Lydia Knight's History / The First Book of the Noble Women's Lives

hin about eighty miles of her home in western New York, she did so. At a town called St

needful for her parents to share in her joy, was simply to tell them the story. But as is oft

yourself with those disgraceful Mormons. To think that my daughter sh

I have had the honor to see and know. Indeed they are true gentlemen and earnest Christians.

et father, who, although professing no religion, was conscientious and moral, to accept her views for one moment. On the othe

"you know Lydia never would leave the sh

ion showered upon the despised religion by her parents, while, at the s

ng her so determined Mr. and Mrs. Goldthwait gave Lydia ample means to go to her destination, and be

rning with his brother Vincent, who was a resident of Kirtland. On being introduced to Lydia, Vincent Knight said: "Sister, the Prophet is in bondage and has been brought into distress by the persecutions of the wicked,

rvently exclaimed: "Thank God, this w

e a meal or a night's lodging. Still the sweet spiri

e news that Joseph was at liberty, and Lydia's joy to think that s

think you can be comfortable and happy with my family, you are welc

mise of the spirit b

ia lived a pleasant life be

y were at home. She complied with the request, and while living there became acquainted with one of the brethren who boarded at the place while working on the Kirtland Temple. His name was Newel Knight, a

marked Sister Smith one day when

aconically rep

uch for her frail body, and she died when her baby was but two days old. The little one lived but a few hours. Poor Brother Knight! H

ed with sympathy for the desolate young man; for was she not well a

as all she could give to this noble man wh

her in the family room. Newel s

ely as well as myself. Why c

me. I have not the slightest knowledge where my husband is, or whether he is alive or dead. But I do not wish to take an

ely left the room giving him

wel the chance he wished for to apolo

ee years with nothing provided for her support. But all that he said had no influence on Lydia who replied calmly that she was of the same mind she had been a week previous. But love

ee days and nights, and then sought the Prophet and presented the case to him, that he might get the word of the Lord. Accordingly, Joseph presented his petition to the Lord, and the reply came

ut her soul in thanksgiving to God for His precious blessings. How unworthy she felt! What a thrill of joy went through her when she was told God had spoken to His servant Joseph concerning her, Hi