Early Latter-day: Saved by Grace

Illustration of early Latter-day Saint pioneers raising a symbolic blue flag overlooking a western valley, with imagery of Joseph Smith, early converts, and themes of grace, baptism, and divine guidance.

Early Latter-day Saint Migration and the Search for a Safe Homeland By the mid-1840s, persecution, political hostility, and the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith made it clear that the Saints could no longer remain within the United States. Church leaders explored numerous relocation options while preparing for a permanent exodus. One proposal considered settlement … Read more