Seven features about practical attempts to create the ideal society 4: When the Saints Went Marching In by KEITH DARVILL
The story of Joseph
Smith Jr (1805-44) and the Mormon Gathering with James Aubrey
In 1830. Joseph Smith Jr, the seml-litcrate son of a poor farmer in New York State, published the Book of Mormon, a gospel, he claimed, long buried and discovered by him under the guidance of Moroni, the Angel of the Lord. The Book contained a momentous revelation - that Jesus performed a second ministry on American soil. Joseph Smith 's mission was to lead the Saints and establish the Kingdom ot God on earth.
Narrator hugh dickson
Also talcing part:
DAVID ASHFORD , ED BISHOP MIRANDA FORBES.
DAVID CCOOERSON , JOHN LIVESEY THERESA STREATFEILD
Music arranged by DOUG WOOTTON and performed by THE CITY WAITES. Hymns sung by the BBC SINGERS Directed by JOHN THEOCHARIS
(Repeated: Thurs 11.3am)