Lucy mack smith book

Biographical sketches of joseph smith, the prophet, and his progenitors for many generations. The macks were poor, but lydia educated her children and reared them in a traditional. How can lucy mack smiths testimony of the book of mormon. Lucys book a critical edition of lucy mack smiths family memoir edited by lavina fielding anderson. Her father, solomon mack, born 15 sept, 1732 at lyme, new london, conn. Biography of joseph smith as written by his mother, lucy mack smith. But, father, give yourself no uneasiness concerning the reprimand which i have received, for i now know the course that i am to pursue, so all will be well. Legacy lds audiobook foundation is proud to present history of the prophet joseph by his mother, with new additional faithbuilding content written specifically for the modern listener. The history of joseph smith by his mother by lucy mack smith. Through days of both sunshine and shadow, lucy mack smiths life is a testament to her unshakable faith. Lucy mack smith had faith in herself as a woman and as a homemaker. Joseph smithamusing recitals of ancient american inhabitants.

This is a list of the descendants of joseph smith, sr. They are all about lucy mack smiths father, solomon mack, and about each of her siblings. Lucy mack was born 8 july 1776 at gilsum, cheshire, new hampshire. She relates with stirring personal detail the events that shaped his character, as well as the visions and miracles. Did brigham young reject lucy mack smiths book on joseph. Chapter 8, where we begin, starts with the marriage of joseph.

It was originally titled biographical sketches of joseph smith, the prophet, and his progenitors for many generations and was published by orson pratt in liverpool in 1853. Lucy mack smith 17751856 was the mother of the prophet joseph smith and his main biographer for the crucial formative years of the restored church. Topics prophet joseph smith, lucy mack smith, book collection opensource. Lucy mack smith, mother of the prophet, left behind an important history of the life of joseph smith. Lucy mack smith author of the history of joseph smith by his. A critical edition of lucy mack smiths family memoir, ed. She died in 1836 just six years after her separation from martin. Informal witness of the book of mormon lucy mack smith. She was an eyewitness to the events surrounding the book of mormon translation and testified that she hefted the plates and handled the urim and thummim. Critical edition of lucy mack smiths family memoir smith, lucy, anderson, lavina fielding, bates, irene m. Lucy mack smith true book of mormon geography lands. In this incomparable classic, lucy mack smith, the mother of the prophet joseph smith, takes a tender look back at the extraordinary life of her son. Painting of lucy mack smith in nauvoo by sutcliffe maudsley. The preface to the book is clear that there was circumstances in the life of lucy mack smith that may have rendered portions of the account inaccurate e.

Did brigham young attempt to suppress and destroy all copies of lucy mack smith s biographical sketches of joseph smith because it contained information which would embarrass the church. The second home the smith family lived in after moving to palmyra. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. Lucy mack smith was a strong voice in the early church. Ebenezer mack, born 8 dec, 1697 at lyme, new london, conn. I lived by his mother, and she was one of the finest of womenalways. Later that year, a man came to the home of the prophets parents, joseph sr. The introductory material is fascinating, including the full history of the development, editing, transmission, publication, suppression, and revision of lucy mack smith s narrative. History of the prophet joseph smith by his mother lucy mack smith by lucy mack smith. The eight witnesses saw the golden plates in a grove near the log home. The following is an extract from an 1838 letter from lucys neighbor, sally parker a convert, to her relative, francis tufts sally parker. Buy a cheap copy of the history of joseph smith by his.

