.......Grant, therefore, O Lord, in the name of Thy well-beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to remove the barrenness and sterility of this land, and let springs of living water break forth to water its thirsty soil.  Let the vine and olive produce in their strength, and the fig-tree bloom and flouish.  Let the land become abundantly fruitful when possessed by its rightful heirs: let it again flow with plenty to feed the returning prodigals who come home with a spirit of grace and supplication....Let the flocks and the herds greatly increase and multiply upon the mountains and the hills: and let Thy great kindness conquer and subdue the unbelief of Thy people...." Orson Hyde Dedicatory Prayer     After Elder Hyde completed this dedicatory prayer, he says "On the Top of Mount Olives I erected a pile of stones as a witness according to ancient custom."