I have asked of the Lord concerning the practice of the Saints, and I have received for answer, that I should take unto myself more wives than one, and that the Saints should do likewise.
Founder of Mormonism
I have asked of the Lord concerning the practice of the Saints, and I have received for answer, that I should take unto myself more wives than one, and that the Saints should do likewise.
Founder of Mormonism
Allegedly said to Brigham Young and other leaders, widely documented in early Latter-day Saint sources, though not a direct transcript from Smith's own writing. Brigham Young, for example, attributed this to Smith.
Circa 1840-1843
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