Post by babysteps on Oct 25, 2006 13:42:51 GMT -6
;D ;D Here it is duck did u knows this I sure didnt ;D ;Dthis is cool too! Original Message------->
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> Laus Deo: A History lesson you may have forgotten
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> One detail that is not mentioned, in DC, is that there can never be
>a building of greater height than the Washington Monument.
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> With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc... This is
> worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this historical
>information.
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> On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington DC, are
>displayed two words: Laus Deo. No one can see these words. In fact,
>most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and
> for that matter, probably couldn't care less.
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> Once you know Laus Deo's history, you will want to share this with
>everyone you know. But these words have been there for many years; they
>are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched top the monument, facing
>skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which
>comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of
>America.
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> Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, un-noticed words. Out of sight
>and one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the
>highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful
>nation in the world.
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> So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables
>and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say "Praise be
>to God!"
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> Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James
>Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the
>monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty five
>years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our
>nation, Laus Deo ..........Praise be to God!"
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> From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may
>take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into
>four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the
> original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant ...a perfect
>cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. The
>Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the
>Lincoln Memorial to the west.
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> A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and
>state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in
>the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended
>to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.
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> Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50
>landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial
>stones share a message On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the
>City of Baltimore; on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese
>Christians; on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from
> New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs
>22:6. Praise be to God!
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> When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th,
>1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible
>presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the
>discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the
>founder and first President of our unique democracy .."One Nation, Under
>God."
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> I am awed by Washington's prayer for America. Have you never read it?
>Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!
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> "Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the
>United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of
>the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to
>government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another
>and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally
>that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice,
>to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and
>pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine
>Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose
>example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our
>supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
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> Laus Deo!
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> When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all
>over our nation's capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of
>God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look. You may forget
>the width and height of "Laus Deo", its location, or the architects but no
>one who reads this will be able to forget its meaning, or these words:
>"Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain. Unless the
>Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." (Psalm
>127: 1)
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> It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every
>sister, brother, father, mother or friend. They will not find offense,
>because you have given them a lesson in history that they probably never
>learned in school. With that, be not ashamed, or afraid, but have pity on
> those who will never see this because someone failed to send it on
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pass it on if yous can ;D
