Helen Mark Kimball Whitney recalls her marriage to Joseph.
Helen Mar Kimball Whitney, “Autobiography, 30 March 1881,” MS 744, Church History Library
I will pass over the temptations which I had during the twenty four hours after my father introduced to me this principle & asked me if I would be sealed to Joseph, who came next morning & with my parents I heard him teach & explain the principle of Celestial marrage-after which he said to me, “If you will take this step, it will ensure your eternal salvation and exaltation & that of your father’s household & all of your kindred.
This promise was so great that I will-ingly gave myself to purchase so glorious a reward.