“If our peculiarity went to the extent that we lived by every word that proceeds from the mouth of our Heavenly Father [see D&C 84:44], then we would indeed be a blessed people. We do, to a large degree, live by the testimony that has been given to us by our Redeemer, and thus far we are a blessed people; but we would be yet more greatly blessed and prospered if we could bring ourselves to do our full duty” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith, p. 8).

1844 - In a meeting of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and a few others, they discussed the current candidates for president of the United States. Martin Van Buren, who told the Prophet Joseph “Your cause is just, but I can do nothing for you,” and Henry Clay, who had told the Saints “You had better go to Oregon for redress.”  Willard Richards then made a motion for “an independent electoral ticket, and that Joseph Smith be a candidate for the next Presidency” (History of the Church, 6:188).  The motion carried and several brethren were called to go out and campaign for the Prophet.  The Prophet then met with W. W. Phelps and wrote his pamphlet, “Views on the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States.”

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