Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
Source Note
Source Note
See source note under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
See historical introduction under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
The Oh thats the land for me
It lays between the mountains & great pacific sea,
The Saints could be supported there & enjoy sweet liberty
With flocks and herds abounding Oh thats the land for me.
We’ll go and lift our Standard, we’ll go there and be free
We’ll go to and have our Jubilee
A land that blooms with endless spring
In Oh thats the land for me.
The council then adjourned one hour.
2 o clock P.M. council organized present same as this morning.
A letter was read showing the reasons why he could not attend today
On motion he was excused by unanimous vote of the council. [p. [149]]
Source Note
Source Note
Document Transcript
Document Information
Document Information
Footnotes
Footnotes
- [222]
This is the earliest known draft of John Taylor’s song “The Upper California,” which was based on the popular song “The Rose That All Are Praising.” Taylor’s song was sung many times in the council.
- [223]
Clayton likely skipped a line when copying the lyrics into the record. Later versions of this song include an additional line—“A land of joy and liberty.” (Council of Fifty, “Record,” 11 Apr. 1845.)
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