Journal of Discourses 3:265; “It has been strenuously urged by many, that this doctrine was introduced through lust, but that is a gross misrepresentation…
This revelation, which God gave to Joseph, was for the express purpose of providing a channel for the organization of tabernacles, for those spirits to occupy who have been reserved to come forth in the kingdom of God, and that they might not be obliged to take tabernacles out of the kingdom of God.” – Brigham Young, Provo, July 14, 1855




















































































































