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Show DESERET .m-- , 'L,--- NEWS, Thursday, January 22. 1970 A3 V : rj y . 44 if1 '' I :VSr' ? ,; - Continued from First Page $, !lfe0lliil - ...i , ' '".4, ' ,vf; M. ,' , to I T ' iifcx 3 :-ri- said, it was ) sas&.fc$re ' i vss God as he begins to associate anew with his good friends who preceded him into the realms ahead . . ." said President Smith. "He was a soul set apart, a great spirit who came here to preside in Israel. He did his work well and has returned clean and perfected to the realms of light and joyous reunion, " President Smith said. A BENEDICTION I' ever there was a nrn to whom these words of scriptural benediction might well be w?V Dew - et Newt Photo by Claudell Johnson Flanked by motorcycle policemen, hearse bearing casket of President proceeds to Temple Square. President McKay: Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world for yc did all things well that were entrusted unto thy care, President Smith concluded-- . TALL IN CHARACTER 41,000 Despite an intermittent drizzle, some 41,000 people waited patiently in line the last three days to file past the casket of President David O. McKay. The viewing started earlier and lasted longer than had been originally order to mourners scheduled in accommodate the who came to pay their respects to the Church leader who died Sunday. At times the lines of people waiting to enter the Church Office Building at 47 E. South Temple, stretched east along South Temple, north to North Temple, west along North Temple and south to Main Street to the Hotel Utah. The lines completely circled Past The Casket File block and doubled the back several times for a total length of more than nine blocks Wednesday night. re The wail was a long one lasting several hours in the light rain, but the mourners were orderly and patient. They quietly sang Church songs and despite the lengthy wait, many described it as a wonderful experience. Among those who paid tribute to Resident McKay were George W. Romney, official representative of President Nixon; Gov. Calvin L. Ramp-to- n and U.S. Senators Wallace F. Bennett and Frank E. Moss. They filed past the casket just before the doors were closed at 11 a.m. today. Tribute To Pres. McKay News in Saturday Church .,ci. - A tribute to the beloved president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, who died Monday. will be featured in the Church News Saturday. ' The issue also will include photographs and stories of the services for President David 0. McKay that were held today in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. For persons wishing to obtain extra copies of Saturdays Church News, they will be available from news carriers and regular newspaper sales outlets throughout Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada. night the schedviewing was stretched half an hour to accommodate the crowds. On Wednesday the 8 p.m. closing deadline lasted until 11 p.m. and today the doors to the building were opened at 7:30 a.m. On Tuesday uled two-hou- r 5 HOURS EARLY The rain didnt stop people from getting an early start for the funeral services at the Tabernacle. Lines began to form outside the domed building five hours before the noon rites. Not all the services were at the Tabernacle, and not all the mourners were Mormons. A holy eucharist was offered in thanksgiving for the life and ministry and David 0. McKay at St. Marks Cathedral this morning. It was also an act of fellowship in thanksgiving and sorrow for our brethren of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. May his sold rest - and rejoice in peuce in Gods presence and may all of us through humility and increasing understanding please God Almighty, the church leaders ; y said. shall add our prayers many othere for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as the Council of the Twelve chooses president, they added. We to the-ne- '.ir.pp ikj- Jl A resolution paying tribute to President David 0. McKay was passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate. It noted the Senate's respect and admiration for his long and dedicated service as a humanitarian, missionary. Church leader and president of the Church. The message expressed sympathy and sorrow to the wife and family of President McKay and to members and sincere of the LDS Church around the world who accepted him as a great spiritual leader. TO FAMILY, CHURCH Copies of the resolution were sent to the family and to the headquarters of the Church. The resolution was introduced by Sen. Wallace F. Bennett, Both Houses of the Utah Legislature met today for only a half hour then adjourned for the rest of the day. The lawmakers as a group attended the funeral for President McKay in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. CANCELS MEETING The Salt Lake City Commission canceled its regular meet--' ting today, and most state, county and local offices were either closed or operating with a minimum of staff during the funeral. A formal Legislative Ball, scheduled for tonight in .the Capitol rotunda, was postponed until Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The day of mourning for President McKay affected President Brown said: He was a man who was tall in character as well as physically. He stood out, head and shoulders, above the crowd a measuring