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Diary Excerpts of L. John Nuttall [Note: The following excerpts from the diaries of L. John Nuttall are provided for research purposes only, not for copyright publication. Copies are available at various Utah and Western libraries. The originals are currently in the Lee Library at Brigham Young University; all quotations should be verified against the original sources.] |
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ABILITIES April 6, 1877 Prest. B. Young saying we are nearer alike in our hearts than in our words -- The Lord wants us to utilize our abilities in building up the kingdom & put the people in a way to be healthy wealthy & wise. It is not expected to devide [sic] the property & means. for if we were to do so today. in a year we would want the people to learn their duty and how to live -- we have nothing but our time. the Lord has everything else -- if we can take this people and learn [sic] them how to live -- and let the men of ability learn [sic] the others how to live we are doing good. ADAM-GOD THEORY February 7, 1877 In the creation the Gods entered into an agreement about forming this earth. & putting Michael or Adam upon it. these things of which I have been speaking are what are termed the mysteries of godliness but they will enable you to understand the expression of Jesus made while in Jerusalem. This is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. We were once acquainited (acquainted) with the Gods & lived with them but we had the privilege of taking upon us flesh that the spirit might have a house to dwell in. we did so and forgot all and came into the world not recollecting anything of which we had previously learned. We have heard a great deal about Adam and Eve. how they were formed Ec. some think he was made like an adobic and the Lord breathed into him the breath of life. for we read "from dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return" Well he was made of the dust of the earth but not of this earth. he was made just the same way you and I are made but on another earth. Adam was an immortal being when he came. on this earth he had lived on an earth similar to ours he had received the Priesthood and the Keys thereof. and had been faithful in all things and gained his resurrection and his exaltation and was crowned with glory immortality and eternal lives and was numbered with the Gods for such he became through his faithfulness. and had begotten all the spirit that was to come to this earth. and Eve our common Mother who is the mother of all living bore those spirits in the celestial world. and when this earth was organized by Elohim. Jehovah & Michael who is Adam our common Father. Adam & Eve had the privilege to continue the work of Progression. consequently came to this earth and commenced the great work of forming tabernacles for those spirits to dwell in. and when Adam and those that assisted him had completed this Kingdom our earth he came toil. and slept and forgot all and became like an Infant child. it is said by Moses the historian that the Lord caused a deep sleep to come upon Adam and took from his side a rib and formed the woman that Adam called Eve -- this should be interpreted that the Man Adam like all other Men had the seed within him to propagate his species. but not the woman. she conceived the seed but she does not produce it. consequently she was taken from the side or bowels of her father. this explains the mystery of Mose's dark sayings in regard to Adam and Eve. Adam & Eve when they were placed on this earth were immortal beings with flesh bones and sinues. but upon partaking of the fruits of the earth while in the garden and cultivating the ground their bodies became changed from immortal to mortal beings with the blood coursing through their vains as the action of life. Adam was not under transgression until affter [sic] he partook of the forbidden fruit this was necessary that they might live together that man might be. the woman was found in transgression not the man -- Now in the law of Sacrifice we have the promise of a Savior and man had the privilege and showed forth his obedience by offering of the first fruits of the earth and firstlings of the flocks -- This as a showing that Jesus would come and shed his blood. [Four lines without any writing on them.] Father Adam's oldest son (Jesus the Saviour) who is the heir of the family is Father Adams first begotten in the spirit World. who according to the flesh is the only begotten as it is written. In his divinity he having gone back into the spirit World. and came in the spirit to Mary and she conceived for when Adam and Eve got through with their Work on this earth. they did not lay their bodies down in the dust, but returned to the spirit world from whence they came. I felt myself much blessed in being permitted to associate with such men and hear such instructions as they savored of life to me -- ADMINISTERING August 27, 1878 Traveled in great pain & got home about noon almost exhausted & went to bed when my Wives & the brethern administed [sic] to me & in the night I got some easier. ANGER August 6, 1879 Elder A. M. Musser used the same whip on Mr. Bane as he used on Bro Musser last sunday -- This morning at the City Hall. They both arrested and taken before Justice Pyper -- AUTHORITY November 24, 1879 . . . a conversation between the Prophet Joseph and Bishop Partridge wherein he [Joseph Smith] said. "I want you to understand that I stand at the head of all things in this Church." BAPTISM April 12, 1877 I was baptized for 14 of my Relatives & friends & had Ann Eliza Wells Baptized for 6 of my dead relatives was also Baptized for remission of Sins & renewall [sic] of covenants & restoration to health BRIGHAM YOUNG August 29, 1877 shortly after 4. Read the following "President B. Young died at four Oclock" this seemed a heavy blow. Yet I felt a weight of sorrow on the receipt of each Telegram. & now felt that the Master Mind of Utah & in the Whole World had been called away leaving a blank and a sorrowful time for the Latter-day Saints -- BRIGHAM YOUNG'S ESTATE August 1, 1879 The court & attorneys for Pltff [plaintiff] appears very vindictive against Prest. Taylor & the Executors it is not Known what course may be pursued in the event of extreme Measures. Prest. Taylor feels that he will rather go to prison than submit to the base demands made upon him by these persons for in his position he feels himself amensable to the people and to God for his Trusts & not to them. CHURCH TRIAL December 31, 1877 The 12 held a council today & considered the right of appeal from High councils decided that an Appeal can be had to the first presidency wherein an unrighteous decision is given, and then only as to the decision not as to hearing the case -- if the case has to be heard again the 1st president decides, who shall hear it. whether the same high council with 1 or 2 of the 12 present. or by arbitration -- or by the Church in Conference assembled and Stake with all the priesthood of the Stake -- or by the general Conference assembled. CONSECRATION April 20, 1877 Elder O. Pratt said the perfect order of God as it will be conducted in the land of Zion just prior to the coming of the Savior will be a full and complete consecration, when all will lay their properties at the feet of the Bishop from which the land of Zion & other properties of the Church will be purchased for the Church. not for the Bp or President such a time will come that such purchases can be made. FAST DAY September 6, 1877 [Thursday] Attended Fast day meeting and spoke a short time very windy all day. HONESTY April 8, 1877 Prest. B. Young said I have a special Message on speculation & financeering -- a good financeer is to Know how to do business honestly & put others in the way of so doing -- to financees & take all the advantage is not financeering but cheating & is swindling -- I have not made one trade, but what I would as soon had either end of the bargain. INTEGRITY June 21, 1879 [Regarding the brethern and their stand in the law cases concerning Prest. B. Youngs estate L. John Nuttall says] These brethern take a straight forward course -- with no equivocation or falsifying, or to put themselves or any person in a false position pertaining thereto. as he [Prest. Taylor] felt the truth will bear us and his people out in protecting lawfully and in the fear of the Lord are matters committed to our charge. MUSICIANS December, 1876 [At St. George, Utah] In the evening at the Big House a glee club from Cedar City called & serenaded. Bro. Woodruff responded & blessed the singers. After which said he heard the Prophet Joseph say at one time. "there would be no misicians [sic] or singers in hell. consequently they must all go to heaven" & again blessed them. May 31, 1879 At the house of Prest A. O. Smoot. Provo City. Utah County Utah -- 5 P.M. -- President John Taylor Elders Brigham Young. A. O. Smoot. Zebedee Coltrin and L. John Nuttall Met. and the subject of Ordaining Negro's to the Priesthood was presented -- Prest. Taylor said. Some parties have said to me that Zebedee Coltrin had talked to the Prophet Joseph Smith on this subject, and they said that he [Coltrin] thought it was not right for them to have the Priesthood. whereupon Joseph Smith said to him that Peter on a certain occasion had a vision wherein he "saw heaven opened. and a certain vessel descended unto him. as it had been a great sheet Knit at the four corners. and let down to the earth. wherein all manner of four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things and fowls of the Air. And there came a voice to him. Rise, Peter! Kill and eat. But Peter said, Not so Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. and the voice spake unto him again the second time. What God hath cleansed that call not thou common" [Speaking of the Gentiles] Prest. Taylor asked Bro. Coltrin -- Did the Prophet Joseph Smith ever make such a statement to you? Bro. C. No sir, he never said anything of the Kind in his life to me. Pres. T. -- What did he say? Bro. C. -- The spring that we went up in Zion's camp in 1834 Bro. Joseph sent Bro J. P. Green and me out south to gather up means to assist in gathering out the Saints from Jackson County Mo. -- On our return home we got in conversation about the Negro having a right to the Priesthood -- and I took the side he had no right -- Bro Green argued that he had. the subject go so warm between us that he said he would report me to Bro Joseph when he got hom for preaching false doctrine. which doctrine that I advocated was that the Negro could not hold the Priesthood -- All right said I -- I hope you will. and when we got home to Kirtland we both went into Bro Joseph's office together to make our returns and Bro. Green was as good as his word and reported to Bro Joseph that I had said that the Negro could not hold the Priesthood -- Bro Joseph Kind of dropt [sic] his head and rested it on his hand for a minute. and then said Bro Zebedee is right, for the Spirit of the Lord saith the Negro has no right nor cannot hold the Priesthood. He made no reference to scripture at all -- but such was his decision -- I don't recollect ever having any conversation with him afterwards, but I have heard him say in public, that no person having the least