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Joseph Fielding Smith. Essentials in Church History
Essentials in Church History
Table of Contents
Preface
Part One—Introductory: The Gospel in Ancient and Mediaeval Times
Part Two—Opening of the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times
Part Three—The Ohio and Missouri Period
Part Four—The Nauvoo Period
Part Five—The Settlement in the Rocky Mountains
Part Six—Recent Development
Appendix
Part One
Introductory: The Gospel in Ancient and Mediaeval Times
Chapter 1
The Gospel Older than the Law
The Fall of Man and His Redemption
Individual Salvation Taught to Adam
The Gospel Rejected in Days of Noah
The Covenant with Abraham
The Higher Priesthood and the Carnal Law
Dispensation of the Meridian of Time
Commission of the Apostles
Essential Offices in the Church
Chapter 2
The Body of the Church Destroyed
The Falling Away Predicted
The Prophecies of Isaiah and Amos
The Vision of Daniel
Apostasy Commenced in Days of Apostles
The Predictions of Paul
Prophecy of Peter
The Mystery of Iniquity
Decline of Spiritual Gifts
Changes in Church Government
The Church Taken from Among Men
Rise of the Church of Rome
Changes in the Doctrines of the Church
Temporal Power of the Pope
Power of the Clergy
Sale of Indulgences
Notes
Chapter 3
The “Dark Ages”
The Revival of Learning
Early Translations of the Bible
Scripture-Reading Forbidden
The Inquisition
Dawning of a Better Day
The Mission of Columbus
The “Reformation”
Martin Luther
The Protestant Revolution a Preparatory Work
Disagreement Among “Reformers”
America a Land of Freedom
Part Two
Opening of the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times
Chapter 4
The Marvelous Work
Reasonable and Scriptural to Expect a Restoration
Ancient Predictions to be Fulfilled
Daniel Saw Our Day
Vision of John
Joseph Smith Divinely Called
Notes
Chapter 5
Ancestry of Joseph Smith
Patriotic Service of Samuel Smith
Asael Smith Grandfather of Joseph Smith
Advice of Asael Smith to His Family
Prediction of Asael Smith
John Mack of Connecticut
Maternal Grandparents of Joseph Smith
Patriotic Service of Solomon Mack
Notes
Chapter 6
The Birth of Joseph Smith, the Prophet
Early Struggles of the Smiths
Serious Affliction of Joseph Smith
Tenderness of Hyrum Smith
Surgical Aid Sought
A Council Held
The Operation
He is Healed
Removal to New York
The Purchase of a Home
Removal to Manchester
Death of Alvin Smith
The Hand of Providence
Notes
Chapter 7
Joseph Smith’s Own Story
A Time of Religious Excitement
The Promise of James Tested
The Vision
Sectarian Opposition
Joseph Smith’s Reflections
Joseph Smith’s Great Honor
The Heavens No Longer Sealed
The Vision Rejected by the World
Not Strange that the Message Should be Rejected
A Bold Denunciation of False Doctrine
Chapter 8
Life of Joseph Smith Between 1820–23
The Appearing of Moroni
The Book of Mormon Revealed
Moroni Quotes Ancient Prophets
Moroni’s Admonition
The Second Appearance of Moroni
The Third Appearance of Moroni
The Fourth Appearance of Moroni
The Hill Cumorah
The Four Annual Visits to the Hill
Temptation of Joseph Smith
Powers of Good and Evil Shown
Value of the Prophet’s Lesson
The Interval of Four Years
The Prophet’s Marriage
Notes
Chapter 9
Joseph Receives the Record
Designs of the Wicked Frustrated
Martin Harris
Removal to Pennsylvania
The Prophecy of Isaiah Fulfilled
The Lost Manuscript
What the Lost Record Contained
The Coming of Oliver Cowdery
Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood
Joseph and Oliver Baptized
Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood
Help from Joseph Knight
Joseph and Oliver Remove to Fayette
At the Whitmer Home
Notes
Chapter 10
The Witnesses Called
Revelation to the Witnesses
The Witnesses Behold the Plates
Testimony of the Three Witnesses
