The Windows of Heaven (1979 Revision)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Windows of Heaven was originally released in 1963; you can find that full version here: • Windows of Heaven (1963) .
In 1899 an aging President Lorenzo Snow is deeply troubled by the Church's crippling debt, left over from the anti-polygamy crusades of the 1880s. He feels prompted to travel to St. George, which is experiencing a tremendous drought, and while preaching in the Tabernacle there he receives a revelation to re-emphasize the law of tithing as the solution to the Church's financial troubles. Furthermore he promises rain in St. George if they will faithfully pay tithing. A reformation is begun throughout the settlements, and eventually St. George receives rain and the Church climbs out of debt.
Because of an excessive building program and other causes, in the late 1950s the Church was once again in a financial crisis. The Presiding Bishopric hence commissioned this film of the BYU Motion Picture Studio to help in a reformation similar to that in 1899; the brief was for a film on tithing, and Scott Whitaker struck upon this particular story.
Both the scope of production and publicity for the film were the greatest of any BYU film up to this point. The thirty minute commission grew into a fifty minute production--their longest yet--and hundreds of Church members were involved, including Harold B. Lee, who scouted for period locomotives. The members in St. George, including some who had been present in the actual meeting with President Snow, were particularly stalwart in creating this film, which they saw as their story. President David O. McKay, who had also known President Snow, was greatly moved, and after a St. George premiere it was distributed throughout the wards and missions and became BYU's most popular film; it effected a similar retrenchment in tithing, and the financial crisis was solved.
Scott Whitaker's script was apparently based primarily on the writings of Lorenzo Snow's son LeRoi. In his article, E. Jay Bell discusses several of the differences between the historical and the filmic events, foremost among them the fact that President Snow never mentioned anything about rainfall in connection with tithing.
Windows of Heaven was edited from fifty minutes to thirty-two in 1979 for its video release. This is the 1979 revised version; you can find the original version here: • Windows of Heaven (1963) .
Close to tears. God is great and honours His words in the mouth of His servants. Obedience brings blessings. Thank you O Lord. I am happy to watch this film.
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Yes, but if I were the President of the church, I wouldn't like the Lord waiting until the last minute before he revealed something. Lorenzo Snow was my favorite president next to Wilford Woodruff. We owe a lot to President Woodruff regarding church history.
Thank you for all these videos that you have posted. I appreciate it very, very much.
I showed this movie many times to investigaters while on my mission in Nevada 1976-1978.
was this filmed in Nevada? I'm a member here, this looks like places I have done Young Men's/Young Women's activities outside Vegas
What a great blessing, this video has been to me, and all my family today.
Iam so grateful for the Lord Jesus Christ and his teachings in my life!😊🙏
same
Such a beautiful movie. Those who follow the laws of the Lord are truly blessed.
Wow - what an amazing piece of history, thanks for posting.
IT'S like going back into time to two eras: first the era of President Snow and to the era IN which this 🎥 WAS made!!!!!!! May the Lord Jesus Christ bless ALL those WHO watch this special blessed movie!!!!!! I'm an inactive member and i STILL feel blessed watching this!!!!!!! Thank the Lord for small miracles!!!!!!!! I 💘 ALL the Prophets ancient and modern!!!!!!!!
Amen, my friend, amen!🙏❤
I do hope that you are greatly blessed as you stuggle through this wonderful journey, we call life.
The Lord love's you, and so do l ❤🌹
Thank you so very much for these beautiful videos ❤
I love this story too. I shared it with a friend. He said, "Aha!" I asked, " What?" He said, "They didn't have cameras in the 1800's." I almost freaked! Then the Holy Ghost reminded me and I told him, "Our Church keeps really good records." "It's a dramatization of [ the event.] Another friend loved the "Dramatization." Whenever it rains around here, I text her, "It's Raining In St. George!" She always answers, " Yes, It's Raining In St. George!" She loves the truth!" In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
So true is the promise of Malachi. 1/10 th is not much, but in the long run, yes, the windows of heaven do open up be ready to receive the blessings.
Daniel D. McArthur is my great, great great grandfather :) I know this story is true. My mom was one of the extras in the original film I believe! Lorenzo Snow is so important to both sides of my family history!
wow cool
AWESOME 😊
I just love this movie!
I have watched this many times. And it always up lifts my soul.
