LeGrand Richards — Spiritual Conversion of a Southern Minister

Richards recounts a specific instance during his ministry in the Southern States where he presented the 'blueprint' of the Restoration to a prominent local minister. After Richards systematically laid out the biblical requirements for Christ's Church—including the organization, name, and doctrines—the minister was unable to find a single scriptural contradiction. The minister eventually admitted that his own denomination did not fit the biblical pattern, leading to a profound spiritual witness for those present regarding the validity of Joseph Smith's prophetic calling.