Hugh B. Brown We are to seek the spirit as we seek the sun and bask in it Against the day, inevitable, when we will be left to ourselves Promptings or Me, p. 65

Follies D&C 111 (Beta Version)

Section 111 (Beta Version) 1) Joseph, my son, I can’t believe you did it again. Here you are in Salem, trying to get the church out of debt and, in the process, you might end up looking silly. 2) One of these days, you’ll finally understand that, as God, I just might know a thing or two. That’s why I’m God and you’re not. But you keep trying to do things your way. And run right into another folly. 3) I’ve told you over and over that you wouldn’t be successful in temporal things. But, do you listen to me? No. You took counsel from other voices again. 4) Wherefore, take you friends and go straight home. 5) By the way, when you get back, don’t even think about opening a bank. For once, trust me on this.

Follies D&C 111 (For Real)

Safety Society Timeline Bank proposed in 1836; non mormon opposition in legislature stopped it. Anti-bank formed Jan 2, 1837 Vastly over extended; widespread land speculation Andrew Jackson’s Hard money policy lead to The Great Bank Panic of 1837 (Began May 10 th ) Joseph Smith discovered bank president had embezzled $25,000. Bank fails in November, 1837 Wide spread leadership apostasy Jan 12 th, warrant issued for Joseph’s arrest. Flees Kirtland for Missouri due to mobs

Council to the Twelve D&C 112

David W. Patton D&C 114 D&C 124:19