Testimony of the Eight Witnesses
Necessity of the Testimonies
Validity of the Testimonies
Impossibility of Collusion
The Angel Receives the Plates
The Book of Mormon Printed
Notes
Chapter 11
Revelation to the Witnesses
The Twelve Apostles
Revelation Given to Martin Harris
The Atonement and Eternal Punishment Explained
Revelation on Church Government
Manner of Baptism Explained
How Baptism is Performed
Duties of Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons and Members
Conferences of the Church
Duties of Church Members
Transgressors
Recommendations of Members
Summary
Chapter 12
The Church Organized
Fulfilment of the Promise
A Record to be Kept
Destiny of the Church
Others Called to the Ministry
Baptism a New and Everlasting Covenant
Chapter 13
The First Public Discourse
The Ministry of Joseph Smith in Colesville
The First Miracle
The First Conference of the Church
Second Visit to Colesville
Arrest of Joseph Smith
The Trial at South Bainbridge
The Second Arrest
The Trial at Colesville
Statement of Mr. Reid
Inspiration of the Attorneys
The Mob Threatens Joseph and Oliver
Missionary Journey of Samuel H. Smith
Joseph Smith, Sen., Visits Potsdam
Book of Moses Revealed
The Work and Glory of the Lord
Other Important Revelations
Emma Smith to Select Hymns
Notes
Chapter 14
Oliver Cowdery’s Error
Instructions on the Sacrament
Joseph Moves to Fayette
Spurious Revelations of Hiram Page
The Mission to the Lamanites
The Doctrine of Gathering—Destruction of the Wicked
The Second Conference of the Church
The Call to Ziba Peterson and Parley P. Pratt
The Missionaries Depart
Sidney Rigdon
The Journey Continued
The Book of Mormon Taken to the Lamanites
Part Three
The Ohio and Missouri Period
Chapter 15
“A Crooked Generation”
Call of Edward Partridge and Orson Pratt
Sidney Rigdon to Write
Lost Scriptures Restored
Command to Go to Ohio
Conference of January, 1831
The Branch in Kirtland
The Law Given to Govern the Church
A Woman’s “Revelation”
Important Revelations to The Church
Zion a Place of Refuge
John Whitmer, Historian
The Purchase of Lands
Equality Among the Families
The Important Conference of June 1831
The First High Priests Ordained
The Mission of John
The Elders Called to Missouri
The Thompson Branch
A Letter from Missouri
The Mission to the West
Chapter 16
Character of Inhabitants
First Sabbath in Zion
Arrival of the Colesville Branch
Assignment of Labors
Location of the City Revealed
The Saints to Keep the Law
After Much Tribulation, the Blessings
Dedication of the Land
Description of the Land
The Future Glory of Zion
Dedication of the Temple Site
First Conference in Zion
A Commandment and a Promised Blessing
The Return to Kirtland
Dangers on the Waters
Object of the Mission to Zion
Notes
Chapter 17
Desire of the Saints for Knowledge of Zion
Apostasy of Ezra Booth
Purchase of a Printing Press
Revision of the Bible
Special Conference of November
Preparation for Publication of Commandments
Endorsement of the Revelations
Criticism of the Revelations
William E. McLellin’s Folly
Other Important Revelations
Arrangement of the Revelations
Worth of the Revelations
Commandments Dedicated
Labors Among the Enemy
The Amherst Conference
The Vision of the Glories
The Prophet’s Views on the Vision
Mob Violence in Hiram
Second Visit to Missouri
Zion and Her Stakes
Return to Kirtland
Notes
Chapter 18
Important Revelations
The School of the Prophets
The Coming of Brigham Young and Others
The Prophet’s Labors in Kirtland
Organization of the First Presidency
Kirtland a Stake of Zion
First Gathering of the Mob in Zion
A House of the Lord in Kirtland
Commencement of the Kirtland Temple
The First Work on the Temple
The Case of “Doctor” Hurlbut
Notes
Chapter 19
The Prophet’s Warning
Rise of Mob Force in Jackson
The Mob Council
