--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If thou art called to pass through…" description: "\"If thou art called to pass through tribulations; if thou art in perils among false brethren; if thou art in perils among robbers; if thou art in perils..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/joseph-smith-45843_age_if-thou-art-called-to-pass-through-tribu_892715.jpg" --- # If thou art called to pass through tribulations; if thou… ![“If thou art called to pass through tribulations; if thou art in perils among false brethren; if thou art in perils among robbers; if thou art in perils by land or by sea; if thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society…” quote by Joseph Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/joseph-smith-45843_age_if-thou-art-called-to-pass-through-tribu_892715.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/joseph-smith-45843_age_if-thou-art-called-to-pass-through-tribu_892715.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/joseph-smith-45843_age_if-thou-art-called-to-pass-through-tribu_892715.jpg) > “If thou art called to pass through tribulations; if thou art in perils among false brethren; if thou art in perils among robbers; if thou art in perils by land or by sea; if thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can't you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb; and if thou shouldest be cast into the pit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the deep, if the billowing surge conspire against” [Joseph Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Endures extreme trials and suffering, emphasizing steadfast faith amid persecution and hardship. **In simple terms:** Stay faithful through hardship. Key Takeaway Maintain faith despite trials. Themes faith perseverance trials Mood spiritual reflective Type religious motivational When to use this quote - missionary work - family hardship - imprisonment - war zones Key Concepts theology sacrifice Questions to Reflect On - How do you keep hope alive in suffering? - What supports sustain you in trials? 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