Although this was a book about joseph smith by his mother i felt like it shed a great deal of light on just how amazing, strong, and faithful she was. In 1844, mourning the deaths of five children and the murders of two more, the widowed lucy mack smith dictated a life story filled with tragedy but supported by a strong conviction of gods providence. The serial began in the november 1901 issue under the title history of the prophet joseph smith and concluded in the january 1903 issue. Did joseph smiths mother believe he could have written the. Although much of her original voice was lost through editing in the more formal, first published edition of her memoir14 percent of the overall content having been discarded lucy s original manuscript survives and is presented here for the first time in its entirety. Character sketch of lucy mack smith restoration bookstore. This book gave me a perspective i have never gotten from motion pictures of the events that transpired. Nov 07, 2017 wherefore, the lord god will proceed to bring forth the words of the book. For the most compelling book on church history youll ever find, you need turn no further than lucy mack smith s own story about her son, joseph smith, captured in the revised and enhanced history of joseph smith by his mother. A critical edition of lucy mack smiths family memoir see other formats. Lucy mack smith was the mother of prophet joseph smith, founder of the mormon church lucy mack smith was the mother of joseph smith, jr. Her unique combination of traits seemed paradoxical.

History of joseph smith by his mother lucy mack smith, p. A first son died in childbirth in 1797 in tunbridge, vt. The introductory material is fascinating, including the full history of the development, editing, transmission, publication, suppression, and revision of lucy mack smiths narrative. Many readers asked, did brigham young edit lucy s book, and if so why. Lucy mack smith was the mother of joseph smith, jr. In the last chapter pg 390 the historian ronald barney quotes donald enders, the senior curator at the mu. Lucy mack smithbiography lucys book a critical edition of lucy mack smiths family memoir edited by lavina fielding anderson. Bates, lucy mack smithfirst mormon mother, in lucys book. History of joseph smith by his mother kindle edition by smith. For me as a mother, this reading was a cause for anguish because of the sufferings of not only the men but even greater the suffering of the women and children from the beatings and abuse inflicted upon them. There was so much personal knowledge shared by lucy mack smith, her great faith and courage that helped to strengthen my faith.

Lucy mack smith the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Did joseph smiths mother believe he could have written. For the most compelling book on church history youll ever find, you need turn no further than lucy mack smiths own story about her son, joseph smith, captured in the revised and enhanced history of joseph smith by his mother. When published in book form in 1902, it bore the title history of the prophet joseph smith by his mother lucy smith as revised by george a. Nov 24, 20 there was so much personal knowledge shared by lucy mack smith, her great faith and courage that helped to strengthen my faith. The reconstruction is located on the site of the original. Nov 09, 2018 a number of church historians recently published a book through oxford entitled foundational texts of mormonism. Brigham youngs attempt to destroy all copies of lucy mack smith s biography of joseph smith summary. Gathered from her own writings, the writings of others, and reminiscences of her own personal acquaintances, the character of lucy mack smith appeals to one as more than ordinary in interest and strength. Amidst confusion over several versions of this mothers account of her son, mormon prophet joseph smith, his 5th great grandson for the family foundation reaffirms. As he set off early in the day we expected him home at most by six oclock in the evening, but when six oclock came he did. She is most noted for writing an awardwinning memoir. In her history she describes young joseph giving the smith family amusing recitals on the.

History of the prophet joseph smith by his mother lucy. The history of joseph smith by his mother deseret book. True book of mormon geography lands western new york model home lands cumorah lucy mack smith. Mar 02, 2018 this book is replete with laughable efforts to disseminate fake news, but this statement, if remotely accurate, is a testament of the extraordinary trust lucy mack smith had earned from her son, and the lord. Not long subsequent to his return, my husband had occasion to send him to manchester on business. In serializing lucy mack smiths history, we have purposely omitted the first 7 chapters. At the age of fourteen an incident occurred which alarmed us much, as we knew not the cause of it. Lucy mack smith 17751856, mother of the prophet joseph smith, was a committed believer in her sons divine calling. Wherefore, the lord god will proceed to bring forth the words of the book.

Smiths efforts to find the true religion continued in palmyra. Also compare with lucy mack smiths letter to her brother solomon mack, waterloo, new york, 6 january 1831. Through days of both sunshine and shadow, lucy mack smith s life is a testament to her unshakable faith. William smith, william smith on mormonism lamoni, ia. I loved hearing this history from josephs mother and i learned new things about him and the early history of the church, but i learned a lot about lucy mack smith. Mar 01, 2019 lucy mack smith was born july 8, 1775 at gilsum, cheshire county, new hampshire, the youngest of solomon mack and lydia gates eight children.

