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Precious Stones (3 Nephi 22:11-12)
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.
Subject Keywords
Poetry
Sanctification
Urim and Thummim
High Priest
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