3, 28, 261-63, 547-50
Elias, spirit of, revealed to, 85-86, 544
foreordination of, 511, 543-45
human frailties of, 521-22
legal cases of, 15, 239-40
missionary efforts of, 14, 90, 149-50, 239, 333-36
physical appearance of, 27, 497-99
priesthood keys, holds, 103, 509, 511-12, 537, 543-44, 553
revelations, process of receiving, 193, 249-50, 263
scriptures, love for, 3-5, 28-31, 183, 293-94
seer, 160, 250, 535, 543, 550
sermons of, 20, 493-94, 558
teaching of, 284-85, 293-94, 333-36, 493-94, 499-504, 520-21
Smith, Joseph, overview of life (chronological)
ancestry of, 1-2
grandfather, prophesied of, 45
parents of, 37
birth of, xiv, 2, 438
childhood of, xiv, 2-4, 27-28, 37
leg surgery, xiv, 2
Palmyra, moves to, xiv, 2, 27, 438
First Vision of, xiv, 3-5, 28-34, 38, 438
Moroni, visits of, xiv, 5-6, 57-59, 103, 207, 309, 439
Manchester, moves to, xv
Harmony, works in, 6, 59
marriage of, xv, 6-7, 59
gold plates, receives, xv, 6-7, 58-60, 439-40
Book of Mormon, translation of, xv-xvi, 7-8, 59, 79, 115-16, 135, 150
loss of 116 manuscript pages, xv, 7, 62-63, 69-71
Aaronic Priesthood, receives, xv, 7-8, 78-80, 85, 89
baptism of, xv, 7-8, 79-80, 89-90
Melchizedek Priesthood, receives, xv, 8, 80, 101-3, 497
Three Witnesses and, xvi, 125-27
Book of Mormon, printing of, xvi, 8, 135
Church, organizes, xvi, 8-9, 137-40, 441
Joseph Smith Translation and, xvi, xviii, 12, 207-8, 250
Fayette, moves to, xvi, 9, 159, 196
Kirtland, arrives in, xvii, 11, 159-60, 171
Kirtland, revelations in, 12-13, 193-94
Jackson County, Zion in, xvii, 11, 183-85, 239
Kirtland, persecutions in, 15, 227-29, 239-40, 315-17, 323, 339
School of the Prophets, xvii, 118, 130, 261-63
Word of Wisdom, receives, 263
Zion's Camp, leads, xviii, 16, 281-83, 287-90, 486-88
Egyptian papyri, translates, xviii, 12
Kirtland Temple, dedication of, xviii-xix, 14, 199, 307-8, 419-20
missionaries to England, xix, 14, 327-29
Far West, moves to, xix, 15, 17, 339
History of the Church, begins, xix
militiamen visit in Far West, 339-41
Far West, arrested in, 17, 335-36, 349-51, 488-89
Independence, detained in, 17, 349-51
Richmond, imprisoned in, 17, 351
Liberty Jail, imprisoned in, xix, 17-18, 359-66, 369
Missouri, escapes from, xix, 18, 371
Quincy, arrives in, xx, 18, 369-71
Commerce, establishes, xx, 18, 324, 379, 391
Commerce, healing blessings in, 379-82
Washington, D.C., visits, xx, 97, 100
baptism for the dead, announces, xx, 22, 403, 472
Nauvoo Temple, building of, xx, 20-22, 274-75, 279, 413-16
Nauvoo Legion, commander, xx, 435
Red Brick Store of, 423-25, 432
Times and Seasons, editor of, xx, 435-37, 559, 563
Wentworth Letter, writes, xx, 437-46
Relief Society, organizes, xxi, 449-51
endowment, administers, xxi, 22, 413-14, 509
Nauvoo, mayor of, xxi, 20, 435
Nauvoo, persecutions in, 22-24, 459, 517-19, 522-23, 529-31
president of United States, candidate for, xxi, 20
Apostles, gives keys to, xxi, 22-23, 141, 529, 532-35
Nauvoo Expositor, destruction of, 529
West, leaves for, 530
Carthage Jail, imprisoned in, 24, 336, 460, 530
martyrdom of, xxi, 24, 460, 530, 535-39
burial of, xxi
Smith, Joseph, III, 19, 173, 242, 249
Smith, Joseph Murdock, 19, 25, 171, 227-29
Smith, Joseph, Sr.