Declaration of the Mob
The Enemy’s Demands
The Committee’s Report
Vengeance of the Mob
Second Gathering of the Mob
Offer of Ransom for the Church
The Forced Agreement of the Mob
The Contract Broken by the Mob
Appeal to Governor Dunklin
The Governor’s Reply
Futility of the Advice
Counsel Employed by the Saints
Continued Activities of the Mob
The Battle of the Blue
The Mob Militia
Misplaced Confidence
The Saints in Exile
An Attempt to Seek Redress
Farcical Effort to Enforce the Law
Notes
Chapter 20
The Patriarchal Priesthood
Organization of the First High Council
Zion Shall Not be Removed
Zion’s Camp
Message to Governor Dunklin
Threats of the Mob
Judge Ryland’s Proposition
Unfairness of the Proposition
Counter Proposition of the Saints
Word of the Lord at Fishing River
Disbanding of the Camp
The Prophecy Fulfilled
Organization of the High Council in Missouri
What the Camp Accomplished
Notes
Chapter 21
Charges Against the Prophet
The Law of Tithing
Oliver Cowdery Assistant President
Temporary Peace
Twelve Apostles Chosen
The Seventy
Blessings of Those Who Built the Temple
The Great Revelation on Priesthood
The Book of Abraham
The Doctrine and Covenants
Testimony of the Twelve Apostles to the Truth of the Book of Doctrine and Covenants
Close of the Year 1835
Anointing and Blessings in the Temple
A Vision
The Solemn Assembly
The Prayer of Dedication
Endowments Given
The Coming of Moses, Elias and Elijah
The Elders Prepared to Teach
Notes
Chapter 22
Dishonorable Action of Governor Dunklin
Clay County Rejects the Saints
The Saints’ Reply
Caldwell County Organized
The Kirtland Safety Society
The Financial Panic of 1837
Other Causes of Embarrassment
Apostasy and Sorrow
The Pure in Heart Able to Withstand
The Prophet’s Visit to Missouri
Death of Jerusha Smith
Attempt to Depose the Prophet
The British Mission
The Work in Canada
Departure for Great Britain
Revelation to the Twelve
Frederick G. Williams Removed
Flight of Brigham Young
Notes
Chapter 23
Lowering Clouds
Flight of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon
Rejection of the Missouri Presidency
Political Motto of the Church
First General Conference at Far West
John Whitmer Withholds the Church Record
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Others Excommunicated
Lyman E. Johnson and William E. McLellin
A Day of Sadness
Return of Elders Kimball and Hyde
Far West—The House of the Lord
Stakes of Zion
Other Sites Chosen
Independence Day at Far West
The Law of Tithing
The Mission of the Twelve
The Kirtland Camp
Notes
Chapter 24
Election Day at Gallatin
The Prophet’s Investigation
Peniston’s Affidavit
Effect of These Falsehoods
Mob Gatherings
Arrest of Joseph Smith and Lyman Wight
Proclamation of Governor Boggs
Austin’s Mob Force at Diahman
Siege of De Witt
Defense of De Witt
The Prophet Visits De Witt
Other Attacks by the Mob
General Doniphan Orders a Defense
Battle of Crooked River
Apostasy of Thomas B. Marsh
General Atchison’s Report to Boggs
Evil Reports
Atchison’s False Report
Boggs’ Order to Clark
The Order of Extermination
A Match to the Flame
Notes
Chapter 25
Clark’s Fitness for His Job
The Haun’s Mill Massacre
Gathering of the Mob-Militia
The Siege of Far West
Colonel Hinkle’s Treachery
Condemned to be Shot
Plundering of the Militia
Prisoners Taken to Independence
Prisoners in Richmond
Rebuking the Guards
Majesty in Chains
General Clark at Far West
His Harangue
Trial in Daviess County
The Charges Against Joseph Smith and Companions
The Trial
Nature of the Testimony
Notes
Chapter 26
The Case Before the Legislature
Legislative Appropriations
Extent of “Mormon” Losses
In Liberty Prison
Epistles From Prison
Release of Sidney Rigdon
Departure for Daviess
A Change of Venue
The Escape
A “Concocted Plan”
Escape of Parley P. Pratt
Departure of the Exiles
