April Quote by Abraham H. Cannon
“THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1894... I met with the Quorum and Presidency in the temple... President Woodruff then spoke... 'In searching out my genealogy I found about four hundred of my female kindred who were never married. I asked Pres. Young what I should do with them. He said for me to have them sealed to me unless there were more than 999 of them. The doctrine startled me, but I had it done.”
About This Quote
Source Journal: Diary of Abraham H. Cannon, 1894
He sealed many unmarried female relatives to himself, following a doctrinal suggestion, despite personal surprise.
In simple terms: He performed a religious sealing ritual for many women.
Key Takeaway
Follow religious guidance even when uncomfortable.
Themes
faith
family
doctrine
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
historical
religious
When to use this quote
- family records
- temple work
- personal conviction
- religious obedience
Key Concepts
sealing
genealogy
LDS practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance tradition with individual rights?
- What are the ethical limits of religious authority?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with modern views on consent and autonomy.
