For those who don’t know, we don’t worship the angel Moroni. It’s a symbol the second coming of Christ and the message of teaching the world of Christ’s mission
The artist who created this statue was, supposedly, inspired by the description of an angel in Revelations chapter 14, vs 6 and 7: And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters."
@@Baseballisbest67 It did. Which was significant, it heralded the closure of all temples, missionaries returning, and covid. The sky was dark and dismal. Now this is put back on, gleaming, majestic, clear blue skies. It seems to signal a change or something complete. Major things in store for our world soon.
How honored I am to say I belong to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and how fortunate my family has to have been sealed together in the lords house in Houston Texas… I hope to someday be able to visit Salt Lake City and see as the statue of the angel Moroni stands atop of this holy house … awesome job to all that have worked so hard 🙏
So glad it's back! With the newer temples not having an Angel Moroni on top anymore, I'm glad to see the Salt Lake Temple have that really neat part of Church History restored.
How lovely! Angel Moroni is back where he belongs atop the Salt Lake temple! He won't fall off or lose his trumpet if other earthquakes come! ❤ Well done to everyone who is working on the temple!
I saw the Angel on top today from the mall bridge in Salt Lake, and didn't realize it was just put there until I got home and saw this video. It was glistening brightly in the sun.
I was on the 2nd floor of the Church History Library when I heard a great commotion by the window facing the temple. There was a crowd of employees and missionaries watching the placement. I went over to the fountain area to film all this. What a big crowd! Happy to see the statue back on top after so many years.
I love how this really is a parable in our own lives. We need to strengthen our foundations against the storms that are sure to come. Connect to the strong foundation of the Savior and his Gospel.
Para mi es maravilloso poder ver todo esto, serví una misión en 1998 y vi cuando el nuevo tabernáculo estaba en construcción y como soy de México pensé nunca mas volveré a ver todo esto, años más tarde me casé aquí en Utah y tengo la gran ventaja de poder ver de primera mano como la iglesia continúa haciendo su trabajo , como el evangelio continúa siendo predicado en verdad quiero que nuestros antepasados pioneros sepan que su trabajo arduo no fue en vano sino que somos herederos de una gran bendición.
Thankful for each Temple upon the earth, and grateful for the prophet Moroni and all he has done in fulfilling his assignments from the Lord. There is lots more to come forth 🙂😘
Glory to God in the high, wonderful, glorious.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ This is the only living Church, The Church of of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saint on the face of the earth.❤❤❤❤❤ Gather together my the children of God.❤❤❤❤
I love how the people in placing the statue are just the normal workers in their Work clothing. That’s how the Lord gets his work done by the small and simple things and that’s what most of us are small and simple, but filled with the love of God and a testimony of his only begotten Son.
Muchas Gracias por tanta historia sagrada acerca del templo de Lago Salado y la colocación del ángel Moroni en su cima que es un estandarte hasta el fin del mundo. Patagonia norte de Argentina.🇦🇷
We receive The Father by recieving His Son. We receive Jesus by recieving His servants. (Matthew 10: 40) Am recalling with the 1991 renovations there was a new movie I loved so much: "The Mountain of The Lord!" Much of the story told today was in that movie. Hosannahs !
Glory day!!! All may not be well in Zion, but his light shines in moments like this. He approves of this work, and we will not be stopped in completing it. I can't wait until this temple is rededicated in 2 years, it standing for the millenium.
I'm related to Cyrus Dallin. He is my great, great, great cousin. It is really cool that he finally decide to do this. He has done alot of Indian statues also. The Indian at SLC capital is his too. I have the original newspaper when they put Moroni on the temple. It is exciting.
