Let Him Ask of God
L. Darwin Dower (1945– )
- Medium
United States
ca. 2009
Wood, mixed media
"One evening, young Joseph Smith took down the family Bible and read, 'If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him' (James 1:5). This scripture caused him to think. Later, Joseph made his way to a small grove of trees not far from his home. Selecting a suitable spot in the grove, he knelt and began to call upon God in earnest prayer. While he was praying, he saw an exceedingly bright light coming down out of heaven. Joseph beheld two heavenly beings—God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Pointing to the Son, the Father said, 'This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!' (Joseph Smith—History 1:17). Joseph’s humble prayer was answered."