particle of Negro blood can hold the Priesthood Bro Coltrin further said -- Bro Abel was ordained a Seventy. because he had labored on the Temple. (it must have been into the 2nd Quorum) and when the Prophet Joseph learned of his lineage, he was dropped from the quorum and another was put in his place -- . . . In the washing and anointing of Bro. Abel at Kirtland I anointed him. and while I had my hands upon his head. I never had such unpleasant feelings in my life -- and I said I never would again anoint another person who had Negro blood in him. unless I was commanded by the Prophet to do so. Prest. A. O. Smoot said. W. W. Patten Warren Parrish and Thomas B. Marsh were laboring in the Southern States in 1835 & 1836 -- there were Negros who made made [sic] Application for Baptism. and the question arose whith them. whether Negro's were entitled to hold the Priesthood -- and by those brethern it was decided they would not confer the Priesthood until they had consulted the Prophet Joseph -- and subsequentl they communicated with him and his decision as I understood, was they were not entitled to the Priesthood, nor yet to be baptized without the consent of their Masters. In after years when I became acquainted with Joseph Myself in Far West about the year 1838. I received from Joseph substantially the same instructions. It was on my application to him what should be done with the Negro in the South as I was preaching to them? He said I could baptize them by the consent of their Masters, but not to confer the Priesthood upon them -- These two statements were duly signed by each of these brethern NEPHITES September 21, 1879 Read a very interesting letter from Bro Wilford Woodruff of his journey among the "Zunies", "Lagoonies", and "Islatus" Indians, who he believes are the Nephites Jacobites. Josephites and the Zoramites as recorded in the Book of Doctrine & Covenants Sect. 3. par 17th. NEW TRANSLATION--JOSEPH SMITH September 10, 1879 Elder John M. Bernhisel called on the request of Prest. Taylor and explained pertaining to his Manuscript copy of the New Translation of the Bible as taken from the Manuscript of the Prophet Joseph Smith "Bro Bernhisel stated: I had great desires to see the New Translation, but did not like to ask for it; but one evening, being at Bro Joseph's house about one year after his death. Sister Emma to my surprise asked me if I would not like to see it. I answered, Yes. She handed it to me the next day. and I kept it in my custody about three Months. She told me it was not prepared for the press. as Joseph had designed to go through it again I did not copy all that was translated leaving some few additions and changes that were made in some of the books. But so far as I did copy. I did so as correctly as I could do; the Markings in my Bible correspond precisely with the markings in the Prophet Joseph's Bible, so that all the books corrected in his Bible, so far as I now know are marked in my bible: but as I stated, the additions are not all made in my Manuscript of those books that I did not copy" OTHER CHURCHES November 18, 1877 I attended the Presbyterian church in the evening. find their place of worship very thinly attended -- not much interest manifested in their behalf. PATRIOTISM July 4, 1878 I also bore my testimony & spoke in regard to the day we celebrate -- not as the World do or our Nation. PERSECUTION April 7, 1877 Prest. B. Young said the Purer the L. D. Saints live the greater the wicked will rage -- but less will be their power. if you want to be persecuted. be half hearted -- December 8, 1878 Expressed my pleasure in the noble manner in which our Sisters of the North had met the assult of the Anti Polygamie [sic] Ladies in assailing one of the most vital principals [sic] of our faith and practice . . . considered the practice of polygamy as much a commandment as to accept the principal [sic] of Baptizm [sic] -- cannot be saved without it. p. 220. January 7, 1879 received the following as come by Telegraph. "The case of George Reynolds was decided yesterday P.M. by the Supreme Court of the United States and they decided that Congress had the right to make laws prohibiting Polygamous Marriages in Utah, and that the law was Constitutional." Operator Thus the Judicial Power of the Government (the only power remaining), has decided against the Lord and his Work on the earth -- every other arm of the Government having previously declared themselves and been arrayed aginst him and his people nd purposes for some time past. surly [sic] now their cup of inequity is full, and the Lord will shortly come out of his hiding place and vex the nation. so that he who will not take up his sword against his Neighbor must needs flee to Zion for safty. All the safe guards of the Government are broken and gone. and it behooves the Latter-day Saints to draw near to God and prepare themselves for his Kingdom and coming. and for the judgm(e)nts that must shortly come upon the wicked & ungodly & those who fight against God -- pp. 232-233. PRESIDENT TAYLOR October 19, 1877 . . . have had severall [sic] agreeable talks with Prest Taylor in regards to church Matters and find him very liberal in his Views also very correct as to his policy of conducting affairs -- Not moving in haste, but careful and sure -- and safe -- the brethren of the Twelve are also Kind -- REPENTANCE January, 1877 [Brigham Young at St. George Temple dedication] spoke plain as regards the Saints living their religion and ceasing to serve & labor for the gentiles & go mining said there was some then present who were engaged in these things and had no business to be here and unless they repented they would go to hell, the door was yet open to them but it would Not always be open. -- and said in their operation they were "damned fools" did not asked to be excused for swearing as he would swear against them as would also the Prophet Joseph if they did not retrace their steps-- REVELATION November 19, 1877 Pres Taylor presented me a revelation he had recd pertaining to settlement of Church & Pres. B. Youngs Property Matter.p. 114. March 9, 1879 Bro W [Wilford Woodruff] related a circumstance of the Prophet Joseph Smith in relation to some Mounds, they found while traveling to Far West . . . Joseph had a vision which showed him this Mans Name was Zelph who lived in the days of Onandagus [he was a Lamanite & was white] he was a great Warrior. pp. 257-58. SACRAMENT April 13, 1879 I attended Meeting at 2 P.M. the Saints Kneeled whilst blessing was being asked on bread & water. SECOND ANOINTING February 7, 1877 At temple. I officiated as Recorder at the font -- also in the sealing room in anointing where Josiah Guile Hardy & his wife Ann Denston Hardy -- had their 2 anointing . . . Van Cott Macdonald was also anointed to A. F. Mcdonald -- W Woodruff anointing. H. W. Rigler held the horn. P. 18. November 27, 1881 After dinner Bro Nelson Higgins called on Prest. Taylor with Bro Wm Haywards Bro Hayward wished to obtain his 2nd anointings -- also to be adopted into Prest Taylors family - - he also felt able to go on a mission to England & to obtain his record of forefathers -- Prest Taylor told him to obtain a recomment from his Bp & Prest of stake & he would afterwards consider these matters -- p. 433. SECOND COMING December 7, 1878 Bro Nuttall stated that he . . . "heard that the Prophet Joseph Smith once said if he lived until he was 80 years of age he would see the face of the Savior -- SETTING APART August 8, 1878 Also Sister Rice as Midwife & nurse for the Orderville Ward was blessed to this appointment by Prest Snow -- SPIRITUAL WIFERY December 12, 1879 Prest. Taylor gave his understanding of the actions of John C. Bennets in his spiritual wifery and of his doings in Nauvoo. how he had opposed him (J. C. B.) & showed the falsity of his views and teachings -- January, 1877 [At St. George temple dedication quoting Brigham Young] "We see something today that man has not seen since Adam was on the earth" although there had been Temples erected & Solomon had a Temple yet they did not have many endowments and no such opportunity had been enjoyed by the children of men as we now enjoy. March 16, 1877 Spent the evening at President Youngs got his mind and views in regard to the proper manner of giving the Tokens. and presenting the man at the veil & which were very essential & gave all present further light. November 29, 1877 [Thanksgiving Day] I attended at the Endowment House and assisted took the part of clothing Jehovah. December 11, 1877 At the office examining the Temple of Nauvoo Records of Baptisms. Endowments & sealings for Prest Taylor. August 22, 1878 We examined the effects of the Lightening stroke on the tower of the Temple. which had done some damage to repair which would cost some $200.00 . . . April 10, 1877 Bro McAllister & his Mother & her family were sealed to Prest. B. Young. August 25, 1882 In the afternoon Pres Taylor & Smith decided that both tubs at Logan Temple shall be [illegible] feet long for Males and 6 feet long for females -- 24 inches wide at top -- 21 inches wide at bottom -- 20 inches deep the flare to be in front. January 18, 1877 at temple . . . I officiated as Recorder -- used the sword - - and at the Vail [sic] February 7, 1877 Prest. Young was filled with the spirit of God & revelation & said when we got our washings and anointings under the hands of the Prophet Joseph at Nauvoo we had only one room to work in with the exception of a little side room or office were [sic] we were washed and anointed had our garments placed upon us and received our New Name. and after he had performed these ceremonies. he gave the Key Words signs, tokens and penalties. then after we went into the large room over the store in Nauvoo. Joseph divided up the room the best that he could hung up the veil, marked it gave us our instructions as we passed along from one department to another giving us signs. tokens. penalties with the key words pertaining to those signs and after we had got through. Bro Joseph turned to me [Prest B. Young] and said Bro Brigham this is not arranged right but we have done the best we could under the circumstances in which we are placed, and I wish you to take this matter in hand and organize and systematize all these ceremonies with the signs. tokens penalties and Key words I did so and each time I got something more so that when we went through the Temple at Nauvoo I understood and Knew how to place them there. we had our ceremonies pretty correct. August 24, 1877 Questions submitted to President Young 1. At what age can children have their Endowments? If of a naturally ripe and early development of mind and body as early as twelve years. but as a general rule fifteen years old is ear early enough. 2. How shall little children be dressed in attending to the Temple ordinances of being sealed to their parents. They should be clothed in White. 3. Should children who die before they attain the age of eight years be baptized for. or receive any temple ordinance, other then being sealed to their parents? Nothing more than to be sealed to their parents. 