The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and ModernTalmage, James E. (James Edward)
Religion
The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern
Talmage, James E. (James Edward)
Latter Day Saint temples; Temples
"Remember in like pity the dwindling remnants of the house of
Israel, descendants of thy servant Lehi. Restore them, we pray
thee, to thine ancient favor, fulfil in their completeness the
promises given to their fathers, and make of them a white and
delightsome race, a loved and holy people as in former days. May
the time also be nigh at hand when thou wilt gather the dispersed
of Israel from the islands of the sea and from every land in which
thou hast scattered them, and the ten tribes of Jacob from their
hiding place in the north, and restore them to communion and
fellowship with their kinsmen of the seed of Abraham.
"We thank thee, O God of Israel, that thou didst raise up patriotic
men to lay the foundation of this great American government. Thou
didst inspire them to frame a good Constitution and laws which
guarantee to all of the inhabitants of the land equal rights and
privileges to worship thee according to the dictates of their own
consciences. Bless the officers, both judicial and executive.
Confer abundant favors upon the President, his Cabinet, and
Congress. Enlightened and guided by thy Spirit may they maintain
and uphold the glorious principles of human liberty. Our hearts
are filled with gratitude to thee, our Father in heaven, for thy
kindness unto us in softening the hearts of our fellow citizens,
the people of this nation, towards us. That which thou hast done
has been marvelous in our eyes. We thank thee that thou didst move
upon the heart of the President of our nation to issue a general
amnesty; that thou hast removed prejudice and misunderstanding from
the minds of many of the people concerning us and our purposes,
and they are disposed to treat us as fellow citizens, and not as
enemies. In this holy house we feel to give thee glory therefor,
and we humbly ask thee to increase this feeling in their hearts.
Enable them to see us in our true light. Show unto them that we
are their friends, that we love liberty, that we will join with
them in upholding the rights of the people, the Constitution and
laws of our country; and give unto us and our children an increased
disposition to always be loyal, and to do everything in our power
to maintain constitutional rights and the freedom of all within the
confines of this great Republic.
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