Thank you for sharing!
The blessing of Tithing is a true gift, to those who understand it's principles.
God is Good, all the time!❤🙏
I been watching the Mediator a lot l8ly
this is my favorite videos just because it was the first time I understood what it means to pay tithing truly inspiring
This is a great history,while watching this film i cant stop the tears flowing , because i know with all my heart it is true, im proven it to myself,Our Heavenly Father promises is true
I loved this movie!
good movie
Voe tokkiisa ku ossoo olla niin hyvä elikuva että ihan iloksi laettoo.
This is such a great video thankyou
My heart is full.
Lorenzo Snow was an incredible and reverent man. I wish they went further into his family, it was interesting to see his wife Sarah Minnie Ephramina Jensen and son Le Roi Clarence Snow, I have often wanted to know more about his family.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints( Mormon ) is not a cult.
All religions are cults.
Ruchel Eisenstein yes it is.
Love the gospel with all my heart, thanku President Snow for reminding me to pay my tithing
I had goosebumps...😂❤❤❤👌
Her face at 28:33 made me smile so much
Such a great movie to watch.
This a good powerful film of very important how faith has to be sufficient with spirit from the true prophet has promised which those who paid tithing that blessing should received like keeping fulfillment with all the harvest to gathered to the Store. That all the Saints will not perished to starvation nor leave the land into famine. I filled praises and admired and heard the words of the teaching for the first time to know the history of President Lorenzo Snow. ❤
I love this religion
The Law of Tithing is a divine Biblical commandment and brings great blessings to those who believe enough to obey it. It has blessed our lives repeatedly. Take a look at the people who believe in it. They're no blind fools.
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Hardly
Amen!
Actually not a commandment.. For by faith the tithing is given... But not like the mormons believe that... They said the bible is not trustworthy🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😵
@@ironheadhooligan
We do not say, it can't be trusted!
What we do say, is that many precious things have been taken out of it. As a result, of much tempering due to error, or because of the evilness of men/ meaning mankind)
I love, and respect the Bible very much. I was brought to know, and indeed understand the love, that God has for us all by reading it's inspired pages!
As for tithing, He says, where have you robbed Me, in your tithes and offerings.
Paying tithing is a wonderful privilege, and true gift, for those who choose to follow it.
God bless you, my friend and l hope you have a enjoyable day!😊
That was good acting. I loved this vid
The Low of tithing , great and stronger because his greatest the 🌎
de todas las películas de la iglesia esta es una de las mejores y no me canso de verla una y otra vez
Interesting the church said that one day tithing would not be needed as there would be sufficient in the store house. Billions invested and hidden away is not enough of course🤦♂️
we been paying tithing since Melchizedek. before if I'm not mistaken
@@hobbygamer6220 church was restored’ in 1830, but not tithing until 1838?? So you haven’t have you👏
@@mjd1976 haven't what ?
@@hobbygamer6220 you haven’t been paying tithing since Melchizedek. 🤦♂️
@@mjd1976 the church of Christ incorporated tithing from the time of Melchizedek 🤨
Could one storm end a drought back then? Did the meteorologist of the day get on the telegraph and start sending out messages reminding the people it's going to take more than one storm to get out of the drought?
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What were the revisions made in 1979?
The parts about blacks being “loathsome” were cut out
@@groverwashington1480 » Not so. A revelation was received making the priesthood accessible to men of all races. Before this, it had been a bone of contention in the church leadership. We don't know why it took so long, and that's on us as a church. Certainly there was overt racism in the early church, and some scholars thought we should just change the policy, as Joseph Smith ordained at least two black men. But some have theorized that the racist policy intentionally mirrored the racism in the United States so the church could grow throughout the South.
That may make some angry, but as someone who grew up in the South, I saw how brutal racism was. You may think principle should win out over policy, but the Lord _never_ blocked the saving principles from Blacks, who were baptized by water and given the gift of the Holy Spirit. As long as we provided these saving ordinances, they were as able as anyone else to receive Eternal Life.
