When my husband and I first moved to Provo, we were unfamiliar with the names of the various local stakes, but we became better educated during a visit to the Provo Temple. We had come to do some sealings, as had a group from Kolob Stake. One temple worker asked my husband, “Are you from Kolob?” He innocently replied, “No, but I’m working on it.” - Denise Turner, Payson, Utah - “Mirthright,” Ensign, June 1976, 79

The third chapter of the book of Abraham offers a remarkable picture of what might be termed “Abrahamic astronomy.” (Abr. 3:1–17.) The prophet is shown various features of the heavens, including even the great astronomical body Kolob, which “is set nigh unto the throne of God.” (Abr. 3:9.) -Daniel C. Peterson, “News from Antiquity,” Ensign, Jan. 1994, 16

Missionary

Donnell Hunter, “Missionary,” "Ensign, Aug. 1981, 5"

Like Samuel loaned then given back, my son,
I thank our Father for these first few years,
knowing even now when you return
your stay will not be long until you range
in wider orbits chosen for your own,
intersecting Kolob in your flight.
Yet, even if I could, I would not change
the plan. What you see at parting, these tears
I brush back from my cheek, are tears of joy.
We taught each other: surely parents learn
much more than they can ever teach a boy.
Eternal tones of Love, familiar voices,
call us gently somewhere from the darkness,
whispering through an ancient temple night.

“In the time of the apostasy in Kirtland … the Spirit of God said to me, ‘You choose a partner and go straight to Fox Islands.’ Well, I knew no more what was on Fox Islands than what was on Kolob. But the Lord told me to go, and I went." - Wilford Woodruff - Deseret Weekly, 7 Nov. 1896, p. 643.

Light

Penelope Moody Allen, “Light (After D&C 88:7–13),” Ensign, July 1991, 56

Light sprays swirling stars through black of night,
Surges incandescent nebular eddies,
Splashes constellations on our sight,
We who walk a spinning mote that steadies
Itself by Kolob’s star in tethered flight.

10 Favorite Hymns of Pleasant Grove Seminary Students - "New Era, Jan. 2000, 12"

• The Spirit of God

• A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief

• Praise to the Man

• I Stand All Amazed

• How Great Thou Art

• If You Could Hie to Kolob

• Called to Serve

• True to the Faith

• We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet

• Come, Come, Ye Saints

"Retire to your beds early, that you may be refreshed, and arise early again, and so continue until times and seasons are changed; or, finally, I say unto you, let the same process be continued from day to day, until you arrive unto one of the days of Kolob (where day is 1000 of our years), the planet nearest unto the habitation of the Eternal Father." - Brigham Young - “Proclamation: For a Day of Praise and Thanksgiving for the Territory of Utah,” "Ensign, Nov. 1971, 40"

“FYI: For Your Info,” New Era, Apr. 1993, 34

It was 100 years ago this month that the Salt Lake Temple was dedicated. Since then, it has become a symbol of eternal happiness for many people. We thought you might like ot know a few interesting facts.

Saturn Stones are located directly below the parapet on each side of the six towers. They represent Kolob, the dwelling place of God.