They Knew the Prophet Author:Hyrum L. Andrus (Compiler), Helen Mae Andrus (Compiler) Of the many books written about the Prophet Joseph Smith, almost none are authored by those best qualified -- those who knew him. They Knew the Prophet is unique in this respect. It brings together nearly a humdred little-known, first-hand accounts by contemporaries who knew Joseph Smith. — In its hundreds of fascinating incidents this exciting b... more »ook reveals a man of superlative spiritual power coupled with the kindly virtues essential to true righteousness. In its pages, outstanding heavenly visions alternate with lowly earthy experiences. In absorbing detail the accounts relate such matters as what neighbors of the Smiths said about them; inside stories on Joseph's escapes from his persecutors; his great physical strength; his introduction of plural marriage in Nauvoo; his extraordinary kindness and warmth, especially to children; his unmistakable superiority in any earthly company; and much more. Numerous incidents portray his cheery nature, his loyalty to friends, his many prophecies fulfilled. Each account, complete in its own fascinating detail, helps to round out the truly remarkable picture of the great Prophet of the last dispensation.
In a first-class research job, Dr. and Mrs. Andrus have here produced a timeless book which will be read and reread. Its stories will be quoted endlessly. It will long continue to build faith as it is used in families and in Church classes. And more than any other book it will make the reader feel that he too knew the Prophet.« less