Ogden’s first Train

What was the reaction of the Saints with the arrival of the first steam locomotive at the Ogden station?

a.      Fear

b.      Jubilation

c.       Anger

d.      Unsure of what to expect

Yesterday’s answer:

1.      A.   Prior to his mission to England

It was prior to his mission in England that President Snow had revealed unto him this glorious principle, “As man now is, God once was; as God now is, man may be.” This sublime truth was not then known to the Latter-day Saints. It had not been taught by the Prophet, and Brother Snow wisely kept the matter to himself, except that he confided in his sister Eliza R. Snow and President Brigham Young. The latter also cautioned him not to confide the matter to others. At the close of this mission of nearly three years, he took charge of a large company of Saints, with whom he safely landed in Nauvoo, via New Orleans and the Mississippi river, April 12, 1843. On his return to Nauvoo he was welcomed by the Prophet Joseph. President Young now informed Brother Snow that the doctrine he had mentioned concerning God and man was true, the Prophet Joseph Smith having taught it to the Twelve.

Andrew Jenson, LDS Biographical Encyclopedia (Salt Lake City: Publishers Press, 1901), 28.

 

2.      D.   The Queen of England

After the Twelve had left England, he acted as counselor to Parley P. Pratt, who presided over the European mission. Before leaving England, President Brigham Young, who had succeeded in raising means to publish the Book of Mormon, gave direction for copies to be specially prepared and richly bound for presentation to her Majesty and the Prince Consort. The honor of this devolved on Lorenzo Snow, who was at that time president of the London conference. The presentation was made in 1842, through the politeness of Sir Henry Wheatley; and it is said her Majesty condescended to be pleased with the gift. 

Andrew Jenson, LDS Biographical Encyclopedia (Salt Lake City: Publishers Press, 1901), 28.