4. Shall still born children who the mothers state have quickened have anything done for them? No: they are all right without having anything done for them. 5. Shall children born outside of the Marriage relation, and who are dead, be sealed to their father, or to their Mother? They should be sealed to the one who has received the Gospel and lived it. 6. Are children who have been born to parents who have been sealed. but not had endowments, born in the covenant, or will they have to be sealed to their parents? They will have to be sealed to their parents. 7. How Young may a dead female be sealed to a husband? Not too young; say not less than ten or twelve Years. 8. Is it absolutely necessary that all the children born out of the covenant, in a family whether those children be married or single, should be present at the same time to be sealed to their parents? Yes, all should be present. 9. Is a woman who has been born out of the covenant and who is married, to be sealed to her husband and his family, or to her own parents? She should be sealed to her own parents, unless they Yield up their right to her as a daughter, and wish to surrender her to some other family. 10. Shall the Work done for the dead in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, be done over again in the Temple? No. 11. Can a brother or sister who has received Endowments in Salt Lake City or in Nauvoo, have the privilege of passing through the degrees in the St. George Temple, and if so, are they to be clothed with Temple clothing, or in the ordinary manner? They may have the privilege of passing through as visitors; and not wearing Temple clothing. 12. Can an Indian Woman, who is in good standing in the church. receive her endowments and have her children sealed to herself and husband (a white man) also in good standing. Yes. 13. Can a person who is physically unable to receive their own baptisms Ec be officiated for by proxy? Wait until we see one that is. 14. Can a person demented by fits, or other cause, have anything done in Temple Ordinances for him while living? No. such persons are not held accountable. 15. If a person die without having had endowments, is it well to bury them in garments without marks? Such person May be buried with garments. if their friends choose. but not Marked nor with robes or other Temple clothing. . . . A question sumbitted by L. John Nuttall Is it proper to seal a Woman that has died out of the Gospel and who was never Married; to a man who died out of the Gospel, they being unknown to, or not having any claim on each other in this life. Yes. where the dead have been Known to be good and Moral, give them this privilege. There may be cases when it would not be proper, but upon general principles it would-- all women as well as men will be judged for their Acts. TIME March 10, 1877 Spent the eving [sic] at Prest Youngs got some good ideas & Keys in regard to our lives on this earth Viz. our time is all we have of our own and we should use it to the best advantage for an idle hour cannot be regained -- this is a great text UNITED ORDER December 8, 1878 Spoke as to the causes of the seeming failure of the working of the United Order the Authority of the Priesthood had been lost sight of by a great many and the laws of the land had taken the lead -- was waiting the action of the 12 as per proceedings at conference on the U. O. . . . I then urged upon all who had not yet obtained their Naturalization papers to do so forth with -- VOTING October 6, 1877 Attended Conference at 10 A.M. which was addressed by Elders Woodruff. E Snow & G Q Cannon -- at 2 P.M. the Authorities of the Church were presented and voted for by Quorums, each question being voted on by the Twelve then by the Patriarchs -- Presidents of Stakes & Councilors -- next High Priests -- Seventies -- Elders -- Bishops & Councilors -- Lesser Priesthood -- Presidents of Quorums -- then the people. I never experienced such pleasurable sensations in my life as when the voting was progressing-- WORD OF WISDOM April 15, 1877 Bro Slack gave me a small bottle old wine to take home. April 5, 1879 Young Men using tobacco and wine Bps to release those who would not cease its use from officiating in any of the labors of the Priesthood. WORKS April 8, 1877 Prest B. Young -- said my views as regards the Lord accepting this Temple are from the time I heard the revelations of God through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I have not had time to ask the Lord whether he accepted my labors or not. it is for me to learn the will of God and then do it -- December, 1876 Thur, Dec 28. left home at 1230 M with Bro E. A. Nobles. Albert Brown also in company, drove to Winsor castle, recd Telegram from B. Young J. calling for answer to Dispacth from Prest B Young to H. O Spencer. I sent answer at supper at Bro Pulsiphers-and drove to Cedar ridge retired to rest at 1230 very tired but a fine evening. Fri 29. started at 845 and drove to top of Hurricane ledg. & camped-a fine night Sat 30. started at 815 and arrived at St. George at 5.05 P.M very windy and cold this P.M. Put up at the Big House Met Bros Woodruff B. Young Jr. Bp. Raleigh. T. O. Angel. & Chas Wilkins - all pleased to see me. Sister Macdonald arranged for me to sleep with Bro Raligh spent an agreeable evening in talking with B. Young Jr Wife & Bro C. Wilkins. Sun 31. After Breakfast Bro Stanford accompanied me to 1st Ward Square. where I met Bro Henry C Rogers Wife & family - also Thos Biggs-& family - Geo E. Steel & family, Ross R Rogers & family all on their way to fill the Mission appointed them to Mexico felt much pleased in Meeting these my friends and had an agreeable time. attended Meeting in the Tabernacle at 1 P.M. - Bros E Snow & W Woodruff Spoke pertaining to (p.2) Teiple. and B Young Jr read the programe to be observed tomorrow. after meeting went with Bro John L Smith to see his wife & from thence to Bro Rogers Camp and eat dinner also Bro Smith - called at Big House & then to See (?) Prest Young. found he was having a bath did not see him - met Bp W. H Seegmiller had an enjoyable January, 1877 the lower court when Bros Snow & Woodruff spoke a short time pertaining to the workings in the Temple calling on all who desired to come forth and attend to the ordinances for themselfes & their dead. appointing Tuesday & Wednesday for Baptizing for the dead and Thursday & friday for endowments & sealings. of each week as a standing appointment for the present. afterwhich President Young although he had not been able to stand on his feet by the help of his crutch. walked to the stand and stood and talked to the Saints by the power and demonstration of the spirit-being filled by the power of God. and asked the saints if they appreciated the privilege we this day enjoyed - saying "we see something today that man has not seen since Adam was on the earth" although there had been Temples erected (p.4) & Solomon had a Temple yet they did not have many endowments and no such opportunity had been enjoyed by the children of men as we now enjoy - spoke plain as regards the Saints living their religion and ceasing to serve & labor for the gentiles & go mining said there was some then present who were engaged in these things and had no business to be here and unless they repented they would go to hell, the door was yet open to them but it would Not always be open.- and said in their operation they were "damned fools" did not ask to be excused for swearing as he would swear against them as would also the Prophet Joseph if they did not retrace their steps - felt to bless the Latter day Saints, and all the World - before sitting down he turned to the congregation and said "I might ask you if you are satisfied with What we have done to day. I can say that I am Not half satisfied and do not expect to be satisfied until I have fought well (sic) whipped and drivin the devils from off this earth "striking the top of the stand with his walking stick making an impression of 2 Knots & the way the stick in the stand - There he said, I have marked the stand Never Mind let those marks remain. which marks felt should remain as a testimony of the earnestness with which he made the remark-the choir Sang "Glorious things of this are spoken" and B. Young Jr. dismissed by prayer. the saints passing out at the front doors- the choir singing "Israel! Israel, God is calling" at 3.30 P.M. Prest Young, asked me to call and see him which I did- eat supper with John D. T. McAllister at resid(e)nce of Bro Thos Hall.- returned to Big House (p. 5) at 7. P.M. feeling that this has been the best day of My life and desiring to have a determination to press onward in the great work of the last days in the redemption & salvation of myself. Wives, children and the human family Prest Young not being able to walk or stand was carried by the brethren in a chair fixed and prepared for the purpose so that he was enabled to perform all he desired but by the faith & prayers of the people he was enabled to stand & talk a short time. there were 1249 present- Elders. A.P. Winsor. John L. Smith. C. H Wilckins John D. T. McAllister. B. Young Jur., Wm Crabtree David H Cannon D. H. Raliegh and myself carried and waited on Prest. Young while in the Temple- the Services commenced at 1230 and dismissed at 330 Door Keepers [illegible]utue. & M M Snow. W door, C. L Walker & C Smith S door-ushers J.D.T. McAllister. G Woodiard- E. B. Snow, A W Ivins. S.O Crosby. H Eyring W Granger, N Ashby. J. Orton J.M. Moody. J W Nixon. Wallo Granger. D. H Wells-M P.Romney The Cedar Glee Club made us another visit with good singing until 1130 Tues 2nd. Arranged with sister Agness Mc.Donald to sell in the Ladies Store 4 Home made Straw hats and some 5 Hat trimmings made by my Wife and daughter Elisabeth Ann - asking 400 each for 2 hats & 650 each for the others and 50¢ each for 2 artiticials worked out of horse hair - 40¢ for 2 others & 50¢, for the other - Went to the Temple to assist in cleaning up found the rooms very dirty. some of the people having greased their boots & wiped it off on the carpets. Bro McAllister. A.P. Winsor & John L. Smith with myself. worked hard until 130 sweeping & dusting. Nailing & fixing up the screens ready for Work. leaving the upper room for tomorrow in the evening wrote home to my Wives and to Elder John Rider whom I had left in charge of the Ward affairs (p. 6) at home - also delivered at the Temple 65 yards of home made carpet made by the sisters of Kanab Relief Society - also paid to A. T. Macdonald cash 1000 & Postage Stamp & envelopes 25.00 on Temple offerings-Joseph E. Mangum called on me for a Recomend to go through the Temple for his endowments. I told him to get himself ready & I would enquire as to his Tithing A/-c Wed 3rd Met with A T. Macdonald, Joseph Orton. Jeremiah Harridence & talked over Matters as to increasing the business of the Kanab Tannery. thought it best to do so as soon as possible. also to allow J. Harridence as Supt to have sufficient leather in his hands to trade In hides at the tannery. Bro Orton also gave his consent to Bro Harridences wges at $3.00 per day - at Temple today fixing up & nailing down carpets &c. in the afternoon Bro McAllister & myself took a walk on to the Sugar loaf mountain a pleasant resort for summer. a nice swing in the cave for the young people - attended with Elder W. Woodruff & Bp Raliegh a prayer meeting at residence of Bro. B. Hardy. several bore their testimony also myself had a good time - Bro Nobles returned home this A. M. Thur 4 went to Pres Youngs with Bro W Woodruff. read his