Fulfilment of Prophecy
Notes
Part Four
The Nauvoo Period
Chapter 27
Seeking a New Home
Committee to Locate Lands
Commerce
Joseph Smith Moves to Commerce
The City of Nauvoo
Other Sites Chosen
Stakes of Zion Organized
Miraculous Healing of the Sick
Incorporation of the City of Nauvoo
A Liberal Charter
The University of Nauvoo
The Nauvoo Legion
Election of Municipal Officers
Character of the Mayor
Freedom for All
Notes
Chapter 28
The Foreign Mission of the Twelve
Items on Priesthood
Epistle of the Twelve
The Missionaries Depart
Ordination of Willard Richards
The Millennial Star
British Copyright of the Book of Mormon
The First Patriarch in England
Individual Labors of the Twelve
In Herefordshire
The First Emigration to the United States
The Mission to Palestine
Other Missionary Appointments
The Return of the Apostles
The Prophet’s Comments
Notes
Chapter 29
Importuning for Redress
The Prophet’s Appeal to the People
A Delegation Appointed to Visit Washington
Interview with the President
The Petition before Congress
The Prophet’s Interview with President Van Buren
The Action of Congress
Compliance with the Word of the Lord
The Resolutions of the April Conference
Return of the Prodigals
Death of Bishop Partridge
Death of Patriarch Joseph Smith
More Trouble from Missouri
Kidnapping of Alanson Brown and Others
Memorial to Governor Carlin
Missouri’s Requisition for the Prophet
The Decision of Judge Douglas
Notes
Chapter 30
The House of the Lord
The Revelation of January 19, 1841
The Saints to Come from Afar
Fulness of the Priesthood
The Kirtland Temple and its Mission
Baptism for the Dead
The Rite Performed in the River
Things Hid from the Foundation of the World
The Nauvoo House
The Calling of Hyrum Smith
Oliver Cowdery’s Blessing Transferred to Hyrum Smith
Laying Corner Stones of the Temple
Order of Temple Building
Baptisms in the River Discontinued
Dedication of the Font in the Temple
First Baptisms in the Temple
Death of Don Carlos Smith
Death of Robert B. Thompson
Dedication of Palestine
Orson Hyde of the House of Judah
The Book of Abraham
The Wentworth Letter
Organization of the Relief Society
Inauguration of Endowments
Notes
Chapter 31
Perfidy of John C. Bennett
Bennett’s Resignation
J. C. Bennett Leaves Nauvoo
Shooting of Ex-Governor Boggs
President Smith Accused as an Accessory
Governor Carlin’s Action
The Rocky Mountain Prophecy
Arrest of President Smith
The Prophet’s Comments on His Arrest
President Joseph Smith in Retirement
Threats of Mob Vengeance
Emma Smith Appeals to Governor Carlin
A Ruse to Capture President Smith
Justin Butterfield’s Legal Opinion
The Prophet Receives Advice
Joseph Smith Surrenders for Trial
The Trial
Bennett’s Letter to Sidney Rigdon and Orson Pratt
Rejoicing in Nauvoo
Notes
Chapter 32
A Brief Period of Peace
President Joseph Smith’s Intimation of Death
Doctrinal Development
Attempt to Repeal the Nauvoo Charter
A General Missionary Call
Eternity of the Marriage Covenant
The New and Everlasting Covenant
Revealed by Elijah
In the Temple these Blessings are Obtained
Plural Marriage
The Douglas Prophecy
Notes
Chapter 33
Conspiracy Against Joseph Smith
A Warrant for His Arrest
His Arrest by Reynolds and Wilson
Reynolds and Wilson Under Arrest
President Joseph Smith’s Discourse at Pawpaw Grove
The Issuing of New Writs
A Party to the Rescue
Arrival at Nauvoo
The Trial Before the Municipal Court
The Citizens of Lee County Thanked
Reynolds’ Further Attempt to Obtain Joseph Smith
The Case of O. P. Rockwell
Orrin P. Rockwell’s Story
Chapter 34
Threats of the Mob
Growth of Nauvoo
Jealousy of Other Towns
Joseph Smith and the Presidency of the United States
Views on the Powers and Policy of the Government
The Contemplated Expedition to the West
Memorial to Congress
Traitors From Within
“The Wicked Flee”
