BIOGRAPHY AND FAMILY RECORD OF LORENZO SNOW, One of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Written and Compiled by his Sister, Eliza R. Snow Smith. "I know him, that he will command his children after him, and they shall keep the word of the Lord, to do justice and judgment." "If you wish to go where God is, you must be like God--possessing the principles which God possesses."--Joseph Smith. Salt Lake City, Utah, Deseret News Company, Printers. 1884. Preface. This Biography and Autobiography of my brother, Lorenzo Snow, has been written as a tribute of sisterly affection for him; and as a token of sincere respect to his family. It is designed to be handed down in lineal descent, from generation to generation--to be preserved as a family Memorial. In adapting it to this purpose, both in the matter originated, and in that compiled, the writer has varied materially from the usual course of biographers. That it may constitute a historical point to which my brother's posterity, to the latest generations, who shall honor the Gospel of the Son of God, may trace their origin in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and find a record of their illustrious ancestor--his wives, children and grandchildren--a full genealogical record is inserted. That his descendants may profit by his instructions, selections from his letters and discourses are copied into this work; we also have inscribed missionary sketches of some of his sons and sons-in-law. E. R. S. S. Contents. CHAPTER I. Lorenzo Snow's Birth and Parentage.--Parents settled in Ohio.--Hardships and Privations.--Their Hospitality.--Lorenzo's early Characteristics.--Fondness for Books.--Military Aims.--Change in Pursuits.--Starts for Oberlin College.--Falls in Company with David W. Patten.--Conversation.--In College.--Eliza Embraces the Gospel.--Moves to Kirtland.--How she obtained a House and Lot.--Lorenzo in College.--Investigates.--Is disgusted.--Writes to Eliza.--Her Invitation.--He accepts and comes to Kirtland.--Studies Hebrew.--Is Baptized.--How he receives the Holy Ghost. CHAPTER II. A Blessing Meeting.--Lorenzo's Opinion of the Patriarch.--The Patriarch's Marvelous Prediction.--Lorenzo is Puzzled.--Explained to him by Revelation.--Lorenzo in Kirtland.--Fast-day Meetings.--Outpouring of the Spirit.--Gifts Manifested.--Lorenzo's First Speech from the Pulpit.--Description of the Temple.--Fast Meetings.--A Striking Incident.--Effect of the Meetings on Lorenzo's Mind.--Wants to Preach.--Is Ordained an Elder. CHAPTER III. My Brother started on Mission.--Without Purse or Scrip.--Hard work to Beg.--Affectionate Aunt.--First Meeting in Medina County, Ohio.--Baptisms.--Preaches in Court House.--Ludicrous Anecdote.--Visits Relatives.--Preaches to Schoolmates.--Baptizes some of them. CHAPTER IV.