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eminded the host that he had not become a Mormon during that time), insisted that theMormons, instead of being feared, should be appreciated, and recalled Benson's earlysupport for the emerging state. “The man who indeed developped [sic] and deepened thelinks of Israel with the U.S.A.,” he explained, “was the American Minister of Agriculture.. . Ezra Tapbenson [sic].” He continued, “Without his help I imagine that we would not[have] achieved the same goals in agriculture, of which today there is so much talk. Onehas to say that he did all this because of his faith as a Mormon.” 212Benson's legacy as a Mormon leader and avid supporter of the State of Israel wasundoubtedly an important element in the Israeli support that finally allowed BYU tocomplete its Jerusalem Center in 1988. And his influence has also been felt in myriadother, if unnamed, ways. Among the many important titles that Benson held throughouthis distinguished life, that of a friend of the Jewish State was certainly among those thathe held most dear.212Michael Shani and Yoel Rappel, broadcast in the program Bikur Bait, Station B, 9:09 a.m., January 9,1986.72
Appendix: Text of Orson Hyde's Dedicatory PrayerPrayer of Orson Hyde on the Mount of Olives"O Thou! who art from everlasting to everlasting, eternally and unchangeably the same,even the God who rules in the heavens above, and controls the destinies of men on theearth, wilt Thou not condescend, through thine infinite goodness and royal favor, to listento the prayer of Thy servant which he this day offers up unto Thee in the name of Thyholy child Jesus, upon this land, where the Son of Righteousness set in blood, and thineAnointed One expired."Be pleased, O Lord, to forgive all the follies, weaknesses, vanities, and sins of Thyservant, and strengthen him to resist all future temptations. Give him prudence anddiscernment that he may avoid the evil, and a heart to choose the good; give him fortitudeto bear up under trying and adverse circumstances, and grace to endure all things for Thyname's sake, until the end shall come, when all the Saints shall rest in peace."Now, O Lord! Thy servant has been obedient to the heavenly vision which Thou gavesthim in his native land; and under the shadow of Thine outstretched arm, he has safelyarrived in this place to dedicate and consecrate this land unto Thee, for the gatheringtogether of Judah's scattered remnants, according to the predictions of the holy Prophets -- for the building up of Jerusalem again after it has been trodden down by the Gentiles solong, and for rearing a Temple in honor of Thy name. Everlasting thanks be ascribed unto73
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Table of ContentsIntroduction - 1Ch
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elationship in any depth.In researc
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friendships with various Israeli le
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Joseph Smith taught that Latter-day
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Gentiles, and it will be again inha
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for their long suffering. Yet, he,
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focus on both the fulfillment of pr
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Smith and Brigham Young, as previou
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Smith, the members of the group “
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Jews.'” 46Benjamin further descri
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Chapter 2: Benson's Religious Leade
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Page 42 and 43: the Messiah. Indeed, both Benson an
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Page 82 and 83: BibliographyAlteras, Isaac. Eisenho
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