Brigham Young preaches: "Who can tell us of the inhabitants of this little planet that shines of an evening, called the moon? When we view its face we may see what is termed 'the man in the moon,' and what some philosophers declare are the shadows of mountains. But these sayings are very vague, and amount to nothing; and when you inquire about the inhabitants of that sphere you find that the most learned are as ignorant in regard to them as the most ignorant of their fellows. So it is with regard to the inhabitants of the sun. Do you think there is any life there? No question of it; it was not made in vain. It was made to give light to those who dwell upon it, and to other planets." (1)
-- 140 years ago - Jul 24, 1870
Final unveiling of Brigham Young Monument at South Temple and Main in Salt Lake City was held. (2)
-- 110 years ago - Jul 24, 1900
[Anointed Quorum] Thursday, "the Holly order" met at 4 p.m. at Willard Richards's "office" (HCK, WC-S), and "the Quorum agreed to take no more snuff & tobacco for 6 weeks" (WR). (3)
-- 165 years ago - Jul 24, 1845
1 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
2 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
3 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45
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