Councils of Apostates
Experience of Scott and Harris
Their Lives Threatened
Apostates Attempt to Organize a Church
Plot to Kill Joseph Smith
The “Nauvoo Expositor”
The Expositor Declared a Nuisance
Notes
Chapter 35
Charge of Francis M. Higbee
Anger of the Mob
The Saints Threatened
Advice of Judge Thomas
Nauvoo Under Martial Law
Appeal to the Governor for Protection
Hyrum Refuses to Leave his Brother
The Proposed Journey to the West
The Governor’s Threat
Joseph Smith Accused of Cowardice
The Return to Nauvoo
The Start for Carthage
The Governor’s Demand for Arms
A Lamb to the Slaughter
Governor Ford’s Promise to the Mob-Militia
The Charge of Treason
The Governor’s Inflammatory Speech
His Lack of Sincerity
False Imprisonment
The Governor’s Broken Pledge
The Illegal Summons
Threats of the Mob
The Night in Jail
The Plotting by the Mob
The Governor Warned
“A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief”
The Martyrdom
Terror of the Mob
Sorrow of the Saints
The Burial
Chapter 36
A Crisis in the Church
Sidney Rigdon’s Attempt to be “Guardian to the Church”
President Young’s Remarks
The Special Meeting of Thursday, the 8th of August
Transfiguration of Brigham Young
The Apostles are Sustained
Excommunication of Sidney Rigdon
Action Against William Marks
Trial of the Murderers of Joseph and Hyrum Smith
Growth of the Work
Mob Activities Renewed
Attitude of Governor Ford
Repeal of the Nauvoo Charter
Attacks Upon the Saints
The Quincy Mass Meeting
The Reply of the Saints
Decision of the Quincy Citizens
The Carthage Convention
Duplicity of Governor Ford
President Young’s Reply
Loyalty to the Government
Preparations to Leave Nauvoo
Notes
Part Five
The Settlement in the Rocky Mountains
Chapter 37
The Abandonment of Nauvoo
Conspiracy in Washington
Petition to the Governor of Iowa
The Journey Resumed
Organization of the Camps
Garden Grove
Proposition to Explore the West
Mount Pisgah
At the Missouri River
A Call From the Government
An Important Council Meeting
President Young’s Instructions to the Battalion
Reasons for the Call for Troops
Winter Quarters
Major Harvey’s Opposition
Activities at Winter Quarters
Mob Uprisings at Nauvoo
Major Warren’s Proclamation
Kidnapping of Phineas H. Young and Others
The “Resistance of Law”
Counter Proclamations
Threats Against the Saints
Attack Upon Nauvoo
The Battle of Nauvoo
Valiant Defenders
The Violation of the Treaty
Notes
Chapter 38
Captain Allen’s Circular
Scarcity of Able-Bodied Men
The Equipment of the Battalion
Death of Colonel Allen
Lieutenant Smith in Command
The Line of March
The Families Ordered to Pueblo
Colonel Cooke Takes Command
The Sick Sent to Pueblo
The March From Santa Fe
Colonel Cooke’s Comment
A Battle with Wild Bulls
The Journey From Tucson
“Orders No. 1”
Duties on the Coast
The Discharge of the Battalion—Stevenson’s Insult
The Journey to Salt Lake Valley
Notes
Chapter 39
Revelation to President Brigham Young
Cheerfulness Commanded
The Pioneers
The Departure for the West
Organization of the Pioneer Camp
Military Organization
Division of the Watch
Regulations of the Camp
The Route of Travel
Measuring the Distance
Dangers on the Way
Correspondence on the Plains
Scientific Observations
Crossing of the Platte
The Mississippi Emigrants
The Ferry at the Black Hills
Discouraging Reports
The Meeting with Samuel Brannan
An Uninviting Country
Arrival of the Battalion Members from Pueblo
Orson Pratt’s Vanguard
The Land Dedicated
“This is the Place”
Notes
Chapter 40
The First Sabbath in the Valley
President Young’s Advice
Explorations of the Valley
A Place for an Ensign
The Building of a City
The Place for the Temple
Orson Pratt’s Survey
Arrival of the Battalion and Mississippi Members
Renewal of Covenants
The First Births and Death in the Colony
The “Old Fort”
Captain Brown’s Journey to the Coast
