President joseph smith delivered the following discourse before about twenty thousand saints at the april conference of the church, 1844, being the funeral sermon of elder king follett. Baughthe man behind the discourse reveals something of the drive in all of us to know who we are. They want to give a message of comfort and support to other parents who are navigating the difficult conflicts that can arise in families around this issue. The king follett discourse was a funeral sermon preached by joseph smith on behalf of elder king follett, an early convert to mormonism, who, on march 9, 1844, was crushed to death when a bucket of rocks fell on him as he was walling up a well.
Perhaps none of the prophet joseph smiths sermons has been the subject of as much study and debate as the king follett discourse, delivered 6 april 1844 in. Chapter 5 the reconstruction of mormon doctrine thomas g. President joseph smith delivered the following discourse before about twenty thousand saints, being the funeral sermon of elder king follett. God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens. The king follett discourse kindle edition by byu studies. The living christ the testimony of the apostles the family. The king follett discourse in the light of ancient and medieval jewish and christian beliefs perhaps none of the prophet joseph smiths sermons has been the subject of as much study and debate as the king follett discourse, delivered 6 april 1844 in nauvoo, less than three months before the prophets murder in carthage. A newly amalgamated text stan larson the king follett discourse of 7 april 1844, perhaps the most signi.
The king follett discourse, also known as the king follett sermon, was delivered by joseph smith on april 7, 1844, at a conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in nauvoo, illinois. The present text of quotes from the king follet discourse as recorded in the lesson manual is from the. Joseph smiths king follett discourse 7 april 1844 before considering the teaching of the king follett discourse, we should briefly address a common objection one hears occasionally, namely, that the sermon should not be used in discussing lds doctrine because it is not part of the lds scriptures and has never been canonized. The liahona was the organ of the central states mission and this printing of the kfd was fundamentally based on the hjs. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the man behind the discourse. The king follett sermon brigham young universityidaho. I was wondering whats the doctrinal status of the king follett discourse within the lds movement. Although the richards and woodruff versions contained no doctrines not found in the 1844 text, they did fill out phrases and ideas already in the first version, expanding it by about.
Historical matters and incidental or unimportant matters have been elimin. It has been thought best to give each article, or porti on of article, chronologically, with an exhaustive index through which the various subjects may be found. The king follett discourse mormonism research ministry. Joseph smiths king follet sermon as printed in history of the church, vol.
A sixcolumn companion oforiginal notes and amalgamations. A biography of king follett kindle edition by mortensen, joann follett. How do views on it vary between different churches. King follett discourse a newly amalgamated text entire speech in one file the standard of truth no unhallowed hand. This file is a textual comparison of the history of the church account of the king follett discourse with the teachings of the prophet joseph smith version. King follett discourse by joseph smith entire transcript eternal perspective, exaltation, joseph smith, king follett discourse, nature of god, volume 6 june 3, 2011 leave a comment character and being of godcreationsalvation of the dead the unpardonable sinresurrectionbaptism of the spirit, etc. The first part of this classic was reprinted in the april ensign page 12. Brother follett died in an accident on march 9, 1844, when he was crushed in a well. When he was fatally injured digging a well in nauvoo in march 1844, why did joseph smith use his d. King follett discourse, combining the richards and woodruff reports with the 1844 bullockclayton amalgamation from the times and seasons. This file is a textual comparison of the joseph smith history account of the king follett discourse with the liahona version. The king follett discourse the being and kind of being god is. One of joseph smiths most formative sermons was during the funeral of a man by the name of king follett.
This file is a textual comparison of the joseph smith. The king follett discourse in the light of ancient and medieval. King follett discourse learning about latterday saints. The discourse is often seen by mormons as smiths greatest sermon.
This is not a direct affiliate of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints known as the mormon. The king follett discourse is the main source of folletts notability, and some have written that he would be virtually unknown to history without the famous sermon. Posts about king follet discourse written by admin. The king follett discourse of april 7, 1844, perhaps the most significant sermon delivered by the prophet joseph smith, was preserved in manuscript form by. Chapter xiv conference of the church, april, 1844 continuedthe king follett sermonthe character of godreligious freedomgod an exalted maneternal life to. These videos were created for latterday saint parents and allies to voice their love for their lgbt brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. However, the author is a member of the said church. In joann follett mortensens the man behind the discourse. A biography of king follett por joann follett mortensen, disponible en rakuten kobo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the king follett discourse. A newly amalgamated text author stan larson the king follett discourse of april 7, 1844, perhaps the most significant sermon delivered by the prophet joseph smith, was preserved in manuscript form by thomas bullock, william clayton, willard richards, and wilford woodruff. Joseph smith gave an address on 7 april 1844, in nauvoo, illinois, at a general conference of the church.
