Whoever has received lots of gifts from God can boast that one deserved them all, but no one would believe that individual; Paul wrote much the same in the First Corinthians (4.7). One can extol the wonderfulness of oneself, at the expense of the ordinariness of others, but that would sound tinny. One can snip and snipe at the less gifted upon one, but one would know one is just a fool. Less is always more—that is the spiritual principle here. For example, the modest person who humbly gives great thanks for one’s gifts is generally thought by God to be greater and better than the bombastic persons. Another example: the one who closes one’s eyes in shame because what one has done to God and to others will come to look upon the simple gifts He has given one with greater appreciation. Yes, less is always more. Put another way, more is always less. Of course, the stuffy person who received rather fewer gifts then one thought one deserved should not go all teary, or get a bad case of the pouts, or turn a sickly shade of green, envious at what one thinks are the excessive gifts of others. What one should do is turn one’s attention away from oneself to God. One should praise God’s goodness. After all, God is the One who so affluently, so graciously, so recklessly laid on His gifts without respect of persons. That is as Paul wrote to the Romans about who gets what, Jewish person of Greek person (2.10-11). However, that is no entirely true. Everything comes from God, and everything bears God’s indelible stamp. However, God knows what is best for each and every person and why this one should get a little and that one a lot. “Blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear,” reports Matthew 13.16. #RandolphHarris 1 of 19

As for each and every person haranguing about God not having received one’s just deserts in this regard, a little time at prayer and one should quickly come to see that they are just desserts; that is to say, not wages for jobs done, but gifts meant to please and perhaps even to be used. And what is all this fuss about who gets what? A little contemplation on your part will revel three things. First, each and every person receives just the right number of gifts. Second, each and every gift has been carefully measured, but, and sewn by God, the Lord and Tailor of the Universe. Third, each and every gift of God’s fits perfectly and always arrives on time! Odd, but true. And remember, a little contemplation reveals all. Start believing that things are going to change for the better, not because you deserve it, but simply because God loves you. Let go of old and negative habits, and cultivate an attitude of faith. Keep in mind also that hopeless despair breeds as much apathy as does naïve optimism. What we therefore need is neither negative nor positive thinking, but realistic thinking—thinking characterized by enough pessimism to trigger concern, enough optimism to provide hope. How then can we realize self-denial without self-rejection? Self-affirmation without vain self-love? And, what is a genuine Christian humility? First, we must remember that humility is not self-contempt. Humility does not exist in handsome people to believe they are ugly and clever people trying to believe they are fools. Tiger Woods can acknowledge his greatness at gold without violating this spirit of humility. #RandolphHarris 2 of 19

False modesty regarding one’s gifts can actually lead to pride—pride in one’s better-than-average humility. Screwtape recognized this possibility advising Wormwood to catch his prey “at the moment when one is really poor in spirit and smuggle into one’s mind the gratifying reflection, ‘By Jove! I am being humble,” and almost immediately pride—pride at one’s own humility will appear. True humility also is not found by struggling to straddle the fence between egotistical vanity and self-hatred. Humility is more like self-forgetfulness. It is flowing with life with minimal self-consciousness, as when we become totally absorbed in a challenging task, an exciting game, or even a life mission. Dancers, athletes, chess players, surgeons, and writers often experience this kind of absorption. With it comes satisfaction that accompanies the relinquishment of the self-conscious pursuit of happiness. The refreshing Christian promise is not that we have been freed by Christ to love ourselves, but that we are free from self-obsession. Not that the cross frees us for the ego trip but that the cross frees from the ego trip. This leaves us free to esteem our special talents and, with equal honesty, to esteem our neighbours’. Both their talents and our own are recognized as gifts that, like our height, demand neither vanity nor self-deprecation. Obviously, true humility is a state not easily attained. If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell one the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. And a biggish step, too. The way to take this first step, is to glimpse the greatness of God and see oneself in light of it. The experience explains a human to oneself for the first time, lights up the fact that one live in two planes at one and the same time. It reveals one’s ego as the illusion which envelops one’s consciousness and one’s Overself as the reality behind one’s consciousness. #RandolphHarris 3 of 19

