The words to the song sung by Father Smith at the reunion invite all of us in the family to unite in love. William had become agitated at Joseph during one of the Kirtland administrative meetings. The disagreement led to family division. Later when Hyrum’s and Samuel’s families went west and the other siblings stayed in the Midwest there was division again. Lorena used this bit of history and sought inspiration to empathize with Father and Mother Smith. The words to this moving song are listed here as a plea to once again set aside our differences and work together towards a family unity wherein the deep Smith family values can flow through us to our children and our children’s children. Deep, lasting and working values are growing scarce in a world of growing turmoil. Let us preserve those of this powerful family.
Are my final days upon the earth to be
shadowed by the darkness of your animosity?
Why are you acting so?
Knowing the things you know?
Why be a harrier of one who is the carrier
of truth from the fountains flow?
From this moment let all malice and contention cease.
Strike hands with your brother, sisters.
Come and make your peace.
Let there be harmony now in this family.
The purpose in living is found in forgiving.
And Love is the Master Key.
Turn with love to one another. Let your hearts be one.
Act upon the teachings of the Father and the Son.
So may we ever be steadfast in loyalty.
The purpose of living is found in forgiving
and Love is the Master Key.