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Show 201 For the shadow of thy presence Round our camp of rock outspread; For the stern defiles of battle Bearing record of our dead: For the snows and for the torrents, For the free hearts burial sod. For the strength of the hills we bless Thee, 17 Our God, our fathers' God. (italics mine.) There is little doubt that these men understood the full significance of the words of this anthem. Dame, Johnson, and Martineau then knelt in a circle around the altar while President Dame offered up a prayer. The mountains and deserts were dedicated to God, and he asked that they "be led to the place appointed by his holy spirit that we might know the place when we see it." Martineau recalled in later years that Dame specifically prayed that the company might get a view of Pilot Peak, a prominent landmark on the Hastings Cutoff far to the north. Apparently trying to get a better fix on their position, the explorers strained to see the mountain. Although the sky was clear, the elusive peak remained invisible to them. But after "having prayed God to open our way and our understanding,," they again scanned the northern horizon, "and there, in plain view, we saw the mountain peak so much desired I" asserted Martineau. "Perfectly and plainly it was outlined against the sky." The account continues that the brethren "looked at each other in astonishment and with gratitude to the Father who had heard and answered our prayers, and had given us the knowledge we desired." Martineau admitted that "some may smile in derision," but, he avowed,"it is true, nevertheless. We ascended the mountain with a certain purpose, and God in His mercy blessed us according to our de- |