Outlines of Ecclesiastical HistoryRoberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry)
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Outlines of Ecclesiastical History
Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry)
Church history; Latter Day Saint churches -- History
1. Inner Courts of Kirtland Temple.--There was a peculiarity in
the arrangement of the inner court which made it more than ordinary
impressive--so much so that a sense of sacred awe seemed to rest upon
all who entered; not only the Saints but strangers also manifested
a high degree of reverential feeling. Four pulpits stood one above
another, in the center of the building, from north to south, both on
the east and west ends; those on the west for the presiding officers
of the Melchisedek priesthood, and those on the east for the Aaronic:
and each of these pulpits was separated by curtains of white painted
canvas, which were let down and drawn up at pleasure. In front of
each of these two rows of pulpits was a sacrament table for the
administration of that sacred ordinance. In each corner of the court
was an elevated pew for the singers, the choir being distributed into
four compartments. In addition to the pulpit curtains, were others,
intersecting at right angles, which divided the main ground-floor
hall into four equal sections, giving to each one half of one set of
pulpits.--Eliza R. Snow.
REVIEW.
1. When was the Kirtland Temple completed?
2. Give a description of it. (Note 1.)
3. For what were the attic rooms used?
4. What branches were taught in the temple school? (Note.)
5. Describe the dedicatory services.
6. State what spiritual manifestations occurred during the dedicatory
services.
7. Describe the vision of the Savior given to the Prophet Joseph and
Oliver Cowdery in the temple.
8. Relate the appearing of Moses--of Elias--of Elijah.
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SECTION VII.
The appearing of Moses in Kirtland Temple and his restoring the keys
for the gathering of Israel, marks the inauguration of a mighty work
within the work of God, in this dispensation, and gives a reality to
many of the predictions of the ancient prophets. To fully comprehend
this great work it will be necessary to call the attention of the
student to the Israelites, and a brief outline of their history.
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