sermon delivered at the Temple, and corrected it for the press - then took it home & copied it - while at the Presidents Wm Ward late of Salt Lake City 20 years ago. called to see him, he now living at Council bluffs (p. 7) the President was very Kind to him - I have some cold to day - I received a dispatch from Bro John Rider informing me of the arrival of the teams from Pangwitch with 100 Bushels wheat & over 100 Bus Barley - also informing me that the U. S. Surveyors were at Kanab & wanted to buy some Barley. I answered they might sell a little at 4 cents per lb: but would rather they would by at Long Valley also telling him to have 50 bus Wheat ground & sent here to St George on T. O. A -. Bro Macdonald said he would assist me to get some wheat from Long Valley for our U. O. Prayer deliverd by B. Young Jr at dedication of the Sealing Room of the St George Temple Jan 1, 1877 Oh Lord, God of Israel thou who showest Mercy into those who walk uprightly before thee according to the light in them. To thee we bow in humble reverence and call upon thy Holy name on this occasion of dedicating portions of this Temple, erected for holy purposes, dispensing the ordinances of thine house unto this generation, their progenitors and posterity. Hear and answer the prayers offered by thine apostles Wilford Woodruff and Erastus Snow. that they may penetrate the ears of the Lord of Sabbath that the blessings of God may rest upon and in this building from the foundations to the Towers thereof. and now our Father we have assembled in this upper room wherein we anticipate performing the ordinances of Sealing woman to man, children to their parents and man to his fellow man, that the bond may (p. 8) reach unto heaven thy dwelling place. And when we attain to that happy state and rise with the just in the Morning of the first resurrection, that we may legally claim the relationship of husbands and wives, parents and children, and be crowned Sons and daughters of god and joint heirs with Jesus Christ our elder brother. We dedicate this room unto thee. the circular stairs leading to it the boards and nails and paint which compose the Stairs the timbers upon which they rest, the studding, laths plastering and nails with the several parts thereof and we dedicate this room unto thee oh our Father. The Walls and the stones of which they are built, with the sand and lime and all timbers which rest in the walls. the joists and their budging and the double floors which rest upon the joists, and the nails and fastenings thereof: and the plaster upon the walls and the ornamental corince and the centre ornament and the materials of which they are composed, and the Stove and fixtures within this room. together with the windows. their casings. weights and cords, sash. glass, putty and paint. We ask thy blessings upon the altar which stands within this room which we dedicate and consecrate unto thee the Lord our God for the performance of the sealing ordinance, that the 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 fastenings, and paint, and the cushions upon this alter and the materials of which they are composed. all these things, severally and collectively we (p. 9) 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 oh God in the Name of Jesus our Redeemer Amen. Fri 5th Assisting Bro W Woodruff in copying the proceedings of the dedication in his Journal for the Church History. including all the prayers and speeches in full - in the evening called on Prest Young with Bro Woodruff & MacAllister. read a revised copy of his remarks at the dedication to him-also read some other Matters at his request. afterwards talked on Matters pertaining to the work in the Temple. Names of persons called and expected to work therein W. Woodruff, B. Young J. A. H. Raliegh J. D. T. McAllister. L. John Nuttall. John L. Smith A P. Winsor. Henry W Bigler. Sisters Ivins and Lucy B. Young. spent a very agreeable evening. the President feeling very free and better in his health - a very fine day. Sat. 6. engaged in copying prayers and remarks at the dedication of Temple for the Deseret News to be printed a very tedious job. I however wrote it all. Bro Woodruff reading. beautiful day. By invitation of Bro (p.10) A. R. Whitehead - Bro Woodruff B. Young J. & wife, Bro Ralegh & myself attended a Theatrical performance at the St George hall. Play of Paul Pry ... Sun 7. pleasant day. called on H. C Rogers - attended Meeting at 1 P.M. B. Young J. W Woodruff & E Snow occupied the time. I was called to preach at the 1s Ward shool house this evening at 6 Oclock. I attended & spoke 55 minutes. followed by Bp Milne the house filled so all could not get seats. I had a good flow of the spirit and felt well. Bp Raleigh accompanied me B. Young J. informed me his brother Prest John W Young was expected here tomorrow evening and desired me to accompany him to Leeds to meet John W. & to start at 9 A.M tomorrow. I consented to go Mon 8. Got ready & started with B Young J. for Leeds at 9.45 arrived at 130 18 Miles - put up and eat dinner at Alma Angels. at 4 P.M drove out 2 Miles meet the stage which was expected at 5. P.M. returned to Leeds at 615 & waited until 645 when John W. arrived & we started for St George, the night very dark and roads rough. arrived at 11 P.M. John W. left Salt Lake at 7 A.M on Saturday making the journey in 64 hours we were quite tired but satisfied in our trip. Maurice Wingstone (sic) Wilkerson the Telegraph operator at Leeds was thrown from a Mule to day & cut in his cheek & lip some teeth were knocked out & he much bruised. Tues. 9. At Temple commenced Work. at 12 A.M having waited for President Brigham Young who desired to be present Elder Woodruff officiated in the Baptizms. Susan Amelia Young Dunford. daughter of President & Lucy B. Young was the first Baptized. Elder Woodruff Baptized 141. John L. Smith 83. total 224- Bro J. D. T. MacAllister confirmed 44. A.H Raleigh 15. Henry Bigler 124. Erastus Snow 20 W. Woodruff 1- I was (sic) officiated as Recorder for 224 (p. 11) got through at 4.40 P.M found every thing very agreeable. yet the President suggested a few changes for the better working - received letters from John Rider Jas Lewis. J.L. Bunting. L. Mariger & I. W. Rawlings from Kanab. pertaining to the feelings of the people. in the U. O. & A I attended a meeting at 630 of the Saints to consider the propriety of getting out the water of the Virgin River to make more farms a good spirit prevailed a committee 7 was appointed to examine both sides of the River & the port. the Probable cost of dam & ditches & number of acres. & adjourned till Tuesday evening next at 6 clk (sic) Wed 10. fine clear day. to work at Temple at 9. A.M. A.P. Winsor baptized 87 for the dead, W. Woodruff confirmed 22 A. R. Raligh 36. E. Snow 29. I was Recorder. assisted in fixing carpets &c in upper room- spent the evening with Bros Woodruff & Raleigh at President Youngs - in talking over the business and Workings for tomorrow - made and recommends for L. C. Marriger. John T. Eager Eliza Bunting & Lovina Johnson. Thur 11. commend Work at 8.30 as Recorder assisted in the endowments & recorder of Sealings 73 10 for the Dead & 63 living. 21 ordained. receved their endowments and 52 sealings 28 living 4 dead L. C. Mariger & S. L. Stewart also John T Eagar & Harreit Eliza Bunting were sealed to day. went of (off) 7 P.M - wrote home to wives & John Rider - very tired - retired to rest at 1015 Daniel W Jones & party for New (sic) Mexico were organized this P.M by W Woodruff. E Snow. B. Young J. D. W. Jones being sustained as President & captain of company with Philemon C. Merrill & H. C. Rogers his counsilors. Fri 12. L. C. Mariger called on me I sent my letters home by him. also 2 yds red flannel (p. 12) & ball candle Wick for Wife Sophia. At Temple at 830 16 for Living & 9 for dead Endowments. 4 ordained 2 Baptized. 6 Sealed. 4 Sealed. dead,. I acting as Recorder-. Made up the Records with Bro McAllister L. M. Hamblin arrived from Kanab with 1629 lb Flour & 17 1/2 Bus Barley for the Tithing office. called in the eveing at Prest Youngs he not so well as common. held a preyer meeting at the Big House. a good time Sat 13. Snowing this Morning. stayed in the house till 2.P.M. attended a session of the High Counsel with Bros. Woodruff & Raligh at the request of Prest E. Snow. there being a little difficulty or Misunderstanding between Bp. D. D. McArthur & E. B. Snow. the same was called up - after the parties gave their views Bro W. Woodruff - & Raligh. spoke. afterwhich I moved that the counsel given to his Son he approved by this coucil and suggest that Bp M A. & Bro E B Snow. shake hands. and let the difficulty between them cease, & that they uphold and sustain each other in their respective callings & be brethren.. this was carried & the brethren shook hands. Bro Woodruff. dismissed by prayer - snow fell about 4 inches today Sun 14 Snow'd last night. about 7 inches this A. M. & still snowing had the heaviest snow for the past 10 years at 945 Accompanied Bros W. Woodruff and B. Young Jr to Price. held Meeting at 11. A.M. B. Y. spoke 35 Min. L. J. N. for 25 Min & W. Woodruff; 35 Min - Bro Andrus gave us a synopsis of their working in the coop plan. rained in the Afternoon. got back to St. George at 5. P.M - spent the evening at Prest. Youngs with Bro Woodruff & B. Y. Jr. & J. W. Y. Mon 15. Went to Temple this Morning. weather clear but bad under foot. assisted at the setting apart of 9 Brethren called on the Mexican or Southern Mission (p. 13) and of the ordaining 7 of said brethren. Bros Crosby J. H. Lewis. Z. K. Judd J. & my son Leonard arrived from Kanab also D. A. Washburn & Jas. O. Wilkins with loads of Lumber as follows. T. Crosby 1300 feet. J. H. Lewis 1300. Z. K. Judd J. 1300. L J Nuttall 864. D. A. Washburn 100. J. O. Wilkins 1560 feet for A/c of Tithing office making 6424 feet. Scantley 67 (Total) 6491 feet also D. A. Washburn 1400 ft. for Dr. Dunford on his bill - I got 2 bolts repaired by Saml L. Adams. T. M. Hamblin returned home to day. as also these other brethren accompanied Bros. Woodruff & B. Young J. for a drive - Bro Young not feeling well - on our return engaged in writing mode of proceedure in the Temple. accompanied Bro Woodruff & L Snow to Prest Youngs. they to sign circulars to the Bishops. I read a letter of instructions to the Mexican Missionaries - also so much of the mode of proceedure at Temple - as we had gotten up. he felt well - had an agreeable visit Tues 16. To Work at Temple attended at the sealing of Henry C & Emma Highro Rogers for Sarah Ann Nixon who is dead B. Young J. Off(i)ciati(n)g also to the 2nd anointing of Philemon Christoplen Merrill, and Syrena Dustin Merrill. W. Woodruff officiating B. Young J. & myself witnesses and Recorder - A. P. Winsor baptized 132. confirmed by A. H. Raligh 61 - H. W. Bigler 26 - D. H. Cannon 45 - McAllister & myself Recorder. Assisting on Mode of Proceedure at Temple. Wed 17. In work at Temple 54 Baptized for the Dead by J. L. Smith. confirmed by D. H. Cannon. 26 A HR 28 L. J N. 28 J. D T. McA. Recorder called on D W Jones. company and bid farewell "to Bro H. C. Rogers wife & family. also Bros. Thos Biggs & family & George E. Steele. & family they expecting to start today on their Mexican Mission = 28 Baptized attended Prayer Meeting at the 3rd Ward & spoke. some rain on way home. Thur 18. at Temple. 