Oliver Cowdery published an account of the proceedings of the day in the Messenger and Advocate. The service began at 9 a. Sidney Rigdon read the 96th and 24th psalms. Rigdon then presented Joseph Smith Jr. Another hymn was sung. The meeting had a short intermission and recommenced in the afternoon with another hymn, remarks from Joseph Smith, and then Joseph presented the several presidents of the Church as being equal with himself, acknowledging them to be prophets and seers.
The vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Another hymn followed, and then Joseph Smith gave the dedicatory prayer, which is recorded in Doctrine and Covenants Another hymn was sung, President Smith asked the quorums and the congregation if they accepted the prayer, and then he conducted a vote.
The sacrament was administered. Joseph Smith then spoke about his mission. Williams spoke. Williams bore record that a Holy Angel of God, came and set between him and J. Smith sen. Three times. Another meeting was held later that same day in the temple, and the visions continued. I gave them Instruction in relation to the spirit of Prophecy and called upon the Congregation to speak, and not fear to prophecy good concerning the saints, for if you prophecy the falling of these hills and the rising of these valleys, The downfall of the enemies of Zion, and the rising of the Kingdom of God—it shall come to pass.
Unfortunately, Frederick G. Williams left no personal account of this experience. Most importantly, four accounts add that the angel was the Savior. The accounts are given in rough chronological order of the time they were written. The accounts are charted in the accompanying table.
Stephen Post. Brother Stephen Post kept a journal from his baptism in until his death in The entry for March 27—31, , tells of his attendance at the Kirtland Temple dedication and of the testimony Frederick G.
Williams bore of seeing an angel:. President F. Edward Partridge. Bishop Partridge also penned a few important lines about the temple dedication in his —36 diary. Williams, whom Partridge stated was the Savior. Sunday the 27 [March ] Met and dedicated the house of the Lord. Rigdon preached in the forenoon. Smith Jun made many remarks and delivered the dedication prayer. Williams saw an angel or rather the Savior during the fore-noon service.
Newel Knight. Newel Knight, another eyewitness, wrote an entry in his diary that supports the account that Joseph Smith identified the angel as Christ himself. When he [Williams] had described the dress and personal appearance of the holy visitor brother Joseph said it was Christ himself. This was to me a satisfaction to know that the Lord did come into the house we had labored so diligently to build to his name, and that he had accepted it of his servants.
Lydia Knight. Williams arose and testified that while the prayer was being offered, a personage came in and sat down between Father Smith and himself, and remained there during the prayer. He described his clothing and appearance. Joseph said that the personage was Jesus, as the dress described was that of our Savior, it being in some respects different to the clothing of the angels. George A. Apostle George A.
On the first day of the dedication, President Frederick G. Williams, one of the Council of the Prophet, and who occupied the upper pulpit, bore testimony that the Savior, dressed in his vesture without seam, came into the stand and accepted of the dedication of the house, that he saw him, and gave a description of his clothing and all things pertaining to it. That evening there was a collection of Elders, Priests, Teachers and Deacons, etc. Many individuals bore testimony that they saw angels, and David Whitmer bore testimony that he saw three angels passing up the south aisle, and there came a shock on the house like the sound of a mighty rushing wind, and almost every man in the house arose, and hundreds of them were speaking in tongues, prophecying or declaring visions, almost with one voice.
Heber C. President Heber C. Kimball recorded in his journal what Frederick said and included many details about the appearance of the messenger. During the ceremonies of the dedication an angel appeared and sat near President Joseph Smith, Sen.
Williams so that they had a fair view of his person. He was a very tall personage, black eyes, white hair, and stoop shouldered, his garment was white, extending to near his ankles, on his feet he had sandals. He was sent as a messenger to accept of the dedication. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it.
To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. President Thomas S. Monson President Thomas S. Download Media Close. I agree to the Terms of Use for media file use. The practice of repeated temple dedicatory sessions has continued, allowing large numbers of members to participate. Joseph Smith gave the dedicatory prayer for the Kirtland Temple, reading from a prepared text. The inspired prayer was recorded by Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and others the day before the dedication.
Often, especially in early temples, the prayers blessed the elements used in construction—rock, mortar, sand, plaster, or windows. Most dedicatory prayers have included the designation of specific rooms in the temple, highlighting their specific functions.
Those who attend a temple dedication participate in the Hosanna Shout. This shout is reminiscent of the praise offered by followers of Jesus Christ at His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Between and , the dedicatory services of a few newly constructed temples in significant historic sites, including Palmyra, New York; Winter Quarters, Nebraska; and Nauvoo, Illinois, were broadcast over a secure satellite system, allowing members of the Church in remote locations to participate.
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