22 March 2009 Draper Temple dedication

Louise and I enjoyed the Draper Temple dedication this afternoon. I felt that the notes I took may be of interest to you. Thanks to each of you for your temple faithfulness.
Dad/Martin

Draper Temple Dedication Comments (temple #129)

22 March 2009

Bro. Roger Merrill (General Sunday School President)
All things in the temple witness of God.
Sight of Moroni on the spire inspires one to do missionary work.
The white clothing reminds us that we can be clean through the atonement.
While serving as proxy reminds us that God knows each of us by name.

Elder Lance Wickman (of the Seventy)
D&C 87 – revelation on war
V. 1-7: Beginning of wars
V. 8 Reminder for us to stand in holy places.
D&C 88 – Olive Leaf. Message of peace. Need to sanctify ourselves.
Can't go the temple occasionally and expect to be overwhelmed by the spirit. As we regularly go to the temple we will find that the temple will be in us.

Elder Jay Jensen (presidency of the Seventy)
As Christ healed the blind man by his touch, the Touch of the Master's Hand can heal us too.
Go to the temple to leave the world and think of holy things.
Place our burdens before the Lord in the temple.
As we are touched by the Master's hand, we can see clearly and will help us get rid of discord.
The temple helps us to see clearly and afar off (i.e., the eternal perspective) even in the midst of immediate difficult times.

Elder Russell M. Nelson
A mighty change comes when we focus on Christ.
When a Jewish archaeologist was asked what will be done when the Jerusalem temple is built again, he said he didn't know but to check with the Mormons because they will know!
D&C 128 – baptism for the dead. Do not treat the subject lightly because we without our dead cannot be made perfect.
Brigham Young – The tongues of angels need to wake up the people.
In the temple we learn of the three great pillars of eternity – creation, fall, atonement.
The temple stands as a great symbol of life after death.

President Thomas Monson
On the Mount of Transfiguration Peter said “it is good for us to be here.” It is the same with the temple.
Difficulties bring focus to our lives.
We must have the Spirit to recognize the guiding light. We can get it in the temple.
Must teach our children to marry in the temple.
No sacrifice is too great. We must go to the temple.
Must do the work for our ancestors. Not good enough just to do it for others.
It is easier to keep the commandments when we go to the temple.
Young people – tell others that you have a Heavenly Father and you are His spirit child.