Fascinating Words from LDS Temple Dedicatory Prayers

Prayers offered to dedicate Latter-day Saint temples are hidden gems of wisdom and spiritual nuggets. We hope you will be uplifted and motivated as you read these powerful words from select temple dedications over the years.

Washington D.C. Temple

Dedicated 19–22 November 1974
by Spencer W. Kimball

We praise thy Holy Name, our Beloved Father. We are grateful that thou didst cause this land to be rediscovered and settled by people who founded a great nation with an inspired constitution guaranteeing freedom in which there could come the glorious restoration of the gospel and the Church of thy Beloved Son.

Boston Massachusetts Temple

Dedicated 1 October 2000
by Gordon B. Hinckley

The building has no steeple. We dedicate it as being complete, but pray that the way may be opened for the placement of a steeple with the crowning figure of Moroni, Thine ancient prophet.

Oakland California Temple

Dedicated 17–19 November 1964
by David O. McKay

O Father, wilt Thou grant unto us Thy guidance and Thy Spirit while we are thus assembled, and may we know that the channel of communication between Thee and us is now open. May we feel and know that we are partakers in reality of Thy divine Spirit.

Manhattan New York Temple

Dedicated 13 June 2004
by Gordon B. Hinckley

We pray that as the youth enter the waters of baptism in behalf of those who have gone beyond, that they may experience within their own hearts an exhilarating feeling of sacred service. We pray that such service will build within them the strength to resist the evils of the world and to follow the pattern which Thou hast outlined for Thy children.

Manti Utah Temple

Dedicated 17 May 1888
by Wilford Woodruff

O Lord, bless the Patriarchs whom Thou hast appointed in the land of Zion. May they have power to seal blessings upon Thy people by inspiration, as did the ancient fathers, that their blessings may be fulfilled upon the heads of their descendants and of Thy people.

Panama City Panama Temple

Dedicated 10 August 2008
by Thomas S. Monson

As we do work in this temple for those who have gone beyond, we are reminded of the inspired counsel of President Joseph F. Smith, who declared: “Through our efforts in their behalf, their chains of bondage will fall from them, and the darkness surrounding them will clear away, that light may shine upon them; and they shall hear in the spirit world of the work that has been done for them by their children here, and will rejoice.”

Bern Switzerland Temple

Dedicated 11–15 September 1955
by David O. McKay

O Father, we sense that the crying need of the world today is acceptance of Jesus Christ and his gospel to counteract false teachings that now disturb the peace of honest men and women, and which undermine the faith of millions whose belief in Thee has been faltering and unstable, because they have not yet had presented to them the eternal plan of salvation.

Accra Ghana Temple

Dedicated 11 January 2004
by Gordon B. Hinckley

These structures have been made possible by the tithes of Thy faithful people throughout the world. Touch the hearts of the members of the Church in this and surrounding nations that they may so live as to be qualified to enter Thy temple. Give them the strength to live the gospel, to observe the Word of Wisdom, to be faithful one to another as husbands and wives and children. May they be good citizens of the nations to which they belong. And may the rulers of these nations be generous toward Thy people and safeguard their liberties.

Nauvoo Illinois Temple

Dedicated 27–30 June 2002
by Gordon B. Hinckley

Father dear, bless this land that those who govern shall never trample the rights of the people as was once done in Nauvoo. May liberty and peace be maintained under the banner of the Constitution, which Thou hast caused to be established “for the rights and protection of all flesh” (D&C 101:77). Bless this city of Nauvoo, which came to be known as the City of Joseph. May it shine with a renewed luster as the home of a Temple of God. May this sacred house stand as a memorial to him who lived here and was buried here, Joseph Smith, the great prophet of this dispensation, and his brother Hyrum, whom he loved.

Cebu City Philippines Temple

Dedicated 13 June 2010
by Thomas S. Monson

We thank Thee for the promise found in the Book of Mormon that in the latter days Thou wouldst remember Thy children on the isles of the sea. We are in a nation of many islands, whose people love truth and whose hearts are responsive to the message of the eternal gospel. We thank Thee for their faith. We thank Thee for their spirit of sacrifice. Bless them that neither they nor the generations which follow them will go hungry or be without shelter from the storms that beat about them.

Gilbert Arizona Temple

Dedicated 2 March 2014
by Thomas S. Monson (read by Henry B. Eyring)

Shield us, we pray, from selfishness and sin and provide the power that we might rise above all that is below the dignity of Thy children. We desire righteousness for ourselves and our children and our children’s children.

Orem Utah Temple

Dedicated 21 January 2024
by D. Todd Christofferson

We pray for Thy blessings upon the leaders, members and missionaries of the Church from the First Presidency to the newest convert. Minister to us through Thy Holy Spirit and the grace of Christ in our individual needs and together as the body of Christ. We ask to be filled with joy and light. We would be holy.

Red Cliffs Utah Temple

Dedicated 24 March 2024
by Henry B. Eyring

Father, we ask Thee to endow with power those who come to this temple in preparation for missionary service. We pray that Thy inspiration may rest upon them and that the Holy Ghost may be their companion. We pray that Thou wouldst protect them from all forces of harm and evil. May they be filled with faith, courage and determination as they go forth throughout the world to gather Israel in preparation for the coming of the Lord.

Provo City Center Temple

Dedicated 20 March 2016
by Dallin H. Oaks

We thank Thee for all of the righteous activities and occupations Thou hast caused to be established in this blessed valley, including the educational efforts of Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University, and Thy missionary training center. We pray that Thou wilt bless all of these in their efforts to enlighten and motivate Thy children in Thy service.

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