28 endowments for Living & 17 dead 15 & 7 = 22 Sealed I officiated as Recorder - used the sword - and at the Vail - Sister Lovina a Johnson had her (p. 14) endowments to day - Bro N. C. Tenney called on me for Recommends for his Sons. I talked plain to him on his Tithing Matters - wrote to wives also to Bro John Rider & Mailed them with letters to Bro Jas Lewis J. L. Bunting & G. W. Bean I wrote yesterday. - Fri 19. at Temple fine day - 18 endowments. for dead 1 Living - 12 Sealed- I was Recorder & used Sword wrote to J. G. W Rawlins - attended prayer meeting, at St George House. had a very agreeable time. Elder Woodruff presiding. Sat 20. Fine morning attended meeting of the Price city farming company found they have some in their midst of the rule or ruin party one ration of their working I considered good. to allow each man laboring 100 per day as is need to live upon and on that allowed 10% interest in nature of active capital with the understanding of the proceedes of the labor made over or less than 100 per day the interest should rise or fall in proportion, they had made the past year 1.75 per day, hence declared the interest on active capital at 17 1/2% - that where capital used to make the produce Results pay in produce. & that used in building or improvements is credited on capital Stock, some rain this afternoon. & cloudy. Sun 21. fine clear day .. attended Meeting at 1 P. M. Prest E Snow spoke an hour on the law of sacrifice as practiced from the days of Adam to Jesus. also gave instructions to the Saints to prepare themselves to commence work in (p. 15) the Temple for their dead - followed by Elder W. Woodruff - Elder. C. H. Pulsipher - J. L. Bunting. J. R. Young H. P. Romney Jos. Judd - Robt. Gardner - Jas. W. Nixon. R. Bentley. B. G. Johnson Bro Higgins -& (sic) J. W. Croley & Joseph Orton were called upon to visit the settlements & preach in regard to the work at the Temple J. D. McAllister. A. H Raligh H W Bigler and myself were called to Preach at the School Houses this evening on this same subject - I. went to the 3rd Ward. a full house and very attentive congregation, spoke 60 Minutes followed by Bro. John L. Smith 15 Mnts.- - Mon 22. At Temple ruled out some forms for Baptizms for the dead. to be takin as a sample by the Missionaries so as to put the Saints in a Way of getting ready for Work - at President Youngs office copying letters of instructions to missionary Tues 23. at Temple made Record of Baptizm & stayed till 11 A. M - started in company with B. Young J. & John W. Young at 1.30 for Bellcove John W. going north. arrived at 635 (sic) P.M. 27 miles put up at Bro Jacob Gates House. this afternoon & evening very cold - 170 Baptizm for Dead by A. P. Winsor - I acting, as Recorder. also J. D. T. McAllister. Wed 24. arose early still blowing cold started at 9 A. M facing the wind - and arrived at Harmony 14 Miles at 11.45 put up at Bp W. D Pace house. he procured a suitable conveyance & put on his own team & sent John W Along to Cedar at 1.20 after dinner (p. 16) at 215 B. Y. J. & myself started for St. George 41 Miles. arrived at 945 P. M having travelln 55 Miles over a very rough road eat supper & retired to rest .. rec letters from wife Sophia. J Rider J Lewis. J L Bunting & a Frost. - 254 Baptisms. J. L. S. Thur 25 At the Temple officiated as Recorder at the Vail & as James - 69 endowments. 29 ordained. 23 Sealings - 1.220 Anointing - N. C. Tenney had 221 Anointings - his sons John & Samuel were sealed to Bro Oakleys & Browns daugters - and Wm Lewis sealed to Mary Tyler all of Kanab recd letters from my wife Elizabeth. also 2 bottles of cough syrup - & my Gold Pen I sent for - spent the eveing at President Young's. with Bros Woodruff & Raleigh - wrote recommend for Jos A Lewis to get his endowments. Frid 26 At the Temple officiated as Recorder with the Sword. clothed & as James - 38 endowments. 16 ordained. 13 Sealings B. Y. J. & W. W. - Jos A Lewis obtained his Endowments. wrote to wives John Rider - Jas Lewis. J. L. Bunting attended Prayer Meeting had a good spirit. - Sat 27. at Temple. assisting to cut & fix the carpets & arranging the rooms - also amend our forms for Baptism & Endowments at the suggestion of Prest Young who came down to day - In consequence of Bro Macdonald desiring to close the St George House and the boarders being requested to find other boarding places. Prest Erastus Snow proferred to take me and board me free of cost while engaged at the Temple I thanked him & accepted his offer. (p. 17) Sunday 28. Attended Meeting at the Tabernacle B. Young Jr. & W Woodruff occupied the time - on a call from the Stand I preached at the 4th Ward school House at 630 for 40 Mints - followed by W Woodruff 45. Min. the house filled to overflowing - Prest E. Snow. took me home with him to his Wife Artemesia; House to board & lodge - a slight-shower of rain - Mon 29- At the Temple laying carpets &c attended meeting of Sunday School Teachers at 4th Ward School house. I dismissed by prayer - a fine spring day - took my trunk &c to Bro Snows - Tue 30- At Temple I officiated as Recorder. 357 Baptized by A. P. Winsor - A. H. Raleigh confirmed 133 D. H. Cannon 110. H. W. Bigler 52. D. D. McArther 62.. wrote to Prest A. O. Smoot & my bro Joseph - attended a social gathering at the house of Bro Stephen R. Wells as a surprise party by his wives. I accompanied by Bros Woodruff. Raligh and M.Callister- spent a very agreeable evening untill 10 Oclock .. several of the brethren & sisters present - Rec' letters from wife Sophia - Bro Rider & W D Johnson & J. L. Bunting Wed. 31 To work at the Temple. I afficiated as Recorder at the Font. 252 Baptized by Bro John L. Smith. A.H. Raliegh confirmed 64 D.H. Cannon 120. H. W. Bigler 51.. D.D. McArthur 17- wrote to Allen Frost, Kanab--at the Presidents this evening- H O Spencer & a number of his people from Orderville arrived. February, 1877 Thur Feb 1. At the Temple. being called upon I washed and anointed Elder W. Woodruff & set him apart for his labors in officiating in the Temple - I officiated as Recorder- as Michael & Adam- also at the Vail- President Young was present and gave some instructions not previously given which I wrote for safe keeping (p. 18) and reference hereafter. 32 living endowments 35 dead - 19 ordinations. 22 Sealings 13 living & 9 dead B. Y. Jr. 5- E. Snow 15 W. W. 2-- Wrote to my Wives & mailed letters. Fri 2. At Temple Officiated as Recorder. 14 living Endowments 58 dead - 22 ordained I worked at the Veil. had a big days work. eat supper with Bro Snow at his wife Elizabeths. attended a meeting of St George choir. afterward a prayer meeting at the St George House. I helped Bro A. H. Raliegh to move his trunk &c from St George house to Bro Lorenzo Browns. Sat 3 at Temple copying Prest. Youngs remarks of Thursday. wrote to my Mother. went to the Presidents office. found he had gone to Price & to the Goatherd -- sent Telegram to John Rider telling him to hold the U. O. Election for officers on Monday next -. Robert Lund returned from Toquerville & informed me he had put Kanab in direct telegraphic communication with Salt Lake to receive the General news every evening at 6 oclock & that operator to send to the other offices. Sun 4. fine Morning called at Bro Lorenzo Browns looked over several pictures of scenes in England & Scotland untill Meeting time when I attended at the Tabernacle. Bro H. O. Spencer. J. D T McAllister A. H. Raligh & Pret E. Snow addressed the meeting. at the close met Bro Levi Stewart who had just arrived from Kanab. bring me letters from wife Sophia & Bro W. D. Johnson - I had a good (p. 19) talk with him pertaining to Kanab affairs eat dinner at Bro L Browns - at 6 P. M. met Bro Stewart at James Andrus house & spent the evening until after nine o.clock. Bro Franklin Snow cut my hair this morning - Mon 5 at the Temple writing until 2 P.M. and Bro L. Stewart & talked over matters pertaining to Kanab &c eat supper with D. H. Cannon - attended meeting of Stockholders St Geo. U. O. took into consideration the propriety of dis encorporating. & appointed Bro E Snow. H Eyring & D. H. Cannon a committee to report changes in the articles of agreement on Monday eveing next - - called on with Bro. A H. Raleigh. D H Cannon to administer to Bro Lorenzo Brown who had fell of a load of Hay this P.M & hurt his shoulder D. H. C. anointed & I was mouth, sat up till 12 o clock talking with Bro Snow pertaining to the U. O. - got Bro Riders watch 250 cost & sent by Bro Stewart Tues 6. At Temple. I officiated as Recorder at the Font. A. P Winsor baptised 315. D H Cannon confirmed 162. A. HR. 65. W. Woodruff 57. and H. W Bigler 31. Bro L Stewart. started home this A.M. with his son Alonz's & sister Lovina a Johnson he left 6.00 with me to purchase a bolt of Bleached cloth. wrote to S. S. Jones. Jas. Dunn & Wm D Johnson Jr. attended Priesthood meeting with Pres Snow administered to 2 or his children - recd a letter from my wife Elizabeth pertaining to my son Leonard desiring to leave home. she feels bad & wants my council in his behalf - sat up talking with Prest Snow until after 11 P.M. Wed 7 At Temple. I officiated as Recorder at the font - palso [sic] in the Sealing Room in anointing where Josiah Guile Hardy & his wife Ann Denston Hardy - had their 2 anointing [p. 20] also Mathew Clayton - also Sarah Johnson Macdonald anointed to A F Macdonald his wife Elizabeth Graham McD. as proxy - rpFanny [sic] Van Cott Macdonald was also anointed to A. F. Mcdonald - W. Woodruff anointing. H. W. Bigler held the horn. 386 Baptizms. J. L. Smith - D. H. Cannon confirmed 185. A. H Raleigh 61. H. W. Bigler 77. D. D. McArthur 63 - wrote to my wife Elizabeth & son Leonard - after supper went to President Youngs present. Prest Young. W. Woodruff. E. Snow. B. Young Jr. I. G. Bleak. E. M Greene & myself. works in the Temple being under consideration Prest Young was filled with the spirit of God & revelation & said when we got our washings and anointings under the hands of the Prophet Joseph at Nauvoo we had only one room to work in with the exception of a little side room or office were we were washed and anointed had our garments placed upon us and received our New Name. and after he had performed these ceremonies. he gave the Key Words signs, tokens [sic] and penalties. then after we went into the large room over the store in Nauvoo. Joseph divided up the room the best that he could hung up the veil, marked it gave us our instructions as we passed along from one department to another giving us signs. tokens. penalties with the Key words pertaining to those signs and after we had got through. Bro Joseph turned to me (Prest B Young) and said Bro Brigham this is not arranged right but we have done the best we could under the circumstances in which we are placed, and I [p.21] In the creation the Gods entered into an agreement about forming this earth. & putting Michael or Adam upon it. these things of which I have been speaking are what are termed the mysteries of godliness but they will enable you to understand the expression of Jesus made while in Jerusalem. This is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. We were once acquainited [acquainted] with the Gods & lived with them but we had the privilige of taking upon us flesh that the spirit might have a house to dwell in. we did so and forgot