Nauvoo in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"O My Father"
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
1. "O My Father" Marker
Inscription.
"O My Father". . Stephen and Hannah Markham were neighbors of the Weeks family and leaders in the Nauvoo community. In 1844 they invited Eliza R. Snow to live in their home. Here in an unfinished attic room, Eliza wrote her last poem before moving from Nauvoo. Composed shortly after Eliza's father, Oliver Snow, died, the poem is now sung as the hymn "O My Father" and expresses hope in eternal family based on doctrine the Lord revealed to Joseph Smith., When I leave this frail existence, , When I lay this mortal by, , Father, Mother, may I meet you , In your royal courts on high?, Then, at length, when I've completed , All you sent me forth to do, , With your mutual approbation , Let me come and dwell with you , From "My Father in Heaven (O My Father)" by Eliza R. Snow, October 1845
Stephen and Hannah Markham were neighbors of the Weeks family and leaders in the Nauvoo community. In 1844 they invited Eliza R. Snow to live in their home. Here in an unfinished attic room, Eliza wrote her last poem before moving from Nauvoo. Composed shortly after Eliza's father, Oliver Snow, died, the poem is now sung as the hymn "O My Father" and expresses hope in eternal family based on doctrine the Lord revealed to Joseph Smith.
When I leave this frail existence,
When I lay this mortal by,
Father, Mother, may I meet you
In your royal courts on high?
Then, at length, when I've completed
All you sent me forth to do,
With your mutual approbation
Let me come and dwell with you
From "My Father in Heaven (O My Father)" by Eliza R. Snow, October 1845
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1845.
Location. 40° 33.134′ N, 91° 23.269′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on Young Street east of Partridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 965 Young St, Nauvoo IL 62354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
