[Conclusion]

The overwhelming theme of Joseph Smith's life from this time is steady devotion to his calling, culminating in the decision to face martyrdom for the safety of his people. His inner thoughts an goals are spelled out in recorded prayers, extensive journals, and hundred details discourses, blessings given by him and to him, and the forthright words of his own revelations. These show mature spiritual purposes that reduce any treasure searching to a transitory exploring function for the Prophet's life. Joseph Smith's prophetic years tower above the past, as do those of Paul or Moses. Preoccupation with the early surroundings of such men is a barrier to understanding what they became.