The Real was not only always present but always known, but unconsciously. It was he “I-myself,” the little ego, the separate person that one thought oneself to be and ignorantly superimposed on the Real. All this one comprehends quite plainly now. This World is the unreal dream, that is the real and substantial one. So the glimpse teaches one. One views this World temporarily as if one stand behind a theatrical stage and watches actors perform set roles in a play and sees properties which are merely pained representations. One is conscious how utterly illusory it all is and, in dramatic contrast, how the awareness by which one knew this was alone real. The experience will either confirm what one has already vaguely felt or else it will contradict what one has wrongly believed. Whatever religious belief it is made use of to confirm, it can only validate those beliefs which are universally held by everyone who is at all religious, not those which are found only in sectarian theology. The attempt to put into it previously held dogmas should be regarded as suspect. It can confirm the existence of a Higher Power, the fact of the soul, and the possibility of communion with it. These glimpses are moments of truth in a life founded on a conception which is so narrow as to be actually misleading, or even false. God and ourselves are two things of such a kind that if we really get into any kind of touch with Him we will, in fact, be humble, feeling the infinite relief of having for once got rid of [the pretensions which have] made one restless and unhappy all one’s life. To be self-affirming yet self-forgetful, optimistic yet realistic, grace-filled and unpretentious—that is the Christian vision of abundant life. These are the only moments of life when we catch hold almost at once of truth as it is, unspoiled by implantations from the ego. #RandolphHarris 4 of 19

It is in those uplifted moments that one has the possibility of coming near to confirm the Pythagorean belief that the human soul is an emanation of the Universal Divine Mind. One will understand the meaning of this beatific experience without need of formulating it into thoughts. There is no necessity for one to tell it to oneself in words. Stop focusing on lack and limitations opposed by oppression or otherwise. Instead, dwell on the goodness of God and fill your mind with thoughts of hope, faith, and success. Develop a fresh vision and expect things to change for the better and that will sure enough be what happens. And it matters not to one whether in the eyes of the World one is high or low, first or last, happy or sad, nonymous or anonymous, for one is happy as a lark whenever God’s will is being done. And as for all His jolly gifts, the one’s God has given and those God has yet to give, what larks! We must desire that God will become part and parcel of our very fiber. “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” report Matthew 6.10. If we can make this our will, to serve and obey God, such a Devout will enter that far-off territory known only on the maps of Peace and Quiet. However, sometimes it takes an age before a poor soul can gather the spiritual and intellectual fruit contained therein. Yet, we must be faithful to these precepts. Sometimes we may feel like we are losing our sense of peace. However, just as often, by means of simple instructs like God’s, we recover our land legs quickly enough. However, we know always that the Lord and Potentate of the Universe, as Holy Job might call God, has always had our spiritual progress at heart, and for that we remain grateful. However, one cannot, and will not, fulfill God’s teaching or work on our salvation, as He urges, unless and Until He grants us more grace. #RandolphHarris 5 of 19

It always has to come back to this, but there it is. These short glimpses do not belong to ordinary life; indeed, they glaringly show up its pitiful meanness and confusion, its miserable aimlessness and unsatisfaction. One needs no religious authority to interfere with, or interrupt this glorious glimpse, no theologian to bring it down to the intellectual level and probably lose if for one. If one will compare those rapturous and illumined moments with one’s prosaic ordinary days, one will have an excellent clue to what one’s life’s goal should be, what one’s true self really is, as well as how and where one should look for both. There are some who, while reading inspired pages, may suddenly find that for a few brief instants the veil will fall from the eyes and the ideas which had formerly seemed so remote or so impossible will come alive with actuality. As the light shines, showing the glory of the Overself, I also shows the inadequacies of the ego. It tells one quite directly, quite intuitively, without the interference of logical thinking, what life is for and what humans are here for. One feels that one is absorbing the entire meaning of all human lives, all the World’s operations, in one crystal-clear insight. One feels that this is the fore-ordained moment of revelation, which is implied by the mystery of the quest. Remember, your actions will always follow your expectations. Low expectations will trap one in mediocrity; high expectations will motivate one and propel one to move forward in life. This is an active process and one must actively think beneficial thoughts of success. “I can do all things through Hum who strengthens me,” reports Philippians 4.13. God’s dream for our lives is much bigger and greater than one can imagine. If God showed us the blueprint He made for our lives, it would be astonishing. #RandolphHarris 6 of 19

