Abraham H. Cannon on ceremony
Abraham H. Cannon10 quotes“The Presidents Woodruff and Smith both said they were willing for such a ceremony to occur, if done in Mexico, and Pres. Woodruff promised the Lord’s blessing to follow such an act.”
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Young what I should do with them. He said for me to have them sealed to me unless there were more than 999 of them. The doctrine startled me, but I had it done.
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon All our horror at such an union was due entirely to prejudice and the offspring of such union would be healthy and pure as any other.
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon At a priesthood meeting… the strongest language in regard to Plural Marriage was used that I ever heard
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon We take steps to get some flavors from the government for those who already have more wives than one.
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1894… I met with the Quorum and Presidency in the temple… President Woodruff then spoke..
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon And among other things it was stated that all men in position who would not observe and fulfill that law should be removed from their places.
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon In searching out my genealogy I found about four hundred of my female kindred who were never married. I asked Pres.
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon It was, however, resolved that ‘we use our private influence at present to prevent our brethren from going into court and promising to obey the law; and as soon as possible
Abraham H. CannonAbraham H. Cannon Bro Snow said I would live to see the time when brothers and sisters would marry each other in this church.
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Jim MorrisonJim Morrison Every ceremony or rite has a value if it is performed without alteration. A ceremony is a book in which a great deal is written. Anyone who understands can read it. One rite often contains more than a hundred books.
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