The House of the Lord in Kirtland was dedicated. (1)
Kirtland Temple dedicated. (2)
The first temple (Kirtland, Ohio) is dedicated, during which several people see visions of angels and Jesus, as well as "tongues of fire." Second Counselor Frederic G. Williams "arose and testified that while Pres[i]d[en]t [Sidney] Rigdon was making his first prayer an angel entered the window and took his [position] seated between Father Smith and himself. . . .President David Whitmer also saw angels in the House." The congregation sings William W. Phelps's "The Spirit of God Like a Fire Is Burning," the most popular Mormon hymn composed during Joseph Smith's lifetime. In the minutes of this meeting, Joseph Smith presents the Twelve as "Prophets and Seers" and the First Council of Seventy as "Apostles and special witnesses to the nations." The dedicatory prayer fills eight journal pages. $960 in donations are received from the congregation to defray the expenses of building the temple. (3)
The first dedication of the Kirtland Temple is held. (4)
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith dedicated the Kirtland Temple which was later recorded in Doctrine & Covenants 109. (5)
[Joseph Smith] The first temple (Kirtland, Ohio) is dedicated, during which several people see visions of angels and Jesus, as well as "tongues of fire." The congregation sings William W. Phelps's "The Spirit of God Like a Fire Is Burning," the most popular Mormon hymn composed during Smith's lifetime. In the minutes of this meeting, Smith presents the Twelve as "Prophets and Seers" and the First Council of Seventy as "Apostles and special witnesses to the nations." (6)
[Joseph Smith] -6 April Dedication of House of the Lord in Kirtland; solemn assembly; Pentecostal experiences; keys restored. (7)
[Joseph Smith] Joseph dedicates the Kirtland Temple. (8)
[Joseph Smith] (age 30)Dedicates the Kirtland Temple (see D&C 109). (9)
[Lucy Mack Smith] Kirtland Temple dedication (D&C 109). (10)
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 109. Dedicatory prayer, Kirtland House of the Lord. Please accept this house, which was completed in tribulation and poverty. Best books, learning by study and faith. A house of prayer, fasting, learning, God. Dedication. Wisdom of best books, learning by study and faith. No unclean thing to enter. Smite enemies. Pour out gift of tongues. Remember those driven from Jackson county. Wipe out mob if they won't repent. Establish Constitution forever. Soften hearts to receive missionaries. Appoint more stakes. Redeem children of Jacob (Indians). Return Jews to their lands. Convert Indians and scattered remnants of Israel. Remember Joseph and family , families of other presidents and church. At resurrection, let us join you in cloud of glory. Hear and answer our petitions.
Earliest source, Manuscript History, 718-723; added to the Doctrine and Covenants in 1876. (11)
Kirtland (Historical Site) Temple; Location: Kirtland, Ohio, USA; Announcement: 27 December 1832; Dedication: 27 March 1836 by Joseph Smith, Jr.; Style: Federal Georgian and New England Colonial; Notes: Owned and operated by Community of Christ (12)
[U.S. Religious History] The first Mormon temple was dedicated in Kirtland, Ohio. (13)
Footnotes:
1 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
2 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
3 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
4 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
6 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
7 - Joseph Smith Papers, Timeline of Events, http://josephsmithpapers.org/TimelineOfEvents.htm
8 - More Good Foundation, Timeline, http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
9 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
10 - Proctor, Scott and Maurine Jensen, editors, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced
11 - Kenny, Scott, "Doctrine and Covenants," http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
12 - Wikipedia, List of Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_temples_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints#List_of_temples
13 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
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