all and came into the world not recollecting anything of which we had previously learned. We have heard a great deal about Adam and Eve. how they were formed &c some think he was made like an adobie and the Lord breathed into him the breath of life. for we read "from dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return" Well he was made of the dust of the earth but not of this earth. he was made just the same way you and I are made but on another earth. Adam was an immortal being when he came. on this earth he had lived on an earth similiar to ours [p. 22] he had received the Priesthood and the Keys thereof. and had been faithful in all things and gained his resurrection and his exaltation and was crowned with glory immortality and eternal lives and was numbered with the Gods for such he became through his faithfulness. and had begotten all the spirit that was to come to this earth. and Eve our common Mother who is the mother of all living bore those spirits in the celestial world. and when this earth was organized by Elohim. Jehovah & Michael who is Adam our common Father. Adam & Eve had the privilege to continue the work of Progression. consequently came to this earth and commenced the great work of forming tabernacles for those spirits to dwell in. and when Adam and those that assisted him had completed this Kingdom our earth he came toil. and slept and forgot all and became like an Infant child. it is said by Moses the historian that the Lord caused a deep sleep to come upon Adam and took from his side a rib and formed the woman that Adam called Eve-this should be interpreted that the Man Adam like all other Men had the seed within him to propagate his species. but not the Woman. she conceives the seed but she does not produce it. consequently she was taken from the side or bowels of her father. this explains the mystery of Mose's dark sayings in regard to Adam and Eve. Adam & Eve when they were placed on this earth were immortal beings with flesh. bones and sinues. but upon partaking of the fruits of [p. 23] the earth while in the garden and cultivating the ground their bodies became changed from immortal to mortal beings with the blood coursing through their veins as the action of life= Adam was not under transgression until affter he partook of the forbidden fruit this was nesesary that they might be together that man might be. the woman was found in transgression not the Man- Now in the law of Sacrifice we have the promise of a Savior and man had the privilege and showed forth his obedience by offering of the first fruits of the earth and the firstlings of the flocks- this as a showing that Jesus would come and shed his blood. [Four lines without any writing on them.] Father Adam's oldest son (Jesus the Saviour) who is the heir of the family is Father Adams first begotten in the spirit World. who according to the flesh is the only begotten as it is written. (In his divinity he having gone back into the spirit World. and come in the spirit to Mary and she conceived for when Adam and Eve got through with their Work in this earth. they did not [p. 24] lay their bodies down in the dust, but returned to the spirit World from whence they came. I felt myself much blessed in being Thursday 8. Officiated at the Temple as Recorder also at the veil & sealing Records. 17 living endowments. 74 dead. 26 Sealings E S & B Y J. 39 ordination I wrote to my wife Sophia & Bro J Rider- spent the eveing at 4th Ward School House Prest Snow lectured on the Book of Mormon to the Y. M M I Assn he gave the name of the Bro of Jared as "Mahonri"Moricancumier" the Prophet Joseph received'd by revelation.. had g a [sic] good time Fri 9. at the Temple officiated as recorder & at the Sealing records- also as Michael or Adam and at the veil- Prest Young Present.- 2 living Endowments 94 dead. 40 ordained 26 sealings W W. & E S. - a heavy day - but all felt well attended prayer Meeting at St Geo house. spoke, a good feeling prevailed- Sat 10 assisted B. Young Jr. to fit up his carriage &c- preparatory to starting Salt Lake city with his wife- he left at 1130 expecting to go to Pellevue 27 miles- this was an unexpected call for him to go and attend to public business as also his fathers private business. he intends to return for conference- with Bro W. Woodruff engaged in writing the lecture for the Endowments to be read to Prest Young. spent the eving at Prest (p. 25) Young's house- did not finish our work- Sun 11 fine day- attended Meeting at 2 P.M. Bro Jacob Hamblin who returned yesterday from his Mission to locates (sic) a Wagon road from St George to the little Colorado Settlments as sent last December. gave an accord of his travels. found a good chance for road very little sand. good grass & plenty of water found a ford to cross the Colorado River at low water- spoke 30 Mnuts. Prest Snow spok 40 Min on general principles- followed by Elder Woodruff in regard to the Lamunits & the Revelations of prophecies relating to them- I busy called from the Stated. with others to hold Meeting. in the School houses. this evening. I went to the 2nd Ward had a good flow of the spirit. talked 1 hour to a Scandinavin congregation or mostly so. Bro Hamblin followed for a Short time- Mon 12. Sent an order by Bro J. Hamblin on T. J. Jones Supt Washington Factory for all the cloth he has on hand for Kanab U. 00.. as per their bill- also requested him to send me a bill of what he sent- by request of Bro Woodruff. I wrote on a Mode of Procedure to be observed in the giving of endowments also assisted by Pro J. D. T McAllister & a H Raleigh- by invitation we all eat supper at the house of Bro Crane- and spent the evening with President Young reading what we had written. he accepted & corrected the same. while there the President asked me if I was an Historian. I answered only so far as I had Kept a history for myself. he said he wanted some person to get up a history of this church as it was (p. 26) Much needed- I expressed my willingness to do as I was wanted. Bro Woodruff spoke & said I was very good at compilation- but there was nothing more said about that- I do not Know what he may do about it. Tues 13 At the Temple. officiated as Recorder at the font. 299 Baptisms. A. P. Winsor baptized A. H. Raleigh confirmed 172 & D. H. Cannon 127- after wards worked on the Mode of Proceedure as I call it-until 6 P.M. at 7 went to Prest Youngs and read over our writing which he approved- spent an agreeable evening- Wed 14 at the Temple. Recorder at the font for 468. J McAllister for 324 also Recorder in the Sealing Room at 28 Second anointings. Bro W. Woodruff anointed. myself & D. H. Cannon held the horn A. P. Winsor baptized 257. John L. Smith baptized 535,- total 792 A. H. Raleigh confirmed 281 D. H. Cannon 228 H. W. Bigler 283 A. P. Winsor had his 2nd Anointings- Jas Bird. D. D. McArthur M. Ensign. John Pimm. John Pulsipher & wives also T Allman. W C MCMullin had dead wives and spent the evening at Dr Dunfords.- Red. a letter from J. Rider & Post card from J. Lewis of my election. Thur 15. At the Temple officiated as Recorder for 97 Endowments for the dead 39 living total 136. also officiated as Adam & at the veil- 11 Living Sealings. 31 dead Sealings-56 ordained. Prest. B. Young was at the Temple a short time- Bro J. L Bunting called on me this Morning & brought letter. from my wives all well at home spent the eving at Pres. Youngs with Bro C Pulsipher & J. L Bunting (p. 27) Fri 16 At the Temple. officiated as Recorder Michael - & at the veil - 136 endowments. 63 ordained 5 Sealings living 39 dead Sealing. W. W. & E. Snow - attended Prayer Meeting at St Geo House. - Sat 17 At the Temple this day, appointed to for the Swiss Saints - for Endowments. had 78 Endowments. 27 ordained. I ordained one - 29 Sealings. by W. Woodruff - Bro Standifird started for Kanab this afternoon sent verbal word to my family of my health &c eat supper with Bro Woodruff. Raleigh & McAllister at Bro Grange'rs had an agreeable visit. until 7. then went with Broo Raleigh to McA. to Lorenzo Browns. & moved. Bro R. trunk &c. to Bro Jas W. Nixons where he expects to stay for the present - we afterwards went to Prest B Youngs. - Ther 73o in afternoon Sun 18. As per previous arrangement. Bros W Woodruff McAllister & myself went with Bro Solon Foster to Santa Clara. held meeting at 1030 & 2 Pem (sic) Bro Woodruff occupied 55 Min in the Morning - Bro Mc- 35, & myself 40 in the afternoon with good freedom & Spirit - eat dinner with Bro Ensyn & family - and supper with Bro McClellan & family returned to St George at 530. met with Bro Bunting. Mcdonald & Jos Orton and talked over Matters pertaing to the Kanab Tannery. decided to let Bro Harridence Tan Leather by the peic. (sic) or job - Bro Bunting to make draft of agreement - Mon 19. Bro Bunting started for Kanab I sent by him 2 gallons Win(e) - a small sack of dried grapes presented to me by Sister Crane - also a sack of apples presented to me by Bro Jos Orton & Jas Bird. to my wife & family. also some bluing for my (p. 28) wife Sophia. sent word to the Ward & Saints by Bro Bunting as to their workings in the order-and as to matters generally - Ther 65% at 230 P.M-at the Temple writing-called up to Prest Youngs office the Prestdent (sic) gave us Bro W. Woodruff. I.D.J. JcAllister & myself insturction on the endowments sealings &c eat supper at Bro Longs with the brethren on the occasion of Bro McAllisters 50th Birthday- afterwards attended Seventies Meeting. I opened by prayer & closed by prayer. Bro Woodruff spoke 53 Min- Bor Richard Harrison arrived from Pinto to labor in the Temple (for his dead)- (Written in pencil) Tues 20 at the Temple- A.P. Winsor baptized 406- J. L Smith 383-= 489- A H Raleigh confirmed 181- D. H. Cannon 297 H W Bigler 311- I was Recorder at the Font for 789-also for some in the office- spent the evening at Jas Ortons House with the Brethren. recd Letters from Wife Sophia. A. Frost & J. G. W. Rawlings- Wed 21 At the Temple officiated as Recorder at the fount. & offered prayer= I. L Smith baptized 208 A. P. Winsor 276-I. Pimm confirmed 53- D. H. Cannon 134- A. H. Raleigh 143. H. W. Bigler 154- attended as Recorder at 240 anointings in Sealing Room- at 10 Second anointings &-1 Sealing John Pulsipher & wife at President Youngs coppied answer s & questions pretaing to endowments- wrote to wives Thur.22 at Temple officiated as Recorder also as Michael & Adam & at the Veil also recorders at Sealing Records-. 161 Endowments-56 Sealings E Snow 33. W. Woodruff 2353 ordained attended Meeting of St George U.O. and sat up talking with Bro Snow until 12 oclock- Fri 23 at Temple officiated as Recorder Michael & Adam & at Sealing Records- 159 endowments 46. Sealings. # S 33. W W. 13. spent the evening at Sister Lucy B. Youngs. went home with Bro Woodruff (p. 29) Sat 24. At the Temple attended as Recorder at 21 Second Amointings (sic) Bro. W Woodruff anointed A. P. Winsor held the horn- Prest Young came down and directed us to the changing of our working rooms & the removal of the office into the N. W corner- Bro McAllister & myself moved the office and was afterwards engaged in writing the Mode of proceedure for our workings- Until 5.45 Prest Young felt better to day- I was mouth in consecrating & dedicating oil for 2 Anointings- also assisted in administing to Sister Susie Y. Dunfords little girle for a rupture attndd (sic) Priesthood meeting at Tabernale. until near 11 P.M- Sun 25 at Temple until 1.45 P.M Meting with Bro McAllister.. Bro Geo W. Adair & John Magann from Kanab called to see me. talked a short time with them. attended Meeting in afternoon eat dinner & spent the evening until Meeting time with Bro Woodruff- on a call from the stand to day I addressed the Saints at the 2d Ward Meeting House for 45 Min 5 followed by Bp H Eyring= had quite a rain this P.M streets quite Muddy. Mon 26. More rain last night & this A.M. Mud in abundance. At the Temple writing & filling up till 4.30 attended a Festival of the Gardners club at St George Hall.