CELEBRATE THE RESTORATION
with Praising the Prophet and The Glory of the Son
by Sharon Price Anderson
The "restitution of all things" which was prophesied in Acts * began when Joseph Smith went into a grove of trees near his father's farm and prayed to know which church he should join.
*And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. (Acts 3:20-21)
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Fourteen is Young
Fourteen is young
to yearn for wisdom, to study, ponder and ask for answers that will change a world. But early in greening grove of a Palmyra spring youthful limbs in outgrown homespun bend among fresh ferns unfolding on the forest floor. A voice speaks fervently, Father. Evil, slithering through confusion of decaying leaves, strikes suddenly, binds the tongue, |
strangles the inquiry--
Which one . . . ? Struggling against impending doom, the sinking supplicant prays more earnestly, Father! Eternity opens. Descending light dispels the gloom. Believing eyes behold both the Father and the Son. Fourteen is young to disturb the powers of darkness, to learn who God is, who we are, and what we may become. —Sharon Price Anderson |
I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. . . When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him! (Joseph Smith History 1:16-17)
The following portraits and quotes by prophets who knew Joseph Smith are included in Praising the Prophet:
The Glory of the Son
by Sharon Price Anderson
by Sharon Price Anderson
This volume will enhance readers' understanding of the life and mission of Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father's great plan of happiness, and other Gospel truths that have been restored in these latter-days.
Chapter Headings, Art Work, and Selected Poems
Chapter Headings, Art Work, and Selected Poems
The Glory of the Son (with 180 pages) includes 14 poems that have been published in Ensign, New Era, and BYU Studies.
1. FROM THE BEGINNING: Old Testament patriarchs, prophets, premortal councils to Malachi.
2. LAMB OF GOD: Birth, life, miracles, atonement, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 3. LATTER-DAY LEGACY: Joseph Smith, the Restoration, living prophets, pioneers, general faithfulness, Zion. 4. BECOMING SAINTS: Faith, friendship, prayer, service, sacrifice, and other principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 5. FAMILIES BLESSED: The heavenly pattern of fathers, mothers, and children—nuclear and inter-generational families. 6. REMEMBERING HIM: Many things remind us of Christ including Sabbath day, sacrament, Christmas. 7. HOUSE OF THE LORD: Temples in the latter-days, ordinances and covenants |
Re: Chapter Heading Illustrations
A special thanks to Joseph F Brickey for his work which appears on chapter heading # 2. LAMB OF GOD
and to Emma Taylor for allowing us to use the detail from Love One Another for chapter heading #4 BECOMING SAINTS.
A special thanks to Joseph F Brickey for his work which appears on chapter heading # 2. LAMB OF GOD
and to Emma Taylor for allowing us to use the detail from Love One Another for chapter heading #4 BECOMING SAINTS.
Son of Man by Joseph F. Brickey
Love One Another by Emma Taylor
Selected Poems from "The Glory of the Son"
from chapters as noted
from chapters as noted
Chapter 2 "Lamb of God"
In Bethlehem Not far from Mount Moriah where the Father of the Faithful built an altar of native stone, and binding Isaac, laid him on the fire-ready wood of sacrifice, before he saw the thicket-caught ram, Mary lays her first-born son, wrapped in swaddling bands, on tinder-dry hay in limestone manger of a stable-cave. Fulfilled again are words of Abraham-- God will provide himself a lamb. Chapter 3 "Latter-day Legacy"
Traveling Light Chariots of Israel, fire hidden in wood of handcart wheels, churn the dust, rut the rock, toil heat and cold. Wet from yet another crossing of the Platte, they are bent to round-- Zion bound. Those who go leave all but seventeen pounds of poverty, carefully weighed. Each ounce considered, they abandon offence, desert regret, lessen their load, hastening the trail a thousand miles where oxen pulled. Evening river and western sky glow gold as a pillar of faith, their vision of hope. Igniting a legacy, they muscle the mountains, courage the road. Campfires of a hundred days mark the way we will follow, traveling light. |
Chapter 4 "Becoming Saints"
From the Fountain From freely flowing fountain, living water, pure as love, fully fills the holy vessel. Willingly, I enter liquid abundance of the font, become a momentary embryo wholly covered by God’s goodness, each part immersed in this new birth then quickened by the Spirit’s breath. In desert of thirst, shadow of death, I eagerly receive the copious cup. Drinking deeply, I empty it completely and am perfectly imbued with abounding grace of living water flowing freely from the fountain. Chapter 5 "Families Blessed"
In Strong Arms Hush, little one, dressed in innocence, encircled in safety. Listen to the love that blesses you. Be still in strong arms while one with priesthood power, pronouncing your name, places this new stone in the foundation of your faith. Then when dangers lurk along your way, trembling your soul, stumbling your steps, recall this day. Believe that circles of unseen angels, summoned by your name, will bear you up. |
Chapter 6 "Remembering Him"
Quiet as Starlight sweeter than sugar plums, warm as Christmas memories, welcome as a candle in the window guiding us home, soft as lamb’s wool, still as peace, the Spirit speaks. Chapter 7 "House of the Lord"
In Your Name Descending below all things, bleeding sorrow from every pore, He was fully bathed in grief that we might be cleansed, rescued from death and hell. I descend marble temple steps, enter baptismal waters. Completely immersed, bearing His name and yours, I hold my breath. Emerging, rising, may you inhale everlasting life; together may we dwell in heaven. |
Note: On the "Plan of Happiness" page of this site you will find . . .
1) A summary of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father's Plan of Happiness
2) An article bout the title of the book: The Glory of the Son and The Glory of the Sun. 3) Page numbers for special occasion poems |
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