But with Young and the others in Europe, Smith recovered his earlier prestige and authority. Meanwhile, the missionaries found many willing converts in Great Britain, often poor factory workers. These first trickled, then flooded, into Nauvoo, raising Smith's spirits.
Meanwhile, as a result of Young and the others' success in Europe, Smith regained his former stature and credibility. At the same time, missionaries found many enthusiastic followers in Great Britain, mostly poor factory workers who were drawn to their cause. As these early converts began to arrive in Nauvoo, Smith's morale improved.