Special Conference in the Valley
The Return of the Pioneers
President Young’s Instructions and Blessing
Organization of a Stake of Zion
Population at the Close of 1847
Notes
Chapter 41
Activities on the Missouri
Organization of the First Presidency
The Sustaining Vote of the Saints
Kanesville—Pottawattamie County
President Young’s Second Trip Across the Plains
Plague of the Crickets
The Miracle of the Gulls
The Feast of the Harvest
The Return of Oliver Cowdery
The Beginning of New Settlements
Filling Vacancies in the Council of the Twelve
The Salt Lake Stake
The Perpetual Emigration Fund
Increased Missionary Activity
An Unexpected Harvest
Notes
Chapter 42
A Provisional Government
The First Political Convention
The Territory of Utah
Territorial Officers Appointed
The “Run-Away Officials”
Their Report to Washington
Governor Young’s Defense
Their Places Filled
The Deseret Evening News
Announcement of the Plural Marriage Doctrine
Laying the Corner Stones of the Salt Lake Temple
A Solemn Assembly
Dedication of the Corner Stones
President Young’s Vision
Success in Foreign Mission Fields
The Foundation for Future Labors
The Hand-Cart Immigration
The First Hand-Cart Companies
The Willie and Martin Companies
The Question of Traveling Considered
The Babbitt and Margetts Tragedies
Disasters on the Way
Extreme Suffering on the Sweetwater
A Party to the Rescue
“Martin’s Ravine”
The Arrival in the Valley
Later Hand-Cart Immigration
The Passing of Prominent Men
The Assassination of Parley P. Pratt
Notes
Chapter 43
Political Changes
Character of the Federal Judges
Falsehoods of Drummond and Stiles
Denial of False Charges
The Conspirators Demand Governor Young’s Removal
“Buchanan’s Blunder”
Call of the Army
How the Saints Learned of the Expedition
The 24th of July Celebration
The Decision of the Council
Captain Van Vliet
Captain Van Vliet’s Report
Good Resulting from the Visit
Johnston in Command
The Start for Utah
Martial Law Proclaimed
General Wells in Echo Canyon
Governor Young’s Ultimatum
Colonel Alexander’s Reply
Guerrilla Warfare
Arrival of General Johnston
The Forward March Abandoned
Proclamation of Governor Cumming
The Mediation of Colonel Kane
Governor Cumming Enters Salt Lake City—His Reception
The Governor’s Report to Secretary Cass
The Exodus Toward the South
The Governor’s Wife Pleads for the People
The Peace Commission
Their Epistle to Johnston
The Arrival of the Troops
The President’s “Pardon”
Notes
Chapter 44
A Shocking Crime
Crimes Falsely Charged to the Church Authorities
How the Massacre Occurred
The Purchase of Supplies
Word Sent to Brigham Young
The Answer Arrives Too Late
The Attack upon the Emigrant Train
The Surrender—Treachery of Their Captors
A Bloody Oath
The Execution of Lee
Notes
Chapter 45
Demoralizing Effects of the Army’s Presence
Governor Cumming’s Report
The New Federal Officers
“Progress of Civilization”
Attitude of the Judges
Bitterness of Cradlebaugh
Protest of the Citizens
Governor Cumming’s Proclamation
Result of the Conflict
Attempt to Remove Governor Cumming
Attack on President Young
Cradlebaugh’s Insult to the Jury
Attempt to Capture President Young
Governor Cumming’s Stand
Departure of the Army
Retirement of Governor Cumming
The “Mormon” People and the Rebellion
Notes
Chapter 46
The “Anti-Bigamy Law”
Attempted Legislation Against the “Mormons”
The California Volunteers
The Union Vedette
Mining in Utah
Why the Latter-day Saints Settled in Utah
The False Attitude of General Connor
Inspiration of Brigham Young
Home Industries
Plotters Against the Peace
The Killing of Brassfield
The Robinson Murder
General Sherman to Brigham Young
President Young’s Answer
Citizens of Utah to General Sherman
A Proposed “Gentile” Exodus
President Young Answers the Merchants
Building of the Tabernacle
