The Windows of Heaven

The Windows of Heaven

50 mins | Drama | March 13, 1963

As 85-year-old President Lorenzo Snow struggles to vanquish the two million dollar indebtedness of the Mormon church in 1899, he feels inspired to journey from Salt Lake City by train and carriage to St. George in southern Utah. Along the way he witnesses the effects of severe drought. The next day, in the St. George Tabernacle, he receives inspiration that by paying tithing, the "windows of heaven" will open, pouring out blessings. He promises the people that they can plant crops and rain will come, then continues to preach tithing as he returns home where he awaits favorable weather reports from St. George.

The Windows of Heaven

50 mins | Drama | March 13, 1963

The Windows of Heaven
As 85-year-old President Lorenzo Snow struggles to vanquish the two million dollar indebtedness of the Mormon church in 1899, he feels inspired to journey from Salt Lake City by train and carriage to St. George in southern Utah. Along the way he witnesses the effects of severe drought. The next day, in the St. George Tabernacle, he receives inspiration that by paying tithing, the "windows of heaven" will open, pouring out blessings. He promises the people that they can plant crops and rain will come, then continues to preach tithing as he returns home where he awaits favorable weather reports from St. George.
Producers Brigham Young University, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Original title The Windows of Heaven
Directors Judge Whitaker
Writers

Cast

Francis L. Urry

as President Lorenzo Snow

John B. Fetzer

as President Daniel McArthur

Rowena Miller

as Mary McArthur

Lethe Tatge

as Sister Snow

Alonzo J. Morley

as George F. Gibbs (secretary to Pres. Snow)

Grant Graff

as Matt Henry (Senior Telegrapher)