Alvin Smith, saw before dying, 403
baptism of, 88, 90
blessing to Joseph Smith, 173, 543
death of, 173
family of, xiv, 2, 24, 27
forgiveness in his family, 396
healing of, 483
Joseph Smith's love for, 483-85
marriage of, 1
occupations of, 2
Palmyra, moves to, 2
Patriarch to the Church, xviii
religious habits of, 3-4, 37
Smith, Julia Murdock, 19, 25, 171, 173, 240-42, 249
Smith, Louisa, 19, 159, 171
Smith, Lucy, 429, 488-89
Smith, Lucy Mack
family of, xiv, 2, 24, 27
farewell to sons, 488-89
First Vision and, 32
history written by, 35
Joseph Smith's love for, 483-85
marriage of, 1
prayer for sons, 486-88
Relief Society, counsel to, 450
religious habits of, 3-4, 37
Three Witnesses and, 127
Smith, Nathan, Dr., 2
Smith, Samuel, 79, 90, 137
Smith, Thadeus, 19, 159, 171
Smith, William, 37, 74, 395-96
Snow, Eliza R., 449, 451
Snyder, John, 327
Son of Man, sign of, 252-53
Sower, parable of, 296-99
Spirit. See Holy Ghost, gift of; Revelation
Spirit of Elias. See Elias
Spirit of Elijah. See Elijah
Spirit of prophecy, 195, 384-85
Spirit prison, 405-6, 409, 474
Spirits
discerning of, 385-88
enlargement of, 210
eternal nature of, 209-11
God organized, 104
receive revelation, 475
Spirits, evil
discerning of, 385-88
fight against the Church, 372-73
have no bodies, 211-13
knowledge gives power over, 266
Spiritual gifts
of discerning of spirits, 385-88
every Latter-day Saint has, 117
faith and obedience necessary for, 118
gift of Holy Ghost necessary for, 97-98, 118-22, 383-84
of healing, 379-82
Joseph Smith had, 115
necessary in Church, 117-18, 120, 441, 445
of prophecy, 195, 384-85
received quietly, 118-22
of tongues, 382-84
Spouse. See Marriage, eternal
Stakes, building Zion in, 186-88. See also Zion
Stakes (limits), 264-65
Standard of truth, 142, 444
Stowell, Josiah, 6
Suffering. See Trials
Surgery, Joseph Smith's, xiv, 2
Susquehanna River, xv, 7-8, 89, 101
Sustaining Church leaders, 198-200, 318-20, 324-25, 520-21
Tahiti, gospel taught in, 329
Talents, improving our, 354-55
Tanner, John, 273
Tares, parable of the wheat and, 299-301
Tarring and feathering of Joseph Smith, 227-29
Taylor, John
in Carthage Jail, 24, 460, 530, 535
at Relief Society organization, 449
Times and Seasons and, 435
Taylor, Leonora Cannon, 178
Teaching, Joseph Smith's, 284-85, 293-94, 333-36, 493-94, 499-504, 520-21
Telestial kingdom, 223-24
Temples
baptisms for dead performed in, 417-18, 474
endowment given in, 414-19, 474, 507-9
fulness of Melchizedek Priesthood obtained in, 414-19
gathering necessary to build, 416-17
God's greatest blessings received in, 419-20
Joseph Smith's focus on, 413
ordinances of, are necessary for salvation, 416-19
Saints are commanded to build, 415-16
See also Temple endowment
Temples, constructed or planned
Far West, Missouri, site for, 17, 339, 413
Independence, Missouri, site for, xvii, 11, 184, 413
See also Kirtland Temple; Nauvoo Temple
Temple endowment
all Saints can receive, 414
Brigham Young administers, 22, 414, 509
God's presence, prepares for, 414, 416-19
Joseph Smith administers, xxi, 22, 413-14
light, brings us into, 414
in temples, 414-19, 474, 507-9
Ten Tribes, 188, 445
Terrestrial kingdom, 222-23
Testimony
faith comes through hearing, 385
of First Vision is essential, 545-47
Joseph Smith sealed with blood, 537-39
seek opportunities to bear, 333-36
Testimony of Jesus
celestial kingdom, necessary for, 220-23
Holy Ghost, through, 97-98
is spirit of prophecy, 195, 384-85
Thankfulness. See Gratitude
Thompson, Mercy Fielding, 360, 414
Three Witnesses, xvi, 125-27, 302-3
Times and Seasons, xx, 435-37, 559, 563
Tithing, for Nauvoo Temple, 274-75
Title page of Book of Mormon, 60-62, 115, 135-36
