The Provo City Center Temple Dedicatory Prayer. Wilt thou preserve those who are and shall take thy message to the world. We desire righteousness. It pleases us that in this our day thou didst send Elijah the prophet, before the second coming of thy Son, to reveal that priesthood and confer those keys whereby thy children may be sealed up unto eternal life. Wilt thou cause that husbands and wives in Israel shall love each other and cleave unto their eternal companions and none else. Elder Marvin J. Ashton Of the Council of the Twelve, “Ogden Temple Dedicatory Prayer,” Ensign, Mar. And hasten the day, O Lord of Hosts, when the scattered remnants of Judah, after their pain, shall be sanctified in holiness before thee and shall build again the waste places of Jerusalem, that they may once again be numbered with thy people; that the promises may be fulfilled, “for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.”. Rededication is Sunday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Wilt thou preserve those who are and shall take thy message to the world. Father, we have in our hearts the spirit of praise and thanksgiving and worship. We thank thee, our Creator, for life and being and for the privilege of receiving our mortal probation in a day when thou hast revealed anew the terms and conditions of thy eternal plan of salvation. Protect them and their families as they fulfill their callings. "O Lord God Almighty, hear us in these our petitions, and answer us from heaven, thy holy habitation, where thou sittest enthroned, with glory, honor, power, majesty, might, dominion, truth, justice, judgment, mercy, and an infinity of fulness, from everlasting to everlasting.". We desire to bridle our passions, to control our appetites, and to rise above the lusts of the flesh and the evil and carnality that is everywhere to be found. We thank thee that from time to time thou dost part the veil and let thy servants on earth behold the ministries and labors of their fellow servants in the paradise of God; that thy servant President Joseph F. smith "saw the hosts of the dead, both small and great"; and also "an innumerable company of the spirits of the just, who had been faithful in the testimony of Jesus while they lived in mortality"; and that he saw "the Son of God" appear to them, "declaring liberty to the captives who had been faithful"; and that there the Son "preached to them the everlasting gospel, the doctrine of the resurrection and the redemption of mankind from the fall, and from individual sins on conditions of repentance.". Located in Ogden, Utah, it was originally built with a modern, single-spire design very similar to the Provo Utah Temple.During a renovation completed in 2014, the exterior and interior were extensively changed. We are thy people; pour out thy Spirit upon us. Let thy servants speak as with thy voice in inviting thy chosen ones to forsake the world and come out of darkness into the marvelous light of thy Son. Let thy spirit and blessings attend and guide the temple president and matron and all who officiate herein, that a feeling of holiness will prevail in every room of this, thy holy house. Fifty-two percent of all endowments in the Church was being done in these three temples. Wilt thou cause that husbands and wives in Israel shall love each other and cleave unto their eternal companions and none else. We thank thee that from time to time thou dost part the veil and let thy servants on earth behold the ministries and labors of their fellow servants in the paradise of God; that thy servant President Joseph F. smith “saw the hosts of the dead, both small and great”; and also “an innumerable company of the spirits of the just, who had been faithful in the testimony of Jesus while they lived in mortality”; and that he saw “the Son of God” appear to them, “declaring liberty to the captives who had been faithful”; and that there the Son “preached to them the everlasting gospel, the doctrine of the resurrection and the redemption of mankind from the fall, and from individual sins on conditions of repentance.”. The Ogden Utah Temple was rededicated Sunday, 21 September 2014, by President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after undergoing extensive renovation. May all that is done herein be done with an eye single to thy glory and the building of thy kingdom here upon the earth. Even so, amen and amen. Cause that the scattered remnants of thine ancient chosen people may open their hearts to the message of those living prophets whom thou dost now send to them. May all that is done herein be done with an eye single to thy glory and the building of thy kingdom here upon the earth. The Ogden Utah Temple and Provo Utah Temple were announced within days of each other in 1967 and were built with the same design. O let success attend thy work in all its parts; and let thy kingdom roll forth, as the stone cut from the mountain without hands, until it breaks