[MUSIC PLAYING] Young Joseph Fielding grew up at
the side of his father, Joseph F. Smith, asking questions
and receiving answers from one who served as
an Apostle and prophet. Among my fondest
memories are the hours I spent by my father's
side discussing principles of the gospel and
receiving instruction as only he could give it. In this way, the foundation
for my own knowledge was laid in truth so
that I, too, can say, "I know that my Redeemer lives
and that Joseph Smith is, was, and always will be a
prophet of the living God." Under his father's tutelage,
Joseph Fielding Smith sensed the reality that
all education is spiritual and that one must learn
for the eternities by study and by faith. And yet not all instruction
received from his father was deeply profound. Sometimes it was just
good common sense. While serving his
mission in England, Joseph Fielding received the
following basic instructions from a loving father. Always take time to eat your
meals and post your journal. I've had experience
in these matters. A diary is almost worthless
unless written daily. We cannot journalize
correctly from memory. Keep your diary up. [MUSIC PLAYING]