YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. PRAISE TO THE MAN D&C 135:3 John Taylor quote bookmark about Joseph Smith. Let not the sacrifices of our first Latter-day Prophet be forgotten as youth memorize this tribute to the prophet who “has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men …”
Use for Young Women, Young Men, Seminary/Institute, Family Home Evening, Primary Sharing Time, Activity Days
LESSON LIFESAVER
Praise to the Man D&C 135:3
John Taylor Quote bookmark
OBJECTIVE: Help youth memorize this scripture telling the world of John Taylor’s testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith found in D&C 135:3.
Doctrine and Covenants 135:3
“Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men; gathered many thousands of the Latter-day Saints, founded a great city, and left a fame and name that cannot be slain. He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood; and so has his brother Hyrum. In life they were not divided, and in death they were not separated!”
TO MAKE: Color or print in color bookmark and fold and glue back to back.
NOTE: John Taylor, who wrote this quote, later became the Prophet, President of the Church after Brigham Young.
MUTUAL NIGHT ACTIVITIES
MEN OF THE MARTYRDOM. Have youth research in groups and SPOTLIGHT each of the men that were martyred in the Liberty Jail with Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith, John Taylor, Willard Richards, Hyrum Smith – Tell of the history of those men.
SOME SOURCES: • Martyrdom at Carthage (“The deaths of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum sealed their testimony to the truthfulness of the Restoration.”) • Joseph Smith in the Liberty Jail • Painting of Joseph in Liberty Jail • Lessons from Liberty Jail by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Apostle, and MORE
PRAISE TO THE MAN MEMORIZATION. Talk about and sing the song “Praise to the Man” (poem/song written as a tribute to Joseph Smith – see Wikipedia Encyclopedia). Post the song visuals for “Praise to the Man” . . . to download HERE (see below).
TELL ME THE STORIES OF JOSEPH. Talk about the stories of Joseph Smith when he was a boy and his history, the First Vision, and his life. Have all youth gather a story about Joseph to share with the group. Assign them ahead of time to bring their short story spotlighting him. Assign sources from lds.org.
