We were able to enter the temple site to see the four cornerstones. The SE corner stone , the one with the most light, represents the First Presidency. Other corner stones represent the Melchezidek Priesthood, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the Aaronic Priesthood. There is a monument to the revelations given here: D&C 115 where the name of the Church is changed to the current name; section 118 stating the Twelve will leave from here to go on a mission across the seas; and section 119 that institutes tithing. (Sections 115-120 were given in Far West.)
As we stood in that sacred place, it was difficult to think of what the early Saints suffered without having such respect, awe, and reverence for them and their sacrifices. Even though many left the Church here, as in Kirtland, those who remained faithful laid the foundation for a great work. Someone said, “I don’t know what I would have done under those circumstances.” Another answered, “You would have done what they did, either followed the Prophet or left the Church.” Hopefully, we all would have followed the Prophet.
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