The Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet

In this way more than any other was he taught a patient trust, and was sanctified for the exalted destiny which awaited him.

The particular means by which the translation was to be effected and given to the world had not been made known; and this young, untaught, impoverished man was at that hour unable, within his own resources of education and purse, to arrange for the consummation of the work. He devoted every available moment, however, to his sacred task, constantly praying to the Almighty for aid; and yet the progress was slow.