A Few Accounts from the Journal of George Spilsbury
After arriving in Nauvoo, Fannie and George met the Prophet Joseph Smith. Here is a record in George's journal of this event:
"The question may be asked by some of my grandchildren, 'Did you feel disappointed when you saw him (Joseph) for the first time?' I will tell you. All my troubles and privations of leaving my father and mother, brothers and sisters and my native land seemed nothing compared with the joy I experienced when I first heard and saw him, the prophet Joseph, preach. I felt greatly blessed of the Lord in having such a glorious privilege. The first Sunday after our arrival, we attended a meeting on the first floor of the Nauvoo Temple. We were early in our seats and soon the leading men of the Church began to arrive. It was not trouble to tell which was the prophet, not because of his fine clothes, but there was something grand and noble and innocent about his appearance. His very eyes seemed to look right through you. His very countenance beamed with intelligence. He was as bold as a lion, but humble as a child. He knew no fear."
George had a strong love for family, as shown in another journal entry:
"It is my wish that the family of George Spilsbury hold a reunion on my birthday every year and thereby renew our relationship and friendship with each other and not lose track of any of the family. Keep within close touch of each other by reunions and by correspondence. And those living in Old Mexico who can't come to the reunion in Toquerville: have all the family together in Mexico on my birthday, April 21st, and at such meetings I want you to read my instructions to the family every year as long as the family are on earth. AND DON'T FORGET IT. I want you to forgive one another, be full of charity towards our own family and others. In case of sickness or accident or loss of property, help each other. If any should stray away from the Church, fast and pray for their return (Tennant Family History, 54-65).
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