Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-28

were well worded, and they were evidently
very DESTROYS OF producing a good inn
preston. Undoubted faith in the divine
inspiration of Joseph Smith was expressed
/ by each.
MISS Gates and Mr.. Easton sang very
beautifully IAN Angel from on High"
The dedicatory prayer was then offered
! BY President Smith, part of it being read
and the remainder extemporaneous. 1t
was as follows:-
Oedicatory Prayer.
sour Father who art in heaven Hal
lowed be Thy most holy name. We, Thy
servants and handmaidens, representing
the Church OF Jesus Christ Of Latter day
Saints, have gathered here to dedicate this
monument TO the memory Of Thy servant.
Joseph Smith, the great prophet and seer
OF the nineteenth century, who was born
into the world near this spot, on the I'D
day OF December, 1895, one hundred years
ago.
at was from him that we received the
everlasting Gospel, revealed 10 him by the
Eternal Father, through Jesus Christ, the
Son.
with hearts full OF gratitude to Thee
for the light and truth OF Thy Gospel, the
authority Of the Holy Priesthood, and the
ordinances OF salvation for the living and
for the dead, revealed through Thy sery-
ant, Joseph smith; in loving remembrance
OF him. and grateful for the privilege of
being present on this occasion, we dedi-
cate TO Thee the ground on which stands
this monument, that il may be sacred and
most holy. We dedicate the foundation,
typical OF the foundation Thou hast laid,
OF apostles and prophets, with Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, as the chief corner stone.
We dedicate the base, as typifying the
rock Of revelation on which Thy church
is built. We dedicate the die, with its in
scriptions, as appropriate to the whole de-
sign. We dedicate the capstone, as a sign
Of the glorious crown that Thy servant,
Joseph, has secured unto himself through
his integrity to Thy cause, and of that
similar reward which shall grace the head
OF each OF his faithful followers. We ded-
lcate the spire, as token OF the inspired
man OF God whom Thou didst make in
deed a polished shaft in Thine hand,
rejecting the light OF heaven, even Thy
glorious light, unto the children OF men.
"We dedicate the whole monument, as
signifying the finished work Of human
redemption. And we now earnestly in
woke upon II Thy blessing, Lord, and
ask Thy divine approval, acceptance and
protection, that ii may stand as lasting
testimony TO the world Of the love and de-
votion Of rhy people, OF the opening of
the last dispensation and the coming of
the Son of Man. May It be preserved from
the rayages OF time, the disintegrating
action OF the elements, from upheavals OF
the earthis surface, and from the violence
OF human malice or caprice. May it be
surrounded by the influence OF the spirit
OF peace, and remain a Joy to Thy people
who may behold it, and a silent witness
for Thee to all who may look upon it.
"And may the light Of the Gospel re-
stored to the earth through Thy servant,
the prophet Joseph Smith, shine forth to
every land and nation, until all people
shall come to the knowledge OF Thy truth,
and the name OF Thy chosen minister be
known for good, and not for evil, unto the
uttermost parts OF the earth.
BLESS those who have contributed OF
their means for the erection OF this monu-
ment. And remember in loving Kindness
all Thy people. Deal out blessing, pros
perity and continued happiness upon our
glorious country and all her people. Bless
and preserve our nation, and guide those
who direct her affairs in all their exalted
stations. Give the judicial. lawmakiDg
and executive branches OF our government
adequate wisdom, that her integrity may
be preserved, and that her glorious insti-
tutions, the Just liberties OF her people and
served and perpetuated.
And, @ God, we ask Thee, in the name
OF thy Son, Jesus Christ, that Thou Wilt
bless and sanctify all the land surround
ing this spot. sacred to the memory OF all
Thy people, it being the birthplace OF Thy
servant, Joseph. May Il be halioweo by
Thy people. May Thy blessing abide upon
II, that il may be a blessed place, where
Thy people may visit from time to time
and rejoice in contemplating Thy good
ness in that Thou hast restored TO the
earth the iulness of the Gospel OF Thy Son,
with ali the power and authority neces-
sary to administer il and all its ordi-
nances unto the inhabitants Of the earth,
for their salvation and for the redemption
OF their dead.
"And inasmuch as this little cottage has
been erected and provision made by W hich
all the expenses thereof may be betrayed,
we offer unto hee this building, and ask
that Thou wilt sanctify it; for we dedicate
il unto Thee, and consecrate II 70 the
needs OF those who shall come to visit here
TO contemplate, and to receive instruction,
light and understanding concerning Thy
great latter uay work. MAY no harm come
10 this little dwelling. May those who
dwell here possess the spirit of light and
truth in their hearts. May their souls
burn with love for the salvation OF the
human family, ana may they take great
shall come, for their comfort and enlight-
eminent, that they may be assisted in their
search for that which will exalt them and
bring them back into Thy presence.
1--WE ask Thee also, Heavenly Father,
that Thou wilt remember in Thy mercy
and in Thy continued love Thy servant,
Junius +. Wells, who has borne this great
labor and responsibility. May Thy bless
ing and peace abide in him. We thank
Thee for him, for his integrity, for his
persistent and intelligent labor in the
accomplishment of this work. We pray
for Thy blessings TO be upon him from this
time henceforth and forever. Bless him
with those things that are needful for life,
and with Thy Spirit, that he may continue
10 live in the lighl OF Thy countenanee.
"Wilt Thou bless abundantly also those
who have taken part in this labor-tht
llahorers, those who have directed the
work, and those who have furnished the
material and the skill with which this
labor has been accomplished. We ask
Tiny blessing upon them, Holy Father, one
and all. May they prosper in the land
Nav they be blessed Of the Lord in theiI
basket and IN their store, in their out
going and incoming, when they shall Inc
down and when they shall rise up. . God