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Orson F. Whitney

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Orson Whitney served for twenty-eight years as bishop of the Eighteenth Ward in Salt Lake City. Called to the Council of the Twelve Apostles, where he served until his death, Whitney was educated at the University of Deseret and became chancellor of the University of Utah. He filled three missions for the Church, his last presiding over the European Mission. A man of letters, he wrote The History of Utah, published biographies of Heber C. Kimball and Lorenzo Snow, an autobiography entitled Through Memory's Halls, and several books of poetry including his lengthy epic poem, Elias, An Epic of the Ages. He is also known for writing frequent defenses of literature. He was the first to articulate the vision of Mormon literature in his 1888 sermon, "Home Literature." Included in 75 Significant Mormon Poets
Whitney, Bishop Orson F.; Whitney, O.F.; Whitney, O. F.
1855
Salt Lake City, Utah
1931
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83 Works by Orson F. Whitney

Title Role Year Genre
The Wintry Day, Descending to Its Close Author Poetry
The Poetical Writings of Orson F. Whitney Author 1889 Poetry
Elias Author 1904 Poetry
Ararat Author Poetry
Elect of Elohim Author Poetry
Destiny of the Earth and its Inhabitants Author Personal Essay
A Chosen Generation Author Personal Essay
Trials of the Saints Author Personal Essay
Parable of the Talents Author Personal Essay
Remarks Author Personal Essay
Zion and Her Redemption Author Personal Essay
The Wintry Day, Descending to Its Close Author Music Lyrics
Savior, Redeemer of My Soul Author Music Lyrics
Waiting Author Poetry
The Past Author Poetry
A Voice From an Absent One Author Poetry
Lakeside Musings Author Poetry
The Land of Shinehah Author Poetry
Lines on the Exodus Author Poetry
The Woman of the Everlasting Covenant Author Poetry
In the Canyon Author Poetry
The Portrait Author Poetry
A Monody Author Poetry
Sorrow's Lesson Author Poetry
Wit and Wisdom Author Poetry
A Second Daniel Author Poetry
Love's Adieu Author Poetry
Lines Written in a Lady's Album Author Poetry
Lines to Luella Author Poetry
An Acrostic Author Poetry
Love and Friendship Author Poetry
A Silent Sorrow Author Poetry
Aristocracy Author Poetry
Judge Not Author Poetry
Inscription on the Monument of the Martyr, Joseph Standing Author Poetry
The Jubilee of Zion Author Poetry
The Natal Day of Liberty Author Poetry
The Ancient of the Mount Author Poetry
O Tempora! O Mores! Author Poetry
The Age's Need Author Poetry
Home Author Poetry
An Evening on the Atlantic Author Poetry
At Byron's Birthplace Author Poetry
"Thy Will Be Done" Author Poetry
The Chosen Author Poetry
Life's Lesson Author Poetry
Christ Leaving the Prætorium Author Poetry
Lines on Leaving England Author Poetry
The Sea's Solemnity Author Poetry
Overthrowing of Gog and Magog Author Poetry
Edward Hunter Author Poetry
Immanuel- A Christmas Idyl Author Poetry
Stanzas For Music Author Poetry
Captured But Not Conquered Author Poetry
New Year Author Poetry
Lines For a Memorial to a Lady Friend, Deceased Author Poetry
The Battle Hymn of Israel Author Poetry
Poets and Poetry Author Poetry
Education Author Poetry
Truths Author Poetry
Truths and Traditions Author Poetry
Enoch Author Poetry
Joseph Author Poetry
Lehi Author Poetry
Then and Now Author Poetry
The Mountain and the Vale Author Poetry
"Lib" Author Poetry
Zion's Future Author Poetry
The Redemption of Zion Author Poetry
Christ and the Earth Author Poetry
Christmas Eve Reflections Author Poetry
Louie Author Poetry
Julia Author Poetry
Thought's Martyrdom Author Poetry
The Martyrdom Author Poetry
Poem Inscribed to John Taylor Author Poetry
Columbus Author Poetry
Sin of Success Author Poetry
To Joseph Standing Author Poetry
A Prayer Author 1921 Poetry
Two Poets Author 1927 Poetry
What is Life? Author 2018 Poetry
What Is Life? Author 1966 Poetry
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