“Ask of God” Joseph Smith—History 1:11–13 11 While I was laboring under the extreme difficulties caused by the contests of these parties of religionists, I was one day reading the Epistle of James, first chapter and fifth verse, which reads: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [...]
Joseph Smith “Was Called Up to Serious Reflection” on the Subject of Religion Joseph Smith—History 1:8 8 During this time of great excitement my mind was called up to serious reflection and great uneasiness; but though my feelings were deep and often poignant, still I kept myself aloof from all these parties, though I [...]
“I have been induced to write this history, to . . . put all inquirers after truth in possession of the facts, . . . in relation both to myself and the Church.” Joseph Smith—History 1:1 1 Owing to the many reports which have been put in circulation by evil-disposed and designing persons, in [...]
“Search These Commandments” Doctrine and Covenants 1:37 37 Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled. The Prophet Joseph Smith said: “Search the scriptures—search the revelations which we publish, and ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of His Son [...]
“The Only True and Living Church upon the Face of the Whole Earth” Doctrine and Covenants 1:29–30 29 And after having received the record of the Nephites, yea, even my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., might have power to translate through the mercy of God, by the power of God, the Book of Mormon. 30 [...]