Joseph Smith

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I have thought a lot about Joseph Smith and the impact that his entering the grove had on his life and the world. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" could be applied here as well. I have this image in my mind of the boy Joseph waiting to enter the Sacred Grove, a little scared, a little timid, a little excited. He couldn't have imagined how magnificent the outcome would be as he took that first step into the grove. Hours later, as he left the grove, the course of history was changed. I hope this poem reflects to you these thoughts I have had.

"One Step in the Grove"
An innocent youth, an unlearned boy
Seeking wisdom from on high
A course of life forever changed
With one step in the Grove

A boy’s first prayer was uttered there
The seeds of faith were sown
God descended his mighty throne
With one step in the Grove

A calling issued, a mantle given
The gospel to restore
A loving Father revealed his hand
With one step in the Grove

A dispensation now rolled forth
Glorious truths to be revealed
Cumorah’s Hill would soon be known
With one step in the Grove

With wondering awe and gratitude
All thanks and praises be
To the man who communed with Jehovah
With one step in the Grove

His name be had for good and ill
Prophet Joseph the world would know
He sealed his fate to a martyr’s end
With one step in the Grove

Ben Arkell
October 2007

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