ERS expresses her love for the doctrine of polygamy.

Date
Apr 13, 1885
Type
Manuscript
Source
Eliza R. Snow
LDS
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

Eliza R. Snow, “Sketch of My Life,” microfilm copy, Reel 1, Item 11, page 13, in “Utah and Mormons” collection, Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley,

Scribe/Publisher
Eliza R. Snow
People
Eliza R. Snow
Audience
General Public
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Transcription

In Nauvoo I first understood that the practice of plurality of wives was to be introduced into the church. The subject was very repugnant to my feelings — so directly was it in opposition to my educated prepossessions, that it seemed as though all the prejudices of my ancestors for generations past congregated around me. But when I reflected that I was living in the Dispensation of the fulness of times, embracing all other Dispensations, surely Plural Marriage must necessarily be included, and I consoled myself with the idea that it was far in the distance, and beyond the period of my mortal existence. It was not long however, after I received the first intimation, before the announcement reached me that the “set time” had come — that God had commanded his servants to establish the order, by taking additional wives — I knew that God … was speaking. … As I increased in knowledge concerning the principle and design of Plural Marriage, I grew in love with it. …

I was sealed to the Prophet, Joseph Smith, for time and eternity, in accordance with the Celestial Law of Marriage which God has revealed — the ceremony being performed by a servant of the Most High — authorized to officiate in sacred ordinances. This, one of the most important circumstances of my life, I have never had cause to regret.

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