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Quote by Abraham H. Cannon

“The Presidents Woodruff and Smith both said they were willing for such a ceremony to occur, if done in Mexico, and Pres. Woodruff promised the Lord's blessing to follow such an act.”

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Abraham H. Cannon

Abraham H. Cannon, a figure born in March 1859 and died in July 1896, was engaged in an unknown profession. His life story and contributions are not well-documented. more

“Any who pretend to assume to engage in plural marriage in this day, when the one holding the keys has withdrawn the power by which they are performed, are guilty of gross wickedness. Thy are living in adultery, have already sold their souls to Satan, and (whether their acts are based on ignorance or lust or both) they will be damned in eternity.”

Soul Ignorance Keys Eternity Assuming Lust Guilty Satan This Day Wickedness Gross Adultery Polygamy

Author:Bruce R. McConkie

“Plural marriage is not essential to salvation or exaltation.”

Essentials Salvation Polygamy Exaltation

Author:Bruce R. McConkie

“This doctrine of polygamy, or spiritual wife-system, that has been taught and practiced among us, will prove our destruction and overthrow.”

Has Beens Spiritual Wife Taught Prove Destruction Doctrine Polygamy

Author:Joseph Smith, Jr.

“I condemn polygamy, yes, as a practice, because I think it is not doctrinal. It is not legal. And this church takes the position that we will abide by the law.”

Thinking Law Church Practice Position Polygamy

Author:Gordon B. Hinckley