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150 years ago
On March 14, 1838, the Prophet Joseph Smith arrived in Far West, Mo., where he was met with open arms by a large number of saints, according to the History of the Church, Vol. III, pages 8-10.
Soon afterward, the Prophet was walking with some of the brethren when he felt strong sentiments for the Constitution and its principles. He condemned tyrants, mobs, aristocracy and anarchy. The sentiments became know as "Political Motto of the Church...."
Quotes from the past
"The Lord has chosen the weak things of the world to lead this people. Joseph Smith ..., a youth; the world would say an illiterate, ignorant youth. but he was a pure man.... President Brigham Young followed him. Who was Brigham Young? He was a painter and glazier. He was a humble man. But the Lord called him to lead this people. You know what he has done....
"What was John Taylor? He was a wood turner, and he led the Church for quite a time. Wilford Woodruff was a miller and a farmer; that was about the highest ambition he ever arrived at, as far as this world was concerned. That is about the way the Lord has chosen these men. Why did He not choose learned and great men? As I have often said. He could not handle them. God has always chosen the weak things of the earth." - President Wilford Woodruff, Logan, Utah, Nov. 1, 1891
