From the time they came to earth
These brothers were of greatest worth.
Hyrum stood strong as a mighty oak
Joseph's light you could not cloak.
Joseph took on a world of sin
When from the grove truth did begin.
Not once could he deny the truth
He learned of God while yet a youth.
Cumorah held a precious book
Hid from the world that Him forsook.
With power from God it came to light
To show the way of truth and right.
Hyrum remained at Joseph's side
His humble spirit blocked out pride.
Faithful to his brother dear
His earthly fate he did not fear.
Chosen both as prophets true
They would see God's work clear through.
Many times from families torn
Could any man be this forlorn?
To prison they were wrongly sent
They suffered pain, their spirits spent.
God spoke to Joseph once again
My only Son bore all the pain.
Life is pain, life is sorrow
Know the sun will rise tomorrow.
I try my people to be sure
That their hearts are clean and pure.
Off to Carthage as a lamb
Both brothers soon would meet I AM.
They sealed their word with precious blood
A witness of their greatest good.
Together from beginning to end
Their final act one must commend.
Brothers they will always be
For they live on eternally.
