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Dec 24, 1883

Journal Entry

December 24, 1883 ~ Monday

24 Keys crossed I went to the Temple in the morning. We had a day
of Prayer and fasting I met with 28 Men
Holding the Melchesedek Prieshood and I organized
them into the school of the Prophets, all of which had
Entered into the school of the Patriarchal order of
Marriage and all agreed to keep the word of wisdom
{I washed the feet of} 24 {men} we broak bread and partook of
the sacramet of Bread and wine {the washing of feet was an
introductory ordinance into the school of the prophets. I also gave the salutation to the brethren
as they entered the school.} we had a vary interesting day the
spirit of the Lord rested upon us

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St. George Temple, St. George, Washington County, Utah Territory

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December 24, 1883 ~ Monday 24 [FIGURE] I went to the Temple in the morning. We had a day of Prayer and fasting I met with 28 Men Holding the Melchesedek Prieshood and I organized them into the school of the Prophets, all of which had Entered into the school of the Patriarchal order of Marriage and all agreed to keep the word of wisdom {I washed the feet of} 24 {men} we broak bread and partook of the sacramet of Bread and wine {the washing of feet was an introductory ordinance into the school of the prophets. I also gave the salutation to the brethren as they entered the school.} we had a vary interesting day the spirit of the Lord rested upon us
~ Wilford Woodruff

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Discourse 1883-12-24

President Woodruff then gave instructions and stated the effects that had follow- ed this ordinance. Spoke upon the shaking off the dust off the feet and washing the feet in pure water in wsummer or winter and the judments of God that had followed Referred to a revelation that he had had in the wilderness and exhorted the brethren to dilligence and faithfulness

Discourse 1883-12-24

President W. Woodruff had not said anything about the school of the Pro- phets intending to have asked the bre- thren of their standing, but as it had been spoken of he would say there had been an attempt to es- tablish a school of the prophets but men could not keep their own council, they betrayed their trust

Discourse 1883-12-24

Prest Woodruff spoke of the difficulties existing in families and difficulties that we could not always controle in our families as we could wish and unless there was something very serious 4 we should have some charity and gave some very excellent council. bore testimony concerning the integ- rity of Bro Bleak.

Discourse 1883-12-24

Prest Woodruff was glad to see this day and time. ^He^ expressed great satisfaction at seeing these brethren making the sacrifices they are making. Instructed the brethren to come together on the morrow in fasting and in pray- er, with clean bodies and garments to have no intercourse with their wives. We have heard you express yourselves—you have gained a great victory in overcoming your habits &c. The Lord requires us to keep the Word of Wisdom accor ding to the best of our ability. Related his own experience. when it was the time come to quit he quit. He had taken up a labor with himself for the time has come for us to keep the word of wisdom as far as we can before the Lord. Come together at 9 am, &c

Discourse 1883-12-24

The brethren were then listed by age President Woodruff then laid aside his coat & vest, and girded himself with a towell. All things being pre pared, John Lytle, who was the oldest man present, being born on the 18th day of August 1803, then took his seat and President W. Woodruff washed his feet. He said "By virtue of the Holy Priesthood and in the name of Jesus Christ I wash thy feet according to an Holy ordinance introduced by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with his disciples when he washed their feet, and told them to wash one

Daybook (6 December 1883 - 3 May 1884)

24 We had a Day of prayer & Fasting & and organized a school of the prophets {shorthand} 24 persons see that we partook of the sacrament and attended to the salutations an ordinance into the school of the prophets we had a good day

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Dec 24, 1883