Concepción Chile Temple
Dedicatory Prayer
Dedicated 28 October 2018
by Russell M. Nelson
O God, our Eternal Father, prayerfully and humbly we come before Thee in the name of Thy Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. In this holy house, we bow in reverent prayer to praise and honor Thee and to dedicate this edifice unto Thee for its sacred purposes.
We are most grateful that Thou hast blessed us with resources necessary to construct this House of the Lord. We thank Thee for faithful Saints who, in their prosperity or in their poverty, have made sacred offerings for this holy edifice. We thank Thee for every sacrifice of time and effort made to construct this beautiful building.
We are grateful for the Prophet Joseph Smith and for the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in these latter days. We thank Thee for the ministration of heavenly messengers who have restored priesthood keys that make possible the salvation and exaltation of Thy children.
We acknowledge those Chilean pioneers of faith and devotion who established the foundation of Thy work in this beautiful country. May their names be remembered and their legacy revered by all succeeding generations.
We pray for the families and individual members of the Church who reside in this choice land. As they are faithful and true to the covenants they have made and will make in this holy temple, wilt Thou prosper them and grant them the desires of their hearts. We pray for the youth, that they may be drawn to these sacred precincts. We pray for the children that their hearts may be turned to their fathers. May the ordinances and covenants of salvation and exaltation be provided to all on both sides of the veil who yearn for them.
Wilt Thou bless those who depart this temple for missionary service, that they may go forth with power and determination to help in the gathering of Israel in preparation for the Second Coming of Thy Beloved Son.
We pray for members of the Church who direct Thy work here on earth. We pray for the general officers, local leaders and faithful members of Thy Church. We pray that Thy love may sustain them according to Thy holy will for them.
We pray for the government leaders of this great nation of Chile. Dear Father, soften their hearts and inspire their minds that this country may prosper under their direction. We pray for the citizens of Chile. Bless them according to Thy will for them. Strengthen those who will help to secure freedom and security for all. Bless the members of Thy Church who reside here that they may be exemplary citizens, with integrity and charity in all their labors.
Now, Beloved Father, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ and in the authority of the holy Melchizedek Priesthood, we dedicate unto Thee, this, the Concepcion Chile Temple. We dedicate the structure from the depth of its foundation to the height of its steeple, that it may withstand the forces of nature and the ravages of time. We dedicate each room for its sacred purpose. We dedicate the furnishings and fixtures that they may serve their function well and give comfort and utility to those who use them. We dedicate the grounds upon which this temple stands, with their flowers, trees, shrubs, and grass. Thwart the hand of any who would approach these premises with evil intent.
Dear Father, wilt Thou bless the temple presidents and matrons who will serve here, that they may do so with Thine approbation. Bless all who serve here that exactness and love will prevail in their efforts. Bless those who come to worship and perform work for their departed ancestors and others. May Thy Holy Spirit bring inspiration, comfort and joy to all who labor in this sacred edifice.
Holy Father, we praise and honor Thee and Thy Beloved Son. May Thy Saints here and throughout the world fulfill their responsibilities in the gathering of Israel, preparing a Zion people, and doing a work worthy of all acceptation.
We express unto Thee our abiding love and sincere gratitude as we dedicate unto Thee, this, the Concepcion Chile Temple, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.