Tongues, gift of, 382-84
Traditions, false, 264-65
Translation, gift of, 115-16
Translation of Bible. See Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible
Translation of Book of Mormon. See Book of Mormon, translation of
Trials
cheerfulness during, 352
confidence in God during, 234-35
faith and courage during, 178-79, 230-31, 235, 352, 371, 373-76
friendship during, 461-63
God sustains during, 231-32, 352, 361, 364-67, 375-76
gratitude during, 232-33
Holy Ghost comforts during, 97, 366-67
last only a moment, 363
obedience during, 232-33
for our good, 231-32, 366
prove us, 230-31
Saints will not escape, 253
Second Coming, will precede, 249-53
See also Persecution
Truth
accept all, 264-65
gaining knowledge of, 266-68
gospel embraces all, 264-65
Joseph Smith taught, 284-85
learned through ordinances, 419
parable of sower and, 296-99
persecution cannot stop, 142, 444
Twelve Apostles. See Apostles, Quorum of Twelve
Tyler, Daniel, 324
Typhoid fever, Joseph Smith gets, xiv, 2
United States Congress, xx
United States president. See President of United States
Unity
among Church members, 144, 274-79
among members of Godhead, 42
among presiding quorums, 141-42
blessings from, 278-79
forgiveness leads to, 393-96
friendship leads to, 463
Kirtland Temple, in building of, 273
obedience leads to, 275-78
purposes of God accomplished through, 274-75
unselfishness leads to, 275-78
Unpardonable sin, 76, 471
Urim and Thummim
earth will become, 258
Joseph Smith, taken from, 7, 71
Three Witnesses, shown to, 125-27
translation, used in, 7, 60, 62, 71, 116, 440-41
Valiant, those who are, 352-56
Van Buren, Martin, xx, 97, 100
Vermont. See Sharon, Vermont
Vine and branches, parable of, 163
War in heaven. See Premortal life
Wars, precede Second Coming, 249-53
Washington, D.C., xx, 97, 239
Wentworth, John, 437
Wentworth Letter, xx, 437-46
Wheat, parable of the, and tares, 299-301
Whitlock, Harvey, 75
Whitmer, David, 16, 116, 125-27, 137, 323, 483
Whitmer, Peter, Jr., 137, 150
Whitmer, Peter, Sr., xvi, 8, 116, 137
Whitney, Elizabeth Ann, 160, 334, 431, 451
Whitney, Newel K.
endowment, receives, 414
feast held at home of, 464
gives blessing to Joseph Smith, 240
Joseph lives in home of, 160, 249
journal entry about, 459, 461-62
lives with Joseph, 431
meets Joseph, 159-60
travels with Joseph, 240, 333-34
See also Newel K. Whitney store
Wicked, torment of, 91, 223-24
Wife, 482-83. See also Marriage, eternal
Wight, Lyman, 289, 351, 361
Williams, Frederick G., xvii, 25, 263, 271
Witnesses. See Eight Witnesses; Three Witnesses
Women. See Relief Society; Wife
Woodruff, Wilford, xii, 283, 379-81
Word of Wisdom, 263
Worldwide growth of Church, 106, 137, 142-44, 155-56, 301-3, 329, 363-64, 444
Worship, freedom of, 344-46, 445
Young, Brigham
on day of healing, 379
endowment, receives, 22, 414
endowments, administers, 22, 414, 509
and History of the Church, 562-63
Illinois, leads Saints to, 18, 369
Joseph Smith, looked like, 541
Joseph Smith, sustained, 317
Kirtland Temple, work on, 273
living oracles, taught about, 198-99
mission to England, 318-19, 329
President of Church, 541
vision of Joseph Smith, 98
in Zion's Camp, 283
Zion
on American continent, 188-90, 445
building, 183-88, 512-15
in Jackson County, Missouri, xvii, 11, 15-16, 150, 183-86, 239
members' responsibilities for, 144-45, 150, 186-88
will be redeemed, 185-86
See also Mount Zion, saviors on
Zion's Camp
disbanding of, xviii, 283
healing of Joseph and Hyrum during, 486-88
leaders' training in, 16, 283, 287-90
march of, xviii, 16, 281-83, 287-90
supplies Missouri Saints, xviii, 450
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