standard for manhood. He was known for his largeness of spirit and the grace with which he lived. The God-imag- e quality of nature President McKay's was the root of his dignity. Those who listened to him felt there was something finer in the man than anything which he said. AN INSPIRATION When a great man dies, President .Brown continued, for years the light he leaves behind him lies on the paths of men. .The love, the teachings, the life of President McKay have been an inspiration and a proud influence for good in the world. Paying high tribute to his close associate, the speaker declared, President McKay has lived as nearly as it is humanly possible for a man to life. He live a Christ-lik- e found that the answer to the yearning of the human heart for fullness lies in living outside oneself by love. President was McKay aware that there are capacities and powers within us beyond our comprehension. Our faith can bring us the wisdom to know what we can do, and the strength to do it, President Brown said. We as a Church have been blessed immeasurably by the life of this present-da- y prophet. We thank the Lord for leaders such as President McKay who help us to keep a true sem-- of values. To realize and act upon the revealed fact that man is a child of God: that, as the Apostle Paul said, We are joint heirs with Jesus Christ,' " he added. President Tanner said that President McKay has spent his whole life in tlx service of his Lord and Savior and of his fellow men. "Under his leadership, the Church has enjoyed unprecedented physical and spiritual growth. The missionary program has made greater progress, and we have seen more temple building than Priesthood programs and activity have been greatly enlarged, a successful correlation program inaugurated, and Regional e ever before. Representatives of the Thvelve have been called to assist in f u r thering the Church's world wide program. HOME, FAMILY There also has been, under President McKays direction, greater emphasis on the importance of home and family relations than at any other time, President Tanner said. "As one of the greatest prophets and leaders of this dispensation, his counsel has been sought and his influence felt by leaders in all walks of life, including presidents of the United States, the speaker added. During his whole life, President McKay was a true exemplar of the life of Christ. He followed and lived by the great commandments to love the Lord and ones neighbors. NEVER COMPLAINED President Tanner related personal experiences hp had shared with President McKay. the months and During years in which he was restricted in his activities, he carried on, giving leadership to the Church and never at any time did I hear him complain. Last Friday morning as I called to inquire if he would see his counselors, the nurse replied that he was not able to see us. This Friday morning was the first time in months that he was not up, dressed, and in his study. He was determined and valiant to the very end. He was an inspiration and strength to all of us, President Tanner said. Elder Lee said, There can be no doufc.s but that President McKay's calling and election was made sure, and that he is a worthy recipient of the highest of privileges according to those who have lived the laws of the Celestial Kingdom while on this earth. He outlined to the vast audi ence the roll ot a "prophet, seer and revelator." President McKay "has held the keys to the Kingdom of God in our day as were given to Peter, as the earthly head of the Church in his day there being only one man on the earth at a time holding such keys." Many are aware of the outward evidences of the greatness of the man, David 0. I would now desire McKay. to give an insight into that other dimension of his great soul which is fully known only to God, said Elder Lee. He quoted scripture which identifies and defines a prophet and a seer. In these references you have dramatically porta yed the spiritual stature of this great man of God who has been called home to report and to give an accounting of his earthly stewardship. Elder Lee added. WORLD He explained that President L McKays preparation for his lifes mission began in the world, that a man is only a prophet when he is acting as such, and that a man does not become a prophet and a spiritual leader by studying books about religion, nor does he become one by attending a theological One becomes a seminary. prophet, a religious leader, by he actual spiritual contacts gets his diploma, as it were, directly from God. Elder Lee recalled the teachings ofthat President he was McKay, noting deeply concerned about the spiritual strength of the family, the growing moral decline, mounting juvenile delinquency crime. and pre-mort- g CLEAR TO ALL He made clear to all of us that the world was in need of an amplifying force, such an ideal as the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Elder Lee said. The services began at noon with a prelude of somber tones from the great Tabernacle Organ, played by Taber- nacle organist Dr. Alexander Schreiner. All of the General Authorities of the Church were present as were most general auxiliary officers and many stake and ward officials.,,. , .. GREAT THRONG ; TaberThe nacle. 