The Standard of Truth: 1815–1846

I knew it, and I knew that God knew it,” he testified, “and I could not deny it.

The Lord has led this people all the while in this way," Brigham declared, "by giving them here a little and there a little. Thus He increases their wisdom, and he that receives a little and is thankful for that shall receive more and more and more.

early on a spring morning in 1820 and set out for the woods near

It is with this desire to remember “how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men” (Moroni 10:3

Throughout the scriptures the Lord asks us to remember. Remembering our shared legacy of faith, devotion, and perseverance gives us perspective and strength as we face the challenges of our day.

walked with a crutch. Although his leg was starting to feel sturdy again, Joseph

together around the globe to further God’s work. Notes ◀Woodruff,

Nauvoo could be reduced to ashes and its people exterminated if they rebelled. “Depend upon it,” he said. “A little more misbehavior from the citizens, and the torch which is now already lighted will be applied.”35 The speech offended the Saints, but since Joseph had asked them to preserve the peace, they pledged to heed the governor’s warning and sustain the laws of the state. Satisfied, the governor finished his speech and paraded his troops down Main Street. As the soldiers marched, they drew their swords and swung

almost bursting with joy. “I have now seen an angel from heaven!” he cried. “I bless God in the sincerity