Anson Call — Post-Martyrdom Vision of Joseph Smith
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Following the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Anson Call recorded a remarkable manifestation or vision of the deceased Prophet. In this account, Joseph Smith appeared to the brethren to provide comfort and direction during a time of great uncertainty. Joseph stated, 'Brethren, I have been killed in Carthage jail, and it will not make any difference with you, if you do as you are told. I shall continue to govern and control this kingdom as I have hitherto done.' He reassured them that he held the keys of the kingdom and was now in a position to do them even more good, urging them to be faithful and diligent.
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“Brethren, I have been killed in Carthage jail, and it will not make any difference with you, if you do as you are told. I shall continue to govern and control this kingdom as I have hitherto done. The keys of this kingdom were committed to me. I hold them and shall continue to hold them, worlds without end. I am dead, and I am out of the power of my enemies. I am now where I can do you good. Be no longer troubled. Be faithful, be diligent, do as you are told, and you shall see the salvation of God.”
— Joseph Smith, appearing in vision, as recorded by Anson Call in his journal, June 1844
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