"I do not regard my own life. I am ready to be offered a sacrifice for this people; for what can our enemies do? Only kill the body, and their power is then at an end. Stand firm, my friends; never flinch. Do not seek to save your lives, for he that is afraid to die for the truth, will lose eternal life.... God has tried you. You are a good people; therefore I love you with all my heart. Greater love hath no man than that he should lay down his life for his friends."
I believe that Joseph smith is a true prophet,,I prove this many times when i serve as a full time missionary in the Philippines.Because of him there's a lot of families and individual are grateful to have the gospel in their lives.
Every time they settled an area they were forced out, even from Nauvoo, a city they built from scratch in a swamp area. It became one of the largest cities in the state of Illinois before the Mormons were forced to leave there, after the martyrdom of their Prophet, Joseph Smith.
Resources... do you happen to have the resources to further back this up?
Such resources I would be talking about would be like a link from the lds.org website, general conference issues, talks from general authorities, or magazine such as the ensign, friend, or liahona, etc....
That was awesome. I know the Lord speaks to many in dreams, even as the scriptures said that we would. I know those who have experienced similar dreams to what has been described here, Joseph Smith truly is a Prophet of God
The Lord told the Prophet it was time for him to return, I am so thankful to be in an age where prophets and apostles once again walk the Earth and profess the word of God to mankind!
I really Enjoyed this! I too didn't know that there was a "last dream" of Joseph's I'm sure that there was, but I hadn't a clue that it was public knowledge. How GREAT it will be when we too get that real chance and opportunity to SEE our Heavenly Father AGAIN. And our Savior Jesus Christ. O what a blessed day that will be. It makes me ponder on the things to be, and the things now and what should be. Thank you for sharing Brother Smith. :)
@davidlory Thank you for taking the time to watch it. But don't thank me, thank W. W. Phelps for taking the time to write it down! I'm glad that the account is finally getting out there. It is so very beautiful.
Absolutely love your videos. Got called to serve in the Missouri Independence Mission and i leave next wednesday. Feel very honored to be sent somewhere with so much church history and these videos are definately keeping me in tune with the spirit.
@wordwonder if 200 guys were coming to kill me i 'd defend myself & i bet u would to. remember the us was started on fredom of religion and according to the websters english dictionary martyred means to put to death for adhering to a belief faith or profession so in other words yes he was martyred or do you want to explain why 200 men were gathered with their guns and ash blackened faces storming a jail? this is why im majoring in religious studies. study the truth not the hearsay.
@TheBeattyBoi I made a video about Joseph Smith using a gun at Carthage Jail. It really helps to put things into perspective. You should check it out! :D
@SethAdamSmith Thank you for that i enjoyed the video and yes it is true. I feel bad for the people who twist the truth and to make it sound wicked. Thank you. Theres a great book called the fate of the persecutors which is reall good. It tells what happened to every one in that mob. you should check it out, i dont know if deseret books would have it or not.
@TheBeattyBoi I have a copy of "The Fate of the Persecutors" but I've actually found the book by Elder Oaks ("Carthage Conspiracy") to be a better read. Absolutely fascinating. If you look up "Hancock County" on YouTube you can watch an AMAZING play about the events after Joseph Smith's martyrdom. Good stuff!
@KamuiTTT I once had a video of it up, but then the Church made an official one for their "Mormon Messages" so I removed mine so that theirs would get more attention. Thanks for your comment! It really meant a lot to me. Please help me share this video with others.
@benjaminfellmeth I did make a video about it but the Church made a FAR better one. So I removed it so that their version would get all of the attention. I can post it up on my Facebook page if you'd like.
"I am a lover of the cause of Christ and of virtue, chastity, and an upright, steady course of conduct and a holy walk. I despise a hypocrite or a covenant breaker. I judge them not; God shall judge them according to their works. I am a lover even of mine enemies, for an enemy seeketh to destroy openly. I can pray for those who despitefully use and persecute me, but for all I cannot hope." Joseph Smith Jr
@ChurchHistoryBuff I really enjoyed Ardis' comments on this dream. I updated my blog post to reflect the new information she sent me. I hope that you get the chance to read it! Thanks!
@germans1 Yes. Meridian Magazine was gracious enough to post this video as their cover story. I was thrilled! I'm still trying to get it out there to as many people as possible. There are still plenty of people who have not heard this story! Please help me share it and thank you for your comment!
Wow, that was absolutely fantastic. It was the music that really did it for me with the artistry. Truly beautiful. I never knew this. Thank you so much for sharing.
@LittleLotte1410 I know! The music is definitely a highlight for me. It was composed by Rob Gardner. You should check out more of his music at SpireMusic (dot) org.
