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When Joseph Smith was 14 years old, there was an unusualexcitement about religion in the place where he lived. But hedid not know which church he should join.

One day, he read in the bible, in James 1:5 that any of youlack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all menliberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Joseph decided to go to the woods to ask of God. It was on abeautiful, clear day, early in the spring of 1820. It was his firstattempt to pray vocally.

At first, he felt an invisible power trying to stop him. But hetried his very best to call upon God to help him. Then, he saw abright light over him. It was brighter than the sun.

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him. Heavenly Fathercalled Joseph by name and said, pointing to Jesus - This is MyBeloved Son. Hear Him! Joseph asked which church he should join,and he was told not to join any of them because they were all wrong.