Yes I know that .and I won't everyone too know jusus christ of our heavenly father loves us.im so greatfull for my mission nairs.o feel the holly goats I love my heaven father.and I'm so blessed of his word.this is my heavenly father jusus Chris my lord hey men..❤
01:18 - Emily Utt, Church Historic Sites Curator, provides background on the history and symbolism of the angel Moroni statue 02:27 - Placing of the original statue in 1892 and its significance in reminding us that the heavens are open 02:56 - Bishop Caussé emphasizes the ongoing work and importance of temples in making covenants with God and uniting families for eternity 03:38 - Importance of strengthening the temple's foundation, both physically and spiritually, as taught by President Russell M. Nelson 04:22 - Elder Larry Wilson, descendant of Brigham Young, discusses the role of temple covenants in connecting us eternally to God and each other 05:30 - Brigham Young's work in organizing and systematizing temple ceremonies as directed by Joseph Smith 07:14 - Establishing the Salt Lake Temple at the center of the city and Latter-day Saint worship 08:14 - Mark Woodruff, descendant of Wilford Woodruff, shares how Wilford Woodruff continued the vision of temple work and the importance of family history 09:44 - Wilford Woodruff's teachings on continuing revelation related to temple work and the eternal nature of family relationships 10:49 - Bishop Caussé expresses appreciation for the remarks honoring past leaders and current workers
I cannot wait till I travel to Salt Lake City to come and behold this magnificent temple besides the whole Temple Square complex owned by the Church. What if this was renamed Salt Lake City Utah Temple during its dedication? I would support the rename. P.S. Your comments are welcome.
I remember when they put the statue on top of the temple in Manhattan NYC!! It took a long time to get that statue up there. The people living in the building next door were livid saying it would block their view of the city. The church bought the building next to the temple and the statue went up!! The temple presidency lives there along with a lot of missionaries serving in Manhattan.
They didn't clarify if the capstone was new or restored. While others love the angel I care more about the stone. The original was carved by my Great-grandfather Robert and his father William Despain.
What a beautiful heritage for your family! The Church Newsroom reports that items within the original capstone are in poor condition; however, it does not say anything about the capstone itself. My belief is that, if it is at all possible, the original capstone will be preserved as it is a significant part of Church history and of this Temple in particular.
From the Church website: Only five temples feature an angel Moroni statue holding the gold plates. They are the Los Angeles California Temple, Washington D.C. Temple, Seattle Washington Temple, Jordan River Utah Temple, and Mexico City Mexico Temple.
I don't think so. The Angel Moroni atop the Salt Lake Temple is historic and was placed there by the original builders of the Temple. Their purpose was to show an angel blowing a trumpet to represent proclaiming the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ to all the earth.
I think of the figure of Moroni atop temples help remind me that I should try to do what angels do, which is to help bring souls unto Jesus Christ on both sides of the veil. It could be similar to why the ancient Tabernacle of the congregation I believe had cherubim on it.
Moroni 6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, 7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. New Testament- Revelation 14:6-7 KJV 36 And now, verily saith the Lord, that these things might be known among you, O inhabitants of the earth, I have sent forth mine angel flying through the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel, who hath appeared unto some and hath committed it unto man, who shall appear unto many that dwell on the earth. 37 And this gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. 38 And the servants of God shall go forth, saying with a loud voice: Fear God and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgment is come; 39 And worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters- Doctrine & Covenants 133:36-39
Hate to say this but I was disappointed in this. No opening prayer, no closing prayer, just the Presiding Bishop and two emeritus general authorities mouthing blather. While I am glad to see the statue back on the temple, I was disappointed by the lack of reverence. Is this what the church has come to? No wonder I went less active six years ago.
Who am I to correct general authorities, BUT the angel on top of temples isn’t Moroni. It’s just a symbol of maybe all the angels that participated in the restoration of the gospel, like in the Rev. 14:6. It wasn’t an specific angel, but many. If anything, that angel could be said is Joseph Smith. But again, calling it Moroni can be distracting to our faith in Jesus Christ (like why do we have Moroni on top of our temples) and to the message of the center of our belief to other non-member individuals. This is my two cents.
I share somewhat your concern. This is what I plan to post on Facebook with this video: Progressing beautifully, the amazing restoration of the historical Salt Lake Temple. While we do not worship the angel Moroni, it is a symbol of the Second Coming of Christ and the message of teaching the world of Christ's mission. ______________________ One of the posts to this video was the inspiration.
