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Voices of the Restoration: Liberty Jail Voices of the Restoration: Liberty Jail Joseph received letters from the saints. He and Emma wrote to each other, expressing both their suffering and their faith. Joseph Smith and others were held in this jail in the winter of 1838–39. Read Letters from Emma and Joseph. Emma “I still live and am yet willing to suffer more if it is the will of kind Heaven that I should for your sake.” “… I hope there are better days to come to us yet. … [I] am ever yours affectionately.” Joseph “The contemplations of the mind under these circumstances defies the pen, or tongue, or Angels, to describe, or paint, to the human being who never experienced what we experience. … We lean on the arm of Jehovah, and none else, for our deliverance,” “I bear with fortitude all my oppression, so do those that are with me; not one of us have flinched yet. I want you [to] not let [our children] forget me. Tell them Father loves them with a perfect love, ...

  O God, Where Art Thou? O God, Where Art Thou? Joseph and some of his friends spent four winter months in the dungeon of Carthage Jail. Joseph wasn’t with the suffering saints, but received news concerning them. Remember his prayer wasn’t just for his own afflictions, but for the many saints who had joined the Church. They had again been driven from their homes, but this time they didn’t have the prophet with them. 121:33  While in jail, the Lord poured down knowledge upon Joseph. 121:1 ;  122:9  His “O God, where art thou?” was answered with “Fear not … , for God shall be with you forever and ever.” See  Saints ,  1:323–96 Within the Walls of Liberty Jail For Kids With God, my trials can be for my good. Doctrine and Covenants 121:1–9 ;  122:7–9 Chapter 46: Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail Voices of the Restoration: Liberty Jail Video: “Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration”(begin at 41:30) Nauvoo (A Beautiful Place) followed Liberty Jai...