It took considerable effort to protect these ancient holy lands. There were angels unawares assisting at all times:
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903)
6 And he said unto them: Behold, I know your thoughts, and ye have desired the thing which John, my beloved, who was with me in my ministry, before that I was lifted up by the Jews, desired of me.
7 Therefore, more blessed are ye, for ye shall never taste of death; but ye shall live to behold all the doings of the Father unto the children of men, even until all things shall be fulfilled according to the will of the Father, when I shall come in my glory with the powers of heaven.
27 And behold they will be among the Gentiles, and the Gentiles shall know them not. (3 Nephi 28)
The following individuals played a significant part:
Reformers – without a desire for religious and other freedom none of the following would have happened
Explorers – the zeal to explore and cross the Atlantic Ocean was sown by God—as prophesied
Immigrants – Mayflower and other ships—as prophesied
Founders – the greatest minds founded the United States of America
Preachers – without preachers encouraging morality, the American experiment would have failed miserably
Laborers – blood, sweat, and tears
Developers – had vision to plan cities and parks
Financiers – without investors, none of this could have happened
Political figures – friends in public office were necessary at every turn