Readers should be reminded that the account of the talk was reconstructed from longhand notes taken by four brethren. A proclamation to the world the first presidency and council of the twelve apostles hugh b. This version was put together and published by byu studies by using the most recent research from byu. Eternal perspective, exaltation, joseph smith, joseph smith, king follett discourse, perditionunpardonable sin, volume 6, work for the dead june 9, 2011 leave a comment i have a declaration to make as to the provisions which god hath made to suit the conditions of man, made from before the foundation of the world. The king follett sermon the church of jesus christ of latterday. The immortality of the intelligence of man by joseph smith the prophet. Joseph smiths role as prophet in view of the king follet discourse.
The king follett sermon, one of the classics of church literature, was given by the prophet joseph smith at the april 7, 1844, conference of the church in nauvoo, illinois. The king follett discourse of april 7, 1844, perhaps the most significant sermon delivered by the prophet joseph smith, was preserved in manuscript form by thomas bullock, william clayton, willard richards, and wilford woodruff. However, follett was also a fairly prominent member of the early mormon community in his own right. King follett discourse mormonism, the mormon church. The king follett discourse of 7 april 1844, perhaps the most signifi cant sermon delivered by the prophet joseph smith, was preserved in man. This is the conclusion of the king follett sermon, delivered by the prophet joseph smith at the april 7, 1844, conference of the church in nauvoo, illinois. Most rank and file members of the church probably do not hold a clear view on the subject. The king follett discourse, or king follett sermon, was an address delivered in nauvoo, illinois by joseph smith, president and founder of the church of jesus. There never was a time when there were not spirits. Mormonism and the nature of godking follett discourse pdf transcript. King follett discourse rational faiths mormon blog. It is found in the journal of discourses, volume 6, the first 11 pages. He was not a king in the sense of royalty that was his first name. Of all the sermons preached by joseph smith, perhaps no other sermon has been more instrumental in reshaping the doctrines of mormonism than what is commonly known as the king follett discourse.
Mormonism and the nature of godking follett discourse. Obvious errors in punctuation and sentence structure have been edited. This compilation of groundbreaking articles about joseph smiths famous king follett discourse is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Longhand notes of the discourse were made by willard richards, wilford woodruff, thomas bullock, and william clayton. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Given only a few short months prior to josephs murder, this talk fundamentally changed how mormons view the godhead and each of the. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. The address has often been referred to as the king follett sermon or king follett discourse. King follett discourse a newly amalgamated text entire. It seems that joseph smith intended this to be a significant discourse. Mormonism and the nature of godking follett discourse fairmormon. The king follett discourse by joseph smith swelter. King follett discourse selected quotes from the journal.
The king follett discourse written by joseph smith. The king follett discourse, or king follett sermon, was an address delivered in nauvoo, illinois by joseph smith, president and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on april 7, 1844, less than three months before he was murdered by a mob. The king follet discourse in light of ancient beliefs. Omega publishing, 72007 1 joseph smiths king follett discourse. Additions, deletions and formatting changes as indicated in this file are where the liahona differs with the joseph smith history. The discourse was delivered by joseph smith at a conference in nauvoo, illinois, in april of 1844, and is commonly called the king follet discourse because it was delivered at the funeral service of elder king follet.
This file is a textual comparison of the history of the. Additions, deletions and formatting changes as indicated in this file are where the teachings of the prophet joseph smith differs with the history of the church. Mormon stuff favorite scriptures and quotes from church leaders and other wise men and women, along with a few of my musings on topics related to mormonism at least in a roundabout way. Family foundations core readings the king follett sermon joseph smith jr. A biography of king follett we have just such an effort. A casual reading of the king follett sermonan address delivered by joseph smith, jr. My casual observation is that many assume that mormons dont bdieve in grace and put a high premium on earning or being worthy off exaltationin short, making it. The king follett sermon, one of the classics of church literature, was given by the prophet joseph smith at the april 7, 1844, conference of the church in. Joseph smiths greatest sermon in historical perspective. Joseph gave this discourse, named the king follett discourse at a. The king follett discourse brigham young universityidaho. The account of the talk noted that it was the funeral sermon for elder king follett, a close friend of the prophets who had been killed in an accident on march 9.
Mortensens decades of research into her own farremoved sire brings us an avalanche of detail from aged public records and incidental mentions in. This volume features articles examining the king follett discourse and its doctrinal impact, including an amalgamated text of josephs greatest sermon. It has some good explanatory notes about the research process and history of the king follett discourse. The immortality of the intelligence of man joseph smith april 7, 1844 history of the church, 6. It is estimated that around 20,000 members of the church were in attendance in a grove of trees west of the nauvoo temple. This version of the king follett discourse is different than what you find in the teachings of the prophet joseph smith. This sermon, important for its startling new doctrine regarding the nature of god, was reported by willard richards, wilford woodruff, thomas bullock, and william clayton and was first published in the times and seasons, 5 15 august 1844.