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I am helping to publicize and promote a marathon run that honors the memory of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. It is being held on May 27th this year, which is Memorial day weekend. The run starts in Nauvoo, and ends … Continue reading
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http://ldsmag.com/behold-thou-art-hyrum-my-son-the-story-of-the-lost-manuscript-of-section-11/ By Reid N. Moon · October 30, 2016 Over the past two decades I’ve seen some pretty spectacular books, documents and artifacts pertaining to early Mormon history. I’ve had the privilege of holding in my hands copies of the Book of Mormon … Continue reading
When the Holy Ghost speaks,
A still small voice within
Whispers softly, prompts, and guides.
Our answers come from Him.
In that instant we must choose.
The chance comes not again.
Decisions made. Course is set.
The Spirit tells us when.
If we listen to that voice
And ponder as we hear,
The Holy Spirit guides and
We know our Lord is near.
Jeannine Campbell Gilligan
https://history.lds.org/article/a-true-treasure-chest?lang=eng
Church History Museum
Museum Treasures
Heidi Bennett – 26 February 2016
In 1823, several weeks after Joseph Smith’s first encounter with the angel Moroni, Joseph’s eldest brother, Alvin, fell seriously ill. Alvin had always believed in and supported Joseph’s mission and calling. On his deathbed, Alvin told Joseph, “Be a good boy and do everything that lays in your power to obtain the records.”1
It is fitting, then, that Joseph used this chest, which had been Alvin’s, to hold the plates after he received them from Moroni four years after Alvin’s death. Continue reading
By Reid N. Moon
http://ldsmag.com/ten-little-known-facts-about-the-doctrine-and-covenants/
This article contains an image of Section 11 as written by Hyrum Smith.