Meridian
through the Eye of the Beholder: Readers’ Views and Reviews
Edited and compiled
by Kathy Green
Seeing and Believing
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Remembering
the Martyrdom: Eyewitness of the fateful day in June, 1844,
a photo-essay by Scot Facer Proctor
Thank you for the beautiful
and deeply touching article about the last moments of the
Prophet Joseph's life. I sat here crying as though I had
been there. I felt the deep sadness for the loss of such
a noble soul, for all who knew him, loved him and mourned
for him. I am so grateful for my testimony of the gospel
and of our great prophet leader, Joseph Smith, he who was
willing to die for the Restoration of the true gospel of
Jesus Christ.
I honor him and thank you for
sharing your love of him with us.
Marian Vance
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Thank you, Scot, for this amazingly
inspired article on the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.
I, by the way, am a direct descendant of Hyrum Smith and
his first wife Jerusha. Sadly, not much is written about
her (Jerusha) except for some typed information I received
at our Porter Reunion (who are descendants of Hyrum and
Jerusha Smith) the end of May, 2006. Have you found or
have you read any historical accounts of her by chance?
I would love to learn more about this amazing woman.
Thanks again for this article
with photos. Yes, it did bring up huge emotion within me
as I read through this.
Helen P. Howell
Federal Way, Washington
[Editor’s note: Readers,
if you have information about Jerusha Smith, please respond.]
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Having returned to California
after serving for 23 months in Nauvoo, your pictorial of
the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum brought a flood of dear
and precious memories of being in Nauvoo and Carthage.
Serving with my eternal companion in that sacred place has
given me a testimony that is unshakeable and steadfast.
There is no doubt that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and
His Son, Jesus Christ, that he translated the Book of Mormon,
restored Temple ordinances and is truly the Prophet of the
Restoration.
Thank you for sharing these
lovely pictures and words.
Donna Hughes
Butte Valley,
California
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Perfection in Print
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Here
Christianity in the Pre-Christian
Book of Mormon: Book of Mormon Anachronisms Part 5
by Michael R. Ash
One aspect of the Book of Mormon
that is nearly always left out of the equation when analyzing
its translation is that Joseph Smith did not in reality
“translate” the book as we commonly understand the term,
but was a conduit, if you will, for Divinity. Hence, we
have a perfect book of scripture via the Book of Mormon
as the Lord wanted it and not subject to wiles and caprices,
and inevitable fallibility of man.
In other words, we have scripture
as the Lord wanted it translated and therefore the words
understood as He, not man, intended them to be read and
comprehended.
Again... the perfect book!
Charles H. Marvil
Sharpsburg, Maryland
[Editor’s note: Brother
Marvil lives in a historic home (circa 1825) that was part
of the great battle fought in Sharpsburg in 1862, used as
a field hospital and Confederate sniper roost and a Federal
convalescent facility after the fight.]
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Heart Health
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Readers Respond with Open
Hearts, by Catherine K. Arveseth
I just read this article, and
even though I haven’t read the book by Sister Pearce, I
had tears come to my eyes from the people who wrote of their
experiences of changing their hearts. I have felt a small,
tight heart for many years and just reading of their different
experiences, I want to try to open my heart to others also.
Thank you for the article
Eileen Caldwell
Riverton, Utah
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Pleasant Surprise
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Here
Decision Days Ahead? by
John P. Pratt
Good article, remarkable information
saved to the last with no hint of what was coming from the
beginning, which seemed to point in a different direction,
also quite worthwhile.
Jim Pratt
Park City, Utah
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Just a note to tell you how
much I enjoy Brother John Pratt's columns. He is brilliant,
and presents such interesting and relevant material in an
understandable way. Thank you for giving him a forum to
put forth his thoughts and research!
Kirsten Oschwald
Albuquerque, New
Mexico
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Eyre Buyer
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Here
Saving Families and Saving
the World, by Richard Eyre
Excellent article by Richard
Eyre. Thanks for providing such wonderful articles
Melanie Ferguson,
Baytown, Texas
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A Gospel Wish for the Leaders
of the Nation
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Lesson 27
The Influence
of Wicked and Righteous Leaders. 1 Kings 12-14; 2 Chronicles
17; 2 Chronicles 20 by Scot Facer Proctor
I love reading Meridian Magazine.
It keeps me uplifted.
If only our nation could use
this example. What a great story for everyone. It makes
you want to call upon the Lord all the time; and isn't that
what we are suppose to do? Thanks for this lesson.
Lillian Campbell
Roy, Utah
