Laus Deo
I thought that you and others may like to see this. One detail that is not mentioned in Washington, DC is that 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 historical information.
On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington DC, 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. But 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 DeoTwo 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 vantagepoint one can also easily that a perfect cross is
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? 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."
George Washington spoke these words to the Governors:
I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have you, and the State
over which you preside, in his holy protection, that he would incline the
hearts of the Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to
Government, to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for
their fellow Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their
brethren who have served in the Field, and finally, that he would 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 Characteristicks of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and
without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope
to be a happy Nation.
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."
(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.
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