Ebook: Temples of the Most High

Temples of the Most High is a compilation of rare, inspirational, and inaccessible writings of such great men as Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Orson Pratt, Parley P. Pratt, Wilford Woodruff, Orson Hyde, John Taylor, Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Heber C. Kimball and others. The quality of this compilation will speak for itself and needs no comment. It is hoped that its pages will inspire many souls and that the downcast may be cheered by its message.

"I wish to notice this. We read in the Bible, that there is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars. In the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, the glories are called, telestial, terrestrial, and celestial, which is the highest. These are worlds, different departments, or mansions, in our Father's house. Now those men, or those women, who know no more about the power of God, and the influence of the Holy Spirit, than to be led entirely by another person, suspending their own understanding, and pinning their fate upon another's sleeve, will never be capable of entering into the celestial glory, to be crowned as they anticipate; they will never be capable of becoming Gods. They cannot rule themselves to say nothing of ruling others, but they must be dictated to in every trifle, like a child. They cannot control themselves in the least, but James, Peter, or somebody else must control them. They never can become Gods, nor be crowned as rulers with glory, immortality, and eternal lives. They never can hold scepters of glory, majesty, and power in the celestial kingdom. Who will? Those who are valiant and inspired with the true independence of heaven, who will go forth boldly in the service of their God, leaving others to do as they please, determined to do right, though all mankind besides should take the opposite course. Will this apply to any of you? Your own hearts can answer." —President Brigham Young