Editing First Vision (section)

===1842 Wentworth Letter===
In 1842, two years before his death, Smith wrote to [[John Wentworth (mayor)|John Wentworth]], editor of the ''[[Chicago Democrat]]'', outlining the basic beliefs of his church and including an account of the First Vision.{{sfnp|Smith|1842a|pp=706–710}} Smith said that he had been "about fourteen years of age" when he had received the First Vision.{{sfnp|Smith|1842a|pp=706}} Like the Pratt account, Smith's [[Wentworth letter]] said that his "mind was taken away from the objects with which I was surrounded, and I was enwrapped in a heavenly vision."{{sfnp|Smith|1842a|pp=706}} and had seen "two glorious personages who exactly resembled each other in features, and likeness, surrounded with a brilliant light which eclipsed the sun at noon-day."{{sfnp|Smith|1842a|pp=707}} Smith said he was told that no religious denomination "was acknowledged of God as his church and kingdom" and that he was "expressly commanded to 'go not after them.'"{{sfnp|Smith|1842a|pp=707}}