W. A. M.'s Answer to Prayer Regarding the Restoration

“I was born in the city of L—, in the year 1860. My parents were members of the Church of England, and I was brought up in the faith of that body. When I was about twenty-seven years of age, I became acquainted with the Latter-day Saints. I attended their meetings, and was much impressed with the doctrines they taught. I felt that they were in accordance with the Scriptures, but I wanted a testimony for myself. The following Saturday night I repaired to a quiet place on the outskirts of the city, and there I implored my Father and my God to reveal to me if Joseph Smith were a true Prophet, to whom a dispensation of the Gospel had been committed by angels from heaven. No sooner had my prayer escaped my lips when I heard a voice speak to me saying, 'You did not pray in the name of Jesus Christ; but if you will pray in the name of Christ, your prayer will be answered.' I was somewhat surprised on hearing this. I had always offered up my petitions in the name of our Redeemer; but I then remembered that I had not done so that time. I prayed again, in the name of the Messiah, and again I heard the same voice, which said, 'The Gospel has been restored to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and if you desire salvation in the kingdom of God, you must obey the Gospel and become a member of the Church.' I was filled with a joy that I cannot describe. I felt that I had received the witness I sought. I was baptized the following week, and from that day to this I have never had a doubt concerning the truth of the work.”

— W. A. M., as published in the Millennial Star