“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2011), 568–86 “Index,” Teachings: Joseph Smith, 568–86 Index 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 Illinois See Nauvoo, Illinois Quincy, Illinois Ramus, Illinois I 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