Angels

Angelic Visitation to a Young Boy

1890s · 1893
Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah
George Monk
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Eleven-year-old George Monk, a resident of Payson, was present at the temple during the dedication period. He reported a clear and vivid vision of eight distinct angelic personages. Despite his young age, he was able to perceive the presence of these celestial beings as they attended the proceedings of the dedication. His account was marked by a simple but sincere conviction regarding what he saw, and he recounted the experience to his family and associates as a transformative event. The vision brought a sense of wonder and holiness to his youthful perspective, solidifying his faith in the reality of the spiritual world and the importance of temple worship. His testimony, though from a child, was regarded by many as a sincere and genuine manifestation, further adding to the cumulative reports of miraculous sightings during the dedication month.

Sources & References

LaRene Gaunt, 'The Power of God Was with Us,' Ensign, Mar. 1993, 28-31; George Monk family records

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