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Joseph Knew
"'Joseph Knew' is a stirring tribute to Joseph Smith, who suffered untold persecutions but remained true to his testimony even through martyrdom. The title sums up the song--Joseph knew. He saw; he heard; he felt; he knew. And with that knowledge, he was unshakeable from the course the Lord had set for him" (Toni Thomas). Toni and I were asked to write this song for a fireside about Emma Smith--which was to occur in a few days! I was excited, but concerned whether I could do it on such short notice. I remember praying fervently for inspiration from the Lord. I awoke the next morning with the music singing in my mind, and at the piano my fingers played it effortlessly. I know the song was inspired to testify of the truthfulness that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God to bring about the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Lyrics
Verse one
In the still of the morn he slipped away,
Through the shadows to a quiet grove to pray.
He pondered what to do--
Which if any church were true.
When he returned, the light had dawned
And he knew, Joseph knew.
Chorus
He knew God lives, for he saw Them there;
The Father and the Son, in answer to his prayer.
Though the hearts of men would rage,
Yet nothing could change
What was true. Joseph Knew.
Verse two
Oh how glorious the truth for them that hear;
And yet some men would not: they spread hatred and fear.
They cast Joseph into chains;
Tarred and feathered him with shame;
Yet more than this the man could bear
For he knew, Joseph knew.
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
In a cold, stone cell with a battered door
The prophet's blood bears witness on the wooden floor.
Until his dying breath,
As in life, so in death,
He testifies of Christ.
He knew, Joseph Knew.
Repeat Chorus
Tag
I would give my life to know;
I would give my life to know;
I will give my life to know as Joseph knew.
Text: Toni Thomas Music: Diane Tuiofu
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