Independence, MO Circa 3000 A.D.

"The House of the Lord for the Presidency" – a sketch of the Independence, MO temple from 1833.

I had a vivid vision

Of strife and grand division:

Of earthquakes in all places

And tears upon all faces;

Famine and death – a million last breaths;

The earth left bereft of God’s graces.

But somewhere in Missouri

Was a nation in a hurry

To heal what was broken.

Their hearts were warm and open,

And justice and grace, science and faith,

Were honored like names, signs, and tokens.

A nation so united

No one would even fight it;

So good that even demons

Saw something to believe in.

Their holy bliss pierced through the abyss

Of humanity’s hell and made Eden.

I saw the Second Coming

Of Christ was really nothing

But a harvest AND a burning.

It’s tragedy AND learning.

Unending sorrows and joyous tomorrows –

Both promised.

Which one are you earning?

When the world falls apart, will you serve Him?

When the meek need rest, will you build the inn?

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About the Author

Once a mighty warrior in the pre-existence, Gazelem retired and came to earth to get a body and explore the arts. Outside of Latter-day Saint art and literature, you can find him writing and editing for ProvoMusicMagazine.com and playing keys for Michael Barrow & The Tourists.