There’s a good reason and a very special reason that the statue is the angel Moroni. He was the very first resurrected being whom Joseph saw, after God and Christ in Joseph’s first vision. It is because Heavenly Father sent Moroni to Joseph Smith’s bedroom on an evening approximately three and a half years after Joseph’s vision of God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Moroni came for a very specific and important reason: to usher in the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and to inform Joseph that he was chosen to do so. This is recorded in the beginning pages of every Book of Mormon. It’s called The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I encourage you to read it again, and then ask yourself whether naming the angel Moroni is a good reason. It is quite refreshing to read every time I do! In his testimony, Joseph retells of the angel Moroni appearing in his room that night three times, each time quoting the same passages from mostly the Old Testament that were about to be fulfilled, reciting the same passages of scriptures each time, without any variation. He also told Joseph about the golden plates and gave him a vision of where they were deposited in a stone box on the hill Cumorah and told him that he was not to show them to any person until commanded to do so. He was also warned that he would be tempted to use the gold plates for other than the use God intended them for. In the Pearl of Great Price, it is explained in more detail. Joseph said Moroni quoted part of the third chapter of Malachi, as well as the fourth. Moroni also quoted to Joseph the eleventh chapter of Isaiah, saying that it was about to be fulfilled. He also quoted part of the third chapter of Acts in the New Testament. Moroni quoted the second chapter of Joel, saying that this was not yet fulfilled, but was soon to be. Joseph also wrote, “He quoted many other passages of scripture, and offered many explanations which cannot be mentioned here.” Then Moroni ascended back into heaven, then appeared to Joseph in his room twice more that evening and quoted the very same scriptures, without the least variation. After the third visit was over, the rooster crowed, and Joseph realized their interviews occupied the whole of the night. The next day, the exhausted Joseph was sent home by his father and on his way home, Moroni again appeared a fourth time and related the very same things as before, and also told Joseph to go and tell his father about all of it. I truly hope, after being reminded and realizing that God sent Moroni on a very special mission to earth in order to inform Joseph Smith about his great mission as the first prophet of this new dispensation, when the Gospel of Jesus Christ was being restored, that you realize the great and wonderful importance that the angel, Moroni played in ushering in the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to prepare the world for Jesus Christ’s Second Coming! The angel Moroni is playing the trumpet for a reason! It is to let the world know that the Gospel has been restored to the earth, and that everyone will eventually hear about it, “a sounding in their ears” of the good news of God! 😊
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For those who don’t know, we don’t worship the angel Moroni. It’s a symbol the second coming of Christ and the message of teaching the world of Christ’s mission
The artist who created this statue was, supposedly, inspired by the description of an angel in Revelations chapter 14, vs 6 and 7:
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters."
Yes. However didn’t the trumpet fall off during the last earthquake during covid ?
@@Baseballisbest67 It did. Which was significant, it heralded the closure of all temples, missionaries returning, and covid. The sky was dark and dismal. Now this is put back on, gleaming, majestic, clear blue skies. It seems to signal a change or something complete. Major things in store for our world soon.
How honored I am to say I belong to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and how fortunate my family has to have been sealed together in the lords house in Houston Texas… I hope to someday be able to visit Salt Lake City and see as the statue of the angel Moroni stands atop of this holy house … awesome job to all that have worked so hard 🙏
So glad it's back! With the newer temples not having an Angel Moroni on top anymore, I'm glad to see the Salt Lake Temple have that really neat part of Church History restored.
The work of God will always align with the word of God.
How lovely! Angel Moroni is back where he belongs atop the Salt Lake temple! He won't fall off or lose his trumpet if other earthquakes come! ❤
Well done to everyone who is working on the temple!
I saw the Angel on top today from the mall bridge in Salt Lake, and didn't realize it was just put there until I got home and saw this video. It was glistening brightly in the sun.
Yay! And may our Savior return quickly! And yay for General Conference this weekend!
I was on the 2nd floor of the Church History Library when I heard a great commotion by the window facing the temple. There was a crowd of employees and missionaries watching the placement. I went over to the fountain area to film all this. What a big crowd! Happy to see the statue back on top after so many years.
I love how this really is a parable in our own lives. We need to strengthen our foundations against the storms that are sure to come. Connect to the strong foundation of the Savior and his Gospel.
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🎉 Magnificent doctrinal reminders on such an exciting day.
