
This journal opens a vivid portrait of one of the most respected leaders of the early Latter‑day Saint movement. Written for young believers, it blends personal reflections with accounts of service, revealing a man whose confidence, compassion, and steadfast faith guided countless others. Readers glimpse his striking presence, his reputation as a “peace‑maker,” and the humility that marked his daily life. The narrative also touches on his extraordinary prophetic gifts, such as a prediction about the arrival of goods that would soon transform Salt Lake City.
The core of the work follows his call to England, where he was appointed to preside over the church’s first overseas mission. Through letters, anecdotes, and observations, the journal captures the challenges of travel, the excitement of sharing the gospel with friends and families across the Atlantic, and the early growth of the faith in a new land. Alongside his missionary work, the text reflects on his large family and the lasting legacy he left for future generations. Young listeners will find both historical insight and timeless examples of dedication, courage, and hope.
Full title
President Heber C. Kimball's Journal Seventh Book of the Faith-Promoting Series. Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement of Young Latter-day Saints
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (202K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Paul Freebairn and the Mormon Texts Project (MormonTextsProject.org).
Release date
2014-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1801–1868
A leading early figure in the Latter Day Saint movement, he was a close associate of Joseph Smith and later served as Brigham Young’s first counselor. His life joined frontier hardship, missionary work, and the turbulent migration west that shaped early Mormon history.
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