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I Might Venture

Matthew Warren (1983– )

Medium

United States
ca. 2006
Oil

"At length I came to the conclusion that I must either remain in darkness and confusion, or else I must do as James directs, that is, ask of God. I at length came to the determination to ‘ask of God,’ concluding that if he gave wisdom to them that lacked wisdom, and would give liberally, and not upbraid, I might venture." —Joseph Smith—History 1:13

“The scene refers to Joseph Smith’s First Vision. Joseph’s expression isn’t one of surprise or fear, but one of expectation, reflecting his faith in the knowledge that God would somehow answer his prayer.”