Great news! Love seeing the Salt Lake Temple being restored to its full beauty
Para mi es maravilloso poder ver todo esto, serví una misión en 1998 y vi cuando el nuevo tabernáculo estaba en construcción y como soy de México pensé nunca mas volveré a ver todo esto, años más tarde me casé aquí en Utah y tengo la gran ventaja de poder ver de primera mano como la iglesia continúa haciendo su trabajo , como el evangelio continúa siendo predicado en verdad quiero que nuestros antepasados pioneros sepan que su trabajo arduo no fue en vano sino que somos herederos de una gran bendición.
❤i am lucky and blessed for the Temple covenant .
Thank you Lord for l was able to witness Angel Moroni is now place on top of the Salt Lake Temple. Happy to see Angel Moroni. I thank Thee LORD AMEN
Thank you for sharing this with us.Praise the lord the work is going forward
Thankful for each Temple upon the earth, and grateful for the prophet Moroni and all he has done in fulfilling his assignments from the Lord. There is lots more to come forth 🙂😘
Glory to God in the high, wonderful, glorious.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ This is the only living Church, The Church of of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saint on the face of the earth.❤❤❤❤❤ Gather together my the children of God.❤❤❤❤
This gives me happy chills!! Yayyyy, I am so excited for the temple to open! ❤
I love how the people in placing the statue are just the normal workers in their Work clothing. That’s how the Lord gets his work done by the small and simple things and that’s what most of us are small and simple, but filled with the love of God and a testimony of his only begotten Son.
Muchas Gracias por tanta historia sagrada acerca del templo de Lago Salado y la colocación del ángel Moroni en su cima que es un estandarte hasta el fin del mundo. Patagonia norte de Argentina.🇦🇷
That was beautifully done thank you for sharing love from down under 😊
Such a wonderful milestone!
It’s so wonderful to see the angel Moroni place upon,l wish that they well put in the small temples to
This is amazing! Praise God
So exciting! Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing such a good view of the placement at the end!
I'm also a direct descendant of Brigham Young!
Really? Wow
We receive The Father by recieving His Son. We receive Jesus by recieving His servants.
(Matthew 10: 40)
Am recalling with the 1991 renovations there was a new movie I loved so much: "The Mountain of The Lord!" Much of the story told today was in that movie.
Hosannahs !
My great great grandfather watched the Angel Moroni placed on that temple originally. And I got to watch it on this video today.
That's amazing ,and a blessing too ,where are you from ?
This is awesome to see! ❤
Thank you for posting this.
You bet!
Avery enjoyable informational teachings for all of us thankyou for sharing this revelation with all of us
Glory day!!! All may not be well in Zion, but his light shines in moments like this. He approves of this work, and we will not be stopped in completing it. I can't wait until this temple is rededicated in 2 years, it standing for the millenium.
Bishop Caussé has such a big and contagious smile. I love it 😊
Yes he does! His joyfulness created an immediate sense of joy within myself!
I love to see the temple.
I'm related to Cyrus Dallin. He is my great, great, great cousin. It is really cool that he finally decide to do this. He has done alot of Indian statues also. The Indian at SLC capital is his too. I have the original newspaper when they put Moroni on the temple. It is exciting.
Thank you!!!!!!!
Get on and stay on the covenant path!
11:57 Angel Moroni looked like he was flying like an angel ❤
Glory Hallelujah!!
Bishop Caussé blowing the air horn is now one of my favorite things 😂
Hooray for Israel!!!
Wonderful and inspiring.
Awesome, and great information at 1:20. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hang on to that trumpet, Moroni!
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
Gleams like gold!
Open House for this temple is going to be a wild party. Excited for it
This is historic!
That was awesome!
Yes I know that .and I won't everyone too know jusus christ of our heavenly father loves us.im so greatfull for my mission nairs.o feel the holly goats I love my heaven father.and I'm so blessed of his word.this is my heavenly father jusus Chris my lord hey men..❤
Exciting!
Very Cool.
Wonderful!!
Drove by the temple over the weekend, noticed Moroni(and his trumpet) was back. Very happy to see that.
Very beautiful ❤
That’s so cool!
