Jan 1, 1877
hearts of the fathers may be turned to the children and the hearts
of the children to the fathers. [Doctrine and Covenants 27:9] Sanctify to this purpose the boards nails
and fastnings and paint and the cushions upon this Alter and the
materials of which they are composed, all these things severally
and collectively we dedicate unto the fulfilling of thy glorious
purposes in the Earth. Bless those who have labored upon this
building and those who shall administer the Ordinances herein Bless
thine aged servant President Brigham Young with strength to labor
in this building as seemeth good unto thee Righteous Father and
now we dedicate and consecrate ourselves our families all we
have with this congregation unto Thee O God in the name of Jesus
Our Redeemer Amen
At the close of the prayer we returned to the Lower Court when Elder Snow ^and Woodruff^ made a few remarks pertaining to the workings in the Temple
calling upon all who desired to come forth and attend to the ordinances
for themselves and their dead After which President Brigham
Young who had been so lame through the day with Rheumatism
in his feet had been carried through the house in a chair by 3
men but upon this occasion he arose and walked into the lower
stand and made the following remarks
I cannot consent in my feelings to retire from this house
without exercising my strength the strength of my Lungs stomach
and speaking organs in speaking to this people I hardly dare to say
what is in my heart to say to this people, perhaps it will not be prudent
but I will say a few iencouraging things to the Latter Day Saints that
is they ought to be incouraging. we that are here are enjoying
a privilege that we have no knowledge of any other people Enjoying
since the days of Adam. Brethren and Sisters do you understand
Jan 1, 1877
hearts of the fathers may be turned to the children and the hearts
of the children to the fathers. Sanctify to this purpose the boards nails
and fastnings and paint and the cushions upon this Alter and the
materials of which they are composed, all these things severally
and collectively we dedicate unto the fulfilling of thy glorious
purposes in the Earth. Bless those who have labored upon this
building and those who shall administer the Ordinances herein Bless
thine aged servant President Brigham Young with strength to labor
in this building as seemeth good unto thee Righteous Father and
now we dedicate and consecrate ourselves our families all we
have with this congregation unto Thee O God in the name of Jesus
Our Redeemer Amen
At the close of the prayer we returned to the Lower Court when Elder
Snow and Woodruff made a few remarks pertaining to the workings in the Temple
calling upon all who desired to come forth and attend to the ordinances
for themselves and their dead After which President Brigham
Young who had been so lame through the day with Rheumatism
in his feet had been carried through the house in a chair by 3
men but upon this occasion he arose and walked into the lower
stand and made the following remarks
I cannot consent in my feelings to retire from this house
without exercising my strength the strength of my Lungs stomach
and speaking organs in speaking to this people I hardly dare to say
what is in my heart to say to this people, perhaps it will not be prudent
but I will say a fewencouraging things to the Latter Day Saints that
is they ought to be incouraging. we that are here are enjoying
a privilege that we have no knowledge of any other people Enjoying
since the days of Adam. Brethren and Sisters do you understand
"Journal (January 1, 1873 – February 7, 1880)," January 1, 1877, The Wilford Woodruff Papers, accessed April 19, 2024, https://wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/p/rRXp