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"Index," Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, (2007),568-86

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

E

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

F

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

G

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

H

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

I

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

J

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

K

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

L

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

M

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

N

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

O

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

P

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

Q

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

R

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

S

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

T

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

U

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

V

Valiant, those who are, 352-56

Van Buren, Martin, xx, 97, 100

Vermont. See Sharon, Vermont

Vine and branches, parable of, 163

W

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

Y

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

Z

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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