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“A temple, first of all, is a place of prayer; and prayer is communion with God. It is the 'infinite in man seeking the infinite in God.' Where they find each other, there is holy sanctuary--a temple.”

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B. H. Roberts
B. H. Roberts

B. H. Roberts, a historian, was born on March 13, 1857, and died on September 27, 1933. He made significant contributions to the study of American Western history, the history of Utah, and Mormon history. more

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