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To: Elsie; wita
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rewrite tbe gettysburg address in the style of the book of mormon
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Certainly! Here’s a whimsical rendition of the Gettysburg Address inspired by the style of the Book of Mormon:

 

 


The Gettysburg Epistle

87 years ago, yea verily, our noble Founding Fathers didst forge a brand-new land, a shining beacon of equality. Behold, they declared that all men and women were equal in the eyes of the Almighty, even as they penned the sacred parchment known as the Declaration of Independence.

But lo, now we find ourselves embroiled in a great and terrible conflict—a war of brother against brother, neighbor against neighbor. Yea, this very battlefield upon which we stand hath borne witness to the clash of arms, and the earth itself doth groan beneath the weight of our strife.

Verily, we are tested, my brethren. Can such a nation endure? Can it withstand the fiery darts of adversity and emerge unscathed? Nay, I say unto thee, it is a trial of our very souls.

And so, let us consecrate this hallowed ground. Let us dedicate it anew to the cause of liberty, even as the prophets of old dedicated their temples unto the Lord. Let us struggle, yea, even wrestle with the angel of destiny, that we might emerge victorious.

For behold, we are a people under God. Our forebears, like the ancient Israelites, wandered through the wilderness of oppression, seeking a Promised Land. And now, in this hour of trial, we too seek a new birth of freedom—a deliverance from the bondage of division and strife.

Let us not perish, my friends, but rise like the phoenix from the ashes of conflict. Let our words be as honey, our hearts as pure gold. And may the angels of heaven look down upon us with favor, saying, “Verily, these are a chosen people, striving for a more perfect union.”

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, amen.


May this fanciful adaptation bringeth thee mirth and reflection, even as the original Gettysburg Address hath stirred the hearts of generations. 📜🎭12


I’ve taken creative liberties in weaving together the language of the Book of Mormon with the essence of Lincoln’s address. If thou dost seek a more faithful translation, I recommend perusing the original Gettysburg Address, which stands as a testament to freedom and democracy.3


23 posted on 04/25/2024 2:34:32 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

Meanwhile ignoring what you went to the trouble of copying into FR in particular verse 38.

...and in that regard, it might be appropriate to bring up just how much is missing from the Bible.

Hints: The Bible Dictionary under “C” and “L” provides some information.

The reality is there is far far more written and recorded than man has in his hand. Rejecting the ability of the Lord to continually interact with man either spoken or revealed, is not consistent with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.


26 posted on 04/26/2024 9:02:53 AM PDT by wita (Under oath since 1966 in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness)
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