"President Joseph Smith was in person tall and well built, strong and active; of a light complexion, light hair, blue eyes, very little beard, and of an expression peculiar to himself, on which the eye naturally rested with interest, and was never weary of beholding. His countenance was ever mild, affable, beaming with intelligence and benevolence; mingled with a look of interest and an unconscious smile, or cheerfulness, and entirely free from all restraint or affectation of gravity; and there was something connected with the serene and steady penetrating glance of his eye, as if he would penetrate the deepest abyss of the human heart, gaze into eternity, penetrate the heavens, and comprehend all worlds."
Parley P. Pratt
I love this description of the Prophet Joseph. Not only does it give me a visual image of him, but it also makes me consider how some of his characteristics marked him worthy to be a prophet - and how others were gifts of that calling.
I testify to you that the Lord restored the fullness of His gospel through Joseph Smith. In learning more about the life of Joseph Smith, and more especially by studying the Doctrine and Covenenants, we can learn how the Lord supported, rebuked, forgave, blessed, and ultimately exalted His servant. I testify to you that by studying the Lord's loving relationship with Joseph Smith we can better understand our own personal relationships with the Savior.
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