in pieces all other kingdoms and fills the whole earth! The Kirtland Temple was the first temple in these latter days, and it played an important role in the restoration of priesthood keys. Our beloved Father in Heaven, Thou great Elohim, the Eternal God whom we love and worship, we come unto Thee in prayer as we dedicate this, Thy Holy House. We are grateful beyond any measure of expression for thy goodness and grace and for all thou hast done for us. The temple was closed in April 2011 for extensive renovation. Hallowed be thy name forever! Ogden Utah Temple Rededication - Dedicatory Prayer September 21, 2014 O God, our Eternal Father, Thou great Elohim, in the name of Thy Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, we bow before Thee on this sacred occasion with full hearts and grateful spirits. "How glorious is the voice we hear from heaven, proclaiming in our ears, glory, and salvation, and honor, and immortality, and eternal life; kingdoms, principalities, and powers!". Click Image to Open the File and Print . These are our desires, and thou hast said that thou wilt grant unto the children of men according to their desires, and we now call upon thee in faith and unity to fulfill thy promises and grant us the desires of our hearts in righteousness. We acknowledge thy hand in all things. We rejoice, O Lord, in thy infinite mercy whereby thou dost make available thy saving truths to the living and the dead, so that those who die without a knowledge of thee and thy Son, but who would have received his gospel with all their hearts, had they heard it in the flesh, may be heirs of the celestial kingdom. We have received thy messenger, even the messenger of the covenant, who has brought again thy everlasting gospel, to be a light to the world and a standard for thy people. This temple was to be the ninth Mormon temple built in Utah. We seek thy face, sing praises to thy holy name, and desire to follow in the footsteps of thy Son, to be like him, and to keep thy commandments, that we may dwell everlastingly in thy presence. Almighty Father, Thou great Elohim, we come before Thee in love and humility, in the name of Thy Beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. And we thank thee that thou art gathering scattered Israel out of Babylon, into thy Church and kingdom, so they may receive the blessings promised in thy holy temples. O let success attend thy work in all its parts; and let thy kingdom roll forth, as the stone cut from the mountain without hands, until it breaks in pieces all other kingdoms and fills the whole earth! And may we worship thee in spirit and in truth and signify our love for thee and thy work by keeping thy commandments! Our Father who art in heaven, even the God of our fathers, who keepeth covenants and showest mercy; thou Almighty Elohim who liveth and reigneth, from everlasting to everlasting; thou Man of Holiness and Man of Counsel who hast created us in thine own image and likeness and commanded us to worship thee in spirit and in truth; thou who knoweth all things and hast all power, all might, and all dominion—hallowed be thy great and holy name! O, our Father, we long for the day when the Prince of Peace shall come, when the earth shall rest and righteousness be found again upon her face; and it is our prayer, spoken out of humble and contrite hearts, that we shall abide the day and be found worthy to live with him whom thou hast appointed to stand as King of kings and Lord of lords, to whom be glory and honor and power and might both now and forever. The Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple is the 49th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. We rejoice in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon; in the revelations that bespeak thy mind and will; in the ministry among us of holy angels sent of thee to confer power and priesthood and keys upon men; in thy personal appearance and that of thy Son to usher in this final, great gospel dispensation; and in the outpouring of thy Holy Spirit, which reveals thy mind and will to us constantly. It has been our privilege, as guided by the whisperings of thy Spirit, to build unto thee this temple, which we now present unto thee as another of thy holy houses. We dedicate the walks, the ornamental landscaping—the trees, plants, flowers, and shrubbery. Ogden Utah Temple, Dedicatory Prayer. We rejoice in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon; in the revelations that bespeak thy mind and will; in the ministry among us of holy angels sent of thee to confer power and priesthood and keys upon men; in thy personal appearance and that of thy Son to usher in this final, great gospel dispensation; and in the outpouring of thy Holy Spirit, which reveals thy mind and will to us constantly. We are grateful that thou hast poured out upon us thy Holy Spirit, so that we can come to a perfect knowledge of the truth; so that we may be born again and be