1841–1843

Jane Manning Travels to Nauvoo

Walking with faith in the Lord

Jane Manning and her family lived in a place where some people did not like them and treated them poorly because of the color of their skin. One day, Jane heard a missionary teaching. She knew his message was true. The very next Sunday, she was baptized.

Saints, 1:500–501

Jane’s family joined the Church too. The Lord wanted the Saints to gather together in Nauvoo. Jane loved the Lord. She and her family wanted to be with the other Saints. So they began their journey to Nauvoo.

Doctrine and Covenants 124:25; Saints, 1:501

For part of their trip, they traveled by boat. Most people on the boat could pay for the ride at the end of the trip. But some men told Jane’s family they had to pay at the beginning. They did not have enough money. The men made them get off the boat, and it left without them.

Saints, 1:501

Jane’s family still had to travel 800 miles, or 1,300 kilometers. They had to cross a deep stream without a bridge. They had to sleep outside. The weather was often very cold. But Jane’s family was determined to reach Nauvoo. They cheered themselves up by singing as they walked.

Saints, 1:501, 505–6

Jane and her family walked and walked until their shoes wore out and their feet got hurt. But when they prayed to God for help, He healed their feet.

Saints, 1:505

They helped the people they met along their journey. They even helped heal a sick child because of their faith.

Saints, 1:505–6

Finally, Jane and her family reached Nauvoo! They were tired and needed a place to stay. So they went to Emma and Joseph’s house. When Joseph heard all they had been through, he told Jane, “God bless you. You are among friends now.” Joseph and Emma invited Jane to live with them.

Saints, 1:506