The October Conference 1867
The Deseret Telegraph
Death of President Heber C. Kimball
The Coming of the Railroad
The Utah Local Lines
Proposed Anti—“Mormon” Legislation
The Wade and Cragin Bills
The Cullom Bill
Co-operation for Defense
A Change of Feeling
Protest of “Mormon” Women Against Legislation
Woman Suffrage
“The New Movement”
Organization of the Liberal Party
The Salt Lake Tribune
Notes
Chapter 47
Governor Shaffer
Removal of Secretary Mann and Judge Wilson
The Coming of Judge McKean
Influence on Schuyler Colfax and Rev. Newman
Governor Shaffer and the Militia
Request of General Wells
The Provo Riot
Governor Shaffer’s Letter to General De Trobriand
The Rioters Punished
Death of Governor Shaffer
“The Wooden Gun Rebellion”
The Return of Martin Harris
The Pratt-Newman Discussion
Comments of the Press
Usurpation of Authority
The Englebrecht Case
An Illegal Jury
Indictment Against President Young
“A System on Trial”
Unexpected Calling of the Case
Other Accusations
The Englebrecht Decision
The Poland Law
The Case of Ann Eliza Webb Young
Removal of Judge McKean
The Case of George Reynolds
The Second Reynolds Trial
Death of President George A. Smith
Dedication of the St. George Temple
Death of President Young
Brigham Young, the Prophet
Chapter 48
A Great People in the Mountains
The Planting of Colonies
Unparalleled Progress
Their Perfect Organization
Proselytes from Europe
Character of the Converts
What the Gospel Did for Them
The Amalgamation of Many Peoples
Benefits from the Amalgamation
Frugality and Co-operation
Changed Conditions of Today
Division of Lands and Water
A Farsighted Policy
The Recreation of the People
Importance of Education Realized
The Beginning of Church Schools
Territorial Expansion
Fort Limhi
On the Rio Virgin
San Bernardino
Bear Lake Valley
The Muddy Mission
Organization of Stakes
The Missions
Notes
Part Six
Recent Development
Chapter 49
The Apostles Again Preside
The Decision in the Reynolds Case
President Taylor’s Comment
An Unjust Sentence
The Defendant Imprisoned
Bitter Threats Against the Church
Address of Anti—“Mormon” Women
“Mormon” Women Reply
Falsehoods of the Press
The Miles Case
Daniel H. Wells Before the Court
Imprisonment of Daniel H. Wells
A Public Protestation
Litigation over President Young’s Estate
Imprisonment of the Executors
Counter Suit and Settlement
Secretary Evarts’ Circular Letter
Condemnation of Evarts’ Course
The Murder of Joseph Standing
The Coroner’s Verdict
“Not Guilty”
Notes
Chapter 50
The Year of Jubilee
The Pioneer Day Celebration
President Taylor’s Prediction
Re-organization of the First Presidency
Death of Orson Pratt—Calling of Elders Teasdale and Grant
Dedication of the Logan Temple
Anti—“Mormon” Legislation Agitated
Bitterness of “Christian” Ministers
The Edmunds Bill
Self Government Denied
The Utah Commission
The Test Oath
Careful Wording of the Oath
The Law made Retroactive
A Campaign of Persecution
President Taylor’s Statement
A Tribune Canard
The Canard the Cause of Murder
The Tennessee Massacre
Elder Roberts Secures the Bodies of the Slain
Governor Murray to Governor Bate
The Trial of Rudger Clawson
The Segregation Ruling
Sincerity of the “Mormon” People
The Edmunds-Tucker Law
Proceedings in Escheatment
Death of President John Taylor
Notes
Chapter 51
Changes in Leadership
Dedication of the Manti Temple
The Crusade Continues
The Crusade in Idaho
The Strubble Bill
President Woodruff’s Manifesto
The Manifesto Sustained
Result of the Manifesto
The Granting of Amnesty
Laying the Capstone and Dedication of the Salt Lake Temple
The Tabernacle Choir at the World’s Fair
The Church and the Parliament of Religions
Statehood for Utah
The Constitutional Convention
The Escheated Property Returned
The Pioneer Jubilee
Death of President Woodruff
Chapter 52
The Presidency Re-organized
