Tuxtla dedicatory prayer excerpt: 'Bring new light and understanding'
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Following is an excerpt from the Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple dedicatory prayer given by President James E. Faust, second counselor in the First Presidency, March 12, 2000. The complete text of the dedicatory prayer is available on the Church News Web site: www.ldschurchnews.com
"It [the temple] stands as a place of great beauty in this city. . . . May we use it for that for which it has been created. . . .
"We pray that the faithful Saints of this temple district may look to this hallowed structure, may come here frequently, and may taste of the sweet things which are here offered.
"We invoke Thy blessings upon this nation of Mexico where so many of the sons and daughters of Father Lehi dwell. Bless these Thy children. Lift them out of the depths of poverty. Bring new light and understanding into their minds. Cause them to rejoice at Thy watchcare over them. May there be food upon their tables and clothing on their backs, shelters over their heads, and all that which their hearts can desire in righteousness. As they pay their tithes and offerings, open the windows of heaven and shower blessings upon them according to thine ancient promise spoken by Malachi."