@SethAdamSmith Thanks for the name of the composer! I don't remember if it was featured in the video or not, but his name sounds very familiar, so I will be checking out more of his work! Thanks so much again for posting the video!
@omiolo And for that I'm incredibly grateful! Please help me share this, Omiolo! I would love to get this story out to as many people as possible. My goal is to have it at 50,000 views by the end of the year!
@SethAdamSmith I think you should go partner. You will help show the strength of LDS advertisers and if you don't want the money, donate it to your favorite charity.
So beautiful - such wonderful things await us all. I imagine Joseph, Hyrum, Samuel and all who have fought the good fight will be there to greet us too ... and we too will see it is not a dream.
This had me in tears! I felt Joseph's joy at knowing what was soon to be, I am sure he knew it was a premonition of his own death. Not sure he realised just how soon he would be taken from this life into the next. God bless him, God bless all those who believe. Thank you for sharing.
People can attempt to disprove the church but they can never disprove a dream such as this. Since Joseph Smith saw Jesus Christ as well as Heaven itself that can only mean he was truly a righteous man and a prophet of God. Since this shows he was a prophet of God that also shows the Book of Mormon is true which proves the church is true.
@majinish Yes. This is a fantastic dream. It really puts the Prophet's mission into perspective. The parallels between this dream and the First Vision are amazing. Please share this video with as many as you can!
The narrator sounds like the guy in the efy dvds. He also played Moroni in the Book of Mormon movie if anyone else has seen that. This is really cool!
This account of Joseph Smith's last dream is stunning! Thank you for creating this incredible video to help tell this very sacred story. This is so beautifully done.
it was a vision showinh him what will happen soon
metalhead11ish 2 weeks ago
"I do not regard my own life. I am ready to be offered a sacrifice for this people; for what can our enemies do? Only kill the body, and their power is then at an end. Stand firm, my friends; never flinch. Do not seek to save your lives, for he that is afraid to die for the truth, will lose eternal life.... God has tried you. You are a good people; therefore I love you with all my heart. Greater love hath no man than that he should lay down his life for his friends."
Joseph Smith 1844
dorisfenella 2 months ago
love your channel. You've given much time and effort, my sincere thanks for that.
schnucklefutz 4 months ago
I don´t know any detractor of Joseph Smith that can be a really good example of a human being.
dorisfenella 4 months ago
Was it a dream? All three died un close time proximity
davepamn 5 months ago
I believe that Joseph smith is a true prophet,,I prove this many times when i serve as a full time missionary in the Philippines.Because of him there's a lot of families and individual are grateful to have the gospel in their lives.
elly102688 5 months ago
Every time they settled an area they were forced out, even from Nauvoo, a city they built from scratch in a swamp area. It became one of the largest cities in the state of Illinois before the Mormons were forced to leave there, after the martyrdom of their Prophet, Joseph Smith.
omiolo 5 months ago
Do you know specifically what the song accompanying this is called? Rob Gardner has a lot of music and I'm having a hard time finding it.
Presidentrbell2032 5 months ago
@Presidentrbell2032 It's called "Gethsemene" from his Lamb of God album.
SethAdamSmith 5 months ago
13 don´t want to know Joseph Smith.
How ironic is their presense here.
dorisfenella 5 months ago
Resources... do you happen to have the resources to further back this up?
Such resources I would be talking about would be like a link from the lds.org website, general conference issues, talks from general authorities, or magazine such as the ensign, friend, or liahona, etc....
sonictailsandsally 5 months ago
That was awesome. I know the Lord speaks to many in dreams, even as the scriptures said that we would. I know those who have experienced similar dreams to what has been described here, Joseph Smith truly is a Prophet of God
bomac10000 5 months ago
The Lord told the Prophet it was time for him to return, I am so thankful to be in an age where prophets and apostles once again walk the Earth and profess the word of God to mankind!
ViCe1986 5 months ago
I really Enjoyed this! I too didn't know that there was a "last dream" of Joseph's I'm sure that there was, but I hadn't a clue that it was public knowledge. How GREAT it will be when we too get that real chance and opportunity to SEE our Heavenly Father AGAIN. And our Savior Jesus Christ. O what a blessed day that will be. It makes me ponder on the things to be, and the things now and what should be. Thank you for sharing Brother Smith. :)
BlaqueMama 6 months ago
This was absolutely beautiful! Makes me love life.
gambit1185 6 months ago
That is a very touching video.
hplover226 6 months ago
@hplover226 Thank you for watching it.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@hplover226 Did you know Joseph was running for president of the united states and was working on his political stand when he died?
kanyonmarie 6 months ago
@kanyonmarie That's interesting.
hplover226 6 months ago
I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! THANK YOU!!!