- I buy the guest of Bro Higgins- had an agreeable time until 10.30 P.M- considerable rain to day Tues 27 Still raining- at Temple A P. Winsor baptized 107. W Woodruff confirmed 42 D H Cannon 65. Myself as Recorder D H Canon (p. 30) offered prayer. finished writing our Mode of proceedure- wrote to Sister E. A. Newell & Elder Rider- spent the Evning at Prest Youngs reading Mode of Proceedure- Wed 28. At Temple. I officiated as Recorder at Font also offered prayer. 457 Baptisms. A. P. Winsor 186. J. L. Smith 186. W. H. Folsom 74 T. Day 11- A. H. Raleigh confirmed 80 W. Woodruff 75. E. Snow 20. N. W. Bigler 74- also attended at 9. Second Anointings. wrote to Bro John Rider spent the Evning at Prest Youngs. Making lists for Bro Woodruff March, 1877 Thur Mar 1. at the Temple this being Bro W. Woodruffs. 70th Birthday. 54 of the Sisters of St George & Santa Clara volunteered their services to receive endowments for so many of his dead relatives & friends-. I officiated as Michael & Adam in my clothing. being the only man in this I could feel the position of Adam when alone in the world- Bro Woodruff. J. D.T. McAllister & myself worked at the Veils- afterwards at 4 P.M all the workers were invited to a cold collation at St George Hall as a surprise to Bro Woodruff. Bro Cannon & myself took him up to the Hall he not Knowing what was going on. till he got there- 3 tables were set & 114 sat down Prest B. Young bleesed the food. Bro W & all the workers and Sisters who had taken part to day. after which Susie A Young Dunford read 2 pieces of poetry composed by (Annie) (Written in pencil) Randall (& Emily B. Spencer) (Written in pencil.) in respect to Bro W on his 70. birthday- which so affected him that he shed tears of joy.- and was joined by many sympathizing hearts- sister Annie Mills was the first to propose the supper and it was a complete Success- closed at 6 P.M all feeling this was the best day of our life- I wrote to my wives & Bro John Rider - Wm(?) Johnson (p. 31) Fri Mar 2. To work at the Temple 1987 (sic) Endowments 59 living & 138 dead- 63 ordained.. 19 living 40 dead Sealings. W Woodruff 20 & E Snow 39- I officiated As Michael & Adam & at the Veil also as Recorder & sealing records. the largest company yet- Prest Young was at the Temple & felt well in health better than I have seen him- Met Bro Geo W. Gee of Provo- & talked of Provo Matters left the Temple at 715 P.M- rained to night Sat Mar 3. At Temple as Recorder. 134 dead 4 living. Endowments.. 54 ordained Mar 4 Wcalled (sic) at Bro Listons found sister Bowers yet insensible much bruised- Sister Liston had received her own endowments on Friday and got Endowments for her Aunt. all the others had been efficiating in the Temple that day- went to the Temple and wrote on the parts of workers in small books also wrote to W. D. Johnson Jr. Kanab- at 1.50 went to meeting Bro Woodruff & E Snow preached a funeral sermon the remain of Sister Liston in the Tabernacle- went with Bro Woodruff (sic) McArthur to his house eat dinner. after which Bro Woodruff & myself were called to go and see sister Ellen Judd the young lady who drove the team yesterday and who had been out of her mined since last night. she having felt that she had been blamed for the accident & the adversary was willing and anxious to destroy her- we talked to her- & on getting her composed. I anonited her head & throat. & Bro Woodruff prayed. she seemed much better and more rational. and felt like (p. 33) going to sleep which we recommended her to do- we went to Bro Jos E. Johnsons & through his garden- at 7 P.M I attended meeting at the 3rd Ward school house Bros M. Andrus & Jacob Gates & D. H. Cannon spoke- afterwards went home with Bro. Woodruff Mon 5 Mar- at the Temple writing called on sister E. Judd found her much better. quite rational Bro John F. Tout one of President Youngs Teamsters died at 2. A.M to day- at his residence. he having but a short time since came to St George with Bro Folsom- he leaves a Wife & 1 child at Salt Lake City. Wrote to Bro Chas Shumway. at Johnson Kane Co - spent the evening at Prest Youngs. rec letter from S. S. Jones Tues 6 Mar. At the Temple officiated as Recorder at the Font. & offered prayer 209 Baptisms for the dead A P. Winsor. baptising. D H Cannon confirmed 131- A. H. Raleigh 78 11 baptized for their health. went to Prayer Meeting at Bro Hardys I spoke--recd letter from my Wives Bro Rider & Jared Young- also as Recorder at 3. 2 anointing- Eli Whipple & wives. Wed 7 Mar At Temple officiated as Recorder at Font 533 Baptisms. J. L. Smith 329 A. P. Winsor 204- A. H Raleigh confirmed 228- D. H. Cannon 248. H. W. Bigler 57 - 7 Second Anointings. Jacob Hamblin & 3 Wives- W. Woodruff anointed. D. H. Cannon held horn & Bro McAllister Recorder- wrote Recommends for John Oakly J. Thur 8. Mar. At the Temple officiated as Recorder- Michael & Adam- and at Veil & Sealing Record- 218 Endowments- 85 ordained 72 Sealing.- Pres Young 6 - E. Snow 66 - wrote to wives- E. Ward & Jared Young - Jacob Hamblin called to see me hwe with Bro Snow talked of securing the land Known as (p. 34) Dumotts Part. by Homestead claims- on Buckskin Mountain.- Fri. 9. Mar At Temple officiated as Recorder Michael & Adam at Veil & Sealing Records 201 Endowments. 78 ordained 54 Sealings W. W 13. E. Snow 41- sent some soap to Wife Sophia by Jacob Hamblin- Leo Steward arrived brought letter from Wife Sophia. Daughter Elizabeth Ann & Bro Bunting- arranged some Tithing. Matters with Bro Macdonald for N. C. Tenney. tooks (sic) an emelic before supper. & felt some better- on going to bed tooks (sic) 3 pills. Pres' Young got endowmnts for one of his dead- also 2 anointings- Thur 15 Arose this Morning some better but very sore on my lungs- Went to the Temple officiated as Recorder. also as M & Adam & at the Veil. 222 Endowments 81 ordained. (190 dead 32 Living) 75 Sealings 7 living 68 dead - Prest Young passed through for Endowments for his dead- the Brethren of the Twelve & others started from Salt Lake for St George to conference- this is the largest days Work. left the Temple at 7.15 wrote to my wives- Fri 16. At the Temple felt better this A.M. but quite stuffed on my lungs with a heavy cough- officiated at the Temple as Recorder also as Peter- at Sealing Record & at the Veil 171 Endowments 10 living 161 dead- 66 ordinations 42 Sealings E. S. 35 W. W. 7- Pres Young present to day. (p. 36) spent the evening at President Youngs got his mind and views in regard to the proper manner of giving the tokens. and presenting the man at the veil & which were very essential & gave all present further light. invited to attend supper at 4 P.M tomorrow at L B. Youngs at the rerstance (sic) of Prest B. Young. Sat 17. At the Temple reading & comparing passages of Scripture- not having concluded my research. wrote on the Mode of Proceedure of Temple Workings- supper postponed until tomorrow at 5 P.M. spent the evning at Bro Macdonals. sister Mc Nixed me some wine & honey for my cough- slept better tonight Sun 18. Made a draft of Letter with questions & my views thereon to Prest Young. attended meeting at Tabernacle. Bro W. H. Branch a young Elder returned a few days ago from a Mission to the Sandwich Islands spoke going & back to spring eat lunch & started home at 230 & arrived at 6 P.M. found good feed & water - received letter from my Wife Elizabeth. there were 497 Baptisms today at the Temple & 14 Second anointings Wed 28 at the Temple officiated as Recorder also at Sealing Records. & 2 Second Anointings of John W. Young & wife - also at the veil - Bro Richard Harrison gave to me his Sister for a Wife. her name is Ann Harrison daughter of William and (p. 40) Elizabeth Harrison. Born 8th July 1816 in Dudley. Worcestershire England and Died 8 July 1837- she was Baptized for by Sophia Elizabeth Harrison Forsyth Feb 22, 1877 at St George Temple. Sister Eudora Louvina Young. had Endowments for her to day. (Mar 28) & acted as proxy in Sealing- Wilford Woodruff sealed- John W. Young. & David H. Cannon Witness. 119 Endowments- (6 living) ordained 46- Sealed 57- (27 W.W - 30 E. S). attended to Records of 88 Baptizms for the dead. A.P. Winsor Baptized. D. H. Cannon confirmed J. D. T. McAllister Recorder at font- this at the suggestion of President Young - Met Bro W. D. Johnson Jr on my way home. he gave me the news from Kanab. my Wives expected to come to conference. he eat supper with me & accompanied me to Pres. B. Youngs where I made out a recommend for him & sister Lucy Elizabeth Brown which was approved by the Prest afterwards. met with sister Lucy Johnson & L. E Brown at J. C. Johnsons. Thus 29. at the Temple officiated as Recorder also assisted Bro A. P. Winsor in part of M. & Adam wrote on Sealing Records of Dead- 146 Endowments (8 living) 56 ordained 37 Sealings (W. W.1. E Snow 36) Sister Lucy E. Brown received her Endowments to day. & seald to W. D. Johnson Jms. had 166 Baptizms for the dead J. L. Smith Baptized W. Woodruff confirmed 123. D. H. Cannon 43. Two 2nd Anointing. B Young Jr & sister for his Gdfather & Gd mother= Very windy today with signs of rain Fri 30 at the Temple. a good rain fall last night the ground muddy this morning. which rain will do good on the crops now (p. 41) suffering for water- officiated as Recorder Michael & Adam - at the Sealing Records - at 2nd Anointing Records. for 4 anointings J D T Ma for 3 others- also Witness in Sealings. I offered Prayer this morning 150 Endowments (6 living) 56 7 (sic) Sealings E. S 43 W W 14 (51 ordained,is erased) officiated as Recorder at Font at 152 Baptisms (A H Raliegh confirmed 121 (D. H. Cannon 30) the Brethren of the Twelve arrived & came to the Temple to day- woking (sic) & feeling well. 150 Endowments. (6 living). 51 ordained. Sat 31 At the Temple. officiated as Recorder at the Font and in some other writings 490 Baptizms- at the request of Prest John W. Young. I attended a Muster of the St George Militia at 2 P M some reorganization was entered into in the companies- at President B Youngs in the evening several of the 12 present the Telymphn news of the last 3 days was read. showing the spirit of the Press. urging upon the nation the distruction of the Latter day Saints taking on an excuse the confession of John D. Lee in the complicity of Prest Young & other leaders in the M M Massacre- afterwards talked on the necessity of organizing more stakes in Zion- there being but 14 now organized- 7 more were proposed spent an agreeable evinging (sic) April, 1877 Sun April 1 fine morning attended meeting at Tabernacle at 10 A.M. Elder O. Pratt- Lorenzo Snow & C. C. Rich spoke followed by Prest B. Young- in a spirited manner on the U. O.