102 years old, was crowded to overflowing before the services began. Those unable to get into the Tabernacle filled the Assembly Hall on Temple Square, and many stood around the grounds of Temple Square listening to the proceedings over the pub flower-bedecke- d lic address system. Unnumbered thousands watched the proceedings over television in homes and businesses throughout the Mountain West. Special reserved sections In the Tabernaeb for wives of the General Authorities, special visitors and dignitaries, civic leaders from the federal, state and local governments, and from nearby states, were filled. CORTEGE FORMS ' The from the , cortege Church Office Building, on ; block east of the Tabernacle. began forming at 11 a.m. A special police escort of motor- cycles led the hearse, followed by the pallbearers and i ' members of the Council of the V Twelve, serving as honorary pallbearers, and members of tiie large McKay family, to the Tabernacle. Tiie invocation at the Taber nacle service was offered by President Alvin R. Dyer; '. , ' . , counselor to President j McKay. The benediction was pronounced by Elder Ezra ; Taft Benson of the Council of the Twelve. The graveside , prayer was given by Elder j Richard L. Evans of the Coua-- , cil of the Twelve. Richard Hill, a ; George nephew of President McKay," , offered the family prayer .at ' the Church Office Building. . ' ' A long procession of automobiles formed the cortege at J the end of the services and drove east along South Tern-;- 1 pie io N Street, then north t6 '; the City Cemetery where'; President McKay was buried! i Large crowds of people-linethe streets from the Tab-- , . emacle to the cemetery in final respect and tribute to Presi-',dent McKay. The cemetery' s was also crowded with !. of persons. CHOIR SINGS Music for the service was ' ' . , ' n, ' stores and business operations all over the state. Most were closed during the hours of the funeral and some closed all day. REPRESENTS NIXON - Dignitaries from all over the nation assembled in Salt Lake City for the. funeral with George W. Romney representing President Nixon. A White House jet carried Romney, Bennett, J. Willard Marriott, chairman of Hot Shoppes, Inc.; K. A. Randall, chairman of the Federal Insurance Corp. ; Deposit Mark Evans Austad, vice president of Metromedia, Iric.; Mitchell Melich, solicitor of the U.S. Interior Department and L. Ralph Mecham, of the federal Four Corners Regional Development Commission. Justice Jesse Udall of the 05ret Pallbearers, Nws Photo by Claudel! Johnson grandsons of President McKay, lift casket into hearse. Arizona Supreme Court represented Gov. Jack Williams and the state of Arizona at the of Leaders other rites. churches, legislators from from the Idaho, executives Boy Scouts of America and officials from some of the nation's most renowned firms were among the mourners. 100 Floral Pieces Grace Rostrum More Ilian 100 floral pieces every description adorned the rostrum of the Tabernacle of today for the funeral of President David 0. McKay. The task of placing the flowers was handled by the Relief Society General Board, with Helen B Loch as chairman, and the Utah Allied Florists, with Mrs. Darrel W. Howard, Mute titan 100 other bouquets, hexes of flowers, potted plants and sprays were left at the Church Offices Building. Ten trucks were furnished by J ' florists to transport the flowers to the Tabernacle and the cemetery. The floral pieces came from throughout the world, many from the missions, from businesses, industry, clubs, local schools, semigovernments, naries, and universities. included offerings They from Hawaii, American Samoan Schools, the Salt Lake Buddhist Church. Boy Scouts, the Tabernacle Choir, children of the State Training School. Salisbury, Rhodesia, South Africa Branch. Flanking the rostrum wet f two huge bouquets of 19fi deep red roses, one for each of the 196 missionaries of the Cana- dian West Mission. More titan 1.000 orange poms poms formed the shape of the state of Florida. Placed near the top of the large center pipes of the lofty organ was a Master M Men and Gleaner Girl pin formed of 1,860 yellow pom poms and four dozen each of white and red carnations on black background. White carnations in the form of the map of Utah, the left side of which J the five silos of the Pioneer welfare Square adorned the stand. granary, OfJ ' Flowers surrounding the casket as it was viewed in the Church Office Building were changed nightly and freshened for the next day. Mrs. Howard has offered her services at funerals for presidents of the Church for many years. Every detail of this responsibility has been beautifully handled. We have enjoyed working with Lie General Board and had excellent w i : In solemn silence, ' furnished by the Tabernacle'. Choir, led by Richard P. Con-;- " die. The choir sang We Thank Thee, 0 God, for 'a 'I Need Thee Prophet, Every Hour, Crossing the Bar, and I Know That My ' Redeemer Lives. A double mixed quartet from the choir sang Abide With Me" at the ' graveside. The services were broad- - ; ' , cast live over and on KSL Radio and KSXX Radio. Stores and businesses " throughout Utah closed duriqg the services, and many closed for the entire day. Govern;, ment offices also closed duivV ing the services to permit em and workers either to attend the funeral or watch ItreJ on television. they came by the thousands to pay their last respects to President David A 0. McKay. & |