Lucys book the textual history of lucy mack smiths book. From this time forth joseph continued to receive instructions from time to time and every evening we gathered our children lucy mack smith s account of her son telling amusing recitals about the ancient inhabitants of the american continent occurred during the years that joseph was being prepared to receive the plates. It is claimed that brigham young inserted the reference to joseph smith s first vision into lucy s book. Lucy mack smith was born july 8, 1775 at gilsum, cheshire county, new hampshire, the youngest of solomon mack and lydia gates eight children. Lucy mack smith, history, 18441845 the joseph smith papers. She was an eyewitness to the events surrounding the book of mormon translation and testified that she. In these inspirational stories from lucy s life, readers are invited to discover how lucy s ability to lead, her tireless strength, and her keen love of the lord prepared the way for the establishment of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. As i said above, something similar in lavina fielding anderson, ed.

Lucy harris was described by her detractors lucy mack smith as a woman of irascible temper, but harris may also have abused her. History of joseph smith by his mother lucy mack smith. Lucy mack smith witnesses of the golden plates and book. Lucy mack smiths account of the first vision general. Lucy mack smith 17751856 was the mother of joseph and hyrum smith and nine other children, and she was a strong voice in the early church. Solomon was a soldier in the french and revolutionary wars, and lydia was a school teacher. Lucy mack smith mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. This book is replete with laughable efforts to disseminate fake news, but this statement, if remotely accurate, is a testament of the extraordinary trust lucy mack smith had earned from her son, and the lord. First of all, this book represents an amazing amount of scholarly research. Soon after this, he came in from work one afternoon, and after remaining a short time, he put on his greatcoat and left the house.

A marked tenderness existed between the smith parents and children, and lucy lived near or in the prophets household through hardships in new york, ohio, missouri, and illinois. Lucy mack smith author of the history of joseph smith by. Lucy mack smiths witness of the book of mormon lds. This current, definitive edition provides the full rough draft of lucys history for the first time. History of the prophet joseph by his mother audiobook by.

The story begins, in the months after the assassinations of joseph and hyrum smith, with two women. Many people, however, were not pleased with these events. History of the prophet joseph smith by his mother lucy mack. From this time forth joseph continued to receive instructions from time to time and every evening we gathered our children lucy mack smiths account of her son telling amusing recitals about the ancient inhabitants of the american continent occurred during the years that joseph was being prepared to receive the plates. The serialization of lucy mack smiths history of her son.

Mother smith was no delicate flower when it came to bearing testimony either. Joseph being a remarkably quiet, welldisposed child, we did not suspect that any one had aught against him. In these inspirational stories from lucys life, readers are invited to discover how lucys ability to lead, her tireless strength, and her keen love of the lord prepared the way for the establishment of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. She relates with stirring personal detail the events that shaped his character, as well as the visions and miracles of the gospel restoration that reshaped the world. Towards the end of her life, and not long after the deaths of her sons joseph, hyrum, and samuel in 1844, lucy, perhaps in part as a salve to her grief, and at the behest of the quorum of the twelve, began recording her familys story.

During our evening conversations, joseph would occasionally give us some of the most amusing recitals that could be imagined. Critics also try to prove that the silence of josephs mother and siblings in her history prove that the first vision did not take place, and is a later fabrication by joseph, and not well. History of joseph smith by his mother is a biography of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, according to his mother, lucy mack smith. Lucys book a critical edition of lucy mack smith s family memoir edited by lavina fielding anderson. Solomon was a soldier in the french and revolutionary wars, and lyd.

Lucy harris also suggested that her husband may have committed adultery with a neighboring mrs. After bringing home the plates, joseph now commenced work with his father on the farm in order to be as near as possible the treasure that was committed to his care. Chapter 8, where we begin, starts with the marriage of joseph smith, sr. From his mothers account, we know that the visions joseph experienced while receiving moronis instructions must have been vivid.