EMAILS - # 8 "LAUS DEO"
[I'm collecting the viral emails I receive]
To: Friends 1
From:
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Hi again guyz!
Interesting! I can't figure, though, how people figure that there's no separation of church and state in the Constitution.... Do you know how they interpret the First Amendment -- "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”?
.... I believe those are wise principles -- lots of wiggle room so we can have our wars about something else -- & don't have to worry about a takeover of the church as in the Third Reich. Or laws about how many Sundays you can skip services. Jefferson and others talked about a "wall of separation" -- so I'm always puzzled by statements like that.
That got me to wondering who decided the inscription -- and I never realized all the drama in the construction process!
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/62wash/62facts3.htm
And, if these accounts are accurate, I hadn't realized that the capitol's and this monument's cornerstones were laid with Masonic honors. A Scottish Rite Journal article says about the monument: "One of the principle [sic!] addresses of the occasion was given by Benjamin B. French, Grand Master, 33, later Lieutenant Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, S.J., who wore the Masonic apron Washington wore at the laying of the cornerstone of the United States Capitol."
http://srjarchives.tripod.com/1997-06/Scott.htm
In fact, I was surprised that a good bit of our email is very close to the wording of a Tuckahoe Lodge's "Masonic Stones Within the Washington Monument."
http://www.tuckahoelodge347.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=uEl3x1Xl4pc%3D&tabid=60&mid=423
I've never known much about the Masons -- except that the Shriners do amazingly good things!!!
Thanks again and lotsa love!
********************
Very interesting!
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Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
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Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
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Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 2:15 PM
Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
LAUS DEO
Do you know what it means?
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: 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.
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 'Praise be to
God!'
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!'
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 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.
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!
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.'
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)
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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To: Friends 1
From:
Subject: Re: Fwd: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
Hi again guyz!
Interesting! I can't figure, though, how people figure that there's no separation of church and state in the Constitution.... Do you know how they interpret the First Amendment -- "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”?
.... I believe those are wise principles -- lots of wiggle room so we can have our wars about something else -- & don't have to worry about a takeover of the church as in the Third Reich. Or laws about how many Sundays you can skip services. Jefferson and others talked about a "wall of separation" -- so I'm always puzzled by statements like that.
That got me to wondering who decided the inscription -- and I never realized all the drama in the construction process!
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/62wash/62facts3.htm
And, if these accounts are accurate, I hadn't realized that the capitol's and this monument's cornerstones were laid with Masonic honors. A Scottish Rite Journal article says about the monument: "One of the principle [sic!] addresses of the occasion was given by Benjamin B. French, Grand Master, 33, later Lieutenant Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, S.J., who wore the Masonic apron Washington wore at the laying of the cornerstone of the United States Capitol."
http://srjarchives.tripod.com/1997-06/Scott.htm
In fact, I was surprised that a good bit of our email is very close to the wording of a Tuckahoe Lodge's "Masonic Stones Within the Washington Monument."
http://www.tuckahoelodge347.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=uEl3x1Xl4pc%3D&tabid=60&mid=423
I've never known much about the Masons -- except that the Shriners do amazingly good things!!!
Thanks again and lotsa love!
********************
Very interesting!
----- Forwarded Message -----
From:
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Sent: Fri, 21 May 2010 23:32:29 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 2:15 PM
Subject: Fw: "LAUS DEO"
LAUS DEO
Do you know what it means?
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: 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.
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 'Praise be to
God!'
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!'
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 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.
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!
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.'
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)
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.
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG -
Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2877 - Release Date: 05/16/10
Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox.
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG -
www.avg.com
Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2886 - Release Date:
05/20/10 18:26:00
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Checked by AVG -
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05/20/10 02:26:00
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