Finally, the policy on priesthood came at exactly the right time. Segregation signs had come down, people were beginning to see Blacks as equals throughout the entire country, North and South, and President Kimball, the one who initially received the revelation for the Church, was its 12th president. And 12 is the priesthood number of scripture. There were 12 tribes of Israel, 12 oxen under the temple font, 12 apostles and so forth. Now President Kimball, as 12th president of the church, took the matter before the Lord, and whatever revelation came to him also came to the Quorum of the Twelve (number 12 again). President Benson, after the revelation, was elated, telling his family it was easily the greatest spiritual experience of his life. 🔹🌞🌙✨
@@johnroberts6695 the typical Mormon sense of humor
@@groverwashington1480 WHAT ???
@@johnroberts6695 that was in God's own timing. it's NOT on us
26:00 blooper, August 14 1889 should be 1899.
He did well , 9 Wife's and 42 children and died age 87 !
He actually had 10 wives. He tithed one to the church.
@@jcee6886 you bein funny ?
@@jcee6886 ovbiously
I have a question?? Why many wife’s???? Thank You
I love the eternal principle of celestial polygamy. We are so fortunate to have modern day profits who are now practicing this beautiful god condoned principle. I literally can’t wait for this physical bliss.
Invest in your own retirement. 1.2 + billion reasons you should
Obviously the rain fell because of Lorenzo Snow.
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So it was Snowing?
Open windows 🪟 of heaven
Malachi 3:8-10. Given to Israel in Malachi 1:1.
Jehovah's witnesses and Muslims are equally convinced that they have the truth: And yet, many of the aforementioned are leaving; as are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Low of tithing 1/10 some time even some have coins.
I like Mormon westerns the best.
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@@hobbygamer6220 🤷♂️
@@six1nyne not familiar with westerns per se
@@hobbygamer6220 it was just a joke. Not a very good one apparently. 🤦♂️
@@six1nyne well it seems there are. we crossed the plains after all. it is a big part of our history
Is this really Lorenzo Snow?
It's a replica.
@@jcee6886 ppffftt
i TWER Lorenzo Snow but this is a actor
Who is that delightful old lady who plays the Presidents Wife ? I have seen her in another LDS Film . Was she LDS ?
You mean...one of the NINE wives he had?
She was also in the mailbox
This is a reply to your question is a little late, but her name was Lethe Tage, my great-great aunt. She was a vaudeville stage actress back during WWI and also was also in the Church movies “The Mail Box” and “Joseph the Man.”
@@johnfinch9164 She sent to him through the mailbox?
It's raining here today, and it did not cost me a cent.
Bradley Greenwood the lord cause the the rain to fall on both the wicked and the righteous.
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@@MisnjefI would not count on that.
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!
I absolutely h8 money 💰
Since I stopped paying tithing, I have been blessed because I am now donating more to charity.
God honestly wants the tithes to help the unfortunate.
Sara K Sara, it is so nice to be generous with somebody else's money........The Lord's money. Have you forgotten the promise of " those who pay tithing will not be burned...............oh I know ...........the charities to whom you are giving The Lord 's money will come and save you.
Tithing is an Old Testament law. It belongs to the Old Covenant.
cuinn837 Fast offerings are for the relief of the local to you poor. Tithing is so the church can build, function and pay the bills. The welfare program is for the general public.
Lmbo wait what??!!?!
The fullness of Christianity is within the Catholic church.
How many wives he had?
What about Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? David? Solomon?
@@gator_bait_8583 There's no more patriarchs. 1. Tim. 3:2. "A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife."
F O O L S
SLOOF 😊
RACA
Mormons method of begging for money..... and at the same time blaming the individual member for all the problems.... classic cult.
God is not a beggar. He has revealed tithing as a way to meet the obligations of the church, but also to bless its members. I know and have experienced the blessings of the law of tithing.
Everyone, who professes to be a Christian, whether Latter-day Saint or other, & believes in the Bible, should be paying tithing for the Lord's work!
"Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it."
--- Malachi 3:8-10
Besides that, we are all beggars, for none of us would have anything at all if not for the blessings given us by God! A 10% Tithe returned back to Him is really not much when one considers all that He has given us & will continue to bless us with more!
dirtdarte If we are a cult, why do LDS members are free to pay or not pay tithing ?
dirtdarte Tithing is Biblical. See Malachi 3:7-12 for more on that.
When we tithe, we humble ourselves to God and develop a better money management ethic. These principles are not just LDS, and I for one am grateful for them and the blessings that come.
Lmbo makes ZERO sense at all if you knew what went on in church..