Remarks at the Dedication of the Joseph F. Smith Building at Brigham Young University | Gordon B. Hinckley | September 2005
Jul 17, 2024
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Gordon B. Hinckley pays tribute to Joseph F. Smith's life, highlighting his trials, faith, and leadership. Emphasizes the importance of education, true service, and the vision of redemption of the dead. Delivers a dedication speech at Brigham Young University, honoring Joseph F. Smith's virtues and contributions.
Joseph F. Smith's childhood resilience shaped his unwavering faith from early hardships.
True education for Joseph F. Smith was a blend of secular knowledge and spiritual truth.
Deep dives
Life and Childhood of Joseph F. Smith
Joseph F. Smith, the sixth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had a remarkable childhood marked by tragic events. Born in 1838 in Far West, Missouri, he witnessed the persecution of his family and the martyrdom of his father and Prophet Joseph Smith. Raised by his faithful mother, he learned the power of prayer and experienced miracles, shaping his unshakable faith from a young age.
Missionary Work and Leadership
Despite hardships, Joseph F. Smith embarked on a mission to the Hawaiian Islands at a young age, facing poverty and loneliness. His visionary experiences, including encounters with the Prophet Joseph Smith, strengthened his resolve. Later called as an apostle and counselor to multiple Church presidents, he became known for his eloquence and deep understanding of the Church's history and teachings.
Emphasis on Education and Spiritual Truth
Joseph F. Smith emphasized the importance of true education that combines secular knowledge with spiritual truth. He believed that education should not only fill the mind with facts but also instill reverence for truth and guide the soul towards fulfilling its destiny. His insights on eternal truths and beliefs were reflected in his profound contributions to the Doctrine and Covenants, highlighting his enduring impact on the Church and its teachings.
President Hinckley delivers a tribute to the life of Joseph F. Smith and offers the dedicatory prayer for the Joseph F. Smith Building. Click here to view the speech page.