Tuesday, February 22, 2011
RELIEF SOCIETY (Tribute song)
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This tribute spreading forth
Sharing with the world
What Relief society stands for
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Self Government
Self government is a principle
We are all more in need of
As we strive to be "we the people"
May our rights then prove enough
Our constitution and liberty
Are founded upon being good
With faith, hope, and charity
Creating bonds of brotherhood
Having freedoms in place
There is room to prosper
Through the hard work we embrace
And the self reliance we foster
We are all more in need of
As we strive to be "we the people"
May our rights then prove enough
Our constitution and liberty
Are founded upon being good
With faith, hope, and charity
Creating bonds of brotherhood
Having freedoms in place
There is room to prosper
Through the hard work we embrace
And the self reliance we foster
Prior to His Second Coming
Prior to His second coming
Our Lord has restored His word
Preparing us for what's forthcoming
As through the Spirit it is heard
Through a line of Apostles and Prophets
We've new revelation and scripture
Which have been recorded for our profit
To help us prepare well and endure
Upon this continent, centuries ago
There lived a people chosen of God
Who preserved their record- that we might know
God's word is for holding as a rod
Their record, made on plates of metal
Was buried in a hill nearby
Starting from the days of babel
They were last sealed up by Moroni
His final message was meant for us
As he'd seen a vision of our day
And as he knew our greatest weakness
He warns us of what will come our way
Like his people newly destroyed
We must beware of what might snare
As pride is what we should avoid
For the natural man is found there
He testifies of the appearance
Of Jesus Christ to this land
A second witness for adherence
Of God's laws, He helps us understand
They had seen the star of Bethlehem
And felt the earth groan at His death
He truly then came and spoke to them
And taught God's laws and precepts
The book contains a special promise
That if we pray, we might know
The sacredness of its witness
That to the seeker it does show
Through this nation destined to be free
The priesthood was restored
That with the spred of liberty
We have temples unto our Lord
Let us ever be watchful
Of conspiracies today
Without freedom all would be awful
Let us self educate and pray
The path of losing the peace we know
Involves an insidious plan
Of getting power and gain to overthrow
The freedoms of each land
First, we must awake to our judges
Who can usurp power and destroy
Our rights, freedoms, and even justice
While limiting the pursuits we enjoy
Let us not be apologetic
Of our faith, hopes, and dreams
Being righteous and not apathetic
Let us insist on sovereignty
Let us each lean more to God
For the answer to our needs
While holding to the iron rod
And enjoying where that leads
Let us look to that perfect day
When our Lord will return again
And be to all the Word and Way
With evil coming to an end
Our Lord has restored His word
Preparing us for what's forthcoming
As through the Spirit it is heard
Through a line of Apostles and Prophets
We've new revelation and scripture
Which have been recorded for our profit
To help us prepare well and endure
Upon this continent, centuries ago
There lived a people chosen of God
Who preserved their record- that we might know
God's word is for holding as a rod
Their record, made on plates of metal
Was buried in a hill nearby
Starting from the days of babel
They were last sealed up by Moroni
His final message was meant for us
As he'd seen a vision of our day
And as he knew our greatest weakness
He warns us of what will come our way
Like his people newly destroyed
We must beware of what might snare
As pride is what we should avoid
For the natural man is found there
He testifies of the appearance
Of Jesus Christ to this land
A second witness for adherence
Of God's laws, He helps us understand
They had seen the star of Bethlehem
And felt the earth groan at His death
He truly then came and spoke to them
And taught God's laws and precepts
The book contains a special promise
That if we pray, we might know
The sacredness of its witness
That to the seeker it does show
Through this nation destined to be free
The priesthood was restored
That with the spred of liberty
We have temples unto our Lord
Let us ever be watchful
Of conspiracies today
Without freedom all would be awful
Let us self educate and pray
The path of losing the peace we know
Involves an insidious plan
Of getting power and gain to overthrow
The freedoms of each land
First, we must awake to our judges
Who can usurp power and destroy
Our rights, freedoms, and even justice
While limiting the pursuits we enjoy
Let us not be apologetic
Of our faith, hopes, and dreams
Being righteous and not apathetic
Let us insist on sovereignty
Let us each lean more to God
For the answer to our needs
While holding to the iron rod
And enjoying where that leads
Let us look to that perfect day
When our Lord will return again