- at 2 P.M. Elder Jos L. Smith spoke 45 Min in a forceble Manner of his experience in the Church & how he obtained a Knowledge of God and Jesus Christ who he (p. 42) sent being through the gift of the Holy Ghost. followed by F. D. Richards & John Smith Patriarch- after meeting dismissed. the Prest called on the brethren of the Bishops & others to stay & enter into some arrangements for Door Keepers Ushers guards & ' at our conference he called on me as one of the Ushers-. attended Meeting at the 3rd Ward. I offered prayer. when Bp. Budge & Ezra T. Clark & Lott Smith spoke to the Saints-. Mon 2 at the Temple. straightening up Records also made a statement of Baptizms &c in the Temple from Jan 9. to Mar 31. 1877-- for Prest Young as follows-.25 Jan. Feb. Mar. Total No. of working days. Baptisms Jan. 8, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Total 24. left the Temple at 6. P.M. the brethren engaged seating the Main Room for the Meetings. (p. 43) Tues Ap. 3 At the Temple writing. copied all the Work done by Prest Young in the Temple and made him a statement. he was present at the Temple to day-. to Know how to do business honestly & put others in the way of so doing-to financees & take all the advantages is not financeering but cheating & swindling - I have not made one trade, but what I would as soon have had either end of the bargain. when I hear men talk of men not being financers only those who will take all the Wool & 3/4 of the hide. I fear they have been dishonest themselves. Keep & take good care of all that the Lord blesses you with. and you will become wealthy. do not waste any thing take good care of your time for that is all you have of your own. If it had not been for the 1st Presidency. Twelve. Bps & leaders standing in the gap. there are thousands who would have been in the holy order of heaven. we do not want your property. but we want the hearts of the people. so that we can build Temples (p. 46) father the poor &c. At 2 P.M meeting was held & services had from the Aaronic Stand the centre states had been turned- Bp Bd Hunter- Preston & E D Woolley spoke followed by Prest B Young - said my views as regards the Lord accepting this Temple are from the time I heard the revelations of God through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I have not had time to ask the Lord whether he accepted my labors or not. it is for me to learn the will of God and then do it- It might be asked why we do not build our Temples with the Tithing I do not get enough Tithing to pay the clerks- and now I say when you come to this Temple to do your work fix up your Wagons, Teams &c. bring your provisions- feed 1- and be prepared to take care of yourselves, not calling on the Bishops for help but leave them alone- & to the Bishops I say give no recommends to any persons to get their blessings in this house unless they have Kept their covenants. said their prayers. paid their Tithing donations and lived their religion- a Very severe Wind storm arose about the close of the meeting. the heaviest Storm I have seen in the south-. attended Meeting of the Missionaries at St George Hall at 7 P.M. the Arizona Missionaries were set apart Mon 9th At the Temple at 730 A.M. officiated as Recorder. also at the font. My Wife Sophia was baptized for 17 of her Fathers relatives. I also had her second anointings. Bro W. Woodruff anointed J. D. T McAllister held the horn & Recorded- (p. 47) we had 923 Baptizms for the dead & 33 for renewal of covenants & health= J. L. Smith 307. A. P. Winsor 449. Jas Hammond 167 10 Sealings to Parents- 24 Second anointings- left the Temple at 630- attended Meeting of Young Mens Mutual Improvement at Tabernacle- Tues. 10 At Temple officiated as Recorder at Sealing Records. 2nd Anointings & adoption. Bro McAllister & his Mother & her family were sealed to Prest B. Young- 105 Endowments- (25 living) 44 ordained. 37 Sealings. (E. S 31. W W 6) 7 Sealings to parents 3. Second Anointings- 460 Baptizms. Wed 11th At Temple officiated as Recorder 130 Endowments- (13 living). 49 ordained Bro McAllister handed me a Note also $20.00 saying Bro. W. Woodruff directed him to do so with his compliments & many thanks for past favors from me- 4 Adoptions- 15 Second Anointings 26 Sealings (7 living) E. Snow 20 B. Young Jr 6. Worked on Sealing Records 577 Baptizms Wife Sophia started home this Afternoon- officiated as Recorder at the Font in Baptize A.P. Winsor & Jas Hammond Baptized. at Prest Youngs office with Bro McAllister talked on Military Matters with Pret J. W. Young Thur 12. At Temple officiated as Recorder- also at Sealing Records. & at Font- 109 Endowments - 42 ordained 43 Sealings (G Q Cannon 6. B. Young Jr 21. E. Snow 16). 8 Second Anointings- 247 Baptizms- I was baptized for 14 of My Relatives & friends & had Ann Eliza Wells Baptized for 6 of my dead relatives (p. 48) was also Baptized for remission of Sins & renewall of covenants & restoration to health= attended a meeting called by Bro W. Woodruff at the residence of Bp D. D. McArthur of all the Sisters who assisted him on his birthday in Endowments for his dead had an agreeable time. 105 sisters present, & 5 Brethren. W Woodruff. L. Snow E Snow J D T McAllister & myself- Telegraphed home of my expectd arrival next Monday Fri 13 at Temple officiated as Recorder went to the Preset Office to copy answers to questions on U. O affairs as also yesterday had about an hours talk with Pres Young on Tithing offic wheat Binns. Fence &c. he directed the building of a Tithing office. 40 x 20 feet outside. with cellar under the whole.. 8 feet in the clear. upper story 14 feet in the clear. steep roof.. fence of lumber pickets- the foundation of dressed rock above the ground. the graneries of lumber on Posts. a 87 Endowments. 36 Ordained. 25 Sealings (G. Q. C. 24. W W 1) 11 Second anointings. 15 Adoption parted with many of the brethren & Sisters at the Temple all feeling to bless me and as expressed desirious of my returning- Left the Temple at 4 P.M. Transacted what business I had to attend to & prepared for leaving for home in the morning. Sat 14 Saw several of the brethren started in Geo Nobles carriage at 940 with him Bro O Pratt & wife for Toquiville Elder John Taylor Wife & son Hyrum & Philip De La (p. 49) Mare. also L. Snow, Wife & Bp Ward in company drove to Leeds & eat dinner at Bro Pixtons. afterwards drove to Toquerville at 645 put up with Chas Stapley Jnr. attended Meeting I opened by Prayer Elder O Pratt read text 20 Ver 32 Chap Iseaah spoke on that text also will allow them- all the people as we are now circumstanced cannot do as you are now doing - I feel to prophecy that if you will continue faithful as you have commenced you will receive (p. 54) a thousand fold more than you ever (sic) anticipated. Elder E Snow followed for 52 Mints in U. O. the signs of the times &c. encouraging the Saints. I stay by L. John Nuttall. Eat dinner at Bro Spencers Visited the Tannery. Garden & yards Bp Roskelly prayed. Elder O Pratt said the perfect order of God as it will be conducted in the land of Zion just prior to the coming of the Savior will be a full and complete consecration, when all will lay their properties at the fee I (feet) of the Bishop from which the land of Zion & other properties of the Church will be purchased for the church. not for the Bp or President such a time will come that such purchases can be made. se Rev on Page 136 old D & C. Also Rev in May 1831 - spoke 75 min. L Snow spoke 22 Min expressed himself satisfied with the people of Orderville. suggested a carefulness not to take more in the order them can be provided for. If we could have our people in the North, pass through such a mission as you did on the Muddy. then have the good from other settlemints come on to us, we could unite ourselves as you have done. The names of the Presidency & High Council of this Stake were presented & sustained, also the Presidents of the several quorums. H B M Jolley was ordained an H Priest & set apart as H Councelor by John Taylor, and Thomas Chamberlain an H P & H C by Orson Pratt. Elijah Billingsley was ordained a (p. 55) Patriarch under the hands of L. Snow. Isaac Van Wagner Carling was ordained a High Preist and set apart as 1st councilor to Bp H. O Spencer by E. Snow. Prest E Snow referred to the Milititia (sic) organization as had at Kanab upon which the names of officers 1877, August Thur 23 started at 6 met Z K Judd Jr & Son Leonard at Kanab gulch - arrived home at 10.10 quite unwell having travelled near 60 miles in 2 days over a rough, dry road - went to bed with sour stomach but could not sleep until after taking an Anetic.- Fri 24 Rec d letters from Prest B. Young. J. W. Turner Geo W. Hicks & J.S. Brown - found the Threshing going on, talked with Jas G Brown found him prepared to pay out wheat for everything that had been done in the field without any regard to the interest of the United Order. I told him plainly not to do so as I wanted all the Wheat other than his own to be put into the order binn also told all the hands - & said I held Bro Brown responsible to the order for the Wheat agreeing to stand between him & all parties as to their work & pay for it. Questions submitted to President Young 1 At What age can children have their Endowments? If of a naturally ripe and early development of Mind and body, as early as twelve years: but as a general rule fifteen years old is early enough. 2. How shall little children be dressed in attending to the Temple ordinance of being sealed to their parents, They should be clothed in White. 3 Should children who die before they attain the age of eight years be baptized for, or receive any Temple Ordinance, other than being (p. 111) sealed to their parents? Nothing more than to be sealed to their parents. 4 Shall still born children who the mothers state have quickened have any thing done for them? No: they are all right without having anything done for them? No: they are all right without having any thing done for them. 5 Shall children born outside of the Marriage relation, and who are dead, be sealed to their father, or to their Mother? They should be sealed to the one who has received the Gospel and lived it. 6 Are children who have been born to parents who have been sealed. but not had endowments, (p. 110) born in the covenant, or will they have to be sealed to their parents? They will have to be sealed to their parents. 7 How Young may a dead female be sealed to a husband? Not too young; say not less than ten or twelve Years. 8 Is it absolutely necessary that all the children born out of the covenant, in a family whether those children be married or single, should be present at the same time to be sealed to their parents? Yes, all should be present. 9 Is a woman who has been born out of the covenant, and (p. 109) who is Married, to be sealed to her husband and his family, or to her own parents She should be sealed to her own parents, unless they Yield up their right to her as a daughter, and wish to surrender her to some other family. 10 Shall the Work done for the dead in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, be done over again in the Temple? No. 11 Can a brother or sister who has received Endowments in Salt Lake City or in Nauovo, have the privilege of passing through the degrees in the St George Temple, and if so, are they to beclothed (p. 108) with Temple clothing, or in the ordinary man |