Monday, October 5, 2009

Elmer Title of Liberty



As a family, we studied the example of Moroni in the Book of Mormon, who was angered when he learned that the hearts of the people were led away by the vain things of the world, forsaking that which is most dear:

God
Religion
Freedom
Peace
Wives and, 
Children


We followed Moroni's example, and created our own "Elmer Title of Liberty". 


 And solidified in our memory that which we covenant to maintain.


Like Moroni, we staked our Title in the front yard, so "all might see", and now it hangs in Samuel's office at work.



  12 And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it—In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole.

  13 And he fastened on his head-plate, and his breastplate, and his shields, and girded on his armor about his loins; and he took the pole, which had on the end thereof his rent coat, (and he called it the title of liberty) and he bowed himself to the earth, and he prayed mightily unto his God for the blessings of liberty to rest upon his brethren, so long as there should a band of Christians remain to possess the land— 


19 And when Moroni had said these words, he went forth among the people, waving the rent part of his garment in the air, that all might see the writing which he had written upon the rent part, and crying with a loud voice, saying:

  20 Behold, whosoever will maintain this title upon the land, let them come forth in the strength of the Lord, and enter into a covenant that they will maintain their rights, and their religion, that the Lord God may bless them.

  21 And it came to pass that when Moroni had proclaimed these words, behold, the people came running...

1 comment:

Melissa K said...

Such a awesome idea Olivia! Such a great way to liken the scriptures to us! Looks like the family enjoyed it!