I don't know what it is but seeing that go back up bring me great joy I can't wait I'm excited for the times ahead
God loves you ❤️
This is why, after I get home from my mission, I want to work in the Church History Department.
Sacred. Special. Spectacular. 💗🙏
Yeah!!!
Beautiful
i really want to visit this place
You won't be disappointed...
01:18 - Emily Utt, Church Historic Sites Curator, provides background on the history and symbolism of the angel Moroni statue
02:27 - Placing of the original statue in 1892 and its significance in reminding us that the heavens are open
02:56 - Bishop Caussé emphasizes the ongoing work and importance of temples in making covenants with God and uniting families for eternity
03:38 - Importance of strengthening the temple's foundation, both physically and spiritually, as taught by President Russell M. Nelson
04:22 - Elder Larry Wilson, descendant of Brigham Young, discusses the role of temple covenants in connecting us eternally to God and each other
05:30 - Brigham Young's work in organizing and systematizing temple ceremonies as directed by Joseph Smith
07:14 - Establishing the Salt Lake Temple at the center of the city and Latter-day Saint worship
08:14 - Mark Woodruff, descendant of Wilford Woodruff, shares how Wilford Woodruff continued the vision of temple work and the importance of family history
09:44 - Wilford Woodruff's teachings on continuing revelation related to temple work and the eternal nature of family relationships
10:49 - Bishop Caussé expresses appreciation for the remarks honoring past leaders and current workers
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I was right there downtown as it was happening today, and I missed it!
Oh well, maybe I’ll have better luck next time they refurbish it. 😄
I cannot wait till I travel to Salt Lake City to come and behold this magnificent temple besides the whole Temple Square complex owned by the Church. What if this was renamed Salt Lake City Utah Temple during its dedication? I would support the rename. P.S. Your comments are welcome.
Lovely😘😘😘
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I remember when they put the statue on top of the temple in Manhattan NYC!! It took a long time to get that statue up there. The people living in the building next door were livid saying it would block their view of the city. The church bought the building next to the temple and the statue went up!! The temple presidency lives there along with a lot of missionaries serving in Manhattan.
They didn't clarify if the capstone was new or restored. While others love the angel I care more about the stone. The original was carved by my Great-grandfather Robert and his father William Despain.
What a beautiful heritage for your family! The Church Newsroom reports that items within the original capstone are in poor condition; however, it does not say anything about the capstone itself. My belief is that, if it is at all possible, the original capstone will be preserved as it is a significant part of Church history and of this Temple in particular.
Luvly to see❤
Amen.
Amen!🙏🙏
When they finish the salt Lake Temple, were planning to come here for the open house before the dedication.
Is there an estimated completion date?
Very exciting!❤
Church News says completion date is now 2026. (Did not give month or day.)
Brigham youngs' decendant said he lied! I love how they placed 3 men next to a woman, symbolicaly reversing a celestial plural marraige.
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Lord help them understand we don’t worship angels only Jesus
Wonderful. Which other temples presently in the world have Angel Moroni atop? 😊
From the Church website: Only five temples feature an angel Moroni statue holding the gold plates. They are the Los Angeles California Temple, Washington D.C. Temple, Seattle Washington Temple, Jordan River Utah Temple, and Mexico City Mexico Temple.
At some future time, may it be replaced with the Christus?
I don't think so. The Angel Moroni atop the Salt Lake Temple is historic and was placed there by the original builders of the Temple. Their purpose was to show an angel blowing a trumpet to represent proclaiming the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ to all the earth.
I think of the figure of Moroni atop temples help remind me that I should try to do what angels do, which is to help bring souls unto Jesus Christ on both sides of the veil. It could be similar to why the ancient Tabernacle of the congregation I believe had cherubim on it.
Umm, he said the next few years, but the last update I remember hearing is that the completion date is sometime next year.
Current estimated year is 2026. Taking longer to complete than anticipated.
Is it the old statue or a new one?
New one, the old one, got damaged in an earthquake
Is Josh Fenn up on that tower?
