Heavenly Visions at Kirtland Temple Dedication - Multiple Witnesses

During the Kirtland Temple dedication and endowment ceremonies of 1835-1836, multiple witnesses experienced extraordinary heavenly manifestations. Harrison Burgess described being present in the temple when the spirit of God rested upon the assembled high priests, seventies, and elders with mighty power. The entire room was lighted with a peculiar light unlike any ever seen before. Joseph Smith exclaimed 'I behold the Saviour, the Son of God,' Hyrum Smith cried out 'I behold the angels of heaven,' and Roger Orton proclaimed 'I behold the chariots of Israel.' The entire assembly felt the power of God so intensely that many prophesied. Truman O. Angell also witnessed the glorious sensations that passed through the house during the dedicatory prayer, with a tangible manifestation of the Lord's acceptance. Milo Andrus witnessed fire descend and rest on the heads of the elders, who spoke with tongues and prophesied. These converging testimonies of multiple witnesses testify powerfully to God's manifest presence at this holy house.