My 4th great grandfather is Samuel Harrison Smith, Joseph's younger brother and first missionary to the Church and this picture most certainly looks like several of our family members. I am fairly confident that the picture is that of my Uncle. My Spirit tells me such.
If you really look at the images of the daguerreotype and the Rogers portrait they are very similar at least the features that are pointed out. Why else would Joseph Smith III have this portrait in his possession? Who else could this have been? I think this is the Prophet Joseph Smith. Great Presentation !
The Testimony of Joseph Smith: "I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. 17 It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other-This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him! 18 My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of myself, so as to be able to speak, than I asked the Personages who stood above me in the light, which of all the sects was right (for at this time it had never entered into my heart that all were wrong)-and which I should join. 19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.” 20 He again forbade me to join with any of them; and many other things did he say unto me, which I cannot write at this time. When I came to myself again, I found myself lying on my back, looking up into heaven. When the light had departed, I had no strength; but soon recovering in some degree, I went home. And as I leaned up to the fireplace, mother inquired what the matter was. I replied, “Never mind, all is well-I am well enough off.” I then said to my mother, “I have learned for myself that Presbyterianism is not true.” It seems as though the adversary was aware, at a very early period of my life, that I was destined to prove a disturber and an annoyer of his kingdom; else why should the powers of darkness combine against me? Why the opposition and persecution that arose against me, almost in my infancy?"
The picture of Joseph Smith accepted by the church is like the picture of Jesus in most Catholic derivative denominations. 🤦♂️🤣🤣 That's the picture of Joseph in that locket. A Whiteman who says he restored the gospel.
God's judgment is in the earth. Truth will come to light. The gig is up & you gentiles will show the true picture of joseph smith before the second coming of Christ. I decree & declare it so in Joshua's the Christ, the anointed one's name , Indeed!!! Y'all know the different species of dinosaurs millions of years ago but an authentic picture of joseph smith jr. 1800s' ? So many different pictures of him, now which one is the true version?
My 4th great grandfather is Samuel Harrison Smith, Joseph's younger brother and first missionary to the Church and this picture most certainly looks like several of our family members. I am fairly confident that the picture is that of my Uncle. My Spirit tells me such.
Huh?
Thank you so much.
If you really look at the images of the daguerreotype and the Rogers portrait they are very similar at least the features that are pointed out. Why else would Joseph Smith III have this portrait in his possession? Who else could this have been? I think this is the Prophet Joseph Smith. Great Presentation !
Looks like Hyram. Doesn't look like Joseph.
thanks for talking about the Hyrum differences
Amazing
Can’t see it
Definitely not Joseph. I have a picture of him. Someone found a picture of Joseph in the library of Congress not too long ago.
The portrait you showed of Joseph Smith Jr next to the daguerreotype shows brown eyes and the daguerreotype shows light eyes
A close up of oil portrait does show bluish eyes
Not Joseph Smith.
I actually agree with you on something!
LMFAO
The Testimony of Joseph Smith: "I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me.
17 It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other-This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!
18 My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of myself, so as to be able to speak, than I asked the Personages who stood above me in the light, which of all the sects was right (for at this time it had never entered into my heart that all were wrong)-and which I should join.
19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.”
20 He again forbade me to join with any of them; and many other things did he say unto me, which I cannot write at this time. When I came to myself again, I found myself lying on my back, looking up into heaven. When the light had departed, I had no strength; but soon recovering in some degree, I went home. And as I leaned up to the fireplace, mother inquired what the matter was. I replied, “Never mind, all is well-I am well enough off.” I then said to my mother, “I have learned for myself that Presbyterianism is not true.” It seems as though the adversary was aware, at a very early period of my life, that I was destined to prove a disturber and an annoyer of his kingdom; else why should the powers of darkness combine against me? Why the opposition and persecution that arose against me, almost in my infancy?"
The picture of Joseph Smith accepted by the church is like the picture of Jesus in most Catholic derivative denominations. 🤦♂️🤣🤣 That's the picture of Joseph in that locket. A Whiteman who says he restored the gospel.
God's judgment is in the earth. Truth will come to light. The gig is up & you gentiles will show the true picture of joseph smith before the second coming of Christ. I decree & declare it so in Joshua's the Christ, the anointed one's name , Indeed!!! Y'all know the different species of dinosaurs millions of years ago but an authentic picture of joseph smith jr. 1800s' ? So many different pictures of him, now which one is the true version?
He looks like a co artist