Lehi was not only the patriarch of this diverse and strong-willed family, but also eventually that of two great nations. This alone would certainly indicate an uncommon man of nobility and strength. And the historical account also explicitly and implicitly reveals a man of physical hardiness and emotional tenderness, acquainted with grief and ==== by gratitude. His greatness in leadership came In preaching he could be at times showing the boldness of a fearless prophet and the tenderness of a loving parent. Seasoned by hardship and softened by trials, Lehi was As Abraham before him, he epitomized both the classic prophet and the classic patriarch, who later would be known by millions as “Father Lehi.” - Joseph Brickey