alive in Christ; so that we may cleanse and perfect our souls and stand spotless before thee at the last day. We pray for the spread of truth; we pray for the missionary cause; we seek strength and numbers and means to proclaim thy everlasting truths to more of thy other children in every nation, among every kindred, and speaking every tongue. O Lord, wilt thou bless us and keep us, and make thy face to shine upon us, and give us peace. Let them say: "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.". And so, O God our Heavenly and Eternal Father, we pray that we may perfect our families. Elder Randy D. Funk, a General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the Utah Area presidency, offers the dedicatory prayer during the Layton Utah Temple groundbreaking ceremony, conducted Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Layton Utah. Click Image to Open the File and Print. The temple dedication ceremony took place on April 6, 1877. The same service will be available on iOS phones beginning Sept. 1. As thou knowest, O our God, we are living in the last days when the signs of the times are being shown forth; when thou art hastening thy work in its time; and when we have already heard the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord and make his paths straight. Joseph Smith, as a result of a prayer, was visited by Jesus in the Kirtland Temple on a very special date, April 3, 1836, as recorded in section 110 of the Doctrine and Covenants. The Journey of New Beginnings Church of God in Christ in Clearfield, formerly the Finley Temple in Ogden, will celebrate with a dedicatory service Sunday, Oct. 4. In his sermon, President Lee was impressed to speak of some personal spiritual experiences which unmistakably indicated the nearness to … And now our Father, we thank thee for thy direction in building temples wherein the blessings of baptism and of celestial marriage and of eternal life may be made available to the living and the dead. The Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedicatory Prayer. Keep them free from sin and steadfast in their desires to be living witnesses of thy great latter-day work. We desire to bridle our passions, to control our appetites, and to rise above the lusts of the flesh and the evil and carnality that is everywhere to be found. Having written the dedicatory prayer, Joseph Fielding Smith assigned President Harold B. Lee to offer it. Presides at the dedication of the Provo Utah Temple. We are grateful that thou hast poured out upon us thy Holy Spirit, so that we can come to a perfect knowledge of the truth; so that we may be born again and be alive in Christ; so that we may cleanse and perfect our souls and stand spotless before thee at the last day. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, thine only Son. And now, O God, the Eternal Father, accept from our mouths these words of praise and thanksgiving and petition. We dedicate the font and ordinance rooms, and especially the sealing rooms, that they may be kept holy and that thy protecting care may be over them, and that thy Spirit may ever be present to inspire those who attend. Ogden Utah Temple, 21 September 2014. Protect all the mechanical parts, the lighting conduits and fixtures, the ventilating system and elevators, and all things pertaining to this building. Pictures copyright 1972 by the Corporation of the President, The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. Wilt thou pour out upon the young and rising generation the spirit of obedience and conformity that they may be led to honor their fathers and their mothers as thou didst command by the mouths of Moses and others of thy servants. It is our purpose to dedicate this temple to the Lord and to his holy purposes. We come before thee in the name of thine Only Begotten Son, even him through whom salvation cometh; him whom thou hast appointed to be our Advocate with thee; and we plead the cleansing power of his atoning blood. Click Image to Open the File and Print. Dedicatory Prayer Dedicated 27 March 1836 by Joseph Smith, Jr. 1 Thanks be to thy name, O Lord God of Israel, who keepest covenant and showest mercy unto thy … Since the beginning of Thy work in this dispensation, Thy people have been commanded to build temples. O God, our Heavenly Father, we have no words to express our gratitude to thee for all thou hast done for us and for all mankind. We seek thy face, sing praises to thy holy name, and desire to follow in the footsteps of thy Son, to be like him, and to keep thy commandments, that we may dwell everlastingly in thy presence. We humbly pray that thou wilt accept this edifice and pour out thy blessings upon it as a house to which thou wilt come and in which thy Spirit will direct all that is done, that it may be acceptable unto thee. We thank Thee for the beauty of this structure and for all who have labored to build it. 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