Leaving the safety of homes and families, the Mechams, Caspars, Guymons, and Coltons follow the call to move to Missouri in 1838. They expected to participate in the establishment of a peaceful society with the blessings of God., When faced with the unexpected persecution of Haun's Mill and the destruction of Far West, they must re-examine their faith. As the three Israelites of old when faced with a fiery furnace, although hoping for salvation from God, they must ask themselves the question "But if Not..."