I Knew Joseph

The following artwork features the Prophet Joseph Smith and is accompanied by narratives from Latter-day Saints who knew him. While some accounts were written near the time of the event and others long after, they all speak of Joseph Smith’s noble character and countenance. All bear testimony that he was a prophet of God.

Bathsheba W. Smith, wife of the Prophet’s cousin George A. Smith, wrote:

“The Prophet was a handsome man—splendid looking, a large man, tall and fair. He had a very nice complexion. His eyes were blue, and his hair a golden brown, and very pretty.

“My first impressions were that he was an extraordinary man, a man of great penetration; was different from any other man I ever saw; had the most heavenly countenance; was genial, affable and kind; and looked the soul of honor and integrity.

“I know him to be what he professed to be—a true prophet of God.”