President Lorenzo Snow
The Roberts Case
Opposition of the Ministers
Statement of President Snow
Declaration of Senator Rawlins
Congressman Roberts Excluded
The Issue of Church Bonds
The Law of Tithing
The Solemn Fast Day
Celebration of Mission Jubilees
The Scofield Disaster
The Japanese Mission
Death of President Snow
Notes
Chapter 53
The Presidency Re-organized
A Special Conference
President Joseph F. Smith
The Bureau of Information
The Reed Smoot Case
Protest of Citizens
Senator Smoot Makes Reply
The Case Before the Senate
The Case Decided
The “American Party”
President Smith’s Attitude
The Case of John W. Taylor and M. F. Cowley
Official Statement of President Smith
Dedication of the Joseph Smith Monument
President Smith Visits Europe
The Address to the World
Changes in the Presidency
The Saints in Mexico
The World War
The Fulfilment of Prophecy
A Period of Prosperity
The Passing of President Smith
Notes
Chapter 54
President Heber J. Grant
The General Conference Postponed
Dedication of the Hawaiian Temple
Passing of President Lund—Changes in the Presidency
Conclusion
Notes
Appendix: The Auxiliary Organizations of the Church
The National Woman’s Relief Society
The Deseret Sunday School Union
The Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations
The Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement Association
The Primary Association
The Religion Classes
The Genealogical Society of Utah
Appendix: General Authorities of the Church
Presidents of the Church
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
John Taylor
Wilford Woodruff
Lorenzo Snow
Joseph F. Smith
Heber J. Grant
First Counselors in the First Presidency
Sidney Rigdon
Heber C. Kimball
George A. Smith
John W. Young
George Q. Cannon
John R. Winder
Anthon H. Lund
Charles W. Penrose
Second Counselors in the First Presidency
Fred’k G. Williams
Hyrum Smith
William Law
Willard Richards
Jedediah M. Grant
Daniel H. Wells
Joseph F. Smith
Anthon H. Lund
John Henry Smith
Charles W. Penrose
Anthony W. Ivins
The Apostles of the Church
Thomas B. Marsh
David W. Patten
Brigham Young
Heber C. Kimball
Orson Hyde
William E. McLellin
Parley P. Pratt
Luke S. Johnson
William B. Smith
Orson Pratt
John F. Boynton
Lyman E. Johnson
John E. Page
John Taylor
Wilford Woodruff
George A. Smith
Willard Richards
Lyman Wight
Amasa M. Lyman
Ezra T. Benson
Charles C. Rich
Lorenzo Snow
Erastus Snow
Franklin D. Richards
George Q. Cannon
Joseph F. Smith
Brigham Young, Jr
Albert Carrington
Moses Thatcher
Francis M. Lyman
John Henry Smith
George Teasdale
Heber J. Grant
John W. Taylor
Marriner W. Merrill
Anthon H. Lund
Abraham H. Cannon
Matthias F. Cowley
Abraham O. Woodruff
Rudger Clawson
Reed Smoot
Hyrum Mack Smith
George Albert Smith
Charles W. Penrose
George F. Richards
Orson F. Whitney
David O. McKay
Anthony W. Ivins
Joseph Fielding Smith
James E. Talmage
Stephen L. Richards
Richard R. Lyman
Melvin J. Ballard
John A. Widtsoe
Presiding Patriarchs
Joseph Smith, Sen
Hyrum Smith
John Smith
John Smith
Hyrum G. Smith
First Seven Presidents of Seventies
Hazen Aldrich
Joseph Young
Levi W. Hancock
Zebedee Coltrin
Leonard Rich
Lyman Sherman
Sylvester Smith
John Gould
James Foster
Daniel S. Miles
Josiah Butterfield
Salmon Gee
John Gaylord
Henry Harriman
Zera Pulsipher
Albert P. Rockwood
Benjamin L. Clapp
Horace S. Eldredge
Jacob Gates
John Van Cott
William W. Taylor
Abraham H. Cannon
Seymour B. Young
C. D. Fjeldsted
John Morgan
Brigham H. Roberts
George Reynolds
Jonathan Golden Kimball
Rulon S. Wells
Edward Stevenson
Joseph W. McMurrin
Charles H. Hart
Levi Edgar Young
Presiding Bishops
Edward Partridge
Newel K. Whitney
Edward Hunter
William B. Preston
Charles W. Nibley
Appendix: Stakes of Zion
Appendix: Church Publications
Appendix: List of Authorities and Books of Reference
