“Joseph, this is my Beloved; Hear him!” Oh, how sweet the word! Joseph’s humble prayer was answered, And he listened to the Lord. Oh, what rapture filled his bosom, For he saw the living God, Oh, what rapture filled his bosom, For he saw the living God.

Text: George Manwaring, 1854–1889 Music: Sylvanus Billings Pond, 1792–1871; adapted by A. C. Smyth, 1840–1909

Throughout his life, Joseph Smith would turn to God in prayer to seek the help and guidance he needed.

Like Stephen, who looked into heaven and saw Jesus Christ “standing on the right hand of God” (see Acts 7:55–56), Joseph Smith saw “two Personages.” The Father spoke, saying, “This is My Beloved Son.

In 1820, Joseph Smith, the foreordained 14-year-old farm boy in upstate New York, received the miraculous First Vision that would mark a new beginning for the entire world. Here are three questions and answers about strengthening our testimonies of the First Vision.

Episode 03: The history behind “Joseph Smith’s First Prayer”—George Manwaring, the author of “Joseph Smith’s First Prayer,” was a music teacher and poet of rare ability; he never had a music lesson in his life, yet he was able to play piano and organ and teach–all of which he did by ear.

“Joseph Smith’s First Prayer” from 2021 Church Music Festival (English, 2021-09-17).

Joseph Smith gave the dedicatory prayer for the Kirtland Temple, reading from a prepared text. The inspired prayer was recorded by Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and others the day before the dedication. 3 For subsequent temples, inspired dedicatory prayers have been written by a presiding Church leader, each prepared for its own temple.

A musical montage depicting the primary song, "Joseph Smith's First Prayer". Music. Sing-Along Videos. Contents. A Child’s Prayer - Mormon Tabernacle Choir. A Child’s Prayer. All Things Bright and Beautiful. As a Child of God. Baptism. Because …

As a young boy in 1820, Joseph Smith wanted to know which church was true. As he searched the Bible for help, he read that he should ask of God. Acting on this counsel, Joseph went into the woods near his home and prayed.