| Show The congregation Nielsen called grew Mormon and more Preacher room was needed who was mason so Andrew Christian by trade donated from his stone quarry and much of the labor to build an annex or vestry rock upon the west side of the main building There was an upstairs and main floor to this part anddoor from the main building also there was one on the south from which to depart Relief Society was held here along with Mutual Sunday In 1877 Beal and John same conference School Canute Primary Peterson other became Ephraim was divided modern one of red meetings Sanpete Maiben as counselors Again in 1923 Ephraim was added In 1953 it was decided build and Stake President with and Lund as clerk Henry into two wards the North At the and the South divided into three wards the West being to completely remove the Tabernacle and brick Some people who didn know of its history were glad to see it go and those who had spent many hours within its walls on different occasions were saddened Sources Personal experiences THE of author MANTI and family records of TEMPLE Vic Frandsen Springville Utah Senior Division First Place Poetry Elevated from the valley ongreen protusive hill The Manti Temple stands aloft Godpurpose to fulfill Seen at its sharp vantage point from all of Sanpete Valley shrine of proud magnificence where Godelect may rally Built by weary calloused hands spurred on by gentle hearts Designed in stately beauty by craftsmenskillfull arts For many years brave pioneers through constant sacrifice Toiled through summersearing sun and wintermud and ice At In Tast the structure was complete Tong prayers of dedication it was given to Oh whatbeacon Here the efforts gained the Lord glorious edifice aglow in bathed in buff and gold when radiant the day sun is done the highest known covenants made with God to Prepare us for the greatest gifts in His immortal plan The Holy Seal In realms of Promise of exaltation unites we there us with our may dwell kin within reward man Nielson |