And be to all the Word and Way
With evil coming to an end
It is Flat Out Unlawful and Wrong
It is flat out unlawful and wrong
To say that churches do not belong
In the court room or the public square
As it is a freedom they also share
When it comes to families and moral values
Who better to help us strengthen statues
To help unite us as one under God
Preserved as a nation with freedoms for all
Let us stand firm to the standard old tradition
Of marriage as it's been made legal by definition
Let the word remain as it has for thousands of years
And let this message open up those with opposing ears
If those that are not one woman, one man
Would like a union- let it be just that
Call it another name-the choice to be theirs
Let us move on to bigger and humbling cares
Let us consider the sanctity of life
And the responsiblity of husband and wife
Let us strengthen these homes for the children they bare
And offer our prayers, support, and kind care
Too, let us find those who would seek an abortion
And offer them hope, or at least a small portion
Let us open their eyes unto the best option
The beauty of life, family, and adoption
Let us match up the unborn ever voiceless
With couples who are mourning they are childless
Let us think long of the generations to come
And what our nation, united, can then become
"This isn't about denying anyone rights. It's about changing the definition of a word that carries significant doctrinal and historical significance for many people of faith. I'm all for allowing ALL people regardless of the sexual orientation the same rights as a married couple when it comes to taxation, visiting rights, inheritance law, etc. However, I stand firm on my position that the word Marriage remain the same as it has for thousands of years.
Posted by: bjsworld | February 10, 2011 7:44 PM "
"Churches of all denominations have every right to speak out on issues that are central to their beliefs without jeopardizing their tax status. That has always been true whether the issue was slavery, civil rights, gambling, temperence, war and peace or any number of other "political" issues that touch upon a communities deeply held beliefs.
Furthermore, unlike other tax-exempt organizations the tax exempt status of churches in not only derived from the internal revenue code. It is inherent in the constitutional protection of religious belief. As the Supreme Court has stated in another context, "the power to tax is the power to destroy." Therefore churches also derive their tax exempt status from the Constitution itself.
Posted by: Rom08 | February 10, 2011 4:42 PM"
http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/michael_otterson/2011/02/mormons_speak_for_the_faith.html
To say that churches do not belong
In the court room or the public square
As it is a freedom they also share
When it comes to families and moral values
Who better to help us strengthen statues
To help unite us as one under God
Preserved as a nation with freedoms for all
Let us stand firm to the standard old tradition
Of marriage as it's been made legal by definition
Let the word remain as it has for thousands of years
And let this message open up those with opposing ears
If those that are not one woman, one man
Would like a union- let it be just that
Call it another name-the choice to be theirs
Let us move on to bigger and humbling cares
Let us consider the sanctity of life
And the responsiblity of husband and wife
Let us strengthen these homes for the children they bare
And offer our prayers, support, and kind care
Too, let us find those who would seek an abortion
And offer them hope, or at least a small portion
Let us open their eyes unto the best option
The beauty of life, family, and adoption
Let us match up the unborn ever voiceless
With couples who are mourning they are childless
Let us think long of the generations to come
And what our nation, united, can then become
"This isn't about denying anyone rights. It's about changing the definition of a word that carries significant doctrinal and historical significance for many people of faith. I'm all for allowing ALL people regardless of the sexual orientation the same rights as a married couple when it comes to taxation, visiting rights, inheritance law, etc. However, I stand firm on my position that the word Marriage remain the same as it has for thousands of years.
Posted by: bjsworld | February 10, 2011 7:44 PM "
"Churches of all denominations have every right to speak out on issues that are central to their beliefs without jeopardizing their tax status. That has always been true whether the issue was slavery, civil rights, gambling, temperence, war and peace or any number of other "political" issues that touch upon a communities deeply held beliefs.
Furthermore, unlike other tax-exempt organizations the tax exempt status of churches in not only derived from the internal revenue code. It is inherent in the constitutional protection of religious belief. As the Supreme Court has stated in another context, "the power to tax is the power to destroy." Therefore churches also derive their tax exempt status from the Constitution itself.
