The House of the Lord

Holiness to the Lord
The House of the Lord

Upon each of these holy houses these words are engraven. They are a mark of the purpouse that they are built. It is within the hallowed walls where all of the ordinances that are necessary for the salvation of God's children may be performed not only for the living, but for those who have passed beyond the time of their own mortality. Were it not for the sacred commandment to perform these ordinances all mankind could not be saved. An innumberable host of men, women and children have died without ever having had the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ; that He came into the world so that we might be delivered from sin and transgression. Neither were they afforded the opportunity to participate in the ordinances that would make it possible for them to return to the presance of our Heavenly Father. Because of God's desire that all mankind might be saved (John 3:16) he has revealed the means by which we may provide vicarious ordinances for those who are no longer among the living; that they might be afforded the opportunity to accept all of the principles and ordinences that are required to enter the Kingdom of God.

It has been quite some time since I was able to have the opportunity to enter one of these sacred houses, but I am pleased that once again I find myself in a position to attend The House of the Lord on behalf of my brethren.