Pence thought flying to Arizona would get the Mormon vote to turn the state their way.
And on a different note having nothing to do with that…
This was General Conference weekend for the Mormon Church, broadcast from Salt Lake. There was no in-person audience, the speakers were masked while not speaking and sat socially distant, and the Tabernacle Choir was pre-recorded songs from previous Conferences.
And the song they started out with (video link) was, “Oh Say What Is Truth”. The sheet music is in the link below.
31243, Hymns, Oh Say, What Is Truth?, no. 272
1. Oh say, what is truth? ‘Tis the fairest gem
That the riches of worlds can produce,
And priceless the value of truth will be when
The proud monarch’s costliest diadem
Is counted but dross and refuse.
2. Yes, say, what is truth? ‘Tis the brightest prize
To which mortals or Gods can aspire.
Go search in the depths where it glittering lies,
Or ascend in pursuit to the loftiest skies:
‘Tis an aim for the noblest desire.
3. The sceptre may fall from the despot’s grasp
When with winds of stern justice he copes.
But the pillar of truth will endure to the last,
And its firm-rooted bulwarks outstand the rude blast
And the wreck of the fell tyrant’s hopes.
4. Then say, what is truth? ‘Tis the last and the first,
For the limits of time it steps o’er.
Tho the heavens depart and the earth’s fountains burst,
Truth, the sum of existence, will weather the worst,
Eternal, unchanged, evermore.
Text: John Jaques, 1827-1900
Music: Ellen Knowles Melling, 1820-1905
There were messages of inclusivity for all and they meant all in order to measure up to the teachings of Jesus.
President Nelson said, “I grieve that our black brother and sisters the world over are enduring the pains of racism and prejudice. Today, I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice. I plead with you to promote respect for all of God’s children.”
One of the other things he said leaped out just for me. “We can do hard things.”
I instantly decided to take it personally for my right here and now. My back has been so bad that I couldn’t roll over and get out of bed by myself, which wasn’t helping Richard’s iffy back any. Alright, consciously loosen those muscles. No tensing from fear it’s going to hurt that makes it hurt. You can do this. And yes it will still hurt some, but it won’t get better without doing that.
Richard five minutes ago, watching me rise from a chair and turn to go in the kitchen to get a glass of milk: “You ARE feeling better!”
Better being a relative term, but, yes I definitely am and I’m not afraid of it anymore.
I will add two things: I’m still not stupid, though, and, I have very good friends. Phyl and Lee walked over, watered my wilting veggies and a few trees that needed it most, harvested the four butternut squash that were ripe and at my previously-stated insistence, took one home. I waved thanks and goodbye through the window so as not to give them my flu.
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Oh that is a wonderful hymn! Music has always been one of the ways I feel messages the strongest.
I’m so very glad you’re feeling better. Or at least able to move better.
Comment by Pegi F 10.05.20 @ 3:19 amI’m glad that you are both feeling better and accepting help.
Comment by ccr in MA 10.05.20 @ 7:53 amI am grateful that you reached out in faith for your right side.
Good for you for asking for help. One of the hardest things to do!
Comment by Mary 10.05.20 @ 7:57 amI am guessing that flying to Arizona won’t have the desired effect? Was he perhaps confused in his geography?
What a beautiful hymn. I have pulled my copy of the Mormon hymn book off my shelf and may work on that with my choir. (Why yes I do have rather a lot of hymn books. Including a very old Mennonite one. I’m a church musician. We collect that stuff. a couple of shelves here at home and a full shelf at the church. )
Glad to hear you are thinking your way through the hard thing. Perhaps a little warmth on the afflicted area before getting up might also help. Hope it settles down soon.
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