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Class 17 – Sections 109 and 110 The Kirtland Temple

June 1834 to March 1836 August 1834 – Joseph Smith brought before High Council to answer charges from Sylvester Smith. February 1835, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles – called and ordained by the Three Witnesses from members of Zion’s Camp. - Missionary work, “traveling high council” to regulate branches in unorganized areas.

June 1834 to March 1836 February 1835 – Seventy called, largely from Zion’s Camp. As Joseph Smith passed authority to councils, he admonished them to receive their own revelations. As he did this, the number of revelations recorded by Joseph Smith dropped off.

June 1834 to March 1836 July Michael Chandler arrived in Kirtland with four Egyptian mummies and papyri. They were purchased for $2400. Translation continued until as late as How did Joseph translate the papyri? August Doctrine and Covenants published. Included Lectures on Faith and articles on marriage and government.

June 1834 to March 1836 Strife in Fall 1835 gave way as the Temple progressed toward completion in Winter December 1835 or January 1836, the first hymnal was published. January 1836, washings and anointings instigated.

June 1834 to March 1836 January 21, 1836 – Section 137 given. Tremendous spiritual outpourings.

Kirtland Temple Dedication March 27, 1836 (Sunday) people present. Another meeting was held in the schoolhouse. Some couldn’t get into either. Begun at 9 am. Sidney Rigdon read two Psalms.

Kirtland Temple Dedication Sidney Rigdon offered the opening prayer. Choir Sung Sterling (with words by P.P. Pratt) and Weymouth (with words by W.W. Phelps). Sidney Rigdon talked for 2 1/2 hours on Matt. 18: Pres. Smith sustained as Prophet and Seer by quorums.

Kirtland Temple Dedication Now Let Us Rejoice was sung to the tune Hosanna. 20 minute intermission. Adam-ondi-Ahman was then sung. Joseph Smith gave a short address.

Kirtland Temple Dedication Twelve, Seventies, High Council of Kirtland, Bishops of Kirtland and Zion, High Council of Zion, Elders, Priests, Teachers, and Deacons Quorum Presidencies sustained by quorum. Dalston then sung. Joseph Smith read the dedicatory prayer.

Kirtland Temple Dedication The choir sang The Spirit of God to Hosanna (all 6 verses). The dedicatory prayer was then sustained by quorums. Sacrament was administered. Don Carlos Smith offered the prayers and the Elders passed the sacrament.

Kirtland Temple Dedication Joseph Smith bore testimony. Don Carlos Smith bore testimony. Oliver Cowdery bore testimony.

Kirtland Temple Dedication Frederick G. Williams bore testimony that an angel entered through the window and sat between Father Smith and himself during the opening prayer. David Whitmer bore testimony that he saw angels. Hyrum Smith acknowledged the work of the Saints.

Kirtland Temple Dedication Sidney Rigdon made closing remarks and offered the closing prayer. The Hosanna Shout was done. Brigham Young spoke briefly in tongues. David W. Patten interpreted and also spoke in tongues.

Kirtland Temple Dedication Joseph Smith blessed the congregation and dismissed them shortly after 4 pm.

The Dedicatory Prayer Plea to the Lord to accept His house. V. 4. Plea that the Saints will be blessed - endowment v.13,35-6. Plea to bless the missionaries v. 22, Plea to deliver the Saints, especially in Missouri v.46-7.

The Dedicatory Prayer Plea to bless the nations v.54. Plea for gathering v Plea to bless the presidency and members at large. V

Later that Evening Joseph Smith taught the quorums of the Priesthood about washing and anointing. “I met the quorums in the evening and instructed them respecting the ordinance of washing of feet, which they were to attend to on Wednesday following; and gave them instructions in relation to the spirit of prophecy, and called upon the congregation to speak, and not to fear to prophesy good concerning the Saints, for if you prophesy the falling of these hills and the rising of the valleys, the downfall of the enemies of Zion and the rising of the kingdom of God, it shall come to pass. Do not quench the Spirit, for the first one that opens his mouth shall receive the spirit of prophecy.

Later that Evening Brother George A. Smith arose and began to prophesy, when a noise was heard like the sound of a rushing mighty wind, which filled the temple, and all the congregation simultaneously arose, being moved upon by an invisible power; many began to speak in tongues and prophesy; others saw glorious visions; and I beheld the temple was filled with angels, which fact I declared to the congregation. The people of the neighborhood came running together (hearing an unusual sound within, and seeing a bright light like a pillar of fire resting upon the temple), and were astonished at what was taking place. This continued until the meeting closed at eleven p.m.” -- DHC 2:428

April 3 Next Sunday 1000 members came to morning service and Sacrament Meeting in the afternoon. Afterward the veils between the segments were dropped. Section 110 recorded by Warren Cowdery. It was not made public until 1843.

Section 110 Christ declares He has accepted the Temple. Moses: keys of the gathering of Israel. Elias: keys of the Gospel of Abraham. Elijah: the keys of this dispensation.

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