One
detail that is never mentioned, is that in
Washington, D.C. There can never be a
building of greater height than the
Washington Monument.
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 amazing historical information.
On
the aluminum cap, atop the Washington
Monument in Washington, D.C., are displayed
two words:
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.
Once
you know Laus Deo's history, you will
want to share this with everyone you know.
These words have been there for many years;
they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high,
perched atop 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.
Laus
Deo! Two
seemingly insignificant, unnoticed 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.
So,
what do those two words, in Latin,
composed of just four syllables and only
seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply,
they say
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,
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.
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.
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.'
I am awed
by George Washington's prayer for America .... Have
you ever read it? Well, now is your unique
opportunity, so read on!
"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."
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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