God is your greatest resource, and His creativity and resources are unlimited and eternal. “But whatever my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from he dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. However, one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me Heavenward in Christ Jesus,” reports Philippians 3.7-14. God is not limited by what we do not currently have. As long as we believe, God can do anything. God wants us to become more successful than our parents ever were. Even if one is in a negative environment where everyone is depressed, upset, lazy and dysfunctional, do not allow that to be an excuse to live the same way. You can be the one who breaks the curse. Make decisions in the present that will allow your beneficial and successful actions affect future generations. Step out in faith and break that curse of poverty. #RandolphHarris 7 of 19

However, if you are not experiencing God’s abundant life, please believe more. Do not sit back and let someone put you in a caste. Begin looking beyond where you are today and see where you want to be. I praise You, Father, for opening my eyes to see and understand that You have so much more in store for me. Please give me the courage to believe for a blessed today and a brighter tomorrow. “One who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm,” reports Proverbs 13.20. When one reaches this high level of the wise, one feels that one is an integral par of the cosmos, rooted in and supported by the illimitable Reality. However, the glimpse is only momentary for one is forced by some powerful attraction to return to one’s body and with it to one’s ordinary self. One has come-to-life, an experience which reconciles all the contradictions of thoughts and faith and which explains some of the most puzzling enigmas of human destiny. Now as for the evil thoughts that continue to plague me, let me try out this prayer on You. “My Lord God, do not distance Yourself from me! thrummed the Psalmist (71.12). “My God, look down on me with help!” Why? Again the Psalmists. “There have rise up within me a band of insurrectionists,” reports Psalms 27.12, that is to say, piratical that is to say, piratical thoughts and fears afflicting my soul. How can I pass through the fire unsigned? How can I break through the battle line unbloodied? What was that You said when You anointed Cyrus in Isaiah (45.2-3)? “I will go before you, and I will lay low the boastful of the Earth. I will open the doors of prisons, and I will empty all the treasuries of their secrets, just for you to know.” #RandolphHarris 8 of 19

Do do that, O Lord, and You will make all these iniquitous thoughts flee from Your angry face. That is why, in every tribulation, I flee to You, confide in You, invoke You from my inmost heart, and wait patiently for Your response. To keep my head clear, O Lord, may I address You with this prayer? Please illumine my intellect, Good Jesus, with the clarity of Your good light, and lead out of the habitat of my heart the creatures of the dark, the Harpies. Leash my wanderlust. Dash water on my supposed ability to survive the storms sweeping in from the Zee of Temptation. Fight bravely for me. Tame the riotous evil within; that is to say, my concupiscences, Sirens all, bandying and beckoning without cease. Then I will find peace in Your virtue and praise in that holy hall, that is to say, in my conscience. Please command the winds and the storms to stop. Is not that what You did in the middle of the Sea of Galilee? The Gospel of Mark says so (4.39). Shush the Zee, shish the North Wind, and the weather will clear. “Beam Your light and Your truth,” cried out he Psalmist (43.3) over all the land. Why? “I am a land without features, as the Author of Genesis described everything at the beginning (1.2), that is to say, until You illumine me with Your globes. Drench my soul with Heavenly Grace. Dampen my heart with Heavenly Dew. Husband the waters of devotion so that they irrigate the face of the Earth and produce bountiful harvests. Please raise up my poor mind flattened by the weight of sins, and what should You do with my desire for flashy things? You might as well hang it as an ornament in the Heavens. That way, having experienced the smoothness of the Supernals, You will find it harder to deal with the roughness of the Terannuals. #RandolphHarris 9 of 19

Please snatch me, pluck me, from the clutches of every creaturely consolation. Why? That is because they will not let me go, even though they cannot fully satisfy me; that is to say, bring quiet back to my life. Please join me to You with a chain of inseparable love. Is friendship still possible? Possible, yes. With You it is fruitful, but with someone else it is frivolous. “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: ‘I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people. Therefore come out from them and be separate, touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.’ Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God,” reports 2 Corinthians 6.14-7.1. Some people experience horrible stress when they have to move to a new city, and are barely able to earn enough money to pay rent, buy food, and pay for vehicle maintenance. However, instead of being depressed, it is important o expand your vision, and put oneself in environments were one can see oneself successful. Do not hang around with people who are content with being stuck in the mud. Look beyond where you are and allow your faith to flourish in your heart. Find a place where your faith will be elevated. #RandolphHarris 10 of 19

