Parley P. Pratt

Born in Burlington, New York on April 12, 1807, Parley P. Pratt lived to become one of the most influential Apostles in Church history. He converted over 1,000 people through his valiant missionary work in Canada and England. In this episode of Poets of the Restoration, we discuss his life and contributions as a poet. He was known as “The Poet Apostle” and is best known for his written hymns in the Church. He has 38 hymns to his credit, including the only love song in the book.