Posted by: Rom08 | February 10, 2011 4:42 PM"
http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/michael_otterson/2011/02/mormons_speak_for_the_faith.html
The Battle for Freedom Lives On
The battle for freedom lives on
As God's truth marches along
Swelling across every land
Calling to all to understand
As God's truth marches along
Swelling across every land
Calling to all to understand
What Religions Have in Common
What religions have in common
Is far more important than how they vary
On this mission we're now called on
To maintain the religious freedoms we carry
So valuable is religious teaching
To our free society today
We must remind all of how far reaching
We are in charitable service and aid
Let us review history and highlight a few
Of our accomplishments on the public square
The Emancipation Proclamation and civil rights too
Were inspired and furthered through religious care
The practice of integrity and honesty rest
Ultimately on our ideas of right and wrong
While law enforcement is limited at best
The influence of religion is long
From the origin of the Constitution
We've defined human worth and dignity
We are a necessary institution
For preserving our nations prosperity
For almost a century
We've limited political power as we should
As we are the cornerstone of democracy
Rallying people for doing what is good
--------------------------------
Our Founding Fathers deliberately
Placed religious freedom first in the Bill of Rights
So wanting to maintain the guarantee
Of a nation under God's guiding light
Elder Dallin H. Oaks speech at Chapman University School of Law
Is far more important than how they vary
On this mission we're now called on
To maintain the religious freedoms we carry
So valuable is religious teaching
To our free society today
We must remind all of how far reaching
We are in charitable service and aid
Let us review history and highlight a few
Of our accomplishments on the public square
The Emancipation Proclamation and civil rights too
Were inspired and furthered through religious care
The practice of integrity and honesty rest
Ultimately on our ideas of right and wrong
While law enforcement is limited at best
The influence of religion is long
From the origin of the Constitution
We've defined human worth and dignity
We are a necessary institution
For preserving our nations prosperity
For almost a century
We've limited political power as we should
As we are the cornerstone of democracy
Rallying people for doing what is good
--------------------------------
Our Founding Fathers deliberately
Placed religious freedom first in the Bill of Rights
So wanting to maintain the guarantee
Of a nation under God's guiding light
Elder Dallin H. Oaks speech at Chapman University School of Law
America's Dreams
Paychecks fuel America’s dreams
Through them families fulfill their needs
Millions now can’t find jobs they deserve
The financial strain is a shame to observe
Where is the dignity for those in their prime?
For a non liberal tactic- it is now time
I believe in America- in freedom today
We may have lost some years- but we’ve not lost our way
Our concept of liberty gives others courage to conquer
Our tomorrows can be filled with greatness and honor!
Let’s bring back America to its rightful place
A blessing of example for the human race
click on the above post title to go directly to mittromneycentral...
Through them families fulfill their needs
Millions now can’t find jobs they deserve
The financial strain is a shame to observe
Where is the dignity for those in their prime?
For a non liberal tactic- it is now time
I believe in America- in freedom today
We may have lost some years- but we’ve not lost our way
Our concept of liberty gives others courage to conquer
Our tomorrows can be filled with greatness and honor!
Let’s bring back America to its rightful place
A blessing of example for the human race
click on the above post title to go directly to mittromneycentral...
We Believe in Freedom, in Liberty, and in the American Dream
We believe in freedom, in liberty,
And in the American dream
This is the land of opportunity
Shining brightly to be seen
We can be resilient
New jobs can come about
We just need a new president
Who's a patriot throughout
---------------------------------
Who still believes in America
That it is a nation under God?
A land born of miracles
With religious freedom being its call?
Who can raise the poor out of the dust
And lift the needy out of the dunghill?
But God's princes placed in trust
Humbly, looking to the heavens still
From the rising of the sun
To the setting in the West
Let our hearts to God be one
Through the Son who gives us rest
The Lord governs the sea and the land
For the blessing of His people
He skips little hills like lambs
Even causing mountains to tremble
Let us look for Him in history
And see He is our help and shield
Unto His name, praise and glory
That we have liberty still
Psalms 113, 114
And in the American dream
This is the land of opportunity
Shining brightly to be seen
We can be resilient
New jobs can come about
We just need a new president
Who's a patriot throughout
---------------------------------
Who still believes in America
That it is a nation under God?
A land born of miracles
With religious freedom being its call?
Who can raise the poor out of the dust
And lift the needy out of the dunghill?
But God's princes placed in trust
Humbly, looking to the heavens still
From the rising of the sun
To the setting in the West
Let our hearts to God be one
Through the Son who gives us rest
The Lord governs the sea and the land
For the blessing of His people
He skips little hills like lambs
Even causing mountains to tremble
Let us look for Him in history
And see He is our help and shield
Unto His name, praise and glory
That we have liberty still
Psalms 113, 114
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