RH4LIF3 6 months ago
@RH4LIF3 Thank you!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
You've really hit a spiritual home run with this video. Thank you for making this.
davidlory 6 months ago
@davidlory Thank you for taking the time to watch it. But don't thank me, thank W. W. Phelps for taking the time to write it down! I'm glad that the account is finally getting out there. It is so very beautiful.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@SethAdamSmith The Dream + Music + Images + Your Editing = Something very special.
davidlory 6 months ago
Absolutely love your videos. Got called to serve in the Missouri Independence Mission and i leave next wednesday. Feel very honored to be sent somewhere with so much church history and these videos are definately keeping me in tune with the spirit.
BoODevastate 6 months ago 3
@BoODevastate Thank you! That means a lot to me. Good luck on your mission. You are very lucky to be serving in that area!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
This is soo sad.
LyricaAmericana 6 months ago
@LyricaAmericana For me, Joseph Smith's Last Dream turns the tragedy at Carthage Jail into a triumph.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
This video is really excellent it helps my testimony to be stronger,
elly102688 6 months ago
@elly102688 The dream changed my life. It's beautiful.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@wordwonder if 200 guys were coming to kill me i 'd defend myself & i bet u would to. remember the us was started on fredom of religion and according to the websters english dictionary martyred means to put to death for adhering to a belief faith or profession so in other words yes he was martyred or do you want to explain why 200 men were gathered with their guns and ash blackened faces storming a jail? this is why im majoring in religious studies. study the truth not the hearsay.
TheBeattyBoi 6 months ago
@TheBeattyBoi I made a video about Joseph Smith using a gun at Carthage Jail. It really helps to put things into perspective. You should check it out! :D
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@SethAdamSmith Thank you for that i enjoyed the video and yes it is true. I feel bad for the people who twist the truth and to make it sound wicked. Thank you. Theres a great book called the fate of the persecutors which is reall good. It tells what happened to every one in that mob. you should check it out, i dont know if deseret books would have it or not.
TheBeattyBoi 6 months ago
@TheBeattyBoi I have a copy of "The Fate of the Persecutors" but I've actually found the book by Elder Oaks ("Carthage Conspiracy") to be a better read. Absolutely fascinating. If you look up "Hancock County" on YouTube you can watch an AMAZING play about the events after Joseph Smith's martyrdom. Good stuff!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@TheBeattyBoi Also the Carthage Grays suffered the most deaths and causualties during the Civil War then any other unit from Illinois.
piperstune 6 months ago
I love this video. it would be great to have this video with a german subtitle. maybee i can help, because i'm german ;)
Thank you so much for posting this video. i have found it in the very moment when i really needed it.
KamuiTTT 7 months ago
@KamuiTTT I once had a video of it up, but then the Church made an official one for their "Mormon Messages" so I removed mine so that theirs would get more attention. Thanks for your comment! It really meant a lot to me. Please help me share this video with others.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
Hey didn't you post a video of Elder Holland's "Safety for the Soul" talk last year put to music? I was trying to find it. That was a great video
benjaminfellmeth 7 months ago
@benjaminfellmeth I did make a video about it but the Church made a FAR better one. So I removed it so that their version would get all of the attention. I can post it up on my Facebook page if you'd like.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
"I am a lover of the cause of Christ and of virtue, chastity, and an upright, steady course of conduct and a holy walk. I despise a hypocrite or a covenant breaker. I judge them not; God shall judge them according to their works. I am a lover even of mine enemies, for an enemy seeketh to destroy openly. I can pray for those who despitefully use and persecute me, but for all I cannot hope." Joseph Smith Jr
dorisfenella 7 months ago
@dorisfenella Great quote! Thanks for posting!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
Why do not we translate it into Russian (subtitles)? I know people who would be interested but do not speak English.
woodsun794 8 months ago
@woodsun794 Sounds good to me!
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago
@woodsun794 Do you know of anyone who would be able/willing to help me translate?
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@SethAdamSmith what language?
marleyacres 6 months ago
This video is a beautiful work of art and the message is soothing to the soul!
mormonsoprano 8 months ago
@SethAdamSmith I love how you put it in your updated video info section. Well said!
alienator345 8 months ago
@alienator345 Thank you!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@SethAdamSmith Thanks for the information section, the updates help.
omiolo 8 months ago
@ChurchHistoryBuff I really enjoyed Ardis' comments on this dream. I updated my blog post to reflect the new information she sent me. I hope that you get the chance to read it! Thanks!
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago
"The music from a thousand towers"
omiolo2 8 months ago
@omiolo2 in another part of the dream, Joseph Smith mentions music, saying "music such as is not heard of on earth."
