Subject: F.Y.I. : Some forgotten info about the Washington Monument
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Keep the following in mind whenever you read about some one trying to
remove the Bible from government buildings. And the word God from all
our money.And prayer from the schools......
One detail that is never mentioned is that in 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 fee t, 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-f ive 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 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? Ye s, 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 theWashington 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 firs t President of our unique democracy, "One Nation,
Under God."
I am awed by 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. &n bsp;Amen."
Laus Deo!
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."
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