Choose to be around people who will build you up and not tear your down. It is important to stay optimistic and being around encouraging people so they can inspire you and challenge you to reach for new heights. Bad behaviour is contagious. And so is success. If you associate with successful people, before long their enthusiasm will be contagious and you will catch that vision. Even when circumstances do not go your way, keep your mind set in the right direction. If you will do your part by continually contemplating the greatness of God, living with faith and expectancy, God will take you places you have never even dreamed of, and you will live at a level you have never before thought was possible. Dear Lord in Heaven, I want to liver in an environment where I can dream big dreams. Lord, a place where I can dare to trust You for more. Please surround me, Father, with people from whom I can learn, people who will encourage me to believe Your Word. Please give me the courage to take steps that will put me in contact with wise and generous people, men and women who are considered successes in Heaven. If politicians were less blinded by their ambitions, they would see how impossible it is for any establishment whatever to act in accordance with the law of duty. They would be aware of the fact that the greatest support for public authority lies in the hearts of the citizens, and that nothing can take the place of mores in the maintenance of the government. Not only is it just men of good character who know how to administer laws, but it is essentially only upright men and women who know how to obey them. #RandolphHarris 11 of 19

Anyone who gets the upper hand on remorse will not put off defying punishments which are less severe, less continuous forms of chastisement and from which there is at leas some hope of escape. And whatever precautions one takes, those who are on the lookout for impunity in order to do wrong hardly lack the means of eluding the law or escaping a penalty. Then, since all private interests are joined together against the general interests which is no longer that of anyone, public vices have greater power to enervate the laws than the laws have to repress vices. And the corruption of the populace and the leaders at length extends to the government, however wise it may be. The worst of all abuses is to obey the laws in appearance only to transgress them with security. Eventually the best laws become the most baneful. It would have been a hundred times better had they never existed. It would be one resource that would be available when nothing else remains. In such a situation it is pointless to add edicts upon edicts, regulations upon regulations. All that seems merely to introduce additional abuses without correcting the abuses with which one began. The more you multiply laws, the more contemptible you make them. All the overseers you put in place are merely the latest crop of lawbreakers or to do their pillaging on their own. In time the price of virtue becomes that of brigandage. Men and women of the vilest character are the ones held in the highest regard. The greater they are the more contemptible they are. Their infamy is manifest in their dignities, and they are dishonoured by their honours. If they buy off the votes of leaders or the protection of marginalized people, it is so that they in their turn can sell justice, duty, and the state. And the populace, which fails to see that its own vices are the primary cause of its troubles, mutters and cries, groaning: “All my troubles come from no one but those I pay to protect me.” #RandolphHarris 12 of 19

At times like this, in place of the voice of duty which no longer speaks in humans’ hearts, the leaders are forced to substitute the cry of terror or the lure of an apparent interest with which they deceive their dependents. At times like this, one must have recourse to all the disgusting little tricks they call “state maxims” and “cabinet mysteries.” Whatever vigour there remains to the government is used by its members to bring down and to replace one another, while day-to-day business continues to be neglected or is dealt with only to the extent that personal interests demands it and in accordance with its dictates. Finally, the entire kills of these great politicians consists in so mesmerizing the eyes of those whose help they need, that each individual believes one is working for one’s own interest while one is working for theirs. I say “theirs,” if indeed it actually is the real interest of the leaders to annihilate the populace in order to pace it in subjection and to destroy their own estate in order to secure it possession. However, when the citizens love their duty, and when those entrusted with public authority sincerely apply themselves to nurturing this love through their example and efforts, all difficulties vanish and administration takes on an easiness which enables it to dispense with that shady art whose baseness constitutes its entire mystery. Those ambitious minds, so dangerous and so admired, all the great ministers whose glory is mingled with the people’s troubles, are not missed any more. Public mores supplant the genius of the leaders; and the more virtue reigns the less talents are needed. #RandolphHarris 13 of 19

