Scenes around Salt Lake City
More pictures from my January visit
Notice the rooflines
Assembly Hall in front, several temple spires including one with Moroni, LDS Church office building
More rooflines to note - from the left - Tabernacle, Salt Lake Temple, LDS Church Office Building, Assembly Hall, Office and Condominium structures
Salt Lake Temple - more pictures here
The TRAX is an easy way to get around town
Sea gulls hold a special place in Utah lore.
These metal sea gulls are often joined by real seagulls.
The end of January - these flowers were in a hurry to bloom.
Mountains - beautiful vistas - all times of the day and night. The bottom image is taken from my hotel room.
Music and the Spoken Word was even better than usual since the Orchestra at Temple Square was also playing. The message was "Generosity of the Spirit." It focused on a quote President Hinckley frequently used - about marriage and how generosity of spirit is what leads to a happy marriage. When you have generosity of spirit you likely have a heart like Heavenly Father’s and Jesus Christ’s. I walked into the Tabernacle in the middle of the rehearsal the choir does prior to the broadcast. They were singing “The Morning Breaks” - the orchestra was there, the organ was cranked up, and the choir was in full voice - gloriously celebrating the fullness of the gospel and its truth! As I sat down I was totally encompassed by the Spirit and a feeling so full that tears came to my eyes. It was one of those moments that totally confirms the truthfulness and reality of all this.
After the broadcast, the choir sings "God Be With You Til We Meet Again." This hymn always brings tears to my eyes and an ache to my heart. Even more so now with so many beloved ones on the other side - awaiting our return. Then the choir has a short rehearsal. It's interesting to watch the director work with this group of 360 people. He uses a keyboard and various sections practice their parts - sometimes a word or phrase is done over and over until it's right.
The Christus statue is in a beautiful space that invites contemplation of Jesus Christ, His gospel, and His love for each one of us.
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