Outside, above the door, which faced the east, was painted the sign 'Z. C. M. I.' Underneath this was painted the “All Seeing Eye," and beneath that, 'Holiness to the Lord.'
The first really successful gold coins minted in Utah appeared in September 1849 in denominations of two-and-a-half, five, ten, and twenty dollars. The phrase “Holiness to the Lord” surrounded an all-seeing eye and a priesthood emblem. On the reverse side were two clasped hands above the date of issue, surrounded by the denomination and the letters G.S.L.C.P.G., an abbreviation for “Great Salt Lake City Pure Gold.” These coins were minted unchanged until 1860 except for adding nine stars to the five-dollar piece in 1850.
Salt Lake Temple |
HOLINESS TO THE LORD
The House of the Lord, built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Commenced April 6, 1853
Completed April 6, 1893
Just below the dedicatory inscription is found the all-seeing eye, a symbol of God’s omnipresent nature and divine protection.
The symbol of the "All Seeing Eye" is somewhat mysterious, but used by many religions and institutions around the world; including colleges and universities . It is often misunderstood and used by conspiracy theorists.
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