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Young Joseph Fielding grew up at the side of his father, Joseph
F. Smith, asking questions and receiving answers
from one who served as an Apostle and prophet.
Among my fondest memories are the hours
I spent by my father's side discussing principles
of the gospel and receiving instruction
as only he could give it.
In this way, the foundation for my own knowledge
was laid in truth so that I, too, can say,
"I know that my Redeemer lives and that Joseph Smith is, was,
and always will be a prophet of the living God."
Under his father's tutelage, Joseph Fielding Smith
sensed the reality that all education is spiritual
and that one must learn for the eternities
by study and by faith.
And yet not all instruction received from his father
was deeply profound.
Sometimes it was just good common sense.
While serving his mission in England,
Joseph Fielding received the following basic instructions
from a loving father.
Always take time to eat your meals and post your journal.
I've had experience in these matters.
A diary is almost worthless unless written daily.
We cannot journalize correctly from memory.
Keep your diary up.
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