Ambition itself is better served by duty rather than by usurpation. Convinced that its leaders work exclusively for its happiness, the populace exempts them by its deference from working to strengthen their power. And history shows us in a thousand ways that the authority the populace accords to are those it loves and by whom it is loved is a hundred times more absolute than all the tyranny of usurpers. This does not mean that the government should fear using its power, but that it should use it only in a legitimate manner. There are a thousand examples in history of ambitious or pusillanimous leaders who were ruined either by softness or pride, but there are no examples of someone for whom things went badly simply because one was more equitable. However, the negligence should not be confused with moderation, nor mildness with weakness. To be just one must be severe. Putting up with the wickedness when one has the right and the power to repress it is being wicked oneself. It is not enough to say to the citizens: be good. They must be taught to be so; and example itself, which is in this respect the first lesson, is not the only means to be used. Love of country is the most effective, for every human is virtuous when one’s private will is in conformity with the general will in all things, and we willingly want what is wanted by the people we love. Joseph Smith had great faith in the Lord. When he prayed, he expected God to answer, and he tried in all things o be obedient to the Lord. He prayed for guidance in choosing men who should do the work of preaching, and God helped him to know what each man should do. The second conference of the church was held in September, 1830. Each member expressed desires to labour with all one’s powers to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ which had been revealed by the Heavenly Father. #RandolphHarris 14 of 19

Revelations were given telling some of the men of the priesthood what they should do. David Whitmer was told: “Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength, as you ought. Your home shall be at your father’s house, until I give unto you further commandments. And you shall attend to the ministry in the church, and before the World, and in the regions round about.” Peter Whitmer was to go with Oliver Cowdery on a mission to the Lamanites in the West, and the Lord said to him: “Fear not but give heed unto the words and advice of your brother, which he shall give you. Be diligent in keeping my commandments, and you shall be blessed unto eternal life.” John Whitmer was to labour with Philip Burroughs, and the Lord said to him: “Your whole labour shall be in Zion, with all your soul, from henceforth, yea, you shall ever open your month in my cause, not fearing what man can do, for I am with you.” The task of Thomas Marsh was to be quite different from that of his brothers. The Lord’s instructions to him were: “You shall be a physician unto the church, but not unto the World, for they will not receive you. Go your way and it shall be given you by the Comforter what you shall do, and whither you shall go. Pray always, lest you enter into temptation, and lose your reward. Be faithful unto the end, and lo, I am with you.” Soon after the September conference Parley P. Pratt, a young minister, came to the Smith house in Palmyra. He explained that he had been loaned a copy of the Book of Mormon, had read it, and now he wanted to know more about it. #RandolphHarris 15 of 19

Since Joseph was not home, Hyrum took him to the Whitmers. As they walked the twenty-five miles o Fayette, Hyrum told Parley Pratt the wonderful angel message. They found Oliver Cowdery at the Whitmer home. He taught the young minister many things about the marvelous work of the Lord, and explained that Christ’s church had been restored again to Earth with all the gifts and blessings of the New Testament church. Parley Pratt was happy to learn these wonderful things. He believed them with all his hear and wanted to help in the work. He was baptized the next day by Oliver Cowdery, confirmed a member of the Church of Christ, and ordained to the office of elder. Then he went to join his young wife and to preach the gospel message. Latter when Parley Prat met Joseph Smith, Josepha received a revelation directed to him and Ziba Peterson, in which the Lord said: “And now concerning my servant Parley P. Pratt, behold, I say unto him, that as I live I will that he shall declare my gospel and learn of me, and be meek and lowly of heart. He shall go with my servants Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jr. into the wilderness, among the Lamanites. And Ziba Peterson, also, shall go with them, and I myself will go with them and be in their midst.” As these men made preparations for their trip westward, another revelation was given through Joseph Smith, directed to Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet. Christ said: “Verily, verily I say unto you, that this church have I established and called forth out of the wilderness. And even so will I gather mine elect from the four quarters of the Earth, even as many as will believe in me, and hearken unto my voice. Open your mouths and they shall be filled, saying, Repent, repent, and prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make one’s paths straight for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand. #RandolphHarris 16 of 19

