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Discourse, 19 July 1840

 
(Stretching his hand towards the place and  in a melancholly tone that made all hearts trem ble)  will of God that I might live  to behold that temple

The sacred edifice in Kirtland, Ohio, since known as the Kirtland temple. Although the term temple in the early days of the church designated a category of buildings, the proper name applied to the structure in Kirtland was “House of the Lord.” JS and the...

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 completed  and finished from the found ation to the top stone I will  say. Oh Lord it is enough  Lord let thy servant depart  in peace which is my ernest  prayer in the name of the L Jesus Amen
on this day the Stake

The ecclesiastical organization of church members in a particular locale. Stakes were typically large local organizations of church members; stake leaders could include a presidency, a high council, and a bishopric. Some revelations referred to stakes “to...

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 of M acedonia over which Father  Jhon Smith

16 July 1781–23 May 1854. Farmer. Born at Derryfield (later Manchester), Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Member of Congregational Church. Appointed overseer of highways at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, 1810. Married...

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 presided was pu blicly appointed [p. [22]]

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Editorial Title
Discourse, 19 July 1840
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