Joseph urges the Saints to build the temple in Nauvoo so that "a great and mighty power" will "grow out of it— an endowment."
Minutes and Discourses, 6–8 April 1844, as Reported by William Clayton, The Joseph Smith Papers website, accessed January 31, 2024
He intends to stimulate the brethren want to finish the House this season— finish in the winter to dedicate next 6 April if nothing more than one room—. Will call upon the brethren to do something— cant make a comparison between the house of God & any thing now in existence. Great thing[s] to grow out of it great things contemplated. Language cant make a comparison. A great and mighty power to grow out of it— an endowment, knowledge is power— we want knowledge.