THE MAN FROM KOLOB

There once was an ambitious man from Kolob,
Who progressed and got a new job.
Elohim, Mormons say, is his name,
And the "Council of gods" made earth his domain.
 
This "eternal progression" they also strive to follow,
If only all of Mormonism they would but swallow!
Gods and goddesses they say they too can be,
Faith in "the only true church" is the entry key.
 
Now this "heavenly Father" of flesh and bone,
Was not content to just sit on his throne.
He had many wives and was busy as a bee,
Producing spirit children throughout all eternity.
 
Then two of his kids strongly disagreed,
Over who's plan would best succeed.
Jesus and Lucifer were they;
One was redeemer and one was the devil,
A strange brotherhood, I'd say!
 
Elohim looked on down,
For a choice virgin to be found;
Mary was his daughter, then became his wife,
Together they produced Jesus for this life.
 
This elder brother only purchased their resurrection,
For by their own good works they can come to perfection.
Of the cross there is surely no need,
But by their own laws and covenants they'll succeed!
 
This isn't the Jesus of Scripture,
Who for my salvation did die.
So Mormons, I'm sorry,
I won't see you in glory since
JOSEPH SMITH HAS TOLD YOU A LIE!
 
By Lorri MacGregor (rewritten by Jenell McGregor)
 
Now for the fable references!
 

Kolob, signifying the first creation, nearest to the celestial, or the residence of God. First in government, the last pertaining to the measurement of time. The measurement according to celestial time, which celestial time signifies one day to a cubit. One day in Kolob is equal to a thousand years according to the measurement of this earth, which is called by the Egyptians Jah-oh-eh. Pearl of Great Price, Abraham chapter 3, Joseph Smith.

 

The book of Abraham states that God's physical dominion (throne) is located near a star called Kolob (Abraham 3:2-3). While it might seem reasonable to suppose that this refers to some distinguishing feature of the universe, all efforts to identify it are speculative and not authoritative. Wherever Kolob is located, its purpose is to "govern" all planets that are of the same "order" as the Earth (Abraham 3:9). Since Abraham says no more than that, it is not clear whether he is speaking physically, metaphorically, or allegorically. Thus, "to govern" might mean a physical bonding as with gravity, while "order" could conceivably mean planets similar to the Earth in size, or planets in the same region of this galaxy or even in the entire Milky Way galaxy. Kolob was also said by the Egyptians to provide the light for all stars, including that for our sun (Abr. Facsimile 2). Even so, Latter-day Saints have made no definitive comment on the meaning of these passages. Encyclopedia of Mormonism; Daniel H. Ludlow (editor), 1992.

 

Some of this revelation has already taken place. For instance: We know that on Kolob, where the Lord's time prevails, a day is 1,000 years of our time. (Abraham 3:4; 2 Peter 3:8.) Thus it is that the time element in the creation of this earth was reckoned "after the Lord's time, which was after the time of Kolob; for as yet the Gods had not appointed unto Adam his reckoning." (Abraham 5:13) Mormon Doctrine; Time, Bruce R. McConkie, 1966.

 

Another extremely important doctrine revealed to Abraham and recorded in this story, is in relation to the universe and astronomy in general. By means of the Urim and Thummim, Abraham had revealed to him many great secrets concerning the governing planets in our universe. Not only did he discover this by Urim and Thummim, but the Lord talked with him in a personal appearance. The Lord showed to him the stars, and among them many that were very great. These were great not only in size, but also in their importance as governing worlds. Among these, one named Kolob was revealed as the great governing star of our universe. This great star, "was after the manner of the Lord, according to its times and seasons in the revolutions thereof; that one revolution was a day unto the Lord, after his manner of reckoning, it being one thousand years according to the time appointed unto that whereon thou standest, (the earth.) This is the reckoning of the Lord's time according to the reckoning of Kolob." Church History and Modern Revelation; Joseph Fielding Smith, 1946.

 
If you could hie to Kolob in the twinkling of an eye,
And then continue onward with that same speed to fly,
Do you think that you could ever, through all eternity,
Find out the generations where Gods began to be?
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
Boyd K. Packer, 1991.

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