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Day in the Life

May 14, 1865

Journal Entry

May 14, 1865 ~ Sunday

14 Sunday I met with my Quorum in the morning & attended
meeting in the Tabernacle G. Q. Cannon spoke in the morning
[FIGURE] & President Young spoke in the Afternoon He delivered
one of the strongest sermons of his life. He took a strong
stand against the Enemies of the kingdom of God. The
President & Twelve met for prayer I met with them. we
then called upon Sister Gray who had a canser
in the breast whcich was Eating her Vitals & rotting
her flesh President Young Cannon, & myself laid
hands upon her she wished us to pray that she might
spedily die as she could not live. President Young dedi-
cated her to God for her death & burial. in about 12
hours she died

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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 26 Aug 1877
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Apostle, Family
1966 mentions
Apostle

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Tabernacle, Great Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

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May 14, 1865