Mormonism and Freemasonry/Joseph Smith's involvement

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Joseph Smith's involvement in Freemasonry

Masonic Cry of Distress

Summary: It is reported that Joseph Smith uttered the words "Oh Lord, my God" as he stood at a second floor window in Carthage Jail -- just before he was shot by members of a mob. The words that accompany the Masonic 'Grand Hailing Sign of Distress' are "Oh Lord, my God, is there no help for the widow's son?"

Reed C. Durham Regarding His 1974 Talk

Summary: Reed C. Durham responds to criticism of his 1974 speech “Is There No Help for the Widow’s Son?”