Title

Precious Stones (3 Nephi 22:11-12)

Book Title

The Glory of the Son

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Year of Publication

2019

Authors

Anderson, Sharon Price (Primary)

Number of Pages

157 Publisher

Time Lines Etc.

City

Orem, UT

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Precious Stones

The breastplate Aaron wore

covered Urim-and-Thummim secrets

and held signets set in gold,

precious stones for Israel’s house,

jewels the color of creation—

diamond stars, opalescent moons,

topaz suns, and storm-cleared skies

of sapphire, emerald forests,

hummingbird’s ruby throat,

and all earth’s wonders.

One day, the Lord, esteeming

His children sanctified and pure,

will fashion diadems with gems

more precious than all the crowns,

scepters, orbs, and swords

of worldly kings.

Where jeweled temple windows,

beautiful as His promises,

prism light into sacred halls,

across celestial walls,

He seals his peculiar treasure.

Poetry

Sanctification

Urim and Thummim

High Priest