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
Another great video Seth. Thanks for being the standard bearer for the Church in the world of evideo. Keep up the good work.
smwave 8 months ago
@smwave Thank you very much. It has been an honor to be a part of such a great work!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
Hi Seth see that you made into the Meridian Magazine no wonder the views have gone through the roof. Well done.
germans1 8 months ago
@germans1 Yes. Meridian Magazine was gracious enough to post this video as their cover story. I was thrilled! I'm still trying to get it out there to as many people as possible. There are still plenty of people who have not heard this story! Please help me share it and thank you for your comment!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
Wow, that was absolutely fantastic. It was the music that really did it for me with the artistry. Truly beautiful. I never knew this. Thank you so much for sharing.
LittleLotte1410 8 months ago
@LittleLotte1410 I know! The music is definitely a highlight for me. It was composed by Rob Gardner. You should check out more of his music at SpireMusic (dot) org.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@SethAdamSmith Thanks for the name of the composer! I don't remember if it was featured in the video or not, but his name sounds very familiar, so I will be checking out more of his work! Thanks so much again for posting the video!
LittleLotte1410 6 months ago
This video is featured on a lot of LDS websites.
omiolo 8 months ago
@omiolo And for that I'm incredibly grateful! Please help me share this, Omiolo! I would love to get this story out to as many people as possible. My goal is to have it at 50,000 views by the end of the year!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@SethAdamSmith "My goal is to have it at 50,000 views by the end of the year!"
You should be able to do it. If not I will see what I can do.
omiolo 6 months ago
@SethAdamSmith I think you should go partner. You will help show the strength of LDS advertisers and if you don't want the money, donate it to your favorite charity.
omiolo 6 months ago
So beautiful - such wonderful things await us all. I imagine Joseph, Hyrum, Samuel and all who have fought the good fight will be there to greet us too ... and we too will see it is not a dream.
scazsong 8 months ago
@scazsong And the idea of walking on the water as we exercise more faith is simply beautiful. A great analogy for life!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
This had me in tears! I felt Joseph's joy at knowing what was soon to be, I am sure he knew it was a premonition of his own death. Not sure he realised just how soon he would be taken from this life into the next. God bless him, God bless all those who believe. Thank you for sharing.
kharding2710 8 months ago
@kharding2710 It is one of the most beautiful accounts from Joseph Smith's life I have ever read. Thank you for your comment!
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago
Oh, gosh, this is so beautiful.
Bechasedbyanelephant 8 months ago
People can attempt to disprove the church but they can never disprove a dream such as this. Since Joseph Smith saw Jesus Christ as well as Heaven itself that can only mean he was truly a righteous man and a prophet of God. Since this shows he was a prophet of God that also shows the Book of Mormon is true which proves the church is true.
majinish 8 months ago 2
@majinish Yes. This is a fantastic dream. It really puts the Prophet's mission into perspective. The parallels between this dream and the First Vision are amazing. Please share this video with as many as you can!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
Wow! Just wow! I have never heard this before. Truly amazing. thanks for posting :)
mk37mgteboy 8 months ago
@mk37mgteboy Thank you for watching it! Please share it with as many people as you can. :D
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
I had never heard this before, however, you can feel the spirit with it.
zacharyjames4 8 months ago 8
@zacharyjames4 Thank you!
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago 2
Seth, thanks again for another beautiful witness.
scubawrestler 8 months ago 2
The narrator sounds like the guy in the efy dvds. He also played Moroni in the Book of Mormon movie if anyone else has seen that. This is really cool!
mormongirl303 8 months ago 2
@mormongirl303
And Thomas in Finding Faith in Christ. And other roles as well. Bruce does a great job with things.
fluffythecat2 8 months ago
@fluffythecat2 He really did do a great job. a voice like silk!
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
@mormongirl303 Yeah. The narrator did a fantastic job! He's a great guy too. It was really kind of him to help me out with this video.
SethAdamSmith 6 months ago
Fantastic video Seth! The voice over in the video sounds like the voice of Peter in an all too familiar Church video Ü.
freepoet 8 months ago 2
@freepoet You are most correct. :D
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago
@SethAdamSmith I thought so!
freepoet 8 months ago
@freepoet Well, James actually. ;)
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago
@SethAdamSmith Well, I got the video right and that should be a telling sign that I don't sleep through it Ü.
freepoet 8 months ago
Powerful
jacobzzzon 8 months ago
@jacobzzzon Thank you!
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago
Seth,
This account of Joseph Smith's last dream is stunning! Thank you for creating this incredible video to help tell this very sacred story. This is so beautifully done.
LdsNanaAskMormon 8 months ago 3
@LdsNanaAskMormon I was excited to post it! I've put a lot of links in the video info section. You should check them out. :D
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago
Beautiful! How the Lord gave them a hint on their being together even after their deaths. 8-)
acv2s 8 months ago 10
@acv2s I know. It's SO beautiful!
SethAdamSmith 8 months ago 2