Proceedings at the Dedication of the Joseph Smith Memorial Monument
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Excerpt from Proceedings at the Dedication of the Joseph Smith Memorial Monument: At Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont, December 23rd, 1905 For many years it has been the fond hope of many Latter-day Saints that the Solomon Mack farm at Sharon, Windsor county, Viermont, should eventually become the property of the Church, to be held because of its historical interest in connection with the birth of the Prophet through whom the God of Israel restored the everlasting Gospel. With none has this dream of hope been more enthusiastically considered than it has by Elder Junius F. Wells, to whom belongs the everlasting credit of bringing about the conditions that made the purchase possible. With this idea in view, early in the year 1905, Elder Wells, at the request of the First! Presidency and in accordance with plans already prepared by himself, visited Sharon and inquired into the identity of the location of the Solomon Mack farm, which was occupied by the Smiths in December 1805, when the Prophet Joseph was born. After a careful and successful study of the situation, all arrangements were made by Eider Wells, and on the 23rd day of May, acting as agent for the Trustee-Trust, he purchased for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this important site. It was with joyful acclamations that the announcement of the purchase was received by the thousands of Latter-day Saints. Shortly following the purchase of the property - a description of which is given in this pamphlet - the idea was conceived by Elder Wells and readily responded to by the authorities of the Church, that it would be most fitting to erect on, or near the site of the Prophets birth, a monument to his memory and honor, to be dedicated and unveiled December 23, 1905, the centennial anniversary of his birth. The important work of designing and building a suitable memorial was intrusted by the Presidency to the capable supervision of Elder Wells, who made his residence in South Royalton where he could properly conduct the work. The construction of the monument was surrounded by innumerable difficulties, many of which appeared insurmountable; but with his characteristic faith and perseverance, and aided by the providence of God, Brother Wells succeeded most admirably, far beyond the fondest expectation of the Saints. By the 8th of December, after these many trials and difficulties were overcome, the monument of polished granite, without doubt the largest of the kind in the world, was completed without a flaw or scratch to mar its beauty. It rises 50 feet, 10 inches and weighs nearly 100 tons. The polished shaft, typical of a perfect man, is 38¿ feet and weighs 39 tons, each foot corresponding to one year of the Prophets life. It stands on the high rolling hills of historic Vermont, a monumental testimony to the world of the inspiration of the youthful Seer of latter days, and the glorious Gospel through him revealed from God to man. Through its silent testimony let us hope that many of the children of our Father will be led to the fulness of Truth and to praise His holy name. Near the monument on the exact spot where the old house stood, a modern cottage, plainly yet beautifully furnished, has been built. In the living room of this new cottage the hearthstone of the old Smith home still remains in its natural position before the fireplace, marking a hallowed spot. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
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