Yea, repent and be baptized every one of you, for the remission of your sins, yea, be baptized even by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost. This is my gospel, and remember that they shall have faith in me, or they can in nowise be saved; and upon this Rock I will build my church. Yea, upon this Rock ye are built, and ye shall remember the church articles and covenant to keep them. And the Book of Mormon, and the Holy Scriptures, are given of me for your instruction and the power of my Spirit quickeneth all things.” Oliver Cowdery, Peter Whitmer, Jr., Ziba Peterson, and Parley Pratt left as soon as possible on their trip westward to preach to the Indigenous people. Near Buffalo, New York, they preached to the Cattaraugus tribe of Indians. They had difficulty making themselves understood, but they were well treated. They left two copies of the Book of Mormon with those Indians who could read English, and explained to them that it was a history of their forefathers. An important stop on their journey was made near Kirtland, Ohio, which was considered the West at that time. Here Parley Pratt was anxious to tell a friend of his about the Book of Mormon and the Angel message. His friend was Sidney Rigdon, a well-known minister in a wealthy community. When they gave him the Book of Mormon, Sidney Rigdon told them he had one Bible which he believed was a revelation from God, and that he doubted very much that the Book of Mormon could also be God’s revelation. The missionaries wanted to argue about it, but Sidney Rigdon replied, “No gentlemen, you must not argue with me, but I will read your book and see whether or not I can have faith in it as a revelation from God.” The men asked if they might preach in Mr. Rigdon’s church, and permission was readily given. After Oliver Cowdery and Parley Prat preached, Mr. Rigdon arose and spoke to his congregation. #RandolphHarris 17 of 19

He told them the information these men had given was of an extraordinary nature and they should think about it seriously and do as the Bible says, “Prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good.” He advised his people to investigate carefully the messages and not turn against it until they were fully convinced it was not true for fear they might refuse to accept that which was truth. Sidney Rigdon read the Book of Mormon, earnestly praying for God’s guidance. Two weeks later he received light from the Lord who made it known to him in a remarkable manner that the Angel message was true. Because of this experience he could say, “Flesh and blood have not revealed it to me, but my Father which is in Heaven.” Now he was fully satisfied that the work was true. His wife also believed, so they felt they should join the church. However, Sidney Rigdon hesitated because he knew that joining with these people meant he would have to give up his wealth, his influence among the wealthy people, and his reputation. He and his wife talked the matter over seriously. They decided that they wanted most of all to do the will of God. They were baptized. Parley Prat, Ziba Peterson, Oliver Cowdery, and Peter Whitmer spent seven weeks in Kirtland, and one hundred and twenty-seven people were baptized. There was then more member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Kirtland, Ohio; than there were in New York. Listen to the air, you can hear it, feel it, smell it, taste it. God’s holy air, which renews all by its breath. God’s spirit, life, breath, renewal, it means all that. We sit together, do not touch, but something is there, we feel it between us, as a presence. A good way to start thinking about nature, talking about it. Rather talk to it, talk to the rivers, to the lakes, to the winds, as to our relatives. #RandolphHarris 18 of 19

For the sake of Thy truth, Thy covenant, Thy greatness and glory; for the sake of Thy Torah, Thy majesty, Thy troth and Thy fame; for the sake of Thy mercy, Thy goodness, Thy unity, Thine honour, and Thy wisdom; for the sake of Thy sovereignty, Thine eternity, Thy mystic bond with us, Thy strength and Thy splendour; for the sake of Thy righteousness, Thy holiness, Thine abundant mercies, and Thy divine presence, do Thou save us; for the sake of Thy praise, do Thou save us, we beseech Thee. O Eternal, do Thou save us. Save Thou the World’s foundation-stone, the Temple, the house of Thy choice, the threshing-floor of Ornan, the Jebusite, from whom David bought the site of the Temple, the sacred shrine, even Mount Moriah, the hill of revelation and abode of Thy majesty, where once David dwelt, goodliest of Lebanon, lovely height, the joy of the whole Earth, perfection of beauty, lodging-place of righteousness. Help Thine established dwelling, the tranquil habitation, the tabernacle of Jerusalem, the goal of the tribe’s pilgrimage, the precious corner-stone, even Zion, the excellent, the Holy of Holies, the object of our affection, the home of Thy glory. O save America, yea save the hill to which the World turns. Please save now this nation, once firm as a rampart and clear as the sun; she is exiled, a wandering one. Likened of yore to a palm-tree, today she is borne to the stake, scattered amid her oppressors, she flyeth to Thee from their stroke, she bends to the love of Thy yoke. One proclaim Thou art One, crushed by the far and the near, she waits, she is learning Thy fear. Giving the cheek to the smiters, Thy burden of sorrow she bears, tossed in the storm of the years. Moses delivered her once;–the sanctified sheep of his fold were Jacob’s assembly of old, marked by Thy name:–O Save! They are falling, they grasp Thee, they crave, they are calling, beseeching Thee, “Save!” #RandolphHarris 19 of 19

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