Moroni
6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven,
having the everlasting gospel
to preach unto them that dwell on the earth,
and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7 Saying with a loud voice,
Fear God, and give glory to him;
for the hour of his judgment is come:
and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
New Testament- Revelation 14:6-7 KJV
36 And now, verily saith the Lord,
that these things might be known among you, O inhabitants of the earth,
I have sent forth mine angel flying through the midst of heaven,
having the everlasting gospel,
who hath appeared unto some and hath committed it unto man,
who shall appear unto many that dwell on the earth.
37 And this gospel shall be preached
unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.
38 And the servants of God shall go forth, saying with a loud voice:
Fear God and give glory to him,
for the hour of his judgment is come;
39 And worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters-
Doctrine & Covenants 133:36-39
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Nice
Why have they discontinued putting the angel on top of temples?
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Where's the old angel at ???
I bet it's still hollow inside.
Hate to say this but I was disappointed in this. No opening prayer, no closing prayer, just the Presiding Bishop and two emeritus general authorities mouthing blather. While I am glad to see the statue back on the temple, I was disappointed by the lack of reverence. Is this what the church has come to?
No wonder I went less active six years ago.
Are these guys AI or robots?
Who am I to correct general authorities, BUT the angel on top of temples isn’t Moroni. It’s just a symbol of maybe all the angels that participated in the restoration of the gospel, like in the Rev. 14:6. It wasn’t an specific angel, but many. If anything, that angel could be said is Joseph Smith. But again, calling it Moroni can be distracting to our faith in Jesus Christ (like why do we have Moroni on top of our temples) and to the message of the center of our belief to other non-member individuals. This is my two cents.
I share somewhat your concern. This is what I plan to post on Facebook with this video:
Progressing beautifully, the amazing restoration of the historical Salt Lake Temple.
While we do not worship the angel Moroni, it is a symbol of the Second Coming of Christ and the message of teaching the world of Christ's mission.
______________________
One of the posts to this video was the inspiration.
There’s a good reason and a very special reason that the statue is the angel Moroni. He was the very first resurrected being whom Joseph saw, after God and Christ in Joseph’s first vision. It is because Heavenly Father sent Moroni to Joseph Smith’s bedroom on an evening approximately three and a half years after Joseph’s vision of God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Moroni came for a very specific and important reason: to usher in the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and to inform Joseph that he was chosen to do so. This is recorded in the beginning pages of every Book of Mormon. It’s called The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I encourage you to read it again, and then ask yourself whether naming the angel Moroni is a good reason. It is quite refreshing to read every time I do! In his testimony, Joseph retells of the angel Moroni appearing in his room that night three times, each time quoting the same passages from mostly the Old Testament that were about to be fulfilled, reciting the same passages of scriptures each time, without any variation. He also told Joseph about the golden plates and gave him a vision of where they were deposited in a stone box on the hill Cumorah and told him that he was not to show them to any person until commanded to do so. He was also warned that he would be tempted to use the gold plates for other than the use God intended them for. In the Pearl of Great Price, it is explained in more detail. Joseph said Moroni quoted part of the third chapter of Malachi, as well as the fourth. Moroni also quoted to Joseph the eleventh chapter of Isaiah, saying that it was about to be fulfilled. He also quoted part of the third chapter of Acts in the New Testament. Moroni quoted the second chapter of Joel, saying that this was not yet fulfilled, but was soon to be. Joseph also wrote, “He quoted many other passages of scripture, and offered many explanations which cannot be mentioned here.” Then Moroni ascended back into heaven, then appeared to Joseph in his room twice more that evening and quoted the very same scriptures, without the least variation. After the third visit was over, the rooster crowed, and Joseph realized their interviews occupied the whole of the night. The next day, the exhausted Joseph was sent home by his father and on his way home, Moroni again appeared a fourth time and related the very same things as before, and also told Joseph to go and tell his father about all of it.
I truly hope, after being reminded and realizing that God sent Moroni on a very special mission to earth in order to inform Joseph Smith about his great mission as the first prophet of this new dispensation, when the Gospel of Jesus Christ was being restored, that you realize the great and wonderful importance that the angel, Moroni played in ushering in the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to prepare the world for Jesus Christ’s Second Coming! The angel Moroni is playing the trumpet for a reason! It is to let the world know that the Gospel has been restored to the earth, and that everyone will eventually hear about it, “a sounding in their ears” of the good news of God! 😊